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COUNTY NEWS

Friday, November 6 2020 • $1.00

FIRST TIMERS

Wildfires Experience

Sheriff Brian VanVickle helped with firefighting response. / 10

EDUCATION

Teacher Nominated OHS’ Aaron Sitze is nominated for teacher of the year. / 16

Murder Charge A Polo man is

accused of shooting and killing an Oregon man. / 2

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Baileyville election judges Laura Werner and Tena Kruger check in first time voters Deanne Groen, 53, and her son Gage Offill, 18, of Shannon as they prepare to vote Tuesday. Also pictured is election judge Michelle Drayton. Story on page 3.

One Section • 24 Pages

INDEX Betty’s Column......... 7 Classifieds..........21-24 COVID-19.................... 5 Education..................16

Election 2020........3-4 Library News...... 16-18 Oregon Police..........20 Otto’s Column........... 6

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Property Transfers.. 20 Sheriff Activity.........19 Sports.................. 13-15 Village Board............. 2

COUNTY CRIME

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Oregon man is shot, killed in Rochelle Polo man charged with first degree murder, bond set at $500,000

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com An Oregon man is dead and a Polo man has been charged with his murder.

Devin S. Bailey, 37, of Oregon, was shot and killed on Oct. 29 by Cody Neuschwanger, 24, of Polo, Rochelle Police Chief Eric Higby said Oct. 30.

Neuschwanger was charged with first degree murder and mob action in connection to the homicide. He was taken into custody at the Ogle County Jail and his bond has been set at $500,000

Two 17-year-old juveniles from Polo were also charged with mob action in the incident.

Higby said the three individuals entered a Rochelle home at 1122 1st Ave. where Bailey was inside.

Cody Rochelle Police Neuschwanger responded to a 911 call about the incident at approximately 9:11 p.m.

“They were still on scene when we got there,” Higby said. “They just didn’t leave after the incident. They weren’t trying to elude us.”

Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to Rochelle Community Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Higby said Bailey sustained one gunshot to the torso.

Higby said it’s “too early to know” if the gun was registered to Neuschwanger.

Mob action is essentially when a group gets together to do something unlawful, Higby said.

The two juveniles were released to their parents. Higby said that is normal even in a murder-related situation, due to mob action on its own not being high on the county’s “point scale” system that calls for different scenarios.

Higby said there are no plans for additional charges at this time, but the investigation is ongoing.

The Rochelle Police Department and the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Unit are conducting the investigation. RPD was assisted on scene by the Rochelle Fire Department and Ogle County Sheriff’s Office.

VILLAGE BOARD

Casey’s General Store coming to town

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com The Forreston Village Board approved building permits and a liquor license for Casey’s General Store, which will be moving into the location of The Depot Convenience at 314 E. Main St. Village President Mark Metzger said ownership will be changing of the building and signage and other cosmetic changes will be happening on the property.

COVID-19 Precautions Forreston’s Village Hall remains closed due to COVID-19 precautions,

mostly due to its limited space for occupancy. The building is locked, but residents can call if something needs to be dropped off or picked up.

The village’s meetings are still being conducted via Zoom, but residents can attend at the library, where a monitor has been installed with upgraded internet that will be paid for by a state COVID-19 expenses grant.

Potential Property Sale Metzger said the village has been talking about selling real estate on Ash Street, the site of one of its public works shops and bins for materials like gravel.

The idea is to get all of the village’s

public works equipment at one site at 407 Locust St., which could be expanded.

“Sales like this are usually done on sealed bids,” Metzger said. “We would use that to pay for a building expansion down at 407 Locust where we have other equipment and public works stuff. It will take a while. A couple of our trustees are looking at getting prices on expansion.”

Election

Forms to run for Forreston village president, clerk and trustee positions are available at Village Hall for pick up.

They can be returned up until Dec. 12.

SPECIAL EVENTS Drive-thru meal is Nov. 14 The Leaf River Lions Club will be holding another “Drive Thru” Brat and Hot Dog meal on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The drive thru will be located at the old fire station next to the Bertolet Memorial building on Second Street. Cost for the meal is strictly a donation only as there will not be a charge.

The profit from this drive thru will go to the Homeless Veterans Drop-In Center in Rockford.

The Leaf River Lions have been taking a meal to the center, but since the COVID-19 has come along the center requests only cash for them to use as best needed.

The center would normally provide a noon meal and evening lunch to several needy Veterans in the surrounding communities.

They also have clothing and some canned goods veterans can choose from. If a Veteran finds housing they also help with furniture to be used in the house.

Lion workers will be wearing their masks as they prepare the brats and hot dogs.

There will be a donation canister available for anyone that wishes.

Donations needed for dinners The New Life Community Center is seeking donations to provide turkey meal boxes to its patrons for Thanksgiving.

The turkey meal boxes are purchased from the Northern Illinois Food Bank at a cost of $16 and supplies a full Thanksgiving meal to those who could not otherwise afford it.

Approximately 70 turkey meal boxes which include a 12-14 lb. whole frozen turkey, fruit, vegetables, beverage, dessert, gravy, potatoes, and stuffing mix will be needed.

Donations can be mailed to New Life Community Center, P O Box 66, Forreston, Il. 61030.

“We can’t thank those in the community enough that not only help with this cause but help us throughout the year. Blessings to you”, said Merlyn Foat, Director of New Life Community Center.

ELECTION 2020

BY EARLEEN HINTON AND JEFF HELFRICH Shaw Media When Oregon election judge Kathe Wilson arrived for work on Election Day the first thing she noticed was how few ballots they had due to more mail-in and early voters.

“This is about a fourth of what we usually have,” Wilson said. “It’s been a slow trickle since this morning. One of the ladies has been diligently cleaning. It still makes for a busy day. We were up at 3 a.m. this morning.”

Oregon’s voting precinct at the United Methodist Church saw its largest amount of voters on Tuesday from 6-9 a.m., Wilson said.

Nearly 300 votes had been cast by 1:30 p.m. at the Oregon precinct, election judge Tom Izzo said. He’s worked as an election judge for 20 years in different counties that he’s lived in.

Roxy Daniels was an election judge for the first time Tuesday at the location. She and Izzo both wore face shields at their table and other judges at the location touted the personal protective equipment they had for Nov. 3 that was far greater than for the primary in March, at the start of the pandemic.

Shirley Henson-Gilbert of Oregon was one of the voters who came out on Tuesday to vote.

“I had no second thoughts,” Henson-Gilbert said. “I think the president we have now is the right man for the job. I came out because I hope the right candidate gets it.”

Nearly 500 votes had been cast at the voting precinct at Mt. Morris Village Hall by 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Election judges Sandra Stengel and Gretchen Diab said they were surprised by the number of voters who came out.

“There’s surprisingly been a lot of people,” Stengel said. “I just think they’re engaged and care a lot about this election. And since we had such a long list of mail-in and early voters, I didn’t think we’d see this many people.”

Two different voters walked into the precinct wearing apparel supporting President Trump before being told to remove it. They complied, and Stengel said that hadn’t happened much at the location.

Oregon High School junior Isaac Brooks and Byron senior Collin Hardy worked at the precinct as election judges. Hardy plans to major in political science in college and Brooks said he chose to do it to see how the process works up close.

One voter the pair helped on Tuesday was Libby Mott, who had no

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ABOVE: Angie Janicke of Forreston slides her completed ballot into the machine on Tuesday in Forreston. BELOW: Shellie Graden of Polo fills in her ballot as her son Austin Gebel waits on Tuesday. Graden, who homeschools Austin because of the COVID-19 pandemic, said they just finished a unit on the constitution so Austin came along to see how voting works. second thoughts about voting in person.

“I just always vote,” Mott said.

“Because somebody has to. I had no concerns. Because this is the way I’ve always voted. And I’m too old to change my ways.”

In Forreston, election judges had a line of people waiting for them to open on Tuesday.

“We had about 40 people waiting at the door this morning,” said Michelle Drayton. “Some people like to come in before work. My husband was one of them.”

A steady stream of voters made their way to cast their ballots for Forreston and Baileyville precincts throughout the morning.

“We’ve had a lot of turnout,” Drayton said at noon. “We’ve been very busy, but people have been very understanding and patient. We’ve had a lot people say they haven’t voted in years.”

Richard Gollmer, of Forreston, was one of those people who couldn’t remember the last time he had cast a ballot. When he tried to check in at Forreston 3 precinct he was told he’d have to go to the courthouse in Oregon to register.

“I voted years ago, but I haven’t been back to vote,” he said noting his job takes him out of the state.

“I’ve been a Democrat for years, but this time I’m going Republican. I don’t want to see Communism in the United States.”

Wyatt Hammer of Forreston decided to cast his ballot on Election

Day because he had also been out of the area.

“I thought why not just vote on Election Day. Besides, I was in college,” he said.

Deanne Groen, 53, and her son Gage Offill, 18, of Shannon, came to the polls as first time voters.

She said she came to vote for Donald Trump. “But if Biden makes it, I’m an easygoing person,” she said.

Gage, wore his Trump cowboy hat and “Four More Years” T-shirt to the polls, but was asked to remove the hat and turn his shirt inside out before voting.

“I was at the Trump rally in Dubuque, Iowa two days ago,” he said. “I like him because he’s more open about the Constitution, rights, and God. He’s trying to keep us free.”

In Polo, Gabriel Boothe, 18, of Polo, was also making his first trip to vote.

“My dad was supposed to come with me, but he’s home taking a nap,” he said. “I was very excited to vote. I’m not the biggest fan of everything Donald Trump does but I like his economic policies.”

Election judge David Donald said the Buffalo precincts had a line of around a dozen people when they opened the doors to the Polo Senior Center.

“It’s been steady all day so far,” he said noting that 537 people had cast ballots out of 1,631 by 1 p.m. “It’s been very good and subdued.”

Shellie Graden of Polo brought her 11-year-old son, Austin Gebel, with her to the polls to complete his studies on the Constitution.

“We are homeschooling because of COVID and we just did a whole unit on the Constitution. I brought him along to see how it all works,” she said.

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ELECTION 2020

Unofficial 82 percent turnout for Ogle County Voting turnouts above 70 percent for area counties

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com Eighty-two percent of registered voters cast ballots in the Nov. 3 election.

Ogle County election totals were delayed with unofficial totals not being reported until around 11:30 p.m.

A press release issued by County Clerk Laura Cook said there would be a delay for the 90th representative district due to electronic vote tabulators not reading oval marks correctly. A retabulation will be required. Democratic and Republican Party Chairpersons have been apprised of the situation, Cook said in a press release.

Cook’s office will begin the re-tabulation process on Nov. 5. Despite the issue, Cook said turnout numbers were very strong, bettering 2016 totals by 14 percent.

Election judges fielded calls from people who hadn’t voted in 15-20 years, some not knowing which precinct to go to, a phenomenon the county also saw in 2016, where it had a record turnout of 73 percent, Cook said.

“Today’s turnout was pretty big,” Cook said.

Cook predicted that the 2016 record will be broken due to half of her registered voters already voting

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Early voters stood in line late Monday afternoon at the Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon to cast their ballots for the Nov.3 election. early or by mail before Tuesday.

Ogle County election judges were “pretty good” at crowd control and solving issues for voters on election day, Cook said. She also said she’s ready to put the election year of 2020 to bed.

“I think it’s an experience I never want to go back though again,” Cook said. “With COVID-19 and everything, it was just completely different than what we’re used to.”

Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson called election day “smooth” compared to how hectic the past 40 days have been with early and mailin voting work.

Her county saw 27,501 ballots cast with all 61 precincts counted on election night. There are 38,436 registered voters in the county. Turnout was 71.6 percent.

“I was surprised,” Nelson said of in-person voters on Tuesday. “I didn’t think it’d be that high at the polls. Four years ago we were at 26,000 total votes. This year we had 13,000 just from early and mail-in voting. We did 68.5 percent voting four years ago.”

Nelson said her office had a busy day doing new registration and change of address for people. Out at the polls, things were smooth with

no issues, she said, with a “decent turnout.”

“I’d like to thank everyone for being respectful and coming out,” Nelson said. “There were no issues and we didn’t know what to expect with masks and potential volatility on both sides.”

Lee County reported 16,457 ballots cast as of 9:45 p.m. Tuesday with 22,291 registered voters in the county. That made for a 73.8 percent turnout.

County Clerk Cathy Myers called the turnout Tuesday “heavy” in a very busy day for her staff and election judges. She expected a high turnout going into Tuesday.

“We’ve seen high numbers here at the courthouse, so I knew,” Myers said. “Everything went smoothly.

I think we did fabulous. I believe we’ve got a bigger turnout than in 2016.”

Carroll County voters cast 8,087 ballots as of 9:45 p.m. Tuesday with all of its 23 precincts reporting. Carroll has 10,424 registered voters.

County Clerk Brian Woessner called the day “extremely active” and the turnout ended up at 77.5 percent.

Fifty percent of Carroll County’s ballots cast will end up being from early voting, Woessner said.

As far as at the polls on election day, election judges in the county didn’t encounter any issues, Woessner said.

“It was very peaceful,” Woessner said. “There were no skirmishes or anything at the precincts. We’re appreciative of that. There were small lines but everyone was social distancing.”

Dixon’s Tom Demmer headed for his fifth term

BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@shawmedia.com State Rep. Tom Demmer was positioned to win his fifth term in office late Tuesday.

The Dixon Republican had received 18,616 votes and Democratic challenger Seth Wiggins had 10,348, by press time on Election Day in Lee, DeKalb and LaSalle counties. Ogle County had to delay results after difficulty with tabulation.

Those unofficial tallies also include early votes and the mail-in ballots received so far.

Demmer, 34, is the Deputy House Republican Leader, and is also director of innovation and strategy at KSB Hospital in Dixon. He said the turnout looked strong across the board and was pleased with the numbers.

“I really appreciate anybody willing to entrust me with their vote. It’s an honor every time,” he said.

After the dust of the election settles, there won’t be a period of rest, he said. They’ll need to hit the ground running, especially with the significant impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

“We have to try to work with opportunities and challenges as they arise,” he said.

Wiggins, 33, of Dixon and Amboy, comes from an agricultural and law enforcement family, served in the U.S. Air Force for 12 years, and is an associate attorney at the Law Office of Allison B. Fagerman in Rock Falls.

“This was a very humbling and inspiring season for me and my family,” he said. “I’m incredibly grateful no matter how it plays out.”

Tom Demmer

Seth Wiggins

COVID-19 UPDATE

286 new cases were reported in a week

BY JEFF HELFRICH AND ERIC INGLES Shaw Media The Ogle County Health Department reported 37 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, Nov. 3, totaling 1,541.

One hundred and sixty eight cases were reported Friday through Monday. 286 new cases have come in the past week. Ages and locations of the individuals that test positive are not being released to protect their privacy.

Recoveries of documented cases stand at 1,223, with no new ones reported Tuesday.

One new death was reported on Oct. 29, the county’s eighth. The county’s seventh death came on Oct. 16. The county reported its sixth death on Sept. 15, a female in her 70s.

The OCHD reported its fifth death in the county on July 10 and its fourth on June 1.

The Illinois Department of Public Health site said Tuesday that there are 665 cases in the 61068 zip code that includes Rochelle, Creston and White Rock.

Other case totals are: Stillman Valley 75; Byron 261; Davis Junction 88; Oregon 122; Mt. Morris 70; Polo 70; Leaf River 30; and Forreston 47.

Regional Numbers The Whiteside County Health Department on Monday announced 50 new cases of COVID-19, as well as 12 additional recoveries. The new cases involved three people under the age of 20, nine in their 20s, 11 in their 30s, six in their 40s, 10 in their 50s, seven in their 60s, two in their 70s and two over the age of 80.

For the week ending Nov. 1, Whiteside County had 431 cases, up from 263 the previous week. There were increases in every age group, the largest coming in people aged 30-39, which went from 43 new cases for the week ending Oct. 25 to 83 for the week ending November 1.

Whiteside County had 694 cases for the two-week period of Oct. 19-Nov. 1, compared to 327 for the previous two weeks.

Lee County announced 33 new cases Monday, with 18 residents lifted off of isolation having recovered.

The new cases involved three people under the age of 12, three teens, nine people in their 20s, seven in their 30s, six in their 40s, two in their 50s, two in their 60s and one in their 70s.

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Nick Zeigler helps a woman with an online app at the COVID-19 free testing drive-thru in the parking lot of the Ogle County Health Department in Oregon on Sunday. Free testing was offered by the Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday and Sunday. cases Monday, involving two children, two teens, four people in their 30s, five in their 40s, four in their 50s, four in their 60s, two in their 70s and one in their 90s.

Whiteside County has had 1,950 cases and 31 deaths. Lee County has had 938 cases, 604 recoveries and two deaths. Ogle County has had 1,504 cases, 1,223 recoveries and eight deaths. Carroll County has had 524 cases and 19 deaths.

Sterling has had 7,410 tests and 683 cases. Rock Falls has had 3,732 tests and 441 cases. Dixon has had 8,452 tests and 620 cases. Rochelle has had 5,207 tests and 660 cases.

The North region (Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago counties) has seen seven days of positivity increases and five days of hospital admission increases. The region’s positivity rate increased from 13.5% to 14.6%. This remains the highest rate of any of the state’s

11 regions. Currently, 36% of medical/surgical beds and 38% of ICU beds are available.

After failing to lower its positivity rate below 8%, the North region (Region 1) was moved into the IDPH’s Tier 2 mitigation measures – the only of the state’s 11 regions to reach the second tier. Among other things, this means gatherings are limited to 10 people and outdoor dining groups are limited to six people instead of 10.

The region’s counties reporting the highest positivity rates are

Boone (19.7%), Stephenson (18.1%), Lee (17.6%, a five-point jump in one day), Whiteside (15.5%) and Carroll (15.6%).

DeKalb County’s positivity rate decreased from 10.6% to 10.3%.

To get back to the standard Phase 4 restrictions, the region will need to maintain an average positivity rate of less than or equal to 6.5% over a three-day period.

Gov. JB Pritzker was asked about the possibility of Region 1 being moved to Tier 3 mitigations, which would put even more restrictions on the region.

“Of course we have to consider Tier 3 mitigations,” Pritzker said during Monday’s news conference.

“There are other things we can do.

But I also want to remind everybody that it takes a couple to three weeks to have mitigations start to take an effect on positivity.”

Illinois has seen 423,502 cases and 9,810 deaths.

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LOCAL HISTORY

Peace time and new political issues after WWI Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon has researched the people, places and events important in the Oregon area’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

BY OTTO DICK The following are events that occurred in 1920 following WWI. Armistice Day was celebrated Nov. 11, 1918 so Oregon was in the process of adjusting to peace time and new political issues.

One of these adjustments was that women would be voting for the first time. It took 144 years for this to happen.

The following information was obtained from the 1920 Republican Newspaper.

The Standard Oil Co. purchased lots owned by the Odd Fellows at the corner of Washington and Fifth Streets and intended to erect a modern and up to date filling station there.

This was 18 years after the first car passed through Oregon.

The Eleventh Field Artillery was here en route to Camp Grant Thursday Night. In crossing the bridge some of the big guns broke through the creosote block floor but the wreck was promptly repaired and the damage was slight.

The division band gave a fine concert that was enjoyed by hundreds of citizens of Oregon and vicinity.

The division numbered close to 800 men, together with caterpillar tractors, trucks, autos and various sized field guns galore.

Friday Evening Program At Community House. Miss Enders reviewed briefly the early history of this country and its lack of a unified population. The different nationalities kept their ancient dress and traditions.

Lorado Taft built the Community House located on 3rd street. Later he supported building the Oregon Coliseum.

The Community House held an exhibit of old fashioned articles. On Friday evening Professor Heironymus from the University of Illinois will speak. Local speakers will also talk of early day events in and about Oregon.

Sherman Landers wins in World’s Olymic Games. Sherman, an Oregon High School athlete, was the son of the Ogle County newspaper owner and editor.

At the special election in Oregon on Thursday the voters sanctioned the sale of $7,500 bonds for the erection of a city office building by a vote of three to one.

Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Webster entertained a company of friends at their country home, Bee Tree Farm, north of Oregon, the affair being a celebration of the national holiday.

Marvin Buhs Brings Ogle County His-

These newspaper ads show some of the items that could be purchased in Oregon 100 years ago. Images provided by Otto Dick

tory to Life With Replica of 1836 Phelps Cabin. This is a wonderful replica located near Mt. Morris north of the Airport.

Scarcity of Farm Labor is Serious.

Rights now there is a greater shortage of laborers on Illinois farms that ever before, even during war time. Farmers are paying $40 to $80 a month with board and room furnished.

In spite of the fact that farmers are paying more than ever before, they can-

not compete with the prices paid by industries. Before modern equipment the larger farms had houses where the tenant workers lived.

Nationwide the Spanish Flu 1918-1920, Armistice signed, first domestic radio sets in the U.S., and after 144 years women won the right to vote.

Frank Lowden from Oregon served as the Governor of Illinois.

LOCAL HISTORY

watched this year from the windows all the little trick or treaters going up and down the street. For the first time in many years we did not take part in the fall ritual.

I was not quite sure how to handle it from the inside, my family did not shop for any candy for me to give to the kids, and believe it or not, we have been in quarantine Yes, the virus finally came to the Obendorf Family. I have been feeling the day would come when we would come in contact with the virus.

I felt it was inevitable as it continued to spread.

Our family has been coming in small groups and they all have masks on.

We have been eating outside, but now the weather has gotten cold and sitting on the patio is not much fun. We have given up eating outside.

Our dining room is quite large and Steve and Cheri even set up a small table away from the bigger table to be on the safe side.

A while back Krista and Jim came on Friday and Krista helped me carry things over to the museum. It was nice to have her help especially since some of the things went upstairs at Aplington House. Bruce and Robin came that evening and we enjoyed carry-out from Pinecricker.

The next morning Krista and Jim went for a walk and visited the new bakery. They came back with pecan rolls that were absolutely delicious.

COMMENTARY Betty Obendorf Polo Historical Society

That and some fruit was our breakfast. Soon Steve and Cheri arrived all masked up.

Cheri was here long enough to say hi and she headed for Dubuque to spend the day shopping with Lori. I believe a new davenport was in order for Lori and you definitely need a mother’s help.

By the time Cheri arrived back in the evening, Krista and Jim were back in Kenosha.

Cheri had picked up pizza in town as she arrived back from Iowa and we ate all apart from each other in the dining room.

I do not like it when we are not all gathered around the big table. There is something about conversation when you are all gathered around the same table. But the virus has changed some of that.

Then they left for Naperville. The next day Cheri felt a cold coming on and by Wednesday afternoon she began to think it was time to get tested. Was this more than just a little cold? One

really does not know.

Thursday afternoon late the family was put on alert!! Cheri had a positive testing for Covid.

We were told to call granddaughter Amy in the medical field and she would give us instructions.

Robin quickly lined Kenneth and I up for a test at KSB. This was to be a drive-thru at the emergency area of the hospital. The hospital called me to explain how this would work. She knew we were old and might feel apprehensive. We were definitely all of that.

We were told to simply get in line at the far left door of where the emergency vehicles enter. They offer this service every day of the week from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The door opens and in goes a car. The door closes and each car is privately taken care of while occupants are tested.

Then you drive out the other said and head for the nearest place to get a treat!

The treat part was of course our idea. That day it was to Dairy Queen for a blizzard!!

Now we wait for the results and we are still feeling fine.

We have been told by our granddaughter, Amy, who is a physician that we are in quarantine until Nov. 7.

Thank heaven we voted early!

READING MATTERS

Storytelling can help with reading development T

here’s something magical about stories.

Humans have been creating stories for centuries and people of all ages enjoy hearing stories being read or told.

Passing stories from one generation to the next also passes on family culture and traditions.

Stories and storytelling also play an important role in the reading development of our children and grandchildren.

Oral language development provides a vital foundation for learning to read. Children learn to speak by listening to the language around them.

Back and forth conversations help children’s vocabulary and language skills grow. They quickly learn about language and communication.

Reading aloud to children or telling them stories will also contribute to oral language development in positive ways.

Additionally, stories have an important role in reading comprehension. As children hear a variety of stories they learn about the language of stories.

They learn about characters, setting, and the problems and solutions that tie them together.

Listening to stories being read or told from an early age fills them with the wonderful language of stories such as “once upon a time” and “a wee little baby bear.”

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They carry that knowledge and language with them as they learn to read and discover stories on their own.

So, we can, and certainly should, read aloud to our children and grandchildren. We can also tell them stories.

We can tell them about things that happened when we grew up. We can tell them stories we heard from our families.

They do not have to be long. A memorable or funny event from our family history would be perfect.

At this time in 2020 we are all building stories about how we are getting through the pandemic.

You might even consider recording some of your family’s stories.

It will be important to look back at them in the future. Perhaps you have a funny story about the first family Zoom meeting.

Maybe it is a story of the difficulties you are facing. Creating these stories can help everyone deal with the emotions of these times and build family bonds.

We can also find stories in books or on the Internet then learn them and share them.

Traditional fairy tales are good choices and there are still many references to them in our culture, so there is value in knowing traditional fairy tales. Myths and legends are also favorites.

Children enjoy the Porquoi stories that explain how things in nature came to be. For example, there are stories about why the bear has a stumpy tail and why mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears.

Trickster tales are also fun to share. It is interesting to locate them from a variety of cultures.

I have used the trickster tales from Africa about Anansi the spider on several occasions and have been amazed at how long the children remember them.

No matter how you choose to share the magic of stories, remember they can contribute to your child’s reading development. There’s also value in the time spent together and that’s another kind of magic!

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ANNIVERSARY

CARD SHOWER

Couple will celebrate 60 years of marriage

Card shower planned for Fred Bushnell’s 90th birthday on Nov. 19

Mike and Karen Scholl of Polo will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Nov. 13.

They were married Nov. 13, 1960, at the Oregon Methodist Church.

An early family celebration was held Oct. 18 at an open sheltered area given by their children, Kent and Mary Scholl of Kaneville, Mark and Kathy Scholl of Polo, Dawn and Steve Glassburn of Tampico, and Michael and Tracy Scholl of Louisville, Colorado.

Several grandchildren came to celebrate with the family. Also attending were John and Jackie Cavanaugh and Kurt and Susan Cavanaugh of Polo.

The couple has 13 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Two great-grandsons are expected to arrive in 2021.

Fred Bushnell will celebrate his 90th birthday on Nov. 19 with a card shower.

Cards may be sent to 675 Matanzas Court, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

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Pegasus Special Riders near Oregon held a Pork Chop pickup dinner Oct. 22 at Ralphie and Lulu’s in Ashton.

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MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Cerk Laura Cook has issued the following marriage licenses.

Oct. 26 Garrett Henry Gerdes of Amboy and

Cameryn Kaylee Koch of Sublette.

Oct. 27 David Alan Janoski and Graciela Balderaz-Lopez, both of Rochelle.

Oct. 29 Jeffery Steven Schabacker and Cherry June Belleza Jayme, both of Chana.

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Brandon Anthony Csiszer and Jacquelynn Frances Worthington, both of Clarksville, Tennessee.

Brian Jess Clements and Tinamarie Mirabelli, both of Oregon.

POLO CHAMBER CHATTER Christmas Cupboard The Christmas Cupboard is now open.

Stop in and see Carol Garkey. The shop is located at 116 N. Franklin, next to Scholl Insurance. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

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Eligible nominees should consistently show civic leadership through volunteerism and service to their community.

Services provided to the community should be based on volunteerism outside of the nominee’s normal employment duties.

Those wishing to nominate a candidate that they feel is deserving of these prestigious awards can send in your contact information, the nominee information and the reason you feel the candidate is deserving of this prestigious award to the Polo Chamber of Commerce at P.O. Box 116, Polo, IL 61064.

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The Village of Progress was selected by 100 Women Who Care of Ogle County to receive its October 2020 Award, totaling $1,100.

The 100 Women Who Care of Ogle County Chapter is one of 900 chapters worldwide that raises money for grassroots charities in their local communities. At each meeting representatives from member-nominated 501(c) 3 nonprofit charities present a project for consideration for the award.

During meetings, each member votes for one of the projects and writes a check for $100 to the winning charity.

To adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines, the Ogle County Chapter has suspended in-person meetings and meets via ZOOM. Information about

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each non-profit’s goals for the money, should they be the recipient, is given and then each member votes electronically for the charity of their choice.

Since 1969, the Village of Progress has been serving the needs of adults with developmental disabilities in Ogle County. The Village offers innovative vocational skills, exceptional recreational programs, and engaging social activities.

Village of Progress was chosen for the award to help with the continuance of their contract work in packaging of Wahl products, the help in organizing and shipping of donated clothing to third-world countries and the operating of their

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Kristie’s Sweet Treats in Ashton donated one free soft-serve ice cream cone with each dinner. Those coupons can be redeemed when Kristie’s re-opens in the spring.

Pegasus greatly appreciates their contribution as well.

Pegasus Special Riders is a nonprofit organization providing therapeutic

Village of Progress Executive Director Brion Brooks receives the check from Arlene Sangmeister as Linda Corwin-Graber and Deanna Forrest also pose for the photo.

horseback riding to northern Illinois individuals with physical, mental, and emotional challenges. They provide these services with the generous help of individuals, clubs, local businesses, corporations, grants, fundraising and in-kind donations.

Due to COVID-19 Pegasus had to reduce the number of riders and riding

lessons for the season.

They also had to cancel both regular yearly fundraisers. Pegasus thanks all the big-hearted people who came out and supported their program with the purchase of a wonderful meal.  Â

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Ogle sheriff helped out with wildfire response ‘It takes passion. It’s 16 hour days in an emergency trailer.’

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com Brian VanVickle spent two weeks sleeping in a tent and working 16-hour days in an emergency trailer in California.

The Ogle County Sheriff was tasked to help California Instant Management Team 13 fighting wildfires at Sequoia National Forest out west as a public information officer. VanVickle is part of a state team that fielded a federal request for the position.

“It’s been a long fire season out west,” VanVickle said. “The two weeks I was out there I was doing media relations. Several of the giant trees caught on fire. We handled the media in the area. I flew back home Wednesday.”

VanVickle worked with first responders from all over the country including people from Florida, Utah, Idaho and Colorado.

This was Team 13’s 16th operation fighting the fires. Fire crews from Mexico came to help, marking the first time that’s happened in U.S. history, VanVickle said.

“People were tired and needed help,” VanVickle said. “That fire has been going for two months.”

As sheriff, VanVickle has always placed an emphasis on emergency response, practicing for drills involving the Byron Nuclear Plant often and dealing with past county events like the F4 tornado that hit Rochelle in 2015 and the Aug. 10 wind storm that hit Forreston this year.

“We’ve always said, even before the tornado, we were successful because of practice in nuclear drills,” VanVickle said.

“It was another opportunity to be able to assist and learn.”

VanVickle said the team he worked with out west was part of a national system.

Over 1,000 people were working to fight the fire over the two weeks.

The concept of emergency management got its start in fire, VanVickle said. He’s trained to address any event whether it’s weather or civil unrest. He got to see how response worked on a larger scale in California.

He was able to attend planning, command, cooperators and general staff meetings relating to the incident.

“When we have a local or state incident we have the same meetings so it was very beneficial to participate and bring that operational knowledge back,” VanVickle said. “I always think it’s important. Emergency management and practice, it helps residents recover sooner. That’s always been the focus.”

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle was recently in California for two weeks working with a team combating wildfires in Sequoia National Forest. ABOVE: Sun sets behind some of the helicopters used in the effort. LEFT: VanVickle stands at the base of one of the sequoias. BELOW: Workers battle their way through the smoke. Photos supplied

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Oregon VFW post 8739 will once again be assembling and delivering food baskets for Christmas to families and individuals who are in need in the Oregon area. “This has been a tough year for everyone with the COVID-19 which has led to lost jobs and sick families,� said VFW Commander Bob Coulter. “We are asking those who donate to this purpose to please be generous this year.�

Coulter said the Post normally provides at least 120 baskets. “We feel the number will be much larger this year,� he said. “We want to send a heartfelt thanks to those who donate. It truly makes people happy.�

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There are over 400 registered charities in Ogle County which are

Families or individuals in need must call the VFW Post (815-732-6851) between 3 and 7 p.m.

Monday through Thursday.

Each individual or family representative must call for themselves. “Even if you have called in the past, you need

deserving of these donations, especially now when things are more difficult to accomplish during the pandemic.

When asked “Why join 100 WWC�, the answer is always three-fold.

1. It is a way to give back to your community without having to attend monthly meetings. (100 WWW meets quarterly) 2. 100% of your donation goes directly to the local charity. There are no administration fees or postal

fees, and your donation is tax-deductible. (This donation amounts to only 33 1/3 dollars a month) 3. It gives you a sense of satisfaction knowing that you are doing something that has an impact on your friends and neighbors in your county.

You must be a member of 100WWC to nominate a charity for consideration. We are open to any woman who has a desire to help others in need. It is possibly the easiest way

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Please do not call on Fridays as our phone and people are busy with other work.�

An adult must be home on Dec. 19 to receive the basket. Deliveries will start around 8:30 a.m. and should conclude by noon. “We will start taking phone calls on Nov. 16,�

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The pandemic made for some creative choices for Halloween this year. Above left, a home on North Sixth Street in Oregon had a candy slide to dispense treats to trick or treaters.

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‘It puts extra weight on our shoulders’

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com Madisyn Byerley’s older sister, Katelyn, was one of the girls that worked to get Oregon High School a girls soccer team in recent years.

Now, Madisyn, a senior on the team, doesn’t want to be a part of losing the program.

After not having a season last spring due to COVID-19, the program lost out on fundraising opportunities and is in jeopardy of not having a season this coming year.

The team is self-funded and the school board has only agreed to pay for the coach’s salary this year.

“It’s been very stressful,” Byerley said. We’ve been trying so hard to come up with fundraisers. With other school sports getting fundraising, telling us to do it ourselves. It puts extra weight on our shoulders.”

The team has been going around

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Oregon’s Madisyn Byerley takes control of the ball during sectional action in 2019. to local businesses and asking for donations and offering sponsorships. It has also done other fundraisers like a penalty kick challenge over the summer.

About $2,000 has been raised since

fundraising started.

“I believe we can do it,” senior Dylan Burke said. “A lot of people really don’t support the girls teams.

It’s a big thing for us to see that money.”

The team reached the sectional round in its third year of existence in 2019, which was the last time it played.

The coach’s salary the board agreed to cover is about half of the cost that the team needs. Officials, supplies, transportation and more are expenses that still need to be covered before the season starts in May. “Golf also started out as self-funded,” Oregon High School Activities Director Mike Lawton said, “Bowling, too. There’s not many small schools like us that offer girls soccer.

It’s also unique that we do self-funding. Usually other districts say, ‘No, we don’t want any part of it.’”

Head Coach Seger Larson said it has made him happy to see the girls putting in time to raise funds.

“It means they’re in it to play soccer,” Larson said. “It’s been the senior girls. It was not my doing. It was all on them. It shows the girls are dedicated. It shows they want to be successful as a program.”

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Members of Oregon High School’s regional championship team celebrate with their trophy after beating Byron to advance to the sectional in May 2019.

upcoming season, future seasons could still be in jeopardy due to limited funding. Seniors like Byerley and Burke are raising money even though they won’t be around to play.

Teams are evaluated for funding by the school board on a year-toyear basis. Lawton said especially with times being tough due to COVID-19, it’s tough to add teams.

“We were regional champions three years in and they won’t pick us up,” Byerley said. “We were ready for another season and figured they’d pick us up. There was a high chance we’d win regionals again. We thought maybe they’d pick us up then.”

Burke said the silver lining of the fight to raise money was that it gave the team something to bond over without a season last year.

“We learned how to be better leaders and push towards better goals and work together,” Burke said. “Last season, we couldn’t be together. It’s amazing how it can work out.”

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Oregon finishes 10th in final race of the 2020 COVID season

BY ERIC INGLES eingles@shawmedia.com The Rock Falls girls cross country team followed up last week’s regional title by closing out the season with a second-place run at Saturday’s Class 1A Seneca Sectional.

That would have qualified the Rockets for the state meet for the fourth year in a row had the state meet not been canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rock Falls scored 109 points, second only to Big Northern Conference rival Winnebago’s 15. Winnebago also boasted the individual champion, Natalia Martino, whose 19:01.2 run beat East Dubuque’s Hailey Heiar by 14 seconds. Winnebago also had runners in third, fourth, fifth and sixth.

Calin Gaulrapp, running in the same phase as Martino and Heiar in the event run in four phases due to COVID protocols, had the top time for Rock Falls, finishing 17th in 21:11.0.

Martino went out quickly and built what proved to be an insurmountable lead, and Heiar was closest to chasing her down but could not quite chip away. A pack of three runners were slightly behind Heiar, and Gaulrapp was not far behind them.

“My plan was either to stay on their shoulder or to make sure I could see their backs in the distance,” Gaulrapp said. “If they got too far away, I knew I wasn’t doing good.”

Gaulrapp found herself in a sprint to the finish, but was able to hold off Mercer County’s Eden Mueller.

“II was using the people screaming,” Gaulrapp said. “I knew they were saying her name, so I knew she was pretty close to me.”

Rock Falls also had Gracie Rippy

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Oregon’s Katlyn Ramirez (left) and Faith Marquardt (right) run in the girls Class 1A Sectional Cross Country meet at the FFA Ag Land Lab in Seneca. Marquardt had the best time for Oregon with a time of 21:38.3 for a 28th place finish. take 19th with a time of 21:15.3.

Tayli Hultin was 23rd with a time of 21:24.8, running in the third phase in which she was the third finisher behind a pair of Winnebago runners.

“I was just completely ignoring them,” Hultin said. “If I went out with them, I would have died.”

Bryahna Ganther was 27th in 21:38.3. If there were a state meet this year, the Rockets senior would have been able to cap it off with her fourth trip to Peoria in four years.

Ganther was in the same phase as Rippy, the second, and the two planned to go out at a slower pace after seeing Gaulrapp fade near the end of her race.

“Gracie has been in front of me every race, so I was just pacing off her,” Ganther said. “In the second mile, we were getting into the woods and it was hurting my legs, but all I knew was we had two laps of the woods and we’re out, and all I could

think was ‘chill out and keep running and the second [lap] try to get people’ which I did. A lot of people were struggling up the huge hill, and that benefited me a lot.”

Another Rock Falls senior, Sydney Reyes, finished 38th in 22:08.3 Oregon notched 221 points to finish 10th.

Faith Marquardt was the Hawks’ top runner, taking 28th overall with a time of 21:38.3 “It was kind of difficult, because the course is difficult because of all the hills, but it felt pretty good,” she said.

The Hawks had Leah Watters in 41st, Katlyn Ramirez in 45th, Jennica Ciesiel in 66th and Katelyn Bowers in 83rd.

Eastland was 13th with 295 points.

Mara Schmieder was the top Cougar, taking 58th place in 22:59.9 to beat teammate Delaney Wilhelms by one-tenth of a second. Addison Burkholder was 69th, Jenica Stoner

took 75th and Kennedy Burkholder was 96th.

Amboy was 14th with 316 points.

Lauren Althaus was the top Clipper, finishing in 22:28.2 for 47th place. Elly Jones was in 50th, Madelyn McLaughlin took 70th, Bailey Crouch was 100th and Brooklyn Whelchel was 111th.

Erie-Prophetstown’s Dylan Chandler finished 26th with a time of 22:03.5.

“It was pretty difficult, so it’s good I had such a good time for a difficult course like this,” she said.

Polo’s Bekah Zeigler capped off her first year of cross country with an 85th-place run in 24:00.2.

“I had absolutely no expectations coming into sectionals. I was just happy to get here,” she said. “It’s a nice end to this season. Obviously not my greatest race, but for my first cross country season, I enjoyed it a lot.”

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Sitze nominated for Illinois teacher of the year ‘In this craziness, to be recognized is a shot in the arm’

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com For teachers in 2020, there’s no playbook for instruction during COVID-19.

People like Oregon High School English Teacher Aaron Sitze have had to improvise. His Changemaker programs involve interacting with the public. He’s spent five years developing the program. In months during the pandemic, his students have started delivery and mask businesses and created a federally-recognized census project.

Sitze has been named a finalist for teacher of the year by the Illinois State Board of Education.

“It’s a great honor,” Sitze said. “A lot of teachers this year are working like crazy and under pressure. In this craziness, to be recognized is a shot in the arm.”

Sitze has taught English at OHS for 18 years and was also a nominee during the 2012-2013 school year. He previously earned a teacher leadership award in the Illinois Principals Association’s Northwest Region in 2017.

Stize grew up in Wheaton and attended college at the University of Illinois, DePaul and graduated from NIU with my bachelor’s in history and as a master’s in curriculum and is currently working on his doctorate at NIU. “Every teacher has the same story,” Sitze said. “They either had a phenomenal teacher that changed their life or one that was so bad. I had the former. Two made me feel I was capable and my strengths were valuable. It motivated me.”

Sitze believes the success of his Changemaker programs has drawn attention and thinks it shows what can be accomplished at a small

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English teacher Aaron Sitze stands in front of the Oregon High School. school like Oregon.

The program consists of three project-based classes that begins with immersing sophomores in self-discovery and reflection before the social entrepreneurship program as juniors, which teaches kids to start a business with a positive social impact.

In their final year, students complete a senior capstone that merges everything from the past two years into a culminating project that showcases their research, social impact and growth.

“Social entrepreneurship, I created that from scratch,” Sitze said.

“It’s the only class where kids run a business in the state. I haven’t seen

anyone else doing it, maybe in the country. No others have social benefits asking how the market can solve problems.”

The social entrepreneurship students started the census program last year and educated the community as well as themselves. Sitze was proud of how his kids threw themselves at the objective, even during the pandemic.

The students that created businesses during the spring had to either fold or pivot their businesses due to COVID-19.

“They evolved and didn’t give up,” Sitze said. “One girl took old t-shirts and started making face masks after it hit and she made hundreds. For

every one she sold, she gave one away. Others changed their business practices to be COVID-19-safe.

They just pivoted.”

Those with businesses that had to fold created District Delivery, which collaborated with Ogle County organizations to deliver groceries safely to those that couldn’t or didn’t want to go out.

When summer came, the students kept at the delivery service, even without grades or payment for it.

“When we empower kids to create change, they’re good assets,” Sitze said. “The adults had their plates full. I was floored by their creativity and commitment.”

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Family Story Time You only have a couple more weeks to enjoy Family Story Time this fall Nov. 19 will be the last day for in person Family Story Time until after the holidays.

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We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Wednesday WhoDunIt This book discussion group will meet

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Curbside pickup is still available for anyone who wishes to use it.

Library Board Positions Nominating petitions are now available for anyone interested in running for the Forreston Public Library Board. There will be three positions open and they are each 6 year terms. Call the library at 815-938-2624 or stop in for more information.

Read for a Lifetime All high school students are encouraged to sign up for “Read for a Lifetime”, a state initiative designed to encourage a life-long interest in reading. Every year 25 books, including contemporary fiction, nonfiction, and some classics are chosen for the program. Students who read at least 4 of the books by April 15 receive a certificate of recognition from the state

and a chance to win a gift card. Students must register by Nov. 15 to participate.

Please call or message the library to sign up or for more information.

Like our Facebook page to stay up to date with the most current information on our plans and activities. Call 815-9382624 or email forrestonpubliclibrary@ gmail.com, or go to Facebook messaging for more information.

Masks are required for patrons to come into the library. We have disposable masks available to purchase for $1 if you don’t have a mask or if you forgot yours at home.

Public Computer Use We have two computers available for patron use that are over 6 feet away from each other and cleaned between uses. There is a one hour time limit for the use of either computer. If you’d like to make sure there is a computer available, please call 815-946-2713 to reserve a computer. You can also fax, copy and print as needed.

Returned Books We ask that you continue to return

items, as you are done with them, through the book drop that will continue to be open 24/7. After items are returned, they will still appear on your account while they are quarantined, then they will be checked back in and backdated to when they were returned.

This means that you may receive courtesy notifications (phone calls, texts or emails) close to the due date of your item(s), or even a first overdue notice before your item(s) are checked back into our system even if you have already returned your items.

We are a fine-free library, so you do not need to worry about accruing fines during the quarantine period. However,

materials that are not returned will result in a replacement bill. This bill is generated after materials are 21 days overdue. As long as the materials are returned with no damage you will not be charged the replacement fee. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 815-946-2713.

Library Cards Any person of student age (4-18 years old) living in the Polo School District qualifies for a free Polo Library card, whether you attend Polo Schools, private school, or are homeschooled.

Family cards, which parents can use

POLO LIBRARY Library Hours Polo Library is open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, and closed Sunday.

The library building will be open for patrons to come in, browse, and check out items. We will continue to have Curbside Delivery available if you prefer to not enter the building or are unable to wear a mask.

You can place an order by calling 815946-2713, emailing library@pololibrary. org, or through your PrairieCat/Encore account.

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• Full Service Optical Lab • Contact Lenses

(including bifocal & specialty lenses)

“Chesty Puller” requests all Marines to be present at

Chesty P’s Pub

104 E. Mason • Polo

Tues. Nov. 10th at 18:00 hr. (6:00pm) for the 245th USMC Birthday Party

815.677.3636

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regretfully cannot accept book donations right now. We apologize for the inconvenience. We ask that you refrain from depositing your plastics and book donations unattended. Thank you for your cooperation.

Reminder: We are unable to collect soft plastics at this time. Also, we regretfully cannot accept book donations right now. We apologize for the inconvenience. We ask that you refrain from depositing your plastics and book donations unattended. Thank you for your cooperation.

New Releases Adult Fiction: The Eighth Sister by Robert Dugoni; You Betrayed Me by Lisa Jackson; Truly, Madly, Deeply by Karen Kingsbury; The President’s Dossier by James A. Scott Children’s Fiction: Don’t Worry, Little Crab by Chris Haughton; Our Favorite Day by Joowon Oh Juvenile Fiction & Non-Fiction: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End by Jeff Kinney Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom by Carole Boston Weatherford Nature’s Ninja: Animals with Spectacular Skills by Rebecca L. Johnson

• Comprehensive Eye Health Exams • Diagnosis/Treatment of Eye Diseases • Great Selection of Eyeglass Frames

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An eye exam is a good idea, especially if things are starting to look a little fuzzy around the edges.

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OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, November 6, 2020

Library Hours The library is open with the following new hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-7 p.m.

Monday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. We are closed on Friday and Sunday. Masks are required for everyone over the age of 2 and children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a responsible party.

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MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Virtual Storytime & To-Go Kits Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. via Facebook every Wednesday. Weekly Storytime themed kits will be available and will include a free book, a craft, a letter book, stickers and tracing page.

Call the library 815-734-4927 or email dawn.mtmorrislib@gmail.com to pick up your kit.

Family Storytime In-person family storytime is available on Fridays by appointment and for one family at a time. It will last approxi-

mately 30 minutes and will include books, rhymes and a craft. Masks will be required for ages 3 and up and you will be asked to use hand sanitizer upon entry to the library. Call the library, 815734-4927, or email dawn.mtmorrislib@ gmail.com to register.

Browsing & Computer Use By Appointment We are open for browsing and computer use by appointment; call they library to schedule a time. Masks are required and you will be asked to use

hand sanitizer upon entering the library.

No unaccompanied children are allowed in the library at this time (please do not bring your children if you will be using the computer). Browsing is limited to 30 minutes and computer use to one hour.

Curbside Pickup, Interlibrary Loans, Library Cards Curbside Service and Interlibrary Loans are available during regular business hours. Mt. Morris Patrons can place holds through the catalog, by calling or emailing. Library staff is quarantining

all returned items for a period of time.

Recently returned materials may remain on your account longer than usual. No overdue fines will be charged. New library cards: Patrons can call or email the library to renew or receive new library cards. Contact the library at 815734-4927 or mmlib@mtmorris-il.org Open Trustee Positions We have two Trustee positions expiring. If you are interested in being in the Spring elections, packets are available for pickup from Village Hall.

Yoga with Jennifer - 9:30 a.m. Saturdays - Only 5 spots available due to COVID regulations. Registration required 815-732-2724 Library Book Clubs The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig.

The 2WBC meets meets Wednesday, Nov. 11at 1 p.m. to discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.

Books on Tap Book Club meets Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at Cork n Tap to discuss The Guest List by Lucy Foley.

Family Reading Night Nov. 19 Mickey-Minnie Mouse’s Birthday (Nov. 18) Celebration - Help us celebrate Family Reading Night and Mickey

& Minnie Mouse’s birthday. Send us a picture anytime from Nov. 2 to 20, via email oregonlibrary@yahoo.com of you and your family reading your favorite Mickey-Minnie or Disney story and be entered to win stuffed Mickey and Minnie characters and books. This is open to Oregon Public Library patrons only.

Include name, date and phone number with your email. For more info contact the Library at 815-732-2724.

International Games Week – Nov. 8-14 International Games Week brings community together to read, learn and play.

Oregon Public Library will join over a thousand libraries around the world during International Games Week as they transform their libraries with play.

Like many other libraries across the

country and around the world, they will offer special gaming programs and events suitable for the whole family.

International Games Week is an international initiative supported by the American Library Association, the Australian Library and Information Association, Nordic Game Week, Finnish Game Week and L’Associazione Italiana Biblioteche. For more information on International Games Week please visit the Games in Libraries blog, games.ala. org.

For more information on the events at Oregon Public Library, please contact the library 815-732-2724.

Presidential Marriages and Romances –Nov. 10, 6 p.m. Virtual Program This program will offer an entertain-

ing look at the marriages, romances, and love lives of the Presidents. While some of the most famous Presidents will be covered, this program will also emphasize on some of the lesser-known Presidents while discussing the successes and failures of their marriages.

White House weddings will be covered, as will the lives of Presidents behind the scenes. Registration required 815-7322724.

Take it Tuesdays During COVID Craft kits will be available for pick up on Tuesday, November 24 (4th Tuesday of the month). Kits vary and are first come, first serve.

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com/pololibrary as Ms. Melanie reads a story for the whole family to enjoy.

Virtual Storytime - Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - Facebook.com/pololibrary Every Saturday morning head over to Polo Library’s Facebook page to watch Ms. Melanie read a children’s story.

They air each Saturday at 10:30am, but you can watch them any time!

Stop by the Library to pick up a bag with a fun craft to go along with the book that was read. If you have a book you’d like to hear read for Saturday Storytime, email Ms. Melanie at melaniew@ pololibrary.org Pinterest Party at Home Stop by the Library, or email library@ pololibrary.org, for instructions to make this month’s craft, a Toilet Paper Pumpkin.

Library Petitions Available Nominating petitions for four board positions at Polo Public Library District are available at the library.

Current board members are Dan Baker, Donna Baumann, Josh Faivre,

Marie Monaco, Sarah Rowland, Julie Sanders, and Susan Zook.

Four of the seven positions will be open for election to four-year terms.

The election will be April 6. Library board members must be, on the date of the election, a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years old, a registered voter, a resident of the State of Illinois and must have resided in the library district (Buffalo Township) at least one year at the time he or she files nomination papers.

To be considered for election, candidates must file a petition with 13 signatures of qualified voters who live within the library district.

The candidates must complete a statement of candidacy, a statement of economic interests, and may complete an optional notarized loyalty oath.

All necessary forms are included in the candidate’s election packet available at the library.

The filing period is Dec. 14-21. Packets returned after Dec. 21 will not be consid-

ered for candidacy.

Packets may be obtained and filed during library hours, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

This information is provided as a public service.

For further information call Ellen Finfrock, Library Director, at 815-946-2713.

A Note on Donations Due to the need to quarantine items before they can be checked in and put back in their place, we regretfully do not have the space to receive donated items at this time.

Online Resources Download Axis 360, OMNI/Overdrive, Libby, and Biblioboard for books and audiobooks. Links to these resources are available at pololibrary.org

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Continued from Page 17 too, are only $20 a year if you live outside of Buffalo Township and have a student living in your household. As always, if you live in Buffalo Township, you are able to get a Polo Library card for free. Stop by the library today to sign up for a card or, if you’ve lost your card, pick up a new card. Call 815-946-2713 or email library@pololibrary.org with questions.

Byron Nuclear Plant Virtual Program - Wednesday, Nov. 18- 7-8 p.m.

Join Polo Public Library for an informative program as we host representatives of the Exelon Byron Nuclear Plant. This program will be live via Zoom. The meeting link will be available on Facebook under polopublic or email library@ pololibrary.org.

Family Reading Night - Thursday, Nov. 19, 5 p.m.

Join us live on Facebook at facebook.

Sensory Friendly Santa at the Library Nov. 27-28 by appointment

Wi-Fi Access Wi-Fi is available outside of the library building by joining the Polo Public Library Guest Access network, you do not need a password.

REGIONAL CRIME NEWS

Prosecutors say they misused government credit cards; charges include theft, forgery A Winnebago County Grand Jury has indicted Winnebago County Coroner William Hintz and his wife Michelle Hintz, for stealing government funds, forgery and official misconduct.

William and Michelle Hintz, both 50, face multiple felony charges related to their alleged misuse of Hintz’s government credit cards.

William Hintz was charged with 37 felony counts, including two counts of theft, which carry a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison; 12 counts of forgery, which carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison; and 23 counts of official misconduct, which also carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

Michelle Hintz faces seven felony counts, including four counts of theft, which carry a maximum sentence of up to seven years in prison; and three counts of unlawful use of a credit card, which carry a maximum sentence of three years in prison. William and Michelle Hintz’s next court date is set for Nov. 4.

“Government employees have an obligation to use government funds and property responsibly and this includes elected officials.” said Attorney

Dixon woman indicted on child endangerment charges in teen’s death A 49-year-old Dixon woman has been indicted with endangering the life of a child stemming from an incident that led to the death of a 16-year-old.

A Lee County grand jury issued an indictment last week for Kelli Riggen, 49, of Dixon, on two felony and two misdemeanor charges of endangering the life or health of a child, as well as charges of felony and misdemeanor reckless conduct.

On May 22, Dixon police responded to 514 W. Sixth

General Kwame Raoul. “Taxpayers must be able to trust that those who they elect to represent them will use that trust for the public good and not to enrich themselves.”

The Illinois State Police (ISP) investigated the fraudulent use of a Winnebago County gasoline card and credit card issued to William Hintz, which were to be used for business related to his official duties as the county coroner.

“The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation is committed to upholding the public trust,” ISP Director Brendan Kelly said. “The Special Investigative Unit was created to focus on these very cases with the Attorney General and other partners to protect public integrity.”

Raoul said from April 2018 until as recently as July 2020, the couple used county funds for personal expenditures. According to the indictments, Hintz allegedly spent more than $10,000

on hotel rooms, car rentals, gasoline and tolls unrelated to official county business.

Raoul said Michelle Hintz was directly involved with the unauthorized use of her husband’s credit cards.

The indictment also alleges William Hintz altered and submitted to the county, various hotel billing statements to support what he purported to be authorized credit card spending.

Prior to submission, Hintz allegedly altered bills from stays at a Courtyard by Marriott in Auburn Hills, Michigan; a Courtyard by Marriott in Cranberry, Pennsylvania; a Drury Inn & Suites in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; a Holiday Inn Express in Buffalo, New York; and a Crowne Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Raoul said Hintz even created a fake agenda as proof of his attendance at a conference in New York to justify his stay in Buffalo earlier in 2020, despite there being no evidence of his actual registration or attendance.

Raoul’s office is prosecuting the case based on a referral by the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s office.Assistant Attorney General Haley Bookhout is handling the case for Raoul’s Public Integrity Bureau, and Assistant Attorney General Jonathan McKay is handling the case for Raoul’s Criminal Prosecutions and Trials Assistance Bureau.

The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

St. after receiving a 911 call from Riggen, who reported that there was a subject at her residence who was not breathing, according to a news release.

Officers and Dixon City Fire personnel responded and found an unresponsive teenage boy, who was transported to KSB Hospital and then transferred to Mercy in Rockford.

He died at Mercy and police conducted an investigation surrounding the circumstances of his death.

“The investigation showed that he had been left outside, unattended, while intoxicated to the point of

unconsciousness,” the release said.

The results of that investigation were turned over to Lee County State’s Attorney Charlie Boonstra, who took the evidence in the case before a grand jury on Oct. 16.

The grand jury issued an indictment for the charges, and Riggen was processed by police Tuesday.

The felony endangerment charges carry a sentence of two to 10 years in prison, felony reckless conduct of one to three years, and the misdemeanor charges up to a year.

Mario L Smith, 37, of Oregon was arrested by deputies for a driving while license suspended warrant.

Smith was able to post bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail.

Jordan A. Shank, 22, of Mt. Morris was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Shank’s bond was set at $ 2,229.50.

Michelle Hintz

William Hintz

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity.

Oct. 27 Richard Irvin, 62, of Polo was arrested at 3:31 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license after deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 17,000 block of West Illinois 64. Irvin was released on an I-bond and will appear in court on a later date.

Oct. 28 Christopher J. Marmy, 25, of Davenport, Iowa was arrested by deputies on a failure to appear warrant.

Marmy had a bond of $481 and remained in custody at the Ogle County Jail pending a court appearance.

Nov. 2 Liza J. Angiano-Mascorro, 18, of Rochelle was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Angiano-Mascorro’s bond was set at $221 pending a court appearance.

Rebecca L. DuFoe, 48, of Rockford was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. DuFoe’s bond was set at $2,697.

Tyrell J. Taylor, 32 of Rockford was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving on a suspended license. Taylor’s bond was set at $5,000/10%.

Jesus Valdez Jr.., 35, of Sterling was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Valdez’s bond was set at $2,223.50.

Robert J. Curatola, 33, of Oregon was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Curatola’s bond was set at $2,195.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS Ogle County property transfers recorded week of Oct. 23-29.

• Sandra Madsen to Skyler R. Sarver, 114 N. Main St., Creston, $47,500.

• Linda K. Campbell to Jay and Jaime Braffett, 15779 E. Timberlane Drive, Davis Junction, $225,000.

• Lynn and Kathleen A. Poloska to Anthony Steele, 1025 Westview Drive, Rochelle, $100,000.

• Duane W. and Nancy L. Capes to 3 Bertos LLC, 621 First Ave., Rochelle, $118,500.

• Tebela Horse Patrol Inc. to Tebala Shrine, 6469 E. Mccormick Road, Byron, $111,849.

• Sarah and Heather L. Lovett, also Richardson to Anthony and Sarah Buckel, 5600 Hickory Road, Oregon, $305,000.

• Jeanie M. and Charles E. Heng to Mitch Munns, 111 E. Oakwood Drive, Byron, $25,000.

• Cody J. French to Elizabeth Johnson, 8563 N. Verde Drive, Byron, $165,000.

• Randall Lee and Janet Williams Sealby to Thomas and Lynn Akers, 9877 N. Blaine Drive, Byron, $490,000.

• Timothy L. and Tana R. Mcginness to Robert and Natalie Searls, 2662 N. Lynn-

ville Court, Stillman Valley, $177,777.

• Steven Dietz to Karissa R. Dobson, 229 W Roosevelt St., Stillman Valley, $76,500.

• Thomas J. and Krista M. Ballard to Richard Jason and Jennifer Lynn Drew, 400 N. Des Moines Lane, Dixon, $240,000.

• Mark A. and Kayla C. Bergstrom to Nathan A. and Tina M. Schubert, 506 N Thomas Ave., Polo, $173,000.

• Alyson R. Augustyn to Jesse J. Linczmaier and Don Becker, 55 E Roosevelt St., Stillman Valley, $128,000.

• George A. Whitacre to Timothy W. and Nikki L. Jobes, 298 W. Egan Road, Leaf River, $298 W. Egan Road, Leaf River, $50,000.

• Jo Anne K. and John G. Huftalin Trust, Jo Anne K. and John G. Huftalin, trustees to John R. Huftalin, 5724 S Beck Road, Rochelle, $137,000.

Oregon Police Chief Shawn Melville reports the following police activity.

dent, please contact the Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2162.

Oct. 26 At 6:37 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash in the parking lot of 1050 Pines Road, the Dollar General Store, where a 2010 Toyota driven by Nicole M. Mason, 38, of Oregon, struck a parked 2007 Buick owned by Staci N. Hartle, 31, of Sterling. No citations were issued.

Oct. 28 At 6:30 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Franklin and N. 4th Streets involving a 2013 Chevrolet driven by Amy M. Banister, 41, of Oregon, and a 2015 Acura driven by Julia L. Bornhuetter, 59, of DeKalb. No citations were issued.

scene of an accident with vehicle damage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Thomas was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Oct. 27 At 3:47 p.m., a hit and run traffic crash was reported to the Oregon Police where a 2006 Toyota parked in the 600 block of S. 3rd Street and owned by Kimberly A. Rosebrock, 37, of Oregon, was struck by an unknown vehicle between the hours of 3:30 p.m., on Oct. 26 and 7:50 a.m. on Oct. 27. Anyone having any information regarding this inci-

Oct. 29 At 5:37 a.m., police responded to a car vs pole traffic crash in the 400 block of Franklin Street where a 2012 GMC truck was in the middle of the westbound lane, after apparently striking the electric pole within that block. There was no subject in or around the vehicle. At 2:15 p.m., Oregon Police arrested Garrett M. Thomas, 30, of Oregon, for leaving the

Warranty Deeds • Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Marco A. and Adriana Hernandez, 208 S. Fletcher Ave., Mt. Morris, $40,000.

• Garrett and Emily Barnas to Jeffrey Scott and Krista Lorianne Kane Witzig, 665 W. state Route 64, Oregon and one parcel in Oregon, $310,000.

• Dennis E. and Noreen K. Sweetwood to Domenico and Angela Maniscalco, 107 E. Main St., Forreston, $33,000.

• Jeremy Van Acker to Brian and Alissa Carlson, 10961 N. Baileyville Road, Forreston, $146,000.

• Trevor P. Pest to Brandy Cicchetti, 8424 S. Main St., Rochelle, $119,900.

• Steven L. Thistle to Sherri L. and Scott S. Rempfer, 501 Hillcrest Dr., Stillman Valley, $160,000.

• City of Rochelle to 1600 Ritchie Court LLC, one parcel in Dement Township, $165,000.

• Beverly Nicastro to Jacob Ogg and Jessica Ackert, 9700 W. Edgewood Road, Woosung, $165,000.

Quit Claim Deed • John P. Raum IV to Gary E. Lenhart and John P. Raum IV, 512 N. Fourth St., Oregon, $0.

Trustee’s Deeds • Terry R. and Karen A. Diehl Living Trust, Terry R. and Karen A. Diehl, trustees, to Jennifer E, Sharron, 308 S. Locust Ave., Forreston, $64,000.

• Lisa L. Lovett Trust, Lisa L. Lovett, trustee to Sarah and Anthony Buckel, 5600 S. Hickory Road, Oregon, $305,000.

• J&J Trust 317, John F. and Jennifer B. Kruse, trustees to Douglas L. Considine, two parcels on Marrill Road, Stillman Valley, $414,692.

• Dorothy L. Janssen Trust, Gary Janssen, trustee, to Brian K. and Diane M. Mills, 112 N. Etnyre Ave., Oregon, $74,900.

• Allan J. Christison Trust, William Allen and James Robert Christison, trustees, to Angela Bishop, 7077 S. Rock Nation Road, Dixon, $145,000.

Deed • Realtax Developers LTD to Central Illinois Real Estate Holdings LLC Series SH1, 212 N. Main St., Chana, $3,430.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

OREGON POLICE

Oct. 30 At 12:50 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call at 601 Gale Street, the Kunes Country car dealership, resulting in the arrest of Martavis D. Pierce, 23, of Rockford, for criminal trespass to real property. Pierce was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Oct. 31 Kathleen M. Burright, 59, of Oregon, was arrested at 9:52 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Burright was also issued a citation for driving without headlights. Burright was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred at the intersection of W. Washington and 5th

Streets.

Four parking citations and seven verbal warnings were issued from Oct. 26 - Nov. 1.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

General calls for service through dispatch Oct. 26 - Nov. 1 Checking a Subject / Vehicle......... 6 Citizen Complaints........................... 4 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem......... 4 Assist EMS / Other Dept................. 4 Disturbance / Dom Battery............ 4 Open Door / Window........................ 1 911 Hang-up / Open Line..................5 Lockout Vehicle / Building...............3 Ordinance Violations......................... 1 Traffic Stops...................................... 9

POLO POLICE Police Chief Tim Rockwood released the following information.

Oct. 30 Larry A. Woodyatt, 48, of Polo, was cited for speeding, 52 mph in a 35 mph speed zone. He was released on an

I-Bond.

Oct. 31 A 16-year-old male juvenile of Dixon, was cited for speeding, 43 mph in a 35 mph speed zone. The male juvenile was

released on an I-Bond.

General calls for service Oct. 19-Nov. 1 Citizen Complaints-Assist..................16 Juvenile....................................................2

Animal Complaints................................3 Disturbance-Domestic.......................... 1 Fire/Medical Assist................................5 Lock Out.................................................. 1 911 Hang Up............................................3 Traffic Stops...........................................7

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F19060196 USBK IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTYOREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, vs.

Jacqueline M. Welty aka Jacqueline Welty; Defendants.

CASE NO. 19 CH 61 412 South Green Avenue, Polo, Illinois 61064 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above entitled cause on September 11, 2020, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on December 4, 2020, at commencing 10:00 AM , at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, Room , to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient satisfy said to decree, to-wit: LOT SEVEN (7) AND THE NORTH 37 FEET OF LOT (8) OF EIGHT WILCOXON'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF POLO, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 412 South Green Avenue, Polo, Illinois 61064 P.I.N.: 14-16-266-004 First mortgage Lien SinglePosition; Family Residence; Judgment Amount $24,549.55 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY THAT NOTIFIED THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPER-

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the Mortgagor(s), to Old Second Mortgage Co., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document LEGAL0303570; NOTICES 101 No. and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your anOctober 30, 2020 swer or otherwise November 6, 13, file your appear2020 ance in this case in the Office of the IN THE CIRCUIT Clerk of this Court, COURT FOR THE Kimberly A. Stahl 15TH JUDICIAL Clerk of the CIRCUIT Circuit Court OGLE COUNTY 106 S. 5th Street, OREGON, #300 ILLINOIS Oregon, IL CitiMortgage, Inc. 61061-1634 successor by on or before merger to ABN December 7, 2020, AMRO Mortgage A DEFAULT MAY Group, Inc. BE ENTERED PLAINTIFF AGAINST YOU AT Vs. ANY TIME AFTER King; THAT DAY AND A Jessica Unknown Heirs JUDGMENT MAY and Legatees of BE ENTERED IN Michelle R. ACCORDANCE Gilmore; Chantel WITH THE King; Jerome PRAYER OF SAID Johnson; Unknown COMPLAINT. Owners and Non- CODILIS & record Claimants; ASSOCIATES, P.C. Kipp Meyers, as Attorneys for Special Represen- Plaintiff tative for Michelle 15W030 North R. Gilmore Frontage Road, (deceased) Suite 100 DEFENDANTS Burr Ridge, IL 2020CH53 60527 NOTICE BY (630) 794-5300 PUBLICATION DuPage # 15170 NOTICE IS GIVEN Winnebago # 531 TO YOU: Our File No. Unknown Heirs 14-20-05426 and Legatees of NOTE: This law Michelle R. Gilmore firm is a debt Unknown Owners collector.

Nonrecord I3159209 and Claimants That this case has November been commenced 6, 13, 20, 2020 this Court in IN THE CIRCUIT against you and COURT FOR other defendants, praying for the THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL foreclosure of a CIRCUIT certain Mortgage conveying the OGLE COUNTY OREGON premises ILLINOIS described as Select Portfolio follows, to-wit: Servicing, Inc COMMONLY Plaintiff, KNOWN AS: vs.

309 Errett Road Lehrke, as Rochelle, IL 61068 K. and which said Guardian of the Mortgage was Person and Estate of Verva Noirfalise made by: Michelle R. Gilmore Defendants.

Case No. the Mortgagor(s), 2019CH80 to Old Second Mortgage Co., as 713 Franklin Street, and Oregon, IL 61061 Mortgagee, Judge John C. recorded in the Redington Office of the Recorder of Deeds NOTICE OF SALE of Ogle County, Illi- PUBLIC NOTICE is nois, as Document hereby given that No. 0303570; and pursuant to a for other relief; that Judgment of

Case No. 2019CH80 713 Franklin Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that LEGAL NOTICESto 101 a pursuant Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2020, Brian E. VanVickle will on December 4, 2020, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Office, Sheriff's Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lots 9 and 10 in Block 3 of Potter's Addition to the City of Oregon, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book A of Miscellaneous page 293, in Ogle County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 713 Franklin Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Parcel Number(s): 16-04-291-003 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT open for be inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the sale, foreclosure other than the shall mortgagee pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

For information Plaintiff's call Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East

pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff's EGAL 101 L NOTICESManley Attorney, Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL Phone 60601. number: 312-651Attorney 6700. file number: 19-035511.

Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@ manleydeas.com October 30, 2020 November 6, 13, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): Name: Doris M. Walbridge Address: 414 South Wesley Avenue City, State, Zip: Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Date and Place of Death: 3/7/20 Case No. 2020 P 000075 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death Doris M. of Walbridge who died on 03/07/20, a resident of Mt. Morris, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: Dana Walbridge 5 N. Worth Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 3. The Attorney for the estate is: Kevin Barry 1070 R. Larkin A venue Elgin, IL 60123 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 6, 2021.

May Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5" St.. ste

Larkin A venue Elgin, IL 60123 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 6, 2021.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of 101 LEGALCircuit NOTICES Court the 106 S. 5" St.. ste 300. Oregon, IL 61061, with the Representative, or both Any claim not filed within that period is barred.

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

5. On 10/22/20 an Order Admitting the Will to Probate was entered.

6. Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Article VI 5/6-21 (755 IL.CS 5/6/21).

7. Within six (6) months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).

8. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/284 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). /s/ Signature of Executor Kevin R. Barry

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BY: The First National Bank in Amboy David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach IN THE MATTER Badger & OF THE ESTATE Considine, LLC OTICES 101 LEGAL NOTICES 101 215 LEGAL E. NFirst Street OF CHARITY P.O. Box 447 ENGELHARDT, Dixon, IL 61021 Deceased.

2020 P 74 (815) 288-4949 CLAIM NOTICE (815) 288-3068 FAX Nov. 6, 13, 20, Notice is given to 2020 creditors of the death of Charity STATE OF Engelhardt of Ogle County, Oregon Illi- ILLINOIS IN THE nois 61061. Letters CIRCUIT COURT OF THE of office were isFIFTEENTH sued to The First JUDICIAL National Bank in Amboy 220 E Main CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE St., Amboy, IL 61310, as Indepen- In re the Estate of: G. dent Administrator, KATHERINE whose attorney of JOHNSTON, record is David W. Deceased.

Badger, Ehrmann 2020 P 78 CLAIM NOTICE Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC, Notice is given of death of 215 E. First Street, the G. Illinois KATHERINE Dixon, JOHNSTON. Let61021.

The estate will be ters of Office were administered with- issued on October out court supervi- 22, 2020, to JESSY sion, unless under T. MASON, as Insection 28-4 of the dependent AdminProbate Act (755 istrator, whose atis M. ILCS 5/28-4) any torney interested person Thomas Suits, of terminates inde- the Law Offices of THOMAS pendent adminis- M. tration at any time SUITS, P.C., 114 Mason by mailing or deliv- West ering a petition to Street, Polo, Illinois Claims terminate to the 61064. against the estate clerk.

Claims against the may be filed within estate may be filed six (6) months from in the office of the the date of first or Clerk of the Court publication, at 106 S. 5th within three (3) Street, Suite #300, months from the Oregon, IL 61061, date of mailing or or with the repre- delivery of Notice sentative, or both, to creditors, if mailon or before the ing or delivery is date which is six required by Sec(6) months after the tion 5/18-3 of the date of the first Illinois Probate Act, publication of this 1975, as amended, Claim Notice, or, if whichever date is mailing or deliver- later. Any claim not ing of a notice from filed by the requithe representative site date stated is required by sec- above shall be Claims tion 18-3 of the barred.

Probate Act of against the estate 1975, the date may be filed in the stated in that no- Office of the Circuit tice. Any claim not Clerk, Ogle County Center, filed on or before Judicial that date is barred. 106 South 5th Copies of a claim Street, Oregon, IL filed with the clerk 61061- or with the must be mailed or estate legal repreNovember delivered to the sentative, or both.

6, 13, 20, 2020 representative and Copies of a claim to the attorney filed with the clerk IN THE CIRCUIT within 10 days af- must be mailed or COURT OF THE ter it has been delivered to the FIFTEENTH representative and filed.

JUDICIAL BY: The First to the attorney CIRCUIT, National Bank in within 10 days afILLINOIS Amboy ter it has been OGLE COUNTY, filed.

David W. Badger By: JESSY T. MAIN PROBATE Ehrmann Gehlbach SON Independent Badger & IN THE MATTER Considine, LLC Administrator OF THE ESTATE 215 E. First Street Law Offices of M. THOMAS OF CHARITY P.O. Box 447 ENGELHARDT, SUITS, P.C. Dixon, IL 61021

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Classified advertising IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT EGAL OTICES 101 L N THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSAND MENTS COURT COSTS BY REQUIRED SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale.

All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to of Ogle the County.

IF the sale is not confirmed of any reason, the Purchaser at the may be sale entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The shall Purchaser have no further against recourse the Mortgagor, the the Mortgagee, Mortgagee's attorney, or the appointed court selling officer.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo LLC, Lindberg, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL, 60563, (630) 4536960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Diaz Anselmo Lindberg, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794,

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If the property NOTICES 101 isLEGAL a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS and 605/9(g)(1) (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis &

Examine the court file or contact 101 LEGAL NOTICES Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-20-03561.

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wise designated at the time of sale, OTICES LEGAL Nof County Ogle101 and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF LOT SIXTEEN (16) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF ROCK RIVER TERRACE SUBDIBEING VISION PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK D OF PLATS ON PAGE 17 AS DOCUMENT NO. 196513 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE ILLICOUNTY, NOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 21-09-11-151-017 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5622 River Road Byron, IL 61010 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the 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 $1,000 or fraction of the thereof amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special levied taxes against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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administered without court supervi101 LEGALunless NOTICES under sion Chapter 755 ILCS 5/28-4 of the probate act, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the PUBLIC NOTICE Circuit Clerk of the Ogle County Court.

Notice is hereby Claims against the given by the Mt. estate may be filed Morris Fire Protec- in the office of the tion District Board Clerk, or with the of Trustees in the representative, or County of Ogle, both within six State of Illinois that months from the the Mt. Morris Fire date of the first Protection District publication, no latBoard will have er than May 6, two seats up for 2021, and any re-election in the claim not filed 2021 within that period April 6th consolidated elec- is barred. Copies tion. Petition pack- of a claim filed with ets are available at the clerk must be the firehouse, 15 E. mailed or delivered Center St., Mt. to the representaMorris, for interest- tive and to the atapplicants. torney within ten ed Packets may be days after it has picked up anytime been filed. between 8:00 AM Linda A. Giesen and 4:00 PM MonAttorney for day through Friday.

Executor Circulation of nom- Prepared by: Ms. petitions Linda A. Giesen inating may begin immedi- Dixon Giesen & ately. The last day Flessner Law that potential can- Offices didates may file 121 East First nominating papers Street is Monday Decem- P.O. Box 389 ber 21st, 2020 no Dixon, Illinois later than 5:00 PM, 61021 Telephone: please note the of- 815-284-2288 fice is closed Fax: 815-284-1338 weekends. lag@hsdixonlaw. com November 6, 2020 Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH 15TH JUDICIAL JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CIRCUIT OGLE OGLE COUNTY COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE Stillman Banccorp, J. N.A. OF WAYNE PLAINTIFF GYGER, Vs. Deceased.

No. 2020 P 76 Cydney L. Franks; et. al.

NOTICE OF DEFENDANTS CLAIM 2020CH44 Notice is given of NOTICE OF the death of Wayne J. Gyger, who died SHERIFF'S SALE on September 23, OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE 2020. Letters of Office were issued IS HEREBY GIVEN on October 22, that pursuant to 2020, to Keith a Judgment of Joseph Gyger, as Foreclosure and Ex- Sale entered in the Independent ecutor, whose ad- above cause on the dress is 492 Coun- 10/02/2020, ty Rd. 4387, De- Sheriff of Ogle catur, Texas County, Illinois will 76234, and whose on December 4, attorney is Linda A. 2020 at the hour Giesen of Dixon, of 10:00 AM at Giesen & Flessner Ogle County Public Law Offices, 121 Safety Complex East First Street, 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, Dixon, Illinois.

The estate will be or in a place otheradministered with- wise designated at out court supervi- the time of sale, sion unless under County of Ogle and Chapter 755 ILCS State of Illinois, sell Administrator Law Offices of EGAL L NOTICES 101 M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal. com Oct. 30, Nov. 6 & 13, 2020

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Associated Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Charles T. Strominger Jr.; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2019CH66 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/06/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on December 4, 2020 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE WEST HALF (1 /2) OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF SKINNER ROAD AS SAID ROAD RUNS NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY THROUGH SAID SECTION, AND THE CENTERLINE OF HALES CORNER ROAD AS SAID ROAD RUNS NORTHWESTERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY THROUGH SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID HALES CORNER ROAD, 970.14 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST, 420.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 01 SECOND EAST 869.97 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF SAID SKINNER ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 78 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SKINNER ROAD, 650.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO, A PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF SKINNER ROAD AS SAID ROAD RUNS NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY THROUGH SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 650.0 FEET NORTH 78 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST OF THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID SKINNER ROAD WITH THE CENTERLINE OF HALES CORNER ROAD AS SAID ROAD RUNS NORTHWESTERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY THROUGH SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 03 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 0 SECOND WEST, A DISTANCE OF 869.97 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 283.96 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 756.13 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF SKINNER ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 78 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SKINNER ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 190.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 05-28-100-004 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5405 E. Skinner Road f/k/a 8557 N. Hales Corner Road Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the 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 $1,000 or fraction 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 real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay 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 mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-19-07505.

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REAL ESTATE 200 F19060196 USBK IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTYOREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, vs.

Jacqueline M. Welty aka Jacqueline Welty; Defendants.

CASE NO. 19 CH 61 412 South Green Avenue, Polo, Illinois 61064 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above entitled cause on September 11, 2020, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on December 4, 2020, at commencing 10:00 AM , at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, Room , to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient satisfy said to decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 412 South Green Avenue, Polo, Illinois 61064 P.I.N.: 14-16-266-004 First mortgage Lien Position; SingleFamily Residence; Judgment Amount $24,549.55 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) AND (H-2),

Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, REAL 031-26104, ESTATE 200 Kane Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 MidwestPleadings @dallegal.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO A DEBT BE COLLECTOR.

Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The STATE 200 REALisEfurther sale subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, October 30, 2020 other than the November 6, 13, mortgagee shall 2020 pay the assessments and the IN THE CIRCUIT legal fees required COURT FOR by the CondominiTHE FIFTEENTH um Property Act, JUDICIAL 765 ILCS 605/9(g) CIRCUIT (1) and (g)(4).

OGLE COUNTY For information OREGON call Plaintiff's ILLINOIS Attorney, Manley Select Portfolio Deas Kochalski Servicing, Inc LLC, One East Plaintiff, Wacker, Suite vs.

1250, Chicago, IL K. Lehrke, as 60601.

Phone Guardian of the number: 312-651Person and Estate 6700.

Attorney of Verva Noirfalise file number: Defendants.

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Case No. Alan S. Kaufman 2019CH80 MANLEY DEAS 713 Franklin Street, KOCHALSKI LLC Oregon, IL 61061 Attorneys for Judge John C. Plaintiff Redington One East Wacker, NOTICE OF SALE Suite 1250 PUBLIC NOTICE is Chicago, IL 60601 hereby given that Telephone: pursuant to a 312-651-6700 of Fax: Judgment Foreclosure and 614-220-5613 Sale entered in the Attorney. No.: above entitled 6289893 cause on February Email: 7, 2020, Brian E. StateEFiling@ VanVickle will on manleydeas.com December 4, 2020, at the hour of October 30, 2020 10:00AM at the November 6, 13, Ogle County 2020 Office, Sheriff's IN THE CIRCUIT Administration Building, 103 COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL Jefferson Street, CIRCUIT Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest OGLE COUNTY OREGON, bidder for cash, ILLINOIS the following described mortgaged Associated Bank, N.A. real estate: Commonly known PLAINTIFF Vs. as 713 Franklin Street, Charles T. Strominger Jr.; Oregon, IL 61061 et. al.

Parcel Number(s): DEFENDANTS 16-04-291-003 2019CH66 The real estate NOTICE OF is improved with a Single Family SHERIFF'S SALE Residence.

OF REAL ESTATE Sale terms: Bid- PUBLIC NOTICE IS GIVEN ders must present, HEREBY at the time of sale, that pursuant to a a cashier's or certi- Judgment of Forefied check for 10% closure and Sale in the of the successful entered bid amount. The above cause on the balance of the suc- 12/06/2019, cessful bid shall be Sheriff of Ogle paid within 24 County, Illinois will hours, by similar on December 4, funds. The subject 2020 at the hour of property is offered 10:00 AM at Ogle for sale without any County Public Complex representation as Safety to quality or quan- 202 S. 1st St. Oretity of title and gon, IL 61061, or in without recourse to a place otherwise Plaintiff and in "AS designated at the IS" condition. The time of sale, Counsale is further sub- ty of Ogle and ject to confirmation State of Illinois, sell

designated at the time of sale, CountyREAL of ESTATE Ogle 200 and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 05-28-100-004 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5405 E. Skinner Road f/k/a 8557 N. Hales Corner Road Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential ProperMunicipality ty Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The CondoProperty minium 765 ILCS Act, 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the CondoProperty minium Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The

at the sale shall be entitled only to ESTATEof 200 the aREAL return deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against Mortgagor, the the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. successful The purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for and inspection Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-19-07505.

I3158511 October 30, 2020 November 6, 13, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS Stillman Banccorp, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Cydney L. Franks; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2020CH44 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

NOTICE OF

EAL ESTATESALE R 200 SHERIFF'S

OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/02/2020, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on December 4, 2020 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 21-09-11-151-017 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5622 River Road Byron, IL 61010 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the 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 $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

minium Property Act, 765 ILCS EAL STATE R E 200 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any and assessment legal fees due under the Condominium Property 765 ILCS Act, 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is for set aside any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no recourse further against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will be open NOT for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. bidProspective ders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF ILLINOIS THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-20-03561.

I3158305

(630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file REAL ESTATE 200 number 14-20-03561.

I3158305 October 30, November 6, 13, 2020

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LOTS / LAND 225 FOR SALE Farm Land for Sale 154 Acres MOL Tampico Township, Whiteside County Section 14 Bordering Hahnaman Rd. and Luther Rd. Contact James Reese Attorney At LawPhone (815) 6258200 Email: reese@wmpj.com

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 ROCK FALLS 1 & 2BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043

STERLING Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2/3BR 2 story townhomes Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup.

(815)626-1130.

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Looking for Experienced dry wall finishers and painters. Must have valid drivers license and transportation.

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Trisha Morrow, Executive Director (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecar roll.com

IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS REAL ESTATE 200 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU HEREBY ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES BY REQUIRED SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND ASSESSTHE MENTS AND COSTS COURT REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance within 24 due hours of the sale.

All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the of Ogle County.

IF the sale is not confirmed of any reason, the Purchaser at the may be sale entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further against recourse the Mortgagor, the the Mortgagee, Mortgagee's attorney, or the court appointed selling officer.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo Lindberg, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL, 60563, (630) 4536960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Diaz Anselmo Lindberg, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794,

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Winstead Pallet Salvage Looking for a CDL truck driver.

Hours are MonFri 6am to 3pm.

Some days may be until 4:00.

Deliveries are local. Please call 815-626-9545 to set up an appointment.

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, November 6, 2020

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in its care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

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Silver, Asking $39,000 OBO 815-625-0373 Mon.- Fri. 1- 4pm

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Sterling and Rock Falls Several routes available! Call for more details.

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CALL 815-625-3600 EXT. 5301 Telegraph • 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

SandraI Elliott Trust Real Estate Auction 201+/- Acres

PropertyLocation:FarwellBridgeRd&FarmSchoolRd-RockCity,IL

Thursday, November 19, 2020 @ 9 AM Auction Location: Dakota, IL Fire Station SHOWING DATES: 11/2/20 & 11/9/20: 12 PM – 3 PM INFORMATION:Jim Sullivan Realty: 815-947-9040 OFFERED IN 4 PARCELS Parcel 1:54.77 +/Parcel 2:17.33 +/Parcel 3:128.95 +/- Parcel 4: 201+/Soils:Kidder, Pecatonica, Westville, St. Charles, Myrtle, Flagg, Radford, Virgil,Orion, Sawmill, Dorchester PI: 112.58

More Photos &Information: www.powersauction.com Terms & Conditions: 10% of PurchasePrice down payment will be due day of sale; NON-REFUNDABLE. Balance of purchase price due on/before closing, Monday, December 21, 2020. Property is sold in AS-ISCONDITION with NOCONTINGENCIES. 2020 Taxes will be paid by Seller. No Rent Prorations.

All announcements madeday of auction will take precedence over written terms/ advertisements. Possessionof property will be given day of formal closing.

Jim Sullivan Realty 11875 Hwy 20 East - Stockton, IL 61085 (815) 266-8302 www.sullivanrealty.com

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