Polo_Tri-County_Press-09-23-2022

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The PoloLions Club was “allhands ondeck” as membershelpedput up a new building at Polo’s Westside Park. Here, the last section of concrete is poured as Henry Bocker moves thesprout to where the concrete is going and Mark Bocker, KeithChesnut and volunteer TJ Graden spread the concrete out. Story on page 2. LIONSLABOR Published every Friday by OgleCountyNewspapers, adivision of ShawMedia INDEX Betty’s Column........6 Classifieds.........21-24 ColbertColumn......15 Mt.Morris Police....14 Otto’s Column..........6 Polo Police...............14 Property Transfers..18 Sheriff Activity........18 Sports.................15-19 DEATHS NEWS NEWS Appeal Denied Polo officialsupholdarulingthata homeisunfit to livein. /9 FestivalNears Autumnon Parade is slated for SaturdayandSunday, Oct.1-2inOregon. / 20 Onthe Prairie TheNachusaGrasslandshostedits annual Autumnonthe Prairie. /3 JohnA. Bartelt, Page 10

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Ourguest,Rev.AngeeJordanByrd, broughtgreetingsandblessingsfromour regionaloffice.Itwasawonderful service tocelebrateournewspaceandweareespecially gladtosharethisspacewithour community.

fromJust4Funandmusicfrom3DSound. Wesharedpicturesofpastmembers,the previousbuildingandhowthepartsofthe oldbuildingwereused.

inghomefromLouisiana.Itwassoniceto talktoallofthemandhearabouttheir dailyadventures.

Someofmymostmemorableconversa tionswithmymomwereaboutthesmall everydayevents.Idefinitely miss getting tosharethosedetailswithher.Wedon’t havetowaitforthebigeventsofourlife beforewereachouttoGod.

Ihopetoseeyounextweekinour churchoronlinethroughourFacebook page.Wegladlywelcomeyouforatimeof worshipandfellowship.Comeandseeour littlechurchinthecountry.

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PastorSuzanne HallStoutledtheservicewithhelpfromJamesHopkins,Don HayandNancyHopkins.MaggieHenning sharedhertalentsonthepianoforthe morningservice.Ihadthehonorofleading achildren’s messageforouryoungest friends.DougKnappprovidedspecial musicincludingasonghehadwritten.

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Intheafternoon,wehosted ouropen housecelebration.Theafternoonwaswell attendedwithrefreshmentsandicecream

OurprogramwasgivenbyJulieSanders,whowassubstitutingforBethWiegmann.Wespenttheeveningdiscussing business,sharingingreatconversation andenjoyingadeliciousdessertfromour hostesses.

Todaywasaveryspecialdayforme sinceIcelebratedmybirthday.Ireceived somanywellwishesforthedayfromfamilyandfriends.Iwasgladtospenditvisitingwithmanyfriendsatouropenhouse event,too.

MattandClinttextedandcalledme duringtheday.StephanieandJoãoalso sentbirthdaywishes.StephaniewasrelaxingathomeinUtahwhileJoãowastravel-

Polo Lions help put up building at Westside Park

Asectionofconcretewas alreadypouredasWintonBocker usedalonghandletosmoothout concretewhileHenryBocker smoothedoutedgesoftheconcrete asKeithChesnutgotreadyforthe nextsectionofconcretetobe poured.

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LionsTimRockwood,Mark Ebert,andKeithChesnutwere busytakingmeasurementsand liningtheconcreteformtobe placed.LionsMarkandWinton Bockerhelpedputconcreteforms inandgeteverythingreadyfor concretetobepoured.

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ThispastTuesdayevening,Iattended ourregularmeetingofPEOChapterDWat thehomeofCarolSuits.Wehadasmall groupfortheeveningwithMaggieHenning,BeverlyCoffmanandVickiHay attendingfromPineCreek.

•KarenMerlak livesinPoloandis a memberofthePineCreekChristian Church.

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Hewantstoknowthe smalldetails.We cangotoHiminprayerforwheneverwe needHim.Hislovecoversusincomfort andpeace.Heishereforusinthe life-changingeventsandsmallmomentsin between.WearelovedandforeverinHis care.

Ourbuildingcommitteegreetedourvisitorsfortheevent.Itwasgreattoseenew andoldfriendsanditwasespecially wonderfultohavefellowshipinournewspace. Wehopethisisthefirstofmanyeventsto come.

Ourchurchfamilyandsurrounding communitysharedawonderfulafternoon inthebeautifulsunshine.Weweregladto havetherainstayawayforthedaywhile wecelebratedourcompletedbuilding.This isHisday,andweareherewithgrateful hearts.

Thismorninginchurch,wewere greetedbyDebOhlwineandhergranddaughtersAmeliaandFiona.Forourservicethismorning,weheldadedicationof ourbuilding.Thereweremanyfamily, friendsandspecialguestsinattendance.

“Thankyoutothesevolunteers onSaturday:MarkEbert,Henry, MarkandWintonBocker,Keith Chesnut,NateWhite andTJGraden,”saidLionsJeffShort.

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Likemostparents,Icontinuallyremind mychildrentocallmemoreoften.Their responseusuallyincludesacomment abouthowtheydon’thaveanythingtotell me.Ireallywanttoknoweverything,even whattheyconsidertobetheboringstuff.

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ThePoloLionsClubishelping putupanewbuilding atPolo’s WestsidePark.

Concretewasbeingpouredas HenryBockermovedthesproutto wheretheconcretewasgoingas LionsMarkBocker,Chesnutand volunteerTJGradenspreadedthe concreteout.

ABOVE: Winton Bocker is usinga long handle to smooth out concrete while Henry Bocker is smoothing out edges oftheconcrete and KeithChesnut is getting ready for the next section of concreteto bepoured

BELOW: Tim Rockwood, Mark Ebert andChesnut take measurements and line up for the next concrete form to be placed.

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Therewasn’treallyanythingnewatthis year’sevent,butthey’realwaysmakingadjustmentstoimproveAutumnonthePrairiebased onfeedback,Kleimansaid.

“That’sprettyhighforus,”hesaid.“We mighthavehad1,200fiveyearsagowhenwe firstgotbison,butgettingnear1,000isapretty solidnumber.”

AlexT.Paschal-apaschal@shawmedia.com ABOVE: Visitors check out the bison herd at the Nachusa Grasslands’ annual Autumnon the Prairie. LEFT: Amalebison stands guard in the prairie duringAutumnon the Prairie on Saturday. The eventalso offered hikes (below) andeducational displays and wagon tours on the prairie to see thebisonherd.

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NachusaGrasslandsisa4,000-acrepreserve consistingoflargeremnantprairie,woodlands andwetlandsbeingreconnectedthroughhabitatrestoration,accordingtotheconservancy’s website.Itcreates“oneofthelargestandmost biologicallydiversegrasslandsinIllinois.”

“Thedaywentverysmoothly,”saidBill Kleiman,NachusaGrasslandsprojectdirector. “Theweatherwasexcellent–sunnyandwarm, butnothot.”

Visitorsfilledfivewagonsonridestolook forbison,Kleimansaid.

Autumn on Prairie draws nearly 1,000 visitors

Nearly1,000peopleflockedtotheNachusa GrasslandsonSaturdayforthereturnof AutumnonthePrairie.

3 OGLECOUNTY NE WS OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Sep23,2022 SAVENOWONNEWPERFECTSLEEPERMODELS All2021SertaMattressItems arebeingClosedoutand Reduced whilesupplylast.4PCBEDROOMSET STARTINGASLOWAS $589.95 NIGHTSTANDS STARTING AT $119.95 4DRAWERCHEST STARTING AT $109.95 FILPFLOPBED STARTING AT $399.95 6DRAWERDRESSER STARTING AT $239.95 ELECTRICBEDS STARTING AT $1089.95 BUNKBEDS STARTING AT $359.95SEEOUR BLUE & RED TAG CLEARANCEBEDROOM ITEMSWITHBIG SAVINGS SLEEP&BEDROOM SALE! DELIVERY AVAILABLE•FREE OLDFURNITUREREMOVAL ASKABOUTSHORT&LONG FINANCINGOPTIONS. SERTA WOODSIDESTYLE AT CLEARANCE PRICING! 20E.StephensonStreet HistoricDowntown Freeport 815-235-4911•ritewayfreeport.com Mondaythrough Friday9am-5pm Saturday9am-4pm ALL THERAPEDIC BEDDING IS SALE PRICED

Autumn onthePrairiedrewabout930visitorsandrecruited70volunteers,Kleimansaid.

“Frequently,thebisonwereverycloseby andpeoplewerevisiblyexcitedtoseethemup close,”hesaid.“Wealsohadhikingtoursevery half-hourand mostofthosewerefullall day long,too.”

“Uponreviewoftheapplication madebythePoloFireProtectionDistrict,theOgleCountyBoardagreedto grantanawardtoPoloFiretopayonehalfofthetotalcostoftheStryker powerloadsystem,whichis$32,010,” Clothiersaid.

Initsgrantapplication,thePolo FireProtectionDistrictindicatedto theOgleCountyBoarditsintentto purchaseaStrykerpowerloadsystem foritsprimaryambulance.

ELECTION NEWS See 2023 ELECTION, Page7

Participantscanspendtheday travelingthecountrysideamidcorn fieldswhilemakingfourstopsalong theway,eachfeaturingavarietyof itemstopurchase.

petition

SydneyBartelt,PoloCityClerk,isnotifyingthecitizensof Polothatpetitionsmaybepickedupandcirculatedforthe April4,2023,consolidatedelection,startingSept.20,atCity Hall,115S.FranklinAvenue.

Secretary,LonFeary,Trusteeand KenYingling,Trustee.Alsopresent wereChiefJimPorts,ParamedicApril Rivers,ParamedicSabrinaStockand EMTDeniseClothier.

Polo fire district receives $16,000 grant from county

Filingdatesforcandidatesfortheconsolidatedelectionare fromDec.12throughDec.19.Officestobeelectedare AldermanforWardI,WardIIandWardIII,allforafour-year term,andAldermanWardIIforatwo-yearterm.

filledwithtreats,locallymadeSimple ComfortsCandles,Lynnie’sKitchen goodies,NelsonFarmsMeatsand muchmore.Grabanaroniaberrylem-

ThethirdannualBackRoadsMarketisSaturday,Sept.24,from9a.m.to 4p.m.

PetitionsmaybepickedupatCityHall,Mondaythrough Fridayfrom8a.m.tonoonand1to5p.m.Foradditional information,call815-946-3514.

TheOgleCountygrantawardprovidesthePoloFireProtectionDistrict withthesumof$16,000towardthepurchaseandinstallationoftheStryker system.Theremainingone-halfofthe cost willbepaiddirectlybythePolo FireProtectionDistrict.

OgleCountyClerkLauraJ.Cookannouncedthatpetition packetsfortheconsolidatedelectiononApril4,2023,willbe availableSept.20ontheOgleCountywebsite.

Petitionpacketsmaybeaccessedatwww.oglecounty.org.

OnAug.15,OgleCountyBoard memberSusieCorbittattendedthe PoloFireProtection Districtmonthly boardmeetingtopresentacheckin thesumof$16,000tothePoloFireand

Pictured, left to right, are EMT Denise Clothier, Paramedic April Rivers, Polo Fire Board Secretary John Hopkins, Paramedic Sabrina Stock, Polo Fire Board Trustee Ken Yingling, Ogle CountyBoard Member Susie Corbitt, Polo Fire Chief Jim Ports, Polo Fire Board President Dustin Finkle, Polo Fire Board Treasurer CharlieClothierand Polo Fire Board TrusteeLon Feary.

Petitions for Polo’s April 4, 2023, consolidatedelection

PoloAmbulanceDistrictBoardmembers.

theadditionofthepowerloadsystem isexpectedtoreducecaregiverinjuries,improvejobperformanceandsatisfactionfortheEMSstaffandprovide increasedservicetopatientsinPolo andthesurroundingcommunity.”

pumpkinsandoldfinds.

•VintageChicksandFeeds,700Illi noisRoute72,LeafRiver.Browse throughthisquaintstorefilledwith vintagewares,soaps, lotion,local honey,antiques,barngoodsandso muchmore.

•BerryViewOrchard,7504West MidtownRoad.Avariety ofjuicy apples,aroniaberries,afarm store

“Suchapowerloadsystemallows theambulance cottobe fullysupportedthroughouttheloadingand unloadingprocesses,ratherthanrelyingonthestrengthofEMSpersonnel alone.Thisboostsboth EMSoperator andpatientsafety.Additionally,the systemhelpsdecreasetheneedfor extramanpower,whichisoftennecessarywhenloadingandunloadingbariatricpatients,”saidDeniseClothier,a PoloEMTinanewsrelease.“Overall,

Therearenoadmissionfees.

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Ogle packets available

BerryView Orchard and Hough’s Maple Lane Farms are two of the stops on the Back Roads Market scheduled for Saturday, Sept 24.

ThePolo FireProtectionDistrict recentlywasawardedagrantthrough anOgleCountyCommunityGrant programaspartoftheAmericanRescuePlanActof2021,whichmadegrant fundsavailabletocommunitiesand entitieswhowereadverselyaffected bytheCOVID-19pandemic.

Visit4localbusinesses

Thisyear’sstopsare:

•“FunkyJunk”andmore,6410 WestGroveRoad.Vendorsherewill havevintagegoods,refurbishedfurni ture, retroitems,primitives,relics, collectibles,junkyjack-o’-lanterns andmore.Grabsomeyummybaked goodsfromBobbi’sCountyCatering. Foodconcessionsatthislocationwill beservedbySunsetGolfClub.

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onade slushieandthebestfreshcider doughnuts.Foodconcessions atthis locationwillbegourmetgrilledcheese servedbyJen’sArtisanBreads.

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Boardmemberspresentwere DustinFinkle,President,Charlie Clothier,Treasurer,JohnHopkins,

Third annual Back Roads Market returns Sept. 24

•Hough’s MapleLaneFarms,3788 NorthMountMorrisRoad,inMt.Morris.Satisfyyourmaplecravings, choosingfromsyrup,cinnamonrolls andcandies.Alsofindsomelocal honey,freshvarieties ofgarlic,popcorn,dogtreats,mums,plants,gourds,

northofMt.Morris

also

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Mostoftheburialplotswereof

Howtomakealongdistancecall –First,determinewhetherthelowerpriceStationtoStationservicecanbeused orwhetherPerson toPersonserviceismoresuitable.Second,askyouroperatorfor LongDistance.WhenyouroperatorforLongDistanceanswersgiveherthetelephonenumber.The operatorwillaskyoutowaitatthetelephonewithouthangingupyourreceiverorshewillrequestyou tohangupthereceiveruntilyouarecalled.

•OttoDickisaretiredteacherandhasresearched OgleCountyhistoryforseveralyears.

POLOHISTORY

Search to findold, forgottencemeteries continuing

LOCALHISTORY

ObtainCorrectTelephoneNumber –Always obtainthecorrectnumberfromthedirectorybefore youmakeacall.Ifthedesirednumberisnotinthe directory,callInformation.

WewanttoresearchtheNichols familyabitmoreandthenthinkabout howwillwereachtheseoldcemeteries inyearstocome.

ThecellphoneremindsmeIamgettingolder. Whatwilltelephonesbelikeinanother100years?

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Nowwehavethesedarnedphonesthatcanbe usedanywhere,takephotos,viewtheinternet,keep arecordofphonecalls,giveweatherwarnings,give messages,etc.

Thenwebecameawareofsomeold cemeteriesthatwedidnothaveany informationoninourfilesatthe museum.ThefirstonewastheWebsterCemeterythathadbeenaccessed bytheMilledgevilleBlacktopfor a numberofyearsandthenforgotten.

Regulations

Lindafoundanarticledoneby AndyMillsin1997onthisold cemetery longforgotten.TheOgleCounty OldCemeteryPreservationCommitteealongwithRussellPooledecidedit wastimetoreclaimthistangledmess onsection23inEaglePointTownship. Iamnotcertainhowtheyevengotto it.PerhapsoverapathstillpartofWilson’sMillRoadofyearsago.

EaglePointTownshipfundedthe reconstructionoftheWebsterCemetery.Whiletheoldstonesthatmarked theoldplotsprobablywerescattered aroundthehillside,theywereplaced inanorderlyfashion.

TheNicholsfamilycametothis area in 1836 with John Waterbury and thegroupwascalledtheDelawareColony.TheycametoruntheUndergroundRailroad.JohnWaterburywas partofourfamilyandIhaveabig binderofallthepeoplewhotookpart inthathistoricalevent.

Oneofthoseburialplots wasthe restingspotforEdwardB.Webster whowasaPvt.InCo.D35ILInfantry oftheCivilWar.

Thisdirectoryhassixpagesexplaininghowto usethetelephone.Onepageisusedtolistlocalnumbers.Theyadvisetopleasedonotcopyoldlistsof numbersonthelistwithoutfirstmakingsurethat theyarecorrect.Usethetelephonedirectoryto checklocalcallsorcalltheoutoftownexchangesfor longdistancephonenumbers.

1931 directory offers tips on how to make a phone call

Thisappearedinthe1931DeKalb-OgleTelephone Company’s“AlphabeticalTelephoneDirectory of Oregon,Illinois”

Betty Obendorf

IwasnotfamiliarwiththecemeterysoIemailedDavidPooletogethis inputsincehisfatherhadhelpedget theWebsterCemeteryrestoration going.Davidinformedmethatthe

IstheOgleCountyOldCemetery PreservationCommitteestillinexis tence?Whoisresponsibleforkeeping theseplacescleanedup?Cantheybe visitedbythepublic?Wedonotwant themtobecomeasRussellPoolesaid, “Aterriblemess”again.

TorecalltheOperator –Onacommonbattery telephone,merelyliftthereceiverfromthehook, movethereceiverhookupanddownslowlythreeor fourtimes.OnaMagnetotelephonegivethehandle onequickturn.

Thecontinuoususeofapartylineislimitedto fiveminutes.RuralServiceisfurnishedonlywhere atleasttwosubscribersaresecuredforeachone mileoflinebuilt.Telephone directoriescontaining thelistingsofsubscribers,issuedfromtimetotime bythetelephonecompanyfreeofchargeareand remainthepropertyoftheTelephoneCompany.

HowtoUsetheTelephone

HowtopronounceTelephoneNumbers Pronouncetelephonenumbersintheorderprinted,for example,five-oh-seven,or507L.

Wewerepleasedtohaveuncovered aveteranlongforgotten.Lindawill nowresearchhimalittlefurthersowe havemoreinformation.NextMemorialDaythecommitteewillplace somethingonhisgrave.Maybenothinghaseverbeenplacedonhisgrave.

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WhileLindawasresearchingthe WebsterCemetery,sheemailedme thatshefoundanothercemeteryin thatarea.ItwastheNicholsCemetery. Ihadneverheardofthatandyetwhen sheemailedmethematerialabout MaryNicholswhowasburiedtherein 1850,Iwasinstantlyfamiliarwiththe family.

NicholsCemeteryison hisproperty. Heevenwentout,cleanedoffthecemeteryandsentmeapicture.

HowToSpeak –Speakslowly,clearlyand directlyinthetelephonewiththelipsabouthalfan inchfromthemouthpiece.Yourvoicewillcarry muchbetterifyoudo.

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•BettyObendorfisaretiredteacher andavolunteerforthePoloHistorical Society.

These arejust some ofthe ads and information that appeared in the 1931 telephone directory.

Extensiontelephones,carefullylocatedtosave stepsandtimeaddgreatlyintheconvenienceofthe home.Intheupperhallofyourhomeortherearhall ofyourapartment,atthebedside,inthekitchen, extratelephonesmaketheday’sworkeasier,and theyareaprotectionineveryway.Youwillfindthe additionalcostsurprisinglysmall.

urAmericanLegionhas beenworking onfinding whereallthelocalveterans havebeenburied soeachMemorial Day they can be honored. We had a fairlygoodlistinourfileatthe museumthathadbeenputtogether a numberofyearsagosotheystarted workingwiththatlistfirst.

Thereitwas,outthereonthehill side,withallthestonesstillthere. Suchabeautifulquietplace.Davidhas offeredtotakeusouttherethisfall andwecertainlywillgosincewehave noinformationinourfilesonthisold, oldspot.

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smallchildrenwhohaddiedsoonafter thefamiliesarrivedinthisarea.Itwas atoughlife andchildrenwhobecame sickmanytimesdidnotsurvive.

LarryLannenMemorialBloodDrive

Chili cook-off Sept.24

7 OGLECOUNTY NE WS OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Sep23,2022 Not-for-Profit Provider For all your seniorliving needs, choose the name you know and trust... 2170 W. Navajo Dr., Freeport • 815-297-9902 www.LibertyVillageofFreeport.com The Area’s Premier Senior Living Facility ofFreeport LibertyVillage

Petitionpacketsforcities,villages,park districts,forestpreserve,fireprotection districtsandlibrarydistrictswillbeavailable atthelocaldistrictoffices.

Museum to host program on ‘Education inthe 1850s’

Clickon“CountyClerk”underDepartments,then“Elections.”Next,select “ConsolidatedElection–April4,2023and “LocalElectionOfficial(PetitionPackets). Thenecessaryformsandinformationisavailabletoprint.

QuakerbeganoperationsinOregon,selling thebusinesstoCookManufacturingin1972. FredSmithcametoOregontomanagethe Cookoperationsandin1988Fredboughtthe businesswenowknowasF.N.Smith Corporation.Welookforwardtoyour attendanceatthisDepotsession.”

Packetsforschoolboardwillbeavailable attheCountyClerk’sOffice.Candidatesmay begincirculatingtheirpetitionsonSept.20.

ForadditionalinformationontheThose WeretheDayssessions,callOttoDickat 815-440-0639;RogerCainat815-757-9715; orChrisMartinat815-742-8471.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Reserveyourspottodaybycompletingthe registrationformbyNov.18atwww. polochamber.org.Thecostis$20perspot forupto8feetoftablespace.

Eligiblenomineesshouldconsistentlyshow civicleadershipthroughvolunteerismand servicetotheircommunity.Services providedtothecommunityshouldbebased onvolunteerismoutsideofthenominee’s normalemploymentduties.

2023

At1:30p.m.,“Educationinthe1850s”will bepresentedbyMichaelEaton.Learnhow 1850steacherstaughttheirsubjectsand howthosesubjectscomparewiththose taughttoday.

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Therearefourawards,eachofwhich comeswithacashprize.TheJudges’Choice prizeis$100,thePeople’sChoicewinner gets$50,andtheNontraditionaland Showmanshipwinnerseachget$25.

Someofthenontraditionalchilithey’ve seeninthepastincludespicychiliandwhite chili,shesaid.

HostedbythePoloChamberofCommerce, thecook-offisscheduledforSaturday,Sept. 24.Tastingandjudgingwillbefromnoonto 3p.m.atLouiseD.QuickPark,102W.Mason St.,inPolo.

powercords.

ThereisanewlocationfortheCraft& Vendorshowthisyear.ItwillbeheldatPolo CommunityHighSchool,100S.UnionAve. Theshowwillbefrom10a.m.to3p.m. Setupbeginsat9am.

ThePoloChristmasFestivalCommitteeis looking for vendors for their Craft and Vendor Show held during this year’s festival, which will take place on Dec 3.

Thereisnoadmissionchargebutdonations areappreciated.

TheOregonDepotislocatedat401Collins St.inOregon.

Judgeswilldoblindtastetestingofthe chilientries.ForthePeople’sChoice,anyone

Nothingforthechilicanbepreparedbefore 8a.m.thedayofthecook-off,including cookingofmeatorslicingofvegetables.All fooditemsmustbestorebought;meatcan bepurchasedfromaprofessionalprocessing company.

Teamsmustprovidetheirowncooking utensilsandboothequipment,including

Foradditionalinformation,contactPolo ChamberofCommerceTreasurerJoshFaivre at815-499-1322,oremailpolochamber@ gmail.com.

The14thannualLarryLannenMemorial BloodDrivewilltakeplacealongsidethechili cook-off.Blooddonationscanbemadefrom 10a.m.to3p.m.

Craft fair

Those Were the Days program

Eachyear,thePoloChamberofCommercerecognizestwoPolocitizens–one asCitizenoftheYearandoneasVolunteer oftheYear.

POLO CHAMBER

Thosewishingtonominateacandidate theyfeelisdeservingoftheseprestigious awardsmustcompleteanominationform andreturnitwithaletterdescribingwhythe nomineeisdeservingoftheawardtothe PoloChamberBoardbySept.30.Formscan befoundatwww.polochamber.org.

TheGermanValleyHistoricalMuseum,805 ChurchStreet,willbeopenfrom1to4p.m. onSunday,Sept.25.

whowantstotrysomechiliisabletovote.

AppointmentscanbescheduledatRRVBC. org.

Allothercandidatesmustfiletheir petitionsfromDec.12-19withtheirlocal electionofficial.

• ELECTION

Schoolboardcandidateswillfilepetitions withtheCountyClerk’sOfficeinOregonfrom Dec.12-19,8:30a.m.to4:30p.m.,Monday throughFriday.

“DavidstartedatF.N.Smithin1979asa machinistandiscurrentlyasalesengineer,” saidChrisMartin,Depotvolunteer.“Thiswill bearichhistorybeginningin1949when

Polo Chamber seekscitizen, volunteer of year nominees

HeadwillsharethehistoryoftheQuaker Oats,CookManufacturingcompanies,now theF.N.SmithCorporation.Theprogram startsat10a.m.

Forfurtherinformation,callCookat 815-732-1110.

TheOregonDepotMuseumtalksessionon Saturday,Sept.24,“ThoseWeretheDays,” willfeatureDavidHead,oneoftheOregon DepotBoardmembers.

FilingofPetitions:

“Thesegrantswill help communities crafteconomicdevelopmentplans thatreflectthespecificimpactofthe pandemicontheirregion,withthe

DietrichRanchandWhitePinesRanch.Ticketscost$25for anyone11orolderand$10forchildrenages4to10.Children 3andunderarefree.Thereisanoptionaladd-ontoride shuttlesprovidedbyOakLaneandRockRiverCenter.

OREGON CHAMBER EVENTS

BlackhawkHills RegionalCouncil

workthatisaffordable,accessible, adaptable,andreliable;toleverage partnershipsandresourcesacrossthe regiontosupportandexpandnetwork development;toserveandprovide supportforalltheinclusiveservices for residents,education,businesses, agriculture,andtourism;andtoincor poratescalableimprovementsthat willenhanceexisting infrastructure andnewdevelopments

“AneworupdatedCIPshouldhelp acommunityestablishfundingprioritiesandmakestrategicuseoffinite resources,”hesaid.“Moreover,acommunitywillbeinabetter position to applyforinfrastructureandequipmentfundingopportunitiesthat requireproofofplanning priorto application.”

SavethedateandgetreadyforthesecondannualTrickor DrinkPubCrawlatvariouslocationsinOregon,sponsoredby TipsyHog.TheeventisOct.29from3to9p.m.Ticketssoon willbeavailable,andincludeavarietyoffunandgames.

ThecityofSavannawillbereceiving$50,000tohelpaddresshousing problemsand create aplanforrehabbingordemolishingblightedproperties.

Thegrantsarethroughthe ResearchinIllinoistoSpurEconomic Recovery,orRISE,program,tocreate orupdateeconomicplanstopromote economicrecovery.

Anothergoalwill be toincrease apartmentdevelopments toprovide morehousingtoattractentry-level employeesatThomsonPrison,aswell asimprovebuildingsdowntown,he said.

BUSINESS NEWS

TheRISEgrantswill reimburse awardeesforcostsassociatedwith developing orupdatinganeconomic recoveryplan,including salariesor contractualcosts,research,outreach, andpublicmeetingsaswellas expensesassociatedwithadminister ingthegrant,suchasmeetingspace rentalsandprinting.

Savanna

OpportunitiestoparticipateinafarmersmarketatOak Laneduringtheeventareavailable.Ifinterested,please emailChamberExecutiveDirectorLizVosatchamber. director@oregonil.com,orcallherat815-732-2100atany time.AllproceedswillgototheOregonAreaChamberof Commerce,Vossaid.

CommunityCleanupDay

andSpa,Hazel’sCafe,theChamberofficeandother participatinglocations.Findtheeventlistingsonthe Chamber’sFacebookpage,Facebook.com/OregonILAreaChamber.

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TheOregonAreaChamberofCommerceisorganizinga communitycleanupdayforSept.25from1to4p.m.Make suretomowyourlawn,rakeyourleavesandpickupany rubbishinordertohelpensureOregonlooksgreatintimefor AutumnOnParade!Volunteersarereadytohelp. IfyouneedhelpcleaninguponSept.25,pleasesignupto receiveassistanceatoregonil.com,call815-732-2100or emailchamber.director@oregonil.com.

TheSaukValleyareawillreceive economicplanninggrantstohelpwith broadband,housingandcapitaldevelopmentprojects.

ByRACHELRODGERS rrodgers@shawmedia.com

Planswillleadtoadditional fundingopportunities, officialssay

GetreadyforafamilyfundayonOct.9from1to7p.m. withtheOregonAreaChamberofCommerce.Enjoyan OregonAreaFarmTourendinginadinnerandbarndanceat OakLane.Ticketsareonsalenowonlineatoregonil.comand in-personsoonatMerlin’sGreenhouse&Flowers,JTISalon

Lastweek,Gov.JBPritzkerandthe IllinoisDepartmentofCommerceand EconomicOpportunityannounced42 grantrecipientsthatwillreceive nearly$3.5millioninfundingtoacceleratelocaleconomicrecoveryinitiatives.

OregonAreaFarmTour

“Thereisalottobedone,”Savanna MayorValGunnarssonsaid.“Savanna isblessedwithalong,incredible shorelineononeofthegreatestrivers intheworldandissurroundedbyfabulousnaturalbeauty.Butthosebrokendownstructuresareadragonour economyandwell-being.”

Area communities are slated to benefit from economic planning grants

Theprojectshaveafocusoninitiativesandinvestmentsthatsupport recoveryfromthepandemicsuchas toreactivatecommercialcorridors, buildmoreaffordablehousingor makeinvestmentsthatimprovequalityoflife.

“Theseplanswillhelpcities,towns andregionsbecompetitiveforadditionalfundingtosupportprojectsout lined intheplansthatwillimprove qualityoflifeandeconomicdevelopmentacrossIllinois.”

OgleCounty

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Aftertheplansarecreated,DCEO willoffergranteesacompetitivegrant opportunitytoapplyforfundingfor specificprojectsincludedintheir plans.Thisprogramisfundedbythe AmericanRescuePlanAct.

TheorganizationwilltargetindividualmunicipalitiesinCarroll,Jo Daviess,Lee,Ogle,Stephensonand Whitesidecountiesthrougharequest forproposalsprocess.

“Cities,regions,townsandvillages acrossIllinoisunderstandtheopportunitiesandneedsoftheirowncommunitiesandtheRISEprogram empowersthemtocollaborateand planforimprovements,”Pritzkersaid.

Ticketsincludeafulldayoffamilyfriendlyactivities,farm tours,dinner,drinksandentertainment.Enjoyadayoffun visitingBerryViewOrchard,DandelionFeathersFarm,

Thegrantwillbeusedtohelp at leastsixcommunitiesdraftcapital improvementplans,whichtypically spanfiveyearsandprioritizeinfrastructureandothermunicipalprojects,councilExecutiveDirectorDan Payettesaid.

state’s

“TheRISEprogramhelpscommu nitiescreatemeaningfulplansthat includetangible nextstepstailoredto theiruniqueneedsandopportunities,” DCEODirectorSylviaI.Garciasaid.

opportunitytoapplyforfundingto puttheplansintoactioninthe future.”

Oneofthegrantswasfor$121,000to theBlackhawkHillsRegionalCouncil, aregionalplanningorganizationthat engagesincommunityandeconomic development,naturalresourcesconservation,andplanninginCarroll,Jo Daviess,Lee,Ogle,Stephensonand Whitesidecounties.

OgleCountywillbereceiving a $75,000grantfocusedonbroadband, employmentandhousing.

Ogle ispartnering with Lee,PutnamandBoonecountiesaswellas Syndeotoimprovebroadbandaccess inruralcommunities.

Thegroupwantstocreateatechnologicallyadvancedbroadbandnet-

Farrajsaidheshouldhavereceivedpicturesof thebuildinginspection’sfindings.

“Itoldhimthattherewasnovaliditywhatsoever tothataccusation…andthat’sneverhadanything todowithourdecisionasa[health]board,” Knapp toldSuits.

ByALEXAZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

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SeePOLOHOME, Page 10

Cityofficials,uponrequest,providedShawMedia with copiesoffourletterswrittenbyManheimand addressedtoFarrajregardingthehouse.Theletters aredatedMay25,2021;June11,2021; June1,2022; andAug.16,2022.

Farrajsaidthatcityofficialswere“teamingup” withanotherresidenttopressurehimintoselling 601SouthDivisionAve.totheindividual.

City officialshave said this home, located at 601 S. Division Ave.on the corner of Illinois 26 and Oregon Street,in Polo, should be condemned.

“Ithinktheargumentisthatthatdidn’thappen,” Suitssaid.

Ruling condemning Polo houseis upheld in appeal

Atthestartoftheappealshearing,cityattorney M.ThomasSuitsexplainedthatinformationnotpre-

OnSept.19,Polo CityCouncilmembersvoted unanimouslytoaffirmtheAug.26decisionofthe HealthBoard,rejectingownerAhmadFarraj’s appeal.AlderpersonKeithChesnutwasabsentfrom Monday’smeeting.

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sentedatthePoloHealthBoardhearingcouldn’tbe broughtin.

Knappconfirmedthatclaimhadbeendiscussed attheHealthBoardmeeting.

ThePropertyMaintenanceCodedoesn’trequire picturesbeprovided,Suitssaid.Theinspectorhasto identifywhatpartsofthecodewereinviolation,at whichpointtheburdenshiftstotheownertofix thoseviolationsinatimelymanner,hesaid.

ThePoloBoardofHealthconsistsofMayorDoug Knapp,CityClerkSydneyBarteltandPoliceChief TroyRandall.BoardmembersvotedAug.26tocondemntheproperty.

Farrajbearstheburdenofconvincingcouncil membersthatthePoloHealthBoarddecisionwas madeinerror,Suitssaid.Usually,anappellant pointstoeitheranabuseofdiscretion,oran improperconsiderationoffacts,hesaid.

InmultipleletterstoFarraj,PoloBuildingInspectorCasper Manheimwrotethatthehouseat601 SouthDivisionAve.meetsthestandardsof“unfitfor humanoccupancy.”Becauserepairswouldcost morethanthehouseisworth,thebuildingneedsto bedemolished,hewrote.

“Mr.FarrajwassentaletteronJune11,2021, statinghehad10daystofixtheviolations,andagain on Aug. 16,whichis atime gapof431days,”AlderpersonTommyBardellsaid.“Ampletimehasbeen grantedfortheseconditionstobemet.Theyhave notbeenmet.”

“Thepurposeofanappealistospecifywhat errors weremadeinmakingthedecisionbythe HealthBoard,”hesaid.“Sonewpromises,new allegedfactsthatweren’tpresentedattheoriginal hearingarenotpartofthis.”

ThePolo HealthBoard’srulingtocondemn a houseonSouthDivisionAvenueafterdeclaring “unfitforhumanoccupancy”wasupheldfollowing anappealbytheowner.

“Allofthatinspectionwaswrong,”Farrajsaid. “Nothing,Ididn’tseeanythingwrongwiththebuilding.”

“Ihaven’treceivedareportfromthem;Ihaven’t receivedpictures.Ihaven’treceivedanything,”he said.

IntheMay25,2021,letter,Manheimwrotethat, “Wehavehadseveralcomplaintsfromyourtenants,

FarrajfiledanoticeofappealinaSept.8letterto thecity.TheappealshearingwasheldMonday, priortotheregularPoloCityCouncilmeeting.

“It’s agreateveningtospotlightourOgle Countymenandwomenwithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Theyvalueyoursupport,and sodowe.”

TheannualeventwillbeheldatSt.Mary’s LeaningCenterinOregonwithdinner beginningat6:30p.m.Tickets,$15for

Wecanalsomodelforthemhow wereadtolearnabouttheworld.Followtheirinterestsandfinddifferent thingstoreadtolearnaboutthem.

impactsearlyreaders,butalsocanbe seeninolderstrugglingreaders.

Forearlyreaderswewanttobe surethefoundationalskillsarein place.Dotheyknowthenamesofall the letters of the alphabet and the soundseachletterrepresents?This learningbeginsinkindergarten,or maybepreschool,andisvital.

READINGMATTERS

adults,$5forages 5to12canbepurchased bycalling815-732-2126.Thereisnocharge forchildrenage 4andunder.

READINGMATTERS

textsthatare“justright”forpractice –nottooeasy,nottoohard.Teachers oftensendhomejust-rightbooksfor childrentoreadtousat home.

Farrajwasrentingthefirstandsec-

Bank holdsfooddrive

ondfloorsto separatepeople,ManheimnotedintheAug.16letter.

hearing,youhadeveryopportunityto bringinanexperttoshowthat,ortestifythattherewerenoviolations. That’spartoftheprocesswith ahearing.”

ychilddoesnotliketoread. Whatcan Ido?

Wewantthemtowanttolearn howtoread!

It isimportantforusasparents andgrandparentstolookforsigns thatourchildrenorgrandchildren arehavingdifficultieslearningto read.Weshouldlookforcommunicationfromschoolthatreportshow theyaredoing.

Tips offered on helpingthose ‘Reluctant Readers’

Anotherfoundationalskillis somethingcalledphonemicawarenessorbeingabletohearthesounds inspokenwords.Forexample,if Isay theword cat,Iwillaskthechildtotell methesounds -/c/ -/a/-/t/.Kindergartenandfirstgradeteachersteach andassessphonemicawarenesstobe surestudentsareacquiringthenecessaryskills.

•POLOHOME

TheJune11,2021,letternotified Farrajthathehad10daystohavethe firstflooroccupantmoved outandto removeallrubbishfrominsidethe house,thebasementandtheyard.

“Joinusaswecelebratetheaccomplishmentsofthose whoattendthe villageandthe manyvolunteers whodonatetheir timeandtalent,”directorBrionBrookssaid.

Donationsweremadetoseveralareafood pantriesincludingBreadofLifePantryin StillmanValley,PeopleHelpingPeoplein Byron,LifelineinOregon,RochelleChristian FoodPantryinRochelle,OldStoneChurch PantryinRockton,andRockRiverValley PantryinRockford.

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“It’stoolateforthat,”Suits responded.“Ifyouwantedto present yourownevidenceattheHealthBoard

“Butwithoutthat,thenthecitycan proceedtorequireyoutodemolishthe property,”Suitssaid.

Theproblemthiscausesforreadersis thattheythenwanttoavoid reading.Because ofthatavoidance theymissoutontwokeyfactorsin improvingreading –practiceand timespentreading.Thiscertainly

Throughoutthislearning,studentspracticereadingusing avariety oftextssuchasbooks,shortpassages, onlinearticlesandothers. Atricky part oflearningtoread istohave

Mary Gardner

Thisquestioncomesup oftenasstudentsgobacktoschool andarefacedwithhomeworkand assignments,manyofwhichinvolve readingofsomekind.Itappliesto childrenatanygradelevel.Forthis month,let’sconsidersomeofthefactorsthatmaycausetheproblemand somesuggestionsforsupporting thesereaders.

HeinstructedFarrajtocallhimso theycouldsetup atimeforManheim todo awalk-throughoftheproperty.

TheCommunityFoodDrivekickedoffatall StillmanBanklocationsonAug.15and continuedthroughSept.2.

BRIEFS

Oftenchildrenwhofindlearning toreaddifficultdevelopanegative attitudetowardreading.Theyrealize thatthey are notgoodatreading.As humans,wealltendtoavoidtasks thataredifficultforus.

M

“Thefirstfloorisinsuchdisrepair fromplumbing,electricalandfilth,” ManheimwroteintheJune11,2021, andJune 1letters.“Noonecanliveon thefirstflooruntilrepairsaremade andinspectedbymyself. Abuilding

InconjunctionwithStillmanBank’s140th anniversary,thebankheld afooddriveto benefitareafamilies.

permitwillberequired. Alicensed plumberandelectricianwillbeneeded todo thework,alongwithitbe inspectedbymyself.”

IntheJune 1letter,Farrajwas instructedthatallrentersmustbeout byJune30,andtheyardanddriveway cleanedup.

Thatgoesagainstzoningregulations,asthebuildingwaszonedfor single-familyuseonly,hewrote.Additionally,“itwasneverdesignedorhad safeguardsbetweenthetwofloors.”

Nothinginanyofthelettersiscorrect,Farrajinsisted,and askedforan inspectionperformedbythestateora governingbodyabovethecity.

Bankofficialsthankedeveryonewho stoppedbytocontribute.

After athreeyearpause,theVillageof Progress’AnnualAwardsBanquetwillreturn onWednesday,Oct.19.

Studentsmustalsolearnaboutthe letter-soundcombinationsofthe Englishlanguage.Thisistaught throughphonicsinstruction.This knowledge isimportantforbeingable todecodeorsoundoutwords.Asstudentsgetolder,theyalsolearnabout prefixesandsuffixesto helpthem decodelongerwords.

Spendingtimetogetherreading shouldalwaysbeanenjoyableexperience.Weneedtobepositiveand encouragechildren’sefforts.Ifthey wanttoshare abookthatistoohard forthem toread,wecantaketurns readingthepages,orifitisverydifficult,wecan readittothem.

VillageofProgress Annual Banquetreturns afterhiatus

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dealingwithholesinthefloor,exposed wiringandotherrepairconcerns.”

Followingthecouncil’svote,Suits toldFarrajthat,ifhewishestotake furtheraction,that’shischoice.Ifhe takesfurtheraction,heshouldreview theIllinoisAdministrativeReview Act.

•MaryGardnerisaretiredteacher whospecializedinreadingandisstill aninstructorintheDepartmentof CurriculumandInstructionatNorth ernIllinoisUniversity.

TheOregonWoman’sCouncilwas organizedin1901undertheleadership ofMrs.RobertaKaufman.Earlyprojectsincludedraisingfundsforthe landscapingoftheOgleCountyCourthousegroundsandthebeginningof a 24-yearlobbyingcampaigntohavethe WhitePinesForestnamedastate park.

Thatprojectcontinuedafterthe namechange,andthisgoalwasfinally achievedinSeptember1927.Later projectsoftheearlyyearsincluded plantingshrubberyattheColiseum andcontributingtoacensusandhistoryoftheoldesttreesinOregon.The resultsofthatcensusareonfileatthe OregonPublicLibrary.Theclub also boughtandplacedLoradoTaft’sdioramasattheOregonHighSchool.

A commemorative plaquehonoring the Oregon Woman’sClub 100th Anniversary and its involvementwith the Oregon ParkDistrict has been placed at MixPark.

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PhotoprovidedbytheOregonWoman’sClub

Formorethan100years, theOregonWoman’sClubanditspredecessor,theOregonWoman’sCouncil, havecontributedtothelifeofOregon andthesurroundingareas.

TheOWCalsohasbeenaprime moverinthedevelopmentoftheOregonParkDistrict.Interest beganin 1966whentheOregonParentsClub expressedadesiretohaveacommunityswimmingpool,butthecostof a poolwasprohibitiveforsuchasmall group.

Since1951,theannualantiqueshow hasbeenamajorfundraiserforthe club.Theshowwasoriginallycalled theOregonAntiqueandHobbyShow.

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Theclubwasorganizedin1922and joinedtheGeneralFederationofWom an’sClubsin1924.Theclubwasthe successortotheOregonWoman’s Council.Thepurpose ofthe organizationhasalwaysbeentobeaservice organizationcontributingtothegood ofthecommunity.

Oregon Woman’s Club celebrates 100 years of service

ByNANCYBARTELS OregonWoman’sClubMember

Proceedsfromsubsequentshows wenttoplantingsatPinesRoadand IllinoisRoute2,flowerboxesforthe city,anannualbanquetforhighschool juniorsandseniors,adrinkingfoun tainforthelibrary,booksforthe libraryandlocalschools,theLions ClubPark,ProjectConcern inVietnam,andscholarshipstohelpsend studentstomusic,artandconservationcamps.

Votersapprovedtheformationin December1966.AnneGeikenserved onthefirstparkdistrictboard.In1967 theOWCdonated$4,000tothePark Districtboardtogotowardthebuildingofthepool.

Geiken,whowaspresidentofthe OWC,inorganizinganumberofinterestedsmallgroupswhodecidedthat theanswerwastoformtheOregon ParkDistrict.TheOWCagreedtobear thecostofanelectiontodecide whethertoorganizetheParkDistrict.

Proceedsfromthefirsttwoshows wereusedtopurchaseplayground equipmentforMixPark.Thesitefor theparkhadbeendonatedtothe city in1920byMrs.LydiaMixSlagleand herhusband.

Thistraditionofcommunityservicecontinuestothisday.TheOWC regularlycontributestonumerous communityprojectsandservices, includingHOPE,LifelineFriendsof Library,theRockRiverCenter,PegasusSpecialRiders,VillageofProgress, WinningWheels,FOCUSHousein Rochelle,ShiningStar,VFWPost8739, SerenityHomeandHospice,and NachusaGrasslands.

The membership ofthe Oregon Woman’s Club celebrated 100 yearsonSept. 16 In the frontrow, left to right, areJan Steward and Nancy Bartels. Second row: Sharon Lung, Rosemary Underwood, Bekki Thrasher,Jan Larson, Marge Wilhelm, Valdean Fletcher, MarianDeWall, MajaShoemaker and Sandie Brubaker Third row: Audrey Taylor, Barb Samsel, Fran Strouse, SandieChasm, Christa Young, Joyce Dixon and Johanna Hahne.

BecauseoftheOWC’searlyinvolvementwiththedevelopmentofMix Parkandtheparkdistrict,theclub arrangedtohaveamemorialplaque placedinMixPark.ThanksgotoAndy Egyedandthestaffattheparkdistrict fortheirhelpinchoosingthe sitefor theplaqueandfortheinstallation.

OnFriday, Sept.16,OregonWoman’sClubmemberscelebratedthe 100thanniversaryoftheclub’sfoundingwith cake,atoastandtheinaugurationofadedicationplaqueinMix Park.

TheyenlistedtheaidofAnne

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Howdowedothat?Memberseachdonate $100toalocalno-profitorganization/charity chosenbyagroupballotvote.Wemeetfor onehour,fourtimesayear,andeachmemberbringsacheckfor$100toeachmeeting.

OnJuly21,JessicaCash,executivedirectorofShiningStar,gaveaninformativepresentation aboutShining Startothe100 WomenWhoCareorganizationattheNash Recreation Centerin Oregon.

ShiningStarisaChildren’sAdvocacy Centerwhichprovidesateam approach to childabuseinvestigationsinLeeandOgle Counties.

havebeenabused.

charity.

Todate100WWChasdonated$23,700in varyingamountsto10localcharities.

Ifyouareinterestedinlearningmore about100WWC,callDeannaForrestat815384-5555 or visitthe100WWCfacebookpage.

Members of 100 WomenWho Care of Ogle County pose fora group photo following their meeting in July.

Jessica Cash

100WomenWhoCareisagroupoflocal womenwhoareinterestedinsupportingthe localcommunities inOgleCounty.

Checksaremadeoutdirectlytothewinningorganizationonthespot.100WWC doesnotreceiveanymoneyandhasnofees foradministration.

PhotobyDeannaForrest

100 Women Who Care donate to Shining Star

Cashgavesomeshockingstatisticsinthat 1in4girlsand1in6boysaresexuallyabused beforeturning18.And1in5childrenissexuallysolicitedwhileonline.90%ofabuse victimsknowtheiroffender.Andonly1in10 sexuallyabusedchildrendisclosetheir abuse.

Thereisnocosttothevictimorthechild’s familyfortheseservices.Ifyoususpectthat achildisbeingabused,contactDCFSHotline at1-800-252-2873.

Membersnominate501(c)(3)charityorganizations.Threenomineesaredrawnatrandomfromahatateachmeeting.Nominating membersofeachofthechosenorganizations makea5-minutepresentationaboutthe

100WomenWhoCareofOgleCounty donated$4,800tobeusedinOgleCounty onlyfortheAdvocacy,CounselingandMedicalEvaluationofOgleCountychildrenwho

Orarepresentativefromthecharitymay givethe 5-minute presentation. A voteis takenandthewinningcharityreceivesall themoney.

Theprofessionalteamcomesfrommultipleagenciessuchaslawenforcement,DCFS, StatesAttorney’s Officesand medicaland mentalhealthproviders.Theirmissionisto transform victims of child sexual abuse and seriousphysicalabuseintosurvivors.

AuthenticGermanfare,beer,live music,gamesandprizeswillbeoffered atallsevenparticipatinglocations. Costumesareencouraged.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Thankstoeveryonewhosupportedthe

Toobtainafreepermitcall815-732-4020 oremailsolidwaste@oglecountyil.gov. Provideyourname,address,andphone numberinyouremailrequest.

TheOgleCountySolidWasteManagementDepartment(OCSWMD)willbe hostingaresidentialelectronicsrecycling eventonFriday,Sept.30,from9a.m.to4 p.m.at909PinesRoadinOregon.

BUSINESS NEWS

Thededicationofrepeatcustomersthat cometosupportSerenityHospiceandHome isastonishing.Newcustomersareamazed atthesightwhentheywalkintothebarn.

Accepteditemsincludealltelevisionsand computermonitors,computers,computer hardwareandcables,laptops,tablets,cell phonesandchargers,printers,FAX machines,scanners,shredders(notubs), copiers,videogamingequipment,DVD/ VCRs,cable/satelliteboxes,stereo equipment,radios,digitalclocks,cameras, calculators,phonesystems,holidaylight strands,extensioncords,rechargeable batteries,printerinkcartridges,CD/DVDs, andCFLbulbs.

Weneverthoughtourbarnwouldturninto afundraisingvenue.Wewilltakeabreakfor ayear.

Allvenuesarefreeadmissionand willhaveGermanfoodanddrinkspecialsalldayplusOktoberfestmerchandiseandBadAshCigars.

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TheRockfordCasino–AHardRock OpeningActisbringing themusicto Oregonbysponsoring the second annualOktoberfestPartyon Saturday,Sept.24from4to9p.m.

Saleorganizersoffertheirthanks

ThiseventisforOgleCountyresidents onlyandafreepermitisrequiredin advanceoftheevent.

VenuesareBreaker’sSaloonand Eatery,CorkandTap,Hazel’sCafe, TheHuntClub,Maxson’sRestaurant andRiverboat,OgleCountyBrewery, andSledgehammer’s.

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Oktoberfestkicksoffat4p.m.at OgleCountyBrewerywithaceremonialkegtappingbyOregonMayorKen Williams, followedbygames,prizes andOktoberfestfunatparticipating locations.

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Eventhoughwearefacingdifficulttimesin oureconomy,peoplestillsupportedthe fundraiser.WewereabletogiveSerenity morethan$12,500throughrummagesales andsomeindividualdonations.

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VictorF.Heather,20,ofOregon,wasissuedcitationsat9:44a.m. forwrongwayon aonewayanddrivingwhilelicenseissuspended following atrafficstopinthe10blockof EFrontSt.Heatherwas transportedtotheOgleCountyJailandheldinlieuofbond.

Aug.21

Juvenile...................................................1

Disturbance/Domestic.........................3

phone,whichwasseizedMarch8.He waschargedthenextday.

AnimalComplaint.................................1

PoloPoliceChiefTroyRandallreports

Sept.16

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JustinBush,33,ofLanark,wasarrested at5:25p.m.forviolationsrelatingtoan ignitioninterlockdevice.Bushwas transportedtotheOgleCountyJail.

Fire/MedicalAssist...............................7

TrafficStops..........................................11

Atapproximately9:30p.m.,policerespondedtofightinprogressin the10block WCenterSt.Afteraninvestigation,JohnathonP.Parker, 38,ofMt.Morris,wasarrestedandchargedwithaggravatedbattery, aggravatedrecklessdriving,leavingthesceneof apersonalinjury accident,anddrivingwhilelicenserevoked.Parkeralsohadan outstandingOgleCountywarrant. Apassengerinthevehicle, Courtney MKredel,35,ofSterling,wasarrestedonanoutstanding WhitesideCountywarrant.BothParkerandKredelweretransported totheOgleCountyJailwheretheywereheldinlieuofbond.

Aug.28

Mt.MorrisPoliceChiefMichaelCicchettireportsthefollowing policeactivity.

thefollowingpoliceactivity.

CitizenComplaints/Assist.................25

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POLO POLICE

Fourcountsofreproducingchild pornography,eachof whichcarries6 to30yearsinprison,at85%tobe served,weredismissedaspartofhis pleaagreement.

Davis,whohasnoothercriminal history,couldhavebeensentencedto3 to 7years withtheIllinoisDepartment ofCorrections;hadhebeensentenced toIDOC,thetermswouldrunconsecutively.

Clayton Davis,18, ofPolo,leavesanOgle County courtroom withhis private attorney,Cristina BuskohlofMertes&MertesinSterling, afterbeingsentenced to four years’ probationfor possessionofchild pornography.

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Theseschargesaremerelyaccusations.Subjectsarepresumed innocentuntilprovedguiltyinacourtoflaw.

MT.MORRISPOLICE

Sept.12

ChristopherD.Strite,31,ofLeafRiver,wasissued acitationat11:27 p.m.foroperating avehiclewhenregistrationissuspendedfollowing atrafficstopinthe200blockofN.McKendrieAvenue.Stritewas

Healsomust register as asex offender.

Sept.16

ByKATHLEENA.SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

GeneralCallsforService Sept.5-18

Atapproximately1:45p.m.,policerespondedtothe10blockofS. Seminaryforthereportof atheft.Afteraninvestigation,JessicaC Engelkens,35,ofMt.Morris,wasarrestedforhavingoutstanding warrantsoutofMaconCountyandLeeCounty.Engelkenswas transportedtotheOgleCountyJailwhereshewasheldinlieuof bond.

Fouryearsofprobationisthemaximumallowedforthisoffenseunder statestatue.Ifheviolateshisprobation,hecouldfaceprisontime.

Teen gets 4years’probation forpossessionofchild porn

Sept.4

issuedanI-Bondandwasreleasedonscene. Sept.8

Twovideosandtwopicturefilesof childrenengagedinsexualactivity, whoDavis“kneworshouldhave known”wereyoungerthan13,were foundunderthe Signalapponhis

Atapproximately11:35a.m.,policerespondedto asinglevehicle crashinthe200blockof NWesleyinvolving asemivs.utilitypole. Afteraninvestigation,WillieE.Taylor,63,ofDavenport,Iowa,was issued acitationforfailuretoreducespeedtoavoidanaccident. Therewerenoinjuries.

Atapproximately 1p.m.,policerespondedto acomplaintoftheftin the400blockofE.Route64.Afteraninvestigation,DarrenT.Barker, 52,ofMt.Morris,wasissued acityordinancecitationforretailtheft. Barkerwasreleasedonscene.

Sept.3

AugustCalls CitizenAssists............................................10 AssistOtherAgency/Medical..................15 OtherPublicComplaints.........................118 TrafficWarnings..........................................8 OrdinanceViolations..................................8

DiegoThomasFrancisco,43,of Champaign,wascitedat9:26p.m.for operating amotorvehiclewithnodriver’s licenseandoperationofanuninsured motorvehicle.Franciscowasreleasedon anI-Bond.

NickG.Gouskos,Jr,62,ofAppleRiver,wasissued acitationat 12:33p.m.forspeeding48in a30mphspeedzonefollowing atraffic stopinthe200blockofE.Route64.

An18-year-oldPolomanpleaded guiltyMondaytofourcountsofhaving pornographicphotosandvideosof childrenyoungerthan13onhiscellphone.

Davis,whohasbeenfreesinceposting$30,000ofhis$300,000bond,also wassentencedto180daysinjail,with onedayalreadyserved.Thatpartof hissentencewasstayedandifhedoes notviolatehisprobation,willbedismissed.

Healsomustundergosexoffender therapy,andcannotbearoundanyone youngerthan18,withtheexceptionof asibling,unlesshehasthepermission ofhisprobationofficerorisunder supervision,amongotherrestrictions.

ClaytonA.Daviswassentenced Mondaytofouryears’probationon eachcountofpossessionofchildpornography,withthesentencestorun concurrently.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP See ROUNDUP, Page 16

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Thesamesituationpresenteditself in2014anditwasthelasttimeOregon beatWinnebago.Don’trememberthe exact details,but GarrettRudecame upwithabigplayfortheHawksand theysneakedout a 26-20win.

Minutesafterthegameendedisfar fromarelaxedatmosphere.Winor lose,it’semotionallytaxingforacoach

Afteraheartbreakinglossto Dakotainthefinalseconds,Forreston facesamust-winagainstGalenathis week.FultonandLe-Winremainon thescheduleandbothwillbefavored againstthe2-lossCardinals.

Fulton169,Forreston198,Polo256:The SteamerssweptatriangularatSilverRidge, ledbymedalistJacobVoss’38. KadenBrownledForrestonwitha45, KendallErdmannhada50,DarinGreenfield fireda51,andKadenGanzshota52.Heath Schuberthada54,andHaydenStralow addeda59.

But,asasportsreporter,shouldn’tI beabletoprobe thecoachorplayers andgetinsightfulcommentaryfrom them?

Sotrue.Relationshipsinsports havemoremeaningthantheglamour events.Talktoanyhighschoolplayer andyouwilllikelyhearthemsaythe samething.

LeadersforPolowereTeahAlmasywithsix assistsandfourkills,LindeePoperwiththree killsandoneblock,andBekahZeiglerand SydneiRahnwithtwokillsapiece.Zeigler alsohadablock.

Don’t shortchange relationships when it comes to sports

•AndyColbert,anavidrunner,has beenasportswriterforShawMedia andhas coveredhighschoolsportsin OgleCountyformorethan30years.

Forrestondef.Amboy25-22,25-20: The

Andagain,thecoacheshaveamuch betterperspectiveafterwatchingthe gamefilm.Itwouldbenicetositdown inarelaxedenvironmentafterthey’ve hadthatopportunityanddialogue withthemregardingthis.

Ofallthegamesthatstoodoutmost thisweekwasFulton’s7-6losstoMuskegonCentralCatholic,aschool325 milesawaythathaswonnumerous Michiganstatetitlesinwhateverdivisiontheyarein.Whoknewsuchan unlikelymatchupwouldhavesuch a closeresult.

ClippersdroppedanNUICroadmatch. EllyJoneshadthreekillsand11digs, CourtneyOrtgiesenaddedthreekillsand twoblocks,andKieraKarlsonfinishedwith threekillsandtwoacesforAmboy.Tyrah Vaessenadded13assistsandtwoblocks. RyleeBroshousledForreston(11-5,5-0 NUIC)witheightkillsandsevendigstogo withtwoaces,JaidenSchneidermanfinished witheightacesandsixkills,andBrooke

Boettneraddednineassistsandfouraces. BoysGolf Galena169,Oregon191: TheHawkslosta nonconferencedualontheroad.

Thoseofuslaypeopleatthegame havea generalideaofwhatthebacks andreceiversaredoing,butdon’thave enougheyestowatchin-depthline play.

Galena’sConnorGlasgowwasmedalist witha40.

Thisyearisnodifferent,withonly 12totaljuniorsandseniorson’Bago’s roster.CredittocoachMarkHelmfor gettingthemostoutofsuchlimited resourcesyearafteryear.

OnSaturday,Ihadthepleasureof attendingtheNIU-Vanderbiltfootball game.TomysurpriseitwasBandDay andboththeForrestonandOregon bandswererepresentedonthefieldat halftime.Alltogether,about20schools came togethertoplayasone,along withtheHuskieMarchingBand.

Coulditbethatthevisitorsweren’t surehowtodefendboththepassand runand it tookthem nearlyahalfto figureitout?

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DomTerlikowskiledOregonwitha46, KylerEarlyandJacksonMessengerbothfired 48s,andNoleCamposshota49.BradyDavis hada53,andBroganWilkinsonaddeda56.

Interestingly,bothWinnebagoand Oregonhavestruggledwithnumbers sincethen. Thedifferencehasbeen that’Bagohadenoughhighercaliber playerstocontinuallybeatOregon.

Comingintothatgamewitha2-4 record,Oregonwon therestofisits regular-seasongamestomakethe playoffsandevenwinafirst-round game.

BeingfetednationallyatNewYork fortheHeismanandplayinginMiami fortheOrangeBowlwereunique experiences,butLynchtoldmewhat stood out most about his time at NIU werethepractices,bustripandbeing aroundfellowplayers.

Thewaythegamestarted,it appearedWinnebago’sdominance overOregonwasabouttocometoan end.Thensuddenly,thegamechanged onadime.

AbiggermysterywaswhytheIndianswereabletorunroughshodinthe secondhalf,whilestrugglingtoget a first down inthefirsthalf.Wasthat moreareflection ofwhatWinnebago wasdoingorwhatOregonwasn’t doing?

Volleyball Fultondef.Polo25-21,25-15:The Steamerscruisedtoatwo-setNUICwinover theMarcos.

SPORTS COLUMN

Withadeadlineof10p.m.tofinish thegamestory,I’mluckytogetacoupleofblanketcommentsfromeither coach.Forgetaboutanyprobingquestionsonmypart.

AnothertreatwasvisitingwithJordanLynch,2012HeismanTrophycandidate.Lynchandhisteammateswere honoredforthe10thanniversaryof theirMACchampionshipandOrange Bowlappearance.

orplayertocomeupwithameaningfulquote.

TheonlylikelywinforOregonthe restofthewayisagainstawoeful RockFallsprogram. North Boone’s passingattackhasbeenproblematic forOregon,Lutheranisimprovedand ByronandG-Kspeakforthemselves.

FromtheeasternbankofLake MichigantotheMississippiRiver, that’squiteatrip.Gladitwasn’t a blowouteitherway.

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ottobeabearerofbadnews, butOregon’splayoffchances tookasevereblowinaloss toWinnebago.Thiswasamust-win andeveryoneknewit.

Thereisalsoagameontheroad againsttraditionalpowerGibsonCity. TheDakotaloss hurtForrestonas muchifnotmorethanOregonlosing toWinnebago.

Footballcanbeacomplexgameand hardtofigureoutsometimes.Occasionally,coachesaren’tevensure untiltheytakeadetailedlookatthe gamefilms.

GavinMorrowmade19savesingoal,andEthan SchaferscoredtheonlygoalforOregon(9-5-2, 4-1BNC),whichtrailedjust2-1withfourminutes togobeforealateG-Kflurryofgoals.

RiverRidge173,Forreston211: TheCardinals lostanNUICdualatEagleRidgeinGalena.

CompetingforForrestonwereKadenBrown (91),KadenGanz(100),KendallErdmann(100),

HeathSchubert(111),DarinGreenfield(114)and HaydenStralow(117).

LexiDavishada48forOregon,SarahEckardt shota50,andAniyahSarverfireda55.Kendra Ehrler(64)andHailey-JaneBecker(71)also competed.

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StevenKitzmantook11thforDixon,cardinga 90;JohnGodboldhada96,CadeHeyfireda97 andJayceKastneraddeda104.

Byronwontheteamtitlewitha327,whileDixon wassecondwitha348,andYorkvilletookthird witha373.Oregonfinishedfifth(393),Forreston wassixth(402),andPolotook10th(571).

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Oregon190,Galena198: TheHawksgota37 frommedalistAvaHackmanontheirwaytoa nonconferencedualwininGalena.

Girlsgolf

WesselsInvite: Dixon’sMasonWeiglematched Byron’sCharleyMershon’s79-strokeroundat SunsetGolfCourseinMt.Morrisforarunner-up finishinthefieldof53.DukesteammateAlex Harrisonwasthesixth-placefinisheroverall, shootingan83.

Oregon4,IndianCreek1: Atwo-goaleffort fromKeatonSalisburyledtheHawkspastthe Timberwolvesandimprovedtheirseasonrecord to9-4-2overall.

RobertoHernandezandNoahNearaddedone goalapieceforOregon,whileJacobUegliando chippedintwoassists.

PolowasledbyCodyBuskohl’s106,whileCaleb Suttonfireda131andAidenMesseraddeda136 fortheMarcos.

Genoa-Kingston5,Oregon1: TheHawkslost inamatchatOregonParkWestpittingthetwo remainingundefeatedteamsintheBigNorthern Conference.

KendallErdmannledForrestonwitha44,and HeathSchubertfireda49.DarinGreenfieldhada 57,andHaydenStralowandHannahHarveyboth added61s.KadenGanzfinishedwitha75.

CodyBuskohl’s54pacedPolo,whileCaleb Suttonshota62,AidenMesserhada69,and WyattBrooksaddeda71.

Soccer

RiverRidge’sThomasHereauwasmedalistwith a41.

ABOVE: Oregon’s Brady Davis chips onto a green duringa meet at Silver Ridge Golf Courseon Wednesday, Sept. 14

AT RIGHT: Polo’s Kamryn Stockton watches herchip shot duringa practicesession at Silver Ridge Golf Courseon Wednesday, Sept. 14.A meethad been rescheduled from Monday, butwas not held due to a scheduling miscue.

OregonwasledbyBroganWilkinson’s96and NoelCampos’97.DomTerlikowskishota99, KylarEarlycardeda101,JacksonMessengerfired a102andBradyDavisshota104.

GavinMorrowrecordedfoursavesforthe Hawks.

Oregon controls first half, can’t keep up with ’Bago

SPORTS

With3minutesleftinthesecond quarter,quarterbackAlecWeavel scrambledoutofajamandfound KaidenSteurerona44-yarddesperationpasstothe4-yardline.Onthenext play,SupremeMuhammadscored, andthegamesuddenlychanged.

Winnebagodidnotcrossmidfield againstOregonuntil3:50remainedin thefirsthalfFridaynightatLanders-LoomisField.Meanwhile,the Hawksadvancedintotheredzone twiceinthefirsthalf.

“That’sbeenourAchilles’heel.We havetodoabetterjobofexecuting in theredzone,”OregoncoachBroc Kundertsaid.“Itgetstightdownthere. Honestly,Idon’tknowwhywecan’t.”

“Wemadesome sustainedblocks,” WinnebagocoachMarkHelmsaid.“In thefirsthalf,wedidn’thavetheball much.Oregondidanicejobofexecutingandmovingtheball.Thatpass madeabigdifferenceinturningthe gamearound.”

Aftergainingonly60yardsrushing inthefirsthalf,theIndiansexploded for200inthesecondhalf.

WillSpeltzscoredonaperfectly executedoutsidecounter togivethe Indiansa14-0third-quarterlead. A 39-yardrunbyMuhammedand 33-yardtouchdowncatchbySteurer madein20-0laterinthequarter.

GriffinMarlattjump-startedthings witha20-yardcatchandrun.Austin Egyedpickedupanother13and20on passesfromJackWashburn.

“Weplayedwellinthefirsthalf,not inthesecond,”Kundertsaid.

The74-yarddriveculminatedwith a16-yardtouchdown catchbyHunter Bartel,asophomore-to-sophomore connection.Inthemostexcitingplay

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forOregon,Marlattcaught apassin theflatontheextrapointandcompletelyreversedfieldforthePAT.

Winnebago,whichdidnothave a firstdownuntilthesecondquarter, endedupwith260yardsrushingon39 carries.TheIndiansonlycompleted twopasses,butthosewerefor77yards.

ItwasWinnebago’sseventhstraight winoverOregon.

ItwascompletedominationbyOregoninacriticalgamewithplayoff implicationsforbothsquads

However,twokeythingshappened inthefirsthalfinwhatturnedoutto bea27-8winbyWinnebagointheBig NorthernConferencetilt.

Oregonsurvivedthesamedilemma againstRockfordChristiantwoweeks agotorallytowininovertime.Against a’Bagoteamthatfinallygotontrack inthesecondhalf,Oregondidn’thave achance.

“Theymadesomeadjustments,and wedidn’ttacklewell,”Kundertsaid. “Asdefensivecoordinator,that’son me.”

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LEFT: Oregon’s Dalton McCammon (21) jumps into the airas Winnebago quarterback Alec Weavel pulls it down before scrambling and then hitting an openreceiverin the first half.ABOVE: Oregon’s Noah Reber fights off a Winnebago defender as he runs foragain.

Oregon(1-3)couldnotconvertin theredzone,andWinnebagocompletedaflukepasstosetupatouchdown,takinga6-0lead.

ByANDYCOLBERT ForShawMedia

Inthefirsthalf,Washburnstarted witheightincompletions,butAnthony Bellcameupbigwithtwostandout catches.AndGabeEckerdandNoah Reberpickedupgoodyardageonthe ground.

TheonlyoffensegeneratedbyOregoncameonitslastdrive.

Oregonran30timesfor89yards, andwas14-for-34passingfor158yards.

Thatwasevidentfromthesecond halfkickoff.Winnebagotooka27-0 lead,runningatwillagainstabeleagueredHawkdefense.

FirstYorkFinancialtoLLC8DunniganLLC, 301W.MainSt.,Mt.Morris,$0.

ShaneandCarrieE.RisettertoJordan Miller,14676E.TwomblyRoad,Rochelle, $390,000.

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Sept.15

Thesechargesareaccusationsandall subjectsarepresumedinnocentuntilproved guiltyinacourtoflaw.

MichelleBerrytoCynthiaA.DeckerTrust, CynthiaA.Decker,trustee,1105DepotSt., DavisJunction,$224,000.

SindyLopez-Canizales,ofDavisJunction, wasarrestedfordrivingwithoutavalid licenseafteratrafficstopatEastBigMound RoadandNorthMeridianRoadat8:26a.m. Lopez-Canizalesalsowascitedforimproper laneusage.Lopez-Canizaleswasreleasedon a$2,500I-Bondandgivenafuturecourt date.

JohnB.andDinaM.BearrowstoJenniferA. Johnson,509N.12thSt.,Rochelle,$136,000.

EthanGeorgetoCarlosA.Ortega,950N. 11thSt.,Rochelle,$119,500.

RobertT.,ChristopherE.andAndrewT. BaatztoRichardL.ConsidineTrust,Richard L.andColleenA.Considine,trustees,one parcelinByronTownship,$123,498.

A.Marner,4868E.WaldenRoad,Stillman Valley,$340,000.

WarrantyDeeds

JonathanR.andKathleenForetoG. MichaelandVirginiaD.Shea,407MillRidge Drive,Byron,$123,000.

QuitClaimDeeds

RonnieSansoneJr.,34,ofRockford,was arrestedfordrivingwhileundertheinfluence ofalcoholafteratrafficstopnearthe intersectionofIllinoisRoute72andMt. MorrisRoadataround12:05a.m.Sansone alsowascitedforspeedingandoperatingan uninsuredvehicle.Sansonewastransported totheOgleCountyJailandheldinlieuof bond.

DustinandErikaFinkletoJeanandCarolyn Sterenberg,409S.FranklinAve.,Polo, $85,000.

Ataround8:07a.m.,deputiesrespondedto the4600blockofNorthSilverCreekRoadin referencetoanoverturnedsemitruck/dump trailer.AninvestigationshowedaMacksemi truckloadedwithaglime,drivenbyRoger

Sept.9-15

RandalLaneZerbetoJonathanR.and KathleenB.Fore,6860N.MarrillRoad, StillmanValley,$374,500.

McCrackenLandTrust1,PatriciaL.andRay F.McCrackenIII,trustees,toWayneR.and WendySalveson,5847E.BradleyRoad, StillmanValley,$310,000.

Source:OgleCountyRecorder’sOffice

edtotheOgleCountyJailwherehewasheld inlieuofbond.

JeffreyJ.andChristinaFillmoreto CheyenneM.LynnandAustinM.Groshans, 1914SouthfieldLane,Byron,$155,000.

MapleGroveFieldsLLCtoAnthonyB. Marchetti,311S.ThirdSt.,Oregon,$98,900.

ElizabethAnnBenthientoArletteLafleur,

Sept.16

RichardW.andKirstinB.EllistoRobertD. andFrancesA.DoleTrust,10950FlaggRoad, Rochelle,$0.

WayneA.Johnson,52,ofMt.Morris,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicenserevoked afteratrafficstopinthe2000blockofwest

Sept.14

JayL.andKathleenJ.LearytoRodneyA. andShannonPritchett,1271Sunnymeade Drive,Rochelle,$137,000.

PROPERTYTRANSFERS

JoaquinGomezCarrascoandMaribel BetancourttoErnestoAguileraBravoand JackelineAguilera,1122W.FirstAve., Rochelle,$75,000.

TrentR.andKaylaL.MetzgertoZacharyM. BernardinandCecilliaJ.Stover,1045N. NinthSt.,Rochelle,$155,000.

DeedinTrust

DavidA.Miller,47,ofLindenwood,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicenserevoked afteratrafficstopattheintersectionofEast BigMoundandNorthBlackwoodroadsat approximately8:14p.m.Millerwastaken intocustodywithoutincidentandtransport-

SusanL.andScottL.BearrowstoMatthew S.Bearrows,17459E.EdsonRoad,Davis Junction,$0.

RobertT.,ChristopherE.andAndrewT. BaatztoNicoleS.ConsidineTrust,NicoleS. andSeanR.Considine,trustees,oneparcel inByronTownship,$226,502.

4964N.LawnsideDrive,Byron,$205,000.

LynetteM.AbelltoJustinAbell,217 SouthviewDrive,Rochelle,$132,000.

MarkeetaY.Forrest,39,ofRockford,was arrestedforobstructingidentificationand drivingwhilelicensesuspendedaftera trafficstopinthe500blockofNorthMulford Roadataround8:02p.m.Forrestalsowas citedforoperatinganuninsuredmotor vehicle,norearregistrationlightsandno signallights.Shewastransportedtothe OgleCountyJailandheldinlieuofbond.

IllinoisRoute64ataround3:21p.m.Johnson alsowascitedforimproperuseofregistration/title,expiredregistration,illegal transportationofalcoholandobstructed frontwindshield.Johnsonwastakeninto custodywithoutincidentandtransportedto theOgleCountyJailandheldinlieuofbond. At9:58p.m.,deputiesweredispatchedto the100blockofN.WalnutStreetin Forrestonforareportofadomestic.Afteran investigation,ajuvenilemalewasarrested fordomesticbatteryandtakenintolimited custody.Thejuvenilesubsequentlywas releasedtoaparent.

Mtwn-207,MarkS.TrustandBillNicholson,trustees,toGsnRentalPropertiesLLC, 207E.FourthSt.,Byron,$192,000.

OgleCountySheriffBrianVanVicklereports thefollowingactivity.

BarbaraJ.DavistoIrrevocable313West FirstStreetTrust,DawnR.Davis,trustee,313 W.FirstSt.,Mt.Morris,$0.

BrownandSonsLLCtoEdgardoTurcios, 311N.SeventhSt.and623W.LincolnAve., Rochelle,$60,000.

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EmiliaDavila,32,ofMelrosePark,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstopforexpiredregistrationin the7000blockofnorthIllinoisRoute2at around2:43p.m.Deputiesalsoarrested AlexanderJohnson,34,ofAurora,foran outstandingRockfordPoliceDepartment warrantforassault.JohnsonwastransportedtotheOgleCountyJail.Davilawas releasedonanI-Bondandgivenafuture courtdate.

LisaSmithtoLoisA.Gittleson,914N.14th St.,Rochelle,$127,000.

LarryandCindyL.PifertoJamesandLaura

KarlA.andKatelynN.GuilfoyletoJack McGraw,713N.KingswayLane,Byron, $275,000.

TrusteesDeeds

Sept.17

SHERIFF ACTIVITY

JeanL.FinkbeinertoTylerM.Yocum,304 W.AplingtonSt.,Polo,$95,000.

EstebanGarcia,26,ofChicago,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstopattheinterchangeof Interstates88and39at9:57p.m.Garcia wasreleasedfromthesceneandgivena futurecourtdate.

Watts,78,ofOregon,failedtoreducespeed whilenavigatingacurveintheroadway.The truck/tailerwasunabletomaintaincontrol andoverturned.Wattswastransportedby REACTHelicoptertoOSFSaintAnthony MedicalCenterinRockfordfortreatmentof potentiallyseriousinjuries.Mt.MorrisFire ProtectionDistrictandEMSandMt.Morris policeassistedatthescene.Wattswascited forfailuretoreducespeedtoavoidan accident.

“Wegotyelledatprettygoodinthe locker room,andwetoldourselves thatit’sHomecoming,wecan’t lose thisgame,can’tbeatourselves,”Nye said.“Wecameoutandpushed through.”

Lena-Winslow70,WestCarroll0: ThePanthersshutouttheThunderin Savanna,leading48-0afterthefirst quarterand64-0athalftime.

Focus on the Ball

Thatchangedinthesecondhalf. AfterMicahToms-Smithintercepteda WebsterpassonPolo’sthirdplay, Wilkraninfrom29yards,thenadded thePATruntocutthedeficitto16-14 just2:02intothethirdquarter.The Milledgevilledefenseforcedathreeand-out,andafterconvertingafourth down,NyeconnectedwithWilkon a middlescreenfora29-yardtouchdown togivethe Missilestheirfirst lead. Nye’sconversionrunmadeit22-16 with5:56leftinthethird.

Milledgeville rolls after halftime to defeat rival Polo

ButMilledgevillesealedthedealon itsnextseries,driving 53yardsin sevenplaysandtaking2:17offthe clockbeforescoringthedagger.After

Wilkfinishedwith102yardsand twotouchdownson24carries,and alsohadsixcatchesfor85yardsand thetwoscreen-passTDs.

half,butfailedtofullytakeadvantage ofit.

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“Ithinkthat’swhatarivalrygame issupposedtobe,back andforth, a fighttotheend,”Soltowsaid.“Our teamnevergivesup;we’rethatteam thatwillkeepcoming,wewillnotgive up.Weliketoputupabattlewith everyteam.”

WilkprovidedtheMissiles’lone scorebeforethebreak,scoringfrom4 yardsoutwith9:12leftinthesecond quarterafterKacenJohnsonsetup a shortfieldwitha34-yardpuntreturn tothePolo16-yardline.TheMissiles heldafield-positionadvantageallfirst

TheMissileslookedlikeacompletelydifferentteamoverthefinal24 minutes,scoringthefirstsixtimes theypossessedtheballafterhalftime ina54-38winovertheirrivalson HomecomingatFloydDaubField.

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OntheMissiles’firstplayfollowing the kickoff,Nyefakedahandoffand kepttheballfora58-yardtouchdown run,thenhitKacenJohnsonforthe conversionanda46-20lead.

BrockSmithaddeda17-yardrushing scoreforForreston.KalebSandersran for77yardson11carries,andOwen Mulderhadninerushesfor63yards.

Oregon’s Grant Stender and Genoa-Kingston’s Jay Wolcott focus on the ball as it takes a highbounceduring action at Oregon Park West on Monday, Sept. 19 G-K won the game 5-1.

Soltowcappedasix-playdrivewith a13-yardTDrunandtheconversion runtogetbacktowithin46-38with 5:08toplay.

AfterafirsthalfofoffensivestrugglesFridaynight,Milledgeville’s KoltonWilkandConnorNyewere eager tochangethenarrativeintheir annualtrophygamewithPolo.

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Anotherthree-and-outbyPolo turnedintoatwo-scoreleadforthe

“Itjustfeltlikeweweremissing thatoneblockeverytime.Westarted tofigureitoutlater,butitwastoolate. Wewerejustonestepbehindwith everything,”Soltowsaid.“Thislossis goingtohurt,butwe’llgetoveritand befine.We’lllearnfromitandmove ontothenextgame.”

FOOTBALLROUNDUP

recoveringafumbledsnaponthirdand-4fromthePolo29tosavethepossession,NyefoundWilkforanother 29-yard screenpassonfourthdown thatWilktookintotheendzone, restoringthe16-pointleadwith2:50 remaining.

JohnnyKoblerrushedfor210yards andthreetouchdownson15carries. Hisscorescameonrunsof70,4and8 yards.

Dakota34,Forreston28: The IndiansoutscoredtheCardinals14-8in thefinalquartertoescapewiththe NUICwin.

Poloansweredrightback,asSoltow returnedthekickoff23yardstonear midfield,thenranfor23yardsonseconddownandintotheendzonefrom 30yardstwoplayslatertotiethegame 22-22with3:41leftinthethird.

Thatsecondscoringstrikecame rightafterSoltowleftthefieldwith a seriouscrampingissueinhisrightleg, andtheMissileswentrightafterhis replacementondefense.

Missiles,asNyehitKonnor Johnson ona32-yardTDpassonthefirstplay ofthe fourthquarter,thenhitKacen JohnsonwithanotherPATconversion passfora38-22leadjusteightseconds intothefinalperiod.

Nyewas12-for-20passingfor194 yardsandfourscores;hewas5for 5 for130yardsandallfourTDs–tothree differentreceivers–afterhalftime.

Soltow’sPATrunmadeit38-30,but theback-and-forthcontinued.

Indesperationmode,theMarcos threwthreeincompletepassesbefore BryceMcKennainterceptedafourthdownpasstofinishit.TheMissilesran theballtwiceforno gain,thentook a kneetorunouttheclock.

Soltow finishedwith185yardsand threetouchdownson15rushes,andhe alsowas2for4for29yardsandaTD throughtheair.Grenoblefinished with14rushesfor44yardstogowith his63-yardtouchdowncatch;thatwas theonlypassWebstercompletedin12 attempts.

Milledgeville(3-1)had100total yardsathalftimeandtrailed16-6after Polo(2-2)scoredontwolongplaysin thefirsthalf.CaydenWebsterconnectedwithAveryGrenobleon a 63-yardtouchdownpassmidway throughthefirstquarteronthefirst playoftheMarcos’secondpossession, thenBrockSoltowsprinted73 yards onadirectsnapwith2:44leftinthe half.

SoltowcamerightbackontheMarcos’nextoffensiveseries,andkepttakingthedirectsnapthroughoutthesecondhalf.Hehada15-yardrunonthird down,thenGrenoblehada9-yardrun onanotherthirddown,beforeSoltow threwaTDpasstoRyelanLindaas with8:08togo.Theballwastippedby bothLindaasandtheMilledgeville defender,andLindaasendeduppullingitinashetumbledtothegroundin theendzone.

ButMilledgevillewasn’tdone. AfterWilkpickedupanerrantoption pitchandreversedfieldfor a 14-yard gainonthesecondplayofthenext series,NyeconnectedwithKacen Johnsonona34-yardscoringstrike downtherightsideline,thenhitJohnsonwiththePATpassfora30-22lead.

Durand-Pecatonica43,Eastland-PearlCity0: TheWildcatzkept Du-Pecofftheboardforaquarter,but theRivermenscored30secondsinto thesecondperiodenroutetoa29-0 halftimelead.Du-Pecthenscored twiceinthefirst6:12ofthethird quartertoprovidethefinalmargin.

2022 Autumn on Parade filled with tons of family fun

Thereisa$5apersonentryfee.AnIDisrequired Limitedseating,sofeelwelcometobringafolding chair,”Dicksonsaid.

Afree shuttleserviceisavailablethatdayand willpickyouupintownandbringyouback.

“InconjunctionwithIllinoisStateLawandfor thesafetyofall,thisisafencedareafor21andolder.

Otherevents includetheFunZoneforkids,featuringmagic,costumed characters,apettingzoo, bouncyattractions,craftsandgames–allforfree. Treatswillbeavailableforpurchase.

Foodwillbeavailableon-site.Besuretocatchthe TractorParadethroughtownat4p.m.

Thefestival’sentertainmentstageandbeergardenisbackagainthisyear.Themusicstartsat11 a.m.andrunsuntil6p.m.

OldeEnglishFaire

“Thislaboroflove tookthousandsofvolunteer hoursandalotofdonateddollarstobringitshistoricalstorybacktolife.OurVintageBaseBallClub, TheGanymedes,willbeonhandforphotosandconversationonthe“realway”toplaythegame,”Dicksonsaid.

Auto/TractorClassic/ChanaSchool

Forascheduleofeventsandmore information, visitwww.autumnonparade.org.

“WeareexcitedtohavetheOldeEnglishFaire returnwithtoursofthecastle,entertainers,food andfun.Thisfeatureisparticularlyspecialto AutumnonParadegoersasitisheldatStronghold Castle,builtbyChicagonewspapermanWalter Strongasasummer retreatforhisfamily.”

Thefestival’sfoodcourt,featuringlocalnonprofit organizations,will serveup somethingdifferentat eachstand.

HarvestTimeParade

Fitness andoutdoorenthusiastslove our5Kand FunRunoptionsheldearlySundaymorning.Check outregistrationdetailsonlineatautumnonparade. com.

“Staffedbycheeryvolunteers,thesehardworking folksoffergyros,yummygrilledporkchopsandwiches,hotdogs,burgers,brats,pulledpork,roasted corn,Mexicanspecialties...thelistgoeson!”Dicksonsaid.

Stronghold’s Retreatand ConferenceCenteris bringingbackitsOldeEnglishFairin2022.

TheeverpopularHarvestTimeParadehappens onSundayandstepsoffat1p.m.sharp.

“Ourparadeisfilledwithmarchingbands,nov eltyentertainment,youthgroups,andfloats,aswell ascrowdpleasersJesseWhiteTumblersandSouth ShoreDrillTeam,sograbyourfoodcourtgoodies andfindyourspot!,”Dicksonsaid.

Thereisanentrancefeebutafreeshuttleservice willbeavailable onSaturdayforfolkswhowishto parkintownandtraveltothecastlegrounds.

“Sinceitscreationin1970,theheartofthisevent hasbeenourfarmersandcraftersmarket,”AOP PresidentDebbieDicksonsaid.“Aleisurelystroll aroundCourthouseSquareoffersauniqueshopping opportunityshowcasinghandmade,homemadeand homegrownitems.You’llfindeverythingfromhome décor,children’sclothing, jewelry,homebaked goods,localhoney,produce,artisanproductsand more.”

Ticketsfortheraffleare6for$5andareavailable atareabusinesses.

Oregon’s2022Autumn onParadefestival,slated forSaturdayandSunday,Oct.1-2, promises a varietyoffun-filledfamilyfriendlyactivityforallages.

ChanaSchool,acompletelyrestoredtworoom schoolhouse,willbeopenfortouringatParkEaston Saturdayonly.

Fundsraisedbytheeffortsofthesegroupsareput backintocommunityprojectsandservicetothosein need,shesaid.

BeerGarden

TheAutoClassicandAntiqueTractorShowsare heldonSaturdayatParkEastjustacrosstheRock River.Featuringacrazycoolcollectionofcarsand impressivefarmingvehicles,there is nochargeto attendthiswalkbackintime.

5KandFunRun

Thisyear’sthemeis“Fallin’forOregon.”

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Thefestivalisalsoofferingits60/40raffleagain thisyear.

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IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE

Evelyn Meyer

E-filing isnow mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To e-file, you must first create an account withan e-filingservice provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you needadditional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/faq/ gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk's office.

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By:Debra Jensen Independent Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC 114E. Everett St., Suite300 Dixon,IL61021 (815)288-4949

IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE 15THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEWLOAN SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF, v. UNKNOWNHEIRS ANDLEGATEES OF REXCORSON, DECEASED; DARREN CORSON; DAVID CORSON; DARIK CORSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS. CASE NO.: 2022FC55 PROPERTY ADDRESS:

Notice is givento creditors of the

death of Frances Shiaras of Ogle County, Oregon Illinois 61061.Letters of officewereissued toDebra Jensen,1430 Glen Hill Dr., Glendale Heights, IL 60139, asIndependent Administrator, whose attorney of recordis David W. Badger, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC, 114E.Everett St., Suite 300, Dixon, Illinois61021.

357PHYLLIS AVE ROCHELLE, IL 61068

Tons of home décor,holiday décor, tons of housewares, artificialflowers, toys, booksandso much more.

Phone: (561)241-6901

EFFICIENCY

The U.S Department of Agriculturehas aneed tolease 5,538 Rentable Square Feet, yieldingapproximately4,5864,815Usable Square Feet of officespace in Mt.Carroll, IL.

2022 PR 58

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailedor delivered tothe representative and tothe attorney within10 days after it has been filed.

September16,23, 30,2022

SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC., as mortgagee, on 7/14/2021 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois asDocument Number 202105614.

Don't need it? Sell it! Ogle County Classified 833-584-NEWS

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

LargeGarage Sale 708E. Dixon St. Polo

22 OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Sep23,2022 OGLECOUNTY NE WS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SM-ST2013256 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT HOUSEKEEPING WANTED P.T. Must pass background check. Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL 61021 WATER/ SEWER DEPARTMENT The Village of Mt Morris is seekinga full-time position for its Water / Sewer Department Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and should possess working knowledge of operating and maintaining equipment and good public relations The Candidate must be 18 years orolder, water/wastewater operator's license is preferred butnot required. This position includes a competitive salary and benefits You will be required to cleara background check prior to employment. Applications are available in the Village Clerk's Office located at 105 W Lincoln Street Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm., or onour website www.mtmorrisil.net through October 15,2022 Mt Morris is anequal opportunity employer EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT SM-ST2017099 OgleCounty, IL Saletobeheld at: PoloAreaSeniorCenter 101EMasonSt, Polo, IL61064 Wednesday,November16,2022at11:00A.M. SELLINGAS2 PARCELSOPENTENANCYFOR2023 ParcelA9.64Acres ParcelB79.012Acres TOTAL88.652Acresof Farmland Sections7&9inBuffalo Township, OgleCounty, IL. Sellingin Parcelsassurveyedacres Forcompletelistingofsalebill,maps,taxinfo, andterms&conditions,etc.visit www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com Owner, MichaelL.Getzendaner, MaryA.Clothier, EleanorK.Heidenreich ForInformationcontact: LennyBryson-Auctioneer DougFloski,Attorney POBox38, Polo, IL61064 ByronLaw 815-946-4120 815-234-5454 FARMLAND AUCTION AUCTIONS AUCTIONS AUCTIONS Local Buyer PaysCash4 Gold, Silver, Coins,Estate Gold, SingleEarrings, and antiques 24/7 779-245-2950 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES REAL ESTATE BUSINESS PROPERTY SAVANNA ROCK FALLS GALT POLO GARAGE SALES STERLING GARAGE SALES WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY

Sterling

Claims against the estate may befiled in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 106 S. 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months afterthe date of the first publication of this ClaimNotice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of

FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

-FurnishedUtilities incl. $175/wk. 815-626-8790

CLAIMNOTICE

JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREEE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT ThomasLaSalle 6340111 Robertson Anschutz Schneid Crane & Partners, PLLC 205N. Michigan Suite810 Chicago, IL 60601

Unlessyoufile your Appearance and Answer/Response in this casein the office of the clerk of this court by 10/24/2022A

THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 8190-927057

IN THE MATTER OF THEESTATE OF FRANCES SHIARAS, Deceased.

E-mail: ILmail@raslg.com File:22-032762

1975, the date stated in that notice.Any claim not filed onor before that date is barred.

Common Address: 357 PHYLLIS AVE ROCHELLE, IL 61068

Rent/Buy $900/mo. $900Deposit Rent 4bedroom, 2garages, 1-1/2 bath, basement, 310 Savanna $125,000 to buy. 20 minute drive Thompson DOC Call 815-590-6474 –Big Sale 220320th Ave Saturday 8to4 & Sunday8 to2

PIN: 24-25-329-020

September 23,30,2022 October 7,2022 927057

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unlessunder section 28-4 of the Probate Act(755 ILCS5/28-4) any interestedperson terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk

Thurs.– Sat. 9a-3p Lots of men'sand women'sclothing and shoes, exercise equipment, booksandlots more!

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby givento you: UNKNOWNHEIRS AND LEGATEES OF REX CORSON, DECEASED Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants thatPlaintiff commencedthis case in the CircuitCourt of Ogle County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain mortgage lien recorded against the real estatedescribed as follows: LOT NINE (9) IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN EARL CLEVELAND SUBDIVISION NO. 3 IN THE CITYOF ROCHELLE, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4)OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4)OF SECTION 25 AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4)OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER(1/4)OF SECTION 25 IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TOTHE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOKH OF PLATS ON PAGE 80A IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THETOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Nice 2 BR apt. Country Setting $650/mo.1St,last& deposit No cats 815-213-4693

Said mortgage was executed by REX CORSON, as mortgagor(s) and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYST S, NC.

General$1,320,457$1,017,417 Water$ 613,929$529,945 Sewer$ 790,715$847,127 Sanitation $231,081$227,974 MFT$ 145,589$37,947

TOWNSHIP FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31,2022 TOWNSHIP- REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes$127,522; Replacement Tax $29,225; Interest $1,019; Miscellaneous-$2,918. TOTAL REVENUES: $160,684.

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REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes:$146,806 Vehicle Lease Tax: $11,945Sales Tax: $310,423Cannabis Use Tax: $3,647 Illinois Income Tax: $335,062Personal Property Replacement Tax: $53,291 Liquor License Tax: $12,450 Dog License: $5,550 Building Permit: $8,079 Golf Cart/UTV Permit: $1,875 Solicitors Permits:$400 Utility Tax/ComEd: $71,667 Utility Tax/Nicor: $52,093Telecommunications Tax: $28,134 Fines:$13,305 Dog Reclamation:$44 Pool Admissions: $30,383- Pool Lessons:$4,191.00- Pool Concessions: $4,480 Park Shelter Rental: $320 Cable TV: $24,974 Street Openings:$600 Sex Offender Registration: $200 Video/Charitable Gaming $31,621 Water Receipts: $296,721 WaterDeposits:$3,452 Water Tower Lease Fees: $3,000- On/Off Penalty:$535 SewerReceipts: $615,198 Garbage Collection: $230,123 Extra Garbage Pickups:$920 Concession Stand Renovations $13,360- Donations: $700 State of Illinois:$54,229 State of Illinois MFT Renewable Receipts: $39,508 Rebuild Illinois:$51,735 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds: $147,567 Redemption of Water C.D.: $102,723 Redemptionof Water C.D.: $73,636 Redemption of Sewer C.D.:$77,236 Jet Vac Loan: $73,500- Miscellaneous-$8,828TOTAL REVENUES:$3,101,770

NOTICE IS HERE-

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN ONTHIS 29thday of August2022. /s/Cynthia A.G. Reynolds,Treasurer,City of Polo I, /s/SydneyBartelt,Clerk of Polo, Ogle County,Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the AnnualTreasurer's Reportfor the fiscalyear ending April30,2022. September 23,2022

ByMary JoGriffin, Secretary of the Board of Education,Oregon CommunityUnit School District #220.

ROAD DISTRICT --- REVENUE SUMMARY Property Taxes $140,886; Replacement Tax $59,345; Interest Income$728;Miscellaneous -$1,202 TOTAL REVENUES: $202,161

The Oregon School District will have three (3) open seats for the April 2023Election.

The OgleCounty Clerk's office will have School Board candidate petition packets available beginning September 20,2022.The packets will be posted on the Ogle

NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN that the budget, beginning September 16, 2022, will be onfile and conveniently available for public pub inspection atthe District Central Office locatedat 206 South 10thStreet, Oregon, IL.61061, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Friday.

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TOWNSHIP COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Range: Under $25,000.00: GeneAshton; John Finfrock; Aaron Hagemann; Joel Lawrence; Clarence Lumsden; John G. Thompson;PaulaDiehl; DavidNelson; Paul Peterson; Brent Wolber. TOTALCOMPENSATION: $54,846.

ROAD DISTRICT COMPENSATION SUMMARY Range: Under $25,000.00: Andrew Floto; Jonathon Pearson. TOTAL COMPENSATION: $14,260. Subscribed andswornto this 9th day of September 2022 /s/JohnThompson Treasurer I, Paula Diehl, ClerkofMount Morris Township, OgleCounty, Illinois, do hereby certify thatthe above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending March 31,2022./s/PaulaDiehl–Clerk September 23,2022

Grand Total $3,101,771$2,660,410

ROAD DISTRICT EXPENDITURE SUMMARY Carroll Service Company- $6,532; OgleCounty Bridge Inspection$84,120; OgleCountyHighway Dept -$6,990; R.E. Wolber Sons & Excavating $3,180; R.J. Bowers Distributors Inc.$6,041; TOIRMA -$5,514;Union Savings Bank (Federal Taxes) $2,788; Village of Mt Morris $3,008; West Side Tractor Sales $2,854 All other disbursements less than($2,500) -$16,203. TOTAL VENDORS: $137,230.

Don't need

COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Under $25,000.00: Thomas Bardell,Kayla Bergstrom,Blake Cooper, Marah Cooper, Cody Buskohl, Marla Buskohl, James Busser, KatherineCavanaugh, Keith Chesnut, Dennis Christen, Isabella DetorriceWynne, Brian Diaz, Ross Dillon, Alexandra Dusing, Cale Fry, Sheryl Gilbert, ElizabethGonzalez, Abigail Gorzny, Avery Grenoble, Adisyn Grobe, Courtney Grobe, Justin D. Grobe, Joseph Head, Carson Jones, Madelynn Jones, Brendan Kane, Joey Kochsmeier, DougKnapp, Jonathan Mandrell, Mark Palacio, Rilley Peterson, Christopher A. Plachno,Cynthia A.G. Reynolds, Donald Sanders Jr., Randy Schoon, Judith M Shipman,Annalise Stamm, Elizabeth Stamm, Kamryn Stockton, Beth Sundman, Linnea Sundman,Christopher R. Thiel,Kayleigh Thomas, Braelyn Velez, Becca Wagner, Elleanna Wells,Laura Wright, Kenneth Yingling, Rebekah Zeigler.$25,000.00 to $49,999.00: Sydney Bartelt, Brexton Flynn,Nathan Millard, Vernon W.Shetler, Susan M. Waszak $50,000.000 and above: Kevin Becerra, Kendall Kyker, Michael J. Mumford, Troy Randall, Timothy Rockwood TOTAL GROSS COMPENSATIONS:$641,801

TOWNSHIP --- EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Douglas Farley $16,500; Illinois Department of Revenue $2,686; Jorden Sasscer CPA $4,500; Oakwood Cemetery $4,650; Plain View Cemetery $3,550; Silver Creek Cemetery- $3,800; Union Savings Bank (Federal Taxes) $12,191;Village of Mt. Morris $3,023. All other disbursements less than ($2,500)$2,986. TOTALVENDORS:$53,886.

BY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Oregon Community Unit School District #220inthe County of Ogle, State of Illinois that a Public Hearing for approvingthe 2023 budget will be held October 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Oregon District Office located at 206 South 10th Street, Oregon, IL 61061in the said School District No 220, OgleCounty, State of Illinois.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

po Og County website at www.oglecounty .org and can also be picked up at the County Clerk's office during businesshours.

Candidatesmay circulatepackets beginning Sept 20, 2022. Packets must be filed with the Clerk's office during the week of December 12-19, 2022.

Sep. 23,2022 it? it!

Sell

Sept.23,2021

ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORTMT. MORRIS

ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FORTHE CITYOFPOLO, IL FORTHE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 4/30/2022

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EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center: $8,263 AEP: $19,856 Astro-Ven Distributors, Inc.: $4,648- Axon Enterprises Inc.: $3,934BlueCross-Blue Shield of Illinois: $191,919 Bonnell Industries Inc.: $19,137Casey'sBusiness Mastercard: $6,308 Caspers's Home Inspection, LLC:$10,800 -Chase CardServices: $12,924- Clearview Pools Inc.:$3,933-ComEd: $45,808Compass Minerals: $9,022 ConstellationNewEnergy Inc.: $29,141-Core & Main: $3,383 Dambman Lawn Mower Hospital: $3,576 Dynamic Distribution:$5,105 -Eagle Creek Quarries: $3,405 Ellen Burgeson Inc.:$13,505 Ferguson Waterworks #2516:$6,136- Frary Lumber: $7,312 Frontier: $10,137 Helm Civil: $57,242 Hotsey Equipment Co.: $3,350 Illinois EPA (NPDES): $10,000 In The Swim Discount:$6,668- JohnsonOil:$12,623 Knie Appliance & TV Inc.:$5,077LegacyPrints: $3,068- Loescher Heating & Air Conditioning FBE: $3,066 M. Thomas Suits, P.C.:$32,091 Macon CountyLaw Enforcement Training: $6,874Martin & Company Excavating: $27,403 Moring Disposal: $218,621 National Wash Authority: $6,250-Nicor/NorthernIllinois Gas: $12,657-Northern IllinoisEnvironmental Application: $16,222 Polo Cooperative Association: $8,161 Postmaster: $5,189 Robers Professional Sealcoating: $4,070 Sewer Equipment: $293,000 Sterling Business Machines :$7,309 UMB Bank: $64,158 USA Blue Book: $4,735 Verizon Wireless:$3,507 Veto Enterprises Inc.: $41,271 Viking Chemical Company:$8,834 Willett, Hoffman& Associates: $79,333 WIPFLI LLP: $18,000 Water Deposit Refunds: $3,825 Water Receipts Refunds:$138Refund Swim Lesson: $45- Shelter RentalRefund:$20 Repayloan from General: $9,000 USDA Bond Payment (Principal): $30,000 USDA Bond Payment (Interest): $40,875 Sewer Refunds: $302 IEPA Loan Payment: $390,685 Stray Animal Boarding: $51 Loanto Enterprise Fund: $75,000 ReimbursementZoning Fee: $75- Vendors below $3,000:$92,102TOTALEXPENDITURES: $2,018,609 Receipts Disbursements

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Ogle County Classified 833-584-NEWS F e e ow or o e o k r k by 2A F BY BE EF BT

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