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Mobile food pantry to be in Mt. Morris on May 25

Loaves & Fish Food Pantry, in cooperation with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, is hosting a Mobile Food Pantry from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 25, at the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, 409 W. Brayton Road, Mt. Morris.

Food is distributed on a first-come,

LETTERS

Mt. Morris police chief reminds residents of ordinances

To the Editor:

The Mt. Morris Police Department wishes to remind residents of a few ordinances that sometimes are overlooked.

Residents should keep their property in a condition as to not diminish the value of neighboring properties. This includes keeping your property free of trash, garbage, rubbish, building materials, car parts or anything obnoxious or offensive in nature.

Vehicles parked on your property outside in public view must be in running condition, licensed, insured and moved on a weekly basis. Vehicles cannot park across a side-

MT. MORRIS POLICE REPORTS

Mt. Morris Police Chief Michael Cicchetti reports the following police activity.

Motor vehicle burglaries

Between April 22 and May 1, police investigated several burglaries to motor vehicles and incidents in which unlocked vehicles were taken from residences. After an investigation, Alejandro D. Ocampo, 18, of Mt. Morris, was arrested and charged with burglary to a motor vehicle and possession of a stolen vehicle. Ocampo was taken to the Ogle County Jail, where he was held in lieu of bond. Also involved was a juvenile, 15, of Mt. Morris, and a juvenile, 16, of Dixon. The juveniles were referred to the Ogle County Juvenile Probation Department.

April 29

About 7:30 p.m., police investigated a complaint in which a subject said she was robbed of her belongings as she was walking

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY NEWS

Summer reading program

Registration will be the week of May 30 and programs will start June 5. We plan to have in-person and make-and-take activities for all ages. Come “Find Your Voice” all summer at the library.

Storytime

Mrs. Donna will be reading books and children will create a craft Wednesday, May 24.

Storytime is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. Bring your little ones to enjoy stories and a craft.

first-served basis, while supplies last. Food is free to neighbors in need; no ID, proof of address or income is required.

Loaves & Fish Food Pantry is located on the lower level of the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, 409 W. Brayton Road, and is open on the first and third

Thursdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m. and second and fourth Mondays from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Anyone experiencing food insecurity is eligible to receive food. You do not need to have a referral, and no proof of income is required. For questions, call 815-613-8776 and leave a message.

walk or upon the village terrace. Vehicles parked upon a street in a legal parking zone should be parked with the flow of traffic with the right tire not less than 12 inches from the curb.

Vegetation and weeds should be maintained and grass should be kept to a length less than 8 inches. At no time should your lawn clippings be discharged onto the street. All swimming and wading pools capable of holding more than 24 inches of water must be approved by permit and be surrounded by gated fencing at least 4 feet, 6 inches, in height.

Open burning is prohibited, other than an overseen recreational fire contained within

a fire pit or ring no greater than 30 inches in diameter and extinguished by midnight.

Garbage, recycling and landscape waste receptacles shall not be placed curbside before 6 p.m. the night before garbage pickup days and shall be removed from the curb by 6 p.m. on the day in which they were emptied.

The village strives to maintain a clean and wholesome community in which to raise our families. This starts with each resident doing their part to police their own property as it reflects on the community as a whole. Best wishes and have a great summer.

Michael Cicchetti Police chief

in the 200 block of East Main Street. After an investigation, Connie S. Kise, 55, of Mt. Morris, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct-false call to police. She was taken to the Ogle County Jail, where she was held in lieu of bond.

May 2

About 5 p.m., police were sent to Sullivan’s Grocery Store for a report of a male subject who previously had been trespassed from the location. After an investigation, Cha E. Keller, 34, of Mt. Morris, was charged with criminal trespass to property and resisting a peace officer. Keller was taken to the Ogle County Jail, where he was held in lieu of bond.

May 7

About 12:40 a.m., police were sent to the Mobil gas station for a report of a male subject who was trespassing. After an investigation, Darren T. Barker, 52, of Mt.

Adult book club

The May book is “Hiddensee” by Gregory McGuire. Copies of the book are available at the library. The group will meet in-person Monday, May 22, at the library. Cookbook club!

Wonderful recipes combined with friendship create something beautiful and delicious. Stop by to choose your recipe from this month’s book “Easy, Delicious Home Cooking” from Real Simple and bring your dish to pass at our

Morris, was arrested and charged with criminal trespass to property. Barker was given a notice to appear and was released at the scene.

May 10

About 1:10 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of West Center Street. The driver, Ashley M. Paddie, 32, of Mt. Morris, was issued citations for suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no valid driver’s license. Paddie was given a notice to appear and was released at the scene.

Police calls for service for April: Public complaints, 102; citizen assists, 30; other agency assists, 28; accident report, 1; village ordinance violations, 3. Arrestslistedareaccusationsandthe defendantispresumedinnocentunless provedguiltyinacourtoflaw.

next meeting. Join us at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at The Senior Center for the meal. Ink with a Friend: Card making

Join us to make some lovely homemade cards to send to family and friends. We will be offering a card-making class from local crafter Liz Gullett. She will be here from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8. You will get all the materials to make two beautiful cards. Fees are by donation. Registration is limited so save your spot before June 1.

Judge: Polo man acted in self defense, is not guilty of first-degree murder

Cody Neuschwanger found not guilty on four counts in 2020 shooting death of Devin Bailey

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – An Ogle County judge ruled May 11 that Cody Neuschwanger was acting in self defense when he shot and killed Devin Bailey following two domestic altercations at a Rochelle residence.

Neuschwanger, 26, of Polo, was charged with the death of Bailey, 37, of Oregon, who was found wounded about 9:15 p.m. Oct. 29, 2020, outside a home at 1122 First Ave. in Rochelle.

Bailey was taken to Rochelle Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead from one gunshot wound to his abdomen.

Ogle County Judge John “Ben” Roe rendered his decision after reviewing evidence presented during the twoday trial that included testimony from two men who were 17 years of age at the time who said Bailey charged at Neuschwanger with what they thought was a large knife or a machete.

“Obviously a death occurred, which is unfortunate to say the least,” Roe said. “A lot of mistakes were made. The police should have been called, but that didn’t happen.”

Roe said his decision was based on case law that says self defense is justified if a defendant believes danger exists and the state fails to prove otherwise.

“It’s dependent upon the circumstances,” Roe said. “Was it reasonable under these circumstances to use deadly force? Going through the evidence, I do believe the defendant should have called the police.”

But, Roe said, “based on the totality of the circumstances” Neuschwanger was justified in using deadly force and the prosecution had failed to “meet the burden” under the law for the court to convict.

“I find the defendant not guilty of all four counts,” Roe said, causing Neuschwanger’s family and friends to embrace in the courtroom, some of them breaking into tears.

Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock and Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten had argued Neuschwanger shot and killed an unarmed Bailey with a single shot to the chest.

Defense attorney Michael Johnson

argued Neuschwanger was trying to help a friend retrieve his mother from an abusive relationship with Bailey. Johnson said the shooting was made in self defense after Bailey charged his client with a weapon that Neuschwanger believed to be a knife or a machete.

The weapon referred to later was identified as a rasp, a type of file 12 to 14 inches in length with a wooden handle. The prosecution argued the rasp was not in Bailey’s possession when he was shot.

Johnson said Neuschwanger’s actions were made in self defense and argued Bailey had a “violent and aggressive character.” Johnson said evidence of Bailey’s past arrests in 2018 and 2019 included battery, disorderly conduct, aggravated domestic battery and resisting a police officer.

After the verdict, Johnson said Roe made the correct ruling.

“Truly, Cody was innocent. The fact they charged him, I get where they were coming from, they didn’t have all the evidence at the time. It was a prior state’s attorney, and by the way, the state’s attorneys here were nothing but gentlemen. I think I had one objection in the whole trial, which is rare,” Johnson said.

“I am just thrilled for Cody. I think this is the right resolution. To convict him of anything would have been wrong,” Johnson said. “Hindsight is 20/20 and it is easy to be the Monday morning quarterback. Like the judge said, some things could have been

done differently, but they weren’t. And at the end of the day, Devin gave Cody no choice. Cody did not want to do this. It was Devin’s decision and this is Devin’s background. He was a violent man and he met his demise.”

Rock said he believed the state presented a good case to the judge and the Rochelle police did a good job of investigating.

“The court determined that the case did not prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. We respect the judge’s decision,” Rock said.

Neuschwanger declined comment.

Attorneys agreed the shooting came after Neuschwanger and two other 17-year-olds from Polo argued and fought with Bailey following a domestic incident in the home involving one of the teen’s mothers.

During the trial, Shawn Warczak, 20, of Polo, who was 17 at the time of the alleged crime, said he received a text from his mother asking for a ride from the Rochelle home where she was staying with Bailey, who was her boyfriend. Warczak said his mom wanted to return to Polo because Bailey had threatened her.

He said his mom could not drive herself from the residence because she had a DUI conviction, had been drinking and had a breath analyzer connected to her car. Warczak said he could not drive his car from Polo to Rochelle because he didn’t have insurance on it.

He testified he was a close friend of Neuschwanger and texted him for a

ride to Rochelle to get his mother. During the trip from Polo to Rochelle, he testified that his mom texted him more times saying she was afraid Bailey might try to kill her.

He said Neuschwanger drove him and his friend Thomas “Tommy” Davis, who also was 17, to the home in Rochelle with Neuschwanger’s girlfriend riding along.

Warczak said when they reached the home, his mom was waiting outside with her belongings in a clothes basket. He left the residence with his mom and Davis in his mom’s car with Neuschwanger following in his car. But, he said, he returned to the home after his mom told him about more abuses by Bailey and he wanted to tell Bailey to leave his mom alone.

Warczak, Davis and Neuschwanger entered the home and Warczak testified there was a lot of “cursing and yelling” and more fighting before the three ran out of the house. Bailey was residing at the home while he worked on remodeling it, witnesses said.

“Devin came behind me and I thought he had a knife, so I yelled that he had a knife. Devin was swinging this weapon and Cody drew his weapon and said, ‘Do not get closer to me.’ Cody kept warning Devin, ‘I have a gun,’ but Devin kept coming at him,” Warczak testified.

Warczak said Bailey kept advancing and Neuschwanger shot him.

Two Rochelle police officers, Aaron Rodabaugh and Ryan Berry, said when they responded to the home they found Bailey laying in the grass by the home’s driveway with a gunshot wound to his abdomen.

“He was breathing and trying to talk, but he wasn’t making any sense,” Rodabaugh testified.

Police recovered one shell casing and a 12- to 14-inch metal rasp laying in the yard within several feet of Bailey.

“He [Neuschwanger] said he basically came to rescue this woman who was being beaten up,” Berry said. “He said [Bailey] started to attack him with what he thought was a large knife and he had gotten into his ‘safe space’ and he feared for his safety.”

Trent Ferguson, a neighbor, said he saw people arguing outside the home when he returned from work. He said two cars left and then returned with three men reentering the home. “I thought here we go again,” he testified.

See NEUSCHWANGER, page 4

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Cody Neuschwanger embraces his attorney Michael Johnson on May 11 after being found not guilty of first-degree murder after a bench trial at the Ogle County Judicial Center in Oregon.

56 Forreston High School seniors graduate on Mother’s Day

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

FORRESTON – Within two minutes of being seated for their commencement ceremony, the members of the Forreston High School Class of 2023 stood and went to find their mothers in the audience.

The commencement ceremony coincided with Mother’s Day, taking place the afternoon of May 14 in the high school gym. Fifty-six students earned their high school diplomas.

“Our students will leave here today pursuing different avenues, each finding their own way and offering their own life stories,” Forrestville Valley School District Superintendent Sheri Smith said. “I believe all of you have the background and the knowledge to go out into the world and do well.”

Co-salutatorians Brooke Boettner, Owen Greenfield and Johnathen Kobler

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He said that when he looked back out after changing his clothes, he saw people running out of the house and Bailey was running toward a guy in sweatshirt whom he identified as Neuschwanger.

“He [Bailey] was running toward a guy in a sweatshirt who had his arm extended. I could see he had a gun and he had it pointed right at him,” Ferguson said.

He said Bailey was moving his arms and stepped forward. Ferguson said his view was blocked by a vehicle when he heard a gunshot.

Teri White, an emergency room nurse at Rochelle Hospital, testified she was on duty the night of the incident.

“It was an unusual night for us. We don’t usually see a shooting,” she said,

– all of whom earned 4.11 grade-point averages – and valedictorian Brock Smith, who earned a 4.12 GPA, addressed their classmates.

“Success is never achieved comfortably, so make mistakes and remember

testifying that she checked in Neuschwanger that night for treatment.

Rock asked White whether she remembered any statements made by Neuschwanger.

“Yes, he said he dropped him like a sack of potatoes. He was kind of cocky about it,” White said. “I was kind of stunned. I could not believe what I heard.”

When Davis testified, he said Warczak thought his mother was in danger from the texts she sent. He said the three went into the house to retrieve a speaker Warczak’s mom wanted and left without waking Bailey.

He said when he, Warczak and Warczak’s mom were driving away from the home with Neushwanger and his girlfriend following them in Neuschwanger’s car, the two began arguing.

“I told Shawn to quit arguing and drive home,” Davis said. “He didn’t.”

that success is not just about getting good grades or achieving a certain status,” Boettner said. “It’s about finding your passion and pursuing what makes you happy. There will always be setbacks. Harsh things will happen to us.

When they returned back to the home, Davis said Warczak entered the home with him and Neuschwanger following.

“I chased after him because I didn’t want him going into that house alone,” Davis said, referring to Warczak. “I didn’t want him to get hurt.”

Davis said when Warczak woke Bailey, the two fought before Bailey threw Warczak to the ground. He said Warczak called Neuschwanger for help.

“Cody pinned him up against the wall and punched him a few times,” Davis said, adding that Bailey then took his shirt off and approached them.

“It seemed he wanted to fight,” Davis said. “That’s when I punched him and he grabbed a folding table and swung it at me. Cody got him off of me and threw him to the ground.”

Davis said Bailey started walking toward Neuschwanger. “Cody warned

We will learn from it and we will grow more resilient because of it. So take the risks and never stop pushing yourself to be the best you can be.”

Forreston High School Principal Travis Heinz reminded the Class of 2023 that high school wasn’t the best years of their life, but a compass to help them find their truth north.

“You have a lifetime ahead that will bring you joy and sadness,” he said. “The important thing is that you learn from all those experiences and to always move forward and continue to learn from those experiences. Those are the things that will keep you grounded and allow you to always live out your dreams.”

Heinz reminded students that they alone control their reactions to what life has in store for them, and encouraged them to do their part to make the world a better place.

“Dream it. See it. Live it,” he said. “I love you all.”

him multiple times that he had a gun,” Davis said. “He kept walking. Cody pulled the gun down from his face and pulled the trigger.”

He said Warczak’s mom was crying and grabbed a piece of clothing to try to stop Bailey’s wound from bleeding.

The 911 recording made by Neuschwanger was entered as evidence without objection. In the recording, Neuschwanger tells the dispatcher that he has a concealed carry license and “a guy came after me. I shot him.”

He asked for two ambulances because he was having chest pains and also told the dispatcher that Bailey had “come at him with a knife” and that he “got in his safe space.”

Leisten argued that Bailey was unarmed. “The defendant shot Mr. Bailey causing his death. He was not armed. This is not justified,” Leisten argued during the trial.

Photos by Alexa Zoellner/Shaw Local

Six Forreston High School seniors were recognized for being in the top 10% of the Class of 2023 during commencement May 14. From left are Lily Johnson, 4.07 GPA; Rylee Broshous 4.08 GPA; co-salutatorians Brooke Boettner, Owen Greenfield and Johnathen Kobler, all with 4.11 GPAs; and valedictorian Brock Smith, 4.12 GPA.

Forreston High School senior Lacie Williams accepts her diploma from Forrestville Valley School District Board member Chip Braker during the Class of 2023 commencement. To the right is Superintendent Sheri Smith. Williams is going into the workforce as a carpenter.

Dyllan Schreiber (right) looks at his diploma after walking across the stage during the Forreston High School Class of 2023 commencement May 14. To his left is Jayden Zink. Schreiber is going into the workforce. Zink plans to study information technology at Highland Community College.

ENGAGEMENT

Tyler Faivre to wed Sara Graden in July 1 ceremony

Michael and Paula Faivre of Polo are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Tyler, to Sara Graden, daughter of Mark and Kathy Graden of Naperville, Illinois.

Tyler is a 2007 graduate of Polo Community High School and a 2011 graduate of Illinois State University. He works as the director of global customer support at Acrolinx, a software company based in Berlin, Germany.

Sara is a 2010 graduate of Waubonsie Valley High School and a 2014 graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She earned her master’s degree in gifted and talented education from Northeastern Illinois University. She is a seventh grade English language arts and social studies teacher at Scullen Middle School in Indian Prairie School District 204 in Naperville.

Tyler proposed to Sara in July 2022 while hiking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier in Iceland. Their wedding is planned for July 1.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Naomi Lewis to celebrate 90th birthday

Naomi Lewis of Forreston will celebrate her 90th birthday in June. She was born June 3, 1933, on the family farm in rural Forreston, graduating from Forreston High School in 1951.

Except for her college years when she attended Cornell College in Mount

NEWS BRIEF

Stillman Bank offering free shredding of personal documents June 17

Stillman Bank will be hosting a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, June 17. A shred truck will be on-site to safely dispose of personal documents and information.

Shredding will be offered from 8 to 10 a.m. at Stillman Bank in Stillman Valley and 10:15 a.m. to noon at Stillman Bank in Byron. Anyone is welcome to take advantage of this free service to dispose of personal papers and unwanted

Vernon, Iowa, Naomi has been a lifelong resident of Forreston, teaching in Forreston schools for many years. She has been very active in her church, First United Methodist Church, as well as in the community.

Naomi has four children, Kathy, Kim, Kent and Karl, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Naomi enjoys visiting with her many friends and family, who plan to help her celebrate her milestone birthday.

documents in a safe, secure way. Individuals may bring up to six boxes, weighing less than 35 pounds each, with items to be shredded. Suggested items include those that contain personal information such as names and addresses, birthdates, Social Security and insurance numbers and banking and credit card information.

Documents may contain staples and paper clips. Most nonplastic file folders also are accepted. For a list of acceptable shredding items, call Stillman Bank at 815-645-2266.

Photo provided Tyler Faivre and Sara Graden have planned a July 1 wedding.

Naomi Lewis

Hough Hardware presentation prompts more research

Rob Hough gave us a great program a week or so ago on the history of Hough Hardware and while I commented on this last week, I want to add some more details. We have been researching some of the old businesses, and the building on the corner of Mason Street and Division Avenue is one of them.

This is where the Hough family had Hough Hardware many years ago. Country Floral now owns the building and it has its floral shop there. Now that Maxine’s Beauty Shop is gone, you will notice the back entrance to the floral shop. When it was Coffey Implement, that back entrance is how they took machinery in and out.

We had a full house on the evening of our program and we had many great comments on the interesting presentation. Rob started with the history of his grandfather starting the

This section of Pines Road is between White Pines State Park and the Columbian Road intersection. The section is about 21/2 miles in length. The photo was taken at the Columbian and Pines Road intersection and is framed on the north and south by the trees in the foreground. At the west end, the road goes by the south edge of White Pines State Park.

Betty Obendorf

hardware business. Rob grew up working in the store as a child. It could have been a store in Oregon, Mt. Morris or Polo because all three towns had a Hough Hardware. I was not aware of the Oregon store. It was interesting how a family put a business together that lasted for many years.

Rob then told us about making maple syrup on the Hough farm. He showed us the tapping of the trees. He started by showing a large device that was put into the trees in the past and how they now have gone to a much smaller spout. There now is much less damage done to the tree. He had all the old equipment to show us.

I have several bottles of their maple syrup, which I plan on giving as little hostess gifts along with some of Mike Scholl’s honey. I plan to do some traveling and I like to have something on hand to give as gifts of the area.

Linda and I have been closet searching at Aplington House. We are looking for a book about John Burroughs. His granddaughter, Elizabeth Burroughs, wrote a nice letter to Mr. G.C. Terry in the 1960s. Mr. Terry evidently had written her earlier about a picture the Polo Historical Society had donated to our library of John Burroughs.

Elizabeth liked the idea of the picture hanging in our library and wrote to say she was sending a book she had written about her grandfather to the library. The picture is still hanging in the library, but the book is nowhere to be found. No one even remembers it.

While the search did not turn up

the book, we found other amazing things in the closet search that I had forgotten about. We found an old, falling-apart photo album with pictures of all the old settlers of the area. They are labeled, and we are wondering how to handle this very old album. Maybe Beth can help us.

We also have in the closet all the genealogy booklets of several families and they need to be in the other museum where people can get at them. We could use a bookcase if someone has an extra one. I used to buy all those things at Lenny’s Auction House but that is no more and I do not go out of town.

Linda and I had an interesting time digging in the old closets and finding treasures of the past.

•BettyObendorfisaretiredteacher and a volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.

This old postcard shows the railroad tracks that run along the north border of White Pines State Park. The tracks are an active freight line for Burlington Northern-Santa Fe railway.

Pines Road offers a scenic drive to White Pines State Park

By OTTO DICK

Pines Road connects Oregon and Polo, passing by the south entrance of White Pines Park. This section shown is from Hanes corner to Polo and runs east to west with no curves. So it’s a straight shot from Hanes corner to Polo.

The driving distance from Oregon

to Polo is 19 miles. By air, it’s 13 miles. At one time there were several oneroom schools located on this road. Recently, we had a visitor at the Oregon Depot who said that when he was young, he rode with a Boy Scout group from Chicago to the pines. He said the train stopped at the north edge of the Pines and they grabbed

their backpacks and marched through the park to the campground.

The Scout leaders and the Scouts’ fathers with their cars met them at the Pines Park campsite. He said his family has come to this beautiful area many times.

These photos show one of the many wonderful landscapes in Ogle County

and, of course, we have three fantastic state parks in Ogle County.

The C B and Q railroad from Oregon to Polo runs on the north edge of the park.

• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.

Stagecoaches to be topic of May 27 meeting at Oregon Depot

The role of the stagecoach in northwestern Illinois is the topic for the Oregon Depot program for Saturday, May 27.

The program, which starts at 10 a.m., will be presented by Tom Wadsworth of Dixon.

Wadsworth will reveal his “Eleven

Eye-Opening Revelations” that pertain to the stagecoach era of 1828-1855. Wadsworth is a former minister, radio broadcaster, magazine editor and corporate communications executive. He holds two master’s degrees and a Ph.D. Wadsworth will explain why stagecoaches were Ogle County’s first mode

of public transportation, why most area towns are about 10 to 15 miles apart, the location of the area’s major stagecoach stops, how the stagecoach would run in the winter and at night, why most area towns were established in groves, the problem of stagecoach robbers in this area and what caused

the end of the stagecoach in northwest Illinois.

This is a follow-up presentation to the Jan. 28 program at the depot.

For information about the Oregon Depot Museum, call Roger Cain at 815757-9715, Otto Dick at 815-440-0639 or Chris Martin at 815-742-8471.

Photos provided by Otto Dick

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Ogle County students receive 4-H Foundation scholarships

Shaw Local News Network

CHAMPAIGN – The Illinois 4-H Foundation awarded scholarships to two Ogle County students during the Illinois 4-H Celebration of Excellence on April 1 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Champaign.

The foundation awarded $1,000 scholarships to 45 4-H members. The scholarships were awarded based on merit and demonstrated 4-H excellence.

Gracie Prose of Oregon received the

Civil Engagement and Global Living Award. The award recognizes youth-focused service to others through 4-H work.

Prose also was awarded the Deb Stocker Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team Scholarship. The scholarship honors 4-H Youth Leadership Team members.

Lauren Carlson of Byron received the Personal Growth Award. The award is given to youth focused on personal growth through their 4-H program participation.

Annual rummage sale to benefit the Chana School Museum is June 2- 3

Shaw Local News Network

This year’s annual fundraiser to benefit the 1883 Chana School Museum is shaping up to be one of the largest in recent years.

The sale will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 2, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 3, in the basement of the Oregon Coliseum, with large items in tents stationed outside the building.

“It looks to be the biggest sale yet since the first sale back in 1997,” organizer Connie Stauffer said. “This fundraiser is fundamental to the operations of the museum. The Chana School was saved, moved and restored by volunteers by using fundraiser money, grants and donations. It receives no tax money.

Volunteers control the yearly funding for maintenance, monthly operational expenses and special projects through fundraisers, grants and gifts. People like you have given what they could to help keep our local history alive for generations to come through preserving the 1883 Chana School Museum.”

The Chana School Museum has been on the National Register of Historical Sites since December 2005.

“It offers much to our county. The museum offers field trips for school children. The students come dressed like ‘Little House on the Prairie’ and enjoy learning the way life was back in the late 1800s,” Stauffer said.

The school is open for tours by appointment and during community

events such as Autumn on Parade and the Father’s Day Auto Show by the Oregon Lions Club. Workshops, weddings, showers and other special events are welcome at the Chana School Museum. For information, call Stauffer at 815732-2447.

“Please plan on attending this year’s rummage sale. There is something for everyone at this event,” Stauffer said. “There will be sport items, furniture, clothes, decorations, antiques, toys and games, tools and so much more. We never know what will be donated for the sale until it comes in. You can help the Chana School Museum by purchasing items or you can donate your unwanted items to the sale. Your discarded items may be a treasure for someone else.”

Drop off days and times for bringing in donated items to the Coliseum are 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 31, and Thursday, June 1.

“We cannot take large appliances, mattress, springs, blinds or large entertainment centers. If you have questions about your items, please call Ray Gruber at 815-979-2903,” Stauffer said.

Stauffer said volunteers who would like to help either during the three collection days or the days of the sale can call her at 815-732-2447.

“We have fun talking, sorting together and arranging items. It makes one feel warm inside when you help in a community project that benefits us all,” she said.

Photo provided by Jeff Short

The Polo Lions Club awarded six Polo Community High School seniors $500 scholarships on May 10. Scholarship winners (from left) are Katherine Cavanaugh, Carley Kness, Ally Cytrych, Brady Wolber, Annalise Stamm and Carson Jones.

Photo provided by Pam Ballard

Sophia Stender (center) and Brandon Rowe (right) were awarded Performing Arts Guild scholarships May 10 at the Oregon High School Awards Ceremony at the Rock River Center. Pictured with Stender and Rowe is PAG President Mary Cheatwood, who made the presentation.

Gracie Prose (left) was presented an award by retired 4-H Youth Development Extension Specialist Deb Stocker.

Photo provided by University of Illinois Ogle County Extension

first home games will be May 21 in Oregon

Naper Settlement Pine Craig Games, Naperville

The Oregon Ganymedes Vintage Base Ball Club will host its first home games of the season starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at their Chana School Museum Iron Chest Field located at Oregon Park East, 201 N. River Road in Oregon.

The team will play two 1858 rules base ball matches with the McHenry County Independants Base Ball Club of Prairie Grove, Illinois. The event is free to the public.

“Bring your own chair or blanket for seating to watch these historic rules base ball games,” said Mark Herman, coach and manager. “This is the 19th season of playing vintage rules base ball games for the Oregon Ganymedes Base Ball Club, which is an all-volunteer educational outreach program of the Chana School Museum.”

This year’s schedule also will include away games at the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour, Naper Settlement in Naperville, Estabrook Park and Beer Garden in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan.

“Visit the Oregon Ganymedes Base Ball Club Facebook page for additional

information about the team,” Herman said.

Oregon Ganymedes Base Ball Club

2023 Schedule Sunday, May 21: 1 p.m. vs. McHenry County Independants Base Ball Club

of Prairie Grove at Chana School Museum Iron Chest Field, Oregon

Saturday, June 3: 1 p.m. vs. Plowboys Base Ball Club of DuPage County at John Deere Historic Site, Grand Detour

Sunday, June 11: 1:30 p.m. vs. Quarrymen Base Ball Club of Lemont at the

Saturday, June 24: 1 p.m. vs. Quarrymen Base Ball Club of Lemont & Prairie Chickens Base Ball Club of Normal at Mt. Assisi Convent, Lemont

Sunday, July 9: 1 p.m. vs. Regulators

Base Ball Club of Creston at Chana School Museum Iron Chest Field, Oregon

Saturday, July 22: TBA vs. Milwaukee Grays Base Ball Club of Milwaukee, Fillmore Fungi Base Ball Club of Fountain, Minnesota, and La Crescent Apple Jacks Base Ball Club of La Crescent, Minnesota, at Estabrook Park and Beer Garden, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12-13: TBA vs. 11 vintage base ball clubs from five states at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation Greenfield Village 20th Annual World Tournament of Historic Base Ball, Dearborn, Michigan

Sunday, Sept. 17: 3 p.m. vs. Regulators

Base Ball Club of Creston @ Creston Booster Day, Creston School Field, Creston,

Saturday, Sept. 23: 2 p.m. vs. McHenry County Independants Base Ball Club of Prairie Grove at Prairie Grove Park, Prairie Grove

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media Oregon Ganymedes second baseman Brett Rogers gets ready to catch a ball at the 2022 World Tournament of Historic Base Ball in Dearborn, Michigan. The team opens its home season on Sunday, May 21, in Oregon.

Milledgeville man gets 14 years on drug, child porn charges

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

DIXON – A Milledgeville man who is a registered sexual and violent predator was sentenced to four years in prison, in one case for possessing child pornography and in the other for selling methamphetamine.

With recent sentences in three Carroll County cases, he is looking at a 14-year stretch with the Department of Corrections.

Casey W. Phillips, 36, previously of Lanark, Polo, Oregon and Forreston, was sentenced in Lee County Court a year and a day after his arrest on May 3, 2022, on multiple warrants issued in Carroll County.

According to the charging documents, Phillips, who was jailed on $500,000 bond since his arrest, was the subject of a Dixon police drug investigation.

Phillips originally was charged with delivery of less than five grams methamphetamine, which carries three to seven years, and with possession of less than five grams, punishable by two to five years.

Further investigation led to the second case in which he was charged with two counts of possession of child pornography and indecent solicitation of a child, both of which carry two to five years, and indecent solicitation of a child by means of the internet, punishable by one to three years, according to the release.

All but the two charges for which he was convicted were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.

Phillips was sentenced May 4 to four years on each charge with the

terms to run concurrently.

Investigators said Phillips solicited a 15-year-old girl for sex and possessed lewd photos of her.

In Carroll County, Phillips was charged in eight felony cases involving a variety of offenses.

He was sentenced Sept. 27 to six years, with credit for 154 days served, for producing 50 to 200 cannabis plants in a 2020 case. Manufacturing and possession of cannabis charges were dismissed.

He was given four years in prison for possession of meth in a 2021 case, with credit for 257 days served, with that term to run consecutively to the cannabis sentence, for a total term of 10 years.

He also was sentenced to four years for failure to register as a sex offender, with credit for 154 days served, which will run concurrently with the other two terms.

As part of his plea agreement, the other five cases involving three counts

of possession of meth, one count of possession of a controlled substance and one count of failure to register were dismissed.

Phillips’ Lee County sentences of four years total will run consecutively to the Carroll County cases for a 14-year term altogether.

In 2018, Phillips was convicted in Lee County of aggravated sexual abuse of a child 13 to 16 and failure to register as a violent offender.

His victim was 16 and he was 26.

He was convicted in 2014 in Lee County of aggravated sexual abuse of a victim more than five years younger than he and was sentenced to three years.

Phillips was charged that same year in Ogle County with failure to register as a violent offender and was sentenced to two years’ conditional discharge, but he violated his probation and was sentenced June 30, 2015, to three years in prison.

31-year-old Dixon man charged with sexual abuse of a child

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

DIXON – A 31-year-old Dixon man was charged Monday with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl, court records show.

Jordan L. Dyson, recently of Polo, was arrested Friday in the 1500 block of Lowell Park Road after an investigation that began that day based on a call

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity.

May 7

Mario Mendez, 35, of Oregon, was arrested for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop on Illinois Route 64 near the intersection with Valentine Road about 5:43 p.m. Mendez also was cited for speeding. Mendez was released from the scene and given a future court date. A passenger in the vehicle, Alexis Mendez, 34, of Oregon, was cited for illegal transportation of alcohol.

May 9

At 10 a.m. April 25, deputies responded to a complaint of a vehicle passing a stopped school bus in the 5000 block of North Blackwood Road, Davis Junction. At 6 p.m. May 9, deputies finished the investigation and arrested Derek V.

from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Dixon police said in a news release and Lee County Court records show.

Dyson faces three to seven years on each

Jordan L. Dyson

Wassilak, 49, of Davis Junction, for driving on a revoked license and passing a loading/unloading school bus. Wassilak was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

Benjamin Jacobs, 32, of Oregon, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at the intersection of Blackhawk Drive and Peru Street in Byron about 7:22 p.m. Jacobs also was cited for an expired registration sticker. Jacobs was released from the scene on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

About 8:05 p.m., deputies and the Rochelle Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash with minor injuries at the intersection of East Flagg and South Queens roads. An investigation showed a Chevrolet Silverado driven by Nathan Laws, 24, of Rochelle, was traveling east

count, both of which involve inappropriate touching. Bond is set at $150,000. He has a preliminary hearing May 24.

Dyson also has a pending DUI case in Lee County.

According to court records, Dyson was arrested March 11 in the 400 block of First Avenue and was charged with DUI alcohol, DUI with an alcohol concentration higher than 0.08 and possession of adult use cannabis in a

on East Flagg Road when he rear-ended a Chevrolet Trax driven by Stephanie White, 31, of Rochelle, who was stopped at the intersection with South Queens Road. Both vehicles traveled into the south ditch, where they came to rest. White and two juveniles were transported to Rochelle Community Hospital and treated for minor injuries. Laws was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and released from the scene.

May 12

Kassie Deville, 27, of Ruston, Louisiana, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop on Interstate 39 mile marker 109 about 8:32 pm. Deville also was cited for improper lane use. Deville was released from the scene on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

motor vehicle not in an approved container, all misdemeanors punishable by up to a year in jail, and with the petty offenses of transporting alcohol with an open seal and a taillight violation.

Dyson, who Whiteside County Court records show also formerly lived in Sterling, was free on an I-bond and has a pretrial hearing Wednesday.

Emily A Feiden, 27, of Mt. Morris, was arrested for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop in the 200 block of West Hitt Street, Mt. Morris, about 9:47 p.m. Feiden also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operating a vehicle with expired registration and inoperable registration light. A passenger, Joseph H. Kielsmeier Jr., 37, of Leaf River, was arrested for an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Feiden and Kielsmeier were transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

May 13

Nickole Butler, 39, of Forreston, was arrested for theft under $500 and driving while license suspended after deputies responded to a residence in the 500 block

See SHERIFF REPORTS, page 10

Casey W. Phillips in 2018

Lineup announced for Mt. Morris’ Jamboree free concerts

The lineup for the Mt. Morris Jamboree Free Concert Series has been announced.

“Spring has sprung and summer is coming on strong, meaning in a very short time the Mt. Morris Jamboree will begin our season of free live music on the band shell in the center of town on our beautiful and historic campus,” organizer Larry Ubben said. “We’ve got 12 bands scheduled for Fridays and three more on Saturdays during the annual Straw Sculpting Competition in August and at least a couple more during the Let Freedom

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

May 5-11

Warranty Deeds

Irene M. Rahn to Richard Craig Shank, 7 Orchard Lane, Mt. Morris, $117,500.

Michael T. and Julene G. Kavanaugh to Brian Cary, 606 W. Mason St., Polo, $122,000.

Susan M. Riese to Patrick and Kara Erickson, 598 S. Red Oak Lane, Chana, $165,000.

Jose and Christina Lopez to Carl F. Nystuen, 7719 W. Coffman Road, Leaf River, $192,000.

Jacob W. Coleman to Zackery M. Fortener, 300 N. Fifth St., Oregon, $111,000.

Thomas J. Hartnett III to Grainne L. Grant, 421 W. Seventh Ave., Rochelle, $79,000.

Sherry L. and Michelle M. Murphy to Robert Alyward, 103 W. First St., Mt. Morris, $132,400.

Scott W. Kessler to Anibal Peralta Toledo, 208 W. Center St., Mt. Morris, $123,000.

Robert and Breyanna Rodriguez and Herbert E. and Pamela A. Kleinwachter to Zachary Taylor, 333 N. 14th St.,

Ring Festival over July 3 and 4, with many favorites returning and four that are brand-new to the Jamboree.”

All shows commence at 7 p.m., unless noted.

Concessions will be served starting at 6 p.m. Concessions mostly are provided by local charitable organizations. Other vendors, including ice cream from Grandpa’s Ice Cream and Just For Fun, likely will be on-site as well.

“Please help spread the good word far and wide,” Ubben said.

The schedule:

June 9: Generation – classic rock

Rochelle, $160,000.

Cynthia Bonnell to Darrel Stukenberg, 12 parcels in Mt. Morris Township, $760,667.

Sheila Carr to Darrel Stukenberg, 12 parcels in Mt. Morris Township, $760,667.

Roy Favors to Jessica Rayna Navarro, 302 W. Main St., Mt. Morris, $98,000.

Roger and Lillian Courtney to Christopher J. Miller and Justine Amber Pater, 877 Prairie Lily Lane, Davis Junction, $261,000.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Curtis Kinne, 1885 N. Daysville Road, Oregon, $120,000.

Riboberto A. Cervantes to Samuel Marchesi and Colleen Koehler, 1101 Tilton Park Drive, Rochelle, $232,000.

Emil Boehm to Jeremy and Hollie Gabel, four parcels in Byron Township, $60,000.

Trustees Deeds

L and J Trust 1015 and Jacqueline L. Stukenberg Trust, Darrel Stukenberg, trustee, to Cynthia Bonnell, 12 parcels in Mt. Morris Township, $0.

L and J Trust 1015 and Jacqueline L. Stukenberg Trust, Darrel Stukenberg, trustee, to Darrel Stukenberg, 12 parcels in

June 16: Heartache Tonight –Eagles tribute

June 23: Bagshot Row – 50s and 60s rock ’n’ roll

June 30: SHiNDiG! – 60s tribute (MMHS Alumni Night)

July 3: The Rockin’ Fenderskirts –oldies rock ’n’ roll (5 to 8 p.m. during LFR Car Show)

July 4: Joker’s Rival – classic rock (6 to 8 p.m. at the football field before fireworks)

July 7: Howard and the White Boys – blues

July 14: Jonny Lyons and the Pride – classic rock

July 21: Paddygrass – Irish, gospel,

Mt. Morris Township, $0.

Verna K. Horn Land Trust 1, Verna K. Horn, trustee, to Wendy M. Gilbert and Peggy L. and Charles P. Wagner, 1030 Westview Drive, Rochele, $122,000. Janette K. Miller Trust, Marilyn Miller, Trustee, to Marvin E. Miller Trust, Marvin E. Miller and Ted N. Gesin, trustees, 106 S. Hannah Ave., Mt. Morris, $90,000.

Quit Claim Deeds

Nicole Degraf to Jeff Winterland, one parcel in Pine Rock Township, $4,250. Connie S. Lipscomb and Brenda L. Morris to Lyle Swanson, 412 E. Colden St., Polo, $0.

Sheriff’s Deeds

Jason L. Sims and Sheriff of Ogle County to Newrez LLC and Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, 825 N. 12th St., Rochelle, $0. Ogle County Sheriff, Randy L. Clark, Mason Timothy Clark and Cindy Sutherin to Bradley D. Blumhoff, 13733 W. Canada Road, Polo, $91,300.

Source:OgleCountyRecorder’sOffice

bluegrass

July 28: The StingRays – oldies/ classic rock

Aug. 4: The Jimmys – blues, funk, R&B, soul

Aug. 11: Brass From the Past – classic rock & soul

Aug. 12: Dirty Fishnet Stockings –rockabilly

Aug. 18: Fortunate Sons –CCR tribute

Aug. 19: Swingbilly RFD – western swing

Aug. 25: Chicago Tribute Anthology – music from the band Chicago and more

Aug. 26: Truman’s Ridge – Bluegrass

• SHERIFF REPORTS

Continued from page 9

of Autumnwolf Drive, Davis Junction, about 4 p.m. for a report of a theft in progress. Butler was transported to KSB Hospital in Dixon for medical treatment, released on a $2,500 I-Bond and given a future court date.

Severiana Huertero, 57, of Shannon, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at the intersection of Illinois Route 72 and Fork Creek Road about 7:38 p.m. Huertero was released from the scene on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

Kevin W. Tober, 37, of Clinton, Wisconsin, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop at Illinois Route 72 and North Mill Road at 8:47 p.m. Tober also was cited for improper lane use and open container alcohol/driver. Tober was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Charges are accusations and all people are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

Oregon Police Chief Joe Brooks reports the following police activity.

May 8

Raul E. Nunez-Matos, 26, of Rochelle, was arrested at 10:39 a.m. for no valid driver’s license. Nunez-Matos was transported to the Ogle County Jail. This violation occurred in the 300 block of West Washington Street.

Dajia A. Fuller, 23, of Rockford, was arrested at 1:30 p.m. for driving while license suspended and improper cannabis container. Fuller also was issued citations for operation of a vehicle with a suspended registration and illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver. Fuller was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 100 block of River Road.

Omar Munoz-Perez, 33, of Rockford, was arrested at 3:31 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving under the influence of alcohol with blood alcohol content greater than .08%. Munoz-Perez also was issued a citation for illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver. Munoz-Perez was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 300 block of Monroe Street.

Tara M. Frisbie, 27, of Oregon, was issued citations at 7:30 p.m. for operation of a vehicle with an expired registration and no valid driver’s license. These violations occurred in the 300 block of South Fourth Street.

Tomas Garcia-Larios, 49, of Oregon, was arrested at 7:35 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Garcia-Larios also was issued a citation for improper lane use. Garcia-Larios was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 600 block of East Washington Street.

May 10

Christopher Interone, 48, of Sterling, was issued citations at 12:32 p.m. for operation of a motor vehicle when registration is suspended for non-insurance and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 300 block of North Fourth Street.

May 11

At 7:53 a.m., police responded to a car versus pedestrian traffic crash at the intersection of West Washington and Depot streets involving a 2012 Chevrolet driven by Neil A. Carreno, 21, of Oregon, who struck a 14-year-old girl, of Oregon, who was transported by Oregon EMS to KSB Hospital.

Jesus Aguirre, 54, of Chicago, was issued a citation at 1:29 p.m. for operation of a motor vehicle when registration is suspended. This violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

At 2:16 p.m., police responded to a single vehicle traffic crash where a 2006 Chevrolet driven by Robert D. VanDyke, 42, of Oregon, struck a utility pole. VanDyke was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Samuel P. Erdman, 18, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 8:29 p.m. for speeding, 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 300 block of North Fourth Street.

May 12

At 1:27 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 1500 block of West Washington Street involving a 2005 GMC driven by Jessica A. Peterson, 38, of Mt. Morris, and a 2004 GMC driven by Shea M. Schubbe, 21, of Mt. Morris. No citations were issued.

May 13

Casper D. Alexander, 31, of Chicago, was arrested at 7:39 p.m. on an outstanding Henry County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense. Alexander was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Twelve parking citations and 19 verbal warnings were issued May 8-14.

Note that arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

OBITUARIES

DONNA K. WRIGHT

Born: March 21, 1934

Died: May 11, 2023

Learn all about pelicans May 21

The second annual Rockton Pelican Fest will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21 in downtown Rockton. It is a free family-oriented event that gives people of all ages the opportunity to learn about and celebrate the return of American White pelicans to the Rock River.

The event will be presented by the village of Rockton, JR Finally Art Studio & Gallery, Natural Land Institute and Sinnissippi Audubon Society.

Families and individuals will be able to spend time together exploring historic downtown Rockton, local shops, restaurants and outdoor vendor booths, participate in activities and attend lectures about birds and other wildlife.

Local shops and restaurants will have pelican-themed specials, the booths will host kids activities and some might even have a live bird to see. Rockton Village Hall will host presentations at 11 a.m. by Hoo Haven, a wildlife rescue organization, with their pelican, Rocky Road.

DONNA K.

Donna K. Wright, age 89, of Mt. Morris, IL passed away on May 11, 2023 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL.

Donna was born March 21, 1934 in Highland, WI to Bill and Florence (Wendelin) Knight. Donna married Bob Wright on June 27, 1953 in Ohio, IL.  She’s a life-long member of the VFW and was a member of the B-Club in Mt. Morris for 60 years. Donna enjoyed spending time with friends and was a member of the 2nd Wind Theatre group, showcasing her acting skills during their annual performances.

DEWAYNE

Donna is survived by 2 children, a daughter. Cristi (and Randy) Pals of German Valley, IL and son, Bill (and Wendy) Wright of Lake Geneva, WI; 3 grandchildren, Ken (and Alicia) Pals of German Valley, IL, Caleb (and Jessica)

Born: March 21, 1934

Died: May 11, 2023

Free guided walking tours of the Nygren wetland will start at the Wildlife Overlook at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. An Early Bird Walk is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. at the Wildlife Overlook presented by Sinnissippi Audubon Society.

Donna K. Wright, age 89, of Mt. Morris, IL passed away on May 11, 2023 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL.

For more information, visit www. naturalland.org, www.sinnissippiaudubon.org and www.jillraefinallyart.com.

Donna was born March 21, 1934 in Highland, WI to Bill and Florence (Wendelin) Knight. Donna married Bob Wright on June 27, 1953 in Ohio, IL.  She’s a life-long member of the VFW and was a member of the B-Club in Mt. Morris for 60 years. Donna enjoyed spending time with friends and was a member of the 2nd Wind Theatre group, showcasing her acting skills during their annual performances.

Donna is survived by 2 children, a daughter. Cristi (and Randy) Pals of German Valley, IL and son, Bill (and Wendy) Wright of Lake Geneva, WI; 3 grandchildren, Ken (and Alicia) Pals of German Valley, IL, Caleb (and Jessica) Wright of Potosi, WI and Emylyn Wright of Schaumburg, IL; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Finch Funeral Home of Mt. Morris is proudly serving the family.

DEWAYNE EDWARD AUDE

DeWayne Edward Aude, 75, of Chadwick, IL, passed on May 11, 2023 at Allure Nursing Home of Mt. Carroll, IL.

Arrangements entrusted to Law Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, IL. Additional information: lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

WRIGHT

DeWayne Edward Aude, 75, of Chadwick, IL, passed on May 11, 2023 at Allure Nursing Home of Mt. Carroll, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Law Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, IL. Additional information: lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

EDWARD AUDE

Polo community came out to help one of its own

Last weekend was one of the best of the year for me with an Oregon pole vaulter I help coach qualifying for state on Friday and then spending Sunday with the woman who gave me birth 65 years ago on Mother’s Day.

But the most gratifying experience was on Saturday. That is when I saw firsthand how the community of Polo supports one of its own.

Clarification here. It wasn’t just Polo, but people from neighboring towns from all over the area that came out for a benefit for beloved citizen, coach, family member and friend Jeff Grobe.

This wasn’t your normal gathering for someone with a health ailment. This was big time, with street closures, live bands and hundreds of people converging on the town.

And why not? From what I learned about Jeff Grobe, he normally would have been the one leading the charge on helping others throughout his decades of living and working in Polo.

I got to know Jeff from covering his girls basketball teams. What was refreshing about interviewing him is that he told it like it was, rather than bland coach-speak.

That man was genuine. Likewise, Polo is a genuine town, one that I’ve appreciated since helping at the Jaycees chicken fry during Town and Country Days more than 30 years ago.

Polo reminds me of a similar-sized town I grew up in during early grade school – Galva, Illinois. Good people and willing to lend a hand wherever is needed.

Walking along Mason Street the morning of the benefit and seeing volunteers setting up, there was a feeling of small town Americana at its best. In the calm before the rush, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Grobe, son of Jeff, about what his father meant to the community and the connective tissue of high school sports.

It always seems like sports means more to these small towns than the bigger ones. And though these towns have fierce rivalries, like the ones we see in the NUIC, those same towns

Brian Schier

support each other in times of need.

A small example I noticed was a gift basket from the Eastland basketball team in the silent auction. I’m sure there were others, too.

Getting back to the ongoing sports beat, two schools that share a spirited rivalry are Byron and Stillman Valley. In what appears to be a fairly equal girls soccer sectional, those two possibly could meet in the finals.

Stillman needs to beat Indian Creek to get there and Byron the same with Rock Island Alleman. The competitive advantage enjoyed by Alleman is playing bigger schools in the Western Big-6 conference.

In fact, there is such an enrollment disparity going up against teams like Moline and Rock Island, Alleman gave up playing football because of getting beat up so bad.

Still, Byron is capable of beating Alleman. The feel-good story of Stillman’s regional title over Winnebago was foreign-exchange student Sigrid Larsen of Norway. With her parents coming over from the homeland to watch her for the first time, Larsen played a pivotal role in the win.

With relay powerhouses in Winne-

bago and Rockford Christian present, Forreston-Polo and Oregon were still able to have big outings at the 1A girls track and field sectional.

Both had their best showings in years by qualifying for state in six events each. Grabbing a medal at Charleston will be tough, but the Hawks are seeded No. 8 in the 1,600meter relay.

In a strange placement by the IHSA, the Forreston-Polo boys team heads all the way to Rockridge, south of the Quad-Cities for its track sectional. Usually they are slotted in with the locals at Oregon, which would have been a far shorter drive than the 100 miles to Rockridge High School.

However, the F-P 400, 800 and 1,600 relays are seeded No. 1 at Rockridge. At Oregon, they would have been in a real dog fight with RC and ’Bago.

And it’s baseball and softball kicking off the postseason this past week. More to report on that later as regionals are settled.

• AndyColbert,anavidrunner,has beenasportswriterforShawMedia andhascoveredhighschoolsportsin OgleCountyformorethan30years.

THE FAMILY OF

would like to thank everyone who expressed condolences at the time of his passing. We appreciated all the cards, calls, flowers and social media posts. Your acts of kindness and caring thoughts brought us comfort.

Andy Colbert

Soccer

Indian Creek 2, Oregon 1: The Hawks fell to Indian Creek in the 1A regional championship in Shabbona on May 12. All the scoring in the game happened in a stretch of less than 10 minutes in the first half. In the ninth minute, Indian Creek’s Isabella Turner launched a beautiful cross from the right side of the field to Emma Turner, who headed the ball in from the left side for a 1-0 Timberwolves’ lead.

The Hawks (11-6-2) answered in the 15th minute. Alyssa Mowry took a feed in the center of the field, got free at the top of the box and fired a shot to the left side of the net to tie things up.

IC scored the last goal of the game in the 18th minute. Emma Wilson was surrounded by four Oregon defenders but still found a crease to fire off a shot to the right of the goalie and in for the 2-1 lead.

Oregon lost to Indian Creek 4-1 earlier this year. Hawks coach Seger Larson said they were focused on taking away the cross and the through-balls, and aside from the early one his team did well.

“We played our butts off,” Larson said. “They beat us early in the year 4-1, and for long periods of that game I thought we outplayed them. They got the two goals and we couldn’t put the other ones in the back of the next. Defensively I thought our game plan completely worked and we did enough to win the game. But today was their day.”

Larson said he was pleased with the way the season went for the Hawks.

“We’ve got a young group of girls coming up behind these seniors,” Larson said. “These seniors did a good job of leading and showing what we expect as a program going forward.”

The Hawks had about a 10-minute stretch late in the game during which

they dominated possession, but the Timberwolves were able to keep them from getting off many clean shots. For the last five minutes, IC was in control of the ball.

Boys track and field

Big Northern Conference Meet: Dixon had 18 top-five finishes to take the title at the BNC Meet at Hinders Field in Rock Falls, scoring 110 points to top Rockford Christian by five points. Winnebago was third with 96, and Rock Falls (46) and North Boone (45) rounded out the top five Oregon placed ninth (24).

Evan James was second in the discus (42.72 meters) to lead Oregon, and Aidan Guida took third in the 200 (23.08 seconds) and fourth in the 100 (11.39).

He also anchored the Hawks’ fourthplace 4x200 relay (1:35.66), teaming with Griffin Marlatt, Gabe Eckerd and Emmett Peterson.

NUIC Meet: Amboy’s Kyler McNinch swept the distance races, and Forreston-Polo added a pair of relay wins at the NUIC Meet in Forreston.

The host Cardinals finished fourth with

85 points as the top local team, while Milledgeville-Eastland took fifth (70).

The team of De’Angelo Fernandez, McKeon Crase, Noah Dewey and Michael Taylor won the 4x200 (1:30.67) and took second in the 4x100 (43.88), while Crase, Brock Soltow, Micah Nelson and Dewey won the 4x400 (3:30.01). Taylor took first in the high jump (6 feet), and the foursome of Nelson, Payton Encheff, Carson Jones and Ben Plachno placed second in the 4x800 (8:31.52).

Jace Engbert added a runner-up finish in the 110 hurdles (16.54 seconds) for Forreston-Polo, while Nelson took third in the 800 (2:07.94). Jones finished fourth in the 1,600 (4:56.66), and Lucas Nelson added a fourth in the 110 hurdles (16.59 seconds). Johny Kobler chipped in a fifth in the shot put (13.85 meters).

Baseball

Oregon 4, Mendota 3: A walkoff single by Gavin Morrow in the bottom of the seventh inning lifted the Hawks past the Trojans at the 2A sectional in Oregon. Oregon faces Rockford Christian in the semifinal on May 17. The regional

championship is Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m.

Polo 2, Kirkland Hiawatha 1: The Marcos edged Hiawatha to advance to the Forreston Regional where they were set to face Fulton on May 17. The winner of that game will play the winner of the Forreston/Eastland game for the regional championship on Saturday, May 20, at 1 p.m.

Forreston 7, River Ridge/Scales

Mound 1: The Cardinals built a 3-0 lead after two innings, then scored four runs in the sixth inning in an NUIC crossover win over the Wildcats.

Kendall Erdmann went 2 for 4 and Carson Akins went 2 for 3 for Forreston. Erdmann, Akins and Alec Schoonhoven had two RBIs apiece, and Akins and Owen Greenfield each hit a triple.

Alex Ryia pitched four innings for the Cardinals, allowing two hits and one earned run, striking out one with one walk. Daniel Koehl struck out two with no walks and one hit in two scoreless innings and Alex Milnes surrendered one hit in one scoreless inning.

East Dubuque 13, Polo 1 (5 inn.): The Marcos fell behind 7-0 after the second inning in an NUIC crossover loss on the road.

Brady Wolber drove in Nolan Hahn with the only run for Polo. Hahn doubled, and Wolber, Landen Brooks and Nathaniel Yingling each added a single for the Marcos.

Forreston 11, Aquin 1 (6 inn.): The Cardinals scored four runs in the third, four more in the fourth, then added three in the sixth for a walk-off win over the Bulldogs.

Carson Akins had two hits and three RBIs, and Kendall Erdmann added two hits, two runs and an RBI for Forreston. Alec Schoonhoven and Brady Gill each

See SPORTS ROUNDUP, page 14

Photo by Tanya Bowers

Oregon’s Alyssa Mowry collides with an Indian Creek player during the regional final May 12.

• SPORTS ROUNDUP

Continued from page 13

had two hits, with Gill scoring twice and driving in a run. Schoonhoven and Owen Greenfield both doubled, and Greenfield scored three runs and added an RBI for the Cardinals.

Schoonhoven gave up one run and four hits in four innings pitched, striking out 10 and walking one. Brendan Greenfield struck out one and hit a batter in an inning of hitless, scoreless relief, and Alex Milnes gave up a hit and had a strikeout in a shutout inning of relief.

Softball

Forreston 17, AFC 1: The Cardinals beat Ashton-Franklin Center in four innings at the 1A Forreston regional. Rylee Broshous had two home runs and Jenna Greenfield had one. Aubrey Sanders was the winning pitcher. Forreston will play the winner of the Polo/Durand game for the regional championship on Friday, May 19, at 4:30 p.m.

Oregon 9 Winnebago 7: The Hawks advanced to the regional final and will play Marengo on Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m.

Forreston 19, SMRR 2 (4 inn.): The Cardinals scored 10 runs in the second

and eight more in the third to erase an early 2-1 deficit in an NUIC crossover win at home over Scales Mound-River Ridge.

Aubrey Sanders had two doubles, three runs and two RBIs, Alaina Miler added three runs and two RBIs, and Hailey Greenfield drove in three runs for Forreston (20-4).

Morrison beats Oregon, Polo at Oregon Jamboree: The Fillies’ Bella Duncan went 3 for 5 with four RBIs and pitched a two-hit shutout in a 10-0 win over the Hawks.

Duncan struck out eight and walked four. Jordan Eads went 4 for 4 with two

doubles and Allie Anderson chipped in two RBIs for Morrison.

Ava Hackman pitched four innings for Oregon, allowing three hits and three runs, striking out four with two walks.

Leaders for the Fillies against Polo were Bayleigh Brewer, who went 3 for 4 with two RBIs, Duncan, who went 3 for 4 with two doubles, Bella Scachette, who went 3 for 3 and Kiyah Wolber, who went 2 for 4.

Marissa Folkers earned the complete-game win, allowing three hits and one run, striking out 13 with two walks.

The Marcos’ Camrynn Jones pitched four innings against Morrison, allowing five hits and one run, striking out four with one walk.

Marquette 13, Forreston 2 (6 inn.): The Crusaders scored a run in every inning – with a pair of three-run innings in the third and fifth – in a six-inning nonconference win over the Cardinals.

Rylee Broshous went 3 for 3 with an RBI and Hailey Greenfield went 1 for 3 with an RBI to lead Forreston. Broshous and Sydney Greenfield scored the Cardinals’ runs.

Upcoming Sports Schedule

Friday, May 19

Softball: 1A Forreston Regional final, 4:30 p.m.

Boys track and field: Oregon at 1A Oregon Sectional, 4 p.m.; Amboy, Bureau Valley, Erie-Prophetstown, Forreston-Polo, Fulton, Milledgeville-Eastland, Morrison, Newman, West Carroll at 1A Rockridge Sectional, 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 20

Baseball: 2A Oregon Regional final, 10 a.m.; 1A Forreston Regional final, 1 p.m.

Softball: 2A Oregon Regional final, 10 a.m.;

Girls track and field: IHSA State Meet, 1A & 2A finals, at Charleston

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ABOVE LEFT: Oregon’s Abree Barker moves under a fly ball for an out during the Hawks’ Jamboree on Saturday, May 13, at Oregon Park West. ABOVE RIGHT: Polo’s Cheyenna Wilkins pitches against Morrison.

Several Cardinals, Hawks headed to state

By TY REYNOLDS treynolds@shawmedia.com

WINNEBAGO – The Class 1A Winnebago Sectional was a bit of a redemption tour for the Forreston-Polo girls track and field team.

A couple of last year’s state qualifiers made it back to Charleston after recovering from offseason injuries, and two of their teammates managed to punch their tickets after just missing in 2022.

The Cardinals finished fourth as a team with 88 points, right behind Oregon, which took third with 89.5 points and will send three relays and three individuals to state. Winnebago won the team title (141), and Rockford Christian was second (92.5).

Forreston-Polo thrower Sydni Badertscher qualified in both the shot put and discus for the second straight season, and Letrese Buisker also will return to Charleston in the high jump and 300 hurdles. Both fought back on the long road to recovery after a summer spent recuperating together.

“There was a lot more pressure on me this year, just for the fact that I hurt my arm over the summer and I was out for 12 weeks, so coming back into this season it was really stressful and a lot of pressure to get back to where I was,” Badertscher said. “And I couldn’t ask for a better team member than Letrese. She’s always by my side, and we push each other to the limits.”

Badertscher took second in both events, tossing the shot 10.89 meters and the discus 31.41 meters. She credited her family, friends and even a few opposing coaches with helping her get back to state.

“It’s really great that I had my brother, Garett, by my side the entire time supporting me, and he’s just supported me through everything and I’m so grateful for him. My parents, they always support me through everything, too,” she said. “And I just wanted to thank the Lena coaches because we don’t have a throws coach for Forreston and they’re there competing with us almost every meet and they’re always helping me.”

Buisker won the high jump with a leap of 1.47 meters and took second in the 300 hurdles in 49.90 seconds.

“I wish the conditions were better so I could’ve shown the growth that I’ve had because there’s been amazing growth since state last year,” Buisker said. “But I think tonight was still good and I liked the outcome.”

She’ll have company in the high jump from teammate Ennen Ferris, who tied for second by clearing 1.42 meters. Ferris just missed out on advancing to state a year ago and she also is fighting through her own

injury. That made the state berth that much more satisfying.

Autum Pritchard also advanced to state after coming oh so close last year. And after a disappointing third-place finish in the 100 early in the meet, she bounced back in a big way to qualify for state in the 200 (27.23 seconds) and 400 (1:01.45).

After the 400, her eyes shone with tears of joy as her Cardinals teammates mobbed her.

“That was a PR for me and I just recently hit close to state, just a meet ago. It definitely makes up for not qualifying in the 100 – and I think it’s better because I don’t think I would’ve placed in the 100 down there,” Pritchard said. “I was just thinking that everyone is going to be so happy for me. I have so many amazing friends just cheering me on, and my family, everyone. They watched me last year run this and I missed it by like .1, and I was thinking about that the whole time. At the start, I thought, ‘Deep breath in, then out, and let’s go!’ I’m so happy to do it, and so happy they got to see me make it this year.”

Hadley Lutz led a solid contingent from Oregon, winning the long jump before anchoring the runner-up 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams. she also just missed qualifying in the 200, finishing third in 27.28 seconds.

She soared 4.94 meters in the long jump on her final leap of prelims, and that carried through to the victory.

“It was pressure [as the top seed], but I was just trying to keep doing my thing. I scratched most of my jumps, but I got one good one in to make it to finals and that was my best of the night,” she said.

She teamed with Rylie Robertson, Miranda Ciesiel and Ava Wight to run a 51.74 in the 4x100, then joined Lexi Ebert, Ciesiel and Wight to clock a 1:49.78 in the 4x200. They finished behind Rockford Christian in both events, but both of those times are below the state qualifying marks.

“That kind of gave us something to drive for, knowing that we were that close and we can get it,” Lutz said. “We only wanted to see Rockford Christian in front of us and that’s it, and we kept it like that, so it was a good run.”

Sonya Plescia continued her strong season in the pole vault, clearing 2.91 meters to easily win the title. She later teamed with Jennica Ciesiel, Grace Tremble and Skylar Bishop to take third in the 4x400, and their time of 4:14.17 was well under the state qualifying mark.

“It felt pretty good. It was one of my better jumps, so that was nice,” Plescia said about vaulting in wet conditions. “I was hoping to clear 10 feet,

because I did it the other day in practice but I guess I can save that for state.”

Sophia Stender also will compete this weekend in Charleston. She took second in the 100 hurdles in 16.75 seconds. She earned the berth with her runner-up finish, and was only .02 seconds behind the state qualifying time.

“I would’ve liked to run faster, just a little bit too high over the hurdle, but I’m glad to qualify and just get to prove myself at state. I can try again next week to do better for myself,” said Stender, who just missed advancing in the 300 hurdles with a third-place finish in 50.17 seconds.

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Forreston-Polo’s Autum Pritchard gives a thumbs up as she is congratulated by teammates after qualifying for state in the 400 meters on Friday night at the 1A Winnebago Sectional. Pritchard also advanced in the 200.

Forreston-Polo’s Sydni Badertscher qualified for state in both the shot put and discus for the second straight season.

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291-1717

291-1717 ILNOTICES@log Randal S Michael N. Christophe Michael Kal Laura J. Ande Mallory Snyder Thomas Belcz Debra Mille Amy Aronson

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, I LLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK PLAINTIFF, -vs-

Unknown Heirs and/or Legatees of Joseph Vodak a/k/a Joseph T. Vodak, Deceased; Deborah J. Baugus, as Indepen dent Administrator of the Estate of Joseph Voda k a/k/a Joseph T. Vodak, Deceased; Deborah J. Baugus; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C LAIMANTS; UNKN OWN OCCUPAN TS DEFENDANTS

NO. 22 FC 36

NOTICE OF SHE RIFF'S SALE

Public Notice is hereb y given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above ent itled matter on December 16, 2022;

Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on June 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sel l to the highest bidder for ten per cent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours , the following desc ribed premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Sai d sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessment s 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 qua lity or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

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

Sai d propert y is legally described as follows:

Commonly known as 5839 Indian Trail, Rochelle, IL 61068

Per manent Index No.: 24-17-352-009

Improvement s: Single Family

Residential

The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no repres ent ation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $281,262.24. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to veri fy 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 SE CTION 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

MidFirst Bank

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)

Michael Kal kowski (6185654)

Laura J. Ande rs on (6224385)

Mallory Snyderman (6306039)

Thomas Belcz ak (6193705)

Debra Miller (6205477)

Amy Aronson (6206512)

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURP OSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BE EN EXTINGUIS HE D 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 OBLIGA TION

May 19, 26, 2023

June 2, 2023 932805

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, I LLINOIS

MIDFIRST BANK PLAINTIFF, -vs-

Unknown Heirs and/or Legatees of Joseph Vodak a/k/a Joseph T. Vodak, Deceased; Deborah J. Baugus, as Indepen dent Administrator of the Estate of Joseph Voda k a/k/a Joseph T. Vodak, Deceased; Deborah J. Baugus; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C LAIMANTS; UNKN OWN OCCUPAN TS

DEFENDANTS

NO. 22 FC 36

NOTICE OF SHE RIFF'S SALE

Public Notice is hereb y given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above ent itled matter on December 16, 2022;

Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on June 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sel l to the highest bidder for ten per cent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours , the following desc ribed premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Sai d sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessment s 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 qua lity or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

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

Sai d propert y is legally described as follows:

LOT SIX (6) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF INDIAN TRAILS ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT FILE D, PAGE 29 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

Commonly known as 5839 Indian Trail, Rochelle, IL 61068

Per manent Index No.: 24-17-352-009

Improvement s: Single Family

Residential

The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no repres ent ation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $281,262.24. Prospective pur chasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to veri fy 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 SE CTION 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

MidFirst Bank

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)

Michael Kal kowski (6185654)

Laura J. Ande rs on (6224385)

Mallory Snyderman (6306039)

Thomas Belczak (6193705)

Debra Miller (6205477)

Amy Aronson (6206512)

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURP OSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BE EN EXTINGUIS HE D 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

8190-932805

May 19, 26, 2023

June 2, 2023 932805

Sometimes

it really is as simple as black

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS.

GERALD NORDGREN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF TODD M ANDERSON, DECEASED; LISA M ANDERSON A/K/A LISA M CASEY; VILLAGE OF DAVIS JUNCTIO N; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TODD M ANDERSON; DEREK ANDERSO N, DEFENDANTS

NO. 22 FC 50

745 GOLDEN PRAIRIE DRIVE DAVIS JU NCTION, IL 61 020

JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HE REBY GIVEN TO YO U, Lisa M Anderson a/k/a Lisa M Casey

Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Todd M Ande rson

Derek Anderson

defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

LOT 390 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO 9 OF HARVEST GLENN; BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN D PLAT FILE 71 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0413095 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

Commonly known as:

745 Golden Prairie Drive Davis Junction, IL 61020 and which said Mortgage was made by, Todd M Anderson and Lisa M Anderson a/k/a Lisa M Casey Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registratio n Systems, Inc as nominee for Quicken Loans, LLC

Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 202005370; and for othe r relief

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before June 12, 2023, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.

You have been su ed To participate in the case, you MUST file an official document with the court within the time stat ed on this Summons called an "Appearance" and a document called an "Answer/Response". The Answer/ Response is not required in small claims or eviction cases unless ordered by the court If you do not file an Appearance and Answer/Response on time, the court may decide the case without hearing from you, and you could be held in default and lose the case. After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court. To e-file, you must create an account with an e-filing service provider For more information, go to ilcourts.info/efiling If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees. It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case in-person or remotely by video or phone. Con tact th e Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. N eed hel p? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-411-1121 or go to ilcour thelp.gov for information about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents. You can also get free legal information and legal refer rals at illinoislegalaid.org Other documents may be ava ilable from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or website ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Illinois Court Help al 833-411- 1121, o v isite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener información sobre los casos de la cor te y cómo completa r y presentar formularios.

PURSUANT TO TH E FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA TION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602

Ph (312) 346-9088

File No.

22-10400IL-806338

I3219750

May 12, 19, 26, 2023

22-096582 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, I LLINOIS EVERETT FINANCIAL DBA SUPREME LENDING PLAINTIFF, -vs-

Unknown Heirs and/or Legatees of Udell A. Foss, Deceased; Brenda Sahlstrom; Brian Foss; Brent Foss; Julie Fox, as Specia l Representative of Udell A. Foss, Deceased; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS

DEFENDANTS

NO. 22 FC 67

PUBLI CATION NOTICE

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you Unknown Heirs and/or Legatees of Udell A. Foss, Deceased; Unknown Owners and Non-Recor d Claimants; Unknown Occupants

Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle C ounty, by the said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclos ure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

LOT 21 OF VON-GLEN ACRES NO. 2 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 3 AND 4, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, AND SECTIONS 33 AND 34, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, ALL IN RANGE 11 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK J OF PLATS PAGE 52 AS DOCUMENT #395967, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOI S.

Commonly known as 5946 East Scott Drive, Byron, IL 61010

Permanent Index No.: 10-04-228-004 and which said Mortgage was made by Udell A. Foss Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Everett Financial, Inc. dba Supreme Lending as Mortgagee, and recorded in the office of the Recorde r of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois , Document No. 202108497.

An d for other relief; that summons was duly iss ued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the sui t is now pending

Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defenda nts, e-file your answer to the Complai nt in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance there in, on or before the 30th day after the first publication of this notice which is June 12, 2023. Default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accord ance with the prayer of said Complaint.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-provid ers.htm to lear n more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourt s.gov/FAQ/get help.asp, or talk with your local circuit clerk's office

Clerk

LOGS Legal Group LLP

Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURP OSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BE EN EXTINGUIS HE D 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 OBLIGA TION 8190-932550

May 12, 19, 26, 2023 932550

Thomas Ha Plaintiff, vs. Taylor Kicker, Defendant.

TAKE NOT the following is now pending:

Thomas Hall v. Taylor Kic ker Circuit Court 15th Judicial County of Illinois Docket No. 2023CH7 Pursuant ILCS 5/2-206 fendant Kicker is served by tion. Default be entered Defendant Kicker on June 18, 2023. Brandon T. Brandon T. Brandon T. #6342401 Williams M LLP 120 West State Street, P.O. Box 219 Rockford, 61105-0219 (815) 987-8900 bklages@wilmac. com

May 19,

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE

Thomas Hall , Plaintiff, vs. Taylor Kicker, Defendant.

CASE NO 2023 CH 7

NOTICE FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

TAKE NOTICE that the following a ction is now pending:

Thomas Hall

v. Taylor Kic ker Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit County of Ogle, Illinois Docket No. 2023CH7

Pursuant to 735

ILCS 5/2-206, Defendant Taylor Kicker is to be served by publication. Default may be entered against Defendant Taylor Kicker on or after June 18, 2023.

Brandon T. Klages

Brandon T. Klages

Brandon T. Klages #6342401

Williams McCarthy LLP

120 West State Street, P.O. Box 219 Rockford, Illinois 61105-0219 (815) 987-8900 bklages@wilmac. com

May 19, 26, June 2, 2023

#6342401 Williams McCarthy LLP 120 West State Street, P.O. Box 219 Rockford, Illinois 61105-0219 (815) 987-8900 bklages@wilmac. com

May 19, 26, June 2, 2023

STATE OF ILLINOIS )SS COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT A. STORMONT II Deceased, CASE NO 2023 PR 4

CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ROBERT A STORMONT II. Letters of Office were issued on January 25, 2023, to VIRGINIA L. STORMONT, c/o 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111, who is the legal representative of the estate The attorney for the esta te is JEREMY RAMSEY, 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 1, 2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or wi thin three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or del ivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probat e Act, 1975, as amended, wh ichever 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 Ogle County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, Illinois 61061 or with the esta te legal representative, or both

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's OfficeProbate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney wi thin ten days after i t has been filed.

DATED:

7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 1, 2023, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication or wi thin three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or del ivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probat e Act, 1975, as amended, wh ichever 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 Ogle County Circuit Clerk-Probate Div. at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, Illinois 61061 or with the esta te legal representative, or both

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's OfficeProbate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney wi thin ten days after i t has been filed.

DATED:

May 9, 2023

VIRGINIA L STORMONT

Name: JEREMY RAMSEY ARDC Number: # 6276765

Attorney for Estate Addre ss: 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway Loves Park, IL 61111

Telephone: (815) 988-4364

May 19, 26, June 2, 2023

filed.

DATED: May 9, 2023

VIRGINIA L STORMONT

Name: JEREMY RAMSEY ARDC Number: # 6276765

Attorney for Estate Addre ss: 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway Loves Park, IL 61111

Telephone: (815) 988-4364

May 19, 26, June 2, 2023

TAKE NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO.

2019-00040

TO:

Alejan dro Salgado

Elizabeth Salgado

Alejan dro Salgado

Alejan dro Salgado

Elizabeth Salgado

Ogle County Clerk

Occupant

Alejan dro Salgado

Elizabeth Salgado

Elizabeth Salgado

Persons in occupancy or actu al possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of OGLE County, IL as Case No. 2023TX10

The Property is loca ted at: 308 E North St., Creston IL Property Index Number:

25-23-279-003

Said Property was sold on 11/4/2020 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2019. The period of redemption will expire on 9/13/2023. On 10/04/2023 at 9:00

AM the Petitioner wi ll make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed Realtax Devel opers LTD, Petitioner 10701-932903

May 19, 26, 2023 June 2, 2023 (932903)

Number:

25-23-279-003

Said Property was sold on 11/4/2020 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2019. The period of redemption will expire on 9/13/2023. On 10/04/2023 at 9:00

AM the Petitioner wi ll make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed Realtax Devel opers LTD, Petitioner 10701-932903

May 19, 26, 2023 June 2, 2023 (932903)

POLO FIRE PROTE CTION

DISTRICT POLO FIRE PROTE CTION AMBULANCE SERVICE

DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for the Polo Fire Prote ction District and Polo Fire Protection Ambulance Service District in the County of Ogl e and the State of Illinois for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024, wi ll be on file and availa ble to public inspection at the fire station loca ted at 206 South Franklin Avenue, in the City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois, in said District from and after June 19, 2023.

NOTICE is further hereby giv en that a Public Heari ng on said budget and appropriation ordinance wil l be held at 7:00 p.m., Central Daylight Savings Time, on the 19th day of June, 2023, in said District and that the final action on said ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees of said Polo Fire Prote ction District and the Polo Fire Protection Ambulance Service District at a meeting thereof to be held at 7:00 p.m., Central Daylight Savings Time, on the 19th day of June, 2023 , at the Polo Fire Station in the City of Polo, in said District and final action on this ordinance will be taken at this hearing.

By order of the Trustee s of said District, dated the 15th day of May, 2023.

hearing.

State of Illinois for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024, wi ll be on file and availa ble to public inspection at the fire station loca ted at 206 South Franklin Avenue, in the City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois, in said District from and after June 19, 2023.

NOTICE is further hereby giv en that a Public Heari ng on said budget and appropriation ordinance wil l be held at 7:00 p.m., Central Daylight Savings Time, on the 19th day of June, 2023, in said District and that the final action on said ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees of said Polo Fire Prote ction District and the Polo Fire Protection Ambulance Service District at a meeting thereof to be held at 7:00 p.m., Central Daylight Savings Time, on the 19th day of June, 2023 , at the Polo Fire Station in the City of Polo, in said District and final action on this ordinance will be taken at this hearing. By order of the Trustee s of said District, dated the 15th day of May, 2023.

Polo Fire Protection District

BY: Kenneth Yingling, Secretary of

the Board

May 19, 2023

By order of the

Trustee s of said District, dated the 15th day of May, 2023.

Polo Fire Protection District

BY:

Kenneth Yingling, Secretary of the Board

May 19, 2023

Public Notice

STAAT, LLC

Self Storage

1010 Pines Road

Oregon, IL 61061

Pursuant to the landlord's lien provisions in rental agreement between Kimberly Coulter unit 1020, this storage containing personal property will be sold or otherwise disposed of on or after June 2, 2023 at STAAT , LLC. Payment must be made in full by June 2, 202 3 to preven t t his sale.

May 19 & 26, 2023

MONTHLY ME ETING DATES ORE GON FIRE PROTE CTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MAY 1, 2023

THRU APRIL 30, 2024

Wednesday

May 10, 2023

Wednesday

June 14, 2023

Wednesday

July 12, 2023

Wednesday

August 9, 2023

Wednesday

September 13, 2023

Wednesday

October 11, 2023

Wednesday

November 8, 2023

Wednesday

December 13, 2023

Wednesday

January 10, 2024

Wednesday

February 14, 2024

Wednesday

March 13, 2024

Wednesday

April 10, 2024

Wednesday

May 8, 2024

Meetings called to order at 6:00 P.M. Special or adjourned meet ings may be called from time to time

ALL Meetings to be held in the office of the Trustees, Oregon Fire Protection Administration Building, 106 Sout h First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

VENDORS shall submit bi lls by 12:00 Noon on the Thursday prior to trustee meeting to receive payment on the above dates.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, IN MEET-

July 12, 2023

Wednesday August 9, 2023

Wednesday September 13, 2023

Wednesday

October 11, 2023

Wednesday

November 8, 2023

Wednesday

December 13, 2023

Wednesday January 10, 2024

Wednesday

February 14, 2024

Wednesday

March 13, 2024

Wednesday

April 10, 2024

Wednesday

May 8, 2024

Meetings called to order at 6:00 P.M. Special or adjourned meet ings may be called from time to time

ALL Meetings to be held in the office of the Trustees, Oregon Fire Protection Administration Building, 106 Sout h First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

VENDORS shall submit bi lls by 12:00 Noon on the Thursday prior to trustee meeting to receive payment on the above dates.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, IN MEETING A SSE MBLED DATED May 10, 2023

Steve Carr President

May 19, 2023

QUARTERLY ME ETING DATES ORE GON FIRE PROTE CTION DISTRICT FIRE FIGHTER PENSION FUND MAY 1, 2023 THRU APRIL 30, 2024

Wednesday June 14, 2023

Wednesday September 13, 2023

Wednesday December 13, 2023

Wednesday March 13, 2024

Meetings called to order at 5:30 P.M. Special or adjourned meet ings may be called from time to time ALL Meetings to be held in the office of the Trustee s, Oregon Fire Protection Administration Building, 106 Sout h First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FIREFIGHTER PENSION FUND, IN MEETING A SSE MBLED DATED May 10, 2023.

Steve Carr President May 19, 2023