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LOCAL HISTORY
180 Years The Mt. Morris campus marks its 180th anniversary this month. / 3
YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Ready to Sweep? Volunteers are needed to help clean the Rock River and its banks./ 4
Jamboree The Barb City Stompers perform tonight, and DFS wraps up the season Aug. 30. / 9
Volunteers were busy working on the Big Straw Saxophone Build with the bell going on the creation Monday afternoon. Pictured are Donna Hoppe, Mary Kahly, Molly Baker, and April Bold in the foreground. Turn to page 2 for StrawFest information. Photo by Jeff Bold
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Byron Library............14 Church News............12 Classifieds..........18-23 Entertainment........... 9
Marriage Licenses.... 8 Mt. Morris Library.... 7 Oregon Police............ 7 Public Voice..............14
Property Transfers...15 Sheriff’s Arrests........ 5 Social News............... 8 State’s Attorney.......14
DEATHS Mary Jane Belha, Rosalyn Fager, Clifford H. Greenhow, Diana L. Martin, Lucille P. Ruthe, Ethan R. Thomas, Pages 16-17
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StrawFest Day will feature family fun Aug. 24
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BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com The winner of the fourth U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition will finally be revealed on Saturday, Aug. 24 on StrawFest Day in downtown Mt. Morris. Straw bale races, square dancing, food, and art will all be part of the celebration that marks the end of the two-week contest. Anyone viewing the 10 straw sculptures displayed on the downtown campus since Aug. 9 is invited to vote for his or her favorite until 4 p.m. on Saturday. Awards will be presented at 6 p.m. at the band shell. The day will begin with the arrival of food trucks at 11:30 a.m. Other events, all held on or near the campus, include the Village Antique Mercantile from noon to 7 p.m., blacksmith demonstrations from noon to 4 p.m., mechanical bull riding from noon to 4 p.m., round straw bale races at 2 p.m., square dancing with caller Bob Asp (experienced and inexperienced are welcome) from 4 to 6 p.m., and a vehicle airbrush show. A performance by Illinois Rail, a bluegrass band, will wrap up up the evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The straw sculptures, including “Straw Saxophone a Musical Tribute,” this year’s community build, will remain on display through Sunday, Aug. 25. The Old Sandstone Gallery, also on the campus, will be open, featuring “The Air-
Donna Hoppe, of Mt. Morris, stitches straw bundles Saturday to the saxophone under construction at the community build for the U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition. Ten straw scupltures are currently on display on the downtown Mt. Morris campus. Winners will be announced Aug. 24 on StrawFest Day. Photo by Vinde Wells brush, a Place in History,” celebrating the airbrush patented by Mt. Morris native 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.
Visit StrawUSA.com and follow Encore Mt. Morris on Facebook for the latest information. All events are free and open to the public. The events are sponsored by Encore! Mt. Morris.
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Illinois Rail to perform on StrawFest Day To celebrate the culmination of the 2019 U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition, Encore Mt. Morris! will welcome back the band Illinois Rail, who will be performing their brand of traditional, new, original and gospel bluegrass music for a two-hour show in the band shell Saturday, Aug. 24 starting at 6:30 p.m. “Anyone who’s seen their concerts here in the past will fondly recall the exceptional quality of this band,” said Mt. Morris Jamboree organizer Larry Ubben. The group consists of Dave and Peg Shippert, Cliff Angeln, Doug Knecht, and Gary Dickson. Illinois Rail is a high energy bluegrass and gospel band that hales from central Illinois.
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Encore! Mt. Morris welcomes back Illinois Rail, who will perform their brand of traditional, new, original and gospel bluegrass music on Saturday, Aug. 24 starting at 6:30 p.m. following the announcement of straw competition winners at 6 p.m. Photo supplied
WEEKEND CELEBRATION
BY SARAH GRAY
This photo shows the Rock River Seminary in about 1846. The buildings are the first and second Old Sandstone on the campus in downtown Mt. Morris. The seminary later became Mt. Morris College. Photo supplied
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The 180th anniversary of the Mt. Morris Campus is being celebrated this month along with several other events. The campus was once the home of the Rock River Seminary, founded by the Methodists in 1839. Disciples United Methodist Church, on the corner of West Hitt and Maple Streets, will honor the historic seminary during its Sunday service on Aug. 25 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. It will feature special guests from the past. A short outdoor Commemoration Service will be held that day at 12:30 p.m. on the north side of Old Sandstone on the campus. Both services are open to all. The Rock River Seminary was a co-educational institution of higher education, offered courses in theology and the liberal arts, and remained the only institution of its kind in northern Illinois until Northwestern University opened in 1855. The Church of the Brethren founded Mt. Morris College on the same site after the seminary closed in 1878. The college remained in Mt. Morris until a disastrous fire in 1931. It later merged with Manchester College in Indiana. Other events on campus include Encore Mt. Mor-
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UPCOMING EVENT
Help clean up the Rock River on Saturday, Sept. 7 Volunteers are needed to pick up trash, debris The 10th annual Oregon Area Rock River Sweep will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. “The Rock River missed its clean up last year due to persistent high water, so it’s time to put a little extra work into getting it to look good,” said Terry Schuster, event organizer and city commissioner. Check in will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Kiwanis Park, behind Conover Square, at the intersection of North Second and Franklin Streets in Oregon. Volunteers are needed on foot or in boats to clean up a nine mile section of the Rock River, from north of the boat landing on Illinois 2 to the Castle Rock State Park boat landing, for this annual effort to protect and preserve this beautiful local resource. Boaters, paddlers, river land owners, scout groups, service organizations and individuals are needed to help pick up trash as well as sort the
The Rock River flows over the Oregon dam as the sun sets on Sunday. Photo by Earleen Hinton recyclable items from the trash. Students can earn community service hours by helping out. For the third year, White Pelican Canoe & Kayak Rental Inc., will provide a limited number of canoes for use for the sweep and will also provide free shuttle service from Castle Rock boat landing back to Kiwanis Park for those with their
own canoes or kayaks. Two years ago, around 50 people participated in the effort. “With the flooding of the Rock River last year and this spring, the Rock River is expected to have a lot of waste which may have floated downstream and settled along the banks. This needs to be removed,” Schuster said.
All participants are asked to check in at the Kiwanis Park, where they will be assigned to a section of the river to focus on. “Those with motorized boats can then proceed to the boat landings to cover their section,” Schuster said. “Those on foot will walk or drive to areas accessible from shore.” Several drop-off sites for trash will be located along the cleanup route, where crews from the Oregon Park District and the Solid Waste Management Department will pick it up and take it back to Kiwanis Park for sorting and recycling. Refreshments will be available afterward. Gloves, safety vests, trash bags, bug spray, snacks and water will be available, as well as a limited number of T-shirts for sale. Participants are encouraged to wear long sleeves, long pants, and old shoes, and to bring a reusable water bottle to the event to reduce waste. For more information, visit Facebook: “Rock River Sweep.org”, or www.rockriversweep.org, email commissioner.schuster@gmail. com, or call 815-988-3202.
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SHAW MEDIA Services are set for an Oregon man killed Aug. 16 when he was pinned between a parked semi and train car shortly before 11 a.m. at the Rochelle business where he worked. Ethan R. Thomas, 35, formerly of Chana, was pronounced dead at
Rochelle Community Hospital. According to the Rochelle Police Department log, as reported by Rochelle radio station WRHL, Thomas was on the side ladder of a rail car of a train on the east side of the Coated Sand Solutions, 1951 S. Steward Road, when he got pinned between the car and semi. Rochelle police declined to issue
a news release or comment further on the incident. Results from an autopsy conducted on Monday indicated that Thomas died from blunt trauma to his chest. Thomas was a 2002 Oregon High School graduate and worked with his father, Howard “Duke” Thomas, at Thomas Plumbing and Heat-
ing for 10 years, and for CIG Logistics in Rochelle. Among others, he is survived by his parents, Duke and Mindy Thomas, of Chana, and brothers Ryan and Garrett, of Oregon, and Jordan, of Mt. Morris.
A complete obituary appears on page 17.
COUNTY ROAD WORK
Intersection will become a 4-way stop on Aug. 26 day, Aug. 26. “The intersection has been a two-way stop for over 50 years; however, over the decades traffic patterns and roadside conditions have changed resulting in the need to add stop signs on Chana
Road,” said county engineer Jeremy Ciesiel. Currently stop signs are located only on Flagg Road, and traffic on Chana Road is not required to stop. New flashing beacons and signs
will be placed ahead of the intersection to alert drivers of the new stop condition. In addition, changeable message signs will temporarily be placed along Chana Road notifying drivers of the new stop condition.
in the 16,000 block of West Illinois 72. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.
substance after a traffic stop at 7:24 p.m. in the 7,000 block of North Illinois 251 for an equipment violation. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Mariko Ubale, 26, of Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving 26-34 mph over the limit. Ubale posted $5,000 (10%) bond
and is scheduled to appear in court of Sept. 6. Aug. 17 Alvin L. Griffey, 63, of Byron, for was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop at 12:50 a.m. at Illinois 64 and Limekiln Road. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.
OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. Aug. 14 Montana Ils, 22, of Freeport, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at 10:39 p.m.
Aug. 15 Trendall Lewis, 37, of Rochelle, was arrested for possession of a controlled
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Motorists on Chana Road need to be prepared for a change at the intersection with Flagg Road. The Ogle County Highway Department will convert the intersection, which is southeast of Oregon, to a four-way stop on Mon-
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• CAMPUS Continued from Page 3 ris’ U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition from Aug 9-25, StrawFest Day on Saturday, Aug. 24, and the Old Sandstone Art Gallery’s exhibit “The Airbrush, A Place in History,” from Aug. 2 to 30. View the campus straw sculptures daily. StrawFest Day includes square dancing, a blacksmith, an antique mercantile, hay bale races, airbrushed vehicles, straw sculpture awards, food trucks, and the bluegrass band Illinois Rail at 6:30 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell. Visit StrawUSA.com for details. The art gallery is open Fridays through Aug. 30 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 24, from 2 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 25 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The Old Sandstone Gallery exhibit highlights the airbrush, patented in 1883 by Liberty Walkup, of Mt. Morris, a graduate of Rock River Seminary. It showcases airbrush art, historic displays featuring numerous Rock River Seminary alumni, and celebrates the musical, artistic, and theatrical heritage of Mt. Morris. The campus has served as a center for education, publishing and distribution, community gatherings, and for the visual and performing arts for 180 years. Four churches have called the campus home. The Jamboree hosts live music at the band shell on Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. The Mt. Morris Tourism Committee’s Mt. Morris History by Wagon, a narrated, mule wagon tour around the square and into the nearby neighborhoods, is Sunday, Aug. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Generals, politicians among alumni BY SARAH GRAY Founded during the Antebellum or pre-Civil War Era, the Rock River Seminary includes among its alumni eight Civil War generals, two governors, and several U.S. congressmen, senators, and state legislators. Graduates also became businessmen, educators, farmers, musicians, artists, scientists, ministers, publishers, editors, attorneys, and judges. Civil War generals from area towns include Major General John A. Rawlins, of Galena, Lt. Gen. U. S. Grant’s Assistant Adjutant General. Rawlins was promoted to Chief of Staff, U.S. Army. Freeport’s Maj. Gen. Smith D. Atkins, once foreman for the “Mt. Morris Gazette”, later became editor of the “Freeport Daily Journal.” Brig. Gen. Benjamin F. Sheets, a dry goods merchant from Mt. Morris and Oregon, was also elected to the Illinois Senate. Those from other northern Illinois cities include Brig. Gen. John Lourie Beveridge, from Evanston. He was elected to the House of Representatives as well as to the Illinois State Senate before becoming an Illinois governor. Maj. Gen. Benjamin Dornblaser was severely wounded at Fort Donelson. Upon returning from the war, he became a Dakota grain dealer and an Illinois legislator. Brig. Gen. Everall Fletcher Dutton went home to Sycamore after
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the war and became a very successful businessman. Brig. Gen. Martin R. M. Wallace was later an attorney for the Cook County Board. Brig. Gen. W.H.L. Wallace, a Mexican War veteran and attorney, was mortally wounded at the Battle of Shiloh and died soon after. Rock River Seminary alumni John Lourie Beveridge served Illinois as governor from 1873-1877 and Shelby Moore Cullom was governor from 1877 to 1883. Cullom was also elected to the Illinois House, the U.S. Congress, and to the U.S. Senate. Beveridge, a Civil War general who led a division at Gettysburg, also served as a member of the Illinois Senate and the U.S. Congress. Congressman Robert Roberts Hitt, of Mt. Morris, both attended and later owned Rock River Seminary. A close friend of Abraham Lincoln, he recorded all seven of the famed Lincoln-Douglas Debates. Hitt was later appointed Assistant Secretary of State, elected to the U.S. Congress in 1882, and served as Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee for seven congressional terms. Other Rock River Seminary alumni and Civil War veterans became artists, writers, and inventors. They include Dubuque’s Alexander Simplot, one of the country’s first war artists and correspondents. His sketches of Civil War
The group came together in 2008 and shares a love of traditional bluegrass music, as well as the bluegrass music of today. Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, The Cox Family, and Ronda Vincent inspire just some of the music played by the group. “The band offers award-winning banjo picking, spirited mandolin and dobro, rock solid flat picking and bass with exceptional vocals,” Ubben said. Illinois Rail has played a variety of festivals and private functions over the years and has done a recording session for WTVP, Chan-
battles were published in Harper’s Bazaar. Simplot was a classmate of Maj. Gen. John Rawlins, thus had access to major battlefields. His sketch “The Attack of the Second Iowa Regiment on the Rebel Batteries at Fort Donelson” is available for viewing at the art gallery. John M. King was from Byron and interrupted his studies at the seminary to join the 92nd Illinois Regiment. A diarist, his meticulous descriptions of major battles and the everyday life of a soldier were edited and later published. “Three Years with the 92nd Illinois: The Civil War Diary of John M. King” is available through local libraries. King later edited a Rochelle newspaper before moving to North Dakota. His book and photo are included in the gallery exhibit. Liberty Walkup from Mt. Morris attended the seminary after serving with the 92nd Illinois. He later patented the airbrush. He and his wife Phoebe founded the Illinois Art School in nearby Rockford to teach artists how to use the new tool. Beautiful airbrush art pieces are on display at the gallery. More detailed information is shared about the above people and their lives in the art and historic exhibits at the Old Sandstone Gallery on the Mt. Morris Campus, located just south of the intersection of Illinois 64 (Hitt Street) and Wesley Avenue.
nel 47, Peoria, for their use in public broadcasting. The group has released three CDs which include various instrumentals, cover songs and several original tunes. “The members of Illinois Rail have a great friendship and love to play and have fun with the music,” Ubben said. “This group has a unique and engaging rapport with their audiences and really knows how to provide an evening of wonderful entertainment.” Their performance will follow the announcement of straw competition winners at 6 p.m.
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Upcoming Events Storytime starts on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 11:15 a.m. for children birth to age 5. After School Activities start Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. and will be held every the first and third Wednesday of the month. Children under age 8 need to have a parent with them. Lego Club starts on Monday, Sept. 9 at 5:45 p.m. Children under age 8 need
to have a parent with them. Banned Book Read Out - This annual event will be held on Monday Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. Family Yoga- In honor of National Family Fitness Day join us for free family yoga thanks to ADM Studios on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. Trivia Night Fundraiser - Join us at Pinecrest Grove for trivia night on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. This is an annual library fundraiser. Please visit us to register your team. 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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Mt. Morris Public Library 105 S. McKendrie Ave. Mt. Morris IL 61054 815-734-4927 Fax-815-734-6035 www.mtmorris-il.org Library Hours Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook AT RIGHT: Paul Anderson, of Mt. Morris, poet laureate for 2019, recites his work at the recent Poetry Jam at the Mt. Morris Public Library. Photo supplied
MT. MORRIS SENIOR CENTER
Mt. Morris Jamboree The Mt. Morris Senior Center will serve dinner at the Friday Night Concert on the Campus on Friday, Aug. 23 for the Barb City Stompers Concert. We will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips, applesauce, water, and desserts. If you are willing to donate a dessert to support the senior center, call 815734-6335. Thank you in advance.
Bingo and Lunch in Byron Join us as we carpool to Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron for bingo and lunch. We will leave the Mt. Morris Senior Center at 1 p.m. for an afternoon of fun on Monday, Aug. 26. We will start with a delicious $5 lunch made by the wonderful chef at Neighbors and complete the afternoon with free bingo before we head back to Mt. Morris. There are many awesome prizes for the bingo winners. We hope you can join us for this community event. RSVP by Friday, Aug. 23 by calling 815-734-6335.
Aug. 28 at the Mt. Morris Senior Center. Stop by to enjoy the music at 10:30 a.m. and stay for a $3 lunch which will be served at noon. If you would like to let us know you will be there, please call 815-734-6335. Closed for Labor Day The Mt. Morris Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in recognition of Labor Day. We hope you have a great day celebrating the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Jam Session Local musicians will come together to make beautiful music on Wednesday,
Lunch Bunch Join us for a delicious lunch at The Norwegian in Rockford on Friday, Sept. 6. The carpool from the Mt. Morris Senior Center will leave at 10:30 a.m.
to Amanda A. Beauchem, 29, of Oregon, that was struck by a Baja Warrior 200 recreational vehicle driven by Christopher S. Garrett. Garrett was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while license revoked. He was also issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, no valid registration, vehicle not equipped with a turn signal, driver failure to be protected by glasses, goggles, or transparent shield, and a city citation for violating Sec. 6-114(d) operation of an unregistered recreational vehicle. Garrett was transported to the Ogle County Jail.
On Aug. 9 at 2:06 p.m., police responded to a call of juveniles in a vacant building in the 400 block of S. 8th Street. Upon completion of the investigation (conducted between Aug. 9 and Aug. 17) the Oregon Police requested the Ogle County State’s Attorney file petitions for juvenile delinquency for criminal trespass to a building on a total of eight juveniles; a 13-year-old female of Oregon, a 14-yearold female, of Oregon, a 14-year-old male of Oregon, and a 16-year-old male of Oregon, a 13-year-old female of Mt. Morris, a 15-year-old male, of Oregon, a 16-year-old female of Oregon, and a 14-year-old male juvenile of Mt. Morris. All juveniles were
or you can meet us at the restaurant at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to join us. If you have any questions, feel free to call the center at 815-734-6335. Hagemann-Miller Memorial Golf Outing On Saturday, Sept. 7 we will be holding our sixth annual Hagemann-Miller Memorial Golf Outing at the Sunset Golf Course in Mt. Morris. This is our largest fundraiser of the year and really contributes to the success of the Mt. Morris Senior Center. We are looking for donors, sponsors, diners, and golfers. If you would like to join us for this fun event in any way, contact Melissa at the Mt. Morris Senior Center at 815734-6335. Thank you in advance for your support.
OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. Aug. 12 Noelle C. Batson, 32, of Oregon, was arrested at 9:40 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Batson was transported to the Ogle County Jail. This violation occurred in the 400 block of S. 4th Street. Aug. 14 At 12:16 a.m., police responded to a traffic crash in the parking lot of the Casey’s gas station, located in the 900 block of W. Washington Street involving a parked 2015 Volkswagen belonging
released to the custody of their parents. This case is being reviewed by the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office. Aug. 15 At 3:25 p.m., police issued one male, a 14-year-old juvenile, of Oregon, a city citation for violation of Ordinance 2019100 for possession of tobacco products and alternative nicotine products.
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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Events and activities at the Mt. Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., are for everyone. Although most of our events cater to those who are over 50 years old, all ages are invited. If you would like to RSVP for an activity or if you have any questions simply call 815-734-6335 and ask for Melissa. We are happy to help!
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Make Your Own Sculpture Saturday, Aug. 24, 1 to 3 p.m. In honor of the National Straw Sculpture Competition, we will have materials out at the library for you to make your own mini sculpture to take home. Come by and create!
STATE COMPETITION
Brain Games team takes third at state The 2019 Senior Brain Games team from the Mt. Morris Senior Center took home third place at the state competition on Aug. 12 at the Illinois State Fair. The team from Ogle County won the competition at the Mt. Morris Senior Center in May to move on to the state competition. Each of the 102 counties in Illinois can send a team on to the state level. “We are proud to have the third place team in the entire state from Ogle County and Mt. Morris,” said senior center director Melissa Nicholson. “If you see them around town, feel free to congratulate them on their great accomplishment. We look forward to having even more teams The 2019 Senior Brain Games team from the Mt. Morris Senior Center took home third place at the state competition on Aug. 12 at compete in our local Senior Brain the Illinois State Fair. Pictured left to right are Bill Nicholson, Cindy Nicholson, 2019 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Alexi Bladel, and Games competition next year.” Nancy Marshall. Photo supplied
COLLEGE NEWS University of Dubuque Several area students have been named to the spring semester dean’s list at the University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. Those earning academic honors include Jacob Heitter, of Byron; Stacia Burke, of Oregon; and Hanna Blumhoff and Ethan Cain, both of Polo. Christopher Rademacher
Christopher Rademacher, of Polo, has been banned to the spring dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis-St. Paul. He is a senior and attends the College of Science and Engineering. Gabriel Abin Gabriel Abin, of Monroe Center, has been named to the spring dean’s list at Lewis University, Romeoville.
Abin is majoring in Information Security and Risk Management and Information Technology Management. Miles M. Lindholtz Miles M. Lindholtz, of Byron, recently graduated from Wheaton College, Wheaton. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in Art with an Alternate Art History concentration.
MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. Aug. 9 Michael J. Gentry and Hunter N. Drendel, both of Naperville. David B. Mayer and Sarah E. Pfeiffer, both of Wheaton. Brent J. Nagy and Michelle L. Cummings, both of Aurora. Alexander C. Esche and Melissa F. Vines, both of Noblesville, Indiana. Michael J. Smith and Atlee T. Mathews, both of Sycamore. Andrew J. Shearouse, of Coal Valley, and Brittney A. Cox, of Bettendorf, Iowa. Alexander M. Flores and Michelle E. Schulte, both of Chicago. Ryan A. Mowry and Mary R. Button,
both of Machesney Park. Jacob A. C. Becker, of Winnebago, and Gabrielle D. Lee, of Sublette. Aug. 12 Jon A. Spoor and Patricia A. Hagemann, both of Oregon.
Miroslav Petricevic and Durda Vojnic Tunic, both of Serbia. Aug. 15 Jordan M. Paniuski and Amber L. Rush, both of Rochelle.
Aug. 14 John A. Logan and Emily G. M. Keilback, both of Rockford. Christopher A. Zegar and Kriston L. Kurelic, both of Palatine.
Mark D. Childers and Kimberly K. Alberts, both of Davis Junction. Jarrod D. Reynolds and Elizabeth Gonzalez, both of Rochelle. Lucas G. Full and Karly R. Hoscheid, both of Sublette.
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Aug. 13 Jose R. Escobar and Faviola Fulgencio, both of Rockford. Robert F. Bemis and Michelle L. Higgins, both of Chana. SM-ST28069-0823
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Public voting is ongoing. The Encore Old Sandstone Art Gallery will be open from 6 to 9:30 p.m., for the final evening of “The Airbrush, A Place In History” show, featuring original airbrush art by local artists and historical information about Mt. Morris. Other local food and craft vendors will likely be on site as well. The rain location for both concert and concessions is the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, 101 Moose Drive just off of East Hitt Street at the same times.
The local rockabilly band DFS will close out the 2019 Jamboree season with a free twohour show starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. Photo supplied “Help keep rockabilly alive,” Ubben said. “Support local music and venues. Dance and sing the night away!” Ralfie’s B.B.Q. will serve their signature pork kabobs, ribeye steak sandwiches, pulled pork nachos,
pulled pork sandwiches, chips, and drinks staring at 6 p.m. The campus will be extra festive that evening as the fourth annual National Straw Sculpting Competition continues with 10 new sculptures on display until Aug. 25.
The Barb City Stompers will perform at the Mt. Morris Jamboree Friday Night Concert this Friday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell in downtown Mt. Morris.
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Local rockabilly band DFS will close the 2019 Mt. Morris Jamboree season with a free two hour show on Friday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell in downtown Mt. Morris. DFS first started as a group that was to be a rockabilly Christmas band called “Ted & The Mistletones.” “The idea exploded into something much bigger, wanting to take the band further than playing just the holidays,” said Larry Ubben, event organizer. “A setlist of ten was made, then 20 and so on, now they play over 50 songs every show for you to swing to all night long.” The band is made up of four gents who love and live the rockabilly lifestyle, including lead singer Ted O’Donnell, Harry Euhus on lead guitar and vocals, Rick Nolting on upright bass and vocals, and Bill Englund on drums. DFS was inducted into the Rockford Area Music Industry’s Hall of Fame this spring. The future of DFS has an album or two involved and maybe some small touring.
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102ND ANNIVERSARY
Ladies Night Out at The Serenity Shed will be held on Friday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. The project for the evening will be lighted glass blocks. All the supplies — including the lights — will be provided to create these one-of-akind decorations. The cost is $35 per person. Participants can choose their own decorative painting and in-house artist Sandy will be available to guide and help. All proceeds benefit Serenity Hospice. The Shed is located at 131 N. Third St. in downtown Oregon. Space is limited. To register call The project for the Aug. 23 Ladies Night Out at The Serenity Shed will be lighted glass blocks. Photo supplied 815-732-2499.
The Ogle County Farm Bureau will host its annual Member Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12 at St. Mary’s Community Center, in Oregon, IL. The meeting marks the 102nd anniversary for the Ogle County Farm Bureau, which was started in 1917. Ogle County Farm Bureau members and their families are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the dinner and business meeting of the organization. The evening begins at 7 p.m.
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Farm Bureau meeting is set for Sept. 12
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BRIEFS Historical society potluck Aug. 25 The Ogle County Historical Society will hold its annual pot luck on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. at the Carriage House to the east of the Ruby Nash home, 111 North Sixth St., Oregon. Bring your own table service and a dish to pass; beverages will be provided. Those attending are also encouraged to bring an item of family or local history to share during the show and tell time. Everyone is invited.
Democrats to meet Sept. 3 at the Oregon VFW The Ogle County Democrats will have a short meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St., Oregon, followed by a guest speaker, Dana Yarak at 7p.m. Yarak is a founding member of Welcoming Western Counties Solidaridad+Santuario, an immigrant support organization based in DeKalb. He will be making his third trip to the border in November as a volunteer for the Border Rights Project of Al Otro Lado, a non-profit legal organization headquartered in Los Angeles. The public is invited to his presentation. For more information, contact Christine Ballard, chairman of the Ogle County Democratic Central Committee at 304-521-3963 or email Christineballard56@gmail.com.
Rotary’s Fall Fun on the River The Oregon Rotary Club will host a fundraiser, Fall Fun of the River, on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. on the deck at Maxson’s Riverside Restaurant. The community is invited to attend the event which will offer riverboat rides, beverages, food, a cash bar, and music. The proceeds will be used by the club for the Operation Warm project, which provides coats for Oregon Elementary School students, scholarships, and other activities to support the community. Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased from Rotary Club members or at the Oregon Park District. Lunch on the deck will include sandwiches, salads, chips, and desserts. Live music will be provided by J. T. Wells. Local businesses, organizations, and individuals are asked to consider being sponsors of the event. Two sponsorship levels are offered. A donation of $500 sponsors one of three boat trips held during the afternoon. The sponsor will receive four complimentary tickets and be recognized in the program and at the entrance to the riverboat. A sponsorship of $250 will assist in underwriting the cost of the food and music for the event. The sponsor will receive two tickets and be recognized in the program.
For those that do not wish to participate at either sponsorship level, any donation would be appreciated. For
more information to reserve a sponsorship contact the Rotary Club at 815979-0370 or oregonilrotary@gmail.com.
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Chana United Methodist Church will hold Rally Day on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary. A celebration of Christian education (Sunday School) will occur first. This will be followed by a Backpack Blessing, so be sure to bring backpacks. Grandparents Day will be recognized with a special adventure in art to be created together by grandparents and their grandchildren. The worship service will be followed by a potato bar with many delicious toppings to choose from, all provided by the United Methodist Women. To top off Rally Day, a bicycle rodeo is being held in the parking lot at 12:30 p.m. All participants earn a new helmet, learn and practice traffic rules, and earn tickets to put in the raffles. The raffles include new bicycles and many new gadgets and attachments to make bicycle riding a fun and safe activity. Hope to see you all on Rally Day — and don’t forget to bring your backpacks, bicycles, and grandparents.
The Oregon Rotary Foundation is offering its 36th annual college scholarship opportunity to all college students who meet the criteria below. The financial need or status of a candidate will not be a factor. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, Sept. 15. To be eligible: 1. Applicant must be a resident of the Oregon School District. 2. Applicant must have completed at least one year at a college or university or one semester at a trade school. 3. Applicant must submit an email including the following: a. name and contact information of student b. name of school c. major area of study d. class standing (sophomore, junior, senior) e. cumulative grade point average f. extracurricular activities while in college g. other information the student feels relevant Hollie J. Guist, Jr., scholarship chairperson, will accept all scholarship applicants sent to hguistjr@gmail.com through Sept. 15.
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Finn Grennan, 10, of Oregon, shows off his Lemonade Day Stand titled “When Life Gives You Lemons” that was located in front of w@sh salon at 303 W. Washington St. in Oregon last Saturday. Grennan donated partial proceeds to the local Lifeline organization and put the rest into his savings. He was participating in the Sauk Valley Youth Entrepreneurs day held on Aug. 10. Photo supplied
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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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Area football teams are gearing up for the season B
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When the first A.P. football rankings come out, Forreston and Le-Win might be the top two teams and the Oct. 11 tussle between the
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two schools will be another dandy. A major change in the NUIC conference is football teams arranged geographically instead of by enrollment. However, Forreston still plays all the heavy hitters, with Galena, Dakota and L-W being the non-divisional foes. The biggest effect will be on the smaller-enrollment teams, who will struggle mightily against the likes of Forreston and Le-Win. Will it drive some of them to join Polo and River Ridge in 8-man ball? Aquin, AFC, Milledgeville and Orangeville are prime candidates. Not just in the NUIC, but in small conferences all over the state, it will be very interesting to see how the 8-man movement progresses. There are currently 16 teams spread throughout the state in what is called the Illinois 8-Man Football Association. Right now, the biggest drawback is excessive travel. For the second year in a row, there will also be a playoff to determine an
8-man champion. With a pedigree stronger than anyone else, look for Polo to be a major contender. The Marcos have also seen an uptick in numbers, perhaps because of a new brand of football.
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Is it possible Oregon may be throwing the ball more than they have in the past? While walking by the football field earlier this summer, I thought it was a mirage, as 7-on-7 passing drills were taking place. Then just a few days ago, I saw a practice formation with three receivers spread out instead of the usual wing-T. Apparently this isn’t my imagination. That’s not the type of football I’ve come to expect out of the “ground and pound” Hawks. It might take some getting used to. The position of quarterback is said to be the most important in all of sports, especially in the pros and college. We’ve also seen that begin to filter down to the high schools. These new breed of signal-callers are more athletic, can make reads, have advanced skill sets, understand play-calling and accustomed
to running a spread offense. Oregon has first-hand experience seeing that in many of the quarterbacks they faced in the Big Northern.
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I say this every August/September, but again am encouraging schools not to cancel sporting events because of heat. Kids need to be tested, not given excuses to sit dormant. It’s lawsuit mentality that often influences these cancellations, as many a school has told me it is a liability issue. Let school administrators run the show in all interscholastic activities instead of living under the threat of lawyers. On the hottest weekend of the summer, the Oregon Park District put on its triathlon. All competitors survived the heat and humidity. Kudos to the park district for not falling prey to weather worries When in comes to academics, congratulations are overdue for Oregon winter and spring sports. Every single boys and girls teams were named by the IHSA for having a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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ack at it for year number 24 of covering local sports. What started on a whim when good friend Brian Weidman of the Dixon Telegraph hired me to do Friday football games in 1996 has evolved into a rich and meaningful experience. My life has been enhanced in ways I could have never imagined because of relationships formed with players, coaches, administrators, fans, parents, and officials from towns all over the northwest part of the state. This year will to be a bit different, though. Because of two close family members having health issues and a desire to travel more, I am curtailing much of my game coverage, previews, etc. The only certainty is that a weekly column will be done. That is what gets the most feedback from readers anyway. Covering high school sports is a genuine slice of America and at least I can still have a small hand in it. Thanks to Sauk Valley Media for allowing me that flexibility.
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At left, Oregon quarterback Ryker Finch throws a pass during a passing drill. Above, two Hawks work on an interception drill. Photos by Chris Johnson, Shaw Media
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BYRON LIBRARY The Byron Public Library would like to welcome our new Teen Librarian, Nancy McKay. Nancy is an avid reader, likes to make crafts and is happy to have joined the Byron community. You can expect to see her in the middle and high schools come September. She is eager to hear what kind of teen programs you would like to see at the library, so if you see her around be sure to say hi! Special Hours The library will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observation of the Labor Day holiday. We wish all of our patrons a safe and happy Labor Day. How to Use Your GoPro: Video Basics Thursday, Aug. 29, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn how to operate and setup a GoPro camera with our expert Shea Bierman. You will leave with an understanding of mounts, accessories, and video modes to produce higher quality videos. Learn how to get the shots only a GoPro can capture! A GoPro is available for checkout.
STATE’S ATTORNEY Game of Thrones Trivia Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7:30pm Winter is Coming! Show us how much you love GoT by answering as many trivia questions as possible. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served. Parents: Register your children (ages 3-8) for Dragon Storytime while you enjoy Trivia! Miss Julie will keep them entertained until 7:30 p.m. Korean War Traveling Trunk Presentation Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1:30 to 2 p.m. Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum research volunteer Mary Rose Fillip displays items in the travel trunk from the Korean War. One of the stories is of PFC Charles Swenson, a Rockford Korean War Veteran who served in Chorwon, on the Korean Peninsula, from 1953-1954 as he related his thoughts and duties as an assistant gunner/cannoneer to his family back home. Call 815-234-5107 for more information
Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morris reports the following court activity. Sentencings Mark T. Miller, 36, Leaf River, pleaded guilty Aug. 15 to domestic battery, a misdemeanor. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 93 days jail to be remitted upon successful completion of 18 months probation. Hanson also ordered him to cooperate with and satisfactorily complete the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and cots of $1,349. Two felony counts of domestic battery were dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. Ryan A. Fenton, 32, Oregon, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with one year mandatory supervised release and ordered him to pay total fines and
costs of $2,585. Kelly A. Lee, 54, Byron, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced her to 156 days in jail (time served); 24 months probation. He also ordered her to submit to random breathalyzer test, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments as recommended, and pay total fines and costs of $834. Counts of false report of theft or other losses and disorderly conduct were dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. Aug. 14 Brandon E. Anderson, 30, Oregon, retail theft, pretrial conference Sept. 23. Theresa A. Mclain, 32, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Sept. 18. David W. Richards, 28, Sterling, possession of a controlled substance, bond forfeiture hearing Nov. 8. William E. Shively, 36, Ocala, aggravated battery, bench trial Sept. 30. Montrell T. Taylor, 20, forgery, final pretrial conference Oct. 10.
PUBLIC VOICE Service was excellent at Sledgehammer’s Dear Editor, My name is John Stephen Moehle, and Oregon, Illinois, is my hometown. My wife and I had a drink at the new restaurant called Sledgehammer’s a few days ago. The service was excellent and the
• FARM BUREAU Continued from Page 10 with a roast pork dinner. Following dinner, Ogle County Farm Bureau President Keith Poole
owners were very nice. The people of Oregon need to support this fine restaurant and also tell other people about the restaurant. Continued good luck to the restaurant and its owners. Sincerely, John Stephen Moehle Vernon Hills
Thanks for supporting Forreston’s Sauerkraut Days
will convene the annual business meeting of the members. During the business session members will elect directors for the Farm Bureau organization, receive committee and board reports, and conduct business as scheduled prior to
the meeting. Last year more than 200 Farm Bureau members and guests attended the annual meeting and more are expected to attend this year. Tickets for the annual meeting must be purchased in advance for $5
Dear Editor, The Forreston Public Library Board would like to thank everyone who supported us at the dunk tank and our book sale during Sauerkraut Days. A special thank you to the following people who volunteered their time to be
dunked: Tim Drayton, Trevor Drayton, Melvin Milnes, Jeremy Milnes, Nick Gill, Monty Cotter, Mark Metzger, and Brad Schubert. Thank you to all for your support. Sue Milnes Forreston Public Library Board
each. Tickets can be obtained from the Ogle County Farm Bureau office in Oregon, or from directors of the organization. For more information call Ron Kern at the Ogle County Farm Bureau at 815-732-2231.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS
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. 6 Shawn J. Lowe, as trustee of the Shawn J. Lowe Living Trust, trustee’s deed to Tyler V. Pellegrini and Jaimie Curtis, 306 N. Prairie St., Creston, $125,000. William E. Wilson, warranty deed to mark Roberts and Kelly Roberts, 7611 N. Crestview Rd., Marion Township, $330,000. Nathan Boelkins and Julie A. Boelkins, warranty deed to Eric J. Cunningham and Ginnie J. Cunningham, 11.4 acres on North Tower Rd., Byron Township, $275,000. Nathan Boelkins and Julie A. Boelkins, warranty deed to Eric J. Cunningham and Ginnie J. Cunningham, 11586 N. Tower Rd., Byron Township, $483,000. Daniel Grove and Rachel Grove, warranty deed to Amy L. Biagioni, 505 W. Fulton St., Polo, $140,000.
Aug. 8 Ricky L. Davis, quit claim deed to Your Rental Solutions-Realington Enterprises, 5482 N. German Church Rd., Marion Township. Lawrence M. Hansen and Julia E. Hansen, as trustees of a trust agreement, trustee’s deed to Russell L. Mulvaney and Lynn A. Mulvaney, 7869 N. Crestview Rd., Scott Township, $300,000. Bruce G. Wedel, warranty deed to Tyler J. Rudy, 804 Monroe St., Oregon, $105,000. James M. Schwinn, as trustee of the Claudette Birns Living Trust, trustee’s deed to Luke Becker and Shanell Becker, 2996 E. Ridgewood Court, Pine Rock and Oregon-Nashua Townships, $204,500. Janet D. Cunningham and Barry W.
Aug. 9 Thomas J Garbarz Sr. and Kathleen Garbarz, warranty deed to Zachary A. Chosnyk and Ellen E. Chosnyk, 1430 Marijon Drive, Byron Township, $180,000. B&J Property Management LLC, warranty deed to Blue Crew LLC, 107 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township, $121,500. Julie A. Glenn, as executor for Shirley A. Bradley, deceased, executor’s deed to Seth I. Avery and Katlyn A. Brady, 310 N. Sixth St., Oregon, $114,000. Rachel L. Dillow, as trustee of the Rachel L. Dillow Trust, trustee’s deed to Honovi W. Blackmore and Heather K. Blackmore, 15978 W. Harper Rd., Forreston Township, $110,000. Daniel L. Sanderson and Hattie A. Sanderson, warranty deed to Aaron Ainley and Cristina M. Ainley, 106 W. Main St., Monroe Center, $166,000. Dolores A. Pavela, as trustee of the Dolores A. Pavela Living Trust, trustee’s deed to James P. Terry, 503 & 505 Slippery Rock Drive, Taylor Township. L&J Industrial Staples Inc., quit claim deed to Sharie K. Duarte, 2736 S. Lincoln Ave., Buffalo Township. Aug. 12 Lana K. Lamer, warranty deed to Brad Dewey and Kimberly Dewey, 714 Golden Prairie Drive, Davis Junction, $210,000. Joshua N. Weaver and Ashley M. Weaver, warranty deed to David P. Skipworth and Breanna Craven, 311 E. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, $125,000. Mark Lewis and Jessica Lewis, warranty deed to Jordan Yount, 418 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, $68,500. Michele D. Bufford and Teresa Bufford, warranty deed to Mark Lewis and Jessica Lewis, 7438 W. Lowell Park Rd., Mt. Morris Township, $170,500. Tyler J. Jennings and Cassie J. Jennings, warranty deed to Parker J. Woodall and Emily K. Speers, 412 W. Ashelford Court, Byron Township, $158,000. James E. Gross and Karna L. Gross, warranty deed to Edward G. Bendis and Nancy G. Bendis, South Brooks Island Road, Oregon-Nashua Township, $30,000. Michael P. Carr and Marilyn J. Carr, warranty deed to Heath Renfro and Tiffany Renfro, 9682 E. Marquand Drive, Rochelle, $275,000. Gary White, quit claim deed to Amber White, 103 E. Willow St., Forreston.
Aug. 13 Freedom Mortgage Corp., warranty deed to Secretary of Veteran Affairs, 182 Prairie Moon Drive, Davis Junction. Charlotte J. Herman, warranty deed to Michael E. Elmendorf and Brook D. Elmendorf, 314 Birch Lane, Taylor Township, $2,500. Aug. 14 Ronald W. Timm and Ethel D. Timm, as trustees for the Ronald and Ethel Timm Family Trust, trustee’s deed to Tyler S. Zumdahl and Audreana S. Francke, 14652 W. Montague Rd., Forreston Township, $175,000. James Nelson and Sharie Nelson, warranty deed to Shaun Harvey and Angela Harvey, 11021 N. Leaf River Rd., Leaf River Township, $212,000. Lizabeth M. Nelson, as trustee for the Lizabeth M. Nelson Trust No. 1, trustee’s deed to Paul Priester and Katherine Priester, 1261 Westview Drive, Rochelle, $77,000. Kerns Homes LLC, warranty deed to Askvig Boys Construction LLC, 1039 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, $35,000. Geneta J. Koontz, as trustee of the Geneta J. Koontz Trust No. 102, and Geneta J. Koontz, Terry A. Wolf, and Vickie C. Kwasny, as trustees of the Charles C. Koontz Trust No. 101, trustee’s deed to Michael D. Reints and Dianne H. Reints, 600 N. Moore Rd., Lynnville Township. Byron Area Development Company LLC, warranty deed to Bradley E. Auker, 737 Oaks Lane, Byron Township. Bradley E. Auker, warranty deed to Neil Wills, 737 Oaks Lane, Byron Township, $15,000. Scott T. Tegge, Mark A. Tegge, Jeffrey M. Tegge, Michael A. Tegge, and Kathleen M. Radcliff, warranty deed to James C. Kanas, 1004 White Pine Drive, Taylor Township, $165,000. Joseph Somers and Dawn Somers and Ernest Medley and Jennifer Medley, warranty deed in trust to Roger W. Hayenga, as trustee of the Hayenga Family GST Trust No. 1, Lynnville Township, $1,217,500.
Berniece E. Davis, as trustee of the Davis Family Trust, and Berniece E. Davis, Quentin H. Davis, and Sharri L Eickman, heirs at law of Duane E. Davis, trustee’s deed and warranty deed to Jared V. Mortell and Naomi Mortell, 1615 W. Town Line Rd., Leaf River Township, $170,000. Aug. 15 Matthew J. Merrill, warranty deed to DLMJ Investments LLC, 2421 W. Mud Creek Rd., Mt. Morris Township, and 205 W. Fifth St., Leaf River, 102 E. Second St., Leaf River, 406 Sunset Lane, Mt. Morris, 306 W. Main St., Mt. Morris, 205 W. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, 1775 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Mt. Morris Township, 109 S. Second St., Oregon, and 211 N. Etnyre Ave., Oregon. Kathleen E. Burrows, Darcy E. Friede, and Brenda A. Stilson, as sole heirs of Lynn A. Burrows, deceased, warranty deed to Thomas F. Butler and Heather Butler, 4934 E. Nordic Woods Drive, Marion Township, $176,500. Doris G. Budzisz, warranty deed to Donald B. Groenhagen and Joyce A. Groenhagen, 122 N. 14th St., Oregon, $166,000. Tina R. Abbasi, warranty deed to Alejandro Juarez and Eduardo Juarez-Zavala, 416 N. Peru St., Byron, $99,000. Mary Ann Galuski, warranty deed to Bret J. Lund and Cynthia A. Lund, 1614 S. Southfield Lane, Byron Township, $180,000. Geoffrey Lester and Teresa Lester, warranty deed to Trevor L. Svartoien and Brianna C. Svartoien, 128 W. Main St., Stillman Valley, $150,000. Barbara Akers, warranty deed to Eric L. Zimmerman and Lori D. Zimmerman, 2477 E. Illinois 64, Oregon-Nashua Township, $137,000. Michael Reittinger and Debra A. Pendgraft, warranty deed to Cooper r. Dempsey and Jessica Dempsey, 504 W. Mason St., Polo, $116,500. Kenneth M. Reukauf Jr. and Ruth A. Miedema, warranty deed to James R. Caudill and Elizabeth L. Caudill, 518 N. St. Francis Drive, Taylor Township, $210,000.
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Aug. 7 Kenneth D. Nowak LLC, warranty deed to Crystal L. Dollinger, 401 N. Third St., Rochelle, $60,000. Joseph H. Schumacher, as trustee of the Joseph H. Schumacher Trust, trustee’s deed to Jason A. Gehrke and Kathi L. Gehrke, 10467 N. Tower Rd., Byron Township, $290,000. Helen K. Kluz, deceased by heirs, Carol Whitney, Gary S. Kluz, Pamela K. Knott, and Christine Crick, warranty deed to William L. Roach and Kathleen A. Roach, 15116 E. Illinois 72, Scott Township, $150,000.
Maxwell, as co-executors of the estate of Iva Berneice Maxwell, deceased, executor’s deed to Robert G. Borneman and Karen L. Borneman, part of 8813 N. Mulberry Rd., Leaf River Township, $370,000.
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OBITUARIES MARY JANE BELHA Mary Jane Belha, 81, of Oregon, peacefully died on Thursday, Aug.15, 2019 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident for many years. Mary Jane was born April 4, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was adopted as an infant by Roy and Emma Arnold, of Sterling. She was a 1956 graduate of Sterling
ROSALYN FAGER Rosalyn “Rosie” Fager, 93, of Forreston, died on Tuesday Aug. 13, 2019 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron. She was born Aug. 19, 1925 in Red Oak, the daughter of Charles and Ann (LaBuddie) Hirsbrunner. She was a 1943 graduate of Orangeville High School. She married Gerald Fager on Oct. 13, 1946 at St. John Church in Freeport. He died on Nov. 7, 1978. Rosie farmed the family farm along-
Newman High School and attended college in Colorado. Mary Jane married Carl Belha on Jan. 3, 1959 in Sterling; he died on Nov. 24, 2017. Together they farmed in Lyndon before finally settling in Oregon in 1962. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Oregon.
She is survived by her brother, William Arnold, of Sterling, and eight nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents and infant daughter, Christine Marie. Christian funeral mass was held on Aug. 20 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon with Rev.
Joseph Naill as celebrant. Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Sterling. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Unity Hospice of Rochelle. Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon assisted the family with arrangements. Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to leave a condolence.
side Gerald for many years and was also employed at Phil’s Eggs. She was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston. Rosie enjoyed gardening, playing dominos, dancing, and baking, especially for her grandkids. Surviving are her two sons, Jim (Judy) Fager, of Byron, and Sam (Robin) Fager, of Forreston; 10 grandchildren, Michelle
(Anthony) Rogers, Jeremy (Rhonda) Fager, Mindy (Ben) Porter, Travis (Keri) Fager, Todd Fager, Jessica (Adam) Fuller, Charlie Lukan, Amber Fager, Kelsei Fager, and Jordan Fager; and 11 great-grandchildren. Rosie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Allen; grandson Jake Charles; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Glen (Ida) Hirsbrunner and Charles (Helen)
Hirsbrunner; and special friend, Gene. Funeral services were held on Aug. 17 at Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston with Rev. Scott Ralston officiating. Burial was at White Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston. Sign Rosie’s guestbook and share a memory at www.burketubbs.com. More obituaries appear on page 17
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OBITUARIES Clifford “Cliff” H. Greenhow, 82, of Byron, died on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 16,1937 in Rockford, the son of Herbert and Alice (Anthony) Greenhow. Cliff proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He then went on to be owner of Cliff Greenhow Construction Custom Home Builder. He built many homes, in Rockford,
DIANA L. MARTIN Diana L. “Lynn” Martin, 72, Oregon, died on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019 in Serenity Hospice & Home with her family by her side. Lynn was born on Sept. 20, 1946 in Oregon, the daughter of Harry A. and Marguerite (Bornemeier) Smith. She graduated from Oregon High School in the Class of 1964.
Lucille Pearl Ruthe, 96, of Forreston, died on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. She was born July 29, 1923 in Stephenson County, the daughter of Frederick and Rena (Meiners) Ruthe. Lucille worked at W.T. Rawleigh for 40
ETHAN R. THOMAS Ethan Robert Thomas, 35, of Oregon and formerly of Chana, a son any mom and dad would be proud of, died on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 from injuries suffered in a work place accident. He was born on Oct. 15, 1983 in Rockford, the son of Howard “Duke” and Mindy (Mearns) Thomas. His ancestors came to America on the Mayflower. Ethan was a 2002 graduate of Oregon High School, worked with his dad at Thomas Plumbing & Heating, and for the past seven years employed by CIG Logistics in Rochelle. He loved his dog, Hooch, loved movies
how, Jessica Greenhow, Chris (Amber) Kunze, Tiffany (Adam) Manix, Kara (Wayne) Trimbell, Koreen (Nate) Holmes, Kala (Steve) Noonan, Matt (Miri) Bostrom, Taylor Williams, Gavin, Carly and Brody Fraser, Persephone, Damien, Laney, Brandon (Dino), Maia, Camden, Danae Watts; many great-grandchildren, one greatgreat grandchild; sister, Janet Smith; ex-wife and mother of his children, Bon-
nie Greenhow; brothers-in-law, Steve, Stan and Doug Carr; sister-in-law, Lori (Tim) Benesh; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and his dog, Rosie. He was predeceased by his parents. Graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, Sept. 6 at 12 p.m. at Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, with a celebration of life immediately following at the Oregon VFW. Memorials may be made to the family. The family thanks the nurses from Serenity Hospice & Home for all their care.
Lynn married George “Bill” Martin on June 16, 2016 in Oregon. She worked as a title searcher in real estate for Rockford Title Company and Northwest Title Company for many years. She was an avid gardener, loved mowing her lawn, crocheted many items for all new baby arrivals, loved four-wheeling, and spend-
ing the winters in Arizona. Lynn is survived by her husband, Bill Martin, Oregon; two sons, Darryl Ehnen, Oregon, and Steven Ehnen, Dixon; a grandson, Devin Ehnen, Lawrence, Kansas, a great-grandson; two sisters: Iris O’Hare (Bernard) Empen, Forreston, and Beryl Blumeyer, Oregon. Lynn was preceded in death by her
parents, and a brother, Richard “Dick” Smith. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m. at the Oregon VFW. A memorial has been established to Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. Cremation rites have been accorded with Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris.
years. She was a member of Baileyville Reformed Church. She enjoyed taking care of her lawn, cooking, baking, and flowers. Lucille is survived by her three brothers, Dale Ruthe, of Baileyville, Lloyd (Janice) Ruthe, of Oregon, and Marvin
(Florence) Ruthe, of Freeport; sister-inlaw, Ardith Ruthe; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Calvin; sister, Esther Hagemann; sister-in-law, Martha Ruthe; and brother-in-law, LeRoy Hagemann. Funeral services were held on Aug. 19
at Baileyville Reformed Church with Rev. Bruce Otto officiating. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established for Baileyville Reformed Church. Visit www. burketubbs.com to sign Lucille’s online guestbook and to share memories.
(with an extensive collection) especially Batman with the Joker, helped with the old Chana School, and always had a joke or a story. Ethan loved his nieces and nephews, and they loved him, and enjoyed cheering on his twin brothers running track. He was a die-hard Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, highlighted by the Cub’s World Series win, going to the victory parade in Chicago. He once entered a 72-ounce steak eating contest in Amarillo, Texas, which was broadcast live and just missed completing the challenge.
Although not a church goer, he was a Christian. An all around good guy, Ethan was always there to lend a hand to anyone that needed help and will surely be missed. He had the absolute greatest and most giving heart. Survived by his parents, Duke and Mindy Thomas, of Chana; brothers, Ryan Thomas, of Oregon, Garrett Thomas, of Oregon, and Jordan (Tabitha) Thomas, of Mt. Morris; niece, Ainsley Thomas, of Mt. Morris; grandparents, Marvin and Juanita Miller, of Mt. Morris; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Mearns and Howard and Marie Thomas; uncle, Matt Mearns; uncles, Wayne Thomas, Robert Thomas, and Roger Fisher; aunt, Nancy Greenfield; and cousin, Matt Thomas. Funeral services were held on Aug. 22 at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon, with Pastor David Rogula officiating. Burial was at Daysville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ethan’s name may be made to Tails Humane Society, DeKalb. Visit www.farrellhollandgael.com to leave online condolences.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: vs. No. 2019 P 48 LEONARD J LEAMANCZYK, DONNA M LEAMANCZYK AKA DONNA LEASANFORD E. SWANSON, MANCZYK and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE Deceased. SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CLAIM NOTICE Defendants. Notice is given of the death of Sanford E. Swanson. Letters of 19-CH-17 office were issued on July 17, 2019 to Bradley Swanson, 4561 PROPERTY ADDRESS: N. Meridian Road, Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084, and Sandra 210 E. LINCOLN ST MT. MORRIS, IL 61054 Kissinger, 4758 N. Meridian Road, Stillman Valley, Illinois PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court en61084, as Co-Executors, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, tered in the above entitled cause on July 26, 2019, the following described real esWilliams McCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, tate, to-wit: Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Permanent Index Number: 08-26-308-009 office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Commonly known as: 210 E. Lincoln St, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 27, 2019, at 10:00 months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any AM, at 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois. claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim The Judgment amount is $110,562.05. filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been 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 filed. payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The Dated this 17th day of July, 2019. July, 2019 BRADLEY SWANSON and SANDRA KISSINGER, balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property MuniciIndependent Co-Executors pality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for For the Estate of SANFORD E. SWANSON, Deceased 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 Kim D. Krahenbuhl shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its WILLIAMSMCCARTHY LLP credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquirP.O. Box 339 ing the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose Oregon, IL 61061 prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special (815) 732-2101 assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com August 9,16,23, 2019 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. LEGAL NOTICES 101 LEGAL NOTICES 101 LEGAL NOTICES 101 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 mortSTATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH gagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a JUDICIAL CIRCUIT purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proporCOUNTY OF OGLE tionate 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 IN THE MATTER OF preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and THE ESTATE OF: which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments acNo. 2019 P 54 crued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enLUCILLE E. TOMS, Deceased. force 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 CLAIM NOTICE 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 reNotice is given of the death of Lucille E. Toms. Letters of office quired by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). were issued on August 7, 2019 to Richard E. Toms, 206 E. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled Brayton Road, Mt. Morris, Illinois 61054, and Kenneth J. Toms, only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further reP.O. Box 154, Forreston, Illinois 61030, as Co-Executors, course against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RE607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061. MAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESClaims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or FORECLOSURE LAW. with the representative, or both, within six months from the Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector atwithin that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the tempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purclerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to pose. the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Veronika L. Jones (#6313161), Its Attorney Dated this 16th day of August, 2019. Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) Richard E. Toms and Kenneth J. Toms, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Independent Co-Executors Attorneys at Law For the Estate of Lucille E. Toms, Deceased P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Kim D. Krahenbuhl Send Notice/Pleadings to: WILLIAMSMCCARTHYLLPP.O. Box 339 Veronika L. Jones (#6313161) Oregon, IL 61061 Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com (815) 732-2101 Telephone: (217) 422-1719 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 August 16,23,30, 2019 I3127949 August 16,23,30, 2019 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF OGLE
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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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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. I3128465 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 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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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. I3119599 August 9, 16 & 23 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: 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. I3128465 August 16,23,30, 2019
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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. I3128367 August 16,23,30, 2019
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. I3119599 August 9, 16 & 23 2019
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2019P58 ARTHUR D. KEAST, Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Arthur D. Keast. Letters of office were issued on August 15, 2019 to Duane S. Keast, 1622 Fordem Avenue, Apt. 202, Madison, Wisconsin 53704, as Executor, 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 23rd day of August, 2019. DUANE S. KEAST, Independent Executor For the Estate of ARTHUR D. KEAST, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon,IL 61061 (815)732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com August 23,30, September 6, 2019
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