Mt. Morris Times

MT. MORRIS TIMES VOLUME 53 NO. 6 • SERVING THE MT. MORRIS AREA SINCE 1967

Friday April 16, 2021 • $1.00

MUDDY WORK

COUNTY NEWS

Quilts donated

A quilting group makes quilts for a new sibling home in Forreston. / 9

COUNTY NEWS

New K9 for county

The sheriff’s department has a new K9 thanks to a grant. / 8

COVID-19 Read about the latest

news regarding COVID-19 cases and vaccinations. / 3

Construction on the all-new Union Savings Bank in Mt. Morris continues despite recent wet weather.

One section • 20 pages

INDEX Betty’s Column ........ 5 Business News......... 4 Classifieds ........ 18-20

Library News ..... 14-15 Otto’s Column .......... 6 Polo Police ...............17

Property Transfers..17 Sports..................11-12 Sheriff Activity........17

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Grocery store liquor license type approved

Kable Band to return this summer on Wednesday nights in the bandshell

BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com The Mt. Morris Village Board approved an additional license classification for grocery store on-premises consumption of beer and wine at its Tuesday meeting by a vote of 5-0.

The new classification limits where alcohol can be and is beer and wine only. If there is gambling, it has to be in a defined area. Alcohol sales for consumption are

BRIEFS

Paper shredding, recycling April 17

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will be hosting a paper shredding and latex paint recycling collection for Ogle County residents on Saturday, April 17, at the County Annex Building at 909 Pines Road in Oregon.

A variety of oak tree saplings will also be available, free of charge, provided by the Million Trees Project from Living Lands and Waters, in partnership with the OCSWMD. On-site paper shredding will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be a limit of three boxes of personal documents to be shredded. No business or institutional paper or documents.

This service is provided free of charge for Ogle County residents by the OCSWMD. Latex paint will be collected from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Liquid latex paint will be collected by Earthpaint for re-blending and re-use in community service projects such as Habitat for Humanity.

The fees to recycle up to 10 containers of latex paint are as follows: $1/quart, $2/gallon, and $8/5-gallon pail. The remainder of the cost will be paid for by the OCSWMD. If you have additional containers, the full price cost structure is as follows: $2.50/ quart, $5/gallon, and $18/5-gallon pail.

Cash, card or check payable to “Earthpaints.org” will be accepted for payment.

No bulking of paint together, as the mix-

only permitted in certain parts of grocery stores. It is anticipated that Sullivan’s will now apply for the new license type.

Kable Band The board approved an agreement for summer concerts with the Kable Band.

“The Kable Band will do a full concert schedule in June,” Trustee Phil Labash said. “That’s great news. We’re really happy to see it come back to Mt. Morris.

Wednesday concerts being back is a great thing. It was just approving a contract we do every year.”

Walkability study Representatives from Blackhawk Hills made a presentation on a walkability study that is being done in the village with the intent of improving pedestrian access to the library, parks and grocery store.

tures cannot be recycled properly. No spray cans, oil-based paints, stains, or varnishes accepted. Only liquid latex paint accepted, no dry cans.

Free Trees Red oak, burr oak and swamp white oak tree saplings will be available from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Trees will be limited to 10 saplings per household, and only what can be quickly planted. Information and brochures will be available as well for successful planting guidance.

Please call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020, visit www.oglecounty.org, or visit the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department on Facebook if you have questions regarding this recycling and oak tree giveaway event.

PAG scholarships available

Scholarship applications for Performing Arts Guild are now available at the OHS guidance office or can be downloaded from the website at: www.performingartsguild.com These scholarships are limited to individuals living in Mt Morris and Oregon or attending the Oregon School District.

Applications are open to anyone interested in studying the arts. This includes, but is not limited to, performing, directing, teaching drama, music, visual arts, technical crafts, set design, etc.

Scholarship application deadline is April 23.

Scholarships will be awarded on May 13, at the OHS Honors Night.

“They’re in the analysis phase and will have a report,” Labash said. “It’s improving walkability. They’d then assist us in finding grants for projects for it. They’re looking at improving crosswalks on Illinois 64 for northside people, which is a problem we’ve had. They’re pretty far down the path on this now, they’ve worked on it for the past month or so.”

New pharmacy Kip and Carrie Sabinson, the owners of a new telepharmacy coming to town, addressed the board Tuesday.

“They talked about some over-thecounter stuff, small gifts and they’ll provide delivery and curbside pickup,” Labash said. “Everything is underway and they’ve submitted for licenses but there’s no timeline yet.”

Oregon Lions to sell chops May 1

The Oregon Lions Club will be selling pork chop sandwiches on May 1 in the Oregon SuperValu parking lot.

“No need to leave your car. Just follow the signs and drive through to be served,” said Lion Jean Hoff. andwiches will be sold from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.. The cost of a pork chop sandwich, with a bag of chips included, is $6.

“The last sandwich sale was a sellout, so be sure to come early and come hungry!,” said Hoff.

Rockford Road Runners offer scholarship for high school runners

Rockford Road Runners (RRR) is now accepting applications for its Founders scholarship.

The scholarship is for area high school students who participate in a running program either in their school or in their community. It was established in 2018 as part of the club’s 50th anniversary celebration.

The $1,000 scholarship is available to a graduating senior who is committed to attending college/accredited trade school and has been active in a running program.

Applicants must be residents of Winnebago, Boone, Ogle or Stephenson Counties, have a 3.0 or higher grade point average, and have a history of community service or volunteer work. Those applying also must submit an essay and two recommendation letters.

The application deadline is June 1.

Visit www.rockfordroadrunners.org.

COVID-19 UPDATE

Second variant discovered locally

BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com Months ago, the Ogle County Health Department was seeing five new COVID-19 cases per day. Now it’s seeing 20-40 and that has Public Administrator Kyle Auman concerned.

“Things have been very hectic,” Auman said. “We’re getting cases in all different areas of the county. A lot in school athletics. We’re seeing issues at businesses. Positivity is holding steady around five percent. We’re certainly concerned.”

Auman said tracking current

spread has been a lot to keep up with and the difference between past increases is now the OCHD is busy doing vaccination operations.

“We’re spread thin and exhausted,” Auman said.

COVID-19 activity in school athletics has caused the OCHD to start scheduling vaccination clinics for 16-18 year olds at county schools, which Auman said will begin this week.

Auman revealed that a second COVID-19 variant strain has been found in Ogle County. In recent weeks the OCHD said the B.1.1.7 variant from the United Kingdom was found here.

That strain is more highly-transmissible and associated with severe illness.

The California B.1427 strain has also been seen in Ogle County and is

also more high ly-transmissible.

The OCHD is working on helping with antibody treatment for those that may need it in association with the variants.

“Because of those variants, Kyle Auman we’re pushing for a strict 14-day quarantine especially for those we know are infected with that,” Auman said. “I think it’s expected to get them here. More people are traveling.”

Auman said the current spread’s future will depend on the wave of variants and people adhering to masking and getting vaccinated. The OCHD is

trying to remain optimistic, he said.

The state’s current bridge to phase 5 reopening plan doesn’t seem attainable for Ogle County at this point, Auman said.

“Right now with our current numbers, we’re there with vaccine numbers, but with cases and positivity, we need 28 days with a decrease or stabilization before we can start counting days,” Auman said. “We’re not there yet.”

Auman has long said that public health professionals have predicted another COVID-19 wave.

“It appears to be true,” Auman said.

“Based on numbers from the state, we haven’t seen the peak of this wave.

We’ll continue to see an increase in cases. It’s hard to know how long this wave will last.”

COVID-19 UPDATE

Johnson & Johnson vaccines paused in Ogle County No reports of adverse effects locally

BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com Ogle County Health Department Public Administrator Kyle Auman said Tuesday that local Johnson & Johnson vaccinations have been put on pause.

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday paused the use of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine out of an abundance of caution.

The Center for Disease Control and Food and Drug Administration are reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine, out of a total of more than six million Americans who have received the J&J vaccine.

In Illinois, of the total 7.3 million doses administered to date, 4 percent or approximately 290,000 have been J&J. These individuals remain fully vaccinated and do not need to seek out an alternate vaccine.

People vaccinated with J&J should consult with their medical provider if they develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination.

Auman said the OCHD did not have any more J&J clinics scheduled due to

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An Ogle County resident drives up to the Ogle County Health Department’s mass vaccination drive-thru event on Monday morning in Oregon. an decrease in allocation for this week and next.

“We will continue with Moderna and Pfizer clinics,” Auman said. “The state has offered additional doses of Pfizer and Moderna to replace J&J doses needed for clinics. The OCHD has 275 J&J doses on hand.”

There have been no reports in Ogle County of anyone having issues after receiving the J&J vaccine, Auman said.

The OCHD most recently conducted a J&J clinic on Monday at the Oregon Fire Department.

A mass vaccination site was conducted with the Illinois National Guard on April 1 where 1,200 Johnson & Johnson vaccines were adminis-

tered. Clinics were also held April 5 and 6 at the OCHD in Oregon where more Johnson & Johnson doses were administered.

“We have administered several hundred if not thousands in the past couple weeks,” Auman said “There have been millions given in the country and there’s only a handful of issues.

Hopefully they deem it safe again. It is something to be aware of and concerned about.”

Auman believes the J&J pause was appropriate to take necessary precautions. But, he said the change in plans will create setbacks as far as getting people vaccinated. The OCHD planned to use J&J for drive thru clinics in coming weeks.

The convenience of the one-shot J&J vaccine has aided health departments during recent vaccination operations.

“J&J is done after two weeks,” Auman said. “Now it’s six weeks for the others and more staff time. It takes much longer. There’s a few different challenges and concerns.”

Auman is unsure how much the pause will slow operations. J&J operations had already dropped from 400 last week to 100 this week and next for the OCHD. He’s unsure how many “replacement” doses of Moderna and Pfizer will come from the state, as no specific guidance has been provided yet.

Recent ramped-up vaccination operations have resulted in “serious headway,” Auman said.

“We’re right around 20 percent fully-vaccinated,” Auman said. “We’re on par with the rest of the region.

About 26,000 doses administered with 10,500 fully-vaccinated. We’re happy with the progress.”

Auman said communications with the state regarding vaccine operation are going well and have improved.

While vaccinations have increased, there is still much work left to do, Auman said.

“We’re anticipating we’ll get to a point where demand decreases and supply is larger,” Auman said. “But we’re not there yet. We’re getting a lot from the suburbs inquiring about getting the vaccine here. Demand is good.”

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Increase in spread still being seen in Ogle County

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OGLE COUNTY NEWS

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Jay’s Drive-In now open with new menu boards

Dining room reopened after closure in 2020

BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com Jay’s Drive-In Owner Terry Wilken found it tough to let go of the 40-yearold menu boards at his business.

The carhop boards were replaced with new models earlier this year.

They were relied on heavily last year during the still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Wilken decided to invest in the future after Jay’s had a record-breaking year in 2020.

“The old ones gave us problems,” Wilken said. “But I fixed them myself, kind of like working on old cars. Hopefully I can figure these new ones out.

People have asked to buy them. I guess I’m going to sell them. I’ll set a day aside to do it.”

The new boards are completely installed, but the new menu inserts still haven’t arrived yet. Temporary menus are currently being used. The new boards no longer use analog like

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Jay’s Drive-In has new menu boards just in time for the 2021 season. the old ones. New cable was put in for them and some of the parking lot had to be dug up.

Jay’s Drive-In held its opening day on April 7. It’s dining room is now open at 50 percent capacity after being

closed due to the pandemic for all of 2020.

“It’s been good,” Wilken said. “I’m seeing a lot of people staying outside and that surprised me. The dining room is open now and a lot are still

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staying out. I was shocked by that.”

Wilken decided to open the dining room back up due to vaccinations being up and the county trending closer towards the “endemic.” He believes the dining room can be managed safely with the capacity limit and sanitization.

After a record-breaking sales year, Wilken says this year will be a challenge. He hopes to get back to doing pre-pandemic things like cruise nights.

“It’ll be challenging to keep up with last year,” Wilken said. “People will have more options. Last year people experienced Jay’s again, because it was one of their few options.”

Wilken spends the winters at Jay’s largely alone while it’s closed making improvements. This past winter, he installed new flooring in the dining room, re-covered some walls and freshened things up. There’s also a new ice cream machine.

“It’s nice to see everyone back again,” Wilken said. “I spend all winter in there by myself. Sometimes I think it’d be easier to stay open. It’s like starting all over again every time.”

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ay in 1919 was a busy month in Polo and they called it a “building boom.”

They were busy at the Edgewood Golf Course west of town remodeling the old Masonic Hall that had traveled from the corner of Mason and Franklin to old Barber Park.

Instead of a temple in the middle of town, it would now be a club house out in the country. Members of the private golf course had been busy getting ready for it. They had been wanting a club house for a long time.

There were other buildings going to that area also according to the May 15, 1919 Tri-County Press article.

It stated “The old W. S. Miller house has about reached its destination in Barber’s Park where it will be made into a farm house.” Nancy Grossnickle always said Ed’s mother told me that the farm house had been moved out there also. The W. S. Miller house had stood on North Division. We do not know where the old Miller house had been on North Division, but where it had been, concrete footings were being put in for a new house to be built there according to the newspaper.

The “Park Farm” as they called it in the Oct. 21, 1943 Tri-County said the farm consisted of 181 acres and Feb. 10 of 1944 said the golf course rented 38 acres.

COMMENTARY Betty Obendorf

Polo Historical Society I also found an article on Barber’s Park and according to that article they used the track for exercising and training horses. Racing was not mentioned. The last events that had been held were in 1922 and 1923.

They had baseball, boxing, and a parachute jump from an airplane. Maybe they never had races but many thought they did. They did have fine thoroughbred horses.

The Barber barn was also going to be moved out near the farm house. It was quite a barn according to Nancy and it seemed logical for it to be out near the track. The day came when the barn burned and you could see it for miles around.

The Fry garage in the center of town was also being built at that time along with a new house going up where the old Miller house had once been. F. H. Hendrix was redoing the old Smith Meat Market so Polo was going to look really sharp with all this

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At that time old buildings were simply moved to a new site and they were redone. Everything was utilized and one did not tear anything down. Word had gone out to the community that if you needed a job, there was something for you to do to help make the community a better place.

The new Masonic building was going up at the corner of Mason and Franklin.

The Masons would have their part upstairs with new offices also. At that time they were not quite certain what would be in the bottom part of the building.

In the previous building, the James Pool Hall had been there along with the Polo Marble Works.

As it turned out, T. H. Bracken’s Style Shop moved from across the street to the new Masonic building and became: “THE SNAPPIEST STORE IN THE SNAPPIEST TOWN OF ITS SIZE IN THE STATE,” according to its ad in the old plat book.

How many of you remember that Bracken’s was connected to Carson Pirie Scott & Co? That was one of my early columns of 1998. The problem is that it is not on my computer so I will need to recopy it.

Lucky for me that I put a copy of it in the Bracken file.

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Fessler, Kauffman led Oregon suffrage movement

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

D

uring our early history women were denied some of the basic rights enjoyed by

men.

For ex am ple mar ri ed wo men couldn’t own property, had no legal claim to any money they might earn and no female had the right to vote.

They were expected to do house work, raise a family and stay out of politics.

In Illinois women were not allowed to vote from 1818 to 1920 when the 19th Amendment was passed. “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the States or by any State on account of sex.”

Other events in 1920 were the first commercial radio broadcast aired and the League of Nations was established.

When we vote today some people are not aware of the incredible fight women had to wage for the right to vote.

Women suffrage in the United States was achieved gradually at state and local levels during the late 19 th Century and early 20th Century, culminating with the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Laura Fessler and Rebecca Kauffman led the movement for suffrage in the Oregon area.

Fessler, from Oregon, won a prize in 1914 for an essay “What Effect will Women’s Suffrage have on the human condition?”

Fessler was also responsible for securing the Iron Mike drinking fountain and Rebecca Kauffman was a leader in securing the White Pines State Park.

Another Oregon Resident Supreme Court Judge James Cartwright on March 5 clarified the legality of the Women’a Suffrage law. He said this was brought to the Supreme Court by Chicago Lawyers and that all laws are valid until it is shown that it is not constitutional.

He said that if the law was held unconstitutional by the Supreme Court the votes of women would be kept separate to simplify the recount.

In Illinois an article in the Oregon Newspaper stated it appears that the constitutional amendment has made

TOP: Rebecca Kauffman is shown here in a car as organizers try to get women the right to vote.

FAR LEFT: Laura Fessler and her electric car.

LEFT: Rebecca Kauffman Photos supplied by Otto Dick

void the Illinois law which prohibits women from voting for constitutional offices, such as Justices of the Peace, Constables, Police Magistrates, Etc. James L. McDowell State’s Attorney, Oregon, Illinois stated “Under amendment to the constitution of the United States women are entitled to vote at all elections same as male voters.

Separate ballots, ballot boxes and poll books should be used for women.”

I guess they didn’t want to contaminate the male ballots with the women

ballots. Later the newspaper reported the Nineteenth Amendment had done away with the two sets of ballots used for several years past in various elections in Illinois. “(To Instruct Women Voters) The Oregon Equal Suffrage Association will hold an instruction voting for women on Friday and Saturday afternoons of this week from 2 to 5 o’clock, at the polling place in the basement of the northeast corner of the court

house.

Special ballots will be used and the voting carried out the same as on election day. Every woman in Oregon township interested in learning to mark her ballot correctly on April 7 is urged to attend these trial ballots.

1930 “Anna Farrell from Oregon will serve on April Juries. This total Suffrage movement must move on and maybe we will elect a woman for President.”

SPORTS COLUMN

Oregon volleyball wraps up next week at the Big Northern Conference tournament

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fter being gone the last week and a half, I was having a difficult time coming up with something locally topical to the highschool sports scene. However, before writers block completely set in, I recall an e-mail sent to me by Roy Snyder a few weeks ago.

In it was an attachment promoting a state wrestling tournament put on by the Illinois Wrestling Coaches Officials Association. It will be from June 21-26 at the Bank of Springfield Center “We are making a strong attempt to mirror the IHSA state series,” said Snyder, one of the leading officials in the state. “We are attempting to pay for the tournament thru donations and registration fees. The most difficult issue facing us is finding schools willing to host the regionals and sectionals.”

The IWCOA has a neat format, in which the girls wrestle Monday, fresh-soph on Tuesday and Wednesday, 1A on Thursday, 2A on Friday and 3A on Saturday. It is somewhat similar to what a private entity did in conducting a state cross country meet last fall.

COMMENTARY Andy Colbert

The reason the IWCOA has stepped up to do a state meet is that the IHSA has taken a pass on it this year. For a while, there were Covid-related concerns that wrestling would not even be contested.

Schools will be allowed to have dual and triangular meets, with practice starting on Monday.

Regionals and sectionals would be the two weeks prior to the state meet at Springfield. Without the IHSA’s blessing on a state series, it makes sense as to why the IWCOA is having problems finding schools to host them.

Best wishes to Roy and the good people at the IWCOA as they attempt to create a post season from scratch.

Wrestlers who have played baseball or did track and field in the past will have the difficult decision of choosing one or the other, unless of course your school has a policy of allowing a person to do multiple sports at the same time.

The IHSA classifies all sports at low, moderate or higher risk. Three sports are considered higher and

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two of them are wrestling and football.

For those that live around these parts, the third may surprise you? Answer: Lacrosse. Believe it or not, there are about 80 schools, mainly from the Chicago suburbs, that field lacrosse teams.

Oregon volleyball wraps up next week with a BNC tournament. Under first-year coach Farrell Cain, the Hawks continue to roll, boosting a 10-2 record as of my press deadline of Monday. Tough games with Mendota and Rock Falls remained.

State-ranked Rock Falls, with its only loss to defending state 3A champ Sterling, is the team to beat at the conference tourney. Lutheran, G-K, Mendota and Oregon will also be up near the top.

The NUIC does not have a league wrap-up, but Forreston and Polo get to play traditional power Eastland next week. As usual, the NUIC was tough as ever on the volleyball court, with Dakota, Freeport Aquin, Galena and Eastland leading the way.

Odd factoid of last week was Rockford Jefferson losing a football game 86-6 to Rockford East. How does that happen with a running clock and East opting to run between the tackles instead of going for big plays, like Lutheran did in embarrassing Dixon by a similar score a few years ago.

About the only thing that makes sense is Jefferson lying down and not making any effort to stop East. Yes, they haven’t had a winning season in nearly 30 years, but losing 86-6 should not happen.

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K9 Haze joins Ogle sheriff’s department Grant from Firehouse Subs covers the cost

BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office has a new four-legged member.

K9 Haze has joined the ranks thanks to a $13,000 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, which covered 100 percent of his expenses.

He and his handler, Deputy Zac Hare, will join Deputy Shippert and K9 Duke to complete the K9 Unit at the Sheriff’s Office.

The additional dog will allow Ogle County to have a K9 Team on duty every day.

Walmart Store #8297 also awarded a supplemental grant to cover equipment for the K9 Unit.

“We are committed to helping organizations such as the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office continue their life saving work within local communities,” Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Executive Director Robin Peters said in a press release. “We are honored to be able to award this grant and do our part to ensure that Ogle County is safer for everyone, including first responders.”

The K9 will assist in locating missing/endangered persons, handler protection, criminal apprehension and drug detection.

The grant was one of 96 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded to public safety organizations across the country during the most recent grant application period. The 96 grants total more than $1.8 million.

To donate and learn more about Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, visit FirehouseSubsFoundation. org.

Deputy Zac Hare poses with K9 Haze, the department’s newest addition.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Hands Quilters meet monthly

BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com FAITHful Hands Quilters from Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston made nine quilts for the 310 Sibling Home in Forreston.

The quilts were made by the ladies in the group and were professionally quilted by one of the members.

Thrivent Financial provided the funds for the material needed to make the nine quilts.

The 310 Sibling Home, a project by Believe in the Children in Forreston, will open April 17 and will serve as a safe place for at-risk children to be placed along with their siblings.

FAITHful Hands Quilters started in 2016. There are 11 quilters and they meet three times a month.

The quilts are made for Lutheran World Relief and for shut-ins. Graduating seniors also receive a quilt that has squares with their favorite colors, hobbies, things they like, etc. and are pro- FAITHful Hands Quilters of Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston made nine quilts for the 310 Sibling Home in Forreston. Pictured left to fessionally quilted by one of the mem- right: Rhonda Streich, Wilma Akins, Donna Cornelius, Barb Cederholm, Cindy Gesin, Kathy Frank, Barbara Miller and Katie Kalina, the director of social services for Believe in the Children. Those not present were Lynne Meyer, Terri Teuber, Sue Slater and Jan Cotter. bers.

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Blackhawk Hills offering free ventilation testing

BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com Free ventilation tests are available to all northwest Illinois businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies through Blackhawk Hills Regional Council (BHRC), the area’s regional planning organization based out of Rock Falls.

Results are not shared with anyone except the business owner and there is no charge for any of the services. The program is funded by the CARES Act. Although there are no ventilation requirements for operating businesses, it can be helpful to know what a safe occupancy capacity is and the report each business receives after testing can be used to seek funding for upgrades to HVAC systems.

BHRC’s Indoor Air Quality Specialist, Tim Benedict said the project stemmed from COVID-19 safety concerns.

“Fresh air is good in so many ways, well beyond COVID-19 and giving local businesses free tests,” Benedict said.

“The report I generate is totally confidential and offers suggestions. They can use it to get funding. I’ve done every area library. One test is dropping off a carbon dioxide monitor. If they want I can do a more involved air exchange rate test.”

Benedict said most reports come back and say the air is safe and the tests provide more of a sense of security.

The tests show the safe amounts of patrons to be allowed inside based on air filtration.

“It’s a reality we have to get back to

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TOP LEFT: Tim Benedict of the Blackhawk Hills Regional Council does air testing at the Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon. TOP RIGHT: Tim Benedict has helped create do-it-yourself air filtration systems to make air safer and lessen costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. business to some degree,” Benedict said. “There are very effective and efficient ways to increase ventilation.

Most infections are spread through air droplets. If we can improve ventilation it could save lives. And fresh air makes it more productive. We’re not doing houses and we don’t offer followup services.”

To get more information or to sign up for a free ventilation study, call Benedict, at (815) 440-8300.

Benedict has worked to create

do-it-yourself air filtration systems by taping together four MERV-13 furnace filters into a cube with a box fan on top. The fan pulls air through the filters and blows clean air up and out.

Although not available to buy as a unit, the parts are all at local hardware stores and the total cost is around $100.

“To get the same quality and quantity of air purification from a commercial system, it would likely cost thousands,” Benedict said.

Known as the Corsi Box or Comparetto Cube, the homemade air purifiers will filter between 500-900 cubic feet per minute, depending on the filters and fan speed. When constructed with filters rated MERV-13 or higher, they will trap 98% of airborne particles as small as .3 microns, including viruses, bacteria, smoke, dust, pollen, mold, mites and pet dander.

Benedict has offered to help constructing the cubes and businesses can contact him with questions.

June 20.

There will be two quarter beef prizes with a freezer, two half hogs and one

$100 gift certificate to Polo Fresh Food Market. The ticket cost is 1 for $10 or 3 for $20 and can be purchased at First State Bank in Polo. Proceeds will benefit the polo Pool concession stand and other community projects.

Call Winton at 815-238-0078 or Aaron at 815-994-1599 for more information.

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There will be a large selection of quality items available for purchase. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to support local needs in our community.

For more information, contact Beth Green at 815-299-1416.

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Women’s Club spring fundraiser The Polo Women’s Club will be having a spring fundraiser to sell the “auction items” intended for the 2020 fundraiser that was canceled due to the pandemic.

This fundraiser will be taking place during Polo’s “All Town Garage Sales”, Thursday, April 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday, April 23, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday, April 24, 8 a.m. – noon, located at

Fundraiser announced for Ogle County Historical Society

The Ogle County Historical Society is raising funds to benefit anyone doing See BRIEFS, Page 11

SPORTS

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BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com The Oregon School District announced Monday that Oregon High School football activities would be suspended for 14 days due to a positive COVID-19 case within the program.

The suspension takes effect retroactively to Friday, April 9. OHS health staff will be contacting families with additional information regarding quarantine procedures.

The suspension effectively ends

Oregon’s football season. The Hawks have already played three games in what was supposed to be a five-game season.

Oregon stands at 1-2 after falling 25-12 to North Boone April 9 and defeating Mendota 30-26 earlier this year. The Hawks opened the season with a 24-16 loss to Byron.

Calls made to Oregon Activities Director Mike Lawton were not returned by time of publication. Head Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media football coach Nick Schniederman Berns yards Boone Landers Oregon’s Breccan battles for against North at Loomis Field. declined to comment on the situation.

SPORTS ROUNDUP April 6 Girls volleyball Oregon def. Byron 25-17, 25-16: The Hawks swept a Big Northern match against the rival Tigers at the Blackhawk Center.

Jenae Bothe led the Hawks (9-1, 5-1) with nine kills and two blocks, Jadyn Bothe spiked four kills, and Lyndi Kenney had 10 digs. Ava Wight added 13 digs and two kills.

Forreston def. Milledgeville 25-12, 22-25, 25-21: The Mssiles battled back to force a third set, but fell in an NUIC match at home.

Lilianna Smith had seven kills and a block, and Ali Mertz added five kills, 16 digs, seven assists and four aces for Milledgeville. Adriana Miller had four kills, 15 digs, three aces and a block, and Lydia Faulkner spiked five kills.

Grace Jakobs added 12 assists, nine digs and three kills, and Carissa Hubbard chipped in 23 digs.

Boys soccer Mendota 3, Oregon 1: The Hawks dropped a Big Northern game on the road, despite Owen Ketter’s 18 saves in

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Continued from Page 10 research in Ogle County.

“Our primary goal will be to digitize our collections and make them available for research,” OCHS President Kris Gilbert said. “We have 131 years of local newspapers, beginning in the 1880s, that are not available anywhere else. If we can raise enough funds, our secondary goal will be to put them on-line for

Ava Wight had eight kills, 17 digs and an ace. Ella Martin had 13 digs, four kills and an ace, and Olivia Ankney had 11 digs and two aces.

Polo def. AFC 25-16, 25-17: The Marcos went on the road and picked up a two-set NUIC win in Ashton.

Marah Blake had seven kills, four digs, two assists and a block. Nicole Boelens had nine kills, nine assists, four digs and a block. Natalie Nelson had eight assists, six digs and a kill.

Abby Gorzny had five digs and three kills.

Boys soccer Genoa-Kingston 6, Oregon 0: The Hawks were shut out in a Big Northern match at Park West.

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Forreston’s Lukas Lingle hands the ball off to Cayden Shelton during April 9 action. goal.

Adam Thorsen scored a goal off a Liam Dickson-Harriett assist for Oregon (2-5, 2-3).

April 8 Girls volleyball

Genoa-Kingston def. Oregon 27-29, 25-18, 25-20: The Hawks pulled out a close first set but could not top the Cogs at the Blackhawk Center.

Jenae Bothe had seven kills, two blocks and an ace for the Hawks, while

everyone to access.”

You can find the GoFundMe fundraiser at gofundme.com/f/krisgs-campaign-for-ogle-county-historical-society If you prefer, you can mail a check to Ogle County Historical Society, P.O. Box 183, Oregon, IL 61061. Please note that your donation is for the scanning project so it goes into the correct project fund.

The OCHS is also on Amazon.com. If you haven’t already chosen a charity to support, go to smile.amazon.com and choose the Ogle County Historical Soci-

ety. For every order you place on smile. amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage of all qualifying orders to us.

Students to put on art and music festival this weekend

Oregon High School students will be hosting the Ogle County Art and Music Festival on Sunday, April 18.

OHS seniors Claire Labash and Whitney Kirk created the festival as an opportunity for young local artists and musi-

April 9 Football Polo 24, Kirkland-Hiawatha 22: Three first-half scores powered Polo to a victory over Kirkland Hiawatha.

Avery Grenoble led the Marcos on the ground, rushing 25 times for 184

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cians who’ve had events cancelled because of COVID-19.

The students have also created a GoFundMe to help pay for supplies and rental spaces that can be found at gofundme.com/f/community-art-and-music-showcase.

The festival will take place across Oregon from noon until 8 p.m. and is open to the public, with musicians performing at the Northside BarbaQ backroom stage and artists displaying their work in the upper gallery of Cork & Tap.

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Oregon and Polo schools plan prom, graduation

BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com Tom Mahoney has seen how resilient students can be during the past year amid COVID-19.

They may not need pre-pandemic level end of year events like prom, graduation and sports, but they deserve them, he said.

“I deeply believe kids are resilient,” Mahoney, the Oregon School District Superintendent said. “They’ll be fine regardless. But it doesn’t mean these things aren’t important. They help kids to navigate early adulthood and give them as much as we can.”

Oregon plans to hold graduation May 15 at its football field with 20 percent capacity in the stands as well as people on green space. The Ogle County Health Department will provide further guidance on how many and state restrictions may change before then.

“Phase 4.5, my concern is that there will still be restrictions,” Mahoney said. “That won’t allow for the full graduation. We hope to get as many people there as possible.”

Oregon’s prom is planned for May 1 and it will be held inside the Blackhawk Center as well as in a tent outside. Fifty people will be allowed in each area and students will abide by masking and social distancing guidelines in place at the time.

“I do think they deserve these things,” Mahoney said. “Leadership, service and activities are just as important as learning. We’re doing everything we can.”

Mahoney said he’s yet to reflect on the year that has been so far. He’s still been working on what school will look like going forward with ever-changing guidelines.

The biggest issue on Mahoney’s mind is how remote learning still has to be offered to certain stu-

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Continued from Page 10 yards and two touchdowns. Polo’s Bennet Soltow caught two passes for 65 yards and a touchdown through the air.

Forreston 48, Rockford Christian 23: Forreston scored 40 points in the first half of its win over Rockford Christian.

Jordan Neuschwander ran for 234 yards and two touchdowns for the Cardinals and also caught another touchdown. Forreston held Rockford Christian to just 69 yards rushing and 149 yards through the air.

April 10 Girls volleyball West Carroll def. Polo 25-14, 25-23: The Thunder cruised in the first set and held on in the second to beat the Marcos.

Polo’s Nicole Boelens had seven assists, two aces and four digs. Becca Wagner had eight kills and five digs.

Harper Clark had 13 digs and a kill.

Oregon def. Forreston 25-7, 25-19: The Hawks won a nonconference match at the Blackhawk Center.

April 12 Boys soccer Genoa-Kingston 5, Oregon 3: The Hawks fell into the consolation bracket of the Big Northern tournament with a road loss to the Cogs.

Joey Gelander scored two goals for Oregon (3-7), and Ryan Hussung had a goal and an assist. Alan Acosta and Adam Thorsen also added assists, and Trish Patterson & Chris Johnson Photos Owen Ketter made 14 saves in goal.

ABOVE: Polo’s Emileigh Williams spikes during recent volleyball The Hawks will play again Wednesaction. TOP RIGHT: Oregon’s Brenna Noon blocks a spike. day against Winnebago at Oregon Park RIGHT: Polo’s Natalie Nelson sets.

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dents with health risks next year. He thinks remote learning numbers of students will drop low. That will have to be approached, along with evaluating learning loss and seeing some students return to in-person after being out for a year and a half.

“How do we provide support for such a small number?” Mahoney said. “A flipped classroom and tutors on demand? We’re looking at all potential solutions.”

Polo

Polo’s high school graduation will be held May 30 outside in order to get as many people in as possible.

The ticket situation hasn’t been decided yet due to waiting on more Illinois Department of Public Health guidance, Superintendent Kelly Mandrell said.

Prom will be held May 8 at Brandywine with

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REGIONAL NEWS

BY KATHLEEN SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

A Savanna man has been accused of beating his girlfriend’s husband to death with his bare hands before investigators say he and she dumped his body in the Mississippi.

Levi “T.J.” Meyers, 35, is charged in JoDaviess Circuit Court with five counts of first-degree murder, concealment of a homicidal death and aggravated battery in the death of Keith A. Heidenreich Jr., whose body was found March 10 at Miller’s Boat Landing, about 4 miles north of Savanna at the northern entrance to Palisades State Park.

If convicted of murder, Meyers would be sentenced to 20 to 60 years without parole.

He was appointed a public defender; he has a preliminary hearing April 21 via Zoom.

Initial reports had his last name as Meyer, and

Levi “T.J.” Meyers and Danielle K. Heidenreich said he is from Freeport, but Meyers has a Savanna address, according to charging documents.

Investigators say that he was living in Hanover with with Danielle Heidenreich, 39, who also has a Savanna address, court papers show, and that their residence is where Keith Heidenreich was killed.

She is charged with concealment of a homicidal death, punishable by 2 to 5 years, and obstructing justice, which carries 1 to 3 years. She is being held on $250,000 bond. She also was appointed a public defender and has a preliminary hearing April 21 via Zoom.

Meyers can be convicted of only one of the five murder charges; the state’s attorney files multiple charges to give a jury a variety of elements of consider when determining a verdict.

In the case, the counts accuse Meyers of beating Heidenreich with intent to kill, with intent to do great bodily harm, knowing the beating would kill him, knowing there was a strong probability it would kill him, or knowing there was a probability it would cause him great bodily harm.

If the jury finds any of the five elements true, that will be the charge upon which he is convicted.

FATAL ACCIDENT

Two teenagers killed in car accident west of Amboy

BY KATHLEEN SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

The two 14-year-olds who died in a one-vehicle crash last Saturday west of Amboy were Brecken Kooy and Cayley Krug, both of Dixon, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department said in an April 13 news release.

As of Tuesday, another passenger, Madison Rockwood, 14, of Amboy, was in fair condition at Peoria Children’s Hospital, and driver Draven Webb, 19, of Dixon, was in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, also in fair condition, the release said.

The collision occurred around 4:15 p.m. on Robbins Road south of Amboy Road.

The crash is under investigation, and no further details were released.

The release did not say if weather was a factor, but it was raining at the time, and had been raining most of the day, the National Weather Service said.

Cayley, daughter of Chris and Cathleen Krug, was a freshman at Dixon High School and a past member of Key Club and youth softball.

In addition to her parents, she also is survived by her siblings Dustin, Colton, Austin and Christopher Krug, her paternal grandmother, Vicki Brantner of Dixon, her maternal grandparents, Larry and Bertha Newton of Chadwick, and aunts Cindy Newton of Polo, Cherie Newton of Erie, and Chris Aude of Chadwick.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. Her funeral Saturday will be private.

A memorial has been established to the Dixon High School Athletics Department.

Go to www.thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Brecken was an eighth-grader at Reagan Middle School; his funeral arrangements are not yet completed.

The Dixon School District has counselors and social workers in all of its buildings, and they are being made available to all students and staff, including those who are attending school remotely, for the foreseeable future, Superintendent Margo Empen said.

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Continued from Page 12 masks and social distancing. Health checks will be done on students and tickets will be limited to stay within guidelines.

“All of these end-of-year things will be a little different,” Mandrell said. “At the same time, we’re giving kids what they need. That’s part of it, rewarding them. But we have to make sure it’s safe.”

Mandrell said it’s extremely important to give kids normalcy and the district has been “thrilled” to play sports and have some fans. Polo held a homecoming week and dance in conjunction Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media with football being played.

“Absolutely morale has improved,” 2020 graduate Dom Christensen waves as he is acknowledged during a safe-distancing, outdoor graduation ceremony in a parking Mandrell said. “That’s normal.” lot at Forreston High School last year. Light rain and wind made for tough conditions for graduates and their families out.

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Renee Gehrke of Byron stands by after making her picks on the market barrows pen during livestock judging on April 10. The Carroll County 4H Foundation hosted the event to teach young people what to look for when judging livestock. Gehrke is the FFA section 2 president which covers Ogle, Lee, Carroll and Whiteside Counties.

FORRESTON LIBRARY

Library Hours The library is open with the following hours: Monday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2-7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 - 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 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.

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

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Quiche & Scones Fundraiser Due to COVID-19 restrictions still being in place, we are going to do a “Quiche & Scones” fundraiser instead of our annual tea. You can purchase whole ($18), half ($10) or quarter ($6) Lorraine or Veggie Lovers quiches and a dozen ($18) or half-dozen ($10) traditional or blueberry lemon scones. Orders and payments due no later than Wednesday, April 21. Curbside pickup will be set by appointment for Friday, April 26. Deliver-

with funds from our “Back to Books” grant. Stop in soon and check them out!

Library Updates Please like our Facebook page to stay up to date with the most current information on our plans and activities and also check out our recently updated website at forrestonlibrary.org. If you have any questions or needs, please feel free to contact us by phone at 815-9382624, email at forrestonpubliclibrary@ gmail.com, or through Facebook messaging.

have invited interested patrons to participate in their annual community read, One Book, One Freeport. This year’s selection is “Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead. Several activities, some virtual and some in person, are planned for March. If you are interested in reading this book and/or receiving a schedule of events, please call the library or stop in for more information.

Preschool Activities Looking for fun, engaging activities for your preschooler? Our Grab n Go packets include a Scholastic story paper

with a different theme each month, accompanying worksheets/coloring pages, and a code to access online stories and activities. Call to reserve yours or stop in and pick one up for your favorite little person.

New Titles New large print titles include: “Double Jeopardy” by Stuart Woods, “Someone Like You” by Karen Kingsbury, “A Week at the Shore” by Barbara Delinsky, and “The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop” by Fannie Flagg. We have also purchased several nonfiction titles in large print

ies to those unable to come get them will also available, please specify this when placing your order. Call the library 815-734-4927 or email dawn.mtmorrislib@gmail.com to place your order.

Adult Book Club Adult Book Club will be the 4th Monday of every month at 5:30pm. (Currently via Zoom.) Copies of the April book When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi are available for checkout at the library. Feel free to grab a copy digi-

tally if that is of interest to you! Email

by Kirsten Valdez Quade, Hour of the dawn.mtmorrislib@gmail.com to sign up Witch: A Novel by Chris Bohjalian, In the Company of Killers by Bryan Christy, (Zoom link will be sent via email).

Lorna Mott Comes Home: A Novel by April New Books Diane Johnson, Miss Julia Happily Ever The following new books will be available in April: Fiction: A Distant Shore After: A Novel by Ann B. Ross, Mother May I: A Novel by Joshilyn Jackson,

by Karen Kingsbury, A Gambling Man by Music of Bees: A Novel by Eileen Garvin, David Baldacci, Bone Rattle by Marc Ocean Prey by John Sanford, Sooley by Cameron, Country Proud by Linda Lael John Grisham, Venice Sketchbook: A Miller, Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Novel by Rhys Bowen, When the Stars Dawnie Walton, Finding Ashley: A Novel See MT. MORRIS LIBRARY, Page 15

by Danielle Steel, Five Wounds: A Novel

• MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Go Dark: A Novel by Paula McLain.

Non-Fiction: Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived by William H. McRaven and Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future by Elizabeth Kol-

POLO LIBRARY

Polo Library hours Open hours will be Mondays - Thursdays 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fridays - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m, and Saturdays - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Outdoor Yoga - Monday, April 19, 6 p.m., Polo Library Lawn Join us on the Library lawn, socially distanced, for Outdoor Yoga. The yoga class will be led by Krystal from ADM Studios Please bring a mat if you have one. Register by calling 815-946-2713 or email library@pololibrary.org.

Earth Day Picnic - Saturday, April 24, 11 a.m., Polo Library Pavilion & Lawn In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), and National Picnic Day (April 23), Polo Library invites you to an Earth Day Picnic. Pack a picnic lunch for the whole family and join Ms. Melanie for a special book reading, activities, and educational

OREGON LIBRARY

Library Procedures The Oregon Public Library is currently offering curbside pick-up and appointments for browsing, computer use, printing or faxing. Masks and hand sanitizing is required upon entering the Library. Please call 815-732-2724 to schedule pick-ups or appointments.

Oregon Public Library Storywalk StoryWalk was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont in 2007, and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.Thank you to the Etnyre Foundation and the Oregon Park District for helping the Oregon Public Library offer this unique reading experience at Oregon Park West. Current story being presented...The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry “Your City @Home” is a series of virtual field trips meant to give you the chance to explore all that Chicagoland has to offer. This series is sponsored by multiple Illinois public libraries, including the Oregon Public Library.

Third Tour is Saturday, April 17 1-2 pm: Garfield Park Conservatory: This exclusive tour will include a visit to Hor-

ing for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Join Our Email List Want to make sure you receive infor-

mation about our upcoming programs and other important information directly? Feel like you forget programs you were interested in because you only saw them on social media?

If so, call the library 815-734-4927 or email dawn.mtmorrislib@gmail.com to be added to our email list.

resources to help you make Earth a better, cleaner and safer place for all of us to live in. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs to sit on. Register by calling 815946-2713 or emailing library@pololibrary.org. If the weather is bad or questionable, call 815-946-2713 before heading out.

Genealogy Help - First Wednesday (5-7 p.m.) and Third Saturday (10 a.m.noon) Are you interested in genealogy but don’t know where to start? Or do you have a start but need some help?

Come by Polo Library on the first Wednesday or third Saturday of each month and let Donna help you with your research.

Book Subscription Box - Grades 6-12 - The book subscription box contains one book to read and some good-

ies. You pick the genre, we supply the book! Email library@pololibrary.org and ask for a Book Subscription Box form and fill it out. Box pickup and drop off is the first Saturday of the month.

2021 Outdoor Concert Series Lineup Announced Saturday, May 22, Lyle Grobe & the Rhythm Ramblers. Saturday, June 19, Burn N’ Bush. Saturday, July 10, Espinosa & Coffee. Saturday, Aug. 14, Turas.

Polo Cycle Yearbooks for Sale Polo Public Library has 66 Polo Community High School “Cycle” Yearbooks available for sale. They are all withdrawn library yearbooks, so they do have library markings and are in varying conditions.

We are asking $5-$10 based on condition. If you are interested in finding out what years are available, please give us

a call at 815-946-2713 or email library@ pololibrary.org.

Online Resources New books and audiobooks are being added! Download Axis360, OMNI/Overdrive, Libby, and Biblioboard for books and audiobooks. Links to these resources are available at pololibrary.org Wi-Fi Access Wi-Fi is available 24/7 outside of the library building, even outside of library hours. You can access the Wi-Fi by joining the Polo Public Library Guest Access network, you do not need a password.

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If you have any questions or comments, please let us know by calling 815946-2713 or emailing library@pololibrary.org

ticulture Hall, the beehives, and a behind-the-scenes peak at the propagation greenhouses. Registration required through the Oregon Public Library Website.

Fourth Tour is Saturday, April 24 2-3 pm: National Museum of Mexican Art: Explore the “Nuestras Historias” exhibition which includes works from the museum’s permanent collection. Nuestras Historias highlights the Museum’s Permanent Collection to showcase the dynamic and diverse stories of Mexican identity in North America. The exhibition presents cultural identity as something that continually evolves across time, regions, and communities,rather than as a static, unchanging entity, and features ancient Mesoamerica and colonial artifacts, modern Mexican art, folk art, and contemporary works from both sides of the U.S.–Mexican border. The vast diversity of Mexican identities demonstrated in these works defies the notion of one linear history and a singular identity.

Registration required through the Oregon Public Library Website.

Maker Monday March – Monday, April 19 at 6 p.m.

DIY foot scrub and lip balm April is Stress Awareness Month. Let’s relieve the stress on your feet and soothe those winter dry lips. Join us for this in-person program on Monday, April 19. Due to COVID-19, two times will be available, spaces limited for this Maker Monday. Registration deadline is April 12. Each participant will make and take a foot scrub and lip balm. Registration required 815-732-2724 Protecting Seniors from scams – Live Webinar, April 20 at 2 p.m.

Each year, millions of senior Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud or confidence scheme. This virtual webinar will outline the scams that specifically target older citizens. Learn to recognize these scams and end all communication with the perpetrator.

Attorney General Community Outreach Liaison, Ryan Aderman, will share recommendations and remedies. Registration required 815-732-2724.

Video Story Time New story times will be posted on Facebook every Thursday at 10 am.

Crafts or activities relating to the story will also be posted. Let us know in the

comments where you think the video was filmed.

Take and Make crafts for kids, ages 3 years & up A variety of craft kits are now available for young patrons to pick up curbside and take home. For more information contact the Library at 815-732-2724. Kits will be first come, first serve while supplies last.

Library Book Clubs The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, April 21 at 1 p.m. to discuss Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict.

The 2WBC Book Club meets Wednesday, May 12 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher.

Oregon Writer’s Group, 10 a.m. second Tuesday each month The OWG is a gathering of writers or writer-wannabes who meet to support each other and to further their own writing. The purpose of the group is to help and encourage you in your writing. If you need brainstorming ideas, we can help suggest ideas or aid with the creative process.

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16 OBITUARIES JANET A. BUFFINGTON FORRESTON – Janet Arlene Buffington, 86, of Forreston, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in her home, surrounded by loved ones.

Janet was born Sept. 20, 1934 in Freeport, the daughter of Harry and Mabel (Whitacre) Krull. Janet was married to the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Buffington for 67 years. Mr. Buffington passed away October 26, 2019.

Janet enjoyed spending time with family and watching them grow as the years went by. She took many trips with Bob and friends.

Often the trips included her passion for birdwatching. Janet was also active at Forreston First United Methodist Church where she was a member.

She enjoyed working with the church family on community and church activities.

Janet was happy to say she was a member of the United Methodist Ladies for over 65 years. Janet was a cook at the Forreston Grade School for over 25 years.

Surviving is her son, Jim (Terri) Buffington; and daughters, LuAnn (Randy Sheffner, Cherie (Mark) Lower, and Charlene (Bill) White. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents;husband; and grandchildren, Jim Bob Buffington and Chasidey Porter.

A private family service was held April 13.

Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Memorials have been established for First United Methodist Church and Serenity Hospice in Janet’s memory.

Please sign her guestbook and share a remembrance at www.burketubbs.com

BETTY MARY ELLEN CROFT OREGON – Betty Mary Ellen Croft, 94, of Oregon, died April 9, 2021 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris.

She was born Nov. 23, 1926, in Leaf River, daughter of Milford Lewis “M.L.” and Eva (Welty) Croft. Betty’s mother died in 1928 when she was 1 1/2 years old.

Betty went to live with her grandparents, John D. and Addie Croft in Leaf River. Raised by her grandparents, she experienced what it was like to grow up in the Great Depression.

Her grandpa, John D. Croft died the year before Betty graduated valedictorian at Leaf River High School in 1944. She was awarded the County Scholarship to the University of Illinois.

After graduation, Betty and her Grandma Croft moved to Urbana, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Latin, Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Phi Mu and Bronze Tablet honors.

She went on to earn two advanced degrees in the classics and library science. Betty worked for the University of Illinois through the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, retiring as a full professor.

From 1960 until her retirement, she was head of the library catalogue department. At that time, it was the third largest library in the United States.

Following the U of I, Betty sought a slower pace and accepted a position as Technical Advisor for Northwest Missouri State University Library in Maryville, Missouri.

During her 12 years at MSU, she was an advisor on the design of their new library building and, her last two years, Director of the Library.

From Maryville, Betty moved back to Ogle County where she became known as a “tourism advocate” for Oregon, writing and printing at her own expense a number of brochures to tell some of Oregon’s rich heritage.

Betty identified local sculptures and named them in her “Sculpture Trail” brochure. She produced “Margaret Fuller’s Visit to Oregon,” identified “Seven Wonders of Oregon,” and produced a postcard of Black Hawk.

Continuing with her interest in the arts and Oregon’s connection to the famed sculptor, Lorado Taft, Betty organized a performance of the tableau vivant “The Blind” by Maeterlinck.

From the original play, Lorado Taft did a sculpture called “The Blind.” When a friend, Lynn Young, found the working model of Taft’s last sculpture called “Aspirations,” Betty bought and donated this to the Oregon Library Art Gallery.

Betty’s love of books was fostered as a high school freshman when a teacher put her in charge of the school library. She loved it. She gained a wide range of knowledge inspired by years of library work.

She was kind, compassionate, and giving.

Betty was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Oregon. She gave time to help establish the Leaf River Historical Museum, to restore Rice Cemetery, to work in the Oregon Genealogy Department of the library, to promote tourism from the Information Booth in Oregon, and at the feet of Black Hawk to tell the story of Lorado Taft and his sculptures in Oregon.

Betty was never married but enjoyed her family.

She is survived by her nephews, Robert (Tonya) Croft Jr. of Boulder, Colorado and John (Karna) Croft of Normal; nieces, Patricia Engle of Rock Island, Sue Ellen Croft of Oregon ,and Crystal (Tim) DePuy of Port St. Joe, Florida; grandnephews and grandnieces, Nicole (David) Reichel, of Colorado, Robert (Audrey) Croft III of Colorado, Taryn (Joe) Stewart of Florida, Eric (Angie) Croft of Illinois, Greg Engle of Iowa, Freeland Bill (Katie) Engle of Wisconsin; Robin Engle of Illinois, Sara Croft of Illinois, Peter Croft, Illinois, and their families; and other dear friends, Sister Marion and Lynn Young, ME. She was predeceased by her parents; her stepmother, Fern Davis Croft; brother, Robert E. Croft; sister, Bonnie M. Carlstrom; and Sister Marion of School Sisters of Notre Dame.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.

Friday, April 16 in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River.

Memorial donations in Betty’s name may be made to: • Black Hawk: c/o Oregon Together, P.O. Box 574, Oregon, IL 61061 (write “Black Hawk” on memo line), • Serenity Hospice, 1658 S. Illinois Route 2, Oregon, IL 61061 or to • Pinecrest Community, 414 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris, IL61054.

Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon, assisted with arrangements.

Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to send online condolences.

SHIRLEY A. ORR MT. MORRIS – Shirley A. Orr, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in her home with her family by her side.

Shirley was born on April 3, 1941 in Cambridge, Illinois, the daughter of Gail and Marjorie (Peterson) Moore. She graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1959.

Shirley was an Augustana Infant Nursery school class of 1960 graduate, and she worked at Wesley Memorial Hospital (Northwestern Hospital), Chicago, in the nursery until August 1965, when she married Glen Orr. Shirley married Glen Orr on Aug. 15, 1965 in Cambridge.

Shirley was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother, and she would do anything for

her family. She was a life master since August 1977 of the American Contract Bridge League, and she loved her small dogs.

Shirley is survived by her husband:, Glen Orr of Mt. Morris; son, David Orr of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; daughter, Kathleen Orr of Oak Grove, Kentucky; granddaughter, Krystal Cortez of San Marcos, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Don Moore; and sister, Joyce Robinson.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date this year. Burial was held in Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorials to Serenity Hospice & Home.

MARILYN K. PAZERA MT. MORRIS – Marilyn K. Pazera, 79, of Mt. Morris, passed away on April 6, 2021 in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, after a battle with COVID-19.

She was born on March 28, 1942 in Sandwich, the daughter of Howard and Ruth (Brown) Baker. Marilyn grew up on a farm near Leland and graduated from Leland High School class of 1960.

She received her bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb in 1965. Marilyn married John Pazera on February 5, 1966 in Leland.

Marilyn spent many years working at Kable News Company in Mt. Morris before retiring in 2007. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mt. Morris, a board member and volunteer at Loaves & Fish Food Pantry, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Marilyn enjoyed reading, gardening, quilting, genealogy, and playing bridge. She enjoyed making chocolate chip cookies for friends and family, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, John Pazera of Mt. Morris; daughter, Kathryn (Bob Rapp) Pazera of Oregon; son, John Pazera of Mt. Morris; sister, Janet O’Neil of Marshall, Wisconsin; brother, Kenneth (Penny) Baker of Leland; and many nieces and nephews.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents.

Due to COVID-19, cremation rites have been accorded with Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris. A private family service will be held. A celebration of life will be held later this summer

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

April 7 Dwyer White, 25, of Rochelle was arrested at 8:45 p.m. for criminal damage to property and aggravated assault after deputies responded to the 200 block of Powers Road for a domestic disturbance.

White was located at his residence where he was taken into custody. White was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held without bond until a court appearance.

David Linboom, 24, of Dixon was arrested at 9:02 p.m. for driving while license suspended after deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 5,000 block of South Lowell Park Road. Linboom was also cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operating a vehicle with suspended registration, loud exhaust, and window tint.

Linboom was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Timothy Smith, 54, of Mt. Morris was arrested at 12:55 p.m. for driving while license revoked, no valid registration and operating an uninsured vehicle after deputies performed a traffic stop at the intersection of Mud Creek and Limekiln Roads. Smith was transported to the Ogle

April 9 Robert Ennenga, 53, of Polo was arrested at 1:12 p.m. for knowingly intent to deliver methamphetamine 15-100 grams, a Class X felony, possession of methamphetamine 15-100 grams, a class 1 felony, possession of controlled substance (cocaine) under 15

grams, a class 4 felony, possession of controlled substance (heroin) under 15 grams, a class 4 felony and possession of drug paraphernalia class a misdemeanor after deputies executed a search warrant in the 300 block of North Congress Avenue in Polo.

During the search, deputies located Methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. Ennenga was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

April 10 Mary Lindquist, 22, of Rockford was arrested at 12:12 a.m. for no valid driver’s license after deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1,000 block of North Illinois 2.

Lindquist was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Lindquist was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was released to correctional staff and held in lieu of bond.

April 12 Ericka Munoz, 28, of Rockford was arrested at 2:19 a.m. for no valid driver’s license after deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 8,000 block of North Illinois 251. Munoz was also issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and an equipment violation. Munoz was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was released to correctional staff and held in lieu of bond.

Richard Kinney, 65, of Belvidere was arrested at 4:39 p.m. for improper container of cannabis as a driver after deputies located a vehicle stuck in the ditch just off of the northbound ramp on I-39 at Illinois 72. The vehicle had also recently been called in as driving recklessly in the area. Kinney was additionally issued citations for improper lane usage and expired registration. Kinney was released on an I-Bond at the scene and was given a future court date.

POLO POLICE Polo Police Chief Tim Rockwood released the following information.

April 5 Robert A. Romero, 38, of Polo, was arrested for an outstanding Ogle County warrant. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Antwon M. Woodson, 28, of Polo, was arrested for an outstanding Lee County

warrant.

He was transported to Woosung and turned over to a Lee County deputy.

April 8 Melissa K. Burns, 39, of Polo, was cited for driving with a revoked drivers license and a written warning for speeding 37 mph in a 30 mph speed zone.

She was issued a notice to appear.

April 9 Patrick H. Mulligan, 71, of Mt. Morris, was cited for speeding 48 mph in a 30 mph speed zone and a written warning for no proof of insurance.

He was released on an I-Bond.

General Calls for Service March 22-April 4 Citizen Complaints-Assist .................... 16

Juvenile...................................................... 1 Animal Complaint ....................................2 Disturbance-Domestic............................3 Fire-Medical Assist .................................. 1 Alarm-Open Door ..................................... 1 Lock Out ....................................................3 911 Hang Up ..............................................2 Traffic Stops........................................... 14

PROPERTY TRANSFERS These Ogle County property transfers were recorded the week of April 2-8.

Warranty Deeds • Diane M. Schiltz to Benito A. Olalde and Yocsary Gil, 4579 W. James St., Mt. Morris, $150,000.

• Brooke and Robert Anderson and T. Lliam Properties LLC to Michelle and Gregory Jozefowicz, 128 and 130 W. Second St., Byron, $175,000.

• Christopher M. Crase to Seth A. Siebarth, 300 W. Center St., Forreston, $76,500.

• David and Charissa Springer to Richard Bee and Elwood Cook, 113 Hickory Lane, Dixon, $2,000.

• The late Marvin Wagner by heirs to Malinda R. Wagner, 106 Roy Ave., Rochelle, $85,000.

• Lance Headon to Pineapple Development LLC, one parcel in Dement Township, Creston, $8,000.

• Lyle G. and Cynthia K. Headon to Pineapple Development LLC, 110 and 114 W. North St. and 103 S. Main St., Creston, $240,000.

• Tyler and Conner S. D. Rice to Jeremy and Renee Gonzalez, 8552 N. Yellowstone Drive, Byron, $180,000.

• Heather K. and Robert K. McLean to Tom and Jessica May, 5335 S. Anterier Road, Oregon, $575,000.

• Lincoln C. and Cynthia R. Haynes to Loren Greenspon Declaration Trust, Loren Greenspon, trustee, 8970 N. Barker Road and one parcel in Byron, $389,000.

• Elim Reformed Church to Brittany N. and Nathaniel G. Hesselink, 521 Autumnwolf Drive, Davis Junction, $180,000.

• Wayne A. Humphrey to Ryan M. and Emily R. Henry, 9249 E. Oak Ridge Drive, Rochelle, $255,000.

• Juanita G. Reyes to Primitivo Cosileon, 1028 Ave. E, Rochelle, $90,500.

• Janice and Kevin L. Deets to Gregory R. Statler Revocable Trust1, Gregory R. Statler, trustee, one parcel on China Road, Woosung, $835,107.

• Peter Hajdani to Grace M. Sachanda, 5747 S. Peek Home Road, Woosung, $435,000.

Quit Claim Deeds • James W. Smagacz to James A. Smagacz and Catherine E. Manning, 900 Madison St., Oregon, $0.

• Mary Ann and William P. Fearer III to Phillip J. and Jacqueline Caposey, one parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township, Oregon, $8,600.

Trustee’s Deeds • Berniece C. Espe Dwelling Land Trust, Karen L. Goff, trustee, to Gary A. and Connie L. Manning, 1353 Sunset Terrace, Rochelle, $215,000.

• Hauglie Family Trust, Theresa A. and Wayne R. Hauglie, trustees to Austin J. Van Lankvelt, third party Marion Township, 330 E. Roosevelt St., Stillman Valley, $158,000.

• Vivian Dorn Living Trust, Darin Dorn, trustee to Russell P. Bowman Real Estate Trust, Rebekah Marty, trustee, 1050 Meadow Lane, Rochelle, $138,500.

• Larry Clark and Karen Lea Peterson Trust 101 and 102, Larry Clark and Karen Lea Peterson, trustees to Elyn Watson, 500 S. 3rd St., Rochelle, $92,000.

Executor’s Deed • The late Ralph F. Coffman by executor to Robert E. and Peggy L. Wagner, one parcel in Maryland Township, $65,000.

• The late Ralph F. Coffman by executor to Father Farms Alone LLC, 9120 W. Coffman Road and one parcel in Maryland Township, $945,950.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

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19-092382 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF, -vsTERRY M. COX; KIM K. COX; KENZLEY TITLE GROUP, INC.; DEFENDANTS NO. 19 CH 100 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on March 19, 2021; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on May 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: LOT THREE (3) IN MEMORY LANE SUBDIVISION, BEING A PART OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF THE NORTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, IN TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 431719 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE, SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LEAF RIVER, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED 1/4 INTEREST IN MEMORY LANE (PRIVATE DRIVE) AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT. Commonly known as 9724 North Memory Lane, Leaf River, IL 61047 Permanent Index No.: 03-23-200-005 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $124,418.68. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. One of Plaintiff's Attorneys LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com Randal S. Berg (6277119) Michael N. Burke (6291435) Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452) Joseph M. Herbas (6277645) Michael Kalkowski (6185654) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Jenna R. Vondran (6308109) Thomas Belczak (6193705) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. April 16, 23, 30, 2021

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the interest of: Auden Bouska, a minor Case No: 2019 JA 23 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: Midian Z. Bouska, 7219 East th 16 Street, Tulsa, OK 74112, respondent(s), and to all whom it may concern, take notice that on March 5, 2021, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by ASA Brie Simkulet, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “ In the interest of Auden bouska, a minor”, and that in courtroom 302 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on April 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act. The court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor.

If the Petition requests the terminaof your tion parental rights and the appointment of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a

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Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgement entered.

Dated this 8th day of April, 2021 Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: L. Haas, Deputy Clerk April 16, 2021

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: JULIE DOANE, Petitioner, Vs. ROBERT DOANE, Respondent.

Case No. 2021D13 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you the Respondent, ROBERT DOANE, in the above entitled action, that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County by the Petitioner against you praying for a dissolution of marriage and for other relief.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the Respondent, ROBERT DOANE, file your answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or otherwise make your appearance, in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, held in the Ogle County Judicial Center in the City of Oregon, Illi-

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Kimberly Stahl Circuit Clerk Prepared by: TESS, CRULL & ARNQUIST Attorneys for Petitioner P.O. Box 68 Rochelle, IL 61068 (815) 562-8754 tel (815) 562-3412 fax lawyers@ tesscrulllaw.com April 2, 9, 16, 2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: BRIAN E. HAIJENGA, Deceased.

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CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of BRIAN E. HAIJENGA. Letters of Office were issued on March 31, 2021, to BRENDA AKINS and BARBARA WELLS, as Independent Co-Administrators, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required

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Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

By: BRENDA AKINS and BARBARA WELLS Independent Co-Administrators Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 W. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal. com April 16, 23, 30, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given by the Forrestville Valley School District #221 that the Board of Education is seeking applicants for the position of Board member. The term of office will be from May 2021 until the election of April 2023. Applicants must be a United States citizen, at least 18 years of age, a resident of Illinois and the Forrestville Valley School District for at least one year, a registered voter, and may come from any congressional township in the district, except T25N-R8E (which includes the village of Forreston). Application informa-

LEGAL NOTICES 101 p tion can be found on the district website at www.fvdistric t221.org, at the District Office located at 601 E. Main Street, Forreston, IL 61030 or by calling the District Office at (815) 938-2036.

Application deadline is Friday, April 23, 2021.

April 16, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 17-40 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1740), the percentage to be added to the assessed valuation of locally assessed property other than that assessed under Sections 10110 through 10140 and 10-170 through 10-200 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/10-110 through 10-140 and 10-170 through 10-200) in Ogle County as certified by the Department of Revenue for the assessment year 2020 is 0.00% by the application of an equalization factor of 1.0000.

David Harris Director of Revenue DH:ASB:ch April 16, 2021

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PLUMBER & HVAC INSTALLER Anderson Plumbing in Rochelle is seeking an experienced Plumber & HVAC Installer.

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APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 FULTON For Rent: one-bedroom 2nd floor apartment, 1012 4th Street, Fulton. $325 per month plus deposits. Call Thomas Warner at (563) 503-0387.

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NIGHT TIME CARE GIVER

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DIETARY AIDES Wanted Full Time

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL

POLO GARAGE SALES 624

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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

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LOOKING FOR QUALITY NEWSPAPER CARRIERS Routes Available Now Dixon

4th Ave, Graham, Hubbell (Rt. 3102 - 58 customers) 1st-4th Ave, Palmyra St, Hill Dr (Rt. 3107 - 83 customers) Marclare, Apple, Brinton, Washington (Rt. 3081 - 90 customers)

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

PASTURE & RECREATIONAL LAND AUCTION

Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. Sale to be held via: Tele-Auction Call (call 815-946-4120 Tuesday, May 25th between 1pm-4pm to obtain a bidders number & call in information) 89.927 Acres TWO PARCELS: Parcel A 59.645 Parcel B 30.282 Sections 25 & 26 of Byron Township in Ogle, IL (located just west of the City of Byron, IL) For complete listing of sale bill, maps, tax info, and terms & conditions, etc. visit www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Lenny Bryson – Auctioneer 11749 West Judson Road Polo, IL 61064 Ph) 815-946-4120

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19 OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, Apr 16, 2021

BUSINESS PROPERTY

MISC

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, Apr 16, 2021

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19-092382 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF, -vsTERRY M. COX; KIM K. COX; KENZLEY TITLE GROUP, INC.; DEFENDANTS NO. 19 CH 100 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on March 19, 2021; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on May 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Commonly known as 9724 North Memory Lane, Leaf River, IL 61047 Permanent Index No.: 03-23-200-005 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $124,418.68. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. One of Plaintiff's Attorneys LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com Randal S. Berg (6277119) Michael N. Burke (6291435) Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452) Joseph M. Herbas (6277645) Michael Kalkowski (6185654) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Jenna R. Vondran (6308109) Thomas Belczak (6193705) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. April 16, 23, 30, 2021

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