New 4-H club offers kids a chance to take care of a llama / 3
Reconstruction of Mt. Morris street on pause for year while village officials review project financing options / 7
Judge denies Malta man’s request to reconsider life sentence for murders / 5
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By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – After serving as the city’s deputy chief for a year and interim chief for 44 days, Matt Kalnins unanimously was hired as chief Tuesday night.
Kalnins graduated from Oregon High School in 2001. He was employed as a correctional officer with the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office before joining the Oregon police force in 2006. He was promoted to deputy chief in February 2023.
“I have watched Matt’s career develop the past 18 years,” said City Manager Darin DeHaan, who served as the city’s police chief for several years before being hired as city manager. “I know he holds the police department and the community in the highest regard. Matt has dedicated himself to making Oregon a safe place for our citizens, businesses and visitors. I am confident that Matt will continue to make great strides in his career development and he will provide a positive leadership role for our esteemed police department.”
Kalnins has worked as the Oregon schools’ resource officer and has seved as an instructor at the Sauk Valley Community College Police Academy.
After his hiring was official, Kalnins said he wants to continue the department’s efforts with community policing.
“We need to take care of our citizens,” he said. “Thank you to all my guys and the council for this opportunity.”
In June, commissioners approved a separation agreement with former chief Joe Brooks after a short closed session. Brooks had been off duty for several months for personal reasons when the mutual agreement was made to end his employment, effective July 1. Brooks was appointed chief in 2022 after Shawn Melville left the city to pursue other employment.
Commissioner Melanie Cozzi was one of several council members who praised Kalnins for his work with the depart -
ment before and during Brooks’ absence.
“You really do have such a positive impact on this community,” Cozzi said.
Kalnins is in the process of completing his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He will earn $100,000 as chief, DeHaan said.
Kalnins and his wife, Lynn, have three children. He is the grandson of Marian and the late Elmars Kalnins of Mt. Morris and the son of Sandy and Alan Nordman, also of Mt. Morris.
“He is a sports enthusiast and loves watching his kids play softball, basketball and flag football,” DeHaan said.
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – Police and fire officials are reminding anyone who ventures out on the Rock River to wear a life jacket and pay attention to debris in the water.
The reminder follows four recent incidents in which rescue personnel were called to help paddlers after their vessels overturned.
At 11:32 a.m. Aug. 9, the fire department and police department were dispatched to an area just east of Clay Street on the Rock River after a report of a canoe tipping over after hitting debris in the water. The canoe had two passengers go into the water. Both individuals were able to swim safely to
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shore without injury, police said in a news release.
The fire department deployed its rescue boat and successfully brought the canoe back to shore. Both passengers reported they were not injured and did not require medical attention, the release said.
At 12:42 p.m. the same day, the departments responded to another call involving a tipped canoe with passengers in the water in need of assistance. The fire department again deployed its rescue boat and was able to rescue the passengers and bring the canoe to shore.
All individuals involved in both incidents were wearing life vests, which contributed significantly to their safety, the release said.
At 12:30 and 5:16 p.m. Sunday, the agencies were called for water rescues for capsized canoes near the Illinois 64 bridge.
“As a reminder, we encourage everyone who plans to enjoy the river to do so safely. Always wear a life vest and remain vigilant of debris or other hazards in the water. Your safety is our top priority,” Oregon Police Chief Matt Kalnins said in the release.
Water levels remain somewhat elevated in the Rock River and flooding earlier this summer has left trees and branches and other debris lurking below the surface.
“We had a total of 10 victims rescued in three days,” Oregon Fire Chief Michael Knoup said.
Cocktails & Crimes meets Sunday, Aug. 18. Is This Just Fantasy? Book Club will meet Tuesday, Aug. 20, to discuss “Even Though I Knew the End” by C. L. Polk. The Afternoon Book Club meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, to discuss “The Lacuna” by Barbara Kingsolver. Books on Tap meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at Cork & Tap to discuss “The Clinic” by Cate Quinn.
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By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – Ogle County’s newest 4-H club held its inaugural show with some tall, fluffy guys at the Ogle County 4-H Fair last week.
The Legendary Llamas 4-H Club, formed in January, premiered at the fair Aug. 2 with two club members, Harmony Coy, 11, of Mt. Morris, and Elizabeth Kennedy, 15, of Davis Junction, with llamas Milo and Barnstormer of Blue Moon Llamas in tow.
“Milo is an amazing llama,” gushed Harmony as she stroked the 2-year-old’s neck. “He works so well and he listens and he’s so smart.”
Elizabeth had similar praise for 1-year-old Barnstormer, but also touched on his unique personality.
“He’s got an attitude. His favorite thing to do was just stop, but he’s great now. I really like walking him,” she said.
The learning process for both handler and “beast” is what makes the Legendary Llamas Club unique. Milo and Barnstormer are owned by Blue Moon Llamas, 5458 N. Razorville Road in Byron, and leased to 4-H members on a monthly basis for about $20.
That twist in the 4-H model allows kids to work with their “own” llama as they learn about the animal and its traits.
Elizabeth’s family has a farm with other animals, but not llamas.
“I’m the chicken girl,” Elizabeth said, smiling. “To be able to work with bigger animals is a very cool thing.”
Harmony and Elizabeth learn about training, grooming and other caretaking chores associated with the camel-like animals whose ancestors are thought to have originated from the Great Plains of North America about 40 million years ago before migrating to South America about 3 million years ago.
Teddy Snapp is the leader of the Legendary Llamas 4-H Club. It has three members, Elizabeth, Harmony and Norah Arnold, 9, of Oregon.
“Blue Moon Llamas offers llamas to be leased to 4-H members,” Snapp said. “We are looking for more kids to join. Elizabeth and Harmony decided to show Milo and Barnstormer at the fair while Norah made a poster about llamas that won a ribbon.”
The club started meeting in March in Byron.
Chris Brenz of Blue Moon Llamas has been raising llamas at her farm near Byron for 35 years. She decided to lease llamas to members of the new 4-H Club so they could learn about the animal.
“She teaches the kids how to train, handle and take care of llamas. We are trying to be financially available to everyone who is interested,” Snapp said.
Brenz, who sells llama-related items through her website Useful Llama Items Inc, said there are 40 llamas at her farm. She sees the creation of the new 4-H Club as a way to expand knowledge about llamas while teaching kids about the responsibilities of caring for larger animals.
“We work with the kids on training, grooming, everything about llamas,” Brenz said.
That training helped Elizabeth and Harmony to convince Barnstormer and Milo to wear their police and construction
at the show.
“His favorite thing to do was stop,
but I had to train him to wear the stop sign,” Elizabeth said, laughing. For more information about the Legendary Llamas 4-H Club, contact
Norah Arnold, 9, of Oregon, made a poster for the new Legendary Llamas 4-H Club at the Ogle County 4-H Fair. Arnold, Harmony Coy and Elizabeth Kennedy are members of the newly formed Legendary Llamas 4-H Club. Llamas that belong to Blue Moon Llamas of Byron are leased to 4-H kids who don’t have llamas but want to participate in the club.
Snapp at teddysnapp21@gmail.com or 815-732-3281. For more information about Blue Moon Llamas, call 815-234-4564.
Mason Street in Polo on car show day was quite an array of colors with all the cars and I had my eye on an orange one as I ate my English muffin at the restaurant.
What fun to have a snappy little vehicle that one could enjoy on special occasions. Everyone seemed to be having a good time showing off their prized possessions.
Soon, I was heading up to the museum to get it open since Kevin was not going to be there on this particular Saturday. So dreaming of an orange car quickly ended. Linda and I arrived at the same time to open up and get all the lights on. We then settled down to read an abstract that had come in that involved one of our abolitionists.
The door opened and in came people from Tennessee looking for information on one of our early abolitionists, Solomon Shafer. Solomon was among the first ones here to help with the Underground Railroad along with John Waterbury. They came from
Betty Obendorf
Delaware County, New York, in 1836.
They had come a year earlier to look the place over and then traveled back with the Delaware Colony group of 70-some people. The first ones to arrive had a job to do.
Linda was so excited to meet a member of Solomon’s family that she gave these family members a big hug. She has been working the past several weeks on Solomon’s information and we get all wrapped up in these families as we work on their history.
Solomon Shafer and John Waterbury lived out in Eagle Point across the road from each other and shared the springs that have formed a small pond. I ice skated on that pond after I married Kenneth and lived in Eagle
Point for many years.
Several of Solomon Shafer’s boys who had been born in New York came to the area with the Delaware Colony group and lived near him. Solomon and his wife, Hannah, adopted two African American little girls who had come along on the Underground Railroad.
These little girls are buried at Fairmount Cemetery on Solomon Shafer’s plot and are listed on the stone. The family from Tennessee had heard through the years the story of how these little girls became part of the Shafer family, but they could find nothing in any of the family histories to confirm that fact.
That information had passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth.
But recently Linda had been working on Solomon’s genealogy and came across information to confirm that Harriet and Caroline were indeed African American. The family from Tennessee was delighted to finally
have that information.
They headed back to Tennessee with quite a bit of information from the Polo Historical Society and were very pleased. They are planning on coming back to Polo again. They want to travel out to Eagle Point to see the springs and the area where Solomon lived with his family. That will be another trip from Tennessee.
Our morning at the museum was very busy with other people coming in to see the museum who were visiting the car show.
Ted came in with pictures in an album to show us and he talked with some of our visitors. Linda and I never know who will walk through the door but we were sure busy that Saturday morning.
It was great to see Solomon Shafer’s family.
• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
The Little Blackhawk 1952, published by the senior class, was named after the “mighty [Native American] chief.”
This is some of the text from that edition: “What is more fitting than a huge teepee like the Oregon High School building? It is here that we, members of a tribe, gather daily for powwows to gain knowledge from our chiefs, the faculty. Here the faculty, or council of the tribe, instructs and prepares us for our future jobs. Our days in this teepee shall always remain high in our memories as we part and continue on our ways through life to the Happy Hunting Grounds, for it was here that we learned the qualities of a meritorious character.
“O.C.H.S. is the [Native American] nation consisting of four tribes – the Freshmen, the Sophomores, the Juniors and the Seniors. In our nation the faculty makes up the chieftains. Our athletes are the warriors who venture forth on raiding
Otto Dick OGLE COUNTY HISTORY
parties looking for enemy scalps. Although not always victorious, our warriors took their share in sporting events. Our clubs and organizations make it possible for the students to live a wholesome life within the walls of our [Native American] nation –Oregon Community High School!”
Mr. Keist was the school principal and Betty Brunner was the high school secretary. School board members were B. Haas, G. Fearer, H. Hanes, F. Gillespie and R. Decker.
The senior class student motto was “The Higher We Climb, the Better the View.”
“We started our climb in the fall of 1948 as a group of inexperienced freshman, but as soon as the first few weeks of initiations and other fright-
ening and in many cases embarrassing situations had passed, we began at once to gain the required experi-
ence being well-represented in the various clubs, the honor roll and many other activities. Then before we realized it, our high school days were at an end and the strains of [‘Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1’] were ringing in our ears,” the yearbook said.
Senior Prophecies (names are excluded) included at 50 she’s waiting for her first kiss; a used car dealer; a keeper of bees; she can run faster than any greyhound; gives all her customers poodle cuts; she’s president of the liar’s club; inherited a diamond mine; leads a good life and has never been sick; has a dozen kids to get in her hair; and in magazines as a beauty queen.
And finally: “We the staff of the 1952 Little Blackhawk want to thank all who have helped us put out this year’s annual.”
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
Roberts Armory World War II Museum open Aug. 17
The Roberts Armory World War II Museum will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, as part of the Lincoln
Highway Heritage Festival in Rochelle. The museum displays artifacts from World War II, specializing in the history of the 70th Tank Battalion, 10th Mountain Division of World War II and local
veterans from the war. The museum is open only three times a year. There is no admission charge. To find the museum, go to the intersection of Route 251 and Intermodal drive in
Rochelle. An Army truck is at this intersection. Follow the signs about three miles to the museum.
More information is available at www.robertsarmory.com.
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – An Ogle County judge denied a Malta man’s request Monday to reconsider his natural life in prison sentence for murdering a Mt. Morris woman and their unborn son in 2020.
Matthew Plote, 37, through his attorneys John Kopp and Liam Dixon, filed the motion July 22 asking Judge John “Ben” Roe to reconsider the sentence because he [Plote] had no other criminal history and should have received a lesser sentence.
“This individual [Plote] had a law-abiding life who had used his skills to save lives, up to this point,” Dixon argued at Monday’s hearing.
An Ogle County jury found Plote guilty of killing Melissa Lamesch, 27, on Nov. 25, 2020, just one day before Thanksgiving and two days before their baby was to be born.
Jurors deliberated for two hours on March 22 before finding Plote guilty of four counts of first-degree murder, three counts of intentional homicide of an unborn child and one count each of residential arson, aggravated domestic battery and concealment of a homicidal death.
Calling it a “brutal crime,” Roe sentenced Plote on June 27 to life in prison after hearing victim impact statements from Lamesch’s mother, father and sister and arguments from attorneys.
Roe said he considered all arguments and evidence and in addition to the life sentence, Roe sentenced Plote to 60 years in prison for the death of the baby and 15 years in prison for setting the Lamesch home on fire in an attempt to conceal the deaths. The sentences will be served concurrently.
On Monday, Dixon asked Roe to reconsider the sentences, arguing that the brutal nature of the crime should not have been considered when Roe weighed factors in the sentencing process.
“The jury found him guilty of a brutal crime,” Dixon said. “It is almost a double enhancement to consider it again at his sentencing.”
Assistant State’s Attorney Heather Kruse disagreed.
“We believe the court ruled appropriately when the sentences were set,” she said, adding the state alleged the murders were committed “in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner.”
“We alleged premeditation, not brutal enhancement,” Kruse told Roe.
In the motion to reconsider the sentences, Kopp and Dixon argued that sentences rendered by Roe were “cruel and unusual punishment and a shock to the moral sense of the community.”
Roe said the sentences were appropriate when considering Lamesch was “fighting for her life and her baby boy’s life” for four to six minutes as she was strangled to death.
Plote, who is being housed at Stateville Prison in Joliet, waived his right to appear at Monday’s hearing, Dixon said.
After Roe’s denial of the motion to reconsider, Liam said a notice to appeal the sentence and guilty verdict to the Illinois Appellate Court would be refiled.
In July, the defense filed motions asking that the Illinois Appellate Court reverse the convictions or order a new trial. That notice of appeal did not lay out arguments why the convictions and sentences should overturned.
Court documents show Plote is now indigent and will be appointed an appellate defender for the appeal process.
Lamesch was found laying on her kitchen floor not breathing and covered with soot and debris when Mt. Morris firefighters forced their way into her home on South Hannah Ave -
never called Baal back because Plote had killed her and then set the home on fire.
Kruse argued that Plote intentionally put an entire neighborhood at risk when he set the home on fire after killing Lamesch. She said the crimes were especially “sick” because Plote had been employed in a profession that was supposed to help people.
Kruse argued for a life sentence and said evidence at the trial indicated Lamesch had died while fighting for her life and her baby’s.
A forensic scientist with the Illinois State Police Forensic Lab in Rockford testified that Plote’s DNA was found in fingernail scrapings taken from Lamesch’s right and left hands. He also said semen found in Lamesch’s vagina also fit Plote’s profile as did cheek swabs taken from the dead baby.
Forensic pathologists Dr. Mark Peters and Dr. Amanda Youmans told jurors that Lamesch was strangled before firefighters recovered her from her burning home.
nue about 4:30 p.m. Nov. 25, 2020.
When she was dragged from the burning home and placed into an ambulance, there was no electrical activity in her heart and she was pronounced dead at 4:54 p.m., firefighters testified.
During the trial, detectives accused Plote, a Carol Stream paramedic, of strangling Lamesch because he didn’t want the birth of his son to interfere with his “carefree playboy lifestyle.”
In an initial police interview Nov. 25, 2020, Plote told detectives that Lamesch had wanted him to be involved with the baby but he initially “wasn’t on board,” but went to her home to “work things out.”
Plote told police he stayed “about an hour” at Lamesch’s home and they talked at the kitchen table before moving to the couch to have what he described as consensual sex. He said he then left the home by walking out the front door.
Plote chose not to take the stand during the jury trial.
Cassie Baal, Lamesch’s older sister, told jurors that she was on the phone with her sister when Plote appeared at the family’s childhood home the day she died.
“She said she would make the conversation quick and would call me right back,” Baal testified.
Prosecutors argued that Lamesch
They testified that abrasions on Lamesch’s face and scalp and bruises on her legs and thighs all occurred before she died and no elevated levels of carbon monoxide were found in Lamesch’s blood. Her “full-term male fetus” had no abnormalities. Lamesch also had minimal thermal wounds, they testified.
Youmans said Lamesch’s neck, face, eyes and larynx all showed signs of strangulation. Hemorrhages in the muscles in her neck were caused by pressure being applied to that area and when Youmans cleaned soot and debris from Lamesch’s body, she discovered more injuries she said were consistent with “blunt force.”
Those injuries, Youmans said, were found on Lamesch’s forehead, head and temple and were consistent with “multiple blows to her head.” She said Lamesch’s injuries were consistent with “fighting back.”
Dixon argued at the sentencing that Plote had spent his entire career helping people as a paramedic and also had been an Eagle Scout. He asked the court to consider Plote’s “zero criminal history” before rendering a decision.
When asked by Roe if he wanted to make a statement before the sentence was given, Plote softly said, “I share the pain and loss of Melissa and Barrett.”
Lamesch was a 2011 graduate of Oregon High School and an emergency medical technician at Trace Ambulance Service in Tinley Park. She moved back into the family home in October 2020 and was scheduled to have her labor induced Nov. 27, 2020.
By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com
OREGON – An Ogle County judge has ordered a mental fitness evaluation of a rural Dixon man who faces charges of attempted murder in connection with the shooting of three police officers on June 12 near Dixon.
Jonathon Gounaris, 32, is being held at the Winnebago County Jail in Rockford on four counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of possession of a firearm without a firearm owner’s identification card. Gounaris pleaded not guilty July 10.
Police allege that Gounaris shot three members of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Team after a three-hour standoff when police tried to enter his home at 402 Wild Rice Lane in Lost Lake, a rural subdivision east of Dixon commonly referred to as Lost Nation.
Ogle County Sheriff’s Lt. Jason Ketter was shot in the face and taken by air ambulance to OSF Medical Center in Rockford, where he underwent surgery. He was released from the hospital June 14.
Sgt. Tad Dominski of the Oregon Police Department was shot in the arm and Tyler Carls of the Rochelle Fire Department was shot in the torso. They were treated at KSB Hospital in Dixon and released later that evening.
The ERT is made up of individuals from agencies including the sheriff’s
office, Oregon and Byron police departments and SWAT medics from the Rochelle Fire Department.
Gounaris also was shot during the gunfire exchange and taken to KSB Hospital in Dixon, where he was treated before being booked into the Winnebago County Jail on June 18.
Judge John “Ben” Roe entered the order for a fitness evaluation on July 25 at the request of Ogle County Public Defender William Gibbs. A fitness evaluation determines if a defendant has the mental capacity to participate in their defense during court proceedings.
Since Gounaris’ first appearance in court June 20, Gibbs has argued for his release to receive mental health treatment. Despite those arguments, Gounaris has remained in jail.
At the June 20 hearing, Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten said the sheriff’s office received a call the morning of June 12 from Gounaris’ mother, who was crying and told police that her son had made suicidal and homicidal comments and had access to two guns.
The mother told police that her son had barricaded himself in the home and
threatened to kill himself or anyone else who tried to talk to him. She told authorities that her son suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and, in general, hated police, Leisten told the court that day.
During a preliminary hearing July 10, Gibbs told Judge John Redington that based on a mental health evaluation done at KSB Hospital in June, the doctors expressed a desire to place Gounaris in an inpatient treatment center.
At a hearing July 22, Assistant State’s Attorney Heather Kruse told Roe that Gibbs was asked to provide documents from KSB Hospital in support of those claims and has not done so.
In her arguments against Gounaris’ release, Kruse told the court, “He is a clear and present danger to everyone. No one is safe from this defendant.”
She emphasized the seriousness of the injuries to law enforcement and said Ketter’s face is disfigured after his injury.
At that hearing, Roe denied the request for release but said he understood the defense’s argument for mental health treatment.
The mental health evaluation will be conducted by Jayne Braden, a court-appointed forensic and clinical psychologist in Sycamore, at the Winnebago County jail.
Braden will submit a written report to the court that details a diagnosis, if one is found, and an explanation as to how that conclusion was reached.
Gounaris’ next court appearance is at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 26.
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – An Ogle County judge again has denied a Mt. Morris man’s request to be released from jail as his felony drug case proceeds through the court system.
Darren Barker, 54, is facing felony charges of possessing and intending to deliver between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine and methamphetamine. He was arrested and charged with the Class X felonies after a police search of his apartment in the 100 block of East Front Street in Mt. Morris.
Barker also is charged with possessing ammunition as a felon.
The Mt. Morris Police Department, assisted by the Oregon Police Department, executed a search warrant at Barker’s residence at 9:20 p.m. May 27
after an investigation that police said lasted several months.
In addition to the methamphetamine and cocaine, prosecutors said police also found $895, a shotgun and 9 mm ammunition.
Barker, who has been held in the Ogle County jail since his arrest, appeared Aug. 8 before Judge John “Ben” Roe with his attorney, Ogle County Public Defender William Gibbs.
Gibbs asked for a continuance, telling Roe that he intended to file an amended motion for discovery. Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten did not object to the continuance, but argued against Gibbs’ request for personnel information about one of the officers involved in Barker’s arrest.
Gibbs said he was going to request that Roe review the personnel file first
and then determine if anything should be released to the defense through the discovery process.
Roe agreed, saying, “I will review that ‘in camera.’ ”
In camera is a Latin term that means “in private” or in this instance in the judge’s chambers and not in a public courtroom.
Roe set Barker’s next court appearance for 1:30 p.m. Sept. 5.
Gibbs then asked that Barker be released from custody, arguing he was not a danger to anyone and was not a flight risk. He said the court could order Barker to wear a GPS monitor or set other conditions if he were to be released.
“There is no danger to him being released,” Gibbs said. “He shared the residence with another person, Darlene Thompson, and she’s been released.”
Roe denied the request for release, citing reasons outlined in similar requests in June and July that included the severity of the charges.
Class X felonies are punishable by six to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with 18 months mandatory supervised release.
Barker was charged in January with delivery of methamphetamine and forgery. Prosecutors said those offenses occurred in December 2023 and have filed a motion to revoke his pretrial release in that case.
Thompson, 53, also was arrested after the May 27 search and has been charged with possession of a controlled substance – cocaine – and possession of ammunition as a felon. She has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to appear in court at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 26.
By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com
MT. MORRIS – Reconstruction of one of Mt. Morris’ streets most in need of repair is on pause for a year while village officials review project financing options.
Sunset Lane, a street that runs 5.5 blocks along the north edge of Mt. Morris, is “the worst street in town, really, to tell you the truth,” said Ed Higley, the Mt. Morris village trustee in charge of streets.
Other streets need minor repairs, but Sunset Lane has been put on the back burner for far too long, Higley said.
“It should have been done 10 years ago and nobody did it,” he said.
The Sunset Lane Project involves the reconstruction of the entire street, starting on its eastern end and moving west. Work on the project began in fall 2022 and two blocks – from North Wesley to North Mulberry avenues – are complete.
Between North Wesley and North Seminary avenues was easy because it
See SUNSET LANE, page 10
By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com
OREGON – Constellation Energy Generation’s request to rezone 524 acres of land around the Byron Generating Station on Tuesday earned a third split vote from the Ogle County bodies considering the petition.
Constellation is asking that 10 land parcels in Rockvale and Marion townships be rezoned from AG-1 Agricultural to I-1 Industrial. Nine of the parcels are to the east of the nuclear plant and are contiguous. The final parcel, which is only 1.3 acres in size, is southwest of the plant and surrounded by I-1 Industrial-zoned land.
The company also is asking for a text amendment to the Ogle County Zoning Code that would add data centers as a special-use in I-1 Industrial districts.
Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity:
Aug. 5
A 16-year-old male was arrested for three counts of domestic battery, one count of disorderly conduct and one count of criminal damage to property after deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Lindenwood about 10:30 a.m. The juvenile was taken to the Kane County Juvenile Detention Center and held pending an appearance at the Ogle County Courthouse. Justin Abell, 37, of Rochelle, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after deputies responded to Rochelle Community Hospital for a car versus bicycle in the 9000 block of East Flagg Road about 2:30 p.m. An investigation showed Abell was westbound on East Flagg Road when he struck a bicycle ridden by Philip Horvath, 20, of Rochelle. Horvath was taken by family to Rochelle Community Hospital for suspected serious injuries. About 3 p.m., deputies responded to a one-vehicle crash in the 5000 block of North Freeport Road. An investigation showed Bobby D. Mahr, 43, of Shannon, was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado pickup south when he exited the roadway and struck the guard rail. Mahr said a north-
Aug. 5
Lubomir Dostal, 48, of Melrose Park, was issued a citation at 9:05 a.m. for operation of a vehicle with a suspended registration. The violation occurred in the 100 block of North River Road.
Diana M. Holland, 45, of Oregon, was
Supervisor of Assessments and Planning and Zoning Committee members voted 5-1-1 Tuesday to support Constellation’s petition during the third and final vote needed to be taken before the matter is sent to the Ogle County Board for final consideration.
The Ogle County Regional Planning Commission on June 27 voted 3-2 to recommend the Ogle County Board deny Constellation’s petition to rezone 596.33 acres. Seven parcels were removed from the request after the RPC expressed concern about the number of acres being considered for rezoning. On July 25, Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals members voted 3-2 to approve Constellation’s revised petition.
“Constellation and Ogle County are competing with other counties and nuclear reactors to attract co-located customers,” said Ryan Tozer, Constella-
tion local government affairs manager. “By doing the hard work of rezoning land parcels, Constellation is making the buying of clean energy more attractive to customers. We do not have a customer, but it’s easier for us to sign an agreement with a potential customer who the community is open for business development.”
Committee Chairman Dan Janes and members Stan Asp, Rick Fritz, Lyle Hopkins and Tom Smith voted in favor of the petition Tuesday. Member Ryan Reeverts voted no. Committee Vice Chairman Ben Youman abstained because he works for Constellation. Youman did not participate in committee members’ discussion before the vote.
“We do have a very important role in walking a fine line between private property rights and compatible uses for our land,” Reeverts said. “It might not
be the best [agricultural] ground out there … but soil types there are close to the average in the county for our productivity index.”
Voting against the petition was not a decision he took lightly, Reeverts said, but having spoken about the request to many of the adjacent landowners who opposed it and being a fifth-generation farmer himself, he said there are too many concerns.
“At this time, with the amount of acres that are being looked to rezone, I personally cannot support this,” he said.
The votes of the RPC, ZBA and Supervisor of Assessments and Planning and Zoning Committee will be sent to the full Ogle County Board, which is set to vote on the matter at its Aug. 28 meeting in the third-floor county board room of the Old Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon.
bound vehicle in the same location was halfway in the southbound lane, forcing him to swerve his vehicle to avoid hitting the other vehicle. Mahr was uninjured and no citations were issued. The other vehicle involved in the incident is unknown.
Aug. 6
Samuel Helms, 27, of Mendota, was arrested for an outstanding Henry County warrant after a traffic stop at Illinois Routes 2 and 72 about 11:28 p.m. Deputies also arrested Christopher Cloe, 42, of Dixon, for an outstanding Lee County warrant. Helms also was cited for suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The Byron Police Department assisted.
Aug. 9
Lindsey White, 32, of Rochelle, was arrested for domestic battery after deputies responded to a 911 hangup in the 11000 block of East Fisher Road about 4:32 a.m. White was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond.
Nolan M. Wortman, 25, of Stillman Valley, was arrested for motor vehicle theft (Class 2 felony), burglary to a motor vehicle (Class 3 felony), theft under $500 and driving while license suspended after deputies responded to the 100 block of East Wilson Street in Stillman Valley for a report of a
stolen vehicle at 7:13 a.m. Wortman was taken to the Ogle County jail and released on a notice to appear with a future court date.
Holden J. White, 30, of Mt. Morris, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of North Union Street and East Blackhawk Drive in Byron at 3:33 p.m. An investigation showed White was driving a 2000 Ford Ranger west on East Blackhawk Drive when he struck the back of a 2024 Hyundai Palisade driven by Laura Clinite, 61, of Byron. Clinite’s vehicle then struck the back of a 2023 Toyota Tacoma driven by a 15-year-old with an adult female passenger of Byron. The Byron Fire Protection District and EMS assisted at the scene.
A 16-year-old male of Rochelle was arrested for driving while unlicensed after a traffic stop at Illinois Routes 251 and 64 at 8:57 p.m. The juvenile also was cited for inoperable brake lights. The 16-year-old was released on a notice to appear. Two passengers were arrested for outstanding Ogle County warrants. Armando Orozco-Ramos Jr. was arrested for warrants for failure to appear on driving while license suspended and driving while under the
influence. Jesus Orozco was arrested for a warrant for failure to appear on driving while license suspended.
Aug. 10
Lindsay N. Haas, 35, of Dixon, was arrested for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop on East Flagg Road at the intersection with South Prairie Road at 2:24 p.m. Haas was taken to the Ogle County jail and released on a notice to appear with a future court date.
Everette Benton, 30, of Freeport, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop near the intersection of Freeport and West Grove roads about 6:12 p.m. Benton also was cited for speeding. Benton was released on a notice to appear.
Michael Gamboa, 34, of Freeport, was arrested for driving while license suspended and an outstanding Rockford Police Department warrant after deputies investigated a vehicle in the 100 block of West Merchant Street in Byron about 11:39 p.m. Gamboa was taken to the Ogle County jail and held pending a court appearance.
Chargesareaccusationsandallsubjects arepresumedinnocentunlessprovedguilty inacourtoflaw.
issued a citation at 6:29 p.m. for use of a cellphone while driving. The violation occurred in the area of the intersection of Fifth and Hill streets.
Aug. 10
Jonathon D. Stewart, 36, of Leaf River,
was issued citations at 6:32 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle when registration suspended for noninsurance and operating an uninsured vehicle. The violations occurred in the 200 block of West Washington Street.
Dane A. Camling, 40, of Oregon, was
issued a citation at 8:53 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The violation occurred in the 400 block of West Washington Street.
Ten verbal warnings and one parking citation were issued Aug. 5-11.
MT. MORRIS – The 1960s tribute band SHiNDiG! returns to the Jamboree Music Series at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, ready to deliver a trip back to a diverse decade of rock ’n’ roll music.
“Covering over 90 different bands from that period of time where music told the story of an entire generation –early ’60s, British invasion, psychedelic, pop, girl groups, Woodstock are all part of the show,” said Larry Ubben, Jamboree organizer. “Everyone fortunate to see their performances here in years past will readily attest to the excitement this band brings to the stage.”
The Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center will serve hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chips and drinks.
Just 4 Fun Ice Cream and Bill’s Famous Lemonade will be there, too.
Concessions start at 6 p.m.
Ewe and Me Acres will have a fresh produce stand with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies and dog treats on the campus along with other craft and plant vendors from 5 to 8 p.m.
“Other attractions will be available
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on either side of the band shell during the concert. Encore’s Old Sandstone Art Gallery will feature a show and the new location of the Mt. Morris Historical Museum will also be open in the newly renovated College Hall,” Ubben said. “The Campus will be extra festive with the ninth annual U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition under -
way featuring new sculptures and many from years past on display around town.”
The Jimmys, Friday, Aug. 23
The Jimmys make their return to the Mt. Morris band shell at 7 p.m. Aug. 23.
“One of the hottest tickets on the
summer festival circuit and recent recipients of many more Madison Area Music Awards, Jimmy and his stellar group bring their high energy show back to the Mt. Morris Jamboree for a two-hour performance,” Ubben said.
Born: August 7, 1944 in Rockford, IL
Died: August 2, 2024 in Janesville, WI
CHANA, IL ~ Nancy C. Hay, 79, passed away peacefully after a day with her family on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Agrace Hospice Care center of Janesville, WI. She was born in Rockford, IL on August 7, 1944, the daughter of Leonard & Gladys (Drager) Wills. She grew up near Davis Junction, IL, on an active farm including many horses, attending school in Stillman Valley, graduating from Stillman Valley High school in 1962. Four years after
Born: December 20, 1927 in Rockford, IL
Died: August 2, 2024 in Bend, OR
Mary Lu Bahr, 96, of Aspen Ridge Assisted Living in Bend, OR went to the Lord on August 2, 2024. She was born on December 20, 1927 in Rockford, IL. Mary Lu graduated from Oregon IL High School, attended a year at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA, and then graduated from Rockford Memorial Hospital as a registered nurse in 1949. She worked several years in the O.B. department at Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle, IL. She continued nursing duties working for Dr. Sherwood Baker and Dr. Ray Litwiller of Mt. Morris, IL. She married Floyd Bahr in 1952 and raised three children. For ten years she enjoyed working for Field Enterprises Educational Corp, aka “World Book Encyclopedia”. Her sales achievements in two school counties brought her high honors. At a sales award luncheon Mary Lu had the honor of sitting next to Sir Edmund Hillary, the world-famous mountaineer who was the first person to reach the summit of
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involved tearing out the street and putting down new pavement, said Higley, who was elected in 2021. From North Seminary Avenue to Zickuhr Park, however, there’s water and sewer infrastructure that also has to be redone, he said.
The Sunset Lane Project will cost between $1.2 million and $1.5 million if things go as planned, Higley said.
“You never know what you’re going to run into when you start digging things up,” he said. “You don’t know what’s underneath that street.”
graduating, she married the love of her life William “Bill” Hay Sr. on December 16, 1966, at the Chana United Methodist Church. She worked at Rockford Screw Products, Oregon Savings & Loan, Pinerock Township (with her husband), the Chana grain elevator, and finally retired from Woods Brothers of Oregon. She was a devoted member of the Chana United Methodist Church and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She was very active in several different organizations a few of which include the Chana Mother’s Club, USS Enterprise CV-6 association that her husband was president of for several years, and several horse-riding clubs of northern Illinois like ‘Rock ‘n’ Ride Riders. Beyond her active community involvement, she loved to read and in her younger years, she loved to
Mt Everest.
Mary Lu was a 50-year member of the Oregon United Methodist Church and 25+ year member of Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church in Hot Springs Village, AR. For many years she enjoyed the CU Chapter of PEO. Mary Lu loved people, was a caregiver, liked to entertain, enjoyed all families, enjoyed traveling, promoted friendships, and was considered a sweet person by all that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert & Luella Sauer of Oregon, IL, her husband Floyd Bahr of Hot Springs Village, AR and her son Charles Bahr from Dixon, IL. Survivors include two children, Susan Maranto of Bend, OR and Steven Bahr (Michele) of Bend, OR; two granddaughters, Annie Bahr of Cary, IL and Sara Beauchamp (Scott) of Dixon, IL; two grandsons, Jeffrey Bahr (Andrea) of Issaquah, WA and Chad Bahr (Samantha) of Dixon, IL; and four great grandchildren, Collin & Lauren Beauchamp of Dixon, IL, Wilson Bahr of Issaquah, WA, and Blake Bahr of Dixon, IL.
Mary Lu’s ashes will be spread at Grace Gardens, Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church, Hot Springs Village AR. Memorials may be made to Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church, Grace Gardens, 700 Balearic Road, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909.
raise and train horses.
Nancy is preceded in death by her parents Leonard & Gladys, husband Bill, brothers Kenneth and Glenn Wills, Sister Doris Dorn, infant sister Rosemary, and step-daughter Tommi Boeder. She is survived and missed dearly by her loving family which include her son William (Mindi) Hay, Jr. of Janesville, WI; step-daughters Grace (Bob Short) Neie of San Antonio, TX and Diana Dillman of Rockford, IL; grandchildren Megan Hay, Andy Hay, Bailey Demler, Andrew Dillman, Juli (Tom) Melanson, Nick (Gayla) Maddern; great-grandchildren Amber Maddern, Sean Dillman, Alexander Melanson; numerous beloved nieces and nephews; and special friend Ed Mowry.
Nancy’s family would like to extend a very special thank you to Ed Mowry, the ladies of
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The Jimmys have been playing a unique blend of blues, soul, funk and R&B for 12 years.
“With multiple awards under their belts and a growing legion of fans, the band will give everyone a good time to remember for a good long time. Get yourself to this next performance and see what all of the fuss is about,” Ubben said.
Concessions for the evening will be provided by the Mt. Morris Fire Department, which will be serving walking tacos and Pepsi products. Berryview Orchard will have its famous Aronia Berry Lemonade Slushies. The Let Freedom Ring Committee will be serving sloppy Joes, hot dogs, chips and drinks. Grandpa’s Ice Cream and Just 4 Fun Ice Cream also will be there.
Concessions start at 6 p.m.
Ewe and Me Acres will have a fresh produce stand with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies and dog treats on the Campus. Other craft and plant vendors also will be open from 5 to 8 p.m.
the Chana Church, the Chana and Pinerock communities, the Wills family, the Dillman family, the Neie family, the Hay Family and the amazing staff of Agrace Hospice Care Center of Rock Co. WI.
A memorial service honoring Nancy has been scheduled for Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Chana United Methodist Church of Chana, IL beginning at 3:00 pm with Pastor Josh Brown presiding. Visitation hours will take place prior to the service starting at 1:00 PM and going until the service time at 3:00 PM at the Chana Church. Immediately following the services Nancy will be laid to rest next to her husband at Washington Grove Cemetery of Chana, IL. In Lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Agrace Hospice of Rock Co. WI. volunteers group.
Dirty Fishnet Stockings, a local rockabilly band, returns Saturday, Aug. 24. The concert starts at 7 p.m.
“DFS first started as a group that was to be a rockabilly Christmas band called Ted & The Mistletones,” Ubben said. “The idea exploded into something much bigger, wanting to take the band further than playing just the holidays. DFS was proud to be inducted into the Rockford Area Music Industry’s Hall of Fame. This high-energy band brings a show of rousing favorites from the ’50s, ’60s and more. Always a good time. Make sure you don’t miss this event.”
The ninth annual U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition and Straw Fest Day also takes place on the Campus.
Maxson’s Manor will be serving chili, hot dogs, nachos, pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, chips, handcrafted fudge, cookies and drinks starting at noon.
St. James Lutheran Church will be serving barbecue, hot dogs, chips, homemade pies, apple dumplings, soda and water starting at 5 p.m.
Reconstructing the first block cost about $190,000, Higley said. North Seminary to North Mulberry avenues included water and sewer work and ended up costing about $320,000, he said.
The village funded those two blocks with motor fuel tax dollars and a budgeted line item for street repairs, Higley said.
“We were told that there were no grants that were available at that time, so we just proceeded to get things done,” he said. “Now, we found out that there are grants available.”
Mt. Morris trustees contracted with Fehr Graham for engineering services for the final three blocks of the project
and the company is working on finding and applying for state and federal grants for which the village is eligible, Higley said.
“The money’s not so much for the street but for the water and sewer,” he said. “And, of course, the lead lines. That’s the big thing all over as lead lines are everywhere.”
The cost increase that comes with redoing underground infrastructure is the main reason the Sunset Lane Project is on pause for 2024, Higley said.
Mt. Morris’ water and sewer funds are running at a deficit and the department doesn’t have the money to pay for its portion of the project, he said. The deficit came about because water rates
hadn’t been raised since 2013, Higley said.
On June 25, Mt. Morris Village Board members unanimously approved raising the monthly base rate for water service from $12.26 to $22, effective July 1.
Financing really is the only challenge the Sunset Lane Project has faced, Higley said.
Work on the first block went extremely well and the few bumps they ran into with the second block were expected, he said.
“The problem is [Sunset Lane] is not the only project we have to do,” Higley said. “It’d be great if it was, but we have sidewalks to do, we have streets to do, we have other things to do.”
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
DEARBORN, Michigan – It came with a bit of drama Sunday morning, but the Oregon Ganymedes advanced to the championship game of the Second Class division at the 21st annual World Tournament of Historic Base Ball.
The Ganymedes, Oregon’s official vintage “base ball” team, led 10-3 and looked like they were going to cruise into the 12:30 p.m. championship before the Capitals scored four runs in the fifth inning and two in the seventh.
The Ganymedes then looked to add another run on the scoreboard when Aaron “Two Bits” Berg tagged at third base and headed home on a long fly ball to left field. And that’s when the drama arrived.
The Capitals’ left fielder moved under the ball, settled and appeared to catch the ball but then artistically juggled it while running toward the
Oregon Ganymedes second baseman Justin “Butter” Early gets the force to end the game against the Capitals on Aug. 11 at the 21st Annual World Tournament of Historic Base Ball in Dearborn, Michigan.
infield. Berg stopped and then started again to home but was called out by a “judgment” by the umpire who said the ball had never “settled.”
Vintage rules base ball (spelled as two words in the 1800s) is played with
captain Mark Herman, the inning was over and the Capitals were at bat with one inning left to play since tournament games are limited to 80 minutes.
The Capitals put a runner on base with two outs when second baseman Justin “Butter” Early stretched to reach a throw from catcher Tom “The Dandy” Lesniak. Early made the catch, but didn’t tag the runner. However, in 1860s rules a tag was not required and after the play, Herman appealed and this time the call went in the Ganymedes’ favor.
The win was the second for the Ganymedes, who opened the 12-team tournament with a 15-8 victory over the Regulars BBC of Mt. Clemens, Michigan, but then fell 13-8 to the Canton Cornhuskers of Canton, Michigan.
In the championship game against the Columbus Buckeyes of Columbus, Ohio, the Ganymedes trailed 3-2 after the first inning, but then saw the Buckeyes score nine in the second. Despite a six-run fourth inning, Oregon fell 21-14.
authentic-looking uniforms and no gloves, with “gentlemanly” conduct strongly encouraged. The 1860s game demeanor includes no arguing of calls and no profanity.
So despite an appeal by Ganymedes
“The second inning was tough,” Herman said after the game. “They were hitting the ball well and started doing a Conga line around the bases.”
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By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com
MT. MORRIS – Mt. Morris’ inaugural National Night Out drew community members to the village’s downtown to meet with law enforcement and other first responders.
“This is the first hour and we’ve had more people than we probably even thought we’d have the whole night,” Mt. Morris Police Chief Michael Cicchetti said a little after 6 p.m. “So I’d say so far it’s a success.”
Mt. Morris’ National Night Out ran from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 near the Mt. Morris College campus in the village’s downtown.
National Night Out was established in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch as an annual community-building campaign aimed at promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, according to NATW. org.
This year, about 38 million people in 17,000 communities across the country, U.S. territories and
worldwide military bases participated, according to NATW.org. Communities typically host the event on the first Tuesday of August, although there are a few exceptions, according to the website.
“This is the very first time we’re doing it,” Mt. Morris Village President Phil Labash said. “I’m really thrilled with the turnout and really the amount of effort that the chief and the police department [and] the village employees have put into everything. They’ve done just a wonderful job.”
Representatives from the Mt. Morris Police Department, Mt. Morris Fire Protection District, Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center, Mt. Morris street and water departments and food vendors participated in the event.
Cicchetti said he spent the past year compiling resources for Mt. Morris’ first National Night Out after participating in Oregon’s 2023 event.
“We hope to continue to do this every year and get bigger and bigger with more demonstrations and more vendors and that kind of thing,” Cicchetti said.
Aug. 3-9
Warranty deeds
Lisa Campbell to Larry D. Miller and Pamela D. Chesser, 2820 Brookes Isle, Oregon, $40,000.
Julie Tieman-Rowe to Karen and Samuel Moura, 971 W. Devils Backbone Road, Oregon, $28,000.
Haywell LLC-Westwood to Joshua S. Seldal and Heather I. Seldal, 5379 Harlan Dr., Rochelle, $229,900.
Michelle D. Taillet, Michelle D. Antolik and Scott G. Tailette to Amber M. Fleetwood, 434 W. Willis Ave., Rochelle, $134,000.
John C. Redington and Robin L. Redington to Justin Wassman and Caitlin Monigold, 1125 McCall Court, Rochelle, $287,000.
Holcomb Bank to Haywell LLC-Westwood, 10258 E. Deer Creek Lane, Rochelle, $11,000.
Suzanne B. Durand to HRE Buildings LLC, 1246 Springdale Dr., Rochelle, $158,000.
Tyler Matthew Staley to Yoseli L. Martinez, 303 E. Center St., Mt. Morris, $139,000.
Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, Bank of New York, trustee, JPMorgan Chase Bank, trustee, and GSRPM Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 20031 to Edmund Lowrie, 309 N. Ninth St., Rochelle, $60,100.
US Bank to Ghazanfar Iqbal, 511 E. Colden St., Polo, $55,001.
John W. Smith III and Rosalyn M. Smith to Luke D. Pitney and Ashley M. Pitney, 5728 E. Holcomb Road, Oregon, $90,000.
Luke Pitney to John Smith III and Rosalyn Smith, 7386 E. Longworth Close, Stillman Valley, $0.
John D. Shank and Maria E. Shank to Megan Holt, 1001 Westview Dr., Rochelle, $205,000.
Sue E. Gowers to Jennifer Rybicki, 606 Madison St., Oregon, $24,900.
Robert W. Glaser and Karole J. Glaser to Mason Preston, 99 Terrace View Blvd., Oregon, $200,000.
Normal L. Metz and Cheryl R. Metz to Abigail Elizabeth Kooy and Paul L. Miles, 302 E. Fourth St., Byron, $175,000.
Nathan J. Miller to Miller Haven LLC, 226 E. Morning Star Court, Stillman Valley, $197,711.
Susan Andracke to Josephine Mounts, one parcel on Lincoln Highway in Rochelle, $232,000.
Noah and Brittany Ulbert to Taren T. Elder, trustee, Taylor S. Elder, trustee, and Taren T. and Taylor S. Elder Living Trust, 738 Golden Prairie Dr., Davis Junction, $250,000.
Del Monte Foods Inc. to DM Intermediate Corporation, one parcel on Illinois Route 38 in Rochelle, 420 Jack Dame Road, Rochelle, 1421 Jack Dame Dr., Rochelle, and one parcel in Flagg Township, $10 million.
DM Intermediate Corporation to DM Intermediate II Corporation, one parcel on Illinois Route 38 in Rochelle, 420 Jack Dame Road, Rochelle, 1421 Jack Dame Dr., Rochelle, and one parcel in Flagg Township, $10 million.
DM Intermediate II Corporation to Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc., one
parcel on Illinois Route 38 in Rochelle, 420 Jack Dame Road, Rochelle, 1421 Jack Dame Dr., Rochelle, and one parcel in Flagg Township, $10 million.
Laura W. Watters to Jared M. Glendenning, 502 S. Sixth St., Oregon, $180,000.
Rickey L. Bos and Darla K. Bos to Cortney L. Babler, one parcel in Byron Township, $135,000.
Rickey L. Bos and Darla K. Bos to Colton Babler Estate by guardian, 8827 N. Conger Road, Leaf River, $885,000.
Rick McQuality to Dylan T. Brazeal, 204 Main St., Holcomb, $152,000.
Aaron Ainley and Cristina M. Ainley to Marcus Lazar, 106 W. Main St., Monroe Center, $170,000.
Quit claim deeds
Sandra A. Beckman and Ralph H. Beckman to Ralph H. Beckman, 1035 Turkington Terrace, Rochelle, $0.
Seth W. Gronewold to Rebecca Boumgarden, 11096 N. Hoisington Road, Byron, $0.
Dennis C. Krueger, deceased by heirs, to Tena L. Krueger, 11911 N. Leaf River Road, Leaf River, $0.
Clinton E. Fredrickson to Kristen Fredrickson, 8547 N. Hedge Road, Byron, $0.
Steven D. Rasmussen to Steven D. Rasmussen and Angela Y. Rasmussen, 107 W. Main St., Monroe Center, $0.
Trustee deeds
Lois Kessen Delhotal, trustee, and Caroline E. Kessen Trust to Michele Scott and Brian Weteska, 5287 S. Mill Pond Road, Rochelle, $258,000.
Sheriff’s deeds
Ogle County sheriff and Corey M. Arn to
Byron Bank, 4 E. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, $0. Warranty deeds in trust
Peter R. Hermes and Sandra K. Hermes to Peter R. Hermes, trustee, Sandra K. Hermes, trustee, Peter R. Hermes Trust and Sandra K. Hermes Trust, one parcel in Woosung Township, $0.
Transfer on death instrument
Doris I. Danekas to Ricky Danekas and Janice Danekas, 2784 E. Honey Creek Road, Chana, $0.
Doris I. Danekas to Ricky Danekas and Janice Danekas, one parcel on Honey Creek Road in Chana, $0.
Keith M. Keutzer to Kari A. Harold, 8414 S. Main St., Rochelle, $0.
Timothy Scott Carpenter and Debra Ann Carpenter to Benjamin Scot Carpenter, Ryan David Carpenter, Katrina Mae Carpenter and Anna Ruth Carpenter, 104 Elliott Dr., Rochelle, $0.
Dawn M. Burke to Zachery T. Coffman, 1400 Koontz Place, Oregon, $0.
Corrective deeds
Daniel A. Schmidt, trustee, and Schmidt Family Trust to Richard S. Schuler and Lonna J. Schuler, one parcel on Oregon Trail Road in Polo and one parcel in Pine Creek Township, $0.
Michael Jon Martens to Michael J. Greenfield, Todd M. Greenfield and Timothy J. Greenfield, 9465 N. Mt. Vernon Road, Forreston, and one parcel on Mt. Vernon Road in Forreston, $0. Administrators deeds
Estate of Alpha E. Lawson to Jamie A. Jimenez, 2645 N. Illinois Route 251, Rochelle, $255,000.
Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office
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Fueled by hits from Eric “The Liberator” Berg and Ryan “Morty” Mortlock, the Ganymedes battled back in the fourth inning, scoring six on the Buckeyes including a deep bullet to center field by Matt “Old Hickory” Gecan that bounced off the fence surrounding the railroad tracks that border the fields.
Home runs are not awarded for balls hit over the fence. Instead, a ground-rule double was awarded.
Oregon scored one run in the fifth, but the Buckeyes scored five in the sixth to the Ganymedes’ two runs and four in the seventh to Oregon’s three.
“We didn’t give up. Our guys battled back and it was a good effort,” Herman said.
There was no award given for third place in the Second Class division, but Oregon once again won the award for the team coming the farthest.
The Ganymedes, formed in 2005, play their home games near the Chana School Museum at Oregon Park East.
The Ganymedes started the tournament with a near perfect win on a near perfect morning.
“That is probably our best start ever at this tournament,” Herman said
after the 15-8 win. “We scored in every inning. It was a great start.”
After a bright start Saturday morning, the Ganymedes had a bit too much brightness in their afternoon game and fell to the seasoned Canton Cornhuskers of Canton, Michigan.
The Cornhuskers jumped out to an 8-0 lead before Eric Berg’s aggressive baserunning sparked a three-run effort in the fifth inning to put the Ganymedes on the board.
Oregon scored four more runs in the sixth inning to make it a one-run deficit at 8-7 heading into the seventh inning.
With two outs it looked like Oregon was in position to hold the Cornhuskers scoreless, but a long fly ball bounced off the hands of the Ganymedes center fielder to extend the inning.
And then the sun really came out causing sight issues for outfielders and infielders as the Cornhuskers went on to score five runs.
The Ganymedes got one run in the seventh, but it wasn’t enough and they ended the day with a 1-1 record.
“We started out slow and then in the fifth inning we came alive,” Herman said. “We cut the lead to one run, 8-7, but then Canton broke it open after that.”
The tournament was held inside Greenfield Village, an attraction next
to the Henry Ford Museum that features historic 19th- and early 20th-century buildings, items and structures collected by Henry Ford.
The tournament honors the long legacy of base ball in the Midwest. In 1867, Detroit played host to the World’s Base Ball Tournament and 24 clubs from the U.S. and Canada took the field to compete in the game that was fast becoming the national pastime.
Teams competed for the original rosewood trophy bat awarded to the Unknowns of Jackson, Michigan, for winning the first-class division in the 1867 World’s Tournament in Detroit.
A tent offered visitors a look at vintage base ball lore, including an original copy of Haney’s Base Ball Book of Reference for 1867, the rule book written by Henry Chadwick and used for the World’s Tournament and for the Greenfield Village historic base ball program, along with period base ball artifacts from the mid-19th century on exhibit in the Walnut Grove field tent.
The Ganymedes: The club’s name comes from Ganymede spring, a local mineral water spring named by the famous journalist Margaret Fuller when she visited Oregon in 1843. According to Greek mythology, Ganymede was the cupbearer to the gods on Mount Olympus. The team’s gray and red uniforms were designed from an
More photos from the World Tournament of Historic Base Ball on pages 14 and 15.
1871 hometown newspaper description of the Oregon base ball club. The Ganymedes have been playing vintage rules base ball as an educational outreach program for Oregon’s Chana School Museum since 2005.
The Cornhuskers represent Canton’s early roots in agriculture. The township of Canton, Michigan, was organized in 1834 and later became known as “The Sweet Corn Capital of Michigan.”
The Capitals are based on the original Capital Club, one of three base ball clubs formed in the spring of 1866 in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The Capitals’ uniform – dark blue trousers and hat, blue and white checked shirt with white shield – is based on newspaper accounts of the uniforms worn by the original Capital Club.
The Regulars BBC of Mt. Clemens, Michigan are modeled after a 19th-century base ball club that was formed as early as 1865 when some returning Civil War veterans created a team called the Regulars. The Original Regular Base Ball Club of Mount Clemens was formed by returning Civil War “Regular” (not volunteer) soldiers in the 1860s.
Univer sity of Illinois Extension is seeking an individual to lead classes and provide information to local community members (adults and youth) in basic nutrition, physical activity, and food access for needy individuals and families. The position will be housed in Whiteside County, Sterling, IL. Competitive wages, generous vacation / sick leave, State Universities Retirement System, and group health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
To apply, visit: g o.illinois. edu/CL WCareers by Aug ust 23, 202 4.
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INFO - LYLE HOPKINS (IL#440.000185) POLO, IL 815-441-1251 815-946-2660 EMAIL – SLPASPOLO@GMAIL.COM JOHN HOPKINS 815-994-1836 LENNY BRYSON (IL#440.000158) POLO, IL 815-946-4120
LOCATION - MRS. SHERWOOD SHANK FAMILY FARM
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Pla intiff, vs. JON J. HUNLEY; KATRINA R. LEACH; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s)
CASE NO. 2024FC1
Prop erty Address: 526 N. 8th Street Roche lle, IL 61068
NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE
Pub lic notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on April 5, 2024, I, Sheriff Bri an VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 20, 2024, commencing at 10:00AM, Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S 1st Street , Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following desc ribed real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to wit: Commonly known as: 526 N. 8th Street , Rochelle, IL 61068
P.I .N.: 24-24-310-007
2nd Lien Position; Single Family Residence; Judgment Amount $85,502.44 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15- 1507(c) (1)(H- 1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9 (G)(5) , AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE A SSESSME NTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRE D BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SE CTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.
Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance du e within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.
If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the court appointed selling officer.
The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sa le
This communicat ion is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 midwestpleadings@da ll egal.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON , ILLINOIS
U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVID UAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2021-GS1 PLAINTIFF;
vs. JEFFREY L BEAUCHEM AKA JEFFREY BEAUCHEM; CITY OF OREGON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS;
23 FC 5
NOTICE OF SHE RIFF'S SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of For eclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Ogle County will on September 20, 2024, at the hour 10:00 a.m. in the Sheriff's office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following descr ibed mortgaged real estate: P.I .N. 16-03-119-001.
Commonly known as 311 N. 4th St., Oregon, IL 61061. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for ins pection. Prospecti ve bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information For informati on call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorne y, Potestivo & Associates P.C., 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 610, Chicago, IL 60606. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. 3103 53 SHERIFF I3249514
August 16, 23, 30, 2024
Publication Notice of Court Date for Request for Name Change (Adult) In The State of Illinois, Circuit Court, Ogle County 2024 MR 000030 Request of: Jennifer M agnoneLara My current name is: Jennifer Magnone-Lara I wis h my name to be changed to: Jennifer M agnone The court date for the Requ est is scheduled on: September 18, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. At 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Ogle County, Courtroom: 304 /s/ Jennifer Magnone-Lara
August 9, 16, 23, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON , ILLINOIS
U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVID UAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2021-GS1 PLAINTIFF; vs. JEFFREY L BEAUCHEM AKA JEFFREY BEAUCHEM; CITY OF OREGON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS;
23 FC 5
NOTICE OF SHE RIFF'S SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of For eclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Ogle County will on September 20, 2024, at the hour 10:00 a.m. in the Sheriff's office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following descr ibed mortgaged real estate:
LOT 1 EXCEPTING THE SOUTH 3.2 FEET THEREOF IN BLOCK 65, OF B.T. PHELP'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF OREGON; IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
P.I .N. 16-03-119-001.
Commonly known as 311 N. 4th St., Oregon, IL 61061.
The real estate is: single family residence. If the subjec t mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.
The property will NOT be open for ins pection. Prospecti ve bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information For informati on call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorne y, Potestivo & Associates P.C., 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 610, Chicago, IL 60606. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. 3103 53 SHERIFF I3249514
August 16, 23, 30, 2024
815/652-4491, or via email at office @discoverlostlake .org ULLPOA office hours are 9AM to 3PM MondayFriday. All bids will be due no later than 3PM Monday, September 16th, 2024, at the ULLPOA offi ce. All bids should be returned sealed in the envelope provided
Noti ce to P ick Up Petitions for the April 1, 2025 Consol idated El ection
and Ward III
The ULLPOA will choose the winning bid at the Saturday, September 21st, 2024, POA Board Meeting
The contractor will be notified the following week. Any questions should be directed to the Roads Chairmen Scott Johnson at 815/910-0900 or Jim Kellen at 815/440-1381.
Aug. 16, 23, 30, Sept. 6, 13, 2024
Noti ce to P ick Up Petitions for the April 1, 2025 Consol idated El ection
Sydney Bartelt, Polo City Clerk would like to notify the citizens of Polo that petitions may be picked up and circulated for the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election, starting August 20, 2024 in City Hall, 115 S Franklin Avenue. Filing dates for candidates for the Consolidated Election are from November 12 through November 18, 2024. Offices to be elected for a four - year term are: Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Alderman for Ward I, Ward II, and Ward III Petitions may be picked up at City Hall, Monday through Fr iday from 8:00a.m. to noon and 1:00pm to 5:00p.m. Any questions, pleas e call 946-3514.
Petitions may be picked up at City Hall, Monday through Fr iday from 8:00a.m. to noon and 1:00pm to 5:00p.m. Any questions, pleas e call 946-3514.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Pla intiff, vs. JON J. HUNLEY; KATRINA R. LEACH; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s)
PUBLIC NOTICE United Lost Lake Property Owners As sociation is currently seeking requests for bids for the 2024-2025, 2025-2026, & 2026-2027 SNOW REMOVAL SEASONS. Thi s year the association voted to approve 3-year contracts. Bid packets will be provided on reques t by visiting the ULLPOA office loca ted at 903 Missouri Drive, Dixon, IL 61021, contacting the ULLPOA office at 815/652-4491, or via email at office @discoverlostlake .org ULLPOA office hours are 9AM to 3PM MondayFriday. All bids will be due no later than 3PM Monday, September 16th, 2024, at the ULLPOA offi ce. All bids should be returned sealed in the envelope provided The ULLPOA will choose the winning bid at the Saturday, September 21st, 2024, POA Board Meeting. The contractor will be notified the following week. Any questions should be directed to the Roads Chairmen Scott Johnson at 815/910-0900 or Jim Kellen at 815/440-1381.
CASE NO. 2024FC1
Prop erty Address: 526 N. 8th Street Roche lle, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE
Pub lic notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on April 5, 2024, I, Sheriff Bri an VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 20, 2024, commencing at 10:00AM, Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S 1st Street , Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following desc ribed real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to wit:
Aug. 16, 23, 30, Sept. 6, 13, 2024
LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) IN POWELL'S ADDITION IN THE TOWN OF LANE, NOW THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF MISCELLA NEOUS AT PAGE 474, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINO IS; SITUATE D IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS
Commonly known as: 526 N. 8th Street , Rochelle, IL 61068
P.I .N.: 24-24-310-007
Sydney Bartelt, Polo City Clerk would like to notify the citizens of Polo that petitions may be picked up and circulated for the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election, starting August 20, 2024 in City Hall, 115 S Franklin Avenue. Filing dates for candidates for the Consolidated Election are from November 12 through November 18, 2024. Offices to be elected for a four - year term are: Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Alderman for Ward I, Ward II, and Ward III Petitions may be picked up at City Hall, Monday through Fr iday from 8:00a.m. to noon and 1:00pm to 5:00p.m. Any questions, pleas e call 946-3514.
2nd Lien Position; Single Family Residence; Judgment Amount $85,502.44 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15- 1507(c) (1)(H- 1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9 (G)(5) , AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE A SSESSME NTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRE D BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SE CTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.
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Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at th e time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.
If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid
The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the court appointed selling officer
The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo & Associat es, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sa le
This communicat ion is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 midwestpleadings@da ll egal.com 8190-945404
August 16, 23, 30, 2024 945404
BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mt. Morris, IL:
Section 1. That for the purpose of defraying all the necessary expenses and liabilities of the Village of Mt. Morris for the following sums, or so much thereof as by law may be authorized and the same are here-by set aside and appropriated for the following purposes.
