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Paisley Harbaugh, 6, of Chana uses a battery-operated fan to cool down her sister Emily’s 8-month-old brown Swiss calf Serafina on Aug. 4

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Council OKs process to expedite City Hall roof repairs

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – Even City Hall couldn’t escape damage from the April 4 hailstorm.

The City Council agreed Tuesday to forgo the bid process for roof repairs, clearing the way for City Manager Darin DeHaan to expedite the process.

“This allows us to speed up the process so we can repair the roof,” DaHaan said, adding he still would seek estimates from several contractors for the work.

DeHaan said the city’s cost to repair the roof could be between $28,000 and $35,000, depending on how much damage is found. Because of the age of the roof, insurance will not cover 100% of the cost, he said.

“It had been in our comprehensive

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF Knights of Columbus

Tootsie Roll Drive is Sept. 8-9

The 54th annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive in Oregon and Mt. Morris will be Sept. 8-9.

Last year, the Knights raised $5,800 with the help of businesses and Knights

OREGON LIBRARY

I Spy Hunt in the Library (3 years and older), through Aug. 16.  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 – Story Time (18 months to 6 years old) at 10 a.m.  Stories, crafts and fun. Story Time is taking a break. Go online to register for the next session, which will begin Sept. 11.

Book Clubs

The Afternoon Book Club meets at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 16, to discuss “A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki.  Cocktails & Crimes will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at Cork & Tap.

Is This Just Fantasy? Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the library to discuss “Ninth House” by Leigh Bardugo. Books on Tap Book Club meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Cork & Tap to discuss “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks.

“Stateville Calling”: Screening and Discussion – 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9

Is rehabilitation a right? “Stateville Calling” is an Emmy-nominated documentary exploring parole reform and the struggle of aging incarcerated people in Illinois. A screening of the documentary will be followed by a panel discussion with the

plan to replace the roof,” he said. “I found an estimate from 2018 for $48,000 to replace the roof and I am sure the cost of materials has increased since then. This is a specialized product.”

He said air conditioning units will have to be removed when the work is done.

“It’s not just going up there and throwing shingles down,” he said.

DeHaan said he was in the process of seeking estimates from contractors who could perform the repairs.

“We’ve got to find someone who can do it,” he said. “We’ll look at all the estimates and make a choice.”

The hailstorm hit portions of Ogle County on the afternoon of April 4, leaving a trail of damage on roofs, autos and trees in Oregon.

The large hail – measuring about 2

families and friends. Funds raised through the Tootsie Roll Drive help support the Knights of Columbus programs in Illinois such as Special Olympics and homes for some intellectually disabled. Local organizations that split $4,640

inches in diameter in some instances –hit the area about 12:15 p.m. and lasted for about four minutes, stripping bark from tree branches, denting cars and overflowing gutter systems on homes.

The hail created rivers along some streets as catch basins clogged, leaving piles of hail along the curb and at some intersections.

The city’s street department had to clear some streets with an end loader.

The hail didn’t discriminate, damaging police cars and other public buildings in its wake.

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said his department had about 23 squad cars damaged by hail.

The storm also brought a “flood” of contractors to town with some going door-to-door offering free hail damage estimates.

were Village of Progress, the Oregon School District Special Education Program and Stouffer Terrace.

“I want to thank the people in Oregon and Mt. Morris for their generous support again this year,” Tootsie Roll Drive Chairman Dave Starke said.

Illinois Prison Project’s Community Navigators and Ambassadors, a team of formerly incarcerated people working to transform Illinois’ criminal legal system. Registration required at 815-732-2724 or www.oregonpubliclibrary.com.

Try It Tuesday, Sunflower Painted Shoes – 1 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 (choose your time slot)

Bring a pair of Keds type shoes (preferably white) and make a customized sunflower painted shoe. All supplies, except the shoes, are provided. Registration required at www.oregonpubliclibrary.com.

Ink with A Friend Monthly Card Club – 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21

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.

Produce Swap – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22

Food swaps are local gatherings where people swap excess homegrown produce and gardening extras. Items may include fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, seeds, seedlings and gardening tips and may extend to sharing skills, stories and seasonal recipes. Take some, leave some or both. Have too much in your garden? Bring it to the library for others to enjoy. Food can be brought in from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Remaining food will be donated to local pantries.

Wizard of Oz themed Mystery Dinner Event – Friday, Sept. 15

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The show starts promptly at 6 p.m. Held at River’s Edge and catered by Hazel’s. Mystery dinner tickets are on sale at the library. Enjoy an evening of mystery and try to solve the case of the missing Ruby Slippers. For information, call 815-732-2724 or visit our website or Facebook page.

Oregon Writers Group  meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month. The OWG is a gathering of writers or writer wannabes who meet to support one another and further their own writing. The purpose of the group is to help and encourage you in your writing. If you need brainstorming ideas, we can help suggest ideas or aid with the creative process.

Sauerkraut Days’ fireworks steal the show

Organizers estimate more than 800 people attended 4-day community event

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

FORRESTON – Forreston Sauerkraut Days’ first fireworks in 19 years stole the show, event organizers said.

“Honestly, everybody is still talking about the fireworks because they were so awesome,” said Jane Koeller, Sauerkraut Days Committee chairperson. “I think that kind of set the tone for the whole weekend. The fireworks were so good and everything else just followed suit.”

She credited Forreston Mutual Insurance with making the firework show possible. The company stepped in to cover two-thirds of the cost.

“There are people that are firework connoisseurs, for lack of a better word, and they said they have never seen better fireworks [than] this year,” Koeller said.

Forreston Sauerkraut Days kicked off with fireworks on Thursday, Aug. 3, and concluded with a community breakfast and church service Sunday, Aug. 6.

The bulk of events took place Friday and Saturday, including the Forreston American Legion Post No. 308 sauerkraut lunch, a parade, the Cabbage Patch Kids Fun Run, a dunk tank, kids inflatables, the American Legion Car and Bike Show, a watermelon eating contest, pork chop dinner and more.

Koeller said committee members Jeremy and Maria Whitehead, who manned a food tent, estimated more than 800 people attended.

“It was nice seeing so many people out and about and enjoying things and taking part,” Koeller said. “We can give them these events, but if they don’t come take part, what’s the point. The fact that the people also take part in it and come enjoy it, that’s so rewarding for the work we do.”

The Forreston Sauerkraut Days Committee is made up of Koeller, Jeremy Whitehead, Maria Whitehead, Katie Kalina, Holly Bawinkel, Julie Heeren, Kim Vinnedge, Dorene Mulder, Kathy Bickford, Shaunna Zettle and Amy Houston.

“We’ve already started talking about new and improved things for next year,” Koeller said. “We’ll have our closure meeting for this year in the last week of August, close up this year and start talking about next year.”

One thing that will be returning are the fireworks put on by Crafter Fireworks of Mineral, Illinois.

“We already have them booked for next year,” Koeller said.

Photos by Alexa Zoellner/Shaw Local

About 20 kids take off from the starting line during the Cabbage Patch Kids Fun Run on Aug. 4.

A Forreston Sauerkraut Days volunteer scoops sauerkraut to add to an attendee’s lunch Aug. 5.

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German Valley Days Little Miss Kennedy Schopf waves to the crowd as she rides in the Forreston Sauerkraut Days Parade with Little Mister Lincoln Dietrich and German Valley Days President Donna Smith on Aug. 5.

The Sieber sisters – Kennlee, 8, Hadlee, 6, Brenlee, 3, and Onalee, 7 – take part in a spaghetti-eating contest Aug. 4 during the Forreston Sauerkraut Days’ Family Fun Night.

Peek Home deeply imbedded in Polo community

The story of the Peek Home is deeply imbedded in the Polo community and will be in our hearts forever. It is so much so that we never tire of hearing the story over and over again. That is why a couple of years ago, a hundred people showed up at the Polo Senior Center to hear the history of the home and the children who lived there many years ago.

All of us like to reflect back on our childhood and the home we grew up in by looking at pictures, listening to the stories family members tell and even revisiting the spot that we remember so dearly.

This past week was no different for Tom Nelson, who grew up at the Peek Home and was brought there as a child. The trip from Aurora seemed to take forever and it was on April 1, 1953. It was no April Fool’s Day joke.

POLO HISTORY

Betty Obendorf

It is hard to imagine being transported from your home as a child to another place many miles away. This place would be your home for the rest of your childhood and the stories you tell would be about growing up with other children in the same situation. This past week several of us drove to the Peek Home to meet the new owner and to listen to Nelson as he told us stories of growing up in the country near Polo. Tom has returned to the community that welcomed him so warmly as a child. He is part of the Polo Historical Society and has put

together a little booklet on the history of Peek Home.

This is part of the story of Peek Home we recently put together as a display in a cabinet donated by Ed and Karen Olsen. We would like to light up the cabinet and we still are working on that part.

Tom also is working on his writing skills by taking classes at Sauk Valley Community College. He will be writing a book about his experiences growing up at Peek Home and he showed us last week some of the spots he loved dearly while he lived there.

Tom showed us the playground equipment he loved to play on as a child. He also pointed out the bedroom he had as a child.

He still can envision the baseball diamond where they played baseball as kids and he pointed out the barn

area where he helped milk cows. They had to get up at 4 in the morning when it was still dark.

When the chores and breakfast were done, he walked to a new school called the Moore School. He started out in the third grade ready for new experiences.

As the years went by, Peek Home was where he learned to drive, to date as a teenager and where many fond memories were made.

When he was asked several years later if he wanted to go back to the city to live, he was quick to answer, “Why would I want to go back to that environment when this is now my home?”

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

Nachusa Grasslands a wonderful site to see bison

By OTTO DICK

Marilyn and I have visited the Nachusa Grasslands many times searching for bison. When we see them, we usually stop and turn on the hazard lights. This is a rare privilege we have right here in Ogle County.

The Nachusa Grasslands is a 3,800acre restored tall-grass prairie located in Lee and Ogle counties. It is managed by the Nature Conservancy staff and volunteers.

Most of Illinois was tall-grass prairie at the time of statehood in 1818. Most of the prairie has since been plowed up for farmland. The first major land acquisition of 400 acres occurred in 1986. More acreage was added to create the Nachusa Grasslands’ 3,800 acres.

Tall-grass prairies receive more than 30 inches of rain a year and shortgrass prairies receive only 12 inches each year.

Controlled burning maintains the prairie, clearing away dead vegetation and preventing trees from shading out the grasses and herbaceous plants.

They also depend on the presence of large grazing animals, particularly bison.

In February 2020, a fire destroyed the site’s pole barn along with much of the equipment used to care for the preserve.

A wonderful visitor center is located at 2075 Lowden Road. The prairie, wetlands and woods are open to the public every day from dawn until dusk. Trailhead signs are posted at Clear Creek Knolls, Big Jump Prairie, Stonebarn

Savanna, Thelma Carpenter Prairie and Meiners Wetlands. You are encouraged to hike the trails and explore the prairie.

There is a public restroom and a water hand pump at the Visitor Center.

The most hunted animal on the prairies were the bison. They were driven into fenced pens called buffalo pounds to be killed with bows and arrows or spears or driven off a cliff called a buffalo jump to kill or injure the bison. This was followed by the policy of killing by European Americans and Canadians for commercial reasons.

This caused a dramatic drop in bison numbers from millions to a few hundred in a century’s time and almost caused their extinction.

Thirty bison from the Wind Cave bison herd were released at Nachusa in October 2014. This was the first conservation herd in Illinois.

Today, there are about 130 bison at Nachusa and during this year’s mating season there were 30 calves.

It’s a great site seeing the mothers with their offspring. If the buffalo are close enough to us, Marilyn usually counts the calves.

Add the Nachusa Prairie to your list, along with the Black Hawk Statue, White Pines State Park, Castle Rock State Park, Oregon Depot, Chana School, Stronghold Castle and the recently refurbished Oregon Coliseum.

Let’s show pride in this wonderful community.

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

Photos provided by Otto Dick

TOP: A calf and its mother at the Nachusa Grasslands. The conservation bison herd now numbers around 130. ABOVE: The Visitor Center at Nachusa Grasslands is located at the main entrance on Lowden Road.

Dirty Fishnet Stockings to play Saturday in Mt. Morris

MT. MORRIS – Local rockabilly band the Dirty Fishnet Stockings will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the bandshell.

“DFS first started as a group that was to be a rockabilly Christmas band called Ted & The Mistletones,” said Larry Ubben, the show’s organizer. “The idea exploded into something much bigger, wanting to take the band further than playing just the holidays. A setlist of 10 was made, then 20 and so on. Now they play over 50 songs every show for you to swing to all night long.”

Ubben said the band is made up of four gents who love and live the rockabilly lifestyle – lead singer Ted O’Donnell, Harry Euhus on lead guitar and vocals, Rick Nolting on upright bass

and vocals and Bill Englund on drums.

“This high-energy band brings a show of rousing favorites from the ’50s, ’60s and more,” Ubben said. “Always a good time. Make sure you don’t miss this event.”

Concessions will be provided by the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, which will serve chicken strips, french fries, cheese fries, onion rings, cheese curds and fried mushrooms. Grandpa’s and/ or Just 4 Fun ice cream trucks will be there, as well as Bill’s Famous Lemonade stand. Concessions start at 6 p.m.

“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 Avenue and enjoy the free rockabilly concert,” Ubben said.

Brass From the Past to play at opening night of Straw Fest

MT. MORRIS – Brass From The Past Rock & Soul Revue, a tribute to the legends of rock and soul, will make their long-awaited return for a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the bandshell on the opening night of Encore! Mt. Morris’ eighth annual U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition.

“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, the show’s organizer. “Featuring an unstoppable six-piece horn section, tight four-piece rhythm section and four powerful singers who command the stage, this

MT. MORRIS – Encore! Mt. Morris’ eighth annual U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition starts Friday, Aug. 11. The sculpting competition will run through Aug. 27.

Straw Fest Day is Saturday, Aug. 26. For information regarding rules and

is no ordinary band. Brass from the Past plays the music of Stevie Wonder, Four Tops, Temptations, Michael Jackson, Chicago, Doobie Brothers, Prince, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, BS&T, Patti LaBelle, Bruno Mars, Chaka Khan, O’Jays, Tower of Power and more.”

registration, visit StrawUSA.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.

Concessions will be provided by the Mt. Morris Fire Department, which will serve walking tacos and Pepsi products. Berryview Orchard will offer aronia berry lemonade slushies and Grandpa’s and Just 4 Fun Ice Cream and Bill’s Famous Lemonade stand will be on-site. Con-

cessions start at 6 p.m.

Ewe and Me Acres will have a fresh produce stand from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies and dog treats.

“The campus will be extra festive that evening as the eighth annual National Straw Sculpting Competition begins with new sculptures and many winners from the past on display all around the south end of the campus until the end of August. People’s choice voting begins that afternoon,” Ubben said.

Events will be on the campus in the center of Mt. Morris, two blocks south of state Route 64 on Wesley Avenue. In the event of rain, the show will move to the former David L. Rahn Junior High at 105 W. Brayton Road.

Photo provided by Larry Ubben, Mt. Morris Jamboree

Local rockabilly band the Dirty Fishnet Stockings will perform Saturday, Aug. 12, at the bandshell in Mt. Morris.

Photo provided by Larry Ubben, Mt. Morris Jamboree

Brass From The Past Rock & Soul Revue returns for a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Mt. Morris.

Straw sculpting contest starts Friday in downtown Mt. Morris

Quite a show at Big Hat Rodeo

OREGON – The Big Hat Rodeo put on two shows Aug. 4 at the Ogle County Fair.

Afternoon and evening shows both

featured bucking broncos and trick riding events.

The rodeo was one of the grandstand events at this year’s county fair.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local TOP LEFT: Josey Weber of Chana clears the first barrel with her horse in the barrel racing event Aug. 4 at the Big Hat Rodeo at the Ogle County Fair. TOP RIGHT: An angry bull takes aim at Drew Muhlenback of Bristol, Wisconsin, after tossing him off his back during the evening show at the Big Hat Rodeo. ABOVE: Stunt rider Dusty Crane Dickerson performs during the Big Hat Rodeo. LEFT: Rodeo clown Trey Casey has an issue with his vehicle during a break in the action at the rodeo. MIDDLE LEFT: Children rush to find their shoes during entertainment at the Big Hat Rodeo.

Prince Charming gets all gussied up at 4-H Fair

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – Ellie Schier has her own Prince Charming and he’s definitely beefier than any two-legged Disney version and has his own unique “once upon a time” story.

“He was just a little calf and he was really sick when he was little so we had to put him in the garage for about a month,” said Ellie, a member of the Carefree 4-H Club. “We didn’t think he’d make it, but he did and here he is now.”

The 9-year-old from Mt. Morris was busy giving Prince Charming, her 1,275-pound Angus cross calf, a bath, prepping him for his next showing at the Ogle County 4-H Fair, held in conjunction with the Ogle County Fair.

Ellie soaped up 18-month-old Prince Charming as her mom, Emily, helped at the washing station behind the beef barn.

“He came from our family farm and he was very little,” Emily said. “Ellie nursed him along and last year she was able to show him as a bucket calf.”

His name was a no-brainer, putting his Disney namesakes to shame.

“He looked like a cow prince,” Ellie said, smiling. “And he is more handsome.”

One barn over, Brooke Ewald, 20, of Byron was washing down her very vocal ewe, Dime.

“She’s always like this,” said Ewald, rinsing off the bleating 6-month-old. “Her mom’s name is Penny, so we named her Dime. She is very vocal.”

In the hog barn, Addy Miller, 13, of Byron watched as her cousin, Caylen Kirchner, 10, of Leaf River carefully directed Jazzy, a 275-pound Berkshire gilt, to her washing station.

“She’s 7 months old and she’s very good,” said Addy, a member of the Carefree 4-H Club.

At the other end of the sheep barn, Henry Hoffman, 10, of Mt. Morris and his buddies Warren and Wallace Meiners, 10 and 6, of Oregon were carefully petting one of the quieter ewes.

“We just like to come and see the animals,” Henry said.

The 170th Ogle County Fair concluded Sunday after a five-day run at the fairgrounds at 1440 N. Limekiln Road, just west of Oregon. Events included a queen pageant, tractor and truck pulls, the Big Hat Rodeo and demolition derby.

History of the fair

The first Ogle County Fair was held in October 1853 on the lawn of the Ogle County Courthouse. In the early years, it was held at several places and on one occasion in Byron.

In 1856, a group of citizens bought

10 acres of land in the north section of Oregon along state Route 2. An additional 10 acres was bought in 1858, followed by the acquisition of six acres from Mr. E.S. Potter in 1901. Ten more acres were later bought from the estate of James H. Cartwright. The grandstand was constructed in 1925, followed by the horse barn in 1927. The fair encompassed about 40 acres by 1968.

A larger venue was created in 1993 west of town and a fair board was created and the new organization was chartered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local

Ellie Schier, 9, of Mt. Morris soaps up her calf Prince Charming on Aug. 4 at the Ogle County 4-H Fair. Schier has raised the 18-month-old, 1,275-pound Angus cross calf from when it was born on the family’s farm.

Brooke Ewald, 20, of Byron washes her 6-month-old ewe Dime at the Ogle County 4-H Fair.

Henry Hoffman, 19, of Mt. Morris pets a sheep at the Ogle County 4-H Fair with his friends Warren, 10, and Wallace Meiners, 6, of Oregon.

Addy Miller, 13, of Byron washes Jazzy, her 275-pound Berkshire gilt, as her cousin, Caylen Kirchner, 10, of Leaf River, helps at the Ogle County 4-H Fair.

Wrecking havoc: Sterling, Rock Falls drivers smash their way to trophies at demolition derby

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – Jacqueline Shaner knew she had to have one last special ride in her 2008 Chevy Equinox. Her brother, Justin, made sure it was extra special.

The Rock Falls siblings crawled into the multicolored SUV on Aug. 5 to square off against 11 others in the Mini Van/SUV demolition derby event at the Ogle County Fair.

“This was my car and it was very special to me because my dad had worked on it for me before he passed,” said Jacqueline, 26. “It has 228,000 miles on it, so I decided to give it to my brother for the demolition derby and I told him I’d ride along with him.”

With Justin, 33, behind the wheel, the #siblings vehicle – painted by Jacqueline across the hood – banged and scraped its way to a third-place finish after being hobbled by a hit to a rear quarter panel late in the heat.

After a quick lift from a skidloader, the SUV started back up and wobbled off the field under its own power.

Justin was happy with the thirdplace finish, considering it took him only three days to change his sister’s ride into a demo car.

“If we hadn’t have gotten hit there, I think we could have had second place,” he said.

He prepped the car mechanically, but his sister was in charge of aesthetics.

“I had no say into what went on this car,” Justin said, smiling. “She decorated it.”

Justin has driven in demolition heats before, but it was the first ride for Jacqueline.

“It wasn’t scary, but it was painful,” she said.

Justin thinks the SUV has at least one more race in it.

“I guess we’ll see for sure. We’re planning on going to Milledgeville,” he said.

That demolition derby is Saturday at the Carroll County Fair.

The Shaners weren’t the only Sauk Valley drivers to fare well at the fair.

Tyler Bielema, 18, of Sterling outlasted three other competitors in his 1999 Crown Victoria in the Young Guns heat. He maneuvered the big blue and white behemoth around the track before knocking out Gavin Smith of Lacon with a shot to his radiator.

“I didn’t know any of the other guys in the race, so I just went out and played defense for a while,” Bielema said.

He found his ride in Kansas.

“I worked on it about nine months,” said Bielema, who plans to run it

Saturday, too.

The quickest turnaround time for a ride at the event had to go to Brenton Muntean, 24, of Sterling, who transformed a 2000 Chevy Malibu into a gray heap of metal in just about six hours.

“I had another car I was going to run, but it needed a strut, so I stayed up to 4 a.m. working on a friend’s car, got an hour and a half of sleep and made this one,” Muntean said.

Muntean, with his cousin Jaden as his passenger, finished second, outlasting 13 others in the Open Wire Compact heat.

Jaden gave an enthusiastic wave to the crowd from his seat when the heat ended.

Upcoming demolition derbies are 7 p.m. Saturday at the Carroll County Fair and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Whiteside County Fair in Morrison.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local Rock Falls siblings Jacqueline and Justin Shaner get slammed in the side during their demolition derby heat Aug. 5 at the Ogle County Fair. They finished third in the event.

This was my car and it was very special to me because my dad had worked on it for me before he passed.”

Jacqueline

Shaner

Tyler Bielema, 18, of Sterling drives his 03T demo car at the Ogle County Fair on Aug. 5. His 1999 Crown Victoria won the Young Guns heat.

Kids take part in their own demolition derby Aug. 5 at the Ogle County Fair. Charles Jenkins won the race.

Photos by Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia.com

ABOVE: Arabella Marruffo is crowned the winner during the Young Miss Ogle County pageant Aug 2. ABOVE LEFT: Lauren Carlson (middle) reacts after being declared Miss Ogle County for 2023. LEFT: Contestants address the crowd during the Little Mister Ogle County pageant. William Safranek (No. 7) was the winner.

Tons of fun at Ogle County Fair’s carnival

OREGON – The carnival at the Ogle County Fair offered plenty of fun for families Aug. 2-6.

The 170th Ogle County Fair concluded Sunday after a five-day run at

the fairgrounds at 1440 N. Limekiln Road, just west of Oregon. Other events included a queen pageant, tractor and truck pulls, the Big Hat Rodeo and demolition derby.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local

TOP LEFT: Jonithan McCullough, 12, and Evelyn Simpson, 13, both of Stillman Valley, take a spin on one of the carnival rides Aug. 5 at the Ogle County Fair. TOP RIGHT: Chelsea Jones and her daughter, Ella, 5, of Oregon, ride the teacups. ABOVE: Sadie Pannkuk, 5, of Shannon hooks a plastic shark in the midway Aug. 4 at the Ogle County Fair. LEFT: Lauri Johnson helps Michael Burt, 1, of Amboy snare a plastic duck at one of the carnival booths Aug. 5. MIDDLE LEFT: Kaitlyn Schuler of Oregon holds Asa, 18 months, as they ride the carousel Aug. 6 at the Ogle County Fair.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local

ABOVE: Dan Mink, the “Rhinestone Roper,” performs a trick Aug. 5 during his act at the Ogle County Fair. ABOVE LEFT: Mink shows children how to use a lasso at the Ogle County Fair. LEFT: Victoria Mink spins a rope as her father, Dan, the “Rhinestone Roper,” watches during their act.

Tri-County Pullers eventatfair

Chuck Hobbs of Harmon hits the gas in his mini modified tractor at the Tri-County Pullers event Aug. 6 at the Ogle County Fair.

OBITUARIES

HERMAN “FRED” BERGNER

Born: August 7, 1944 in Oregon, IL

Died: July 30, 2023 in West Lafayette, IN

Herman “Fred” Bergner, 78, of Delphi, passed away peacefully at 5:40 am on Sunday July 30, 2023, at Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette. Fred was born to the late Paul and Mary (Cartwright) Bergner, on August 7, 1944, in Oregon, Illinois. On October 2, 1971 Fred married the love of his life Barbara (Leleniewski) Bergner, who survives. Fred graduated from Oregon high school and later went on to study engineering at the University of Illinois. While in school Fred enlisted in the Navy where he served during the Vietnam Conflict. After retiring from the Navy, Fred went to work for Alcoa for several years, and later worked for Bank One where he was the facilities manager.

MELVA JEAN JOHNSON

Born: February 5, 1929 in Rockford, IL

Died: August 7, 2023 in Rochelle, IL

Melva Jean Johnson, age 94, life long Oregon resident, passed away in the early hours of Monday, August 7, 2023 at Liberty Village Nursing Home in Rochelle. She was born on February 5, 1929 in Rockford, the daughter of Harry and Velva (Argraves) Lindahl. She married the love of her life, Dean Johnson on June 20, 1953 in Oregon, IL. They built a beautiful life together until his passing on December 29, 2017. Melva was a self-made woman who could learn anything she set her mind to. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, painting, and making stain glass which were all skills that she taught herself. She even taught herself how to cut and style her own hair. She loved line dancing with her husband and they were pivotal in starting the group the Boot Scootin Seniors. She enjoyed

Fred was involved in many community events and organizations such as, Friends of Delphi Library, volunteer for Niches Land Trust, Indiana Master Naturalist, Delphi American Legion, Delphi Methodist Church, and he served as the former finance chair for the Delphi Methodist Church

Fred truly had a heart for serving others, and in his free time he enjoyed spending time outdoors, feeding the birds, traveling with his wife, and he loved to spend time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife; Barbara (Leleniewski) Bergner, daughters; Cathy Potter of Columbus, In., Debra (Tim) Hula, of Lafayette, In., grandchildren; Andrew Potter, Katie Hula, Caleb Potter, Isaac Hula, Haley Potter, Mary Angeles Vasquez, and Mary Sophie Vasquez

No public services are scheduled at this time. Cremation has been entrusted with Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in Fred’s honor may be made to the Boy Scouts of America. Messages of condolences can be made online at www.davidsonfh.com

travelling with her husband and spending time at the water and going swimming. In her younger years she was an avid roller-skater. Survived by her son, Bruce (Teresa) Johnson of Oregon; daughter, Christine (Ron) Ware of Mt. Morris; grandchildren: Sarah (Mike) Rutlin, Jessica (Ted) Hade, Joseph Cox, Jr., Adam Cox, Aaron (Lexi) Johnson and Abby (Justin Cotton) Johnson; great grandchildren, Andrew, Skye, Cheyenne, Oren, Silas, Brennan, Landon, and Jackson; and great great grandchildren, Elliot and Grayson. She is predeceased by her husband, parents, and brother, Roland “Junior” Lindhal. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday August 11, 2023 at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon preceded by a visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial in Ebenezer Cemetery, rural Oregon. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Melva’s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Research. To leave an online condolence please visit www.farrellhollandgale.com

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CHERYL TERESE (HOUGHTON)

On the morning of July 26, 2023, Cheryl Terese (Houghton) Merchant of Effingham, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Cheryl was 65 years old.

Cheryl was born in the city of Beloit in Rock County, Wisconsin on May 15, 1958. She was the third child, and the second daughter of Harley David Houghton and Joyce Yvonne (Hovland) Houghton.

On December 27, 1980, she married Douglas Paul Merchant at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Morris, Illinois.

Cheryl was an alumna of Mount Morris High School (class of 1976); Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois (A.B., Speech Pathology,

1980); and Northern Illinois University (M.A., Speech Pathology, 1984).

She was a passionate caregiver and nurturer not only to her family, but also to the many children and adults she had the privilege of serving during her long career as a speech-language pathologist for public schools in the Lanark, Chadwick, Milledgeville, Dakota, and Effingham school districts, and later in skilled nursing settings at facilities throughout southern and central Illinois. She retired from Odin Care Center in Odin, Illinois in 2021, after nearly 20 years of service to that community.

In addition to her career as a speech-language pathologist, Cheryl also had the joy of spending several years as a stay-at-home mom in Lena, Illinois, caring for her young children and providing in-home daycare for many families in and around the community during that time.

She was an avid gardener, golfer, skier (both snow and water), scrapbooker (slash “wine enthusiast”), and traveler. Memorable trips include visits to Spain, France, Germany,

Switzerland, Mexico, the Virgin Islands, and Hawaii; as well as frequent golf trips to Arizona and visits with family in Colorado. Her warm-hearted personality, sparkling smile, and boundless love for life, family, and friends will be dearly and deeply cherished by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Doug; children Aaron Merchant of Urbana, IL; Cliff Merchant (Susan Weston) of Avon/Eagle-Vail, CO; Jacqlyn (Jackie) Merchant-Abdar (Omid Abdar) of Champaign, IL; Alex Merchant of St. Louis, MO; siblings Debby (Richard) Johnson, Robeline, LA; Kris Houghton, Berthoud, CO; Craig (Renee) Houghton, Rock City, IL; Angela Ochoa, Bolingbrook, IL; Scott (Sherrie) Houghton, Golden, CO; sisters-in-law Susan Bracken, Ocala, FL; Betsy (Ron) Myatt, Herrin, IL; Patricia (Jim) Elliott, Frederick, MD; Debra Merchant, Mt Carroll, IL; brothers-in-law David Merchant, Lanark, IL; Donald Merchant (Mary Woods), Freeport, IL; Jose Ochoa, Jr., Batavia, IL; step-mother-in-law Virginia Merchant, Bettendorf, IA; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law Paul K. Merchant; mother-in-law Elizabeth J. (Fuchiek) Merchant; and sistersin-law Sara (Daehler) Merchant and Rebecca (Holland) Houghton.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Morris, Illinois. A visitation will be held from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, with memorial services beginning at 12:00 noon, immediately followed by a luncheon in the church fellowship hall.

A Celebration of Life gathering / open house will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Village Wine & Spirits in downtown Effingham, Illinois from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Cheryl’s family invites you to be with them and share in her memory.

Arrangements are being made through Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or the Carle Health Center for Philanthropy. Online condolences may be shared at www.johnsonandsonsfh.com.

How to support children in their own reading to learn

It’s hard to believe that it is time to go back to school again!

As our children and grandchildren begin a new school year, we want them to be interested in learning about their world. In this information age we all spend time – maybe more than ever –reading to find out, reading to learn.

For this month, let’s look at how we can support our children and grandchildren in their own reading to learn.

It used to be that educators said students in kindergarten, first and second grades were learning to read. From third grade on, the focus changed to reading to learn. Literacy leaders now say the focus should be on reading to learn from the very beginning.

The change comes for several reasons. One is that we need to be careful when working with beginning readers to always make sure they understand that the purpose is to understand what is read. Our goal is always to make meaning from the text, whatever it is.

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Traveling office hours for Chesney in Byron and Oregon State Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, is hosting traveling office hours events in

READING MATTERS

Mary Gardner

Sometimes young readers are working so hard to figure out words that they do not see that those words on the page or screen should make sense.

Another reason for the change is the use of technology. Our young children and grandchildren are skilled at using any number of digital devices. Many of them are skilled at reading and understanding their way around games, music, text messaging and using apps. So in many ways they come to school with lots of experiences in reading to learn. They may not be reading and understanding traditional books, but we must accept and build upon the knowledge they bring.

Consider taking a family reading-to-

the 45th Senate District. Traveling office hours on Aug. 16 are 10 a.m. to noon at Oregon City Hall, 115 N. Third St., and 1 to 3 p.m. at Byron City Hall, 232 W. Second St.

learn inventory. Ask everyone in the family to write down each time in a day or a week that they read something. Count everything including text messages, email, cereal boxes, labels on a shampoo bottle, recipes, etc. At the end of the designated time, look at the lists created by each family member. Have a discussion about the different kinds of reading.

Decide together the categories according to the purpose for reading, such as reading for entertainment, to learn how to do something or for information. This could lead to several discussions about our purposes for reading, but for sure it will point out the many ways we read to learn.

We also can point out times we are reading something to get information or to find out how to do something. It is important for young readers to know that even grownups need to read to learn something.

If you have a reluctant reader or are

“My highly trained staff can help constituents navigate state agencies and find solutions to a variety of issues,” Chesney said.

concerned that your children or grandchildren may not be reading enough, you might consider focusing on reading to learn something new. Reading for an authentic purpose such as reading directions or a recipe may be motivation to read more. Help support a child’s interest by looking for books, newspaper or magazine articles or internet sources that provide more information about that interest.

Our children and grandchildren may not be “reading” in the traditional sense of sitting down with a book. However, they are reading and seeking out information in many ways. So no matter what ages they might be, we can and should support and encourage them as they use reading to learn.

• 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.

For more information, call Chesney’s office at 815-232-0774 or contact district office Director Kim Scace at kscace@ ilsenategop.org.

The following marriage applications were filed in July 2023:

July 3

Kerry Jack Welch and Jalon Jean Bruder, both of Polo, Illinois.

Steven Christopher Adams and Angela Lee Layng, both of Rockford, Illinois.

July 5

Sean Patrick Slattery Jr. and Gabrielle Glenn Sheely, both of Leaf River, Illinois.

Jimmy Lynn McCoy and Jennifer Nicole Kohen, both of Rochelle, Illinois.

July 7

Humberto Vazquez and Aidet Yolanda Belmonte Gonzalez, both of Rochelle, Illinois.

July 10

Timothy Jacob Brinkmeyer and Ashlynn May Tinsley, both of Stillman Valley, Illinois.

July 11

Joseph Nicholas Cottrell Jr. And Chrystal Anne Lynn, both of Rockford, Illinois.

Cole David Lee Watson and Kayla Madison Crispino, both of Davis Junction, Illinois.

July 12

Brock Cameron Huddleston and Emmie Wanda Geijer, both of Channahon,

Illinois.

Toby Dean Wentling, of Dixon, Illinois, and Umi Dania, of Tangerand, Indonesia.

July 13

Scott Robert Hulsebus and Christina Maire Chesshir, both of Roscoe, Illinois.

Miles Davis Bushman and Adeline Mae Pugmire, both of Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

July 14

Min Young Chong, of Carol Stream, Illinois, and Angela Kay Astleford, of West Dundee, Illinois.

July 18

Michael Eldon Miskimon, of Kirkland, Illinois, and Jodi Lynn Jones, of Stillman Valley, Illinois.

Andrew Edward O’Brien and Samantha Marie Heise, both of Oregon, Illinois.

Llobani Martinez Jimenez and Juliana Hernandez, both of Rochelle, Illinois.

July 20

David Alan Stark and Linda Kay Bettner, both of Leaf River, Illinois.

July 21

Travis Spencer Prescott, of Shannon, Illinois, and Julia Ann Sesker, of Pearl City, Illinois.

Alec Ind Peterson and Megan Leeann Wilson, both of Milan, Illinois.

July 24

Martin Luis Gibbs and Kathryn Eileen Nauss, both of Downers Grove, Illinois.

Michael Henry Schmitt, of Franklin Grove, Illinois, and Wendy Noelle Isham, of Rochelle, Illinois.

July 26

Prince Adjei Boateng, of Rockford, Illinois, and Vanessa Nichole Peterson, of Byron, Illinois.

Jason Raymond Lass and Kellie Anne Duffy, both of McHenry, Illinois.

July 27

Jesus Manuel Rivera, of Melrose Park, Illinois, and Kenia Lorena Arzola Ortiz, of Aurora, Illinois.

Jonathan James Koffenberger and Elizabeth Danielle Gregory, both of DeKalb, Illinois.

July 28

Michael Thomas Leick and Shelby Blythe Best, both of Winnebago, Illinois. Tyler Ross Wiltfang, of Leaf River, Illinois, and Holly Sue Wakeley, of Rockford, Illinois.

July 31

Patrick Timothy Roche and Danissa Talens Loquillano, both of Round Lake, Illinois.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF ACTIVITY

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity.

July 29

Suzanne J. Halvorson, 65, of Byron, was arrested for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop in the 8000 block of North Kishwaukee Road about 7:36 p.m. She also was cited for operating a vehicle with suspended registration. Halvorson was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond.

See SHERIFF ACTIVITY, page 16

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

July 28-Aug. 3

Warranty deeds

AJ Homes LLC to Levi Smith, 1110 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, $119,000.

Habitat For Humanity of Ogle County Inc. to Ashlie C. Minton, 110 S. Ninth St., Rochelle, $147,000.

Galen and Denise Bennett to Katelynn A. Molnar, 220 N. Peru St., Byron, $95,000.

Matthew P. Beck and Bambi Blanco to Paige and Jonathan Staples, 871 Prairie Lily Lane, Davis Junction, $305,500.

Nils and Connie Von Kendell to Jami Ganziano and James and Dana Clingingsmith, three parcels in Byron Township, $26,000.

DCL Properties LLC to Ramos Properties LLC, 502-506 E. Third St., Leaf River, $185,400.

Mid First Bank to Alecxia Ramirez, 108 N. Wesley St., Mt. Morris, $57,500.

Lisle G. and Patricia A. Harris to Pretzel City Builders LLC, 301 S. Blaine St., Leaf River, $40,000.

David A. and Rebecca A. Marburger to Dylan L. and Kelsey L. Schmitz, 853 Hillside Drive, Byron, $372,500.

Lothan LLC to Paul Corgiat, 320 Ave E, Rochelle, $87,500.

Scott V. Lavender to Mahfuzur Rahman MD and Masuma Parvin, 814 N. Seven

Hickory Road, Byron, $201,000.

Sharon Lee and John H. Stelter Brock O. and Amanda M. Johnson, 9245 N. Oakleaf Court, Byron, $324,000.

Cole J. and Sandra Henert to John Wall, 307 N. Walnut St., Stillman Valley, $199,000.

Nikolas S. Diemer to NWEC Properties LLC, 314 W. Washington St., Oregon, $425,000.

Brian and Karalyn Gross to Jose and Maria M. Rodriguez, 1443 Rock Island Road, Davis Junction, $299,000.

Keith and Linda Wolsztyniak to Lishya Carmichael, two parcels in Byron Township, $106,000.

Neil A. and Christa L. Merdian to Elizabeth A. Jenkins Living Trust, Elizabeth A. and Timothy J. Jenkins, trustees, 601 E. Colden St., Polo, $123,000.

Logan C. and Erika R. Hancock to Matthew and Stephanie Sesslar, 772 W. Jennie Lane, Oregon, $437,500.

Richard E. Tosi II to Matthew W. and Carol A. Pence, 312 Cuyahoga Drive, Dixon, $210,000.

Andrew and Jessica Bollhoefer to Robert Edwin and Elizabeth Leonard Otter, 5123 S. state Route 2, Oregon, $307,500.

David and Marsha Folk to Cory D. Folk, 506 W. Oregon St., Polo, 80,000.

The late Jack H. Schutten by heirs to Anthony J. Bussan and Alicia M. Zeller, 7176

S. Lost Nation Road, Dixon, $425,000.

Andrew C. Shawl to Kelly A. Rains, 936 Ave E, Rochelle, $130,000.

Stephanie Welsh and Darrell and Stephanie Phillips to Lindsay and Gregory Olson, 113 Harvest Glenn Drive, Davis Junction, $210,000.

Paul J. and Samantha M. Reed to Christopher N. and Allison Rollin, 116 S. 10th St., Rochelle, $141,000.

Solar Homes LLC to Victor V. Zaderej and Pauline McGann, 3588 S Daysville Road, Oregon, $0.

Trustees deeds

Charles J. and Eileen Y. Knie Trust, David C. Knie, trustee, to Whatever We Endeavor LLC, 305, 307 and 309 S. Division Ave., Polo, $270,000.

Maxine M. Osborne Revocable Trust 1, Michele, also Michelle, Stretz, trustee, to Christy J. Settles, 101 S. Jackson Ave., Polo, $97,500.

Sheriff’s deed Ogle County sheriff and Joseph T. Vodak to Ewa and Alojzy Czaplinski, 5839 S. Indian Trail, Rochelle, $265,000.

Deed

R. L. Gaul Properties LLC to Kellen Smith and Angela Landrowski, 303 N. Cherry Ave., Polo, $60,000.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

Continued from page 15

July 30

Tyler Vegliando, 20, of Oregon, was arrested for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop for an equipment violation at Illinois Route 64 and Ridge Road at 11:59 p.m. Vegliando also was cited for no front registration. Vegliando was released from the scene on a signature I-Bond.

Aug. 2

Wesley Meadows, 28, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at the Pilot truck stop in Rochelle at 8:07 p.m. Meadows also was cited for suspended registration. Meadows was released on a $2,500 I-Bond and given a future court date.

Aug. 3

Duane A. Pinkston, 42, of Oregon, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies investigated a parked vehicle with the engine on about 12:19 a.m. at 700 W. Blackhawk Drive (Casey’s General Store) in Byron. Pinkston was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond. Charges are accusations and all people are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

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Apply at: 1001 Pines Rd, Suite A, Oregon, IL 61061 or send resume to oglecountyha@oglecountyhousing.o rg

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Raynor Garage Doors and United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Local 790 Apprenticeship committee will be accepting applications for a second shift Tool and Die Maker Apprentice, second shift Maintenance Apprentice, and a third shift Maintenance Apprentice This is a 5-year program that involves academic and on the job instruct ion.

Applications f or t his pos ition will be accepted August 8, 2023, through August 18, 2023. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age, have a high school dip loma or GED, and be able to pass a physical. Raynor and United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of Amer ica Local 790 are Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants may apply at: www.raynor com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, I LLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK

PLAINTIFF, -vs-

David C Sage; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS

NO. 22 FC 77

NOTICE OF SHE RIFF'S SALE

Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on June 30, 2023;

Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on September 8, 202 3 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bi dder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following desc ribed premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to qua lity or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/o r a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Commonly known as 725 North 8Th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068

Permanen t Index No.: 24-24-304-002

Improvements: Single Family

Residential

The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the prop erty

The judgment amount was $70,410.75. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Bid Amount contact:

Sale Clerk

LOGS Legal Group LLP

2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301

Bannockburn, IL 60015

ILNOTICES@logs.com

(847) 291-1717

MidFirst Bank

One of Plaintiff's Attorneys

LOGS Legal Group LLP

Attorney for Plaintiff

2121 Waukegan Road , Suite 301

Bannockburn, IL 60015

(847) 291-1717

ILNOTICES@logs.com

Randal S Berg (6277119)

Michael N. Burke (6291435)

Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452)

Michael Kal kowski (6185654)

Laura J. Ande rs on (6224385)

Mallory Snyderman (6306039)

Thomas Belcz ak (6193705)

Debra Miller (6205477)

Amy Aronson (6206512)

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURP OSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BE EN EXTINGUIS HE D BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION

August 11, 18, 25, 2023 935018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS Equity Trust Company FBO IRA #SEP-200336543, Pla intiff, VS. Larry Messenger; Unknown Owners General ly , and Non-Record Claimants

Defendants

Case No.: 2023F C9

Property Address: 204 Pine Ave Chana, IL 61015

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is given that pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on June 16, 2023, the Ogle County Sheriff will on September 8, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., at the Ogle County Judicial Center 106 S 5th Street, Inside Front Door, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following desc ribed mor tgaged real estate:

P.I .N. 17-15-303-005

COMMON ADDRESS: 204 Pine Ave, Chana, IL 61015

The improvement on the property consists of a vacant Singl e Family H ome

The property will NOT be open for ins pection and there will be No Refunds.

The judgment amount was at $26,887.42.

Terms of all sales are Ten percen t (10%) of the opening bid Failure to pay the remaining balance within the twenty-four ( 24) hours shall result in the forfeiture of the ten percent (10%) down payment

The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estat e and is offered for sale without any representat ion as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is fur ther subject to confirmation b y the court.

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever Law Group, LLC, 200 N LaSalle St, Suite 1880, Chi cago, IL 60601. 312-236-0077. ASC000012-22FC2 8190-934982

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS

Freedom Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF

Vs. Jesse H. Barnhart; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2022FC18

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S

SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of For eclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 05/19/2023, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on September 8, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Pub lic Safety Complex 202 S 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale , County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

PIN 16-03-112-007

Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 402 N 5th St Oregon, IL 61061

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance , including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fracti on thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twent y-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 r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff 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 fur ther 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 Confirmatio n of the sale. The succe ssful 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 repres entation as to the condi tion of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Cour t fi le to verify a ll information

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESS ION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor ney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-22-02928.

I3225811

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS

ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC., PLAINTIFF vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES EVELYN B. NEWELL; WILLIAM P BUTCHER, AS SPE CIAL REPRESENTATIVE ON BEHALF OF EVELYN B. NEWELL; WILLIAM SCHORSCH III; KERRIE BUCKLEY A/K/A KARRIE BUCKLEY; RHONDA NORRIS; KEITH NEWELL; LYNETTE WALLACE A/K/A LYNN WALLACE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2022FC12

Judge John C. Redington

Addre ss: 208 South Prairie Street Creston, IL 60113

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of For eclosure and Sale ente red in the above cause on May 12, 2023, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on September 8, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale , County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

COMMON ADDRESS: 208 South Prairie Stre et, Creston, IL 60113

P.I.N.: 25-23-286-002

The real estate is improved with a single-family residence

THE JUDGM ENT AMOUNT WAS: $103,822.20

Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due wit hin twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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 su bjec t to confirmat ion by the court.

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

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a part y obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale , at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeite d to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the forecl osure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fee s required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor ney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650, Chicago, IL 60602, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 22 9248.

Sheriff of Ogl e County, Illinois

Johnson, Blumberg & Associat es, LLC

30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711

JB&A # IL 22 9248 I3225888

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OREGON, O GLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Pla intiff, vs.

THOMAS B SHAW A/K/A THOMA S SHAW AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN T, Defendants.

CASE NO. 22-FC -79

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 816 N 12TH ST ROCHELLE, IL 61068

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on May 26, 2023, the following desc ribed real estate, to-wit:

Permanen t Index Number: 24-23-280-017

Commonly known as: 816 N 12th St, Rochelle, IL 61068 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Stre et, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $105,276.77.

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

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 confirmat ion of the sale.

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

For informatio n contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 601 East William Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediate ly preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accr ued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common i nteres t community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

Note : Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained wi ll be used for that purpose.

Ryan M. Beavers (#6335549)

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC

Attorneys at La w

P.O . Box 740 Decatu r, IL 62525

Send Notice/Pleadings to:

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161)

Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com

Telephone: (217) 422-1719

Facsimile: (217) 422-1754

I3222469

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, PLAINTIFF, VS. MARY DIANE DOMBKOWSKI A/K/A MARY DIANE DORSEY A/K/A MARY DIANE DOMBKOWSKI DORSEY; CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CL AIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

NO. 22 FC 34

9020 EAST FLAGG ROAD ROCHELLE, IL 61068

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on June 23, 2023, will on 09/08/2023 , in the Ogle County She riff's Offi ce, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be suffi cient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO. 24-18-300-003

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 9020 East Flagg Road Roche lle, IL 61068

Description of Improvements: The prope rty is a single family. The property has a two car garage. The garage is detached The exterior is vinyl siding. The color i s white.

The Judgment amount was $228,271.79.

Sale Terms : This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidde r must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to pla intiff. The sale is furthe r subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the forecl osure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http:/ /ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 22- 09532IL PURSUANT TO TH E FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Pla intiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sa le I3224134

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Terry Walter Roush, Deceased Case No 2023 PR 43

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is given of the death of Terry Walter Roush, who died on August 15, 2022, whose place of res idence at the time of death was 20895 E IL Route 64, Esmond, Illinois 60129. Letters Testamentary were i ssued on July 11, 2023, to Patricia A Roush of 20895 E IL Route 64 in Esmond, Illinois 60129, whose attorney is Matth ew L. Brown, of Brown Law Group, LLC, 301 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Illinois 60115.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 4, 2024. Claims against the estate may be filed wi th the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 106 S 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both.

Any claim not filed wi thin that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

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

OGLE

In the Matter of the Estate of PAUL F. BEHAN, Deceased No. 2023-PR-45 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the d eath of PAUL F. BEHAN of Oregon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on July 20, 2023 to MICHAEL BEHAN, as Independent Executor wh ose attorneys are WILLIA MS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105.

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

terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in th e office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or wi th the representative, or both, on or before JANUARY 29, 2024, or wi thin 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, wh ichever 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 wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.

MICHAEL BEHAN Independent Executor

July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 2023

IN THE

CIRCUIT

COURT OF FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF DORIS M.

MCDON ALD

Deceased No. 2023PR46

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of DORIS M. MCDONALD Letters of Office were issued to Eileen Grondfeldt as Independe nt Representa tive, whose attorneys are SAUK VALLEY LAW GROUP, LLC, 100 West 1st Street, Suite B, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071. Claims against the estate may be filed in th e office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, #300, Oregon IL 61061, or with the Representa tive, or both, on or before February 2, 2024, and any claim not filed with in that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney wi thin ten (10) days after i t has been filed.

Dated this 26th day of July 2023.

RodriguezARDC 6331504

SAUK VALLEY LAW GROUP, LLC 100 West 1st Street, Suite B Rock Falls IL 61071 (815) 535-6769 rodriguez@saukvall eylaw.com

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

ASSUMED NAME

PUBLICATION

NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on July 24, 2023, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

Scriba Mobile Notary 716 W. Fulton Polo, IL 61064

Dated:

July 24, 2023

/s/Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk

Aug. 4, 11, 18, 2023

POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING

hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00p.m on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by the Polo City Council to consider chan ging §152.025 (D) to eliminate the requirement of a concrete floor for any accessory building containing an area equal to or more than 144 square feet.

quest filed by the Polo City Council to consider chan ging §152.025 (D) to eliminate the requirement of a concrete floor for any accessory building containing an area equal to or more than 144 square feet.

Sy dney Bartel t, CMC City of Polo City Clerk 08/04/23, 08/11/23

August 4, 11, 2023

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Ogle County Classified

833-584-NEWS

ESTATE OF DORIS M. MCDON ALD

Deceased No. 2023PR46

CLAIM NOTICE

Eileen Grondfel dt, Representative Rebecca A. RodriguezARDC 6331504

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, I LLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK

Sy dney Bartelt, CMC City of Polo City Clerk 08/04/23, 08/11/23

August 4, 11, 2023

PLAINTIFF, -vsDavid C Sage; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS

NO. 22 FC 77

NOTICE OF SHE RIFF'S SALE

Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on June 30, 2023; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on September 8, 202 3 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bi dder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following desc ribed premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to qua lity or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/o r a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said propert y is legally described as follows:

SAUK VALLEY LAW GROUP, LLC 100 West 1st Street, Suite B Rock Falls IL 61071 (815) 535-6769 rodriguez@saukvall eylaw.com

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

Equity Trust Company FBO IRA #SEP-200336543, Pla intiff, VS.

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

Larry Messenger; Unknown Owners General ly , and Non-Record Claimants Defendants

Notice is given of the death of DORIS M. MCDONALD Letters of Office were issued to Eileen Grondfeldt as Independe nt Representa tive, whose attorneys are SAUK VALLEY LAW GROUP, LLC, 100 West 1st Street, Suite B, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071.

Case No.: 2023F C9

Property Address: 204 Pine Ave Chana, IL 61015 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00p.m on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by the Polo City Council to consider chan ging §152.025 (D) to eliminate the requirement of a concrete floor for any accessory building containing an area equal to or more than 144 square feet.

THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF LOT TEN (10) IN BLOCK A IN POWELL'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS PAGE 313 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

Commonly known as 725 North 8Th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068

Permanen t Index No.: 24-24-304-002

Improvements: Single Family Residential

The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the prop erty

The judgment amount was $70,410.75. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Bid Amount contact:

Sale Clerk

LOGS Legal Group LLP

2121 Waukegan Road , Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015

ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717

PUBLIC NOTICE is given that pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on June 16, 2023, the Ogle County Sheriff will on September 8, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., at the Ogle County Judicial Center 106 S 5th Street, Inside Front Door, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following desc ribed mor tgaged real estate:

Sy dney Bartelt, CMC City of Polo City Clerk 08/04/23, 08/11/23

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, TO HAVE AND HOLD FOREVER. LOT 6 IN BLOCK 2 IN THE TOWN OR VILLAGE OF CHANA ACCORDING TO THE PLAT

THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 101 AS DOCUMEN T NUM-

BER 56977 SITUATE D IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

P.I .N. 17-15-303-005

Claims against the estate may be filed in th e office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or wi th the representative, or both, on or before JANUARY 29, 2024, or wi thin 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, wh ichever 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 wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.

August 4, 11, 2023

MidFirst Bank

One of Plaintiff's Attorneys LOGS Legal Group LLP

Attorney for Plaintiff

2121 Waukegan Road , Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717

ILNOTICES@logs.com

Randal S Berg (6277119)

Michael N. Burke (6291435)

Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452)

COMMON ADDRESS: 204 Pine Ave, Chana, IL 61015

MICHAEL BEHAN Independent Executor

Claims against the estate may be filed in th e office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, #300, Oregon IL 61061, or with the Representa tive, or both, on or before February 2, 2024, and any claim not filed with in that period is barred.

The improvement on the property consists of a vacant Single Family Home The property will NOT be open for ins pection and there will be No Refunds. The judgment amount was at $26,887.42.

Michael Kal kowski (6185654)

Laura J. Ande rs on (6224385)

Mallory Snyderman (6306039)

Thomas Belcz ak (6193705)

Terms of all sales are Ten percen t (10%) of the opening bid Failure to pay the remaining balance within the twenty-four ( 24) hours shall result in the forfeiture of the ten percent (10%) down payment

July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 2023

The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representat ion as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to pla intiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is fur ther subject to confirmation b y the court.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney wi thin ten (10) days after i t has been filed.

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever Law Group, LLC, 200 N LaSalle St, Suite 1880, Chi cago, IL 60601. 312-236-0077. ASC000012-22FC2

8190-934982

Dated this 26th day of July 2023.

Eileen Grondfel dt, Representative Rebecca A. RodriguezARDC 6331504

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

934982

Debra Miller (6205477)

Amy Aronson (6206512)

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BE EN EXTINGUIS HE D BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RE LIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSO NAL OBLIGA TION 8190-935018

August 11, 18, 25, 2023 935018

SAUK VALLEY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC., PLAINTIFF vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES EVELYN B. NEWELL; WILLIAM P BUTCHER, AS SPE CIAL REPRESENTATIVE ON BEHALF OF EVELYN B. NEWELL; WILLIAM SCHORSCH III; KERRIE BUCKLEY A/K/A KARRIE BUCKLEY; RHONDA NORRIS; KEITH NEWELL; LYNETTE WALLACE A/K/A LYNN WALLACE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2022FC12 Judge John C. Redington

Addre ss: 208 South Prairie Street Creston, IL 60113

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of For eclosure and Sale ente red in the above cause on May 12, 2023, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on September 8, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale , County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

LOT EIGHT (8) AND THE SOUTH FORTY-THREE (43) FEET OF LOT NINE (9), BLOCK SIX (6), IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF DEMENT, NOW CALLED THE VILLAGE OF CRESTON, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

COMMON ADDRESS: 208 South Prairie Stre et, Creston, IL 60113

P.I.N.: 25-23-286-002

The real estate is improved with a single-family residence

THE JUDGM ENT AMOUNT WAS: $103,822.20

Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due wit hin twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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 su bjec t to confirmat ion by the court.

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 property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospec tive bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all informat ion.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a part y obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale , at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeite d to the State without further notice

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the forecl osure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fee s required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor ney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650, Chicago, IL 60602, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 22 9248. Sheriff of Ogl e County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg & Associat es, LLC 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602

Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711

JB&A # IL 22 9248

I3225888

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS

Freedom Mortgage Corporation

PLAINTIFF Vs. Jesse H Barnhart; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2022FC18

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of For eclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 05/19/2023, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on September 8, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Pub lic 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:

LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK SIXTY-ONE (61) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF B.T. PHELPS' ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF OREGON, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOO K A OF PLATS ON PAGE 37 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINO IS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF OREGON-N ASHUA, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

PIN 16-03-112-007

Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 402 N 5th St Oregon, IL 61061

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance , including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fracti on thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twent y-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 r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff 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 fur ther 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 Confirmatio n of the sale. The succe ssful 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 repres entation as to the condi tion of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Cour t fi le to verify a ll information

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESS ION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor ney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-22-02928.

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August 4, 11, 18, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, PLAINTIFF, VS.

MARY DIANE DOMBKOWSKI A/K/A MARY DIANE DORSEY A/K/A MARY DIANE DOMBKOWSKI DORSEY; CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CL AIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

NO. 22 FC 34 9020 EAST FLAGG ROAD ROCHELLE, IL 61068

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on June 23, 2023, will on 09/08/2023 , in the Ogle County She riff's Offi ce, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be suffi cient to satisfy said Judgment:

PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 18, IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BE GINNING AT A POINT IN THE MIDDLE OF TH E CHICAGO AND GRAND DETOUR ROAD, AS THE SAME RUNS THROUGH SAID SECTION 18 IN A SOUTHWESTERLY AND NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION, 996 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 18; THENCE NORTH ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 18, 20 RODS; THENCE WEST ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTIO N, 16 RODS; THENCE SOU TH ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTIO N, TO THE CENTER OF TH E SAID ROAD; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY AND ALONG THE CENTER OF THE SAID ROAD, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS; TAX NO. 24-18-300-003

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 9020 East Flagg Road Roche lle, IL 61068

Description of Improvements: The prope rty is a single family. The property has a two car garage. The garage is detached The exterior is vinyl siding. The color i s white.

The Judgment amount was $228,271.79.

Sale Terms : This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidde r must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to pla intiff. The sale is further subject to confirmat ion by the court.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the forecl osure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fee s required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 22-09532IL

PURSUANT TO TH E FAIR DEBT COLLEC TION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Pla intiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sa le I3224134

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OREGON, O GLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Pla intiff, vs. THOMAS B SHAW A/K/A THOMA S SHAW AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN T, Defendants

CASE NO. 22-FC -79

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 816 N 12TH ST ROCHELLE, IL 61068

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on May 26, 2023, the following desc ribed real estate, to-wit:

Lot Three (3) in Block One (1) as designated upon the Plat of Stockings Sixth Additi on to the City of Rochelle, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book E of Plats, page 76 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and the Sta te of Illinois.

Permanen t Index Number: 24-23-280-017

Commonly known as: 816 N 12th St, Rochelle, IL 61068 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Stre et, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $105,276.77.

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

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

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

For informatio n contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 601 East William Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure s ale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediate ly preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accr ued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common i nteres t community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

Note : Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Prac tices Act you ar e advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained wi ll be used for that purpose.

Ryan M. Beavers (#6335549) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC

Attorneys at La w

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P.O . Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525

Send Notice/Pleadings to:

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161)

Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com

Telephone: (217) 422-1719

Facsimile: (217) 422-1754

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