Mt_Morris_Times-09-23-2022

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Alittle goat raisesits head whiledining on alfalfainits enclosure southof Mt. Morris. Mild temperatures were forecast to return to Ogle County for theremainder ofthe weekand for this Saturday’s Back Roads Market, featuring fourbusinesses northof Mt. Morris. Story on page 4.

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LUNCHTIME Published every Friday by OgleCountyNewspapers, adivision of ShawMedia VOLUME 54 NO. 28 •SERVINGTHEMT.MORRISAREASINCE1967 Friday, September 23, 2022 •$1.00 MT. MORRIS TIMES INDEX Betty’sColumn........6 Classifieds.........21-24 ColbertColumn......15 LibraryNews ............2 Mt.Morris Police....14 Otto’s Column..........6 Property Transfers..18 Sheriff Activity........18 Sports ..............15-19 DEATHS NEWS NEWS Appeal Denied Polo officialsupholdarulingthata homeisunfit to livein. /9 FestivalNears Autumnon Parade is slated for SaturdayandSunday, Oct.1-2inOregon. / 20 Onthe Prairie TheNachusaGrasslandshostedits annual Autumnonthe Prairie. /3 JohnA. Bartelt, Page 10

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TheMt.MorrisPoliceDepartment wouldliketotakethisopportunityto informcitizensonhowtopreventbecomingthevictimofaphoneorinternetscam. Ourvillage,aswellassurroundingjurisdictions,hasseenanincreaseinreportsof differenttypesofscams.

Wearetryingtogetbackintotheswingof offeringmonthlyprogramsforadults.Wewould lovetohearfromyou.Doeveningsorweekends workbetter?Doyouhaveanyprogramideas?Do youhaveaprogramyouwouldliketoshare?

•Local,stateandfederallawenforcementagenciesdonotcalltoinformyouofa

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ByMICHAELCICCHETTI Mt.MorrisPoliceChief

Wewouldliketothankallofourwonderful patronwhodonatedtotheSummerReading Programjar!Throughyourdonationsweraised $201.50tohelpoutwiththeprogramswehosted throughoutthesummer!WeLOVEourpatrons!

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BookSaleStartsSept.24

UseExploreMoreIllinoistofindfunand educationalplacestogoonafreeafternoonorfor alittlegetaway.ExploreMoreIllinoisiseasyto usewithyourlibrarycard.Visitthelibrary’s websitetobrowseattractions.Youcanfindthe informationonourwebsite,www.mtmorris-il.org undertheresourcespage.

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Loaves&FishFoodPantry,409W.Brayton Road,Mt.Morris,isopeneveryfirstandthird Thursdayfrom4:30to7p.m.andsecondand fourthMondaysfrom2to4:30p.m.

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Juicy,red,crunchy,sweet,green,delicious,and great!Joinusasweenjoysomebooksabout APPLES!Wewillreadbooksandmakeacraftto takehomethisWednesday,Sept.28.Stopbyfor abusheloffun!StopbyanyWednesdaywithyour littleonestoenjoystoriesandacraftatthe MountMorrisLibrary!

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ThepantryalsowillbeopenSaturday,Sept.24, andSaturday,Oct.15,from10:30to11:30a.m.

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StopintoseeournewdisplayforSeptember! Localartist,RhondaCheek,willshowcaseher personalartcreations.Theyarebeautifulpieces ofartworkthatwillmakeyouappreciateand contemplatethebeauty!ManyofRhonda’spieces areavailableforpurchase!Stopbytoadmire thesebeautifulpiecesofartwork!Wearealways lookingforcollectorsorartistswhoarewillingto sharetheirtreasuresinourdisplaycases.Ifyou areinterested,pleasecall,815-734-4927.

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OurnextLegonightonThursday,Oct.20,from 6-6:45p.m.Bringafriendandbuildsomefunwith Legobricks!Allchildrenandparentsareinvited. Childrenunder8needtobringaparentwith them.

ElginSymphonyOrchestraisoffering50%Off RedSectionSeating(UptoTwoTickets).Explore MoreIllinoisuserscanaccessandreservepasses fromanyofourattractionsontheirparticipating library’swebsite.

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OurannualbooksalewillstartonSept.24.All saleswillbebydonation.Nothingwillbepriced. Wewouldliketothankthehighschoolfor sendingstudentstohelpwiththeheavyliftingin preparationforthesale.

Ifyouquestionthelegitimacyofaphone call,email,socialmediamessageordoorto-doorsolicitor,pleasecalltheMt.Morris PoliceDepartmentat815-734-4132.

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StopbyShelltohelpsupportChildren’s ProgrammingattheMountMorrisLibrary.Our localgasstationhasgenerouslychosentodonate aportionoftheproceedsfromtheirGivingPump towardourlibrary.Thispumpwillbewrappedand availablethroughOctober,justlookforthepurple GivingPumpsignsonpump1or2!Wewouldlike tothankShellfortheirsupportofcommunity programming!ThankYou!

JoinusaswereconveneTheCookbookClub! Thisisadeliciousclubwhereadifferentcookbook ischoseneachmonth,youstopbytochooseyour recipe,thenbringthedishtopassatournext meeting!Thismonthweareusing“FiveIngredientRecipes”byPhiliaKelnhofer!Stopbyto

Wemakecopies(25¢perblackandwhitepage). Wefax($2forthefirstpageand50¢each additionalpage).Wecanscanadocumentand sendittoemail($2perdocument).Youcanusea computerwithoutalibrarycardfor$1.Resume softwareisavailableonourcomputers.Come visitusandletushelpyou!

Loaves & Fish Food Pantry

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ExploreMoreIllinois,RAILS’onlineculturaland recreationalpassprogramforIllinoislibraries, welcomesitsnewestattraction,ElginSymphony OrchestrainElgin!Sinceitsfoundingin1950,the organizationhasdevelopedareputationfor artisticexcellence,innovativeprogramming,and adeepcommitmenttothesocialadvocacyand economicdevelopmentofthediversecommuni-

includeshelf-stableitems,milk,eggs,frozenmeat productsandgardenproducewhenavailable. Anyoneexperiencingfoodinsecurityiseligible toreceivefood.Noproofofresidencyorincomeis everrequired.

•Neverpaywithagiftcardorwiring money.(Remember,legitimateorganizationsdonotaskforgiftcards.)

Bestwishesandstaywell.

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ContactMaryCheatwoodatthelibrarythrough emailatmmlib@mtmorris-il.orgorcall815-7344927.

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Saturdaydistributionswillbecurbside, pre-packedboxesonly.Alldistributionsoffood

Chief offers phone, internet scam prevention tips

TheOctoberbookis“TheNarrowboatSummer” byAnneYoungson.Everyoneiswelcometojoin thisbookclubgroup!Copiesofthebookare availableatthelibrary.Thisgroupwillmeet in-personatthelibraryonMonday,Oct.24at 3:30p.m.

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Therewillbenorepresentativeatthelibraryfor themonthsofOctoberandNovember.Pleasecall theRockRivercenterat815-732-3252tomakean appointmentduringthistime.Thankyou

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Therewasn’treallyanythingnewatthis year’sevent,butthey’realwaysmakingadjustmentstoimproveAutumnonthePrairiebased onfeedback,Kleimansaid.

“Thedaywentverysmoothly,”saidBill Kleiman,NachusaGrasslandsprojectdirector. “Theweatherwasexcellent–sunnyandwarm, butnothot.”

Nearly1,000peopleflockedtotheNachusa GrasslandsonSaturdayforthereturnof AutumnonthePrairie.

Autumn onthePrairiedrewabout930visitorsandrecruited70volunteers,Kleimansaid.

AlexT.Paschal-apaschal@shawmedia.com ABOVE: Visitors check out the bison herd at the Nachusa Grasslands’ annual Autumnon the Prairie. LEFT: Amalebison stands guard in the prairie duringAutumnon the Prairie on Saturday. The eventalso offered hikes (below) andeducational displays and wagon tours on the prairie to see thebisonherd.

3 OGLECOUNTY NE WS OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Sep23,2022 SAVENOWONNEWPERFECTSLEEPERMODELS All2021SertaMattressItems arebeingClosedoutand Reduced whilesupplylast.4PCBEDROOMSET STARTINGASLOWAS $589.95 NIGHTSTANDS STARTING AT $119.95 4DRAWERCHEST STARTING AT $109.95 FILPFLOPBED STARTING AT $399.95 6DRAWERDRESSER STARTING AT $239.95 ELECTRICBEDS STARTING AT $1089.95 BUNKBEDS STARTING AT $359.95SEEOUR BLUE & RED TAG CLEARANCEBEDROOM ITEMSWITHBIG SAVINGS SLEEP&BEDROOM SALE! DELIVERY AVAILABLE•FREE OLDFURNITUREREMOVAL ASKABOUTSHORT&LONG FINANCINGOPTIONS. SERTA WOODSIDESTYLE AT CLEARANCE PRICING! 20E.StephensonStreet HistoricDowntown Freeport 815-235-4911•ritewayfreeport.com Mondaythrough Friday9am-5pm Saturday9am-4pm ALL THERAPEDIC BEDDING IS SALE PRICED

“Frequently,thebisonwereverycloseby andpeoplewerevisiblyexcitedtoseethemup close,”hesaid.“Wealsohadhikingtoursevery half-hourand mostofthosewerefullall day long,too.”

Autumn on Prairie draws nearly 1,000 visitors

“That’sprettyhighforus,”hesaid.“We mighthavehad1,200fiveyearsagowhenwe firstgotbison,butgettingnear1,000isapretty solidnumber.”

NachusaGrasslandsisa4,000-acrepreserve consistingoflargeremnantprairie,woodlands andwetlandsbeingreconnectedthroughhabitatrestoration,accordingtotheconservancy’s website.Itcreates“oneofthelargestandmost biologicallydiversegrasslandsinIllinois.”

Visitorsfilledfivewagonsonridestolook forbison,Kleimansaid.

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onade slushieandthebestfreshcider doughnuts.Foodconcessions atthis locationwillbegourmetgrilledcheese servedbyJen’sArtisanBreads.

Polo fire district receives $16,000 grant from county

Thisyear’sstopsare:

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Initsgrantapplication,thePolo FireProtectionDistrictindicatedto theOgleCountyBoarditsintentto purchaseaStrykerpowerloadsystem foritsprimaryambulance.

PoloAmbulanceDistrictBoardmembers.

•VintageChicksandFeeds,700Illi noisRoute72,LeafRiver.Browse throughthisquaintstorefilledwith vintagewares,soaps, lotion,local honey,antiques,barngoodsandso muchmore.

pumpkinsandoldfinds.

Petitions for Polo’s April 4, 2023, consolidatedelection

theadditionofthepowerloadsystem isexpectedtoreducecaregiverinjuries,improvejobperformanceandsatisfactionfortheEMSstaffandprovide increasedservicetopatientsinPolo andthesurroundingcommunity.”

ThePolo FireProtectionDistrict recentlywasawardedagrantthrough anOgleCountyCommunityGrant programaspartoftheAmericanRescuePlanActof2021,whichmadegrant fundsavailabletocommunitiesand entitieswhowereadverselyaffected bytheCOVID-19pandemic.

Pictured, left to right, are EMT Denise Clothier, Paramedic April Rivers, Polo Fire Board Secretary John Hopkins, Paramedic Sabrina Stock, Polo Fire Board Trustee Ken Yingling, Ogle CountyBoard Member Susie Corbitt, Polo Fire Chief Jim Ports, Polo Fire Board President Dustin Finkle, Polo Fire Board Treasurer CharlieClothierand Polo Fire Board TrusteeLon Feary.

Filingdatesforcandidatesfortheconsolidatedelectionare fromDec.12throughDec.19.Officestobeelectedare AldermanforWardI,WardIIandWardIII,allforafour-year term,andAldermanWardIIforatwo-yearterm.

Third annual Back Roads Market returns Sept. 24

Visit4localbusinesses

PetitionsmaybepickedupatCityHall,Mondaythrough Fridayfrom8a.m.tonoonand1to5p.m.Foradditional information,call815-946-3514.

Ogle packets available

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TheOgleCountygrantawardprovidesthePoloFireProtectionDistrict withthesumof$16,000towardthepurchaseandinstallationoftheStryker system.Theremainingone-halfofthe cost willbepaiddirectlybythePolo FireProtectionDistrict.

northofMt.Morris

ELECTION NEWS See 2023 ELECTION, Page7

OgleCountyClerkLauraJ.Cookannouncedthatpetition packetsfortheconsolidatedelectiononApril4,2023,willbe availableSept.20ontheOgleCountywebsite.

•“FunkyJunk”andmore,6410 WestGroveRoad.Vendorsherewill havevintagegoods,refurbishedfurni ture, retroitems,primitives,relics, collectibles,junkyjack-o’-lanterns andmore.Grabsomeyummybaked goodsfromBobbi’sCountyCatering. Foodconcessionsatthislocationwill beservedbySunsetGolfClub.

Therearenoadmissionfees.

•Hough’s MapleLaneFarms,3788 NorthMountMorrisRoad,inMt.Morris.Satisfyyourmaplecravings, choosingfromsyrup,cinnamonrolls andcandies.Alsofindsomelocal honey,freshvarieties ofgarlic,popcorn,dogtreats,mums,plants,gourds,

•BerryViewOrchard,7504West MidtownRoad.Avariety ofjuicy apples,aroniaberries,afarm store

“Suchapowerloadsystemallows theambulance cottobe fullysupportedthroughouttheloadingand unloadingprocesses,ratherthanrelyingonthestrengthofEMSpersonnel alone.Thisboostsboth EMSoperator andpatientsafety.Additionally,the systemhelpsdecreasetheneedfor extramanpower,whichisoftennecessarywhenloadingandunloadingbariatricpatients,”saidDeniseClothier,a PoloEMTinanewsrelease.“Overall,

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Boardmemberspresentwere DustinFinkle,President,Charlie Clothier,Treasurer,JohnHopkins,

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filledwithtreats,locallymadeSimple ComfortsCandles,Lynnie’sKitchen goodies,NelsonFarmsMeatsand muchmore.Grabanaroniaberrylem-

SydneyBartelt,PoloCityClerk,isnotifyingthecitizensof Polothatpetitionsmaybepickedupandcirculatedforthe April4,2023,consolidatedelection,startingSept.20,atCity Hall,115S.FranklinAvenue.

Secretary,LonFeary,Trusteeand KenYingling,Trustee.Alsopresent wereChiefJimPorts,ParamedicApril Rivers,ParamedicSabrinaStockand EMTDeniseClothier.

BerryView Orchard and Hough’s Maple Lane Farms are two of the stops on the Back Roads Market scheduled for Saturday, Sept 24.

OnAug.15,OgleCountyBoard memberSusieCorbittattendedthe PoloFireProtection Districtmonthly boardmeetingtopresentacheckin thesumof$16,000tothePoloFireand

“Uponreviewoftheapplication madebythePoloFireProtectionDistrict,theOgleCountyBoardagreedto grantanawardtoPoloFiretopayonehalfofthetotalcostoftheStryker powerloadsystem,whichis$32,010,” Clothiersaid.

ThethirdannualBackRoadsMarketisSaturday,Sept.24,from9a.m.to 4p.m.

Participantscanspendtheday travelingthecountrysideamidcorn fieldswhilemakingfourstopsalong theway,eachfeaturingavarietyof itemstopurchase.

petition

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Petitionpacketsmaybeaccessedatwww.oglecounty.org.

ME RL IN ’S GR EEN HO USE OTTHEHER SIDE BOOTTHEBOUTIQUEHERSIDEUTIQUE& 300 Mix Street, Oregon 815-732-2969Daily Specials! Announced on Facebook COME JOIN US FOR THE Annual Fall Open House Checkout Evournew onentRentalSpace TheRockRiver www.riversedgeexp.com SEPT 29, 30 & OCT. 1ST STOREWIDE DISCOUNTS FOOD SAMPLING FALLMUMS &PLANTS DOORPRIZES 5 OGLECOUNTY NE WS OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Sep23,2022

HowtoUsetheTelephone

Thecontinuoususeofapartylineislimitedto fiveminutes.RuralServiceisfurnishedonlywhere atleasttwosubscribersaresecuredforeachone mileoflinebuilt.Telephone directoriescontaining thelistingsofsubscribers,issuedfromtimetotime bythetelephonecompanyfreeofchargeareand remainthepropertyoftheTelephoneCompany.

Nowwehavethesedarnedphonesthatcanbe usedanywhere,takephotos,viewtheinternet,keep arecordofphonecalls,giveweatherwarnings,give messages,etc.

NicholsCemeteryison hisproperty. Heevenwentout,cleanedoffthecemeteryandsentmeapicture.

TorecalltheOperator –Onacommonbattery telephone,merelyliftthereceiverfromthehook, movethereceiverhookupanddownslowlythreeor fourtimes.OnaMagnetotelephonegivethehandle onequickturn.

1931 directory offers tips on how to make a phone call

Lindafoundanarticledoneby AndyMillsin1997onthisold cemetery longforgotten.TheOgleCounty OldCemeteryPreservationCommitteealongwithRussellPooledecidedit wastimetoreclaimthistangledmess onsection23inEaglePointTownship. Iamnotcertainhowtheyevengotto it.PerhapsoverapathstillpartofWilson’sMillRoadofyearsago.

Thisdirectoryhassixpagesexplaininghowto usethetelephone.Onepageisusedtolistlocalnumbers.Theyadvisetopleasedonotcopyoldlistsof numbersonthelistwithoutfirstmakingsurethat theyarecorrect.Usethetelephonedirectoryto checklocalcallsorcalltheoutoftownexchangesfor longdistancephonenumbers.

Wewerepleasedtohaveuncovered aveteranlongforgotten.Lindawill nowresearchhimalittlefurthersowe havemoreinformation.NextMemorialDaythecommitteewillplace somethingonhisgrave.Maybenothinghaseverbeenplacedonhisgrave.

WhileLindawasresearchingthe WebsterCemetery,sheemailedme thatshefoundanothercemeteryin thatarea.ItwastheNicholsCemetery. Ihadneverheardofthatandyetwhen sheemailedmethematerialabout MaryNicholswhowasburiedtherein 1850,Iwasinstantlyfamiliarwiththe family.

TheNicholsfamilycametothis area in 1836 with John Waterbury and thegroupwascalledtheDelawareColony.TheycametoruntheUndergroundRailroad.JohnWaterburywas partofourfamilyandIhaveabig binderofallthepeoplewhotookpart inthathistoricalevent.

Thereitwas,outthereonthehill side,withallthestonesstillthere. Suchabeautifulquietplace.Davidhas offeredtotakeusouttherethisfall andwecertainlywillgosincewehave noinformationinourfilesonthisold, oldspot.

Extensiontelephones,carefullylocatedtosave stepsandtimeaddgreatlyintheconvenienceofthe home.Intheupperhallofyourhomeortherearhall ofyourapartment,atthebedside,inthekitchen, extratelephonesmaketheday’sworkeasier,and theyareaprotectionineveryway.Youwillfindthe additionalcostsurprisinglysmall.

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IstheOgleCountyOldCemetery PreservationCommitteestillinexis tence?Whoisresponsibleforkeeping theseplacescleanedup?Cantheybe visitedbythepublic?Wedonotwant themtobecomeasRussellPoolesaid, “Aterriblemess”again.

ThecellphoneremindsmeIamgettingolder. Whatwilltelephonesbelikeinanother100years?

ObtainCorrectTelephoneNumber –Always obtainthecorrectnumberfromthedirectorybefore youmakeacall.Ifthedesirednumberisnotinthe directory,callInformation.

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•BettyObendorfisaretiredteacher andavolunteerforthePoloHistorical Society.

urAmericanLegionhas beenworking onfinding whereallthelocalveterans havebeenburied soeachMemorial Day they can be honored. We had a fairlygoodlistinourfileatthe museumthathadbeenputtogether a numberofyearsagosotheystarted workingwiththatlistfirst.

EaglePointTownshipfundedthe reconstructionoftheWebsterCemetery.Whiletheoldstonesthatmarked theoldplotsprobablywerescattered aroundthehillside,theywereplaced inanorderlyfashion.

HowToSpeak –Speakslowly,clearlyand directlyinthetelephonewiththelipsabouthalfan inchfromthemouthpiece.Yourvoicewillcarry muchbetterifyoudo.

WewanttoresearchtheNichols familyabitmoreandthenthinkabout howwillwereachtheseoldcemeteries inyearstocome.

Oneofthoseburialplots wasthe restingspotforEdwardB.Webster whowasaPvt.InCo.D35ILInfantry oftheCivilWar.

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Thenwebecameawareofsomeold cemeteriesthatwedidnothaveany informationoninourfilesatthe museum.ThefirstonewastheWebsterCemeterythathadbeenaccessed bytheMilledgevilleBlacktopfor a numberofyearsandthenforgotten.

smallchildrenwhohaddiedsoonafter thefamiliesarrivedinthisarea.Itwas atoughlife andchildrenwhobecame sickmanytimesdidnotsurvive.

ByOTTODICK

Howtomakealongdistancecall –First,determinewhetherthelowerpriceStationtoStationservicecanbeused orwhetherPerson toPersonserviceismoresuitable.Second,askyouroperatorfor LongDistance.WhenyouroperatorforLongDistanceanswersgiveherthetelephonenumber.The operatorwillaskyoutowaitatthetelephonewithouthangingupyourreceiverorshewillrequestyou tohangupthereceiveruntilyouarecalled.

IwasnotfamiliarwiththecemeterysoIemailedDavidPooletogethis inputsincehisfatherhadhelpedget theWebsterCemeteryrestoration going.Davidinformedmethatthe

Regulations

Thisappearedinthe1931DeKalb-OgleTelephone Company’s“AlphabeticalTelephoneDirectory of Oregon,Illinois”

Mostoftheburialplotswereof

Search to findold, forgottencemeteries continuing

Betty Obendorf

HowtopronounceTelephoneNumbers Pronouncetelephonenumbersintheorderprinted,for example,five-oh-seven,or507L.

•OttoDickisaretiredteacherandhasresearched OgleCountyhistoryforseveralyears.

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These arejust some ofthe ads and information that appeared in the 1931 telephone directory.

ThePoloChristmasFestivalCommitteeis looking for vendors for their Craft and Vendor Show held during this year’s festival, which will take place on Dec 3.

Schoolboardcandidateswillfilepetitions withtheCountyClerk’sOfficeinOregonfrom Dec.12-19,8:30a.m.to4:30p.m.,Monday throughFriday.

HeadwillsharethehistoryoftheQuaker Oats,CookManufacturingcompanies,now theF.N.SmithCorporation.Theprogram startsat10a.m.

FilingofPetitions:

Thereisnoadmissionchargebutdonations areappreciated.

Museum to host program on ‘Education inthe 1850s’

Eligiblenomineesshouldconsistentlyshow civicleadershipthroughvolunteerismand servicetotheircommunity.Services providedtothecommunityshouldbebased onvolunteerismoutsideofthenominee’s normalemploymentduties.

Reserveyourspottodaybycompletingthe registrationformbyNov.18atwww. polochamber.org.Thecostis$20perspot forupto8feetoftablespace.

TheOregonDepotMuseumtalksessionon Saturday,Sept.24,“ThoseWeretheDays,” willfeatureDavidHead,oneoftheOregon DepotBoardmembers.

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Allothercandidatesmustfiletheir petitionsfromDec.12-19withtheirlocal electionofficial.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Therearefourawards,eachofwhich comeswithacashprize.TheJudges’Choice prizeis$100,thePeople’sChoicewinner gets$50,andtheNontraditionaland Showmanshipwinnerseachget$25.

Foradditionalinformation,contactPolo ChamberofCommerceTreasurerJoshFaivre at815-499-1322,oremailpolochamber@ gmail.com.

Forfurtherinformation,callCookat 815-732-1110.

Polo Chamber seekscitizen, volunteer of year nominees

Craft fair

powercords.

7 OGLECOUNTY NE WS OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Sep23,2022 Not-for-Profit Provider For all your seniorliving needs, choose the name you know and trust... 2170 W. Navajo Dr., Freeport • 815-297-9902 www.LibertyVillageofFreeport.com The Area’s Premier Senior Living Facility ofFreeport LibertyVillage

Clickon“CountyClerk”underDepartments,then“Elections.”Next,select “ConsolidatedElection–April4,2023and “LocalElectionOfficial(PetitionPackets). Thenecessaryformsandinformationisavailabletoprint.

Thosewishingtonominateacandidate theyfeelisdeservingoftheseprestigious awardsmustcompleteanominationform andreturnitwithaletterdescribingwhythe nomineeisdeservingoftheawardtothe PoloChamberBoardbySept.30.Formscan befoundatwww.polochamber.org.

Petitionpacketsforcities,villages,park districts,forestpreserve,fireprotection districtsandlibrarydistrictswillbeavailable atthelocaldistrictoffices.

At1:30p.m.,“Educationinthe1850s”will bepresentedbyMichaelEaton.Learnhow 1850steacherstaughttheirsubjectsand howthosesubjectscomparewiththose taughttoday.

Packetsforschoolboardwillbeavailable attheCountyClerk’sOffice.Candidatesmay begincirculatingtheirpetitionsonSept.20.

QuakerbeganoperationsinOregon,selling thebusinesstoCookManufacturingin1972. FredSmithcametoOregontomanagethe Cookoperationsandin1988Fredboughtthe businesswenowknowasF.N.Smith Corporation.Welookforwardtoyour attendanceatthisDepotsession.”

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HostedbythePoloChamberofCommerce, thecook-offisscheduledforSaturday,Sept. 24.Tastingandjudgingwillbefromnoonto 3p.m.atLouiseD.QuickPark,102W.Mason St.,inPolo.

ForadditionalinformationontheThose WeretheDayssessions,callOttoDickat 815-440-0639;RogerCainat815-757-9715; orChrisMartinat815-742-8471.

Someofthenontraditionalchilithey’ve seeninthepastincludespicychiliandwhite chili,shesaid.

TheGermanValleyHistoricalMuseum,805 ChurchStreet,willbeopenfrom1to4p.m. onSunday,Sept.25.

“DavidstartedatF.N.Smithin1979asa machinistandiscurrentlyasalesengineer,” saidChrisMartin,Depotvolunteer.“Thiswill bearichhistorybeginningin1949when

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Judgeswilldoblindtastetestingofthe chilientries.ForthePeople’sChoice,anyone

The14thannualLarryLannenMemorial BloodDrivewilltakeplacealongsidethechili cook-off.Blooddonationscanbemadefrom 10a.m.to3p.m.

TheOregonDepotislocatedat401Collins St.inOregon.

ThereisanewlocationfortheCraft& Vendorshowthisyear.ItwillbeheldatPolo CommunityHighSchool,100S.UnionAve. Theshowwillbefrom10a.m.to3p.m. Setupbeginsat9am.

whowantstotrysomechiliisabletovote.

POLO CHAMBER

AppointmentscanbescheduledatRRVBC. org.

Those Were the Days program

Chili cook-off Sept.24

Nothingforthechilicanbepreparedbefore 8a.m.thedayofthecook-off,including cookingofmeatorslicingofvegetables.All fooditemsmustbestorebought;meatcan bepurchasedfromaprofessionalprocessing company.

Teamsmustprovidetheirowncooking utensilsandboothequipment,including

LarryLannenMemorialBloodDrive

Eachyear,thePoloChamberofCommercerecognizestwoPolocitizens–one asCitizenoftheYearandoneasVolunteer oftheYear.

ThecityofSavannawillbereceiving$50,000tohelpaddresshousing problemsand create aplanforrehabbingordemolishingblightedproperties.

Lastweek,Gov.JBPritzkerandthe IllinoisDepartmentofCommerceand EconomicOpportunityannounced42 grantrecipientsthatwillreceive nearly$3.5millioninfundingtoacceleratelocaleconomicrecoveryinitiatives.

Anothergoalwill be toincrease apartmentdevelopments toprovide morehousingtoattractentry-level employeesatThomsonPrison,aswell asimprovebuildingsdowntown,he said.

Area communities are slated to benefit from economic planning grants

state’s

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“TheRISEprogramhelpscommu nitiescreatemeaningfulplansthat includetangible nextstepstailoredto theiruniqueneedsandopportunities,” DCEODirectorSylviaI.Garciasaid.

ByRACHELRODGERS rrodgers@shawmedia.com

CommunityCleanupDay

Oneofthegrantswasfor$121,000to theBlackhawkHillsRegionalCouncil, aregionalplanningorganizationthat engagesincommunityandeconomic development,naturalresourcesconservation,andplanninginCarroll,Jo Daviess,Lee,Ogle,Stephensonand Whitesidecounties.

“Thereisalottobedone,”Savanna MayorValGunnarssonsaid.“Savanna isblessedwithalong,incredible shorelineononeofthegreatestrivers intheworldandissurroundedbyfabulousnaturalbeauty.Butthosebrokendownstructuresareadragonour economyandwell-being.”

Ticketsincludeafulldayoffamilyfriendlyactivities,farm tours,dinner,drinksandentertainment.Enjoyadayoffun visitingBerryViewOrchard,DandelionFeathersFarm,

SavethedateandgetreadyforthesecondannualTrickor DrinkPubCrawlatvariouslocationsinOregon,sponsoredby TipsyHog.TheeventisOct.29from3to9p.m.Ticketssoon willbeavailable,andincludeavarietyoffunandgames.

“Cities,regions,townsandvillages acrossIllinoisunderstandtheopportunitiesandneedsoftheirowncommunitiesandtheRISEprogram empowersthemtocollaborateand planforimprovements,”Pritzkersaid.

Thegrantwillbeusedtohelp at leastsixcommunitiesdraftcapital improvementplans,whichtypically spanfiveyearsandprioritizeinfrastructureandothermunicipalprojects,councilExecutiveDirectorDan Payettesaid.

“Theseplanswillhelpcities,towns andregionsbecompetitiveforadditionalfundingtosupportprojectsout lined intheplansthatwillimprove qualityoflifeandeconomicdevelopmentacrossIllinois.”

TheOregonAreaChamberofCommerceisorganizinga communitycleanupdayforSept.25from1to4p.m.Make suretomowyourlawn,rakeyourleavesandpickupany rubbishinordertohelpensureOregonlooksgreatintimefor AutumnOnParade!Volunteersarereadytohelp. IfyouneedhelpcleaninguponSept.25,pleasesignupto receiveassistanceatoregonil.com,call815-732-2100or emailchamber.director@oregonil.com.

TheRISEgrantswill reimburse awardeesforcostsassociatedwith developing orupdatinganeconomic recoveryplan,including salariesor contractualcosts,research,outreach, andpublicmeetingsaswellas expensesassociatedwithadminister ingthegrant,suchasmeetingspace rentalsandprinting.

GetreadyforafamilyfundayonOct.9from1to7p.m. withtheOregonAreaChamberofCommerce.Enjoyan OregonAreaFarmTourendinginadinnerandbarndanceat OakLane.Ticketsareonsalenowonlineatoregonil.comand in-personsoonatMerlin’sGreenhouse&Flowers,JTISalon

Thegrantsarethroughthe ResearchinIllinoistoSpurEconomic Recovery,orRISE,program,tocreate orupdateeconomicplanstopromote economicrecovery.

BlackhawkHills RegionalCouncil

TheorganizationwilltargetindividualmunicipalitiesinCarroll,Jo Daviess,Lee,Ogle,Stephensonand Whitesidecountiesthrougharequest forproposalsprocess.

OgleCounty

DietrichRanchandWhitePinesRanch.Ticketscost$25for anyone11orolderand$10forchildrenages4to10.Children 3andunderarefree.Thereisanoptionaladd-ontoride shuttlesprovidedbyOakLaneandRockRiverCenter.

OgleCountywillbereceiving a $75,000grantfocusedonbroadband, employmentandhousing.

andSpa,Hazel’sCafe,theChamberofficeandother participatinglocations.Findtheeventlistingsonthe Chamber’sFacebookpage,Facebook.com/OregonILAreaChamber.

Ogle ispartnering with Lee,PutnamandBoonecountiesaswellas Syndeotoimprovebroadbandaccess inruralcommunities.

“AneworupdatedCIPshouldhelp acommunityestablishfundingprioritiesandmakestrategicuseoffinite resources,”hesaid.“Moreover,acommunitywillbeinabetter position to applyforinfrastructureandequipmentfundingopportunitiesthat requireproofofplanning priorto application.”

Planswillleadtoadditional fundingopportunities, officialssay

OREGON CHAMBER EVENTS

TheSaukValleyareawillreceive economicplanninggrantstohelpwith broadband,housingandcapitaldevelopmentprojects.

Aftertheplansarecreated,DCEO willoffergranteesacompetitivegrant opportunitytoapplyforfundingfor specificprojectsincludedintheir plans.Thisprogramisfundedbythe AmericanRescuePlanAct.

Savanna

opportunitytoapplyforfundingto puttheplansintoactioninthe future.”

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OpportunitiestoparticipateinafarmersmarketatOak Laneduringtheeventareavailable.Ifinterested,please emailChamberExecutiveDirectorLizVosatchamber. director@oregonil.com,orcallherat815-732-2100atany time.AllproceedswillgototheOregonAreaChamberof Commerce,Vossaid.

“Thesegrantswill help communities crafteconomicdevelopmentplans thatreflectthespecificimpactofthe pandemicontheirregion,withthe

OregonAreaFarmTour

Theprojectshaveafocusoninitiativesandinvestmentsthatsupport recoveryfromthepandemicsuchas toreactivatecommercialcorridors, buildmoreaffordablehousingor makeinvestmentsthatimprovequalityoflife.

Thegroupwantstocreateatechnologicallyadvancedbroadbandnet-

workthatisaffordable,accessible, adaptable,andreliable;toleverage partnershipsandresourcesacrossthe regiontosupportandexpandnetwork development;toserveandprovide supportforalltheinclusiveservices for residents,education,businesses, agriculture,andtourism;andtoincor poratescalableimprovementsthat willenhanceexisting infrastructure andnewdevelopments

Ruling condemning Polo houseis upheld in appeal

ThePoloBoardofHealthconsistsofMayorDoug Knapp,CityClerkSydneyBarteltandPoliceChief TroyRandall.BoardmembersvotedAug.26tocondemntheproperty.

Knappconfirmedthatclaimhadbeendiscussed attheHealthBoardmeeting.

Farrajsaidthatcityofficialswere“teamingup” withanotherresidenttopressurehimintoselling 601SouthDivisionAve.totheindividual.

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ThePolo HealthBoard’srulingtocondemn a houseonSouthDivisionAvenueafterdeclaring “unfitforhumanoccupancy”wasupheldfollowing anappealbytheowner.

“Ithinktheargumentisthatthatdidn’thappen,” Suitssaid.

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FarrajfiledanoticeofappealinaSept.8letterto thecity.TheappealshearingwasheldMonday, priortotheregularPoloCityCouncilmeeting.

ThePropertyMaintenanceCodedoesn’trequire picturesbeprovided,Suitssaid.Theinspectorhasto identifywhatpartsofthecodewereinviolation,at whichpointtheburdenshiftstotheownertofix thoseviolationsinatimelymanner,hesaid.

IntheMay25,2021,letter,Manheimwrotethat, “Wehavehadseveralcomplaintsfromyourtenants,

City officialshave said this home, located at 601 S. Division Ave.on the corner of Illinois 26 and Oregon Street,in Polo, should be condemned.

Farrajbearstheburdenofconvincingcouncil membersthatthePoloHealthBoarddecisionwas madeinerror,Suitssaid.Usually,anappellant pointstoeitheranabuseofdiscretion,oran improperconsiderationoffacts,hesaid.

InmultipleletterstoFarraj,PoloBuildingInspectorCasper Manheimwrotethatthehouseat601 SouthDivisionAve.meetsthestandardsof“unfitfor humanoccupancy.”Becauserepairswouldcost morethanthehouseisworth,thebuildingneedsto bedemolished,hewrote.

“Allofthatinspectionwaswrong,”Farrajsaid. “Nothing,Ididn’tseeanythingwrongwiththebuilding.”

Farrajsaidheshouldhavereceivedpicturesof thebuildinginspection’sfindings.

ByALEXAZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

Atthestartoftheappealshearing,cityattorney M.ThomasSuitsexplainedthatinformationnotpre-

“Ihaven’treceivedareportfromthem;Ihaven’t receivedpictures.Ihaven’treceivedanything,”he said.

“Thepurposeofanappealistospecifywhat errors weremadeinmakingthedecisionbythe HealthBoard,”hesaid.“Sonewpromises,new allegedfactsthatweren’tpresentedattheoriginal hearingarenotpartofthis.”

Cityofficials,uponrequest,providedShawMedia with copiesoffourletterswrittenbyManheimand addressedtoFarrajregardingthehouse.Theletters aredatedMay25,2021;June11,2021; June1,2022; andAug.16,2022.

sentedatthePoloHealthBoardhearingcouldn’tbe broughtin.

SeePOLOHOME, Page 10

“Itoldhimthattherewasnovaliditywhatsoever tothataccusation…andthat’sneverhadanything todowithourdecisionasa[health]board,” Knapp toldSuits.

“Mr.FarrajwassentaletteronJune11,2021, statinghehad10daystofixtheviolations,andagain on Aug. 16,whichis atime gapof431days,”AlderpersonTommyBardellsaid.“Ampletimehasbeen grantedfortheseconditionstobemet.Theyhave notbeenmet.”

OnSept.19,Polo CityCouncilmembersvoted unanimouslytoaffirmtheAug.26decisionofthe HealthBoard,rejectingownerAhmadFarraj’s appeal.AlderpersonKeithChesnutwasabsentfrom Monday’smeeting.

impactsearlyreaders,butalsocanbe seeninolderstrugglingreaders.

It isimportantforusasparents andgrandparentstolookforsigns thatourchildrenorgrandchildren arehavingdifficultieslearningto read.Weshouldlookforcommunicationfromschoolthatreportshow theyaredoing.

Spendingtimetogetherreading shouldalwaysbeanenjoyableexperience.Weneedtobepositiveand encouragechildren’sefforts.Ifthey wanttoshare abookthatistoohard forthem toread,wecantaketurns readingthepages,orifitisverydifficult,wecan readittothem.

•MaryGardnerisaretiredteacher whospecializedinreadingandisstill aninstructorintheDepartmentof CurriculumandInstructionatNorth ernIllinoisUniversity.

dealingwithholesinthefloor,exposed wiringandotherrepairconcerns.”

“Thefirstfloorisinsuchdisrepair fromplumbing,electricalandfilth,” ManheimwroteintheJune11,2021, andJune 1letters.“Noonecanliveon thefirstflooruntilrepairsaremade andinspectedbymyself. Abuilding

permitwillberequired. Alicensed plumberandelectricianwillbeneeded todo thework,alongwithitbe inspectedbymyself.”

Nothinginanyofthelettersiscorrect,Farrajinsisted,and askedforan inspectionperformedbythestateora governingbodyabovethecity.

Oftenchildrenwhofindlearning toreaddifficultdevelopanegative attitudetowardreading.Theyrealize thatthey are notgoodatreading.As humans,wealltendtoavoidtasks thataredifficultforus.

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Theproblemthiscausesforreadersis thattheythenwanttoavoid reading.Because ofthatavoidance theymissoutontwokeyfactorsin improvingreading –practiceand timespentreading.Thiscertainly

Wecanalsomodelforthemhow wereadtolearnabouttheworld.Followtheirinterestsandfinddifferent thingstoreadtolearnaboutthem.

TheJune11,2021,letternotified Farrajthathehad10daystohavethe firstflooroccupantmoved outandto removeallrubbishfrominsidethe house,thebasementandtheyard.

•POLOHOME

READINGMATTERS

“It’s agreateveningtospotlightourOgle Countymenandwomenwithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Theyvalueyoursupport,and sodowe.”

Mary Gardner

Tips offered on helpingthose ‘Reluctant Readers’

BRIEFS

IntheJune 1letter,Farrajwas instructedthatallrentersmustbeout byJune30,andtheyardanddriveway cleanedup.

Studentsmustalsolearnaboutthe letter-soundcombinationsofthe Englishlanguage.Thisistaught throughphonicsinstruction.This knowledge isimportantforbeingable todecodeorsoundoutwords.Asstudentsgetolder,theyalsolearnabout prefixesandsuffixesto helpthem decodelongerwords.

Throughoutthislearning,studentspracticereadingusing avariety oftextssuchasbooks,shortpassages, onlinearticlesandothers. Atricky part oflearningtoread istohave

Thisquestioncomesup oftenasstudentsgobacktoschool andarefacedwithhomeworkand assignments,manyofwhichinvolve readingofsomekind.Itappliesto childrenatanygradelevel.Forthis month,let’sconsidersomeofthefactorsthatmaycausetheproblemand somesuggestionsforsupporting thesereaders.

Thatgoesagainstzoningregulations,asthebuildingwaszonedfor single-familyuseonly,hewrote.Additionally,“itwasneverdesignedorhad safeguardsbetweenthetwofloors.”

Followingthecouncil’svote,Suits toldFarrajthat,ifhewishestotake furtheraction,that’shischoice.Ifhe takesfurtheraction,heshouldreview theIllinoisAdministrativeReview Act.

After athreeyearpause,theVillageof Progress’AnnualAwardsBanquetwillreturn onWednesday,Oct.19.

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Wewantthemtowanttolearn howtoread!

ondfloorsto separatepeople,ManheimnotedintheAug.16letter.

InconjunctionwithStillmanBank’s140th anniversary,thebankheld afooddriveto benefitareafamilies.

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textsthatare“justright”forpractice –nottooeasy,nottoohard.Teachers oftensendhomejust-rightbooksfor childrentoreadtousat home.

Anotherfoundationalskillis somethingcalledphonemicawarenessorbeingabletohearthesounds inspokenwords.Forexample,if Isay theword cat,Iwillaskthechildtotell methesounds -/c/ -/a/-/t/.Kindergartenandfirstgradeteachersteach andassessphonemicawarenesstobe surestudentsareacquiringthenecessaryskills.

READINGMATTERS

TheannualeventwillbeheldatSt.Mary’s LeaningCenterinOregonwithdinner beginningat6:30p.m.Tickets,$15for

TheCommunityFoodDrivekickedoffatall StillmanBanklocationsonAug.15and continuedthroughSept.2.

Donationsweremadetoseveralareafood pantriesincludingBreadofLifePantryin StillmanValley,PeopleHelpingPeoplein Byron,LifelineinOregon,RochelleChristian FoodPantryinRochelle,OldStoneChurch PantryinRockton,andRockRiverValley PantryinRockford.

Bankofficialsthankedeveryonewho stoppedbytocontribute.

hearing,youhadeveryopportunityto bringinanexperttoshowthat,ortestifythattherewerenoviolations. That’spartoftheprocesswith ahearing.”

“It’stoolateforthat,”Suits responded.“Ifyouwantedto present yourownevidenceattheHealthBoard

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HeinstructedFarrajtocallhimso theycouldsetup atimeforManheim todo awalk-throughoftheproperty.

Farrajwasrentingthefirstandsec-

adults,$5forages 5to12canbepurchased bycalling815-732-2126.Thereisnocharge forchildrenage 4andunder.

Bank holdsfooddrive

VillageofProgress Annual Banquetreturns afterhiatus

“Joinusaswecelebratetheaccomplishmentsofthose whoattendthe villageandthe manyvolunteers whodonatetheir timeandtalent,”directorBrionBrookssaid.

Forearlyreaderswewanttobe surethefoundationalskillsarein place.Dotheyknowthenamesofall the letters of the alphabet and the soundseachletterrepresents?This learningbeginsinkindergarten,or maybepreschool,andisvital.

“Butwithoutthat,thenthecitycan proceedtorequireyoutodemolishthe property,”Suitssaid.

ychilddoesnotliketoread. Whatcan Ido?

Proceedsfromsubsequentshows wenttoplantingsatPinesRoadand IllinoisRoute2,flowerboxesforthe city,anannualbanquetforhighschool juniorsandseniors,adrinkingfoun tainforthelibrary,booksforthe libraryandlocalschools,theLions ClubPark,ProjectConcern inVietnam,andscholarshipstohelpsend studentstomusic,artandconservationcamps.

Formorethan100years, theOregonWoman’sClubanditspredecessor,theOregonWoman’sCouncil, havecontributedtothelifeofOregon andthesurroundingareas.

TheOregonWoman’sCouncilwas organizedin1901undertheleadership ofMrs.RobertaKaufman.Earlyprojectsincludedraisingfundsforthe landscapingoftheOgleCountyCourthousegroundsandthebeginningof a 24-yearlobbyingcampaigntohavethe WhitePinesForestnamedastate park.

Since1951,theannualantiqueshow hasbeenamajorfundraiserforthe club.Theshowwasoriginallycalled theOregonAntiqueandHobbyShow.

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Votersapprovedtheformationin December1966.AnneGeikenserved onthefirstparkdistrictboard.In1967 theOWCdonated$4,000tothePark Districtboardtogotowardthebuildingofthepool.

TheyenlistedtheaidofAnne

Theclubwasorganizedin1922and joinedtheGeneralFederationofWom an’sClubsin1924.Theclubwasthe successortotheOregonWoman’s Council.Thepurpose ofthe organizationhasalwaysbeentobeaservice organizationcontributingtothegood ofthecommunity.

TheOWCalsohasbeenaprime moverinthedevelopmentoftheOregonParkDistrict.Interest beganin 1966whentheOregonParentsClub expressedadesiretohaveacommunityswimmingpool,butthecostof a poolwasprohibitiveforsuchasmall group.

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Thatprojectcontinuedafterthe namechange,andthisgoalwasfinally achievedinSeptember1927.Later projectsoftheearlyyearsincluded plantingshrubberyattheColiseum andcontributingtoacensusandhistoryoftheoldesttreesinOregon.The resultsofthatcensusareonfileatthe OregonPublicLibrary.Theclub also boughtandplacedLoradoTaft’sdioramasattheOregonHighSchool.

OnFriday, Sept.16,OregonWoman’sClubmemberscelebratedthe 100thanniversaryoftheclub’sfoundingwith cake,atoastandtheinaugurationofadedicationplaqueinMix Park.

BecauseoftheOWC’searlyinvolvementwiththedevelopmentofMix Parkandtheparkdistrict,theclub arrangedtohaveamemorialplaque placedinMixPark.ThanksgotoAndy Egyedandthestaffattheparkdistrict fortheirhelpinchoosingthe sitefor theplaqueandfortheinstallation.

Geiken,whowaspresidentofthe OWC,inorganizinganumberofinterestedsmallgroupswhodecidedthat theanswerwastoformtheOregon ParkDistrict.TheOWCagreedtobear thecostofanelectiontodecide whethertoorganizetheParkDistrict.

Thistraditionofcommunityservicecontinuestothisday.TheOWC regularlycontributestonumerous communityprojectsandservices, includingHOPE,LifelineFriendsof Library,theRockRiverCenter,PegasusSpecialRiders,VillageofProgress, WinningWheels,FOCUSHousein Rochelle,ShiningStar,VFWPost8739, SerenityHomeandHospice,and NachusaGrasslands.

ByNANCYBARTELS OregonWoman’sClubMember

Proceedsfromthefirsttwoshows wereusedtopurchaseplayground equipmentforMixPark.Thesitefor theparkhadbeendonatedtothe city in1920byMrs.LydiaMixSlagleand herhusband.

PhotoprovidedbytheOregonWoman’sClub

The membership ofthe Oregon Woman’s Club celebrated 100 yearsonSept. 16 In the frontrow, left to right, areJan Steward and Nancy Bartels. Second row: Sharon Lung, Rosemary Underwood, Bekki Thrasher,Jan Larson, Marge Wilhelm, Valdean Fletcher, MarianDeWall, MajaShoemaker and Sandie Brubaker Third row: Audrey Taylor, Barb Samsel, Fran Strouse, SandieChasm, Christa Young, Joyce Dixon and Johanna Hahne.

A commemorative plaquehonoring the Oregon Woman’sClub 100th Anniversary and its involvementwith the Oregon ParkDistrict has been placed at MixPark.

Oregon Woman’s Club celebrates 100 years of service

Thereisnocosttothevictimorthechild’s familyfortheseservices.Ifyoususpectthat achildisbeingabused,contactDCFSHotline at1-800-252-2873.

Cashgavesomeshockingstatisticsinthat 1in4girlsand1in6boysaresexuallyabused beforeturning18.And1in5childrenissexuallysolicitedwhileonline.90%ofabuse victimsknowtheiroffender.Andonly1in10 sexuallyabusedchildrendisclosetheir abuse.

100WomenWhoCareofOgleCounty donated$4,800tobeusedinOgleCounty onlyfortheAdvocacy,CounselingandMedicalEvaluationofOgleCountychildrenwho

havebeenabused.

charity.

ShiningStarisaChildren’sAdvocacy Centerwhichprovidesateam approach to childabuseinvestigationsinLeeandOgle Counties.

Todate100WWChasdonated$23,700in varyingamountsto10localcharities.

Theprofessionalteamcomesfrommultipleagenciessuchaslawenforcement,DCFS, StatesAttorney’s Officesand medicaland mentalhealthproviders.Theirmissionisto transform victims of child sexual abuse and seriousphysicalabuseintosurvivors.

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100 Women Who Care donate to Shining Star

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Orarepresentativefromthecharitymay givethe 5-minute presentation. A voteis takenandthewinningcharityreceivesall themoney.

Members of 100 WomenWho Care of Ogle County pose fora group photo following their meeting in July.

OnJuly21,JessicaCash,executivedirectorofShiningStar,gaveaninformativepresentation aboutShining Startothe100 WomenWhoCareorganizationattheNash Recreation Centerin Oregon.

Ifyouareinterestedinlearningmore about100WWC,callDeannaForrestat815384-5555 or visitthe100WWCfacebookpage.

Howdowedothat?Memberseachdonate $100toalocalno-profitorganization/charity chosenbyagroupballotvote.Wemeetfor onehour,fourtimesayear,andeachmemberbringsacheckfor$100toeachmeeting.

100WomenWhoCareisagroupoflocal womenwhoareinterestedinsupportingthe localcommunities inOgleCounty.

Checksaremadeoutdirectlytothewinningorganizationonthespot.100WWC doesnotreceiveanymoneyandhasnofees foradministration.

Membersnominate501(c)(3)charityorganizations.Threenomineesaredrawnatrandomfromahatateachmeeting.Nominating membersofeachofthechosenorganizations makea5-minutepresentationaboutthe

Toscheduleano-obligationportfolio review,contactAmandaWaltertoday at815.235.0800orbyemailat awalter@unionsb.com.

Eventhoughwearefacingdifficulttimesin oureconomy,peoplestillsupportedthe fundraiser.WewereabletogiveSerenity morethan$12,500throughrummagesales andsomeindividualdonations.

Thankstoeveryonewhosupportedthe

ThiseventisforOgleCountyresidents onlyandafreepermitisrequiredin advanceoftheevent.

Microwaveovensareacceptedandare $5perunit.

Hard Rock to bring music to Oregon’s first ‘Oktoberfest’

Ready forideasthatsupportthewayyou livenowwhilealsoconsideringyour future?

Oktoberfestkicksoffat4p.m.at OgleCountyBrewerywithaceremonialkegtappingbyOregonMayorKen Williams, followedbygames,prizes andOktoberfestfunatparticipating locations.

AuthenticGermanfare,beer,live music,gamesandprizeswillbeoffered atallsevenparticipatinglocations. Costumesareencouraged.

Saleorganizersoffertheirthanks

Investment& TrustServices

Electronic recyclingSept. 30

event.Wewereblessedwithawonderful space–theBarnatMapleHillFarm–when wemovedtoOregon30yearsago.With improvements,wehaveheldabarnsalefor 25years.

VenuesareBreaker’sSaloonand Eatery,CorkandTap,Hazel’sCafe, TheHuntClub,Maxson’sRestaurant andRiverboat,OgleCountyBrewery, andSledgehammer’s.

Ourplansaretohaveanotherbarnsalein 2024.OurnextfundraisingeventforSerenity willbeArtDashinAprilof2023.

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Weneverthoughtourbarnwouldturninto afundraisingvenue.Wewilltakeabreakfor ayear.

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BUSINESS NEWS

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Allvenuesarefreeadmissionand willhaveGermanfoodanddrinkspecialsalldayplusOktoberfestmerchandiseandBadAshCigars.

Nomatterwhatyourideallifelookslike-know thatyoucancountontheInvestment&Trust teamatUNIONSavingsBANKtolisten, understand,andhelpyoupreservetheassets you’ve workedhardtoearn.

Toobtainafreepermitcall815-732-4020 oremailsolidwaste@oglecountyil.gov. Provideyourname,address,andphone numberinyouremailrequest.

Thededicationofrepeatcustomersthat cometosupportSerenityHospiceandHome isastonishing.Newcustomersareamazed atthesightwhentheywalkintothebarn.

Withsinceregratitude, KarenVirnocheandJamesBrown Oregon

Accepteditemsincludealltelevisionsand computermonitors,computers,computer hardwareandcables,laptops,tablets,cell phonesandchargers,printers,FAX machines,scanners,shredders(notubs), copiers,videogamingequipment,DVD/ VCRs,cable/satelliteboxes,stereo equipment,radios,digitalclocks,cameras, calculators,phonesystems,holidaylight strands,extensioncords,rechargeable batteries,printerinkcartridges,CD/DVDs, andCFLbulbs.

TheOgleCountySolidWasteManagementDepartment(OCSWMD)willbe hostingaresidentialelectronicsrecycling eventonFriday,Sept.30,from9a.m.to4 p.m.at909PinesRoadinOregon.

Thankyouformakingourfourthannual “JackofallTrades…andJill’stoo!”salea greatsuccess.

HardRockwillsetthestagebysupportinglocalbandsplayinglivefrom4 to9p.m.

TheRockfordCasino–AHardRock OpeningActisbringing themusicto Oregonbysponsoring the second annualOktoberfestPartyon Saturday,Sept.24from4to9p.m.

Local.Trusted.Experienced.

Sept.16

Theseschargesaremerelyaccusations.Subjectsarepresumed innocentuntilprovedguiltyinacourtoflaw.

Teen gets 4years’probation forpossessionofchild porn

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Sept.12

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Atapproximately11:35a.m.,policerespondedto asinglevehicle crashinthe200blockof NWesleyinvolving asemivs.utilitypole. Afteraninvestigation,WillieE.Taylor,63,ofDavenport,Iowa,was issued acitationforfailuretoreducespeedtoavoidanaccident. Therewerenoinjuries.

Atapproximately9:30p.m.,policerespondedtofightinprogressin the10block WCenterSt.Afteraninvestigation,JohnathonP.Parker, 38,ofMt.Morris,wasarrestedandchargedwithaggravatedbattery, aggravatedrecklessdriving,leavingthesceneof apersonalinjury accident,anddrivingwhilelicenserevoked.Parkeralsohadan outstandingOgleCountywarrant. Apassengerinthevehicle, Courtney MKredel,35,ofSterling,wasarrestedonanoutstanding WhitesideCountywarrant.BothParkerandKredelweretransported totheOgleCountyJailwheretheywereheldinlieuofbond.

Disturbance/Domestic.........................3

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NickG.Gouskos,Jr,62,ofAppleRiver,wasissued acitationat 12:33p.m.forspeeding48in a30mphspeedzonefollowing atraffic stopinthe200blockofE.Route64.

911HangUp...........................................1

ClaytonA.Daviswassentenced Mondaytofouryears’probationon eachcountofpossessionofchildpornography,withthesentencestorun concurrently.

Atapproximately 1p.m.,policerespondedto acomplaintoftheftin the400blockofE.Route64.Afteraninvestigation,DarrenT.Barker, 52,ofMt.Morris,wasissued acityordinancecitationforretailtheft. Barkerwasreleasedonscene.

Fourcountsofreproducingchild pornography,eachof whichcarries6 to30yearsinprison,at85%tobe served,weredismissedaspartofhis pleaagreement.

Davis,whohasbeenfreesinceposting$30,000ofhis$300,000bond,also wassentencedto180daysinjail,with onedayalreadyserved.Thatpartof hissentencewasstayedandifhedoes notviolatehisprobation,willbedismissed.

Alarm/OpenDoor..................................1

Healsomust register as asex offender.

Davis,whohasnoothercriminal history,couldhavebeensentencedto3 to 7years withtheIllinoisDepartment ofCorrections;hadhebeensentenced toIDOC,thetermswouldrunconsecutively.

Healsomustundergosexoffender therapy,andcannotbearoundanyone youngerthan18,withtheexceptionof asibling,unlesshehasthepermission ofhisprobationofficerorisunder supervision,amongotherrestrictions.

VictorF.Heather,20,ofOregon,wasissuedcitationsat9:44a.m. forwrongwayon aonewayanddrivingwhilelicenseissuspended following atrafficstopinthe10blockof EFrontSt.Heatherwas transportedtotheOgleCountyJailandheldinlieuofbond.

ByKATHLEENA.SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

TrafficStops..........................................11

Mt.MorrisPoliceChiefMichaelCicchettireportsthefollowing policeactivity.

POLO POLICE

Aug.28

PoloPoliceChiefTroyRandallreports

Fire/MedicalAssist...............................7

phone,whichwasseizedMarch8.He waschargedthenextday.

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DiegoThomasFrancisco,43,of Champaign,wascitedat9:26p.m.for operating amotorvehiclewithnodriver’s licenseandoperationofanuninsured motorvehicle.Franciscowasreleasedon anI-Bond.

Sept.3

ChristopherD.Strite,31,ofLeafRiver,wasissued acitationat11:27 p.m.foroperating avehiclewhenregistrationissuspendedfollowing atrafficstopinthe200blockofN.McKendrieAvenue.Stritewas

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Aug.21

AugustCalls CitizenAssists............................................10 AssistOtherAgency/Medical..................15 OtherPublicComplaints.........................118 TrafficWarnings..........................................8 OrdinanceViolations..................................8

thefollowingpoliceactivity.

Fouryearsofprobationisthemaximumallowedforthisoffenseunder statestatue.Ifheviolateshisprobation,hecouldfaceprisontime.

Clayton Davis,18, ofPolo,leavesanOgle County courtroom withhis private attorney,Cristina BuskohlofMertes&MertesinSterling, afterbeingsentenced to four years’ probationfor possessionofchild pornography.

Twovideosandtwopicturefilesof childrenengagedinsexualactivity, whoDavis“kneworshouldhave known”wereyoungerthan13,were foundunderthe Signalapponhis

CitizenComplaints/Assist.................25

Sept.16

Atapproximately1:45p.m.,policerespondedtothe10blockofS. Seminaryforthereportof atheft.Afteraninvestigation,JessicaC Engelkens,35,ofMt.Morris,wasarrestedforhavingoutstanding warrantsoutofMaconCountyandLeeCounty.Engelkenswas transportedtotheOgleCountyJailwhereshewasheldinlieuof bond.

issuedanI-Bondandwasreleasedonscene. Sept.8

Juvenile...................................................1

Sept.12

GeneralCallsforService Sept.5-18

JustinBush,33,ofLanark,wasarrested at5:25p.m.forviolationsrelatingtoan ignitioninterlockdevice.Bushwas transportedtotheOgleCountyJail.

AnimalComplaint.................................1

An18-year-oldPolomanpleaded guiltyMondaytofourcountsofhaving pornographicphotosandvideosof childrenyoungerthan13onhiscellphone.

Afteraheartbreakinglossto Dakotainthefinalseconds,Forreston facesamust-winagainstGalenathis week.FultonandLe-Winremainon thescheduleandbothwillbefavored againstthe2-lossCardinals.

ottobeabearerofbadnews, butOregon’splayoffchances tookasevereblowinaloss toWinnebago.Thiswasamust-win andeveryoneknewit.

Forrestondef.Amboy25-22,25-20: The

Thisyearisnodifferent,withonly 12totaljuniorsandseniorson’Bago’s roster.CredittocoachMarkHelmfor gettingthemostoutofsuchlimited resourcesyearafteryear.

But,asasportsreporter,shouldn’tI beabletoprobe thecoachorplayers andgetinsightfulcommentaryfrom them?

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Thereisalsoagameontheroad againsttraditionalpowerGibsonCity. TheDakotaloss hurtForrestonas muchifnotmorethanOregonlosing toWinnebago.

Thoseofuslaypeopleatthegame havea generalideaofwhatthebacks andreceiversaredoing,butdon’thave enougheyestowatchin-depthline play.

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Sotrue.Relationshipsinsports havemoremeaningthantheglamour events.Talktoanyhighschoolplayer andyouwilllikelyhearthemsaythe samething.

Volleyball Fultondef.Polo25-21,25-15:The Steamerscruisedtoatwo-setNUICwinover theMarcos.

ClippersdroppedanNUICroadmatch. EllyJoneshadthreekillsand11digs, CourtneyOrtgiesenaddedthreekillsand twoblocks,andKieraKarlsonfinishedwith threekillsandtwoacesforAmboy.Tyrah Vaessenadded13assistsandtwoblocks. RyleeBroshousledForreston(11-5,5-0 NUIC)witheightkillsandsevendigstogo withtwoaces,JaidenSchneidermanfinished witheightacesandsixkills,andBrooke

Thewaythegamestarted,it appearedWinnebago’sdominance overOregonwasabouttocometoan end.Thensuddenly,thegamechanged onadime.

Boettneraddednineassistsandfouraces. BoysGolf Galena169,Oregon191: TheHawkslosta nonconferencedualontheroad.

BeingfetednationallyatNewYork fortheHeismanandplayinginMiami fortheOrangeBowlwereunique experiences,butLynchtoldmewhat stood out most about his time at NIU werethepractices,bustripandbeing aroundfellowplayers.

Don’t shortchange relationships when it comes to sports

Fulton169,Forreston198,Polo256:The SteamerssweptatriangularatSilverRidge, ledbymedalistJacobVoss’38. KadenBrownledForrestonwitha45, KendallErdmannhada50,DarinGreenfield fireda51,andKadenGanzshota52.Heath Schuberthada54,andHaydenStralow addeda59.

Minutesafterthegameendedisfar fromarelaxedatmosphere.Winor lose,it’semotionallytaxingforacoach

Thesamesituationpresenteditself in2014anditwasthelasttimeOregon beatWinnebago.Don’trememberthe exact details,but GarrettRudecame upwithabigplayfortheHawksand theysneakedout a 26-20win.

Footballcanbeacomplexgameand hardtofigureoutsometimes.Occasionally,coachesaren’tevensure untiltheytakeadetailedlookatthe gamefilms.

Andagain,thecoacheshaveamuch betterperspectiveafterwatchingthe gamefilm.Itwouldbenicetositdown inarelaxedenvironmentafterthey’ve hadthatopportunityanddialogue withthemregardingthis.

•AndyColbert,anavidrunner,has beenasportswriterforShawMedia andhas coveredhighschoolsportsin OgleCountyformorethan30years.

Andy Colbert GUESTVIEW

AbiggermysterywaswhytheIndianswereabletorunroughshodinthe secondhalf,whilestrugglingtoget a first down inthefirsthalf.Wasthat moreareflection ofwhatWinnebago wasdoingorwhatOregonwasn’t doing?

TheonlylikelywinforOregonthe restofthewayisagainstawoeful RockFallsprogram. North Boone’s passingattackhasbeenproblematic forOregon,Lutheranisimprovedand ByronandG-Kspeakforthemselves.

Comingintothatgamewitha2-4 record,Oregonwon therestofisits regular-seasongamestomakethe playoffsandevenwinafirst-round game.

OnSaturday,Ihadthepleasureof attendingtheNIU-Vanderbiltfootball game.TomysurpriseitwasBandDay andboththeForrestonandOregon bandswererepresentedonthefieldat halftime.Alltogether,about20schools came togethertoplayasone,along withtheHuskieMarchingBand.

Coulditbethatthevisitorsweren’t surehowtodefendboththepassand runand it tookthem nearlyahalfto figureitout?

Withadeadlineof10p.m.tofinish thegamestory,I’mluckytogetacoupleofblanketcommentsfromeither coach.Forgetaboutanyprobingquestionsonmypart.

orplayertocomeupwithameaningfulquote.

FromtheeasternbankofLake MichigantotheMississippiRiver, that’squiteatrip.Gladitwasn’t a blowouteitherway.

Interestingly,bothWinnebagoand Oregonhavestruggledwithnumbers sincethen. Thedifferencehasbeen that’Bagohadenoughhighercaliber playerstocontinuallybeatOregon.

LeadersforPolowereTeahAlmasywithsix assistsandfourkills,LindeePoperwiththree killsandoneblock,andBekahZeiglerand SydneiRahnwithtwokillsapiece.Zeigler alsohadablock.

Galena’sConnorGlasgowwasmedalist witha40.

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Ofallthegamesthatstoodoutmost thisweekwasFulton’s7-6losstoMuskegonCentralCatholic,aschool325 milesawaythathaswonnumerous Michiganstatetitlesinwhateverdivisiontheyarein.Whoknewsuchan unlikelymatchupwouldhavesuch a closeresult.

AnothertreatwasvisitingwithJordanLynch,2012HeismanTrophycandidate.Lynchandhisteammateswere honoredforthe10thanniversaryof theirMACchampionshipandOrange Bowlappearance.

SPORTS COLUMN

DomTerlikowskiledOregonwitha46, KylerEarlyandJacksonMessengerbothfired 48s,andNoleCamposshota49.BradyDavis hada53,andBroganWilkinsonaddeda56.

StevenKitzmantook11thforDixon,cardinga 90;JohnGodboldhada96,CadeHeyfireda97 andJayceKastneraddeda104.

PolowasledbyCodyBuskohl’s106,whileCaleb Suttonfireda131andAidenMesseraddeda136 fortheMarcos.

Oregon4,IndianCreek1: Atwo-goaleffort fromKeatonSalisburyledtheHawkspastthe Timberwolvesandimprovedtheirseasonrecord to9-4-2overall.

OregonwasledbyBroganWilkinson’s96and NoelCampos’97.DomTerlikowskishota99, KylarEarlycardeda101,JacksonMessengerfired a102andBradyDavisshota104.

CompetingforForrestonwereKadenBrown (91),KadenGanz(100),KendallErdmann(100),

Genoa-Kingston5,Oregon1: TheHawkslost inamatchatOregonParkWestpittingthetwo remainingundefeatedteamsintheBigNorthern Conference.

GavinMorrowmade19savesingoal,andEthan SchaferscoredtheonlygoalforOregon(9-5-2, 4-1BNC),whichtrailedjust2-1withfourminutes togobeforealateG-Kflurryofgoals.

RobertoHernandezandNoahNearaddedone goalapieceforOregon,whileJacobUegliando chippedintwoassists.

Girlsgolf

Oregon190,Galena198: TheHawksgota37 frommedalistAvaHackmanontheirwaytoa nonconferencedualwininGalena.

HeathSchubert(111),DarinGreenfield(114)and HaydenStralow(117).

Soccer

ABOVE: Oregon’s Brady Davis chips onto a green duringa meet at Silver Ridge Golf Courseon Wednesday, Sept. 14

CodyBuskohl’s54pacedPolo,whileCaleb Suttonshota62,AidenMesserhada69,and WyattBrooksaddeda71.

GavinMorrowrecordedfoursavesforthe Hawks.

RiverRidge’sThomasHereauwasmedalistwith a41.

KendallErdmannledForrestonwitha44,and HeathSchubertfireda49.DarinGreenfieldhada 57,andHaydenStralowandHannahHarveyboth added61s.KadenGanzfinishedwitha75.

Byronwontheteamtitlewitha327,whileDixon wassecondwitha348,andYorkvilletookthird witha373.Oregonfinishedfifth(393),Forreston wassixth(402),andPolotook10th(571).

RiverRidge173,Forreston211: TheCardinals lostanNUICdualatEagleRidgeinGalena.

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LexiDavishada48forOregon,SarahEckardt shota50,andAniyahSarverfireda55.Kendra Ehrler(64)andHailey-JaneBecker(71)also competed.

AT RIGHT: Polo’s Kamryn Stockton watches herchip shot duringa practicesession at Silver Ridge Golf Courseon Wednesday, Sept. 14.A meethad been rescheduled from Monday, butwas not held due to a scheduling miscue.

WesselsInvite: Dixon’sMasonWeiglematched Byron’sCharleyMershon’s79-strokeroundat SunsetGolfCourseinMt.Morrisforarunner-up finishinthefieldof53.DukesteammateAlex Harrisonwasthesixth-placefinisheroverall, shootingan83.

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The74-yarddriveculminatedwith a16-yardtouchdown catchbyHunter Bartel,asophomore-to-sophomore connection.Inthemostexcitingplay

Oregonran30timesfor89yards, andwas14-for-34passingfor158yards.

TheonlyoffensegeneratedbyOregoncameonitslastdrive.

forOregon,Marlattcaught apassin theflatontheextrapointandcompletelyreversedfieldforthePAT.

WillSpeltzscoredonaperfectly executedoutsidecounter togivethe Indiansa14-0third-quarterlead. A 39-yardrunbyMuhammedand 33-yardtouchdowncatchbySteurer madein20-0laterinthequarter.

“Theymadesomeadjustments,and wedidn’ttacklewell,”Kundertsaid. “Asdefensivecoordinator,that’son me.”

LEFT: Oregon’s Dalton McCammon (21) jumps into the airas Winnebago quarterback Alec Weavel pulls it down before scrambling and then hitting an openreceiverin the first half.ABOVE: Oregon’s Noah Reber fights off a Winnebago defender as he runs foragain.

Oregonsurvivedthesamedilemma againstRockfordChristiantwoweeks agotorallytowininovertime.Against a’Bagoteamthatfinallygotontrack inthesecondhalf,Oregondidn’thave achance.

ItwasWinnebago’sseventhstraight winoverOregon.

Winnebagodidnotcrossmidfield againstOregonuntil3:50remainedin thefirsthalfFridaynightatLanders-LoomisField.Meanwhile,the Hawksadvancedintotheredzone twiceinthefirsthalf.

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However,twokeythingshappened inthefirsthalfinwhatturnedoutto bea27-8winbyWinnebagointheBig NorthernConferencetilt.

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“Weplayedwellinthefirsthalf,not inthesecond,”Kundertsaid.

With3minutesleftinthesecond quarter,quarterbackAlecWeavel scrambledoutofajamandfound KaidenSteurerona44-yarddesperationpasstothe4-yardline.Onthenext play,SupremeMuhammadscored, andthegamesuddenlychanged.

Oregon(1-3)couldnotconvertin theredzone,andWinnebagocompletedaflukepasstosetupatouchdown,takinga6-0lead.

GriffinMarlattjump-startedthings witha20-yardcatchandrun.Austin Egyedpickedupanother13and20on passesfromJackWashburn.

Inthefirsthalf,Washburnstarted witheightincompletions,butAnthony Bellcameupbigwithtwostandout catches.AndGabeEckerdandNoah Reberpickedupgoodyardageonthe ground.

Oregon controls first half, can’t keep up with ’Bago

Winnebago,whichdidnothave a firstdownuntilthesecondquarter, endedupwith260yardsrushingon39 carries.TheIndiansonlycompleted twopasses,butthosewerefor77yards.

Thatwasevidentfromthesecond halfkickoff.Winnebagotooka27-0 lead,runningatwillagainstabeleagueredHawkdefense.

Aftergainingonly60yardsrushing inthefirsthalf,theIndiansexploded for200inthesecondhalf.

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“Wemadesome sustainedblocks,” WinnebagocoachMarkHelmsaid.“In thefirsthalf,wedidn’thavetheball much.Oregondidanicejobofexecutingandmovingtheball.Thatpass madeabigdifferenceinturningthe gamearound.”

“That’sbeenourAchilles’heel.We havetodoabetterjobofexecuting in theredzone,”OregoncoachBroc Kundertsaid.“Itgetstightdownthere. Honestly,Idon’tknowwhywecan’t.”

ItwascompletedominationbyOregoninacriticalgamewithplayoff implicationsforbothsquads

RobertT.,ChristopherE.andAndrewT. BaatztoRichardL.ConsidineTrust,Richard L.andColleenA.Considine,trustees,one parcelinByronTownship,$123,498.

Ataround8:07a.m.,deputiesrespondedto the4600blockofNorthSilverCreekRoadin referencetoanoverturnedsemitruck/dump trailer.AninvestigationshowedaMacksemi truckloadedwithaglime,drivenbyRoger

IllinoisRoute64ataround3:21p.m.Johnson alsowascitedforimproperuseofregistration/title,expiredregistration,illegal transportationofalcoholandobstructed frontwindshield.Johnsonwastakeninto custodywithoutincidentandtransportedto theOgleCountyJailandheldinlieuofbond. At9:58p.m.,deputiesweredispatchedto the100blockofN.WalnutStreetin Forrestonforareportofadomestic.Afteran investigation,ajuvenilemalewasarrested fordomesticbatteryandtakenintolimited custody.Thejuvenilesubsequentlywas releasedtoaparent.

RobertT.,ChristopherE.andAndrewT. BaatztoNicoleS.ConsidineTrust,NicoleS. andSeanR.Considine,trustees,oneparcel inByronTownship,$226,502.

FirstYorkFinancialtoLLC8DunniganLLC, 301W.MainSt.,Mt.Morris,$0.

JeanL.FinkbeinertoTylerM.Yocum,304 W.AplingtonSt.,Polo,$95,000.

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OgleCountySheriffBrianVanVicklereports thefollowingactivity.

LarryandCindyL.PifertoJamesandLaura

A.Marner,4868E.WaldenRoad,Stillman Valley,$340,000.

MapleGroveFieldsLLCtoAnthonyB. Marchetti,311S.ThirdSt.,Oregon,$98,900.

JeffreyJ.andChristinaFillmoreto CheyenneM.LynnandAustinM.Groshans, 1914SouthfieldLane,Byron,$155,000.

PROPERTYTRANSFERS

BrownandSonsLLCtoEdgardoTurcios, 311N.SeventhSt.and623W.LincolnAve., Rochelle,$60,000.

MichelleBerrytoCynthiaA.DeckerTrust, CynthiaA.Decker,trustee,1105DepotSt., DavisJunction,$224,000.

BarbaraJ.DavistoIrrevocable313West FirstStreetTrust,DawnR.Davis,trustee,313 W.FirstSt.,Mt.Morris,$0.

Sept.14

KarlA.andKatelynN.GuilfoyletoJack McGraw,713N.KingswayLane,Byron, $275,000.

QuitClaimDeeds

Sept.9-15

TrusteesDeeds

JonathanR.andKathleenForetoG. MichaelandVirginiaD.Shea,407MillRidge Drive,Byron,$123,000.

WarrantyDeeds

RonnieSansoneJr.,34,ofRockford,was arrestedfordrivingwhileundertheinfluence ofalcoholafteratrafficstopnearthe intersectionofIllinoisRoute72andMt. MorrisRoadataround12:05a.m.Sansone alsowascitedforspeedingandoperatingan uninsuredvehicle.Sansonewastransported totheOgleCountyJailandheldinlieuof bond.

SindyLopez-Canizales,ofDavisJunction, wasarrestedfordrivingwithoutavalid licenseafteratrafficstopatEastBigMound RoadandNorthMeridianRoadat8:26a.m. Lopez-Canizalesalsowascitedforimproper laneusage.Lopez-Canizaleswasreleasedon a$2,500I-Bondandgivenafuturecourt date.

EstebanGarcia,26,ofChicago,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstopattheinterchangeof Interstates88and39at9:57p.m.Garcia wasreleasedfromthesceneandgivena futurecourtdate.

Watts,78,ofOregon,failedtoreducespeed whilenavigatingacurveintheroadway.The truck/tailerwasunabletomaintaincontrol andoverturned.Wattswastransportedby REACTHelicoptertoOSFSaintAnthony MedicalCenterinRockfordfortreatmentof potentiallyseriousinjuries.Mt.MorrisFire ProtectionDistrictandEMSandMt.Morris policeassistedatthescene.Wattswascited forfailuretoreducespeedtoavoidan accident.

Sept.17

MarkeetaY.Forrest,39,ofRockford,was arrestedforobstructingidentificationand drivingwhilelicensesuspendedaftera trafficstopinthe500blockofNorthMulford Roadataround8:02p.m.Forrestalsowas citedforoperatinganuninsuredmotor vehicle,norearregistrationlightsandno signallights.Shewastransportedtothe OgleCountyJailandheldinlieuofbond.

Mtwn-207,MarkS.TrustandBillNicholson,trustees,toGsnRentalPropertiesLLC, 207E.FourthSt.,Byron,$192,000.

Sept.15

DeedinTrust

TrentR.andKaylaL.MetzgertoZacharyM. BernardinandCecilliaJ.Stover,1045N. NinthSt.,Rochelle,$155,000.

4964N.LawnsideDrive,Byron,$205,000.

edtotheOgleCountyJailwherehewasheld inlieuofbond.

Thesechargesareaccusationsandall subjectsarepresumedinnocentuntilproved guiltyinacourtoflaw.

WayneA.Johnson,52,ofMt.Morris,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicenserevoked afteratrafficstopinthe2000blockofwest

ShaneandCarrieE.RisettertoJordan Miller,14676E.TwomblyRoad,Rochelle, $390,000.

EthanGeorgetoCarlosA.Ortega,950N. 11thSt.,Rochelle,$119,500.

LisaSmithtoLoisA.Gittleson,914N.14th St.,Rochelle,$127,000.

JoaquinGomezCarrascoandMaribel BetancourttoErnestoAguileraBravoand JackelineAguilera,1122W.FirstAve., Rochelle,$75,000.

ElizabethAnnBenthientoArletteLafleur,

Sept.16

SHERIFF ACTIVITY

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EmiliaDavila,32,ofMelrosePark,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstopforexpiredregistrationin the7000blockofnorthIllinoisRoute2at around2:43p.m.Deputiesalsoarrested AlexanderJohnson,34,ofAurora,foran outstandingRockfordPoliceDepartment warrantforassault.JohnsonwastransportedtotheOgleCountyJail.Davilawas releasedonanI-Bondandgivenafuture courtdate.

McCrackenLandTrust1,PatriciaL.andRay F.McCrackenIII,trustees,toWayneR.and WendySalveson,5847E.BradleyRoad, StillmanValley,$310,000.

Source:OgleCountyRecorder’sOffice

JohnB.andDinaM.BearrowstoJenniferA. Johnson,509N.12thSt.,Rochelle,$136,000.

SusanL.andScottL.BearrowstoMatthew S.Bearrows,17459E.EdsonRoad,Davis Junction,$0.

RichardW.andKirstinB.EllistoRobertD. andFrancesA.DoleTrust,10950FlaggRoad, Rochelle,$0.

LynetteM.AbelltoJustinAbell,217 SouthviewDrive,Rochelle,$132,000.

JayL.andKathleenJ.LearytoRodneyA. andShannonPritchett,1271Sunnymeade Drive,Rochelle,$137,000.

DustinandErikaFinkletoJeanandCarolyn Sterenberg,409S.FranklinAve.,Polo, $85,000.

RandalLaneZerbetoJonathanR.and KathleenB.Fore,6860N.MarrillRoad, StillmanValley,$374,500.

DavidA.Miller,47,ofLindenwood,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicenserevoked afteratrafficstopattheintersectionofEast BigMoundandNorthBlackwoodroadsat approximately8:14p.m.Millerwastaken intocustodywithoutincidentandtransport-

“Wegotyelledatprettygoodinthe locker room,andwetoldourselves thatit’sHomecoming,wecan’t lose thisgame,can’tbeatourselves,”Nye said.“Wecameoutandpushed through.”

Missiles,asNyehitKonnor Johnson ona32-yardTDpassonthefirstplay ofthe fourthquarter,thenhitKacen JohnsonwithanotherPATconversion passfora38-22leadjusteightseconds intothefinalperiod.

SoltowcamerightbackontheMarcos’nextoffensiveseries,andkepttakingthedirectsnapthroughoutthesecondhalf.Hehada15-yardrunonthird down,thenGrenoblehada9-yardrun onanotherthirddown,beforeSoltow threwaTDpasstoRyelanLindaas with8:08togo.Theballwastippedby bothLindaasandtheMilledgeville defender,andLindaasendeduppullingitinashetumbledtothegroundin theendzone.

FOOTBALLROUNDUP

Soltow finishedwith185yardsand threetouchdownson15rushes,andhe alsowas2for4for29yardsandaTD throughtheair.Grenoblefinished with14rushesfor44yardstogowith his63-yardtouchdowncatch;thatwas theonlypassWebstercompletedin12 attempts.

JohnnyKoblerrushedfor210yards andthreetouchdownson15carries. Hisscorescameonrunsof70,4and8 yards.

Thatchangedinthesecondhalf. AfterMicahToms-Smithintercepteda WebsterpassonPolo’sthirdplay, Wilkraninfrom29yards,thenadded thePATruntocutthedeficitto16-14 just2:02intothethirdquarter.The Milledgevilledefenseforcedathreeand-out,andafterconvertingafourth down,NyeconnectedwithWilkon a middlescreenfora29-yardtouchdown togivethe Missilestheirfirst lead. Nye’sconversionrunmadeit22-16 with5:56leftinthethird.

“Itjustfeltlikeweweremissing thatoneblockeverytime.Westarted tofigureitoutlater,butitwastoolate. Wewerejustonestepbehindwith everything,”Soltowsaid.“Thislossis goingtohurt,butwe’llgetoveritand befine.We’lllearnfromitandmove ontothenextgame.”

OntheMissiles’firstplayfollowing the kickoff,Nyefakedahandoffand kepttheballfora58-yardtouchdown run,thenhitKacenJohnsonforthe conversionanda46-20lead.

ButMilledgevillesealedthedealon itsnextseries,driving 53yardsin sevenplaysandtaking2:17offthe clockbeforescoringthedagger.After

Dakota34,Forreston28: The IndiansoutscoredtheCardinals14-8in thefinalquartertoescapewiththe NUICwin.

“Ithinkthat’swhatarivalrygame issupposedtobe,back andforth, a fighttotheend,”Soltowsaid.“Our teamnevergivesup;we’rethatteam thatwillkeepcoming,wewillnotgive up.Weliketoputupabattlewith everyteam.”

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Indesperationmode,theMarcos threwthreeincompletepassesbefore BryceMcKennainterceptedafourthdownpasstofinishit.TheMissilesran theballtwiceforno gain,thentook a kneetorunouttheclock.

Focus on the Ball

ByTYREYNOLDS treynolds@shawmedia.com

TheMissileslookedlikeacompletelydifferentteamoverthefinal24 minutes,scoringthefirstsixtimes theypossessedtheballafterhalftime ina54-38winovertheirrivalson HomecomingatFloydDaubField.

Poloansweredrightback,asSoltow returnedthekickoff23yardstonear midfield,thenranfor23yardsonseconddownandintotheendzonefrom 30yardstwoplayslatertotiethegame 22-22with3:41leftinthethird.

Nyewas12-for-20passingfor194 yardsandfourscores;hewas5for 5 for130yardsandallfourTDs–tothree differentreceivers–afterhalftime.

Milledgeville rolls after halftime to defeat rival Polo

WilkprovidedtheMissiles’lone scorebeforethebreak,scoringfrom4 yardsoutwith9:12leftinthesecond quarterafterKacenJohnsonsetup a shortfieldwitha34-yardpuntreturn tothePolo16-yardline.TheMissiles heldafield-positionadvantageallfirst

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Thatsecondscoringstrikecame rightafterSoltowleftthefieldwith a seriouscrampingissueinhisrightleg, andtheMissileswentrightafterhis replacementondefense.

half,butfailedtofullytakeadvantage ofit.

ButMilledgevillewasn’tdone. AfterWilkpickedupanerrantoption pitchandreversedfieldfor a 14-yard gainonthesecondplayofthenext series,NyeconnectedwithKacen Johnsonona34-yardscoringstrike downtherightsideline,thenhitJohnsonwiththePATpassfora30-22lead.

Wilkfinishedwith102yardsand twotouchdownson24carries,and alsohadsixcatchesfor85yardsand thetwoscreen-passTDs.

Milledgeville(3-1)had100total yardsathalftimeandtrailed16-6after Polo(2-2)scoredontwolongplaysin thefirsthalf.CaydenWebsterconnectedwithAveryGrenobleon a 63-yardtouchdownpassmidway throughthefirstquarteronthefirst playoftheMarcos’secondpossession, thenBrockSoltowsprinted73 yards onadirectsnapwith2:44leftinthe half.

BrockSmithaddeda17-yardrushing scoreforForreston.KalebSandersran for77yardson11carries,andOwen Mulderhadninerushesfor63yards.

Durand-Pecatonica43,Eastland-PearlCity0: TheWildcatzkept Du-Pecofftheboardforaquarter,but theRivermenscored30secondsinto thesecondperiodenroutetoa29-0 halftimelead.Du-Pecthenscored twiceinthefirst6:12ofthethird quartertoprovidethefinalmargin.

Oregon’s Grant Stender and Genoa-Kingston’s Jay Wolcott focus on the ball as it takes a highbounceduring action at Oregon Park West on Monday, Sept. 19 G-K won the game 5-1.

Soltowcappedasix-playdrivewith a13-yardTDrunandtheconversion runtogetbacktowithin46-38with 5:08toplay.

AfterafirsthalfofoffensivestrugglesFridaynight,Milledgeville’s KoltonWilkandConnorNyewere eager tochangethenarrativeintheir annualtrophygamewithPolo.

Anotherthree-and-outbyPolo turnedintoatwo-scoreleadforthe

Soltow’sPATrunmadeit38-30,but theback-and-forthcontinued.

recoveringafumbledsnaponthirdand-4fromthePolo29tosavethepossession,NyefoundWilkforanother 29-yard screenpassonfourthdown thatWilktookintotheendzone, restoringthe16-pointleadwith2:50 remaining.

Lena-Winslow70,WestCarroll0: ThePanthersshutouttheThunderin Savanna,leading48-0afterthefirst quarterand64-0athalftime.

TheAutoClassicandAntiqueTractorShowsare heldonSaturdayatParkEastjustacrosstheRock River.Featuringacrazycoolcollectionofcarsand impressivefarmingvehicles,there is nochargeto attendthiswalkbackintime.

Oregon’s2022Autumn onParadefestival,slated forSaturdayandSunday,Oct.1-2, promises a varietyoffun-filledfamilyfriendlyactivityforallages.

Ticketsfortheraffleare6for$5andareavailable atareabusinesses.

Afree shuttleserviceisavailablethatdayand willpickyouupintownandbringyouback.

Fitness andoutdoorenthusiastslove our5Kand FunRunoptionsheldearlySundaymorning.Check outregistrationdetailsonlineatautumnonparade. com.

ChanaSchool,acompletelyrestoredtworoom schoolhouse,willbeopenfortouringatParkEaston Saturdayonly.

Otherevents includetheFunZoneforkids,featuringmagic,costumed characters,apettingzoo, bouncyattractions,craftsandgames–allforfree. Treatswillbeavailableforpurchase.

Thefestival’sentertainmentstageandbeergardenisbackagainthisyear.Themusicstartsat11 a.m.andrunsuntil6p.m.

“WeareexcitedtohavetheOldeEnglishFaire returnwithtoursofthecastle,entertainers,food andfun.Thisfeatureisparticularlyspecialto AutumnonParadegoersasitisheldatStronghold Castle,builtbyChicagonewspapermanWalter Strongasasummer retreatforhisfamily.”

Thereisanentrancefeebutafreeshuttleservice willbeavailable onSaturdayforfolkswhowishto parkintownandtraveltothecastlegrounds.

Thefestivalisalsoofferingits60/40raffleagain thisyear.

2022 Autumn on Parade filled with tons of family fun

Fundsraisedbytheeffortsofthesegroupsareput backintocommunityprojectsandservicetothosein need,shesaid.

“Ourparadeisfilledwithmarchingbands,nov eltyentertainment,youthgroups,andfloats,aswell ascrowdpleasersJesseWhiteTumblersandSouth ShoreDrillTeam,sograbyourfoodcourtgoodies andfindyourspot!,”Dicksonsaid.

Forascheduleofeventsandmore information, visitwww.autumnonparade.org.

HarvestTimeParade

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TheeverpopularHarvestTimeParadehappens onSundayandstepsoffat1p.m.sharp.

“Sinceitscreationin1970,theheartofthisevent hasbeenourfarmersandcraftersmarket,”AOP PresidentDebbieDicksonsaid.“Aleisurelystroll aroundCourthouseSquareoffersauniqueshopping opportunityshowcasinghandmade,homemadeand homegrownitems.You’llfindeverythingfromhome décor,children’sclothing, jewelry,homebaked goods,localhoney,produce,artisanproductsand more.”

Foodwillbeavailableon-site.Besuretocatchthe TractorParadethroughtownat4p.m.

Thefestival’sfoodcourt,featuringlocalnonprofit organizations,will serveup somethingdifferentat eachstand.

BeerGarden

“InconjunctionwithIllinoisStateLawandfor thesafetyofall,thisisafencedareafor21andolder.

Thisyear’sthemeis“Fallin’forOregon.”

“Staffedbycheeryvolunteers,thesehardworking folksoffergyros,yummygrilledporkchopsandwiches,hotdogs,burgers,brats,pulledpork,roasted corn,Mexicanspecialties...thelistgoeson!”Dicksonsaid.

Auto/TractorClassic/ChanaSchool

Thereisa$5apersonentryfee.AnIDisrequired Limitedseating,sofeelwelcometobringafolding chair,”Dicksonsaid.

5KandFunRun

OldeEnglishFaire

Stronghold’s Retreatand ConferenceCenteris bringingbackitsOldeEnglishFairin2022.

“Thislaboroflove tookthousandsofvolunteer hoursandalotofdonateddollarstobringitshistoricalstorybacktolife.OurVintageBaseBallClub, TheGanymedes,willbeonhandforphotosandconversationonthe“realway”toplaythegame,”Dicksonsaid.

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22 OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Sep23,2022 OGLECOUNTY NE WS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SM-ST2013256 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT HOUSEKEEPING WANTED P.T. Must pass background check. Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL 61021 WATER/ SEWER DEPARTMENT The Village of Mt Morris is seekinga full-time position for its Water / Sewer Department Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and should possess working knowledge of operating and maintaining equipment and good public relations The Candidate must be 18 years orolder, water/wastewater operator's license is preferred butnot required. This position includes a competitive salary and benefits You will be required to cleara background check prior to employment. Applications are available in the Village Clerk's Office located at 105 W Lincoln Street Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm., or onour website www.mtmorrisil.net through October 15,2022 Mt Morris is anequal opportunity employer EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT SM-ST2017099 OgleCounty, IL Saletobeheld at: PoloAreaSeniorCenter 101EMasonSt, Polo, IL61064 Wednesday,November16,2022at11:00A.M. SELLINGAS2 PARCELSOPENTENANCYFOR2023 ParcelA9.64Acres ParcelB79.012Acres TOTAL88.652Acresof Farmland Sections7&9inBuffalo Township, OgleCounty, IL. Sellingin Parcelsassurveyedacres Forcompletelistingofsalebill,maps,taxinfo, andterms&conditions,etc.visit www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com Owner, MichaelL.Getzendaner, MaryA.Clothier, EleanorK.Heidenreich ForInformationcontact: LennyBryson-Auctioneer DougFloski,Attorney POBox38, Polo, IL61064 ByronLaw 815-946-4120 815-234-5454 FARMLAND AUCTION AUCTIONS AUCTIONS AUCTIONS Local Buyer PaysCash4 Gold, Silver, Coins,Estate Gold, SingleEarrings, and antiques 24/7 779-245-2950 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES REAL ESTATE BUSINESS PROPERTY SAVANNA ROCK FALLS GALT POLO GARAGE SALES STERLING GARAGE SALES WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY

EFFICIENCY

Notice is givento creditors of the

1975, the date stated in that notice.Any claim not filed onor before that date is barred.

The U.S Department of Agriculturehas aneed tolease 5,538 Rentable Square Feet, yieldingapproximately4,5864,815Usable Square Feet of officespace in Mt.Carroll, IL.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby givento you: UNKNOWNHEIRS AND LEGATEES OF REX CORSON, DECEASED Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants thatPlaintiff commencedthis case in the CircuitCourt of Ogle County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain mortgage lien recorded against the real estatedescribed as follows: LOT NINE (9) IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN EARL CLEVELAND SUBDIVISION NO. 3 IN THE CITYOF ROCHELLE, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4)OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4)OF SECTION 25 AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4)OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER(1/4)OF SECTION 25 IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TOTHE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOKH OF PLATS ON PAGE 80A IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THETOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

2022 PR 58

Tons of home décor,holiday décor, tons of housewares, artificialflowers, toys, booksandso much more.

IN THE MATTER OF THEESTATE OF FRANCES SHIARAS, Deceased.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailedor delivered tothe representative and tothe attorney within10 days after it has been filed.

Common Address: 357 PHYLLIS AVE ROCHELLE, IL 61068

SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC., as mortgagee, on 7/14/2021 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois asDocument Number 202105614.

death of Frances Shiaras of Ogle County, Oregon Illinois 61061.Letters of officewereissued toDebra Jensen,1430 Glen Hill Dr., Glendale Heights, IL 60139, asIndependent Administrator, whose attorney of recordis David W. Badger, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC, 114E.Everett St., Suite 300, Dixon, Illinois61021.

Phone: (561)241-6901

Claims against the estate may befiled in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 106 S. 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months afterthe date of the first publication of this ClaimNotice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of

Evelyn Meyer

IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE

By:Debra Jensen Independent Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC 114E. Everett St., Suite300 Dixon,IL61021 (815)288-4949

-FurnishedUtilities incl. $175/wk. 815-626-8790

Nice 2 BR apt. Country Setting $650/mo.1St,last& deposit No cats 815-213-4693

September16,23, 30,2022

357PHYLLIS AVE ROCHELLE, IL 61068

E-mail: ILmail@raslg.com File:22-032762

THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 8190-927057

CLAIMNOTICE

Said mortgage was executed by REX CORSON, as mortgagor(s) and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYST S, NC.

FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unlessunder section 28-4 of the Probate Act(755 ILCS5/28-4) any interestedperson terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk

September 23,30,2022 October 7,2022 927057

Rent/Buy $900/mo. $900Deposit Rent 4bedroom, 2garages, 1-1/2 bath, basement, 310 Savanna $125,000 to buy. 20 minute drive Thompson DOC Call 815-590-6474 –Big Sale 220320th Ave Saturday 8to4 & Sunday8 to2

Skid loader in any condition. Running ornot. Call or text 563-212-7699

Don't need it? Sell it! Ogle County Classified 833-584-NEWS

Find more information by searching for Solicitation No.57-1701521-FA on SAM.gov.

Unlessyoufile your Appearance and Answer/Response in this casein the office of the clerk of this court by 10/24/2022A

Sterling

LargeGarage Sale 708E. Dixon St. Polo

Thurs.– Sat. 9a-3p Lots of men'sand women'sclothing and shoes, exercise equipment, booksandlots more!

E-filing isnow mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To e-file, you must first create an account withan e-filingservice provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you needadditional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/faq/ gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk's office.

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IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE 15THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEWLOAN SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF, v. UNKNOWNHEIRS ANDLEGATEES OF REXCORSON, DECEASED; DARREN CORSON; DAVID CORSON; DARIK CORSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS. CASE NO.: 2022FC55 PROPERTY ADDRESS:

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREEE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT ThomasLaSalle 6340111 Robertson Anschutz Schneid Crane & Partners, PLLC 205N. Michigan Suite810 Chicago, IL 60601

PIN: 24-25-329-020

ROAD DISTRICT --- REVENUE SUMMARY Property Taxes $140,886; Replacement Tax $59,345; Interest Income$728;Miscellaneous -$1,202 TOTAL REVENUES: $202,161

ROAD DISTRICT EXPENDITURE SUMMARY Carroll Service Company- $6,532; OgleCounty Bridge Inspection$84,120; OgleCountyHighway Dept -$6,990; R.E. Wolber Sons & Excavating $3,180; R.J. Bowers Distributors Inc.$6,041; TOIRMA -$5,514;Union Savings Bank (Federal Taxes) $2,788; Village of Mt Morris $3,008; West Side Tractor Sales $2,854 All other disbursements less than($2,500) -$16,203. TOTAL VENDORS: $137,230.

School Board Candidate PetitionPackets Available

ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FORTHE CITYOFPOLO, IL FORTHE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 4/30/2022

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORTMT. MORRIS

Candidatesmay circulatepackets beginning Sept 20, 2022. Packets must be filed with the Clerk's office during the week of December 12-19, 2022.

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Grand Total $3,101,771$2,660,410

TOWNSHIP FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31,2022 TOWNSHIP- REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes$127,522; Replacement Tax $29,225; Interest $1,019; Miscellaneous-$2,918. TOTAL REVENUES: $160,684.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Oregon School District will have three (3) open seats for the April 2023Election.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Under $25,000.00: Thomas Bardell,Kayla Bergstrom,Blake Cooper, Marah Cooper, Cody Buskohl, Marla Buskohl, James Busser, KatherineCavanaugh, Keith Chesnut, Dennis Christen, Isabella DetorriceWynne, Brian Diaz, Ross Dillon, Alexandra Dusing, Cale Fry, Sheryl Gilbert, ElizabethGonzalez, Abigail Gorzny, Avery Grenoble, Adisyn Grobe, Courtney Grobe, Justin D. Grobe, Joseph Head, Carson Jones, Madelynn Jones, Brendan Kane, Joey Kochsmeier, DougKnapp, Jonathan Mandrell, Mark Palacio, Rilley Peterson, Christopher A. Plachno,Cynthia A.G. Reynolds, Donald Sanders Jr., Randy Schoon, Judith M Shipman,Annalise Stamm, Elizabeth Stamm, Kamryn Stockton, Beth Sundman, Linnea Sundman,Christopher R. Thiel,Kayleigh Thomas, Braelyn Velez, Becca Wagner, Elleanna Wells,Laura Wright, Kenneth Yingling, Rebekah Zeigler.$25,000.00 to $49,999.00: Sydney Bartelt, Brexton Flynn,Nathan Millard, Vernon W.Shetler, Susan M. Waszak $50,000.000 and above: Kevin Becerra, Kendall Kyker, Michael J. Mumford, Troy Randall, Timothy Rockwood TOTAL GROSS COMPENSATIONS:$641,801

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN ONTHIS 29thday of August2022. /s/Cynthia A.G. Reynolds,Treasurer,City of Polo I, /s/SydneyBartelt,Clerk of Polo, Ogle County,Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the AnnualTreasurer's Reportfor the fiscalyear ending April30,2022. September 23,2022

Sept.23,2021

The OgleCounty Clerk's office will have School Board candidate petition packets available beginning September 20,2022.The packets will be posted on the Ogle

Sep. 23,2022 it? it!

General$1,320,457$1,017,417 Water$ 613,929$529,945 Sewer$ 790,715$847,127 Sanitation $231,081$227,974 MFT$ 145,589$37,947

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EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center: $8,263 AEP: $19,856 Astro-Ven Distributors, Inc.: $4,648- Axon Enterprises Inc.: $3,934BlueCross-Blue Shield of Illinois: $191,919 Bonnell Industries Inc.: $19,137Casey'sBusiness Mastercard: $6,308 Caspers's Home Inspection, LLC:$10,800 -Chase CardServices: $12,924- Clearview Pools Inc.:$3,933-ComEd: $45,808Compass Minerals: $9,022 ConstellationNewEnergy Inc.: $29,141-Core & Main: $3,383 Dambman Lawn Mower Hospital: $3,576 Dynamic Distribution:$5,105 -Eagle Creek Quarries: $3,405 Ellen Burgeson Inc.:$13,505 Ferguson Waterworks #2516:$6,136- Frary Lumber: $7,312 Frontier: $10,137 Helm Civil: $57,242 Hotsey Equipment Co.: $3,350 Illinois EPA (NPDES): $10,000 In The Swim Discount:$6,668- JohnsonOil:$12,623 Knie Appliance & TV Inc.:$5,077LegacyPrints: $3,068- Loescher Heating & Air Conditioning FBE: $3,066 M. Thomas Suits, P.C.:$32,091 Macon CountyLaw Enforcement Training: $6,874Martin & Company Excavating: $27,403 Moring Disposal: $218,621 National Wash Authority: $6,250-Nicor/NorthernIllinois Gas: $12,657-Northern IllinoisEnvironmental Application: $16,222 Polo Cooperative Association: $8,161 Postmaster: $5,189 Robers Professional Sealcoating: $4,070 Sewer Equipment: $293,000 Sterling Business Machines :$7,309 UMB Bank: $64,158 USA Blue Book: $4,735 Verizon Wireless:$3,507 Veto Enterprises Inc.: $41,271 Viking Chemical Company:$8,834 Willett, Hoffman& Associates: $79,333 WIPFLI LLP: $18,000 Water Deposit Refunds: $3,825 Water Receipts Refunds:$138Refund Swim Lesson: $45- Shelter RentalRefund:$20 Repayloan from General: $9,000 USDA Bond Payment (Principal): $30,000 USDA Bond Payment (Interest): $40,875 Sewer Refunds: $302 IEPA Loan Payment: $390,685 Stray Animal Boarding: $51 Loanto Enterprise Fund: $75,000 ReimbursementZoning Fee: $75- Vendors below $3,000:$92,102TOTALEXPENDITURES: $2,018,609 Receipts Disbursements

BY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Oregon Community Unit School District #220inthe County of Ogle, State of Illinois that a Public Hearing for approvingthe 2023 budget will be held October 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Oregon District Office located at 206 South 10th Street, Oregon, IL 61061in the said School District No 220, OgleCounty, State of Illinois.

Ogle County Classified 833-584-NEWS F e e ow or o e o k r k by 2A F BY BE EF BT

ROAD DISTRICT COMPENSATION SUMMARY Range: Under $25,000.00: Andrew Floto; Jonathon Pearson. TOTAL COMPENSATION: $14,260. Subscribed andswornto this 9th day of September 2022 /s/JohnThompson Treasurer I, Paula Diehl, ClerkofMount Morris Township, OgleCounty, Illinois, do hereby certify thatthe above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending March 31,2022./s/PaulaDiehl–Clerk September 23,2022

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po Og County website at www.oglecounty .org and can also be picked up at the County Clerk's office during businesshours.

TOWNSHIP --- EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Douglas Farley $16,500; Illinois Department of Revenue $2,686; Jorden Sasscer CPA $4,500; Oakwood Cemetery $4,650; Plain View Cemetery $3,550; Silver Creek Cemetery- $3,800; Union Savings Bank (Federal Taxes) $12,191;Village of Mt. Morris $3,023. All other disbursements less than ($2,500)$2,986. TOTALVENDORS:$53,886.

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

TOWNSHIP COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Range: Under $25,000.00: GeneAshton; John Finfrock; Aaron Hagemann; Joel Lawrence; Clarence Lumsden; John G. Thompson;PaulaDiehl; DavidNelson; Paul Peterson; Brent Wolber. TOTALCOMPENSATION: $54,846.

REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes:$146,806 Vehicle Lease Tax: $11,945Sales Tax: $310,423Cannabis Use Tax: $3,647 Illinois Income Tax: $335,062Personal Property Replacement Tax: $53,291 Liquor License Tax: $12,450 Dog License: $5,550 Building Permit: $8,079 Golf Cart/UTV Permit: $1,875 Solicitors Permits:$400 Utility Tax/ComEd: $71,667 Utility Tax/Nicor: $52,093Telecommunications Tax: $28,134 Fines:$13,305 Dog Reclamation:$44 Pool Admissions: $30,383- Pool Lessons:$4,191.00- Pool Concessions: $4,480 Park Shelter Rental: $320 Cable TV: $24,974 Street Openings:$600 Sex Offender Registration: $200 Video/Charitable Gaming $31,621 Water Receipts: $296,721 WaterDeposits:$3,452 Water Tower Lease Fees: $3,000- On/Off Penalty:$535 SewerReceipts: $615,198 Garbage Collection: $230,123 Extra Garbage Pickups:$920 Concession Stand Renovations $13,360- Donations: $700 State of Illinois:$54,229 State of Illinois MFT Renewable Receipts: $39,508 Rebuild Illinois:$51,735 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds: $147,567 Redemption of Water C.D.: $102,723 Redemptionof Water C.D.: $73,636 Redemption of Sewer C.D.:$77,236 Jet Vac Loan: $73,500- Miscellaneous-$8,828TOTAL REVENUES:$3,101,770

NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN that the budget, beginning September 16, 2022, will be onfile and conveniently available for public pub inspection atthe District Central Office locatedat 206 South 10thStreet, Oregon, IL.61061, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Friday.

ByMary JoGriffin, Secretary of the Board of Education,Oregon CommunityUnit School District #220.

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