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POLO TRI-COUNTY PRESS VOLUME 164 NO. 22 • SERVING THE POLO AREA SINCE 1857

Friday, August 12, 2022 • $1.00

NEWS

BUNNY BESTS

Flash Floods

A flash flood rips through a rural Oregon resident’s yard. / 5

NEWS

Fair Fun

The Ogle County Fair offered plenty of family fun last week. / 9

Straw Sculpting The National

Straw Sculpting competition begins this week in Mt. Morris. / 3

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Ali Danekas, 16, of Polo carries one of her show rabbits from its pen at the Ogle County 4-H Fair on Sunday. Danekas, a member of the Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club, won a Best of Show during the judging competition.

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noon. – Community Garden Service Saturday behind Polo Church of the Brethren (401 S Congress Ave.), come help Ms. Melanie with gardening, weeding, watering and painting the garden beds. Ms. Melanie will share a garden story read while enjoying refreshments for a job well done!

For more information or to register for any of these programs, call 815-946-2713, email melaniew@pololibrary.org, go to the Polo Library website or Facebook page to look for the Google form link.

Adult Programs 2022 Outdoor Concert Series – Join us at the Polo Library pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 13.

RAMI award winner The Lone Canary will play folk and Americana music. Grab a friend and bring your chairs to enjoy the music! The concert will start at 7 p.m. and will last approximately two hours.

Save the date for the last concert of the series – Sept. 17 – The Beaux (Classic Rock ’60s-’90s).

The 2022 Outdoor Concert Series is funded by a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois.

Yoga with Becka Monday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. – Call 815-9462713 or email library@pololibrary.org to register.

FLOWER SHOW Online Catalog – Did you start a series and can’t find the next book? Are you wanting to watch a specific movie? If we don’t have what you’re looking for at Polo Library, visit our online catalog to search other libraries and have it delivered right to Polo Library for pick up.

Visit pololibrary.org and click on “Books/Media” and “Your Account” to access the online catalog.

Library newsletter – Our newsletter is full of information on library services and programs.

Print copies are available at the library, Lifeline Food Pantry, Polo Senior Center, Polo Fresh Food Market, and Polo Laundromat. If you prefer to receive it electronically visit our website and subscribe.

Genealogy Assistance – Are you interested in researching your ancestors but don’t know where to start? Do you have a start and need help with your research? Stop by the first Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. or the third Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and let Donna help with your project. Polo Library is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library which allows access to more digital records when you’re researching at the library.

Special Procedures – 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, please contact Marie Monaco at 815-946-2713.

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Theodore Merdian’s first place entry into the Polo Women’s Garden Club’s flower show children’s division sits on a table in the Polo Area Senior Center on Aug. 6.

PINE CREEK NEWS

By KAREN MERLAK When we pray for rain, we should be ready with an umbrella. God has provided an abundance of rain for this and the surrounding areas. God is our comfort during the storms. He hears us when we call. For this, we are truly thankful.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Curly Hagemann and Elizabeth Eliott. Vicki Hay and I had the honor of helping with the service for the opening and the morning prayer, respectively.

Pastor Suzanne Hall Stout shared her message of service for the morning. After church, our decorating committee met to work on projects to be completed before our open house this fall. We will have more details of this special event over the next few weeks.

This has been a very busy time for our young people in 4-H. The Ogle County Fair ended this weekend. There were many Pine Creek families attending and participating in the events. Congratulations to the participants!

Sandra Ford has returned from a weeklong visit to Door County in Wisconsin.

The trip was partly the conclusion of her 80th birthday celebration. Her daughters, Kim Austin and her husband, Ron, and Crystal Patterson, and her husband, Jack,

and their families were attending.

There were a total of 18 family members present with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They were able to stay in a cabin together for the week.

They enjoyed the local cuisine, time at the beach, and a rousing pickleball tournament at the cabin. Most of all, they enjoyed lots of time with family.

This has been a very quiet week for me.

I am working from home and trying to enjoy the afternoons while I prepare to return to school. This summer I am focused on preparing posters and resources in hopes that I will use them for many years to come.

“Rain before 7, over by 11” is a phrase my mom used to say when I was young.

It’s funny the things that stick with you.

This old saying comes to mind whenever I wake up to rain, much like today.

There is relief and hope in knowing that the rain won’t last forever. In fact, it won’t even last the whole day. Like so many of us, it was disappointing to see that this rain wasn’t going to stop by then and we would receive a dangerous amount of rain in the process.

When I was a young Christian, I would have prayed to God to just stop the rain.

The understanding that comes with expe-

rience and age has helped me change my prayer. Now, I ask that God protects me, my family, friends, and neighbors. Protect us in this storm.

Storms will come to us in all forms.

Weathering life’s storms can be difficult and exhausting for each of us. I, too, have wished that the hard times would just stop. By going through it, we learn perseverance, resilience, and hope.

There are many stories from the Bible that teach us to be calm in the storm. No matter what lies ahead, we can face it, one step at a time. When we take those steps, we are not alone. We always have God with us.

Just like the rain that starts early in the morning won’t last all day, the storms we face are all temporary. As we see each storm end, our hope builds. God is with us and He will see us through to the end.

My hope continues to be that we will meet on Sunday morning for a time of worship. We meet in-person and online on our Facebook page. Come and join us as we join to sing His praises. Our church family welcomes you.

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

The seventh annual US National Straw Sculpting Competition opens Friday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. on the Mt. Morris Campus. “Fine Art in Straw”sculptures will be on display for all to enjoy each day through Aug. 28.

The opening weekend includes live evening music on the historic Warren Reckmeyer Bandshell stage. On Friday, the Mt. Morris Jamboree features Howard and The White Boys (blues) and celebrates the 100th anniversary of the bandshell.

The Ogle County Pork Producers will be serving pork chops on the campus from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, Aug. 13, Encore! is sponsoring The DB’s (Bill Monroe meets Robert Johnson at the crossroads – blues, bluegrass and American roots music) with food available. Both

concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m.

Featured for the month of August in the Encore! Old Sandstone Gallery is “Small Town Livn,” a fine art show celebrating 17 artists’ interpretation of the theme in various mediums. The gallery, on the Mt. Morris Campus next to the Band Shell, will be open on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m., and during special Straw events.

New this year is the Square Village where participants can build their own Straw Sculpture using a square bale as the base. “Sign up between Aug. 12 and Aug. 26, and be inspired to create your own Fine Art in Straw sculpture,” said ogranizer Jeff Bold.

On Friday, Aug. 19, the band Dirty Fishnet Stocking, will bring its rockabilly style to town for a two-hour free concert. On Saturday, Aug. 20, Swing-

Intersection to remain as a 4-way stop until September

State Board honors Ogle educators Illinois Teacher of the Year and Ogle County Spanish teacher Kim Radostits of Oregon High School was one of a group of Ogle County educators honored recently at the Those Who Excel banquet at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.

The 48th annual banquet is held to recognize the talent and dedication of educators throughout the state.

Ogle County educators who were recognized included: • Community volunteer Steve Pierce of Meridian School District 223 for excellence.

• Community volunteer Karen Spaulding of Byron School District 226 for meritorious service.

• Education service personnel Roi Degner of Oregon School District 220 for meritorious service • Education service personnel Elaine Nicholson of Meridian School 223 for meritorious service • The COVID-19 Response Team from Meridian School District 223 for meritorious service.

• The Administrative Assistants’ Team from Oregon School District 220 for meritorious service.

billy Rfd, performing Western Swing, will play. Both concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m.

“Mark your calendar for Straw Fest weekend opening on Friday, Aug. 26, when you can listen to and sing along with the Chicago Tribute Anthology (music from the band Chicago and more) from 7 to 9 p.m.,” Bold said.

Saturday, Aug. 27, will include food trucks, a crafter’s market, blacksmith

demos, mechanical bull riding, Rustic Ridge – Ax Throwing, round straw bale races in the street, straw sculpting awards, Art on Fire awards and more.

“A great band, new to our bandshell stage, Brass From The Past (classic rock) wraps up the evening from 7 to 9 p.m.,” Bold said.

There will also be Pop-Up live music on the Straw Jam stage, next to the Straw Sculptures, intermittently on Saturdays and Sundays.

Visit StrawUSA.com for the latest schedule and follow Encore Mt. Morris on Facebook for additional information. All events are free and open to the public.

Encore! Mt. Morris is a cultural initiative of Mt. Morris Economic Development Corp. Learn more at EncoreMtMorris.com.

By ALEXA ZOELLNER

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Kimberly Radostits, the 2022 Illinois State Teacher of the Year from Oregon, speaks before a ceremony recognizing graduates of a special program at at SVCC’s Education Symposium on Friday. Pathways provides high school students who are going into the field of education a step ahead.

The stoplights at the intersection of Illinois Routes 2 and 64 in downtown Oregon likely will remain flashing until early September, Oregon City Council members learned Tuesday.

“Since it’s going to be in the next four weeks, IDOT does not want to put in a temporary [control] box due to costs and with the fact that not all the sensors would work anyway,” Oregon Public Works Director Bill Covell said. “So it could cause more of a headache for the public without all the turnlights and stuff working.”

Covell said he’s trying to speed up delivery of the new permanent control box as much as possible.

The Illinois Department of Transportation will not allow additional traffic control signage to be placed at the intersection in the meantime, Covell said.

“I worked with IDOT on trying to get some additional stop signs out or any additional warning devices [and] it is not allowed by IDOT,” he told commissioners. “IDOT will not allow it because there could be confliction with the traffic lights if, for some rea-

son, they came back on.”

Covell said he had a “pretty good conversation” with the IDOT person in charge of traffic operations.

“She shut down the idea completely on allowing stop signs or any other traffic tool out there,” he said.

Commissioner Melanie Cozzi questioned if the city would be at all liable for crashes that occur as a result of the traffic lights not working properly.

“I wouldn’t see how we could be,” Covell replied. “I have it documented really well about my conversation with IDOT. She shut down every idea.”

City Administrator Darin DeHaan agreed with Covell, noting that the requirements for the intersection are written into Illinois state statute.

“So we do not have any liability,” DeHaan said. “In fact, we’re discouraged from putting other traffic control devices there because of the confusing message. [If we posted additional signage], that would give us liability.

“I understand the community’s tired of seeing it flashing, but we’re doing what we’re supposed to, which is having Bill [Covell] keep pushing them to get it done,” he said.

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SPECIAL EVENT

Sauerkraut Days pushes through heat for a good time Rain causes cancellation of Sunday’s parade

By ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com Sunday’s weather soured some plans when heavy rains kept the Forreston Sauerkraut Days parade from taking place.

“If the rain was going to come, that was the perfect day to have it, because it was only the parade that got canceled,” Sauerkraut Days Committee Chairperson Jane Koeller said.

Things went “really well” despite the roughly 100-degree temperatures on Saturday and Sunday’s rain, she said. Several inches of rain fell Aug. 7, most of it between 7 and 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.

“We can’t ever out-plan Mother Nature,” Koeller said. “So dealing with the heat was just a thing we had to do. But, regardless of the heat, I think everything went well and attendance was good.”

Sauerkraut Days took place Friday to Sunday, Aug. 5-7, with most activities held in or around Memorial Park in Forreston.

Attendance was different than in past years, Koeller said. There were fewer crafters, but more people participated in the Kraut Days 5K Run/Walk and there were more teams signed up for the bags tournament, she said.

“Some were up, some were down,” Koeller said New this year was an information tent, which “really was utilized,” she said. There also was ax throwing hosted by Rustic Ridge Axe Throwing, of Oregon, and an ice cream social, both on Friday. “[The ice cream social] was really well-attended,” Koeller said. “We wanted to serve 100 people, and we served 99. That was a good thing. Who doesn’t love ice cream when it’s hot out?”

Koeller said committee members already have a few new things planned for the 2023 Sauerkraut Days, but wouldn’t reveal details.

“You’ll have to stay tuned,” she said cheerfully.

On the organizational end, things also went well, Koeller noted. New people signed up to join the committee, and volunteers enjoyed showing off the shirts they got for their service.

“We’re just glad we can do this for the community and are happy when we see them come out and support it also,” Koeller said.

ABOVE: Ten-month-old Addyson Zettle pushes her stroller with the help of parents Alison Grennan and Steve Zettle, all of German Valley, during Forreston Sauerkraut Days’ American Legion Car and Bike Show on Aug. 6.

LEFT: Ken Hambley, of Byron, enjoys a sauerkraut-covered brat during Sauerkraut Days’ American Legion Lunch.

BELOW: Dennis and Wilma Lotz, of Lanark, look at a modified 1939 Chevrolet truck during the American Legion Car and Bike Show. The vehicle is owned by Sawyer Wild.

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No injuries in Monday morning incident

By EARLEEN HINTON

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It took less than an hour for a flash flood to rip through Richie Boyden’s property on Monday leaving a ravine of destruction in its wake.

“I never saw anything like it before,” said Boyden who has lived at 5130 S. Illinois Route 2 for 30 years. “The water was running on both sides and through the garage like a river.”

Boyden and his son Richard recounted on Tuesday how the floodwaters rose and sped across the property on Monday morning.

“It started about 9 a.m.,” said Richard who lives nearby. “Probably within an hour it did all this damage.”

That ‘damage’ included whisking away tons of soil and Richie’s 500-gallon propane tank and leaving a 6-foot deep ravine.

“My LP tank is laying down in the bottom,” Richie said referring to the

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Floodwaters ripped through Richie Boyden’s property between Oregon and Grand Detour on Monday washing out part of his yard after 9-12 inches of rain fell across northwestern Illinois Sunday and Monday. His 500-gallon propane tank can be seen at the bottom of the pit.

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Annabelle’s jewelry collection makes quite the display

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hen we started going through all of Annabelle’s jewelry as we were getting ready for a garage sale, it was an enormous job. It was quite a good size box and all just piled in.

Someone said, “Take it all to Goodwill.” But Jan Schryver offered to take it home and separate the entire works.

This was around in 2011 or 2012.

Later when it was all placed out on the tables, it made quite a display. People purchased the newer pieces and much of the Avon. I bought the older vintage type jewelry and have had it for a number of years.

Some I actually even wore until I realized it was quite fragile and needed to be put away.

When Annabelle had gone to the Polo Rehab Center to live, she had taken with her all she could carry and this again was a big box of jewelry, dolls, and a child’s chair.

We spent more time talking about her dolls and the history of Polo. We never talked about her love of jewelry or where she had gotten some of it.

When she died in 2018, her cousin from Roscoe was handling all of her last wishes and property. Again all of the things came to Polo Historical Society. The Muench family did not want anything.

POLO HISTORY Betty Obendorf I spent hours going through all the jewelry. The nursing home had said they would take any and use it as prizes for bingo. So many necklaces, in little plastic bags, went to be used as prizes. These were not expensive pieces. They were many colorful necklaces.

But in among all the cheaper pieces were some very nice pieces of jewelry that had not been purchased by Annabelle but had been passed down in her family. They needed to go back to the Shriner family. But we got into Covid, I got shingles, and had knee replacement. Finally just a couple of weeks ago I accomplished getting those boxes where they needed to be.

Lately as I have been putting together the life of the Muench family, someone suggested putting together a display of jewelry of Annabelle’s. I immediately thought of the old jewelry that I had purchased.

What was I going to do with it? It was part of Annabelle’s life.

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Annabelle Muench’s jewelry is being displayed at the Polo Historical Society Museum.

This week I took it to the museum and Linda and I started going through it. We also have a case someone gave us that is a flat box type case. This would work perfectly. But what is the best way to show off some vintage jewelry?

We attempted to use black paper but that we did not like. Then we put it against white fabric and we like the look of that. Should we use acid free fabric? The next time I go to the museum I will pull out the book, “Sav-

ing It”. What do they suggest?

Saving the history of Polo is not an easy thing and one wants to do it the correct way. This may take a while as we ponder many ideas. But for now we all happen to be enjoying just looking at what Annabelle had purchased in the 1950s and the 1960s.

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

Many memories are buried in our county cemeteries

BY OTTO DICK There are approximately 88 cemeteries and graveyards located in Ogle County.

There are several small family grave yards where the stones were removed and are now farmland.

Marilyn and I are currently driving to each cemetery and photographing the cemeteries, not each stone. Many of these cemeteries were located by country churches. Some cemeteries had the bodies and head stones removed to another cemetery.

There is a wonderful record of Ogle Cemeteries located at the Ogle County Historical Society. Cathy and Dr. Stauffer, and Chris Gilbert created this history and compiled many grave stone photographs.

I asked Chris Gilbert how many gravesites are in Ogle County. Her estimate from Find a Grave was approximately 58,000.

In 1971 the 75 gravestones were removed from the Ogle County Poor Farm Cemetery located south of Oregon. They were piled near one of the buildings at the County Highway

Department. The fence around the cemetery was removed.

Due to the efforts of Glenn James and a newspaper article, the gravestones were returned . There was no way to determine the exact spot from which each stone was taken, so they were placed in four rows flush with the ground to facilitate mowing.

An easement was provided from the northeast corner of the highway building grounds to the cemetery.

Woosung and Taylor Townships, which are two of Ogle County’s six ½ townships, contain no cemeteries. It’s interesting that in the Bicentennial History of Ogle County, 1976 it stated there are no cemeteries in Woosung township, everyone is alive.

The Coffman Family Cemetery is a very well kept family burial ground located on the bluffs on the north side of Coffman Road in Maryland Township. The first burials were in 1860 when six children died during a three week period due to a diptheria epidemic. One of these children, Charles, expressed a desire to be buried on the bluff. This cemetery contains 38 graves.

Photo by Otto Dick

John Phelps’ tombstone stands on the top of the hill at Riverview Cemetery, north of Oregon.

There are three Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Ogle County. How many of you have visited these cemeteries? (Daysville Cemetery, Lindenwood Cemetery, Buffalo Grove) (Daniel Day, Rufus Phelps,Rufus Perkins) The Riverview Cemetery in Oregon was founded by our founder John

Phelps. His Scotch Granite impressive monument located at the top of the cemetery overlooks the other gravesites at Riverview.

This cemetery is Oregon’s history.

John Phelps died April 1, 1874, three years after the C & I Railroad passed through Oregon and 26 years before the first car passed through Oregon.

While visiting a cemetery in Leaf River Township a gentleman pulled up and stopped at a gravesite. He said his relatives were buried there and he periodically visited and talked to them.

That reminded me of the many days that I sat sitting on my folks’ tombstone with tears in my eyes thinking about our family.

When we visit our Ogle County Cemeteries there are many, many memories buried in our cemeteries.

Just remember each one of us is a product of what we inherited from and through our folks and each and every one of our daily life experiences.

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

Chicago Blues Band, Howard and the White Boys return to the Jamboree on Aug. 12 from 7-9 p.m. in Mt. Morris.

“Howard and the White Boys are considered one of Chicago’s finest live blues acts of the last two decades,” said Larry Ubben, Jamboree organizer.

Howard & the White Boys began jamming together just for fun, but their fast-growing popularity soon convinced them they could make a career of it, Ubben said.

“After only a few months, they got their first big break by opening for B.B. King. Their reputation grew in Chicago and they began performing with the biggest names in blues: Koko Taylor, Otis Rush, Albert King, Junior Wells, Lonnie Brooks, Luther Allison, Bo Diddley, and Chuck Berry,” Ubben said.

The group made two highly acclaimed recordings, ‘Strung Out On The Blues’ and ‘Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?’, for Los Angeles based Mighty Tiger Records.

“They began traveling extensively across the United States and their growing popularity captured the attention of Philadelphia based Evidence Records. ‘The Big $core’ was the first of three successful discs released

by Evidence, and the band wasted no time in promoting it via many trips to Europe. Evidence released two more well-received HWB discs, ‘Live at

Howard and the White Boy Chord On Blues,’ and ‘Made in Chicago,’ which showcased the group’s versatility and encompassed the funk, R & B, and rock styles that have become Howard & the White Boys trademark,” Ubben said.

Howard and the White Boys are: Howard McCullum - bass, vocals, Rocco Calipari - guitar, Pete Galanis guitar and Jim Christopulos - drums.

“This will be a special night on the Campus as we celebrate our bandshell’s 100th birthday with a presentation of the history of bandshells in Mt. Morris just before the concert. The beginning of our annual Straw Sculpting Competition occurs that evening as well, with many sculptures displayed on the Campus,” Ubben said.

Concessions for the events are courtesy of the Village of Mt. Morris, serving pork chop sandwiches, water and cake starting at 6:30 p.m.

“Spring Valley Food and Just For Fun Ice Cream Trucks will be with us

World War II museum open for Heritage Festival in Rochelle on Aug. 20 The Roberts Armory World War II Museum will be open from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, as part of the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival in Rochelle.

The museum displays artifacts from WWII, specializing in the history of the 70th Tank Battalion, 10th Mountain Division of WWII as well as local veterans from WWII. The museum is only open three

from 6 p.m. on, as well,” Ubben said.

“Please bring a blanket or chair, or enjoy the new benches and join the fun on our beautiful, historic campus in the center of Mt. Morris, two blocks south of Rt. 64 on Wesley Ave and enjoy these free concerts.”

In the event of rain, concerts will move to the Pinecrest Grove Community Center, located at 500 Evergreen Lane, seven blocks south of Illinois 64 on McKendrie Street.

Dirty Fishnet Stockings Dirty Fishnet Stockings, Aug. 19 The local Rockabilly band, Dirty Fishnet Stockings, return to Jamboree on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.

“DFS first started as a group that was to be a Rockabilly Christmas band called ‘Ted & The Mistletones.’ The idea exploded into something much

bigger, wanting to take the band further than playing just the holidays,” said Ubben. “A setlist of 10 was made, then 20 and so on, now they play over 50 songs every show for you to swing to all night long!”

The band is made up lead singer, Ted O’Donnell, Harry Euhus on lead guitar and vocals, Rick Nolting on upright bass and vocals and Bill Englund on drums.

DFS was proud to be inducted into the Rockford Area Music Industry’s Hall of Fame.

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

Concessions for the evening will be provided by the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, who will be serving hamburgers, cheeseburgers, pulled pork, cole slaw, chips, brownies, soda and water, starting at 6 p.m.

“The Campus will be extra festive that evening as the 7th Annual National Strawsculpting Competition continues, with four new sculptures and many others from past years on display all around the Campus,” Ubben said.

In the event of inclement weather, our rain location will be the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, located at 101 Moose Drive.

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times a year. There is no admission charge.

To find the museum, go to the intersection of Route 251 and Intermodal drive in Rochelle, Illinois. (An Army truck is at this intersection.)

Just follow the signs. It is about three miles to the museum.

More information is available at http://www.robertsarmory.com

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The Ogle County Republican Central Committee held its annual Governor Lowden Dinner on Aug. 4. Ginger Pearson was named Republican of the year and Kevin Colbert was named volunteer of the year. Pictured (from left) are Ginger Pearson, Stacy Flanagan Chairman and Kevin Colbert.

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Howard and the White Boys to perform Aug. 12

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Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media ABOVE: Pine Creek rages through the first ford at White Pines State Park on Monday after at least 5 inches of rain fell across Ogle County in the morning. The park remained open to the White Pines Lodge. ABOVE RIGHT: The rain also caused flooding at the Oregon Park District’s The Village Way abd Wiggly Field Dog Park on the southern edge of town.

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bottom of the large ravine. “The neighbors could smell the propane coming from it.”

At 9:44 a.m., the Oregon Fire Protection District responded to a report of a propane tank on the verge of falling into a sinkhole.

“It [the propane tank] was in the sinkhole by the time we got there,” said Oregon Fire Chief Mike Knoup.

When firefighters arrived, there was swift water approximately 40 feet wide going across the driveway, Knoup said. Firefighters were unsure if the sinkhole had taken out the driveway. They also were concerned about making sure Richie was able to exit the home. He was evacuated through a neighboring property.

Oregon’s swift water team – firefighters trained to swim in Class 4 rapids and to rescue victims from fast-moving water – then entered the flooded area where the propane tank line was located, Knoup said. The line had broken off and was leaking propane, so they had to shut it off, he said.

Richie said the water receded by evening, but now the task of assessing the damage and dealing with the insurance company has begun.

“We’ve been trying to work with the insurance company,” said Richard. “All the water runoff came from the farm fields.”

On Tuesday, there was less than 2 feet of water in the small waterway that runs just west of Richie’s garage.

Bent grasses, shrubs, mud and small trees could be seen alongside where the floodwaters traveled.

Monday’s flash flooding was caused by 9 to 12 inches of rain that fell across northwestern Illinois during a 48-hour period.

Illinois 73 just north of Pearl City remained closed in Stephenson County after floodwaters covered the state highway just north of the downtown area.

Pine Creek rose from its banks Monday causing officials at White Pines State Park to close off access to the park between the first and second fords. Access to the White Pines Lodge, which is located on higher ground, remained open.

The main entrance at Castle Rock State Park remain closed due to floodwaters damage. The boat launch facility, overlook area, and south end trails remain open.

“Flood damage has made the small bridge/culvert on the main entrance road unsafe for traffic. Repairs are being coordinated,” posted Quentin Snook, site technician with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Knoup said the incident at the Boyden property was the only flooding to which the fire district responded Monday. However, firefighters also responded to a downed tree on River Road and provided mutual aid for a house fire – possibly caused by a lightning strike – in Stillman Valley, he said.

“We urge extreme caution in flash flooding,” Knoup said. “People don’t understand the power of moving water.”

Knoup said people should not walk or drive through flooded areas. People also should keep an eye on their surroundings, especially if small creeks

or waterways are nearby, because their water levels can rise quickly, he said.

Rock River water levels continued to rise on Tuesday as tributaries carrying the heavy rains fed into the

river. On Tuesday morning, the Lee County Sheriff’s department reported that the buoy line marking the Dixon dam location had been broken and urged boaters to “please use caution”.

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2022 OGLE COUNTY FAIR

Final day of 2022 fair featured one event, all others canceled following morning storms

By ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com Despite a weekend of intense heat and a strong storm, Ogle County Fair organizers are “well pleased.”

The bar for attendance was high when compared to last year’s event, when COVID19 restrictions were starting to loosen, said Tom Simpson, Ogle County Fair president.

“I’m guessing we had about 17,000 people come in the four days we were open,” he said. “That’s right in the average [attendance for four days], but on the upper end.”

The 2022 Ogle County Fair ran Aug. 3-7, although all but one of Sunday’s events — the 9 a.m. Junior Goat Show — were canceled because of heavy rain. About 2.5 inches of rain fell Sunday, most of it between 7 and 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.

It forced fair organizers to cancel the 1 p.m. Tri-County Pullers grandstand event, and talks with the carnival folks led to that also being canceled, Simpson said. In the end, the decision to shut down the entire fair was made, he said.

The closure did impact the fair association’s income, Simpson said. He did not have numbers.

“Obviously, it’s our last day. It gives people one last chance to come and enjoy the fair, and that was a missed opportunity for us,” he said.

Saturday, Aug. 6, saw temperatures in the 90s, with heat indexes as high as 107 degrees, according to the NWS. “I believe it [the heat] turned away a few people because it was just so extremely hot,” Simpson said. “But we still had people come out and enjoy themselves at the fair.”

The “Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean” high-wire act and the “Wolves of the World” show both received great reviews, he said.

There also was a huge turnout for the rodeo, Simpson said. It always has been popular, but seemed to be even more so this year compared to the truck pulls, tractor pulls and demolition derby.

“We had excellent volunteers that helped get people in and out of the fairgrounds, as well as coming through the gates,” Simpson said. “We’re always looking for volunteers every year during fair week, as well as off fair week weekends, because the fair grounds still need to be kept up — mowing and trimming and stuff.”

Anyone interested in volunteering can contact the fair office at 815-732-6962 or visit www.oglecountyfair.com.

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ABOVE: Heavy rains early Sunday caused the cancellation of all but the goat show at the Ogle County Fair. Here, water stands on the Harlan Holm Memorial Track after nearly 3 inches of rain fell in the ealry morning hours. BELOW: Lori Alcala of Dixon and her son Aiden, 8, try and cool off by taking a ride on the swings carnival ride on Saturday.

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Renee Gehrke chosen as 2022 Miss Ogle County Agriculture roots run deep for Byron native

BY EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@shawmedia.com As a former 4-H’er and member of a farm family, Renee Gehrke is very comfortable in the friendly confines of the Ogle County Fairgrounds.

And that comfort level came through loud and clear to the judges Aug. 3 when the 19-year-old from Byron, was crowned 2022 Miss Ogle County.

Gehrke, whose family operates a cattle farm near Byron, was chosen from a field of six in the Wednesday night contest.

“I am just so excited right now. I am in disbelief,” she said after being crowned. “I am so excited for this whole entire year to serve Ogle County and really represent what we are about.”

Agriculture has been an integral part of Gehrke’s life with her family owning and operating Gehrke Family Farms.

“I am super proud of that. We run it together as a family,” she said. “I have showed cattle all throughout the years.

I didn’t bring any to the fair this year, but it is still one of my huge passions.”

Gehrke attended Highland Community College and was an intern with the Ag in the Classroom program this summer. She will attend Iowa State University this fall to pursue a career in the ag industry.

“I hope to be giving back to my community and the organizations that have made me who I am today such as 4-H, FFA and so many more,” she said in her contest bio. “I want to help younger members of our society become future agriculturalists and inspire them to chase their dreams.”

Gehrke rolled the dice when she purchased her evening gown online just one month before the pageant.

“I got it off the internet and I couldn’t return it,” she said laughing.

“It ended up fitting perfectly. Huge gamble but worth the risk.”

Haylee King, 20, of Byron was first runner-up and Brooke Titov, 20, was Miss Congeniality.

Outgoing 2021 Miss Ogle County Emma Thurow of Davis Junction passed the queen title to Gehrke after giving a long, tearful goodbye to the audience.

“It has been an honor to be your queen,” she told the crowd. “The Ogle County Fair and fair pageant have

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Renee Gehrke, 19, of Byron reacts as she is chosen 2022 Miss Ogle County on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Six contestants took part in the division including Haylee King (left) and Natalie Ketter (right). given me so much. From my fist time on stage in 2008 to being the first triple crown winner, I have grown up with a love for this county in my heart. Early mornings at the wash rack to late nights in the grandstands, this place has become my home.”

Thurow was named Young Miss Ogle County in 2015 and Junior Miss Ogle County in 2017, before becoming Miss Ogle County in 2021.

The pageant mimics the Miss Illinois Queen Pageant where the 2022 Miss Ogle County will compete for the title of Miss Illinois County Fair Queen.

The “Queen” is judged on the following: personal interview with the judges; 1-minute speech; physical fitness; on-stage questions; and evening gown stage performance.

The announcement was the last contest of the evening.

Little Mr. and Little Miss were the first winners announced with Little Miss going to Aniyah MacMaster, 8, of Monroe Center and Little Mr. to Brycen Legue.

Young Miss was Onyx Doan, of Monroe Center, and Junior Miss was

2021 Miss Ogle County Emma Throw crowns Gehrke as 2022 Miss Ogle County. More photos of pageant winners appear on page 15.

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Kaelin Schafer, 15, of Oregon.

The queen and her court will attend many events in the next year, representing the Ogle County Fair.

Pageant Director Michelle Jozefo-

wicz estimated Thurow had traveled 8,000 miles during her tenure as Miss Ogle County and thanked her staff, judges, and sponsors for all their support.

2022 OGLE COUNTY FAIR

Leaf River driver brings home first place in compact division

By EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@shawmedia.com What was James Green’s recipe for a $1,200 payday in the Open Wire Compact Division at the Ogle County Fair’s demolition derby?

Start with a 2005 Pontiac Vibe, tear it down, sprinkle in some spare parts, mix in 15 hours of elbow grease and then top it with some seasoned backing skills.

That’s what worked for the Leaf River resident on Aug. 6 when his compact was the last one running during a hot and steamy night at the Harlan Holm Memorial Track.

“I needed a car and a buddy had this for $400,” said Green after winning his division before a packed crowd. “I’ve been running demo cars for 8 years. This is my first win.”

Green started creating his demo ride about a week ago. “I started working on it last weekend, a couple of hours each night after work. I think it took me between 10-15 hours to get it ready.”

Readying a demo car includes taking off parts like the fuel tank, reinforcing certain areas, and adding parts like agricultural tires for better tracking in dirt, and or mud.

“I started competing in 2014 so I had a lot of parts already for this car,” he said.

Green navigated his little blue Vibe through a sea of battered competitors and ended the heat with a nifty reverse pattern to win the title. The car survived the race so well that Green plans to enter it in the Winnebago County Fair’s demolition derby later this month.

“This is the most fun car I’ve ever built.

There’s a lot of life left in this car,” he said smiling.

Nathan Meeker, an Oregon driver, also had fun in his division for full size vehicles.

The 2022 race marked his return to the track after a hiatus.

“I took 4-5 years off because I had two sets of twins within 18 months,” he said after finishing second in his 1972 Buick LeSabre. “I even used the car for the gender reveal for our first set of twins. I blew blue smoke out of one exhaust and pink out of another.”

He bought his LeSabre in Nebraska several years ago and started driving in demolition derbies in 1996.

“It was a good time out there tonight and I had a real good time,” he said.

Chris Cadie of Chana also finished first in the pickup/suv division.

The Ogle County demolition derby was run by Robbo’s Extreme Derby Promotions.

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ABOVE: James Green of Leaf River drives his 2005 Pontiac Vibe (69) to a first place win in the Open Wire Compact division at the demolition derby during the Ogle County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 6. BELOW LEFT: Nathan Meeker of Oregon drives his 1973 Buick LeSabre (100) in the Open Wire Full division. BELOW RIGHT: Zack Thomas of Milledgeville drives his demolition car as sparks fly out of his super stacks. BOTTOM: Chris Cadie of Chana slams his Ford truck into another in the truck division.

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Fiery ride for one contestant at fair’s tractor pull

By EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@shawmedia.com A blown fuel line made for a fiery ride for one of the drivers in the Illini State Pullers tractor pull competition at the Ogle County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 4.

Mark Kelsey of Davis had a pretty good run going in his International diesel super stock, “ Just Add Dirt” until a fuel line burst.

The large red and white tractor was fanned with flames as the diesel fuel ignited three-quarters through its run. Kelsey’s protective suit kept him from being injured as he pulled the tractor to a stop and the fire was extinguished.

“We had a fuel line blow apart, that’s all,” he said after the incident.

“I’ve never had that happen before.”

After the tractor was towed back to its trailer, Kelsey was busy trying to repair the machine in time to run again in the open division.

“I want to see if I can fix it and hopefully run again tonight,” he said.

Oregon puller Steve Devine, who competed after Kelsey, said incidents like that can happen.

“That’s why we wear the protective gear,” he said.

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ABOVE: Mark Kelsey of Davis is enveloped in flames as his International diesel tractor “Just Add Dirt” catches fire during its run in the light super stock division at the Illini State Pullers competition at the Ogle County Fair on Aug. 4. Kelsey was wearing protective clothing and was not injured. He said the fire was caused when a fuel line burst.

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LEFT: Alex Davies of Polo tries to say on his ride as his bull jumps into the air at the Big Hat Rodeo at the Ogle County Fair on Friday, Aug. 5. ABOVE: Olivia Bliss of Polo competes in the barrel races. The rodeo was one of four grandstand events held at this year’s fair.

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Numbers and optimism on the upswing for Hawks

By ANDY COLBERT For Shaw Media

A telling sign of today’s economy and how it translates to the Oregon Hawk football program is a shortage of helmets.

“It’s good problem to have,” Oregon new coach Broc Kundert said. “If we run out and can’t buy any, we’ll figure out a way to get some.”

Compared to numbers in the 50s the past few years, Kundert expects to have 75 kids out when practice officially starts up Aug. 8.

“I’ve felt good about summer camp,” Kundert said. “The lowest numbers we’ve had so far is 60 and we have been getting more kids that have never played before.”

Kundert is quickly developing a reputation as a player’s coach.

“The players are talking to guys and we’re getting more out,” said 6-foot-2, 285-pound lineman Evan Flaharty said. “The more players we have, the more energy and enthusiasm on the practice field. Lot’s of team bonding.”

Anchoring the line with Flaharty will be 6-0, 250-pound Jon Alaniz. Both are seniors and part of a group that are mostly over 235 pounds.

“Coach definitely has a personality,” Alaniz said. “With a new coach and new system, there’s more interest.

Day to day, things are starting to build.”

That’s Kundert’s number one objective.

“The main thing is to get the numbers up first,” he said. “They’ve been beat up for so long, we have to give them a sense of confidence. It’s a challenge, but don’t think it’s impossible. I want to make it fun to be in the weightroom.”

Kundert, a 2007 graduate of Freeport, went on to play middle linebacker at 5-foot-7 for Wisconsin Platteville during the Ryan McWethy/Brian Snyder era. After that, it was back to Freeport where he eventually became defensive coordinator.

The last four years were spent as head coach at Aquin, where his 2020/21 Covid team was ranked No. 1 in the state for 1A in its last season as an 11-man program.

Aquin was noted for its high-scoring spread offense, whereas Oregon has been ground-and-pound.

Will there be a happy medium as new coach meets an entrenched program that has struggled with its passing attack.

“It may look a little different from years past, but we will try to balance 50/50 run pass,” said Kundert, prefer-

ABOVE: Oregon’s Gabe Eckerd battles for yards during a recent scrimmage. BELOW: Josh Washburn passes the bal. ring not give much of his offensive scheme away before opening at home August 26 against Dixon, a team it has never beaten in league play.

Another major difference in the 2022 squad compared to years past will be an extensive use of sophomores compared to the decades long practice of primarily juniors and seniors.

“We want to build on their 7-2 (freshman) record. It’s a good group with over 30 kids,” Kundert said. “The sophomores we bring up will be starting for us and not playing jayvee.”

That freshmen group ended their year beating Byron and Dixon in a jamboree, after losing to them earlier in the season. They also have a lot of size and a quarterback in Jack Washburn that will contend for the starting nod.

One sophomore that is already penciled as a starter is Josh Crandall, a 6-3, 190-pound end, the last of three football-playing brothers and potential college prospect.

Oregon will be young at the skilled positions, but has senior Gabe Eckerd returning as running back. Kundert sees him and junior Trevor Burkhart getting a lot of carries.

“Gabe will also be our leader in defense at inside linebacker,” Kundert

said. “I like the play of Griffin Marlatt at corner and as receiver.”

Oregon wrapped up its camp with a 7-on-7 against Byron, after facing off against Du-Pec and West Carroll in previous days. Assisting Kundert will be David Boyer as offensive coordinator and John Bothe as line coach.

Kundert will concentrate on the defense.

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“The defense will run to the ball well and on offense, our young skilled players will grow into it,” he said.

Oregon has not won more than three games since 2014, its last playoff team. Could this be the year the Hawks make a move towards a winning record?

“It’s time to stop getting beat up and taking it to them,” Alaniz said.

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Royal Court RIGHT: The 2022 Ogle County Royal Court was chosen on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Pictured in the front row are: Young Miss Onyx Doan; Little Miss Aniyah MacMaster; and Little Mister Brycen Legue. Back row: Junior Miss Kaelin Schafer; Miss Ogle County Renee Gehrke; and Miss Runner-Up Haylee King.

FAR RIGHT TOP: Eight-yearold Aniya MacMasters of Monroe Center smiles after being named 2022 Little Miss Ogle County.

FAR RIGHT BOTTOM: Kaelin Schafer, 15, of Oregon, was chosen 2022 Junior Miss Ogle County.

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Oregon Police Chief Shawn Melville reports the following police activity.

Aug. 4 At 4 p.m., police responded to a traffic crash report at the intersection of Washington and N. 4th Streets involving a 2018 Chevrolet driven by Andrew R. McKay, 38, of Dixon, and a 2005 Chevrolet driven by Anthony J. Frey, 29, of Oregon.

No citations were issued.

Aug. 5 Jennifer R. Spedding, age 41, Loves Park, was issued a citation at 7:13 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 700 block of N. 4th Street.

At 7:49 p.m., police responded to a traffic crash in the Dairy Queen parking lot located at 210 E. Washington Street involv-

ing a 2002 Dodge driven by Dannielle R. West, 45, of Kirkland, and a parked 2019 Nissan belonging to Holly A. Bargren, 51, of Byron. No citations were issued.

Aug. 7 At 7:20 p.m., Oregon Police arrested Araceli Rocha-Amaro, 45, of Oregon, was arrested at 7:20 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended.

Rocha-Amaro was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

POLO POLICE Polo Police Chief Troy Randall reports the following police activity.

Aug. 2 Kenneth Huckabee, 48, of Polo, was cited at 5:19 p.m. for unlawful use of a cell phone.

Huckabee was released on an I-Bond.

Matthew Beintema, 25, of Freeport, was cited at 6:50 p.m. for speeding 43 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. Beintema was released on an I-Bond.

Aug, 3

Shane Hitchcock, 29, of Polo, was cited at 4:47 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Hitchcock was released on an I-Bond.

Renae A. Johnson, 33, of Polo, was cited at 6:01 p.m. for unlawful use of a cell phone.

Johnson was released on an I-Bond.

Tristen J. Tate, 24, of Forreston, was arrested at 7:33 p.m. for driving with a suspended license. Tate was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Aug 5 Sheyania Hughes, 23, of Forreston, was cited at 5:25 p.m. for the unlawful use of a cell phone. Hughes was released on an I-Bond.

Allison Sandison, 22, of Rock Falls, was cited at 5:06 p.m. for unlawful use of a cell phone. Sandison was released on an I-Bond.

Aug, 6 Albert W. Kelchner, 68, of Shannon, was cited at 5:05 p.m. for the unlawful use of a

July 11 Jase Bradley Holdcroft and Crystal Susan Fant, both of Belvidere.

Christopher Ross Hines and Ashley Marie Good, both of Dixon.

both of Belvidere.

July 13 Buddy Lee List and Misti Dawn Fant, of Leaf River.

Joseph Daniel Lipkeman and Allison Kay Ingham, both of Rockford.

July 20 Adam Charles Powers and Summer Snow Arant, both of Rockford.

Peter James Prehn and Anne Kaplan, both of Byron.

Adam John Cox, of Chana, Illinois, and Mackenzie Marie Arand, of McConnell.

cell phone. Kelchner was released on an I-Bond.

General Calls for Service July 25 through Aug. 7 Citizen Complaints/Assist........................ 4 Animal Complaint ....................................... 1 Disturbance/Domestic............................... 1 Fire/Medical Assist.................................... 9 Lock Out ...................................................... 2 Traffic Stops..............................................20 County Assists............................................ 2

MARRIAGE LICENSES The following marriage licenses were filed in July.

July 1 Christopher Michael McBrayer and Jaqueline Cardiel, both of Lake in the Hills.

Craig Alan Deets and Amanda Lee Taylor, both of Clinton.

July 5 Taylor Sean Flowers and Kelli Lynn Marshall, both of Arlington Heights.

July 6 Kaitlin Leigh Korf and Amanda Morgan Adams, both of Forreston.

July 8 Brian Joseph Conrad, of Villa Park, Illinois, and Theresa Marie Kazmierski, of Countryside.

Britton Joseph Kaiser, of Malta, Illinois, and Rebekah Skye Pearson, of Ottawa.

July 14 Joel Simon Todd and Jenna Rae Merkle, both of Oregon.

Jared Evan Jones and Morgan Kathryn Ansems, both of Cudahy, Wisconsin.

July 15 Brennan Hunter Schofield and Stephanie Bonny Jean Grau, both of Polo.

Benjamin Joseph Person and Samantha Leanne Brown, both of Polo.

Terry T McCart and Alexandra Kay Downey,

July 19 Nicholas Christian Aguinaga and Allana Yvette Rose, both of Rockford.

July 21 Justin Mathew Malston and Makaylah Rose Messenger, both of Leaf River.

Andrew Todd Frisbie, of Salcha, Alaska, and Lauren Nicole Lahr Ditmars, of Byron.

July 22 Richard Leroy Achey IV and Dallas Melissa Marie Tackett, both of Lake in the Hills.

Isaac David Bell, of Oregon, Illinois, and Abigail Bremner Castle, of Compton.

July 25 Aaron Robert Lindstedt and Amanda Jo Postlethwaite, both of Freeport.

July 27 Michael Scott McGill and Sara Louise Lipscomb, both of Rochelle.

Martin Edward Richied and Meghan Kathleen Piazza, both of Sycamore.

Alfredo San Juan and Elsa Milan, both of Rochelle.

July 28 Austin Michael Sheffield and Arianna Nichol Willett, both of Dixon.

July 29 Dennis James Hamel and Mindy Kay Lange, both of Oregon.

Todd Michael Pederson and Melissa Lynn Westendorf, both of Rockford.

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OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF ACTIVITY Aug. 2 Kevin Jones, 43, of Stillman Valley, was arrested for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop near Milwaukee Street and Stillman Road at around 3:08 p.m. Jones was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

At around 4:26 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Illinois Route 72 at Interstate 39. After an investigation, two passengers were arrested. Amber Keener, 37, of Lindenwood, was arrested for an outstanding Lee County warrant and possession of drug paraphernalia. Chet Harrolle, 39, of Lindenwood, was arrested for unlawful possession of cannabis/improper container.

Keener and Harrolle were transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Joshua Swift, 46, of Davis, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and violation of the Concealed Carry Act after deputies responded to a single-vehicle

crash in the 9000 block of Illinois Route 2 at around 8:59 p.m. Swift also was cited for speeding, improper lane usage, leaving the scene of a property-damage accident, illegal transportation of alcohol and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Aug. 3 Jesus Diaz, 42, of Rockford, was arrested for no driver’s license after a traffic stop in the 2700 block of North Kilbuck Road at around 7:29 p.m. Diaz also was cited for operating with suspending registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Diaz was taken into custody without incident and released from the scene on a $2,500 I-Bond and given a future court date.

Aug. 5 Demarcus Mitchell, 40, of Freeport, was arrested for aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol, aggravated driving while license revoked and driving while under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois Route 4

and Mulford Road at around 9:03 p.m.

Mitchell also was cited for suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Mitchell was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

Nicholas J. Tassoni, 25, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies, Byron police and Byron EMS responded to the vicinity of North Barker Road and Twin Oaks Drive in Byron at around 10:37 p.m. for a reported crash. Upon arrival, deputies found a Chevrolet Silverado had struck a tree before overturning. Tassoni also was cited for failure to reduce speed. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Aug. 6 Anastase Man, 20 of Dixon, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at the intersection of Illinois Route 2 and Kennedy Hill Road at around 1:19 p.m. Man also was cited for speeding. Man was released from the scene on a $2,500 I-Bond and given a future court date.

Aug. 7 Pablo Alvarez, 23, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, no valid driver’s license and driving while under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois Route 38 and Brooklyn Road at around 12:53 a.m. Alvarez also was cited for improper lane usage. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

Daniel Owens, 57, of Leaf River, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop. At around 2:47 p.m., deputies responded to a reckless driving complaint near the intersection of Illinois Route 72 and Conger Road. Deputies located Owens in the 6000 block of Illinois Route 2. Owens was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

These charges are accusations and all subjects are presume innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS July 29-Aug. 4 Warranty deeds Robert D. and Laura Burnes to Gustavo A. Gonzales and Leonel Balcazar, 3495 E. Tower Road, Byron, $272,000.

Elizabeth and Carl J. Ogren III to Eric S. and Kathleen J. Moutray, 7767 N. Kylewood Drive, Byron, $322,500.

Mary Ellen Gomez, also Kenney, to Nathaniel J. Chesley, 956 N. 12th St., Rochelle, $119,000.

Rochelle Community Hospital Association to Brent T. and Danielle Marie Carmichael, 5069 S. U.S. Route 251 and one farmland parcel, Rochelle, $2,163,105.

Christopher A. and Bruce A. Norkus to Kerns Property Management LLC, one parcel in Dement Township, $127,000.

Keith A. Scott to Jamie J. Bugarin, 808 N. Main St., Rochelle, $65,000.

Keith A. Scott to Jaime Julianna Huston, 808 W. First Ave., Rochelle, $60,000.

JTH Storage LLC to Bailey A. Hensley, 939 N. 10th St., Rochelle, $96,000.

Kishwaukee Family Young Mens Christian Association Inc. to Spartz Family LLC, 1010 N. 15th St., Rochelle, $375,000.

Kimberly G. Hutcherson and Sean R. Janssen to Bethany Brittenham, 4779 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, $440,000.

Esmeralda Saenz to Jenifer Stencil, 322 N.

Wild Cherry Drive, Dixon, $305,000.

Frank Bertolami to Dylan Anspach, 627 Cranbrook Lane, Mt. Morris, $185,000.

Brandon and Shae Watts to Trae D. Varney and Sara R. Shelburne, 8487 N. Canary Drive, Davis Junction, $250,000.

Brenda A. Schramm to Carl John and Elizabeth Corin Ogren, 7859 N. Kylewood Drive, Byron, $425,000.

Duane R. and Pamela A. Pottorff to Andrew and Jaime Kitchen, 302 S. Frederick Ave., Mt. Morris, $182,500.

Brittany N. Peterson to Jimmy D. and Gloria Hollifield, 121 Century Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, $106,000.

Christopher J. and Diana L. Weber to Daniel J. and Sandra L. Boehle, 121 Century Hill Drive, Oregon, $294,000.

Michael R. and Michelle M. Cicchetti to Dexter Wright and Kayla Stroud, 358 Misty Meadow Lane, Davis Junction, $282,000.

The late Myrna Lou Hart by executors to Michael R. and Michelle M. Cicchetti, 3156 N. Silver Ridge Drive, Oregon, $280,500.

Contry Homes Group LLC to Demarcus T. Horton and Jennifer A. Tripp, 939 White Birch Lane, Davis Junction, $242,115.

William R. and Teri M. Lagerman to Frank Huftalin, 118 W. Shirley Ave., Rochelle, $212,000.

Justin and Rayanne Hibshman to Krysta N. Kinchen, 1116 Santa Fe Ave., Davis Junction,

$275,000.

RCF 2 Acquisition Trust, US Bank Trust, trustee, to Charles and Laura Ditzler, 607 S. Second St., Oregon, $58,000.

HHW Holding LLC to Dennis J. Hamel and Mindy K. Lange, 3356 S. Manor Drive, Oregon, $205,000.

Michael J. Hildreth to Alexis Ladd, 800 S. Seventh St., Rochelle, $110,100.

Roger W. Brunner to Erica M. Chestnut and Eric R. Canada, 110 S. 10th St., Oregon, $138,000.

Randall S. and Margaret M. Renne to JK Dixon Properties LLC, two parcels in Grand Detour Township, $1,400,000.

Trustees Deeds Richard E. and Shirley J. Johann Trust 96, Steven L. Johann and Brenda K. Miller, trustees, to Jared Michael Cialkowski, 7492 N. Stillman Road, Byron, $221,000.

Harold M. Brook Trust 399, Carol Bellows,

trustee, to Ichiban Properties LLC, 206 S. Maple Ave., Byron, $159,000.

Harold M. Brook Trust 399, Carol Bellows, trustee, to Charles Thomas and Martha Ann Speakes Trust, Charles Thomas and Martha Ann Speakes, trustees, 206 S. Maple Ave., Byron, $15,000.

National Bank and Trust Co. Rchl Trust 74013, Central Bank IL, trustee, to Jonathan and Ocelia Marcela Nuyen, 1054 Lincoln Highway and one other parcel in Rochelle, $239,000.

Barnes Trust 1, Susan A. Engebretson, trustee, to Floyd and Shirley Smith, 616 N. Second St., Rochelle, $55,000.

KMG Trust 1, Paul A. Gilbert, trustee, to Francisco Miguel Reyes, 217 Powers Road, Rochelle, $195,000.

Sheriff’s Deeds Sheriff of Ogle County and Elizabeth A. Broderick to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 505 W. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, $0.

Sheriff of Ogle County and Michael P. Byczynski to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 103 W. Phil Parkway, Forreston, $118,300.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

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or pla not represented by an attorney) Name Josiaha R. Wills Address Western Illinois Correction Center 2500 Rt. 99 South Mt. Sterling, IL 62353 August 12, 19, 26, 2022 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 25, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as,

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Total Maintenance Services located at 4930 W Pond Rd Leaf River, IL 61047 Dated this 25th day of July, 2022.

Laura J Cook County Clerk August 5, 12, 19, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID BRUCE JAKUBEC, Deceased.

No. 2022-PR-54 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of DAVID BRUCE JAKUBEC.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS QUICKEN LOANS INC., PLAINTIFF vs.

DAVID VAULTONBURG; JESSICA VAULTONBURG; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 2019CH103 Address: 307 West Colden Street Polo, IL 61064 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 25, 2022, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on September 9, 2022 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: 307 West Colden Street, Polo, IL 61064 P.I.N.: 14-16-177-002 The real estate is improved with a single-family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $73,171.82 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within 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 subject to confirmation 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 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 information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party 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 forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property 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 SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 19 7719.

Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 19 7719 I3199206 July 29, 2022 August 5, 12, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES Letters of Office wereissued on June 30, 2022 to JOHN JAKUBEC, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Gary L. Ecklund, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 8, 2023, that date being at least six (6) months from

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LEGAL NOTICES (6) the date of first publication, or within three (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 Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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LEGAL NOTICES Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division at the Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of the claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office--Probate Division, must bemailed or delivered to the estate le-

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DATED: July 29, 2022 Gary L. Ecklund Gary L. Ecklund #0710822 Attorney for Estate 4023 Charles Street Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 229-5333

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS QUICKEN LOANS INC., PLAINTIFF vs.

DAVID VAULTONBURG; JESSICA VAULTONBURG; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 2019CH103 Address: 307 West Colden Street Polo, IL 61064 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 25, 2022, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on September 9, 2022 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: PART OF LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) OF BARBER'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF POLO. PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) (OR LOT 16) IN SECTION 16, IN TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED IN ONE TRACT AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN SAID BLOCK 4, THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF THE ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK 4, 150 FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1, 95 FEET, THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID ALLEY TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1, THENCE EAST ON SAID NORTH LINE, 95 FEET, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WESTERLY 20 FEET THEREOF, SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BUFFALO, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 307 West Colden Street, Polo, IL 61064 P.I.N.: 14-16-177-002 The real estate is improved with a single-family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $73,171.82 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within 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 subject to confirmation 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 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 information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party 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 forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property 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 SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 19 7719.

Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 19 7719 I3199206 July 29, 2022 August 5, 12, 2022

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Dissoultion and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk, Ogle Judicial County Center 106 S. 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before October 25, 2022 10:30 am, Rm 204A, JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. Witness: August 4th, 2022 Kimberly A. Stahl (Clerk of the Circuit Court) By: TB (Deputy) (Plaintiff's attorney or plaintiff if he is

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY Josiaha R. Wills Plaintiff Vs. Debra Jo Wills a/k/a Debra Jo Plemmons Defendant 2022-DN-46 Case No. PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Debra Jo Wills a/k/a Debra Jo Plemmons, 905 Eaton St. Savannah, IL 61074, defendants, that this case has been commenced In this Court against you and other defendants, asking Verified Petition for

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