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LOCAL NEWS

Hot Car A local man’s Pontiac is a finalist to become a Hot Wheels car. / 3

COUNTY NEWS

New Stands Needed Polo officials are fundraising for two concession stands. / 6

Jamboree CTA performs tonight,

and the Barb City Stompers are on stage Aug. 23. / 10 One Section - 28 Pages

Juan Zelaya, of Hoffman Estates, puts the head on his straw sculpture “Giraffe” during set up Aug. 9 on the downtown campus. Turn to page 2 for more. Photo by Jeff Bold

INDEX Church News............12 Classifieds.........20-28 Entertainment......9-10 Marriage Licenses.... 8

Library........................ 7 Mt. Morris Police..... 3 People........................ 8 Public Voice............. 10

OBITUARIES None Submitted

Property Transfers...18 Sheriff’s Activity......17 State’s Attorney.......17 Zoning.......................19

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Mt. Morris native, Chris Mann of Rockford, puts the finishing touches on the “Early Bird” last Friday afternoon. Photo by Jeff Bold

10 straw sculptures on downtown campus

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com From an early bird getting his worm to a giant rocking horse, 10 new sculptures arrived at the downtown Mt. Morris campus Aug. 9 for the fourth annual U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition.

Fine Art in Straw sculptures will be on display for all to enjoy every day through Sunday, Aug. 25.

The sculptures include “Learning the Howl” by Steven Lentz, Monticello, Wisconsin; “The Early Bird” by Chris, Cecelia, Jeff, and Ellen Mann, Rockford; “Barbie Beauty Center” by Polished Hair & Nails and Hair on Main; “Who You Gonna Call” by Danica and Mark Rogers, Rochelle; “Rocking Horse” by Fran Volz, Rochelle; “Easter Island Moai” by Jeremy Lampkin and Juan Martinez, Rochelle; “To My Mom, Breast Cancer Survivor” by Evelyn Potter, Rochelle; “Eternal Peace” by Bobbi

Stockton, DeKalb; “Giraffe” by Juan Zelaya, Hoffman Estates; and “Whatch your Fingers” by Neal Vogt, Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

Opening weekend included live two live concert at the Reckmeyer Band Shell, while music lovers strolled among the sculptures.

Featured for the month of August in the Encore! Old Sandstone Gallery, “The Airbrush, a Place in History,” celebrates the airbrush patented by Mt. Morris’ Liberty Walkup in 1883.

Airbrush art and interesting historic displays about Walkup and others who studied in Old Sandstone when it was part of Rock River Seminary are displayed.

The community straw build was scheduled to begin earlier this week behind Union Savings Bank next to Illinois 64.

All are invited to help build the gigantic “Straw Saxophone a Musical Trib-

ute.” Last year’s project was a bison.

Stop by and see how straw sculptures are built and enjoy some hands-on-time helping members of the community create something special.

StrawFest Day on Saturday, Aug. 24 will feature food trucks, Village Antique Mercantile, blacksmith demos, Wild Bulls (mechanical bull riding), round straw bale races, square dancing in the street (experienced and inexperienced all welcome), vehicle airbrush show, straw sculpting awards, and Illinois Rail, a great bluegrass band, live on the band shell stage wrapping up the evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Visit StrawUSA.com and follow Encore Mt. Morris on Facebook for the latest information. All events are free and open to the public.

ENCORE! Mt. Morris is a cultural initiative of the Mt. Morris Economic Development Corp. Learn more at EncoreMtMorris.com.

HOT CAR

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com

Steve Zettle, of German Valley, stands beside his 1965 Pontiac GTO that is one of 18 finalists in this year’s nationwide Hot Wheels Legends Tour competition. Photo by Vinde Wells

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MT. MORRIS POLICE Mt. Morris Police Chief Jason White released the following information on Aug. 12.

The charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

July 11 Skylar T. Morningstar, 22, Mt. Morris, was arrested for domestic battery and for aggravated domestic battery. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

July 13 Hibiki B. Bott, 22, Palatine, was issued a citation for speeding.

Anthony B. Marchetti, 20, Dixon, was issued a citation for no valid registration.

Alex Rodiguez, 38, Northlake, was issued a citation for speeding.

July 14 Benjamin J. Jacobs, 29, Oregon, was arrested for driving under influence of alcohol. He was also issued citations for operation of uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage, and illegal transportation of alcoholic liquor. He was

transported to the Ogle County Jail.

July 27 Matthew A. McKenzie, 51, Oregon, was issued a citation for speeding.

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July 28 Andrew J. Swift, 32, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

July 19 Barbara J. Ballard, 60, Mt. Morris, was issued village ordinance citations for disorderly conduct and for unlawful consumption in a public place.

Aug. 1 Ernest J. Munyon, 28, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation for illegal parking.

Aug. 6 Legion R. Charlton was arrested on an outstanding Winnebago County warrant and for Illegal transportation of alcoholic liquor. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

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A German Valley man’s college auto class project may soon become a legend.

Steve Zettle’s 1965 Pontiac GTO is one of 18 finalists in the 2019 Hot Wheels Legends Tour.

The shiny red muscle car was chosen last month as the winner of the Chicago car show that one of 18 stops on this year’s tour.

The overall winner will be selected in November, and that car will be replicated into one of the miniature cars Hot Wheels is known for.

Zettle said he didn’t expect to be the winner when he attended the show July 13 with family members and friends.

“We were all floored,” he said.

“There were a lot of nice cars there.”

His car was one of 350 entered in the competition, and all entries are

by Hot Wheels’ invitation only after an application process.

Zettle, 37, bought the car in 2002 when he was a student at Highland Community College, Freeport.

“The guy I bought it from was

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IN BRIEF Indivisible to meet on Aug. 22

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Indivisible: Mt. Morris/Oregon Political Action will meet on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 9:30 a.m. at the Village Bakery in Oregon. Various topics will be discussed.

Indivisible is group of local citizens who have come together to share information, support each other, and act against a political tide that runs counter to our values of truth, inclusion, tolerance, ethics and fairness.

The group does not have a designated political affiliation. This meeting is open to anyone who is interested.

Barbershop chorus to perform

Firefighters aim a stream of water at the fire inside a garage at 2566 S. Chana Rd. late Tuesday afternoon. The garage and its contents were a total loss. Photo by RG Hough, Mt. Morris Fire Department

The Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus will perform on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. at Prairie Dell Church, 16032 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon.

A free will offering will be collected and fellowship will follow.

OGLE COUNTY COURTS

Byron man pleads not guilty Aug. 9 to molesting two girls A Byron man pleaded not guilty in Ogle County Court last week to six felony charges for sexually molesting two young girls.

were acquainted with Upchurch, were younger than 13 when the incidents took place.

The incidents with Duane D. one of the victims Upchurch, 54, also occurred between demanded a jury 2004 and 2008 and trial during a court between 2005 and appearance Aug. 9 2008 with the other, before Judge John B. he said.

Roe. Up c h u rc h w a s A grand jury arrested Aug. 8 and indicted Upchurch appeared in court on Aug. 6 on four later that day before counts of predatoJudge John C. Redry criminal sexual ington. assault of a child, The case was conClass X felonies, and tinued to Aug. 9 two counts of aggrawhen Roe grantvated criminal sexed a motion from ual abuse, Class 2 Duane D. Upchurch Upchurch’s attorfelonies. ney Russell Crull, of At the request of Rochelle, to reduce Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric the bond to $250,000, over the Morrow, a warrant for his arrest objections of Assistant State’s was then issued with bond set at Attorney Robert Schuman. $500,000.

Upchurch was released from the The charges stem from an inves- Ogle County Jail Aug. 9 after he tigation Ogle County detectives posted bond. began last March.

He is scheduled to appear in Morrow said both victims, who court on Aug. 26.

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SCHOOL NEWS

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com The Oregon School District has implemented a new visitor and volunteer security system for the coming school year, which begins Thursday, Aug. 15.

The Raptor Visitor Management System will be used in all school buildings in an effort to strengthen campus safety for students and faculty.

The Raptor system offers improved screening of visitors, contractors, and volunteers entering the buildings.

“Raptor scans a government ID and compares it to the sex offender database,” said Superintendent Tom Mahoney. “The system accepts all state-issued licenses and identification cards.

It also accepts concealed handgun licenses, permanent resident cards, active military cards, and passport ID cards.”

Upon entering a district building, visitors will be asked to present an ID such as a driver’s license, which can either be scanned or manually entered into the system.

“We can manually enter information for someone who forgot their ID,” Mahoney said. “After a successful scan, the system prints out an ID sticker for the visitor to wear.”

Raptor will check to ensure that registered sexual offenders are not entering the school campuses unde-

tected.

“We can also use the system for volunteer background checks where, in addition to the sex offender database, the system will run the name through the criminal database,” he said.

Visitors who fail to produce a photo ID will not be granted access to the buildings beyond the office.

A visitor’s badge is not necessary for those who visit to drop off an item or pick up paperwork.

EVENT FOR VETERANS

Forreston to host BBQ competition for veterans He said the goal of the event is to place at-risk veterans with each of five teams, who will each cook five racks of ribs and three pork butts at the competition.

The teams will arrive the day before and barbecuing will begin early Saturday morning.

The public is invited to judge the results from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at a cost of $10 for 10 tickets. Tickets

will be available at the village hall and at the event.

The mission of MZHH, a not-forprofit agency, is to reduce the suicide rate of veterans by providing those at risk with culinary arts programs, jobs placement, competition barbecue cooking team excursions, and culinary business related services and support.

Ritts told the board that an esti-

mated 20 veterans commit suicide every day.

“We feel this number should be zero,” he said. “Mission Zero Hundred Hours is the start of a new day for at-risk vets.”

Proceeds of the competition will be split evenly between the village, the Forreston American Legion Post, and MZHH.

YOU ENVIRONMENT

Paint and motor oil recycling event set for Aug. 17 The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will conduct a residential latex paint and used motor oil event on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 909 Pines Rd., Oregon.

Used motor oil and antifreeze will be accepted from residents at no charge.

Up to 200 gallons of motor oil will be accepted per resident.

Oil may be brought in small con-

tainers or large drums. Containers will be returned to be used again or properly disposed of.

Oil filters will also be accepted. No fuels or other automotive fluids are accepted. No tires will be accepted.

Latex paint will also be collected for recycling. The OCSWMD is subsidizing a portion of the latex paint recycling charge.

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it’s not more than 25 or 30 miles.

The motor likes a lot of fuel,” he said with a grin. “I used to drive it to work every day.”

He works at Bowman Electric, Polo.

The judges on the Legends Tour are looking for cars that were built by the owner.

“Kind of the ‘garage-build’ I guess your would call it,” Zettle said.

The tour’s website bears that out, saying that finalist at each of the 18 shows are selected “based on the criteria of authenticity, creativity, and garage spirit.”

Zettle said he has loved cars ever since he was a youngster.

“I listened to my dad and his buddies talk about their old cars and how they wished they had them back,” he said.

The Legends Tour began in March with a show in Miami, Florida. Other shows have already been held in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Bentonville, Charlotte, Philadelphia, New York City, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, and Denver.

Yet to go are shows in Seattle, Phoenix, San Jose, and San Diego, wrapping up in Los Angeles on Oct. 19.

A special stop on the tour on May 15 celebrated Hot Wheels’ 51st anniversary at it headquarters in

El Segundo, California.

Zettle, along with the other 17 finalists, each win a trip to the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas Nov. 5-8 where judges will line them up side-by-side and choose the grand prize winner.

The car chosen will be inducted into the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends, “a collection of one-of-akind cars that embody the brand’s challenger spirit and legendary design,” according to the website.

Hot Wheels held it first Legends Tour in 2018, looking for custom automotive builders across the country.

Continued from Page 3 going to scrap it,” he said.

He worked on restoring the vehicle for two years, doing the body and paint work in class, and rebuilding the motor and transmission with the help of a friend of his father.

Another friend hand-painted all the lettering on the car.

The car has not had a sheltered existence — Zettle said he frequently takes it to local shows and cruise nights.

“I drive it everywhere, as long as

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Forreston will host a barbecue competition this weekend aimed at assisting military veterans.

Hank Ritts, co-founder and vice president of Mission Zero Hundred Hours, based in Oswego, told the village board Aug. 6 that his organization will hold a Saluting with Smoke training exercise on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Memorial Park.

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POLO NEWS

Concession stands at two Polo parks must go Facility at pool failed to pass inspections

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com Polo officials are once again fundraising to update facilities at the city’s swimming pool.

Park Board President Larry Loomis said last week that the pool’s concession stand must be torn down because it did not pass a recent inspection.

In a press release Aug. 8, Loomis said inspectors from the Ogle County Health Department found that the building falls short of federal, state, and county requirements, and it needs commercial refrigeration and preparation equipment as well as diaper-changing stations, electric hand dryers, and soap dispensers in the restrooms, in addition to other improvements.

While the concession stand can remain open for the remainder of this year, Loomis said, it will not be allowed to open in 2020 without the changes being made.

The facility must be razed and a new one built by next year to meet the requirements, he said.

The park board and city council have formed a committee to raise the estimated $30,000 to $35,000 needed to build and equip a new 26-foot square concession stand.

The Polo Lions Club has already come through with a donation of labor and $7,000 to begin the fundraising project.

Donations can be made to an account at the First State Bank, and there will be a 50-50 raffle fundraiser with a drawing Dec. 7 during the annual Winter Carnival.

The city pool opened in 1968 after months of fundraising efforts. The Town and Country Days festival was founded specifically to raise money for the project.

The community again came through in 2013, donating $75,000 to replace the aging bathhouse.

“It is hoped that between donations and the fundraiser that enough money will be raised so that a new facility will be able to be built by next year,” Loomis said. “Unfortunately if not, then there will be no conces-

• RECYCLING Continued from Page 5 Residents will be charged $1 per gallon container, $5 per five gallon

ABOVE; Lena Baumann, of Polo, is the operator of the concession stand at the Polo pool. BELOW: The concession stand at is located adjacent to the Polo swimming pool. Photos by Earleen Hinton sions or restroom facilities outside of what is in the pool area until the new building can be built, equipped and paid for.”

To further complicate the situation, the same updates are needed at the concession stand at another city park.

“The city will receive a only a one year variance to having to do the same required updates for the Millard Deuth Westside Park,” Loomis said. “The estimated costs of that project will most likely be similar to the City Park. That project will most likely have to be done by the 2021 season to avoid being closed.”

Polo’s two major parks are funded by the city and not a park district.

“This year’s budget is $129,200,” Loomis said. “There are no full time employees as all work is seasonal and all business is conducted through city hall. There is virtually no money available to the city to do a project of the magnitude necessary to build a new facility.”

container, and $1 for 1 to 2 quart container, $2 for 3 to 4 quarts, etc.

Cash or check accepted. Make checks payable to Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department.

Liquid latex paint only; no oil

The concession stands at both parks have been leased out for several years because the cost of operating and staffing them is more than the city’s budget allows for, he said.

Polo’s is one of very few public

outdoor swimming pools in the area.

based paints, stains, varnishes, paint thinners, or hardened paint cans will be accepted.

containers will be charged the full cost.

For more information call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020, visit oglecounty.org or visit the OCSWMD on Facebook.

The OCSWMD will subsidize up to 20 containers per user, additional

People from surrounding communities regularly drive there to swim.

The pool also offers swimming lessons.

BUS TRIP

Diamond Tours will take a trip to Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, and the Black Hills of South Dakota from Sept. 8 through Sept. 14.

The charter bus will leave from the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren.

The cost of the trip includes six nights lodging with four consecutive nights in South Dakota, six breakfasts, and four dinners.

The trip includes a visit to Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, a tour

of the Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park, admission to the Unique Journey Museum, a guided tour of Deadwood, and gaming at Deadwood Casino.

The trip also includes a stop at the

Crazy Horse Memorial, a visit to the Badlands National Park, and more.

The cost of this trip is $738, based on double occupancy. Call Barb Davis at 815-441-0900 for pricing on a single reservation. A few seats are left.

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY “Chosen” Documentary Saturday, Aug. 17, 4 p.m.

Set within a monastery in Rockford, “Chosen” shares the story of “Heather” as she follows her calling to become a contemplative, cloistered nun.

The documentary will be screened at the Pinecrest Grove. Abby Reese is a writer and filmmaker from Mt. Carroll.

Library Board The Mt. Morris Public Library Board will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at the library. The meeting is open to the public.

Make Your Own Sculpture Saturday, Aug. 24, 1 to 3 p.m.

In honor of the National Straw Sculpture Competi-

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak The crumbling, dry ground has received the relief of a gentle summer rain. Already, my lawn is starting to show signs of life once again.

Our loving Father takes care of the grass and flowers and He loves each of us more than those.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Sandra Ford.

Pastor Charlotte Hoppe led the children’s message for our young friends, Katelyn, Laura, and Harper.

Upcoming Events Storytime starts on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 11:15 a.m. for children birth to age 5.

Lego Club – Starts on Monday, Sept. 9 at 5:45 p.m.

Children under age 8 need to have a parent with them.

Watch the paper for fun events for kids during the school year – after school activities are being planned here at the library.

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Recycled T-shirt Projects Tuesday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m.

Do you have extra T-shirts with cool logos that you want to keep but can’t wear anymore?

We will be taking two of your shirts and creating a piece of art and a practical shopping bag.

Sign up at the library. The class is limited to 20 people, so sign up early.

tion, we will have materials out at the library for you to make your own mini sculpture to take home. Come by and create!

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Harper was very proud to show off her new shoes. We are grateful we get to share in her joy.

This past Saturday morning, the women of the church met for breakfast at the home of Vicki Hay, who hosted the meal.

Joining in the fun and fellowship were Jean Cunningham, Sharon Baker, Judy Riffle, Charlotte Hoppe, Sheryl Hopkins, Sandra Ford, and Martha Johannsen.

Sandra Ford has recently returned from a trip to visit her family including the newest addition, great-grandson, Rylan James Kulicke. Rylan was welcomed home by parents Kaitlyn and Klaus Kulicke in late July.

On the last week in July, Sandra drove to Bloomington to visit with her daughter, Crystal Patterson, her husband, Jack, and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Over the weekend, Sandra head-

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ed north to Wheaton to visit with her daughter, Kim Austin, her husband, Ron, and their family.

This past Tuesday evening, I attended the regular meeting of PEO Chapter DW at the home of Kathy Scholl.

Maggie Henning gave the program on her recent trip. Attending from PIne Creek were Lisa Coffman, Beverly Coffman, Maggie Henning, Jean Cunningham, Vicki Hay, Betty Hare, and Judy Nettz.

My daughter-in-law, Ema Merlak, has made the tough decision to leave the Pacific Coast Trail.

She returned home to her husband, Matt, this past Friday evening after spending almost a month hiking on her own. Her plan is to regroup and try again next year.

There have been so many times in my own life when I just needed a moment to stop and regroup before I could go on.

Ema is hoping to lighten her

backpack before she makes another attempt at the trail.

We can lighten our load and share our burdens as we make our way through life. Jesus has promised each of us a time of rest.

We can share our burdens with Him and rest before continuing on.

He makes our troubles lighter.

In a time when the trail is rocky and our steps are unsteady, it is good to know we have a reprieve in Jesus.

He helps to carry our troubles and helps us to balance while we make our way through the obstacles ahead. We are truly blessed.

My hope continues to be that we will fill our churches with those who want to know Jesus.

Please join us this Sunday for our regular worship service where we will gather and find rest.

There is room in a little church in the country for you and your family.

GOP’s Lowden Dinner The Ogle County Republicans held their annual Governor Lowden dinner on Aug. 8 at the Cedar Stone Banquet hall in Polo. The elected officials that attended are, left to right: State Representative Andrew Chesney, State Representative John Cabello, Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook, Ogle County Circuit Clerk Kim Stahl, Ogle County States Attorney Eric Morrow, Ogle County Republican Chairman Stacy Flanagan (seated) Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, State Representative Tom Demmer, Ogle County Treasurer Linda Beck, and State Senator Brian Stewart. Below, Republican of the year was Dale Flanagan and Volunteer of the year was Bonnie O’Connell.

Pictured in the center is Stacy Flanagan.

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MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses.

Aug. 2 John M. Tangen and Michelle A. Boyster, both of West Chicago.

Richard A. J. Bowman and Jasmil Z. Valdivia, both of Rochelle.

John T. Bialek and Kelsey L. Wrightwood, both of Wauconda.

Jared L. Scudder and Michelle L. Wright, both of Polo.

Nathan S. Tornow and Jennifer A. Dickey, both of

Tampico.

Bodin S. Webb and Katharine E. Bice, both of Machesney Park.

Aug. 6 Charles A. Reed Jr. and April J. Kane, both of Leaf River.

Travis J. Cunningham and Allison B. Page, both of Forreston.

Aug. 7 Zachary A. Lowry and Jessica L. Bonnell, both of Oregon.

Aug. 5 Michael R. Stone and Heather K. Lindroth, both of Loves Park.

Ryne D. Senko and Alicia M. Waldschmidt, both of Naperville.

Aug. 8 Oscar Munoz and Yuliana Penaran, both of Rochelle.

John P. Boelens and Alicia M. Smith, both of Polo.

Joshua W. Reynolds and Shawna B. Saunders, both of Shannon.

READING MATTERS

Parents and grandparents can help develop reading skills Early learning has changed. It used to be that first grade was the year in which students learned to read.

Today, many important pre-reading skills are practiced in preschool, and kindergarteners are expected to learn to read.

This month a new group of young children will be entering kindergarten.

Let’s look at some important skills that build the foundation for learning to read and how parents and grandparents can support the learning of those skills.

Preschoolers are learning about the sounds of language. Learning to recognize and to create rhymes is a big part of this.

We can encourage these skills by singing children’s songs, reciting nursery rhymes and poems, and reading books full of rhymes.

Dr. Seuss books are perfect. Children enjoy the silly rhymes and quickly learn to repeat them.

Kinderalong with COMMENTARY garteners the sounds also benfor which Mary Gardner efit from they stand.

Reading Specialist continuing That will these activlikely be ities. later in preLearning school but about letters also begins in pre- will certainly be a main focus in school. Singing the alphabet song is kindergarten. one way to begin.

Reading research shows that Children focus on recognizing the knowledge of letters and sounds is letters in their names at this stage a predictor of how easily a child will as well. learn to read, so we want to support They might also begin to notice this learning. and name letters in mom and dad, or We can play games with letter in a sibling’s name. sounds. We might try to make an We can support this by naming oral list of things that start with a letters and pointing them out when letter, perhaps the first letter of the we see them in print. child’s name.

As our children and grandchilThere are also many online games dren begin to recognize and name for learning letter names and sounds some letters, we can continue look- that are motivating for children. ing for and naming letters in the Eventually young readers will print around us. begin to understand what is called Eventually children will need to the alphabetic principle. learn the names of all 26 letters This is the understanding of the

relationships between sounds and letters and that the letters serve a function to help them read and spell.

So far this at-home support sounds like playing with letters, words, and sounds. That is really the case.

Whatever we do at home with our youngest learners should seem like play.

Additionally, reading aloud is the single most important thing we can do for our early readers (and all ages really!).

Doing so will model fluent reading and help them become excited to learn to read themselves.

It also helps them learn to enjoy books for entertainment and for information.

Reading aloud, and the other suggestions here, all make a big difference for learning to read.

Of course, there is also value in spending time with, talking to, and interacting with our children and grandchildren. Nothing is better than that!

LIVE MUSIC

ry” show continues at the Encore Art Gallery next door on the first floor of Old Sandstone until the end of the month, open from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

It features original airbrush art by local artists and historical information about the village’s connection to the airbrush as well as celebrating the 180th year of the establishment of the college and its appreciation of art, especially music.

Local food and craft vendors will likely be on site as well, including Jen’s Artisan Breads, featuring varieties of fresh-baked bread.

The rain location for the concert and concessions is the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge at the same times.

The Barb City Stompers will perform a free two hour concert on Aug. 23 in Mt. Morris.

Photo supplied given the “Barb City” Stompers.

The band plays regularly in DeKalb as well as thought the central USA. Their style might be described as “Hot-Swing-Trad”.

The Mt. Morris Senior Center will serve pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, applesauce, chips, Dilly bars and a variety of other desserts, and

drinks starting at 6 p.m.

The Campus will be extra festive that evening as the fourth annual National Straw Sculpting Competition continues, which has 10 new sculptures on display all around the campus until Aug. 25. Public voting is ongoing.

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Period dress is strongly encouraged, Join the Rock River Flyers Club on Satbut not necessary. urday, Aug. 17 as they host their sixth Some seating is available, lawn chairs annual 1940s era Hangar Dance from 6 may be needed. to 8 p.m. at the Ogle County Airport on Food will be available for purchase by Illinois 64 three miles east of Mt. Morris. the Mt. Morris Moose at 5:30 p.m., and The East Bank Commanders will perdance band music starts at 6 p.m. form and contests, food, and more will The cost is $10 a couple or $6 a sin-

gle.

Come enjoy some great music, socialize and have a night under the stars.

Chicago Tribute Anthology will perform at the Mt. Morris Jamboree Friday Night Concert this Friday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell in downtown Mt. Morris.

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Those attending are also encouraged to bring an item of family or local history to share during the show and tell time.

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The Barb City Stompers will return to the Mt. Morris Jamboree for a free two-hour concert on Friday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell in downtown Mt. Morris.

The band was formed in 2004, but the pedigree of some of the players goes back well beyond that date.

Clarinetist John Skillman has been a member of the Buck Creek Jazz Band for 31 years, for example, while Roy Rubinstein has offset his career as a physicist with more than 50 years of trombone playing.

In fact, with the exception of drummer Aaron Puckett, the whole band has pursued careers outside of music.

“Maybe it’s that factor that makes their music a product of love and devotion, said Jamboree organizer Larry Ubben. “There’s no doubting that they know their stuff nor that they have something personal to say. That’s no mean feat given the age of a lot of the material here.”

As a soloist, Rubinstein simply oozes character and the fact that the group has no cornet/trumpet lead affords both he and Skillman space to do their own things, Ubben said.

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YOUR HEALTH

Eight-week grief class offered by Serenity

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RRC Summer Picnic The Rock River Center hosted its Summer Picnic Fundraiser on Aug. 10. The event included a dinner,silent auction and a live auction.

ABOVE: Auctioneer Nate Mattison works to get a bid on an item during the live auction.

LEFT: Tom Goral holds up a framed Green Bay Packers jersey offered for sale. Photos by Vinde Wells

Serenity Hospice and Home will hold an eight-week class, “Understanding Your Grief,” beginning next month.

The class will be held every Tuesday from Sept. 8 through Oct. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Serenity Shed, 131 N. Third St., Oregon.

“The group was ‘our’ group, not one that outsiders could drop into. It felt very safe for me and I trusted these people with my feelings,” said a recent participant. “If I wanted to share I could without fear of judgment. I was comfortable being with this group. I was not alone in my grief.”

The structure of the group will follow the book by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt which covers 10 touchstones in the areas of physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual growth to help participants through the grief process.

Wolfelt has written many books about healing after the loss of a loved one and is considered a leading grief educator.

The class will be facilitated by Cathy Warren, who is Serenity Hospice’s Bereavement Coordinator.

“I am very excited to offer a class like this one,” said Warren.

“Our grief groups are usually open-ended and people come and go as they travel through their own journey of grief. This is a more structured approach and the participant will know exactly when it will end.”

Each participant will receive a copy of the book by Dr. Wolfelt. For more information or to register for the class, call Serenity Hospice at 815-732-2499. Class size is limited.

PUBLIC VOICE RRC thanks donors, sponsors, and volunteers Dear Editor, Rock River Center would like to thank all our donors, sponsors, and volunteers for the monetary gifts, items, and hours that have gone into the preparation of dinner and our silent and live auctions for Summer Picnic at Rock River Center this Saturday, Aug. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Without their commitment to helping Rock River Center, there would be fewer services to older adults, the disadvantaged and caregivers.

Beesing Welding, Dairy Queen of Oregon, E. D. Etnyre, Graphic Arts Express, Oregon High School Golf Team, Polo Lions Club, Sterling Federal Bank, Thrivent Financial, Ace Hardware, Alpine Chiropractic, Bakers Street, Steve Benesh & Sons.

Chana School Foundation, Cheryl’s Creations, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Circa 21 Theater, Culvers of Dixon, Generations @ Neighbors, Home Depot, Jen’s Bread, Joanne’s Total Image.

Johnny Pamcakes, Jumers Hotel & Casino, Kunes Country Auto, Maxson’s Riverside Restaurant, My Play Village of Dixon, Noble Bakery, Oregon Park Dis-

trict, Outback Steakhouse, Serenity Hospice & Home, Starlight Theater, White Pines Ranch.

Nancy Arbogast, Judy Barnard, Sue Benesh, George Bouska, Phil Bratta, Joyce & Leonard Bruns, Linda Carraher, Curtis Cook, Dave Eckhardt, Alicia Goral, Tom Goral, Greg Hunt.

Marjorie Mois, Marjie Myers, Leona Nelson, Bob & Ginger Pearson, Jamie Revelle, Rock River Center Carvers, Rock River Center Quilters, Linda Sanders, Bill Schabacker, Yvonne Schmidt, Joyce & Scott Stephens, Amy Tomlinson.

Jamie Nobis Executive Director Rock River Center

Good Samaritan goes out of his way to help Dear Editor, In today’s fast paced world it is good to know there are still a few Good Samaritans among us.

A few days ago I had the misfortune of having my car break down on Illinois 2 between Grand Detour and Oregon.

My good fortune was that I landed adjacent to Doug Strawser’s rural residence.

After many dozens of cars drove by without so much as a glance, Doug was backing out of his driveway when he observed my plight.

His offer to help turned into several hours of driving me around to arrange a tow truck and a repair shop.

Very few people will expend that much time and energy to help out with an extensive problem that they didn’t create.

Thanks Doug!

Ron Colson Mt. Morris

Donors, volunteers thanked Dear Editor, Another Summer Reading Program has come and gone at the Mt. Morris Public Library.

Our readers not only met our reading challenge of 1,500 books, but they crushed it by reading 1,780 books.

I am so proud of the 87 people who participated! It was worth getting a little wet!

We need to thank our donors who made it possible to have such a wonderSee PUBLIC VOICE, Page 11

MT. MORRIS TOURISM COMMITTEE Presents....

Mt. Morris History

By Wagon August 25, 2019 1-4 pm Begins at Mt. Morris Historic Campus

Free Tour • Donations gladly accepted

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SPECIAL EVENTS

The Arts and Beautification Committee of Oregon Together will provide bus tours on Saturday, Aug. 24 during the Mix Street Mixer.

The tour is about one hour in length and includes historic homes, businesses, and the Oregon Sculpture Trail.

And, of course, no tour would be complete without a stop at Lorado Taft’s Eternal Indian at Lowden State Park.

The first tour will leave at 10 a.m. from Pine Hill Inn, 400 Mix St., Oregon.

Additional tours will be at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Thanks to the Rock River Center and

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on Friday, Sept. 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at 284 Cultra Drive, Oregon, just north of the Blackhawk Steak Pit. Note the new pick up time and location this year.

For information or to place an order, contact Julie Cain at 815-519-2593 or cainj1@comcast.net.

All proceeds from the sale will support the KB Fund.

The fund has been established to support those in the community who have been burdened by a medical crisis.

To learn more about the KB Fund and our fundraising efforts visit go to www.

KBToughRun.com.

Department, Oregon Super Valu, the Performing Arts Guild, Pinecrest Community, Plum Electric, R.E. Wolber and Sons Excavating, the Rockford Rivets, the Rockford Ice Hogs, Spectrum Preferred Meats, Sterling Bank, Stillman Bank, Sullivan’s Foods, and anonymous donors.

We also want to thank our volunteers who helped with programs and our final

party.

They are Jeff Bold, Abigail Wehler, Maja Shoemaker, Julie Mastny, Deb Daliedes, Rachel Oliver, Lori Wolff, Denise Welsh, Diana Stahl, Brett Belleque, Michelle Murphy, and Dennis Cheatwood.

I need to also commend my staff for all of their hard work this summer.

Thank you, Mary, Cindy, Rebecca, and Margaret!

Without the support of our community, none of this would be possible. Thank you so much for helping us to have another great summer!

Sincerely, Mary Cheatwood Director, Mt. Morris Public Library

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ful program.

We received funds, gifts certificates and/or give away items from the following: Casey’s, the Community Women’s Club, Exelon, Ted Geisin, KSB Hospital, Phil & Ferol Labash, the Mt. Morris Fire

The annual KB fall mum sale has started.

Beautiful fall mums are available in a variety of colors for $8 each. Orders will be taken through Friday, Sept. 6.

These plants are grown in northern Illinois and will arrive just in time for fall decorating.

The mums are field-grown in natural conditions, leading to a more hardy robust plant.

Plants arrive in a number 2 pot (that’s about a two gallon pot) and measure approximately 16-18 inches wide by 14-16 inches tall with buds ready to bloom throughout the season.

Order forms are available online at www.KBToughRun.com and www.Facebook.com/KBToughRun. Return order forms and payment to the KB Fund, PO Box 374, Oregon, IL 61061 no later than Friday, Sept. 6.

Mums will be available for pick up

the Lee Ogle Transportation System, participants can sit back and enjoy an air-conditioned ride on comfortable mini bus. The bus accommodates 10 passengers at a time and is handicapped accessible.

The tours are free, but donations will be accepted.

For more information on the bus tours call Kris Martinaitis at 815-732-1522.

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ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Phone 815-541-4863

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch.org

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

400 W. Center St., Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201

BROOKVILLE & ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

Brookville: 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkorn: Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana Pastor Matt Smith 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767

OPEN BIBLE

302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 PoloOpenBible.org

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Polo Campus

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

107 N. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

2997 N. German Church Rd. Pastor Marvin Jacobs 815-732-6313 www.ebenezerreformed.com

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes 815-732-2424

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942 www.efcmm.org office@efcmm.org

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Pastor Jeremy Heller 815-946-3588

501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

Pastor Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 www.freedomlutheran.org.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 faithumcpolo

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

505 Hill St., Oregon Rev. Jared Cochran 815-732-2642 www.fbcoregon.org

200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

200 S. Fourth, Oregon Rev. Megan Smick 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 815-946-3949

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Billy Hardy 815-738-2205 leafriverbc@gmail.com

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-345-3038

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

102 N. Maple St., Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt 815-734-4853 www.disciplesumc.org

860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Eric Schlukebir 815-362-6601

409 W. Brayton Rd, P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838

ST. MARY CHURCH

301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742

Congress Ave. & Webster St. Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com www.crossroadscn.com

22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch.com

16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org saint.bride.church@gmail.com

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

6024 N. Columbine Rd., Forreston Rev. Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 pastorofstjames1850@gmail.com

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919

213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367

ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd. German Valley Pastor Grant Mulder 815-362-2129

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 trinitymmil@frontier.com www.trinitymmil.net

VAN BROCKLIN-FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3582 Bolton Rd.., Freeport Pastor Dawn Barr 815-291-0601

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Rd., Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411

How to submit church news Changes in church listings and articles about special church services and events can be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

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LOCAL HISTORY EVENT

The 13th annual Farm Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 at East Jordan Church, 22027 Polo Rd, Sterling.

The admission and parking are free.

The day will start with a good ol’ fashioned farm breakfast consisting of scrambled eggs, pancakes, and biscuits and gravy served from 7 to 9 a.m.

Tickets for breakfast are $8 for adults, $4 for youth to age 13, free for anyone under age 5.

Breakfast tickets are available from church members before the event or at the door. The active farm machine demonstrations will begin around 9 a.m. and will occur periodically until 3:30 p.m. Static displays will be available all day. This year’s active displays will feature a threshing machine, a stationary baler, wagon lifts and elevators, an ensilage cutter, a corn husker and shredder and tractor operations. A blacksmith will demonstrate some tool-making and craft. An activity center will allow kids, youth and adults to try their hand at powering hand-cranked items such as corn sheller or a rope-maker. A bouncy house for children is new this year.

A farm animal zoo will again feature dairy cows, sheep, goats and more. This is definitely a fun zone for children, youth, and adults of all ages.

A lunch stand will run inside the air-condi-

AJ Hinrichs, of Oregon, Scott Scholl, of Polo, and Jonathon Koch, of Dixon, handle the hay coming from the loader last year during a demonstration of old-fashioned farm equipment at the Heritage Farm Festival at East Jordan United Methodist Church. Steve Venhuizen, of Polo, one the event’s organizers, is driving the tractor. Photo by Vinde Wells tioned church from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. featuring sandwiches, baked beans, salads, chips, and desserts. Proceeds from the lunch benefit various missions and functions of the East Jordan Church.

As an attendee from a previous year’s shows said, “This is different than most tractor shows

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Anyone with antique farm equipment who would like to display or run at the show is asked to contact Steve Venhuizen at 815 946 2513.

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VINTAGE BASE BALL

Tough going for the Ganymedes at world tourney Local team goes 0-3 for first time in years

BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com The weather was perfect and the venue was spot on. but unfortunately, the Oregon Ganymede’s were off their game—three to be exact— at the 17th annual World Tournament of Historic Base Ball.

“We had some 2-out errors that really hurt us in every game,” said Captain Mark Herman on Sunday.

The Ganymedes were one of 12 vintage base ball teams who played on the Walnut Grove fields at the Henry Ford Museum’s Greenfield Village, in Dearborn, Michigan on Aug. 10 and 11.

The Oregon-based team was competitive, but winless against three competitors: the Saginaw Old Golds, the Black Flags of Drovertown, and the Lah-De-Dahs.

They fell to the Saginaw Old Golds of Saginaw, Michigan in their first match of the day 21-8. and two hours later, to the Black Flags of Drovertown, Huntington, Indiana, 17-12 after jumping out to a big lead only to fall in the later innings.

Early Sunday morning, the team lost to the Lah-De-Dahs 14-12.

“We had many great plays, but too many errors,” Herman said. “Saturday was also an upset day for nearly all the previous tournament favorites as they were defeated one by one by several new clubs to the tournament.”

Dressed in period-era uniforms, the teams squared up to play America’s pastime “base ball,” the way it was played (and spelled) in the 1900s Players shouted words of encouragement like “well held” after good

See GANYMEDES, Page 15

ABOVE: Oregon first baseman, Steve Tilton (left), Ky Early, bat boy, (center) and Mark Herman, captain, watch the final inning of the game on Saturday. BELOW: Brett Rogers smiles as he stretches for first base. BOTTOM LEFT: Centerfielder Eric Berg loses the handle on a flyball. BOTTOM RIGHT: Oregon fans react as a Lah-De-Dah player chases a foul ball. Photos by Earleen Hinton

YOUR ENVIRONMENT

New preserve will be located just south of Grand Detour A local conservation agency has purchased more than 90 acres just outside of Ogle County for restoration and preservation.

Middle Rock Conservation Partners, a not-forprofit agency founded in 2017, bought the parcel on July 31 and has named it the Samuel and Edna Hill Preservation Site.

The property is along Illinois 2 just south of the bridge over the Rock River at Grand Detour and contains more than 70 acres of oak and hickory woodlands and savanna.

The purchase was made possible by a $466,000 grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation and private donations.

The Illinois Clean Energy Community Founda-

tion was established in December 1999 as an independent foundation with a $225 million endowment provided by Commonwealth Edison.

Its mission is to improve energy efficiency, advance the development and use of renewable energy resources, and protect natural areas and

wildlife habitat in communities across Illinois.

To date, the foundation has helped nonprofits and local governments purchase a total of 28,000plus acres of land through its Natural Areas grant program.

“In considering the grant request, the foundation was impressed by the work of the Middle Rock Conservation Partners to develop a solid protection plan for this parcel and to raise additional private dollars to see it through,” said Dennis O’Brien, Executive Director of Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation. “We are pleased to help create a brand-new preserve for the public to enjoy and feel confident that the important natural resources of the site are in good hands.”

The Samuel and Edna Hill Preservation Site which will ultimately be open to the community for hiking, birding, and passive recreation.

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ABOVE: Jimmy Martinaiti accepted the Furthest Traveled Award and the Bag of Peanuts Award for the Ganymedes.

CENTER: First baseman, Steve Tilton, tries to control a throw as a Saginaw Old Golds runner reaches safely. RIGHT: Third baseman Bill Roschi fields a ground ball and fires to first.

Photos by Earleen Hinton

• GANYMEDES Continued from Page 14 catches and politely asked the lone umpire for a ‘judgment sir’ after a close play.

The historical village allowed visitors to take a trip back in time with players shaking hands after good plays and stopping the game to wave their hats as the Edison steam-engine train passed by the fields.

Despite the record, Oregon fans who made the trip enjoyed the weekend.

“This is my first time coming and it is pretty neat,” said Dick Krug whose son Rick, 43, is the team’s catcher. “This is a very nice facility.

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time as long as there aren’t any outhouses.”

Krug, a Chicago Cubs baseball fan, said his grandfather played for the Dixon Merchants in 1909.

“They had a 26-inning game against Muscatine, Iowa and he pitched the whole game,” Krug said.

“The White Sox tried to sign him, but he already had half-a-dozen kids. His name was Silent Bob Woodyatt.”

Krug said he enjoyed watching his son play.

“I played fastpitch and slo-pitch softball in Oregon in the 1970s,” he said. “When they got this started I was just a little too old.”

Last year, the Ganymedes won the 3rd Class Division, and earned an automatic bid to this year’s tourna-

ment.

Herman said the team would now be in a lottery with four other teams to see who would be invited back in 2020.

“The competition was really good this year,” Herman said. “This is the first time in 5 years that we didn’t win at least 2 games.”

The Ganymedes did win the “Furthest Traveled Award” in honor of being the team who was located the furthest from Greenfield Village, (373 miles from Dearborn, Michigan).

They also received a “Bag of Peanuts Award” for not winning a game.

The Indianapolis Blues also didn’t win a game so they got a bag of peanuts too.

The Ganymedes’ oldest player,

Jimmy Martinaiti, 75, of Oregon, accepted the awards for Oregon.

“He’s our ‘eye candy’,” said a smiling Herman, referring to Jimmy’s period-correct handlebar moustache. “The bag of peanuts award and the furthest traveled award is something that they did at the original Detroit World Tournament in 1867. This is the third year in a row that we have received the furthest traveled award.”

The Canton Cornhuckers from Clinton. Michigan won the 1st Class Division beating the Flat Rock Bear Clan of Detroit 14-9 in the championship. The Saginaw Old Golds won the 2nd Class Division and the La-DeeDahs won the 3rd Class Division.

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• NEW PRESERVE Continued from Page 15 This land along the Rock River in Lee County contains ancient bur oak trees and woodland plants that provide needed habitat for declining species of birds and insects.

Travelers along Illinois 2, north of Dixon, near Grand Detour will notice changes in the coming months.

A small parking lot is planned for the entrance along Illinois 2.

Initially the parking lot will provide access to Middle Rock Conservation Partners members so that they may begin stewardship at the site.

This will include removing invasive species, clearing non-native trees, and cutting-in fire breaks that will allow prescribed fire on the site for management purposes.

Regular burning keeps the brush in check and is critical to maintaining healthy prairie and woodland habitat.

Ultimately, the entrance will be available to the public. Look for the signs directing you to the Samuel and Edna Hill Preservation Site.

Located along the Rock River habitat corridor, the site is home to many plants and animals, including a large diversity of birds.

Middle Rock Conservation Partners will identify bird species pres-

ent at the site both now and as restoration progresses.

This kind of management should significantly increase the number of bird species and their abundance.

Middle Rock Conservation Partners is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization comprised of individuals who are committed to protecting and stewarding habitat for species in the greatest need of conservation.

Although Middle Rock Conservation Partners is a relatively new organization, established in 2017, it has already raised donations from the National Wild Turkey Federation and individuals to purchase prescribed fire equipment and a trailer to haul the equipment.

Since 2018 Middle Rock Conservation Partners has helped with natural areas stewardship at various sites in the area and will continue working to help maintain natural areas in Lee and Ogle counties.

Volunteers are needed for monthly workdays, prescribed burns, fundraising, grant writing, and for spreading the word about the work.

Training and equipment for all activities is provided.

For information go to www.middlerockconservationpartners.org or e-mail at middlerockcp@gmail.com.

Middle Rock Conservation Partners Board members are Russell A 90-acre parcel of oak hickory woodlands and savanna located along Illinois 2 was Blogg, Bob Piros, Damian Considine, purchased by Middle Rock Conservation Partners. The site includes more than 70acres of oak hickory woodlands and savanna. Photo supplied Debra Carey, and Bill Kleiman.

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Aug. 6 James Waller, 52, of Leaf River, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He posted the $75 full cash bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with a return court date of Aug. 26.

Patrick Legel, 44, of Freeport was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at 2:10 p.m. at the intersection of Freeport and Springdale Roads. He was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle and was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Aug. 7 Kevin Jones, 39, of Stillman Valley, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop on Illinois 72 near Armour Road for speeding. He was held at the Ogle County Jail in lieu of bond.

Aug. 8 Duane Upchurch, 54, of Byron, was arrested on a warrant for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and aggravated criminal sex abuse. He was held in the Ogle County Jail in lieu of $500,000 (10%) bond pending a court appearance.

Grant E. McDonald, 34, of Byron, and Leanna C. Myers, 30, of Byron were

STATE’S ATTORNEY Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity.

Sentencing Nicole LaPage, 27, Oregon, pleaded guilty Aug. 9 to aggravated battery.

Judge John B. Roe sentenced her to 60

Aug. 7 Donald W Beneventi, 46, Stillman Valley, domestic battery, preliminary hearing Aug. 28.

Aug. 8 Zachary Popp, 24, Mt. Morris, violate sex offender registration, status hearing Aug. 15.

Aug. 9 James Emery, 36, of Leaf River, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at 4:47 p.m. at the intersection of Illinois 64 and Evergreen Road. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Amanda Ramsey, 36, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at 10:28 p.m. on Interstate 88 at mile marker 77 westbound for an equipment violation.

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

Jose Ruiz, 43, of Zion, was arrested for

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Aug. 10 Takita L. Spearman-Whitfield, 32, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at 10:13 p.m. on I-88 at mile marker 76. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Deputies were assisted on scene by Rochelle Police.

Aug. 11 Deputies responded to the area of Illinois 251 and Linda Avenue at 5:03 p.m. for a subject laying in the ditch.

They arrested Ruth David, 31, of Aurora, for battery; Jason Nykaza, 35, of Oglesby, for driving under the influence of alcohol; and Lawrence Wood, 40, of Marengo, for obstruction of a police officer.

All three were transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Deputies were assisted on scene by Hillcrest and Rochelle Fire Departments.

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Jessica Myers, 30, Polo, aggravated battery, battery, disorderly conduct, jury status call Sept. 23.

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Grand Jury The Ogle County Grand Jury indicted Duane Upchurch, 54, of Byron, Aug. 6 on four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

The grand jury indicted Payton Janssen, 21, of Iowa, on Aug. 6 on two counts of criminal sexual assault.

At the request of the Ogle County State’s Attorney, an arrest warrant with bond in the amount of $100,000 was issued.

Janssen was arrested Aug. 9 and appeared in court later that day when the bond was reduced to $50,000 over the state’s attorney’s objections. A status hearing was set for Aug. 13.

days in jail and 18 months probation.

He also ordered her to submit to DNA testing, random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, have no contact with the victim, and pay total fines and costs of $1,054.

arrested at 11:15 a.m. McDonald was charged with theft over $500, a Class 4 felony, and Myers was charged with theft under $500, a Class A misdemeanor.

The arrests stem from a joint investigation with the Byron Police Department into items that were stolen from residences in Byron and rural Monroe Center.

Both McDonald and Myers were transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office.

The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and city, village, or township of the property.

Aug. 2 B4 LLC - Jass investments, quit claim deed to JM Commercial Holdings, 1036 Old Hunter Run, Byron.

B4 LLC - Jass investments, quit claim deed to JM Commercial Holdings, 1055 Old Hunter Run, Byron.

B4 LLC - Jass investments, quit claim deed to JM Commercial Holdings, 1104

Old Hunter Run, Byron.

Dean Ankney, as trustee of DAOA Living Trust No. 1, trustee’s deed to Robert J. Wilson and Bettejoy Wilson, 704 S, Sixth St., Oregon, $90,000.

Aug. 5 Andrea C. Ludwig, warranty deed to Jared G. Ludwig, 425 E. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris.

Lonnie E. Christians and Linda M. Peterson, warranty deed to Thomas M. Fehrenbach, 409 Hill St., Mt. Morris, $95,000.

John K. Murphy, warranty deed to Christopher S. Harley and Sara A. Harley, 1221 Pickwick Drive, Flagg Township, $222,000.

Christopher S. Harley and Sara A. Harley, warranty deed to Jason J. Goodwin

and Patricia K. Goodwin, 1176 Clifton Terrace, Rochelle, $105,000.

David D. Tess, as trustee under a testamentary trust of Donald C. Burke Sr., deceased, trustee’s deed to Nichole Phillips, 916 N. Eighth St., Rochelle, $73,500.

Don Smith and Lori A. Smith, warranty deed to the Miller Family Trust, 1105 Illinois St., Davis Junction, $165,000.

Alejandro Velasco Jr. and Gladys Velasco, warranty deed to Stephen L. Hershberger and LaVerna R. Hershberger, 881 W. Flagg Rd., Taylor Township,$217,000.

Larry DuCommun, warranty deed to Rachel Grove, 402 Sunset Drive, Polo, $170,000.

Dorinda R. Hammer, warranty deed to Logan A. Lersch and Sydney Lersch,

8479 N. Canary Drive, Scott Township, $165,000.

Wayne E. Jacquet, as trustee of the Wayne E. Jacquet Trust, and Nancy P. Jacquet, as trustee of the Nancy P. Jacquet Trust, trustee’s deed to Yvonne Jacquet and Alan Dummer, 122 W. Merchant St., Byron, $95,000.

Yvonne Jacquet and Alan Dummer, warranty deed to Rick T. Snodgrass and Kathleen J. Snodgrass, 122 W. Merchant St., Byron, $105,000.

William E. Carlson and Kathleen Carlson, warranty deed to Jennifer A. Dunham, 1201 Joanne Terrace, Byron, $130,000.

Thomas M. Wienke and Beth A. Wienke, deed in trust to Joyce M. Wilkin, as

while license suspended. Harrolle was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. A passenger in Harrolle’s vehicle, Chet L. Harrolle, 36, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation for illegal transportation of alcohol as a passenger. Jennifer was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 300 block of Monroe Street.

These violations occurred in the 200 block of N. River Road, Oregon Park East.

Jennifer A. Coine, 23, of Oregon, and Ricky E. Moore, 42, of Steward, were issued city citations at 1:09 a.m. for violating the park district ordinance of being in the park after closing hours.

This violation occurred in the 700 block of Clay Street, Carnation Park.

At 9:59 a.m., police took a report of a hit and run where a parked 2017 Ford truck owned by Bradley J. Nordman, 25, of Oregon, was struck by an unknown vehicle at some time between 9:30 and 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 9 while parked in the 100 block of North Etnyre Ave. Anyone having any information regarding this incident, please contact the Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2162.

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

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OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

Aug. 6 Regina C. Cox, 53, of Oregon, was issued a city citation at 5:55 p.m. for dogs running at large. This violation occurred in the 500 block of Illinois Street.

Aug. 7 Jessica R. Pendleton, 32, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 3;44 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 400 block of W. Washington Street.

Brittany L. Zell, 33, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 6:54 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of River Road and West Washington Street.

Robert E. Doonan, 37, of Mt. Morris, was issued citations at 7:12 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of N. 6th Street.

Aug. 8 Nova A. Tilson, 20, of Rockford, was arrested at 10:55 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Tilson was also issued a citation for improper lane usage. Tilson was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 500 block of Oregon Trail Road.

Aug. 9 Jennifer M. Harrolle, 29, of Mt. Morris, was arrested at 11:15 p.m. for driving

Aug. 10 At 12:21 a.m., police took one 17-yearold male juvenile from Iowa, and one 16-year-old male juvenile from Iowa, into limited custody for possessing vape devices, violating the curfew ordinance, and violating the park district ordinance of being in a park after closing hours.

The vape devices were confiscated, and the juveniles were transported and released into a guardian’s custody.

One parking citation and five verbal/ written warnings were issued Aug. 5-11.

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Richard Seldal, Section 13, Grand Detour Township, restaurant, $350,000.

David Rush, Section 30, Byron Township, residential accessory building.

Renato Barsellotti, Section 10, Pine Creek Township, agricultural accessory building.

Samuel LeFevre, Section 10, Rockvale Township, single family dwelling, two residential accessory buildings, $122,000.

Doug and Brenda Rhodes, Section 35,

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ground pool.

Greg Stephens, Section 2, Byron Township, two story dwelling addition.

Bryon and Tiffany West, Section 16, Mt. Morris Township, remove four accessory buildings.

Peterson Construction/Schafer, Section 6, Oregon-Nashua Township, three season room.

Robert Borneman, Section 29, Maryland Township, remove dwelling.

Nocile DeGraf, Section 15, Pine Rock Township, remove dwelling.

Mark Schweertman, Section 35, Forreston Township, remove barn.

Brian Busser, Section 23, Byron Township, in-ground pool.

James Myers, Section 17, Lincoln Township, single family dwelling, residential accessory building, $170,000.

Edward Englert, Section 14, Byron Township, dwelling addition.

Kathryn Ditto, Section 15, Byron Township, enclose existing deck.

Haley Law Firm/T-Mobile, Section 5, Monroe Township, replace nine antennas on existing telecommunications tower with three new antennas, install ancillary equipment upgrades, $10,000.

Michael Sullivan, Section 17, Buffalo Township, residential accessory building.

David Frye, Section 12, Woosung Township, residential accessory building.

warranty deed to Jilliana M. Paul, 762 N. Seven Hickory Drive, Byron Township, $150,000.

Matthew L. Gaul and Barbara M. Gaul, warranty deed to Andrea C. Ludwig, 307 S. McKendrie Ave., Mt. Morris, $122,000.

Marilyn A. Deming, warranty deed to Marc P. Welsh and Kimberly R. Welsh, 2983 E. Water Rd., Byron Township, $200,000.

Christopher Shaffer, quit claim deed to Jennifer Shaffer, 502 James St., Mt.

Morris.

Richard R. Ratledge and Misty L. Ratledge, warranty deed to Linden Petre and Krystal Petre, 3651 N. Brookville Rd., Brookville Township, $200,000.

Gary D. Buss and Marcia E. Buss, warranty deed to John W. Sligar, 205 W. Avon St., Forreston, $57,000.

Aug. 6 JP Morgan Chase Bank, warranty deed to Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, 15917 W. Harper Rd., Forreston Township, $28, 105.

Thomas E. Augustyn, as successor trustee of the Delbert Patzner Family Trust, and First Midwest Bank, as successor trustee of the Delbert Patzner Family Trust, trustee’s deed to Jennifer Bunger, 402 N. Third St., Rochelle, $36,500.

Elizabeth A. George, agreement for deed to Cedar Pine Holdings LLC, 610 S. Division Ave., Polo.

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Applewood Lawn & Landscape LLC is located at 405 E. Dixon St. They are open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.

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Attending the ribbon cutting were: (Front L-R) Jamie Randall, Betty Obendorf, Rhonda Biller, Justin Young (owner), Tammy Merdian (Chamber President), City Clerk Sydney Bartlet.

(Back L-R) Tom Suits, Dr. Ryan Clayton, Pastor Brian LeBaron, Mayor Doug Knapp, Gloria Butter, and Richard Butler.

Polo Dental is located at 1107 S. Division Ave. Suite 115. They are open Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm.

Attending the ribbon cutting were: (Front L-R) Jamie Randall - Chamber Director, Harold Garber - Dr. Clayton’s Grandpa, Karla Merdian - Employee, Rhonda Biller - Chamber Secretary, Dr. Ryan Clayton, Tammy Merdian Chamber President, Betty Obendorf, Gloria Butler, Sydney Bartelt - City Clerk.

(Back L-R) Dr. Sorenson, Tom Suits, Donna Soltow, Lisa Clayton - Ryan’s Mom, Kayla Mitchell, Pastor Brian LeBaron, Richard Butler, Mayor Doug Knapp.

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trustee of the Larry R. Wilkin Trust, 523 Mill Ridge Drive, Byron Township, $123,000.

Thomas Smith and Jessica Smith, warranty deed to Steven G. Rains and Irma L. Rains, 725 Hampton Drive, Byron Township, $202,000.

Robert Eaton and Sara M. Eaton,

Woosung Township, deck on existing above ground pool.

Robert Borneman, Section 21, Mt. Morris Township, remove dwelling.

Gary and Diane Schrimpsher, Section 10, Oregon-Nashua Township, above ground pool.

Amy Clark/Cornetts Chana Tap, Section 15, Pine Rock Township, temporary amusement.

Moxie Solar/Brinkmann, Section 9, Taylor Township, private solar array.

Randy Ludwig, Section 11, Forreston Township, remove two accessory buildings.

Derek and Crystal Vegliando, Section 1, Oregon-Nashua Township, above

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Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Reibel reports that the following zoning certificates were issued in July.

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Hazelhurst Annual Fall Consignment Auction

Location - Midway between Polo, IL and Milledgeville, IL (17748 W. Milledgeville Rd, Polo 61064 - Mrs. Sherwood Shank Farm) at the corner of Milledgeville Road and Ogle (Brookville) Road. Ample off road parking, loading dock and boom tractors available to unload & load most anything.

Saturday, September 7, 2019 Machinery, tractor, vehicle and miscellaneous farm related listings for the sale should be called, faxed or emailed in by August 20 for the sale bill and proper advertising. Absolutely, no junk items, truck toppers/bed liners, glass, household items, old tires, etc!!!

[We reserve the right to reject.] Absolute up-to-date titles must accompany vehicles, trailers, boats, ATV’s, etc.

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August 29, 30, 31 September 3, 4, 5 between the hours of 8 am & 6 pm (gates locked). Gates will be open on Friday, September 6 for viewing only (weather permitting). No items accepted September 6 or sale day!

To list equipment, contact: Lyle Hopkins (IL#440.000185) Polo, IL 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Email - slpaspolo@gmail.com * Fax - 815-946-3745 815-225-7730 - Sale Sight (only during business hours) Lenny Bryson (IL# 440.000158) Polo, IL * 815-946-4120

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ELIZABETH ITNYRE ESTATE SALE ABSOLUTE AUCTION PERSONAL & REAL ESTATE Location: 3553 S. Brookville Rd, Polo, IL 61064 (Hazelhurst)

Saturday, Aug 17th, 2019 @ 10:30am 12:30p.m. time the house sells Real Estate

Large 2 story home w/ beautiful woodwork, 3 bedrooms upstairs, 2 baths, family room, dining room, kitchen, new roof, has well and septic, 2 stall detach garage, central air. For full details on home go to auction zip #41970. Terms-property sold as is-no inspections,-10% down day of saleclosing 30 days after auction.

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4 door w/ 127,000miles, if purchase vehicle w/ cash will receive title day of sale.

Collectibles

Cast Iron Bulldog door stop, 110lb anvil, milk house wash tubs, egg basket, lg. wooden toy chest, galv. tubs, oil cans, brass bells, Hazelhurst elevator pocket knife, seed corn books, Chicago Union stockyard commission books, burlap feed sacks, milk cans, old license plates, walking canes, advertising yard sticks, Big Injun radio flyer, hay ropes, granite ware, Guardian ware, fire king, wood shipping crates w/adv., hat pins, iron bed, mirrors, iron wheels, round top steamer trunk, Barclay school memorabilia, antique furniture, and many more items too numerous to mention

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Selene Finance LP PLAINTIFF Vs. James Casinger; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Lois E. Casinger; Kathy Veer; Joseph Casinger; Gerald Casinger; Kipp Meyers, as Special Representative for Lois E. Casinger (Deceased) DEFENDANTS 2018CH63 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Lois E. Casinger That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 10004 N Hoisington Rd Byron, IL 61010 and which said Mortgage was made by: Oscar E. Casinger Lois E. Casinger the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for U.S. Bank N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 200900905221; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before September 16, 2019, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-18-05804 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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Simplicity 16hp riding lawnmower, rear mounted lawnmower rototiller, push lawnmower, drill press, air compressors, bench vise, bench grinder, Torpedo heater, Fortney welder, drop cords, ladders, assoc. lumber, wrenches, sockets, shovels, assoc. lawn tools, dressers w/mirrors, beautiful china cabinet, kitchen table and chairs, wood and iron beds, cedar chest and rocking chair

View sale bill and photos on Auction Zip (#41970) and Facebook: Chuck Lindsay Auctions AUCTIONEERS: Chuck Lindsay - IL License#441002125 815-441-8681 chucklindsayauctions@gmail.com Ken Duncan – Main Real estate auctioneer – 471.018543 Kyle Blum – IL License# 441002381

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Terms: Cash or Good Check. Number system will be used. Must have Photo I.D. All items must be settled day of sale and are sold “as is.” Items not removed day of sale, please make arrangement for pick up. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold. All announcements day of sale supersede print and pictures. We act as agents only.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the Forrestville Valley School District #221, in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, that a public hearing on a Waiver of Administrative Cost will be held at 6:30 p.m. on September 18, 2019 at Forreston Junior/Senior High School.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Harriet I. Markham; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH54 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/01/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on September 13, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 05-33-200-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5778 N Hales Corner Rd Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-05362.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2019 P 48 SANFORD E. SWANSON, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Sanford E. Swanson. Letters of office were issued on July 17, 2019 to Bradley Swanson, 4561 N. Meridian Road, Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084, and Sandra Kissinger, 4758 N. Meridian Road, Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084, as Co-Executors, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 17th day of July, 2019. July, 2019 BRADLEY SWANSON and SANDRA KISSINGER, Independent Co-Executors For the Estate of SANFORD E. SWANSON, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com August 9,16,23, 2019

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. KORTNEY M WITMER A/K/A KORTNEY WITMER; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 18 CH 104 100 SOUTH BROADWAY STREET BAILEYVILLE, IL 61007 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 1, 2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County Judicial Sales Corporation will on September 13, 2019, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 IN BLOCK 7 DEAN'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF BAILEYVILLE; SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 02-05-252-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 100 South Broadway Street Baileyville, IL 61007 Description of Improvements: White wood siding, two story single family home, detached two car garage The Judgment amount was $110,733.66.

Sale shall be under the following terms: The successful bidder must deposit 10% of the successful bid balance, by certified funds, and payment of the balance of the successful bid, in certified funds, must occur within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. Premises will not be open for inspection and is sold AS-IS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088 Please refer to file #268344.

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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Applicants must have general knowledge of HVAC, electrical/ plumbing, and building maintenance. A HS diploma/GED, valid driver's license, and an Associate Degree with 1-2 years' experience in facility maintenance activities are required, or 5 years of experience in lieu of an Associate Degree. Position will provide daily supervision of department personnel and the administration of department activities, policies and budgets. Full background check will be performed.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2019 P 54 LUCILLE E. TOMS, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Lucille E. Toms. Letters of office were issued on August 7, 2019 to Richard E. Toms, 206 E. Brayton Road, Mt. Morris, Illinois 61054, and Kenneth J. Toms, P.O. Box 154, Forreston, Illinois 61030, as Co-Executors, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 16th day of August, 2019.

Richard E. Toms and Kenneth J. Toms, Independent Co-Executors For the Estate of Lucille E. Toms, Deceased

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ANNUAL TREASURER?S REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRISF OR THE FISCAL YEAR 5/1/18—4/30/19 REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Tax, $469,906.62, Licenses, $11,863.00,Sales Tax, $162,856.86, Income Tax, $291,072.89, Increase Use Tax, $86,641.97,Corporate Replacement, $51,826.12, Permits, $972.28, Turn on/off Fees, $40.00, Utility Tax, $188,114.88, Fines, $19,126.52, Motor Fuel Tax, $76,330.34, Water Revenue, $286,903.87,Sewer Revenue, $987,552.20, Garbage Revenue, $175,508.74, Interest, $13,323.61, Grants, $4,665.00, Cable Franchise, $34,313.48, Donations, $40,677.79, Rent, $24,951.12,Video Gaming, 33,205.12, Bridge & Road Tax, $19,764.17, Library Share IMRF, $5,475.94, Landscape Waste Bags, $607.00, Miscellaneous, $9,525.10.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Under $25,000.00: Brad Cash, Charles Beard, Larry Claussen, Jeffrey Cox, Thomas Doyle, Dan Elsasser, Mike Fay, Jason Ferro, Vito Ferro, Ryan Fletcher, Maverick Good, Jim Hopkins, Phil Labash, Jeff Pennington, Shane Pope, Jerry Stauffer, Bruce True. Total: $68,477.99. $25,000.00 to $49,999.99: Sandra Goodwin, Charles Ostrander, Daniel Sheely, Chad Stauffer. Total: $185,053.05 $50,000 to $74,999.99: Gene Ashton, Dennis Davis, Paula Diehl, Brian Sutter, Bruce Wigtion. Total: $322,217.24. $75,000 to 99,999.99: Chad Beitel Total: $75,689.93. $100,000 to $124,999.99: Jason White. Total: $114,185.45.

EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center: $2,582.91, Aflac, Remit Process Svcs.: $7,176.26, Area Tree Service North Division LLC: $9,559.50, Benesh & Sons, Steve: $2700.00, Blackhawk Hills Regional council $4,665.00, Blue Cross Blue Shield: $133,962.80, Bonnell Industries Inc.: $7,554.16, Cargill Inc.,: $14,015.60, Casey's General Stores, Inc: $3,610.60, Civil Materials: $59,375.77, Clarke Environmental Mosquito Mgmt.: $8,325.00, Commonwealth Edison Co.: $5,227.89, Constellation/Exelon Energy: $124,568.42, Core & Main LP: $5,517.33, Corkill Insurance: $59,997.00, Demps Concrete, LLC: $19,600.00, EJ Equipment, Inc.: $47,583.25, Electrical Engineering & Equipment Co: $8,727.10, Engel Electric: $6,482.23, Frontier: $18,383.61, Gasvoda & Associates, Inc:, $5,984.44, Gaul's Climate Control: $5,483.50, Goodyear Tire Center: $2,697.29, Hach Chemical Co.: $5,053.32, Hawkins, Inc.: $3,936.58, Humana Dental Ins. Co.: $12,477.95, IEPA Financial Assistance Section: $46,561.62, Ill. EPA Fiscal Service Section: $10,000.00, Internal Revenue Service: $203,669.67, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency: $555,540.74, IMRF: $112,586.03, Illinois Public Risk Fund: $4,892.00, InBronze, Jeff Adams: $3,875.00, Johnson Oil Co.: $6,122.87, Kelley Williamson Co.: $17,138.71, Kelsey Excavating: $3,995.00, King Blacktop-Sealcoating: $23,898.00, Loescher: $4,279.19, Martin Backhoe Service, Emmitt, $14,743.00, Midwest Meter, Inc.: $4.167.92, MMEDC: $11,199.93, Mt. Morris Public Library: $5,744.09, Mt. Morris Senior Center: $3,250.00, Nationwide Retirement Solutions: $10,031.20, NiCor: 11,173.73, N. Ill. Environmental App.: $8,376.98, Northern Illinois Disposal: $163,692.80, Oregon Park District: $6,991.50, PDC Laboratories, Inc.: $5,888.33, Petty Cash: $2,637.87, Polo Cooperative Assoc.: $10,628.97 Rockford Bell Credit Union: $8,200.00, Share Corp.: $3,137.27, Sykita, Amy: $3,000.00, Smith & Loveless, Inc.: $19,745, Stan's Performance Shop: $5,887.56, Stauffer, Jerry: $4.599.48, State Dept. of Revenue: $34,610.21, Sterling Federal Bank: $19,525.00, Sullivan Foods Corp.: $46,111.00, Tate's Trenching Service: $7,792.00, Thayer Lighting: $3,881.52, Trojan Industries: $2,961.08, U.S. Post Office: $4,863.08, Union Savings Bank: $58,996.85, USA Blue Book: $4,517.50, Utility Service Co.: $23,299.84, Village of Progress: $2,880.00, Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson: $27,404.00, Willett, Hofmann & Assoc: $7,615.52, WIPFLI: $13,175.00, Wolber & Sons Excavating: $3,492.50.All others less than $2,500.00: $174,042.37.

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Bruce True, Treasurer of the Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for year ending April 30, 2019.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Sandra Parks; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH93 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 07/12/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on September 13, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 16-16-200-008 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 401 W Devils Backbone Road Oregon, IL 61061 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 14-18-11256.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Sandra Parks; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH93 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 07/12/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on September 13, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE EAST FIVE (5) ACRES OF LOT 13 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 16, IN TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION MADE BY THE SCHOOL TRUSTEES OF SAID TOWNSHIP AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 16-16-200-008 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 401 W Devils Backbone Road Oregon, IL 61061 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF,VS. KORTNEY M WITMER A/K/A KORTNEY WITMER; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 18 CH 104 100 SOUTH BROADWAY STREET BAILEYVILLE, IL 61007 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 1, 2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County Judicial Sales Corporation will on September 13, 2019, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: TAX NO. 02-05-252-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 100 South Broadway Street Baileyville, IL 61007 Description of Improvements: White wood siding, two story single family home, detached two car garage The Judgment amount was $110,733.66.

Sale shall be under the following terms: The successful bidder must deposit 10% of the successful bid balance, by certified funds, and payment of the balance of the successful bid, in certified funds, must occur within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. Premises will not be open for inspection and is sold AS-IS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088 Please refer to file #268344.

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

LEONARD J LEAMANCZYK, DONNA M LEAMANCZYK AKA DONNA LEAMANCZYK and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendants.

19-CH-17 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 210 E. LINCOLN ST MT. MORRIS, IL 61054 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on July 26, 2019, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 08-26-308-009 Commonly known as: 210 E. Lincoln St, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 27, 2019, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $110,562.05.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika L. Jones (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3127949 August 16,23,30, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

LEONARD J LEAMANCZYK, DONNA M LEAMANCZYK AKA DONNA LEAMANCZYK and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendants.

19-CH-17 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 210 E. LINCOLN ST MT. MORRIS, IL 61054 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on July 26, 2019, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 08-26-308-009 Commonly known as: 210 E. Lincoln St, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 27, 2019, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $110,562.05.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika L. Jones (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3127949 August 16,23,30, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Harriet I. Markham; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH54 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/01/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on September 13, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 33, 546.44 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC ROAD DESIGNATED KISHWSUKEE ROAD; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE SAID CENTERLINE AT AN ANGLE OF 137 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 33, 594.42 FEET, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 111 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 243.25 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC ROAD DESIGNATED HALES CORNER ROAD; THENCE WESTERLY ON SAID CENTERLINE AT AN ANGLE OF 160 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 795.96 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 342 ON PAGE 22 IN THE OGLE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, OREGON, ILLINOIS, SAID CORNER BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 342 ON PAGE 22, AT AN ANGLE OF 88 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 338.25 FEET MORE OF LESS TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER ON THE MOST EASTERLY LINE OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1994 ON PAGE 0888 IN THE SAID OGLE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY RECORDED IN BOOK 1994 ON PAGE 0888 AT AN ANGLE OF 87 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 31 SECOND MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 277.49 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 266 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 382 IN THE SAID RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; THENCE SOUTHERLY AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 10 SECONDS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 333.30 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE SAID CENTERLINE OF HALES CORNER, SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED IN BOOK 266 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 382 IN THE SAID RECORDERS OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SAID CENTERLINE OF HALES CORNER ROAD, 264 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 05-33-200-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5778 N Hales Corner Rd Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-05362.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE ROSS PROPERTY TRUST DATED DECEMBER 12, 2013, CITY OF BYRON, JANET ROSS, DONALD E. ROSS, ANGELA DOMENICK and DAVID KARAS, Defendants.

18-CH-33 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5481 N RIVER RD BYRON, IL 61010 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 1, 2019, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lots Eighteen (18), Nineteen (19), Forty (40) and Forty-one (41) in Block Five (5) as designated upon the Plat of Rock River Terrace, being a Subdivision of part of the West Half (1/2) of the North West Quarter (1/4) of Section 11, in Township 24 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the Plat of said Subdivision recorded in Book D of Plats on page 17 as Document No. 196513 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 21-09-11-152-007 Commonly known as: 5481 N River Rd, Byron, IL 61010 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 27, 2019, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $68,877.28.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika L. Jones (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3127719 August 16,23,30, 2019

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ORDINANCE 2019 - 3 ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2019 AND ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE 2020 WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of the Oregon Public Library District, of the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, has prepared or caused to be prepared a tentative form of the Annual Budget and Appropriation for said Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July l, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 and the same has been conveniently available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action thereon; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held as to such Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on July 18, 2019, notice of which was given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto by publishing notice thereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the Oregon Public Library District; and WHEREAS, all other legal requirements have been duly complied with by the Board of Trustees of the Oregon Public Library District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OREGON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS Section l: That the following sums, or so much thereof as by law may be authorized, be and the same are hereby budgeted, set aside and appropriated for the specified Library Purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020; and the objects and purposes for which said appropriations are made, and the amounts thereby appropriated are as follows; to-wit: FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES [75 ILCS 16/35-5]: 1.For automation $ 8,500.00 2. For library materials $31,000.00 3. For staff salaries & benefits $135,000.00 4. For professional fees a. accounting $1,000.00 b. legal fees $1,500.00 $2,500.00 5. For outside services (lawn mowing) $1,800.00 6.For programming and advertising $4,000.00 7. For library Development a. annual convention $600.00 b.mileage & expenses $1,000.00 c. professional memberships $750.00 d.workshops & education $500.00 $2,850.00 8. For contractual services a. copier contract $800.00 b.Computer support $8,500.00 c. technology $4,500.00 d.Miscellaneous $2,000.00 $15,800.00 9. For postage $1,250.00 10. For Art restoration & gallery expense $3,000.00 11. For supplies $4,500.00 12. For telephone & utilities $11,000.00 13. For library equipment/furniture $1,000.00 14. For contingencies $5,000.00 15. For miscellaneous expenses $4,500.00 TOTAL $230,700.00 FOR SOCIAL SECURITY FUND PURPOSES [40 ILCS 5/21-110; 21-110.1]: l. Social Security (FICA/Medicare) Taxes $ 26,000.00 TOTAL $ 26,000.00 FOR ILL. MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND [40 ILCS 5/7-105; 7-171]:l. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $ 26,000.00 TOTAL $ 26,000.00 FOR AUDIT PURPOSES [75 ILCS 16/30-45 and 50 ILCS 310/9]: l. Contractual Services-Audit $ 3,400.00 TOTAL $ 3,400.00 FOR LIABILITY, WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, [745 ILCS 10/9107]: l. Insurance (including public liability insurance; property damage (fire) insurance; treasurer's bond) $13,500.00 2. Insurance specialty collection $9,500.00 2.Risk Management/Loss Control Program $30,500.00 3. Workers' compensation insurance $2,000.00 4. Contingency $5,000.00 TOTAL $60,000.00 FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND: [75 ILCS 16/35-5]: l. Building Maintenance Costs: a. repairs & maintenance $20,000.00 b. custodian $ 3,000.00 $23,000.00 2.

Contingency $1,000.00 TOTAL $24,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF A WORKING CASH FUND [75 ILCS 16/35-35]:l. For Working Cash Fund $225,300.00 TOTAL $225,300.00 FOR SPECIAL RESERVE FUND [75 ILCS 16/40-50]: l. Building Fund $120,000.00 2. Contingency $ 5,000.00 TOTAL $125,000.00 Section 2: Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from: Projected cash on hand July 1, 2019 $ 2,350.00 Special Reserve Fund $125,000.00 $16,000.00 Ill. Municipal Retirement Funds Social Security Funds $16,000.00 Miscellaneous gifts and donations $10,500.00 Working Cash Funds $165,300.00 Income of interest $8,200.00 Personal property replacement taxes $ 10,200.00 Special purpose grants $5,700.00 Photocopy, cards, fax, and miscellaneous $14,250.00 Tax for General Corporate Library purposes $180,000.00 Tax for Social Security purposes $10,000.00 Tax for Ill. Municipal Retirement Fund $10,000.00 Tax for Audit purposes $3,400.00 Tax for Liability and Insurance $60,000.00 Tax for Working Cash Fund $ 60,000.00 Tax for Maintenance purposes $24,000.00 Expected cash on hand June 30, 2019 $0 Section 3: Any unexpended balances in the General Library Fund, and Maintenance Fund appropriations will be deposited into the Special Reserve Fund pursuant to a plan in accordance with Article 40 of Chapter 75, Illinois Compiled Statutes.

Section 4: The Secretary of the Oregon Public Library District is hereby authorized and directed to have this Ordinance published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within this library district.

Section 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect following its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Passed by the Board of Trustees of the Oregon Public Library District and approved by the President thereof this 18th day of July, 2019. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF OREGON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT By: Its President ATTEST: Secretary STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF OGLE CERTIFICATE I, Jennifer Pierce, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed, qualified and now acting Secretary of the Oregon Public Library District in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois; that attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 20193 for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. I further certify that the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance was duly passed by the Board of Trustees of said Library District at a meeting thereof held on the 18th day of July, 2019; that said Ordinance was duly passed by yea and nay vote thereon with at least a majority of all the Board of Trustees having voted yea on the adoption and passage thereof and approved in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois pursuant to the notice and publication thereof as required by law. I further certify that said Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance contains an estimate of revenues, by sources, anticipated to be received by the Oregon Public Library District in the fiscal year. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed my name in my official capacity as the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Oregon Public Library District, at Oregon, Illinois, this 18th day of July, 2019.Jennifer Pierce, Secretary, Oregon Public Library District August 16, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE ROSS PROPERTY TRUST DATED DECEMBER 12, 2013, CITY OF BYRON, JANET ROSS, DONALD E. ROSS, ANGELA DOMENICK and DAVID KARAS, Defendants.

18-CH-33 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5481 N RIVER RD BYRON, IL 61010 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 1, 2019, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 21-09-11-152-007 Commonly known as: 5481 N River Rd, Byron, IL 61010 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 27, 2019, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $68,877.28.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika L. Jones (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3127719 August 16,23,30, 2019

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Live and learn. Be a silent observer and recognize when you should take a pass. If you channel your energy into a creative or unusual pastime, positive changes will take place.

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