Mt_Morris_Times-5-28-2021

MT. MORRIS TIMES VOLUME 53 NO. 12 • SERVING THE MT. MORRIS AREA SINCE 1967

Friday, May 28, 2021 • $1.00

MOWIN’ TIME

LOCAL NEWS

Get ready to swim

Polo’s outdoor swimming pool is set to open this weekend / 3

LOCAL NEWS

Fun with tractors

Forreston’s FFA Alumni offers a tractor pull on June 5 / 5

Riverside Market Oregon’s first

farmer’s market is Thursday, June 3 along the riverfront / 8

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

Jeff Cox, a worker with the parks department in Mt. Morris, snares a mask as he mows at Dillehay Park on Tuesday.

One section • 20 pages

INDEX Betty’s Column ........ 7 Business News......... 3 Classifieds ........ 18-20

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Colbert Column ......13 Extension News....... 8 Oregon Police..........15

Otto’s Column .......... 6 Property Transfers..16 Sports..................11-14

DEATHS Robert L. “Bob” Brashaw, Gary L. Parke, Ardis Printz, Page 15

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Mahoney speaks to Village Board about DLR

By EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@shawmedia.com Oregon Superintendent Tom Mahoney told the Mt. Morris Village Board Tuesday that closing the David L. Rahn Junior High School in Mt. Morris is not something he wants to do, but is necessitated by decreasing enrollments and increasing maintenance costs.

It was the second time in 8 days that Mahoney presented his proposal to close the school after the 2021-22 school year.

Last week he presented the proposal to the Oregon School Board with Mt. Morris officials present in the Oregon High School gym.

On Tuesday, Mahoney presented a shorter version of the reasons for the proposal with 10 people in the audience.

Mahoney said he was recommending closing the 66-year-old school, which house s 7th and 8th grad e studen t s, because the building needs $6 million in repairs and is costing the district’s budget about $400,000 a year.

He is proposing closing the school at the end of the 2021-22 school year and moving students to Oregon High School.

He told the Village Board that his recommendation was not something he wanted to do, but was based on the district’s finances which have been operating at a deficit of $400,000 for 5 years, each year, due in part to maintenance costs for the junior high.

“I’ve wanted to keep that school open for as long I could,” he said.

He said other measures to cut spending over the last 5 years have already been undertaken, including cutting the teaching staff 14% and the administrative staff 28%.

The most recent setback for the district was the results of the state-required 10-year Health, Life, Safety survey of the district buildings. Done last fall, that study shows that nearly $6 million in state-mandated improvements are needed, including asbestos removal, at DLR. He said the building’s wastewater pipes also need to be replaced and the gym floor. “It can’t be refinished any more. We have sanded it down so many times that the nails are popping up. It will need to be replaced,” he said.

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Oregon Superintendent of Schools Tom Mahoney spoke at the Mt. Morris Village Board meeting on Tuesday regarding a proposal to close the David L. Rahn Junior High in Mt. Morris.

The school district could issue bonds to pay for the work, which would then be passed on to all taxpayers within the school district as debt-service, Mahoney said.

Electrical, roof, and security upgrades have been made at DLR since the districts consolidated in 1994.

Mahoney said he commissioned a study from the University of Illinois at Springfield in 2020 to determine the best solution. Closing DLR will save the district more than $200,000 a year in operational costs, the study concluded.

Village President Phil Labash was one of four Mt. Morris residents who commented on Mahoney’s presentation last week.

On Tuesday, he reiterated that the school board’s decision not to rebuild the Rahn Elementary School in Mt. Morris, following a fire in 2004, was “devastating” to the village.

“This is a blow,” he said referring to the junior high proposal, “but that (Rahn elementary) was devastating.”

School board officials opted to move grade school students to the Oregon campus and not rebuild Rahn Elementary in Mt. Morris when the school burned in February 2004.

Labash also warned of “long term consequences” for the school district if the junior high is closed and a referendum is needed to pay for additions or new build-

ings if enrollment increases.

“I understand the short term concern, but there’s got to be a look to the future,” he said.

He said the plan to close the school does not allow for future growth and argued that current enrollment will not stay static.

In his original presentation, Mahoney said enrollment is not expected to increase for the school district.

Labash said closing the junior high will “further polarize” Mt. Morris residents and make passage of a any school-related referendum impossible.

Village Trustee Ed Higley asked what the plan for the junior high building would be if the school board agrees to close it.

Mahoney said options would be to try and sell the building “as is”, pay to have all the asbestos removed and then try and sell it, or raze it.

“Each of those have a different cost,” he said.

Mahoney was scheduled to offer more information and answer questions again at a town hall meeting at DLR on Thursday, May 27 at 6 p.m.

Due to print deadlines, a story on that meeting will appear in the June 4 editions. Visit www.oglecountynews.com for updates.

VILLAGE BOARD Nicholson new trustee for village

Longtime Mt. Morris resident Melissa Nicholson was sworn in as the newest Village Trustee on Tuesday, replacing Phil Labash’s seat who was elected Village President in April.

Nicholson told the board she was born and raised in Mt. Morris and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Carthage College before returning to her hometown.

She is currently employed as the executive director of the Mt.

Morris Senior Center.

Labash said Nicholson was his choice for the seat after interviewing other candidates.

“I wanted female representation on the board,” he said. “And Melissa has the desire and willingness to actively serve the community. She will bring a unique perspective and I think she will do an outstanding job as trustee.”

Nicholson’s appointment was approved by a unanimous vote.

Melissa Nicholson

OUTDOOR RECREATION

By BRIAN WEIDMAN

bweidman@shawmedia.com At one point in her life, Elizabeth Grogan was an unlikely candidate for her new summer job as the Polo swimming pool manager.

Grogan, 31, was in Mexico more than two decades ago and went for a swim in a lake. It was more than she bargained for.

“I jumped in and freaked out,” Grogan said. “I panicked. I couldn’t get myself to where I felt comfortable to be able to touch. That’s where I experienced some of the distressed drowning situation. I was very scared for a very long time. I would get in the water, but I would never go in the deep end. I was terrified of the deep end.”

A 2008 Oregon High School graduate, Grogan began working for the Freeport Park District shortly after high school. She soon was asked if she would like to teach some aquatic fitness classes. That spurred her on to become a better swimmer.

“For a year, I swam every day in the deep end, getting over that fear,” Grogan said. “I ended up getting certified as a lifeguard and loving it, and I ended up getting certified as a swim instructor.”

Grogan has worked at the Nash Center in Oregon for about 10 years, instructing aquatic fitness classes and teaching novice swimmers young and old how to swim. A big part of her job is getting her students to face their fears of the water, like she did.

“I love seeing that fear, like I had, but at the end of the lessons, they end up loving the water,” Grogan said. “I also have worked with adults that are 60 and older and retired, and want to learn how to swim. I’ve had multiple people that were that age that I taught how to swim. It doesn’t matter what age you are. You can learn how to swim and enjoy the water.”

It is with that background Grogan takes over as manager of the Polo pool.

It opens on Saturday, May 29 and will remain open through Labor Day weekend.

Then she will go back to working at the Nash Center, as well as at Stronghold Camp in Oregon, where she teaches aquatics classes and works in the kitchen.

At the Polo pool, she will oversee a staff of 21 lifeguards. Fifteen are high school students, four soon or recently will have graduated, and two are in college. Each must be a certified lifeguard, and Grogan is giving them some last-minute instruction this week in preparation for opening day.

“It will freshen up on their CPR,

Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@shawmedia.com

ABOVE: Courtney Grobe skims the pool ahead of Saturday’s opening. BELOW LEFT: Kamryn Stockton cleans the pool Tuesday as she and others get ready for opening day.. BELOW RIGHT: Pool manager Elizabeth Grogan is looking forward to a busy summer this year in Polo. For now, the pool will be able to host swimmers at 60% capacity, which is 166.

first aid and all of their rescues,” Grogan said. “I’m very serious about that.

We love to have fun, but we also make sure that we’re keeping everyone safe.”

Open swim time is from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Season passes may be bought and pool parties booked at the building adjacent to the pool at 303 E. Webster St. Starting June 7, water aerobics classes will be held at various times throughout the week. There also will be lap swimming; swim lessons still must be approved by the Park District board.

Call 815-946-3406 for more information.

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TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS

LOTS buys land to build transit office in Oregon

By RACHEL RODGERS

rrodgers@shawmedia.com The Lee-Ogle Transportation System has purchased land to build a hub in Oregon and expand ridership opportunities for community members.

In November, LOTS won a $2.8 million Rebuild Illinois capital grant to expand services and create a satellite office in Ogle County.

It’s been a goal for the agency for the past couple of years, and will allow routes to begin directly from Ogle County.

“There’s likely an unmet need for public transportation in Ogle County, and this will help meet that need,” LOTS Executive Director Greg Gates said.

The organization recently bought property on 3.7 acres in Oregon, at the corner of Pines Road and state Route 2 for $190,000.

They chose the spot because Oregon is a central location in Ogle County, and it’s close to state Routes 2 and 64, Gates said.

Photos by Earleen Hinton – ehinton@shawmedia.com

Lee-Ogle Transportation System recently purchased land in Oregon to build a hub in Oregon.

The site will be a smaller scale than the Reagan Transit Center, 210 E. Progress Drive in Dixon, and it likely will be around 15 to 18 months to complete the project.

It will also reduce “dead head” rides where LOTS has to send empty buses to Ogle County, he said.

“There will be a lot more rides available to the public in Ogle County,”

Gates said.

The next steps will be to hire an engineering firm and go through a bidding process.

The grant also will fund three new transit buses that will be handicapped-accessible and video cameras for the LOTS fleet.

Ridership has gradually been improving as coronavirus cases decline

and restrictions ease. It’s about double as it was a year ago. For example, LOTS had 838 rides the week of May 3 compared to 402 rides that time last year.

“Hopefully with the pandemic pushing into the background, public transportation can continue to grow, especially in Ogle County,” he said.

Go to lotsil.org to schedule a ride or for more information.

COUNTY NEWS

Kitchen Table in Rochelle is seeking volunteers

By BRIAN WEIDMAN

bweidman@shawmedia.com Amy Hayden is looking for a few more people to gather around The Kitchen Table.

Hayden is the vice president of the board of directors for The Kitchen Table, which she described as a “community café” at 7034 S. Klondike Road in Rochelle. It relies largely on volunteer help, and more are being sought to work shifts 2 days a week.

“We know that in order to keep costs down, make everything affordable, keep it running and running as successfully as we can, we rely on our volunteers,” Hayden said. “Each night, we need a lot of volunteers to make the operation go, so we’re reaching out, especially as the COVID mitigations are lowering and people are more comfortable out in public.”

The Kitchen Table has been in operation for about 4 years, and serves meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

A suggested donation of $5 per meal is the going rate to eat at The Kitchen Table. Some people pay more than that, while others pay less – or nothing. It is a chance for those in need to

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The Kitchen Table in Rochelle serves food to those in need and is looking for volunteers. get a hot meal at least twice a week.

There is also a brunch on the first Sunday of each month, as well as a steak fry the third Friday of each month.

There is a cook on staff who is in charge of preparing around 115 meals per session, while the rest of the operation is volunteer. Hayden noted she currently has a pool of 12 volunteers to draw from, and seven or eight of them are there both days, from start to finish – usually about 1:30 p.m. for prepa-

ration until about 7 p.m. for cleanup.

Ideally, that volunteer pool will grow to about 40 people, to work once a week, every other week, or even just a few hours at a time. Some of the jobs include waitresses, meal delivery, food preparation, certified food handlers, dishwashers, cashiers and parking lot runners.

Hayden is hoping to attract individuals with some hours to spare, or perhaps a corporate situation where a

business would have some of its employees take over for a night.

“Some of our positions are really easy and you can just sign up on our website and help us,” Hayden said.

“Other ones take a little bit more training, but there’s a job for everyone.”

The Kitchen Table has been able to remain viable due to some government grants, donations from community members, and customers who pay extra for their meals.

“We’re really overwhelmed each month with the generosity of our community,” Hayden said.

COVID-19 was not able to take down The Kitchen Table, as it remained open with carryout and delivery service. There were also take-and-bake Fridays, where a meal would be partially baked, the customer would pick it up or have it delivered, and then finish baking it at home. That program continues now.

“We did that constantly during COVID because we knew there was a lot of food insecurity,” Hayden said.

“Instead of weekly, we’re doing that on a monthly basis, and that’s still getting quite a turnout.”

For more information, call 815-5619074.

SPECIAL EVENT

The Forreston FFA Alumni will be hosting the 10th Annual Truck and Tractor Pull at Leaf River Daze on Saturday, June 5.

Following a tractor parade, the pull will feature classes for antique tractors at noon, farm tractors at 2 p.m., trucks at 4 p.m., and Badger State Pullers at 7 p.m.

The entry fee for pullers is $25 per hook.

In order to provide an event that brings the community together, there will be no admission fee this year, but donations will be accepted at the gate.

Funds raised will go toward supporting Forreston High School Ag Education and FFA Chapter.

The pull will be held on the track behind the old Leaf River Grade School. This event would not be possible without our sponsors “Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor: BVS Diesel; Gold Sponsors: Peabudy’s North, Helm Truck and Equipment, MAD Acres; Silver Sponsors: Buckshot Ridge Farms and Excavating, Bocker Ruff, Seward Ag Supply, Dambman Service, Inc., Burris SeedBryce Sandahl, German American State Bank, US Auctioneers, Inc., Pearl City Elevator, Inc., Compeer Financial, Solutions Bank, Martin & Company Excavating, Heels and Hardhats Contracting, and Leaf River Land and Cattle,” said Josh Bolen, Forreston FFA Alumni Vice President.

For more information, like the Forreston FFA Alumni on Facebook.

“We look forward to seeing you at the 10th Annual Truck and Tractor Pull on June 5,” said Bolen.

The Forreston FFA Alumni will host its Alumni Tractor and Truck Pull on June 5 during Leaf River Daze.

ARRIVING FALL 2021!

We are pleased to announce that we broke ground in late April on a new branch office in Mount Morris, Illinois, located at 1 W Hitt Street.

Expected to open in the fall of 2021, the new office will feature two drive-through lanes with an ATM, ample parking, and safe deposit services. The branch will continue offering personal, commercial, and mortgage banking services.

Visit our website for more details!

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2 W. Main Street Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Other locations: Rockford . Freeport . Belvidere

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LOCAL HISTORY

Davis laid out the town of Davis Junction in 1877 Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places and events important in the Oregon area’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

By OTTO DICK

D

avis Junction is a village located on Route 72 three miles East of Stillman Valley. It is located where the Illinois Railway, Rockford line to Rochelle and the Canadian Pacific Chicago railroads intersect.

The population in 2000 was 491, in 2019 the estimated population was 2,344. This growth is due to a large Davis Junction Subdivision located south of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. (The site of the large Orchard Hill Landfill is located in Scott Township.)

Davis Junction is named after Jeremiah Davis. Jeremiah Davis located in Scott Township in 1862. He purchased 329 acres and moved there in 1858. He later purchased an additional 880 acres for a total of 1,200 acres. Jeremiah traveled overland to Galena to purchase land at the Land Office.

In 1875 Jeremiah laid out the first section of Davis Junction by the proposed Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. He contributed $4,000 for the grading of this railroad and also donated his property to the Chicago and Iowa Railroad Company whi ch buil t a bra nch lin e from Rochelle to Rockford.

He laid out the town of Davis Junction in 1877. Early settlers located around Beacon School and Beacon Post Office. A stage coach line ran from Rockford and Rochelle. At first one trip a week was made each way.

Before the Beacon Post Office was established the early settlers of Davis Junction traveled to Lindenwood for the mail for themselves and their neighbors.

The Village of Davis Junction Town Hall is a historic building now used by the Historical Society. This building was probably constructed one year after Davis Junction was founded.

Jeremiah Davis moved the school house north of town to make room for

Images provided by Otto Dick

ABOVE RIGHT: Jeremiah Davis laid out the town of Davis Junction in 1877. BELOW LEFT: The Historical Society is located in the old Town Hall building. BELOW RIGHT: Davis Junction’s water tower features a steam engine.

the Town Hall building.

This building was used for town meetings and elections, which were previously held in schoolhouses. One interesting event was that a dance club leased the hall but an anti-dance group forbid them from holding a dance there.

When the dance proceeded anyway the anti=dance group pumped sulfuric gas into the hall. The dancers returned to the hall later that day.

Today the Town Hall Sign displays the logo for the Davis Junction Historical Society, A Past To Honor, A Heritage

to Preserve.

A wonderful six foot tall memorial marker is located at Jeremiah Davis Memorial Park at the north edge of Davis Junction.

This marble Veterans Memorial weights seven tons and took approximately a year to carve. At each end of the memorial are two soldiers, one facing downward reflecting on the past and one looking forward to the future. They are dressed in combat gear. On July5, 2014 a dedication ceremony was held.

Driving through Davis Junction

you will be reminded that this was a railroad town and Jeremiah Davis was the founder.

The water tower with the steam engine is our favorite decorated water tower. On Route 72 is a tribute to Jeremiah Davis carved into a large white stone.

It reads (When Jeremiah and Jane Davis purchased 120 acres of land in this Scott Township in 1868 and moved here in 1859 there was not a house to be seen from any portion of this land.

Later he added 880 acres. Filing of the plot for the town – June 12, 1875

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SPECIAL EVENT

Lifescape is organizing a Senior Supply Box Drive-Thru on Wednesday, June 9 for older adults.

Food boxes are only available for adults age 60 or older residing in Carroll, Lee, Ogle, or Whiteside Counties.

Event locations are: • All Saints Lutheran Church, 624 Luther Dr, Byron, 6-7:30 p.m.

• Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W 2nd St, Dixon, 1-2:30 p.m.

• Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincoln way, Sterling, 1-2:30 p.m.

• Carroll County Senior Services, 17612 E. Benton Street, Mt. Carroll, 1-2:30 p.m.

For this event participants need to pre-register online at www.lifescapeservices.org. Click on the “Events & Workshops” tab to register for a pickup time or find more information.

Greenawalt to mark 80 years Joyce Greenawalt of Polo will celebrate her 80th birthday on Friday, May 28.

She was born May 28, 1941. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 144 Polo, IL 61064.

LOCAL HISTORY

It has been a challenging period for Obendorf clan

By STEVEN OBENDORF Special to Shaw Media

I imagine that many of you have been wondering what has happened to Betty’s weekly column. Well, life happens, and it has been a challenging period for the Obendorf clan.

On April 28, my 90-year-old father passed away at home in the presence of his loving wife of 70 years.

He had been suffering from seizures and other issues and this time he did not get up from his fall.

We agreed that it is better that he died at home versus a hospital, or a nursing home and we were thankful for the quick response by the Polo police, paramedics, and firemen.

Shortly after his funeral, my mother came down with a case of shingles that she is still working to overcome. Hopefully, she will be back writing her column very soon. In the meantime, here is an excerpt from my father’s eulogy given at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.

As I drove to attend mass on the morning after my dad’s death, I reflected on the stories and memories that we could share about my father. The gospel that day was Jesus’ words to his disciples after he had washed their feet: “Amen, amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master nor any messenger greater than the one who sent him.” Father Brad’s homily talked about how foot washing in our modern-day context represents our ability to humbly serve others by committing those small, simple acts of kindness. It is what Jesus described as the second greatest commandment: You shall love your neigh-

COMMENTARY Betty Obendorf

Polo Historical Society bor as yourself.

My dad was simple man and a foot washer. He did not go to college, have a prestigious job, or earn a lot of money but he knew how to love his neighbor. He was a people person who enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, and he seemed to know everyone, everywhere.

His ability to remember names was amazing and as his eyesight faded, he would try to identify someone by their voice. He would talk to everyone he encountered as that is what he loved to do. And I am sure that he had many of you on speed dial, as he preferred a dumb phone to a smart phone.

He also understood the importance of serving his community as he did many of the simple, volunteer jobs that make a small community like Polo so special. Whether it was driving friends to appointments or card games, mowing the grass for the Polo Historical Society, or just visiting someone in the hospital or their home, he wanted to help in any way possible. And trying to wrestle the dinner bill away from him was always a challenge.

While he did not invent the concept of “paying it

forward,” he truly lived the idea. For as his body failed him, it came time for him to rely on others and help him you did. From the efforts of my siblings, Susan, Krista and Bruce, to many friends, you all made it possible for him to enjoy his remaining years at home Kenneth Obendorf despite his many ailments.

It took an army: Mike and Paula, Jack and Veronica, Shirley and Bob, Bill and Bev, Bud and Lucille, Oren, Mike, Bob, Susan, Carrie, Donnie, Terry and many more have all been incredible foot washers for my dad. Thank you all for being there for him and for us.

Finally, there is the one person who sustained him and loved him the most, his bride for 70 years.

My mother is a saint in the making and the one who he truly could not have lived without.

Venerable Fulton J. Sheen spoke of three rings in marriage: the engagement ring, the wedding ring, and the suffering. Marriage is not easy, but in good times and bad times, my mother and father exhibited mutual love, commitment, sacrifice, and faithfulness for 70 years.

As Fr. Brad finished his homily last Thursday, tears streamed down my eyes. For the Sunday before his death, I had washed my father’s feet and clipped his gnarled toenails as the most basic tasks of life become an impossible challenge as you grow old. His was a life well-lived.

Thank you all so much for helping to celebrate his life with us today.

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Lifescape to hold Senior Supply Box Drive-Thru in four counties June 9

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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SPECIAL EVENT

Oregon’s new River’s Edge Farmers Market begins inaugural season on Thursday, June 3 Organizers working on accepting SNAP cards

Special events

By EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@shawmedia.com Oregon’s new River’s Edge Farmers Market starts its inaugural season on June 3 with 19 vendors situated along the west bank of the Rock River.

The new market, held from 5-7:30 p..m. on Thursdays throughout the summer, is located north of the Oregon Fire Department. The market will offer fresh, locally grown produce, quality handmade items, live music, and activities for kids.

Melanie Cozzi, commissioner of Public Property, told the council on Tuesday that 19 vendors have committed to the June 3 date.

“We have really been pleased with the turnout,” she said. “We have 26 vendors interested in the market with 19 coming next week.”

Commissioner Terry Schuster said the market will be unique because electricity is available to vendors who sell frozen meat. He also said the market will be able to serve customers who have SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) cards.

The SNAP program, formerly know as the food stamp program, provides extra funds to low-income families to buy groceries. The funds come on the Link Card which looks and swipes like a debit card at most grocery and convenience stores.

In the United States, over 45 million people are receiving benefits and just over 2 million of them live in Illinois.

“This will be great for people who want access to

fresh food and for those who use SNAP,” said Schuster.

Cozzi said organizers are working to get the SNAP acceptance done by the June 3 date. “We will have SNAP definitely by the second date if not by the first date,” she said.

River’s Edge Farmers Market Dates (*dates w/music) June: *3, 10, 17, *24 July: 1, 8, *15, 22, 29 August: *5, 12, 19, *26 September: 2, *9, 16, 23, 30 Live Music Performances June 3 – John Lindhorst & the Rock River Strummers June 24 – JT Wells, sponsored by Chile Pepper July 15 – Burn N Bush, sponsored

by Country Financial Aug. 5 – One Man Country Band, sponsored by Harvard State Bank Aug. 26 – Korey C Pepper Sept. 9 – Andy Holm sponsored by the City of Oregon

Oregon Pride Planners – June is the month of Pride.

This group brings together those interested in organizing and supporting LGTBQ (PRIDE) month activities in Oregon during the month of June.

It is their goal to help make our community a welcoming and safe place for everyone and assist in retaining or attracting LGTBQ folks and families to our area to live, work and play.

Vermi-Compost Demonstration – June 17. Steve Rypkema will provide the dirt and worms and show you how to start your own vermicompost system.

Vendors listed on the market’s website include: •Orion Organics, a small family-owned apiary and garlic farm; • Dietrich Ranch, an Ogle County farm that offers 100% grass-fed / grass finished beef, lamb, free range pastured chicken and pork raised without chemicals, antibiotics, or hormones; • Libra Farms, a local flower and produce farm that utilizes natural growing methods and a holistic approach to growing nutritious food and flowers; • Ring Brothers Beef, home raised Gelbvieh and Angus beef with calves grown on pasture until weaning and finished on grain to deliver a superior eating experience; • Bell Produce, a husband and wife team that share a passion for growing fruits and veggies.

Food truck vendors listed include: Candy Cloud Company, Hazel’s On The Go, Hector’s Cocina, NorthSide BarBaQ, and Rustic Oven Wood Fired Pizza.

For more information, visit cityoforegon.org/rivers-edge-farmers-market.

BRIEFS Memorial Day events

Memorial Day events in Ogle County, all on Monday, May 31 include:

Oregon: Combined American Legion and VFW ceremonies. Wreath placement at the Soldiers Monument on South Fourth Street, followed by a ceremony at Riverside Cemetery, 868 North state Route 2, with Oregon Mayor Ken Williams, a guest speaker, the Boy Scouts and Oregon High School Band.

Mt. Morris: At the American Legion Memorial Fountain, Main and Wesley, Mt. Morris from 10:30 - 11 a.m..

Rochelle: Roberts Armory WWII museum, 2090 Brush Grove Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. The Higgins Boat will be open for

viewing, weather permitting. World War II artifacts will be on display, including tanks, trucks, cannons and Rochelle News-Leader newspapers from 1945, presenting photographs of Rochelle residents who served during World War II. Museum vehicles also will be in the Memorial Day parade from 10 a.m. to noon downtown. A ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at Lawnridge Cemetery on Eighth Avenue.

Master Gardeners help with gardens Ogle County Master Gardeners teamed up with The Kitchen Table in Rochelle to create community gardens to help feed those in need and offer help by phone with gardening questions.

The Master Gardeners applied for and received funding through a Growing Together Illinois Grant that was made available through SNAP-Ed. David Kennedy provided the garden beds as his Eagle Scout

project. The horticulture department at Kishwaukee Community College started plants for the gardens. Along with the Master Gardeners, the local 4-H club members will be working on taking care of the garden beds.

You are encouraged to come take a look at the garden space during an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 6, and learn more about how it began, the organizations that will be helping out with it, and how to get involved. The Kitchen Table is located at 7034 S. Klondike Road in Rochelle. They are open for brunch that day from 11 am to 1 pm.

Social distancing will be observed, and face masks are required. There is no fee to attend this event.

If you have any questions about this project, or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Judy Hodge, Program Coordinator, at hodg@illinois.edu or 815-732-2191. Early

requests are strongly encouraged to allow enough time for meeting your access needs.

Also, the Master Gardeners offer a free service, answering home yard and garden questions at their Horticulture Help Desk, providing research-based answers to your questions and will take the time to find the information you need for your specific circumstance. They research topics on insects, trees, shrubs, plants, vegetables, fruits, gardens, lawns, and more. When calling, emailing or stopping by, the volunteers will ask you diagnostic questions to help them better understand your situation as they begin their research. They do not make house calls.

The Help Desk is open from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the growing season, April – September. Call 815-732-2191, email uiemg-ogle@illinois.edu, or stop at the office, 521 W. Pines Road, Suite 10.

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Sunset Golf Course shined the brightest this past weekend in the inaugural Senior Men’s Lincoln Highway golf tournament.

The Mount Morris club led after the first round of the best-against-bogey tournament Saturday at Fairways Golf Course in Rochelle, then sealed the deal Sunday at Timber Creek in Dixon. Sunset finished with a score of +139, +15 more than runner-up Indian Oaks of Shabbona.

Rounding out the field were Shady Oaks of Amboy (+120), Emerald Hill of Sterling (+113), Deer Valley of Deer Grove (+94), Timber Creek (+76), Rock River of Rock Falls (+66), and Lost Nation of Dixon (+27).

Each team counted its six best bestagainst-bogey totals from the two

rounds. Two points were awarded for a birdie, one point for a par and zero points for a bogey. A double bogey or worse was a one-point deduction.

For Sunset, the top six players were Brian Weidman (+36), Jim Mertz (+24), Jeff Johnson (+23), Buzz Severns (+21), Paul Pazera (+18) and Pat Marshall (+17). Rounding out the lineup were Ed Higley (+14) and Ray Hawn (+8).

“I really enjoyed the tournament and I’m glad they started this for some of us old guys,” Severns said. “I knew we had a good team going in. It’s kind of sad we don’t have a lot of young guys coming up any more, but we have a good group of old guys here. We had a lot of fun.”

Medalist honors came down to a back-nine duel between Weidman and Dave Kemp of Shady Oaks. Kemp birdied the 14th hole to draw even at +29, but a key two-point swing followed on the 15th, as Weidman birdied and Kemp bogeyed.

Both players birdied the 16th hole, then Weidman clinched with a birdie on the 17th hole.

“The last four holes I kept the ball in play like I usually do, and I made some awesome putts,” Weidman said. “On 15

I made a 20-footer, No. 16 maybe a fivefooter, and No. 17 was another 20-footer.

That was the key. I kept the ball out of trouble and I made some very good putts. That ultimately was the difference between me and Dave.”

“The battle was fun,” Kemp said.

“Brian and I have battled for 40 years, from Shady Oaks club tournaments through Rock River Classics and Lincoln Highways, and it was no different today. It’s always going to be a battle.

It’s always fun. I had a blast today.”

Flight winners were Indian Oaks’ Mike Mason (First Flight, +23), Emerald Hill’s Gregg Petrosky (Second Flight, +27), Sunset’s Johnson (Third Flight, +23), Sunset’s Mertz (Fourth Flight, +24), Indian Oaks’ Ed Williams (Fifth Flight, +23), Sunset’s Severns (Sixth Flight, +21), Rock River’s Mike Mallon (Seventh Flight, +22) and Shady Oaks’ Jim Larkin (Eighth Flight, +26).

Flight runners-up were Timber Creek’s Walt Clevenger (First Flight, +22), Indian Oaks’ Keith Haag (Second Flight, +20), Deer Valley’s Todd Nelson (Third Flight, +23), Indian Oaks’ Gary Johnson (Fourth Flight, +20),

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Sunset’s Higley (Fifth Flight, +14), Timber Creek’s Jim Heintzelman (Sixth Flight, +20), Shady Oaks’ Steve Jacobs (Seventh Flight, +16) and Indian Oaks’ Pete Barenie (Eighth Flight, +23).

The idea for the tournament came from Timber Creek member Rick Kessen, who earlier this spring contacted all of the teams that compete in the Men’s Lincoln Highway Tournament to see if there would be interest in having a senior version of the tourney.

Most came on board.

“It was wonderful, just absolutely wonderful,” Kessen said. “The weather turned out fantastic. We couldn’t have asked for any better weather. The two courses that hosted the tournament were fabulous and did a great job. They were in beautiful shape. The men’s Lincoln Highway team from Timber Creek did all of the scorekeeping on Sunday and did a great job.

“Everybody that played in the tournament, I never heard one bad word from anybody. There were no complaints, and we can’t wait for the next one.”

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May 22 Wrestling The Hawks traveled to Rochelle to face the Hubs and the Fulton Steamers. Oregon took a 21-0 lead over Fulton with a forfeit to Anthony Bauer, a 9-0 major decision by Seth Stevens, and first period pins by Herbst and Eckerd. Fulton won four by falls and added a forfeit to take a nine point lead, but the Hawks rebounded with a forfeit to Wolford and pins by Stender and Lane Halvorson to give Oregon a 39-30 win.

Against the Hubs, the Hawks again took and early lead with forfeits to Dalton McCammon and Herbst, and pins by Bauer and Eckerd. Rochelle won a decision and two forfeits before Adam Glendenning added six

on a takedown to the back.

Oregon lost two forfeits and a pin to trail by nine, but finished strong with pins by Stender, Halvorson, and Bauer, and an injury default to Stevens to win the meet 48-33.

Baseball Forreston 13, Milledgeville 1, 5 inn.: The Cardinals scored multiple runs in every inning but the fourth and put up 11 hits in a win over the Missiles. Ryan Schoonhoven homered for Forreston Treyton Selman drove in a run for Milledgeville.

May 25 Softball Oregon 8, Stockton 0: Oregondefeated Stockton-Warren 8-0. The Trampel Twins, Mia and Lena, dominated on the mound combining for a 2 hit shutout and 10 Ks. OHS was led at the plate by speedster Bella Koertner who had 2 hits and a walk.

Forreston 23, AFC 0, 4 inn.: Kara Erdmann tossed a two-hit shutout, and helped her own cause with two home runs, a double and nine RBIs to lead the Cardinals past the Raiders in Forreston. Taylor Greenfield

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Polo first baseman Madelyn Jones catches a fly ball for an out during May 22 action against Oregon.

SPORTS COLUMN

Post seasons for spring sports set to begin next week

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elieve it or not, the post season for spring sports begins next week, in what will close out the weirdest high-school sports year ever.

Both the Forreston baseball and softball teams enter regionals on a high note, with well-deserved high sub-sectional seeds. They also should end the regular season as NUIC champs.

As of press time, the baseball team’s only blemish was a 3-2 loss to Eastland, a team they will likely see in the regional final. However, Forreston has shut out Eastland 6-0.

A big plus for the Cardinals is pitching, something smaller schools struggle with. In nine of their first 11 games, opponents only mustered one run or less.

As a No. 1 sub-sectional seed, Forreston has a very good chance to advance to the super-sectional.

They made it that far in 2018 and have also won three straight regionals.

The softball team’s only loss this season has been to defending 3A champ Sterling, but has several NUIC juggernaughts standing in the way in the post-season.

Past history has shown how good teams like Orangeville and Dakota are. Add in Pearl City and upstart Durand, and it is a tough gauntlet to navigate.

Traditionally, area 1A schools are better than those in 2A. When Forreston broke away from the

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Polo coop and dropped down to 1A, things didn’t get much easier.

Credit to new Oregon Nate Rogers in leading the softballers to an 8-1 record in the Big Northern.

Stillman Valley, North Boone and Oregon have beaten each other with Stillman likely the best of the bunch.

The Hawks earned a No. 2 seed behind Stillman in the sub-sectional and have a good shot at winning the regional. The other sub-sectional is a dogfight with Richmond Burton, Johnsburg, NB and Marengo. One of those powers would face the Hawks at the sectional.

The girls track and field sectionals will be next Thursday at Winnebago. Oregon has state-ranked throwers in Brenna Noon in the shot put and Jenae Bothe in both shot and discus.

Noon would have been the top returning 1A state-placer in the shot for 2020, but we all know how that ill-fated season turned out.

Right now she sits at No. 1 with a mark of nearly 41 feet. The next closest competitor is just a few inches behind.

The boys have sectionals the following week and leading the way is Forreston hurdler Bennett Soltow. The returning state placer from two years ago, when Forreston placed seventh as a team with 21 points, is ranked No. 3 in both the 110 high hurdles and 300 intermediates.

The Cardinal 400 relay team is also ranked third with a time of 44.40. Running were Matthew Beltran, Jordan Neuschwander, Brock and Bennett Soltow.

With Rockford Christian bumped up to 2A, the sectional for the boys is wide open.

Oregon is led by senior pole vaulters Nathaniel Schone and Riley Benton, who were ranked No. 10.

Both the boys and girls track sectionals will be at Winnebago.

Oregon girls soccer team (2-7-1) hosts Monmouth-Roseville on Tuesday in sub-sectional action, with the Hawks eventually hosting the 1A sectional finals the following week.

Dixon has crushed everyone in the BNC by a 59-1 scoring margin and ends the year as league champ.

Unlike softball, there is a huge difference between 1A and 2A soccer, as the Duchesses only earned a No. 3 seed in 2A, compared to Oregon getting a No. 3 seed in 1A.

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May 18 Wrestling The Oregon wrestlers hosted Dakota on the May 18and Caleb Wolford, Grant Stender, and Edwin Estrada took forfeits to give the Hawks an 18-0 lead, but Oregon would only win two matches on the mat and they lost the meet 46-24.

Andrew Herbst and Gabe Eckerd both won 5-3 decisions as the powerful Indians pinned seven times and took a major decision to sweep the rest of the Hawk lineup.

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Postseasons will have different look

The topsy-turvy world of high school sports in the 2020-21 school year will conclude next month with state championships in the traditional spring sports, but the postseason tournaments will not have the traditional feel.

For softball and baseball, gone – at least for 2021 – are the typical regional and sectional hosts, with all games in a certain regional being played at one venue one week, and all of a sectional’s games being played at one venue the following week.

In the regional, the higher seed will host all games.

In the sectional, the team higher up the bracket will host the semifinal, with the team lower on the bracket hosting the final.

Baseball regionals will be played June 2-7, with sec-

tionals June 9-12, supersectionals on June 14, and the state semifinals and finals June 17-19. Softball regionals will be June 2-5, with sectionals June 8-12, supersectionals on June 14, and the state finals June 16-17.

In girls soccer, the team at the top of the bracket will host the sectional semifinal, and the team at the bottom of the bracket will host the final. The higher seed will host quarterfinal games.

The regionals are May 31-June 5, with sectionals June 8-12, supersectionals June 14-15, and the state semifinals and finals June 18-19.

Here are how the brackets break down for area baseball, softball and soccer teams:

BASEBALL / CLASS 2A • No. 9 Oregon at No. 8 Mendota, 4:30 June 2

• Oregon-Mendota winner at No. 1 Princeton, June 4 • No. 5 Riverdale at No. 4 Rock Falls, June 4 • Championship, June 7 Winner to face Woodstock Marian/Pecatonica/Winnebago/North Boone/Rockford Christian, June 9 • No. 10 West Carroll at No. 7 Bureau Valley, 4:30 June 2 • Bureau Valley-West Carroll winner at No. 2 Stillman Valley, June 4 • No. 6 Erie-Prophetstown at No. 3 Byron, June 4 • Championship, June 7 Winner to face Richmond-Burton/Genoa-Kingston/ Rockford Lutheran/Johnsburg/Marengo, June 9 See PLAYOFFS, Page 17

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Continued from Page 13 finished a triple shy of the cycle and added four RBIs for Forreston, which scored nine runs in the first inning, eight in the second and six in the third.

Baseball Forreston 12, AFC 2, 6 inn.: The Cardinals scored in every inning but the fifth in an NIUIC win at home over the Raiders. Jacob Fiorello and Ryan Schoonhoven each had two RBIs for Forreston, with Fiorello scoring three runs and Ethan Greenfield adding two hits and four runs scored. Jordan Harris had a triple and two singles for AFC, and Jared Warner added a single and a double; both scored one run. Michael Cochrane took the loss on the mound.

Boys Track & Field Rock Falls 68, Forreston-Polo 65, Byron 46: The Rockets won a triangular in Byron, led by double-winners Bud Hillard and Booker Cross. Hillard won the 200 (23.84 seconds) and long jump (5.92 meters), while Cross took the 400 (54.48) and triple jump (12.40). Ben Blacburn won the shot put (13.86), and Jeremiah Burtlow took the discus (32.32). Forreston-Polo got wins from Carson Jones in the 800 (2:16.17) and 1,600 (5:11.82), Jordan Neuschwander in the 100 (11.16), Ben Plachno in the 3,200 (13:03.37), Bennett Soltow in the 300 hurdles (40.06) and Matthew Beltran in the high jump (1.78). Neuschwander, Beltran, Bennett Soltow and Brock Soltow teamed up to win the 4x100 relay (44.54).

Girls Track & Field Forreston-Polo 71, Byron 60, Rock Falls 38: The Cardinals swept the relays and the throws en route to a triangular win in Byron. Sydni Badertscher won the shot put (10.45 meters) and the discus (28.30),

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LEFT: Oregon’s Owen Flanagan pitches against Genoa Kingston. RIGHT: Oregon’s Bella Koertner tags out Polo’s Nicole Wagner at third.

and Bekah Ziegler won the triple jump (8.89). The quartet of Alex Dusing, Courtney Grobe, Ellie Wells and Emileigh Williams won both the 4x100 (54.54 seconds) and 4x200 (1:58.43), while Hannah Harvey, Autumn Pritchard and Madison Sketo teamed with Mackenzie Engbert to win the 4x400 (4L:53.11) and Teah Almasy to take the 4x800 (11:53.66).

Amara Thomas had Rock Falls’ lone win in the high jump (1.52 meters). Emily Spooner was second in both the 100 (13.35) and 400 (1:06.94), and Maddy Wescott was runner-up in the shot out (*9.47) and discus (25.21). The Rockets also took second in the 4x100 (55.77), 4x200 (2:01.27) and 4x400 (5:03.84).

Wrestling Oregon 43, Byron 28: The Hawks won seven bouts and received a forfeit to top the rival Tigers.

Grant Stender (120 pounds), Andrew Herbst (152), Gabe Eckerd (160), Adam Glendenning (220) and Jonathon Alaniz (285) all won by pin for Oregon. Seth Stevens (145) added a major decision, and Sebastian Cardenas (170) won by decision.

Polo sweeps at home: The Marcos notched another win on tiebreaker criteria, defeating West Carroll 43-42 on the sixth criteria while also defeating Durand 72-12.

Polo notched two pins against West Carroll – Dominic Gabbard at 152 pounds and Joel Ludwig at 220 – and received five forfeits.

The Marcos’ lone contested win against Durand was De’Angelo Fernandez’s pin at 145 pounds; Polo also received 11 forfeits.

West Carroll notched seven pins against Polo. Briar Nevills (126), Wyatt Doty (132), Ethen Doty (138), Stephen Young (145), Kelden McCombie (160), Maddox Hayden (170) and Bishop Groezinger (182) all stuck their opponents.

Girls soccer Oregon 3, Winnebago 1: Hadley Lutz scored a pair of goals to lead the Hawks past the Indians. Karina Ocampo also scored a goal, and Mya Engelkes dished an assist.

Dylan Burke made 11 saves in goal.

OBITUARIES OREGON - Robert L. “Bob” Brashaw, 78, lifelong Oregon resident, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Generations at Neighbors, Byron.

He was born Jan. 14, 1943 in Stockton, the son of Robert Lee and Lois M. (Terrell) Brashaw.

He married Phyllis Bradford on Dec. 30, 1966 in Oregon; she died April 6, 2014.

Bob was a 1961 graduate of Oregon High School, and a US Army veteran serving from 1964 to 1966 in the Vietnam War. He was employed in the finance business from 1966 to 1978, then as a finance manager in car sales, a mortgage broker from 2003 to 2005 and was a licensed realtor.

Bob was a member of Oregon Country Club, Oregon VFW Post 8739 and Silver Ridge Golf Course.

He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed vacationing in Florida and taking meticulous care of his cars.

Bob loved sports and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.

He is survived by his son, Jayson (Kelly) Brashaw of South Elgin; daughter, Jennifer (Jim) Kitzmiller of Oregon; grandchildren, Addison, Ashlyn, Avery and Cooper; and many nieces and nephews.

He also was predeceased by his parents; brother, Dennis Bates; and parents-in-law, LaVerne and Mildred Bradford.

A memorial service with military honors was May 27 at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Oregon will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is established in his name.

Send online condolences at www. farrellhollandgale.com.

GARY L. PARKE

POLO - Gary L. Parke, 87, of Polo, passed

away Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home. A graveside service will be on Saturday, June 5 at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Memorial Garden in Dixon with Pastor Terrie Wilder officiating.

A luncheon will follow at Pinecricker Cafe in Polo from noon to 3 p.m. Polo Family Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

ARDIS PRINTZ

BAILEYVILLE - Ardis Printz, 84, of Baileyville, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 in her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born Sept.

22, 1936 in Forreston, the daughter of Klaas and Mable (Welp) Bocker.

On Nov. 27, 1954, she married Rexford Printz Jr. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lanark. Ardis was a homemaker and waitress at Junction 64 and 26 Truckstop. She was a

member of St. James Lutheran Church ELCA in Forreston.

Ardis enjoyed mowing the lawn, farming, coffee with friends, shopping and most importantly, spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids.

She is survived by her husband, Rex; son, Michael (significant other Susan) Printz; two daughters, Lorie (Dennis) Hazel of Mt. Vernon, and Julie (significant other Jeff) Langholf of Baileyville; two siblings Marlene Witmer of Mt. Morris, and Audrey (Rick) Stukenburg of Forreston; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Judy Bocker; son-in-law, Jim Langholf; grandson, Joshua Langholf; and brother-in-law, Brad Witmer.

A graveside service was May 24, at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

A memorial has been established for St. James Lutheran Church in Forreston.

OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Shawn Melville reports the following police activity.

May 14 Robert Disch, 50, of Oregon, was issued a parking violation at 4:30 a.m. for violating the trailer ordinance. This violation occurred in the 900 block of Madison Street.

May 18 Danny L. Rosenbalm was issued a citation at 10:35 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 2000 block of W. IL Route 64.

May 19 At 7:45 a.m., police investigated a hit and run traffic crash at the intersection of 10th and Adams Streets involving a 2012 Chrysler owned by Brittney N. Merrymen, 24, of Oregon, that was struck by an unknown light blue van. Anyone having any information regarding this incident, please

contact the Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2162. Merryman was issued a citation for driving while license suspended.

Katie M. Munyon, 32, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 8:11 p.m. for disobeying a stop sign. This violation occurred at the intersection of 5th and Franklin Streets.

May 20 At 1:50 p.m., police investigated a hit and run traffic crash in the parking lot of the McDonald’s restaurant located at 211 S. 4th Street where an unknown vehicle struck a parked 2010 Jeep belonging to Ashlyn J. Kitzmiller, 17, of Oregon. Anyone who may have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2162.

May 21 Forrest A. Winstead, 24, of Stillman Valley, was issued a citation at 4:32 p.m.

for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of 3rd and W. Washington Streets.

Frank E. Fenton, 56, of Oregon, was issued a city citation at 9 p.m. for violating the city code truck/tractor/trailer ordinance.

This violation occurred in the 900 block of Madison Street.

Julie A. Robertson, 32, of Springfield, was issued a city citation at 9:25 p.m. for being in the park after closing hours. This violation occurred in Lower Oregon Park East.

May 23 Melissa J. Martinetz, 44, of Shorewood, was issued a citation at 5:06 a.m. for speeding, 63 mph in a 40 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 200 block of E. Washington Street.

Zackery W. Stewart-Carter, 21, of Oregon,

was arrested at 6:50 p.m. on three outstanding warrants. Two were Rockford Police Department warrants and one was a Winnebago County warrant. Stewart-Carter was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Four parking ticket and six verbal warnings issued May 17-23.

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

General calls for service through dispatch May 17-23 Checking a Subject / Vehicle ............6 Citizen Complaints ............................ 13 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem ............3 Assist EMS / Other Department. ......5 Disturbance / Domestic .....................3 Vehicle / Building Lockout .................2 911 Hang-up / Open Line ....................2 Ordinance Violations ........................ 16 Traffic Stops ...................................... 17

POLO POLICE Polo Police Chief Tim Rockwood reports the following police activity.

May 18 Monroe L. Wells, 41, Dixon, was arrested at 10:25 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Wells was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

May 20 Raymond F. Saathoff, 69, Stillman Valley, was cited at 11:25 a.m. for speeding 39 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. Saathoff was released on an I-Bond.

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

General calls for service May 3-16 Citizen Complaints/Assist.................................................18

911 hang Up........................................................................... 4

Animal Complaint ................................................................ 4 Disturbance/Domestic.........................................................7 Fire/Medical Assist.............................................................. 2 Traffic Stops.........................................................................16

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TThe following property transfers were listed for Ogle County last week.

Warranty Deeds • Angela K. Anderson to Darrin B. Comer, 201 W. Willow St., Forreston, $47,303.

• Nathan Ramsey to NJTC Investments LLC 15th St., 725 N. 15th St., Rochelle, $0.

• Nikhil A. Nariani to Carter Richard Fruin, 603 S. Eighth St., Oregon, $86,500.

• Daryl S. and Kenley R. Hopper to Mike and Amy Kerns, one parcel in Rockvale Township, Byron, $93,000.

• Jennifer and Shane Shepeck to Ryan and Lyndsey Stocker, 8923 N. Sunnyside Drive, Byron, $239,900.

• TNC Investment Properties LLC to Jacob R. Ellenby and Andrea Forster, 8638 N. Finch Lane, Byron, $205,000.

• Joanne E. Ahlensdorf, also Herrmann to Daniel A. Tracey, 519 N. 14th St., Rochelle, $125,000.

• Daniel A. Tracey to Kevin J. and Amy Cragin, 615 N. Woolf Court, Rochelle, $155,000.

• Michael S. Brodzik to Twanita Phillips, 121 W. Willis Ave., Rochelle, $155,000.

• Sam W. Johnson to Marlena Hays Leutik, 403 Scott Ave., Rochelle, $143,000.

• Keller R. and Ashley E. Kurth to Kristian B. Hoefle, 942 N. 11th St, Rochelle, $164,000.

• Valerie A. Borgmann to James R. Hare, 10217 N. Adeline Road, Leaf River, $180,000.

• First Choice Rentals LLC to Larry A. Fouts Jr., 407 S. Fifth Ave., Oregon, $150,000.

• Amy L. Dalby to Martin Oswald, 858 N. Fieldcrest Drive, Byron, $175,000.

• Cameron A. Abbasi to Michael W. Kennelly, 308 E. River View Drive, Byron, $155,000.

• Myers family Farms LP to Curtis J. Hollewell, 7355 W. Lightsville Road, Adeline, $170,000.

• Gary W. and Marilyn P. Larsen to David B. and Sheryl A. Casey, 1133 N. Seventh St., Unit 702, Rochelle, $75,000.

• Kenneth V. Quinn to Smokin Gun Worx LLC, 207 E. State St., Forreston, $85,500.

• The late Pauline A. Sadlers by heirs to Eric A. and Olga Gesell, 406 S. Ogle St., Mt. Morris, $81,000.

• Brianna M. and Timothy J. Matheny to Ian and Sarah Sorci, 10448 E. Kuehl Court, Rochelle, $278,000.

• Michael and Chynna Buda to Angelo H. Aguinaga and Holly Bonilla, 728 N. Woolf Court, Rochelle, $142,000.

• Hickory Ridge III LLC to Christopher R. and Shauna L. Lewis, 10391 E. Shagbark Lane, Rochelle, $300,000.

• Randy J. and Erica L. Bocker to Robert and Ruth Miller, 5530 W. Town Line Road, Leaf

River, $290,000.

• Christopher R. and Shauna L. Lewis to Sergio and Samantha Belmonte, 1604 Westgate Court, Rochelle, $220,000.

Quit Claim Deeds • Allison Reed to Justin Durancik and Allison Reed, 16488 E. Mcneal Road, Davis Junction, $0.

• Linda N. Hollis to Brian L. and Robert James Young, 704 W. Washington St., Oregon, $0.

• Paul D. Harrison to Harrison Unlimited LLC, 400 N. 12th St., Rochelle, $0.

• William L. Hogan and Megan L. Gassaway to Megan L. Gassaway, 233 E. 2nd St., Stillman Valley, $0.

• Matt Merrill to DLMJ Investments LLC, 405 S. 10th St., Oregon, $0.

Trustees Deeds • Dallas D. Schuler Trust, Central Bank IL,

Trustee to Lance K. and Cassandra L. Headon, 1211 Brookside Dr., Rochelle, $233,000.

• Alice M. Arjes Trust, Alice M. Arjes, trustee, to Cherryl B. Sparks, 1005 Sunset Terrace, Rochelle, $180,000.

• Robert Praus II Revocable Trust, Robert W. Praus, trustee to Mindy M. and Howard J. Manka II, 518 Blackthorn Drive, Mt. Morris, $156,500.

• Garcia Trust, David Richard Farias, trustee to Susan and David Richard Farius, Dolores Ann and Gary Lott and Rebecca Dawn Farias Insco, 223 N. Daysville Road, Oregon, $0.

• Paul K. Diehl Declaration Trust, Paul K. Diehl, trustee to Freddy T. and James H. Wilson, one parcel in White Rock Township, $13,440.

Sheriffs Deeds • Ogle County Sheriff, Danielle Koehler and Jeannie M. Hennis to DLMJ Investments, 410 Barbara St., Mt. Morris, $59,151.

• Ogle County Sheriff, the late Rhonda Rosemary Riesselman, Lindsey Knoup and Brendon Riesselman to Matt Merrill, 405 S. 10th St., Oregon, $59,401.

ZONING CERTIFICATES The following Ogle County certificates were issued in April.

Adams Middle Creek Farms, Section 11, Byron Township, two agricultural storage buildings.

Adams Five Star Farms, Section 13, Byron Township, two agricultural storage buildings.

Brian Duncan, Section 5, Buffalo Township, grain bin.

Ron Schulte, Section 10, Woosung Township, addition to agricultural building.

Kay Walk, Section 35, Marion Township, residential accessory building.

Mark Schwendau, Section 5, Marino Township, above-ground pool and deck.

Maplehurst Farms, Section 19, Lynnville Township, remove office building and construct foundation only for office building.

Hayden Real Estate, Inc., Section 17, Flagg Township, single family dwelling.

Gary Anderson, Section 7, Taylor Township, residential accessory building.

Thomas Kurth, Section 8, Flagg Township, residential accessory building.

Raymond and Lorraine Murray, Section 9, Taylor Township, front entrance.

Bruce Gerardy, Section 8, Taylor Township, residential accessory building.

Dwayne Tracy, Section 8, Taylor Township, residential accessory building.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

MARRIAGE LICENSES Jerry Champlain, Section 11, Monroe Township, remove and replace residential accessory building.

C. Calhoun, Section 4, Oregon-Nashua Township, home occupation.

Matt and Jenny Kirchner, section 15, Oregon-Nashua Township, in-ground pool.

Robert Kolo, Section 15, Marion Township, residential accessory building.

Jeff Franklin, Section 5, Pine Rock Township, temporary amusement.

Rebecca Pifer, Section 30, Byron Township, remove deck, install patio.

Sandra Williams, Section 27, Marion Township, home occupation.

Sondgeroth pool-Zick, Section 17, Flagg Township, in-ground pool and patio.

James Coffman, Section 7, Woosung Township, above-ground pool and deck.

Kathleen Lee, Section 11, Rockvale Township, temporary emergency shelter.

John and Pam Lichty, Section 21, Marion Township, single family dwelling, $280,000.

Sean Adams Custom Carpentry-Holloway, Section 3, Byron Township, dwelling addition.

Stuart White, Section 16, Flagg Township, above ground pool and deck.

Pine Creek Christian Church,Section 31, Pine Creek Township, remove church.

Ezequias Sanchaez, Section 17, Flagg

Township, above ground pool and deck.

Steve Stocker, Section 1, Byron Township, dwelling addition.

Robert Summers, Section 1, Marion Township, residential accessory building.

Summit Solar, Kereven, Section 25, Mt. Morris Township, private ground mounted solar array.

Summit Solar, McKean, Section 21, Lincoln Township, private ground mounted solar array.

Verizon Wireless, Section 8, Lynnville Township, co-location on existing telecommunications tower, $75,000.

Michael Kane, Section 4, Marion Township, residential accessory building.

Tracy Clark, Section 25, Byron Township, above ground pool and deck.

Haywell LLC Westwood, Section 20 Flagg Township, single family dwelling, $250,000.

Charles Haisch, Section 13, Buffalo Township, residential accessory building.

Ebenezer Reformed Church, Section 30, Marion Township, storage building.

Bradley Dempsey, Section 12, Grand Detour Township, remove and replace residential accessory building.

Larry and Debra Boes, Section 2, Rockvale Township, residential accessory building.

Rebecca Hazzard, Section 15, Rockvale Township, picnic shelter.

Ogle County clerk Laura Cook has issued the following marriage licenses.

May 14: Robert Patrick Rafalski and Margaret Mae Lynn, both of East Troy.

Shawn Michael Lee and Elyse Christine Troscinski, both of Rochelle.

Anthony-Michael Vincent Vale of Manchester, Connecticut and Jocelyn Molina of Addison.

Trenton Jacob Creason of Kings and Keri Jean Glavac of Steward.

May 17: Christopher John Kenny of Rochelle and Sarah Sue Cederlund, both of Rochelle.

Tyler Joshua Willman of Sterling and Michel Irene Schuler of Oregon.

Theodore Richard Haerle and Rachel Marie Wojciechowski, both of Vernon Hills.

May 18: Lucas Evan Thoms and Elizabeth Torres, both of Aurora.

May 20: Kurtis Paul Chione and Madison Mae Keen, both of Batavia Jacob Edward Hankey and Giovanna Valenti, both of Saint Charles.

Reed Michael Dalen and Ashlynn Love Lawrence, both of Rochelle.

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June 2 • Byron-Mendota winner at No. 2 Oregon, 7 p.m. June 3 • No. 6 Rock Falls at No. 3 Erie-Prophetstown, 4:30 June 3 • Championship, June 4 Winner to face Richmond-Burton/ Rockford Christian/Marengo/Winnebago, June 8 CLASS 1A • No. 9 Milledgeville at No. 8 Galena, 4:30 June 2 • Galena-Milledgeville winner at No. 1 Orangeville, 4:30 June 3 • No. 5 East Dubuque at No. 4 Eastland, 4:30 June 3 • Championship, 4:30 June 4 Winner to face Dakota/Pecatonica/ South Beloit/AFC, 4:30 June 8 • No. 7 Pecatonica at No. 2 Dakota, 4:30 June 2 • No. 6 AFC at No. 3 South Beloit, 4:30 June 2 • Championship, 4:30 June 3 Winner to face Orangeville/Galena/ Milledgeville/Eastland/East Dubuque, 4:30 June 8 • No. 9 Harvest Christian at No. 8 Alden-Hebron, 4:30 June 2 • HCA-AH winner at No. 1 Durand, 4:30 June 3 • No. 5 Polo at No. 4 Hiawatha, 4:30

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS US BANK TRUST, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff(s), vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LOIS I. PAULS A/K/A LOIS IRENE PAULS, NANCY BEHNKE, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., SHERRY ZACK AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

Case No. 20 CH 58 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on July 2, 2021, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT 51, EXCEPT THE NORTH 85 FEET OF SAID LOT 51; THE WESTERLY 59 FEET OF LOT 52 MEASURED ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT EXCEPT THE NORTH 85 FEET OF SAID WESTERLY 59 FEET, ALL IN ZEPHYR SUBDIVISION, OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, IN TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF OREGON, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN BOOK F OF PLATS PAGE 45, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM A TRIANGULAR PARCEL OF LAND IN LOT 51 OF ZEPHYR SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF OREGON, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN BOOK F OF PLATS AT PAGE 45 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 51; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 51, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 1 DEGREE 17 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 17.93 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 37 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 11 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 20.25 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 51; THENCE WESTERLY ON SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 51, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 81 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 13.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE DESCRIPTION, SAID WEST LINE OF LOT 51 IN ZEPHYR SUBDIVISION HAS BEEN ASSIGNED THE BEARING OF NORTH 1 DEGREE 17 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, ALL SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 710 PINES ROAD, OREGON, IL 61061 P.I.N. 16-04-478-012 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #6185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL # 19-04375 8190-914937 May 28, 2021 June 4, 11, 2021

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS US BANK TRUST, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff(s), vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LOIS I. PAULS A/K/A LOIS IRENE PAULS, NANCY BEHNKE, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., SHERRY ZACK AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

Case No. 20 CH 58 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on July 2, 2021, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 710 PINES ROAD, OREGON, IL 61061 P.I.N. 16-04-478-012 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #6185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL # 19-04375 May 28, 2021 June 4, 11, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY 106 SOUTH 5TH STREET, OREGON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF

Donald Ray Hardcastle, DECEASED. 21 P 37 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of office were issued to Brenda Middleton, 201 Windmill Drive, Rochelle, Illinois, 61068, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is SJ Chapman, Bielski Chapman, Ltd, 123 Wacker North Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago.

Illinois 60606.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on

LEGAL NOTICES , o , o or before November 21, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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SJ Chapman Bielski Chapman, Ltd (6312516)

LEGAL NOTICES d (6312516) 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300 Chicago. Illinois 60606 (312) 583-9430 I3168946 May 21, 28, 2021 June 4, 2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL COURT OGLE COUNTY FIRST STATE BANK SHANNON-POLO Plaintiff, vs.

RIANON N. RANNOW n/k/a RIANON N. GENDREAU, mother and guardian of ZANDER DEARBORN, a minor, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KENT A. DEARBORN, JR., LISA GABRIEL AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF KENT A. DEARBORN, JR. UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

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No. 2021 CH 4 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on May 7, 2021, Brian E. Van Vickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, will on June 18, 2021, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell at public venue the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in Ogle County, Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, to wit: 1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information concerning the property: Kipp E. Meyers Meyers & Shaulis, P.C. Attorneys at Law PO Box 114 Lanark, Illinois 61046 (815) 493-2334 2. Legal Descrip-

eg escrip tion of the property: Lot Eight (8) in Block Two (2) in the Town of Brookville, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book A of Plats, Page 305, in the Recorder's Office in Ogle County, Illinois, situated in the Township of Brookville, County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

P.I.N. 06-27-151-006 3. Common address and other common description, if any, of the property: 17944 West Young Street, Polo, IL 61064 4. A description of improvements on the property: single family dwelling 5. Sale shall be under the following terms: Ten (10%) percent of sale price in the form of funds certified payable at time of sale, balance of sale price in the form of certified funds to be paid in full within 24 hours.

Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court.

6. The amount of the judgment is

LEGAL NOTICES ju gm $45,329.24.

7. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied against said real estate, if any and easements, covenants and restrictions of record and is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

8. Premises will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Dated: May 27, 2021 Kipp E. Meyers Meyers & Shaulis, P.C. Attorneys at Law PO Box 114 Lanark, Illinois 61046 (815) 493-2334 May 28, June 4, 11, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON MT. MORRIS ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Appropria-

LEGAL NOTICES ge pprop tion Ordinance for Mt. Morris Road District in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022, will be on file and available for public inspection at 105 W Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris Township office from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday Friday. through Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 1:30 pm, Friday June 11, 2021 and that final action will be taken on said ordinance to be held at the Township Office located at 105 W Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, IL Dated this 21st day of May, 2021 John Thompson, Supervisor Paula Diehl, Township Clerk May 28, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON MT. MORRIS TOWNSHIP BUDGET

LEGAL NOTICES Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Mt. Morris Township in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022, will be on file and available for public inspection at 105 W Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris Township office from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 1:15 pm, Friday June 11, 2021 to be held at the Township Office located at 105 W Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, IL John Thompson, Supervisor Paula Diehl, Township Clerk May 28, 2021 Call 815-625-3600 to announce weddings or engagements in Celebrations!

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