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Shot put stars

Former Ogle County athletes stand out in shot put at NCAA Division III track and field indoor nationals / 12

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Janis Burkhardt of Roscoe and Cheri Bertsch of Oregon look over some of the items for sale in Terry Lenhausen’s “Homespun

at the Oregon Woman’s Club’s Antique Show & Vintage Market on March 23 at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon. More photos on page 3.

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Bob Chamberlin celebrates 101st birthday in Dixon

By ALEX T. PASCHAL apaschal@shawmedia.com

DIXON – World War II veteran and longtime Oregon farmer Bob Chamberlin has succinct and pragmatic advice for those looking to live a long life.

“Just don’t die,” he said with a smirk.

Surrounded by family and residents of Liberty Court in Dixon, Chamberlin celebrated his 101st birthday March 21 with cupcakes, snacks and drink options. His wife of 33 years, Alicia, several nieces and nephews and the staff of Liberty Court helped make the celebration fun and personal with stories, songs and pictures.

Chamberlin served in the U.S. Navy during World War II before coming home to his Oregon farm. Both Chamberlin and the family farm share the designation of centennial status.

Rock Falls woman charged after traffic stop in Oregon

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – A Rock Falls woman has been charged with three felonies after an early morning traffic stop by Oregon police Sunday, March 23.

Jessica Deboer, 45, is charged with possessing with the intent to deliver methamphetamine, 15 to 100 grams, and three other drug-related charges after the vehicle she was driving was stopped for a traffic violation in the 1200 block of West Washington Street (Illinois 64) by Oregon officer Zach McKean.

“During the traffic stop an investigation was conducted. This led to the vehi-

cle being searched by officers,” Oregon Police Chief Matt Kalnins said in a news release. “Officers located 49 grams of methamphetamine, seven pills of MDMA (ecstasy), 7 grams of cocaine and 70 grams of psilocybin in the vehicle.”

According to court records, Deboer possessed and intended to deliver 50 to 200 grams of a substance containing psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain species of mushrooms, commonly known as “magic mushrooms” and 5 to 15 grams of ecstasy.

Ecstasy/MDMA, commonly called “molly,” is both a stimulant and hallucinogen “producing an energizing effect, distortions in time and perception, and

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First Fridays is April 4 at Oregon VFW

OREGON – A First Fridays Open Mic monthly show is set for Friday, April 4, at the Oregon VFW. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. A jar is available for donations. For more information, call Jerry Tice at 815-449-2660.

CORRECTIONS

The VFW is located at 1310 W. Washington St. in Oregon. There is ample parking and a restaurant and bar in the building. A fish fry runs from 4 to 8 p.m.

PAG scholarships available

Scholarship applications for the Performing Arts Guild are available at the Oregon High School guidance office or can be

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enhanced enjoyment of tactile experiences. Known as a party drug, ecstasy comes in pill or powder form; the pill has a variety of logos and colors,” according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Deboer also is facing a misdemeanor charge for the unlawful possession of cannabis as a driver. In that charge, she is accused of not having the cannabis in a “secured, sealed or resealable, odor-proof, child-restraint container that was inaccessible.”

Deboer was released after a March 24 hearing and is scheduled to appear in court at 10 a.m. April 2 for a preliminary hearing.

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Family gathers around Bob Chamberlin on March 21 at Liberty Court in Dixon to celebrate his 101st birthday. Pictured (from left) are Sue Andrew, Bob’s niece; Tex Bellows; Alicia Chamberlin, wife of 33 years; nephew John Andrew; great-nephew Carson Andrew; niece Gig Bellows; and nephew Dave Little.

Antiques galore at Oregon Woman’s Club annual event

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – The Blackhawk Center in Oregon was home to 40 vendors offering everything from furniture and dishes to vintage toys, books, photographs, artwork, jewelry and more at the Oregon Woman’s Club 73rd annual Antique Show & Vintage Market. The Chana United Methodist Ladies provided food concessions.

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TOP LEFT: Mighan Hart and Heather Rowland, both of Rochelle, check out some of the items for sale at one of the booths March 23 at the Oregon Woman’s Club Antique Show & Vintage Market at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon. TOP RIGHT: Visitors to the Oregon Woman’s Club Antique Show & Vintage Market could select items from a variety of booths. ABOVE: Gail Beck serves up slices of homemade pie at the Chana United Methodist Ladies’ concession stand at the Oregon Woman’s Club Antique Show & Vintage Market. LEFT: These items were for sale March 23 in a booth belonging to Pam Dunkle of Peru, who specializes in elegant glass.

Memories from Oregon resident Eva Leddy

(This story is a compilation of recollections from Eva Leddy, written a few years ago by Myrle Fuller.)

“Seven really means something in my life. I was born in 1907. My father had an accident at which a piece of glass cut him from ear to ear, requiring 65 stitches. In 1927, I was married. In 1937, Jackie was married. My father died in 1967. In 1977, my brother died and here it is 1987 and I’m 80 years old. I wonder what the next seven years will bring.”

Eva’s German ancestors settled in Hungary in the 1800s. When the Treaty of Trianon in World War I stripped Hungary of more than two thirds of its territory, the small village where Eva’s people lived was given to Yugoslavia.

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Fly the Friendly Sky with Harriet Fry

Betty Obendorf, curator of the Polo Historical Society’s museum, will present a program Wednesday, April 9, about a local girl who made history.

Polo’s Harriet Fry became one of the eight original airline stewardesses of the world when she went to work for United Airlines in 1930.

The public is invited to come learn about her experiences and aviation in the early days.

The program will be at 7 p.m. at the museum, 113 N. Franklin Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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OGLE COUNTY HISTORY

Otto Dick

During World War II, Adolf Hitler marched through their country and drafted every German-speaking male for his army. When Hitler retreated, he left these people behind to be shot by the Russians and Yugoslavians or placed in concentration camps. Eva’s grandparents died in such a camp. Other members of the family were killed or placed in camps as well.

In December 1913, Eva came to America with her aunt and uncle posing as her parents. The voyage took 10

days. She arrived in January 1914, three months before the war broke out. Upon arrival at Ellis Island, they took the train from New York to Chicago and from there they went to Ottawa, Illinois.

When her husband lost his job, they moved to Oregon and lived with his parents. Eva did housework for 25 cents an hour, scrubbing floors, etc. Jack worked for 25 cents an hour, mowing, painting, etc.

In the fall, they would walk (they didn’t own a car) to East Oregon and pick hickory nuts, hazelnuts and walnuts. West of Oregon they could find black raspberries. Jack taught Eva to shoot a gun and they went hunting. Jack and Eva would go over to the islands in the Rock River and shoot

squirrels. During the pheasant season they would walk to the silica plant to hunt.

The governor opened the river for clamming in 1931. Jack would take the boat with a motor and Eva would get into a rowboat behind him. When Eva found a clam, she’d throw it into a bucket in the bottom of the boat.

Eva worked in a grocery store. I saw her stocking shelves with incredible speed, laughing and talking at the same time.

Once as a joke, she was given a mirror that has “Hello Gorgeous” written across the top.

Eva died Jan. 14, 1997, and is buried at Riverview Cemetery in Oregon.

• Otto Dick has researched Ogle County history for several years.

Two firefighters hurt while battling Carroll County grassfire; one in serious condition

LANARK – Two firefighters were injured Saturday afternoon while battling a grassfire near Chadwick.

Lanark firefighters Dominic Geerts and Tyler Weber suffered injuries while fighting a grassfire at 21468 Shibley Road, Chadwick, according to a news release.

Lanark firefighters were called to that address shortly before 2:30 p.m. as part of a mutual-aid request.

Geerts was airlifted from the scene by OSF Life Flight and taken to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. As

of 2 p.m. Sunday, Geerts had undergone several surgeries and was listed in serious condition, according to the release.

Weber was transported to Freeport Memorial Hospital and later airlifted to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was scheduled to be released from the hospital Sunday. – Charlene Bielema

No one injured in Grand Detour house fire

DIXON – No one was injured in a house fire Saturday, March 22, in Grand Detour. Dixon Rural and Dixon City firefighters, along with Advance EMS, were dis-

patched to a residential structure fire at 4:41 p.m. at 8259 S. Main St. in Grand Detour. A box alarm immediately was initiated to provide additional resources. Upon arrival, crews found a well-involved fire on the front of the home extending to the attic, according to a news release. Firefighters were at the scene until shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday. There were no injuries to the occupant or firefighters.

Firefighters from Rock Falls, Sterling, Oregon, Franklin Grove, Amboy, Mt. Morris and Polo assisted at the scene. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office and Com Ed also provided assistance.

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Oregon High School sophomore Bethany Reed sings as Mayzie la Bird as she sits in her nest with her egg during the school’s presentation of “Seussical The Musical.”

Photos by Earleen Hinton

Oregon High School senior Isaac Kramer (left) hits a note as he performs as General Genghis Khan Schmidtz alongside Elliot Peeling and Eleanor Guinn as Mr. and Mrs. Mayor during the school’s presentation of “Seussical The Musical” on March 14 in the OHS Theater.

ABOVE: Oregon High School junior Sarah Eckardt grows her tail feather as Gertrude McFuzz while the other Bird Girls – Dani Gray, Mili Zavala and Maelah Baker – perform a scene during “Seussical The Musical.” LEFT: Oregon High School senior Isaac Ebert performs as The Cat in the Hat while the citizens of Whoville and the Wickersham Brothers react.

Raffle tickets available for

Thomas of It’s a Quilt Thing to complement the fabric selection.

Club members donated time and fabric for the annual fundraiser and look forward to having the quilt go to a lucky member of the community.

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LEAF RIVER – Tickets are still available for a chance to win the 2025 Leaf River Merry Martha Club’s featured quilt.

The quilt pattern used this year is Jenny’s Easy Carpenter’s Star by Missouri Star Quilt Company. The quilt is a generous 81 inches square with featured fabrics made of 100% cotton from Farm Fun, a collection designed by Stacy Lest Hsu for world class textile manufacturer Moda Fabrics.

The quilt was constructed by club member Donna Immel of Leaf River and quilted by April Lantz of Simply Sewn 4 Ewe of Byron. Lantz chose a chicken wire quilt pattern by Laurie

Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and are available by calling the Bertolet Memorial Library in Leaf River at 815-738-2742.

The raffle drawing will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Bertolet building following the Leaf River Daze Parade. The winner does not need to be present.

All money raised from the raffle will go to local community organizations such as the Leaf River Fire Department, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4H Club, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4H Club, Leaf River fireworks, Bertolet Memorial Library Kids Reading Program and the Leaf River Mentoring Program.

The Merry Martha Club is a local community service organization started in February 1917 by homemakers of the rural Leaf River community.

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Sharon Nordman of Leaf River’s Merry Martha Quilt Club sells raffle tickets for the 2025 quilt during the Oregon Woman’s Club Antique Show & Vintage Market on March 23 at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.

Former Carroll County deputy charged in 2024 death of Mount Carroll teenager

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com and EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

MOUNT CARROLL – A former Carroll County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with reckless homicide and destroying evidence in connection with the July 2024 death of 18-year-old Jackson Kradle of Mount Carroll.

Kradle’s death was reported about 3:30 a.m. July 28, 2024, when the Carroll County dispatch center received a nonemergency call from an off-duty employee reporting a body in the road on Route 78, less than one mile north of Mount Carroll’s city limits.

Former deputy Matthew Herpstreith, 44, was charged Monday, March 24, with reckless homicide, reckless conduct and obstructing justice – all felonies – and one misdemeanor count of attempted obstruction of justice and destruction of evidence. Herpstreith also was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Carroll County Sheriff Ryan Kloepping issued a news release Monday announcing the charges, which come as the result of an investigation by the Illinois State Police and a review by the Illinois State Appellate Prosecutor’s Office.

Carroll County court records verify that Herpstreith has been charged and is scheduled to appear in court at 1:30 p.m. April 17.

“This case has weighed heavily on our community, our office, and, most importantly, on Mr. Kradle’s family and loved ones,” Kloepping said in the release. “From the moment this heartbreaking event occurred, our priority has been ensuring a thorough and impartial investigation. That is why, within hours of the incident, we requested the Illinois State Police to take over the investigation, ensuring an independent review.”

Kloepping broke his silence about the case in a Nov. 7, 2024, social media post on the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, using it to explain how his office handled the case after two sheriff’s office employees – who were publicly identified during an inquest as Herpstreith and Amy Hubble, a former 911 dispatcher – found Kradle’s body and reported it via a nonemergency call to the sheriff’s office. In that post, Kloepping confirmed that the two employees, who

were placed on administrative leave and represented by the police union, had turned in their resignations three days after they discovered the body and just before the time they knew they were going to be interrogated.

Matthew Herpstreith

“At that time, an off-duty deputy sheriff and off-duty dispatcher, who is also a paramedic, were on scene,” Kloepping said of the events that unfolded after the discovery of the teen’s body. “Dispatch personnel then dispatched the on-duty deputy sheriff as well as a local city officer, as that officer was closer to the reported location.”

At 3:45 a.m., Illinois State Police said two troopers were responding to the scene. At 3:50 a.m., the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services unit was contacted to respond to the scene, Kloepping said.

“It is common practice for Crime Scene Services to respond to all unattended or suspicious deaths within Carroll County,” Kloepping said. “Their staff has proper training, knowledge and equipment to handle these types of cases.”

The sheriff said that when the on-duty deputy arrived at the scene, they were told the reporting party had been released from the scene.

“Our department command staff was also contacted to respond to the scene,” Kloepping said. That team includes the sheriff, chief deputy and detective. The Carroll County coroner was contacted at 5:14 a.m. to respond to the scene. At that time, Crime Scene Services was still processing the scene, which is a lengthy process, to ensure the scene is properly documented and any possible evidence can be recovered.”

Kloepping said there was no identification on the body and staff members at the scene were not aware of the teen’s identity. On-scene personnel suggested a possible identity, Kloepping said, adding that the sheriff’s office followed up on the lead and determined it was inaccurate. At that time, the victim was removed from the scene by the coroner’s office and Crime Scene Services completed its duties.

Kloepping said he contacted the Mount Carroll fire chief, who responded to the scene to wash down the road. At that time,

the road was opened to traffic. Sheriff’s office staff members went to the funeral home to meet with the coroner. The main focus was to determine who the victim was so proper notification could be made to the family, Kloepping said.

Additional law enforcement resources responded from Rockford with equipment that could assist with identifying the victim. While at the funeral home, a call was received reporting a motor vehicle accident, Kloepping said. He said sheriff’s office staff members responded to the incident to determine whether it had any possible connection to the Kradle investigation. It was determined the new incident was not related, Kloepping said.

“Shortly thereafter, our office was able to make a positive identification of Jackson,” Kloepping said. “At that time, | personally went to the residence of his father and the residence of his mother and made notification. My staff did ask questions of others present to hopefully assist with the investigation. After departing the families’ residences, our command staff met back at the initial scene on Illinois Route 78 to discuss how we would proceed with this investigation.”

He said the next steps involved interviewing the two sheriff’s office staff members who had reported the body’s discovery.

“Due to the possible conflict of interest, I then made a call to the Illinois State Police and requested that their investigation unit handle this case,” Kloepping said. “Within one hour, they had multiple investigators at our office. We provided them with the details of the case and asked for them to handle this incident throughout the remainder of the investigation.”

On July 29, the sheriff’s office command staff met with the two employees. They were placed on administrative leave and given their notice of an internal investigation, Kloepping said, further explaining that as members of the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, they “are afforded certain rights” and were given a meeting time in 48 hours for interrogation.

“This procedure follows the guidelines by the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council and allows them proper time to have representation if so desired,” he said. “On July 31, just prior to the interrogation, both employees resigned from their positions with our agency.”

In November, a forensic pathologist ruled that Kradle died from blunt force trauma as the result of a motor vehicle-pedestrian crash. A coroner’s inquest was held, and on Jan. 14, Kradle’s death was ruled a homicide caused by blunt trauma to the head from a motor vehicle-pedestrian crash.

“As a law enforcement agency, we strive to hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability,” Kloepping said when announcing the charges Monday. “This situation has deeply impacted the men and women of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, but our focus has remained steadfast on seeking justice for the Kradle family.

“We understand the community’s desire for more information throughout this process. However, it was critical to allow the independent investigation and subsequent legal proceedings to unfold without interference. Our office remains committed to openness and upholding the trust placed in us by the people we serve.”

RE-ELECT

March 17-23

Warranty deeds

Creston Development Corporation to Adam Helgeson and Regan Helgeson, 101 N. Main St., Creston, $132,000.

Tammy L. Mellor to Martha Petrie, 521 S. 3rd St., Rochelle, $192,000.

Carol Davidson to Trevor P. Stanhope and Sara Muhammed Hassan, 6347 S. Woodlawn Road, Creston, $60,000.

Ann M. Wilhelm to Trevor D. Owen, 711 S. 7th St., Oregon, $162,000.

Joseph Burke to Harrison Unlimited LLC, 301 S. 10th St., Rochelle, and 303 S. 10th St., Rochelle, $138,500.

Anne Marie D. Eggleston and Anne Marie D. Green to Soe Rah, three parcels in Dement Township: 25-23-254-012, 25-23-254-014 and 25-23-254-017, $143,000.

Steven L. Beck to Dean A. Neisendorf and Jeanette M. Neisendorf, 6284 S. Lost Nation Road, Oregon, $15,000.

Boss Roofing-Siding Experts Inc. to Giuseppe Alfano, 810 S. 7th St., Oregon, $97,000.

Ronald Stocking, Joyce Stocking and Jacqueline R. O’Rorke to Jeffery D. O’Rorke, one parcel in Pine Rock Township: 17-28-300-010, $50,000.

Scott W. Rozanas and Jody L. Rozanas to Rick A. Reubin and Denell N. Reubin, 10652 W. Birdie Court, Dixon, $350,000.

Joseph Camaioni to Jonathon Stewart, one parcel in Pine Creek Township: 15-23-400-018, $52,500.

Laura E. Broome, Laura Broome Sawlsville and David Sawlsville to Maximillian M. Basler and Emily L. Basler, 1309 Crest Lane, Rochelle, $243,900.

Quit claim deeds

Linda J. Ludwig to David G. Ludwig and Linda J. Ludwig, 4250 E. Flagg Rd, Ashton, $0.

William J. Newkirk and Susan J. Newkirk to Susan J. Newkirk, trustee, and Susan J. Newkirk Tr, 2633 N. Lynnville Court, Lindenwood, $0.

Laurel J. Smith to Laurel J. Smith, trustee, and Laurel J. Smith Tr, 713 N. 8th St., Rochelle, $0.

Darlene Stuedemann and Darlene Erhardt to David C. Erhardt and Dawn M. Erhardt, 3536 N. River Rd, Oregon, $0.

Davidson Of Creston LLC to John Davidson, 11017 Illinois Route 38, Rochelle, $0.

Davidson Of Creston LLC to Carol Davidson, two parcels in Dement Township: 25-24-100008 and 25-24-100-009, $0.

Bertha L. Kennay and Bertha L. Kennay

Life Estate to Ronald J. Kennay, trustee, Donald L. Kennay, trustee, and Donald D. Kennay Tr101, 7421 S. Chana Rd, Ashton, $0.

Trustees deeds

Old Natonal Bank Trustee, Old National Wealth Management Trustee and Patricia D. Best Tr to Best Building Of Rochelle LLC, 1201 S. 7th St., Rochelle, and one parcel in Flagg Township: 24-36-100-016, $0.

Old National Bank Trustee, Old National Wealth Management Trustee and Patricia Best Tr to Nancy K. Russell Trustee and Nancy K. Russell Tr1, one parcel in Flagg Township: 24-12-176-009, $0.

John I. Turner, trustee, Heidi S. Turner, trustee, Donald R. Turner, trustee, Charles P. Turner, trustee, Charles P. Turner Tr, John I. Turner Lv Tr, Heidi S. Turner Lv Tr and Donald R. Turner Rev Lv Tr to Turner Brothers Farms LLC, 13298 E. Illinois Route 72, Davis Junction, and one parcel in Scott Township: 11-23-200-010, $0.

Ronald J. Kennay, trustee, Donald L. Kennay, trustee, and Donald D. Kennay Tr101 to Mike Pfeiffer and Joan D. Pfeiffer, 7421 S. Chana Road, Ashton, $1,534,500.

Terry L. Travis, trustee, Harry A. Travis Irrev Standby Tr0830013 and Martha R. Travis Irrev Standby Tr0830014 to Melissa Yocum and Dan Luepkes, 2166 E. Honey Creek Rd, Oregon, $170,000.

Judith K. Hintzsche, trustee, and Hintzche Family Trh1091 to Jeremy M. Good and Lisa A. Good, 12-01-300-001, 25-03-300-002, 25-03-300-004 and 25-09-200-003, $243,000.

Deeds in trust

William John Cox to William John Cox, trustee, and William John Cox Rev Tr325, 4963 E. Lawnside Drive, Byron, $0.

Kevin D. Brehm and Charity Brehm to Kevin D. Brehm, trustee, Charity Brehm, trustee, and Kevin and Charity Brehm Lv Tr101, 2739 N. Deer Path Circle, Oregon, $0.

Michael J. Groom and Audery I. Groom to Michael J. Groom, trustee, Audrey I. Groom, trustee, and Groom Family Tr225, 10636 N. Leaf River Rd, Leaf River; and two parcels in Leaf River: 03-13-100-009 and 03-14-300-008, $0.

Executor’s deed

James A. Proper Sr., Deceased By Executor, and Estate of James A. Proper Sr. to Jeffrey Byrd and Ruby Byrd, 309 Wild Rice Lane, Dixon, and 307 N Wild Rice Lane, Dixon, $218,000.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

There is no greater reward than being entrusted with the care of others. Each year, we pause on National Doctors’ Day to celebrate and appreciate the many contributions and accomplishments of our doctors, and to thank them for encircling our patients with high-quality, compassionate care. Your long hours and unwavering commitment to continuing education, technical excellence, teaching and mentoring the next generation, donating your time in the community, and stepping up to care for the sick and injured does not go unnoticed.

Since 1909, the doctors and healthcare workers at CGH Medical Center have dedicated their careers to keeping our communities healthy, and with your continued support, we will continue to be your trusted healthcare provider now and in the future.

THANK YOU to our doctors, for all that you do for CGH and the communities we serve!

County board passes resolution in support of townships

Says bill to dissolve townships

would cost the county more

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – The Ogle County Board voted unanimously March 18 to oppose efforts to eliminate or consolidate townships, an act that two board members said would create more costs than savings.

“Townships are more efficient,” said Lyle Hopkins of Polo, who also is the supervisor for Pine Creek Township. “In Pine Creek Township, we have 47 miles to maintain. I just don’t know how it would work if we consolidate.”

Hopkins said he attended a recent seminar in Springfield with fellow Ogle County Board member Marcia Heuer of Oregon. Hopkins said the bills, if approved, would eliminate township road districts and make the county maintain and plow the roads. He said Senate Bill 2504, SB 2217 and House Bill 2515 were introduced by the 113th Illinois General Assembly in March.

“They want to eliminate the township road districts and dump it on the county,” Hopkins said.

SB 2540 states: “Amends the Property Tax Code: Provides that, in counties with a population of less than 50,000, the offices of township assessor and multi-township assessor are abolished upon the expiration of the term of a township assessor or multi-township assessor. Provides that the county assessor in a county with a population of less than 50,000 shall assume all the rights, powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, obligations and responsibilities of township assessors or multi-township assessors within the county.”

Hopkins said the township form of government has worked efficiently for

many years.

“This has worked for some 100 years,” he said. “I’ve been a supervisor for 50 years and I don’t think we’ve raised a [tax] levy in all those years. We don’t have the fanciest things in the world, but we have decent equipment to operate.”

Pine Creek Township, as well as several other townships in Ogle County, was founded in November 1849.

Heuer, who also is a Pine Creek Township trustee, agreed that the impact to the county would be significant if townships were eliminated and county road crews were forced to absorb those services.

“The state will be completely out of it,” Heuer said, referring to costs. “We will be stuck with the bill.”

Heuer said Ogle County has 24 townships that handle maintenance on township roads that spread across rural sections of the county.

She said in her “little township,” Pine Creek Township, the part-time road commissioner is paid about $29,000 and officials currently have a truck ordered for a cost of about $170,000. In contrast, she said the average road maintenance employee for the county makes about

A road grader sits behind the Pine Creek Town Hall between Oregon and Polo on Pines Road. The equipment is used to maintain township roads.

voice to pass the following resolution in opposition of the bills:

“The Ogle County Board in the county of Ogle is opposed to these initiatives and recognizes that townships in Illinois provide many services outside of the three statutory obligations of road and bridge maintenance, property assessment and general assistance.

“The legislation does not consider that over 72,000 miles of roads are maintained by road districts in Illinois and approximately 12,000 bridges and that current state law exists that allows a township to consolidate if the initiative is brought with voter approval and past attempts like those provided for in this legislation have failed in Illinois.

$60,000 a year before benefits.

“So for those people to take over the functions of 24 townships, it would cost us [Ogle County] an additional $1.4 million. And if we have to buy 10 more trucks, that’s $3.8 million. It’s always two and one half times more expensive for a county to take over the functions of a township. That’s what we’re looking at,”

Heuer told the board.

The board voted unanimously by

“The Ogle County Board in the county of Ogle will only support any statewide effort of township consolidation if valid cost-impact analysis is completed and proof that the level of services provided will remain. This would eliminate many community-based services that are important to the public.”

Heuer urged community members and township officials to contact state legislators about the bills.

Hello, my name is Cary Bennett and on April 1, 2025, I am seeking election to be your next Mt. Morris Township Supervisor. My wife Jeanette and I have lived in the Mt. Morris Township over 50 years.

My background includes:

- 1982 Mt. Morris HS graduate

- 1987 Rockford College graduate – BS in Accounting

- 1991-2012 Production Control Manager for 2 Rockford area manufacturing plants

- 2012-Present Promoted to Plant Manager and now have 30 years with this company

Some of the other activities include:

Doing the financials for Sunset Golf Club since 2008 and co-clubhouse manager with my wife since 2012.

I have conducted financial audits for 2 local churches and a food pantry.

I feel my experience and work ethic will bring a new perspective to the position of Township Supervisor.

I would appreciate your support on April 1, 2025!

Sincerely,

Cary Bennett

Earleen Hinton

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Shift in tournament popularity continues

With the popularity of the NCAA’s March Madness tournament, the IHSA made a wise choice a couple of years ago in moving its championships to the weekend before. With most people engaged in the college game because of the drama and bracketology, our high school tournament lost some of its luster.

The hard-core IHSA basketball fans always will be there, but there are fewer and fewer of those left, especially as evidenced by waning crowds at the state finals over the past few decades.

I was just visiting with a friend from Shabbona who told of his experience going to the tournament with a bunch of his high school buddies many, many years ago. It was quite common for basketball players from all over Illinois to make the pilgrimage to Assembly Hall to watch the IHSA finals.

Alas, that era has passed us by. Certainly there are some kids from schools not competing downstate that still attend, but not in the throngs as before.

It is not that important any more. Priorities change.

Even Indiana, purported to be the hotbed of high school basketball for the entire country, does not draw as many fans to its tournament as previously. Some claim the decline can be attributed to changing from a oneclass system to multiple classes, like what was done in Illinois in 1972.

No, that’s not it. The purists still can cling to the notion of romanticism of a one-class system all they want, but a bigger factor in lower attendance is lack of the casual fan who showed up because of his or her joy of high school basketball.

Nowadays, most fans are more interested in their team alone and not the actual tournament. In the old days, fans would stay for the full smorgasbord of games.

On Saturday night, I found myself in Indiana making a 300-mile trip home after doing an ultra-trail race, Turning the radio on, a state semifinal boys basketball game was on and I was surprised to learn that all games leading up to the championship are played in high school gyms.

Here in Illinois, we have supersectionals in college arenas. It isn’t until the championship game in Indiana that a huge arena is used, that being

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Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers.

It is a one-day affair with only championship games. That makes so much more sense than the way Illinois drags it out over three days, including meaningless third-place contests.

Speaking of sports in other states, another trail race took me to Florida this winter and I had the chance to visit an early spiritual mentor of mine, Bob Hawkins from Sterling. Bob and his wife, Sue, live in The Villages and they graciously gave me a tour of this lifestyle community for the 55-plus crowd.

What’s that got to do with sports, you say?

Even though people in The Villages (82,000 population) generally are too old to have children of school age and full-time residents younger than 19 years of age are not allowed, there is a K-12 school system.

It is a charter school set up for employees who work in The Villages. Driving by the high school, it looked like a small college campus. Of course, some of that can be attributed to modern construction.

The difference between a charter school such as the one in The Villages and a public school such as the one we have here in Ogle County is that our school is based on geographic boundaries, whereas The Villages is established from workplace boundaries.

If an employee works inside The Villages, they are entitled to send their children to the charter school rather than the public school inside the geographic boundary they live in. With more than 4,000 students enrolled in K-12, there must be an advantage to it.

Both academics and sports are stressed and many of The Villages transplants attend those activities to support the kids and also see high-quality performances. For example, the boys basketball team took second place in Class 3A (out of seven classes) in Florida.

On a side note, while living in Sterling, Bob and Sue annually attended the IHSA state tournament and said

the Florida tournament doesn’t have the same enthusiasm to it.

To be sure, our state basketball championships aren’t what they used to be, but there always will be a strong element of interest.

Back to college basketball.

Some fans are disappointed that March Madness did not render any major upsets leading into the Sweet Sixteen. In the past, there has been a team or two that captures the nation’s imagination by making the final 16 as an underdog.

That same weekend, the college wrestling world was rocked by an upset that some are calling the greatest ever. In front of 18,000 rabid fans in Philadelphia, including President Donald Trump, Wyatt Hendrickson edged Olympic gold medalist and twotime NCAA champion Gable Stevenson of Minnesota.

Stevenson hadn’t lost a college match since 2019 and was considered unbeatable.

I will put Hendrickson’s 285-pound upset as perhaps the second-most sig-

The hard-core IHSA basketball fans always will be there, but there are fewer and fewer of those left, especially as evidenced by waning crowds at the state finals over the past few decades.”

nificant in college wrestling. The best wrestler ever in this country, Dan Gable of Iowa, was on his way to an undefeated high school and college career before losing in his final match of his senior year to Larry Owings of the University of Washington.

Gable did make amends for the loss by not allowing a single point in winning the gold medal at the 1972 Olympics.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP

Baseball

Forreston 16, West Carroll 2: Kendall Erdmann had three hits, including a home run, and two RBIs in the road win. Alec Schoonhoven and Darin Greenfield also had three hits and Brendan Greenfield, Carson Akins and Connor Politsch each had two as the Cardinals had 15 hits in the victory.

Oregon 12, Ridgewood 7 (5 inn.): Oregon scored eight runs in the top of the fourth to take control in the win. Jackson Messenger had three of Oregon’s 14 hits. Gavin Morrow, Jack Washburn and Kade Girton each had two hits for the Hawks. Washburn was the winning pitcher.

Forreston 14, Freeport 12: The Cardinals tallied 15 hits as Carson Akins and Darin Greenfield each had three RBIs. Akins hit a home run and Greenfield tripled in the road win.

Forreston 12, Rivercrest 2 (6 inn.): Kendall Erdmann earned the win on the mound and had three hits and three RBIs. Mickey Probst had three hits including a double and Brady Gill and Carson Akins had two hits each in the game that saw seven Cardinals combine for 13 hits.

Fort Smith 14, Forreston 2: (6 inn.): Carson Akins had the lone hit, a double, for the Cardinals in the road loss.

Galena 11, Polo 1 (5 inn.): The Marcos had only two hits in the road loss, both by Korbin Cavanaugh. Galena had 12 hits in the home win and led 7-0 after the first inning.

Softball

Scales Mound 8, Forreston 4: The Cardinals led 3-0 before giving up five runs in the fifth inning and three in the sixth on a windy day in Forreston.

Maddie Chesnek, Aubrey Sanders and Ayla Kiper each had a hit for Forreston. Sanders connected for a triple and pitched five innings for the Cardinals, striking out 10, before being relieved by Kylie Dieterman and Isabella Thiel.

Oregon 6, Scales Mound 0: Isabelle Berg, Brooke Halverson and Emma Schlichtmann combined to pitch a one-hitter for Oregon. Halverson also hit a home run for the Hawks. Berg notched the win, going three innings and giving up no hits and striking out eight. Olivia Ortega had a hit and a run for Oregon.

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Oregon 9, Pearl City 2: Oregon’s bats broke out for seven runs in the top of the seventh to break a 2-2 tie. Ella Dannhorn had a home run and scored three runs in the leadoff spot. Hayleigh Heuerman and Brooke Halverson both roped doubles to start the Hawks’ rally in the seventh and Alexi Czochara had a bases-loaded hit that scored three runs. Isabelle Berg struck out 12 for Oregon.

Galena 9, Polo 1: Cheyenne Wilkins had two hits, including a double, for the Marcos.

West Carroll 10, Forreston 0 (5 inn.): Megan Hubbard had 11 strikeouts and allowed only four hits in West Carroll’s victory.

Boys track and field

Sterling 56, Forreston 46, Erie-Prophetstown 37: The Cardinals finished in second place as the Warriors took their home triangular.

Girls track and field

Sterling 101.67, E-P 25, Forreston 15.33: Forreston’s Bree Schneiderman won the 60 and 200 in the indoor meet in Sterling.

Forreston second baseman Nevaeh Scheffner gets ready to toss the ball to first for an out against River Ridge/Scales Mound on March 24 in Forreston.

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Salary Range: $90,000 and Over; Handschuh, Kelly R; Webb, Randi R; Rogers, Nathaniel D; Schneiderman, Nicholas R; Cermak, Joanna K; Bothe, John H; Larsen, Adam P; Pattat, Janice E; Majewski, Glen M; Youngren, Jennifer A; Stultz, Jeffrey D; Lawton, Michael F; Cremeens, Shannon S; Turffs, Ernest James; Crandall, Kip A; Deininger, Heidi; Mahoney, Thomas D

GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

Salary Range: Less Than $25,000; Nehring, Jessica L; Ebens, Travis C; Carlson, Ryan J; Mennen, Tonja; Spratt, Lori A; Briggs, Jack M; Samhammer, Peter; McArthur, Amanda; Benesh, Kathy L; Danekas, June L; Hitchcock, Holley A; Spoor, Jon A; Racine, Lynnea AH; Gonzalez, Daniel J; Smith, Donna M; Banister, Amy M; Rufer, Taylar; Ramirez, Karrie; Hoskins, Mark A; Mount, Mathew E; Harmon, Edward L; WOLFSON, LAUREN T; McCaslin, Phoenix A; Johnson, Cooper L; Kaepplinger, Christopher; Williams, Piper M; Onley, Daniel T; Fox, Ryan A; Nelson, Sarah; Hermes, Connie F; Moore, Larry A; Mernack, Katelyn E; Anderson, Reagan N; Waugh, James J; Huels, Thomas; Beard, Charles E; Perrine, Jennifer K; Baxter, Erica L; Gadow, Chiffon D; Tomlinson, Abigail R; Donahue, Pat; Anderson, Ashley; Reed, Seth M; Tomlinson, Grace E; Young, Eric R; Ferrer, Edgar; Paul, Noah D; Burke, Tate; Ehrler, Kendra E; Gonzalez, Elizabeth; Ator, Ryan; Williams, Gabriel D; Brink, Diane M; Groh, Kelly L; McArthur, Gavyn; Rufer, Derrek; Loso, Donald M; Garncarz, Samuel A; Ditzler, Laura J; Cermak, Lydia R; Reed, Gabriel S; Cermak, Grant M; Lancaster, Pepper; Porter, Paula; Holland, Paul; Calhoun, Sheila M; Mernack, Jody; Eckardt, Kristen A; Shaw, Catherine L; Ebert, Justin C; Crosby, Benjamin P; Creegan, Nataliya; Torres, Taylor; Nordman, Alan T; Hitchcock, Jason L; Reichel, Alyssa K; Cain, Farrell E; Lahman, Justin L; Coutts, Marissa A; Withers, Mariah L; Camplain, Robin; Foss,

Marissa J; Dailey, Christian; Lauer, Sharon J; Sarver, Cynthia J; Grygiel, Jennifer; Harriett, Douglas E; Scott, Kenneth E; Sarver, Lonie; Greenfield, Ginger M; Barcai, Courtney; Ruit, Leah M; Byerley, Carla J; Ciesiel, Amy; Howard, Karen L; Wyatt, Steven; Batton, Rosemary; Davis, Julie M; Kelly, Debra; Bennett, Estelle F; Carreno, Felicia A; Starkey, Alice P; Bier, Jill; Mitchell, Kristin M; Goldman, Samantha J; Spoor, Patricia A; Serrano, Carmen S; Girton, Nathan H; Flaherty, Lester III; Peralta, Ilean A; Wilson, Janine C; Withers, Janice J; Miller, Megan; Zshornack, Tegan; Manser, Dawn M; Solmo, Stacy N; George, Angela; Dunnavan, Amanda; Braden, Susan J; Harrolle, Angela J; Meyer, Meagan C; Warner, Paula K; Wicklund, Angela M; Carter, Justin M; Christensen, Kristen; Mjoen, Jaclyn R; Rasner, Bridget; Breeden, Lindsey R; Engel, John W; Baker, Linda S; Bull, April A; Criddle, Jacquelyn R; Kerce, Amber R; Brehm, Charity L; Dilbeck, Kenneth A; Scheidecker, Terri R; Cline, Carol A; Holland, Michael; Blume, Sandra L; Bocker, Tanya N; Gilbert, Andrew; Johnson, Andrea; Garnett, Christine M; Keene, Robin K; Snow, David J; Hoskins, Donna; Antoine, Staci A; Messenger, Andrea L; Sowl, Angela M; Doran, Russell E; Spratt, James W; Axelson, Cindy M; Clow, Nathan D; Trampel, Peggie S

Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999; Burrs, Steven R; McGhee, Robert Jr; Connelly, Linda A; Vickers, Demetrice G; Nordman, Jill E; Rowe, Sara; Elliott, Kristin; Pudlas, Katelin; Smith, Diane B; Hernandez, Jennifer; Corcoran, Jillene S; Callaway, Joyce M; Harvey, Theresa S; Stanley, Leanna; Hitchcock, Jeremy; Mowry, Dyan L; Greenwood, Janet E; Barnhart, Cindy S; Thomas, Mindy M; Marnich, Sherry L; Needham, Jeffery; Holaday, Barbara; White, Julie M; Pudlas, Kellie V; Burke, James; Bailey, Myria; Bauer, Traci; Pace, Kelly J; Heather, James M; Reed, Richard L; Anderson, Benjamin C; Lauer, Jacob A

Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999; Degner, Roi J; Perrine, Charlie; Callaway, Amanda B; Stienmetz, Diana L; Peterson, Morgan A; Ludwig, Elizabeth

Salary Range: $60,000 and Over; Hanlin, Susan D; Nesemeier, William K; Van Velzer, Zach P; Gadow, Shawn R

PAYMENTS TO PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION OVER $2,500 EXCLUDING WAGES AND SALARIES

Person, Firm, or Corporation, Aggregate Amount; Stillman Bank $7,165,225.37; Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,560,643.96; Ogle County Educational Cooperative $1,891,386.98; INTERNAL REVENUE SERV $1,409,246.77; Teacher Retirement Sys-tem $979,178.58; Sjostrom & Sons $791,469.34; Midwest Transit Equip Co $628,300.02; IL. De-partment of Revenue $439,555.29; MidAmerican Energy Services, LLC $396,459.07; Prairie State Insurance Coop $304,041.83; MNJ Technologies Direct $301,660.78; IL Municipal Retirement Fund $272,141.11; Gordon Food Service $270,762.15; Bay Bridge Administrators $204,223.19; BMO Harris Commercial Card $171,743.67; Delta Dental $163,762.30; Conserv FS $135,733.48; Alpha Controls and Services $117,667.57; Northern IL Health Plan $117,086.55; Houghton Mifflin Company $112,545.00; City Of Oregon

$108,896.81; Kansas State Bank $101,887.00; Tyler Technologies $95,857.41; Security Benefit 457 $87,487.20; Oregon Education Association $74,174.10; Sterling Community Unit District #5 $68,515.00; Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office $62,598.00; Morrow Brothers Ford Inc $58,103.00; Constellation New Energy $56,446.15; The Home Depot Pro Institutional $53,194.21; Ronald Wight Heating & A/C $50,000.00; Phoenix Performance Par-ners LLC $49,215.55; OHS Hawk Athletic Fund $48,036.38; Comcast Business $46,853.07; Nu-Toys Leisure Products $46,574.00; Prairie Farms Rockford $44,296.67; Marco Technologies $42,365.37; Think Cerca $39,680.00; Helm Service $38,470.87; Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribu-tion,LLC $35,663.04; Aaron Rowe Electric $33,375.31; Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer $33,136.13; Letterman Activity Account $32,389.53; Oregon

Jr/Sr High School $27,950.75; Lakeside Interna-tional Trucks $27,929.90; Greenhouse Megastore $27,902.39; Forest City Decorators, LLC $27,000.00; Athletico Management LLC $25,967.49; Oregon Education Support Personnel Assoc $25,910.40; Coaching Coaches, LLC $25,000.00; School Specialty, LLC $23,024.88; KD Land-scape, Inc $21,900.00; Sun Life Financial $21,308.88; WIPFLI LLP $21,125.00; Richard L Johnson, Inc $21,043.93; Midwest Disposal, LLC $20,790.00; Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd $20,703.89; Applied Communications Group $20,699.86; ClassLink, Inc. $20,618.72; Airgas North Central $20,349.76; Apptegy, Inc $19,892.00; Golden Rule Signs $19,675.84; KMK Media Group $19,440.00; Dekalb Implement Company $18,727.14; Ehmen Industries Inc $18,447.09; Always Mechanical LLC $17,998.46; Buttita Brothers Automotive $17,035.54; Continued on next page

Revels Turf and Tractor, LLC

$16,203.72; Imprest Fund 220

$16,104.48; Verizon Wireless $15,825.26; VSP Vision $15,712.27; TRAVIS LANDSCAPING $15,129.50; Follett School Solutions

$14,601.77; PJ Caposey $13,860.00; Prairie Fence $13,322.00; TouchPros, LLC $12,992.00; Turf Tank $12,936.86; Contract Paper Group $12,709.64; Resilite Sports Products, Inc $12,562.00; Beacon Athletics $12,212.00; HMH Publishing - NWEA $12,208.00; Riddell All American Sports Corp. $11,891.05; Pro Com Systems $11,728.00; Large Car Rebuilders $11,642.93; College Board $11,629.49; Illinois Principal Association $11,612.35; Wyatt Pavement Maintenance

$11,500.00; Jason Bausman $11,071.00; Dollamur Sports Surfaces

$10,396.00; Frontline Education $10,134.23; Gallagher Bassett Service, Inc $10,000.00; EMS Linq Inc $9,954.00; IL fiber Resource Group $9,733.00; Edlio LLC $8,832.00; Carreno Landscaping $8,675.00; Garaventa USA Inc $8,369.45; Spring Valley Restaurant $8,140.00; Pardrige Insurance Inc. $8,099.00; Alarm Detection Systems $7,931.04; Ga-meTime $7,893.89; NAPA Auto Parts $7,708.31; IASB $7,547.00; Horizon Prep LLC dba Horizon Education

$7,500.00; Wenger Corporation $7,319.13; Project Lead The Way $7,300.00; Polo CUSD 222 $7,297.00; 3D Carpet and Upholstery $7,233.50; Raptor Technologies $7,165.00; Physicians Immediate Care $7,055.00; Renaissance Learning, Inc $6,983.00; Educere, LLC $6,820.00; Aurora University $6,579.00; AFLAC $6,543.12; Midwest Applied Solutions, Inc $6,218.24; Renzi & Associates $6,000.00; Legend Enterprises $5,850.00; Pest Control Consultants $5,645.00; Rock Valley Culligan $5,424.00; Kreider Services, Inc dba Florissa $5,060.00; STRIVE for Independence $4,995.00; RadiLink $4,921.30; KSB Medical Group $4,681.00; Workforce Wellness & Comp Sol, LLC $4,580.00; Oregon Snyder Pharmacy $4,567.73; Cintas $4,551.02; Codi Conway $4,500.00; Fyr Fyter $4,424.25; EAI Education $4,316.00; Humanex Ventures LLC $4,300.00; Institute for Education Innovation $4,250.00; Flanagans Flatwork Concrete Construction $4,200.00; Menards - Sterling $4,185.98; Cremeens, Shannon S $4,142.82; NICOR Gas $3,770.74; Security Lock Shop $3,707.77; National Business Furniture $3,648.76; Trafera $3,648.75; Carroll Seating Company, Inc. $3,625.00; TRUGREEN

"THIS IS AN ATTE MPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPO SE" 42463 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS

HSBC Bank USA, N ational Associat ion, as Indentu re Trustee for People`s Choice Home Loan Securities Trust Series 2005- 3; Plaintiff, vs. Josephine Ponce; Illinois Housing Development Authority; Springcas tle Credit Funding Trust, Through its Trustee Wilmington Trust, National Association; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendants. Cas e No. 25 FC 1 Judge Pres idin g Courtroom TBA NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: -Josephine Ponce -Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants that Plaintiff has commenced t his case in the Circuit Court of Ogle County agai nst you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (S 1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION THIRTY-TWO (32), TOWNSHIP TWENTY-FOUR (24) NORTH, RANG E TEN (10) EAST OF THE FOURTH (4TH) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOI S, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMM ENCING AT THE INTERSECTIO N OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF (S 1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SAID SECTION THIRTY-TWO (32) AND THE CENTERLINE OF LIMEKILN ROAD, SAID POINT BEING 1492.59 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THE REOF; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, AT AN ANGLE OF 78 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 31 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 84.24 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, A DISTANCE OF 37.52 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY , ALONG SAID CENTERL INE, AT AN ANGLE OF 179 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 02 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 317.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 92 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 49 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 349.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 101 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 03 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 100.33 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 171 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 53 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE L AST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 53.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 151 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 26 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCL OCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 175.06 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SAID SECTIO N THIRTY-TWO (32), AT AN ANGLE OF 123 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 20 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCL OCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTAN CE OF 317.79 FEET TO THE POI NT OF BEGINNING.

C/K/A: 1011 North Limekiln Road, Oregon, IL 61061 PIN: 09-32-400-010 said Mortgage was given by Josephine Ponce, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Regis tration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nomi nee for People`s Choice Home Loan, Inc., Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 0505224.

E-Filing is now mandatory for docu ments in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e- file, you must first creat e an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-provid ers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourt s.gov/FAQ/get help.asp, or talk wi th your local circuit clerk's office

UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Ogle County, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Ste 300, Oregon IL 61061 on or before April 28, 2025, A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF'S COMP LAINT.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Cory J. Harris (6319221) Tracey M. Coons (6311050) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff

33 W Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phon e: 312-360-9455

W25- 0003 pleadings.il@wirbicki law.com

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Commercial $3,600.00; Fischers Inc $3,589.90; Temple’s Sporting Goods $3,580.00; Oregon CUSD 220 $3,522.00; E-Rate Online, LLC $3,500.00; Greatmats.com Corporation $3,492.72; Level Data, Inc $3,456.00; School Nurse Supply $3,418.83; Fritz ElectRick $3,304.22; Town & Country Lanes $3,300.00; Tower Sound & Stage Rental $3,293.00; Dixon Paint Company $3,284.27; Phelps $3,231.10; Franklin Covey $3,230.00; Embrace Education $3,212.41; MELYX, INC. $3,103.50; Steve Benesch and Sons Quarry $3,080.00; LearnWell $3,041.46; Firms System $2,977.00; Game-Day Apparel $2,941.00; Veterans Floors Inc $2,930.00; LRS, LLC $2,900.07; Sysco Baraboo LLC $2,86 1.61; Frontier_Frontier00052 $2,742.41; ULINE $2,725.62; Lab-Aids $2,702.15; Ebsco Infomational Services $2,701.00; DICK BLICK $2,659.17; Byron Autobody, Inc $2,615.22; Bonnell Industries Inc $2,596.66; Garrett, Zac $2,568.50; HPS, LLC $2,527.96; Aaron Hendricks $2,518.75; Four Corners Wellness, Inc $2,501.84

March 28, 2025

NOTICE OF DEF AULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE

WHEREAS, on 10/15/2007, a certa in Mortgage was executed by JAN C ZIMMERMAN as Mortgagor, in fav or of JAMES B NUTTER & COMPANY as Mortgagee, and was recorded on 11/2/2007, as Document Numbe r 0711272, in the Offi ce of the Recorder of Deeds, Ogle County, Illinois and WHEREAS, the Mortgage was insured by the UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (the SECRETARY) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the SECRETARY, pursuant to an Assignment of Mortgage dated 9/19/2023, and recorded on 9/26/2023, as Document Numbe r 202304250, in the Office of the Ogle County Recorder of Deeds , Illinois and a default exists, and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage in that the payment due on 10/18/2024 was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the SECRETARY has declared the entire amount of this indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable;

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 27, subpart B, and by the SECRETARY'S designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, dated September 15, 2016, notice is hereby given that on 05/01/2025 at 10:30 AM loca l time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following desc ribed premises loca ted at ("Property"), will be sold at pub lic auction to the highest bi dder. P.I .N.: 05-31-285-002

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 211 S LAFAYETTE ST., BYRON, I L 61010

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A PART OF THE WEST HALF OF BLOCK FIFTY-TWO (52) IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN NOW CITY OF BYRON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOI S, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK, 80.0 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK MEASURED ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOC K, 92.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK, 145.75 FEET TO A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK, 92.0 FEET TO A POINT THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOC K TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

The sale will be conducted online on Zoom at: Meeting ID: 648 483 3997; Password: 743 891. There is a Zoom call-in option at 312-626-6799. THE SECRETARY OF H OUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT will bid $157,099.01 plus per diem interest, advances, fees and costs. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before sale, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secret ary to the date of the for eclosure sale. The Special Commissioner shall accept advance, sealed written bids at Plea dings@Nevellaw.com

The successful bidder, except the SECRETARY, must submit a deposit total ing at least 10% of the bid in the form of a certified check or cashier's check made out to the SECRETARY OF HUD at the close of bidding sent to the Special Commissioner at the address below by express mail next- day delivery . The deposit is nonrefundable The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered wi thin thirty (30) days of the Sale or at such other time as the SECRETARY may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the for m of a certified check or cashier's check made payable to the SECRETARY OF HUD. If the SECRETARY is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate taxes and other taxes that are due on or afte r the date of sale and all other transfer taxes and State, County and Municipal costs associat ed with the tra nsfer of title.

There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redempti on, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefor e, the Foreclosure Commis sioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herei n. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant.

IRA T NEVEL Foreclosure Commissioner for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development 175 North Franklin, Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 8190-951599

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