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VOLUME 172,NO.30•SERVINGOGLE COUNTYSINCE1851 Friday, September 23, 2022 •$1.00 Onesection• 24 pages
Visitors were able to geta closelook at thebison herd at the Nachusa Grasslands’ Autumn on the Prairie on Saturday, Sept 17 The free event included hay rack rides to safely see thewild, conservationherd Story on page 3. AUTUMNON THEPRAIRIE INDEX Betty’s Column........6 Classifieds.........21-24 ColbertColumn......15 LibraryNews ............2 Mt.Morris Police....14 Otto’s Column..........6 Property Transfers..18 Sheriff Activity........18 Sports.................15-19 DEATHS NEWS NEWS Appeal Denied Polo officialsupholdarulingthata homeisunfit to livein. /9 FestivalNears Autumnon Parade is slated for SaturdayandSunday, Oct.1-2inOregon. / 20 Back RoadsMarket Hitthe road forsomelocalshopping funnorth of Mt.Morris. /4 Published every Friday by OgleCountyNewspapers, adivision of ShawMedia JohnA. Bartelt, Page 10
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The2WBCBookClub meetsWednesday,Oct. 12at12:30p.m.todiscussDraculabyBram Stoker.
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TheAfternoonBookClub meetsWednesday, Oct.19at1p.m.todiscussDeathofMrs. WestawaybyRuthWare.
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thestudentsattheboardmeeting on Monday,Sept.19.
Autumn onthePrairiedrewabout930visitorsandrecruited70volunteers,Kleimansaid.
Nearly1,000peopleflockedtotheNachusa GrasslandsonSaturdayforthereturnof AutumnonthePrairie.
NachusaGrasslandsisa4,000-acrepreserve consistingoflargeremnantprairie,woodlands andwetlandsbeingreconnectedthroughhabitatrestoration,accordingtotheconservancy’s website.Itcreates“oneofthelargestandmost biologicallydiversegrasslandsinIllinois.”
“Frequently,thebisonwereverycloseby andpeoplewerevisiblyexcitedtoseethemup close,”hesaid.“Wealsohadhikingtoursevery half-hourand mostofthosewerefullall day long,too.”
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AlexT.Paschal-apaschal@shawmedia.com ABOVE: Visitors check out the bison herd at the Nachusa Grasslands’ annual Autumnon the Prairie. LEFT: Amalebison stands guard in the prairie duringAutumnon the Prairie on Saturday. The eventalso offered hikes (below) andeducational displays and wagon tours on the prairie to see thebisonherd.
3 OGLECOUNTY NE WS OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Sep23,2022 SAVENOWONNEWPERFECTSLEEPERMODELS All2021SertaMattressItems arebeingClosedoutand Reduced whilesupplylast.4PCBEDROOMSET STARTINGASLOWAS $589.95 NIGHTSTANDS STARTING AT $119.95 4DRAWERCHEST STARTING AT $109.95 FILPFLOPBED STARTING AT $399.95 6DRAWERDRESSER STARTING AT $239.95 ELECTRICBEDS STARTING AT $1089.95 BUNKBEDS STARTING AT $359.95SEEOUR BLUE & RED TAG CLEARANCEBEDROOM ITEMSWITHBIG SAVINGS SLEEP&BEDROOM SALE! DELIVERY AVAILABLE•FREE OLDFURNITUREREMOVAL ASKABOUTSHORT&LONG FINANCINGOPTIONS. SERTA WOODSIDESTYLE AT CLEARANCE PRICING! 20E.StephensonStreet HistoricDowntown Freeport 815-235-4911•ritewayfreeport.com Mondaythrough Friday9am-5pm Saturday9am-4pm ALL THERAPEDIC BEDDING IS SALE PRICED
Visitorsfilledfivewagonsonridestolook forbison,Kleimansaid.
“Thedaywentverysmoothly,”saidBill Kleiman,NachusaGrasslandsprojectdirector. “Theweatherwasexcellent–sunnyandwarm, butnothot.”
“That’sprettyhighforus,”hesaid.“We mighthavehad1,200fiveyearsagowhenwe firstgotbison,butgettingnear1,000isapretty solidnumber.”
Therewasn’treallyanythingnewatthis year’sevent,butthey’realwaysmakingadjustmentstoimproveAutumnonthePrairiebased onfeedback,Kleimansaid.
Autumn on Prairie draws nearly 1,000 visitors
pumpkinsandoldfinds.
Participantscanspendtheday travelingthecountrysideamidcorn fieldswhilemakingfourstopsalong theway,eachfeaturingavarietyof itemstopurchase.
theadditionofthepowerloadsystem isexpectedtoreducecaregiverinjuries,improvejobperformanceandsatisfactionfortheEMSstaffandprovide increasedservicetopatientsinPolo andthesurroundingcommunity.”
Boardmemberspresentwere DustinFinkle,President,Charlie Clothier,Treasurer,JohnHopkins,
also
•BerryViewOrchard,7504West MidtownRoad.Avariety ofjuicy apples,aroniaberries,afarm store
Initsgrantapplication,thePolo FireProtectionDistrictindicatedto theOgleCountyBoarditsintentto purchaseaStrykerpowerloadsystem foritsprimaryambulance.
•VintageChicksandFeeds,700Illi noisRoute72,LeafRiver.Browse throughthisquaintstorefilledwith vintagewares,soaps, lotion,local honey,antiques,barngoodsandso muchmore.
•Hough’s MapleLaneFarms,3788 NorthMountMorrisRoad,inMt.Morris.Satisfyyourmaplecravings, choosingfromsyrup,cinnamonrolls andcandies.Alsofindsomelocal honey,freshvarieties ofgarlic,popcorn,dogtreats,mums,plants,gourds,
TheOgleCountygrantawardprovidesthePoloFireProtectionDistrict withthesumof$16,000towardthepurchaseandinstallationoftheStryker system.Theremainingone-halfofthe cost willbepaiddirectlybythePolo FireProtectionDistrict.
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Secretary,LonFeary,Trusteeand KenYingling,Trustee.Alsopresent wereChiefJimPorts,ParamedicApril Rivers,ParamedicSabrinaStockand EMTDeniseClothier.
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“Suchapowerloadsystemallows theambulance cottobe fullysupportedthroughouttheloadingand unloadingprocesses,ratherthanrelyingonthestrengthofEMSpersonnel alone.Thisboostsboth EMSoperator andpatientsafety.Additionally,the systemhelpsdecreasetheneedfor extramanpower,whichisoftennecessarywhenloadingandunloadingbariatricpatients,”saidDeniseClothier,a PoloEMTinanewsrelease.“Overall,
OnAug.15,OgleCountyBoard memberSusieCorbittattendedthe PoloFireProtection Districtmonthly boardmeetingtopresentacheckin thesumof$16,000tothePoloFireand
BerryView Orchard and Hough’s Maple Lane Farms are two of the stops on the Back Roads Market scheduled for Saturday, Sept 24.
filledwithtreats,locallymadeSimple ComfortsCandles,Lynnie’sKitchen goodies,NelsonFarmsMeatsand muchmore.Grabanaroniaberrylem-
•“FunkyJunk”andmore,6410 WestGroveRoad.Vendorsherewill havevintagegoods,refurbishedfurni ture, retroitems,primitives,relics, collectibles,junkyjack-o’-lanterns andmore.Grabsomeyummybaked goodsfromBobbi’sCountyCatering. Foodconcessionsatthislocationwill beservedbySunsetGolfClub.
Filingdatesforcandidatesfortheconsolidatedelectionare fromDec.12throughDec.19.Officestobeelectedare AldermanforWardI,WardIIandWardIII,allforafour-year term,andAldermanWardIIforatwo-yearterm.
OgleCountyClerkLauraJ.Cookannouncedthatpetition packetsfortheconsolidatedelectiononApril4,2023,willbe availableSept.20ontheOgleCountywebsite.
Therearenoadmissionfees.
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Pictured, left to right, are EMT Denise Clothier, Paramedic April Rivers, Polo Fire Board Secretary John Hopkins, Paramedic Sabrina Stock, Polo Fire Board Trustee Ken Yingling, Ogle CountyBoard Member Susie Corbitt, Polo Fire Chief Jim Ports, Polo Fire Board President Dustin Finkle, Polo Fire Board Treasurer CharlieClothierand Polo Fire Board TrusteeLon Feary.
SydneyBartelt,PoloCityClerk,isnotifyingthecitizensof Polothatpetitionsmaybepickedupandcirculatedforthe April4,2023,consolidatedelection,startingSept.20,atCity Hall,115S.FranklinAvenue.
Petitionpacketsmaybeaccessedatwww.oglecounty.org.
PetitionsmaybepickedupatCityHall,Mondaythrough Fridayfrom8a.m.tonoonand1to5p.m.Foradditional information,call815-946-3514.
ThethirdannualBackRoadsMarketisSaturday,Sept.24,from9a.m.to 4p.m.
ELECTION NEWS See 2023 ELECTION, Page7
PoloAmbulanceDistrictBoardmembers.
Thisyear’sstopsare:
Polo fire district receives $16,000 grant from county
“Uponreviewoftheapplication madebythePoloFireProtectionDistrict,theOgleCountyBoardagreedto grantanawardtoPoloFiretopayonehalfofthetotalcostoftheStryker powerloadsystem,whichis$32,010,” Clothiersaid.
Petitions for Polo’s April 4, 2023, consolidatedelection
ThePolo FireProtectionDistrict recentlywasawardedagrantthrough anOgleCountyCommunityGrant programaspartoftheAmericanRescuePlanActof2021,whichmadegrant fundsavailabletocommunitiesand entitieswhowereadverselyaffected bytheCOVID-19pandemic.
Ogle packets available
Third annual Back Roads Market returns Sept. 24
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onade slushieandthebestfreshcider doughnuts.Foodconcessions atthis locationwillbegourmetgrilledcheese servedbyJen’sArtisanBreads.
ME RL IN ’S GR EEN HO USE OTTHEHER SIDE BOOTTHEBOUTIQUEHERSIDEUTIQUE& 300 Mix Street, Oregon 815-732-2969Daily Specials! Announced on Facebook COME JOIN US FOR THE Annual Fall Open House Checkout Evournew onentRentalSpace TheRockRiver www.riversedgeexp.com SEPT 29, 30 & OCT. 1ST STOREWIDE DISCOUNTS FOOD SAMPLING FALLMUMS &PLANTS DOORPRIZES 5 OGLECOUNTY NE WS OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Sep23,2022
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Thenwebecameawareofsomeold cemeteriesthatwedidnothaveany informationoninourfilesatthe museum.ThefirstonewastheWebsterCemeterythathadbeenaccessed bytheMilledgevilleBlacktopfor a numberofyearsandthenforgotten.
WhileLindawasresearchingthe WebsterCemetery,sheemailedme thatshefoundanothercemeteryin thatarea.ItwastheNicholsCemetery. Ihadneverheardofthatandyetwhen sheemailedmethematerialabout MaryNicholswhowasburiedtherein 1850,Iwasinstantlyfamiliarwiththe family.
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WewanttoresearchtheNichols familyabitmoreandthenthinkabout howwillwereachtheseoldcemeteries inyearstocome.
•BettyObendorfisaretiredteacher andavolunteerforthePoloHistorical Society.
Thecontinuoususeofapartylineislimitedto fiveminutes.RuralServiceisfurnishedonlywhere atleasttwosubscribersaresecuredforeachone mileoflinebuilt.Telephone directoriescontaining thelistingsofsubscribers,issuedfromtimetotime bythetelephonecompanyfreeofchargeareand remainthepropertyoftheTelephoneCompany.
Howtomakealongdistancecall –First,determinewhetherthelowerpriceStationtoStationservicecanbeused orwhetherPerson toPersonserviceismoresuitable.Second,askyouroperatorfor LongDistance.WhenyouroperatorforLongDistanceanswersgiveherthetelephonenumber.The operatorwillaskyoutowaitatthetelephonewithouthangingupyourreceiverorshewillrequestyou tohangupthereceiveruntilyouarecalled.
Extensiontelephones,carefullylocatedtosave stepsandtimeaddgreatlyintheconvenienceofthe home.Intheupperhallofyourhomeortherearhall ofyourapartment,atthebedside,inthekitchen, extratelephonesmaketheday’sworkeasier,and theyareaprotectionineveryway.Youwillfindthe additionalcostsurprisinglysmall.
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HowtoUsetheTelephone
Nowwehavethesedarnedphonesthatcanbe usedanywhere,takephotos,viewtheinternet,keep arecordofphonecalls,giveweatherwarnings,give messages,etc.
ThecellphoneremindsmeIamgettingolder. Whatwilltelephonesbelikeinanother100years?
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NicholsCemeteryison hisproperty. Heevenwentout,cleanedoffthecemeteryandsentmeapicture.
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IwasnotfamiliarwiththecemeterysoIemailedDavidPooletogethis inputsincehisfatherhadhelpedget theWebsterCemeteryrestoration going.Davidinformedmethatthe
Mostoftheburialplotswereof
1931 directory offers tips on how to make a phone call
Thisappearedinthe1931DeKalb-OgleTelephone Company’s“AlphabeticalTelephoneDirectory of Oregon,Illinois”
Lindafoundanarticledoneby AndyMillsin1997onthisold cemetery longforgotten.TheOgleCounty OldCemeteryPreservationCommitteealongwithRussellPooledecidedit wastimetoreclaimthistangledmess onsection23inEaglePointTownship. Iamnotcertainhowtheyevengotto it.PerhapsoverapathstillpartofWilson’sMillRoadofyearsago.
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EaglePointTownshipfundedthe reconstructionoftheWebsterCemetery.Whiletheoldstonesthatmarked theoldplotsprobablywerescattered aroundthehillside,theywereplaced inanorderlyfashion.
TheNicholsfamilycametothis area in 1836 with John Waterbury and thegroupwascalledtheDelawareColony.TheycametoruntheUndergroundRailroad.JohnWaterburywas partofourfamilyandIhaveabig binderofallthepeoplewhotookpart inthathistoricalevent.
Oneofthoseburialplots wasthe restingspotforEdwardB.Webster whowasaPvt.InCo.D35ILInfantry oftheCivilWar.
Wewerepleasedtohaveuncovered aveteranlongforgotten.Lindawill nowresearchhimalittlefurthersowe havemoreinformation.NextMemorialDaythecommitteewillplace somethingonhisgrave.Maybenothinghaseverbeenplacedonhisgrave.
ObtainCorrectTelephoneNumber –Always obtainthecorrectnumberfromthedirectorybefore youmakeacall.Ifthedesirednumberisnotinthe directory,callInformation.
Thisdirectoryhassixpagesexplaininghowto usethetelephone.Onepageisusedtolistlocalnumbers.Theyadvisetopleasedonotcopyoldlistsof numbersonthelistwithoutfirstmakingsurethat theyarecorrect.Usethetelephonedirectoryto checklocalcallsorcalltheoutoftownexchangesfor longdistancephonenumbers.
urAmericanLegionhas beenworking onfinding whereallthelocalveterans havebeenburied soeachMemorial Day they can be honored. We had a fairlygoodlistinourfileatthe museumthathadbeenputtogether a numberofyearsagosotheystarted workingwiththatlistfirst.
•OttoDickisaretiredteacherandhasresearched OgleCountyhistoryforseveralyears.
Thereitwas,outthereonthehill side,withallthestonesstillthere. Suchabeautifulquietplace.Davidhas offeredtotakeusouttherethisfall andwecertainlywillgosincewehave noinformationinourfilesonthisold, oldspot.
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smallchildrenwhohaddiedsoonafter thefamiliesarrivedinthisarea.Itwas atoughlife andchildrenwhobecame sickmanytimesdidnotsurvive.
Search to findold, forgottencemeteries continuing
HowToSpeak –Speakslowly,clearlyand directlyinthetelephonewiththelipsabouthalfan inchfromthemouthpiece.Yourvoicewillcarry muchbetterifyoudo.
HowtopronounceTelephoneNumbers Pronouncetelephonenumbersintheorderprinted,for example,five-oh-seven,or507L.
TorecalltheOperator –Onacommonbattery telephone,merelyliftthereceiverfromthehook, movethereceiverhookupanddownslowlythreeor fourtimes.OnaMagnetotelephonegivethehandle onequickturn.
These arejust some ofthe ads and information that appeared in the 1931 telephone directory.
IstheOgleCountyOldCemetery PreservationCommitteestillinexis tence?Whoisresponsibleforkeeping theseplacescleanedup?Cantheybe visitedbythepublic?Wedonotwant themtobecomeasRussellPoolesaid, “Aterriblemess”again.
Museum to host program on ‘Education inthe 1850s’
Foradditionalinformation,contactPolo ChamberofCommerceTreasurerJoshFaivre at815-499-1322,oremailpolochamber@ gmail.com.
FilingofPetitions:
The14thannualLarryLannenMemorial BloodDrivewilltakeplacealongsidethechili cook-off.Blooddonationscanbemadefrom 10a.m.to3p.m.
Therearefourawards,eachofwhich comeswithacashprize.TheJudges’Choice prizeis$100,thePeople’sChoicewinner gets$50,andtheNontraditionaland Showmanshipwinnerseachget$25.
Packetsforschoolboardwillbeavailable attheCountyClerk’sOffice.Candidatesmay begincirculatingtheirpetitionsonSept.20.
ThereisanewlocationfortheCraft& Vendorshowthisyear.ItwillbeheldatPolo CommunityHighSchool,100S.UnionAve. Theshowwillbefrom10a.m.to3p.m. Setupbeginsat9am.
Forfurtherinformation,callCookat 815-732-1110.
2023
Chili cook-off Sept.24
HostedbythePoloChamberofCommerce, thecook-offisscheduledforSaturday,Sept. 24.Tastingandjudgingwillbefromnoonto 3p.m.atLouiseD.QuickPark,102W.Mason St.,inPolo.
HeadwillsharethehistoryoftheQuaker Oats,CookManufacturingcompanies,now theF.N.SmithCorporation.Theprogram startsat10a.m.
TheGermanValleyHistoricalMuseum,805 ChurchStreet,willbeopenfrom1to4p.m. onSunday,Sept.25.
Allothercandidatesmustfiletheir petitionsfromDec.12-19withtheirlocal electionofficial.
AppointmentscanbescheduledatRRVBC. org.
Eligiblenomineesshouldconsistentlyshow civicleadershipthroughvolunteerismand servicetotheircommunity.Services providedtothecommunityshouldbebased onvolunteerismoutsideofthenominee’s normalemploymentduties.
LarryLannenMemorialBloodDrive
Reserveyourspottodaybycompletingthe registrationformbyNov.18atwww. polochamber.org.Thecostis$20perspot forupto8feetoftablespace.
POLO CHAMBER
Eachyear,thePoloChamberofCommercerecognizestwoPolocitizens–one asCitizenoftheYearandoneasVolunteer oftheYear.
“DavidstartedatF.N.Smithin1979asa machinistandiscurrentlyasalesengineer,” saidChrisMartin,Depotvolunteer.“Thiswill bearichhistorybeginningin1949when
Clickon“CountyClerk”underDepartments,then“Elections.”Next,select “ConsolidatedElection–April4,2023and “LocalElectionOfficial(PetitionPackets). Thenecessaryformsandinformationisavailabletoprint.
ThePoloChristmasFestivalCommitteeis looking for vendors for their Craft and Vendor Show held during this year’s festival, which will take place on Dec 3.
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TheOregonDepotislocatedat401Collins St.inOregon.
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QuakerbeganoperationsinOregon,selling thebusinesstoCookManufacturingin1972. FredSmithcametoOregontomanagethe Cookoperationsandin1988Fredboughtthe businesswenowknowasF.N.Smith Corporation.Welookforwardtoyour attendanceatthisDepotsession.”
Judgeswilldoblindtastetestingofthe chilientries.ForthePeople’sChoice,anyone
Someofthenontraditionalchilithey’ve seeninthepastincludespicychiliandwhite chili,shesaid.
Polo Chamber seekscitizen, volunteer of year nominees
7 OGLECOUNTY NE WS OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Sep23,2022 Not-for-Profit Provider For all your seniorliving needs, choose the name you know and trust... 2170 W. Navajo Dr., Freeport • 815-297-9902 www.LibertyVillageofFreeport.com The Area’s Premier Senior Living Facility ofFreeport LibertyVillage
Schoolboardcandidateswillfilepetitions withtheCountyClerk’sOfficeinOregonfrom Dec.12-19,8:30a.m.to4:30p.m.,Monday throughFriday.
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TheOregonDepotMuseumtalksessionon Saturday,Sept.24,“ThoseWeretheDays,” willfeatureDavidHead,oneoftheOregon DepotBoardmembers.
Craft fair
Teamsmustprovidetheirowncooking utensilsandboothequipment,including
At1:30p.m.,“Educationinthe1850s”will bepresentedbyMichaelEaton.Learnhow 1850steacherstaughttheirsubjectsand howthosesubjectscomparewiththose taughttoday.
Thereisnoadmissionchargebutdonations areappreciated.
whowantstotrysomechiliisabletovote.
Nothingforthechilicanbepreparedbefore 8a.m.thedayofthecook-off,including cookingofmeatorslicingofvegetables.All fooditemsmustbestorebought;meatcan bepurchasedfromaprofessionalprocessing company.
Petitionpacketsforcities,villages,park districts,forestpreserve,fireprotection districtsandlibrarydistrictswillbeavailable atthelocaldistrictoffices.
ForadditionalinformationontheThose WeretheDayssessions,callOttoDickat 815-440-0639;RogerCainat815-757-9715; orChrisMartinat815-742-8471.
Thosewishingtonominateacandidate theyfeelisdeservingoftheseprestigious awardsmustcompleteanominationform andreturnitwithaletterdescribingwhythe nomineeisdeservingoftheawardtothe PoloChamberBoardbySept.30.Formscan befoundatwww.polochamber.org.
Those Were the Days program
powercords.
Aftertheplansarecreated,DCEO willoffergranteesacompetitivegrant opportunitytoapplyforfundingfor specificprojectsincludedintheir plans.Thisprogramisfundedbythe AmericanRescuePlanAct.
DietrichRanchandWhitePinesRanch.Ticketscost$25for anyone11orolderand$10forchildrenages4to10.Children 3andunderarefree.Thereisanoptionaladd-ontoride shuttlesprovidedbyOakLaneandRockRiverCenter.
“TheRISEprogramhelpscommu nitiescreatemeaningfulplansthat includetangible nextstepstailoredto theiruniqueneedsandopportunities,” DCEODirectorSylviaI.Garciasaid.
OpportunitiestoparticipateinafarmersmarketatOak Laneduringtheeventareavailable.Ifinterested,please emailChamberExecutiveDirectorLizVosatchamber. director@oregonil.com,orcallherat815-732-2100atany time.AllproceedswillgototheOregonAreaChamberof Commerce,Vossaid.
Anothergoalwill be toincrease apartmentdevelopments toprovide morehousingtoattractentry-level employeesatThomsonPrison,aswell asimprovebuildingsdowntown,he said.
Ticketsincludeafulldayoffamilyfriendlyactivities,farm tours,dinner,drinksandentertainment.Enjoyadayoffun visitingBerryViewOrchard,DandelionFeathersFarm,
Theprojectshaveafocusoninitiativesandinvestmentsthatsupport recoveryfromthepandemicsuchas toreactivatecommercialcorridors, buildmoreaffordablehousingor makeinvestmentsthatimprovequalityoflife.
Oneofthegrantswasfor$121,000to theBlackhawkHillsRegionalCouncil, aregionalplanningorganizationthat engagesincommunityandeconomic development,naturalresourcesconservation,andplanninginCarroll,Jo Daviess,Lee,Ogle,Stephensonand Whitesidecounties.
SavethedateandgetreadyforthesecondannualTrickor DrinkPubCrawlatvariouslocationsinOregon,sponsoredby TipsyHog.TheeventisOct.29from3to9p.m.Ticketssoon willbeavailable,andincludeavarietyoffunandgames.
Lastweek,Gov.JBPritzkerandthe IllinoisDepartmentofCommerceand EconomicOpportunityannounced42 grantrecipientsthatwillreceive nearly$3.5millioninfundingtoacceleratelocaleconomicrecoveryinitiatives.
“Thereisalottobedone,”Savanna MayorValGunnarssonsaid.“Savanna isblessedwithalong,incredible shorelineononeofthegreatestrivers intheworldandissurroundedbyfabulousnaturalbeauty.Butthosebrokendownstructuresareadragonour economyandwell-being.”
OgleCounty
OgleCountywillbereceiving a $75,000grantfocusedonbroadband, employmentandhousing.
“Cities,regions,townsandvillages acrossIllinoisunderstandtheopportunitiesandneedsoftheirowncommunitiesandtheRISEprogram empowersthemtocollaborateand planforimprovements,”Pritzkersaid.
Ogle ispartnering with Lee,PutnamandBoonecountiesaswellas Syndeotoimprovebroadbandaccess inruralcommunities.
opportunitytoapplyforfundingto puttheplansintoactioninthe future.”
Savanna
TheOregonAreaChamberofCommerceisorganizinga communitycleanupdayforSept.25from1to4p.m.Make suretomowyourlawn,rakeyourleavesandpickupany rubbishinordertohelpensureOregonlooksgreatintimefor AutumnOnParade!Volunteersarereadytohelp. IfyouneedhelpcleaninguponSept.25,pleasesignupto receiveassistanceatoregonil.com,call815-732-2100or emailchamber.director@oregonil.com.
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TrickorDrinkSaturday
Thegrantsarethroughthe ResearchinIllinoistoSpurEconomic Recovery,orRISE,program,tocreate orupdateeconomicplanstopromote economicrecovery.
ThecityofSavannawillbereceiving$50,000tohelpaddresshousing problemsand create aplanforrehabbingordemolishingblightedproperties.
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BlackhawkHills RegionalCouncil
workthatisaffordable,accessible, adaptable,andreliable;toleverage partnershipsandresourcesacrossthe regiontosupportandexpandnetwork development;toserveandprovide supportforalltheinclusiveservices for residents,education,businesses, agriculture,andtourism;andtoincor poratescalableimprovementsthat willenhanceexisting infrastructure andnewdevelopments
TheRISEgrantswill reimburse awardeesforcostsassociatedwith developing orupdatinganeconomic recoveryplan,including salariesor contractualcosts,research,outreach, andpublicmeetingsaswellas expensesassociatedwithadminister ingthegrant,suchasmeetingspace rentalsandprinting.
Thegroupwantstocreateatechnologicallyadvancedbroadbandnet-
“Thesegrantswill help communities crafteconomicdevelopmentplans thatreflectthespecificimpactofthe pandemicontheirregion,withthe
“Theseplanswillhelpcities,towns andregionsbecompetitiveforadditionalfundingtosupportprojectsout lined intheplansthatwillimprove qualityoflifeandeconomicdevelopmentacrossIllinois.”
OREGON CHAMBER EVENTS
state’s
andSpa,Hazel’sCafe,theChamberofficeandother participatinglocations.Findtheeventlistingsonthe Chamber’sFacebookpage,Facebook.com/OregonILAreaChamber.
Planswillleadtoadditional fundingopportunities, officialssay
TheSaukValleyareawillreceive economicplanninggrantstohelpwith broadband,housingandcapitaldevelopmentprojects.
Area communities are slated to benefit from economic planning grants
ByRACHELRODGERS rrodgers@shawmedia.com
CommunityCleanupDay
“AneworupdatedCIPshouldhelp acommunityestablishfundingprioritiesandmakestrategicuseoffinite resources,”hesaid.“Moreover,acommunitywillbeinabetter position to applyforinfrastructureandequipmentfundingopportunitiesthat requireproofofplanning priorto application.”
Thegrantwillbeusedtohelp at leastsixcommunitiesdraftcapital improvementplans,whichtypically spanfiveyearsandprioritizeinfrastructureandothermunicipalprojects,councilExecutiveDirectorDan Payettesaid.
GetreadyforafamilyfundayonOct.9from1to7p.m. withtheOregonAreaChamberofCommerce.Enjoyan OregonAreaFarmTourendinginadinnerandbarndanceat OakLane.Ticketsareonsalenowonlineatoregonil.comand in-personsoonatMerlin’sGreenhouse&Flowers,JTISalon
TheorganizationwilltargetindividualmunicipalitiesinCarroll,Jo Daviess,Lee,Ogle,Stephensonand Whitesidecountiesthrougharequest forproposalsprocess.
Atthestartoftheappealshearing,cityattorney M.ThomasSuitsexplainedthatinformationnotpre-
InmultipleletterstoFarraj,PoloBuildingInspectorCasper Manheimwrotethatthehouseat601 SouthDivisionAve.meetsthestandardsof“unfitfor humanoccupancy.”Becauserepairswouldcost morethanthehouseisworth,thebuildingneedsto bedemolished,hewrote.
Knappconfirmedthatclaimhadbeendiscussed attheHealthBoardmeeting.
“Ithinktheargumentisthatthatdidn’thappen,” Suitssaid.
Cityofficials,uponrequest,providedShawMedia with copiesoffourletterswrittenbyManheimand addressedtoFarrajregardingthehouse.Theletters aredatedMay25,2021;June11,2021; June1,2022; andAug.16,2022.
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Farrajsaidheshouldhavereceivedpicturesof thebuildinginspection’sfindings.
ByALEXAZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com
Farrajsaidthatcityofficialswere“teamingup” withanotherresidenttopressurehimintoselling 601SouthDivisionAve.totheindividual.
Ruling condemning Polo houseis upheld in appeal
“Thepurposeofanappealistospecifywhat errors weremadeinmakingthedecisionbythe HealthBoard,”hesaid.“Sonewpromises,new allegedfactsthatweren’tpresentedattheoriginal hearingarenotpartofthis.”
ThePropertyMaintenanceCodedoesn’trequire picturesbeprovided,Suitssaid.Theinspectorhasto identifywhatpartsofthecodewereinviolation,at whichpointtheburdenshiftstotheownertofix thoseviolationsinatimelymanner,hesaid.
“Itoldhimthattherewasnovaliditywhatsoever tothataccusation…andthat’sneverhadanything todowithourdecisionasa[health]board,” Knapp toldSuits.
City officialshave said this home, located at 601 S. Division Ave.on the corner of Illinois 26 and Oregon Street,in Polo, should be condemned.
OnSept.19,Polo CityCouncilmembersvoted unanimouslytoaffirmtheAug.26decisionofthe HealthBoard,rejectingownerAhmadFarraj’s appeal.AlderpersonKeithChesnutwasabsentfrom Monday’smeeting.
“Mr.FarrajwassentaletteronJune11,2021, statinghehad10daystofixtheviolations,andagain on Aug. 16,whichis atime gapof431days,”AlderpersonTommyBardellsaid.“Ampletimehasbeen grantedfortheseconditionstobemet.Theyhave notbeenmet.”
IntheMay25,2021,letter,Manheimwrotethat, “Wehavehadseveralcomplaintsfromyourtenants,
ThePolo HealthBoard’srulingtocondemn a houseonSouthDivisionAvenueafterdeclaring “unfitforhumanoccupancy”wasupheldfollowing anappealbytheowner.
FarrajfiledanoticeofappealinaSept.8letterto thecity.TheappealshearingwasheldMonday, priortotheregularPoloCityCouncilmeeting.
ThePoloBoardofHealthconsistsofMayorDoug Knapp,CityClerkSydneyBarteltandPoliceChief TroyRandall.BoardmembersvotedAug.26tocondemntheproperty.
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sentedatthePoloHealthBoardhearingcouldn’tbe broughtin.
Farrajbearstheburdenofconvincingcouncil membersthatthePoloHealthBoarddecisionwas madeinerror,Suitssaid.Usually,anappellant pointstoeitheranabuseofdiscretion,oran improperconsiderationoffacts,hesaid.
“Ihaven’treceivedareportfromthem;Ihaven’t receivedpictures.Ihaven’treceivedanything,”he said.
“Allofthatinspectionwaswrong,”Farrajsaid. “Nothing,Ididn’tseeanythingwrongwiththebuilding.”
“It’s agreateveningtospotlightourOgle Countymenandwomenwithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Theyvalueyoursupport,and sodowe.”
Studentsmustalsolearnaboutthe letter-soundcombinationsofthe Englishlanguage.Thisistaught throughphonicsinstruction.This knowledge isimportantforbeingable todecodeorsoundoutwords.Asstudentsgetolder,theyalsolearnabout prefixesandsuffixesto helpthem decodelongerwords.
Theproblemthiscausesforreadersis thattheythenwanttoavoid reading.Because ofthatavoidance theymissoutontwokeyfactorsin improvingreading –practiceand timespentreading.Thiscertainly
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permitwillberequired. Alicensed plumberandelectricianwillbeneeded todo thework,alongwithitbe inspectedbymyself.”
Thisquestioncomesup oftenasstudentsgobacktoschool andarefacedwithhomeworkand assignments,manyofwhichinvolve readingofsomekind.Itappliesto childrenatanygradelevel.Forthis month,let’sconsidersomeofthefactorsthatmaycausetheproblemand somesuggestionsforsupporting thesereaders.
IntheJune 1letter,Farrajwas instructedthatallrentersmustbeout byJune30,andtheyardanddriveway cleanedup.
dealingwithholesinthefloor,exposed wiringandotherrepairconcerns.”
Tips offered on helpingthose ‘Reluctant Readers’
“Butwithoutthat,thenthecitycan proceedtorequireyoutodemolishthe property,”Suitssaid.
Bankofficialsthankedeveryonewho stoppedbytocontribute.
TheannualeventwillbeheldatSt.Mary’s LeaningCenterinOregonwithdinner beginningat6:30p.m.Tickets,$15for
Forearlyreaderswewanttobe surethefoundationalskillsarein place.Dotheyknowthenamesofall the letters of the alphabet and the soundseachletterrepresents?This learningbeginsinkindergarten,or maybepreschool,andisvital.
“Joinusaswecelebratetheaccomplishmentsofthose whoattendthe villageandthe manyvolunteers whodonatetheir timeandtalent,”directorBrionBrookssaid.
Wewantthemtowanttolearn howtoread!
impactsearlyreaders,butalsocanbe seeninolderstrugglingreaders.
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•MaryGardnerisaretiredteacher whospecializedinreadingandisstill aninstructorintheDepartmentof CurriculumandInstructionatNorth ernIllinoisUniversity.
Donationsweremadetoseveralareafood pantriesincludingBreadofLifePantryin StillmanValley,PeopleHelpingPeoplein Byron,LifelineinOregon,RochelleChristian FoodPantryinRochelle,OldStoneChurch PantryinRockton,andRockRiverValley PantryinRockford.
textsthatare“justright”forpractice –nottooeasy,nottoohard.Teachers oftensendhomejust-rightbooksfor childrentoreadtousat home.
ychilddoesnotliketoread. Whatcan Ido?
InconjunctionwithStillmanBank’s140th anniversary,thebankheld afooddriveto benefitareafamilies.
TheCommunityFoodDrivekickedoffatall StillmanBanklocationsonAug.15and continuedthroughSept.2.
Anotherfoundationalskillis somethingcalledphonemicawarenessorbeingabletohearthesounds inspokenwords.Forexample,if Isay theword cat,Iwillaskthechildtotell methesounds -/c/ -/a/-/t/.Kindergartenandfirstgradeteachersteach andassessphonemicawarenesstobe surestudentsareacquiringthenecessaryskills.
After athreeyearpause,theVillageof Progress’AnnualAwardsBanquetwillreturn onWednesday,Oct.19.
adults,$5forages 5to12canbepurchased bycalling815-732-2126.Thereisnocharge forchildrenage 4andunder.
Thatgoesagainstzoningregulations,asthebuildingwaszonedfor single-familyuseonly,hewrote.Additionally,“itwasneverdesignedorhad safeguardsbetweenthetwofloors.”
Wecanalsomodelforthemhow wereadtolearnabouttheworld.Followtheirinterestsandfinddifferent thingstoreadtolearnaboutthem.
Nothinginanyofthelettersiscorrect,Farrajinsisted,and askedforan inspectionperformedbythestateora governingbodyabovethecity.
hearing,youhadeveryopportunityto bringinanexperttoshowthat,ortestifythattherewerenoviolations. That’spartoftheprocesswith ahearing.”
Throughoutthislearning,studentspracticereadingusing avariety oftextssuchasbooks,shortpassages, onlinearticlesandothers. Atricky part oflearningtoread istohave
Followingthecouncil’svote,Suits toldFarrajthat,ifhewishestotake furtheraction,that’shischoice.Ifhe takesfurtheraction,heshouldreview theIllinoisAdministrativeReview Act.
•POLOHOME
Spendingtimetogetherreading shouldalwaysbeanenjoyableexperience.Weneedtobepositiveand encouragechildren’sefforts.Ifthey wanttoshare abookthatistoohard forthem toread,wecantaketurns readingthepages,orifitisverydifficult,wecan readittothem.
HeinstructedFarrajtocallhimso theycouldsetup atimeforManheim todo awalk-throughoftheproperty.
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TheJune11,2021,letternotified Farrajthathehad10daystohavethe firstflooroccupantmoved outandto removeallrubbishfrominsidethe house,thebasementandtheyard.
ondfloorsto separatepeople,ManheimnotedintheAug.16letter.
READINGMATTERS
Farrajwasrentingthefirstandsec-
Oftenchildrenwhofindlearning toreaddifficultdevelopanegative attitudetowardreading.Theyrealize thatthey are notgoodatreading.As humans,wealltendtoavoidtasks thataredifficultforus.
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“It’stoolateforthat,”Suits responded.“Ifyouwantedto present yourownevidenceattheHealthBoard
“Thefirstfloorisinsuchdisrepair fromplumbing,electricalandfilth,” ManheimwroteintheJune11,2021, andJune 1letters.“Noonecanliveon thefirstflooruntilrepairsaremade andinspectedbymyself. Abuilding
VillageofProgress Annual Banquetreturns afterhiatus
Bank holdsfooddrive
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It isimportantforusasparents andgrandparentstolookforsigns thatourchildrenorgrandchildren arehavingdifficultieslearningto read.Weshouldlookforcommunicationfromschoolthatreportshow theyaredoing.
READINGMATTERS
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TheOWCalsohasbeenaprime moverinthedevelopmentoftheOregonParkDistrict.Interest beganin 1966whentheOregonParentsClub expressedadesiretohaveacommunityswimmingpool,butthecostof a poolwasprohibitiveforsuchasmall group.
Theclubwasorganizedin1922and joinedtheGeneralFederationofWom an’sClubsin1924.Theclubwasthe successortotheOregonWoman’s Council.Thepurpose ofthe organizationhasalwaysbeentobeaservice organizationcontributingtothegood ofthecommunity.
Since1951,theannualantiqueshow hasbeenamajorfundraiserforthe club.Theshowwasoriginallycalled theOregonAntiqueandHobbyShow.
TheOregonWoman’sCouncilwas organizedin1901undertheleadership ofMrs.RobertaKaufman.Earlyprojectsincludedraisingfundsforthe landscapingoftheOgleCountyCourthousegroundsandthebeginningof a 24-yearlobbyingcampaigntohavethe WhitePinesForestnamedastate park.
A commemorative plaquehonoring the Oregon Woman’sClub 100th Anniversary and its involvementwith the Oregon ParkDistrict has been placed at MixPark.
Oregon Woman’s Club celebrates 100 years of service
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TheyenlistedtheaidofAnne
Thatprojectcontinuedafterthe namechange,andthisgoalwasfinally achievedinSeptember1927.Later projectsoftheearlyyearsincluded plantingshrubberyattheColiseum andcontributingtoacensusandhistoryoftheoldesttreesinOregon.The resultsofthatcensusareonfileatthe OregonPublicLibrary.Theclub also boughtandplacedLoradoTaft’sdioramasattheOregonHighSchool.
ByNANCYBARTELS OregonWoman’sClubMember
Formorethan100years, theOregonWoman’sClubanditspredecessor,theOregonWoman’sCouncil, havecontributedtothelifeofOregon andthesurroundingareas.
BecauseoftheOWC’searlyinvolvementwiththedevelopmentofMix Parkandtheparkdistrict,theclub arrangedtohaveamemorialplaque placedinMixPark.ThanksgotoAndy Egyedandthestaffattheparkdistrict fortheirhelpinchoosingthe sitefor theplaqueandfortheinstallation.
Geiken,whowaspresidentofthe OWC,inorganizinganumberofinterestedsmallgroupswhodecidedthat theanswerwastoformtheOregon ParkDistrict.TheOWCagreedtobear thecostofanelectiontodecide whethertoorganizetheParkDistrict.
Proceedsfromsubsequentshows wenttoplantingsatPinesRoadand IllinoisRoute2,flowerboxesforthe city,anannualbanquetforhighschool juniorsandseniors,adrinkingfoun tainforthelibrary,booksforthe libraryandlocalschools,theLions ClubPark,ProjectConcern inVietnam,andscholarshipstohelpsend studentstomusic,artandconservationcamps.
PhotoprovidedbytheOregonWoman’sClub
The membership ofthe Oregon Woman’s Club celebrated 100 yearsonSept. 16 In the frontrow, left to right, areJan Steward and Nancy Bartels. Second row: Sharon Lung, Rosemary Underwood, Bekki Thrasher,Jan Larson, Marge Wilhelm, Valdean Fletcher, MarianDeWall, MajaShoemaker and Sandie Brubaker Third row: Audrey Taylor, Barb Samsel, Fran Strouse, SandieChasm, Christa Young, Joyce Dixon and Johanna Hahne.
OnFriday, Sept.16,OregonWoman’sClubmemberscelebratedthe 100thanniversaryoftheclub’sfoundingwith cake,atoastandtheinaugurationofadedicationplaqueinMix Park.
Proceedsfromthefirsttwoshows wereusedtopurchaseplayground equipmentforMixPark.Thesitefor theparkhadbeendonatedtothe city in1920byMrs.LydiaMixSlagleand herhusband.
Thistraditionofcommunityservicecontinuestothisday.TheOWC regularlycontributestonumerous communityprojectsandservices, includingHOPE,LifelineFriendsof Library,theRockRiverCenter,PegasusSpecialRiders,VillageofProgress, WinningWheels,FOCUSHousein Rochelle,ShiningStar,VFWPost8739, SerenityHomeandHospice,and NachusaGrasslands.
Votersapprovedtheformationin December1966.AnneGeikenserved onthefirstparkdistrictboard.In1967 theOWCdonated$4,000tothePark Districtboardtogotowardthebuildingofthepool.
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Orarepresentativefromthecharitymay givethe 5-minute presentation. A voteis takenandthewinningcharityreceivesall themoney.
Howdowedothat?Memberseachdonate $100toalocalno-profitorganization/charity chosenbyagroupballotvote.Wemeetfor onehour,fourtimesayear,andeachmemberbringsacheckfor$100toeachmeeting.
100WomenWhoCareisagroupoflocal womenwhoareinterestedinsupportingthe localcommunities inOgleCounty.
100 Women Who Care donate to Shining Star
100WomenWhoCareofOgleCounty donated$4,800tobeusedinOgleCounty onlyfortheAdvocacy,CounselingandMedicalEvaluationofOgleCountychildrenwho
Members of 100 WomenWho Care of Ogle County pose fora group photo following their meeting in July.
havebeenabused.
Cashgavesomeshockingstatisticsinthat 1in4girlsand1in6boysaresexuallyabused beforeturning18.And1in5childrenissexuallysolicitedwhileonline.90%ofabuse victimsknowtheiroffender.Andonly1in10 sexuallyabusedchildrendisclosetheir abuse.
12 OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Sep23,2022 OGLECOUNTY NE WS CALLFORAFREE LITERATURE PACKAGE 779-861-3542 ROCKYR@IBYFAX.COM WESPECIALIZEINPORTABLESTRUCTURES! Large orSmall, YouNameIt, We DesignIt, We BuildIt...YOULIKEIT! STOP&SEEOURDISPLAYMODELS 3500 S. CHANARD.,CHANA,IL61015SM-ST2006151 Medicare Provider www.schoaffamilychiro.com 815-938-2225 210S.First Avenue POBox307 Forreston,IL61030-0307 Dr.DanielP.Schoaf Palmer Graduate N.I.H.P./FHNProvider SameDayAppointments AllKids/MedicaidProvider ByDEANNAFORREST 100WomenWhoCare
OnJuly21,JessicaCash,executivedirectorofShiningStar,gaveaninformativepresentation aboutShining Startothe100 WomenWhoCareorganizationattheNash Recreation Centerin Oregon.
Ifyouareinterestedinlearningmore about100WWC,callDeannaForrestat815384-5555 or visitthe100WWCfacebookpage.
Theprofessionalteamcomesfrommultipleagenciessuchaslawenforcement,DCFS, StatesAttorney’s Officesand medicaland mentalhealthproviders.Theirmissionisto transform victims of child sexual abuse and seriousphysicalabuseintosurvivors.
ShiningStarisaChildren’sAdvocacy Centerwhichprovidesateam approach to childabuseinvestigationsinLeeandOgle Counties.
Membersnominate501(c)(3)charityorganizations.Threenomineesaredrawnatrandomfromahatateachmeeting.Nominating membersofeachofthechosenorganizations makea5-minutepresentationaboutthe
Thereisnocosttothevictimorthechild’s familyfortheseservices.Ifyoususpectthat achildisbeingabused,contactDCFSHotline at1-800-252-2873.
charity.
Todate100WWChasdonated$23,700in varyingamountsto10localcharities.
Checksaremadeoutdirectlytothewinningorganizationonthespot.100WWC doesnotreceiveanymoneyandhasnofees foradministration.
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Allvenuesarefreeadmissionand willhaveGermanfoodanddrinkspecialsalldayplusOktoberfestmerchandiseandBadAshCigars.
AuthenticGermanfare,beer,live music,gamesandprizeswillbeoffered atallsevenparticipatinglocations. Costumesareencouraged.
Ready forideasthatsupportthewayyou livenowwhilealsoconsideringyour future?
Oktoberfestkicksoffat4p.m.at OgleCountyBrewerywithaceremonialkegtappingbyOregonMayorKen Williams, followedbygames,prizes andOktoberfestfunatparticipating locations.
TheRockfordCasino–AHardRock OpeningActisbringing themusicto Oregonbysponsoring the second annualOktoberfestPartyon Saturday,Sept.24from4to9p.m.
Withsinceregratitude, KarenVirnocheandJamesBrown Oregon
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HardRockwillsetthestagebysupportinglocalbandsplayinglivefrom4 to9p.m.
Hard Rock to bring music to Oregon’s first ‘Oktoberfest’
Accepteditemsincludealltelevisionsand computermonitors,computers,computer hardwareandcables,laptops,tablets,cell phonesandchargers,printers,FAX machines,scanners,shredders(notubs), copiers,videogamingequipment,DVD/ VCRs,cable/satelliteboxes,stereo equipment,radios,digitalclocks,cameras, calculators,phonesystems,holidaylight strands,extensioncords,rechargeable batteries,printerinkcartridges,CD/DVDs, andCFLbulbs.
Nomatterwhatyourideallifelookslike-know thatyoucancountontheInvestment&Trust teamatUNIONSavingsBANKtolisten, understand,andhelpyoupreservetheassets you’ve workedhardtoearn.
Weneverthoughtourbarnwouldturninto afundraisingvenue.Wewilltakeabreakfor ayear.
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Microwaveovensareacceptedandare $5perunit.
event.Wewereblessedwithawonderful space–theBarnatMapleHillFarm–when wemovedtoOregon30yearsago.With improvements,wehaveheldabarnsalefor 25years.
Thededicationofrepeatcustomersthat cometosupportSerenityHospiceandHome isastonishing.Newcustomersareamazed atthesightwhentheywalkintothebarn.
Eventhoughwearefacingdifficulttimesin oureconomy,peoplestillsupportedthe fundraiser.WewereabletogiveSerenity morethan$12,500throughrummagesales andsomeindividualdonations.
Thankstoeveryonewhosupportedthe
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HereatUNIONSavingsBANK,weknowthat financialsecuritylooksdifferentforeveryone That’swhywetakethetimetounderstand yourgoalsandbuildacomprehensiveplan justfor you.
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TheOgleCountySolidWasteManagementDepartment(OCSWMD)willbe hostingaresidentialelectronicsrecycling eventonFriday,Sept.30,from9a.m.to4 p.m.at909PinesRoadinOregon.
Toobtainafreepermitcall815-732-4020 oremailsolidwaste@oglecountyil.gov. Provideyourname,address,andphone numberinyouremailrequest.
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ThiseventisforOgleCountyresidents onlyandafreepermitisrequiredin advanceoftheevent.
Electronic recyclingSept. 30
Toscheduleano-obligationportfolio review,contactAmandaWaltertoday at815.235.0800orbyemailat awalter@unionsb.com.
Saleorganizersoffertheirthanks
Ourplansaretohaveanotherbarnsalein 2024.OurnextfundraisingeventforSerenity willbeArtDashinAprilof2023.
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Thankyouformakingourfourthannual “JackofallTrades…andJill’stoo!”salea greatsuccess.
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VictorF.Heather,20,ofOregon,wasissuedcitationsat9:44a.m. forwrongwayon aonewayanddrivingwhilelicenseissuspended following atrafficstopinthe10blockof EFrontSt.Heatherwas transportedtotheOgleCountyJailandheldinlieuofbond.
Mt.MorrisPoliceChiefMichaelCicchettireportsthefollowing policeactivity.
thefollowingpoliceactivity.
JustinBush,33,ofLanark,wasarrested at5:25p.m.forviolationsrelatingtoan ignitioninterlockdevice.Bushwas transportedtotheOgleCountyJail.
DiegoThomasFrancisco,43,of Champaign,wascitedat9:26p.m.for operating amotorvehiclewithnodriver’s licenseandoperationofanuninsured motorvehicle.Franciscowasreleasedon anI-Bond.
Atapproximately9:30p.m.,policerespondedtofightinprogressin the10block WCenterSt.Afteraninvestigation,JohnathonP.Parker, 38,ofMt.Morris,wasarrestedandchargedwithaggravatedbattery, aggravatedrecklessdriving,leavingthesceneof apersonalinjury accident,anddrivingwhilelicenserevoked.Parkeralsohadan outstandingOgleCountywarrant. Apassengerinthevehicle, Courtney MKredel,35,ofSterling,wasarrestedonanoutstanding WhitesideCountywarrant.BothParkerandKredelweretransported totheOgleCountyJailwheretheywereheldinlieuofbond.
Fourcountsofreproducingchild pornography,eachof whichcarries6 to30yearsinprison,at85%tobe served,weredismissedaspartofhis pleaagreement.
ByKATHLEENA.SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com
Healsomust register as asex offender.
Sept.16
Aug.28
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ChristopherD.Strite,31,ofLeafRiver,wasissued acitationat11:27 p.m.foroperating avehiclewhenregistrationissuspendedfollowing atrafficstopinthe200blockofN.McKendrieAvenue.Stritewas
issuedanI-Bondandwasreleasedonscene. Sept.8
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PoloPoliceChiefTroyRandallreports
phone,whichwasseizedMarch8.He waschargedthenextday.
Clayton Davis,18, ofPolo,leavesanOgle County courtroom withhis private attorney,Cristina BuskohlofMertes&MertesinSterling, afterbeingsentenced to four years’ probationfor possessionofchild pornography.
Sept.3
Sept.16
Aug.21
Atapproximately11:35a.m.,policerespondedto asinglevehicle crashinthe200blockof NWesleyinvolving asemivs.utilitypole. Afteraninvestigation,WillieE.Taylor,63,ofDavenport,Iowa,was issued acitationforfailuretoreducespeedtoavoidanaccident. Therewerenoinjuries.
Theseschargesaremerelyaccusations.Subjectsarepresumed innocentuntilprovedguiltyinacourtoflaw.
Sept.4
Atapproximately1:45p.m.,policerespondedtothe10blockofS. Seminaryforthereportof atheft.Afteraninvestigation,JessicaC Engelkens,35,ofMt.Morris,wasarrestedforhavingoutstanding warrantsoutofMaconCountyandLeeCounty.Engelkenswas transportedtotheOgleCountyJailwhereshewasheldinlieuof bond.
CitizenComplaints/Assist.................25
Disturbance/Domestic.........................3
Fire/MedicalAssist...............................7
NickG.Gouskos,Jr,62,ofAppleRiver,wasissued acitationat 12:33p.m.forspeeding48in a30mphspeedzonefollowing atraffic stopinthe200blockofE.Route64.
GeneralCallsforService Sept.5-18
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An18-year-oldPolomanpleaded guiltyMondaytofourcountsofhaving pornographicphotosandvideosof childrenyoungerthan13onhiscellphone.
Twovideosandtwopicturefilesof childrenengagedinsexualactivity, whoDavis“kneworshouldhave known”wereyoungerthan13,were foundunderthe Signalapponhis
Davis,whohasnoothercriminal history,couldhavebeensentencedto3 to 7years withtheIllinoisDepartment ofCorrections;hadhebeensentenced toIDOC,thetermswouldrunconsecutively.
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Fouryearsofprobationisthemaximumallowedforthisoffenseunder statestatue.Ifheviolateshisprobation,hecouldfaceprisontime.
Davis,whohasbeenfreesinceposting$30,000ofhis$300,000bond,also wassentencedto180daysinjail,with onedayalreadyserved.Thatpartof hissentencewasstayedandifhedoes notviolatehisprobation,willbedismissed.
Healsomustundergosexoffender therapy,andcannotbearoundanyone youngerthan18,withtheexceptionof asibling,unlesshehasthepermission ofhisprobationofficerorisunder supervision,amongotherrestrictions.
Teen gets 4years’probation forpossessionofchild porn
Sept.12
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Sept.12
ClaytonA.Daviswassentenced Mondaytofouryears’probationon eachcountofpossessionofchildpornography,withthesentencestorun concurrently.
Atapproximately 1p.m.,policerespondedto acomplaintoftheftin the400blockofE.Route64.Afteraninvestigation,DarrenT.Barker, 52,ofMt.Morris,wasissued acityordinancecitationforretailtheft. Barkerwasreleasedonscene.
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AugustCalls CitizenAssists............................................10 AssistOtherAgency/Medical..................15 OtherPublicComplaints.........................118 TrafficWarnings..........................................8 OrdinanceViolations..................................8
Forrestondef.Amboy25-22,25-20: The
Andy Colbert GUESTVIEW
AnothertreatwasvisitingwithJordanLynch,2012HeismanTrophycandidate.Lynchandhisteammateswere honoredforthe10thanniversaryof theirMACchampionshipandOrange Bowlappearance.
Don’t shortchange relationships when it comes to sports
Thisyearisnodifferent,withonly 12totaljuniorsandseniorson’Bago’s roster.CredittocoachMarkHelmfor gettingthemostoutofsuchlimited resourcesyearafteryear.
Afteraheartbreakinglossto Dakotainthefinalseconds,Forreston facesamust-winagainstGalenathis week.FultonandLe-Winremainon thescheduleandbothwillbefavored againstthe2-lossCardinals.
TheonlylikelywinforOregonthe restofthewayisagainstawoeful RockFallsprogram. North Boone’s passingattackhasbeenproblematic forOregon,Lutheranisimprovedand ByronandG-Kspeakforthemselves.
Volleyball Fultondef.Polo25-21,25-15:The Steamerscruisedtoatwo-setNUICwinover theMarcos.
Comingintothatgamewitha2-4 record,Oregonwon therestofisits regular-seasongamestomakethe playoffsandevenwinafirst-round game.
Interestingly,bothWinnebagoand Oregonhavestruggledwithnumbers sincethen. Thedifferencehasbeen that’Bagohadenoughhighercaliber playerstocontinuallybeatOregon.
Thoseofuslaypeopleatthegame havea generalideaofwhatthebacks andreceiversaredoing,butdon’thave enougheyestowatchin-depthline play.
Andagain,thecoacheshaveamuch betterperspectiveafterwatchingthe gamefilm.Itwouldbenicetositdown inarelaxedenvironmentafterthey’ve hadthatopportunityanddialogue withthemregardingthis.
Coulditbethatthevisitorsweren’t surehowtodefendboththepassand runand it tookthem nearlyahalfto figureitout?
ClippersdroppedanNUICroadmatch. EllyJoneshadthreekillsand11digs, CourtneyOrtgiesenaddedthreekillsand twoblocks,andKieraKarlsonfinishedwith threekillsandtwoacesforAmboy.Tyrah Vaessenadded13assistsandtwoblocks. RyleeBroshousledForreston(11-5,5-0 NUIC)witheightkillsandsevendigstogo withtwoaces,JaidenSchneidermanfinished witheightacesandsixkills,andBrooke
AbiggermysterywaswhytheIndianswereabletorunroughshodinthe secondhalf,whilestrugglingtoget a first down inthefirsthalf.Wasthat moreareflection ofwhatWinnebago wasdoingorwhatOregonwasn’t doing?
But,asasportsreporter,shouldn’tI beabletoprobe thecoachorplayers andgetinsightfulcommentaryfrom them?
orplayertocomeupwithameaningfulquote.
Galena’sConnorGlasgowwasmedalist witha40.
OnSaturday,Ihadthepleasureof attendingtheNIU-Vanderbiltfootball game.TomysurpriseitwasBandDay andboththeForrestonandOregon bandswererepresentedonthefieldat halftime.Alltogether,about20schools came togethertoplayasone,along withtheHuskieMarchingBand.
Withadeadlineof10p.m.tofinish thegamestory,I’mluckytogetacoupleofblanketcommentsfromeither coach.Forgetaboutanyprobingquestionsonmypart.
ottobeabearerofbadnews, butOregon’splayoffchances tookasevereblowinaloss toWinnebago.Thiswasamust-win andeveryoneknewit.
Thewaythegamestarted,it appearedWinnebago’sdominance overOregonwasabouttocometoan end.Thensuddenly,thegamechanged onadime.
Minutesafterthegameendedisfar fromarelaxedatmosphere.Winor lose,it’semotionallytaxingforacoach
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Fulton169,Forreston198,Polo256:The SteamerssweptatriangularatSilverRidge, ledbymedalistJacobVoss’38. KadenBrownledForrestonwitha45, KendallErdmannhada50,DarinGreenfield fireda51,andKadenGanzshota52.Heath Schuberthada54,andHaydenStralow addeda59.
•AndyColbert,anavidrunner,has beenasportswriterforShawMedia andhas coveredhighschoolsportsin OgleCountyformorethan30years.
FromtheeasternbankofLake MichigantotheMississippiRiver, that’squiteatrip.Gladitwasn’t a blowouteitherway.
SPORTS COLUMN
LeadersforPolowereTeahAlmasywithsix assistsandfourkills,LindeePoperwiththree killsandoneblock,andBekahZeiglerand SydneiRahnwithtwokillsapiece.Zeigler alsohadablock.
Sotrue.Relationshipsinsports havemoremeaningthantheglamour events.Talktoanyhighschoolplayer andyouwilllikelyhearthemsaythe samething.
SPORTS ROUNDUP See ROUNDUP, Page 16
Thesamesituationpresenteditself in2014anditwasthelasttimeOregon beatWinnebago.Don’trememberthe exact details,but GarrettRudecame upwithabigplayfortheHawksand theysneakedout a 26-20win.
Footballcanbeacomplexgameand hardtofigureoutsometimes.Occasionally,coachesaren’tevensure untiltheytakeadetailedlookatthe gamefilms.
BeingfetednationallyatNewYork fortheHeismanandplayinginMiami fortheOrangeBowlwereunique experiences,butLynchtoldmewhat stood out most about his time at NIU werethepractices,bustripandbeing aroundfellowplayers.
Ofallthegamesthatstoodoutmost thisweekwasFulton’s7-6losstoMuskegonCentralCatholic,aschool325 milesawaythathaswonnumerous Michiganstatetitlesinwhateverdivisiontheyarein.Whoknewsuchan unlikelymatchupwouldhavesuch a closeresult.
Boettneraddednineassistsandfouraces. BoysGolf Galena169,Oregon191: TheHawkslosta nonconferencedualontheroad.
DomTerlikowskiledOregonwitha46, KylerEarlyandJacksonMessengerbothfired 48s,andNoleCamposshota49.BradyDavis hada53,andBroganWilkinsonaddeda56.
Thereisalsoagameontheroad againsttraditionalpowerGibsonCity. TheDakotaloss hurtForrestonas muchifnotmorethanOregonlosing toWinnebago.
WesselsInvite: Dixon’sMasonWeiglematched Byron’sCharleyMershon’s79-strokeroundat SunsetGolfCourseinMt.Morrisforarunner-up finishinthefieldof53.DukesteammateAlex Harrisonwasthesixth-placefinisheroverall, shootingan83.
PolowasledbyCodyBuskohl’s106,whileCaleb Suttonfireda131andAidenMesseraddeda136 fortheMarcos.
HeathSchubert(111),DarinGreenfield(114)and HaydenStralow(117).
RobertoHernandezandNoahNearaddedone goalapieceforOregon,whileJacobUegliando chippedintwoassists.
RiverRidge173,Forreston211: TheCardinals lostanNUICdualatEagleRidgeinGalena.
KendallErdmannledForrestonwitha44,and HeathSchubertfireda49.DarinGreenfieldhada 57,andHaydenStralowandHannahHarveyboth added61s.KadenGanzfinishedwitha75.
CodyBuskohl’s54pacedPolo,whileCaleb Suttonshota62,AidenMesserhada69,and WyattBrooksaddeda71.
Byronwontheteamtitlewitha327,whileDixon wassecondwitha348,andYorkvilletookthird witha373.Oregonfinishedfifth(393),Forreston wassixth(402),andPolotook10th(571).
GavinMorrowrecordedfoursavesforthe Hawks.
AT RIGHT: Polo’s Kamryn Stockton watches herchip shot duringa practicesession at Silver Ridge Golf Courseon Wednesday, Sept. 14.A meethad been rescheduled from Monday, butwas not held due to a scheduling miscue.
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CompetingforForrestonwereKadenBrown (91),KadenGanz(100),KendallErdmann(100),
Genoa-Kingston5,Oregon1: TheHawkslost inamatchatOregonParkWestpittingthetwo remainingundefeatedteamsintheBigNorthern Conference.
RiverRidge’sThomasHereauwasmedalistwith a41.
LexiDavishada48forOregon,SarahEckardt shota50,andAniyahSarverfireda55.Kendra Ehrler(64)andHailey-JaneBecker(71)also competed.
OregonwasledbyBroganWilkinson’s96and NoelCampos’97.DomTerlikowskishota99, KylarEarlycardeda101,JacksonMessengerfired a102andBradyDavisshota104.
Oregon190,Galena198: TheHawksgota37 frommedalistAvaHackmanontheirwaytoa nonconferencedualwininGalena.
GavinMorrowmade19savesingoal,andEthan SchaferscoredtheonlygoalforOregon(9-5-2, 4-1BNC),whichtrailedjust2-1withfourminutes togobeforealateG-Kflurryofgoals.
ABOVE: Oregon’s Brady Davis chips onto a green duringa meet at Silver Ridge Golf Courseon Wednesday, Sept. 14
Girlsgolf
StevenKitzmantook11thforDixon,cardinga 90;JohnGodboldhada96,CadeHeyfireda97 andJayceKastneraddeda104.
Soccer
Oregon4,IndianCreek1: Atwo-goaleffort fromKeatonSalisburyledtheHawkspastthe Timberwolvesandimprovedtheirseasonrecord to9-4-2overall.
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Oregon controls first half, can’t keep up with ’Bago
ItwascompletedominationbyOregoninacriticalgamewithplayoff implicationsforbothsquads
GriffinMarlattjump-startedthings witha20-yardcatchandrun.Austin Egyedpickedupanother13and20on passesfromJackWashburn.
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LEFT: Oregon’s Dalton McCammon (21) jumps into the airas Winnebago quarterback Alec Weavel pulls it down before scrambling and then hitting an openreceiverin the first half.ABOVE: Oregon’s Noah Reber fights off a Winnebago defender as he runs foragain.
Aftergainingonly60yardsrushing inthefirsthalf,theIndiansexploded for200inthesecondhalf.
Thatwasevidentfromthesecond halfkickoff.Winnebagotooka27-0 lead,runningatwillagainstabeleagueredHawkdefense.
Winnebagodidnotcrossmidfield againstOregonuntil3:50remainedin thefirsthalfFridaynightatLanders-LoomisField.Meanwhile,the Hawksadvancedintotheredzone twiceinthefirsthalf.
WillSpeltzscoredonaperfectly executedoutsidecounter togivethe Indiansa14-0third-quarterlead. A 39-yardrunbyMuhammedand 33-yardtouchdowncatchbySteurer madein20-0laterinthequarter.
“That’sbeenourAchilles’heel.We havetodoabetterjobofexecuting in theredzone,”OregoncoachBroc Kundertsaid.“Itgetstightdownthere. Honestly,Idon’tknowwhywecan’t.”
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Oregon(1-3)couldnotconvertin theredzone,andWinnebagocompletedaflukepasstosetupatouchdown,takinga6-0lead.
Oregonsurvivedthesamedilemma againstRockfordChristiantwoweeks agotorallytowininovertime.Against a’Bagoteamthatfinallygotontrack inthesecondhalf,Oregondidn’thave achance.
“Wemadesome sustainedblocks,” WinnebagocoachMarkHelmsaid.“In thefirsthalf,wedidn’thavetheball much.Oregondidanicejobofexecutingandmovingtheball.Thatpass madeabigdifferenceinturningthe gamearound.”
“Weplayedwellinthefirsthalf,not inthesecond,”Kundertsaid.
With3minutesleftinthesecond quarter,quarterbackAlecWeavel scrambledoutofajamandfound KaidenSteurerona44-yarddesperationpasstothe4-yardline.Onthenext play,SupremeMuhammadscored, andthegamesuddenlychanged.
TheonlyoffensegeneratedbyOregoncameonitslastdrive.
The74-yarddriveculminatedwith a16-yardtouchdown catchbyHunter Bartel,asophomore-to-sophomore connection.Inthemostexcitingplay
Inthefirsthalf,Washburnstarted witheightincompletions,butAnthony Bellcameupbigwithtwostandout catches.AndGabeEckerdandNoah Reberpickedupgoodyardageonthe ground.
However,twokeythingshappened inthefirsthalfinwhatturnedoutto bea27-8winbyWinnebagointheBig NorthernConferencetilt.
forOregon,Marlattcaught apassin theflatontheextrapointandcompletelyreversedfieldforthePAT.
Winnebago,whichdidnothave a firstdownuntilthesecondquarter, endedupwith260yardsrushingon39 carries.TheIndiansonlycompleted twopasses,butthosewerefor77yards.
Oregonran30timesfor89yards, andwas14-for-34passingfor158yards.
“Theymadesomeadjustments,and wedidn’ttacklewell,”Kundertsaid. “Asdefensivecoordinator,that’son me.”
ItwasWinnebago’sseventhstraight winoverOregon.
Sept.15
EmiliaDavila,32,ofMelrosePark,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstopforexpiredregistrationin the7000blockofnorthIllinoisRoute2at around2:43p.m.Deputiesalsoarrested AlexanderJohnson,34,ofAurora,foran outstandingRockfordPoliceDepartment warrantforassault.JohnsonwastransportedtotheOgleCountyJail.Davilawas releasedonanI-Bondandgivenafuture courtdate.
RobertT.,ChristopherE.andAndrewT. BaatztoNicoleS.ConsidineTrust,NicoleS. andSeanR.Considine,trustees,oneparcel inByronTownship,$226,502.
WayneA.Johnson,52,ofMt.Morris,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicenserevoked afteratrafficstopinthe2000blockofwest
SHERIFF ACTIVITY
JeffreyJ.andChristinaFillmoreto CheyenneM.LynnandAustinM.Groshans, 1914SouthfieldLane,Byron,$155,000.
QuitClaimDeeds
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RichardW.andKirstinB.EllistoRobertD. andFrancesA.DoleTrust,10950FlaggRoad, Rochelle,$0.
Thesechargesareaccusationsandall subjectsarepresumedinnocentuntilproved guiltyinacourtoflaw.
DustinandErikaFinkletoJeanandCarolyn Sterenberg,409S.FranklinAve.,Polo, $85,000.
JohnB.andDinaM.BearrowstoJenniferA. Johnson,509N.12thSt.,Rochelle,$136,000.
BrownandSonsLLCtoEdgardoTurcios, 311N.SeventhSt.and623W.LincolnAve., Rochelle,$60,000.
LynetteM.AbelltoJustinAbell,217 SouthviewDrive,Rochelle,$132,000.
IllinoisRoute64ataround3:21p.m.Johnson alsowascitedforimproperuseofregistration/title,expiredregistration,illegal transportationofalcoholandobstructed frontwindshield.Johnsonwastakeninto custodywithoutincidentandtransportedto theOgleCountyJailandheldinlieuofbond. At9:58p.m.,deputiesweredispatchedto the100blockofN.WalnutStreetin Forrestonforareportofadomestic.Afteran investigation,ajuvenilemalewasarrested fordomesticbatteryandtakenintolimited custody.Thejuvenilesubsequentlywas releasedtoaparent.
A.Marner,4868E.WaldenRoad,Stillman Valley,$340,000.
LarryandCindyL.PifertoJamesandLaura
EthanGeorgetoCarlosA.Ortega,950N. 11thSt.,Rochelle,$119,500.
ElizabethAnnBenthientoArletteLafleur,
SusanL.andScottL.BearrowstoMatthew S.Bearrows,17459E.EdsonRoad,Davis Junction,$0.
DeedinTrust
DavidA.Miller,47,ofLindenwood,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicenserevoked afteratrafficstopattheintersectionofEast BigMoundandNorthBlackwoodroadsat approximately8:14p.m.Millerwastaken intocustodywithoutincidentandtransport-
edtotheOgleCountyJailwherehewasheld inlieuofbond.
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Sept.16
FirstYorkFinancialtoLLC8DunniganLLC, 301W.MainSt.,Mt.Morris,$0.
SindyLopez-Canizales,ofDavisJunction, wasarrestedfordrivingwithoutavalid licenseafteratrafficstopatEastBigMound RoadandNorthMeridianRoadat8:26a.m. Lopez-Canizalesalsowascitedforimproper laneusage.Lopez-Canizaleswasreleasedon a$2,500I-Bondandgivenafuturecourt date.
JeanL.FinkbeinertoTylerM.Yocum,304 W.AplingtonSt.,Polo,$95,000.
RandalLaneZerbetoJonathanR.and KathleenB.Fore,6860N.MarrillRoad, StillmanValley,$374,500.
TrusteesDeeds
EstebanGarcia,26,ofChicago,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstopattheinterchangeof Interstates88and39at9:57p.m.Garcia wasreleasedfromthesceneandgivena futurecourtdate.
ShaneandCarrieE.RisettertoJordan Miller,14676E.TwomblyRoad,Rochelle, $390,000.
OgleCountySheriffBrianVanVicklereports thefollowingactivity.
Ataround8:07a.m.,deputiesrespondedto the4600blockofNorthSilverCreekRoadin referencetoanoverturnedsemitruck/dump trailer.AninvestigationshowedaMacksemi truckloadedwithaglime,drivenbyRoger
Mtwn-207,MarkS.TrustandBillNicholson,trustees,toGsnRentalPropertiesLLC, 207E.FourthSt.,Byron,$192,000.
RonnieSansoneJr.,34,ofRockford,was arrestedfordrivingwhileundertheinfluence ofalcoholafteratrafficstopnearthe intersectionofIllinoisRoute72andMt. MorrisRoadataround12:05a.m.Sansone alsowascitedforspeedingandoperatingan uninsuredvehicle.Sansonewastransported totheOgleCountyJailandheldinlieuof bond.
Sept.9-15
Source:OgleCountyRecorder’sOffice
Sept.17
BarbaraJ.DavistoIrrevocable313West FirstStreetTrust,DawnR.Davis,trustee,313 W.FirstSt.,Mt.Morris,$0.
Watts,78,ofOregon,failedtoreducespeed whilenavigatingacurveintheroadway.The truck/tailerwasunabletomaintaincontrol andoverturned.Wattswastransportedby REACTHelicoptertoOSFSaintAnthony MedicalCenterinRockfordfortreatmentof potentiallyseriousinjuries.Mt.MorrisFire ProtectionDistrictandEMSandMt.Morris policeassistedatthescene.Wattswascited forfailuretoreducespeedtoavoidan accident.
MarkeetaY.Forrest,39,ofRockford,was arrestedforobstructingidentificationand drivingwhilelicensesuspendedaftera trafficstopinthe500blockofNorthMulford Roadataround8:02p.m.Forrestalsowas citedforoperatinganuninsuredmotor vehicle,norearregistrationlightsandno signallights.Shewastransportedtothe OgleCountyJailandheldinlieuofbond.
LisaSmithtoLoisA.Gittleson,914N.14th St.,Rochelle,$127,000.
4964N.LawnsideDrive,Byron,$205,000.
RobertT.,ChristopherE.andAndrewT. BaatztoRichardL.ConsidineTrust,Richard L.andColleenA.Considine,trustees,one parcelinByronTownship,$123,498.
WarrantyDeeds
MichelleBerrytoCynthiaA.DeckerTrust, CynthiaA.Decker,trustee,1105DepotSt., DavisJunction,$224,000.
JayL.andKathleenJ.LearytoRodneyA. andShannonPritchett,1271Sunnymeade Drive,Rochelle,$137,000.
McCrackenLandTrust1,PatriciaL.andRay F.McCrackenIII,trustees,toWayneR.and WendySalveson,5847E.BradleyRoad, StillmanValley,$310,000.
MapleGroveFieldsLLCtoAnthonyB. Marchetti,311S.ThirdSt.,Oregon,$98,900.
JoaquinGomezCarrascoandMaribel BetancourttoErnestoAguileraBravoand JackelineAguilera,1122W.FirstAve., Rochelle,$75,000.
JonathanR.andKathleenForetoG. MichaelandVirginiaD.Shea,407MillRidge Drive,Byron,$123,000.
KarlA.andKatelynN.GuilfoyletoJack McGraw,713N.KingswayLane,Byron, $275,000.
PROPERTYTRANSFERS
TrentR.andKaylaL.MetzgertoZacharyM. BernardinandCecilliaJ.Stover,1045N. NinthSt.,Rochelle,$155,000.
Sept.14
Anotherthree-and-outbyPolo turnedintoatwo-scoreleadforthe
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“Itjustfeltlikeweweremissing thatoneblockeverytime.Westarted tofigureitoutlater,butitwastoolate. Wewerejustonestepbehindwith everything,”Soltowsaid.“Thislossis goingtohurt,butwe’llgetoveritand befine.We’lllearnfromitandmove ontothenextgame.”
Nyewas12-for-20passingfor194 yardsandfourscores;hewas5for 5 for130yardsandallfourTDs–tothree differentreceivers–afterhalftime.
recoveringafumbledsnaponthirdand-4fromthePolo29tosavethepossession,NyefoundWilkforanother 29-yard screenpassonfourthdown thatWilktookintotheendzone, restoringthe16-pointleadwith2:50 remaining.
FOOTBALLROUNDUP
SoltowcamerightbackontheMarcos’nextoffensiveseries,andkepttakingthedirectsnapthroughoutthesecondhalf.Hehada15-yardrunonthird down,thenGrenoblehada9-yardrun onanotherthirddown,beforeSoltow threwaTDpasstoRyelanLindaas with8:08togo.Theballwastippedby bothLindaasandtheMilledgeville defender,andLindaasendeduppullingitinashetumbledtothegroundin theendzone.
Oregon’s Grant Stender and Genoa-Kingston’s Jay Wolcott focus on the ball as it takes a highbounceduring action at Oregon Park West on Monday, Sept. 19 G-K won the game 5-1.
Poloansweredrightback,asSoltow returnedthekickoff23yardstonear midfield,thenranfor23yardsonseconddownandintotheendzonefrom 30yardstwoplayslatertotiethegame 22-22with3:41leftinthethird.
ButMilledgevillewasn’tdone. AfterWilkpickedupanerrantoption pitchandreversedfieldfor a 14-yard gainonthesecondplayofthenext series,NyeconnectedwithKacen Johnsonona34-yardscoringstrike downtherightsideline,thenhitJohnsonwiththePATpassfora30-22lead.
OntheMissiles’firstplayfollowing the kickoff,Nyefakedahandoffand kepttheballfora58-yardtouchdown run,thenhitKacenJohnsonforthe conversionanda46-20lead.
Soltow finishedwith185yardsand threetouchdownson15rushes,andhe alsowas2for4for29yardsandaTD throughtheair.Grenoblefinished with14rushesfor44yardstogowith his63-yardtouchdowncatch;thatwas theonlypassWebstercompletedin12 attempts.
Durand-Pecatonica43,Eastland-PearlCity0: TheWildcatzkept Du-Pecofftheboardforaquarter,but theRivermenscored30secondsinto thesecondperiodenroutetoa29-0 halftimelead.Du-Pecthenscored twiceinthefirst6:12ofthethird quartertoprovidethefinalmargin.
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Milledgeville(3-1)had100total yardsathalftimeandtrailed16-6after Polo(2-2)scoredontwolongplaysin thefirsthalf.CaydenWebsterconnectedwithAveryGrenobleon a 63-yardtouchdownpassmidway throughthefirstquarteronthefirst playoftheMarcos’secondpossession, thenBrockSoltowsprinted73 yards onadirectsnapwith2:44leftinthe half.
Wilkfinishedwith102yardsand twotouchdownson24carries,and alsohadsixcatchesfor85yardsand thetwoscreen-passTDs.
Thatchangedinthesecondhalf. AfterMicahToms-Smithintercepteda WebsterpassonPolo’sthirdplay, Wilkraninfrom29yards,thenadded thePATruntocutthedeficitto16-14 just2:02intothethirdquarter.The Milledgevilledefenseforcedathreeand-out,andafterconvertingafourth down,NyeconnectedwithWilkon a middlescreenfora29-yardtouchdown togivethe Missilestheirfirst lead. Nye’sconversionrunmadeit22-16 with5:56leftinthethird.
“Ithinkthat’swhatarivalrygame issupposedtobe,back andforth, a fighttotheend,”Soltowsaid.“Our teamnevergivesup;we’rethatteam thatwillkeepcoming,wewillnotgive up.Weliketoputupabattlewith everyteam.”
Soltow’sPATrunmadeit38-30,but theback-and-forthcontinued.
“Wegotyelledatprettygoodinthe locker room,andwetoldourselves thatit’sHomecoming,wecan’t lose thisgame,can’tbeatourselves,”Nye said.“Wecameoutandpushed through.”
Lena-Winslow70,WestCarroll0: ThePanthersshutouttheThunderin Savanna,leading48-0afterthefirst quarterand64-0athalftime.
Soltowcappedasix-playdrivewith a13-yardTDrunandtheconversion runtogetbacktowithin46-38with 5:08toplay.
JohnnyKoblerrushedfor210yards andthreetouchdownson15carries. Hisscorescameonrunsof70,4and8 yards.
TheMissileslookedlikeacompletelydifferentteamoverthefinal24 minutes,scoringthefirstsixtimes theypossessedtheballafterhalftime ina54-38winovertheirrivalson HomecomingatFloydDaubField.
half,butfailedtofullytakeadvantage ofit.
Missiles,asNyehitKonnor Johnson ona32-yardTDpassonthefirstplay ofthe fourthquarter,thenhitKacen JohnsonwithanotherPATconversion passfora38-22leadjusteightseconds intothefinalperiod.
Focus on the Ball
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BrockSmithaddeda17-yardrushing scoreforForreston.KalebSandersran for77yardson11carries,andOwen Mulderhadninerushesfor63yards.
Dakota34,Forreston28: The IndiansoutscoredtheCardinals14-8in thefinalquartertoescapewiththe NUICwin.
Milledgeville rolls after halftime to defeat rival Polo
Thatsecondscoringstrikecame rightafterSoltowleftthefieldwith a seriouscrampingissueinhisrightleg, andtheMissileswentrightafterhis replacementondefense.
Indesperationmode,theMarcos threwthreeincompletepassesbefore BryceMcKennainterceptedafourthdownpasstofinishit.TheMissilesran theballtwiceforno gain,thentook a kneetorunouttheclock.
WilkprovidedtheMissiles’lone scorebeforethebreak,scoringfrom4 yardsoutwith9:12leftinthesecond quarterafterKacenJohnsonsetup a shortfieldwitha34-yardpuntreturn tothePolo16-yardline.TheMissiles heldafield-positionadvantageallfirst
ButMilledgevillesealedthedealon itsnextseries,driving 53yardsin sevenplaysandtaking2:17offthe clockbeforescoringthedagger.After
AfterafirsthalfofoffensivestrugglesFridaynight,Milledgeville’s KoltonWilkandConnorNyewere eager tochangethenarrativeintheir annualtrophygamewithPolo.
Fitness andoutdoorenthusiastslove our5Kand FunRunoptionsheldearlySundaymorning.Check outregistrationdetailsonlineatautumnonparade. com.
Auto/TractorClassic/ChanaSchool
OldeEnglishFaire
Fundsraisedbytheeffortsofthesegroupsareput backintocommunityprojectsandservicetothosein need,shesaid.
“Thislaboroflove tookthousandsofvolunteer hoursandalotofdonateddollarstobringitshistoricalstorybacktolife.OurVintageBaseBallClub, TheGanymedes,willbeonhandforphotosandconversationonthe“realway”toplaythegame,”Dicksonsaid.
Oregon’s2022Autumn onParadefestival,slated forSaturdayandSunday,Oct.1-2, promises a varietyoffun-filledfamilyfriendlyactivityforallages.
Ticketsfortheraffleare6for$5andareavailable atareabusinesses.
Stronghold’s Retreatand ConferenceCenteris bringingbackitsOldeEnglishFairin2022.
HarvestTimeParade
Thisyear’sthemeis“Fallin’forOregon.”
TheeverpopularHarvestTimeParadehappens onSundayandstepsoffat1p.m.sharp.
Thefestival’sfoodcourt,featuringlocalnonprofit organizations,will serveup somethingdifferentat eachstand.
“Staffedbycheeryvolunteers,thesehardworking folksoffergyros,yummygrilledporkchopsandwiches,hotdogs,burgers,brats,pulledpork,roasted corn,Mexicanspecialties...thelistgoeson!”Dicksonsaid.
Thereisa$5apersonentryfee.AnIDisrequired Limitedseating,sofeelwelcometobringafolding chair,”Dicksonsaid.
Afree shuttleserviceisavailablethatdayand willpickyouupintownandbringyouback.
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2022 Autumn on Parade filled with tons of family fun
“InconjunctionwithIllinoisStateLawandfor thesafetyofall,thisisafencedareafor21andolder.
“Ourparadeisfilledwithmarchingbands,nov eltyentertainment,youthgroups,andfloats,aswell ascrowdpleasersJesseWhiteTumblersandSouth ShoreDrillTeam,sograbyourfoodcourtgoodies andfindyourspot!,”Dicksonsaid.
“Sinceitscreationin1970,theheartofthisevent hasbeenourfarmersandcraftersmarket,”AOP PresidentDebbieDicksonsaid.“Aleisurelystroll aroundCourthouseSquareoffersauniqueshopping opportunityshowcasinghandmade,homemadeand homegrownitems.You’llfindeverythingfromhome décor,children’sclothing, jewelry,homebaked goods,localhoney,produce,artisanproductsand more.”
TheAutoClassicandAntiqueTractorShowsare heldonSaturdayatParkEastjustacrosstheRock River.Featuringacrazycoolcollectionofcarsand impressivefarmingvehicles,there is nochargeto attendthiswalkbackintime.
ChanaSchool,acompletelyrestoredtworoom schoolhouse,willbeopenfortouringatParkEaston Saturdayonly.
“WeareexcitedtohavetheOldeEnglishFaire returnwithtoursofthecastle,entertainers,food andfun.Thisfeatureisparticularlyspecialto AutumnonParadegoersasitisheldatStronghold Castle,builtbyChicagonewspapermanWalter Strongasasummer retreatforhisfamily.”
Thefestival’sentertainmentstageandbeergardenisbackagainthisyear.Themusicstartsat11 a.m.andrunsuntil6p.m.
Otherevents includetheFunZoneforkids,featuringmagic,costumed characters,apettingzoo, bouncyattractions,craftsandgames–allforfree. Treatswillbeavailableforpurchase.
BeerGarden
Thereisanentrancefeebutafreeshuttleservice willbeavailable onSaturdayforfolkswhowishto parkintownandtraveltothecastlegrounds.
Forascheduleofeventsandmore information, visitwww.autumnonparade.org.
5KandFunRun
Thefestivalisalsoofferingits60/40raffleagain thisyear.
Foodwillbeavailableon-site.Besuretocatchthe TractorParadethroughtownat4p.m.
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The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby givento you: UNKNOWNHEIRS AND LEGATEES OF REX CORSON, DECEASED Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants thatPlaintiff commencedthis case in the CircuitCourt of Ogle County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain mortgage lien recorded against the real estatedescribed as follows: LOT NINE (9) IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN EARL CLEVELAND SUBDIVISION NO. 3 IN THE CITYOF ROCHELLE, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4)OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4)OF SECTION 25 AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4)OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER(1/4)OF SECTION 25 IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TOTHE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOKH OF PLATS ON PAGE 80A IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THETOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Don't need it? Sell it! Ogle County Classified 833-584-NEWS
IN THE MATTER OF THEESTATE OF FRANCES SHIARAS, Deceased.
22 OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Sep23,2022 OGLECOUNTY NE WS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SM-ST2013256 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT HOUSEKEEPING WANTED P.T. Must pass background check. Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL 61021 WATER/ SEWER DEPARTMENT The Village of Mt Morris is seekinga full-time position for its Water / Sewer Department Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and should possess working knowledge of operating and maintaining equipment and good public relations The Candidate must be 18 years orolder, water/wastewater operator's license is preferred butnot required. This position includes a competitive salary and benefits You will be required to cleara background check prior to employment. Applications are available in the Village Clerk's Office located at 105 W Lincoln Street Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm., or onour website www.mtmorrisil.net through October 15,2022 Mt Morris is anequal opportunity employer EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT SM-ST2017099 OgleCounty, IL Saletobeheld at: PoloAreaSeniorCenter 101EMasonSt, Polo, IL61064 Wednesday,November16,2022at11:00A.M. SELLINGAS2 PARCELSOPENTENANCYFOR2023 ParcelA9.64Acres ParcelB79.012Acres TOTAL88.652Acresof Farmland Sections7&9inBuffalo Township, OgleCounty, IL. Sellingin Parcelsassurveyedacres Forcompletelistingofsalebill,maps,taxinfo, andterms&conditions,etc.visit www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com Owner, MichaelL.Getzendaner, MaryA.Clothier, EleanorK.Heidenreich ForInformationcontact: LennyBryson-Auctioneer DougFloski,Attorney POBox38, Polo, IL61064 ByronLaw 815-946-4120 815-234-5454 FARMLAND AUCTION AUCTIONS AUCTIONS AUCTIONS Local Buyer PaysCash4 Gold, Silver, Coins,Estate Gold, SingleEarrings, and antiques 24/7 779-245-2950 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES REAL ESTATE BUSINESS PROPERTY SAVANNA ROCK FALLS GALT POLO GARAGE SALES STERLING GARAGE SALES WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY
Thurs.– Sat. 9a-3p Lots of men'sand women'sclothing and shoes, exercise equipment, booksandlots more!
By:Debra Jensen Independent Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC 114E. Everett St., Suite300 Dixon,IL61021 (815)288-4949
E-mail: ILmail@raslg.com File:22-032762
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E-filing isnow mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To e-file, you must first create an account withan e-filingservice provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you needadditional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/faq/ gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk's office.
The estate will be administered without court supervision, unlessunder section 28-4 of the Probate Act(755 ILCS5/28-4) any interestedperson terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk
1975, the date stated in that notice.Any claim not filed onor before that date is barred.
Common Address: 357 PHYLLIS AVE ROCHELLE, IL 61068
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The U.S Department of Agriculturehas aneed tolease 5,538 Rentable Square Feet, yieldingapproximately4,5864,815Usable Square Feet of officespace in Mt.Carroll, IL.
Skid loader in any condition. Running ornot. Call or text 563-212-7699
SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC., as mortgagee, on 7/14/2021 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois asDocument Number 202105614.
Evelyn Meyer
PIN: 24-25-329-020
Tons of home décor,holiday décor, tons of housewares, artificialflowers, toys, booksandso much more.
Phone: (561)241-6901
THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 8190-927057
Nice 2 BR apt. Country Setting $650/mo.1St,last& deposit No cats 815-213-4693
Said mortgage was executed by REX CORSON, as mortgagor(s) and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYST S, NC.
Rent/Buy $900/mo. $900Deposit Rent 4bedroom, 2garages, 1-1/2 bath, basement, 310 Savanna $125,000 to buy. 20 minute drive Thompson DOC Call 815-590-6474 –Big Sale 220320th Ave Saturday 8to4 & Sunday8 to2
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Unlessyoufile your Appearance and Answer/Response in this casein the office of the clerk of this court by 10/24/2022A
Claims against the estate may befiled in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 106 S. 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months afterthe date of the first publication of this ClaimNotice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of
FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE 15THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEWLOAN SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF, v. UNKNOWNHEIRS ANDLEGATEES OF REXCORSON, DECEASED; DARREN CORSON; DAVID CORSON; DARIK CORSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS. CASE NO.: 2022FC55 PROPERTY ADDRESS:
death of Frances Shiaras of Ogle County, Oregon Illinois 61061.Letters of officewereissued toDebra Jensen,1430 Glen Hill Dr., Glendale Heights, IL 60139, asIndependent Administrator, whose attorney of recordis David W. Badger, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC, 114E.Everett St., Suite 300, Dixon, Illinois61021.
JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREEE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT ThomasLaSalle 6340111 Robertson Anschutz Schneid Crane & Partners, PLLC 205N. Michigan Suite810 Chicago, IL 60601
Notice is givento creditors of the
September 23,30,2022 October 7,2022 927057
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CLAIMNOTICE
Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailedor delivered tothe representative and tothe attorney within10 days after it has been filed.
2022 PR 58
NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN that the budget, beginning September 16, 2022, will be onfile and conveniently available for public pub inspection atthe District Central Office locatedat 206 South 10thStreet, Oregon, IL.61061, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Friday.
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ROAD DISTRICT COMPENSATION SUMMARY Range: Under $25,000.00: Andrew Floto; Jonathon Pearson. TOTAL COMPENSATION: $14,260. Subscribed andswornto this 9th day of September 2022 /s/JohnThompson Treasurer I, Paula Diehl, ClerkofMount Morris Township, OgleCounty, Illinois, do hereby certify thatthe above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending March 31,2022./s/PaulaDiehl–Clerk September 23,2022
po Og County website at www.oglecounty .org and can also be picked up at the County Clerk's office during businesshours.
REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes:$146,806 Vehicle Lease Tax: $11,945Sales Tax: $310,423Cannabis Use Tax: $3,647 Illinois Income Tax: $335,062Personal Property Replacement Tax: $53,291 Liquor License Tax: $12,450 Dog License: $5,550 Building Permit: $8,079 Golf Cart/UTV Permit: $1,875 Solicitors Permits:$400 Utility Tax/ComEd: $71,667 Utility Tax/Nicor: $52,093Telecommunications Tax: $28,134 Fines:$13,305 Dog Reclamation:$44 Pool Admissions: $30,383- Pool Lessons:$4,191.00- Pool Concessions: $4,480 Park Shelter Rental: $320 Cable TV: $24,974 Street Openings:$600 Sex Offender Registration: $200 Video/Charitable Gaming $31,621 Water Receipts: $296,721 WaterDeposits:$3,452 Water Tower Lease Fees: $3,000- On/Off Penalty:$535 SewerReceipts: $615,198 Garbage Collection: $230,123 Extra Garbage Pickups:$920 Concession Stand Renovations $13,360- Donations: $700 State of Illinois:$54,229 State of Illinois MFT Renewable Receipts: $39,508 Rebuild Illinois:$51,735 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds: $147,567 Redemption of Water C.D.: $102,723 Redemptionof Water C.D.: $73,636 Redemption of Sewer C.D.:$77,236 Jet Vac Loan: $73,500- Miscellaneous-$8,828TOTAL REVENUES:$3,101,770
General$1,320,457$1,017,417 Water$ 613,929$529,945 Sewer$ 790,715$847,127 Sanitation $231,081$227,974 MFT$ 145,589$37,947
Sept.23,2021
Candidatesmay circulatepackets beginning Sept 20, 2022. Packets must be filed with the Clerk's office during the week of December 12-19, 2022.
ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FORTHE CITYOFPOLO, IL FORTHE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 4/30/2022
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center: $8,263 AEP: $19,856 Astro-Ven Distributors, Inc.: $4,648- Axon Enterprises Inc.: $3,934BlueCross-Blue Shield of Illinois: $191,919 Bonnell Industries Inc.: $19,137Casey'sBusiness Mastercard: $6,308 Caspers's Home Inspection, LLC:$10,800 -Chase CardServices: $12,924- Clearview Pools Inc.:$3,933-ComEd: $45,808Compass Minerals: $9,022 ConstellationNewEnergy Inc.: $29,141-Core & Main: $3,383 Dambman Lawn Mower Hospital: $3,576 Dynamic Distribution:$5,105 -Eagle Creek Quarries: $3,405 Ellen Burgeson Inc.:$13,505 Ferguson Waterworks #2516:$6,136- Frary Lumber: $7,312 Frontier: $10,137 Helm Civil: $57,242 Hotsey Equipment Co.: $3,350 Illinois EPA (NPDES): $10,000 In The Swim Discount:$6,668- JohnsonOil:$12,623 Knie Appliance & TV Inc.:$5,077LegacyPrints: $3,068- Loescher Heating & Air Conditioning FBE: $3,066 M. Thomas Suits, P.C.:$32,091 Macon CountyLaw Enforcement Training: $6,874Martin & Company Excavating: $27,403 Moring Disposal: $218,621 National Wash Authority: $6,250-Nicor/NorthernIllinois Gas: $12,657-Northern IllinoisEnvironmental Application: $16,222 Polo Cooperative Association: $8,161 Postmaster: $5,189 Robers Professional Sealcoating: $4,070 Sewer Equipment: $293,000 Sterling Business Machines :$7,309 UMB Bank: $64,158 USA Blue Book: $4,735 Verizon Wireless:$3,507 Veto Enterprises Inc.: $41,271 Viking Chemical Company:$8,834 Willett, Hoffman& Associates: $79,333 WIPFLI LLP: $18,000 Water Deposit Refunds: $3,825 Water Receipts Refunds:$138Refund Swim Lesson: $45- Shelter RentalRefund:$20 Repayloan from General: $9,000 USDA Bond Payment (Principal): $30,000 USDA Bond Payment (Interest): $40,875 Sewer Refunds: $302 IEPA Loan Payment: $390,685 Stray Animal Boarding: $51 Loanto Enterprise Fund: $75,000 ReimbursementZoning Fee: $75- Vendors below $3,000:$92,102TOTALEXPENDITURES: $2,018,609 Receipts Disbursements
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN ONTHIS 29thday of August2022. /s/Cynthia A.G. Reynolds,Treasurer,City of Polo I, /s/SydneyBartelt,Clerk of Polo, Ogle County,Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the AnnualTreasurer's Reportfor the fiscalyear ending April30,2022. September 23,2022
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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORTMT. MORRIS
TOWNSHIP --- EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Douglas Farley $16,500; Illinois Department of Revenue $2,686; Jorden Sasscer CPA $4,500; Oakwood Cemetery $4,650; Plain View Cemetery $3,550; Silver Creek Cemetery- $3,800; Union Savings Bank (Federal Taxes) $12,191;Village of Mt. Morris $3,023. All other disbursements less than ($2,500)$2,986. TOTALVENDORS:$53,886.
Grand Total $3,101,771$2,660,410
23 OGLE COUNTY NE WS OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Sep23,2022 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES
TOWNSHIP FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31,2022 TOWNSHIP- REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes$127,522; Replacement Tax $29,225; Interest $1,019; Miscellaneous-$2,918. TOTAL REVENUES: $160,684.
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The Oregon School District will have three (3) open seats for the April 2023Election.
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ROAD DISTRICT --- REVENUE SUMMARY Property Taxes $140,886; Replacement Tax $59,345; Interest Income$728;Miscellaneous -$1,202 TOTAL REVENUES: $202,161
Ogle County Classified 833-584-NEWS F e e ow or o e o k r k by 2A F BY BE EF BT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWNSHIP COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Range: Under $25,000.00: GeneAshton; John Finfrock; Aaron Hagemann; Joel Lawrence; Clarence Lumsden; John G. Thompson;PaulaDiehl; DavidNelson; Paul Peterson; Brent Wolber. TOTALCOMPENSATION: $54,846.
ByMary JoGriffin, Secretary of the Board of Education,Oregon CommunityUnit School District #220.
COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Under $25,000.00: Thomas Bardell,Kayla Bergstrom,Blake Cooper, Marah Cooper, Cody Buskohl, Marla Buskohl, James Busser, KatherineCavanaugh, Keith Chesnut, Dennis Christen, Isabella DetorriceWynne, Brian Diaz, Ross Dillon, Alexandra Dusing, Cale Fry, Sheryl Gilbert, ElizabethGonzalez, Abigail Gorzny, Avery Grenoble, Adisyn Grobe, Courtney Grobe, Justin D. Grobe, Joseph Head, Carson Jones, Madelynn Jones, Brendan Kane, Joey Kochsmeier, DougKnapp, Jonathan Mandrell, Mark Palacio, Rilley Peterson, Christopher A. Plachno,Cynthia A.G. Reynolds, Donald Sanders Jr., Randy Schoon, Judith M Shipman,Annalise Stamm, Elizabeth Stamm, Kamryn Stockton, Beth Sundman, Linnea Sundman,Christopher R. Thiel,Kayleigh Thomas, Braelyn Velez, Becca Wagner, Elleanna Wells,Laura Wright, Kenneth Yingling, Rebekah Zeigler.$25,000.00 to $49,999.00: Sydney Bartelt, Brexton Flynn,Nathan Millard, Vernon W.Shetler, Susan M. Waszak $50,000.000 and above: Kevin Becerra, Kendall Kyker, Michael J. Mumford, Troy Randall, Timothy Rockwood TOTAL GROSS COMPENSATIONS:$641,801
The OgleCounty Clerk's office will have School Board candidate petition packets available beginning September 20,2022.The packets will be posted on the Ogle
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ROAD DISTRICT EXPENDITURE SUMMARY Carroll Service Company- $6,532; OgleCounty Bridge Inspection$84,120; OgleCountyHighway Dept -$6,990; R.E. Wolber Sons & Excavating $3,180; R.J. Bowers Distributors Inc.$6,041; TOIRMA -$5,514;Union Savings Bank (Federal Taxes) $2,788; Village of Mt Morris $3,008; West Side Tractor Sales $2,854 All other disbursements less than($2,500) -$16,203. TOTAL VENDORS: $137,230.
BY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Oregon Community Unit School District #220inthe County of Ogle, State of Illinois that a Public Hearing for approvingthe 2023 budget will be held October 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Oregon District Office located at 206 South 10th Street, Oregon, IL 61061in the said School District No 220, OgleCounty, State of Illinois.
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