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Onesection• 20pages EarleenHinton/ShawMedia Oregon Depot Museum Board Members Rob Hough IV of Mt Morris and Roger Cain of Oregon put fencing around the SilverView dome car after it was moved to its new home west ofthe Depot on Monday Story on page 3. NEWARRIVAL Published every Friday by OgleCountyNewspapers, adivision of ShawMedia VOLUME 54 NO. 24 •SERVINGTHEMT.MORRISAREASINCE1967 Friday, August 26, 2022 •$1.00 MT. MORRIS TIMES INDEX Betty’sColumn........6 Classifieds........18-20 LibraryNews .2 Otto’s Column..........6 Property Transfers..17 ReadingMatters ......8 Sheriff Activity........17 Special Events... 10,11 Sports.......................15 DEATHS NEWS NEWS Mikey the Robot New robotstripingmachineisnamed afterschooldistrictemployee. /12 Autumnon Parade Readabout Oregon’s upcoming festival slated for Oct.1-2. /SpecialInsert Citizen of the Year TrickerygetsLindhorst to Oregon awards ceremony. /5 Harvey E.Brown,RussellE.Hoernecke,Gregory“Greg” Paul Ludwig, Jenny Lee Schneider(Mackey), Page 16

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3 TRI-COUNTY BE AT Tri-CountyPress/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug26,2022 ATTENTIONEXHIBITORS! 2022SAUK VALLEY TUESDAY, OCTOBER4TH•10AM-2PM•NORTHLANDMALL•STERLING ThePremierEventForThose55&Better! Meetface-to-facewithseniorswhoareeager tolearnaboutyourproductsandservices. SPACEISLIMITED! REGISTRATIONDEADLINE SEPTEMBER23RD! Formoreinformationortoregisteryourexhibitorspace, call KellyNull at(815)632-2566oremailmarketing@saukvalley.com est.1851 SponsoredBy ByEARLEENHINTON ehinton@shawnews.com AfterhopscotchingaroundtheMidwestfor20yearsandkeepingrailroad enthusiastswaiting forthepastfive weeks,thevintage SilverViewdome railcarcannowcallOregon“home.” “Itlookslikeithasahomenow,” saidMikeAbernethy,aSt.Charlesresident whoowns theiconicdome car thatonceranwiththefamedTwinSisterCitiesZephyr.“It’sprettymuch a dreamcometrueformetoknownow thatithasagoodhome.” ThathomeistheOregonDepot Museum,locatedonthesouthedgeof Oregon. TheSilverViewspedintotownSundayafternoonsurprisingAbernethy andmembersoftheOregonDepot MuseumBoardwhoexpectedits arrivalonMonday. Itsarrivalhadbeendelayednumeroustimesafterthecarleftitsformer homeinCharlesCity,Iowa,inlateJuly. Sleek piece of railroad history arrives at Depot SilverViewdomecartobe restoredintwophases EarleenHinton/ShawMedia Mike Abernethy of St.Charles and Oregon Museum Board Member Roger Cain watch as the SilverView dome carreachesits new home west ofthe Oregon Depot on Monday.SeeSILVERVIEW, Page4

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BELOWLEFT: Otto Dick,right, talkswith TomChampley, Jeff Hallock and Michal Burnett inside the OregonDepot as they watcha livefeed ofthe tracks after the Silver View rail car arrived Sunday afternoon. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Silver View was transported to the OregonDepot as the “caboose” of seven empty cars Here, the trainpasses through the crossing atFlagg Center.

Medinsrememberedtakingatrip fromOregontoMinneapolisonthe TwinCitiesZephyrasachildandsuggestedAbernethymovethe Silver Viewcloser to St.Charlessorestorationworkcouldbe monitored and performedmoreeasily.

ThecarwashousedinIowaandSt. Louisbeforebeingstoredoutsidein CharlesCity,Iowa.Hedecidedto exploremovingthecartoOregonafter theSilverViewwasdamagedbyvandals. “Theythrewsomerocksandbroke someofthewindows,”hesaid.

TheOregonDepotMuseumBoard wasoffereda$5,000matchingdonationfromMedinsforcostsassociated withmovingtheSilverView.TheOregonDepotBoardmatchedhisdonation withfundsgivenbylocaldonors.

Theideatomovethesignature Vista DomeofBurlington’sfamed TwinCitiesZephyrwasspawned whenformerOregonresidentPeter Medins,nowofWoodstock,metAbernethyonarailtourrunbyAbernethy. WhentheystartedtalkingaboutAbernethy’songoingrestorationworkon thesleekrailcarMedinssuggestedthe movetoOregon.

Earlierthisyear,officialsfromthe BurlingtonNorthern-SantaFe(BNSF) agreedtoreplaceandupgradethe “house”track –thetrackthatonce servedthefreighthouse–justwestof theOregonDepotfortheSilverView tositon. Thattrack,locatednorthofthe activeBNSFfreightline,willbethe SilverView’snewhomeduringits nexttworestorationphases.

ABOVE: Oregon Depot Museum Board member RG Hough V of Mt Morris talks to a railroad employee after the Silver View vintage rail car arrived at the OregonDepot on Sunday afternoon

CainisoneofahandfulofOregon DepotMuseumBoardmembers who startedworkingongettingthedome carmovedtotheOregonDepotthree yearsago. “WemetwithMikeinSycamore threeyearsagoandstartedtalking aboutthis,”saidCain.

“It’sfinallyhere,”saidRogerCain smilingbroadlyasthesleekstainless-steeltouringcarwasbacked into itsnewlocationwestoftheDepotby railroadworkers.“We’vebeenworkingonthisforthreeyearsandnow hereitis.”

AbernethyhasownedtheSilver Viewfor20yearsafterpurchasingitat anauctionfromarailwaycompanyin NewYork.Herememberedwatching theZephyr–withtheSilverViewin tow–intheearly 1950swhenvisiting hisauntandunclenearPrairieDu Chien,Wisconsin. “Whenwewouldgodowntovisit them,theywouldsay‘Oh,let’stake MikeovertoseetheZephyr.’And wheneverIsawtheSilverViewonthe backendthatwasabigdealforme,” Abernethysaid.

Phase1oftherestorationprocess

willincludegettingtheSilverView back toits originalcondition,with a fewaddedextras.Phase2willinclude gettingtheSilverViewreadyforrail travel. CainsaidhavingthecarinOregon shouldhelpspeeduptherestoration process. “Wewillrolloutthewholeplanon Oct.8,”Cainsaid.“Wewillhave focusedpriorities.Fundraisingis goingtobecritical. Theworkwillbe donebytradespeople.” Forinstance,seatsfromthecarare beingre-upholsteredbyanOregon resident. “Thewholepurposeistogiveapersontheexperience ofwhatitwaslike torideinadomecarontheZephyr,” Abernethysaid,notingthatthecar, oncerestored,couldbeastationary venueforfundraisingevents.“Itcan seat24.Iseeitasacollaborativeeffort anditalsogetsOregon andtheDepot moreinthepubliceye.” Cainsaidworkontheexteriorof theSilverViewwillbeginsoon. Abernethywillbespeaking about theSilverViewthisSaturday,Aug.27, attheOregon Depot. Theprogram startsat10a.m.andisopentothepublic. Abernethyispresidentandtour operatorofZephyrRoute,asmallprivatelyownedbusinesshelaunchedto fundtherestorationoftheSilverView. Hiswebsiteiswww.zephyrroute.com. OregonDepot TheOregonDepotMuseumhas beenrestoredbylocalvolunteersand housesamuseumthatreflectsthehistoryoftraintraveltoandfromthe townof3,800,located40mileswestof DeKalb. Formoreinformationabout theOregonDepotvisithttp://oregonil. com/oregon-depot-museum/. SilverViewFacts ThefollowinginformationwasprovidedbytheOregonDepot. SilverViewwasbuiltbytheBudd Co.anddeliveredtothe Burlington Northern-SantaFeonNov.29,1947.It immediatelybecameoneofthesignature VistaDomecarsfortheBurling ton’sfamedTwinCitiesZephyrs.The TwinCitiesZephyrsoperatedbetween Chicagoanditsnamesakecities.Itwas marketedas“wherenaturessmilesfor 300miles.” SilverViewanditssistercar,Silver Vista,bothoperatedasdaytimeparlor carswithonedrawingroom. Theirdomeswereconfiguredwith thecustomary24seats.The“main floor”ofthecarshad26parlorseatsin thetail/observationend.

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OregonArea Chamber of Commerce 2022 Citizen ofthe Year

Lindhorsthasdedicatedcountless hoursvolunteeringwithlocalfundraisers,aswellasdonatingfinancially, Petersonsaid.HealsopromotesOregonaspresidentofOregonTogether.

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“It’scalledlyingtome,”Lindhorst said,smilingevenasheplayfully chidedLoriPetersonandChamber ExecutiveDirectorLizVosduringthe Aug.18eventheldatRiver’sEdge Experience. “Weliedtohim,yes,”Petersonand Vosadmittedwithchuckles.Thetwo hadconspiredtoconvinceLindhorst thatPetersonwastoreceiveanaward.

But,whenitcametimetonamethe 2022CitizenoftheYear,Voscalled Petersonupnottoaccepttheaward, buttoannouncethewinner:John Lindhorst. “Well-played,”hetoldthemafter acceptingtheaward. Itwasaveryunexpectedhonor, saidLindhorst,whoownsUkuleleStationAmericaandOregonMusic Garage,bothinOregon. “Iwill tellyou,it’sfuntoberecognizedforsomethingthatyoudon’t thinkabout,” hesaid.“Mymother’s fromItaly,andshealwayssaid,‘Do whatyoulove,anddoitwithpassion,’ andmyfather,beingfromGermany, said,‘Followyourguts.’Sobetween thosetwo,I’msomewherein themiddle,Ithink. “Thisisquiteanhonor,”Lindhorst continued.“Thankyouverymuch.”

“Theinvestmenthehasmadein UkuleleStationAmericaandOregon MusicGarageisatestamenttohis dedication,abilityandsuccess,”she said.“Forthesereasons,andmany more, theOregonAreaChamberof Commercewouldliketorecognize [Lindhorst]andthankforhismany yearsofcontributions.”

OregonArea Chamber of Commerce 2022 Volunteer ofthe Year Sue Heng,right, poses with Chamber Executive Director Liz Vos, left, and Chamber Board of Directors President Donna Mann. Heng was selected for her work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Lindhorst ‘Citizen

John Lindhorst, right, poses with Chamber Executive Director Liz Vos, left, and Lori Peterson, who presentedLindhorst with the award at the Chamber’s annual awardsdinner.

Lindhorsthasbroughtmuchjoyto thegreaterOregon communityand of Year,’ Heng ‘Volunteer Year’

Liberty Villageof Freeport Call297-9902 Formoreinformation 2170NAVAJODRIVE FREEPORT, IL61032 LibertyVillage is dedicatedto SimplytheFinest in retirementlifestyles. Liberty Villageoffersa neighborhoodvillageconcept andstrivesforthehighest ofqualitythroughoutthe campus. ElegantRetirement Apartments •MonthtoMonthRental •NoEndowment Fees •AllUtilitiesExcept Telephone • WeeklyHousekeeping •BuffetDining Alzheimer/DementiaUnit •Safety,Security&Dignity •NutritionalManagement •ActivityBasedProgram •IndividualizedStimulating Activities •IndividualStaff,trainedand experiencedManagement •RespiteandHospiceCare AssistedLivingCenter •SpaciousSuites •Privacyand Independence • WeeklyHousekeeping •RestaurantStyleDining •Recreation&Social Events Single Family Villasor Duplex Villas •2Bedroom/2Bath •NowAvailablefor Purchase •GroundMaintenance •CallSystem •BeautifulSetting NursingCenter •SkilledNursing •Rehabilitationofthe OlderAdult •GeriatricNutritional Management •RespiteandHospice Care GARDENCOURT HAWTHORNEINN LIBERTYESTATES MANORCOURTLIBERTYVILLAS www.LibertyVillageofFreeport.com Now Accepting Residents Pick Your Site Today! ByALEXAZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com Ittookalittlemisdirectiontoget JohnLindhorsttoattendthisyear’s OregonAreaChamberofCommerce’s awardsdinner.

Polo Society picnic at Henry

OnSundayofthesameweekendthe rainstartedandIhad4inchesthatday

tishardtobelievethatsummer isover,thekidsarebackin school,andwearestartingto thinkofthePoloHistoricalSociety picnicattheHenrySchoolonSept.7. Wehavehadmuchtothink aboutthe lasttwoweeks. OnAug.6,theheatwasoppressive andtheheatindexwas100.Ithought myhouseseemedabitwarmerbut I wasnotconcerned.Atsomepointin theafternoon IthoughtIneededto headoutsidetowaterplants.As I openedthedoor,theheathitmeandI metSusancomingin.Shewascoming fromthefairgroundsinCarroll Countyafter workingwith4-Hbusinessandtheopeningofthefair. ShewastotallydoneinandIhated tosaytoherthatIthoughtmyair-conditionerwasnotworking.Shequickly foundoutthatmycoolingsystemwas notrunningandweturnedontheceilingfans.Istillhaveasmallunitinthe familyroomandIdonotrequiremuch air-conditioningsoIwasfine.

•OttoDickisaretiredteacherand hasresearchedOgleCountyhistory forseveralyears.

AnelectionwasheldinDecember of1836forthreecountycommissioners.TheOgleCountyCommissioners firstmetinJanuaryof1937.SmithGilbrathfromDixon’sFerrywasthe clerk.Theothercommissionerswere OliverW.KelloggandJamesP.Dixon. From1836through1849theareasof OgleCountyweredividedintosixprecincts.ThesewereBloomingville,OregonCity,Grand Detour,Buffalo Grove,DixonandInlet. InletandDixonprecinctswere mainlyinwhatisnowLeeCounty. Atthistimearivalryexisted betweenJohnDixonandJohnPhelps. Thisdisagreementwasprimarily wherethecountyseatshouldbe located.Dixon andPhelpswerethe twomostinfluentialmeninthisarea. (Theywerecountyseatrivals.)

Themeetingtodecidethelocation ofOregonastheOgleCountySeatwas heldatthehomeofWilliamKelloggin Oregon.Othercommunitiesalsowere interested,thesebeingDixon,Grand DeTour,Buffalo,Daysville,etc. OregonwaschosenJune20,1837. Agreatdealofhardfeelingsgrew outoftheselectionofOregonCityas thecountyseat. ThislasteduntilLee Countywassetoffasanindependent county.In1839thelegislativeapproved anactcreatingLeeCountywithDixon astheCountySeat. OnNov.10,1849,atthegeneralelec tion,thevotewas984in favorof the townshiptypeofgovernmentand80 against.ThelastsessionoftheCounty CommissionersCourtwasheldNov. 30,1849.Thecountywasdividedinto 20townships. OgleCountywasfirstdividedinto sixprecincts.Nowwearedividedinto 24townships.

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School Sept.7 Betty Obendorf POLOHISTORY LOCALHISTORY

inmyraingaugeasIemptiedit. OnMondaymorningtheheavens openedandIhad5½moreinchesin thewayofmoisture. Ourstreetcornerremindedmeof EaglePointandthedayswhenour wholehousewassurroundedwith water.Asajoke,BarbandDonWoodinputanaquaacressignbyourmailbox. OnthisparticulardayinPoloitwas notlonguntilgarbagecanswerefloatingand4inchesofwatercameupin mybasement.Iamalways reminded oflittleBuffaloBrookthatrunsundergroundinthefrontofmyhouseonits waytoBuffaloCreek. Itwasnamed afterBuffaloBrookButter yearsago. Whenthewatertableishigh,oneis introubleandmysumppumpruns continuallyallthetimeanyway.So I wasnotsurprised atwhatwasgoing oninmybasement. IgaveTedacalltocheckonthe museumforwaterandhefound 6 inchesinthebasement atAplington House.Theguysaredealingwiththat andwestillhavethingsthatwillneed tobethrownout. Thewaterinmybasementwent downasfastasitcameupandSusan swishedtherestofitdownthedrain butthereismoretocleanupand Brucewillhandlethat. Iamnowdealingwithgettinganew air-conditionerandthevintageboiler inmybasementcouldgoatanytime.I reallylikethebaseboardheatingsince itisamoistheat.Ialsolikethebaseboardheatingelementinmyfamily room. Itwashandgrained byBob Moatstolooklikethebeautifuloak thatwasallputinaround1970when thefamilyroomwasadded. Howmanypeoplehavehandgrainedplacesintheirhome? Somymindhasbeenbusywith manyissuesbothathomeandatthe museum.ThenlastSaturdayonthe dayofthecarshowIgotacallabout openingthemuseumduringtheafter noonsoIsaileddowntown.Diane Rassmusenfoundsomeonetalltohang outtheflagandwewereinbusiness. Soontwomencameintolook aroundandtheyweremost interest ing.LindaandBethjoinedmeandwe hadagreatafternoonatthemuseum. Severalpeoplecameinandoneof themwasLaura SchmidtElderfrom Sullivan,Illinois.Shewasinterested ininformationonPeekHome. Shealsowaspleasedtoseethehis toryofPolobeingcarried onby youngeronesastheybecomeapartof PoloHistoricalSociety. Soitwasabusytwoweeksandnow westarttothinkaboutour picnicon Sept.7atHenrySchoolat6p.m.Bring adishtopassandyourowntableservice.Hopefullyweatherwillcooperate. •BettyObendorfisaretiredteacher andavolunteerforthePoloHistorical Society.

Legislature created Ogle County from Jo Daviess County

JohnPhelps John Dixon

nJan.16,1836,18yearsafter Illinoiswasformed,theIllinoisLegislaturecreated OgleCountyfromJoDaviessCounty. ThisincludedwhatisnowLee County. ThelegislaturealsoincludedWhitesideCountyasbeingunderOgleCounty’sjurisdiction.

Whenjuries were named,citizens ofWhitesideCountyalsowouldbe named onthejury.RoadcommissionersinWhitesideCountywer e appointedbythethreeOgleCounty Commissioners ThenameOgle was suggestedby ThomasFordwholivedinOregonand waslatergovernorofIllinois.HesuggestedOgleforCaptainJosephOgle whohaddistinguishedhimselfatthe siegeofFortHenryduringtheRevolutionaryWar.Oglealsowasanearly converttoMethodisminIllinois.

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personwhohelpsgrantwishesfor childreninnorthernIllinois,”Mann

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LEFT: The owners of Fischers, of Oregon, were presentedwith the Oregon AreaChamber of Commerce’s 2022 Business ofthe Year award during the Chamber’s Aug. 18 annual awardsdinner. Here, left to right, are Maddie Klein,Chamber Board of Directors member Candace Rivera, Chamber Executive Director Liz Vos, Angie Klein and Cameron Zies.

CENTER:Craig Arnold, of RiverStone ChristianChurch, right, accepts the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Civic Leadership award from Merlin Hagemann. RIGHT: KevinWiegmann and Mark Gale, center, pose with Oregon AreaChamber of Commerce’s Joanne Canfield. Wiegmann andGale are owners of Wiggale, the winner of the 2022 Committee’s Choice.

OregonArea ChamberofCommerceBoardofDirectors President DonnaMannpresentedHeng’saward. a said.“Awishthatcanbethespark thathelpschildrendiagnosedwith criticalillnesstobelievethatanything is possible, and gives them the strength tofightharderagainsttheirillnesses.” MannsaidHenghasgrantedseveral wishestochildrensinceher retirementfromE.D.Etnyre&Co. Hengdeservestheaward“forall thedreamsthatshehashelpedbring tolife,”Mannsaid. “InacommunitylikeOregon,sometimesthere’speoplethatworksohard behindthescenesthatreallydomake adifference,”shesaid.“Sue,wereally appreciateallthatyoudo.”

Other awards RiverStoneChristianChurch was giventheCivicLeadershipaward. OgleCountyBrewery,ownedby JoshuaSkinner,BrianWynnand MikeBlasciak,wontheWelcometo theChamberaward. TheBusinessoftheYearaward wenttoFischers. TheCommittee’sChoiceAward waspresentedtoWiggale.

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arlylearninghaschanged. It usedtobethatfirstgradewas theyearinwhichstudents learnedtoread. Today,manyimportantpre-readingskillsarepracticedinpreschool, andkindergartenersareexpectedto learntoread.

Dr.Seussbooksareperfect.Childrenenjoythesillyrhymesand quicklylearntorepeatthem.Kindergartenersalsobenefitfromcontinuing theseactivities.

First Fridays returns Sept.3 TheFirstFridaysOpenMicreturns Sept.3toK’sSportsBarinOregon. Themonthlyeventattractsmany talentedperformers,butmusicians andsingersofallskilllevelsfindacceptancefromitssupportiveaudience. Eachperformerisallowed15minutes, andeveryonecanjoininonajamsessionattheendoftheshow. Theshowstartsat7p.m.Admission isfree,althoughajarisavailablefor donations.Sign-upforperformersisat 6:45p.m. K’sSportsBarislocatedat408East WashingtonSt., Oregon. Itiscloseto severalrestaurants. Interestedpartieswithquestions cancontactJerryTiceat815-449-2660. SPECIAL EVENTS

TheOgle CountySolidWasteManagement Department(OCSWMD)willhostaresidentialelectronicsrecyclingeventonFriday, Aug.26,from9a.m.to4p.m.at909Pines RoadinOregon. ThiseventisforOgleCountyresidentsonly oremailsolidwaste@oglecounty.org.

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Thismonthanewgroupofyoung childrenwillbestartingkindergarten. Let’slookatsomeimportantskills thatbuildthefoundationforlearning toreadandhowparentsandgrandparentscansupportthelearningof thoseskills.

Learningaboutlettersalsobegins inpreschool.Singingthealphabet songisonewaytobegin.Children focusonrecognizingthelettersin theirnamesatthisstageaswell.They mightalsobegin tonoticeandname lettersin mom and dad, orinasibling’sname. Wecansupportthisbynaminglettersandpointingthemoutwhenwe seetheminprint.Asourchildrenand grandchildrenbegintorecognize and namesomeletters,wecancontinue lookingforandnaminglettersinthe printaroundus. Eventuallychildrenwillneedto learnthenamesofall26lettersalong withthesoundsforwhichtheystand. Thatwilllikelybelaterinpreschool butwillcertainlybeamainfocusin kindergarten.Readingresearchshows thatknowledgeoflettersandsoundsis apredictorofhoweasilyachildwill learnto read,sowewanttosupport thislearning. Wecanplaygameswithletter sounds.Wemighttrytomakeanoral listofthings thatstartwithaletter, perhapsthe firstletter ofthechild’s name.Therearealsomanyonline gamesforlearningletternamesand sounds thataremotivatingforchildren. Eventuallyyoungreaderswill begintounderstandwhatiscalledthe alphabeticprinciple.Thisistheunderstandingoftherelationshipsbetween soundsandlettersandthattheletters serveafunctiontohelpthemreadand spell. Sofarthisat-homesupport sounds likeplayingwithletters,words and sounds.Thatisreallywhatyouare doing.Whateverwedoathomewith ouryoungestlearnersshouldseem like play,notdrill. Additionally,readingaloudisthe singlemostimportantthingwecando forourearlyreaders(andallages really!).Doingsowillmodelfluent

readingandhelpthembecomeexcited tolearntoreadthemselves.Italso helpsthemlearntoenjoybooksfor entertainmentand forinformation Readingaloud,andtheothersuggestionshere,allmakeabigdifferencefor learningtoread. Ofcourse,thereisalsovaluein spendingtimewith,talkingto,and interactingwithourchildrenand grandchildren.Nothingisbetterthan that! •MaryGardnerisaretiredteacher whospecializedinreadingandisstill aninstructorintheDepartmentof CurriculumandInstructionatNorthernIllinoisUniversity. Mary Gardner READINGMATTERS Skills importantto build foundation for learning

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Preschoolersarelearningaboutthe soundsoflanguage.Learningtorecognizeandtocreaterhymesisabigpart ofthis.Wecanencourage theseskills bysingingchildren’ssongs,reciting nurseryrhymesandpoems,andreadingbooksfullofrhymes.

ENVIRONMENT Silver View rail car is topic Aug. 27 “AllAboard”!TheSilver ViewhasarrivedattheOregon Depotandwasgreetedbyasmall gatheringofDepotboardmembers,railroadenthusiastsand MayorKenWilliams. ThecurrentowneroftheSilverView,MichaelAbernethy,willbe thespeakerof“ThoseWeretheDays” thisSaturday,Aug.27. Theprogram startsat10a.m. “Mikewillsharewithusthehistory oftherailcarandhisownershipstory. Thepresentationwillbearich storyofrailroadpassengerhis toryaswell.Aftertheprogram Mikewilltakeusouttotherail sidingwheretheSilverView’s newhomeisattheOregonDepot Museum,”saidChrisMartin, depotboardmember.“Welookfor wardtosharingthisstorywiththe communityonSaturday.” FormoreinformationcallOttoDick at815-440-0693,RogerCainat815-7579717orMartinat815-742-8471.

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IsleyRin 9, 2022 IsleyRinGuidawasbornat9:14p.m.,March9,2022, atBrianD.AllgoodArmyhospitalatCampHumphrey, SouthKorea. HerparentsareSgt.Maj.JefferyGuidaandJessica Guida. Isleyweighed8lbs.15oz.andwas20incheslong. ShewaswelcomedbysiblingsBranson,6,Abri,4, andElia,11/2. HermaternalgrandparentsareTimandMallissia EllisofAshton.HerpaternalgrandmotherisMary GuidaofOregon. Hermaternalgreat-grandparentsareJeanWilliams ofRochelleandRickandNancyEllisofCisne.

DennyJacobs is anaccomplishedguitarist and singer who appears at most First Friday Open Mics. Electronic recyclingis

Section4:AnyunexpendedbalancesintheGeneralLibraryFund,andMaintenanceFundappropriationswillbedepositedintotheSpecialReserveFundpursuanttoaplanin accordancewithArticle40ofChapter75,IllinoisCompiledStatutes.Section5:TheSecretaryofthePoloPublicLibraryDistrictisherebyauthorizedanddirectedtohavethis Ordinancepublishedatleastonceinanewspaperofgeneralcirculationwithinthislibrarydistrict.Section6:ThisOrdinanceshallbeinfullforceandeffectfollowingitspassage, approvalandpublicationasprovidedbylaw.PassedbytheBoardof TrusteesofthePoloPublicLibraryDistrictandapprovedbythePresidentthereofthis9thdayofAugust,2022 by recordedvote: AYES:Bauman,Cheatham,Schwartz,Zook,Rowland NAYS:none ABSENT:Faivre,Jones ABSTAINING:none FORCORPORATEPURPOSES [75ILCS16/35-5]: 1.Forstaffsalaries $103,000.00 2.Forlibrarymaterials $12,500.00 3.Forlegal,accounting,prof.dev. $5,500.00 4.Forpublishing&postage $1,100.00 5.Forprograms $5,000.00 6.Forprogrammingandadvertising $5,500.00 7.Fortelephone/internet/circ.system $7,750.00 8.Forutilities $6,500.00 9.Forpercapitagrantoutlays $4,150.00 10.Formiscellaneousexpenses $5,000.00 11.Forcontingencies $5,000.00 TOTAL $161,000.00 FORSOCIALSECURITYFUNDPURPOSES [40ILCS5/21-110;21-110.1]: l.SocialSecurity(FICA/Medicare) Taxes $8,500.00 TOTAL $8,500.00 FORILL.MUNICIPALRETIREMENTFUND [40ILCS5/7-105;7-171]: l.IllinoisMunicipalRetirementFund $9,500.00 TOTAL $9,500.00 FORLIABILITY,WORKERS’COMPENSATIONANDUNEMPLOYMENTINSURANCE [745ILCS10/9-107]: l.Insurance(includingpublicliabilityinsurance;property damage(ﬁre)insurance;treasurer’sbond) $6,000.00 2.Contractualservices $14,000.00 3.RiskManagement/LossControlProgram $15,000.00 5.Contingency $800.00 TOTAL $35,800.00 FORBUILDINGMAINTENANCEFUND: [75ILCS16/35-5]: l.Bldg/equippurchase& repairs $9,250.00 2.Computersoftware&acc. $1,150.00 TOTAL $10,400.00 FORSPECIALRESERVEFUND [75ILCS16/40-50]: l.SpecialReserveFundPlan $10,000.00 2.Contingency $500.00 TOTAL $10,500.00 Section2: Appropriatedfortheforegoingexpensesfrom: ProjectedcashonhandJuly1,2022 $350.00 SpecialReserveFund $10,500.00 SelfInsuranceReserveFund $14,800.00 PoloPublicLibraryFoundation $49,000.00 Jones Trust $22,000.00 Miscellaneousgiftsanddonations $1,000.00 Incomeofinterest $1,000.00 Personalproperty replacementtaxes $2,500.00 Specialpurposegrants $4,150.00 Photocopy,cards,fax,andmiscellaneous $3,000.00 TaxforGeneralCorporateLibrarypurposes $78,000.00 TaxforSocialSecuritypurposes $8,500.00 TaxforIllinoisMunicipalRetirementFund $9,500.00 TaxforLiabilityandInsurance $21,000.00 TaxforMaintenancepurposes $10,400.00 ExpectedcashonhandJune30,2023 $0 Section3: SUMMARYOFAPPROPRIATIONS GeneralCorporateFund $161,000.00 SocialSecurityFund $8,500.00 IllinoisMunicipalRetirementFund $9,500.00 Insurance/RiskManagementFund $35,800.00 BuildingandMaintenanceFund $10,400.00 SpecialReserveFund 10,500.00 TotalAppropriations 235,700.00 August26,2022 SM-ST2008462 BOARDOFTRUSTEESOFPOLOPUBLICLIBRARYDISTRICT By:JohnM.S.Schwartz Its VicePresident ATTEST: DonnaBaumann Secretary

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WHEREAS,TheBoardof TrusteesofthePoloPublicLibraryDistrict,oftheCountyofOgle,StateofIllinois,haspreparedorcausedtobepreparedatentativeformoftheAnnualBudgetandAppropriationforsaid PublicLibraryDistrictforthefiscalyearbeginningJuly1,2022andendingJune30,2023andthesamehasbeenconvenientlyavailableforpublicinspectionforatleastthirty(30)dayspriortofinalactionthereon;and WHEREAS,apublichearingwasheldastosuchAnnualBudgetandAppropriationOrdinanceonAugust9,2022,noticeofwhichwasgivenatleastthirty(30)dayspriortheretobypublishingnoticethereofina newspaperofgeneralcirculationinthePoloPublicLibraryDistrict;and WHEREAS,allotherlegal requirementshavebeendulycompliedwithbytheBoardof TrusteesofthePoloPublicLibraryDistrict; NOW,THEREFORE,BEITORDAINEDBYTHEPRESIDENTANDBOARDOFTRUSTEESOFTHEPOLOPUBLICLIBRARYDISTRICT,INTHECOUNTYOFOGLE,STATEOFILLINOIS,ASFOLLOWS: Section1:Thatthefollowingsums,orsomuchthereofasbylawmaybeauthorized,beandthesameareherebybudgeted,setasideandappropriatedforthespecifiedLibraryPurposesforthefiscalyearbeginning July1,2022andendingJune30,2023;andtheobjectsandpurposesforwhichsaidappropriationsaremade,andtheamountstherebyappropriatedareasfollows;to-wit:

Ifyouwanttoseewhatfarming lookedlikeyearsago,makeplansnow toattendthe15th annualFarmHeritageFestival,heldatEastJordan Church,22027PoloRoad,Sterling,on Saturday,Aug.27.

“Weenjoypromotingourrural Christianheritage.Wehopemany peoplewillcomeouttoenjoythefresh air,learn about farmingpracticesof old, andjusthavefunvisitingwith others,”saidSteveVenhuizen,show administrator. The activefarmmachinedemonstrationswillbeginaround9a.m.and willoccurperiodicallyuntil3:30p.m. Therewillbestaticdisplaysallday Thisyear’sactivedisplayswillfeature athreshingmachine,astationary baler,wagonliftsandelevators,an ensilagecutter,acornhusker/shredderandtractoroperations.

Ablacksmithwillbedemonstrating

Anotherexcitingadditionthisyear wasbornfromCOVID-19challenges. “During2020,thecongregationhad beenmeetingoutsideundertreesand onthelawnforworshipwhenEast Jordancongregantsdecidedtobuilda pavilion,”Venhuizensaid. “We hadtalkedaboutaddingan outdoorfacility-coveredroomand openairsidesforoutdoorworshipand otherevents.Sowegottogetheras a churchin2020andbuiltit!Itisperfect fortheFarmHeritageFestival.Please checkitoutinAugust!,”saidKevin Deets,buildingcoordinator. “ThefestivalhonorstheChristian familyfarminghistorycommoninthe Midwest.ThecommunitysurroundingEastJordanChurchhelpmakethe eventsuccessful.Wearealwayslook ingforanyonewithantiquefarm equipmentwhowouldliketodisplay orrunatourshow,”Venhuizensaid. Formoreinformationaboutthe showorforinformationondisplaying yourantiquefarmingequipment,call Venhuizenat815-946-2513.

Antique farming practices at Farm Heritage Festival

AJ Hinrichs, of Oregon, Scott Scholl, ofPolo, and Jonathon Koch, of Dixon, handle the hay coming from the loader duringa demonstration of old-fashioned farm equipmentat the 2019Heritage Farm Festival at EastJordan United MethodistChurch. Steve Venhuizen, of Polo, is driving the tractor. Shaw Media File Photo

EventisSaturday,Aug.27, atEastJordanChurch

Thedaywillstartwithagoodol’ fashionedfarmbreakfastconsistingof scrambledeggs,pancakesandbiscuits/ gravyfrom7to9a.m.Ticketsforbreakfastare$10 foradults,$5foryouthage 13andunder.Thoseunderage5receive freebreakfast.Breakfastticketsare availablefromchurchmembersbefore theeventoratthedoor. Admissionandparkingforthefestivalarefree.

10 Tri-CountyPress/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug26,2022 TRI-COUNTY BE AT TheChicagoTributeAnthology returnsforafreetwo-hourconcerton Aug.26from7to9p.m.attheMt.MorrisJamboreeconcertseries. “BornintheMidwestandinfused withelementsofjazz,bluesandlatin influences,thefirstalbumbyChicago TransitAuthority,orCTAasthey werecommonlyknown,wentdouble platinum.Suchhitsas“Beginnings,” “DoesAnybodyReallyKnowWhat TimeItIs?”and“Question67&68” propelledthebandtopopularity,”said LarryUbben.Jamboreeorganizer. Witharockrhythmsectionledby guitaristTerryKath,apowerfulhorn section,anduniquevocals,thebandis nowknownsimplyasChicago andreleasedtheirsecondalbumin January1970. Consideredbymany tobethe band’sbreakoutalbum,Chicago 2 wouldalsogoplatinumwithhitssuch as“MakemeSmile,”“ColourMy World”and“25or6to4.” Chicagobecameadominantforce inpopularmusicduringthe1970s,producingatleastonenewalbumeach year.Thisperiodwasmarkedbythe releaseofclassicsongssuchas“Free,” “SaturdayinthePark,”“Dialogue,” “JustYou‘nMe,”“Feelin’Stronger EveryDay,”“CallOnMe”and“Old Days,”tonameafew. “CTAbringstolifethe‘GoldenAge’ ofChicagobymeticulouslyrecreating manyofthegreatsongsfromthefirst 11albums.MembersincludeTom Anderson, PaulBata,Terry Geraci, PaulMabin,ChuckParrish,ReedPauley,DanPetersandJohnSpringbrunn. Learnmoreaboutthebandathttp:// www.chicagotribute.net.EnjoyCTA liveandexperiencealloftheseclassic songsjustthewayyouremember them!”Ubbensaid. Concessionsfortheeveningwillbe providedbytheMt.MorrisFirefighter’sAssociation,whowillbeserving walkingtacoswithallthetoppings, cannedPepsiproducts,bottled water andBerryviewOrchard’sAronia Berrylemonadeslushies. AllproceedsstayinMt.Morrisand benefittheFirefighter’sAssociation, whichhasserved Mt.Morrissince 1889. TheMt.MorrisCommunityWom an’sClubwillbeservingdessertand JustForFunIceCream willbeatthe eventtoo,startingat6p.m. “TheCampuswillbe extrafestive againthateveningastheseventh annualNationalStrawsculptingCompetitioncontinues,”Ubbensaid. Attendeestotheconcertseriesare encouragedtobringablanketorchair. Intheeventofinclementweather, therainlocationfortheCTAconvert willbeatthePinecrestGroveCommu nityCenter,500EvergreenLane, sevenblockssouthofIllinoisRoute64 offMcKendrieStreet. Chicago Tribute Anthologyto perform Aug. 26 SPECIAL EVENTS Photoprovided The Chicago Tribute Anthologyreturns fora free two-hour concert Aug. 26.

sometoolmakingandcraft.Therealso willbeanactivitycenterforkids, youthandadultstotrytheirhandat poweringhandcrankeditemssuchas cornshelleroraropemaker.There willbeabouncyhouseforchildren thisyear. Afarmanimalzoowillagainfeaturedairycows,sheep,goatsandmore –afunzoneforchildren,youthand adultsofallages. Alunchstand willoperatefrom 11:30a.m.to1:30p.m.featuringsandwiches,bakedbeans,salads,chipsand desserts.Proceedsfromthelunchbenefitvariousmissionsandfunctionsof theEastJordanChurch. Thisshowisdifferentthanmost tractorshowsintheareawithlive demonstrationsofolderfarmmachineryandpracticesofyearsago.

PhotobyJeffBold Sculpture No.2 is ‘‘The Hero Within,” created by Doreen White of Forreston. PhotobyJeffBold Sculpture No.4 is “The Catch,”created by Juan Zelaya of Hoffman Estates.

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FeaturedforthemonthofAugustin theEncore!OldSandstone Gallery, “SmallTownLivin,”afineartshow celebrating17artist’sinterpretationof thethemeinvariousmediums. Thegallery,ontheMt.MorrisCampusnexttothebandshell,isopenon FridayandSaturdayeveningsfrom 6:30to9p.m.,andduringStrawFest andthetourismevents. “Encore!Mt.Morrisisanall-volunteerorganizationcommittedtodevelopingMt.Morris intoaunique,thrivingruralandculturalartsdestination innorthwestIllinois.Pleaseconsider donatinggenerouslytosustain Encore’sprogress inachievingtheir mission.LearnmoreatEncoreMtMorris.com,”Boldsaid. (Turntopage15forastoryonthe TravelingtheBackRoads aroundMt. MorrisonSunday,Aug.28.)

Straw Sculpting Competition to wrap up Aug. 28

PhotobyJeffBold Sculpture No.1 is “Sunday Bath,” created by SteveLentz of Montello, Wisconsin.

PhotobyJeffBold Sculpture No.3 is “Die Schnecke,” created by Chris and Cecilia Mann of Rockford.

12 Tri-CountyPress/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug26,2022 TRI-COUNTY BE AT SM-ST1997225 PRSRT STD U.S.Postage PAID PermitNo.440 Sterling,IL61081 CHANGESERVICE REQUESTED AFREE PUBLICATION OF SHAW MED A Now Available To requestyourFREEcopy, simplycallusat(815)632-2566or emailyourrequestsandaddressto:knull@saukvalley.com SM-ST1997246 SM-ST1997252 AntiqueEngine& TractorAssociation willbehostingthefollowing2022 comingevents:www.ae-ta.com To beheldattheshowgroundslocated3mileseastofJoslin, ILoffofRt.92or9milesNorthofGeneseo,ILoffofRt.92 61STANNUALANTIQUEENGINE& TRACTORWORKING FARMSHOW SEPTEMBER16TH,17TH,&18THOF2022 Demonstrations,Exhibits,GreatFood,FleaMarket, TrainRides FeaturingJohnDeere Tractors&Implements COUNTRYTHYMECRAFTSHOW Saturday,November12th9amto3pm Sunday,November13th9amto2pm ContactJune(309)781-2206 ByEARLEENHINTON ehinton@shawnews.com Aroboticliningmachineisthenew rookiefortheOregonSchoolDistrict’s BuildingandGroundsteam. ThenewautonomousTurf Tank hasafamiliarhelpinghandwhenit venturesouttolinetheHawks’athleticfields.

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Mahoneysaidthedistrictpurchasedtherobotforaone-timecostof $10,000. “It’s reallyneatand sofarit’sbeen workingreallywell,”said MikeLawton,activitiesdirector. Mahoneysaidthemachineuses a GPStrackingsystemsimilartowhat farmersuseintheirfields.

Robot marks OHS field in honor of former

Thelittlewhiterobothasbeen named“Mikey”inhonorofMichael J.Myers, amemberofthedistrict’s buildingandgroundscrewwho passedaway onSept. 30,2021,atthe ageof51. “Mikey”wasgettinghiswheelswet lastTuesdayliningtheHawks’football fieldwithbuilding andgrounds crewmemberCharliePerrineriding alongsideinanall-terrainvehicle. “Didyouseethenameonit?”Perrinesaid.“WenameditforMikey.” OregonSuperint en dentTom Mahoneytoldtheschoolboardlast weekthattherobotwillsavetimeand moneyforthedistrict. “Wepurchasedaroboticfieldstripingmachinethatliterallylinesthe fieldsforus,”Mahoneysaid.“Itwillbe savingourmaintenanceguystimeand labor.”

AccordingtotheTurkTankwebsite:“It’sfasterthanusingahandpushedmachineandwithitsstate-ofthe-artGPSsystemit’smuchmore precise.Thereisnoneedeitherto measureoutallthelinesbeforeapplyingthepaint.UsingtheTurfTank ONEapp,therobotcanbeprogrammedtodrawanypatterndesir able.Andit’snotjustitsaccuracy which is better than traditional line marking.Thespraysystemandqual ityofthepaint aretoo,sothateach coatofpaintlastslonger,savingon timeandpaint.”

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ABOVE LEFT: Oregon schooldistrict building and grounds employee Charlie Perrine works on dataentry for “Mikey,” arobotic striping machine, as itmarks the Hawk football fieldat the Landers-Loomis Field. RIGHT: “Mikey”marks lines on the Hawk football field.

Thusbeganthemakingofcolorful postersannouncingthe“Bee-utiful BloomsFlowerShow”anddisplaying theminprominent,eye-catchinglocations.

Promotingtheshowwasongoing bywayofnewsarticles,Facebook (thankyou,Sydney),businessespassingoutentryforms,someevendonatingprizestoattractattentiontothe event,word-of-mouthandmailings.

Polo Woman’s Garden Club Flower Show was held Aug.6 GUEST COLUMN AlexaZoellner/ShawMedia Entriesin the Polo Women’s Garden Club’s Aug. 6 flower show outdoor containerdivisionare displayed on a tablein the Polo Area Senior Center. •OregonRepublicanReporter•Mt.MorrisTimes•Tri-CountyPress•ForrestonJournal Only$39ayearforsubscriberslivinginOgleCounty!Call815-632-2520tosubscribe!

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All’sWellThatEndsWell–The PoloWoman’sGardenClubFlower ShowonAug.6isaperfectexampleof whatthatmeans.

Thenwehadtogetthewordout.

First,camethedecisiontohaveit… ornot.Thenthepublic’sopinions.

Nextcamethewaiting periodfor thedistributedentryforms tobe mailedbacktoacontactpersonwhere thegardenerswouldhavelistedwhat theychosetoenter. Theyseemed tobefar andfew between and“downtothewire” becameacommonphraseonthetopic of“tocancelornotcancel”atthegardenclubsmeeting. Thensuddenly,withabout10days togo,thesunshinedbrighton “green-thumber’s”andforms appearedinthepropermailboxstatingwhatgloriousflowersormaybe a stringbeantheexhibitorwillenterin theshow. Morefollowedandontheearly morningofSaturday,Aug.6,happy gardenerslinedupatthePoloSenior Centerbuildingtoenterintoaflower showthatwasnotobsolete,notboring oruninterestinganddefinitelynot dyingonthevine. Morethan50itemswereexhibited bythe24adultsthatenteredand14 entriesweredisplayedbythe10childrenwhoparticipated. Asthedayprogressed,85spectators signedtheguestbookastheyarrived attheshow. InadditiontoPolo,thecommunitiesofOregon, Mt.Morris,Forreston, LeafRiver,Dixon,Chadwick,Lanark, LakeCarrolland CherryValleywere representedaseitherexhibitors,spectatorsorvolunteerswhohelpedpromotetheevent. Inadditiontothemainplantexhibitsandatableofspecialplantsfor viewing,three presentationswere heldduringtheafternoon. MastergardenerLeahPatapack, Oregon,gaveaprogramcalled“Buzz onPollinators,”PatKuhn,Polo,spoke on“Manythingstodowithpreserved flowers,”andBriKuhn,Polo,showed “Howtocreatefreshflowerdesigns.”

ThewinnerofPeople’sChoice AwardwasSusanBook,Forreston,for herentryinOutdoorContainerplanting ThebeautifulPeople’sChoice Awardribbonwascreatedanddonated byNormaTrotter,CountryFloral, Polo. Drawingsfordoorprizesdonated byareabusinessesandindividuals wereheldattheendoftheflower show. TheluckywinnerswereGinaCole, Polo,$30giftcardfromPoloFresh Foods;JimCole,Polo;$25giftcard fromPoloPharmacy;Charliene Dunavin,Polo,$25giftcardforPolo Pharmacy;LillyPatton,$25giftcard fromPoloCountryFloral;MikeMerdian,Dixon,$25giftcardfromPolo Kinie’s Appliance;KathyKnutti,Mt. Morris, largeplanterwithsixsucculentplantsfrom Merlin’sGreenhouse andFlowers,Oregon;JoyceBruns, Oregon,$25giftcard fromA&MFloral,Oregon;LisaPatton,BloomDécor ArrangementfromFlowers,Etc. Dixon;JudyOlson,Polo,acabinstay donatedbyWhitePinesLodge;Steve Book,Forreston,giftpackagewith birdfeeder,windspinner,fromHallmarkStoreinDixon;SiaDawson, Polo,decoratedclay“PotBoy”donated byDianeStrite,Oregon;andAmos Bolen,children’sbear,beeandbutterflybasket. So,thePoloWoman’sGardenhad theirflowershowonAug.6afterall. Manythankstocontributors whethertheydonateditems,time, manpower,decoratedwindows,made alunch,hungupposters,passedout flyers,spreadthewordorshowedsupport by comingtosee whatitwasall about. Stormcloudswereabsent.Thepeoplecame.Itendedwell.

Morethan100entryformswere printed,announcingthesame,along with therequirementsnecessaryto enteranarrayof home-grownplants, withtheemphasison“home-grown”, aforeignconcepttosomewhothought “artificial”mightfly. Thereweremanyoptionsofcategoriestochoosefrom Singlespecimens offlowers,wildflowerarrangements, horticulture-meaning vegetables, outdoorcontainerplants,evencategories forchildren under 12where they eithergroworarrangetheflowers theyenter. Therewereguidelinesanddeadlinestoadhereto.This,too,canbe misunderstood.

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Itcouldrain…alot…unless there’sadrought.

Thenthere’stheweather.Ifit’stoo hottogoout,peoplewillstayhome. Probablywon’tevenworkintheir owngardensmuchlesscarta bushel ofraggedyplantsouttobejudgedby strangers.

Considerthevenue.Findaplace thatallowsalittledirtorwaterspillingonthetable.Hastobebigtoholda lotofplants,andpeople…iftheyshow up.

WinnersforClassIV,Horticulture (vegetables):Cucumbers:1st place AliceCassens,Polo,and2nd place HeatherMerdian,Dixon. Garlic:1st place:RoseAnnFerguson Cabbage:1st placeGailLudewig, Polo. Eggplant:1st placeAliceCassens. WinnersforClassV,OutdoorContainerplanting:1st placeSusanBook, Forreston;2nd place Kathy Wragg, Polo;and3rd placeJeanFrey,Polo

Judgeschosentoawardfirst,secondandthirdplaceribbonstowinners oftheseven mainexhibitswereLeah Patapack, Paul Wiemken,Polo, and MonicaPutnam,HiddenTimbers,of Chana.

WinnersforClassI,Specificsingle specimen:1st placeDianeKuhns,Polo; 2nd placeCarolLindstrom,Polo;and3rd placeNeldaStraw,Dixon. WinnersforClassII,anysinglecut flower:1st placeMaryWilliams,Polo; 2nd placeJeanFrey,Polo;and3rd place JuliaMcNamara,Chadwick. WinnersforClassIII,Wildflower arrangement:1st placeMaryWilliams, Polo,and2nd placeHeatherMerdian, Dixon,andGinaColo,Polo.

WinnersforClass VI,FloralBouquetinContainerofChoice:1st place GinaCole,Polo;2nd placeMaryFrancis,Mt.Morris;and3rd placeJean Frey,Polo. Inthechildren’sclassofflowersor vegetables,allchildren who entered receivedabeautifulparticipationribbon. Thisyeara1st,2nd and3rd placeribbonwereawardedbetween Amos Bolen,CherryValleyandTheodore MerdianandAnaliceMerdian,Dixon.

“It’sbeenawhile.Dogardenersdo thatanymore?Thingshavechanged.” “Peoplehavechanged.Someflowerswon’tbeready.Otherswillbe dyingonthevine.Whoreallycaresif vegetablesgetblueribbons.”

PoloPoliceChiefTroyRandallreports thefollowingpoliceactivity. Aug.21 ShayneH.Kraucunas,28,ofMt. Morris,wascitedat3:15p.m.for speeding45mphina30mphspeed zone.Kraucunaswasreleasedonan I-Bond. GamaR.Sanchez,Jr,28,ofHanover Park,wascitedat5:30p.m.forspeeding 44mphina30mphspeedzone. SanchezwasreleasedonanI-Bond.

14 Tri-CountyPress/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug26,2022 TRI-COUNTY BE AT CALLFORAFREE LITERATURE PACKAGE 779-861-3542 ROCKYR@IBYFAX.COM WESPECIALIZEINPORTABLESTRUCTURES! Large orSmall, YouNameIt, We DesignIt, We BuildIt...YOULIKEIT! STOP&SEEOURDISPLAYMODELS 3500 S. CHANARD.,CHANA,IL61015832N Galena Ave Dixon | www.valuelab-dixon.com WEACCEPT MEDICARE& MEDICAID (WITHADOCTOR’SORDER) 815-677-9384 We arehere to help Mon-Fri 7am-4pm TIRED OF OVERPAYING? 2 LOCATIONS TO BETTER SERVE YOU, BYRON LAB OPENING SOON! Photoprovided The Ogle-Lee Retired Teachers Association awarded scholarships to three college students fromOgle or Lee County who are currently working toward degrees in education. Pictured, left to right, are Phil Bratta, Scholarship Committee; Judy Kohler of Davis Junction; Alexis Trank of Byron; Paxton Barrett of Stillman Valley; and Kim McKenna, Scholarship Committee and Ogle-Lee RTA President. ENAG to offer ‘Create Your Own Glass Art’ class Eagle’sNestArtGroupisofferingaclassin theartofglassworkonSaturday,Sept.3,from 9:30a.m.tonoonatitsConoverSquareMallsecond-floor studio,201N.Third StreetinOregon. Thisworkshopis opentothepublic;membershipinENAGisnotrequired. Participantswillbeguidedbyglassartist ValerieButcherwhowill assiststudentsincreatinga 10-inchroundglassworkof artusingvarioustypesof glassincludingnoodles, stringersandfrit.Students cancreatetheirowndesign. Designscanvaryfromsimplefloralstodesigns inspiredbystainedglass. Classsizeislimitedsothatparticipantscan receiveplentyof individualattention.Participantsmustwearclosed-toedshoessincethey willbeworkingwithsmallpiecesofglass. Thecostis$60andincludesallmaterials, toolsandthedouble“firing”ofeachpiece.You mustpayinadvancebycreditcardoverthe phone. RegisterfortheworkshopbycontactingValerieat815-441-2161. SCHOLARSHIPS

POLO POLICE

Around the Hilltop Tour: Mt. Morris

“Joinustosightseethroughthe rollingprairies,hills,farmlands, woodsandstreamsofthenorthernIllinoishillcountry,”saidSarahGray, oneoftheevent’sorganizers. Thehilltoptourheadssouthon McKendrie,outtoOregonTrailRoad, ontoValentineRoad,crossesRoute64 andcontinuespastBarnacopiaand theWestBranchChurchoftheBrethren. Itthenheadseastward,andtraversesWestGrove,MapleGroveand WillowRoadspriortoreturningtoMt. Morris.Theroute issubject tominor changesandthetourtakesabout45 minutes,Graysaid. “Seatsarelimited,socome early andmakeyourreservation. Feelfree towanderaroundthecampusuntil yourtourboards,”Graysaid.“Masks arerecommendedinside thebus.If youneed wheelchairspace,please contacttheconciergeandInformation Tableneartheflagpoleearly inthe afternoon.Thetableislocatedonthe cornerofWesleyAvenueandFront Street.” Sundayisalsothelastdayofthe 2022U.S.NationalStrawSculpting CompetitioninMt.Morris. “Comeandstrollthroughourcampuscollectionof14outstandingsculpSundayisthefinaldayofthe‘Small ScavengerHuntlasts theentireaftershell,andis designedtobeafunand adventuresomechallengeforfamilies andpeopleofallages.Participatein thefreeaudioHistoricCampusFacts AudioTourtoreceiveafreeicecream sandwich,”Graysaid. Mapsandinformationsheetsabout thearea’sruralnatural resources, nearbystateparks,BerryView Orchard,Hough’sMapleLane,Bald HillPrairieandthebiggesttreeinIllinois,andthewebsitesofporkandbeef producerswillalsobeprovidedfor self-guidedautotours.

turesinstraw,includingthenewones andwinners ofthisyear’scompetition,”Graysaid. TheOldSandstoneArtGallery,just southwestofthebandshell,isopen fromnoonuntil4:30p.m.

Collegevolleyball

EllaDannhorn of Oregon took third in the Rock FallsRocketRun at Centennial Park on Tuesday clockinga 20:00. The Oregon girls finished fourth as a team with 82 points.

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“SundayAfternoonmusicisprovidedforyourpleasureontheStraw Jam stagenorthofthe straw sculptures. Light snacks and soft drinks will be available,”Graysaid. “Ashorthistoryofthe PriceFountainon thesouthcampuswillbepresentedat1:30p.m.and3:15p.m.The VeteransMemorialFountainhistory willbesharedat2:30p.m.and4p.m. onthenorth campus.Bothfountains are nearly100 yearsoldandthePrice Fountainisnewlyrenovated. “VisittheconciergeandInformationTablefortourreservationtickets andmoredetailedinformationabout campuseventsandtours.Weappreciatealldonations.

noon,beginsjustsouthoftheband-

Bringlawnchairsifyouwishfor themusic andthehistoricfountain presentations.Usesunscreen,wear hatsorbringumbrellas,too,”shesaid. Back Roads returns ROUNDUP

on Sunday, Aug. 28 SPECIAL EVENT SPORTS

SaukValleysplitstoopenseason: The Skyhawkswent2-2attheOpeningWeek TournamentinRockfordonFridayand Saturday. Sauk,rankedfifthintheNJCAADivisionII preseasonpoll,defeatedSoutheastMichigan 25-22,25-14,27-25,thenfelltoNo.8 Kirkwood25-21,25-21,25-14onFriday.It lost25-17,25-23,25-20toMineralAreain Saturday’sfirstmatchbeforebouncingback towinthefinale25-16,20-25,25-18,25-20 overGlenOaks. NicoleBoelens,aPolograduate,ledthe Skyhawkswith48killsand51digs,and TianaTichleradded36killsand11.5blocks.

TownLivin’exhibit,whichfeatures theworkof17areaartistsandtheir interpretationofthethemeinvarious mediums. “Theannualandpopularcampus

BoysGolf Oregon199,WestCarroll237: TheHawks shotthefivelowestscoresinanonconferencedualatSilverRidge. DomTerlikowskiwasmedalistwitha48,and KylarEarlywasrunner-upwitha49forOregon. BradyDavisfireda50,BroganWilkinsonshot a 52,andLoganSarveraddeda53. Forreston198,WestCarroll237:Ledby medalistKadenBrown’sroundof41,the CardinalsdownedtheThunderinaNUIC dual. DarinGreenfieldandKadenGanzshot52s, andHeathSchubertadded53forForreston. KendalErdmanshota56,whileColton McGlynnposteda68. Girlsvolleyball Oregon2,Eastland0:TheHawksswept theCougars25-16,25-14inanonconference dualtoimproveto1-0. OregonwasledbyAvaWrightwith10 digs,threekillsandoneblock. Girlsgolf OregonhostsWestCarroll: AvaHackman shota40toleadtheHawksinadualat SilverRidgeagainsttheThunder,whodid notfieldafullteam. LexiDavisfireda56,Hailey-JaneBecker hada58,andKendraEhrlerandAniyah Sarverbothshot61sasOregonfinishedwith a215asateam.SarahEckardtaddeda52. VictoriaReilandledWestCarrollwitha52, andCarissaAndrewsandBriannaJensen bothshot67s.

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TheMt.Morris/Encore!Tourism Committee’s2022StrawFestSunday Afternooncampusevent includes threefree,narratedminibustours aroundthecountrysideperimeter of Mt.Morris. Thebusboardsat1p.m.,2,p.m.and 3p.m.andtoursthecountryback roadsandsitesaround thetown, locatedononeofthehighesthillsin northernIllinois.

Born: September21,1943inRockford,IL Died: August16,2022inRockford,IL GregoryPaulLudwig, 74,lovingson, husband,father,and grandfather,passed awaySaturdayAugust 20,2022,athome. GregwasbornApril 4,1948inFreeport, thesonofDonaldandBetty(Bocker)Ludwig. HegraduatedfromForrestonHighSchoolin 1966andCentralUniversityinPella,Iowa. GregmarriedShirleyHindersAugust14,1971, inForreston.Gregwasaschoolteacherfor FreeportSchoolDistrict145for35years touchingthelivesofthousandsofstudents. Hespenthisentirecareerattheelementary levelgrades1st-5thfirmlybelievingthatis wherehecouldhavethegreatestimpacton childrenandourcommunity.Healsoserved ontheFreeportEducationAssociationboard toensurethebestforallteachers.Greg alwaysenjoyedtheoutdoors,especially spendingtimeonhisownpropertyfrom creatingextensivetrailsthroughthewoods tohisone-holegolfcourseoutfront.He lovedfishing,exploring,andsharingthose outdoorjoyswithothers.Hewasexcellentat woodworking,building,andfixinganything thatwentwrong.Onceretired,Gregand Shirleylovedtravelingaroundtheworld visiting33countriesand6continents.When backinthestates,oneofhisgreatestjoys wasadventureswithgrandchildrenespecially atthelakeandinnatureaswellascooking withthemandhelpingthemmaketheir ideascometolifeinthemostexcitingand creativeways.HewasamemberofUnited PresbyterianChurchandservedontheboard butmostespeciallyloveddrivingthechurch bustopickupmemberswhoneededaride. Hewasaconstanthelperforthegoodof others,neverputtinghimselffirst,hisentire life.Hewillbemostmissedforhissenseof humorandbeliefthatlaughtercouldsolve mostproblems.Thegreatestgiftwecan givethosewholeftusistolivefullyintheir place.Survivingishiswife,ShirleyLudwigof metananimalshedidn’tlikeorwanttotake careof.Jennyhadamagicalgreenthumb. HerAfricanVioletsfilledtablesandwerelush andfullandbeautifullycolored.Shecoaxed themostbeautifulflowersoutofhundredsof cacti,sizedfromapingpongballtoawash tub,yearafteryearfordecades.Viewingher floweringcactiwasagardenwalkdestinationforthepublicduringtheyearsshelived inRacine,Wi.Jennyspentmuchofherlife cookingforothers.Shewasaterrificcook althoughshenevermasteredGrammyHaas’ maldasharecipemuchtoeveryone’sdismay. Infulfillmentofherwishes,herbodywas ananatomicalgifttoScienceCareandno formalfuneralserviceswillbeheld.Family andfriendswillgathertogetherforasend-off befittingherpersonalityinthenearfuture. Jennywouldbeveryhappytoknowthat donationsweresenttolocalanimalshelters insteadofwastedonflowersforadead HarveyEarlBrown, age85ofPolo,IL, passedawayAugust 21,2022attheSerenityHouseinOregon afterashortillness. Harveywasbornat homeonJuly13,1937.HewasthesonofEarl andMarian(Weaver).Hegraduatedfrom PoloHighSchoolin1955.Hefarmedthefarm thatwashomesteadedbyhisGreatGreat GrandfatherPearsonShoemakerin1833. HeservedintheUSArmyfrom1960–1962. HewasawardedSoldieroftheMonthtwice atFortEustis,Virginia. HemarriedSusanJenningsonOct20,1962. HewasamemberofElkhornBrickChurch. Hewasactiveonmanycommitteesinthe church.HealsoservedontheBrickChurch CemeteryBoardforseveralyears. HewasamemberandactiveontheOgle CountyFSBoardforseveralyears.Heserved onPoloSchoolBoardandamemberofthe GideonsInternationalofOgleCounty. HeissurvivedbyhiswifeSusan,histwin daughtersLori(Ed)GaulofRochesterMN, Lisa(Jim)WilsonofSpringfield,LAandone sonDarin(Shelly)BrownofPolo,IL.Harvey alsohassevengrandchildrenHannah,Sam, Michael,Mary,Victoria,Conner,&Kyleand onegreatgrandsonRyker.HissiblingsincludeElinor(James)PatrickofSunCityWest, AZ;Marian(Donald)DeWallandNina(Daryl)

VisitationwillbeheldonSaturday August27,2022from10am-12pm.Thefuneral and burial will be immediately following at MiddleCreekPresbyterianChurch,locatedat 12473MontagueRoad,betweenWinnebago andByron.InmemoryofRusspleasedress informalandwearyourfavoritesportsteam orfishingshirts.Inlieuofflowers,pleaseconsidermemorialdonationsto:MiddleCreek ChurchandtheSerenityHospiceandHome.

Freeport;daughters,Maida(David)Parkins ofWisconsin,andCarrie(Tim)Pettyof California;son,Christian(Teresa)Ludwigof California;grandchildrenNiall,Maeve,Dain, RhysParkins;KendallandPaytonPetty;BronsenLudwig;aswellasbrothersGary(Connie) LudwigandJon(Renee)Ludwigbothof Forreston.Gregwasprecededindeathby hisparents,DonandBettyLudwig,and sister,Beverly.Visitation1:00pm-4:00pm Saturday,August27,2022,atBurkeTubbs FuneralHome,Freeport.Inlieuofflowers andmemorialdonations,Greg’sfamilyhas requestedfriendsdowhatheenjoyedmost, offeringuptheirtimeormonetarydonation tohelpalocalservicegrouporassistanorganizationthatfocusesonchildrenandtheir development.PleasesignGreg’sguestbook andshareamemoryatwww.burketubbs.com GREGORY“GREG”PAUL LUDWIG Born: April4,1948inFreeport Died: August20,2022inFreeport JennyLeeSchneider (Mackey)diedather homeinKirkland,Ilon August15,2022.She wasbornonAugust 23,1948toJohnBenjaminandVeraLaVonne (Haas)Mackey.She issurvivedbyhersonDwayneandgrandson Leo,bothofKirkland,Il. AlsosurvivingJennyaresistersRitaTaylor BissellofDakota,Il,WandaGudith(Dennis)of St.Augustine,Fl,LaDonnaBishop(David)of Dixon,Il,andLorenaTaylor(Roger)ofHastings,Fl.;brothersKevin(Helen)ofFreeport,Il, Joseph(Cindy)ofHarper’sFerry,W.Va.,and BrettofMt.Morris,Il;andnumerousnieces, nephews,andcousins. Jennywasagenerous,caring,compassionate,andloyalfriendandsister.Shenever

16 Tri-CountyPress/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug26,2022 TRI-COUNTY BE AT RussellEugene Hoernecke,age78,of Byronpassedaway onAugust16,2022 atSwedishAmerican HospitalinRockford aftersufferingmultiplelong-termillnesses andabrokenheart.Heisnowhomewithhis LordandSavior,JesusChrist. RussellwasbornonSeptember21, 1943inRockford,thesonofL.KruseandRuth (Champlain)Hoernecke.Russgraduatedfrom StillmanValleyHighSchoolClassof1961. HethenattendedNIUwhereheobtainedhis Bachelor’sandMaster’sdegrees.Hebegan histeachingcareeratRockFallsHighSchool beforestartingattheOregonSchoolDistrict whereheworkedformanyyearspriorto retirementandmadeanimpactoncountless students. HemarriedtheloveofhislifeMary ElizabethRodefferonOctober2,1965.Seven yearslaterontheiranniversarytheyadopted theirdaughter,Joanne.Russwasanactive memberofMiddleCreekPresbyterianChurch andvolunteeredatthenursinghome.Hewas alwaystheretolendahelpinghand.Heand MarywereactivemembersoftheRockford FlatlandersMuskieInc.Club.Fishingwas Russell’sbiggestpassion.Helovedgoingon tripstoCanadatofishatCanyonLake,atrip hehadbeentakingoverforover50years. Inhissparetime;heenjoyedshoppingand sports.Hewasadie-hardGreenBayPackers fan.HealsolovedcheeringontheCubs,Bulls, UofI,andgoingtoNIUfootballgameswith hisbrotherRobert.HeandMarywereknown foralwaysmakingthelocalsportsgameand supportingtheByronTigers. Ifyoueveraskedwhathewasdoing hewouldrespondwith“Outmessin’around”. Headoredhisfamily,friends,andcats.Russ wasagenuinelygoodpersonwhomadeyou feelspecialanytimeyouwerewithhim.He isgoingtobedearlymissed.Heissurvived byhisdaughter,JoanneofByron;brother, Robert(Patsy)HoerneckeofOregon;brotherin-law,Gene(Debbie)RodefferofCary,N.C.; niece,Tracy(Curt)Vache;specialfriend, ReeseYoung;cats,BlondieandPeppers; andmanyspecialnieces,nephews,friends, andstudents.Heisprecededindeathbyhis parents,wife,Mary,andsistersMaryRuth andDorothy.

MoringbothofForreston,IL;andonebrother Paul(Carol)BrownofSunCityWest,AZ;and manyniecesandnephews;andonesister-inlaw,DianeBrown. Precedinghimindeatharehisparents, sisterLaurelHippenandhisbrotherEverett Brown,andonenephew. FuneralservicewillbeheldSaturdayAugust 27,2022at1:00pmatElkhornBrickChurch 17022WBrickChurchRdPolo,IL61064. Followingtheservicealuncheonwillbeat CrossroadsCommunityChurch,205NJeffersonAvePolo,IL61064.Inlieuofflowers, memorialshavebeenestablishedtoBrick ChurchCemeteryorSerenityHospiceand Home.Memorieswillbesharedatluncheon. Privateburialwillbeatalaterdate. HARVEYE.BROWN Born: July13,1937 Died: August21,2022 OBITUARIES

person. JENNYLEESCHNEIDER (MACKEY) Born: August23,1948inDixon,Il Died: August15,2022inKirkland,Il

RUSSELLE.HOERNECKE

SHERIFF DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY

HeidiWoods,35,ofSchillerPark,wasarrestedfor drivingwhilelicense suspendedafteratraffic stoponInterstate39 southmilemarker110at 5:51a.m.Woodsalsowas citedforsuspended registration.Woodswas releasedona$2,500 I-Bondandgivenafuture courtdate. Aug.19 AndrewD.StroudI,23,ofMt.Morris,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicenserevoked afteratrafficstopinthe4000blockofsouth IllinoisRoute2at3:53p.m.foraspeeding violation.Stroudalsowascitedforspeeding. StroudwastransportedtotheOgleCounty Jailandheldinlieuofbond. Aug.20 DejaN.Patton,24,ofMt.Morris,was arrestedfordrivingwhileundertheinfluence ofalcoholfollowingasingle-vehiclecrash. DeputiesandByronFireProtectionDistrict andEMSrespondedtothecrashinthe9000 blockofnorthIllinoisRoute2ataround1:57 a.m.Pattonalsowascitedforoperatingan

Source:OgleCountyRecorder’sOffice

thefollowingactivity: Aug.15 DerreckA.Vince,21,ofFreeport,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstopinthe6000blockofNorth FreeportRoadat7:37p.m.Vincewas releasedonanI-Bondandgivenafuture courtdate. Aug.16 ShkeeleWiggins,31,ofRockford,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstoponIllinoisRoute64near theintersectionwithMulfordRoadataround 8:09p.m.Wigginsalsowascitedforexpired registrationandoperatinganuninsured motorvehicle.Wigginswasreleasedonan I-Bondandgivenafuturecourtdate. ShawnS.Sumlar,36,ofStillmanValley, wasarrestedfortwocountsofdomestic batteryafterdeputiesrespondedtothe500 blockofSouthValleyDriveinStillmanValley ataround9:11p.m.inresponsetoadomestic problem.SumlarwastransportedtotheOgle CountyJailandheldpendingacourt appearance.StillmanValleyFireProtection DistrictandEMSassistedatthescene. Aug.17

17 TRI-COUNTY BE AT Tri-CountyPress/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug26,2022 Aug.12-18 WarrantyDeeds KristinaKruegertoJacobAndTinaVerble, 103E.SplendorCourt,StillmanValley, $232,000. RevolveCapitalGroupLLCtoPalmAvenue HialeahTrust20141,5481N.RiverRoad, Byron,$45,770. DeraldG.DevriestoLoriA.andMarkD. Devries,504S.GardenAve.,Forreston, $30,000. AlexanderR.andHaleyN.HealtoMiriam UgaldeHernandez,5491HarlanDrive, Rochelle,$195,000. NancyandWilliamMurphytoGustavoand GuadalupeAnguiano,320DeerPaintDrive, Dixon,$12,500. DavidandJessicaPaulsontoIdaliaG. Castro,10784E.UtilityRoad,DavisJunction, $185,000. RyanL.WakenighttoPercivalRenatoand SharonW.Calip,421E.DixonSt.,Polo, $57,200. ThomasJ.andSuzanneA.Miatketo MychalL.andSarahP.Messenger,100 AdamsSt.,Oregon,$176,000. MarjorieDresslertoBradleySwanson,ten parcelsinScottTownship,$1,448,250. FirstChoiceRentalsLLCtoEricandNatalie Burke,153N.PereneAve.,Byron,$224,900. StevenV.andBridgetK.GoleytoFordeand KellyKing,4906E.AshelfordDr.,Byron, $423,000. JeffreyAllenCollinstoJessicaandSamuel SouthJr.,311W.EmilySt.,Mt.Morris, $134,000. RebeccaA.BaumgartnertoThomasM.and RobinA.Franklin,640S.FirstSt.,Rochelle, $25,000. CarolynMielketoLindaD.Fanelli,123 NancySt.,Mt.Morris,$164,900. QuitClaimDeeds

ThelateKristineM.BlakebyheirtoTracy A.Bolen,3479N.WillowRoad,Mt.Morris, $0. KrystalCaseytoMaryL.Bogus1997Gift Trust,JamesJ.Casey,trustee,1877andone otherparcelonLimekilnRoad,Byron,$0. GabrielT.andJaneS.MaciastoSteve Rodriguez,320and322VermillionLane, Dixon,$0. TrusteesDeeds PearlE.LowryTrust,StevenButon,trustee, toMakhanS.andBalbirKaurGill,100E. WashingtonSt.,Oregon,$145,000. DotyFamilyTrust101,EvelynJ.Doty, trustee,toLarryWilliamBaxter,oneparcelin MonroeTownship,$90,000. FirstMidWealthManagementCo.Land Trust44190460,FirstMidWealthManagementCo.,trustee,toWilliamandNancy Messenger,1071W.WashingtonSt.,Oregon, $110,000. MillerFamilyTrust,JamesJ.andRuthAnn Miller,trustees,toSamuelLyleWinnettJr., 1105IllinoisSt.,DavisJunction,$250,000. JosephandDawnSomersandTrust78, RodneyE.andCynthiaS.Hayenga,trustees, toHayengaFarmsLLLP,fourparcelsinWhite RockTownship,$0. HayengaFamilyGSTTrust1,Roger Hayenga,trustee,toDawnM.andJosephE. SomersTrust,DawnM.andJosephE. Somers,trustees,oneparcelinLynnville Township,$0. RichardA.KuehlTrust,RichardA.Kuehl, trustee,toEnriqueHernandez,222W. SecondAve.,Rochelle,$18,000. ExecutorsDeed ThelateSanfordE.Swansonbyexecutors andestateofSanfordSwanson,Bradley Swanson,trustee,toTRSS91,Bradley Swanson,SandraKissinger,MarjorieDressler andCherylGilbrand,trustees,threeparcels onMeridianRoad,DavisJunction,$0. DeedinTrust StevenE.WisnewskitoLCETrust1117, JohnW.andTheresaL.Krueger,trustees, 209N.MixSt.,Oregon,$76,100. Sheriff’sDeed SheriffofOgleCountyandSheilaJ.Tracy toGsampTrust2007He2Series,LaSalle Bank,BankofAmericaandUSBank, trustees,206E.ChicagoSt.,DavisJunction, $92,548.34.

PROPERTYTRANSFERS

uninsuredmotorvehicle, improperlaneusage,illegal transportationofalcoholand expiredregistration.Patton wastransportedtotheOgle CountyJailandheldinlieuof bond. MichaelT.ClapperJr.,30, ofSterling,wasarrestedfor drivingwhilelicense suspendedafteratrafficstop inthe7000blockofnorthIllinoisRoute2at around11:55p.m.Clapperalsowascitedfor illegalwindowtint.Clapperwasreleasedon anI-Bondandgivenafuturecourtdate. Aug.21 DanielVilla-Perez,47,ofDavisJunction, wasarrestedfornovaliddriver’slicense afteratrafficstopinthe9000blockofEast BigMoundRoadataround11:30a.m. Villa-Perezalsowascitedforoperatingan uninsuredvehicle.Villa-Perezwasreleased atthesceneonanI-Bondandgivenafuture courtdate. AdrianPeralta,24,ofRockford,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstopinthe4000blockofnorth IllinoisRoute2at9:15p.m.foranequipment violation.Peraltaalsowascitedforillegal windowtintandnofrontregistration.Peralta wasreleasedonasignatureI-Bondand givenafuturecourtdate. Aug.22 IvanJohnson,ofRockford,wasarrestedfor drivingwhilelicenserevokedafterdeputies respondedtothe8000blockofNorthHales CornerRoadinStillmanValleyat5:39a.m. regardingasuspiciousvehicle.Johnsonalso wascitedforequipment.Hewastransported totheOgleCountyJailandheldinlieuof bond. DariusBenard,42,ofRockford,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstoponInterstate39mile marker108ataround8:12p.m.Benardalso wascitedforillegalwindowtint.Benardwas releasedonanI-Bondandgivenafuture courtdate. KaitlynLerma,19,ofGenoa,wasarrested fordrivingwhilelicensesuspendedaftera trafficstoponIllinoisRoute4nearWoodlawnRoadataround10:35p.m.Lermaalso wascitedforspeeding.Lermawasreleased onanI-Bondandgivenafuturecourtdate. Thesechargesareaccusationsandall subjectsarepresumedinnocentunless provedguiltyinacourtoflaw.

OgleCountySheriffBrianVanVicklereports

18 Tri-CountyPress/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug26,2022 TRI-COUNTY BE AT CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER POSITION Full Time Blackhawk Area CreditUnion Polo Office For details, contact Jessica at: 815-946-3660 -or- email: jessica.reynolds@bacu.org EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT Non-Credit Instructorfor the SVCC Police Academy The instructor will have an educational background and/or experience necessary to meet the minimum standards of instruction established by the SVCC Police Academy for any established curriculum. The College must be able to obtain approval from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board for instructional responsibilities within1 year of employment. 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Division Ave., Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2626 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT STREETS &ALLEYS EMPLOYEE WATER & SEWER EMPLOYEE The Village of Franklin Grove is seeking candidates for the following full-time positions: 1. Streets &Alleys Employee Snow Removal/Backhoe Experience CDL w/air brakes General Equipment Skills 2. Water & Sewer Employee Wastewater 3License Class C Water License CDL-desired Interested candidates maysend resume to the following address by 9-5-22: Village of Franklin Grove P.O. Box 105 Franklin Grove, IL 61031 E-Mail address: franklingrove@wireless.essex1.com Or call to request an application: 815-456-2131 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT SM-ST2003904 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT Greg&SwanHachmeister, Auctioneers Pecatonica,IL 815-239-1436 www.hacksauction.com I.A.F.L.#44.000128 Auction& Realty Service,Inc. HolderEstate–Live On-Site SUNDAY, AUGUST27th@10:00A.M. 7378N.StillmanRd.,Stillman Valley, IL61084 ClassicCar,Motorcycle, Trailer,Boat& Farm Tractor Auction (Located:1-MileN.ofILRt.72) THISIS DAYTWO! Large Auction! FeaturingClassicCars& Vehicles;‘81 Datsun280ZX; Vintage Honda, Yamaha&Suzuki Motorcycles;WhizzerMotor Bikes;SwampBoats&OBMotors;Hit&MissGas Engines; Farm Tractors& Implements;JohnDeereA&B;IH Utility; Ford, FarmallCub & Others;Equipment &Utility Trailers;Lawn Tractors&Mowers;‘67StreamlineAlum. Travel Trailer &MotorHome; FarmPrimitives;Antiques;LoadsofOldCar&Motorcycle Parts; Petroleum&Advertising;Signs;SmallBuildingsFull; MuchMore! ForrestonReal Estate Auction SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER10th @ 1:00 P.M. 308N.MapleSt., Forreston,IL61030 Nice3-BRSingleLevelHome. ExpandableAttic,FullBasementw/ExtraKitchen &FinishedRecRoom.NewerFurnace&Roof.1.5CarGarage.GardenShed. Shade Trees&Landscape.PleaseCallforDetailsoraPrivateShowing. 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Not responsibleforaccidentsormerchandiseaftersold. AUCTIONS AUCTIONS AUCTIONS Don’tneedit? Calltoplace aClassiﬁedAdSELLIT! HOUSEKEEPING WANTED P.T. Must pass background check. Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL 61021 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT SEARCHFOR LOCALCARS Local Buyer PaysCash4 Gold, Silver, Coins,Estate Gold, SingleEarrings, and antiques 24/7 779-245-2950 EMPLOYMENT WANT TO BUY AUTOMOBILES 91 Dodge D150 440headers,27 torquelife, xl wires, field crank. Project Asking$4,200 1988 Cougar 5.0engine, no rust, runs good.$3,800 815-631-5928 Part Time Farm Truck and/or Tractor Drivers needed for FallHarvest Flexiblehours. Experience req. 815-499-0463 Don't need it? Sell it! Ogle County Classified 833-584-NEWS

TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner Aug. 19,26, September2,2022

Witness: August9,2022 Kimberly A. Stahl (Clerk of the CircuitCourt) By: Matt(Deputy) (Plaintiff's attorney orplaintiffifheis not represented by an attorney) SOSNOWSKI SZETO, LLP Attorney for City of Byron 6735Vistagreen Way, Suite 300 Rockford,IL61107 815-900-7272 August19,26, September2,2022 LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICE UnitedLostLake PropertyOwners Association is currentlyseeking requestsforbids for the 2022/2023 SNOWREMOVAL SEASON. Bid packetswill be provided on request by visiting the ULLPOA office locatedat 903Missouri Drive, Dixon, IL 61021duringthe hours of 9AM to 3PM Tuesday-Friday. All bids willbe due nolaterthan 3 PM Friday, September 16th, 2022 at the ULLPOA office All bids should be returned sealed in the envelopeprovided. The ULLPOA will choose thewinning bid at a special meeting,date to be determined Contractor will be notified the following week Any questions should be directed tothe Roads Co-ChairmenScott Johnson at 815/910-0900or Shawn Parish at 815/994-1012 August23 & 26, 2022

TAKENOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2018-00077 TO: CHRISTINE JOHNSON OCCUPANTS,TENANTS SPOUSE'S CountyClerk of OGLE County: Personsin occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown property, owners or parties interested insaid landorlots A PetitionforTax Deed on premises described below has been filed in theCircuitCourt of OGLE County,IllinoisasCase #2022TX26 Property located at 124E MAIN ST. STILLMAN VALLEY, IL.61084 Legal Description or Permanent IndexNo. 10-01-308-005 Said property was sold on 11-5-19 for delinquent taxes for the year 2018. The periodof redemption will expire on 11-4-22. On 2-2-23 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such courtin said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

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The saleisfurther subject toconfirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required topay anyassessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgageeswill be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS605/18.5(g-1). If the saleisset asideforany reason, the Purchaser atthe sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid The Purchaser shall haveno further recourse againstthe Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchasershallreceive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estateafter Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the soleresponsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants orother individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property willNOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation asto the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Courtfile toverify all information.

19 TRI-COUNTY BE AT Tri-CountyPress/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug26,2022REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUITCOURT FORTHE15THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY-OREGON, ILLINOIS MCLPAsset Company,Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. CherylA.Price; et.al. DEFENDANTS 2022FC16 NOTICE OFSHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatpursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 08/05/2022, the Sheriff of OgleCounty, Illinois will on September 23,2022 at the hour of 10:00 AMatOgle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auctionto the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described realestate: PIN16-08-26-477-003 16-08-26-477-002 Improvedwith Single FamilyHome COMMONLYKNOWN AS: 2190NEverettSt Mount Morris, IL 61054 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds atthe close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000orfraction thereof of the amount paidby the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24)hours. The subject property is subject to general realestatetaxes,special assessments, or special taxes levied against saidreal estate and is offered for sale without any representation asto quality or quantity of title and withoutrecourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS"condition.

Legal Description or Permanent IndexNo. 02-28-381-006 Said propertywas sold on 11-5-19 for delinquent taxes for the year 2018. The periodof redemption will expire on 11-4-22. On 2-2-23 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such courtin said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner Aug. 19,26, September2,2022 TAKENOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2018-00142 TO:RICHARD W. WIESNER,JR OCCUPANTS,TENANTS SPOUSE'S CountyClerk of OGLE County: Personsin occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested insaid landorlots A PetitionforTax Deed on premises described below has been filedin theCircuitCourt of OGLE County,IllinoisasCase #2022TX28 Property located at 210N.3RD ST. OREGON, IL. 61061 Legal Description or Permanent IndexNo. 16-03-155-010 Said propertywas sold on 11-5-19 for delinquent taxes for the year 2018. The periodof redemption will expire on 11-4-22. On 2-2-23 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such courtin said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner Aug. 19,26, September2,2022

Said property was sold on 11-5-19 for delinquent taxes for the year 2018. The periodof redemption will expire on 11-4-22. On 2-2-23 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such courtinsaid county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAININ POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYSAFTER ENTRY OFANORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney:Codilis& Associates, P.C.,15W030North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630)794-9876.Please refer to filenumber 14-22-01810. I3200834 August19,26,2022 September 2,2022

TAKENOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2018-0003 TO: DALE W. SCHANDELMEIER RHONDA SCHANDELMEIERVILLAGE OF FORRESTON OCCUPANTS,TENANTS SPOUSE'S CountyClerk of OGLE County: Personsin occupancy or actual possession of said property,Unknown owners or parties interested insaid landorlots A Petition forTax Deed on premises described below hasbeenfiledin theCircuitCourt of OGLE County,IllinoisasCase #2022TX24 Property located at 402 W WHITEOAK RD.FORRESTON, IL.61030

TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner Aug. 19,26, September2,2022 TAKENOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2018-00148 TO: DALE A. HARRIETTVICKIEL. HARRIETT CITY OFOREGON OCCUPANTS,TENANTS SPOUSE'S County Clerk of OGLE County: Personsin occupancy or actual possession of said property,Unknown owners or parties interested insaid landorlots A Petition forTax Deed on premises described below hasbeenfiledin theCircuitCourt of OGLE County,IllinoisasCase #2022TX29 Property located at 511 S. 6TH ST. OREGON, IL. 61061 Legal Description or Permanent IndexNo. 16-03-306-006

TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner Aug. 19,26, September2,2022 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY JosiahaR.Wills Plaintiff Vs. Debra Jo Wills a/k/a Debra Jo Plemmons Defendant 2022-DN-46 CaseNo. PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE ISGIVEN YOU, Debra Jo Wills a/k/a Debra Jo Plemmons, 905 Eaton St Savannah, IL 61074, defendants, that this casehas been commenced Inthis Court againstyou and other defendants, askingVerifiedPetition for Dissoultion and for otherrelief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise fileyour appearance inthis case in the office of the OgleCounty CircuitClerk, Ogle County Judicial Center 106 S. 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before October 25,2022 10:30 am, Rm 204A, JUDGMENT OR DECREEBY DEFAULT MAYBE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THECOMPLAINT. Witness: August 4th,2022 Kimberly A. Stahl (Clerk of the CircuitCourt) By: TB (Deputy) (Plaintiff's attorney orplaintiffifheis not represented by an attorney) Name JosiahaR.Wills Address Western Illinois Correction Center 2500Rt. 99 South Mt Sterling, IL 62353 August12,19,26, 2022 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY theCity of Bryon, an Illinois Municipal Corporation vs. Unknown Heirs andLegatees of Diana Mason,Tax Lien Investments, Realtax Developers,LTD,Webster Bank,N.S., Sandra Arndt, Michael Mason,Donald Mason,Unknown Heirsand Legatiees,James Mason,Nicole Mason,Unknown Heirsand Legatees of Linda S. Huffman and Unknown Owners andNon-record Claimants 2022-MR-13 CaseNo. PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Diana Mason, Tax Lien Investments, Realtax Developers, Ltd., Webster Bank, N.A., Sandra Arndt, Michael Mason, Donald Mason, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of James Mason, Nicole Mason, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Linda S. Huffman, and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants, that this casehas been commenced in this Court againstyou and other defendants, asking an order declaring abandoned the propertycommonly known as 412 East 2nd Street, Byron, IL 61010, PIN:0532-178-002, and for other relief and legallydescribed as: LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) OF THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE, NOW CITY OF BYRON, ALSO, THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THAT PARTOF THE VACATED ALLEYLYINGEAST OF AND ADJOINING SAIDLOT FOUR (4); SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BYRON, N, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. UNLESS YOU file an answer orotherwise make your appearance inthis case in the office of the OgleCounty CircuitClerk, Ogle CountyCourthouse of 106 South 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, Illinois61061, on or before September 15, 2022, A JUDGEMENTOR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAYBE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THECOMPLAINT.

TAKENOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2018-00093 TO:JACKD SPRAY SHIRLEYA SPRAY GENERATIONSCREDIT UNION OCCUPANTS,TENANTS SPOUSE'S CountyClerk of OGLE County: Personsin occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested insaid landorlots A PetitionforTax Deed on premises described below has been filedin theCircuitCourt of OGLE County,IllinoisasCase #2022TX27 Property located at 109 S. MAPLE ST. DAVIS JUNCTION, IL.61020 Legal Description or Permanent IndexNo. 11-23-155-004 Said propertywas sold on 11-5-19 for delinquent taxes for the year 2018. The periodof redemption will expire on 11-4-22. On 2-2-23 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such courtin said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner Aug. 19,26, September2,2022

TAKENOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2018-00057 TO: JAMESH. PALLASCH COUNTRYWIDE HOMELOANS INC.GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC OCCUPANTS, TENANTS SPOUSE'S CountyClerk of OGLE County: Personsin occupancy or actual possession of said property,Unknown owners or parties interested insaid landorlots A Petition forTax Deed on premises described below hasbeenfiledin theCircuitCourt of OGLE County,IllinoisasCase #2022TX25 Property located at 6 SOUTHSEMI NARY ST.MT. MORRIS, IL.61054 Legal Description or Permanent IndexNo. 08-27-429-012 Said propertywas sold on 11-5-19 for delinquent taxes for the year 2018. The periodof redemption will expire on 11-4-22. On 2-2-23 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such courtinsaid county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

20 Tri-CountyPress/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug26,2022 TRI-COUNTY BE AT LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUITCOURT FORTHE15THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY-OREGON, ILLINOIS MCLPAsset Company,Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. CherylA.Price; et.al. DEFENDANTS 2022FC16 NOTICE OFSHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatpursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 08/05/2022, the Sheriff of OgleCounty, Illinois will on September 23,2022 at the hour of 10:00 AMatOgle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auctionto the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described realestate: LOTS 9 AND 10 IN THE PLAT OF THURM SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION26, IN TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TOTHE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGES 76 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLECOUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATEDINTHE COUNTYOF OGLEAND STATES OF ILLINOIS. PIN16-08-26-477-003 16-08-26-477-002 Improvedwith Single FamilyHome COMMONLYKNOWN AS: 2190NEverettSt Mount Morris, IL 61054 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds atthe close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000orfraction thereof of the amount paidby the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24)hours. The subject property is subjectto general realestatetaxes,special assessments, or special taxes levied against saidreal estate and is offered for sale without any representation asto quality or quantity of title and without recourse toPlaintiff and in "AS IS"condition. The saleisfurther subject toconfirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takesplaceafter 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required topay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest community,purchasers other than mortgageeswill be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS605/18.5(g-1). If the saleisset asideforany reason, the Purchaser atthe sale shall beentitled only to a return of the deposit paid The Purchasershall haveno further recourse againstthe Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchasershallreceive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the soleresponsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants orother individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property willNOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation asto the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Courtfile toverify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYSAFTER ENTRY OFANORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney:Codilis& Associates, P.C.,15W030North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630)794-9876.Please refer to file number 14-22-01810. I3200834 August19,26,2022 September 2,2022 Whatislessthanan inchtallandcanmove almostanything? Whateveryouneedtopartwith–yourcar, yourtruck,yourboat,yourhouse–the classifiedscanhelpyoudoit.Callorgo onlinetodaytoplaceyourad. Theclassifiedsection ofthenewspaper!Answer: Question: ? ?? ?? ??? ? est.1851 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES IN THECIRCUIT COURTFORTHE 15THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTYOREGON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank,National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Tina M. Greenwood; Unknown Heirs andLegatees of DavidA. Greenwood;Cody Greenwood;Curt Busse;Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 2022FC46 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of DavidA. Greenwood Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Thatthis casehas been commenced in thisCourt against you and other defendants, praying forthe foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 103 Prairie Moon Drive Davis Junction, IL 61020 and which said Mortgage was madeby: DavidA. Greenwood the Mortgagor(s), to Chase Bank USA, N.A.,as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, asDocument No 0705954; and for other relief; that summons wasduly issued out of said Court againstyou as provided by law and thatthe said suitisnow pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise fileyour appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk ofthisCourt, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the CircuitCourt 106S.5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before September 26, 2022, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOUAT ANY TIMEAFTER THAT DAYAND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for rneys Plaintiff 15W030North FrontageRoad, Suite100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630)794-5300 DuPage #15170 Winnebago #531 OurFile No. 14-22-05411 NOTE: Thislaw firm is a debt collector. I3201232 August26,2022 September2,9, 2022

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