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Burn N’ Bush performs at final free concert
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Learn about banjo history July 26
The “Those Were the Days” presentation at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Oregon Depot will feature Oregon native Michael Mott tracing the history of the banjo from its early beginnings as a gourd instrument to the instrument we recognize today.
Mott plays a variety of stringed instruments – the guitar, the auto-harp, the ukulele and the upright bass.
He recently entertained the audience during a First Friday event at the Oregon VFW and was awarded a plaque. Mott took up the banjo in eighth grade and has been inspired by Earl Scruggs, Stringbean and Grandpa Jones. He will bring four of his banjos with him to the Oregon Depot and play a song or two from each era. For more information about the program, call Roger Cain at 815-757-9715, Chris Martin at 815-742-8472 or Otto Dick at 815-440-0639.
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Level Up at Your Library Youth Summer Reading Program
All book logs should have been turned in Friday. Goal completion prizes and additional prizes soon will be available. Participants who completed their goals will be contacted to pick up their prizes. I Spy Hunt in the Library, Solve the Maze and Mystery Letter Hunt will continue through Aug. 7.
The Adult Summer Reading Program continues through Aug. 9. Don’t forget to turn in your book logs and brain teaser packets.
Kanopy is Available
Kanopy is available for Oregon Public Library cardholders. Instantly stream movies from Kanopy’s collection of 31,000 videos, TV series, independent films, documentaries and more. All you need is a library card to create an account. To better serve our patrons we replaced Hoopla with Kanopy. Hoopla services ended June 30. Summer Eats: Free Meals for Kids and Teens
Meals are provided by the United Way of Lee County through Aug. 6. Grab-and-go
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meals are provided free to kids and teens. No registration or paperwork is required. Three kid-friendly lunches and extra goodies are available. Pick them up at the Oregon Public Library. Lunches are available until supplies last.
Ink with a Friend, 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18
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 815-732-2724 or visit oregonpubliclibrary.com
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The 2WBC meets at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 13 to discuss “Clan of the Cave Bear” by Jean Auel. Is This Just Fantasy? Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 19 to discuss “Masters of
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Death” by Olivie Blake.
The Afternoon Book Club meets at 1 p.m. Aug. 20 to discuss “How to Read a Book” by Monica Wood.
Cocktails and Crime will meet Aug. 17. Stop by the library to find out the title, location and time.
Books on Tap Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at Cork & Tap to discuss “Dark Matter” by Blake Crouch. Functional Fitness, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays
We use exercises based on whole-body movements to restore posture, improve body mechanics, build strength and endurance and fine-tune balancing skills. Bring your yoga mat. All levels are welcome. Oregon patrons only. Registration is required. This class fills quickly. Call 815- 732-2724 or visit oregonpubliclibrary.com to register.
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From beginner to expert, all skill levels are welcome to join. Bring any craft and work on it while socializing. Registration is requested. Visit oregonpubliclibrary.com or call 815-732-2724 to register.
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Burn N’ Bush performs at the Oregon Park District’s Concert in the Park on July 22 at Oregon Park West. The free concert was the final concert for the 2025 season.
LEFT: About 75 people took part in Indivisible of Oregon’s “Good Trouble Lives On” rally around the Ogle County courthouse in downtown Oregon on July 17. The event was the fifth held to protest ongoing policies and executive orders by President Trump and his administration. RIGHT: A woman takes a photo of a dog that wore a sign that said “Sit, Stay, Resist” at Oregon’s “Good Trouble Lives On” rally around the Ogle County courthouse in downtown Oregon on July 17. BELOW: About 75 people took part in Indivisible of Oregon’s “Good Trouble Lives On” rally around the Ogle County courthouse in downtown Oregon on July 17.
‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally held in Oregon
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
For the fourth time in three months, people took part in a rally in Ogle County to protest the actions and policies by President Donald Trump.
The crowd of 75 stood on sections of two sidewalks around the historic Ogle County Courthouse for two hours on Thursday evening, July 17, carrying signs critical of Trump and his administration.
New signs included “No Alligator Auschwitz” in reference to Trump’s plan to confine immigrants in a detention center constructed in the Florida Everglades and “Release the Epstein Files.”
Thursday’s event was part of the nationwide series of “Good Trouble
Lives On” protests held in honor of the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights leader and longtime congressman John Lewis.
One dog wore a sweater that said “Sit, Stay, Resist.”
The Oregon event was organized by Indivisible of Ogle County, the local chapter of the Indivisible Project network, a grassroots organization founded in 2016.
That group also organized rallies in April, May and June.
On June 14, about 500 people took part in the Ogle County rally that was one of several thousand “No Kings” rallies held across the nation on the same day that Trump hosted a large military parade in Washington, D.C., in commemoration of the U.S. Army’s anniversary and his 79th birthday.
Photos by Earleen Hinton
Research on Polo’s lone WWI fatality includes dispatch
It was at one of those picnics at Henry School that Cheryl of Rockford brought that luscious pistachio dessert. We all loved it and Kenneth, my husband, could not get enough of it.
All of us had to have the recipe and it is somewhere in one of my recipe boxes. I did make it a time or two and then I forgot about it until this past week.
Cheryl and her brother Greg came down to the museum to do a little research and she said, “I will bring that dessert and we can have a great afternoon.”
So Friday afternoon they arrived with the dessert tucked away in one of those refrigerator bags.
After placing it in our refrigerator, we started on the research of their family. They are descendants of Patrick Fagen (Fegan), who our American Legion is named for after he was killed in World War I.
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Betty Obendorf
Patrick was the only one in Polo who lost their life in that war. His name has been spelled two ways.
We have a nice picture of Patrick at the museum so we will never forget what happened. The family always has stayed closely connected to us here in Polo and they come every Memorial Day to our service at the cemetery.
While we had several who did not come home from World War II, Patrick was the only one from Polo who did not resume life in our community after World War I.
While Linda worked on more research of the family, I looked over some of the documents they had
brought with them. One was the dispatch from the U.S. Army to the family.
As I read it, I thought to myself what it must have been like as a mother to have received that information. The Polo Historical Society now has a copy of that dispatch.
After Linda worked with the genealogy of the family and we looked at several addresses of where the family had lived, it was time to tackle that famous dessert. There is nothing better than visiting over good food.
We talked about what the historical society is working on today – the application on the Underground Railroad –and the history of Polo.
Our application was sent in this past week for the second time and now we wait to see what we need to add. There is so much information and it is difficult to know what needs to be part of the application.
We also keep finding new history that has been buried in the newspapers a long time ago. We were lucky to have had Henry Elsey, who eventually lived in Eagle Point and was a writer. He gave us much of that history.
Beth is going to be speaking in Dixon to the Lee County Genealogy and Historical Society about the Underground Railroad. That event will be at 7 p.m. July 28.
My days of speaking out of town are over and we are glad that Beth can take over. We have a good team at the museum in technology, research, speaking, decorating and anything that needs to be done.
Ted is now researching what looks like Major Aplington’s saddle. That is another story.
• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
From hand to machine, picking corn has changed dramatically
While living on a farm in Indiana, I remember picking corn by hand and then tossing it into a wagon. When the wagon was loaded, my father took the load of corn to the Hillisburg Elevator where the corn was stripped from the cobs.
When we returned to our farm, we shoveled the shelled corn into a container located in our barn.
While taking our evening rides by local corn fields I realized I knew practically nothing about corn production today, so I started another research project on farming today.
My first resource was a booklet titled “The Illinois Farmer Book of Ogle County 1925.” This was published by
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Orange Judd Illinois Farmer, 2312 W. Monroe St., Chicago.
Corn the Greatest Illinois Crop:
“Corn is the gift of the American Indian to our agriculture. The broad fields of rich Illinois soil, producing the greatest yields of corn in the world, owe their origin to the little patches cultivated by Indian squaws hundreds of years before white men visited the land. It is claimed that Columbus took corn back to Spain with him after his first great voyage.
“The growth made by the corn crop from the time it is planted until the first frost stops its growth is something enormous. Tourists from other parts of the world who have never seen a cornfield are amazed at our forests of corn that develop in 100 to 120 days.”
Illinois ranks second in U.S. corn production. In 2020, Illinois corn production generated more than $7 billion in cash receipts. Ninety-eight percent of corn grown in Illinois is field corn.
Eleven million acres in Illinois are used for growing corn. Each acre is about the size of a football field.
Field corn also is known as dent corn and grows 10 feet tall. When field corn is ready for harvest, the end of
each kernel has a dent.
Each ear of corn contains 800 kernels. One bushel of corn contains 73,800 kernels.
One farmer said they begin to plant corn when the birds are singing.
At harvest time, corn is picked and stripped and farmers and grain elevators store the corn in grain bins.
Things sure change during our lifetime. I picked corn by hand and now we see unused corn cribs and outdated silos once used to store corn and metal corn bins.
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
4 impaired driving arrests part of Fourth of July safety campaigns
The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office made four impaired driving arrests, including alcohol and cannabis-related arrests, and issued two seat belt citations during the recent Fourth of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI,” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns that ran from June 20
through July 7.
Here are the statistics:
• 10 arrests for driving while license suspended
• Four arrests for driving while license revoked
• 50 citations for speeding
• 18 citations for no insurance
• Five citations for unlawful transportation of alcohol
“Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this statewide effort to get drunk, high and drugged drivers off our roads and encourage seat belt use,” Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said.
The sheriff’s office joined forces with more than 200 other state and local law enforcement agencies conducting the safety effort, which featured high-visi -
bility enforcement combined with outreach activities, including a media campaign.
The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns are made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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Byron man sentenced to 3 years in prison for stalking, harassment
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
A Byron man who sent 14,000 threatening emails to a woman despite being ordered to have no contact with her after pleading guilty to domestic battery in 2022 was sentenced July 17 to three years in prison.
Andrew Gornick, 43, pleaded guilty to stalking and harassment through electronic communication, both Class 4 felonies, when he appeared before Ogle County Judge John “Ben” Roe.
Gornick’s attorney, Cassandra Hirth of Rockford, said a plea agreement had been reached in exchange for Gornick’s guilty plea.
Roe read portions of the emails Gornick sent to the woman, some of which were laced with profanities and threats to burn down her home.
“I am sorry I have to read these,” Roe said as he began to read the charges. “It is in your best interest to call the cops. ... I will watch you and [...] in one box together. ... Call the cops, your life is in jeopardy. You will die today.”
In other emails, Gornick wrote “coming to burn your house down” and “I guess I will get drunk and come over with matches. I’m burning the [...] down today. I am burning your home down
tonight. I swear on my dad’s life.” Roe said Gornick threatened more physical harm to the woman and her boyfriend, accompanying the threat with a photo of two knives.
Other charges quote Gornick as saying, “I will serve 25 years to make a point” ...“I’m killing him” [...] This morning!!!!!,” “I will go to prison” and “I am killing both of you.”
As Roe read the statements, Gornick shook his head and sometimes looked down. At one point, he told Roe he had received no help for his mental health condition.
Roe asked Gornick several times if he understood the court proceedings and if he wanted to continue with the plea agreement. Gornick nodded and said “yes.”
“How do you plead to these charges,” Roe asked Gornick.
“Guilty,” Gornick replied.
In the domestic battery case filed in November 2022, Gornick pleaded guilty and was sentenced in May 2023 to 24 months of probation and ordered to pay
$1,674 in fines and fees. Part of that sentence ordered him to have no contact with the victim.
Gornick was charged in April 2024 with cyberstalking and electronic harassment for a series of emails in December 2023 that prosecutors said he knew would cause a “reasonable person to fear for their safety or the safety of a third person.”
The 2024 cyberstalking charge accused Gornick of typing that he would kill the woman and her boyfriend. Prosecutors said the incident occurred on or about Dec. 13, 2023. Gornick also was accused of typing that he would drown the woman and sending a “suggestion or proposal which is obscene” with the intent to offend.
Gornick also was ordered to pay $1,299 in fines and costs, payable by Nov. 30, 2026.
An order of protection for the woman will remain in effect until July 17, 2031.
According to the plea agreement, other counts filed against Gornick were dismissed.
At a June hearing, Assistant State’s Attorney Allison Huntley said Gornick’s behavior had “escalated” and estimated he had sent at least 174 emails to the woman from Jan. 18 to 21. In total, Huntley said he had sent at least 14,230
emails to the woman.
Huntley said Gornick’s emails had gone to the woman’s junk email folder because she blocked him in an attempt to ignore his communications. She said some of the emails were obscene in nature and clearly made to threaten the woman and her friend.
Huntley told Roe that Gornick was ordered not to have any contact with the woman in the 2022 case and in the case filed in April 2024.
At the June hearing, Hirth asked and received a continuance from Roe to obtain Gornick’s medical records, which she said were essential to determining her client’s mental health.
Huntley argued that Gornick should have pursued treatment after being sentenced to probation in 2023.
Roe agreed.
“That plea agreement had a number of conditions, one being to have no contact with the victim and another to cooperate with any psychological assessment. Psychological treatment was part of that order,” Roe said in June. “I understand mental health issues and crisis that go on with people that come before the court, and this is most likely a mental health issue, but the defendant should have sought treatment one and one half years ago.”
Psychologist: Mt. Morris man accused of 33 order of protection violations fit to stand trial
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
A Mt. Morris man accused of violating an order of protection 33 times from December to March has been determined to be mentally fit to stand trial.
Michael Kaemke, 54, is charged with repeatedly contacting a woman he is accused of unlawfully restraining in 2024 despite an order by an Ogle County judge who told him to have no contact with the woman as that case proceeds through the court system.
Kaemke was awaiting trial on the 2024 offense when prosecutors say he contacted the woman 33 times through telephone calls, voicemail, Facebook Messenger and text messages.
The Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Kaemke on April 2 with 33 counts of felony violating an order of
protection and petitioned the court April 8 to rescind his pretrial release on the 2024 charges.
Judge Clayton Lindsay ruled April 8 to detain Kaemke due to his “harassment of the victim,” history of failing to appear for court hearings and failure to abide by court orders to have no contact with the victim. He ordered Kaemke to be held in the Ogle County Jail and set his next court hearing for April 16, with Judge Anthony Peska presiding.
At the April 16 hearing, Kaemke’s attorney, Ogle County Public Defender Kathleen Isley, said Kaemke was refus-
ing to appear in court in person or by video conference.
She said when she spoke with Kaemke over the telephone he made several statements that were not based in reality and she believed Kaemke’s mental health had declined.
Isley requested Kaemke be evaluated by a court-appointed clinical psychologist because she doubted Kaemke had the mental ability to assist with his defense.
Peska agreed and suggested Jayne Braden, a forensic and clinical psychologist in Sycamore, evaluate Kaemke.
Braden has provided evaluations for many defendants in Ogle County and often is appointed by the court to perform such tasks.
On July 16, Isley said she had received Braden’s report and she had determined him to be fit.
“Dr. Braden’s opinion is that he is fit to stand trial,” Isley told Peska.
She asked for Kaemke to be released from the Ogle County Jail based on Braden’s report.
“He [Kaemke] is taking his medication,” Isley said.
Assistant State’s Attorney Melissa Voss disagreed, arguing that Kaemke should remain detained.
Peska agreed with Voss, ruling that Kaemke should stay in jail for the safety of the community and the alleged victim in the case.
Kaemke’s preliminary hearing was set for 10 a.m. July 23.
Class 4 felonies have a sentencing range of one to six years in state prison upon conviction, followed by six months of mandatory supervised release. Probation of up to 30 months also can be ordered.
Andrew Gornick
Michael Kaemke
Little Miss and Mister chosen at German Valley Days pageant
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
Addison Wilken and Tobias Smice are German Valley’s new Little Miss and Mister.
Addison, 8, was chosen from a field of six candidates and Tobias, 6, was selected from a field of five candidates during the popular pageant held July 19 at Ben Miller Park in German Valley.
Addison is the daughter of Joshua and Allyson Wilken.
Tobias is the son of Torey and Ashlee Smice.
Other contestants in the Little Miss pageant were Emma Green, 7, daughter of James and Abbigail Green; Lillan Miller, 7, daughter of Benjamin and Meghan Miller; Lenoa Schneiderman, 7, daughter of Michael and Abbigail Schneiderman; Harper Smice, 8, daughter of Torey and Ashlee Smice; and Brookelynn Zettle, 8, daughter of Coleen Stone, Jimmi Patterson and Wayne Zettle.
Little Mister contestants were Braxton Green, 5, son of James and Abbigail
Green; Ashton McShain, 6, son of Miles and Marissa McShain; Oliver Schneiderman, 5, son of Michael and Abbigail Schneiderman; and Kash Wilson, 6, son of Justin and Katrina Wilson.
Judges for the 2025 pageant were Miss Stephenson County Scarlett Sager of Lena, Junior Miss Stephenson County Aubrianna Mefford of Pearl City and Sue Swanson, former director of Malcom Eaton Enterprises.
The master of ceremonies was Colin Rust, a German Valley native who is a fifth grade teacher at Brookdale Elementary School in Naperville.
Tara Hersey, the Freeport High School dance team coach, and Avery Hersey, 2019 Little Miss German Valley, provided the choreography for Saturday’s pageant. Contestants performed “Better Place” by NSYNC from “Trolls Band Together.”
The pageant was sponsored by Area Tree Service in German Valley. Flowers were courtesy of Country Girl Floral in Freeport.
The pageant committee consisted of Donna Smith, Spencer Kelsey and Heather Politsch.
ABOVE: Little Miss and Mister Pageant contestants perform a dance number July 19 RIGHT: Kash Wilson, 6, answers a question from Colin Rust during the German Valley Days’ Little Miss and Mister Pageant on July 19. Also shown are 2024 Little Miss and Mister Lawson Atwater and Isabella Gentry.
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Photos by Earleen Hinton Addison Wilken, 8, and Tobias Smice, 6, were named the 2025 German Valley Days Little Miss and Mister on July 19.
ABOVE: Stiltwalker Jason Kollom gets a high-five from a parade watcher during the German Valley Days parade July 19. BELOW RIGHT: Paisley Countryman, 3, of Forreston pans for “gold” at one of the activities for kids at German Valley Days. BELOW CENTER: Lindsey and Tate Hagemann ride their horses from LETS Ranch in the German Valley Days parade.
Games, food and fun at German Valley Days
ABOVE: Kirsten Osterloo, a Forreston native, creates a giant bubble at German Valley Days on July 19. BELOW LEFT: Paisley Deboer (left) and Jocelyn Julius are busy washing trays at the German Valley Fire Department’s annual pork chop dinner fundraiser at German Valley Days.
Photos by Earleen Hinton
Brass from the Past returns to Jamboree concert stage Aug. 1
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
If you are ready for a decades-long, rockin’ musical journey, head to Mt. Morris on Friday, Aug. 1, to hear Brass from the Past on the band shell at the Jamboree Concert Series.
“Brass from the Past will take our audience on a musical journey from the late ’60s into the early ’80s, touching on a few ’90s and 2000s to end the show,” said Larry Ubben, Jamboree organizer.
The free concert begins at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. at the Warren Reckmeyer Bandshell in downtown Mt. Morris.
“Featuring an unstoppable six-piece horn section including resident trumpet ace Terry Connel, a tight four-piece rhythm section and five powerful singers who command the stage, this is no ordinary band,” Ubben said.
Selections by Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, The Temptations, Michael Jackson, Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, Prince, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Blood Sweat & Tears, Patti LaBelle, Bruno Mars, Chaka Kahn, The O’Jays and
to the Jamboree band shell stage at 7 p.m. Friday, July 25, re-creating many of the songs from Chicago, the classic rock band that burst onto the music scene in April 1969.
Concessions for the two-hour concert will be provided by St. James Lutheran Church.
Remaining 2025 Jamboree schedule
July 25: Chicago Tribute Anthology –music from the band Chicago and more
Aug. 1: Brass from the Past – classic rock
Tower of Power are just some of the material covered by the band, Ubben said.
Concessions for the evening will be provided by the Oregon Lions Club, which will be serving Italian beef sandwiches and other items.
“Just 4 Fun Ice Cream will be on-site as well, all starting around 5 p.m.,” Ubben said. “Ewe and Me Acres will have a fresh produce stand with a variety of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies and dog treats on the Campus along with other craft and plant vendors from 4 to 8 p.m. Popcorn girls Emmie and Lily
from the Mt. Morris [Senior & Community] Center will likely be serving fresh popcorn, too.”
Encore’s Art Gallery and the Mt. Morris Historical Museum will be open during concerts on the Campus as well.
“Please bring a blanket or lawn chair as the benches will likely fill fast and join us on our historical Campus, located two blocks south of Illinois Route 64 on Wesley Avenue and enjoy the free classic rock and soul concert,” Ubben said.
Chicago Tribute Anthology, Friday, July 25: The Chicago Tribute Anthology returns
Aug. 8: The Jimmys featuring Marcia Ball – blues, funk, soul and R&B
Aug. 9: Surf Zombies – surf rock
Aug. 15: Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets – 1950s, 1960s rock ’n’ roll
Aug. 16: Mr. Myers – reggae, rock, pop and calypso
Aug. 22: Heartache Tonight – Eagles tribute
Aug. 23: Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones – 1950s, 1960s rock ’n’ roll
Aug. 29: Fortunate Sons – Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute
All concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m. at the band shell.
Earleen Hinton file photo
Brass from the Past’s Regina Rhymes of Chicago sings during the 2024 Jamboree Concert Series in Mt. Morris. The band returns Friday, Aug. 1, to the band shell in downtown Mt. Morris.
Ganymedes win, tie in cross-county rivalry with Regulators
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
Three extra innings were not enough to determine a winner in a classic, cross-county rivalry game between the Oregon Ganymedes and Creston Regulators on July 20 at Solar Reef Field at Oregon Park West.
The Ganymedes, Oregon’s official vintage “base ball” team, won the first game 5-1 and trailed by three runs in the seventh inning in the second game before rallying to tie the game and force extra innings.
“A big thunderstorm wet everything down in the morning and the humid air held a threat of rain all afternoon, but we still had a nice loyal crowd of about 75 people come out for what turned out to be 17 innings of vintage base ball,” Ganymedes captain Mark Herman said.
After a couple of fielding miscues, the Ganymedes trailed 9-6 heading into the seventh inning.
“We scored three runs with two men out after a ball ended up in the tall grass prairie next to right field to tie the game at 9-9,” Herman said.
After three scoreless innings, the two clubs decided to end the game in a 9-9 tie.
“Then the teams and their families sat down for postgame pizza donated by Father & Son Pizzeria of Oregon,” Herman said.
The Ganymedes’ next game is at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, in Malta, where they once again will face the Regulators.
The Ganymedes’ home venue, Iron Chest Field, located south of the Chana School Museum home at Oregon Park East, is out of commission for 2025 games because of renovation work at Park East.
The team received permission from the Oregon Park District for a new temporary field location for 2025 games at Oregon Park West, 1402 Koontz Place. Solar Reef refers to the large round statue that stands on top of the park’s sledding hill.
The Ganymedes Vintage Base Ball Club is an educational outreach program of the Chana School Museum that has offered historic base ball games since 2005.
Vintage-rules base ball (spelled as two words in the 1800s) is played with authentic wool uniforms, no gloves, underhand pitching and “gentlemanly conduct.”
Other rule differences include outs for balls caught on one bounce, no called balls or strikes unless the batter swings three times and misses and a requirement that players call themselves out on close plays. Base paths are 90 feet and there are three outs per inning.
For more information, visit the Oregon Ganymedes Base Ball Club Facebook page.
Remaining games
Sunday, Aug. 3, 1 p.m. – versus Creston Regulators of Creston at Lions Park in Malta
Saturday, Aug. 9 , and Sunday, Aug. 10 –versus 12 teams from five states at the 22nd annual Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation Greenfield Village World Tournament of Historic Base Ball in Dearborn, Michigan Sunday, Sept. 14 – versus Creston Regulators and DuPage Plowboys at Creston Booster Days Festival in Creston
The Oregon Ganymedes’ Tim Brinkmeier snags a ground ball against the Creston Regulators on July 20 at Oregon Park West.
Aaron Berg connects on a pitch for the Oregon Ganymedes during a July 20 game with the Creston Regulators at Oregon Park West.
Photos by Earleen Hinton
July 14-18
Warranty deeds
Timothy E Rogers Sr, Timothy E Rogers and Kim Rogers to Michael Sharkey and Kristina Sharkey, 400 Oak Lane, Dixon; 310 N. Oak Lane, Dixon; 403 Woodland Drive, Dixon; 401 Woodland Dr, Drive; and two parcels in Taylor Township: 22-09-153-018 and 22-09-153-018, $435,000.
Richard Twombly and Melisa Twombly to Cassie Bangert, 2349 W. Pines Road, Oregon, $425,000.
Thomas M Vant and Alexandria M Vant to Edward Roman and Parker Martin, 1814 W. Town Line Rd, Leaf River, $465,000.
Paul D Koesler, trustee, and Jane S Koesler Rev Tr to Michael L Cole and Katelyn M Watters, 212 W. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, $160,000.
Carl E Roach and Tita E Roach to Lauren E Blondell, 303 Birch Ln, Dixon; 217 Park Drive, Dixon; and 215 Park Drive, Dixon, $230,000.
Gazanfar Iqbal to Christina Miller, 511 E. Colden St., Polo, $146,000.
Kamil Woznicki to Katie Lane Hollewell and Brett J Hollewell, 608 E. Webster St., Polo, $244,500.
Merle F Bock to Toni Buys Homes LLC, 206 W. Green St., Forreston, $82,500.
Andre A Puseman and Amy R Puseman to Jettus J Gaffey and Breanna T Gaffey, 4277 E. IL Rte 72, Byron, $310,000.
Donald E Garman to Jakob Ziegler and Tarah Ziegler, 1838 N. IL Rte 26, Polo, $215,000.
Henry Holze and Henry E Holze to Benjamin H Holze, 406 N. Maple Ave., Forreston, $160,000.
Grandview Capital LLC to Jessica Hull and Andy Hull, 204 Southview Drive, Rochelle, $177,000.
Cartus Financial Corporation to Bernardo Sanchez and Mana De Jesus Vazquez Munoz, 927 Lakeview Drive, Rochelle, $160,000.
Wesley M Hopkins and Winnie M Hopkins to Cartus Financial Corporation, 927 Lakeview Drive, Rochelle, $160,000.
Jacobson Rochelle LLC to Boise Cascade Building Materials Distribution LLC, 600 Timber Lane, Rochelle, and one other parcel: 05-32-100-008, $8,000,000.
William Michael Cies, trustee, William B Cies Tr, Deborah Shannahan, trustee, Martha J Cies Tr, Thomas Cies and Jody Cies, 8406 S. Delaware, Dixon, $400,000.
Pine Creek Properties LLC to Clyde Seeley and Tina Seeley, one parcel in Pine Creek Township: 15-28-200-005, $399,000.
Warranty deed trust
Jean R Snapp to Jean R Snapp, trustee, and Jean R Snap Tr, 403 S. Oak Ave., Forreston, $0.
Linda D Henderson to Linda D Henderson, trustee, and Linda D Henderson Lv Tr, three parcels: 22-09-176-007, 22-09-176-008 and 22-09-176-009, $0.
Quit claim deeds
Travis Velazquez to Travis and Evangeline Velazquez, 320 E. North St., Creston, $0.
Bailey M Milburn to Jessica S Wold, 1176 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, $0.
Charles R Clothier and Monica A Mon to Charles R Clothier, 412 E. Dixon St., Polo, $0.
Daniel A Tracey, trustee, and Tracey Family Tr to Paul Kerwin, 715 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, $0.
Denniel Witkowski and Denniel J Allen to William D Allen Jr and Denniel J Allen, 6834 E. Hales Corner Road, Stillman Valley, $0.
Trustees deeds
Peggy Bellows, trustee, Tex E Bellows, trustee, and Double L Tr1293 to Little Family Home Farm LLC, 4236 S. Ridge Road, Oregon; two parcels in Pine Creek Township: 15-25-100-004 and 15-26-200-002, $0.
Cathy Rahm, trustee, David Ross, trustee, and Roger A & Marianne H Hosier Rev Living
Tr to James D Kaufman and Kim Kaufman, 305 Monroe .St, Oregon, $183,000.
Joyce A Long, trustee, and Kjs Tr3539 to Edward C Vock, one parcel in Pine Creek Township: 15-26-300-005, $500,000.
Jeffrey A Collins, trustee, and Collins Family Tr712 to Collins Farm Tr24, two parcels in Brookeville Township: 06-34400-001 and 06-35-300-001, $0.
Dean M Murray, trustee, and Wilfred A Murray Tr to Austin Shane and Cassandra Sarcia, 401 Lillemor Lane, Oregon, $695,000.
Adrian N Head, trustee, Adrian N Head Tr, Carrie G Head, trustee, Carrie Head, trustee, and Carrie G Head Tr to Mary Anne Head, trustee, and Mary Ann Head Tr, two parcels in Pine Rock Township: 17-08-100021 and 17-08-100-022, $126,000.
Terry Blue, trustee, Carolyn M Wetzel Tr, Ronald L Wetzel, trustee, and Wayne E Wetzel Residuary Tr to Ronald L Wetzel, trustee, and Ronald L Wetzel Rev Family Tr1, one parcel: 03-18-400-001, $440,000.
Deed in trust
Randall W Stogentin and Joyce E Stogentin to Randall W Stogentin, trustee, Joyce E Stogentin, trustee, and Stogentin Joint Tr, 4013 W. Ogle St., Dixon, $0.
Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office
in plane crash near Ogle County Airport
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
The pilot of a crop dusting plane died Tuesday morning when his plane crashed near the Ogle County Airport between Oregon and Mt. Morris.
The pilot of the plane, whose name has yet to be released, died in the 9:36 a.m. accident, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said.
“When we arrived on scene, there was a crop duster that was fully engulfed on the north side of Illinois Route 64,” VanVickle said.
After hitting power lines, the small plane came to rest on the north side of the state highway in a corner of a cornfield located near the driveway of the Aframe Family Greenhouse, 2810 Illinois 64, Oregon.
stopped at Ridge Road on the east edge of Mt. Morris. The section of the road remained closed to allow ComEd crews full access to the area until power lines were repaired.
The small airport is located on the south side of the state highway and has one grass runway that runs west to east, parallel with the state highway.
The greenhouse, located about 25 yards from the plane’s wreckage, was open at the time of the crash. Hough said a customer at the greenhouse heard a crash and saw the wreckage.
ComEd crews arrived Tuesday afternoon and were busy redirecting transmission lines and preparing to replace broken poles with new ones.
“We found the plane upside down and on fire,” Hough said. “We extinguished the fire and were able to find out what chemicals the plane was carrying.”
VanVickle said seven power poles were impacted because of the crash,
Mt. Morris Fire Chief Rob G. Hough IV said his department responded to the scene at 9:41 a.m. within four minutes of the call.
causing electrical outages for some people in that area. Xfinity/Comcast transmission lines also were impacted, resulting in outages for some customers.
Authorities blocked off a section of Illinois Route 64 between Mt. Morris and Oregon. Westbound traffic was rerouted to Rock Road and eastbound traffic was
VanVickle said the sheriff’s office is awaiting the arrival of the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the accident. He said their arrival could be delayed because of other inci
dents in the region and the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Fly-In held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. That event attracts hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts and pilots to the region.
Earleen Hinton
A crop dusting plane lies upside down July 22 in the edge of a cornfield along Illinois Route 64 near the Ogle County Airport. The pilot of the plane was killed in the accident.
In the interest of:
Amaryah Whiting, a minor Case No: 2025 JA 1 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
the Circuit Court, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both. Any claim that is 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 10 days after it has been filed.
ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Denis M. Long Deceased Case No. 2025 PR 45 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: [x] CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS [x] UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES
ng the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will as provided under Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).
iling ry 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
the Circuit Court of OG LE County, Illinois as Case #2025TX26
Property located at 402 S. WALNUT AVE.
FORRESTON, IL 61030
CLASSIFIED
County Clerk of OG LE County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interes ted in said land or lots.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGL E COUNTY, ILLINOIS
In the interest of: Amaryah Whiting, a minor
Case No: 2025 JA 1 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
To: Keara Bouinds, Antwan Whiting, respondent(s), and to any and all unknown fathers, take notice that on April 21, 2025, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by ASA Richard Russo, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “In the interest of Amaryah Whiting, a minor”, and that in courtroom 202 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on August 26, 2025 at 10:45 a.m or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an
To: Keara Bouinds, Antwan Whiting, respondent(s), and to any and all unknown fathers, take notice that on April 21, 2025, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by ASA Richard Russo, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “In the interest of Amaryah Whiting, a minor”, and that in courtroom 202 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on August 26, 2025 at 10:45 a.m or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act The court has authority in this proce eding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor.
If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointment of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publ ication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights.
Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered Dated this 16th day of July, 2025
Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: JLG, Deputy Clerk
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF George E. Owen Deceased Case No.
2025 PR 39
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF George E. Owen Deceased Case No 2025 PR 39 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: [x] CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS [x] UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES
1. Notice is given of the death of George E Owen who died on September 2, 2022 a resident of Oregon, Illinois.
2. The Representative for the Estate is: Roseann Marie Owen 9136 S Troy Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-1628
3. The attorney for the estate is: Jack C. Slingerland, Slingerland & Clark PC 499 E. State Str eet Sycamore, IL 60178
4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before January 12, 2026. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both. Any claim that is 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 10 days after it has been filed.
5. On June 30, 2025, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and/or Appointing the Representative was entered.
6. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of
7. Within 6 months after the effective date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided in Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).
Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 02-33-252-007
5. On June 30, 2025, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and/or Appointing the Representative was entered.
6. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will as provided under Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).
7. Within 6 months after the effective date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided in Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).
8. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminate s independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).
July 11, 18, 25, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Denis M. Long Deceased Case No 2025 PR 45 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION
PUBLICATION
NOTICE TO: [x] CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS [x] UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES
1. Notice is given of the death of Denis M. Long who died on April 17, 2025 a resident of Rochelle, Illinois.
2. The Representative for the Estate is:
Rodney Brian Long 1528 Willow Street Sycamore, IL 60178
3. The attorney for the estate is:
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
1. Notice is given of the death of Denis M. Long who died on April 17, 2025 a resident of Rochelle, Illinois.
2. The Representative for the Estate is: Rodney Brian Long 1528 Willow Street Sycamore, IL 60178
3. The attorney for the estate is: Dale J. Clark of Slingerland, & Clark P.C.
499 E. State Str eet Sycamore, IL 60178
4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before January 25, 2026. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both. Any claim that is 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 10 days after it has been filed.
5. On July 11, 2025, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and Appointing the Rep resentative was entered.
6. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will as provided under Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).
7. Within 6 months after the effective date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided in Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1)
8. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminate s independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under S f
8. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminate s independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE
I n re the E state of: ROBERT L. YOUNG , SR., Deceased 2025 PR 46 CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of ROBERT L YOUNG, SR. Letters of Office were issued on July 16, 2025, to ROBERT L. YOUNG, JR., as Independent Executor
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.
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: ROBERT L. YOUNG, JR. Independent Executor Law Office s of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 W. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal com
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00012 TO: MARY ELLEN WILKE JAMES DALE WILKE HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES OCCUPANTS TENANTS
SPOUSE'S County Clerk of OG LE County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of OG LE County, Illinois as Case #2025TX26
Property located at 402 S. WALNUT AVE. FORRESTON, IL 61030
Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 02-33-252-007
Said property was sold on 11-2-22 for delinquent taxes for the year 2021 The period of redemption will expire on 10-3125 On 1-15-26 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.
Douglas J. Johnson, Pe titioner July 25,
Said property was sold on 11-2-22 for delinquent taxes for the year 2021 The period of redemption will expire on 10-3125 On 1-15-26 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.
Douglas J. Johnson, Pe titioner
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
TAKE NOTICE
CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00219
TO: EDGARDO TURCIOS THE HUNTINGTON NATL BK. JPMORGAN CHASE BK BLITT & GAINES, P.C.
DISCOVER BANK WELLS FARGO BANK OCCUPANTS TENANTS SPOUSE'S County Clerk of OG LE County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interes ted in said land or lots.
A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of OG LE County, Illinois as Case #2025TX27
Property located at 123 NORTH PRAIRIE ST. CRESTON, IL 60113
Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 25-23-233-009
Said property was sold on 11-2-22 for delinquent taxes for the year 2021 The period of redemption will expire on 10-3125 On 1-15-26 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed
Douglas J. Johnson, Pe titioner
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of OG LE County, Illinois as Case #2025TX27
Property located at 123 NORTH PRAIRIE ST. CRESTON, IL 60113
Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 25-23-233-009
Said property was sold on 11-2-22 for delinquent taxes for the year 2021 The period of redemption will expire on 10-3125 On 1-15-26 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed
Douglas J. Johnson, Pe titioner
July 25, August 1, 8, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF OGLE FRANCISCA HUERAMO, Petitioner, v. MAURO HUERAMO, Respondent 2025DC31 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TO: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Mauro Hueramo TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois on April 29, 2025, praying for the Court to grant the dissolution of marriage, to award sole parenting time of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, allocating sole significant decision-making of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, and other relief. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, all whom it may concern, Mauro Hueramo, file your Answer to said Petition in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance herei n, in said Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois at the Ogle County Courthouse, in the City of Oregon, County of Ogle and State
riage has been filed in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois on April 29, 2025, praying for the Court to grant the dissolution of marriage, to award sole parenting time of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, allocating sole significant decision-making of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, and other relief. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, all whom it may concern, Mauro Hueramo, file your Answer to said Petition in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance herei n, in said Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois at the Ogle County Courthouse, in the City of Oregon, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, before August 21, 2025, a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition
DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 9th day of July, 2025.
August 21, 2025, a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment order entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition
DATED at Rockford, Illinois, this 9th day of July, 2025.
PRO LEGAL CARE LLC
Zachary Townsend #6307195
405 W State St Rockford, IL 61101 zt@prolegalcare. com
(815) 200-8802
July 18, 25, Aug 1, 2025
As sumed Name Publication Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that on July 10, 2025, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and postoffice address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Cap Free Capital loca ted at 502 S 7th St Oregon, IL 61061
Dated July 10, 2025.
Laura J. Cook
all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Cap Free Capital loca ted at 502 S 7th St Oregon, IL 61061
Dated July 10, 2025.
Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook
Ogle County Clerk
July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 2025
ing will be held on the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Polo Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. Any person interested in said budget and ordinance may be presen t at said time and place and may be heard in regard to the budget and ordinance. The tentative budget is now on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustee s, Polo Public Library District, at the Library office and may be reviewed upon request prior to said hearing by the Public.
Date: July 08, 2025
Donna Baumann
Donna Baumann Secretary, Board of Trustees
Polo Public Library District
302 W. Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2713
July 25, 2025
Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk
PRO LEGAL CARE LLC
Zachary Townsend #6307195
July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Pla intiff, v. MAC'S CONVENIENCE STORES, LLC, CIRCLE K STORES LLC, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, generally, Defendants.
405 W State St Rockford, IL 61101 zt@prolegalcare. com
(815) 200-8802
Case No. 2025ED5 Condemnation Parcel 21123014 TE Job No.R-92-011-23
JURY DEMAND NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
July 18, 25, Aug 1, 2025
The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you: UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants in the aboveentitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the acquisition of a fee simple interes t and a temporary easement for construction purposes to the premises describe to-wit: Owner Mac's Convenience Stores, LLC Route FAP 742 (IL 2) FAP 553 (IL 72) County Ogle
Section D2 SW 2020-1 Station 1128+20 Station1128+81
LE GAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLI C HEARING On Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of Polo Public Library District Notice is hereby given to the Public that on August 12, 2025, at the hour of 5:00 P.M. at the Polo Public Library District, 302 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois, a public hearing will be held on the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Polo Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. Any person interested in said budget and ordinance may be presen t at said time and place and may be heard in regard to the budget and ordinance. The tentative budget is now on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustee s, Polo Public Library District, at the Library office and may be reviewed upon request prior to said hearing by the Public.
Date: July 08, 2025
Donna Baumann
Donna Baumann Secretary, Board of Trustees Polo Public Library District 302 W. Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2713
July 25, 2025
EASEMENT That part of Lots 7 and 8 in Block 35 of the Plat of Byron, the Plat of which is recorded in Book A of Plats on Page 156 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, with bearings and grid distances referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System, West Zone NAD 83 (2011 ADJ), with a combined factor of 0.99999459; described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of said Lot 7 in said Block 35; thence South 87 degrees 35 minutes 19 seconds West on the northerly right of way line of FAP 742 (IL 2) FAP 553 (IL 72), a distance of 33.92 feet to the southeasterly corner of a tract of land described in the Order Vesting Title as recorded on March 4, 2005 as Document Number 200502027 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; thence North 35 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West on an easterly line of said premises so conveyed, 16.93 feet to an easterly corner of said premises so conveyed; thence North 20 degrees 06 minutes 36 seconds West on an easterly line of premises so conveyed, 6.46 fee t; thence North 88 degrees 05 minutes 19 seconds East, 3.63 feet; thence South 40 degrees 05 minutes 11 seconds East, 15.95 feet; thence North 87 degrees 38 minutes 53 seconds East, 47.00 feet; thence South 02 degrees 21 minutes 07 seconds East, 7.56 feet to said northerly right of way line of FAP 742 (IL 2) FAP 553 (IL 72); thence South 87 degrees 35 minutes 19 seconds West on said northerly right of way line, 15.13 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 466 square feet (0.0107 acre), more or less (area based on ground distances).
And for such other relief prayed, that summons was duly issued out of the said Fifteenth Judici al Circuit Court against the above-captioned defendants as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending, NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the above Defendants file or otherwise make your appearance herein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Fiftee nth Judicial District, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, on or before AUGUST 11, 2025, a trial may be held and a judgment taken against you for the relief aske d in the complaint.
Kimberly A Stahl Clerk of the 15th Judicial Circuit Court, Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois
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Ability to interpret electrical schematics and understand mechanical-electrical integration is a plus.
Experience with industrial enclosures, panel layouts, and process equipment design is a plus
Working knowledge of ERP/BOM structures is a plus.
What We're Loo king For:
Availability to work evenings and weeke nd s
Basic computer knowledge helpful - we will train the right candidate
Comfortable work ing in a fast-paced, team -oriented environment
Must be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED
Previo us radio or audio experience is a plus but not requir ed
$15.00 per hour
Why Join U s:
Work wit h a supportive, creative team
Gain hands- on experience in live radio broadcasting
Be part of a d ynam ic and engaging local media operation
Please send your resume: Online: www.shawmedia.com/careers
or mail to Human Resources at: Shaw Local Radio, PO Box 250, Crystal Lake, IL 600 39
Shaw Media is an equal opportunity and drug free employer
We encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.
Knowledge, Education or Experience:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering
Technology, or a related field
5+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in a custom manufacturing or industrial automation setting.
Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc, offers highly competitive wages & company benefits.
To apply, send resum e to :
The Impact of Reading on Cognitive Decline
Aging and change go hand in hand. While some may bemoan the gray hairs that begin to appear or the stiffness in the knees that seems to sneak up during middle age, these concerns are often not serious enough to cause sleepless nights. However, many people aged 50 and older are increasingly concerned about the potential for cognitive issues like dementia as they grow older.
The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 6.7 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease. Similarly, the Alzheimer Society of Canada reports that as of January 1, 2024, there were 733,040 people living with dementia in Canada. Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can rob individuals of their memories, personalities, and ability to live independent, fulfilling lives. While it may not be possible to completely prevent all cognitive issues, there is growing evidence that reading could play a supportive role in cognitive health.
According to the American Academy of Neurology, reading stimulates the brain and has been shown to slow cognitive decline in older adults. It may also help reduce memory loss.
The power of reading was highlighted more than a decade ago in a 2013 study by researchers at Emory University. They used MRI scans to observe brain activity as participants read books. The study found that the deeper individuals became immersed in a story, the more areas of their brains were activated—and that heightened activity persisted for several days after they finished reading. The more a person reads, the stronger and more complex the brain’s neural networks become.
Further evidence comes from a 2024 study by the Texas A&M School
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of Public Health, which found that older adults with mild cognitive impairment who regularly engaged in mentally stimulating activities— such as reading, hobbies, and word games—demonstrated better memory, working memory, attention, and processing speed than those who did not. In addition, a 2021 study published in Neurology found that high levels of cognitive activity, such as reading and writing letters, could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by up to five years in individuals aged 80 and older.
In short, reading may help keep the brain functioning at its best and could potentially delay age-related cognitive decline.
