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FORRESTON – Forreston Sauerkraut

Days run from Friday, Aug. 4, through Sunday, Aug. 6.

The Cabbage Patch Kids Fun Run is Friday at 5:45 p.m. (registration is at 5 p.m. followed by sidewalk painting from 6 to 8 p.m. and an outdoor movie – “Puss & Boots: The Last Wish” – at 8:45 p.m.

From 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, the biergar-

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Farmers market taking place Thursdays

The Polo Farmers Market is from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursdays in the parking lot south of the Shell Station at Division Avenue and Route 26.

Participating vendors include Deuth Farms

POLO LIBRARY

Adult monthly programs

Book Club monthly meetings in August.

Second Friday, 1 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Polo Senior Center. Book discussion of “The Next Person You Meet in Heaven” sequel by Mitch Albom.

Fourth Monday, 1 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Polo library. Book discussion of “The Sun Does Shine” by Anthony Ray Hinton.

PINE CREEK NEWS

By KAREN MERLAK

The storms from last week left behind some damaged trees and power lines, and brought rain we so desperately needed. God cares for us in the storms. He meets our needs. For God’s constant care and love, we give our thanks.

This morning in church, our church family was greeted by Sandra Ford with a little help from Fiona and her cousin, Claire. Fiona and Claire spent the night with their grandma, Deb Ohlwine.

In Pastor Suzanne Hall-Stout’s absence, Pastor Carol Soderholm shared her message for the morning. We were especially glad to have new visitors. James Hopkins served as the layleader for the worship service.

James also shared a children’s message for our youngest friends, Amelia, Fiona, Claire and Hunter. Our pianist, Mary Mead-Cantrell, provided the music for the morning. Next Sunday we will be in person and live on our Facebook page.

Don and Vicki Hay have returned from a trip to Nashville, Tennessee, to attend the biennial Satterlee family reunion. The Hays enjoyed catching up with family members during the events.

As a group, they toured the Belle Meade historical site, attended the Grand Ole Opry and the General Jackson Showboat. Don and Vicki also visited Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Home.

ten tent (beer garden) will be open. On Saturday, there’s the Forreston American Legion Car and Bike Show, the Drew Crase Memorial Basketball Tournament, a craft and vendor show and – of course – the American Legion’s Sauerkraut Lunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Memorial Park.

The Kraut Days 5K Run/Walk is Sat-

Meats, Earl-E Green Gardens, Ferguson Farm and Ivan’s Farm.

The market will run through the end of October, weather permitting.

Free movie at the Polo pool Aug. 4

The Polo Chamber of Commerce will

urday morning at 8 a.m. with the watermelon eating contest at 2 p.m., followed by the parade at 4 p.m. The biergarten is open from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The Lions’ Pork Chop dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Live music by The 80s Hit List is scheduled from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Visit www.krautdays.com.

present its Dive-In Movie at the Polo Pool on Friday, Aug. 4. “Encanto” will start about 8:30 p.m.

There will be free admission to the pool and popcorn provided by First State Bank and Scholl Insurance.

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DNA genealogy assistance, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 19, with Donna and Pam. You received your AncestryDNA results. Now what? Come and get some ideas on how to look at your matches, sort through them and what to do next.

Online catalog: If we don’t have what you’re looking for at the Polo library, visit our online catalog to search other libraries

The couple then traveled to Knoxville to visit Dollywood.

This past Friday evening, Don and Vicki hosted their granddaughters, Sydney and Avery Stephens, for a quick stay. During their visit, they attended the musical at Timberlake Playhouse. It has been a busy but enjoyable time for the Hay family.

This past week marked the end of summer school for Forreston. We have less than a month before school starts. The excitement is building. I can’t wait to meet my new class of students. There will be much to do over the next few weeks.

Pastor Suzanne, her husband, Mark, and I left on Friday for Louisville, Kentucky, to attend the General Assembly of the Disciples of Christ Church. On Saturday, we attended worship and business meetings that included a message from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.

The three of us also attended worship services at Jeffersontown Christian Church. Mark lived in this area when the church was being built. There were several guests attending from the General Assembly. Our message was given by Rev. Dr. Richard Voelz.

In the afternoon, our group attended workshops on many topics. To my surprise, I found a very familiar face in one of the workshops. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe, who retired from our church,

and have it delivered right to the Polo library for pickup. Visit pololibrary.org and click on “Books/Media” and “Your Account” to access the online catalog. Masks are optional for staff and visitors to the library. If you require an access service to fully participate in a program or have any questions about accessibility, call Marie Monaco at 815-946-2713.

was in Kentucky representing her home church in New Mexico. It was wonderful to catch up with my dear friend.

Each day of the General Assembly has been filled with joy. On Saturday morning, I was greeted with lots of smiles in the elevator as we were all heading to the same meetings and were ready to share our love of God.

The music at the worship services has brought rejoicing to the more than 3,000 attendees because we are singing about the love of God. Everyone feels this is a safe place to express opinions and thoughts because we all know we are loved by God.

In this space, our hearts have been filled to overflowing with the love of God. This love is ready to be shared with all those around us. In every corner and hallway, people are helping other people, making them feel welcome, treating them like family. We are family because we belong to God.

I hope to see you next Sunday in person or online on our Facebook page. Pastor Suzanne will be back in our little church in the country. Please come and join us for just one Sunday or for every Sunday. We gladly invite and welcome you to worship with us.

• Karen Merlak lives in Polo and is a member of the Pine Creek Christian Church.

Ogle County 4-H Fair taking place at fairgrounds

OREGON – The 2023 Ogle County 4-H Fair, held in conjunction with the 170th Ogle County Fair, opened to the public Wednesday.

4-H Club members have their animals on-site, as well as displays and presentations they have created for viewing in the exhibit building.

The Ogle County Fairgrounds is located two miles west of Oregon on Limekiln Road, just north of state Route 64.

Daily admission to the fair is $10 for those 5 and older and includes carnival rides.

Carnival times are 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

For more information visit, oglecountyfair.com.

4-H competitions and special events schedule:

Friday, Aug. 4

9 a.m. 4-H Goat Show (Dairy, Meat, Pygmy, Pet, Showmanship, Novelty)

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Exhibit building open to public

12:30 p.m. 4-H Poultry Show

Saturday, Aug. 5

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Exhibit building open to public

3 p.m. Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction

7 p.m. Master Showmanship Contest

Sunday, Aug. 6

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Exhibit building open to public

Ogle County Fair continues through the weekend

OREGON – It’s fair time in Ogle County. The 170th Ogle County Fair started Wednesday and has a full slate of fun set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Grandstand events are Big Hat Rodeo, Friday; Demolition Derby, Saturday; and Tri-County Pullers, Sunday.

Admission Information

One entrance pass (includes ground entrance and carnival rides), $10

Age 4 and younger entrance only is free; age 4 and younger carnival ride wristband is $5

One-day Grandstand Pass (in addition to entrance fee), $10

One-day Pit Pass (available Saturday and Sunday and allows you into the pit area only), $20

Pit passes for grandstand events are sold on the day of the event. Sales begin one hour before the start of the event at the Fair Office. A Pit Pass is $20 a person.

Carnival times

3 to 10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4 Noon to 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 5

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 6

For updated information, visit oglecountyfair.com.

Friday, Aug. 4

7 a.m., Jr. Swine Show, Building A (swine barn)

8 a.m., 4-H Goat Show, Building D (goat barn)

9 a.m., Exhibit building open

9 a.m., 4-H Poultry show, Building B (poultry barn)

2 p.m., Big Hat Rodeo (first show), grandstand

2 p.m., Hawaiian Santa Photos, stage near Lions shelter

2 p.m., 4-H Children’s Farm

3 to 10 p.m., Magic of Brian Holt, Walking around grounds

7 p.m., Big Hat Rodeo (second show), grandstand

7 p.m., First Friday Open Mic, Lions shelter

Saturday, Aug. 5

7 a.m., Jr. Show Horses on grounds, horse arena

7:30 a.m., Jr. Horse Show, horse arena

8:30 a.m., Jr. Sheep Show, Building D (sheep barn)

8:30 a.m., Jr. Beef Show, Building C (beef barn)

9 a.m., Jr. Rabbit Show, Building B (rabbit barn)

9 a.m., Exhibit building open

9 a.m., 4-H Children’s Farm

9 a.m., Kiddie Pedal Pull, Lions shelter

10 a.m., Hawaiian Santa Photos, stage near Lions shelter Noon, Magic of Brian Holt show

2 p.m., 4-H Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction, Beef Barn

5 p.m., Pork chop dinner, food court area

5 p.m., Chainsaw Carving Auction, Beef Arena

6 p.m., Demolition Derby, grandstand

6:30 p.m., 4-H Master Showmanship Contest, Building C, D, A (swine, sheep and beef barn)

7 p.m., Little Man in Black by Doug Stivers, Lions shelter

Sunday, Aug. 6

7 a.m., church service, exhibit building

7:30 a.m., Jr. Goat Show, Building D (goat barn)

9 a.m., Jr. Poultry Show, Building B (poultry barn)

9 a.m., Benefit Open Horse Show, Horse Arena

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., exhibit building open

10 a.m., 4-H Children’s Farm

1 p.m., Tri-County Pullers, grandstand

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The carnival continues at the Ogle County Fair through Sunday.

A hog sticks its nose through two bars in its pen at the 2022 Ogle County Fair.

Museum staff busy prepping for tour groups

We are taking advantage of summer help at the museum as we get ready for tour groups.

School is just around the corner as we continue to empty a few boxes stacked here and there. For example, at Aplington House I said to Lily, “What is in the box under the rope bed?” When she pulled it out, it was full of books we did after our sesquicentennial.

We would never have remembered that we stored a box of books under the bed, so those extra books need to come down to the museum to be placed with the others. All those things in hidden places need to be taken care of, checked on and placed in full view.

The pictures Jesse Schryver had taken are now out of the box and have been placed in acid free sleeves in albums along with all the Tri-County Press articles. The timeline of his life also is there and everything is labeled. We also went through the last box of Muench family pictures. It was good to

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Betty Obendorf

have those boxes taken care of and not tucked away in a corner.

People are visiting the museum in full swing and it is nice to be able to show people what we have accomplished. Ted came in and hung the John Brindle arrowhead collection and a clock put together by Dale Blough using arrowheads. Very clever and it makes a nice grouping along with a picture Ned Parrett painted for Joe Bleistein of a Native American on a horse.

Not everything fits nicely in a display case and someone said, “Hang them on the wall.” That was a great idea.

The Polo Senior Center came in for a tour and most of them had never

been in the museum. They were pleasantly surprised at all the history of Polo on display. They had the ice cream truck outside ready for a treat and we all enjoyed that thanks to the senior center.

Other people recently stopped by the museum to say hello and see what we are working on. Linda had been Zooming with a museum group in the state of Oregon. Little did we know that one of those individuals would be traveling to Pennsylvania and he stopped by to see the Polo museum. He had someone in his family who was a bearded lady in a carnival in Indiana so he was attempting to find information on her. It’s amazing what people are trying to find.

We have two boxes of Barber family history. Steve Barber brought them to Joan Raley for us to look through and examine the history of the Barber family.

I always thought that someday the

Barbers would come back for their family history. But it seems they are leaving the boxes in Polo under our care, so we need to label what they are since one does forget.

Under a card table at Aplington House was a bag filled with beautiful old handkerchiefs. Some we already had at the museum, some came from the Muench family and many of them were made by my grandmother.

I had put them all together and made a program. I pulled out the bag and gave it to Linda to examine. It recently came to church, where more people looked at those lovely creations. Remember the old saying, “One for show and one for blow?”

These were definitely for show. Now we need to figure out how to display them. It is never-ending!

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

Four Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Ogle County

By OTTO DICK

Bonnie Hendrickson supplied a book for the Military Room at the Oregon Depot. The publication was a 1976 bicentennial project of the American Revolution. The bicentennial dated from the Declaration of Independence (1776).

I was surprised to learn it listed 1,053 soldiers buried in 89 of Illinois’ 103 counties. Illinois was founded in 1818, 42 years after the Declaration of Independence.

The fighting started April 19, 1775. The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4, 1776. The war officially ended in 1783.

The first 271 pages list the soldiers’ names, date of birth, birthplace and date of death with cemetery names and location. It also lists where they lived after the war and how they made their long journey to Illinois.

Following that section is a list of what counties have the burial sites for these soldiers. Four Revolutionary War soldiers are listed as being buried in Ogle County. They are Daniel B. Day, Mason Hatch, Rufus Perkins and Rufus B. Phelps.

Day is buried at the Daysville Cemetery, a short distance south of Daysville on Daysville Road. He was born in 1863 in Keene, New Hampshire. He died at the age of 65. He served two years after the Declaration of Independence was signed and received a government pension.

Phelps was born in 1767 in New York and died in 1839 in Holcomb, Illinois. He is buried at the Lindenwood Cemetery in Lindenwood. His grave was marked by the Rockford Chapter DAR on June 19, 1909. Phelps was wounded in the war and discharged, receiving a soldier’s bounty.

Perkins was born about 1763 in Bridgeport, Massachusetts, and died Jan. 20, 1848. He is buried with a government headstone at the Buffalo Grove Cemetery in Polo. After the war, he lived in New York before coming to Illinois in 1847.

Hatch is listed as probably being buried in Ogle County.

His residence was listed as Oregon. He was born Aug. 23, 1762, in Tolland County, Connecticut, and

died March 1813 at age 50.

It is possible he was buried at Bethel Cemetery located west of Kings. A Revolutionary War sign and his tombstone are located there, but there is no official record of his death or burial site at the cemetery.

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

Daniel Day is buried in Daysville Cemetery, east of Oregon.

Rufus Perkins is buried in Buffalo Grove Cemetery, near Polo.

Photos provided by Otto Dick Rufus Phelps is buried in Lindenwood Cemetery.

This sign may mark where Mason Hatch is buried at Bethel Cemetery, located west of Kings.

ABOVE: Elijah Harper, 5, of Oregon “saves” a baby at an Oregon Fire Department fire safety activity for kids during the Oregon Police Department’s National Night Out on Aug. 1.

RIGHT: Josiah Flanagan of the Oregon Street Department, tries walking a straight line with glasses used to imitate inebriation. Watching Flanagan is school resource officer Tim Brechon.

ABOVE: Oliver and Mathias

Sosa, ages 4 and 10, have some fun in an Oregon police truck as their dad, Alfie, watches during the police department’s National Night Out on Aug. 1. LEFT: Lydia Cantrell, 3, of Dixon checks out the command center of an Oregon police car as officer Tim Brechon sits in the passenger seat.

Oregon police host National Night Out

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – Children could check out squad cars or take a spin on a bike

safety course during the Oregon Police Department’s National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Adults could try walking a straight line while wearing goggles that simu -

lated inebriation.

The Oregon Fire Department offered activities about fire safety.

National Night Out is a community-building campaign that was

launched 40 years ago to promote police-community partnership and neighborhood camaraderie in an effort to make neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live.

CMAAA offering 3 educational programs this month

OREGON – The Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana will present three educational programs this month at the new museum in downtown Oregon.

Retired Illinois State Police Special Agent Bethe Hughes will present a workshop on forensic art from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 12. The workshop will cover what forensic art really involves including drawings of criminal suspects based on victim and witness testi-

mony, examining remains and creating sketches of what a victim may have looked like, sketching victims or suspects based on surveillance footage and photographs, creating age progressions to help identify missing people or suspects based on how they might look today and two- and three-dimensional reconstructions of crime scenes or evidence such as with clay sculpting.

Oil painter Beverly Garcia of Dixon will present a live art demonstration at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.

“Beverly didn’t start out wanting to be an artist and at 50 she started to study and paint with other artists and eventually began winning ribbons at art shows, exhibiting in galleries and selling her work,”

CMAAA Director Michael Glenn said in a news release. “She paints primarily in oil but has also worked with pastels covering a wide array of subjects including landscapes, still life, portraits, animals and flowers. Beverly’s work is also on display in the Lowden Gallery until Aug. 31.”

Roni Golan will present The Sorcery of Artistry from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 and 29 and Sept. 5.

“This is a three-part series designed to awaken your creative magic and enchant your summer,” Glenn said. “Roni is a professional artist of over 35 years who owns and operates his art gallery The Underground, located in Rockford. The workshop is a program created in partnership with Serenity Hospice and Home and the Rockford Area Arts Council.”

The CMAAA’s mission is to present art, antiques, Americana and history through permanent and rotating exhibits, workshops, music, theater and more. For information, visit cmaaa.org and facebook.com/ColiseumMuseum.

Bethe Hughes

Beverly Garcia, self-portrait

Roni Golan

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local

The Jimmys back at Mt. Morris Jamboree Aug. 4

MT. MORRIS – The Jimmys will make a triumphant return to the Jamboree Concert Series’ bandshell at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4

“One of the hottest tickets on the summer festival circuit and recent recipients of many more Madison Area Music Awards, Jimmy and his stellar group bring their high energy show back to the Mt. Morris Jamboree for a two-hour performance,” said Larry Ubben, Jamboree organizer.

Concessions for the evening will be provided by the Let Freedom Ring Committee, which will be serving sloppy Joes, hot dogs, chips and drinks.

The Oregon Lions Club will be serving grilled pork chops, brats, chips, water and soda.

“The Jimmys have been ripping up stages with their unique blend of blues, soul, funk and R&B for 11 years. Award-winning keyboardist/singer/ songwriter Jimmy Voegeli has put together an all-star lineup: Perry Weber, veteran blues guitarist/singer/ songwriter; Chris Sandoval on drums; John Wartenweiler with his powerful bass lines and deep groove; Amateur

Horn Stars – Pete Ross, saxophone; Mike Boman, trumpet; and Joe Goltz on trombone,” Ubben said.

“Be sure to arrive early to get a good spot for the night and remember to bring a chair or blanket as the new benches will fill up fast as this band always sets or matches a record attendance for our program,” Ubben said.

Grandpa’s and Just 4 Fun ice cream trucks will be in attendance as will Dynasty Concessions serving lemonade, all starting at 6 p.m.

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

“Please join the fun on our beautiful, historic campus in the center of Mt. Morris, two blocks south of Route 64 on Wesley Ave and enjoy the free blues concert,” Ubben said. “In the event of rain, the whole show moves to the old Mt. Morris High School, located at 105 W. Brayton Road. at the same times.”

Photo provided by Larry Ubben, Mt. Morris Jamboree

The Jimmys return to the Jamboree Concert Series on Friday, Aug. 4. Be sure to arrive early since a large crowd is expected.

Heat, storms, family fun all part of Lee County Fair

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

AMBOY – Anyone who has volunteered to help run a county fair knows how much effort, dedication and luck it takes to pull off a successful event.

The 2023 Lee County Fair, held July 27-30, had all that and more after Mother Nature tossed extreme heat and humidity and then storms at the fairgrounds on Franklin Grove Road, 13 miles southeast of Dixon.

“We were able to control what we could and then handled what we couldn’t control very well,” Katie Drew, Lee County Fair Association secretary, said Monday morning.

What the fair board could not control was the weather – heat indexes of 100 degrees on Thursday and Friday, followed by strong storms Friday night.

Those storms knocked out electrical service to the fairgrounds, meaning water needed for 4-H livestock entries could not be pumped from the well without generators.

But after a post on social media, that problem soon was solved.

“I arrived at the fairgrounds at around 5:30 a.m. on Saturday,” said Drew, of Dixon. “We knew we lost power Friday night, but we had hoped it would be back on at some point by Saturday morning, but it wasn’t. Our first concern was to get our well back up and running for livestock so we asked for water tanks to have water hauled in or for generators.”

Within 45 minutes of putting the plea out on social media, the fair community responded in earnest.

“We had generators showing up and some very large ones could run the well pump so within a couple of hours we had water again,” Drew said.

Other generators were used to power exhibit buildings so judging of 4-H categories could continue. Some 4-Hers even offered their smaller, gas

powered generators to help the cause.

“We even had little kids asking if we needed their generators,” Drew said. “For me, that was very heartwarming, them wanting to help if they could. They told us they were not using their generators to power their fans any longer because it was cooler. It was very nice of them to offer.”

Power was restored Saturday afternoon and the fair’s final two days continued under much milder temperatures.

Attendance numbers are difficult to calculate, Drew said, but the fair usually averages between 5,000 and 7,000 visitors.

“It was very hot for the first two days so people stayed home, but it was a lot cooler for Saturday and Sunday and we were pleased with the turnout for those days,” Drew said. “We had a good crowds those days with lots of families attending.”

Saturday’s T and A Bucking Bulls rodeo, out of Missouri, brought in many spectators for bull riding,

bronco riding, barrel racing and the “Mutton Busters,” where kids tried to ride sheep.

“We filled the grandstands for the rodeo and it really helped when the weather turned,” Drew said.

Drew is one of many volunteers who plan the event throughout the

year and then make the fairgrounds their second home during “fair week.”

“We have a lot of great volunteers who show up and turn out when we need them,” Drew said. “I can’t say enough about our volunteers. We’ve already started planning for 2024 and we always need more volunteers.”

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local Blake Bess, 2, of Dixon, smiles as she rides a pony with her grandmother Donna Summers at her side July 29 at the Lee County Fair.

A performer with the Cincinnati Circus Thrill Show juggles fire wands July 30 at the Lee County Fair.

Dixon man arrested after attacking, injuring deputies: sheriff

Former Dixon prison officer has PTSD, had a ‘dissociative break,’ his attorney says

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com and ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

OREGON – Bond was reduced Monday for a 46-year-old Dixon man who the Ogle County sheriff said attacked three deputies, breaking some bones, and who had to be subdued with a stun gun.

Jamin M. Soria, until recently a corrections officer at Dixon Correctional Center, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery to an officer causing great bodily harm, four counts of aggravated battery to a police officer, trespass to a residence and misdemeanor domestic battery.

“I do have a deputy that’s going to be out for at least eight weeks,” Sheriff Brian VanVickle said.

That deputy has a broken knee and

a broken hand after Soria “repeatedly leg-locked, grabbed and wrestled” with him and shoved or grabbed the other two, according to the charging document.

One has a strained knee, VanVickle said.

Battery causing great bodily harm is punishable by four to 15 years in prison; the other battery charges carry three to seven years each.

According to a news release from VanVickle, the deputies responded about 11:20 a.m. July 22 to the 2600 block of South Galena Trail Road in rural Polo for a report of an unwanted person, who turned out to be Soria.

They told him he needed to leave or be arrested for trespassing and he attacked them, according to the release.

Soria was stunned twice and eventually subdued. He and the deputies were treated at KSB Hospital in Dixon, Soria for minor injuries, according to the release and to testimony Monday in Ogle County Court.

Bond originally was set at $150,000, but Soria’s attorney, Eric Arnquist of Rochelle, argued for a lower bond and Judge Anthony Peska reduced it to $100,000, which means Soria must post $10,000 to be released.

Soria, who has no criminal history, told Peska that he was a corrections officer for the Illinois Department of Corrections at Dixon prison before leaving

that position in February and that he has post traumatic stress disorder in part as a result of his job.

He also said in court that he was a victim of sex abuse as a child and that he was assigned to the prison’s “X House,” which houses inmates with psychiatric disorders.

He lost medical insurance when his job ended.

“I left because I didn’t think I could do the job any longer,” he said, noting he was on disability before his insurance was terminated.

He said he would be willing to undergo treatment and was seeking a second opinion from a physician when his insurance ended.

“I’ve had no income since March,” he told Peska.

In arguing for the bond reduction, Arnquist said Soria has “serious mental health issues” and needs treatment.

“I am not going to minimize the seriousness of these charges, but it could have been much worse,” Arnquist said. “He needs mental health treatment in part due to the sexual assault and his work as a prison officer. He’s not a danger to the community. He had a dissociative break related to his job as a prison guard. He has no criminal background.”

Soria has lived in either Ogle or Lee counties his entire life and is not a flight risk, Arnquist said.

As a precaution, Soria’s mother already gave his firearms, including shotguns and an AR-15, to Dixon police, Arnquist said.

In arguing against the reduction, Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten said Soria was released from KSB last week and when he was asked by other court-related officials whether he was on any medication for his mental health, he gave conflicting information.

Soria told the deputies he fought with that he had “multiple identities,” the prosecutor said.

Leisten also said Soria was a trained mixed martial arts fighter who used leg locks during the fight, breaking the officer’s hand and knee after a stun gun was used on him.

“He is an extremely dangerous person due to his training and because of having a possible psychotic episode,” Leisten said. “He clearly cannot live on his own and it is unclear if he is on any medications.”

Soria scored as a “low risk” on the bond assessment, the judge said, but he disagreed with Arnquist’s assertion that he was not dangerous.

“You say there is no public risk, but I think there are probably three officers that disagree,” Peska said. “He has had an abrupt change. ... These are extremely serious charges.”

Soria is scheduled to appear in court again at 10 a.m. Aug. 16.

Teacher charged in Ogle County with child sexual abuse

Morrison

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

OREGON – A Morrison man who is a science teacher at Clinton (Iowa) High School has been accused of sexually abusing a boy in rural Oregon in 2004, when the man was involved

with the Boy Scouts, Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock said.

Jason L. Endress, 44, was arrested July 25 and appeared in court July 28 on charges of criminal sexual assault and aggravated

criminal sexual abuse.

Court records indicate the boy was between 13 and 17 years of age at the time of the alleged offenses on May 24 and Sept. 6 of 2004.

The investigation began after the Boy Scouts organization contacted the sheriff’s department, Rock said. Illinois State Police assisted in the investigation.

Endress’ bond was set at $100,000.

Endress, who according to online

records has no criminal history in Iowa or the Sauk Valley, has been a teacher with the Clinton school district for 22 years.

Superintendent Gary DeLacy was told of the arrest July 25, but was not given any details, he said in a July 26 phone call.

The district will conduct its own investigation before deciding what Endress’ teaching status will be moving forward, DeLacy said.

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Colors fast and furious at park district’s annual run

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – The 200-or-so runners who ran through the gauntlets of color on Tuesday night could not have asked for better weather for the Oregon Park District’s Color Run.

Participants donned their official white 2023 Color Run shirts and headed out at 6 p.m. along the bike/ hiking path at Oregon Park West, ready to accept whatever powdered color wafted their way.

“This is perfect weather tonight for this event,” Oregon Park District Executive Director Erin Folk said. “It’s always a fun event.”

The run was held before the park district’s Tuesday night concert at the park, which started at 7 p.m.

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ABOVE: Bettina Wendler and Wendy Arn-Crongberg smile for the camera after running through one of the color stations during the Oregon Park District’s Color Run on Tuesday. ABOVE RIGHT: David Eckardt of Oregon tries to block a stream of powered color. LEFT: Bryce Webb, 6, and mom Randi, of Oregon, reach for bottles of water from Brent Suter and Andy Egyed after finishing the run.

Oregon Police Chief Joe Brooks reports the following police activity.

July 24

At 1:30 p.m., police observed Noah D. Reber, 18, of Mt. Morris, violating an order of protection. Reber was taken into custody and charged with violation of orders of protection. He was transported to the Ogle County jail.

At 9:08 p.m. police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Fourth and Washington streets involving a 2005 Pontiac driven by a 16-year-old female of Polo and a 2012 Ford driven by Sue E. Engelkes, 61, Oregon. The 16-year-old female was issued a citation for failure to yield turning left.

July 25

Norton F. Johnson II, 65, of Dixon, was issued a citation at 8 p.m. for improper lane use. The violation occurred at the intersection of Daysville and East Washington streets.

July 26

Annette L. Coble, 86, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 2:46 p.m. for driving

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF ACTIVITY

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity.

July 24

Skylar Miller, 19, of Polo, was arrested for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop near the intersection of Fairmont and Valentine roads about 5:21 p.m. He also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and an equipment violation. Miller was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond.

July 27

Jacob. R. Ellenby, 27, of Byron, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash with injuries at the intersection of Illinois Route 72 and North Marrill Road at 1:19 a.m. An investigation showed Ellenby was westbound on a motorcycle when he attempted to negotiate a curve, lost control and exited the north side of the roadway. The motorcycle struck a

while license suspended. Coble is scheduled to appear in court for the offense. The violation occurred in the 600 block of South Fourth Street.

July 27

Samantha L. Burkhart, 34, of Elgin, was arrested at 12:10 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol and endangering the life or health of a child. Burkhart also was issued citations for operating a vehicle with one headlight and illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver. Burkhart was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violations occurred in the 200 block of East Washington Street. Brandon L. Boyer, 26, of Rock Falls, was arrested at 3:41 p.m. for driving while license revoked. Boyer also was issued citations for operating a vehicle with an expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Boyer was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violations occurred in the 100 block of North Fourth Street.

At 7:20 p.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 500 block of Mix Lane resulting in the arrest of

POLO POLICE

Polo Police Chief Troy Randall reports the following police activity.

July 29

Brian Arriola, 33, of Polo, was cited at 9:30 p.m. for driving with a suspended registration. Arriola was released on an

guardrail on the north side of Route 72 before ejecting Ellenby and coming to a rest in the roadway. Ellenby was taken to SwedishAmerican Hospital with serious injuries. Ellenby also was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane use, expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. He was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date. The Byron Fire Protection District and EMS and the

Nataliya K. Creegan, 33, of Oregon, for domestic battery. Creegan was transported to the Ogle County jail.

July 28

Nataliya K. Creegan, 33, of Oregon, was arrested at 2:26 p.m. for violation of bond conditions. She was transported to the Ogle County jail.

At 4:55 p.m., police investigated a hit-and-run that occurred in the drive-thru at the Oregon McDonald’s, located at 211 S. Fourth St., involving a 2007 Lexus driven by a 16-year-old female of Amboy that was struck by someone driving a gray pickup truck with matching gray top. If anyone has information regarding the incident or vehicle, call the Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2162.

Lucas S. Gelander, 47, of Oregon, was arrested at 6:19 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Gelander was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violation occurred in the 900 block of Madison Street.

July 29

Michael J. Alaniz, 46, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 1:40 p.m. for

operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. The violation occurred in the 300 block of West Washington Street.

July 30

Reyes S. Carreno, 23, of Oregon, was arrested at 1:09 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while under the influence of alcohol greater than .08%. Carreno also was issued a citation for improper lane use. Carreno was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violations occurred in the 100 block of East Washington Street.

Anthony L. Wasley, 38, of Byron, was arrested at 4:58 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Wasley was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violation occurred in the 300 block of West Washington Street.

Three verbal warnings were issued July 24-30.

Arrests listed are accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

Byron Police Department assisted on the scene. The crash is under investigation and additional charges are pending.

July 29

Mykhaela A. Cram, 21, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop in the 8000 block of North Kishwaukee Road about 1:11 a.m. She also was cited for following too closely and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Cram was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond.

Nathan Hand, 43, of Chana, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at Moore Road and Illinois Route 64 at 4:19 a.m. Hand was released on a $2,500 I-Bond and given a future court date.

At 8:50 p.m., deputies and Lynn-ScottRock Fire Protection District responded to a single-vehicle rollover in the 19000 block of East Lindenwood Road. An investigation showed a GMC Envoy

driven by a 17-year-old female from DeKalb swerved to miss a deer, lost control and rolled several times. The 17-year-old was taken to an area hospital for injuries.

Kayla Thomas, 36, of Rockford, was arrested for two counts of domestic battery after deputies responded to a disturbance at Lake Ladonna (1302 S. Harmony Road) at 10:54 p.m. Thomas was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond.

July 30

Raymond Schultheis, 39, of Dixon, was arrested for aggravated assault with a motor vehicle and battery after deputies responded to a disturbance in the 2500 block of South Union Road about 4:56 p.m. Schultheis was taken to the Ogle County jail and held pending a court appearance.

Charges are accusations and all subjects are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

I-Bond.

July 30

Danielle D. Karrow, 43, of Polo, was cited at 6:54 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration and a written notice for unlawful use of a

cellphone while driving. Karrow was released on an I-Bond.

July 31

Joshua R. Shank, 37, of Polo, was cited at 11:21 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and a written notice for

no valid registration and no plate light. Shank was released on a notice to comply.

Charges are accusations and all subjects are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

2023 PREP FOOTBALL: FORRESTON CARDINALS

Forreston looks to ‘keep the train moving’

New group of Cardinals ready to carry on tradition

By TY REYNOLDS sports@saukvalley.com

Another year, another group of Forreston Cardinals ready to step up and fulfill the high expectations that come with the territory of two decades of success.

Last year’s run to the Class 1A semifinals was the seventh trip that deep in the playoffs in the past 11 years they’ve been held and the 12th straight postseason berth for the Cardinals. They had qualified for the playoffs 22 of the past 25 seasons and have had only one sub-.500 record since 1997.

It’s a lot to live up to, but it seems like Forreston is up to the task year in and year out.

“It feels great to be the next group up,” senior running back Kaleb Sanders said. “The only thing is it’s just a lot of pressure to keep everything going. But we love that challenge.”

“It’s kind of a lot of pressure because we’ve had so many good years,” senior lineman Ethan Bocker said. “But most of us have been in the program long enough to understand it and just be competitive about it. We want to carry on that tradition.”

The key to such a long stretch of success has been a stable system. Ever since Greg Wood came in as head coach in 1997, the Cardinals have been a perennial playoff contender. When Denny Diduch took over in 2008, he helped Forreston take the next step, winning 1A state titles in 2014 and 2016. Kyle Zick stepped in and added a third title in 2018.

Now, Keynon Janicke enters his third season at the Cardinals’ helm. A player under Diduch, he has followed in Zick’s footsteps of keeping things the same since Diduch took the program to the promised land.

“What’s really cool about Forreston is just the tradition that Coach Diduch started when I was in school,” Janicke said, “and now being the head coach, it’s just really cool to see that we’re still reaping the benefits of that.”

Every year, opponents know what they’re going to get when they face Forreston: a dynamic rushing attack with a physical fullback and speedy tailbacks behind a big offensive line, and a hardnosed defense with toughness in the trenches and linebackers and defensive backs who fly around and make plays.

And no matter who graduates, the Cardinals are still going to be a force to be reckoned with the next season.

Janicke said this year’s seniors are

ready to take the reins from their predecessors.

“We lost some great kids again from last year – we were a 5-4 team and those seniors were able to propel us to a semifinal, which was really cool. But unfortunately, like anything else, they have to move on with life,” Janicke said. “But the thing that’s cool about that is now other kids get an opportunity to step up and let it be their time for a little bit.

“We’ve got a really interesting group of seniors, a lot of them that have been starters since they were sophomores, and they’re ready to be leaders on this team. It’s just same old, same old, just keep the train moving and hopefully get some more guys involved. It may be some different names, but that’s what’s really cool about this whole experience.”

A lot of that experience can be found on the offensive and defensive lines. It’s always a welcome sight for a team that relies on the ground game to be able to build their scheme behind veteran players up front.

“It’s pretty key, just the experience on the line. It’s going to help us a lot because we all know what we’re doing and just how it all works,” Bocker said. “We all bond together and it makes it easy to play together. We’re in the weight room a lot and just all the stuff we do together makes us mesh on the field.”

Janicke is looking to guys such as Bocker and Sanders to lead the way and help fill the void left by last year’s senior class. The Cardinals lost four of their top six rushers, including workhorse Johnny Kobler (216 rushes, 1,488 yards, 24 TDs) and speedster McKeon Crase (67 rushes, 391 yards, 5 TDs), as well as quarterback Brock Smith (59 rushes, 382 yards, 6 TDs; 11-for-35 passing, 182 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs).

Forreston had eight players run for at least 97 yards last season in a true share-the-wealth dis-tribution of the

Forreston players walk off the field after a scrimmage on the Cardinals’ football field July 27.

ning backs last year, so us three are trying to fill those spots,” Sanders said. “Our offensive line has all stepped up completely this year, too. We have two three-year starters and one that played last year, then we have a couple of juniors who have played two years now.”

While it’ll be a run-heavy attack again this fall, the Cardinals might be a little more comfortable airing the ball out when they feel like it.

“Our strength is to run the ball,” Bocker said, “but we can definitely pass the ball now, too. We’ve been working on it all offseason, so that should help.”

ball. Sanders will lead the next wave of backs. He ran for 938 yards and 12 touchdowns on 129 carries last season and also had 88 yards and a touchdown receiving.

Micah Nelson ran for 513 yards and seven scores on 49 rushes in 2022 and also had 68 yards and two TDs receiving.

“Me, Alex Ryia and Micah Nelson, we all have stepped up huge this offseason because we lost a couple good run-

He added that another deep playoff run and a potential state berth are at the top of Forreston’s list of goals this season, and Sanders agreed that the key to that isn’t just physical.

“The team is really built together and we enjoy playing football with each other, and that’s huge,” Sanders said. “It’s just been really enjoyable. You’re not dreading going to practice, you’re out there having fun and bonding as a team while still working hard to get where we want to be.”

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Polo looks to pick up where it left off

Marcos bring back experienced lines, dynamic players at skill positions

By TY REYNOLDS treynolds@shawmedia.com

Last season was one of exponential growth for the Polo Marcos. Now, they hope to keep building from there.

After starting 2022 with several question marks following their second straight Illinois 8-Man Football Association state championship, the Marcos came out of the gate a bit slowly.

But in both of their losses through the first four weeks, they found something to hang their hats on. Against Amboy-LaMoille-Ohio in the season opener, it was an 81/2-minute touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. Against rival Milledgeville in Week 4, it was a new direction on offense.

Polo won the rest of its regularseason games, then made a run to the I8FA state semifinals for the third straight season before losing on the final play of the game to eventual champion West Central.

“I don’t think many people watch-

ing us Week 1 would’ve thought we would be one play away from going to Monmouth again [to play in the state championship game], but our kids really dealt with adversity well last year, and matured a huge amount in that 12-week schedule,” Polo coach Ted Alston said. “The nice thing is we have a lot of big contributors coming back this year who have matured even more – physically matured, mentally matured – and become our leaders.”

The biggest improvement as the season wore on was in the trenches. With the offensive and defensive lines decimated by losses to graduation after the 2021 season, the Marcos were looking to a lot of inexperienced players stepping into key roles up front.

That group got better and better each week, and by the end of the season was paving the way for a 2,000yard rusher Brock Soltow and a 900yard rusher in Avery Grenoble.

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Polo football players run through drills July 27 during a camp at the high school.

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The only senior in that group last year was Waylon Harris, so now the lines look to be a strength from Day 1 this fall.

“Our offensive line last year was key. We lost a lot of seniors from the year before and we weren’t very big, but you don’t really need size in eightman – it’s more about speed – and we just kept getting better,” senior Landen Brooks said. “And we return pretty much everyone from that offensive line besides one guy and I think we’ve already got that one spot filled, so if we continue with what we’ve got going and our guys can step up like they did last year in the playoffs and continue to play like we did at the end of last year, we should be good.”

The playoff run was even more impressive considering Grenoble suffered a knee injury the day before the first-round game. The loss of their standout running back/linebacker would have played mind games with some teams, but not the Marcos. They rallied around their fallen leader and used it as fuel for their playoff run.

One of the players who stepped up when Grenoble went down was Delo Fernandez, who had some huge touchdown runs in the postseason last year

and provided a strong second option after Soltow.

Fernandez believes that strong finish to 2022 will pay dividends right from the start in 2023.

“I think we’re going to start off really strong,” Fernandez said. “We’re going to know our offense a little better. I feel good about our team this year. I feel really confident in my team to be able to fill in the spots that we lost seniors from last year.”

The offense started clicking after the switch at halftime against Milledgeville in Week 4. Soltow started taking the direct snap in a Wildcat formation and he would either hand it off to Grenoble or keep it himself. Cayden Webster was able to move to a halfback position and serve as a lead blocker and Polo started to find its rhythm, scoring 60 points or more in each of the last three weeks of the regular season.

That has the Marcos thinking big once again this fall.

“We’ve got tons of confidence. After our losses [last season], we were kind of stuck and didn’t really know what to do. Then we got a new offense going and picked up some big wins along the way,” Brooks said. “We went into the semifinals against the best team – they won the state title – and played a very good game, played them very close, right down to the final seconds. I think that will just continue into this year.”

Soltow led the area in rushing by a wide margin last season. His 2,407 yards were 800 more than the next back and his 39 touchdowns were 15 more than the next player. He also ended up throwing for 202 yards and four touchdowns after the offensive change.

Fernandez finished with 327 yards and four scores, and Noah Dewey is also back and looking for a bigger role after a touchdown run and a touchdown catch last year. Both Fernandez and Dewey were on the Class 1A 4x100-meter state championship relay team for Forreston-Polo this past spring, as well as the fifth-place 4x200 relay. Dewey and Soltow ran on the fourth-place 4x400 relay team in Charleston.

With such success the direct result of hard work, it’s no wonder the Marcos have put in the time and effort this offseason to try to improve.

“It’s been a good summer for us. I think we’ve got nice depth, we’ve got good skill, we’ve got all of our linemen except one coming back on each side of the ball, and whenever you can have that experience, that’s going to help,” Alston said. “There’s a couple kids we have to replace that are going to be tough to replace, but hopefully our kids are up for that and do all right with that. I think we’ll be pretty competitive.”

The key to that will be hard work day in and day out, according to the

players.

“It’s just showing up to practice everyday with the mindset to get better,” Fernandez said. “We just have to stay focused, keep at it.”

“Showing up to practice everyday and giving it your all, really, that’s the key,” Brooks said. “If you’re dogging it in practice, you’re going to dog it in the game, and you can’t continue doing that if we want to win. If you show up to practice and you want to get better, we’ll get better. Our mindset is state championship all the way. State championships are always fun to get, even if you’ve gotten some previously, so we want to keep working hard and adding those.”

I don’t think many people watching us Week 1 would’ve thought we would be one play away from going to Monmouth again [to play in the state championship game], but our kids really dealt with adversity well last year and matured a huge amount in that 12-week schedule.”

Ted Alston, Polo football coach

July 21-27

Warranty deeds

Brandt C. Boel to Justin Broitzman, 604 Sunset Drive, Polo, $198,000.

Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC to Amber Lynn Wilson, 2785 S. state Route 2, Oregon, $95,222.

The late Marlene M. Izer by heirs to Gerald L. and Maryanne E. Bennett, 201 E. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, $84,000.

Clement Cerney to Andrew C. Shawl, 108 Harvest Glenn Drive, Davis Junction, $223,000.

Christa L. Seebach to Scott B. Seebach, 5498 Center Road, Rochelle, $38,920.

Besim and Atidze Aliu, also Alioska, to Dulce Maria and Emelia Montes, 311 E. Main St., Forreston, $125,000.

Daniel Scott Hartzel to Mount Morris Rental LLC, 2 Seminary St., Mt. Morris, $255,000.

Steven J. and Karen G. Baxter to Lucas and Alexandra Baxter, 5271 E. Nordic Woods Drive, Byron, $176,900.

Jose, Angelina, Javier and Gloria Cerda to Antonio Calderon, 810 S. Seventh St., Rochelle, $65,000.

Jeffrey D. Mullis to Destiny A. Rains, 315 Ave H, Rochelle, $137,800.

Susan J. Tasso to Matthew J. Adams,

9368-9369 E. Big Mound Road, Holcomb, $270,000.

Christopher T. and Nicole E. Smalley to Chad M. Reemtsma, 5296 E. Nordic Woods Drive, Byron, $290,000.

Duane L. and Jennifer L. Boehm to Edwin G. Thompson, 916 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, $160,000.

Cris A. and Bonnie D. Sheraden to Austin D. Wilson, 218 E. Hill Crest Drive, Byron, $158,000.

Rebecca P. Iaccino to Jacob Robert and Gabriella Hanlon, 2566 W. Oregon Trail Road, Rochelle, $179,900.

Linda L. Swanson to Conner R. Bontjes and Scott A. Watson, 325 N. Mineral St., Byron, $135,000.

Barbara A. Netter and Sandra M. Anetsberger to Brandon J. and Meagan A. Spandet, 2118 Southfield Lane, Byron,

$209,000.

County Line Pork LLC to Red Oak Pork LLC, 20788 Heal Road, Rochelle, $2,680,000.

Jacob W. Miller to National Residential Nominee Services Inc., 1209 W. Ave B, Rochelle, $166,600.

Diane R. Duitsman to Daniel and Alleigh Ludwig, 7486 N. Fork Creek Road, Forreston, $115,000.

Heather S. Slater to Katelyn Marie Dyson, 108 N. Locust Ave., Forreston, $47,000.

Mary Owen to Radoslaw Czupryna, 1008, 1010 and 1012 Timber Trail Drive Dixon, $195,000.

Martin and Mary C. Castaneda to Cathy L. Henson, 1085 N. Second St., Rochelle, $172,000.

Tyler L. and Denise D. Jaborek to Heather M. and Gregory D. Bennett Jr., 217 W. Merchant St., Byron, $170,000. Quit claim deeds

Donna A. Maloney to Debra B. and Joseph C. Olliges, 205 Wisconsin Lane, Dixon, $0.

Charlotte M. Mennenga to Lucinda Ashton, 202 S. West St., Byron, $0. Putnam Group LLC to Ann O’Brien, 1201 Tilton Park Drive, Rochelle, $0.

Trustees deeds

Ronald L. Rockwood Trust, Ronald L. Rockwood, trustee, to Richard E. Tosi, 3948 W. Cedar St., Grand Detour, $185,000.

Amaro Family Trust, Osvaldo and Maria Amaro, trustees, to Roxanna Contreras, 1011 Garfield Drive, Rochelle, $120,000.

Jeffrey T. and Jill M. Adolph Trust, Jeffrey T. Adolph, trustee, to Haywell LLC Westwood, one parcel in Flagg Township, $0. Beverly Colloton Trust 800, Beverly Colloton, trustee, to Andrew and Katelyn Colloton, 7081 E. McGregor Road, Byron, $160,000.

Deborah George Trust 1, Deborah George, trustee, to Rojarej Pantabut, 6029 N. Marrill Road, Stillman Valley, $210,000.

Deed

National Residential Nominee Services Inc. to Jesse Verkler and Kathleen Snyder, 1209 W. Ave B, Rochelle, $166,600.

Deed in trust

Nancy L. and Ronald J. Boyden Jr. to Daniel L. Beutler Declaration Trust, Daniel L. Beutler, trustee, 1421 N. River Road, Oregon, $330,000.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

BoB Bennett

Words cannot convey my thanks to all who attended Bob’s celebration of life.

To those who were unable to make it, you were there in spirit. The love surrounding me and my family was overwhelming. One never realizes how much love and respect is given.

It was wonderful to hear stories and see so many friends and family. My family is so fortunate to have so much support. Please forgive me if I missed seeing and speaking to you.

Many, many thanks! Our loved one is gone but not forgotten.

Carol Bennett

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OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, PLAINTIFF, VS.

MARY DIANE DOMBKOWSKI A/K/A MARY DIANE DORSEY A/K/A MARY DIANE DOMBKOWSKI DORSEY; CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CL AIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 22 FC 34

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

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The Judgment amount was $228,271.79.

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

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

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

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

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

ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC., PLAINTIFF vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES EVELYN B. NEWELL; WILLIAM P BUTCHER, AS SPE CIAL REPRESENTATIVE ON BEHALF OF EVELYN B. NEWELL; WILLIAM SCHORSCH III; KERRIE BUCKLEY A/K/A KARRIE BUCKLEY; RHONDA NORRIS; KEITH NEWELL; LYNETTE WALLACE A/K/A LYNN WALLACE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

NO. 2022FC12

Judge John C. Redington

Addre ss: 208 South Prairie Street Creston, IL 60113

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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

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

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

The real estate is improved with a single-family residence

THE JUDGM ENT AMOUNT WAS: $103,822.20

Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due wit hin twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition The sale is further su bjec t to confirmat ion by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchase r shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all informat ion.

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

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

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

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

Johnson, Blumberg & Associat es, LLC

30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602

Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

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

JB&A # IL 22 9248

I3225888

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS

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

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

Defendants

Case No.: 2023F C9

Property Address: 204 Pine Ave Chana, IL 61015

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

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

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

COMMON ADDRESS: 204 Pine Ave, Chana, IL 61015

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

The property will NOT be open for ins pection and there will be No Refunds. The judgment amount was at $26,887.42.

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

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

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

August 4, 11, 18, 2023 934982

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF

Vs. Jesse H Barnhart; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2022FC18

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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

PIN 16-03-112-007

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

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance , including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fracti on thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twent y-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff and in "AS IS" condition The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmatio n of the sale. The 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 repres entation as to the condi tion of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Cour t fi le to verify a ll information

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

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

I3225811

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

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

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Pla intiff, vs.

THOMAS B SHAW A/K/A THOMA S SHAW AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN T, Defendants

CASE NO. 22-FC -79

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

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

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

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

The Judgment amount is $105,276.77.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payab le to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be ac cepted

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attorneys at La w

P.O . Box 740 Decatu r, IL 62525

Send Notice/Pleadings to:

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161)

Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com

Telephone: (217) 422-1719

Facsimile: (217) 422-1754

I3222469

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

Terry Walter Roush, Deceased Case No 2023 PR 43

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

tamentary

has been filed.

sued on July 11, 2023, to Patricia

A

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

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

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

In the Matter of the Estate of JE AN L. FINKBE INER, Deceased No. 2023-PR-44

CLAIM NOTICE

LEG AL NOTICES LEG AL NOTICES

Notice is given of the death of JEAN L. FINKBEINER of Polo, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on July 12, 2023 to JANETTE L. KRONTZ, as Independent Executor whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O. Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105.

ters

Office were issued on July 12, 2023 to JANETTE

L. KRONTZ, as Independent Executor whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105. The estate will be administered without cour t supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of th e Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested pers on terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

LEG AL NOTICES LEG AL NOTICES

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

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

Defendants

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

Case No.: 2023F C9

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

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

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

Claims against the estate may be filed in th e office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or wi th the representative, or both, on or before JANUARY 22, 2024, or wi thin 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, wh ichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.

Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street,

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

COMMON ADDRESS: 204 Pine Ave, Chana, IL 61015

Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or wi th the representative, or both, on or before JANUARY 22, 2024, or wi thin 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, wh ichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.

JANETTE L. KRONTZ Independent Executor

July 21, 28, Aug. 4, 2023 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF OGLE

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

CLAIM NOTICE

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

JANETTE L. KRONTZ Independent Executor

The improvement on the property consists of a vacant Single Famil y Home The property will NOT be open for ins pection and there will be No Refunds.

The judgment amount was at $26,887.42.

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

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

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

Notice is given of the death of Terry Walter Roush, who died on August 15, 2022, whose place of res idence at the time of death was 20895 E IL Route 64, Esmond, Illinois 60129. Letters Testamentary were i ssued on July 11, 2023, to Patricia A Roush of 20895 E IL Route 64 in Esmond, Illinois 60129, whose attorney is Matth ew L. Brown, of Brown Law Group, LLC, 301 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Illinois 60115. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 4, 2024. Claims against the estate may be filed wi th the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 106 S 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both. Any claim not filed wi thin that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. The estate will be administered without Court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

August 4, 11, 18, 2023 934982

JANETTE L. KRONTZ Independent Executor L. FINKBEINER of Polo, Illinois. Let-

PUBLIC NOTICE is given that pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on June 16, 2023, the Ogle County Sheriff will on September 8, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., at the Ogle County Judicial Center 106 S 5th Street, Inside Front Door, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following desc ribed mor tgaged real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, TO HAVE AND HOLD FOREVER. LOT 6 IN BLOCK 2 IN THE TOWN OR VILLAGE OF CHANA ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 101 AS DOCUMEN T NUMBER 56977 SITUATE D IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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

Claims against the estate may be filed in th e office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or wi th the representative, or both, on or before JANUARY 29, 2024, or wi thin 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, wh ichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated ab is b d.

ing §152.025

estate may

office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or

wi th the representative, or both, on or before JANUARY 29, 2024, or wi thin 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, wh ichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.

MICHAEL BEHAN Independent Executor

July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF DORIS M. MCDON ALD

Deceased No. 2023PR46

CLAIM NOTICE

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

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

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

Dated this 26th day of July 2023.

Eileen Grondfel dt, Representative

Rebecca A. RodriguezARDC 6331504

SAUK VALLEY LAW GROUP, LLC 100 West 1st Street, Suite B Rock Falls IL

filed with in that period is barred.

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

Dated this 26th day of July 2023.

Eileen Grondfel dt, Representative

Rebecca A. RodriguezARDC 6331504

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

Eileen Grondfel dt, Representative

Rebecca A. RodriguezARDC 6331504

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

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

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

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

Scriba Mobile Notary 716 W. Fulton Polo, IL 61064

Dated: July 24, 2023

/s/Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk Aug. 4, 11, 18, 2023

owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

Scriba Mobile

Notary 716 W. Fulton Polo, IL 61064

Dated: July 24, 2023

/s/Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk

Aug. 4, 11, 18, 2023

POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING

POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

HEARING

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

Freedom Mortgage Corporation

PLAINTIFF

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

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

Scriba Mobile Notary

716 W. Fulton Polo, IL 61064

Dated:

July 24, 2023

/s/Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk

No. 2022FC18

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Aug. 4, 11, 18, 2023

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

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

PIN 16-03-112-007

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

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance , including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fracti on thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twent y-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmatio n of the sale. The 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 repres entation as to the condi tion of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Cour t fi le to verify a ll information

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

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

I3225811

August 4, 11, 18, 2023

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

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

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

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

eliminate the requirement of a concrete floor for any accessory building containing an area equal to or more than 144 square feet.

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

August 4, 11, 2023

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

August 4, 11, 2023

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

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

Judge John C. Redington

Addre ss: 208 South Prairie Street Creston, IL 60113

August 4, 11, 2023

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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

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

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

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

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

The real estate is improved with a single-family residence

THE JUDGM ENT AMOUNT WAS: $103,822.20

Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due wit hin twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition The sale is further su bjec t to confirmat ion by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchase r shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospec tive bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all informat ion.

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

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

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

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

Johnson, Blumberg & Associat es, LLC 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602

Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

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

JB&A # IL 22 9248

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

4, 11, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, PLAINTIFF, VS.

MARY DIANE DOMBKOWSKI A/K/A MARY DIANE DORSEY A/K/A MARY DIANE

DOMBKOWSKI DORSEY; CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CL AIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

NO. 22 FC 34

9020 EAST FLAGG ROAD ROCHELLE, IL 61068

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OREGON, O GLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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

CASE NO. 22-FC -79

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

816 N 12TH ST ROCHELLE, IL 61068

OTICES

QUICKEN LOANS

ILLIAM P NEWELL; RHONDA WALLACE; or eclosure e County, the Ogle otherwise at public described

NINE (9), LLED THE nds, is due ate taxes, is offered nd without su bjec t to Certificate tate after and Plaintiff tive bidders ill be held r 60 days me, in the tomatically recl osure s required E RIGHT RDER OF ILLINOIS Johnson, L 60602,

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

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

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

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

The Judgment amount was $228,271.79.

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

NO REFUNDS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Judgment amount is $105,276.77.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payab le to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be ac cepted

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its cred it bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment cred itor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property i s subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sal e without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition The Sale is further subject to confirmat ion by the Court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attorneys at La w

P.O . Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525

Send Notice/Pleadings to:

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161)

Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com

Telephone: (217) 422-1719

Facsimile: (217) 422-1754

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