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COURT NEWS

Meyer in Court

Defendant wants cell phone search tossed in murder case. / 3

SPORTS

State Playoffs

Two football teams and Byron swimmers advance. / 12-15

20-Years A Morrison woman is

sentenced to 20 years for shooting her mother in the head. / 8

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Adam Poe, a worker with Sjostrom & Sons, finishes up working on the new handicap ramp on Monday. The new ramp is being constructed on the south side of the Oregon Coliseum. The council approved $135,700 to complete the project earlier this year.

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INDEX Betty’s Column ........ 6 Colbert Column ......14 Classifieds .........21-24

Library News ............ 9 Polo Police ...............17 Property Transfers..16

Reading Matters...... 6 Sports................. 12-15 State Police .............18

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BY ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com OREGON — Ogle County tax payers could see a roughly 1.6-cent decrease on their property tax bills next year if the proposed county budget is passed on Nov. 16.

The Ogle County Board Finance Committee is recommending a property tax rate of 73.2 cents per $1,000 equalized assessed value for fiscal year 2022. The 2021 rate was 74.8 cents.

“That’s good news,” Finance Committee Chairperson Greg Sparrow said during the county’s Oct. 25 budget hearing. “The property tax rate itself will be lower, and we’ll generate a little more revenue because our assessed value went up quite a bit.”

Ogle County’s equalized assessed value — one-third of the value of all the property

in the county — rose to $1,765,481,391.

“The Exelon nuclear plant is almost about a third of that,” Sparrow said.

“They’re about $499 million. So you can see how important that decision down in Springfield was on keeping that plant open.

That would have a major impact on our property taxes levied.”

The proposed 2022 property tax levy is $12,920,915. That’s an increase of $88,285 over the amount levied for 2021 taxes.

Proposed appropriations to more than 80 funds total $62,169,323, which includes the roughly $12.9 million property tax.

The county’s largest fund is the General Fund, to which the Finance Committee is proposing an appropriation of $16,361,420, Sparrow said. The revenue — which includes $4.76 million of property tax levy — is expected to match the appropriation,

he said.

“So a little over 25% of the General Fund budget is supported by the property tax,” Sparrow said.

Some of the other funds that will receive part of their revenue from property tax levy dollars include the Insurance - Hospital and Medical Fund ($4.2 million); County Highway Fund ($1.75 million); IMRF Fund ($1.6 million); 911 Emergency Fund ($1,531,000); Mental Health Fund ($1,009,750); Social Security Fund ($900,000); County Bridge Fund ($875,000); and the Federal Aid Matching Fund ($875,000).

The Ogle County Board next meets Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Ogle County Courthouse.

REGIONAL NEWS

Department seeks help in locating missing woman MOUNT CARROLL — The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office continues to request the public’s assistance in locating a 37-year-old Wisconsin woman.

Melissa A. Trumpy of Monticello, Wisconsin, was last seen in Shannon shortly before her disappearance, ‘the sheriff’s department said in a press release.

“She was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black coat, black pants, and shiny boots,” the release said. “We are asking that everyone please check your properties and notify law enforcement if anything suspicious is located. If you have

BRIEFS

Annual Tootsie Roll Drive raises $5,000+

The 52nd annual Knights of Columbus Intellectual Disabilities (Tootsie Roll) drive in Oregon and Mt. Morris was held Sept. 10-11.

This year $5,763 was raised by the members of Oregon Council #1092 with help from their families and friends.

“We also had support from area businesses that helped with the purchase of candy. Casey’s, Sullivans and SuperValu let us stand in front of their stores,” said Dave Starke, chairman of the drive. “The funds that were raised help to support the Knights of Columbus programs in Illinois, such as Special Olympics and a number of homes for the intellectually disabled. Local organizations who will receive over $1500 apiece were: Village of Progress, Oregon School district special education program, and Stouffer Terrace. Over

cameras on your property, please review the footage from Oct. 27 and notify law enforcement if anything suspicious is located.”

Two vehicles related to the case, a tan Toyota Tundra extended cab truck and a white ToyMelissa Trumpy ota Avalon four door sedan have been located, the release said.

Trumpy is 5’10”, weighs 163 pounds, and

has blue eyes and blonde hair.

The investigation is being conducted by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Northwest Illinois Critical Incident Response Team, Green County (Wisconsin) Sheriff’s Office, Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office and several other law enforcement agencies and other organizations.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Carroll County Crime Stoppers at 815-244-STOP(7867). Information will remain anonymous and could earn callers a cash reward up to $1,000.

the past 30 years over $150 thousand has been raised locally.

“I want to thank to people in Oregon and Mt Morris for their generous support again this year,” Starke said.

heartfelt thanks to those who donate. It truly makes people happy.”

Any family or individual who is in need must call the VFW Monday or Wednesday from 3-7 p.m., 815-732-6851 to sign up.

“Please do not call on Fridays as our phone and people are busy with other work. The Post is closed Tuesday and Thursday. We started taking calls Nov. 8,” Coulter said. “In order to order food we will stop taking orders Dec. 3. Each individual or family must call for themselves. Even if you have called in the past you need to call this year to update your information and make sure you are on the list. We will only ask for address, phone number and number living in your household.

Baskets may be a little different due to shortages in food supplies.”

An adult must be home on Dec. 18 to receive the basket. Deliveries will start around 8:30 a.m. and should be finished by noon.

Oregon VFW to fill, deliver Christmas food baskets for those in need Oregon VFW Post 8739 will once again be making up and delivering Christmas food baskets to families and individuals who are in need in the Oregon area.

“This year has been almost as tough as last year for everyone with the Covid 19 which led to lost jobs and sick families,” said Commander Bob Coulter. “We are asking those who donate for this purpose please be generous again this year. We normally do 120+ baskets. We feel the number will be much larger this year. We want to send a

CASE UPDATE

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

OREGON – The man accused of killing his wife and setting fire to her Byron home, causing the death of their toddler, is asking the judge to toss any evidence found as a result of a “fraudulent” search of his cellphone.

Duane C. Meyer, 39, is in Ogle County jail on $10 million bond, charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated arson, and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in connection with the Oct. 9, 2016 house fire in which Maggie Meyer was found dead and 3-year-old Amos Meyer died.

The body of Maggie, 31, was found on a couch on the first floor of her burning home, while Amos, whom Duane Meyer pulled from the burning home and tried to resuscitate on the front lawn, was pronounced dead a short time later at a Rockford hospital.

In a motion hearing Monday afternoon in Ogle County Court, defense attorney Christopher DeRango, of Rockford, argued that Illinois State Police special investigator Nate Macklin and other law enforcement officers made “an end run” around Meyer’s constitutional rights.

They did so first by obtaining information from Verizon with an “emergency situation disclosure,” rather than a warrant, saying they were concerned that others might be in danger from the at the time unknown suspect, then by obtaining a warrant from a judge eight days later, using information obtained in the Verizon disclosure.

They did so, DeRango said, because they knew that the only exception being able to obtain information from a cellphone provider without a warrant, according to federal statute, is “if the provider, in good faith, believes that an emergency involving danger of death or serious physical injury to any person requires the disclosure without delay of information relating to the emergency.”

Maggie and Amos were dead, and no longer in danger, and police had no basis to suspect that there was a killer on the loose, running around setting house fires. Instead, investigators abused the process to go on a “fishing expedition” for evidence against Meyer, violating his constitutional rights, DeRango argued before Judge Ben Roe. “Law enforcement used [the emer-

LEFT: Duane Meyer, charged with killing his ex-wife Maggie and toddler son Amos and setting their house on fire, enters an Ogle County courtroom. After a hearing Monday, Judge Ben Roe is considering whether a warrant to look at Meyer’s phone content was illegally obtained.

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ABOVE: Maggie and Amos. gency disclosure] as an end-run to illegally access the defendant’s cellphone so that they could use the information gained in an effort to later meet the normal warrant requirements.”

When they did go to a judge seeking a warrant, they “fraudulently certified that they were entitled to the information [from Verizon] without a warrant,” based on the federal statute.

The proof, DeRango added, is in the requests themselves: The emergency disclosure sought records from two days before the murders through a day afterward, and the subsequent warrant expanded the request to eight days after the crime.

They clearly were “exploratory” searches designed to circumvent the warrant clause of the Fourth Amendment, which requires police to be specific: to describe the place to be searched and the person or things to be seized.

Their reasoning was “‘There was a fire, somebody died, who knows what could happen from here?’ That’s the definition of speculation,” DeRango

said.

In their response to the defense motion, Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock and Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten argued that Verizon, by federal statute, has the authority to decide if exigent circumstances exist and whether to release cellphone records without a warrant.

At the time the request was made, exigent circumstances did exist: “It would be logical for the police to fear that if the defendant were the suspect, that people could also be in danger, such as his own family, like Maggie Meyer’s family, Maggie Meyer’s boyfriend ... and even the defendant’s girlfriend ...” Leisten said in his response.

“It would also be logical for the police to believe that if the defendant were not the perpetrator, then other citizens would be at risk and therefore it would be imperative to determine if the defendant was a suspect.”

As for the subsequent warrant to obtain Meyer’s cellphone records, Ogle County Sheriff’s Detective Chad Gallick submitted an affidavit with his

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application, stating he based his probable cause to do so based on Meyer’s statements and his relationship to the victims.

The affidavit also mentioned DNA, a witness statement and other evidence that pointed to Meyer as the likely suspect, clearing showing that police had enough information to lead them to believe Meyer’s phone records would provide evidence of his whereabouts the day before and the day of the fire, he argued.

After Verizon granted the emergency disclosure request, Macklin sent the findings to an FBI agent, who determined Meyer’s cellphone was in Byron the day before the fire was set.

“Detective Gallick had a good-faith belief that the warrant he obtained was valid because his search warrant relied on the exigent circumstances records that he reasonably believed were lawfully obtained by Agent Macklin,” Leisten said.

Roe took the arguments under advisement, and said he plans to issue his ruling at the next hearing on Dec. 6.

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VETERANS DAY

Area was brief home to five Revolutionary War veterans

BY CODY CUTTER

ccutter@saukvalley.com

You won’t find their names in any high school history books. But that doesn’t mean that a quintet of local soldiers doesn’t have something to teach us.

Their stories are part of America’s story: the tale of a generation tempered by war whose fight for freedom helped forge a nation.

They also are stories with chapters — albeit short ones — in the Sauk Valley.

The five soldiers were two of the more than 230,000 British subjects who decided they were fed up with the tyranny of King George III and fought for American independence in the Revolutionary War. Neither played a pivotal role in the war itself as soldiers in the battlefield, but their commitment to American independence would change their lives: One, they found the freedoms they otherwise would not have had under British rule; and two, their place on the winning side of history helped them find land in a still growing

nation, where they would live their final days.

As the area around the upper Mississippi River opened up for White settlement by the 1830s, it was territory rife with potential, where farmers could tame the land and start a new life.

No image of any of the five soldiers exists, be it painting or photograph, but their story lives on, long after they drew their last breath.

Ogle County trio Not too long after the Black Hawk War, three Revolutionary War veterans came west to Ogle County to settle.

Rufus Perkins (1763-1848) of Buffalo Grove, Rufus Phelps (1767-1839) of Lindenwood, and Daniel Day (1763-1838) made the trek out west.

Day’s surname lends itself to the community of Daysville, though it was Daniel’s son, Jehiel Day, who came to the area a few years before his father.

The Day Family was originally from New Hampshire, and Jehiel took advantage of prime opportunity at that

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Rufus Perkins is one of three Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Ogle County. He was born in 1763 in Massachusetts and was a private with the state militia. He later moved to Buffalo Grove, west of Polo, where he died in 1848. His stone sits in the far southeast corner of the Buffalo Grove Cemetery.

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time to own land in the early days of Illinois, and came to a place not too far from the Rock River and Kyte Creek.

When the elder Day died, he was buried on top of a small hill to the side of a wagon trail to Franklin Grove (now Daysville Road). Other burials would follow and it would become the Daysville Cemetery.

As the final living links to Revolutionary War started to fade away, more memorials in their honor started to be built, and that included the one in Daysville just before the turn of the 20th century. The 22-foot-tall concrete monument proudly highlights Daniel Day’s service in the American Revolution, as well as others who fought in the major American wars leading up to the statue’s unveiling. This also includes Jehiel Day, who followed his father’s footsteps into the battlefield and fought in the War of 1812.

Members of the Rochelle Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution have tasked themselves with keeping the memories and histories of Day, Perkins and Phelps alive and bringing those stories to local residents of all ages.

Day’s story, in particular, is one of the most interesting, according to DAR Regent Laurie Perry, as he served on the Continental Line, the equivalent of today’s regular Army.

“He went where the war was,” Perry said. “The militias would have stayed in their home areas and be called to serve when they were needed.

With the Continental Line, you put your name on a blank check and you’d go where the leaders tell you to go.

They went anywhere where the fighting was.

“He’s an example of the men and women who served and sacrificed.

They put it all on the line for us to become America.”

Not much is known about the two Rufuses. Rufus Phelps served 6 months with the Dutchess county troops stationed at Fort Herkimer, N.Y. He was just 15 years old when he joined the military and was wounded in a small battle against British forces at Turlock, N.Y., in 1781.

The wound is of an unknown nature and was not specified in his pension application in 1856.

Phelps later moved to Holcomb at an unknown date, but did so possibly to live close to his son, John Benjamin Phelps, of White Rock. The elder Phelps died in 1859 at his son’s home.

His stone sits near the driveway at the Lindenwood Cemetery south of town.

Rufus Perkins was a private with its state militia for four separate stints.

The first stint came in 1777 when he served for 3 months in the company of Capt. Abel Dinsmore, who would later

Whiteside County Pvt. Alexander Thompson’s journey to the area happened right about the same time as Lepper’s, but he didn’t make the trek across the Mighty Mississippi. Reaching as far west as Albany, Thompson later settled on a family farm southeast of town and died only a year after coming to Illinois.

Born on Sept. 3, 1758, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, near Harrisburg, Thompson enlisted for 2 months starting in August 1776 under Capt. He had another 2-month tour of duty under those same officers beginning in December 1776.

Nothing is known of Thompson’s service as far as any skirmishes are concerned during either of his tours of duty, but during his second stint, he was sure to have heard the news of one of the war’s key battles, one that was launched from the shores of his home state.

Thompson lived in Pennsylvania for several years after his military service. He married the former Sarah Scroggs on March 11, 1800, and they had 11 children. As land west of the Appalachian Mountains became available for settlement in the early 19th century, Thompson, his wife, six of their children, and a son-in-law ventured west toward the Mississippi River to find a new home.

The Thompsons made it to Albany in October of 1839, according to Helen Hanson’s book, “Trailways to Albany.”

Adam Stallnaker, who had settled on land southeast of Albany for 3 years, sold his property to Thompson and Samuel Miller, the husband of Thompson’s daughter Rachel.

The 80-acre property was across the road from Kingsbury Cemetery, where the Revolutionary War veteran would be buried after his death on Sept. 25, 1840.

Carroll County Born on Nov. 17, 1762, in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Daniel Christian was just 7 years old when the Boston Massacre drastically increased tensions between Colonists and the British.

When the county militia formed and roamed the county protecting it from enemy forces, Christian was inspired to become a drummer boy and joined a company commanded by Capt. George Will in September 1776 at the age of 14.

This 2-month stint became one of three different ones in Christian’s service, but the other two would be in a

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Highlighted among the veterans buried at the Daysville Cemetery is Daniel Day, who served 2 years on the esteemed Continental Line, where he was at the thick of the fighting. He died in 1838. He was the first

different capacity.

In December 1778, Christian enlisted as a private in a county company commanded by a Capt. Kit. By this time, Christian was one of 4,058 soldiers serving in Pennsylvania. In this stint, which also lasted 2 months, his unit engaged in guarding Continental stores and prisoners.

Christian’s third and final stint lasted longer than his previous services combined. From June 1780 to January 1781, he served in the county’s 8th company, 6th battalion in Cumru Township, south of Reading under Capt. John Spohn and Lt. Col. Joseph Heister.

Once the war was over, Christian married and he and his new bride, Elizabeth, moved to Maryland and raised four children. He received his war service pension in 1833.

One son, Daniel Christian Jr., himself a junior officer in the War of 1812, decided to move out west like many of his fellow soldiers did, where they could find land and put down roots in the open expanses of a still growing nation. He reached Carroll County (then part of Jo Daviess County) in 1836 with his nine children in tow.

Daniel Sr. joined the family in Illinois 3 years later when the present county was formed.

The Christian homestead and sawmill on Carroll Creek was west of present-day Mount Carroll on Scenic Palisades Road, about a fifth of a mile west of Mill Street. Daniel Sr. died on Dec. 26, 1847, and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll.

While their times in the Sauk Valley were short, the stories of the five Revolutionary War soldiers are timeless, and their resting places serves as testaments to their place in history.

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become a leader in the ill-fated Shay’s Rebellion of 1786-87. Perkins also served in three separate 6-month stints in other companies, and was discharged for good in 1781.

Perkins later moved to Buffalo Grove, west of Polo, from New York State in 1847 and died 1 year later. His stone sits in the far southeast corner of the Buffalo Grove Cemetery.

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LOCAL HISTORY

Identifying and labeling just part of museum work

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eople have been in and out of the museum and everybody has a task. When we started to work on the display case in the front, there were things that needed to hang on the wall. Several things needed to be framed and they went to Country Floral.

Dale had in his collection a beautiful woven Native American wall hanging. Beth said that day, “That can go over the windows.” We all looked up and what I immediately saw was a stained ceiling from when our roof leaked. A person really does not look up until there is something to look up to see and your eyes immediately would see the discolored ceiling. That would never do!

This past summer we had the roof redone and there will be no more leakage so I gave Ted a call. This past week he has been in and out redoing the ceilings in two rooms. They look great and

POLO HISTORY Betty Obendorf now we are ready to hang things high.

When we look up to view this lovely wall hanging, our eyes will not focus on a stained ceiling.

This week we were ready to start labeling what had been put in the display case. The problem was that I could not remember as Beth described each item.

Beth had lived near a Native American reservation in the west as she was growing up and she is very knowledgeable. Since Beth was not able to be there this week, I enlisted the help of Joe Bleistein.

Joe will be working with all the arrow heads when the cabinet is ready

and I wanted him to see the entire collection. Joe has taken care of all the Schryver collection, lectured to students, and he is there when we have open house to explain the Native American display.

One of the things that Dale Blough really stressed years ago when we were getting ready for the Schryver collection was bringing in the school students. We have done a good job of that and have even partnered with the library as we informed students.

So Joe, Linda, and I spent some time this week going over all the items in the display case. Then I came home and made labels on the computer.

The next day Joe, Linda, and I were back again to check those labels out before they went into the case. Joe had brought a friend with him who also is an authority and he went over the labels with us. We did make some changes.

After Joe and his friend left, Linda and I started putting labels in the case.

I am not able to get down on my knees so it was nice to have Linda’s help.

We also started to think of where we will put a Christmas tree and got out the tote of decorations. It was full of angels that my sister had donated to the Polo Historical Society several years ago.

Those were the days when we had the Christmas walks with Aplington House and the museum open. This year the museum will be open when we have a Christmas celebration again in Polo.

There will be a trolley tour and people will come in to the historical museum to wait and see what has been going on in the museum. We will be glad to show people around.

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

READING COLUMN

All of us need to be critical consumers of information

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he goal of all reading is to make meaning from the text.

Reading requires thinking.

As we read with our children and grandchildren, we know that we want to talk to them about what we are reading.

For this month, we will consider going beyond literal comprehension and look at reading and thinking critically.

Additionally, today’s world requires all of us to be critical consumers of information whether it comes to us in printed text, electronic text, or on social media. Keep that in mind as we look at developing critical reading and thinking skills.

Being able to think deeply about a topic or a piece of text is an essential skill for all of us to develop, including our children. It is a something that develops over time. We build critical thinking skills through conversations and experiences.

READING MATTERS Mary Gardner One way we can foster growth in critical reading and thinking skills is to share quality books with our children and grandchildren. Reading together is important even after children are reading on their own. It is with a supportive adult that deeper conversations and questioning can take place. This reading time provides opportunities to tackle more challenging books together.

This is also a supportive way to begin discussions with our children and grandchildren about tough topics.

There are many well written books for children and young adults that address the serious issues in our world. You will know if your reader is ready to discuss these topics. Your public

librarian can recommend good books for the age of your reader.

Part of reading critically is slowing down and taking time to reflect on what you’ve read. We can support this as we talk about things like the characters’ actions and what they tell us about their personality, what role the setting plays in the message of the story or talking about the conflict or the problem and solution.

A big part of reading and thinking critically is the understanding that every reader has their own ideas about what is in the text. We may or may not agree with the author’s ideas, and that is acceptable.

It is important to keep an open mind as we read and equally important to know why we feel we agree or disagree with the author. It is important is for readers to know that they have significant ideas and thoughts that are worth considering.

In the world of social media, these

critical reading and thinking skills are even more vital. Recent challenges posted on social media caused destruction of property and another suggested hitting teachers.

We can debate whether media should control these posts, but let’s consider what we can control. We need to do all we can to build critical thinking and reading skills in our children and grandchildren. We can teach them to consider the source of what they are reading or seeing or hearing.

We can teach them to ask questions like “Who is asking me to do this? Is what they are asking me to do harmful to property or other people?” Most of all we can teach them that they do have a choice in how they respond.

Developing critical reading and thinking skills in our young people has never been more important.

• Mary Gardner is a retired teacher who specialized in reading.

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General REVENUES

EXPENDITURES

Taxes Intergovernmental revenue Charges for services Investment income Miscellaneous Total revenues Current General government Public safety Capital outlay Debt Service Principal Total expenditures

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Proceeds from sale of capital asset Transfers In Transfers Out Total other financing sources (uses) NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES FUND BALANCES, MAY 1 FUND BALANCES, APRIL 30

$ 536,610 13,203

Ambulance Fund

Insurance Fund

Capital Fund

Total Government Funds

473 11,344 561,630

$ 506,938 332,557 555 840,050

$ 84,284 225 84,509

10,683 389 11,072

$

116,901 240,042 -

16,135 695,020 2,116

68,816 -

306,446

133,036 1,003,878 308,562

356,943

713,271

68,816

100,000 406,446

10,000 1,545,476

204,687

126,779

15,693

(395,374)

(48,215)

5,850 (301,300) (295,450) (90,763) 362,012 $ 271,249

(242,034) (242,034) (115,255) 356,465 $ 241,210

15,693 133,971 $ 149,664

543,334 543,334 147,960 27,655 $ 175,615

5,850 543,334 (543,334) 5,850 (42,365) 880,103 $ 837,738

1,127,832 23,886 332,557 1642 11,344 1,497,261

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES SUMMARY: 425 Manufacturing $7150.00; Air One Equipment, Inc. $8,741.77; Airgas USA, LLC $3,026.74; Andres Medical Billing $18,619.61; ATS Medical Services $549,366.00; Business Card $29,332.87; City of Rockford $3,779.35; Com Ed $4,147.86; Constellation New Energy, Inc $3,581.90; Dinges Fire Company $15,127.48; Dive Right In Scuba- Plainfield $4,030.00; Emergency Medical Products, Inc. $4,770.37; Foster Coach Sales, Inc. $2,785.04; Helm Truck and Equipment $6,766.50; Illinois Department of Revenue $9,566.85; Illinois Finance Authority $100,00.00; Illinois Public Risk Fund $28,833.00; Image Trend, Inc. $3,545.36; Internal Revenue Service $52,046.80; Interstate Power Systems, Inc. $5,981.14; J & D Car Care $5,699.00; Jansen Electronics $2,682.70; Kunes Country of Oregon $44,844.37; Lauterbach & Amen, LLP $20,839.00; Lexipol $3,125.00; McNeil & Co. $37,319.62; Mike Harris Mason Contractor, Inc. $4,415.00; Mobile Electronics $7,344.92; Municipal Emergency Services Depository Account $198,726.76; Nicor Gas $3,901.40; Oregon Fire Department $3,780.00; Oregon Fire Pension Fund $7,465.06; Ottosen Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd. $5,470.34; Sikich, LLP $12,975.00; Snyder Drug Store $2,732.86; The Horton Group, Inc. $5,980.00; Thompson Gas $2,582.33; ValleyCraft Custom Cabinet $3,589.00; Wes’ Tree Service $3,965.00; WEX Bank $13,593.87; and all other disbursements less than $2,500 totaling $46,665.24 COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Under $25,000: Jeremy Adams; Matthew Beach; Chad Bergstrom; Stanley Bergstrom; Jacob Biekert; Anthony Breeden Jr; Lindsey Breeden; Timothy Breeden; Justin Brown; Steve Carr; Dustin Champlain; Kenneth Claus; Hope Croegaert; Jessica Early; Dylan Fisher; Toni Giuffre; Erica Grace; Timothy Grote; Marshal Hackerson; Michael Halfman; Jared Head; Craig Hickey; Michael Hoffman; Gregory Hunter;; Joshua Lehrke; Anthony Marchetti; David Meyer; Donald Miatke; Shane Mowry; Juan Ocampo; Richard Rhoads; Charles Riforgiate; Matthew Schnorr; William Sigler; Dallas Stalkfleet; Jennifer Stampfler; Geoff Todd; Randy Travis; Damien Vant; Scott Wallace; Daniel Welle; Tyler Winger; $25,000-$50,000: Stephanie Wendt; $100,000-$125,000 Michael Knoup

Lora Stevens, Treasurer I, Richard Rhoads, Secretary of the Oregon Fire Protection District, Ogle County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2021

Richard Rhoads, Secretary Subscribed and sworn on the 3rd day of November, 2021 , Notary Public

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OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 106 S. First St. Oregon, IL. 61061 STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS For the Year Ended April 30, 2021

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IN THE COURTS

Morrison woman gets 20 years for shooting mom ‘The girl who killed her mother, that’s how people will always know me’

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – Calling it one of the most “egregious and despicable” cases she has dealt with in her nearly 40-year legal career, a Whiteside County judge sentenced 19-year-old Anna Schroeder to the maximum 20 years in prison for shooting her mother in the head 4 years ago, Schroeder, in custody since her arrest in July 8, 2017, two days after the murder, was given credit for 4 years, 4 months served.

By statute, she also will be allowed day-for-day credit, allowing the sentence to be halved, as well as any halfday credits that might be allowed for time spent in Illinois Department of Corrections educational, vocational, treatment or other programs.

Per her agreement to plead guilty to second-degree murder, Schroeder gave up her rights to appeal, or to seek probation instead of prison time. Two counts of first-degree murder and once count each of arson and concealment of a homicidal death were dismissed.

Reading from a short statement, on Nov. 5, a tearful Schroeder apologized to her family, especially to the sisters of her mother, Peggy Schroeder.

“The girl who killed her mother, that’s how people will always know me, and that’s how I deserve to be known, but my mom doesn’t deserve to be known as my victim,” she said.

“I didn’t think about what I was doing, I didn’t think about forever. I wish I could go back to when she was proud of me. I don’t want to be the reason she is gone, but I am, and I’m sorry.”

On July 6, 2017, three days after she turned 15, Schroeder took her mother’s gun, and when she came home from work, told her she had a surprise for her, had her put a towel over her face then shot the 53-year-old in the head.

She and her then-girlfriend, Rachel Helm, had for two weeks been texting each other messages about ways to kill Peggy, who the girls feared would keep them apart now that their romantic relationship was known.

Schroeder texted a picture of her mom’s body to Helm to prove she had killed her, and after Helm was dropped off at the Schroeders’ Morrison home, the pair spent two days in the house with the body, trying to clean up the crime scene and preparing to run away.

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“I didn’t think about forever,” says Anna Schroeder while reading a statement during her sentencing hearing for shooting her mother Peggy Schroeder. Schroeder, 19, was sentenced to 20 years for second-degree murder in the July 6, 2017 shooting death of her mother, Peggy Schroeder, 53. She will get credit for 4 years, 4 months served, as well as day-for-day credit.

In the end, they set the house on fire and left.

Schroeder got a ride a ride to her father’s home in Walnut and Helm to her home in Rock Falls, where she told her mother what happened.

Schroeder was arrested later that night.

“This case is probably in the top tier of the most egregious and despicable ... situations I can recall in my almost 37 years in the law,” Circuit Court Judge Trish Senneff said when handing down the maximum sentence allowed for second-degree murder. “The callous disregard for the life of Peggy Schroeder ... is disgusting.”

Defense attorney Jim Mertes had sought 12 years, citing in part what he has called Helm’s instigation of the crime.

“Rachel Helm was certainly not the only reason Peggy Schroeder was murdered,” Mertes said. “She was, however, the horrible catalyst of a particularly horrible storm.”

(Helm is in Whiteside County jail on arson and concealment charges; her

Michelle Schroeder wipes away a tear while speaking about step-daughter Anna Schroder.

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next hearing is Dec. 1.)

State’s Attorney Terry Costello argued for the full 20.

“Every once in a while, a case comes along that shocks the conscience and deserves the highest penalty. This is that case,” Costello said.

Senneff noted, but gave little weight to, the defense’s emphasis on Helm’s influence on Schroeder, or to Schroeder’s youth or her lifelong treatment for mental Illness.

“What it boils down to is this: There is no evidence that Anna Schroeder did not know the difference between right and wrong.

“No one forced her to commit this act, she thought of a plan to kill her mother and burn down her house to cover it up, and she took the steps to put her plan into action.

“She chose to act in this evil manner, and then tried to get away with it.”

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Ogle County residents are asked to bring a food donation when they participate in the final residential electronics recycling event of the year on Friday Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, 909 Pines Road in Oregon.

“There will be a food drive conducted in association with the electronics recycling event. All items collected will be distributed to local food pantries in Ogle County,” said Steve Rypkema, OCSWMD director. “Items accepted include all canned and boxed in-date food items as well as home cleaning supplies and items such as toothpaste, soap, and other basic essentials. Be sure all items are sealed and not expired.”

This electronics recycling event is for Ogle County residents only and a free permit is required in advance of the event. Permits may be obtained by calling 815-732-4020 or via email at solidwaste@oglecounty.org.

Please provide your name, address,

Library Procedures Masks are required upon entering the Library. Hand sanitizing is requested. Please call 815-732- 2724 for any questions.

Library Book Clubs The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. to discuss The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles.

Books on Tap meets Thursday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. to discuss The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes.

The 2WBC Book Club meets Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss The Usual Santas: ACollection of Soho Christmas Crime Capers.

Book Review by Mia Guajardo Murder in Old Bombay, By Nev March Based on a true story, and set against the vibrant backdrop of colonial India, this debut mystery novel follows the adventures of Captain Jim who was hired by the Parsee family to examine the circumstances around the terrible incident when two women fell from the busy university’s clock tower in broad daylight.

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and phone number in your email. Permits are limited to one per household per month. Permits come with a full list of accepted items and other event information and instructions.

Items accepted at the electronic recycling event include all residential computers, computer hardware and cables, printers, FAX machines, copiers, scanners, DVD/VCR’s, cable and satellite receivers, cell phones, tablets, laptops, video gaming equipment, all televisions and computer monitors, radios, digital clocks, stereo equipment (no wooden speakers), shredders (no tubs), landline phone systems, car radios, GPS units, fish finders, calculators, adding machines, ipods, MP3 players, back-up power supply units, rechargeable batteries, holiday lights and extension cords, CFL bulbs, and printer ink cartridges. Microwave ovens are accepted for $5 per unit.

For more information, call OCSWMD at 815-732-4020, visit www. oglecounty.org.

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FamilyReading Night - Thursday, Nov. 18 - Family Reading Night is an annual statewide event toencourage families to spend quality time reading together. Let us post how youcelebrate reading in your family. Send us a picture via email (oregonlibrary@yahoo. com) of yourfamily reading together. Call the Library at 815-732-2724 for more info.

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Public hearings on post-DLR closure, proposed tax levy Public hearings scheduled for Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Oregon High School

To view the information that will be presented at the Nov. 15 hearing, visit: 4.files.edl.io/91f1/11/05/21/16220960dc3211-c7e0-424a-825e-2fea6d025a1d. pdf.

To provide feedback or to ask a question, contact Mahoney at tmahoney@ocusd.net or 815-732-5300.

BY ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com OREGON — The first of three public hearings to share plans for seventhand eighth grade students following the closure of David L. Rahn Junior High in Mt. Morris is scheduled for Nov. 15.

On Aug. 16, the Oregon School Board voted 4-2 to close DLR in Mt. Morris after the 2021-22 school year.

Seventh and eighth grade students will be moved to Oregon High School, located 5 miles east.

The first public hearing is set for 6:30 p.m. in the Oregon High School library.

“At this first hearing, we will be sharing information regarding Administrative and Student Support Structures, location of the Jr High and Sr

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Oregon Superintendent Tom Mahoney speaks to the crowd during a May 27 town hall meeting about closing the David L. Rahn Junior High in Mt. Morris. The meeting was held in the school’s gym.

High classrooms, and how we will be managing lunches for our students,” Oregon Community Unit School District Superintendent Tom Mahoney wrote in an email to district families.

The second hearing will provide an overview of additional electives for junior high students and how bell schedules will be managed, he wrote.

The final hearing will focus on how junior- and senior high school activities — such as sports, music, plays and clubs — will be supported, Mahoney wrote.

“While we have been engaged with our staff in this planning, we would appreciate any feedback you may have for us,” Mahoney wrote to families.

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The estimated property taxes to be levied for 2021 are $12,818,010, which represents a 6.58% increase over the previous year.

Of that proposed amount, $11,206,635 — a 4.8% increase — is for corporate and special purpose property taxes and $1,611,375 — a 20.82% increase — is for debt services and public building commission leases.

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BERTOLET LIBRARY Bertolet Memorial Library is now offering you an opportunity to read a book a month at your own speed and with no group meeting.

You can pick up the book, either in regular print, large print, or audio format, along with handouts providing author information, a list of questions to enhance the reading experience, and a comment sheet for those who wish to give feedback. Books will include a variety of fiction genres and non-fiction titles. Bertolet Book of the Month

for October is bestseller Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Stop by the Circulation Desk and check out a copy the next time you are in the library!

Story Hour Story Hour with Miss Jana is back in session! We will be meeting each Thursday at 10 a.m. Registration requested but not required. Masks will be required.

Masks Masks are required at Bertolet Memorial Library for all patrons over age 2. We will be

happy to provide curbside service as needed.

New Releases Adult Books: Game On by Janet Evanovich, The Hidden Child by Louise Fein, Death At Greenway by Lori Rader-Day Picture Books: Big Brown Bear’s Birthday Surprise by David McPhail Juvenile Books: Big Shot by Jeff Kinney, Get Crafting for Your Cool Cat by Ruth Owen (NF) DVDs: Boss Baby: Family Business (Kids), F9:The Fast Saga

Curbside Service Available!

We want to remind everyone that you still have the option of having your materials delivered to your vehicle. If you have holds waiting for you, call us to tell us you are on your way, and we will bring them out to your vehicle when you arrive. Call us if you need more information.

Storytime Story time is on Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.

Donna Wells will be our guest reader, and we will have a fun craft to do also. All preschool children are welcome.

Family Reading Night Thursday, Nov. 18 is Family Reading Night

across the state of Illinois. The fun starts at 6 p.m. We will be celebrating with stories, a craft and refreshments. Mr. Ryan Huels and Mary Gardner will be our guest readers!

Mark your calendars now for a fun evening at the library.

Adult Book Club The November book will be The Unseen World by Liz Moore. Copies are available at the library. This group will meet in-person at the library on Monday, Nov. 22.

Display Case Showings Thank you, Carolyn Janatka and Mary Head for the items in the display cases. Come and check out the displays! (Our display case

schedule is full for 2021 but we’re taking reservations for next year! If you have a collection you would like to display, let us know!)

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Closed 2nd and 4th Saturdays Due to staffing issues, the library will be closed on the second and fourth Saturdays until further notice. We are hoping that this will be a temporary measure. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the director or a member of the library board.

Contact information is available on the website. www.mtmorris-il.org Masks Required We are requiring everyone over the age of two to wear masks in the library. We understand how everyone feels, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

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Paws for Reading: We had a great 1st time reading to Ryan, a trained therapy dog. She really enjoyed all the stories the kids read to her! Our next Paws for Reading event will be Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. Register your independent reader for a 15 minute time slot by calling 815-738-2742 today.

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Polo beats Milford-Cissna Park in 62-52 thriller Next up: Marcos head to Biggsville on Saturday, Nov. 13. Game time 1 p.m.

BY ANDY COLBERT For Shaw Media

POLO – In a rematch of opponents from the 2019 state championship game in 8-man football, it was Polo surviving adversity around every corner to defeat Milford-Cissna Park 62-52 in their second-round playoff game Saturday afternoon.

“It was an emotional game with wild swings,” said an exhausted Marco coach Ted Alston, who looked like he had just gotten off a 3-hour roller coaster ride.

How wild of an afternoon was it?

In the first half, M-CP scored four straight times on their first play from scrimmage in a series, on runs of 57, 64 and 51 yards by Angel Salinas and 53 yards by quarterback Sawyer Laffoon.

“They slapped us in the mouth. It was strange situation to be in,” Polo’s Wyatt Queckboerner said.

One of those scores came after the Bearcats recovered an onside to take a 20-8 lead, stunning and silencing the large crowd of Polo fans.

“We were shocked,” Alston said. “A lot of teams would have folded. Credit to our kids for not doing that.”

Behind the running of Brock Soltow (134 yards) and Avery Grenoble (189 yards), the Marcos clawed their way back. Grenoble started the rally with a spin move on a would-be tackler for an 18-yard score. Soltow tacked on two more scores to cut the deficit to 26-24, though M-CP would then increase it to 32-24.

Late in the second quarter, Grenoble tied the game for Polo with a 31-yard touchdown, following lineman Blake Diehl, who took out two Bearcats with one vicious block.

A key for Polo was making extra points, as they had four first-half TDs to five for M-CP, but were knotted at 32-32. In all they made their first seven PATs, outscoring M-CP 14-4 in that category, which ended up being the final margin.

“That kept us in the game,” said Alston, whose team had three fewer possessions than their opponent.

Coming out in the second half with momentum and receiving the kickoff, Polo failed to cover the onside kick for the second time. Three plays later, the Bearcats were in the end zone. Salinas, who torched Polo for 257 yards, went

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ABOVE: Polo’s Avery Grenoble battles for yards against Milford-Cissna Park during their 8-man second-round playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 6 in Polo. BELOW: Brock Soltow intercepts a pass late in the game to seal the Marcos’ 62-52 win.

34 yards to make it 38-32.

“We worked on onside kicks all week,” Alston said. “They just did a good job of executing them.”

Polo finally took its first lead of the game (40-38) on the ensuing possession with an 11-play, 60-yard drive. It was Grenoble following the frame of 250pound converted lineman/fullback Daniel Engel on every carry, culminating with a fourth-down score.

“He did a great job at fullback, but it starts with the offensive line,” said QB Tyler Merdian, who was masterful in directing the offense.

That line of Kahlil Sankey, Cooper Blake, Waylon Harris, Queckboerner and Diehl dominated the Bearcat defense from start to finish, as the Marcos scored eight of the nine times they had the ball. The only time they didn’t was when they went to the passing game just before the half.

“I don’t know if I have ever been as proud of an offensive line as I was today. And the backs ran hard after contact,” Alston said.

M-CP took the lead back 44-40 on an unusually long 14-play, 87-yard drive.

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BY ANDY COLBERT For Shaw Media

FORRESTON – With the numbers of Lena-Winslow’s all-white uniforms hard to distinguish, the Forreston PA announcer one time called that a tackle was made “by most of the Panthers.”

In a 38-8 second-round win in the 1A playoffs over the Cardinals on Saturday Nov. 6, that summed up the complete dominance Le-Win had during the night game.

Forreston’s offense, which produced 319 yards in a 22-20 win over Le-Win two weeks ago, fell 200 yards short of that mark in this one, with the Panthers’ defense gobbling up any attempt at rushing. Previously, Forreston was 11-for-18 in third down conversion; this time, it was only 2-for-8.

“I certainly didn’t expect this,” Le-Win coach Ric Arand said. “We hit some big plays against them. That doesn’t happen very much to these guys.”

Those big plays began in the second quarter with a 40-yard touchdown run

by Marey Roby. It came one play after a 50-yard score by Roby was called back for a holding penalty. That gave the Panthers a 16-0 lead.

Then on Forreston’s next play from scrimmage, Jacob Fiorello took a toss and was tackled for a 5-yard loss by Roby. Two plays later, a blitzing Ethan Fye forced a fumble as QB Logan Dyson was attempting to pass. The Cardinal coaching staff vehemently stated their case to officials that it was an incomplete pass because Dyson’s arm was moving forward, but the controversial call stood.

With Le-Win taking over at the 34-yard line, Roby made it 24-0 on a 10-yard run, and Forreston’s offense continued to sputter into halftime.

“From the start, you could tell they had a different mindset,” said Forreston coach Keynon Janicke, in explaining the difference in Le-Win from two weeks ago. “They were all over the ball and aggressive.”

The second half started just as badly for the Cardinals, as Roby returned the kickoff to midfield and another 15 yards was tacked on for a late hit, giving Le-Win possession at the Forreston 34-yard line.

Noah Johnson and Devonte KingBlack came up with tackles for losses, but on third down, Le-Win QB Luke Benson found Jace Flynn on a 32-yard pass. Three plays later, it was the three-year starter Benson going in for a 1-yard score.

Roby put the game away later in the third quarter with a 23-yard touchdown run for a 38-0 advantage.

“We were superb on the offensive

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ABOVE: Forreston’s Payton Encheff (24) and Brayden Altherr (55) tackle Lena-Winslow’s Nick Inden during Saturday night’s 2A second-round playoff game. BELOW LEFT: Forreston’s Joseph Snyder tackles Lena-Winslow’s Marey Roby. BELOW RIGHT: Forreston’s Devonte King-Black tries to keep his feet as a Panthers’ defender grabs his ankle.

line,” Arand said. “And our run defense was absolutely incredible.”

With Arand resting his starters, Forreston was able to march down for a late touchdown. Dyson and Fiorello connected on a scoring pass, with Cole Becker grabbing the PAT pass.

Actually, the game didn’t start too badly for Forreston, with Johnson bursting 8 yards up the middle on the opening play. But the Panthers still

forced a three-and-out.

The Cardinal defense got the ball back for its offense with a stop on fourth down at its own 36-yard line.

“We were ready and prepared,” Janicke said. “We had three great practices this week.”

Forreston mustered one first down before punting the ball back. From that point forward, it was all Le-Win, as Roby had five straight carries, cul-

minating with the game’s first touchdown on a sweep.

“If he gets outside of us and we don’t wrap and tackle, he’s gone,” Janicke said.

Forreston closes out the year at 8-3, while Le-Win (9-2) hosts Fulton (9-2) – another NUIC mate – in another rematch. In Week 5, defending 1A state champ Le-Win defeated the Steamers 54-7.

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Milford Cissna Park Coach Clint Schwartz reacts to a call late in the game against Polo.

On fourth-and-8, Laffoon found Salinas at the pylon for a 31-yard touchdown.

“There was no fear in our kids,” M-CP coach Clint Schwartz said. “They didn’t care that Polo was 10-0 and seeded No. 1. Anyone that thinks 8-man is inferior to 11-man needed to see this game. It was great football.”

The Marcos came right back, with Soltow rambling 46 yards for a touchdown on Polo’s longest gain of the day.

Merdian escaped a tackle by two defenders and passed to Sankey for the pair’s second PAT connection, and the Marcos led 48-44.

Queckboerner and Cayden Webster then came up with back-to-back TFLs and an M-CP fourth-down pass was incomplete, giving Polo the ball at the visitor’s 21-yard line midway through the fourth quarter. Soltow added his fifth score for a two-possession lead at 56-44.

The Bearcats weren’t done though.

With four minutes left, M-CP pulled within 56-52 and attempted another

onside kick, only to see the sure-handed Webster return it to the 35-yard line.

Helped by a late-hit penalty, one of 12 flags for 94 yards on M-CP, Polo soon found itself inside the 2-yard line.

That’s when the strangest play of the game occurred.

Merdian took the snap and realized the defense was purposely backing away from him. Meanwhile, the Polo coaches told him not to score, so there was a brief standoff with neither team making a move. Finally, Merdian fell down at the 1-yard line after letting a few seconds run off the clock.

He did tack on a score with 40 seconds left on a fourth-down play to make it 62-52.

Soltow closed out the game with an interception, making up for intentionally dropping one earlier thinking it was fourth down instead of third.

“When we got behind, nothing changed,” Merdian said. “We just kept on fighting.”

Polo (11-0) will travel to Biggsville on Saturday, Nov. 13 to take on West Central (9-2) at 1 p.m. The winner advances to Monmouth College for the 8-man state championship game on Friday, Nov. 19.

SPORTS COLUMN

Polo’s 8-man playoff game triggered all emotions T hree years ago, the Polo brain trust of Andy Faivre, Ted Alston and Jeff Bumstead had a serious decision to make and that was whether or not to convert from 11-man football to 8-man.

The trio diligently did their homework and came up with the recommendation to begin 8-man play.

With declining numbers and other factors analyzed, it made sense. However, the decision was somewhat radical in is our football-crazed society that only knows the 11-man game.

After witnessing what transpired Saturday afternoon at the Polo football field, it was more than an exciting win for the Marcos. It was also validation for that risky call made three years previous.

What 8-man football done has created a whole new level of school spirit for smaller schools that struggled to compete in the 1A classification.

Had Polo still been in 11-man and made the playoffs, they would have been the second-smallest school.

Remember, they made the 1A playoffs in 2018 and lost 35-7 in the first round.

Yeah, you might have sweatshirts made up proclaiming IHSA Playoffs 2018, but what fun is getting hammered in the first round?

I’ll tell you what fun is.

Fun is spending Saturday afternoon is a closely contested game with a similar opponent. The entertainment

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value by the home team and Milford-Cissna Park was off the charts.

This spirit of competition would not be possible in 1A. Let’s say Polo with its enrollment of 170 is matched up with a school of 300.

You may say that’s only a difference of 130 kids, but the mathematics is different as you go up classes. A school of 1,000 competing against one with 870 in 5A would only be 13 percent as large, whereas 300 is 43 percent as large as 170 in 1A. Upon leaving Polo Saturday, I saw the difference later that evening between 8-man and the brand of ball Forreston and Le-Win were playing in the 1A playoffs. That’s not a knock of 8-man either.

Likewise, if I went and watched Wilmington in 2A, their level of play would have been greater than anything in 1A. And, on and on it goes, culminating with 8A powerhouse Loyola Academy.

Bottom line – players, coaches, cheerleaders, band members, students, parents and fans from Polo and Milford-Cissna Park were able to participate and witness what the IHSA

calls a “unique privilege”. That is straight out of their mission statement.

I had an absolute blast covering the game on Saturday and was blessed by the experience. If Faivre, Alston and Bumstead hadn’t made that call three years ago, that enhancement to my life is gone.

I’m trying not to wax philosophical, but high school sports come attached with a huge emotional tag. I don’t live in Polo, but know how much excitement is building up in town this very week because of the football team.

The exact same thing is happening in Orangeville and Amboy, as those two schools prepare to face off this weekend. In 11-man, that would not have been possible.

The only negative to Polo and M-CP’s game was the heated emotions at the end, with a visiting fan being escorted out by police, the M-CP head coach being assessed with unsportsmanlike calls and players from both sides becoming a bit chippy.

The officials even had to be given a protective walk to the school by Marco administrators. If I’m an angry fan, I’m not going to mess with Mark Downey.

Here’s what happens, though.

In talking with the M-CP coach afterwards, he was as affable and friendly as he could be. Like a different man than the one in the heat of battle.

After the perfunctory post-game player hand shakes, a few Marco players later joined M-CP players and exchanged pleasantries. From intense rivals on the field to new-found pals.

Even the guy that got booted may have had a different attitude. I asked the police officer about it and he said the man had a much different outlook as he left the premises.

I’m sure all parties are good people.

But, high stakes sports contest have a way of stirring human passion and often not in a favorable manner.

On another note, it was good to see Forreston principal Travis Heinz at Saturday night’s game. Travis had five tough days of chemo for his cancer and told me he slept most of Saturday to be able to attend the football game.

The man was in pain, but maintained a smile as he walked along the Forreston sideline, a site of so many cherished memories for him over the years.

One other Forreston note – Roger Schmidt, the HOF cross country coach mentioned in last week’s column was born in Forreston. I did not realize that until reading his obituary. The man coached seven decades and only gave it up because he could no longer get his walker up and down the hilly courses.

SWIMMING SECTIONAL

BY TY REYNOLDS

treynolds@shawmedia.com Dixon senior Laci Long won the sectional title in 1-meter diving for the third straight season, helping the Byron swimming co-op claims its third consecutive team title on Nov. 6 at the Rockford Jefferson Sectional.

Long scored 412.55 points to easily

win the crown for the third straight year. Byron teammate Addison Bausman was second with a score of 381.20.

After the diving portion of the meet in the morning, Long cheered on her teammates in the pool in the afternoon.

Kate Schilling led Byron with wins in the 200 IM (2:05.73) and 100 butterfly (56.88 seconds), and swam legs on the victorious 200 medley (1:48.93) and 400

freestyle (3:36.75) relay teams.

Madi Groharing and Audrey Kilmer joined Schilling in both relays, with Lily Swiech swimming a leg in the 200 medley, and Emily Marshall swimming in the 400 free.

“I love knowing that I gave my team points at the beginning, and they started swimming with the lead,” Long said.

Long will be making her second trip to the suburbs next weekend for the state meet, as she also qualified as a sophomore. There was no state meet last year due to COVID protocols.

Byron scored 269 points, with Hononegah finishing second (198) and Guilford taking third (189). Sterling swam to seventh place with 106 points.

STATE CROSS COUNTRY

Riverdale leads the way at boys State Cross Country

BY TY REYNOLDS

treynolds@shawmedia.com PEORIA – Riverdale led the way for area teams at the IHSA Cross Country Finals on Saturday at Detweiller Park.

Riverdale placed 11th as a team and was led by the All-State performance of junior Tommy Murray, who placed ninth in a time of 15:17 over the threemile course.

“The race went out so fast and I

knew I had to hang on,” Murray said.

“The weather was perfect for racing, but it was so fast. I was hoping to be around the top ten, and then to get ninth is even better. This entire experience is so motivating for next year, and I’m already looking forward to that. I learned a lot today.”

Not to be outdone, teammate Landis Musser finished 24th in 15:33 and also received All-State honors (top 25).

Rounding out the scoring for the team

was Peyton Sand (108th), Cameron Overton (149th) and Caden Ludin (169th).

“This was our first time to qualify as a team in school history, and I’m super proud of this team,” Riverdale coach Kevin Claus said. “To experience this for the first time can be mind-blowing, yet our kids really performed well, and to be 11th in the state is great.”

Amboy-LaMoille-Ohio finished

22nd with 468 points in its first trip to state as a team in program history.

The Clippers were led by the 26th-place finish of Brock Loftus, who ran a time of 15:36, just missing All-State honors by two seconds.

Carson Jones of Polo placed 163rd.

On the girls side, Oregon’s Ella Dannhorn placed 149th (20:10).

Dixon’s Emma Smith received AllState honors in 2A with a 16th-place finish, running 17:47.

3A PLAYOFFS

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LEFT: Byron’s Chandler Binkley drives towards the end zone as a Lisle player tries to push him out of bounds during Saturday’s 3A playoff game on Saturday. The Tigers won the game 34-14 and will host Braidwood Reed-Custer on Saturday, Nov 13. Game time is 1 p.m.

ABOVE: Byron’s Kye Aken slips past tacklers as he runs for a gain.

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16 SHERIFF ACTIVITY Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity: Nov. 2 At 6:49 p.m., deputies, along with the Rochelle and Hillcrest fire departments, responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Illinois Route 251 and Illinois Route 64. An investigation revealed that a southbound vehicle operated by Shirley Rees, 82, of Steward, failed to yield at the intersection and struck a westbound vehicle operated by Charles Myers, 64, of Mt. Morris.

Rees was transported by Rochelle Fire Department ambulance to Rochelle Community Hospital for minor injuries. Rees was cited for failure to yield at an intersection.

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle

complaint in the 200 block of South Division Avenue in Polo at 9:25 p.m. After an investigation, Yancy L. Webster, 56, of Polo, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, obstructing identification, resisting/obstructing a police officer and violation of the Concealed Carry Act. Ryan T. Dawson, 31, of Polo, was arrested or obstructing identification and resisting/ obstructing a police officer. Both Webster and Dawson also were cited for unlawful transport/possession of open alcohol.

Webster and Dawson were transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Nov. 4 At 6:45 a.m., deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet Malibu in the 8000 block of Illinois Route 251

for speeding and improper lane usage. The vehicle fled from the deputy. A pursuit began, but was terminated shortly after it started. After an investigation, the vehicle was located in Steward. The driver, Kory Barber, was taken into custody and charged with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, no valid driver’s license, speeding 35-plus over the speed limit and improper lane usage. Barber was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Nov. 5 Zachary Mann, 32, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving while license suspended and an outstanding Ogle County traffic warrant. Mann was arrested by deputies on Interstate 39 after being stopped for speeding. Mann was held in lieu of bond at

the Ogle County Jail.

At approximately 5:03 p.m., deputies responded to 211 Powers Road in Hillcrest for a two-vehicle crash. After investigation, Laritza Deler-Carcasses, 30, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving on a suspended license.

Deler-Carcasses was transported to the Ogle County Jail. The crash still is under investigation.

At approximately 7:48 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 5500 block of West Lightsville Road in Leaf River for a report of a domestic disturbance no longer in progress. After investigation, deputies arrested David A. Stark, 38, of Leaf River, for aggravated domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

See SHERIFF ACTIVITY, Page 17

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Oct. 29 - Nov. 4 Warranty Deeds Ronald D. Fowler to Curtis D. and Kristine A. Hagemann, 6629 E. Woodland Drive, Stillman Valley, $20,908.

Timothy W. and Cheryl Danielle Bell to Elizabeth C. and Stephen P. Ramsden Jr., 112 E. Front St., Byron, $66,900.

Pinehill Inc. to Wendy and Clifford J. Johnson Sr., two parcels on Mix St. and 400 N. Mix St., Oregon, $450,000.

Richard William and Gwendolyn M. Cox to Maximillian Lydon, 7276 E. Oak Drive, Stillman Valley, $215,000.

Brock A. and Hilary H. Hutchinson to Matthew D. and Kimberly A. Rosebrock, 1101 Forest Court, Rochelle, $197,000.

Anita M. Grace to Jesus and Maricruz Mendoza, 202 S. Main St., Rochelle, $165,000.

Nathan J. and Rachel Wojczynski to Ronald D. Rud, 328 E. Third St., Byron, $99,000.

Beth J. Fridley to Brian R. and Patricia A. Borger, 560 N. Mill Ridge Drive, Byron, $167,500.

The late Victor J. Smith by heirs to Regan Farmer, 137 E. Grant St., Stillman Valley, $61,000.

Kody and Kailey Kuczynski to Diane Hawkins, 6640 N. Alpine Drive, Stillman Valley, $212,500.

Daniel S. and Kathleen Marske to Michael R. Fritchen, 8019 Mcgregor Road and one other parcel in Byron, $125,000. ⋅Glenn O. Brendel to Theodore G. and Stacy L. Capes, 930 E. Old Wagon Road, Oregon, $285,000.

Benjamin A. and Melanie C. Dunn to Reid R. Williams, 8651 N. Hilltop Drive, Byron,

$208,000.

Presbytery of Blackhawk of the Presbyterian Church to Stronghold Center Inc., five parcels in Rockvale Township and 1866 N. state Route 2, Oregon, $100.

Timothy J. Lowery to Ruby Lourdes and Maria De Los Angeles, 206 Ave. D, Rochelle, $173,000.

Putnam Group LLC to Lisa Moreland, 1215 Brookside Drive, Rochelle, $151,000.

Amber N. Brandt and Andrea Carter to Jeremy Handt and Aletha Cunningham, 1514 E. Plum Hill Road, Byron, $325,000.

Robert D. Wayne Paulson to Jonathan Ruiz, 1008 N. Seventh St., Rochelle, $85,000.

Christopher W.K. McKeown to Darlene Justice, 102 S. Eighth St., Oregon, $116,000.

Samantha and Joseph Moberg to Sean Thibault, 12094 E. Carriage Road, Rochelle, $175,000.

Barbara Sloan to Jacob A. Gingrich, 212 S. Ridge St., Creston, $125,000.

Karen A. Bauer to Cale W. Faber, 2943 Highway 251 North, Chana, $151,000.

Bryan and Andrew Bauer to Karen A. Bauer, 2981 Highway 251 North, Chana, $0.

John R. and Elaine M. Gomez to Kim E. Elliott, 10282 Kyte Road, Rochelle, $260,000.

Andrew Ethan and Alexis Esley to Nolan Hansen, 575 S. Third St., Rochelle, $140,000.

Michael A. and Linda S. Topolovec to Elizabeth Miller and Cheri Wing Brodzik, 305 Knollwood Drive, Dixon, $292,000.

Michael A. Estes to Connor Sesko, 2960 E. Honey Creek Road, Oregon, $94,900.

Hub Shuttle Inc. to Michael A. Estes, 2960 E. Honey Creek Road, Oregon, $66,000.

Kevin M. and Judith I. Johnson to Josiah M. Caron, 912 N. 15th St., Rochelle, $103,000.

Nicholas L. Chapman to Joseph Primrose,

1208 Carrie Ave., Rochelle, $189,000.

Jeremy W. and Amanda Buttram to Gregory W. Kunce, 1507 Westmont Drive, Byron, $260,000.

Michael J. Henning to Daniel Van Kirk, 1133 N. Seventh St., Unit 605, Rochelle, $98,000.

Jacqueline J. Bacon and Peter Medins to Jeffrey G. and Tracy L. Eastman, 7160 N. River Road, Byron, $200,000.

Rueben Barnhart to Mark A. and Brittany R. Schmidt, 133 Century Hill Drive, Oregon, $300,000.

John A. Dickson to Mariah Delisa Long, 102 S. Reynolds St., Mt. Morris, $95,000.

Quit Claim Deeds Juan M. and Helen J. Sandoval to Carlos and Elvia Valle, 204 S. Eighth St., Rochelle, $14,000.

Peter and Josie Alfano to Keith Scott, 1017 N. Seventh St., Rochelle, $50,000.

Crystal Ammann to Danny A. Robichaud, 708 S. Griswold St., Woosung, $0.

Trustees deeds First Midwest Bank Trust 8144, First Midwest Bank trustee, to McGuire Family Farm LLC, one parcel in Dement Township, $0.

Constance L. Reber Revocable Trust, Teresa L. Ashelford, trustee, to Sue Ellen Rapp, 1159 W. Second St., Byron, $185,000.

Helen L. and Eugene L. Peck Trust, Don E. Peck, trustee, to Geoffrey R. Carter, 122 S. Washington St., Rochelle, $95,000.

Marilyn K. Blair Trust, Marilyn K. Blair, trustee, to Joseph R. and Kimberly E. Runde, one parcel on Chinquipin Road, Oregon, $63,000.

Hiscox Family Living Trust, Bruce L. and Brenda C. Hiscox, trustees, to Brigitte A. Santiago, 2763 Brooks Island Road, Oregon, $79,500.

Elizabeth M. Mendeloff Living Trust, Elizabeth M. Mendeloff, trustee to Terrance L. Cores, 5115 E. Hamlet Circle, Stillman Valley, $245,000.

Executors Deed The late George H. Vrana by executor to Melody D. Flanigan and Steven T. Bialas, 327 N. 12th St., Rochelle, $90,000.

Deeds Ogle County Trust 2208327015, Ogle County, trustee, to Bradley A. and Merrilee M. Batten, 227 Platte Drive, Dixon, $0.

Ogle County Trust 2208406001, Ogle County, trustee, to Eduardo Blancas, 306 and 308 Minnesota Drive, Dixon, $0.

Ogle County Trust 2208201025, Ogle County, trustee, to David H. and Sharon R. Smith, 701 Mississippi Drive, Dixon, $0.

Deed in Trust Fredrick Kenney to Russell D. Karich Living Trust, Tracey Ulreich, trustee, and Paul J. Karich, discretionary subtrustee, 7020 N. State Route 2, Byron, $197,000.

Source: Ogle County Recorders Office

vehicle. Jarm was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Stark was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held with no bond.

Nov. 8 At approximately 12:02 a.m., deputies and the Rochelle Fire Department responded to a one-vehicle crash in the 13000 block of East Bethel Road. An investigation revealed that Tori Sanders, 25, of Rochelle, was traveling eastbound when her vehicle left the roadway and subsequently overturned in the south ditch. Sanders was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Sanders was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

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Nov. 7 Kevin Jarm, 42, of Elburn, was arrested at 6:32 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies responded to a driving complaint in the area of Illinois Route 38 and Beck Road. The vehicle was located in Creston. Jarm also was cited for operating an uninsured motor

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Oct. 19 John Cowan, 57, of Sycamore, was cited at 3:15 p.m. for improper use of an electronic communication device and a written warning for disobeying a traffic control device. Cowan was released on an I-Bond.

Oct. 20 Julian Jacobo-Nunez, 48, of DeKalb, was cited at 4:47 p.m. for speeding 43 mph in a 30 mph speed zone and a written warning for no brake light. Jacobo-Nunez was released on an I-Bond.

Oct. 23 Katherine E. Sandrock, 25, of Dixon, was arrested at 5:30 p.m. for driving while license suspended and issued a written warning for

illegal use of a cell phone. Sandrock was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Oct. 26 Shaun E. Bullock, 43, of West Brooklyn, was issued a citation at 3:45 p.m. for illegal use of a cell phone. Bullock was released on an I-Bond.

Andrea N. Zinke, 39, of Winnebago, was issued a citation at 4:28 p.m for speeding 44 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. Zinke was released on an I-Bond.

Oct. 30 Jaimie L. Guevara, 38, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 8:55 p.m. for driving while license See POLO POLICE, Page 18

OBITUARIES ALENE D. GALLUP

of the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren. She volunteered with Children’s Disaster Services, tended the church perennial garden and was a blood donor.

Alene is survived by her daughter and MT. MORRIS, IL – Alene D. Gallup, age 90, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 son-in-law, Debra and Jon Nekritz, Frankfort, in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, Illinois; grandchildren Erin Nekritz (Francois Bonnay), Vienna, Austria and Kyle Nekritz, Illinois.

New York, New York and several nieces and Alene was born on April 1, 1931 in rural Leaf nephews.

River, Illinois, the daughter of Elmer and She is predeceased by her husband, Donald; Augusta (Suck) Borneman. She graduated son, Steven Gallup; brother, Calvin Borneman from Leaf River High School in 1949 and and parents.

Manchester College (North Manchester, Private graveside service was held on MonIndiana) in 1953. In 1956, Alene married Donald Gallup, a high school classmate, in Mt. day, November 8, 2021 in Egan Cemetery, Leaf River, Illinois with Rev. Rodney Caldwell Morris, Illinois. She was the Boone County officiating. Memorial donations to BrethHome Adviser for several years before becoming a homemaker and later, a World Book ren Disaster Ministries (online or by check representative. Alene was a lifelong member to 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120, with “Alene Gallup” in memo line).

Born: April 1, 1931 in Leaf River, IL Died: November 4, 2021 in Mt. Morris, IL

MARY ELLEN MCOWEN

Born: July 28, 1928 in Lodi, Ohio Died: November 2, 2021 in Mt. Morris, IL Mt. Morris, IL – Mary Ellen McOwen, age 93, formerly of White Lake, Michigan, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Pinecrest Manor in Mt. Morris.

She was born July 28, 1928 in Lodi, Ohio, the daughter of Homer and Alvena (Miller) Kohli.

She graduated in 1946 from Chatham High School in Chatham, Ohio. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Geology and English from Bowling Green State University in 1950.

Mary Ellen married Doyle McOwen on July 14, 1951 in Chatham, Ohio. She taught high school English at Flint Northern High School for 25 years, where she was chairman of the English department. Mary Ellen was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her parents and husband Doyle. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Pamela Steele (Terry Schuster)

of Oregon, Illinois, Patrice Steele (Gordon) of West Bloomfield, Michigan, Cynthia Poole (Kevin Seiler) of Littleton, Colorado. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. As a high school English teacher, Mary Ellen published a recommended list of classic literature for high school students. The Book Mark has a copyright date of 1977. She followed that publication with a 190-page book researching her father’s genealogy, entitled Kohli Kinship, copyright 1988. In addition, Mary Ellen was blessed to be the owner of extensive correspondence between her great-grandmother and great-grandfather during the American Civil War. After much research, she penned Seven Months a Soldier, based on the letters in her possession, copyright 2014. Mary Ellen was a quilter and enjoyed participating in the Quilters Guild in Flint, Michigan. She was active in the Flint Institute of Arts, and sang in the choir at Trinity Methodist Church. Her family will celebrate her full and active life together in a memorial service in Flint Michigan where private burial will also take place. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave a condolence or memory of Mary Ellen McOwen.

LESTER A. SPONSELLER

of their lake life. Les’s favorite past times included sharing lake life with his kids and grandkids, fishing, wood working, antique shopping with Judie, hiking and camping in the Smoky Mountains and attending sporting Lester A. Sponseller, age 79, of Sharps events of his grandchildren. Following Judie’s Chapel, Tennessee,passed away on October 5, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Cen- death in 2016, Les continued to spend time volunteering with Keep Union County Beauter, surrounded by his loving family. tiful, focusing on the betterment of the roads Les was born on October 4, 1942 in Mt. and lake in his area. Everyone recognized him Pleasant, Michigan, the son of George O. on his Gator. He also volunteered at a local and Winifred Alice (Smith) Sponseller. Les foodbank and supported Sharps Chapel Elegraduated from Mt Pleasant High School in mentary School. His friends and neighbors in 1961 and entered the The Highlands knew he could be counted on US Army in 1964.

On June 18, 1966, Les for any need or project. He was well known for his neighborhood mailboxes and beautiful married Judie Pelsma in Oregon, Illinois. Over cedar benches. Les also cherished his trips north to his hometown of Mt. Pleasant, their nearly 49 year Michigan where he spent time with siblings, stogether, Les and nieces and nephews, running the Sponseller Judie called many places home. They lived Sugar Shack making maple syrup every year. in 5 states: Texas,Michigan, Illinois, TennesLes is survived by his daughter, Amy (Tony) see and Ohio; each time building a house Bova, sons Brad (Amy) Sponseller and Scott that became their home and making lasting Sponseller; grandchildren: Julia and Christian friendships in each community. Les worked for Quaker Oats for 34 years, retiring in 2001. Bova, Kaylee and Sophia Sponseller; siblings Judie and Les built their dream log home on Sue Cotton, George (Sherry) Sponseller, Kirk Norris Lake in Tennessee and became strong (Nancy) Sponseller, Kay (Richard) Rieck, sister-in-law Joanne (Allen) Jameson. He is members of the Sharps Chapel community. preceded in death by his wife Judie SponTheir home was loved by family, and they seller, parents and in-laws. loved having visitors and sharing the beauty Born: October 4, 1942 Died: October 5, 2021

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18 STATE NEWS

New web address for state agency

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office has changed its official web address from “cyberdriveillinois. com” to “ILSOS.gov” in a change designed to help combat fraud.

A “.gov” website address designates it as an official government website, which is exclusively provided to federal, state and local government entities, Secretary of State Jesse White said in a press release.

“Changing the website address to ILSOS.gov will help combat fraud at a time when scams designed to defraud Illinoisans have been proliferating,” said White. “Because the new address uses a .gov suffix, you

can rest assured it belongs to a federal, state or local government agency – in this case the Illinois Secretary of State’s office – which adds to your peace of mind when transacting business online with my office.”

White said Illinoisans who type cyberdriveIllinois.com into the browser will be directed to ILSOS. gov.

In addition to the website address

change, White’s office unveiled a redesigned website that is designed to make it easier for the public to locate services quickly. The website prioritizes the most frequently used services, such as driver license, ID card and license plate renewals.

It also breaks down online services into a specific section to help customers who wish to conduct business online.

Popular features, such as Safe Driver Renewal, DL/State ID Card Renewal, Facility Finder, Pick-aPlate, License Plates Renewal and Business Services filings remain prominently featured.

STATE POLICE

State police list activity for the month of October

Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 321 citations, 505 written warnings, and made 14 criminal arrests during the month of October.

Speeding accounted for 179 citations, 19 citations were issued for

occupant restraint violations, and 10 citations were issued for distracted driving violations. There were 29 arrests for no valid driver’s license or driving while license suspended/ revoked.

Troopers investigated 25 traffic crashes, assisted 95 motorists, and conducted 122

commercial motor vehicle inspections, 19 of which were placed out-of-service for safety reasons. There were 6 arrests for driving under the influence.

District 1, which encompasses Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties, investigated no fatal traffic crashes in October.

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Continued from Page 17 revoked. Guevara was released on an I-Bond.

Nov. 1 Ashlee Bruce, 30, of Dixon, was arrested at 4:54 p.m. on an outstanding Whiteside County warrant. Bruce was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Nov. 2 Verlin Yeager, 60, of Freeport, was arrested at 3:58 p.m. for driving while license revoked.

Yeager was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Jeremy Fox, 42, Wyanet, was cited at 9:31 p.m. for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. Fox was issued an Notice to Appear.

Nov. 3 Ryan T. Dyson 31, Polo, was arrested at 8:30 p.m. for resisting a peace officer, illegal transportation of alcohol and obstructing identification. Dyson was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Yancy L. Webster, 56, Polo, was arrested at 8;30 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol, resisting a peace officer, transportation of alcohol, obstructing identification, and violation of the Conceal Carry Act. Webster was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Nov. 4 Michael T. Bower, 20, of Dixon, was cited at 4:51 p.m. for speeding 42 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. Bower was released on an I-Bond.

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azoellner@shawmedia.com POLO — The celebration came 18 months later than originally planned, but it finally happened.

The congregation of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Polo celebrated their “150+1 Anniversary” on Sunday, Oct. 31, with a special church service and rededication.

“We had a very large celebration scheduled for May 2020, but had to close the church in March [2020] due to the pandemic,” the Rev. Terrie Wilder said.

St. Mark’s remained closed until this March, she said.

They chose to celebrate their anniversary on Oct. 31 because it also is Reformation Day, Wilder said.

Reformation Day is the anniversary of the day Martin Luther is said to have posted his 95 theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, according to Britannica.com.

The event later was identified by Protestants as the start of the Protestant Reformation.

The Oct. 31 church service blended

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St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Polo celebrated its 150+1 anniversary on Oct. 31. historical and new worship styles, Wilder said. There were 120 people in attendance — about twice the size of a normal Sunday service, she said.

Additionally, each family received a color historical directory about each stained glass window in St. Mark’s,

Wilder said. The directory explained the meaning of each window according to the Scripture and told a little about the family who donated that window, she said.

“There was special music and special litanies and a lot of history and, of

course, a dynamic sermon,” Wilder said.

She said the special music included a children’s bell choir who played “We Are the Church” and “Jesus Loves Me,” and a soloist who sang, “Bless this House.”

The litanies were ones used during the 1928 rededication — which followed a fire that burned the church nearly to the ground — and during the 125th anniversary in 1995, Wilder said.

Litanies are “almost sing-song prayer,” she explained. The reverend speaks, and the congregation responds back.

“We did three different ones, which were really moving,” Wilder said.

A 20-minute presentation of St. Mark’s history kicked off the service, she said.

“A mission developer came and developed with the northern European immigrants — mostly German, but also Finnish, Danish and Swedish — who had been worshipping at various locations throughout town,” Wilder said.

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Continued from Page 19 The people had been worshipping in homes, stores and, later, area churches who invited them to use their buildings, she said.

On Aug. 14, 1870, the Rev. Bell — first name unknown — and 37 people adopted a constitution to become a Lutheran church.

In June 1871, the 55-member congregation chose to build the blue limestone church that still exists today. It cost $20,000, a debt that was paid off in six years, Wilder said. They later bought the property for $1,500.

The church’s name was changed from Evangelical Lutheran Church to St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1872.

On March 5, 1928, the church caught fire and all that remained was the stone shell of the building, Wilder said. By Dec. 23, 1928, the church had been rebuilt and was rededicated.

Extensive renovation of the stained glass windows was done in 1968 and, in 1988, St. Mark’s became part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

“We’re a smaller congregation at this time, but back in the past we worshipped a couple hundred people,” Wilder said. “That was a more traditional time.”

Still, St. Mark’s congregation is known for its generosity, she said.

Over the years, St. Mark’s has sent $25,000 to start a new congregation in Alaska; supported missionaries to different countries, including Tanzania, India,

St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Polo celebrated its 150+1 anniversary on Oct. 31.

Romania and Honduras; donated to local shelters and juvenile detention homes, including Focus House and Dixon PADS; and more, Wilder said.

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“People are always really surprised,” she said.

“They don’t really realize how much churches do for social services.”

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2021 P 86 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of EDITH A. EDWARDS. Letters of Office were issued on October 29, 2021, to TASHA EDWARDS and BEVERLY BOLEN, as Independent CoAdministrators, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

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by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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November 12, 19, 26, 2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: DENNIS W. OLSEN, Deceased.

2021 P 91 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of DENNIS W. OLSEN. Letters of Office were issued on November 4, 2021, to CARI R. OLSEN, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

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November 12, 19, 26, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE HARVARD STATE BANK, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

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CK, a trator of the Estate of DANIEL C. FREEMAN, Deceased; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD LIEN CLAIMANTS. Defendants.

No. 21 CH 29 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREIN GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD LIEN CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that an action is now pending in this Court as shown above, wherein the Plain-

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LEGAL NOTICES tiff seeks to foreclose a mortgage made to THE HARVARD STATE BANK, with respect to the following described real estate: Lot Twenty (20) of Hickory Heights Estates, a Subdivision of part of Section 2, Township 23 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat File A, Page 11 as Document No. 438895; Situated in the Township of Oregon-Nashua, County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

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LEGAL NOTICES 16-02-276-009 Commonly known as: 148 S. Hillside Court, Oregon, IL 61061 NOW, THEREFORE, you are further notified to file your appearance in the Office of the Clerk of the Court above stated on or before December 6, 2021, and if you fail to do so or do not otherwise make your appearance on or before said date, this be cause may heard and judgment entered as prayed for in said Complaint without further notice.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, not individually but solely as trustee for FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2018-HB1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Mary L. Cyrier; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2021CH21 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/15/2021, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on December 17, 2021 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTH 70 FEET OF LOT 16 IN BLOCK 2 IN WESTVIEW SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGE 4, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE; ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 24-23-228-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1120 Westview Drive Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-21-01741.

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LEGAL NOTICES F, hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at my office in Oregon, Illinois, this 5th day of November, 2021 . /s/ Kimberly A. Stahl KG Clerk of the Circuit Court Oregon County, Illinois November 12, 19, 26, 2021 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORTOF OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Oregon Fire Protection District hereby provides a public notice that an audit of its funds for the period May 1, 2020 through April 30,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, not individually but solely as trustee for FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2018-HB1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Mary L. Cyrier; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2021CH21 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/15/2021, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on December 17, 2021 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 24-23-228-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1120 Westview Drive Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-21-01741.

I3180065 November 12, 19, 26, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES 21, 2021 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk November 5, 12, 19, 2021

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of TERESA L. PEET, Deceased.

No. 2021 P 34 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of Teresa L. Peet.

Letters of Office were issued on the 3rd day of May, Kelly 2021, to Gabucci, as Independent Administrator, and whose attorney of record is PIGNATELLI & ADAMS, P.C., l02 East Route 30, IL Rock Falls, 61071.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the Independent Administrator, or both, within six (6) months from the date of publication of this notice, November 10th, 2021, or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, whichever is later, to claimants.

Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten (l0) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 1st Day of November, 2021.

Kelly Gabucci, Independent Administrator Kimberley Mewhirter PIGNATELLI & ADAMS, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 102 East Route 30 Rock Falls, IL 61071 Telephone: (8l5) 626-0500 Telefacsimile: (815) 626-0526 Email: fax@ni lawyers.com November 12, 19, 26, 2021

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