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LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Fall athletic seasons begin next month

OREGON – School district officials have announced the following information for the start of the fall athletic season.

Freshman Athlete/New Athlete Orientation Night is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, in the OHS gym. This event is mandatory for all freshmen and new transfer students who are planning on participating in high school athletics at any time during their high school career at Oregon. At least one parent or guardian is required to attend.

The event will be repeated at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, for any students/families unable to attend Aug. 3.

First day of official practice for OHS fall sports is Monday, Aug. 7.

OREGON LIBRARY

2023 Summer Reading Program –  Find Your Voice! through July 28

Only two weeks left. Free to residents  3 to 17 years old of the Oregon Public Library District. Activities and programs are available. Registration is required. Come in, call or check our website to find out how you can be a part of this summer event.  Trivia Quest – Each week a trivia question will be posted at the library. (Clues are hidden around the library). Solve the question and submit your answer at the library. You have one week to submit your answers. Two individuals with correct answers will receive a prize.

I Spy Hunt in the Library (3 years and older)  Pick up a game card at the desk and locate specific items on the card. If you find all the items and their location, you may select a prize.

Mondays in July – Story Time (18 months to 6 years old) at 10 a.m.  Stories, crafts and fun!

Saturday, July 15, “ Find Your Voice” selected book titles are due.

Tuesday, July 18, Teen Tech Afternoon, 1:30 p.m. (13 years and older)

Come to the library for an afternoon of tech. Another chance to see and use all of the tech offerings that we have, including our 3D pens (bring ideas for your own creations) and Oculus VR headset. Registration required.

Thursday, July 20, Speaking with Art, 1:30 p.m., (first grade and older)

DoArt Productions will present a workshop of how to turn your voice into characters through art. Registration deadline is Tuesday, July 18.

Harry Potter Trivia Night – Cork N Tap

– Thursday, July 20, at 6:30 p.m.

Grab your friends and have a night out of

Junior High volleyball tryouts are at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, and Friday, Aug. 11, at the Blackhawk Center.

Red/White Spirit Night is 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at the Blackhawk Center and stadium.

All high school and junior high athletes must have a physical on file and their parent consent and concussion awareness forms turned in before the start of the first practice or tryouts in August.

Trumpet soloist Mark Baldin to perform for Kable Band on July 19

The Kable Concert Band welcomes back Mark Baldin, a renowned trumpet soloist, on Wednesday, July 19.

Baldin has joined the Kable band for

previous concerts.

He is first chair trumpet in the Rockford Symphony and a member of other music groups in the area.

The Kable Concert Band will have Jazz Night on July 26.

On Aug. 2, Kable band members Ryan Starkey and Bryan Imel will perform instrumental solos.

Directing the band on Aug. 2 will be former Mt. Morris resident Sarah Reckmeyer.

The Kable Concert Band performs at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Reckmeyer Band Shell on the historic Mt. Morris campus.

Benches are provided or attendees can bring their own lawn chairs.

fun. Are you a Harry Potter fan? This trivia will cover the books, movies and characters. Program intended for ages 18 and older. Register your team of up to six players at 815-732-2724 or www.oregonpubliclibrary.com. Prizes will be awarded. Wednesday, July 26 – All youth book logs are due.

Book Clubs

Cocktails & Crimes will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at Trippy’s (formerly Messie’s)

The Afternoon Book Club meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, to discuss “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. Books on Tap Book Club meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at Cork & Tap to discuss “A Gentleman In Moscow” by Amor Towles.

The 2WBC Book Club meets at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 9 to discuss Tim Lahaye. Is This Just Fantasy? Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at the library to discuss “Ninth House” by Leigh Bardugo. Adult Summer Reading Program – through Aug. 11

Join others who are “too old” for the children’s Summer Reading Program (yes, that includes 18 and older) for a low-key, stress-free Adult Summer Reading program. Oregon Public Library has two ways to record your reading progress. Give the library a call or stop by for information. We have brain game packets available again this year. Completed brain game packets will be entered into the drawing for Adult Summer Reading prizes at the end of the program. Follow us on Facebook, join our e-newsletter and visit our website for more information about programs. All brain game packets and book logs must be turned in by the end of the business day on Aug. 11.

Ink with A Friend Monthly Card Club

– 6 p.m. Monday, July 17

Sending personal cards to your friends and family is a way to let them know you care and are thinking about them. All designs include colored cardstock, designer series paper, detailed stamped images, die cut pieces, matching ink, ribbon and embellishments. All cards come with matching envelopes. Whether you’re a new card maker or a seasoned pro, our kits are suited to every skill level. Sign up today to reserve your spot. Oregon patrons only. Registration is required. Call 815-7322724 or go to oregonpubliclibrary.com.

Try It Tuesday, Diamond Painting – 1 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 (choose your time slot)

What is diamond painting? Similar to both cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting is a new creative hobby. Crafters have fallen in love with this activity because it is easy to learn and incredibly rewarding. Mastering the basics is a breeze, and crafters describe diamond painting as relaxing and calming. Most say it is more stress relieving than any other craft. All supplies are provided. This is an adult class.  Registration is required. Call 815-732-2724 or visit oregonpubliclibrary.com.

Calling all local authors! Local Author Open Mic Night – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2.

Local authors are invited to an open mic night to share poetry, short stories, excerpts of their novels and more. Come and support our local authors. Authors and participants can register at oregonpubliclibrary.com. Call 815-732-2724 for more information. Registration is required. Oregon Writers Group  meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month.

Dozens of butterflies released in memory of loved ones

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – The milkweed plants at the Serenity Hospice & Home were a welcome site for 363 monarch butterflies released Saturday in the organization’s memorial butterfly release.

When the bright orange and black butterflies flew from their envelopes, most sought the coveted native plant for some quick-energy juice at the manicured gardens at Serenity Home, 1658 Illinois Route 2, south of Oregon.

Doris Peterson of Byron brought along a bouquet of fresh flowers for her butterfly to feast on.

“I come every year,” she said. “For my husband, Carl, and my friend Ferd Fransen.”

The Drozd and Groenhagen family of Mt. Morris and Oregon released several butterflies in memory of their loved ones, Leona Groenhagen and Lois Nelson.

Twin brothers Nathan and Nelson Drozd, 2, with their mom, Brittany, buzzed around as sister Natalie released one of the butterflies in memory of Brittany’s mom, Lois, and her grandmother, Leona.

Across the lawn, Bennett Full, 9, of Dixon made sure no one accidentally stepped on any of the butterflies, especially the wobbly ones.

“Ooh, you were like only two centimeters from stepping on that one,” Bennett said as he swooped down to scoop up the butterfly and place it back on a milkweed plant. “That was close.”

Joslyn Weinger, 4, of Polo held out a popsicle for her butterfly to land on as her mom, Jaci, snapped a photo.

“This is for her great-grandma and papa,” Jaci said.

Serenity bereavement coordinator Cathy Warren said 29 dozen butterflies were ordered for this year’s event with an additional 15 just in case any of the butterflies weren’t able to fly free after transport.

“We had 334 people who said they would be attending,” Warren said. “We could not have asked for better weather.”

Before the release, Lynn Knodle, Serenity executive director, spoke on why the butterflies are used as a tribute.

“Just like the delicate wings of a butterfly, our loved ones have taken flight. Leaving behind the pain and suffering of this world to embark on a new journey of peace and eternal freedom,” Knodle said. “The butterfly is a profound symbol of hope, love and transformation. And when we release these vibrant and graceful creatures into the world, we are reminded that our loved ones’ spirits live on within us.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local

Natalie Drozd, 4, of Mt. Morris holds one of the butterflies her family released during the Serenity Hospice & Home Memorial Butterfly Release on July 8 in Oregon. Watching Natalie are her 2-year-old twin brothers, Nathan and Nelson. The Drozd children released the butterflies in memory of their great-grandmother Leona Groenhagen and grandmother Lois Nelson.

Doris Peterson of Byron encourages a monarch butterfly to land on the flowers she brought to the Serenity Hospice & Home Memorial Butterfly Release on July 8 in Oregon.

Level of literacy needed to survive today is higher than it was for our parents

I consider myself a literacy advocate. It has not been a difficult cause to champion. Almost everyone supports the importance of being able to read and write.

Has that idea changed? Is it still important to read and write in today’s world of technology?

We certainly are hearing much about artificial intelligence recently. We might even begin to wonder about the future of books and even of libraries. What role will they play for our children and grandchildren?

There is no doubt that reading and writing have changed. The definition of what it means to be literate has changed to include what some call “new literacies” or the knowledge and skills it takes to use technology.

Considering all the information constantly coming at us from different sources, we certainly need to know how to be critical readers who can analyze the sources and the information. Overall, the level of literacy needed to survive in today’s world is

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“The essence of the butterfly flutters gently in our hearts reminding us of their endearing presence in our lives. May the flight of each butterfly symbolize the flight of our loved ones, carrying them to a place of peace and serenity. And may their flight also bring us comfort and remind us that love transcends all boundaries connecting us to those we have lost.”

About Serenity

Serenity Hospice & Home is a nonprofit, “free-standing” organization guided by a board of directors with fiduciary responsibility to the hospice organization and to the community.

The agency is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health to promote comprehensive hospice care and to operate a hospice residence. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance is accepted. Hospice care is available to all who are in need: children, adults and older adults.

Serenity Home was established and accepted its first patient in April 2009. It offers the patient and family a homelike environment, while providing the full complement of hospice’s comfort-oriented care and services, including expert pain and symptom management, 24-hour nursing care, assistance with tasks of daily living, friendly visits from volunteers, spiritual and psychosocial counseling for patients and their loved ones and bereavement care and support for surviving family members. For information, visit serenityhospiceandhome.org.

READING MATTERS

Mary Gardner

higher than it was for our parents.

It can be true that when children get older they become less interested in reading. Young people are reading and getting most of their information from their phones. The pull of electronics certainly is in competition with reading traditional books, though e-books are an alternative that some might choose.

We certainly need to broaden our definition of reading. Young people may not have books in hand, but they really are reading.

The print industry certainly has changed. In fact, it might be that you are in a minority if you are reading this newspaper in print form. Publishers of books, newspapers and magazines are exploring the various options of technology to keep their

customers and to survive.

Will there be books? Will there be libraries? Should we still encourage our children and grandchildren to read books and to use the library? I do not know what will be, but my answer to the last question is an emphatic yes.

Libraries, like the print industry, are stretching and growing to keep up with technology and the way information is consumed. Libraries remain a valuable resource in their communities for all kinds of information and assistance, including computer access.

Patrons still use libraries to locate information about the past. Their collections include books that are old and new, both fiction and nonfiction, covering just about any topic and there are e-book resources available. If they do not have what you need, they will help you find it.

I cannot think of a reason why we would not want to have the library be part of our children’s or grandchildren’s lives.

As far as encouraging them to read books, the bottom line is that to become better readers they need to read a lot and to read from a wide variety of texts and from different sources. It only makes sense to keep offering, sharing and seeking out books or magazines or online videos and websites that they might enjoy based on their interests.

You might share books that meant a lot to you when you were their age. Or perhaps you look for current bestsellers and award-winning books for children. There are about 5,000 children’s books published each year.

Will there be books and libraries? I do not think we can envision what the future holds. All the more reason to enjoy, use and support our libraries and read all the books we can hold!

• Mary Gardner is a retired teacher who specialized in reading and still is an instructor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Northern Illinois University.

Children’s Grief Camp to take place Aug. 9 in Oregon

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – Serenity Hospice & Home will facilitate a Children’s Grief Camp from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, for children ages 5 to 13.

The camp will be at the Nash Recre-

ation Center, 304 S. Fifth St., Oregon, and will give children the chance to connect with others who have experienced loss. The children will spend time swimming and playing sports. They also will work on meaningful crafts that memorialize their loved ones and have an opportunity to talk

about their memories.

Serenity will provide lunch and a snack. The camp reinforces the importance of connecting with others while going through challenging times. To register, call Denise Watts or Cathy Warren of the Serenity bereavement team at 815732-2499. The sign-up deadline is July 28.

Madelyn Brown, 4, of Steward watches monarch butterflies land on milkweed plants after being released during the Serenity Home & Hospice Memorial Butterfly Release on July 8 in Oregon. Madelyn’s family released a butterfly for Henry Jordal.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local Bennett Full (right), 8, of Dixon coaxes a monarch butterfly to land on a milkweed plant as Bentley Helfrich, 9, of Dixon, watches. The butterfly was one of 363 released at the Serenity Hospice & Home Memorial Butterfly Release on July 8 in Oregon.

Encore! Mt. Morris has summer opportunities for artists

MT. MORRIS – Encore! Mt. Morris is offering three opportunities for artists to show their creativity.

Fine Art in Straw

Imagine what you could create. Encore! has openings for entries in the eighth annual U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition. Registration and acceptance are required to compete.

Create a straw sculpture individually or with a team. The sculpture must be at least 90% straw on the surface. Sculpture size must be a minimum of 6½ feet (in height, in length or in width).

Create your piece at home and transport it to Mt. Morris by 4 p.m. Aug. 11.

The 2023 U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition runs from Aug. 11-27. Straw Fest Day is Saturday, Aug. 26. For information regarding rules and registration, visit StrawUSA.com.

Art on Fire 2023

Interested artists may “adopt” fire hydrants within the village limits of Mt. Morris and paint creative, artistic designs.

Registration and acceptance is required before painting may begin. The goal of this program is to embrace local artistic talents while displaying creative artwork throughout the community.

Photos of each newly painted hydrant will be displayed online at EncoreMtMorris.com. The public will be asked to vote for their favorite new hydrant. There is no cost to apply for the program.

Participating artists will receive an Encore Art on Fire T-shirt.

Artists are responsible for providing their own materials, brushes, etc. Registration is open through Aug. 7 and painting must be finished by Aug. 13. Information is available online at EncoreMtMorris.com and at Mt. Morris Village Hall.

Gallery Show

Encore! has extended the call for entries for the third Old Sandstone Gallery Show of the 2023 season. This juried show invites original art of all kinds.

Artists may register and submit one to three images of their original works for consideration. Artists must be 18 or older. Only registrations and images received by the July 17 extended deadline will be considered. Information and online registration is available at EncoreMtMorris.com.

Encore! Mt. Morris is made up of volunteers committed to developing Mt. Morris into a unique, thriving rural and cultural arts destination in northwest Illinois.

Learn more about all events at EncoreMtMorris.com.

Alexa Zoellner file photo/Shaw Local

First place for Peoples Choice and Artists Choice awards in the 2022 U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition was won by “Sunday Bath,” an elephant dousing itself in “water” created by Steve Lentz of Montello, Wisconsin.

Earleen Hinton file photo/Shaw Local

The Illinois Freedom Bell in Mt. Morris was invaded by one of the straw sculptures during the 2021 U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition.

Peter Cartwright began revival preaching in 1803

If you were an early traveling preacher, you needed tremendous strength, a powerful voice, physical dexterity and great mental ability for organizing as you walked or rode over your territory.

Peter Cartwright was such a man and he entered the Midwest area of revival preaching in 1803.

According to an article titled “Pioneer Camp Meetings and Revivals,” by Dallas Krum, these camp-type gatherings were started by the Presbyterians and the Methodists.

For 53 years, Cartwright’s preaching style influenced “Kentucky, Tennessee and mostly the frontier Illinois areas.”

This area was no different since Cartwright made James Talbott’s home near Wilson’s Mill one of his headquarters. Talbott and Sarah, his wife, were well-educated and had interesting stories to tell.

James and Sarah Talbott left Penn-

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sylvania in 1824. They spent time in Louisville, Kentucky, and Peoria, and in 1835 headed for Buffalo Grove. They settled 6 miles from Polo and helped establish the Wilson Log Flouring mill along with Joseph Wilson who also arrived in 1835.

The reason for starting a mill was because they had to go 110 miles to Peoria for flour. James Talbott became the millwright.

After starting the mill, they built a log house where they hosted those traveling from Dixon to Galena. Cartwright, a Methodist circuit rider, often made their home his headquarters. Talbott had grown up with a Quaker influence but soon became a Methodist.

A small town called Burwick

sprang up in the area although the post office was called Barclay. Neither of those places are evident today, but you can drive along Wilson Mill Road over the creek where the mill stood many years ago.

Talbott eventually owned more than 500 acres and went into farming.

When Cartwright was a circuit minister, he was to get paid $80 a year. Many times he said he got only half the amount. During his ministry “he preached more than 15,000 sermons and baptized more than 12,000 persons” according to an article titled “Peter Cartwright, Circuit Rider” in the 1935 Forreston Journal.

Polo Methodist Church used the circuit rider theme as a unique idea to hand out Bibles to third graders in 1978. In came Don Typer dressed as a circuit rider with his saddle bags full of Bibles.

How clever. The article in the Sept. 14 issue of the Tri-County went on to

tell about this “rugged breed of men who endured blizzards, heat and illness as they would cross mountains and ford rivers on their horses to bring the gospel to the frontier.”

The article went on to mention that the life of a circuit rider was not a long one for either man or horse. George Brown, circuit rider, wore out eight horses in two years.

Many of the riders did not live beyond 30 years of age. Cartwright lived to be 87, which was unusual for a circuit rider.

You might not even have had an overcoat to keep you warm from the strong winds of Illinois, according to Rev. Arthur Bradshaw. He wrote about his early appointments in the April 1915 Illinois Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society.

• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and a volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.

Governors Carlin and Ford had connections with Oregon’s founders

By OTTO DICK

Thomas Carlin, a Democrat, was our seventh governor elected in 1838 and Thomas Ford, our eighth governor, also a Democrat, was elected in 1842. Both of these men had connections with John and Sarah Phelps, the founders of Oregon.

Ford was from Oregon and the state’s eighth governor, serving from 1842-46. He was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in 1800 – 18 years before Illinois was founded.

In 1835, Ford moved to a cabin on property owned by John Phelps, founder of Oregon. Two years later, Ford moved to North Third Street in Oregon.

Ford left office bankrupt because of his low salary. He started his manuscript of “The History of Illinois” shortly before he died. He gave the manuscript to his friend Gen. James Shields for publication with the proceeds going to Ford’s orphan children.

Carlin was the state’s seventh governor and the uncle of Sarah Phelps.

He was of Irish ancestry and was born near Frankfort, Kentucky, on July 18, 1789.

Carlin moved with his parents to the Missouri Territory in 1803. He married Rebecca Huitt in 1818, the same year Illinois was founded.

Carlin came to Illinois as a mounted ranger during the War of 1812. He settled in Green County, where he served as its first sheriff and became a large

landowner.

He was a captain in the Illinois militia during the Black Hawk wars.

On July 4, 1971, a ceremony was held in Carrollton where a statue was erected by the state in honor of Carlin.

John Phelps met Carlin and told him he was moving back to Tennessee from Galena.

Carlin told him he could live on his farm in Alton. A year later, he settled

on public land on the banks of the Illinois River, built a cabin and started to farm.

Forty-three governors have served Illinois since it became a state in 1818. The state’s first two governors are listed as independent and not members of a political party.

Illinois’ third governor Norman Edwards was a Republican followed by John Reynolds, a Democrat.

The state’s 16th governor was a member of the Whig Party.

Republicans have won the governor’s race 23 times. Democrats have won 17 times.

Illinois’ first 20 governors were born out of state. Gov. John Altgeld was born in Germany.

Ford and Frank Lowden lived in the Oregon area.

Lowden, a Republican, served as Illinois’ 25th governor. He was born in Sunrise, Minnesota.

• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.

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Polo pool drawing crowds, season going well

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

POLO – Polo’s public swimming pool has been doing well in the six weeks since it opened for the season.

Located at Keator Park, 303 E. Webster St., Polo, the pool opened for the season May 27. It closes Labor Day weekend.

“[Attendance] has been really, really good,” said Alderperson Tommy Bardell, who is in charge of the city’s Parks Department. “The brightest spot, I think, is we offered morning and afternoon swim lessons in June. We’re offering them again in July. I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from the community about how the [life]guards and managers handled that.”

July 7 was the final day to sign up for this month’s swim lessons, he said.

“This is the second year the pool has run the concession stand on its own and things are coming together for that thanks to the fundraising,” Bardell said. “That’s been a really positive thing for us, too.”

Rilley Peterson and Lizzy Stamm are co-managers for the pool and concession stand, he said. They did some nice repainting of the pool area before

the season started, Bardell said.

“In the fall this year we’re going to have some concrete improvements and have some more painting done to bring it back up to as nice as it’s been in many, many years,” he said. There will be some sandblasting and more

painting after the season ends, Bardell said.

People can reserve the pool for parties during specific hours, Bardell said.

Parties can be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays,

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Bardell said.

“We’ve had a lot of those booked up,” Bardell said.

The Polo pool is open from 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. It is one of the last remaining outdoor public pools in the Sauk Valley area.

Costs

Daily admission

In-district residents: $3

Out-of-district residents: $5

Pool pass for in-district residents

Individual: $50

Senior citizen: $40

Family: $75

Add babysitter to pass: $15 (babysitter must be high school age or older)

Pool pass for out-of-district residents

Individual: $70

Senior citizen: $50

Family: $125

Add babysitter to pass: $25 (babysitter must be high school aged or older)

Pool parties

30 or fewer swimmers: $100

31 to 60 swimmers: $125

61 or more swimmers: $150

Call the Polo pool at 815-946-3514 or go to its Facebook page for information.

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media Ryker Bishop, 5, of Dixon, smiles as he hangs onto his dad, Nathan, as they dive under the water at the Polo swimming pool last week.

Fun ‘bubbling up all over’ at River’s Edge Farmers Market

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – The fun couldn’t help but bubble over July 6 at the River’s Edge Farmers Market.

Jason Kollom, who is “The Bubble Guy,” brought his wands to the event as part of the Oregon library’s “Library Day.”

“Yup, that is definitely a big, big bubble,” Kollom said to Monroe Wicklund, 10, of Oregon as she launched her creation with the Oregon dam in the background.

The market takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday through September at 123 N. Second St. along the river behind the Oregon Fire Department.

The markets include food trucks –Rustic Oven Wood Fired Pizza and Hector’s Cocina & Mobile Bar – and vendors that sell produce, meat, eggs, mushrooms, coffee, honey, plants, snacks, baked goods and more.

“We also accept SNAP/Link EBT cards for the purchase of food products,” market manager Liz Hiemstra said. “Plus, our Link Match program offers a dollar-for-dollar match for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables, so every dollar of Link funds used is doubled – that’s double the amount of fresh, healthy foods available for purchase. Head to the orange info tent to use your SNAP/Link EBT.”

Heartache #1 will perform July 20.

On July 27, the Oregon Park District’s Music at the Market features Justin Jones. Other kids’ activities include Explore-a-Truck Night with the Oregon Fire Department.

Information about the market is at cityoforegon.org/rivers-edge-farmers-market.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local

Monroe Wicklund, 10, of Oregon, uses wands provided by “The Bubble Guy” Jason Kollom to make two long bubbles Thursday night at the River’s Edge Farmer’s Market in Oregon. The bubble event was part of Library Day, presented by the Oregon Library.

Will Messenger, 4, of Oregon uses a wand provided by “The Bubble Guy” Jason Kollom to make a big bubble July 6 at the River’s Edge Farmers Market in Oregon. The bubble event was part of Library Day, presented by the Oregon library.

Addi Blumeyer, 8, of Oregon dances around a long bubble she made July 6 at the River’s Edge Farmers Market in Oregon.

New drop-off recycling program offered in

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department has started a new recycling initiative aimed at fostering sustainability and encouraging community participation.

“The introduction of the new DropOff Recycling Program signifies a significant step forward in the commitment to reducing waste and protecting the environment for future generations,” director Paul Cooney said in a news release.

Ogle County residents now have access to two conveniently located recycling bins – one at the Ogle County Farm Bureau parking lot, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon, and one at the Byron Forest Preserve Maintenance Facility parking lot, 6845 N. German Church Road, Byron.

The program aims to provide an accessible alternative for rural residents and others who do not have access to curbside recycling.

The Drop-Off Recycling Program accepts packaging materials commonly found around the house. Accepted items include:

• Clean and dry paper products, including newspapers, magazines, office paper, cardboard and paperboard (e.g.,

cereal boxes). No items contaminated by food (e.g. pizza boxes).

• Plastic containers labeled with recycling symbols #1-#5 and #7, such as beverage bottles, milk jugs, detergent bottles and plastic food containers.

• Glass bottles and jars, which should be rinsed and free of any lids or caps.

• Metal cans, including aluminum and steel cans, and aluminum foil.

“To ensure the success of this program, it is imperative that participants adhere to the guidelines provided. Proper recycling practices, such as rinsing containers, flattening cardboard boxes and placing materials into the bin

loose – not in plastic bags – will help maintain the integrity of the recycling process and keep this program sustainable,” Cooney said. “The community’s support and cooperation is needed to responsibly use these recycling bins. Abuse or contamination of the bins may lead to the termination of this trial program, jeopardizing the opportunity for sustainable waste management within our county.”

Cooney said OCSWMD is deeply committed to environmental preservation and the Drop-Off Recycling Program reflects a dedication to a greener future.

“By engaging in recycling practices, Ogle County residents can collectively reduce waste, conserve resources and mitigate the impact on the planet,” he said.

For information about the Drop-Off Recycling Program, including specific guidelines and updates, visit www.oglecountyil.gov or call 815-732-4020.

“Ogle County residents are encouraged to come together as a community to embrace this initiative and make a positive impact on the environment through responsible recycling. Together we can build a brighter, more sustainable future for Ogle County,” Cooney said.

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The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department now has drop-off recyclng containers for community use in Oregon and Byron. This recycling station is located in the Farm Bureau parking lot at 421 W. Pines Road.

Jonny Lyons and the Pride to rock stage in Mt. Morris

MT. MORRIS – Jonny Lyons and the Pride return to the bandshell stage in Mt. Morris for a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 14, as part of the village’s free Jamboree Concert Series.

“Jonny knows how to command an audience, whether he’s fronting his band Jonny Lyons and the Pride, taking the stage as The Man In Black or the King of Rock and Roll, standing alone with an acoustic guitar or even laying down the drums for Lance Lipinsky in his band The Lovers. Whatever the occasion, you can be sure to expect an electrifying performance,” said Larry Ubben, the Jamboree organizer.

Lyons writes his own music flavored from his heroes such as Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Conway Twitty, Jerry Reed, The Everly Brothers, Willie Nelson and The Ventures, Ubben said.

Food and drink concessions will be provided by Chapter CU, P.E.O., which will serve hot dogs, brats, chips, soda and water starting at 6 p.m.

“Both Grandpa’s and Just For Fun Ice Cream vendors will be there, too,” Ubben said. “Please bring a blanket or chair or enjoy the new benches and join the fun on our beautiful, historic campus in the center of Mt. Morris, two blocks south of state Route 64 on Wesley Avene and enjoy the free rock ’n’ roll concert.”

In the event of rain, check for the alternate location at Facebook.com/mtmorrisjamboree, mtmorrisil.net or moundertown.com.

Earleen Hinton file photo/Shaw Local Audience members watch as Jonny Lyons performs an Elvis Presley song at a previous Mt. Morris Jamboree. Jonny Lyons and the Pride return to the stage Friday, July 12, for another concert. Jonny Lyons and the Pride made their debut performance at the free music series in downtown Mt. Morris.

Oregon bike trail route updated to align with TOSOC 11

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

OREGON – The Oregon Park District’s community bike trail has been updated to align it with the 10-mile Tour of Scenic Ogle County bike route.

Changes were made after the Village of Progress approached OPD Executive Director Erin Folk with the idea in late spring, according to a July 5 OPD news release.

“The district was pleased to receive feedback from the Village of Progress and bike enthusiasts within our community,” Folk said in the release. “The original vision for the community bike trail was to provide a safe route for community members and visitors to experience the wonderful things Oregon has to offer. Aligning our community bike route with the TOSOC 10-mile route continues to enhance this vision.”

The 7-mile community bike trail loops through Oregon, passing by Park West, Fairground Park, Kiwanis Park, Carnation Park, Mix Park, Lions Park and Veteran’s Prairie, according to the OPD website. It is an easy, casual ride for people of all ages that takes riders near the

Oregon Sculpture Trail, the Depot Museum, Oregon Public Library, schools and visitor parking, according to the release.

The update will eliminate confusion for community members, visitors and TOSOC race participants, according to the release.

OPD Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Facilities Brent Suter coordinated efforts with the city of Oregon to realign the route signage to reflect the updated route, according to the release. OPD staff removed the old signs and city staff installed new ones.

The updated map can be found at oregonpark.org/parks/trail-system and at cityoforegon.org/visitor-information/biking.

OPD strives to improve biking opportunities for both community members and visitors, according to the release. Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program funding received in 2023 will help support those efforts and expand the community trail from Illinois Route 64 to Lowden State Park, a project for which phase II engineering is underway with construction expected to be completed in 2025.

The 2023 TOSOC ride, sponsored by the Village of Progress, is scheduled for Sept. 23. Participants can choose between 10-, 32- and 62-mile routes.

Participants interested in registering for TOSOC can do so at bikereg.com/tosoc-bike-ride. The registration deadline is Sept. 11.

Image provided by Tina Ketter

An update to the Oregon Park District’s community bike path to align it with the Tour of Scenic Ogle County bike route was completed July 5.

OBITUARIES

ELEANOR KANEY

Born: May 22, 1929

Died: June 27, 2023

Eleanor Kaney, 94, of Burnsville, MN, died June 27, 2023, at The River Hills senior living community in Burnsville, MN, where she resided since November 2017. She lived much of her life in the Forreston, IL, area. She was born on May 22, 1929, in Freeport, IL, to Raymond and Viola (Young) Borger. She married Glenn Kaney on Nov. 22, 1949. Glenn, a daughter, Kathleen, and a brother, William

Borger of Stuart, FL., preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Lynn Kaney (Wilie) of Newport, WA, and Merrill Kaney (Linn) of Lebanon, TN; two daughters, Colleen Kaney of Eagan, MN, and Elaine Kaney of Burnsville, MN; a sister, Margaret (Roy) Viel of Winnebago, IL; and a brother, Robert Borger of Naples, FL. She also leaves four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was a lifelong member of Embury United Methodist Church, now merged with Harmony United Methodist in Freeport, IL.

The burial will be at a later date at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeport, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Forreston, IL, library, the American Heart Association or organization of choice.

Wales Wales passed July Square made the past was daughter of especially helping 1951,

Illinois

Wales Wales passed Monday July Square had made the past

She was daughter of especially helping 1951,

from as a infant and During devises to served.  Memorial Children’s Swedish Ogle the Grandmother purebred goats, enjoyed was a Church

HELEN M. WALES

Born: November 16, 1933 in Polo, Illinois

Died: July 3, 2023 in Dixon, Illinois

Helen M. Wales

Helen then graduated from Manchester College with an additional degree from Northwestern University. She worked as a physical therapist, specializing in infant and children’s needs for over 57 years.  During that time, she designed several devises to help in the care of the children she served.  Her career took her to Rockford Memorial Hospital, Dixon State School, Children’s Development Center of Rockford, Swedish American Hospital home care, and the Ogle Co. School system.

Helen M. Wales of Polo, passed away, Monday July 3 at Heritage Square where she had made her home for the past 4 months.  She was born Nov. 16, 1933 and was the daughter of Frank and H. Lucile Wales.

Helen grew up loving animals, especially horses, and spent many  happy hours helping her Granddad on his farm.

Graduating from Polo schools in 1951,

Helen spent her adult life living on the farm that once belonged to her Grandmother and Granddad.  She enjoyed raising purebred collies, Pomeranians, cattle, sheep, goats, horses and even canaries.  She also enjoyed working on family genealogy.  Helen was a life-long active member of the Polo Church

of the Brethren, serving in many capacities including teaching children’s Sunday school for many years. Helen also  enjoyed playing dominoes with her church friends, and her genealogy get-togethers with her family group.

Helen travelled the world, often with the Church of the Brethren  mission programs and cherished the memories of those times.

Helen then graduated from Manchester College with an additional degree from Northwestern University. She worked as a physical therapist, specializing in infant and children’s needs for over 57 years.  During that time, she designed several devises to help in the care of the children she served.  Her career took her to Rockford Memorial Hospital, Dixon State School, Children’s Development Center of Rockford, Swedish American Hospital home care, and the Ogle Co. School system.

Throughout her life, Helen was always caring, kind, and generous. Her mindset was to always make life better for others.

Helen is survived by sisters, Joyce Person and Adrienne Hiatt, brother-in-law, Don Deardorff, and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Helen spent her adult life living on the farm that once belonged to her Grandmother and Granddad.  She enjoyed raising purebred collies, Pomeranians, cattle, sheep, goats, horses and even canaries.  She also enjoyed working on family genealogy.  Helen was a life-long active member of the Polo Church

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and brother-in-law Evelyn and Wilbur Bowman,  sister and brother-in-law,

of the Brethren, serving in many capacities including teaching children’s Sunday school for many years. Helen also  enjoyed playing dominoes with her church friends, and her genealogy get-togethers with her family group.

Helen travelled the world, often with the Church of the Brethren  mission programs and cherished the memories of those times.

Throughout her life, Helen was always caring, kind, and generous. Her mindset was to always make life better for others.

Helen then graduated from Manchester College with an additional degree from Northwestern University. She worked as a physical therapist, specializing in infant and children’s needs for over 57 years.  During that time, she designed several devises to help in the care of the children she served.  Her career took her to Rockford Memorial Hospital, Dixon State School, Children’s Development Center of Rockford, Swedish American Hospital home care, and the Ogle Co. School system.

Helen is survived by sisters, Joyce Person and Adrienne Hiatt, brother-in-law, Don Deardorff, and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and brother-in-law Evelyn and Wilbur Bowman,  sister and brother-in-law,

Helen spent her adult life living on the farm that once belonged to her Grandmother and Granddad.  She enjoyed raising purebred collies, Pomeranians, cattle, sheep, goats, horses and even canaries.  She also enjoyed working on family genealogy.  Helen was a life-long active member of the Polo Church

Margaret and David Brown, sisters, Patricia Deardorff and Betty Capling,  and  brotherin-law,  Richard Person.  Also, preceded by siblings John and Sherry Hiatt,  nephew, Greg Bowman, great nephew, Tim Bowman.

of the Brethren, serving in many capacities including teaching children’s Sunday school for many years. Helen also  enjoyed playing dominoes with her church friends, and her genealogy get-togethers with her family group.

Helen travelled the world, often with the Church of the Brethren  mission programs and cherished the memories of those times.

Throughout her life, Helen was always caring, kind, and generous. Her mindset was to always make life better for others.

Helen is survived by sisters, Joyce Person and Adrienne Hiatt, brother-in-law, Don Deardorff, and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Arrangements are being handled by Polo Family Funeral Home, where visitation will be held on Monday, July 10th with family time at 9:30 a.m., public visitation at 10.00 a.m.  Graveside services  at 11:00 a.m. at Fairmount Cemetery.   Following the service, there will be a lunch  and fellowship at the Church of the Brethren, Polo.  Instead of flowers, memorials can be made in Helen’s name to the Village of Progress in Oregon, or Serenity House, also in Oregon.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and brother-in-law Evelyn and Wilbur Bowman,  sister and brother-in-law,

of the Brethren, serving in many capacities including teaching children’s Sunday school for many years. Helen also  enjoyed playing dominoes with her church friends, and her genealogy get-togethers with her family group.

Helen travelled the world, often with the Church of the Brethren  mission programs and cherished the memories of those times.

Throughout her life, Helen was always caring, kind, and generous. Her mindset was to always make life better for others.

Helen is survived by sisters, Joyce Person and Adrienne Hiatt, brother-in-law, Don Deardorff, and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Margaret and David Brown, sisters, Patricia Deardorff and Betty Capling,  and  brotherin-law,  Richard Person.  Also, preceded by siblings John and Sherry Hiatt,  nephew, Greg Bowman, great nephew, Tim Bowman.    Arrangements are being handled by Polo Family Funeral Home, where visitation will be held on Monday, July 10th with family time at 9:30 a.m., public visitation at 10.00 a.m.  Graveside services  at 11:00 a.m. at Fairmount Cemetery.   Following the service, there will be a lunch  and fellowship at the Church of the Brethren, Polo.  Instead of flowers, memorials can be made in Helen’s name to the Village of Progress in Oregon, or Serenity House, also in Oregon.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and brother-in-law Evelyn and Wilbur Bowman,  sister and brother-in-law,

Margaret and David Brown, sisters, Patricia Deardorff and Betty Capling,  and  brotherin-law,  Richard Person.  Also, preceded by siblings John and Sherry Hiatt,  nephew, Greg Bowman, great nephew, Tim Bowman.    Arrangements are being handled by Polo Family Funeral Home, where visitation will be held on Monday, July 10th with family time at 9:30 a.m., public visitation at 10.00 a.m.  Graveside services  at 11:00 a.m. at Fairmount Cemetery.   Following the service, there will be a lunch  and fellowship at the Church of the Brethren, Polo.  Instead of flowers, memorials can be made in Helen’s name to the Village of Progress in Oregon, or Serenity House, also in Oregon.

Margaret and David Brown, sisters, Patricia Deardorff and Betty Capling,  and  brotherin-law,  Richard Person.  Also, preceded by siblings John and Sherry Hiatt,  nephew, Greg Bowman, great nephew, Tim Bowman.

Arrangements are being handled by Polo Family Funeral Home, where visitation will be held on Monday, July 10th with family time at 9:30 a.m., public visitation at 10.00 a.m.  Graveside services  at 11:00 a.m. at Fairmount Cemetery.   Following the service, there will

be a lunch  and fellowship at the Church of the Brethren, Polo.  Instead of flowers, memorials can be made in Helen’s name to the Village of Progress in Oregon, or Serenity House, also in Oregon.

Get on your tractor and drive! Ride is set for July 22

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

FRANKLIN GROVE – If you have a tractor and are looking to “ride,” the Living History Antique Equipment Association of Franklin Grove has something planned to put you in the driver’s seat.

The annual Tractor Drive is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at the organization’s 20-acre showgrounds facility located one mile south of Franklin Grove.

From the showgrounds, tractors will travel on back roads toward Oregon, where participants will have an opportunity to eat lunch or grab an ice cream cone.

After refreshments, the group will return to the showgrounds about 2:30 p.m. having completed a 32-mile round trip.

Participants do not need to be an LHAEA member and there is no fee to participate.

“You will, however, need to own or borrow a tractor,” said Tom Brown, an LHAEA member. “This is an event designed to drive slowly and enjoy the countryside, so any [rubber-tire] tractor capable of traveling [about] 10 mph is ideal. If your tractor is slightly slower,

we will try to accommodate you.”

The LHAEA also will host its 43rd annual Equipment Show on Aug. 5 and 6 featuring Case tractors, but with an invitation for all brands.

“At the show, you can view row after row of antique tractors and farm equipment, as well as witness threshing demonstrations, rock crushing, sawmill operations, potato digging, flour milling and many more activities from the past,” Brown said. “There are also a

Marian Wolf to mark 80th birthday July 14

Marian Wolf of Dixon will celebrate her 80th birthday with family this month.

number of games and contests to keep your youngsters entertained. Remember, you do not have to be a LHAEA member to participate in the tractor drive or attend the annual show, but if you like this type of activity, everyone is welcome to join the LHAEA organization. The annual membership dues are just $10 per year and that includes club newsletters and an annual picnic.”

To join, call Brad Estock at 815-7571460.

Marian was born July 14, 1943, and was married to the late Rodney U. Wolf for 51 years. They farmed outside of Dixon and had three children, Annette (Elmer) Rahn of Mount Carroll, Karen (Steve) Becker of Amboy and Loren (Lisa) Wolf of Dixon.

Marian Wolf

Marian has 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

The past nine years she enjoyed her life with the late Leroy Toms.

Marian enjoys bus trips and taking care of the farmstead (mowing and tending to her flowers).

Birthday wishes may be sent to 1695 U.S. Highway 52, Dixon, IL, 61021

Shaw Local file photo

The Living History Antique Equipment Association of Franklin Grove will host a Tractor Drive on Saturday, July 22.

The following marriage applications were filed in June 2023:

June 1

Daniel Rodney Abbatoy Jr. and Christina Marcella Hoydn, both of Plainfield, Illinois.

June 2

Alejandro Hueramo and Jennifer Lynn Blomberg, both of Rochelle, Illinois.

Edward Darrin Brackett and Teresa Ann Stamm, both of Bloomington, Illinois.

Dalton Ambrose Beal and Doris Lillian Mantzke, both of Somonauk, Illinois.

Michael Lewis Colligan and Susan Eilleen Zuberbier, both of Kingston, Illinois.

June 5

Wojciech Bryniak and Thalia Yvette Larios, both of Roselle, Illinois.

June 7

Troy Michael Curtis and Alison Nicole Wolf, both of La Moille, Illinois.

Brett Michael Stocker and Karen Elizabeth Linnerud, both of Willowbrook, Illinois.

June 8

Daniel Christopher Johnson and Akbota Yerbolovna Yergaliyeva, both of Rochelle, Illinois.

June 9

Angel Santana and Molly Jane Duda, both of Aurora, Illinois.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

June 30 - July 6

Warranty Deeds Mill Creek Inc. to Jason R. and Kimberly S. Penticoff, 1427, 1429, 1431 and 1433 Crimson Ridge Lane, Byron, $32,500. Putnam Group LLC to Julie A. Shawback, 1309 Crest Lane, Rochelle, $171,900.

The late Gurdus Adams by heir to Joseph and Kelly Kakert, 15071 E. state Route 72, Davis Junction, $37,000.

Maxine C. Seele to Jason J. and Angela J. Pfeiffer, 424 Sunbeam Court, Stillman Valley, $74,000.

Jeffrey S. Kalina to Rosalina Vieyra

Martinez, 9702 N. Pecatonica Road, Byron, $30,000.

The late Linda L. Johnson by heirs to Tyler and Denise Jaborek, 1514 Warrenton Drive, Byron, $275,000. Duane and Patricia Jones to Sharon M. Thunberg, 4475 S. state Route 2, Oregon, $146,000.

Donna R. Goodwin to Roman Bicek, 611 N. Blackhawk Drive, Byron, $118,000. Contry Homes Group LLC to Luis Garcia, 1624 Westmont Drive, Byron, $278,065.

Nathan Alan Waugh and Lauren Renee Schabacker, both of Stillman Valley, Illinois.

Benjamin Grant Melms, of Naples, Florida, and Holly Elizabeth Trapp, of DeKalb, Illinois.

Cole William Barnett, of Tacoma, Washington, and Brynn Marie Blevins, of Oregon, Illinois.

Eugene George Cheever II, of Oregon, Illinois, and Tayla Rose Tidberg, of Machesney Park, Illinois.

June 12

Jared Michael Mathias and Rebecca Lynne Haas, both of Baileyville, Illinois.

June 13

Jose Julian Parra Rodriguez and Heather Elizabeth Harms, both of Rochelle, Illinois.

Nolan Robert Baker and Zhane Lazette Williams-Hensley, both of Dixon, Illinois.

Scott Cole Crain and Beth Anne Rohde, both of Byron, Illinois.

Jeffrey Allen Derrer and Amy Lynn Slick, both of Baileyville, Illinois.

June 14

Jon Thomas Larocca and Andrea Brand Caravello, both of Warrenville, Illinois.

June 15

Alphonso Joseph Vruno III and Morgan Renae Setterman, both of Rochelle, Illinois.

Alexander James Breckenfelder and

Valery Michelle Paredes, both of Loves Park, Illinois.

June 16

Nathan Laurence Holley and Lorien Elyse VanZwieten, both of Chicago, Illinois.

Angel Yael Sanchez Ramirez and Paulina Arevalo Contreras, both of Rochelle, Illinois.

Noah James Sonne and Emily Ann Berndt, both of Mokena, Illinois.

June 20

Desmond Lee Milligan and Machela Clyneece Bee, both of Lindenwood, Illinois.

Corbin Joseph Clark and Cheyenne Nicole Owens, of Byron, Illinois.

James Constantine Kanas and Carol Lynn Brozo, both of Dixon, Illinois.

Timothy Darcy Redican and Alyssa Marie Hoover, both of Byron, Illinois.

Miguel Angel Rodriguez Tavares and Yunet Jacqueline Ramos Ortiz, both of Davis Junction, Illinois.

June 21

Jonathan Dayton Schwengler and Heather Kristine Crowe, both of Bensenville, Illinois.

June 22

Derek Lee Stivers, of New Albany, Indiana, and Holly Elaine Frank, of Louisville, Kentucky.

June 23

Armando M. and Consuelo D. Bonsol to Timothy and Amy Spelde, 714 Mississippi Drive, Dixon, $7,000.

Am Kerns Construction LLC to Adam and Colette Mabry, 104 E. Grant St., Rochelle, $160,000.

Putnam Group LLC to Bevan Clark and Brenda Spring, 921 N. 14th St., Rochelle, $146,000.

Palmer William Gilbert, of Sycamore, Illinois, and Karina Nicole Torres, of Danville, Alabama.

Joshua Jeorge Williams, of Mt. Morris, Illinois, and Jessica Anne Lancaste, of Ashton, Illinois.

June 28

Jeremy James Lawrence and Aleandra Paige Burriesci, both of Byron, Illinois.

Grant Christopher Minnihan and Demeaus Kirstin Wong, both of Denver, Colorado.

Hunter Scott Sandidge and Taylor Ann Kloha, both of Barrington, Illinois.

Jared Robert Spickler, of Pecatonica, Illinois, and Avery Claire Williams, of Rockford, Illinois.

June 29

William D. Allen Jr. And Denniel Joy Witkowski, both of Stillman Valley, Illinois.

Andrew Timothy Riess, of Roseville, Minnesota, and Kelly Ann Stranberg, of Burnsville, Minnesota.

Karl Heinz Wolfgang Drucklieb, of Polo, Illinois, and Mayra Nava Moyotl, of Oregon, Illinois.

Jacob Andrew Fager and Ashley Brooke Watry, both of Forreston, Illinois.

June 30

Keith Richard Lawnicki and Tiffany Leann Reints, both of Mt. Morris, Illinois.

Cromie, 4907 S. Hidden Heights Road, Oregon, $0.

MDM Special Needs Trust 610, Doris A. Ferb, trustee, to Austin Blassage and Morgan E. Rude, 4907 S. Hidden Heights Road, Oregon, $0.

KSR Trust 1, Joanna Beth Reeser, trustee, to Kimberly Lizbeth Davis, 500 Phelps St., Oregon, $267,000.

Christopher and Kristine Mandeke to William and Elizabeth Gay, 6957 E. Wildwood Road, Byron, $600,000.

Matthew Gann to Randy W. and Cristi C. Pals, one parcel in Leaf River Township, $15,000.

Gregory and Sherry Beaird to William and Susan Newkirk, one parcel in Lynnville Township, $72,000.

Cruz Ja and Candace E. Rivera to Shane Ochoa, 304 N. Linn St., Chana, $214,000. His Corner LLC to James Hogan, 1008 Monroe St., Oregon, $209,000.

Greg W. and Sandra S. Cross to Brandy M. Whelan, 1513 Brentwood Drive, Byron, $285,000.

Carol A. Brown to Lynn R. Smith, 209 N. Mississippi Drive, Dixon, $180,000.

Thomas J. Hall Trust, Thomas J. Hall, trustee, to Martha Reyees, 432 W. Phyllis Ave., Rochelle, $172,000.

Jonathan and Valerie Jones to Kristopher Walter and Angela Kerkara, 19306 E. Creston Road, Creston, $255,000.

Taylor R. and Casey E. Isley to Matthew B. Rosenwinkel, 1639 Squires Landing, Rochelle, $262,000.

Andrea M. Fletcher to Thomas Hartnett III, 851 N. 11th St., Rochelle, $60,000.

Estate of Victorine M. Schlezes, the late Victorine M. Schlezes by executor to Michael Plass, 1242 Springdale Drive, Rochelle, $188,000.

Trustees Deeds

Johnson Trust, Helen R. Johnson, trustee, to Sandra Jo Joyce and Lori Ann

Robert R. Carlson Trust 101, Shirley and Richard Raymond Carlson, trustees, to Steven A. Edson and Kelly L. Worthington, 1222 Clifton Terrace, Rochelle, $171,000.

Deed

O’Connor Trading LLC and Church Recordings LLC Series to Ian Schneller and Laurie Dunphy, 211 N. Division Ave., Polo, $125,000.

Sheriff’s deeds

Sheriff of Ogle County and Jason Huml to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, 1009 S. Fourth St., Oregon, $0.

Sheriff of Ogle County and Cydney A. Franks to Freedom Mortgage Corp., 3261 N. Silver Ridge Drive, Oregon, $0.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

MT. MORRIS POLICE

Mt. Morris Police Chief Michael Cicchetti reports the following police activity.

June 19

About 11:30 p.m., police were called to the area of the 10 block of East Front Street for a noise complaint. After an investigation, Karen E. Jackson, 58, of Mt. Morris, was issued a village ordinance citation for a noise violation.

June 21

POLO POLICE

June 20

Jacob D. Baker, 28, of Prophetstown, was cited at 12:13 p.m. for driving on a revoked license. Baker was released on a notice to appear.

June 21

Jose A. Garcia, 44, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was cited at 9:45 p.m. for disobeying a stop sign. Garcia was released on an I-Bond.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF ACTIVITY

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity.

July 2

Jesus Deleon, of Lakemoor, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper cannabis container/driver after deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 3000 block of North River Road, Oregon, at 10:55 a.m. An investigation showed a black Chevrolet SUV, driven by Deleon, left the roadway, entering the west ditch. Deleon’s vehicle then struck a culvert and mailbox before colliding with a tree and coming to a rest. Deleon refused medical treatment and was released on a notice to appear.

July 3

Bradly Risely, 43, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at the intersection of Illinois Route 251 and Lind Road about 2:49 p.m. Risely also was cited for no valid insurance. Risely was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

Ramonda G. Easley, 57, of Freeport, was arrested for possession of controlled substance/crack cocaine (Class 4 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop in the 10000 block of west Illinois Route 72 at 5:57 p.m. Easley also was cited for operating a vehicle with suspended registration. Easley was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

About 11:45 p.m., police were called to the area of Dillehay Park for the report of subjects in the park. After an investigation, it was learned that damage to property was committed at the park. A male juvenile, 15, of Leaf River, a female juvenile, 14, of Leaf River, and a male juvenile, 16, of Mt. Morris, were involved and referred to the Ogle County Juvenile/ Probation Department for charges.

June 22

Ryan Dinkleman, 36, of Mt. Morris, was issued a village ordinance citation for grass/weeds taller than 8 inches.

July 2

About 7 p.m., police were sent to the area of the 100 block of South Wesley Avenue for the report of a disturbance. After an investigation, Alexandra L. Feuntes, 19, of Mt. Morris, was issued a village ordinance citation for disorderly conduct.

Other police activity

Citizen assists, 32

Other agency assists/medical, 28 Other public complaints, 105 Traffic warnings, 3 Village ordinance violations, 26 Parking violations, 3

Charges are accusations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proved guilty.

June 22

Gabriella M. Oliver, 17, of Polo, was cited at 10:49 p.m. for disobeying a stop sign. Oliver was released on an I-Bond.

June 23

Todd A. Brehm, 59, of Oregon, was cited at 7:45 p.m. for speeding 41 mph in a 30-mph zone. Brehm was released on an I-Bond.

June 24

Robert A. Lauritzen, 56, of Franklin Grove, was arrested at 6:20 p.m. for driving on a revoked license and issued a warning notice for illegal cellphone use and expired insurance. Lauritzen was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

June 26

Mauro Juarez-Xique, 41, of Dixon, was cited at 3:50 p.m. for speeding 44 mph in a 30-mph zone. Juarez-Xique was

July 4

Jeremy Henson, 25, of Dixon, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at the intersection of Lowell Park and Henry roads about 2:48 p.m. Henson also was cited for operating an uninsured vehicle. Henson was released from the scene on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

Jared Mon, 22, of Polo, was arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs, aggravated driving while under the influence, a $100,000 outstanding Lee County warrant and driving with a revoked driver’s license after deputies and Polo police responded to a suspicious person in the 2000 block of South Galena Trail Road about 4:08 p.m. Mon was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

July 5

Julio Ramos, 21, of Rochelle, was arrested for two outstanding Ogle County warrants and possession of controlled substance/crack cocaine after a traffic stop in the 3600 block of north Illinois Route 251 about 7:04 p.m. Ramos also was cited for illegal transportation of alcohol/passenger. Ramos was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

Ariana M. Prado, 25, of Rock Falls, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and an outstanding Whiteside County warrant after a traffic stop

in the 5000 block of South Freeport Road about 8:46 p.m. She was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

July 6

Jose Orozco-Garcia, 45, of Rochelle, was arrested for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in the 400 block of South Ninth Street, Rochelle, about 9:22 a.m. Orozco-Garcia also was cited for suspended registration/ non-insured. Orozco-Garcia was released on a $2,500/10% I-Bond and given a future court date.

Rachel Ruiz, 43, of Byron, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop in the area of East Blackhawk Drive and North Chestnut Street, Byron, about 1:15 p.m. Ruiz also was cited for suspended registration. Ruiz was released on an I-Bond and given a future court appearance.

Rebecca Schott, 20, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at Creston and Dement roads about 2:45 p.m. Schott also was cited for no insurance and suspended registration/ non-insured. Schott was released from the scene and given a future court date.

Brennden M. Harms, 20, of Polo, was arrested for criminal damage to property over $500, criminal damage to property under $500, domestic battery and obstructing/resisting a peace

released on an I-Bond.

June 26

Madison Nichole Spaulding, 45, of Polo, was cited at 9:55 p.m. for failure to yield resulting in a non-injury accident and for driving with no valid driver’s license. Spaulding was released on an I-Bond. Charges are accusations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proved guilty.

officer after deputies responded to a disturbance in the 10000 block of west Illinois Route 64 about 8:13 p.m. Harms was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

July 7

Cyndy Marrufo, 22, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving without a valid license after a traffic stop in the 12000 block of East Flagg Road at 3:20 a.m. Marrufo also was cited for disobeying a stop sign. Marrufo was released on a $2,500 I-Bond and given a future court date.

July 8

Joseph Vera, 39, of Stillman Valley, was arrested for driving while license revoked and speeding after a traffic stop in the 3900 block of North Cox Road about 11:13 a.m. He was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Thomas B. Minton, 40, of Freeport, was arrested for driving while license suspended and an active Stephenson County warrant for failure to appear on driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at West Blackhawk Drive and Fox Run Lane, Byron, about 10:18 p.m. He also was cited for speeding 95 mph in a 55-mph speed zone. Minton was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Charges are accusations and all subjects are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS

Lakeview Loan Servici ng, LLC

PLAINTIFF Vs. Gregory F Spengler Jr.; et al DEFENDANTS

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No. 2022FC3

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 04/28/2023, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on August 11, 2023 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 14-09-458-002

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 410 N Franklin Ave Polo, IL 61064

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 MORTGAG OR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 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 14-22-00400. I3223309

June 30, 2023

July 7, 14, 2023

Estate of: SUSAN F. Deceased No.

CLAIM NO Notice i of the d SUSAN F Letters o were issue SALLY F 616 N

Rochelle, IL as

whose att are

RAY, PAC JOHNSON 202 E 5t Sterling, 61081. Claims aga estate m filed in the of the C Court, Ogl

5th Street, Illinois 61 with the R tative, or or before 5, 2024, claim not within tha is barred. of a claim the Clerk mailed or to the Repres tive and attorney w (10) days has been file Notice is given to heirs an legatees, OGLE ANIMAL S whose ad not stated petition t the Will to that an was entered Court on 2023, adm Will to proba Within 42 after the date of the Order of A you may fil tion with t to require the Will by ny of the wi to the open Cou other eviden provided in 6-21 of the Act of 1 Rev. Stat. Ch. 110 6-21). You also right unde 8-1 of the Act of 1 Rev. Stat. Ch 110 ½ 1) to con validity of by filing a with the within 6 after admission the Will to

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Estate of:

SUSAN F. YOUNG, Deceased

No. 2023 PR 35

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of SUSAN F YOUNG

Letters of Office were issued to SALLY F YOUNG, 616 N 10th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068, as Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the Representative, or both, on or before January 5, 2024, 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 Repres entative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Notice is further given to unknown heirs and to legatees, including OGLE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER, whose address is not stated in the petition to admit the Will to probate, that an Order was entered by the Court on June 16, 2023, admitting the Will to probate.

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order of Admission you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open Court or other eviden ce, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, Ch. 110 ½, par 6-21).

You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, Ch 110 ½, par. 81) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

open Court or other eviden ce, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, Ch. 110 ½, par 6-21).

You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, Ch 110 ½, par. 81) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

Dated: June 21, 2023

Sally F. Young, Representative

Amanda J Baron ARDC 6320306

Ryan M. Olson ARDC 6333161 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 baron@wmpj.com olson@wmpj.com

June 30, July 7, 14 2023

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF OGLE

In the Matter of the Estate of RONALD C. TILTON, Deceased No. 2023-PR-36 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of RONALD C. TILTON of Chana, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 23, 2023 to MARIANN D TILTON and KIM D HUNTLEY, as Independent CoExecutors whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or with the representative, or both, on or before January 8, 2024, or within 3

interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or with the representative, or both, on or before January 8, 2024, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

MARIANN D. TILTON

KIM D. HUNTLEY, Independent Co-Executors

July 7, 14, 21, 2023

Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing ordelivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County JudicialCenter, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: CARRIE L LAYMAN Independent Executor Law Office s of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C.

114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal com

July 14, 21, 28, 2023

Public Notice

ZICKUHR PARK IMPROVEM ENTS

The Village of Mt Morris invites the public to attend a public hearing regarding proposed park improvements to Zickuhr Park.

The purpose of the hearing is to seek public input and comments on the proposed preliminary plan. The Village of Mount Morris is seeking an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant for these improvements The meeting will be held at the Mount Morris Village Hall at 6:30 p.m. on August 1, 2023. The concept plan will be available for viewing and Village staff will be available to answer any questions. All members of the public are invited to attend Any inquires may be directed to Jim Hopkins, Village of Mt Morris Parks Trustee at 815734-6425 or by e-mail at Trustee parksrec@mtmorris il.net

July 14, 2023

NOTICE

Pursuant to the Landlord's lien provisions in rental agreement between

Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of Office were issued to Martin R T. Mersch, 5833 North Kenneth Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60646, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is Christian A. Carini, Christian A. Carini, PC, 5357 W Devon, Chicago, Illinois 60646

Notice is given to Unknown Heirs, Heirs of the Decedent whose names or addresses were not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on May 17, 2023, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed esta te papers in court during probate The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved.

account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp

Christian A. Carini

Christian A. Carini, PC (15293) 5357 W. Devon Chicago, Illinois 60646 (773) 775-6000 I3223333

June 30, 2023

July 7, 14, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y106 SOUTH 5TH STREET, OREGON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Floyd H. Odom, DECEASE D. 23 PR 26

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

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp

Drive, #550, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

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

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

CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE

I n re the E state of:

EDWARD C. GIESE, Deceased 2023 PR 42

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of EDWARD C. GIESE. Letters of Office were issued on July 7, 2023, to CARRIE L LAYMAN, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing ordelivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the

The City of Oregon will be holding a Public Hearing Tuesda y July 25th, 2023, at 5:30 PM regarding the Annual Appropriations/Budget for the fiscal year May 1st, 2023, to April 30th, 2024. A copy for publ ic inspection will be on file at City Hall 115 N 3rd Street, Oregon, IL 61061.City Hall is open MondayThursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. July

NOTICE OF PUBLI C HEARING VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS ZICKUHR PARK IMPROVEM ENTS

The Village of Mt Morris invites the public to attend a public hearing regarding proposed park improvements to Zickuhr Park. The purpose of the hearing is to seek public input and comments on the proposed preliminary plan. The Village of Mount Morris is seeking an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development

Dani el Kelle r Unit 26, This storage unit containing personal property will be sold or otherwise disposed of on or after July 25th, 2023 at White Eagle Storage , Inc 11627 Rt 72, Forreston, IL 61030 Payment must be received by July 24th, 2023 to prevent this sale.

July 14, 21, 2023

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before December 30, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp.

Christian A. Carini

5357 W Devon, Chicago, Illinois 60646

Christian A. Carini, PC (15293) 5357 W. Devon Chicago, Illinois 60646 (773) 775-6000

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent Letters of office were issued to Robert L. Odom, 31W171 Woodland Trail South, Wayne, Illinois 60184-2475, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Steven A. Wade, Anesi, Ozmon, Ltd, 161 North Clark Street, #2100, Chicago, Illinois 60601. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before January 7, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now

Steven A. Wade Anesi, Ozmon, Ltd., (6271068) 161 North Clark Street, Suite 2100 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 372-3822 I3223594

July 7, 14, 21, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNT Y106 SOUTH 5TH STREET, OREGON, ILLINOIS

ESTATE OF Rose

Frances Jarrett, DECEASE D. 23 PR 33

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of office were issued to John Wayne Jarrett, 128 South Maple, Byron, Illinois 61010, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Beth Schillen, Gordon & Centracchio, LLC, 211 West Wacker Drive, #550, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before January 14, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed w ith the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp

Beth Schillen Gordon and Centracchio, LLC (6291955) 211 West Wacker Drive, #550 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)332-2490 I3224069

July 14, 21, 28, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS

Lakeview Loan Servici ng, LLC

PLAINTIFF Vs. Gregory F Spengler Jr.; et al

DEFENDANTS

No. 2022FC3

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 04/28/2023, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on August 11, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S 1st St Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 6 OF APLINGTON'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF POLO, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 24, 1856 IN BOOK A OF MISCELLANEOUS A, PAGE 134.

PIN 14-09-458-002

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 410 N Franklin Ave Polo, IL 61064

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 purchase r 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 MORTGAG OR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 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 14-22-00400. I3223309

June 30, 2023

July 7, 14, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC , Plaintiff, vs. JOSEPH E NORRIS, JR A/K/A JOSEPH E NORRIS; DANIELLE C NORRIS; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ INC., CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-H; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s) CASE NO. 2023FC33

Property Address: 1012 North 7th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 NOTICE FOR PUBLI CATION

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, JOSEPH E NORRIS, JR. A/K/A JOSEPH E. NORRIS; DANIELLE C NORRIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS ; , defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PART OF LOT 4 OF LOT 2 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTIO N 24, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 3RD P.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNI NG AT A POINT WHERE THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 4 OF LOT 2 IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 24, IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, TOUCHES THE WEST LINE OF ROCKFORD AND OTTAWA ROAD, THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 4 OF LOT 2 TO A POINT 453.75 FEET EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF NINTH STREET, FORMERLY GRANT STREET, THENCE NORTH 76 FEET ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID NINTH STREET, THENCE EAST ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 4 OF LOT 2 TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE ROCKFORD AND OTTAWA ROAD, THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID ROCKFORD AND OTTAWA ROAD TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

P.I.N.: 24-24-106-016

Said prope rty is commonly known as 1012 North 7th Street , Rochelle, IL 61068 and which said mortgage(s) was/were made and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0504920, and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Ogle County on or before AUGUST 7, 2023, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ /gethelp.asp

This communicat ion is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 Telephone: (630) 453-6960

Facsimile: (630) 428-4620

Attorney No. Cook 64727, DuPage 293191 Service E-mail: midwestpleadings@dallegal.com 8190-934211

July 7, 14, 21, 2023 934211

You can’t always lie down in bed and sleep. Heartburn, cardiac problems, hip or back aches – and dozens of other ailments and worries. Those are the nights you’d give anything for a comfortable chair to sleep in: one that reclines to exactly the right degree, raises your feet and legs just where you want them, supports your head and shoulders properly, and operates at the touch of a button.

Our Perfect Sleep Chair® does all that and more. More than a chair or recliner, it’s designed to provide total comfort. Choose your preferred heat and massage settings, for hours of soothing relaxation. Reading or watching TV? Our chair’s recline technology allows you to pause the chair in an infinite number of settings. And best of all, it features a powerful lift mechanism that tilts the entire chair forward, making it easy to stand. You’ll love the other benefits, too. It helps with correct spinal alignment and promotes back pressure relief, to prevent back and muscle pain. The overstuffed, oversized biscuit style back and unique seat design will cradle you in comfort.

Generously filled, wide armrests provide enhanced arm support when sitting or reclining. It even has a battery backup in case of a power outage.

White glove delivery included in shipping charge. Professionals will deliver the chair to the exact spot in your home where you want it, unpack it, inspect it, test it, position it, and even carry the packaging away! You get your choice of Luxurious and Lasting Brisa, Genuine Italian Leather, stain and liquid repellent Duralux with the classic leather look, or plush MicroLux microfiber, all handcrafted in a variety of colors to fit any decor. Call now!

To you, it’s the perfe c t lif t c hai r.

Pictured is Luxurious & Lasting Brisa™. Ask about our 5 Comfort Zone chair.

1DETAILS OF OFFER: Offer expires 10/31/2023. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Buy one (1) window or entry/patio door, get one (1) window or entry/patio door 40% off, and 12 months $0 money down, $0 monthly payments, 0% interest when you purchase four (4) or more windows or entry/patio doors between 6/25/2023 and 10/31/2023. 40% off windows and entry/patio doors are less than or equal to lowest cost window or entry/patio door in the order. Subject to credit approval. Interest is billed during the promotional period, but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or familial status. Savings comparison based on purchase of a single unit at list price. Available at participating locations and offer applies throughout the service area. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. CA License CLSB #1050316. Central CA License #1096271. License #RCE-50303. OR License #198571. WA License #RENEWAP877BM. WA License# RENEWAW856K6. All other