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Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local Strong wind gusts and threatening storms forced a delay at the July 14 Jamboree concert in downtown Mt. Morris. Jony Lyons and the Pride halted their performance shortly after 7 p.m. and returned to the stage after the storm had passed.

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LETTERS

$550 raised for books

To the Editor:

Thanks to everyone who enjoyed pie and ice cream and generously donated to the Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation during the July 12 Kable Band Concert. $550 was raised, enough for 60 first grad-

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

Mobile food pantry in Mt. Morris on July 27

Loaves & Fish Food Pantry, alongside Northern Illinois Food Bank, will host a Mobile Food Pantry from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 27, at the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, 409 W. Brayton Road. Food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Food is free to neighbors in need. No identifica-

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY

Upcoming Closing

We will be closing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, for our Summer Reading Celebration.

Summer Reading Program Celebration

Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun of “Finding Their Voice” throughout our summer reading program. We found out how we can share our voice using music, art, storytelling, community service, theater, gardening and food. It was wonderful to see everyone. Those of us who achieved our reading goals this summer can stop by for their goody bag and an invitation to the celebration.

Back to School Keychain

We just can’t let the craft days end. On Monday, July 24, we will be hosting a keychain craft just in time for school. Keychains can be personalized and put on backpacks, lunch bags, pencil pouches, etc. Stop in anytime from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 24 to make your keychain. All ages are welcome.

Story Time

Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. Bring your little ones to enjoy stories and a craft at the library.

Adult Book Club

The July book is “The Book of Lost Names” by Kristin Harmel. Everyone is welcome to join this book club group. Copies of the book are available at the library. This group will meet in-person on Monday, July 31, at the library.

Cookbook Club

The next meeting is Sept. 5. Join us as we explore The Cookbook Club. Wonderful recipes combined with friendship creates something both beautiful and delicious.

ers in the Oregon school district to receive one book a month during the nine-month school year.

Fall will begin the fourth year that the Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation has sponsored the 9x9x9 program. Additional funds for this program are always

welcome and can be mailed or given to the library. Note that it’s for the 9x9x9 program.

Your support for the Mt. Morris library and its programs is greatly appreciated.

Sandra Stengel Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation

tion, 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 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. For questions, call 815-6138776 and leave a message.

On the second Monday of each month, Lee-Ogle Transportation System and Loaves & Fish Food Pantry will provide free transportation to the pantry.

The next LOTS day is Monday, Aug. 14. Anyone living in Mt. Morris or Leaf River who does not have transportation can schedule a free ride with LOTS to and from Loaves & Fish Food Pantry. Call LOTS at 815-288-2117 to schedule a ride by Aug. 9.

Stop by to choose your recipe from the month’s book and bring your dish to pass at our next meeting.

Ink with a Friend: Card Making

Join us in August to make 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 on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. You will get all the materials to make two beautiful cards to take home. Stop by to see the samples. Fees are by donation. Registration is limited so call the library or stop by to save your spot before Aug. 3.

Lego Club

Our next Lego night is Thursday, Aug. 17, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Bring a friend and build some fun with Lego bricks. All children and parents are invited every third Thursday of the month. Children younger than 8 need to bring a parent with them.

Memorial Gifts

Give a gift that lasts, brings joy to many and doubles in value. Your memorial gift to the library is matched by the Mt. Morris Library Foundation, doubling your generosity. Many thanks to all who gave memorial gifts in 2023.

Display Case Showings

Come see the gorgeous display provided by Kit Reynolds. We always are looking for collectors or artists who are willing to share their treasures in our display cases. If you are interested, call 815-734-4927.

Explore More Illinois Welcomes

Lincoln Park Zoo

Explore More Illinois, RAILS’ online cultural and recreational pass program for Illinois libraries, welcomes its newest attraction,

Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Lincoln Park Zoo is a 49-acre zoo and arboretum in Chicago. The zoo offers free admission and welcomes more than 3 million visitors every year. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Lincoln Park Zoo has some of the highest animal care and welfare standards in the nation. The Lincoln Park Zoo is offering a 10% discount on food and retail purchases. Explore More Illinois users can access and reserve passes from any of our attractions on their participating library’s website. 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.

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? Contact Mary Cheatwood at mmlib@mtmorris-il.org or call 815-734-4927.

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New museum opens in downtown to rave reviews

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – There was quite the buzz on the main floor of the new Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana on July 14.

After almost five years of planning and construction, the public got its first look-see at Oregon’s newest museum.

“I think things came together rather well,” said Ron Bry, a longtime Oregon resident and vice president of the CMAAA’s Executive Committee. “We are 90% done. We just have to have the cabinets made for the Taft dioramas that the foundation has had for four years after getting them from the library in Superior, Wisconsin.”

The Taft dioramas, bought in 2019 by a local private foundation, stood by the east wall of the main floor as visitors walked through the six other display rooms to look at the museum’s collections before learning about the Coliseum’s history in a seven-minute video.

The Coliseum opened in 1923 and served as a center of activity for the community, hosting a wide range of events including dances, concerts and basketball games. In later years, it hosted penny carnivals, community garage sales, quilt shows and pancake breakfasts. Citing a lack of year-round use for the building, the CMAAA was formed in 2018 to explore a new concept and renewed life for the Coliseum.

Owned by the city of Oregon, the building was leased to the CMAAA and its extensive renovation began.

“The CMAAA’s mission is to present art, antiques, Americana and history through permanent and rotating exhibits, workshops, music and theater,” according to the CMAAA’s website.

“It’s interesting,” said Anne Stevens, an Oregon native. “Having used this space for many different events through the years it is nice to see it not become another empty building. I hope many people can enjoy it in many ways.”

The concept and formation of the CMAAA involved the vision and work of representatives from the city of Oregon, OCUSD, Oregon Park District, Serenity Hospice & Home, Village of Progress, Oregon Public Library, Oregon Depot Museum, Ogle County Historical Society Museum, Chana School Museum and other community leaders.

“I think it is beautiful,” said Susan Storm of Oregon. “I really do. Everywhere you look there is something amazing.”

Marsha Behrens, of the Eagle’s

Nest Art Gallery, echoed those sentiments.

“I just think this is a fabulous addition to our community,” Behrens said. “I think it will keep growing and I think there is a lot of enthusiasm for this.”

Tom Mahoney, president of the CMAAA board and Oregon school district superintendent, said he hopes the museum will link Oregon’s legacy of art to future generations.

“We fully anticipate cooperating with the school district,” Mahoney said. “This is an opportunity to come experience our rich history of art and give the Coliseum a second life. This was started with financial backing from a foundation, but it is going to need the community’s help to keep going.”

Oregon Mayor Ken Williams said when construction of the Coliseum began in 1922, the movie “Nosferatu”

was a hit at the box office. He said while that movie – based on Bram Stoker’s Dracula – was scary to watch, the Coliseum will stay relevant thanks to the CMAAA.

“Today, entertainment remains a cornerstone and the CMAAA will keep the Coliseum relevant,” Williams said. “Congratulations to the CMAAA and welcome to Oregon.”

CMAAA Executive Director Michael Glenn said the museum will serve locals and tourists alike.

“This is intended to serve those in our community and also those who visit the area for tourism,” he said, not-

ing exhibits will change throughout the year. “Every time you come back, you are going to see something new.”

Kent Lawrence, one of the foundation founders, said community involvement will be key to the CMAAA’s future.

“The future success depends on the community as a whole and with individuals participating and spreading the word,” Lawrence said.

The CMAAA’s operating hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Information is at www. cmaaa.org and www.facebook.com/ ColiseumMuseum.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local Ron Bry, vice president of the CMAAA Foundation, speaks with Rosemary Underwood during the museum’s grand opening July 14.

It’s interesting. Having used this space for many different events through the years it is nice to see it not become another empty building. I hope many people can enjoy it in many ways.”

Anne Stevens, Oregon native

Anne Stevens and her dad, Don, of Oregon look at some of the items on display in one of the rooms at the CMAAA’s grand opening July 14.

Another Cartwright was a Northwest Circuit Rider

I knew there was another Cartwright and it just took awhile to get the information on this individual.

He came from the Methodist Rock River Conference and he was born in Auburn, New York, in 1810. By 1861, he was part of the Mt. Morris District and he was sent to the Buffalo Grove area.

He always had a good self-reliant spirit and he was helpful to people. In his preaching, he spoke of kindness to others. That seemed to be his nature and the type of person he was.

I had written about him before in the March 16, 2000, Tri-County Press in connection with the 92nd Illinois Infantry.

But now let us look at him as a Northwest Circuit Rider for the church.

He never grew old or tired of giving the message of the church and he was always looking for new ideas. He traveled in the West 60 years before he died and was buried in Oregon, Illinois. Did not get the date, but in 1836,

POLO HISTORY

Betty Obendorf

he traveled 1,200 miles by sleigh to preach the word of God.

He made the sleigh himself and it must have been rather sturdy because it traveled the states of Illinois, New York and Michigan and went to Canada.

He also farmed land and it could be that he traveled in the winter by sleigh. He enjoyed farming through the week and preaching on Sundays.

In June 1863, he became the new chaplain for the 92nd Illinois Infantry. He was odd and energetic and his goodness as a human being made him the right person for the job. He not only preached but helped the men with their correspondence, especially the sick.

He kept parents informed about their sons when they were sick or

wounded. He consoled the parents when their family member had been killed and would not be coming back home.

When marching became difficult and men discarded blankets along the way, Rev. Cartwright gathered them up. He put them on his horse and walked himself. That night when it got cool, he handed the blankets out so the men could get a good night’s sleep.

At one time during blackberry season, the men could pick and eat their fill. Then Rev. Cartwright preached a good sermon and when it was over, the men were ready to pick more blackberries. It seemed to the men they could march and pick blackberries for a living. All the marching had put the men in good health and eating blackberries perhaps had helped as well.

So that seems to be the story of the Northwest Circuit Riders.

If anyone else has any other information, just let me know.

It has been a busy week since we were getting ready for a Polo Histori-

cal Society meeting and cleaning out the garage behind Aplington House. Blackhawk Waterways was getting rid of some of their excess boxed up material and they had a large dumpster. We could get some things cleaned out as well. So we started last Wednesday morning to go through the garage.

I remember working in the garage many years ago refinishing chairs that I then put in Aplington House, but many other things had been added to the clutter in the garage through the years.

I found a pewter pitcher mixed in with everything and I took it home, cleaned it up and filled it with flowers from my garden. It now is on the table at the museum ready for more flowers someday.

One never knows what you will find when you start digging.

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

Matmiller brothers all served in the Civil War

By OTTO DICK

Albany, John and Joseph Matmiller were born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. They moved to Ogle County in 1853.

All three brothers served in the Civil War. The obituaries in the Oregon newspapers for Albany and Joseph stated “another comrade summoned.” Albany and John both served in Co. G. of the 74th Illinois Infantry. Joseph enlisted in the 34th Illinois Infantry. John was wounded and taken prisoner at Stone River on Dec. 31, 1862. He spent six months in Libby prison.

After the war, the three brothers were businessmen in Oregon. Albany was a boot and shoe manufacturer.

We have an album of Civil War records in the military room at the Ogle County Historical Society. The book gives a history of the Civil War. A section of the book has a biographical chapter where Civil War veterans recorded their experiences.

John Matmiller recorded his Civil War experiences in this soldiers’ album.

He wrote “I enlisted at Rochelle Township on the 18th day of August, 1862. I fought in the battle of Stone River on the 31st day of December, 1802. I was wounded and taken prisoner at Stone River. I was transferred to St. John hospital and remained there

until July, 1865. I was mustered out of U.S. service on the 27th day, July, 1865.

“I am the son of Joseph Matmiller. He was of German nationality. My mother was of French nationality. I lived with my parents until 1862 and received a Common School education. I commenced my business in Oregon, Illinois.

“I was married on the 9th day of January, 1866, at Rockvale Township to Mary Josephine Grimsley, daughter of Adam Grimsley.

“I belong to the Masons’ Blue Lodge Chapter. I am a Republican. I voted for Lincoln in 1860.

“In 1866, I learned the painters’ trade. In 1867, I quit painting and went to work for Jas Okane, then sheriff of Ogle County, as a clerk and bookkeeper. I served the city of Oregon as an alderman for three years. I also served on the Board of Education for about 10 years.

“In 1871, I went into the hardware business until I retired in 1895. I retired

on account of ill health.”

“I want on my gravemarker: Born, Erie, Penn 1839, died Oregon, Ill. 190?, Enlisted Co. G. 74th Regt. Illinois Inf, Aug. 18th 1862, discharged July 17, 1865.”

It’s a wonderful experience to have the opportunity to read the handwriting of a Civil War veteran who tells his experiences 165 years in the past.

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

Photos provided by Otto Dick Libby prison was a Confederate prison in Richmond, Virginia, during the Civil War.

This document shows the military record of John Mattmiller

50th German Valley Days a hit with crowd

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

GERMAN VALLEY – German Valley Days’ 2023 Most Valuable Person stood patiently on the stage in the middle of Ben Miller Park on July 15 as Donna Smith read the list of reasons for the selection.

“This person is a lifelong resident of German Valley and serves as commissioner of its summer rec T-ball, softball and baseball program,” she said. “All registrations go through him. He sets up the teams, finds the

German Valley Days Little Miss contestant

Lenora Schneiderman (center), 7, chats with fellow contestants

Aaliyah Espinoza

7, Elyse Garnart, 8, and Isabella Gentry, 7, while waiting for the judges’ decision July 15.

coaches and umpires. He does all the field prep if he can’t find anyone else to do it. So at 6 a.m. or 10 p.m. you will find him at the school or park preparing the field for an upcoming game.”

Jared Krusey, she said, also helped the village with other projects such as building the stone fencing around the fire hydrants on Church Street hill and landscaping and tree trimming at the German Valley fire station and Silver Creek church.

“He was also a key member of the construction crew for the new Ben Miller Park playground,” Smith said.

“So, as you can see, he is very involved in his community and serves it wherever he is needed.”

After all the accolades, Krusey stepped up to the microphone and gave a short reply.

“I enjoy doing what I do. Our parents did it for us,” he said.

The MVP Award followed a day full of events to mark the 50th year of the festival. Small native snakes and an energetic piglet were hits at the kids petting zoo held across from a line of bouncy houses. The festival’s 2 p.m. parade did not disappoint as

kids lined up to snatch candy from participants.

Jason Kollum made sure everyone tried their hand at making bubbles at his “Big Bubble Time Event” after the parade.

At 6 p.m., a dozen contestants –eight girls and four boys – took the stage for the start of the Little Miss and Mister contest. Kennedy Schopf, 7, was chosen Little Miss and Lincoln Dietrich, 5, was selected Little Mister. Smith also gave out Lions awards to Beth Watter, Nick Williams and Duane Collman.

German Valley firefighter Josh Roach serves two pork chops to a customer during the fire department’s pork chop dinner July 15 during German Valley Days.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local

ABOVE: German Valley Days’ Little Miss Kennedy Schopf, 7, glances at Little Mister Lincoln Dietrich, 5, after they received their crowns July 15. ABOVE LEFT: Raelynn Steele, 7, of Freeport reaches out to pet “Wilbur Riblet,” a piglet, at the German Valley Days Petting Zoo. LEFT: The German Valley Eagles 4-H Club’s float passes Ben Miller Park during the German Valley Days parade.

Plenty of fun at German Valley Days

ABOVE: Contestants for the German Valley Days’ Little Miss and Mister contest perform a dance routine for the judges and crowd July 15. ABOVE RIGHT: Tucker and Emilia Crase, ages 6 and 4, of Forreston hold two snakes at the German Valley Days Petting Zoo. RIGHT: Eric Schlukebir of German Valley makes a very long bubble at Jason Kollum’s “Big Bubble Time” event at Ben Miller Park during German Valley Days.

Franklin Rd., Amboy)

THURSDAY, JULY 27

Noon ................................Gate opens to public Rabbit Judging—Rabbit Barn

2 p.m ................................Goat Judging—Show Barn

2:30 p.m. ..........................Cat Judging—Auditorium

4 p.m ................................Midway Opens (games & fun!)

4 & 4:30 p.m ...................Learn to Dance w/ Starlight—Entertainment Tent

4:30 p.m. ..........................Bingo – Vendor Tent

5 p.m ................................Watermelons W/ Wyffels—Patio

5:30 p.m. ..........................Starlight Dance Studio Performance – Tent

6 p.m ................................Garden Tractor/Tractor/Truck Pull—Track

7 p.m ................................Big Wheel Races – Show Barn

FRIDAY, JULY 28

7 a.m.................................Gate Opens to Public

9 a.m.................................Swine Judging—Show Barn

11 a.m ..............................Kids’ Korner—Entertainment Tent

1 p.m ................................Midway Open (games & fun!) Petting Zoo Poultry Judging—Poultry Barn

2 p.m ................................Kids’ Korner—Entertainment Tent Dairy Judging—Show Barn

4-8 p.m ...........................Whoop Your Axe Throwing-Midway

4 p.m ................................Pony Rides

4-7 p.m.............................Pie Sale by Teen Turf - Patio

5-7 p.m.............................Pork Chop Dinner by Lee Co. Pork Producers—Patio 5 p.m ................................Awards Ceremony—Auditorium

p.m ................................Quality Meats & Baked Goods Auction—Auditorium

6:30 p.m. ..........................Tractor/Truck Pull—Track 8 p.m ................................Pin Dodge Ball – Show Barn

SATURDAY, JULY 29 7 a.m.................................Gate opens

BOUNCIN’ ON THE MIDWAY

p.m.

$20 WRISTBAND FOR EACH TIME BLOCK LISTED ABOVE $1 FOR INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

RIDES & GAMES = 2 TO 3 TICKETS

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local

Forreston board says no to chickens in village

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

FORRESTON – Forreston residents will not be allowed to own chickens within village limits.

On July 17, Forreston Village Board members voted 5-1 against a proposed chicken ordinance. Trustee Brittany Busker was the only vote in favor of allowing chickens.

“I think we’ve done our due diligence as far as trying to get more information from the public,” Village President Mark Metzger said before the vote. “I think, as far as the information we’ve received and what’s been talked about, we will take a vote on this.”

The proposed ordinance initially was presented at the Village Board’s March 20 meeting, at which point board members decided to schedule an Ordinance Committee meeting to review the details. That committee

Jazz Night with Kable Concert Band is July 26

The Kable Concert Band will have Jazz Night on July 26.

meeting took place April 10.

On May 2, a poll was posted on the village’s Facebook page with the intent of gauging community interest in the ordinance. Voting on that poll was not limited to Forreston residents.

Seventeen people attended a special Village Board meeting June 26, eight

On Aug. 2, Kable Concert Band members Ryan Starkey and Bryan Imel will perform instrumental solos. Directing the band Aug. 2 will be

of whom voiced opposition to the ordinance; the other attendees did not speak. Their concerns included odor, sanitation, clarity of the proposed rules, impact on property value and fears that the ordinance wouldn’t be enforced.

Three people commented on the

former Mt. Morris resident Sarah Reckmeyer. The Kable Concert Band performs at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the

proposed ordinance at the July 17 meeting.

“We had 18, 20 people here [June 26] that don’t want chickens and if it’s that important, where are the people that want the chickens to describe their side of the story as to why they want chickens and why they support it,” resident Shawn Loomis said. “If it wasn’t important then, it shouldn’t be important now.”

Before the July 17 vote, Trustee Katie Kalina said she wanted it on record that her vote was not reflective of her personal opinion. Kalina voted against the ordinance.

“There was a comment made during public comment that 18 people would be mad,” Kalina said. “There’ll be plenty of people mad that it’s not there either, but they don’t feel like they have a voice to come here and speak. So I just want that to be on the record.”

Reckmeyer Band Shell on the historic Mt. Morris campus. Benches are provided or attendees can bring their own lawn chairs. – Shaw Local News Network

Earleen Hinton file photo/Shaw Media

A chicken at an Ogle County farm.

August 2nd - August 6th

THURSDAY August 3rd, 2023FRIDAY AUGUST 4th, 2023

Rumble strips installed at intersection where fatal crashes happened

Lowell Park, Pines roads intersection was scene of 21 crashes over 12 years

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

POLO – The news that permanent rumble strips were installed on South Lowell Park Road near its intersection with West Pines Road had Trisha Richards in tears.

“I honestly thought it wasn’t going to happen, so I’m so glad it did,” said Richards, whose father was killed in a July 31, 2021, crash at the intersection.

The rumble strips were grooved in June 15, Ogle County engineer Jeremy Ciesiel said. There are three sets on either side of the intersection, all within 1,000 feet of it, he said.

Between Jan. 1, 2009, and April 30, 2022, 21 crashes occurred at the intersection, located about 1 mile west of White Pines Forest State Park, according to a traffic study conducted last year by Ciesiel’s department. Sixteen of the crashes involved drivers on South Lowell Park Road who either did not obey the stop signs or failed to yield to traffic on West Pines Road after stopping.

Several of the crashes resulted in serious injuries or fatalities, including 66-year-old Terry Richards. Richards was riding his motorcycle on West Pines Road when a driver traveling on South Lowell Park Road failed to yield and ran into him. Richards was flown to Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, where he died.

In July 2022, flashing LED-enhanced stop signs and temporary rumble strips were installed on South Lowell Park Road leading up to West Pines Road.

In the year since, the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office has not reported any crashes involving multiple vehicles at the intersection.

“It seems like it’s something that has definitely helped,” said Trisha Richards, who lives in Sterling. “Hopefully that continues on. I know in our area here, we have different rumble strips and roundabouts and it helps.”

Sue Ramage, whose sister died in a crash at South Lowell Park and West Pines roads, agreed.

See RUMBLE STRIPS, on 13

Terry Richards, 66, was killed in a July 31, 2021, crash at the intersection of South Lowell Park and West Pines Road. His family has put this memorial along one of the fence rows near the intersection.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local

Permanent rumble strips have been installed on South Lowell Park Road before the intersection with West Pines Road.

Entries sought for Grand Detour art festival

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GRAND DETOUR – The Grand Detour Art Festival committee is accepting applications from artists to exhibit work at the 74th Grand Detour Art Festival, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 10, at the John Deere Historic Site, 8334 S. Clinton St. The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The show is a juried event and open to artists and artisans who exhibit work of original concept, design and execution. No work will be exhibited that has been made from commercial kits, models, etc.

No commission will be charged for work sold.

Categories include painting, graphics, sculpture, jewelry, photography, drawing and artisan crafts (clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper and wood).

The show gives cash awards in most categories, along with a Best of Show award.

Details on entry requirements and fees for booth space, as well as information on show ameni -

ties and exhibitor responsibilities are available at facebook.com/ granddetourartsfestival.

Applications may be downloaded from the Grand Detour Arts Festival Facebook site or contact gdartsfestival@gmail. com to request an application.

Jessica Modica will judge the adult exhibits.

Modica is the executive director at the Freeport Art Museum. Her background is in art history and museum studies.

Annie Hermes will judge the student art exhibit. Hermes is an award-winning professional artist with a studio based locally in Dixon. Her work has been published in London’s ArtMaze Magazine, Photographer’s Forum

“Best Of” book, NPR’s Got Art calendar, Prairie Wind Art and Literature Magazine, among others.

“There is an unending flow of creativity when it comes to the students in northern Illinois and I am humbled to get the chance to learn from their hearts and imaginations,” Hermes said.

Earleen Hinton file photo/Shaw Local

These were some of the items for sale at one of the booths at the 72nd Grand Detour Arts Festival in 2021. This year’s event is Sunday, Sept. 10, on the grounds of the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour.

RUBY NORTH

Born: March 8, 1953 in Freeport, IL

Died: June 10, 2023 in Thomson, IL

“In a world where love knows no bounds, Ruby North, a beloved wife, mother, dedicated friend, and an extraordinary soul who reveled in the joys of being a grandma, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of affection and warmth.

Ruby North was born on March 8, 1953, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Oscar and Delores (Joynt) Byers. Growing up on the family farm, she learned the values of hard work and a deep appreciation for nature.

Ruby graduated from Forreston High School in 1971, later attending beauty school in Ster-

MARY LOU STEELE

Born: July 8, 1948 in Cedar Rapids, IA

Died: July 13, 2023 in Sycamore, IL

Mary Lou Steele, 75 of Winter, Wisconsin passed away July 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family in Lincolnshire Place Sycamore. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10am until service time in the Wasmer Funeral Home. Services will begin at 11:30am lead by Vicar Anthony Windau. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery Mendota.

Mary Lou was born July 8, 1948 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was adopted on March 2, 1949 in Muscatine, Iowa by Alonzo and Florence (Rick) Thomas of Princeton. She went to a one room schoolhouse which she proudly told everyone, until her freshman year of high school. Mary Lou graduated Princeton High School in 1966. She attended Elkhart Institute of Technology in the medical lab technician program, graduating in December of 1967. Mary Lou began her work career in the Lab at Perry Memorial Hospital. A favorite story she would tell was meeting the love of her life Alan on a blind date. They married June 19, 1971 and lived at White

ling, where she honed her skills and passion for hairstyling.

Her loveable and friendly nature was evident to all who knew her. Ruby was a devoted mother to her two daughters, Shawna and Amanda. In 1987, she crossed paths with Herman North, and their connection bloomed into a lifelong partnership. They exchanged vows on December 16 of that year in Warren, Illinois, and together they created a loving home that spanned from Beloit to Janesville, and finally settling in Thomson, where she was then able to receive nursing care at Eagle Point in Clinton. Together Ruby and Herman celebrated 36 years of marriage. Ruby possessed a genuine talent for baking, and her kitchen was always filled with mouthwatering aromas. She took great delight in preparing cookies, pies, and cakes, ensuring that her grandkids were always greeted with a delicious treat whenever they visited. Additionally, she found joy in

Pines State Park until Alan’s retirement. They retired up to Winter, Wisconsin to enjoy the North Woods.

Mary Lou enjoyed sewing, cross stitch and most importantly spending time with her family. Everyone who met Mary Lou said she had the most beautiful smile. Her smile could light up the darkest room.

She will be dearly missed by her son Jeff Steele of Island Lake, IL. daughters Heidi (Jeff) Bushnell of Rockford and Jennifer (Mark) Bushnell of Sycamore, 4 grandchildren Madison and Tyler Bushnell, Austin and Ethan Steele. She is preceded in death by her husband Alan 1/1/2014, a brother Charles Thomas and her parents.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Bushnell, Mark Bushnell, Austin Steele, Ethan Steele, Dennis Klein and Jeff Steele, honorary pallbearer is Mike Johnson.

Memorials may be directed to the family for research in Alzheimer’s or a direct donation can be made at endalz.org. Condolences may be left at wasmerfuneralhome.com.

Wasmer Funeral Home is privileged to assist the family.

her skillful hands, spending countless hours sewing blankets and quilts, creating beautiful and comforting pieces of art.

Throughout her life, Ruby North embraced the roles of mother, wife, and grandma with unwavering love and dedication. Her legacy of kindness, warmth, and nurturing will forever be remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing her. She helped several people in their homes with her caring skills as a nurses assistant.

Ruby is survived by her beloved husband, Herman North of Thomson; one daughter, Amanda (Gary) Fritzenmeier; and two step-daughters, Renee Fritzenmeier and Dixie Kenny. She leaves behind seven grandchildren whose lives were touched by her boundless love, Taven Fritzenmeier, Shianne Fritzenmeier, Brittney Fritzenmeier, Kimberly Fritzenmeier, Nora Emara, Mazin Emara and Morgan Manning. She will be deeply missed by her extended family, brother Richard

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“To go a whole year without any [crashes], that’s pretty good,” Ramage said. “Even the temporary ones helped. It did something.”

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

Rumble strips initially were a concern because of the disruptive noise they can cause, but a petition signed by nearby property owners helped push the project forward, Ciesiel said.

Marcia Dewey, of Polo, brought petitions signed by the nearby property owners to the May 17, 2022, Ogle County Board meeting. The petitions stated the residents were OK with rumble strips being added and were aware of the noise factor. She had other petitions with more than 200 signatures asking that rumble strips be put in on South Lowell Park Road.

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

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(Jean) Byers and sister, Ruth Byers, along with dear friends, all who were fortunate enough to have been a part of her life. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Shawna Fritzenmeier, a grandson, Caleb, a brother, Russell Byers, and her parents Oscar and Delores(Joynt) Byers

As we say goodbye to Ruby, let us remember her with smiles, cherishing the memories she gifted us, and embracing the love she instilled in our hearts. May she find eternal peace in the embrace of her loved ones who have gone before her. A celebration of life service will take place 12pm Friday, July 21, 2023 at the West Branch Church of the Brethren in Polo, Illinois. Visitation gathering will be held prior to the service from 11am – 12pm. Burial will take place in Fairmont Cemetery. Refreshments will be enjoyed following the burial.

To go a whole year without any [crashes], that’s pretty good. Even the temporary ones helped. It did something.”

Sue Ramage, whose sister died in a crash at South Lowell Park and West Pines roads

$13,000 and were installed by a contractor as part of county roadwork, Ciesiel said.

“They’re not your traditional rumble strips that are in other parts of the county,” he said. “We took a model that we got from the IDOT [Illinois Department of Transportation] District 3 office that is used in the city of Ohio that is right in the [city’s] downtown area. After driving over it several times, I noticed that it gave a nice feel, that it was audible to drivers, but didn’t disrupt the people around it –and it was surrounded by hopes.”

The style isn’t what Ramage expected, but she’s glad to see them.

“As long as it does the job, that’s what matters,” she said. “I’m just happy for the rumble strips. I hope it saves some lives and slows people down.”

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King of the Hill declared at RRRMC

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – Wayne Schultz says he’s 53 years old, but when it comes to climbing a very steep hill on two wheels he’s right back to 17 again.

Schultz won the King of the Hill event at the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s Hillclimb on Sunday.

“I am 53, but I act like I’m 17,” said Schultz, an Animosa, Iowa, resident as he picked up the trophy below the announcer’s stand.

Schultz rode his Honda CR500 over the “table top” and up the 100-foot hill in 6.9 seconds to take home the trophy and bragging rights.

“I went over the table top, hit the berm and then I hoped for the best,” he said, smiling.

Riders from across the region took their best shots at climbing “the hill” on their motorcycles in a variety of class divisions.

The RRRMC was founded in 1935 and is located across from the main entrance to White Pines State Park, 6719 West Pines Road, between Oregon and Polo.

The club is known for its hill climb

events held just to the west of what once was the Pines Drive-In Theater. When the theater closed, the club bought the land.

Sunday’s event was the second and final event for the club this year. For information on the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club, visit www. rrrmc.org.

Wayne Schultz holds his King of the Hill trophy.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local Wayne Schultz, 53, of Animosa, Iowa, clears the “table top” at the start of his run during the King of the Hill event at the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s hill climb Sunday, July 16. Schultz made it to the top of the hill in 6.9 seconds to win the event.

Oregon Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for awards

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OREGON – The Oregon Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual awards.

The nomination process is open to the public.

This year, the following award categories are being offered:

• Volunteer of the Year: This is based on a nominee’s voluntary community involvement and service. This can include work for charities, community groups or other organizations providing a valuable community service.

Recycle your residential electronics on July 28

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OREGON – The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will host a residential electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 28, at 909 Pines Road in Oregon.

The event is for Ogle County residents only and a free permit is required in advance. To obtain a free permit, call 815-732-4020 or email solidwaste@oglecountyil.gov and provide your name, address, phone number and email address by 4 p.m. Thursday, July 27.

Accepted items include all TVs and computer monitors, computers, computer hardware and cables, laptops, tablets, cellphones, printers, FAX machines, scanners, shredders (no tubs), copiers, video gaming equipment, DVD/VCRs, cable/satellite boxes, stereo equipment, radios, digital clocks, cameras, calculators, phone

systems, holiday light strands, extension cords, rechargeable batteries, printer ink cartridges, CD/DVDs and CFL bulbs. Microwave ovens are accepted for $5 a unit. Cash or check is accepted.

There is a limit of seven large or bulky items per permit and one permit per county household per month. Business or institutional electronic materials are not accepted at these events.

Business or institutional electronics are accepted by the OCSWMD via a separate program. Call 815-732-4020 for information and pricing for business electronic recycling and to make an appointment for drop-off of materials to be recycled.

For information about this recycling event, call the OCSWMD at 815732-4020 or visit www.oglecountyil.gov or Ogle County Solid Waste Management Deptartment on Facebook.

• Citizen of the Year: This award will go to someone making a powerful difference in the community in ways that inspire others or help to create positive change and influence in the community. This can include heroic acts within the past year as well as work for charities, community groups or other organizations or efforts providing a valuable community service.

• Business of the Year: A local company will be recognized for its community involvement and/or by encouraging employee volunteer efforts in community activities. The

submission should explain how the company has contributed to the betterment of the community and/or the impact of their policies and procedures on employee volunteerism. The selected business must be an Oregon Area Chamber member.

• Civic Leadership Award: Presented to a civic, charitable or nonprofit organization. The selected organization must be an Oregon Area Chamber member. Collaboration with other community groups and organizations, overall impact both internal and external to the community and the variety and quality of community engagement activities will be considered in the nomination process.

• Welcome to the Chamber Award: Presented to a civic, charitable or nonprofit organization. The selected organization must be an Oregon Area Chamber member. Collaboration with other community groups and organizations, overall impact both internal and external to the community and the variety and quality of community engagement activities will be considered in the nomination process.

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Earleen Hinton file photo/Shaw Local Volunteers unload a big-screen TV during the electronics recycling event conducted by the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department on June 23. The residential recycling program is for Ogle County residents only and requires a free permit before dropping items off.

Polo Chamber seeks Citizen, Volunteer of Year nominations

POLO – Each year the Polo Chamber of Commerce recognizes one Polo citizen as the Citizen of the Year and one citizen

OREGON POLICE

Oregon Police Chief Joe Brooks reports the following police activity.

June 23

Leah M. Beneventi, 45, of Stillman Valley, was issued a citation at 4:58 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred in the 100 block of North Fourth Street.

June 26

Deshawn Green, 25, of Chicago, was arrested at 1:30 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Green was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violation occurred in the 300 block of West Washington Street.

June 27

Jessica A. Peterson, 38, of Mt. Morris, was issued citations at 9:55 a.m. for driving while under the influence of drugs. The charges are the result of an accident investigation that occurred May 12. Peterson is scheduled to appear in court on the charges.

Jisela L. Cantu, 20, of Rock Falls, was issued citations at 7:04 p.m. for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration for non-insurance and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. A passenger in Cantu’s vehicle, a male juvenile, 17, of Sterling, was taken into limited custody for the offense of possession of a controlled substance and issued a civil citation for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams. The juvenile was released into a guardian’s custody with a referral sent to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office for review. The violations occurred in the 500 block of Gale Street.

A 12-year-old male juvenile and 13-yearold male juvenile, both of Oregon, were taken into limited custody at 11:29 p.m. for criminal trespass to a vehicle. The juveniles were released into a parent’s custody with a referral sent to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office for review.

June 28

A 14-year-old male juvenile of Oregon was taken into limited custody at 11:20 p.m. for the offenses of criminal trespass to a vehicle and theft under $500. The juvenile was released into a parent’s custody with a referral sent to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office for review.

June 29

Rickella R. Blaylock, 30, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 12:20 p.m. for operating a vehicle with a suspended

as the Volunteer of the Year. Eligible nominees should consistently show civic leadership through volunteerism and service to their community. Services provided to the community should be

based on volunteerism outside of the nominee’s normal employment duties.

Those wishing to nominate a candidate they feel is deserving of these prestigious awards must complete a nomina-

tion form and return it with a letter describing why the nominee is deserving of the award to the Polo Chamber Board by Friday, Aug. 25. Forms can be found at www.polochamber.org.

registration. The violation occurred in the 500 block of Gale Street.

Jeremy A. Kepp, 36, of Elgin, was arrested at 1:46 p.m. for driving under the influence of alcohol and resisting/ obstructing a peace officer. Kepp also was issued citations for driving a motor vehicle when registration is suspended and illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver. Kepp was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violations occurred in the 200 block of East Washington Street.

June 30

At 6:21 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 300 block of West Washington Street involving a 2019 Ford driven by Donald L. Goike, 44, of Chana, that struck a 2007 Mazda driven by Erik D. Englehart, 50, of Sandwich. No citations were issued.

Jeremy T. Hartsfield, 42, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 10:15 a.m. for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. The violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

Scott D. Randall, 63, of Geneva, was issued a citation at 12:05 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred in the 500 block of East Washington Street.

Alberto Rodriguez-Palacios, 31, of DeKalb, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. Rodriguez-Palacios also was issued citations for operating an uninsured vehicle and riding a motorcycle without special equipment – no glasses or windshield. Rodriguez-Palacios was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violations occurred in the 1100 block of Jefferson Street.

A 17-year-old male juvenile of Oregon was taken into limited custody at 9:40 p.m. for criminal trespass to a vehicle and theft under $500. The juvenile was released into a parent’s custody with a referral sent to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office for review.

A 15-year-old male juvenile of Oregon was taken into limited custody at 10:40 p.m. for the offenses of criminal trespass to a vehicle and theft under $500. The juvenile was released into a parent’s custody with a referral sent to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office for review. Deion M. Commack, 28, of Rochelle, was arrested at 11:01 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Commack was transported to the Ogle County jail.

July 1

William G. Harrison, 45, of Polo, was arrested at 11:10 a.m. for driving while license suspended. Harrison was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violation occurred in the 800 block of West Washington Street.

Ronnie A. Gallagher, 42, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 5:29 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred near the intersection of West Washington Street and Daysville Road.

Fausto C. Nunez, 56, of Oregon, was arrested at 11 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Nunez also was issued citations for driving under the influence of alcohol with blood-alcohol content greater than .08% and improper lane use. Nunez was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violations occurred near the intersection of River Road and Washington Street.

July 2

Ilkham Aidinov, 20, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, was issued a citation at 9:50 a.m. for speeding 47 mph in a 30-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 500 block of South Fourth Street.

July 3

Edward H. Hendrickson, 62, of Oregon, was arrested at 9:05 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Hendrickson also was charged with improper cannabis container as a driver and issued a citation for failure to signal when turning. Hendrickson was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violations occurred in the 900 block of Madison Street.

July 5

Kyle S. Lowe, 34, of Rochelle, was issued a citation at 10:30 a.m. for operating a vehicle when registration is suspended. The violation occurred in the 200 block of Franklin Street.

Christopher M. Greve, 25, of Dixon, was arrested at 10:34 a.m. for driving while license suspended. Greve was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

Antonio Cerrito-Olivares, 36, of Rockford, was arrested at 1:45 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. Cerrito-Olivares also

was issued citations for operating a vehicle with an expired registration and operating an uninsured vehicle. Cerrito-Olivares was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violations occurred in the 200 block of East Washington Street.

July 6

Christopher S. Ludlum, 18, of Beloit, Wisconsin, was issued a citation at 9:58 a.m. for use of a cellphone while driving. The violation occurred in the 300 block of West Washington Street.

Stephen M. Einoris, 47, of Franklin Grove, was issued a citation at 10 a.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. A passenger in Einoris’ vehicle, Selena A. Hitchcock, 37, no residence specified, was arrested for an outstanding Lee County warrant for failure to appear on a disorderly conduct charge. Hitchcock also was issued a citation for failure to wear a seat belt as a passenger. Hitchcock was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violations occurred in the 100 block of East Washington Street.

Jordan A. Shank, 25, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 2:15 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred in the 500 block of East Washington Street.

July 7

Brittany A. Highbarger, 33, of Oregon, was arrested at 6:50 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Highbarger also was charged with resisting a peace officer. Highbarger was transported to the Ogle County jail.

July 8

McKayla M. Rains, 29, of Ashton, was issued a citation at 8:51 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The violation occurred in the 200 block of South Seventh Street.

July 9

Francis E. Fenton, 58, of Oregon, was arrested at 6:32 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for battery. Fenton also was charged with resisting a peace officer. Fenton was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Seven parking tickets and 16 verbal warnings were issued June 26-July 9.

Arrests listed are accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF ACTIVITY

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity.

July 8

Sarah Riley, 34, of DeKalb, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (crack/cocaine) and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop on Illinois Route 72 near Interstate 39 about 11:56 p.m. She was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

July 9

Isaic S. Sanchez, 22, of Dixon, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Illinois Route 64 and German Church Road about 2:52 a.m. An investigation showed Sanchez was driving a white Nissan Altima south on German Church Road. Sanchez disobeyed the stop sign at the intersection, traveled over Route 64 and into the south ditch where he struck an embankment. He also was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and disregard of an official traffic control device. Sanchez was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

July 11

Marcy Devaney, 32, of Stillman Valley,

was arrested for driving on a suspended license after a traffic stop for suspended registration at 4:05 p.m. She was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

July 12

Stanton Green Jr., 39, of Freeport, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop on Baileyville Road near the intersection with Pit Road about 12:10 a.m. Green was released on an I-Bond.

Jaden Purifoy, 20, of Rockford, was arrested for no valid driver’s license, possession of a controlled substance (crack/cocaine) less than 15 grams (Class 4 felony) and improper container/ driver after a traffic stop near the Winnebago County line at Illinois Route 251 about 1:36 a.m. Purifoy was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

Jose Guzman Garcia, 28, of Rochelle, was arrested for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in the 16000 block of east Illinois Route 38 about 12:43 p.m. Guzman Garcia also was cited for an expired registration sticker and operating an uninsured vehicle. Guzman Garcia was released from the scene on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

George Landowski, 50, of Mt. Morris, was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after deputies responded to the Mount Morris Motel at 7 p.m. for a citizen assistance call. While deputies were at the location speaking with Landowski and attempting to help, Landowski called 911 a total of six times. Landowski was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

July 13

Geoffrey Connell, 70, of Byron, was arrested for aggravated driving while license revoked and driving while license revoked after a traffic stop in the 6000 block of east Illinois Route 72 about 1:10 p.m. He also was cited for illegal transportation of alcohol. Connell was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held without bond pending a court appearance.

Derverz T. Collins, 18, of Loves Park, was arrested for no valid license after a traffic stop at the intersection of North Mount Morris Road and Illinois Route 72 at 9:02 p.m. Collins also was cited for driving without headlights/two headlights required and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Collins was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

July 14

Dylan Wallace, 19, of Rockford, was arrested for no valid driver’s license. About 6:02 p.m., deputies responded to a driving complaint in the area of the Rock River Terrace community and found a motorcycle driven by Wallace during the investigation. Wallace also was cited for no registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Wallace was released on an I-Bond.

July 15

Gordon Yancey, 45, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop at Illinois Route 251 and Big Mound Road about 12:01 a.m. He also was cited for operating a vehicle with loud music. Yancey was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Arianna Boyd, 18, of Davis Junction, was arrested for domestic battery after deputies responded to the 1000 block of Northwester Avenue, Davis Junction, about 3:15 p.m. for a report of a physical domestic. Boyd was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

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

A Budding young farmer A Budding young farmer

OREGON – One night at the dinner table, then-3-year-old Buddy Murray made an important announcement: He wanted to be a farmer when he grew up.

Now, in his first year in the double-digit age bracket, Buddy’s living his dream on the two-and-a-half acre spread he’s growing up on in rural Oregon.

Buddy, 10, with the help of his mother, Andrea Murray, is growing flowers, fruits and vegetables and raising a flock of chickens at Dandelion Feathers Farm. He spends much of his day tending to his few rows of plants — making sure they’re healthy and free of invasives — caring for his animals, and rounding up the colorful eggs his chickens lay.

Buddy’s plot is just the right size for him to dig in and learn more about the career he staked out at a young age — and it’s also like a birthday gift that keeps on giving.

Buddy said he “kind of” remembers the time he first told his mother that he wanted to be a farmer. They lived in rural Pontiac at the time, and “I remember sitting at the table when I said that. [Then] I wished for it every birthday.”

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He and his mom moved to the Oregon area 3 years ago, and with a new home came new opportunities.

With yard space to spare, Andrea helped make Buddy’s birthday wish come true. She suggested he use some of the land to try his hand at growing a few things.

“We just kind of let it all happen and rolled with it,” Andrea said. “Buddy said he wanted to be a farmer, so we got the chickens, and he was growing peppers and tomatoes. Then he said he wanted pumpkins. That just wasn’t enough. We had no idea this would be where we are this year. I think God really presents stuff to us.”

With every plant that popped up and every egg that popped out, Buddy learned more and more about farming. Learning to coax crops from the land takes patience and time, and a bit of trial and error — just ask any full-grown farmer — but Buddy’s off to a good start.

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Buddy Murray and his mother Andrea operate Dandelion Feathers Farm west of Oregon. They moved to the area three years ago and Buddy has set out on a dream he had since he was 3 years old: To be a farmer. CODY CUTTER/CCUTTER@SAUKVALLEY.COM

• BUDDY from previous page lection of books on agriculture, animal science and horticulture — some written with someone older than 10 in mind, but that doesn’t keep Buddy from perusing the pages — both early in the morning and late at night, all to make his operation a success.

Every morning after breakfast, Buddy heads outside where the first thing he does is feed his chickens, and when they hear his familiar call — “Ba-gock! Ba-gock, ba-gock! — they come a-runnin’ from the coop. He also helps tend to a couple of goats and a rescue horse, all with the same TLC he gives the flock of chickens.

About 20 chickens call the coop their home, and one of them has become Buddy’s favorite, Fluffy, named so “because she’s fluffy,” he said. Other members of the feathered flock were given fitting names, too: There’s Sundae, who looks like a chocolate sundae, Buddy said; Guin, who looked like a penguin when she was a chick; the all-white Angel, and Hazel and Cocoa, named after their colors.

Buddy has gotten to know his flock well, and already he’s learned to spot when there’s something a bit off on the pecking order

“All of the chickens have a different personality,” Buddy said, “and if it changes, you know that there’s something wrong.”

His feathered friends even inspired the Dandelion Feathers name. When he was younger, Buddy would say that the yellow chicks looked like dandelions, an observation his mom picked up on, too.

“The first chicks we hatched out, when they got a bit older and they molt their feathers, the feathers went all over,” Buddy said. “[Mom] said, ‘It’s kind of like dandelions.’”

Once he’s done tending to the animals, it’s time for Buddy to hop over the fence and work on the plants. Along with the tomatoes and peppers, the early summer crop also includes asparagus, strawberries, spiraling Egyptian

walking onions, poppies, gladiolus and sunflowers, among others. Andrea and Buddy plan to grow more sunflowers next year than the three beds that are there now, and have it be his big crop.

Pumpkins and squash are grown in the fall, and this year Buddy will make sure to keep an extra close

eye on them. Early in the season last year, he saw his crop look a little funny and hit his books to find out about what was going on. Buddy found out about squash bugs and vine borers.

“We had to cut open the vine and get out the borers and had to get rid of them because they hol-

lowed out the vine, and eventually got to the pumpkin and hollowed out the pumpkin,” Buddy said.

Buddy decided to add pumpkins to the farm while working outside one day and recalling a visit to a pumpkin farm. “Some people were nice enough to let him buy some, • See

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years. And we will be around for years to come working with local farmers, our neighbors, offering

and he would sit outside in front of the house with them,” Andrea said. “Then we started growing them.”

As Buddy has come to learn, there’s a lot more to farming than just planting and growing. There’s weather to take into consideration, the makeup of the land around the garden, and helping keep crops healthy. They removed some black walnut trees, which contain a chemical toxin called juglone that severely hinders the growth of crops. Buddy also learned which bugs are good for plants and which are bad, like learning the roles of ants versus aphids.

Buddy also learned the impact pesticides can have on produce, when he tasted the difference between store-bought strawberries and the ones he grew, he said.

Much of what he grows from the ground, as well as the organic eggs from his chickens, gets gathered for sale inside a small store on the property, open Thursday through Saturday afternoons. The store also includes some of Andrea’s interests, such as women’s boutique clothing, organic animal care products and feed, and religious gifts.

Andrea is also developing a bouquet bar with some of the flowers that Buddy grows, where customers can choose how they want their arrangements to look.

“Hopefully people will want to come pick flowers and make their own bouquets,” she said. “Doing your own bouquet can mean more [as a gift]. You can come with your children, make the bouquet and take it home with you. It can last long because it’s nice and fresh, and it can be a fun experience — not just grabbing flowers, but make it an experience to share together.”

When it comes to buying seeds and feed, Andrea coordinated it early on, but as Buddy gets older, she’s beginning to pass some of that knowledge on to him. He’s currently learning about a ledger, how much things cost and how much he can spend on growing more crops based on what he earns from selling.

Along with all that he’s learned

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chools Buddy from their nearby home, which once was the Pleasant Valley rural country school, District 89, until 1947.

Early on, Buddy tended to take disappointments and setbacks harder, but the more he grew up the more he grew, and he’s learning to be more patient, think things through, and learn from anything that goes wrong. Having a place at home to work that all out, especially at his age, should help Buddy have “a pretty good head on his shoulders,” Andrea said.

“He’s handled it much better now,” she said. “Initially, it was just like with anyone: We all learn how to handle stuff, and disappointment is hard for children. It’s definitely

stead of just letting it take over.

“If we can start here like we are, in 10 years, he’ll be so much further ahead then, if this is really what he wants. He will have had so much knowledge than he would have had if he said he wanted to do it when he was 20.”

For now, Buddy’s enjoying his time doing what he’s wanted to do since he was 3 — and how many people can say they’re doing what they’ve wanted to do since that

“There’s nothing really specific, I just like everything,” he said. “Everything’s my favorite. Everything’s fun.”

Cody Cutter can be reached at 815-632-2532 or ccutter@shawmedia.com.

Buddy Murray tends to some members of his farm family at Dandelion Feathers Farm in rural Oregon. Taking care of the animals is just one part of his daily routine. Buddy also keeps an eye on the produce and flowers that he helps plant.

CODY CUTTER/CCUTTER@SAUKVALLEY.COM

JUNE 2023 ZONING CERTIFICATES

The following Ogle County zoning certificates were issued for June 2023:

Rene Rodriquez Barbeitia, Byron Township, section 4, change in use: barn to banquet hall, $85,000.

Aaron Hendricks, Rockvale Township, section 34, residential accessory building.

Aaron Smith, Taylor Township, section 8, patio.

Insite Inc./Lovelady-Smith, Lynnville Township, section 8, equipment upgrade on existing telecommunications facility, $45,000.

William Tunink, Leaf River Township, section 33, deck and patio.

Haymaker Building/Dach, Byron Township, section 10, single-family dwelling, $500,000.

Mark Nehrkorn, Rockvale Township, section 21, single-family dwelling, $250,000.

Jamie and Shawn Kemp, Flagg Township, section 8, above-ground pool.

Michael Thomas, Eagle Point Township,

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Warranty deeds

Cole Davidson to Monika M., Barbara

A., Leonard H. Jr. and Lenard H. Huhn III, 312 N. High St., Chana, $207,500.

Joseph L. and Amber Beatty to Katelyn Guilfoyle, 813 N. Fieldcrest Drive, Byron, $157,500.

Lori K. and Donald R. Hensley Jr. to Richard Seals Living Trust, Richard Seals, trustee, 7980 S. Pine St., Grand Detour, $120,000.

Arthur J. Brazes to Brent Jacobson, 106 N. Galena St., Lindenwood, $65,000.

Koby G. and Cynthia E. Stern to Brian K. and Lori S. Smith, 782 W. Chinquapin Drive, Oregon, $316,000.

Shawn R. and Diana M. Early to Jeffrey

G. and Anne M. Hiveley, 8481 N. Winnebago Lane, Byron, $353,000.

Richard J. and Amber K. Andreen to Raymond and Ashley Baert, 549 N. Colfax St., Byron, $260,000.

Peter J. and Mary A. Verdun to Adam and Jenny Graw, 170 S. Fox Run Lane, Byron, $293,720.

Trend D. Walace to Jennifer A. Grobe, 302 S. Barber Ave., Polo, $144,000.

Jake and Kristin Charleston to Aaron R. Roe, 505 E. King St., Polo, $147,000.

Aaron R. and Caroline A. Roe to Carol Saroya, 3177 E. Ridgewood Court, Oregon, $380,000.

Mark A. and Anthina M. Nehrkorn to Dylan Cheek, 111 N. Nohe Ave., Oregon, $77,000.

Travis and Michelle Walker to Robin L.

section 23, single-family dwelling, $175,000.

Erik Hopp, Monroe Township, section 19, residential accessory building.

Iconic Energy/Fisher, Monroe Township, section 19, private ground-mounted solar array.

Iconic Energy/Croft, Byron Township, section 22, private ground-mounted solar array.

Eric Wiedmann, Flagg Township, section 17, deck on existing aboveground pool.

NITRAM Properties, Rockvale Township, section 25, addition to existing office building, $68,000.

Sean Adams Custom Carpentry/Gould, Marion Township, section 7, single-family dwelling, $425,000.

Rodney Hodgson, Grand Detour Township, section 5, single-family dwelling, $270,000.

David and Amy Eder, Pine Creek Township, section 2, single-family dwelling, $333,000.

Freedom Forever LLC/Oltmanns, Byron Township, section 36, private ground-mounted solar array.

Natural Gas Pipeline, Monroe Township, section 13, industrial accessory building for gas pipeline, $30,000.

William Newkirk, Lynnville Township, section 5, residential accessory building.

Zack Sondergroth/McDonald, Byron Township, section 25, in-ground pool.

Steven Dietrich, Rockvale Township, section 7, three-season room.

Rolland and Vicki Scheffner, Leaf River Township, section 23, open, unenclosed deck.

Peterson Construction/Woods, Mt. Morris Township, section 25, remove deck, construct roof over exposed basement.

Robert Cartwright, Flagg Township, section 17, above-ground pool.

Erik Sloan, Byron Township, section 25, above-ground pool.

Cassidy Myrvold, Taylor Township, section 3, residential accessory building.

Steven Osborne, Pine Rock Township, section 3, open, unenclosed porch.

Sonco Pools & Spa, Hayenga, Byron Township, section 9, in-ground pool.

Northern Illinois Service/Dresser, Scott Township, section 7, remove barn.

Crown Castle/AT&T, Rockvale Township, section 30, upgrade antennas on existing telecommunications tower, $15,000.

Legacy Solar/Cline, Oregon-Nashua Township, section 7, private ground-mounted solar array.

Kathleen Myers, Monroe Township, section 5, above-ground pool.

Terry Diehl, Brookville Township, section 12, residential accessory building.

Kelli Gunderson, Forreston Township, section 22, replace attached garage because of storm damage.

Haywell LLC, Flagg Township, section 20, single-family dwelling, $300,000.

Emerson Johnson, Lynnville Township, section 20, remove SF swelling.

Joseph Hundertmark/Rapp, Byron Township, section 15, single-family dwelling, $350,000.

Forrest Floto, Mt. Morris Township, section 16, cattle feeding station.

Mattison, one parcel in Scott Township, $210,000.

Nathanial Simonson to Galen and Denise Bennett, one parcel in Byron Township, $1.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to John M. and Nancy A. Pasakarnis, 505 W. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, $55,000.

Thomas and Elaine Carow to Enrique F. Schaefer, 1000 Illinois St., Davis Junction, $297,000.

Fund 601 LLC to Super Market Developers Inc., 101 W. state Route 64 and three parcels on East Front Street, Mt. Morris, $1,869,200.

Fund 601 LLC to Midwest Real Estate Holdings, also MREH LLC, seven parcels in Dement Township, $6,800,000.

Quit claim deeds

Evan K. Buskohl to Estivant Farm LLC, 6850 W. Town Line Road, Leaf River, $0.

Lyle I. and Marcia A. Printz to Pamela A. Merry, also Kelly, 14837 W. Henry Road, Polo, $0.

Lyle I. and Marcia A. Printz to Kimberly A. Printz Trust and Pamela A. Merry Living Trust, Pamela A. Merry, also Kelly, trustee, 14837 W. Henry Road, Polo, $0.

Executor deed

Estate of Douglas E. Strawser, the late Douglas E. Strawser by executor, to Kathryn Hoffman, three parcels in Grand Detour Township, $0.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

Scott Bearrows, Monroe Township, section 4, remove and replace residential accessory building.

Richard Gensler, Flagg Township, section 3, replace ag building because of storm damage.

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

In the Matter of the Estate of RONALD C. TILTON, Deceased No. 2023-PR-36

CLAIM NOTICE

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July 21st & 22nd

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with the representative, or both, on or before January 8, 2024, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

MARIANN D. TILTON

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

dependent Executor whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O. Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105.

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

In the Matter of the Estate of RONALD C. TILTON, Deceased No. 2023-PR-36

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of RONALD C. TILTON of Chana, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 23, 2023

to MARIANN D TILTON and KIM D HUNTLEY, as Independent CoExecutors whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O. Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105.

Notice is given of the death of RONALD C. TILTON of Chana, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 23, 2023 to MARIANN D TILTON and KIM D HUNTLEY, as Independent CoExecutors whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

KIM D. HUNTLEY, Independent Co-Executors

July 7, 14, 21, 2023

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE I n re the E state of: EDWARD C. GIESE, Deceased 2023 PR 42 CLAIM NOTICE

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: CARRIE L LAYMAN Independent

Executor Law Office s of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal com

July 14, 21, 28, 2023

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Library District Notice is hereby given to the Public that on August 17, 2023, at the hour of 6:00 P.M. at the Oregon Public Library, 300 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois, a public hearing will be held on the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Oregon Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July l, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Any person interested in said budget and ordinance may be presen t at said time and place and may be heard in regard to the budget and ordinance. The tentative budget is now on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Oregon Public Library District, at the Library office and may be reviewed upon request prior to said hearing by the Public.

Date: July 17, 2023

Secretary, Board of Trustees Oregon Public Library District 300 Jefferson St Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2724

nance for the Polo Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Any person interested in said budget and ordinance may be presen t at said time and place and may be heard in regard to the budget and ordinance. The tentative budget is now on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Polo Public Library District, at the Library office and may be reviewed upon reques t prior to said hearing by the Public Donna Baumam Secretary, Board of Trustees Polo Public Library District 302 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2713

Date: July 11, 2023

July 21, 2023

NOTICE

Maxine Osborne, Polo, IL. | Mary L. Engels Trust, Annawan, IL. | The Cook Family, Sciota, IL. | Plus others will sell the following at the above place and time. Not all items are available for online bidding. Plan to attend the live event and bring your friends.

300+ Lot COIN auction; Sterling Silver pcs., Hummel’s, Longaberger baskets & pottery, glassware, costume jewelry, kitchen primitives, crockery, pottery, glass adv. milk bottles, adv. truck banks, yard art, farm toys, dolls, nice antique & modern furniture, plus much more

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th St Suit

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or with the representative, or both, on or before January 8, 2024, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

MARIANN D. TILTON

KIM D. HUNTLEY, Independent Co-Executors

July 7, 14, 21, 2023

Notice is given of the death of EDWARD C. GIESE. Letters of Office were issued on July 7, 2023, to CARRIE L LAYMAN, as Independent Executor, 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

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

In the Matter of the Estate of JE AN L. FINKBE INER, Deceased No. 2023-PR-44 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of JEAN L. FINKBEINER of Polo, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on July 12, 2023 to JANETTE L. KRONTZ, as Independent Executor whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or with the representative, or both, on or before JANUARY 22, 2024, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

JANETTE L. KRONTZ

Independent Executor

July 21, 28, Aug. 4, 2023

LE GAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLI C HEARING

On Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of Oregon Public Library District

Notice is hereby given to the Public that on August 17, 2023, at the hour of 6:00 P.M. at the Oregon Public Library, 300 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois, a public hearing will be held on the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Oregon Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July l, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Any person interested in said budget and ordinance may be presen t at said time and place and may be heard in regard to the budget and ordinance. The tentative budget is now on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees,

July 21, 2023

LE GAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLI C HEARING

On Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of Polo Public Library District

Notice is hereby given to the Public that on August 08, 2023, at the hour of 5:00 P.M. at the Polo Public Library District, 302 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois, a public hearing will be held on the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Polo Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Any person interested in said budget and ordinance may be presen t at said time and place and may be heard in regard to the budget and ordinance. The tentative budget is now on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Polo Public Library District, at the Library office and may be reviewed upon reques t prior to said hearing by the Public

Donna Baumam Secretary, Board of Trustees Polo Public Library District 302 West Mason Street

Pursuant to the Landlord's lien provisions in rental agreement between Dani el Kelle r Unit 26, This storage unit containing personal property will be sold or otherwise disposed of on or after July 25th, 2023 at White Eagle Storage , Inc 11627 Rt 72, Forreston, IL 61030 Payment must be received by July 24th, 2023 to prevent this sale.

July 14, 21, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG

COUNT Y106 SOUTH 5TH STREET, OREGON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Floyd H. Odom, DECEASE D. 23 PR 26

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent Letters of office were issued to Robert L. Odom, 31W171 Woodland Trail South, Wayne, Illinois 60184-2475, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Steven A. Wade, Anesi, Ozmon, Ltd, 161 North Clark Street, #2100, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested person

Street, Chicago, 60601. The estat be adm without supervision under 5/28-4 Probate Compiled 1992, Ch. par 5/28-4) interested terminate s independe administra any time b or delivering petition t nate to the Claims ag estate may with the with the r tative, or or before 7, 2024, mailing or of a notice representa required by 5/18-3 Probate A date state notice . An not filed before tha barred. Cop claim filed clerk mu mailed or by the cla the repres and to the within 1 after it ha filed. E-filing mandatory documents cases with exemptions file, you m create an with an e-filing vice provid http://efile.illin courts.gov/servic providers.htm learn more select a provider need a help or hav ble e-filing http://www.illino courts.gov/F gethelp.as Steven A. Anesi, Ozm Ltd., (6271068) 161 North Street, Suite Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 372-3822 I3223594 July 7, 14,

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for the Polo ibrary Disthe fiscal inning July and ending 2024. Any interested budget and e may be at said place and heard in o the budordinance.

tative budow on file Secretary Board ees, Polo ibrary Disthe Library and may wed upon prior to ring by the aumam ry, Trustees lic District t Mason 61064 946-2713

Street, #2100, Chicago, Illinois 60601. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill.

with the representative, or both, on or before January 7, 2024, 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 To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp

July 11, 2023

July 21, 2023

NOTICE to the Landlord's lien proin rental ement beel Kelle r it 26, rage unit g personrty will be otherwise of on or uly 25th, White Earage , Inc. t 72, ForIL 61030. must be by July 023 to presale.

14, 21, 2023

OTICES CIRCUIT FOR THE JUDICIAL RCUIT

OUNT YSOUTH 5TH STREET, GON, NOIS OF Odom, ECEASE D. PR 26 s given to of the the above decedent. of office issued to L. Odom, Woodland uth, Wayne, 60184-2475, ndependent r, whose of record

A. Wade, zmon, Ltd, orth Clark #2100, Illinois estate will dministered court supervision, unless section of the Act Ill.

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Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s 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 January 7, 2024, 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 To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp.

Steven A. Wade Anesi, Ozmon, Ltd., (6271068) 161 North Clark Street, Suite 2100 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 372-3822

I3223594

July 7, 14, 21, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y106 SOUTH 5TH STREET, OREGON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Rose Frances Jarrett, DECEASE D. 23 PR 33

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent.

named decedent. Letters of office were issued to John Wayne Jarrett, 128 South Maple, Byron, Illinois 61010, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Beth Schillen, Gordon & Centracchio, LLC, 211 West Wacker Drive, #550, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC , Plaintiff, vs.

Letters of office were issued to John Wayne Jarrett, 128 South Maple, Byron, Illinois 61010, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Beth Schillen, Gordon & Centracchio, LLC, 211 West Wacker Drive, #550, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

Steven A. Wade Anesi, Ozmon, Ltd., (6271068)

JOSEPH E NORRIS, JR A/K/A JOSEPH E NORRIS; DANIELLE C NORRIS; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ INC., CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-H; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s)

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp.

161 North Clark Street, Suite 2100 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 372-3822

CASE NO. 2023FC33

Property Address: 1012 North 7th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 NOTICE FOR PUBLI CATION

I3223594

July 7, 14, 21, 2023

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, JOSEPH E NORRIS, JR. A/K/A JOSEPH E. NORRIS; DANIELLE C NORRIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS ; , defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

PART OF LOT 4 OF LOT 2 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 3RD P.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNI NG AT A POINT WHERE THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 4 OF LOT 2 IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 24, IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, TOUCHES THE WEST LINE OF ROCKFORD AND OTTAWA ROAD, THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 4 OF LOT 2 TO A POINT 453.75 FEET EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF NINTH STREET, FORMERLY GRANT STREET, THENCE NORTH 76 FEET ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID NINTH STREET, THENCE EAST ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 4 OF LOT 2 TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE ROCKFORD AND OTTAWA ROAD, THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID ROCKFORD AND OTTAWA ROAD TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

P.I.N.: 24-24-106-016

Steven A. Wade Anesi, Ozmon, Ltd., (6271068) 161 North Clark Street, Suite 2100 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 372-3822

I3223594

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s 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 January 14, 2024, 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.

Said prope rty is commonly known as 1012 North 7th Street , Rochelle, IL 61068 and which said mortgage(s) was/were made and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0504920, and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

July 7, 14, 21, 2023

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before January 14, 2024, 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.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Ogle County on or before AUGUST 7, 2023, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance 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 http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp

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

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563

Telephone: (630) 453-6960

Facsimile: (630) 428-4620

Attorney No. Cook 64727, DuPage 293191

Service E-mail: midwestpleadings@dallegal.com 8190-934211

July 7, 14, 21, 2023 934211

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 http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional

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 http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp

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The So LiteTM Scooter is easy to transport and almost impossible to tip over.

Like millions of older Americans, I struggle with mobility. For years, I watched my quality of life slip away, as I was forced to stay home while friends and family took part in activities I’d once enjoyed. I thought I’d made some progress when I got a mobility scooter, but then I realized how hard it was to transport. Taking it apart and putting it back together was like doing a jigsaw puzzle. Once I had it disassembled, I had to try to put all of the pieces in the trunk of a car, go to wherever I was going, and repeat the process in reverse. Travel scooters were easier to transport, but they were uncomfortable and scary to drive, I always felt like I was ready to tip over. Then I found the So LiteTM Scooter. Now there’s nothing that can hold me back.

Years of work by innovative engineers have resulted in a scooter that’s designed with seniors in mind. They created Electronic Stability Control (ESC) that makes it virtually impossible to tip over. If you try to turn too quickly, the scooter automatically slows down to prevent it from tipping over. The battery provides powerful energy at a fraction of the weight of most batteries. With its rugged yet lightweight aluminum frame, the So LiteTM Scooter is the most portable scooter ever—but it can hold up to 275 pounds—yet weighs only 40.8 pounds without the battery! What’s ds up for storage in a car seat, trunk or even on an

airplane. It folds in seconds without tools and is safe and reliable. Best of all, it’s designed with your safety in mind, from the newest technology and superior craftsmanship. Why spend another day letting your lack of mobility ruin your quality of life? Call now and find out how you can get a So LiteTM Scooter of your very own.