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MT. MORRIS TIMES VOLUME 54 NO. 16 • SERVING THE MT. MORRIS AREA SINCE 1967

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Friday, July 1, 2022 • $1.00

NEWS

Rumble Strips

The intersection of Pines and Lowell Park is getting rumble strips. / 3

NEWS

PRIMARY TIME

Let Freedom Ring

Patriotic music, a parade and fireworks all in Mt. Morris. / 4

ARPA Funds The Ogle County

Board approves allocations for some local organizations. / 5

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Area voters cast their ballots at Mt. Morris Village Hall during the June 28 primary election. As of 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, 168 ballots had been cast at the village hall. Election results were not available in time for the print edition. Visit www.oglecountynews.com for results this week or view them in the July 8 print edition.

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INDEX Betty’s Column ........ 7 Business News......... 6 Classifieds .........16-20 Jamboree .................. 9

Library News ............ 2 Ogle County Fair...... 8 Oregon Police..........14 Otto’s Column .......... 7

Property Transfers..13 Reading Matters.... 10 Sheriff Activity........13 United Way..............12

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July 4, 7:30 p.m. – Kable Band concert behind the David L. Rahn School, prior to the fireworks.

July 6, 7:30 p.m. – “Red, White and Blue” concert. Patriotic marches, music from WWI, WWII and more. Concert in the Warren Reckmeyer Bandshell, on the Mt. Morris Campus.

Benches available or bring your lawn chairs.

Also enjoy an ice cream social.

The Oregon School District is offering the public a chance to pick up old trophies currently on display at the former David L. Rahn Junior High in Mt. Morris.

“Numerous old Oregon/Mt. Morris junior high trophies will be on display and available for any

interested community members to pick up and keep on Friday morning, July 1 from 9 a.m. to noon outside the main doors of the former Mt. Morris Jr. High gym lobby area,” Mike Lawton said.

“Many of these were from seventh and eighth grade athletics events from 1995-2018.”

Items will be available on a first come, first serve basis.”

decision to close David L. Rahn Jr. High School at the end of the 21/22 school year. In this resolution, concerns were shared, including: The closing is not in the best interest of Mt. Morris students and families. It will place an increased and unfair financial burden on families within the village.

The closing of DLR will not result in a better educational experience for district students and staff and it does not support the unique social and educational needs of Jr. High students.

The closing is not in the best interest of taxpayers and property owners in Mt. Morris and may negatively impact demand for family-based housing in the Village and property values.

The closing may negatively impact the Village’s ability to grow and prosper by discouraging

investment in new business and housing development that support young families.

We continue to believe this decision is wrong, shortsighted and not in the best interest of students, staff and district families. Immediate disposition of the building through sale, transfer or demolition will eliminate a critical safety net, should serious issues arise as a result of this decision.

For this reason, the Mt. Morris Village Board will not pursue the potential transfer of DLR to the Village and we strongly encourage the Oregon School Board to keep and maintain the building for a period of 2-3 years, in the event it is needed to address serious concerns that could develop as a result of the decision to close DLR.

the library on Monday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m.

Display Case Showings Stop in to see our new display for July! Disney is the theme with memorabilia on display from a local patron, Liz Garncarz! Check out her collection of all things Disney and Disney World!

“See You Real Soon!” We are always looking for collectors or artists who are willing to share their treasures in our display cases. If you are interested, please call, 815-734-4927.

Newspapers Available We will now be receiving the Dixon Telegraph daily! We receive the Ogle County Life, Sauk Valley, and Mt. Morris Times. If you want to keep up with the local news-stop on by!

Explore More Illinois Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state. Use Explore More Illinois to find fun and educational places to go on a free afternoon or for a little getaway. Explore More Illinois is easy to use with your library card. Visit the library’s website to browse attractions. You can find the information on our website, www. mtmorris-il.org under the resources page.

Rock River Center The Rock River Center has a representative in our library the second Thursday of every month.

Services provided by Rock River Center are

designed to enable older and disabled persons to remain independent, thereby avoiding costly long-term care. No appointment necessary but, if you want to make an appointment with the Rock River Center you may call 815-732-3252.

Adult Programming We are trying to get back into the swing of offering monthly programs for adults. We would love to hear from you. Do evenings or weekends work better? Do you have any program ideas? Do you have a program you would like to share?

Contact Mary Cheatwood at the library through email at mmlib@mtmorris-il.org or call 815-7344927.

Curbside Service is available!

We want to remind everyone that you still have the option of having your materials delivered to your vehicle. If you have holds waiting for you, call us to tell us you are on your way, and we will bring them out to your vehicle when you arrive.

Call us if you need more information.

Additional Services Offered We make copies (25¢ per black and white page).

We fax ($2 for the first page and 50¢ each additional page). We can scan a document and send it to email ($2 per document). You can use a computer without a library card for $1. Resume software is available on our computers. Come visit us and let us help you!

District offers old trophies July 1

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Editor’s Note: The following letter was submitted by Phil Labash, Mt. Morris Village President, representing the Mt. Morris Village Board of Trustees, following their decision not to accept the David L. Rahn Junior High property from the Oregon School District. The school board voted to close the school and move seventh and eighth grade students to the Oregon High School.

We strongly recommend that the Oregon School Board reconsider pursuing any disposition of the DLR building for a period of 2-3 years. This includes the potential transfer of DLR to the Village of Mt. Morris.

In January of this year, the Mt. Morris Village Board passed a resolution strongly recommending that the Oregon School Board repeal their

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Summer Reading Program Let’s keep the summer reading going by “Reading Beyond the Beaten Path” at your local library! This week we will be taking a break from our crafts and story hour to celebrate Independence Day. But, don’t forget to keep reading and reach those goals!

Special Program: Give Bees a Chance!

Buzz in Monday, July 11 at 11 a.m. to hear all about Bees! Ms. Melinda from the University of Illinois Extension will be bringing in her awesome stories, crafts, and snacks to share while teaching us the importance of bees! This program is geared toward any elementary age student.

Storytime - Wednesdays 11:15 a.m.

This Wednesday, July 6, we will not be having story hour. Please enjoy the holiday week with your families. Join us next week, July 13, for our next story time.

Lego Club!

Lego night on Thursday, July 15, from 6 – 6:45 p.m. Bring a friend and build some fun with Lego bricks! All Children and parents are invited.

Children under 8 need to bring a parent with them.

Adult Book Club The July book is The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles. Everyone is welcome to join this book club group! Copies of the book are available at the library. This group will meet in-person at

By ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com Rumble strips are coming to Lowell Park Road at its intersection with Pines Road, where more than 20 crashes have occurred since 2009.

Ogle County Engineer Jeremy Ciesiel said he ordered temporary rumble strips a few weeks ago, and plans to have permanent ones installed as part of next year’s construction season.

The project should go out to bid in March 2023, and likely will be completed around June 2023, he said.

“The cooperation of the property owners [near the intersection] by signing a petition made the process at lot easier to do,” Ciesiel said. “There was the concern about the proximity of the residents [to the rumble strips], but when they were in favor of it, we were able to move forward with it.”

Marcia Dewey, of Polo, brought petitions signed by the nearby property owners to the May 17 Ogle County Board meeting. The petitions state the residents are OK with rumble strops being added and that they are aware of the noise factor. She also had other petitions with more than 200 total signatures asking that rumble strips be put in on Lowell Park Road.

Dewey was injured in a June 1, 2021, crash at the Lowell Park and Pines roads intersection. The driver of a box truck didn’t obey the stop sign on Lowell Park Road and entered the intersection.

“I was in critical condition and am still on the road to recovery today,” Dewey said at the May 17

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A motorcycle rider and his passenger tun onto Pines Road at the intersection with Lowell Park Road, east of Polo. meeting.

From Jan. 1, 2009, to April 30 of this year, 21 crashes have occurred at the intersection located about 3 miles east of Polo, according to a traffic study conducted by Ciesiel. Sixteen of them involved drivers on Lowell Park Road who either did not obey the stop signs, or failed to yield to traffic on Pines Road after stopping.

The temporary rumble strips cost about $4,000, Ciesiel said. He expects the permanent rumble strips to cost $24,000 to $25,000, based on previous projects’ costs.

These temporary rumble strips will “be an experiment” because of the length of time they’re looking to keep them in place, Ciesiel said.

“To be honest, we’ve never had them up for more

than a couple months,” he said. “I’m not sure how well it will hold up. I got a variety different than what we’ve had on previous projects in the hope we can keep them in place over the winter, but I’m not sure what a snow plow will do to them.”

Ciesiel isn’t sure when the strips will be delivered because of continued supply chain issues. As of June 23, they also still were waiting on the arrival of flashing LED enhanced stop signs for the north and south legs of Lowell Park Road, which were ordered six weeks prior, he said.

“The supply lines for just about everything we’re trying to acquire is so messed up, still,” Ciesiel said.

“I never know when to expect anything. Everything just takes much longer than we would like.”

County highway department employees will install both the stop signs and the temporary rumble strips once they arrive, he said.

Sue Ramage, whose sister was killed in a crash at Lowell Park and Pines roads, said she is “so excited.”

She credited Dewey’s efforts in gathering petition signatures for the addition of the rumble strips.

“I’m very happy, and I still hope for a four-way stop, but rumble strips is a huge start,” Ramage said.

“It’s wonderful. I just hope it’s going to save lots of people from having an accident there, from any direction.”

Her sister, Kathleen Brooks, died July 5, 1972, at age 22. Brooks’ then-2-year-old daughter survived the crash.

“The timing couldn’t be better, because next week is 50 years since my sister got killed,” Ramage said.

“So I feel like it’s for her.”

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Let Freedom Ring rolls out red carpet for annual Fourth of July celebration

By ALEXA ZOELLNER

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Mt. Morris’ annual Independence Day festival kicked off Wednesday and will continue through the weekend.

Let Freedom Ring takes place Wednesday, June 29, and Friday to Monday, July 1-4.

“Ours isn’t a huge carnival festival.

It’s a small-town festival,” said Tiffany West, LFR Committee chairperson. “It reminds me of grabbing your picnic basket and blanket and coming out and having a good time.”

On Wednesday, Little Miss and Mister Firecracker were crowned. (The winners names were unavailable in time for Ogle County Newspapers’ print deadline.) The winners will represent Mt. Morris for the next year, participating in the village’s July 4 parade, as well as parades in surrounding areas, West said.

The Jonas Fultz Memorial Car Show runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday on Wesley Street.

“This is a memorial car show,” West said. “In years past, they usually did a cruise. Last year, they chose not to do a cruise, so we’ve changed it to this.”

Friday night’s band is the Sting Rays, who perform 1950s and 1960s style music, she said.

“To incorporate that, we decided to do a ’50s and ’60s style costume contest,” West said. “That’s something new this year.”

Also new is a tractor and small engine show on Saturday, she said.

That takes place in the Kable parking lot from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

At 6:30 p.m., the watermelon eating contest takes place in the Bandshell yard. It has a $5 entry fee, West said.

On Sunday, the Kiddie Parade will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Main Street; registration is at noon on Wesley and Main streets. Firefighters will host water fights for kids starting at 1:30 p.m. on Main Street.

“We have an alumni gathering at the Senior Center,” West said. “It’s people from the Oregon and Mt. Morris area where they can come together and have a good time. We’ll have light snacks, and drinks can be brought in.”

There used to be a dance, but they’ve found people would “rather chit-chat,” she said.

The fireman’s breakfast will open up events on July 4, with breakfast being served from 7 to 11 a.m. at the fire station. The cost is a donation, West said. Breakfast also will be avail-

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Tinley Miller, 5, of Mt. Morris, focuses on the road as she drives a motorized 4-wheeler at the 2021 Let Freedom Ring Kiddie Parade.

able at the Mt. Morris Airport from 7 to 11 a.m., with the fly-in/drive-in breakfast.

Registration for Pound the Pavement is from 8 to 9 a.m. at Dillehay Park, with the run starting at 9 a.m.

“They are the biggest supporters of the festival,” West said. “They give us a large check each year. This year was $4,000.”

This year’s patriotic program – which takes place at the Bandshell stage from noon to 1 p.m. – will include a recreation of former President Ronald Reagan’s speech, as well as a motorcade, West said.

Then, at 1 p.m., the Illinois Freedom Bell will be rung.

The parade follows at 2 p.m.

“If anybody wants last minute to participate, please feel free,” West said. “Show up at registration and we’ll get you a spot.”

She encouraged past royalty to participate by either creating their own float or hopping in a convertible with a sign stating the year they were a queen or king.

“Then our grand fireworks [start at dusk],” West said. “The firework people said it was going to be a better year than last year, so I’m excited to see what they’re going to be.”

Raffle tickets to be the one to start the firework show are on sale now and will be available for purchase until 8:30 p.m. on July 4, when the winner will be announced, West said.

For a full schedule of events, information on donations and the parade, visit: https://lfrmtmorris.com.

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By ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com Ogle County Board members approved allocating more of the American Rescue Plan Act funds during their June 21 meeting.

A total of $77,673.39 was allocated to county departments, $39,351.06 to community organizations and $42,500 to the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District in the form of an economic development grant.

Ogle County received $9,836,809 in ARPA funds, which was delivered in two tranches; the second tranche was delivered in June.

“Last year’s money, the tranche of money we first got – the $4.98 million – we set aside $500,000 of it for monies for the economic development operations as well as grants to assist communities on economic development,” Finance Committee Chairperson Greg Sparrow said.

The county set aside 5% of the second tranche – $250,000 – for community development grants or other nonprofit entities, he said.

The Mt. Morris Fire Protection District had to complete an application in order to be eligible for the economic development grant.

Applications are considered by the Ogle County Economic Development Department, the county Finance and Insurance Committee and the Executive Committee before being sent to the full county board for final approval.

“This grant is to the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District to assist them in putting together the engi-

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The Ogle County Courthouse is located in downtown Oregon, Illinois. The Ogle County Board meets the third Tuesday of each month on the third floor of the historic courthouse.

Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. neering study so they can go out and then apply for further grants through the feds [federal government] and the state in order to build a new future fire district station,” Sparrow said. “It’s my understanding that the station they’re at is over 100 years old.”

The two community organizations were the Ogle County Fair Association, which received $24,737.50 for electric work at the fairgrounds, and the Byron

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ARPA allocations to county departments totaled $77,673.39 and included: Pines Annex, landscaping/signage, $1,714.55; Sheriff’s Office/Office of Emergency Management Agency, RAM 1500, $27,963; Sheriff’s Office, contractual jail/communication, $34,613.64; Sheriff’s Office, retaining wall at sheriff’s building, $11,382.31; Buildings and Grounds, campus cannon and veterans’ memorial, $1,300; IT, printer for economic development, $699.89.

ARPA was signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021. It is a $1.9 trillion package that offers “fast and direct economic assistance for American workers, families, small businesses and industries,” according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury website.

One program ARPA supports is the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program, which delivered $350 billion to state, local and tribal governments. Of that, $65.1 billion was designated for counties.

The amount each county gets is based on its share of the U.S. population, according to a National Association of Counties March 2021 legislative analysis of ARPA.

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ARPA funds allocated to community organizations

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New management for iconic drive-in, but same legacy

By ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com Jay’s Drive-In has new owners, but the Ortizes plan to honor the car hop’s legacy.

Area residents Amy and Michael Ortiz purchased the ’50s- and ’60s-themed car hop from Terry and Vicky Wilkens on June 3.

“Vicky and Terry have been training us for this entire process,” Amy Ortiz said. “They’ve been wonderful in helping us keep on their legacy of Jay’s.”

The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Ortiz said. They plan to reopen Mondays at a later date.

“We’re keeping the same menu,” she said. “Nothing is changing. We’re just working on getting some stuff from vendors.”

Visitors also will see familiar faces while being served, as the staff remains the same – including the Wilkens, Ortiz said.

Jay’s Drive-In, located at 107 W. Washington St., in Oregon, was closed at the start of June for inventory and reopened on June 12, she said.

“We are planning to do a lot more events at Jay’s,” Ortiz said, noting that they also purchased the lot behind Jay’s Drive-In. Halloween parties and Easter egg hunts are potential future events, and the Ortizes also are looking to add a live acoustic music night to the list of offerings.

“We’re very excited to be part of the Oregon community,” Ortiz said.

Amy and Michael Ortiz are the new owners of Jay’s Drive-In in Oregon.

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LOCAL HISTORY

ere we are almost to the Fourth of July. It always seemed to me that when we reached the Fourth of July, school soon started and summer ended. Now I think that summer is really just getting started. The days are hot, the grass is turning brown, and the watering of the flowers is a necessity.

But the rains have arrived just in time. Today at breakfast, Bob and Bud called the rain, the “million dollar rain.” We have all heard that term for years and I did not have to water my plants.

I was just glad the downpour did not happen on my birthday or last week when we had Town and Country Days. Some years we have not been so fortunate with Polo’s big days.

Monday of this past week several of us started work on the display board for St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. When the file cabinet was brought down from Aplington House it got over turned. Several of the file folders were all upside down and the Lutheran Church was one of them.

POLO HISTORY Betty Obendorf

I put the churches information and pictures in a box. I was just glad that all the information was down at the history museum and not upstairs at Aplington House. We could work where it was cooler.

We spent most of the day simply laying things out and we had plenty of room. Pictures on one table and history on another. Mike and Kurt had brought the big board down and so we started to see what space we had.

Lily started making headings and Lori, who is our church secretary, started laying pictures out on the board. Linda and I watched and gave directions. The time went fast and we all went home tired although maybe I was the only one tired.

I went to bed early and the phone woke me up at seven the next morning

and the message was not a good one.

John Fritts had been killed the afternoon before in a tragic accident.

Two days before on the day of Polo’s parade John stood in my living room and I introduced him to my granddaughter Clare. She was there to take me to the parade.

His last words to me before he went out the door were, “Betty, it is nice that your children and grandchildren are taking such good care of you.” He was such a compassionate person and always interested in how you were doing.

John, Kenneth, and I went back a long time together when we all volunteered for Representative Jerry Mitchell. Those of us from Polo who handled Jerry’s train were Tom Scholl, Curt and Pat Erickson, Kenneth, and myself.

Most of my grandchildren rode in that little train. Clare rode in it many times. Kenneth and Tom would take turns driving the tractor that pulled it or driving the truck that carried the train to parades. The rest of us would

walk and hand out Tootsie Rolls.

Even today if I am at a parade, I have to have a Tootsie Roll.

The day of my 90th birthday party, Krista, my daughter from Wisconsin, enjoyed visiting with John and his wife.

Krista told John she learned how to put the train together and take it apart.

She brought her two boys down from the north and they rode in the train.

We also had to find children from other towns for all those parades.

It was a great day all of us visiting together that day of my birthday.

I certainly was not prepared for the phone call on Tuesday. I was emotionally drained and hardly able to comprehend what had happened. How can life change so quickly? It all seemed so unreal.

That is why we have to make the most of each day and live life to the fullest.

• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and a volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.

Sheets family included a senator, reverend and doctor

By OTTO DICK

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he Sheets Family included Senator Sheets, Dr. Sheets and Rev. Sheets.

This article is about the father B. F. and his two sons Dr. Horace and Rev. Frank Sheets.

Their three houses are located at 100 and 102 S.7th Street and 500 S. 6th Street.

The father, B. F. Sheets, was born in Wallsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1832, four years before Oregon was founded. His father was a farmer.

While living on their farm in Kane County, Illinois, he attended Rock River Seminary in Mt. Morris. He moved to Oregon in 1861 where he became deputy circuit clerk for Ogle County.

In 1862, he was elected sheriff of Ogle County. In the same year he was mustered in as Lieutenant-Colonel of the 92 Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. He served as our senator (18891893). He also was a very successful merchant owning a hardware, plumbing and heating business in downtown Oregon.

His life is a great success story, farm boy, business man, sheriff, senator and superintendent for the Illinois Reformatory located at Pontiac. He

Photos provided by Otto Dick

LEFT TO RIGHT: B.F. Sheets; B.F. Sheets home, 100 S. 7th Street; Dr. Sheets home, 500 S. 6th Street; and Rev. Sheets home, 102 S.7th Street. also built one of the finer buildings in Oregon.

B. F.’s son Rev. Frank D. Sheets was born in Mt. Morris on Oct. 25, 1858.

Rev. Sheets served as pastor of several of the larger churches in the Rock River Conference, Grace Methodist in Rockford, Embury Methodist at Freeport and several Chicago churches.

After retirement they moved to 102 S 7th Street next to his father’s house.

B. F.’s son, Dr. Horace Sheets, lived at 500 S. 6th Street. Horace graduated from Oregon High School in 1886 and

attended Rush Medical College, receiving his medical degree in 1901.

On Dec. 11, 1918, he was assigned to duty at Fort Riley, Kansas, with the rank of captain.

While practicing medicine in Oregon for 27 years, his office was located above the Oregon State Savings Bank building at 406 Washington St. Being an avid golfer he was a founding member of the Oregon Country Club.

I have a copy of a certificate signed

by Gov. Frank Lowden appointing

Horace Sheets the captain of the Medical Corps of the Sixth Regiment Illinois Nation Guard May 11, 1918.

So we have the father starting out on the farm and later becoming a senator, his sons both very successful as a minister and physician.

The next article will be about Rev. Frank Sheets’ wife, Anna McCabe Sheets.

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

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Ogle County fair board still seeks contestants for queen pageant The Ogle County Fair Board is seeking contestants for its 2022 Queen Pageant.

The pageant includes four divisions: Little Miss & Mr., Junior Miss, Young Miss and Miss Ogle County Fair.

The pageant will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 3, opening night of the fair, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The 168th Ogle County Fair will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 7, at the fairgrounds, 1440 N. Limekiln Road, one mile west of Oregon just north of Illinois 64.

The Little Miss & Mr. Division is open to children ages 5-8, Junior is for ages 9-12, Young is for ages 13-15 and Miss is open to ages 16-21.

Winners in each division will participate in events at this year’s fair and throughout the coming year.

For more information on how to enter, forms, fees and pageant guidelines send an email to ocfqueen@ gmail.com or go to www.oglecountyfairpageant.wordpress.com.

Two kids mess with their mom as they wait in the pen at the 2021 Ogle County Fair. The pygmy goats were being shown by Kyra Himstridt of the Hickory Hubs 4-H Club.

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Open Show at county fair isn’t just for kids Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

Alayna Doane, 8, of Davis Junction, waves to the crowd after being crowned 2021 Little Miss Ogle County on the opening night of the county fair.

There’s still time to enter the Open Show at the Ogle County Fair. The deadline to enter has been extended to Sunday, July 24.

The show competition isn’t just for kids. Adults are encouraged to show off their talents and expertise in the annual Open Show and maybe win a cash premium in the process.

Residents of Ogle County and surrounding counties who are 21 and older are eligible to enter the Open

Show. Categories include Fruits & Vegetables, Floriculture, Beekeeping, Clothing, Craft, Photography, Quilting, Painting & Drawing, and Foods, as well as the Open Horse Show The 168th Ogle County Fair will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 3. through Sunday, Aug. 7. at the fairgrounds, 1440 N. Limekiln Road, one mile west of Oregon just north of Illinois 64.

For information, go to the website at www.oglecountyfair.com.

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Chicago’s oldie’s rock and roll band, The StingRays, will perform on July 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Warren Reckmeyer Bandshell in downtown Mt. Morris.

“Everyone fortunate enough to see previous shows by this exciting and engaging act will fondly remember the dynamic stage presence of this wonderful band and will attest to the ‘do not miss’ grade level of their show,” said Larry Ubben, organizer. “The StingRays play the greatest music ever written and play it with the energy, passion and authenticity of the artists whose music they love.”

Ubben said the StingRays love interacting with audiences through trivia, dance contests and even joining people in the audience.

“The StingRays always get the crowd dancing and singing to songs from Rockabilly – tons of ’60s to the ’70s,” he said.

Concessions for the evening will be provided by the Ogle County Beef Producers and Hector’s Corn Roaster. The Let Freedom Ring Committee will be serving root beer floats. Concessions will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

“It’s opening night of the four-day Let Freedom Ring Festival, adding much more to the already festive

atmosphere,” Ubben said. “The Jonas Fultz Memorial Car Show will be happening on the north end of the campus that night from 5 to 8 p.m.; signup is at 4 p.m. There will also be a ’50s and ’60s costume contest with winners announced at 8 p.m. and the craft fair will be happening at the north end of the campus from 5 to 9 p.m.”

In the event of rain, the show moves to the Pinecrest Grove Community Center, located at 500 Evergreen Lane, seven blocks south of Route 64 on McKendrie Street at the same times.

Bang Zoom and the Whamo’s, July 3 Mt. Morris’ newest hometown band, Bang Zoom and the Whamo’s, make their debut with a free concert on July 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the band-

shell.

“Anchored by local musicians, guitarist Kevin Remrey, trumpet ace Terry Connell and drummer Chuck Manola, this eight-piece classic rock and pop band featuring vocalist Stacy Graaff play ’60s to ’80s classics from Chicago, The Pretenders, Procol Harum, The Zombies and many more.

Come join us on the campus and enjoy this high energy trip down memory lane,” Ubben said.

Bagshot Row, July 4 Retro pop/rock band Bagshot Row will make it debut July 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the bandshell.

“Performing the fun sounds from the ’50s through the ’70s, Bagshot Row adds their own identities to the best music of all time, including favorites from The Beatles, the Monkees and The Rolling Stones all the way up to Cheap Trick,” Ubben said. “If you enjoy catchy, bouncy melodies with power

pop chords and three-part harmony, all driven by a powerful backbeat, you’ll love Bagshot Row! SHiNDIG! July 8 The ’60s tribute band, SHiNDiG!, will perform on July 8, starting at 7 p.m.

“SHiNDiG! presents a tribute to the ’60s and always delivers a trip back to the greatest and most diverse decade of rock and roll music,” Ubben said.

“Covering over 90 different bands from that period of time where music told the story of an entire generation – early ’60s, British Invasion, psychedelic, pop, girl groups, Woodstock ... are all part of the show! Everyone fortunate to see their performances here in years past will readily attest to the excitement this band brings to the stage.”

Blaz’in Magic BBQ will be serving tasty barbecue meats and sides starting at 6 p.m.

“Please bring a blanket or chair or enjoy the new benches and join the fun on our beautiful, historic campus in the center of Mt. Morris, two blocks south of Route 64 on Wesley Avenue and enjoy the free rock ’n’ roll concert,” Ubben said.

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Forreston High School Call 815-938-3130 for an appointment or more information This sports physical meets IHSA eligibility requirements for all sports. It does NOT meet the requirement for a 9th grade school physical or for new students from out-of-state.

A portion of the Sports Physical Form must be completed and signed by a parent BEFORE the exam. If a parent does not accompany the student, a Consent for Medical Care Form must be signed and brought with the student. IHSA exam forms and FHN Consent for Sports Physical forms can be found at www.fhn.org/areasportsphysicals.

Sports Physical Cost: $25 Please make checks payable to FHN. Cash or Check only. Debit/Credit cards not accepted FHN donates all proceeds from the sports physicals to the school.

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Summer reading is essential to not falling behind T

he importance of reading during the summer months has been studied extensively and results indicate that students who do not read in the summer lose skills, often falling below reading levels they achieved during the school year.

It can be compared with an athlete who for some reason sits out a season and/or the offseason training. It takes time to get back to the same performance levels they had. For this month we’ll look at several ways we can encourage our children and grandchildren to include some reading in busy summer schedules.

One consideration is that spending 15 to 30 minutes five days a week would be enough to prevent summer reading loss. The reading does not have to be completed all at one time.

For example, we might help build routines that fit in two 10 or 15-minute times for reading several days each week.

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Reading aloud to your children and grandchildren counts, too!

A second idea is to include all kinds of books, magazines, recipes and cookbooks, instructions or directions, or web-based reading on various internet sites. Books, of course, can be electronic versions which may offer more appeal. A good goal is to try to read a wide variety of genres as well.

Any reading done for everyday events can count. Think about the reading you do in a program you receive at a baseball game or a play.

Reading directions to put something together or rules for a game offer another kind of reading.

There is certainly reading when

you cook with recipes. You might keep a log of all the different kinds of reading your family does over the summer.

We also need to be sure that reading materials are available for our children and grandchildren. Our local public libraries have excellent summer reading programs for all ages.

This summer’s theme has an outdoor focus and is called “Read Beyond the Beaten Path.” Children need to sign up and set a goal for the number of books they plan to read. Both the Oregon and Mt. Morris libraries have engaging activities throughout June and July and an end-of-program special event.

The Oregon Public Library program runs from June 6 through July 29. Registration began May 19, and you can register at any time. The Mt. Morris Public Library program registration was May 31 to June 17.

The Mt. Morris program ends on July 23. You need to have a library

card to participate in the library summer reading programs and registration is required for many of the activities.

Be sure to stop in one of the libraries for further information and details about obtaining a library card if you do not already have one. The staff members are also happy to help you locate books for all ages and interests.

Time spent reading plus reading all kinds and genres of texts (including digital and electronic versions) plus making sure reading materials are available equals a recipe for summer reading that will prevent a summer reading slide. Enjoy time this summer reading to and with your children and grandchildren!

• Mary Gardner is a retired teacher who specialized in reading and is still an instructor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Northern Illinois University.

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LET FREEDOM RING Mt. Morris’ own Aireloom Music Studio Musicians will provide free live music for the crowd on the Campus during the annual Let Freedom Ring Festival on July 2 from 4 to 8 p.m.

First up, local duo Acoustic Axis opens the afternoon of free live music on the bandshell from 4 to 5 p.m. Guitarists and singers Kevin Remrey and Larry Ubben, with guest percussionist Gary Saunders, perform blues and classic rock from Leadbelly and Jimmy Reed through the Who and Tom Petty with passion and style.

Next, Aireloom Music Studio owner Mary Ley will be performing after a two and a half year hiatus with her Native American Flutes, classical and acoustic guitars from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Ley will share some folk, kids songs, Spanish, French and patriotic tunes.

Closing out Saturday’s lineup of free live music is local musician Chris Kolling, a guitar player and song singer, performing from 7 to 8 p.m.. The music he performs includes some familiar classic rock and roll as well as original material. Kolling teaches guitar and other instruments at Aireloom Music Studio in Mt. Morris.

Concessions for the evening will be provided by the Ogle County Pork Producers, who will be serving their famous butterfly pork chop sandwiches, chips, drinks and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m., just south of the bandshell. LFR’s watermelon eating contest will happen on the Campus at 6:30 p.m. after Ley’s show.

Reagan’s 1963 bell dedication to be revisited in Mt. Morris

President Ronald Reagan, portrayed by Mark Tremble of the Performing Arts Guild, will “return” to the Mt. Morris campus at

noon on July 4.

He will reminisce about his 1963 visit to the village to dedicate its first Illinois Freedom Bell at the Veterans Memorial Fountain.

“Reagan’s bell dedication speech, reminiscent of the ’60s reverberates throughout the years. It was delivered about six months after the Cuban Missile Crisis and four years before he became governor of California,” organizer Sally Gray said. “He served eight years as the 40th president of the United States starting in 1981.”

Reagan’s motorcade will arrive at the campus shortly after the program begins. He will be joined on stage by choir and band members from the junior and senior high schools of the Oregon Community Unit School District.

“The students are from Mt. Morris and Oregon. The program finale will be performed by a barbershop quartet singing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner,’” Gray said. “The official State of Illinois Freedom Bell adjacent to the century-old Reckmeyer bandshell will be rung immediately following the patriotic program. All are invited to participate in ringing the giant bell.”

The Let Freedom Ring grand parade begins at 2 p.m.

“Reagan’s bell dedication transitioned the theme of the Mt. Morris July Fourth Festival in the late 1950s from ‘An Old Fashioned Fourth’ to today’s ‘Let Freedom Ring,’” Gray said. “Our 2022 campus celebration combines both traditions including an invocation, the pledge of allegiance, speeches, a choir, band, barbershop quartet, bell ringing and The Star-Spangled Banner.

“Come celebrate Independence Day in Mt. Morris. Enjoy Let Freedom Ring’s July Fourth Patriotic Program at noon on the Mt. Morris

FIRST FRIDAYS Music at First Fridays on July 1

The First Fridays Open Mic returns on July 1 to K’s Sports Bar in Oregon.

“The monthly event attracts many talented performers, but musicians and singers of all skill levels find acceptance from its supportive audience. Each performer is allowed 15 minutes, and everyone can also join in on a jam session at the end of the show,” said Lowell Harp, organizer.

The show starts at 7 p.m. “Admission is free, although a jar is available for donations.

Sign-up for performers is at 6:45 p.m.,” Harp said.

K’s Sports Bar is located at 408 E. Washington (Route 64) in Oregon. Interested parties who have questions can contact Jerry Tice at 815-449-2660.

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Jerry Tice and Marianne Geiger have formed the core of the Mountain Grass bluegrass band for many years. Last May was Marianne’s last First Friday performance. She has moved out of the area and will be missed.

Campus at Wesley and Main. Help ring the giant Freedom Bell. Bring a sun hat, sunscreen, water, maybe an umbrella and a lawn chair,” she said.

Lois Nelson Memorial Walk, Fun Run Pound the Pavement July 4

Join the community for the 20th anniversary of the Lois Nelson Memorial Walk and Fun Run on Monday, July 4, beginning at 9 a.m. at Dillehay Park in Mt. Morris.

This family focused walk and run commemorates Lois Nelson love of the Fourth of July holiday and honors her memory in raising funds for Northwest Illinois Special Olympics and the Let Freedom Ring Festival.

Pound the Pavement is a scenic walk/fun run that travels about 4 miles around the streets of Mt. Morris and follows the route

OBITUARIES GALE SUANNE (CHERRY) NEWHALL Born: March 27, 1971 in Freeport IL Died: June 13, 2022 in Goodyear AZ

Gale Suanne (Cherry) Newhall was born 03/27/1971 and passed suddenly on 06/13/2022. She grew up in Forreston IL and pursued healthcare following in her

VIOLA M. NIGHSWONGER

Born: August 31, 1926 in Forreston, IL Died: June 22, 2022 in Byron, Illinois Byron, IL - Viola M. Nighswonger, age 95, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022. She was born August 31st, 1926 at the family farm in Forreston, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Henrietta (Ruter) Johnson. She graduated from Forreston High School in 1944. After graduation, she worked at both MicroSwitch and Kable News in Mt. Morris. Viola married Harold E. “Bud” Nighswonger on August 28, 1948 in Forreston. Harold preceded her in death on March 24th, 2003. Viola was a mother and homemaker, and she enjoyed being a 4-H leader, Girl Scout Leader, and volunteer at the Byron Forest Preserve. She also worked in Byron at the Sno-White Bakery, Ben Franklin Dime Store, Murphy’s Restaurant in the Cacciatore’s Grocery Store, and caring for the landscape at Byron Bank. Viola enjoyed being

that Lois walked every day in any kind of weather.

Registration for the event is $15 per person and includes the 20th anniversary T-shirt.

Registrations and checks made out to Lois Nelson Memorial Fund may be sent to Brittany Drozd at 408 Bruce Lane, Mt. Morris, IL 61054, or emailed to bnelson85@ gmail.com.

Check-in for the event begins at 8 a.m.

July 4.

The walk/fun run is open to all ages and those with strollers, bicycles or in wheelchairs are also encouraged to participate.

No prizes or times will be given for the event but water and cookies will be served after the walk.

Sponsorships are also encouraged and may be sent to Brittany Drozd with the same registration address and deadline.

care following in her mother’s footsteps to work with the local ambulance and becoming a nurse. In 2001 she moved with her family to Phoenix AZ, where she continued to nurse. The last few years had seen her end up on disability and moving out closer to her brother in Goodyear AZ. She was active with his family and in going to Crossroad Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Morris and Donna Cherry. She is survived by her twin brother Michael Cherry. A Memorial service will be held July 2, 2022 at Crossroad Baptist Church in Litchfield Park AZ. outdoors and caring for her yard, which led to her working for her son-in-law on the grounds crew at Rockford Country Club, Prairie View Golf Course, and his landscape business Just Turf. She was a former active member of the Forreston Grove Church where she was a Sunday School teacher, and she most recently attended Grace Fellowship Church in Freeport. Viola especially enjoyed spending time with family and attending family events. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bud, her brother Leo Johnson, and her son-in-law Steve Storz. She is survived by her two daughters Sheila (Harvey) Bolen of German Valley, IL, and Cindy Storz of Oregon, IL; one grandson Joshua (Stacey) Bolen of German Valley, IL; two great-grandchildren Amos and Anstina Bolen; and one sister-inlaw Vera Johnson of Forreston, IL. Private family burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Freeport, IL. A celebration of Viola’s life will be from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, July 17th, 2022 at the Byron Museum, 110 N. Union St., Byron, IL 61010. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Viola’s name to the charity of your choice. Visit Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.to leave a condolence or memory of Viola.

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United Way of Lee County to join with Ogle County The United Way of Lee County Board of Directors has approved a union with the Ogle County territory to expand the region currently served.

“UWLC has successfully funded local nonprofit partner agencies throughout the years because of the area’s vibrant volunteer culture.

We are excited to foster similar opportunities for those who live and work in Ogle County, for those who want to help these vital programs improve the lives of their neighbors. We are proud of the work done in Lee County, and we know Ogle County deserves no less,” said Peter Shaw, United Way of Lee County’s Board President.

While many factors contributed to this decision, one of the main reasons was that the two counties share many of the same nonprofit agencies.

“Many of our local partner agencies and donor businesses cross lines into both counties. This change will allow a more streamlined donor experience as well as the opportunity to collaborate, benefiting both counties,” said Amanda Wike, Executive Director of

United Way of Lee County.

This change was driven by the United Way campaigns in both Lee and Ogle counties.

“We are always evaluating how we can better support the community,” said Jennifer Heintzelman, Vice President of the United Way of Lee County Board of Directors. “When the opportunity arose, we knew we had to make it happen. Both counties are very similar in size, serving similar populations. It makes perfect sense that we coordinate resources and streamline our processes.”

United Way of Lee County is actively seeking individuals to volunteer for the Ogle County Advisory Board as well as different campaign positions.

For more information about the merger or to find out how to get involved in the campaign, join United Way of Lee County at Cork & Tap, 305 W Washington St., in Oregon, on Tuesday, July 19, at 5:30 p.m. or contact Amanda Wike, executive director, at awike@uwleeco.org.

POLO LIBRARY Children’s Programs Summer Reading Program “Reading Beyond the Beaten Path” Through Saturday, July 30. Introducing Beanstack as our new reading challenging website and app to help you kiddos achieve your reading goals while earning badges in fun exciting ways!! *Register for Summer Reading by calling 815-946-2713, emailing melaniew@ pololibrary.org, or clicking the Google form link on the Polo Library Facebook for the program.

Adult Programs Retirement Open House - Celebrating Library Director, Ellen Finfrock - Stop by the Library on Friday, July 15 between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and share memories, well-wishes and refreshments.

2022 Outdoor Concert Series - Join us at the Polo Library pavilion on Saturday, July 16 for Project Nostalgia playing classic rock and oldies. Grab a friend and bring your chairs to enjoy the music! The concert will start at 7 p.m. and will last approximately two hours.

Save the date for the rest of the series: Aug. 13 - The Lone Canary (Folk/Americana), Sept. 17 - The Beaux (Classic Rock 60-90s). The 2022 Outdoor Concert Series

is funded by a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois.

Coffee & Community Conversations Wednesday, July 13 - 10:30 a.m. - Head down to the Library for conversations about the things happening in our community. Coffee will be provided, registration is not required.

What we’re reading and discussing in July - Friday Discussion Group, July 8 at 1 p.m. Meeting at Polo Senior Center to discuss Without You, There Is No Us by Suki Kim. Wednesday Books 2 Movies, July 20 at 5 p.m. Meeting at Polo Library to talk about the book and movie The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean.

Monday Afternoon Book Club, July 25 at 1:30 p.m. Meeting at Polo Library to share our opinions of The Maidens by Alex Michaelides.

Copies of these titles are available to checkout. All are welcome.

Online Catalog Did you start a series and can’t find the next book? Are you wanting to watch a specific movie? If we don’t have what you’re looking for at Polo Library, visit our online catalog to search other libraries and have it delivered right to Polo Library.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS Warranty Deeds Albert Giannini and Jenna King to Village of Stillman Valley, 9042 E. State Route 72, Stillman Valley, $0.

Jonathan P. and Anna L. Vandyck to Joshua Brandenburg and Lori Haenitsch, 600 and 602 Locust Lane, Dixon, $3,500.

The late Nancy J. Marceau by heirs to Joseph Harrison, 411 S. Locust Ave., Forreston, $128,000.

Jay D. Raymond to Terry L. Bunger, 132 Harvest Glenn Drive, Davis Junction, $195,900.

Austin E. and Natalie M. Schulte to Sara Mitchell, 100 Elliott Drive, Rochelle, $208,000.

Sara A. Mitchell to Clayton and Collette Smart, 627 N. 14th St., Rochelle, $146,000.

Seth L. Larsen to Donald J. Welch, 305 Rosalind Road, Rochelle, $120,000.

Aaron and Melissa Splear to Benjamin A. Schabacker, Skare Road, Rochelle, $240,000.

Nancy L. Adams and Jack D. Harding to Tyler J. Joyce and Tianna M. Calderon, 614 N. 11th St., Rochelle, $124,000.

Stanley E. and Nancy J. Elson and James F. and Merilyn D. May to Haywell LLC Residential Rentals, 526 N. Woolf Court, Rochelle, $65,000.

Sandra M. and David R. Wood to Melissa J. Yocum Swanson, 4375 S. Lowden Road,

Oregon, $267,500.

Sandra M. and David R. Wood to Melissa J. Yocum Swanson, 4375 S. Lowden Road, Oregon, $285,000.

Alojzy and Eva Czaplinski to Laura and Eric J. Rawls, 1363 N. State Route 251, Lindenwood, $192,000.

Fannie Mae, also Federal National Mortgage Association, to Annabel Soto and Michael J. Rice, 1051 N. Seventh St., Rochelle, $162,500.

Bonnie J. Moore to Jeffrey and Amanda Manna, 414 Hillcrest Ave., Rochelle, $118,000.

Larry K. and Aneda K. Ebert to Dylan R. Pitzer, 7196 S. Prairie Road, Ashton, $175,000.

Brian Young to Hueber LLC, 105 W. Depot St., Creston, $0.

Terrance L. Cores to Daniel C. Coutts and Alexis Kay Denton, 330 and 332 N. Wild Cherry Drive, Dixon, $179,900.

Hillis Rentals LLC to Petrovaa Nazareth Porter, 611 E. Blackhawk Drive, Byron, $165,000.

Gregory D. and Christine L. Watson to Trevor M. and Brianna L. Kahl, one parcel in White Rock Township, $125,000.

The late Terry M. Fry by heirs to Virgil and Rosalie Toepfer, 6884 N. Holly Lane, Stillman Valley, $189,000.

Brian Jay Barnard to Stacy Litow, 1540 Joanne Trail, Byron, $28,000.

Pamela J. Watry to Toni Buys Homes LLC,

509 S. First Ave., Forreston, $55,100.

Central Illinois Investments LLC to Innovation Trust 1022, 7406 W. Lowell Park Road, Mt. Morris, $15,987.

Darrin J. and Jodi A. Flynn to 7G Properties LLC, 101 W. White Oak Road, Forreston, $66,500.

Kevin L. Mickley to Ana Serrano, 128 S. 11th St., Rochelle, $48,000.

Nichole Phillips to Isaac R. Quinonez, 916 N. Eighth St., Rochelle, $112,500.

Armelia C. Sullivan to Aaron R. and Caroline B. Roe, 3177 E. Ridgewood Court, Oregon, $375,000.

Quit Claim Deeds Eduardo Hernandez to Tara Poole, 507 W. 10th Ave., Rochelle, $8,700.

Jennifer Medley, also Jenny S., to Joseph and Dawn Somers, 17917 E. Lindenwood Road, Stillman Valley, $0.

Trustees Deeds Chicago Title Land Trust Co. Trust 7974,

Chicago Title Land Trust Co., trustee, to Nathaniel Linboom and Kristine L. Griffin, 2282 S. Freeport Road, Polo, $159,000.

William and June Andrew Trust, John N. Andrew, trustee, to Carson W. Andrew, 602 S. Seventh St., Oregon, $78,000.

Elizabeth J. and Ag Kimbler Jr. Revocable Trust, Ag Kimbler Jr. and Julie E. Hewitt, trustees, to Alexander John and Michelle Marie Jenkins, 424 W. Second St., Stillman Valley, $175,000.

Judith A. Primrose Land Trust 1, Marvin Shabacker, trustee, to Isaura Martinez Mandijano and Leoncio Mejia, 5563 S. Greenland Drive, Rochelle, $210,000.

John R. and Norma E. Swanson Revocable Trust and John R. and Norma E. Swanson, John R. and Norma E. Swanson, trustees, to Mark J. and Joy L. Warner, three parcels in Marion Township, $0.

Hiscox Living Trust, Bruce L. and Brenda C. Hiscox, trustees, to BBTR1296, Carla K. Benesh, trustee, 2771 S. Brookes Island Road, Oregon, $108,025.

Deed in Trust David C. and Genese Wiehle Trust 101 and 102, David C. and Genese Wiehle, trustees, to Chicago Title Land Trust Co. Trust 8002385314, 3182 N. River Road, Oregon, $150,000.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

SHERIFF ACTIVITY Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity.

June 20 James A. Catalano, 69, of Dixon, was arrested for aggravated discharge of a firearm (class 1 felony) after deputies responded to the 4000 block of West Timber Lane near Grand Detour at approximately 12:04 p.m. in response to a welfare check.

Catalano was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

June 21 At approximately 8:42 a.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash at Big Mound and Kilbuck roads. An investigation showed Glenn Wille, 41, of Davis Junction, was traveling east on Big Mound Road in his 2015 Dodge Dart when he failed to obey the stop sign at that intersection. Wille’s vehicle collided with a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado driven by James Sundly, 37, of Machesney Park. Sundly and his passenger, Dominic

Patton, 19, of Lindenwood, were transported to Rochelle Community Hospital for suspected minor injuries. Wille was cited for disobeying a stop sign. The crash remains under investigation.

At approximately 5:29 p.m., deputies and Monroe Center, Lynn-Scott-Rock, Stillman Valley and Kirkland fire protection districts and EMS responded to the intersection of Illinois Route 72 and North Mulford Road for a two-vehicle crash with injuries. An investigation showed that a Chevrolet sedan driven by Mark Dunklau, 61, of Paw Paw, was traveling south on North Mulford Road, just east of Route 72, when Dunklau continued into the intersection without stopping at the posted stop sign. Dunklau’s vehicle was truck by a Volvo truck-tractor, which was hauling a trailer, driven by Alfredo Mantiel, 27, of Kirkland, who had been eastbound on Route 72, just west of the intersection. Both vehicles came to rest in the southeast ditch.

Dunklau and Mantiel both were transported to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Dunklau later was cited for failure to obey a stop sign.

June 23 Tommy Marcum, 35, was arrested for domestic battery after deputies responded to the 100 block of Allen Street in Holcomb at 1:08 a.m. for a domestic disturbance.

Marcum was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

Tanis O’Brien, 22, of Dixon, was arrested for improper container/driver (cannabis)

after deputies responded to the intersection of West Pines and Lowell Park roads at approximately 2:15 a.m. for a reported disabled vehicle. O’Brien also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

O’Brien was released on scene and given a return court date.

Cesar Ramirez-Rivera, 20, of Aurora, Colorado, was arrested for driving without a valid driver’s license after a traffic stop on Interstate 88 mile marker 72 at 10:09 p.m.

Ramirez-Rivera also was cited for expired registration. Ramirez-Rivera was released at the scene and given a future court date.

June 24 Dianna Tyler, 36, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at Illinois Route 251 and Big Mound Road at 1:19 a.m. Tyler was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

Jonathan Brown, 23, of Lindenwood, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery (strangulation) and aggravated assault with See SHERIFF ACTIVITY, Page 14

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Oregon Police Chief Shawn Melville reports the following police activity.

June 20 Dominick J. Wetzell, 19, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 9:14 .m. for operating a

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Continued from Page 13 a firearm after an investigation. At approximately 11:24 a.m., deputies responded to Lindenwood in reference to a domestic disturbance that occurred on July 23. Brown was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

At approximately 12:10 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in the area of Junction and Big Mound roads near Davis Junction. An investigation showed Jean M. Gordon, 57, of Poplar Grove, swerved to miss an animal, causing her to lose control of her motorcycle. Gordon was transported to a Rockford area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Davis Junction fire and EMS assisted at the scene.

At approximately 6:04 p.m., deputies, Lynn-Scott-Rock and Rochelle fire protection districts and EMS responded to the intersection of Illinois Routes 64 and 251 for a two-vehicle crash with unknown injuries.

An investigation showed that a Dodge Ram driven by Ruslan Aldamov, 44, of Lynnwood, Washington, was traveling east on Route 64 when Aldamov failed to stop at the posted stop sign and entered the intersection.

Aldamov’s vehicle then struck a southbound Kia driven by Davonte R. Williams, 31, of Rockford. Williams and their passenger, Channing A. Lewis, 30, of Rockford, were checked for injuries before refusing further medical treatment.Aldamov was cited for driving with no valid driver’s license, failure to obey a stop sign and driving with unsafe/

vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

Joe R. Murray, 38, of Franklin Grove, was issued a citation at 10:35 a.m. for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. This

violation occurred in the 200 block of W. Washington Street.

bald tires. Aldamov was released at the scene and given a future court date.

Jorge Martinez Jr., 43, of Plano, was arrested for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop on Interstate 39 southbound mile marker 103 at approximately 10:24 p.m. Martinez also was cited for illegal transportation of alcohol and was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Esteban Villazana-Cisneros, 18, of East Moline, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop on Interstate 88 mile marker 80 at approximately 11:34 p.m. Villazana-Cisneros also was cited for suspended registration and an equipment violation. Villazana-Cisneros was given an I-Bond at the scene and will appear in court at a later date.

transported to KSB Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Martinez was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

Dante Contreas, 23, of DeKalb, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after deputies responded to the Casey’s General Store parking lot in Creston in reference to an unresponsive subject in a vehicle at 6:42 a.m. Contreras also was cited for expired registration. Contreras was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Rochelle EMS assisted.

Brennden M. Harms, 19, of Polo, was arrested for domestic battery and violation of bail bond as a result of an investigation after deputies were dispatched to the 10000 block of Illinois Route 64 for a report of a domestic disturbance at 6:19 p.m. Harms was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

Roget Morris, 32, of Rockford, was arrested

June 25 Khatia Edwards, 19, of Rockford, was cited for driving while license suspended, speeding and expired registration after a traffic stop in the 20000 block of Illinois Route 64 at 3:36 p.m. Edwards was given an I-Bond and was picked up from the scene.

June 26 At approximately 5:11 a.m., deputies and Polo Fire Protection District and EMS responded to a single-vehicle rollover on West Pines Road near the intersection with Lowell Park Road. After an investigation, Allison T. Martinez, 26, of Milledgeville, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Martinez also was cited for improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Martinez was

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June 21 Lucas S. Gelander, 45, of Oregon, was issued citations at 9:40 a.m. for operating a

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for driving while license suspended and an active Boone County warrant after a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois Route 72 and North Limestone Road at approximately 8:40 p.m. She also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, violation of a child restraint and an equipment violation.

Morris was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Tommy Jones Jr., 34, of DeKalb, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop in the 20000 block of Illinois Route 64 at approximately 11:53 p.m. Jones also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal window tint and an equipment violation. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

These charges are accusations and all subjects are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

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Three parking citations and 12 verbal warnings issued June 20-26.

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

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A vintage Jeep, owned by Jim and Connie Ross of Grand Detour, led the start of the 2021 Grand Detour Golf Cart Parade. This year’s event is Sunday, July 3.

Grand Detour parade July 3, garage sales July 15-16 The Grand Detour 4th annual Golf Cart Parade will be held Saturday, July 3. Golf carts, ATVs, 4-wheelers and bicycles in Grand Detour are welcome to take part.

The lineup is at 7:30 p.m. in the John Deere parking lot with kickoff at 8 p.m.

Jim Ross will lead the parade followed by this year’s grand marshal, Beulah Schumacher.

For more information, call Jim Ross at

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The Grand Detour Village Wide Garage Sales will be Friday, July 15, and Saturday, July 16.

A map of the sales will be printed on July 11 and will be available at the Shell station in Grand Detour.

For additional information, call Connie Ross at 815-973-0988.

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June 22 Kimberly M. Schweizer, 40, of Oregon, was issued two city citations at 7:24 a.m. for the offense of having two dogs running at large. These violations occurred in the area of Terrace View Blvd.

Krista L. Hicks, 22, of Oregon, was issued a city citation at 5:39 p.m. for violating the tall grass ordinance. This violation occurred in the 300 block of S. 9th Street.

June 23 John P. Verrett, 48, of Hoffman Estates, was issued a citation at 7:38 a.m. for operating a motor vehicle when registration suspended for non-insurance. This violation occurred in the 600 block of S. 4th Street.

Tina M. Clement, 42, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 5:21 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 100 block of N. 4th Street.

June 24 Dustin T. Ritz, 32, of St. Charles, was issued a citation at 12:40 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 500 block of E. Washington Street.

June 26 Felix Vega, Jr., 51, of Rochelle, was issued a citation at 11:15 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 700 block of E. Washington Street.

Erik Buckley, 42, of Elgin, was arrested at 1:19 p.m. on two outstanding warrants, one for Kane County and one for Elgin Police Department.

Buckley was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was transferred to Elgin Police Department’s custody.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Larry L. Ballwahn; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2021CH6 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/09/2021, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on August 5, 2022 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 06-24-25-108-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1003 Lakeview Drive Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-21-00244.

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the interest of: Jaydan Cockrell, a minor Case No: 2019 JA 17 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: Justin Cockrell, 2637 Reynolds Road, Ashton, IL 61006, respondent (s), and to all whom it may concern, take notice that on March 2, 2022, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by SA M. Rock, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “ In the interest of Jaydan Cockrell, a minor”, and that in courtroom 302 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on July 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, Permanency Hearing & Term/Parent Rights will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act. The court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor.

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

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

Dated this 7th day of June, 2022 Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court

LEGAL NOTICES By: JLG, Deputy Clerk June 17, 24, July 1, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the interest of: Jasmyn Cockrell, a minor Case No: 2019 JA 18 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: Justin Cockrell, 2637 Reynolds Road, Ashton, IL 61006, respondent (s), and to all whom it may concern, take notice that on March 2, 2022, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by SA M. Rock, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “ In the interest of Jasmyn Cockrell, a minor”, and that in courtroom 302 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on July 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, Permanency Hearing & Term/Parent Rights will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act. The court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor.

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

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

LEGAL NOTICES judge Dated this 7th day of June, 2022 Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: JLG, Deputy Clerk June 17, 24, July 1, 2022 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF: JAMES C. WILCOX, Deceased.

No. 2022 PR 50 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of JAMES C. WILCOX. Letters of Office were issued to Michelle Wilcox, 509 E Colden Street, Polo, IL 61064, who is the legal of representative the estate. The attorney for the estate is Rodney W. Kimes, 419 Main Street, PO Box 537, Pecatonica, IL 61063.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Ogle County Courthouse, Rockford, Illinois, with the or representative both on or before st day of the 1 January, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative required by is §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

DATED: November 13, 2013 Michelle Wilcox, Executor of the Estate of JAMES C. WILCOX This Document Prepared by: Attorney Rodney W. Kimes #6211305 BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE & KIMES, LLC 419 Main Street PO Box 537

LEGAL NOTICES Pecatonica, IL 61063 608-365-7702 July 1, 8, 15, 2022 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: LILA MAE FEARY, Deceased.

2022 PR 51 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LILA MAE FEARY. Letters of Office were issued on June 27, 2022, to ALICIA S. HAYS and LON E. FEARY, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

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

by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later.

Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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

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

By: ALICIA S. HAYS and LON E. FEARY Independent Co-Executors Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276

LEGAL NOTICES (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal. com July 1, 8, 15, 2022 INVITATION FOR BIDS The Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for PFM Series 700 Screening Bucket, Skid Steer Design, until 11:00 o'clock A. M. on the 5th day of July, 2022, at Village Hall, located at 105 West Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris, Illinois 61054, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Vehicle may be viewed at Village Hall, 105 W Lincoln Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. There is no warranty expressed or implied.

Said equipment is being sold as is, with a starting bid of $800.00.

The Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding process.

Bids may be held by the Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois for a period not to exceed NINETY (90) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract.

BY ORDER OF VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, ILLINOIS By: Paula Diehl, Township Clerk DATE: June 16, 2022 June 24 & July 1, 2022 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on June 13, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as, Catch and Release Home Collectibles located at

LEGAL NOTICES 201 N 3 Street #21 Oregon, IL 61061 Dated this 13th day of June, 2022.

Laura J Cook County Clerk June 17, 23, 30, 2022 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Polo, Illinois, will hold a Public Hearing on the 2022/23 Appropriation Ordinance on Monday, July 18, 2022 at 6:45 p.m. in the Polo City Hall Council Chambers, 115 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, Illinois.

All interested citizens will be given an opportunity to ask questions concerning the entire Appropriation Ordinance as well as to express their views rd

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LEGAL NOTICES pr either verbally or in writing. The proposed appropriation may be examined in the City Clerk's office at City Hall from July 1, 2022 until its passage on July 18, 2022 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Sydney Bartelt City of Polo City Clerk July 1, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS QUICKEN LOANS INC., PLAINTIFF

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UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF DAVID L. O'DELL; WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPREOF SENTATIVE THE ESTATE OF DAVID L. O'DELL; JEANNIE L. BOECK; CARL LO O'DELL; DEFENDANT 2019CH99 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF DAVID L. O'DELL; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS,

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LEGAL NOTICES , Defendant in the entitled above suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: THE WESTERLY 70 FEET OF LOT 18 OF FIRST ADDITION TO SOUTHVIEW LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, OF THE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Larry L. Ballwahn; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2021CH6 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/09/2021, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on August 5, 2022 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. LOT 1 IN BLOCK 2 IN LAKEVIEW SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK I OF PLATS, PAGE 7, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 06-24-25-108-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1003 Lakeview Drive Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-21-00244.

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Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@ johnsonblumberg. com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 19 7675 I3196704 June 24, 2022 July 1, 8, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY 106 SOUTH 5TH STREET, OREGON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Dolores Leake, DECEASED. 22 PR 33 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of office were issued to Sandra Wozniak, 891 Oak Ridge Boulevard, Elgin, Illinois 60120, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Terrence E. Davey, Malman Law, 205 West Street, Randolph Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606. estate will The be administered without court supervision, unless

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1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before December 17, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions.

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT POLO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2022 The following is a statement of the Treasurer of the Polo Fire Protection District for the above period and does reflect the current statements, as a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report as shown.

CORPORATE FUNDS REVENUE SUMMARY: Real Estate Taxes $268,948; Interest $2,381; IL Replacement Taxes $28,369; Foreign Fire Income $7,403; Other Sources $11,067; Services Rendered $6,600; Grants $41,387; Donations and Memorials $12,378 TOTAL REVENUES $378,533 EXPENSE SUMMARY: General Government $36,292; Public Safety $202,468; Capital Outlay $37,039 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $275,799 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (INSURANCE) REVENUE SUMMARY: Real Estate Taxes $89,754; Interest $244; Other Sources 3,224 TOTAL REVENUES $93,222 EXPENSE SUMMARY: Public Safety $89,805 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $89,805 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION GENERAL SPECIAL REVENUE Beginning Balance $424,581 $53,773 Revenue $378,533 $93,222 Expenditures ($275,799) ($89,805) Ending Balance $527,315 $57,170 Vendors > $2,500 Alexis Fire Equip Co. - $12,207; Aramark - $3,732; ATS Medical - $47,712; Bowman's Electric - $6,467; Buckeye Power Sales Co - $34,973; Dinges Fire Co $6,975; Engel Electric - $22,029; Frontier - $4,229; Illinois Public Risk Fund $10,856; Johnson CPA - $10,650; Municipal Emergency Services - $3,279; Nicor Gas - $3,418; Ottosen DiNolfo - $2,790; Polo Co-op - $2,528; Sandry Fire Supply $3,994; Scholl Insurance Co - $26,626; Thompson Gas - $5,025; US Treasury $14,172; Verizon - $2,826; Wipfli - $7,587 Compensation > $2,500 Brian Carr, Charles R. Clothier, Denise Clothier, Brenden Kane, Chad Karrow, Mark Pellini, James Ports, Brent Shipman, David Shuman, Jordan Smith, Gerardo Velez Compensation $1,000 - $2,499 Jake Charleston, Lawrence Elvin, Daniel Hart, David Hill, Tony Karrow, Dakota Meyer, Blaine Quaco, Don Sanders, Ken Yingling, Colton Youngren The undersigned Treasurer of the Polo Fire Protection District certifies the available funds, revenues and expenditures as of the ending date are correct.

Charles Clothier, Treasurer, June 15, 2022.

ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT POLO FIRE PROTECTION AMBULANCE SERVICE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2022 The following is a statement of the Treasurer of the Polo Fire Protection Ambulance Service District for the above period and does reflect the current statements, as a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report as shown.

REVENUE SUMMARY: Real Estate Taxes $359,460; Interest $1,018; Services Rendered $155,449 TOTAL REVENUES $515,928 EXPENSE SUMMARY: General Government $8,657; Public Safety $392,251; Debt Service $33,150 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $434,058 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION Beginning Balance $313,314 Revenue $515,928 Expenditures ($434,058) Ending Balance $313,314 Vendors > $2,500 Airgas - $3653; ATS - $331,523; Polo Co-op - $4,498; Tucker Painting - $6,448; Wipfli - $2,930; Zoll Medical Corporation - $23852.69 The undersigned Treasurer of said District certifies the available funds, funds, revenues and expenditures as of the ending date are correct.

Charles Clothier, Treasurer, June 15, 2022 CERTIFICATE STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS COUNTY OF OGLE ) The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and states that he is the Treasurer of the Polo Fire Protection District, Ogle County, Illinois; that he held the office of Treasurer for the Fiscal Year of said District commencing May 1, 2021, and ending April 30, 2022; and that the above and foregoing Annual Treasurer's Report is a true and correct statement of monies received and disbursed by him as Treasurer for the said fiscal year.

Charles Clothier, Treasurer Polo Fire Protection District Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary. Public, this 20 day of June, 2022.

MICHAEL DAVIS Notary Public OFFICIAL SEAL July 1, 2022

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE OREGON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220 OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Oregon Community Unit School District 220, Ogle County, Illinois, (“Board”) will sell at public sale the property located at 105 W. Brayton Road, Mount Morris, IL 61054, commonly known as the David L. Rahn Junior High School (the “Real Estate”), by sealed bid. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope entitled “Bid for School District Real Estate.” The name, address, and telephone number of the bidder must be displayed on the outside of the bid. Bids shall be due on August 9th, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., at the District Administrative Office, 206 S. 10th Street, Oregon, IL 61061. All bids received after August 9th, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder. Facsimile bids will not be considered. Bids will be opened and read aloud on August 9th, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., at the District Administrative Office. The award of the bid, if at all, shall be by the Board of Education on August 15th, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., or such later date as the Board may determine.

Beginning on June 28, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., a bidder's information packet will be available at the District Administrative Office and on the District's website, www.ocusd.net, which shall contain the terms and conditions of the sale, a Bid Form, a specimen lease agreement, a specimen real estate purchase agreement, an ALTA survey, a commitment for title insurance for the Real Estate, and such other documents as made available by the Board in the bid packet. Any questions relating to the sale of the Real Estate should be sent via email to the attention of Dr. Thomas Mahoney, Superintendent at tmahoney@ocusd. net. A written response to all inquiries shall be given by Dr. Mahoney to all bidder that have provided him with contact information. No oral representations will be binding upon the Board.

Additionally, no inquiries may be submitted after August 5th, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.

The sale will be made on the following terms: (i) 10% of the bid amount in earnest money is deposited by the successful bidder within three business days of the execution of the contract by the Board; (ii) the successful bidder leases a portion of the Real Estate back to the Board through June 30, 2025; (iii) an optional pre-bid meeting will be held at the Real Estate on July 11th, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.; (iv) the Real Estate is being sold “AS-IS” without any representations; and (v) the Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids whether they meet the bid specifications or not,including bids that meet the minimum purchase price, to waive any irregularities, or to reschedule the public sale. Bidders are encouraged to obtain a bidder's information packet that contains further details on the terms and conditions of the sale.

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, PRINCIPAL e3RD MERIDIAN. SITUATED IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, COUNTY, eOGLE fILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREeOF RECORDED IN BOOK J OF PLATS ON PAGE 40. orCOMMON aADDRESS: rtgage325 Southview eDrive, Rochelle, IL 61068 P.I.N.: 24-36-202-001 ERLYand which said was OTmortgage by signed MARTHA O'DELL and DAVID L. O'DELL, OF(DECEASED), to TMortgagors, OFMortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. , as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County as Document No. 201309117; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Ogle County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS said YOU, the above defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Ogle County at 106 S. 5th Str., Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before July 25, 2022, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

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