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POLO TRI-COUNTY PRESS VOLUME 163 NO. 33 • SERVING THE POLO AREA SINCE 1857

Friday, October 29, 2021 • $1.00

NEWS

It’s Budget Time

Committee considering raises for board members. / 3

SPORTS

QUALIFIERS

It’s Playoff Time!

The Marcos end their regular season undefeated. Playoffs Oct. 30. / 10

Questions Raised A former

employee speaks out at an Oregon Park District meeting. / 4

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@shawmedia.com

Polo’s Bekah Zeigler (left) and Kamryn Stockton run to the finish line at the Rock Falls regional on Oct. 23. The Marcos advanced as a team for this Saturday’s sectional in Oregon. It is the first time in program history that a girls team has advanced to the sectional. Story on page 11.

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INDEX Betty’s Column ........ 6 Chamber Chatter..... 2 Classifieds .........16-20

Colbert Column ......12 Extension Tips.......... 7 Library News ............ 2

Property Transfers..15 Sheriff Activity........14 Sports................... 9-13

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sought for coat drive

The GFWC IL Polo Women’s Club is partnering with Crossroads Community Church in Polo for their second annual community coat drive.

Please donate new or clean “like new” coats, gloves, hats, mittens and scarves. All sizes are being requested.

Drop off donations at 103 E. Oregon St. The distribution date is Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Crossroads Community Church campus in Polo at 205 N. Jefferson Ave. “Thank you for your donations, generosity and participation in this event,” said organizer Beth Green, GFWC IL Polo Women’s Club President.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS Polo police say be careful when Trick or Treating

Polo’s trick-or-treat hours are from 4 -7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 Polo Police Chief Troy Randall reminds residents to turn on their porch lights for the children.

He also offered these safety reminders.

• Young children should always go trick-or-treating with an adult.

• Never trick-or-treat alone. Be cautious of strangers.

• Only visit houses where the porch lights are on. Never go inside a house.

• Wear costumes with reflective markings and bright colors.

• Costumes should never drag on the ground.

• Wait until you get home and have your parents check your candy before you eat it.

• Walk, do not run and have a safe Halloween.

Truck or Treat in Mt. Morris

A community Truck and Treat will be hosted by the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris on Halloween, Sunday, Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to dusk in the parking lot on the corner of West Center Street and South Seminary Avenue, Mt. Morris.

The event will feature a fire truck, police car, snow plow and heavy equipment from the village Streets and Sewer and Water Departments.

Trick or treaters are invited to see and touch the vehicles. Representatives from the departments will be on hand to answer questions and explain how the equipment is used to provide services to village residents.

Candy, treats, and games will be provided.

CHAMBER CHATTER Chirstmas Festival We are excited to announce that the Polo Christmas Festival will be returning again this year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Dec. 4.

We are bringing back some community favorites like the tree lighting, carriage rides, holiday stories, photos with the elves, a visit from the big man himself, and much more! Visit the Polo Christmas Festival on facebook for updates.

Coffee With a Cop Visit the Polo Public Library for Coffee With a

Cop on Wednesday’s at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a nice chat with a cop.

Business After Hours If you are interested and would like to host a Business after Hours or Breakfast before Business call the Chamber at 815-946-3131.

Certificates of Recognition The Polo Chamber of Commerce would like to issue Certificates of Recognition to any Polo Chamber of Commerce business members who are celebrating five years of being in business, or

those with five-year increments of being in business in Polo. Contact us so that we can announce your special business celebration during our Annual Dinner.

Get the word out Contact The Polo Chamber of Commerce at 815-946-3131, polochamber@gmail.com, or mail to P.O. Box 116, Polo, IL 61064 if you would like to post your event on the Chamber Sign, Chamber Website (www.polochamber.org), Chamber Face Book Page and/or the Chamber Chatter.

new state. João has taken a new job which brings new opportunities for the young couple.

My sons, Matt and Clint, have both arrived back in Hawaii. I am especially glad they can be together while Clint works out his health issues. Of course, I would prefer to have it at home, but being with his brother will have to do for now.

I am amazed at how fast time flies. Soon after the school day starts, the bell is ringing and the day is done. As I leave each day, I have the same thought that I can’t wait to come back and do it all again.

The holidays are fast approaching along with plans for our church to resume some of the celebration of the season.

Even with time moving so fast, it is important to appreciate all that is around us.

This afternoon, I attended a family reunion at the White Pines Ranch. There were several generations of cousins sharing a meal and visiting. Over the years, we spent many holidays at the ranch. It was great to hear them remember our mom, too.

While there, I looked across the room and saw a familiar face from my workplace. We have worked together for sev-

eral years and didn’t realize we were distantly related. This world is such a small place.

In this small world, I find it funny how I get recognized as being someone very familiar. So many times I get asked where I have worked or if I know someone they know. Usually after some conversation, we conclude that I just have a familiar face.

When we see each other as God sees us, we all have familiar faces. We feel the excitement of seeing a friend across the room. God’s love connects us, not only to Him, but to each other.

Learning about God’s love for us and others starts with accepting His love. Even if we have missed opportunities to talk to Him, He is still waiting for us. Our faithful Friend is excited to see us.

I hope to see you next Sunday in our little church in the country. We gladly welcome you to bring your family for a time of worship. Our church family is excited to see your familiar faces here with us.

PINE CREEK NEWS

By KAREN MERLAK The excessive rain has certainly brought back the grass back to the beautiful green of summer. Even in the dreary weather, we can appreciate the beautiful colors of the trees. The Creator has made a beautiful world for us to share. For this and more, we are truly thankful.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Don and Vicki Hay. Pastor Suzanne Hall Stout continued her message of community in our church. We are enjoying getting to know Suzanne and Mark. Our service is available in person and on Facebook Live.

On Saturday morning, I met a coworker and her daughters for breakfast. The relationships that have formed over the years at work have been a great blessing for me.

We had a great visit before they headed to the pumpkin patch.

In the evening, I went out to dinner with my brother, Ben Bittinger, his wife, Jo, and our cousin, Luke Sheely. We had a great time reminiscing over old memories and catching up on family news.

My daughter, Stephanie, and her fiance, João, have shared the news that they will be moving in a few months to a

(Karen Merlak lives in Polo and is a member of the Pine Creek Christian Church)

COUNTY NEWS

BY ALEXA ZOELLNER

couple years ago when Ed Rice was chairman [of the Ogle County Board].

“He said that, even with the administrator, the county board chairman was extremely busy because of the social aspects of the job that they have to take care of on behalf of the county,” Kenney added.

Ogle County first hired an administrator in June 2006. Jim Mielke held the position through September 2008, when he resigned. Meggon McKinley was hired to replace him in April 2009 at a rate of $80,000 per year; she resigned in January 2011.

The Personnel and Salary Committee held a spe-

cial meeting on Oct. 19 during which members came to a consensus on recommended salary rates for committee chairpersons, committee vice chairpersons and regular county board members.

Committee chairperson: $100 per meeting, plus mileage; Committee vice chairperson: $75 per meeting, plus mileage; Regular committee member: $70 per meeting, plus mileage; No pay for missed meetings.

The mileage rate — which is set by the Internal Revenue Service — is 56 cents per mile.

Kenney’s proposals for county board chairperson and vice chairperson were not discussed because of time constraints and a legal requirement to tie those two salaries to district reapportionment following the 2020 census. Committee members plan to consider the pay rates for those two positions during their next regular meeting, which is scheduled for Nov. 9.

All of the recommendations will be passed on to the Finance Committee, Kenney said. If approved there, they will be sent to the Executive Committee and then to the full county board. “[I am] glad to see everybody in agreement,” Ogle County Board Chairperson John Finfrock told committee members after their discussion. “I have no dog in this show, so I’m happy to see that everybody has come together and figured out what they want to do.”

Finfrock attended the Oct. 19 meeting, but did not participate in the discussion. He regularly attends committee meetings to which he is not assigned.

oNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series based on their individual benefits and risks.

Moderna A single COVID-19 vaccine booster dose is recommended greater than or equal to six months after completion of an mRNA primary series in the same risk groups for whom the CDC recommended a booster of Pfizer-BioNTech under Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization. The Moderna booster dose is a smaller 50 microgram dose.

The CDC recommends the following groups should receive boosters: People 65 and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a 50-mcg booster shot of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after their Moderna primary series.

People aged 50 to 64 with underlying medical conditions should receive a 50-mcg booster shot of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after their primary series.

Additionally, the CDC recommends the following groups may be considered for boosters: People aged 18 to 49 with underlying medical conditions may receive a 50-mcg booster shot of Moderna’s COVID-19

vaccine at least six months after their Moderna primary series based on their individual benefits and risks.

People aged 18 to 64 who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a 50-mcg booster shot of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after their Moderna primary series based on their individual benefits and risks.

Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) A single COVID-19 vaccine booster dose is recommended for persons 18 and older at least two months after receipt of the initial Janssen dose, under the FDA’s emergency use authorization.

Making an appointment You may call 815-562-6976 to schedule an appointment.

Other locations in Ogle County offering booster shots include: Family Health Care Clinic — Rochelle Community Hospital; KSB Hospital and clinics; Rochelle Pharmacy; Snyders Pharmacy in Byron and Oregon; Walmart in Rochelle; Walgreens in Rochelle.

The Ogle County Health Department also is accepting appointments for the flu vaccine. This can be given at the same time as a COVID-19 booster. Both the regular dose of flu vaccine and the high dose (for those 65 and older) is available.

azoellner@shawmedia.com OREGON — A recommendation to increase Ogle County Board member salaries starting in 2023 might include more than quintupling the chairperson’s pay.

The county board chairperson currently makes at least $4,800 a year — a base of $250 per month, plus $150 per month for up to three meetings and an additional $50 per diem for any subsequent meetings in a month. That rate was set May 15, 2001, according to the Ogle County Board rules of order.

Ogle County Personnel and Salary Committee Chairperson John “Skip” Kenney plans to propose to his committee that the county board chairperson be paid $25,000 per year, plus mileage. For the county board vice chairperson, Kenney’s proposal is $15,000 per year, plus mileage.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index inflation calculator, $4,800 in May 2001 has the same buying power as $7,409.61 in September 2021.

“Believe me, I don’t believe in giving money away,” Kenney said in an Oct. 26 phone interview.

“But I do believe in paying for performance.”

The job of the county board chairperson has changed significantly since 2001, he said. It used to be “very much” part-time, whereas today, it essentially is a full-time position, Kenney said.

“It’s a big business, and there’s an awful lot going on that people have no idea,” he said. “We had an administrator at one time that eased that, back a

The Ogle County Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month on the third floor of the historic Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon.

YOUR HEALTH Ogle County Health Department offers COVID-19 boosters Ogle County Health Department is offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots by appointment only in the Rochelle and Oregon offices to anyone who meets the following recommendations.

Pfizer-BioNTech You must have received Pfizer originally and you must be at, or past, the six-month mark from receiving your second dose.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends: People 65 and older, and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series.

People aged 50 to 64 with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series.

People aged 18-49 with underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks.

People aged 18-64 who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-Bi-

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OREGON PARK DISTRICT

Former employee calls for director’s resignation Recreation program manager says she resigned over ‘misconduct and psychological harassment’

BY ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com OREGON — A former Oregon Park District employee’s claim of a “hostile work environment” and “years of misconduct and psychological harassment” concluded with her call for the resignation or termination of OPD Executive Director Erin Folk.

Amanda Zimmermann said she resigned from her job as OPD’s recreation program manager on Sept.

17 after more than five-and-a-half years because of “ongoing poor leadership and the continued lack of accountability” faced by upper management. The title of the recreation program manager position since has been changed to recreation program coordinator.

During the OPD Board of Commissioners’ Oct. 12 meeting, Zimmermann told her story to commissioners in a 19-minute prerecorded video. She described a stress-filled work environment where she had to walk on eggshells, was subjected to personal attacks and felt the need to pretend that everything was OK in order to protect her job.

“A reasonable person would define that as a hostile working environment,” Zimmermann said directly to board members after the 19-minute video concluded.

Shaw Media was not present at the Oct. 12 board meeting, but obtained from Microsoft OneDrive a copy of a roughly 25-minute video of the meeting with Zimmermann’s prerecorded video statement superimposed over a portion of it. According to the video data, it was uploaded by Zimmermann’s husband, Scott Zimmermann, on Oct. 13. The same video was posted on Facebook by an account using the name “Esby Sihimme.”

Alyssa Barringer, OPD’s administrative services coordinator, countered Zimmermann’s allegations during the meeting. Barringer’s comments were not shown in the 25-minute video. They were obtained

by Shaw Media via a Facebook live video posted by Heidi Zimmermann.

Barringer said, in her experience, OPD has “strong, quality management that is consistently looking to improve the district in various aspects.”

She said department heads, including Folk, “do an impressive job” making decisions for the park district and communicating updates with staff.

“I have never felt like there was a lack of communication, nor have I questioned the decision-making of management,” Barringer said. “With the leadership of a strong management team, I continue to work in a healthy and positive environment.”

A statement from park district commissioners acknowledging the Oct. 12 comments was posted Oct. 21 on the Oregon Park District Facebook page.

The content of the post also was emailed to news media outlets by OPD Superintendent of Recreation Tina Ketter.

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The headquarters for the Oregon Park District are located in the Nash Recreation Center at the corner of Madison and S. Fifth streets.

Board President Steve Pennock said on Friday that the statement was composed by Commissioner Scott Stephens.

“We want to assure you that we have heard the comments, we take them seriously, and we are working to review and make changes if deemed necessary,” the statement reads. “In the meanErin Folk time you can be assured that the Oregon Park District will continue to provide the public with the quality parks, facilities, and programs to which you are accustomed.”

Laws regarding personnel information designed to protect current and past employees’ privacy will keep many commissioner discussions and actions regarding employee and personnel policy from public view, according to the statement.

“The only comment I really have to make is, I take the comments and concerns very seriously and look forward to working with the board to address any concerns they may have related to this matter,” Folk said in an Oct. 21 interview.

“They [commissioners] are reviewing it and that’s all I can really say,” she added. “It’s a personnel matter and we can’t go into any other details.”

Folk was present at the Oct. 12 meeting, as was Ketter, who also was called out by Zimmermann.

“We’re always disappointed when an employee leaves the park district, but unfortunately policy prohibits me from commenting any further because it is a personnel matter,” Ketter said in an Oct. 26 interview.

All board members will be involved in an investigation into the allegations, Pennock said. He said board members usually are not involved in personnel decisions, as the only person they hire is the executive director.

When asked the general reaction to Zimmermann’s allegations, Pennock said, “We listened,” and emphasized that Zimmermann was not fired, but resigned.

“She wanted her opportunity to speak to the board. She did; we listened,” he said. “I said, ‘Thank you.’ Those are the only words that I said.”

Former part-time OPD employee Meredith

Gelander, of Chana, echoed Zimmermann’s claim in a letter submitted to the board and read into the record of the Oct. 12 meeting.

“I recently resigned from my position as an extended-time instructor after four years of employment due to a hostile work environment that was created in the absence of my immediate supervisor, Amanda Zimmermann,” Gelander wrote.

Gelander said, upon noticing a problem, she researched who handles personnel complaints at OPD and was disappointed to find all issues are to be discussed with the executive director.

“How do you handle issues that are concerning the executive director?” she wrote. “If an employee or member of the public has a compliant against the executive director, the only person that can address that issue currently is the executive director.

Clearly, you can see why this is an issue.”

The current system for how personnel complaints are handled is flawed, Gelander wrote. She asked the board to immediately revise the policy so concerns can be addressed in a fair and timely manner by an outside party.

“We don’t have a policy in place if someone was complaining about the executive director, and that’s something the board will look into,” Pennock said.

Zimmermann was allowed 21 minutes to speak during the Oct. 12 meeting — far above the usual three-minute public comment time limit — because six other individuals requested their time be ceded to her.

“To be clear via the board’s policy in how I must address them, I have sought information and appropriate remedies to these concerns not just prior to the board meeting, but for many years to my department head, as well as to the executive director,” Zimmermann said before starting the 19-minute video.

In the video, Zimmermann said she was “ecstatic and eager” when she joined the OPD staff in January 2016.

“Each day was thrilling, and I loved meeting and working with absolutely everyone,” she said. “It seemed like such a positive atmosphere.”

Having come from the Northbrook Park District where she managed a staff of more than 100, among other duties, OPD was a lesser workload, Zimmermann said. She said that gave her freedom to be creative with new programming and volunteer more in- and out- of the park district.

In mid-2016, Zimmermann decided to go back to school for her masters in business administration.

“The moment I asked for this approval through the ED [Folk], everything went south,” she said.

“And it went south, fast.

“Overnight, it went from, ‘Amanda can do no wrong and she should be considered for the superintendent of rec job,’ to ‘Amanda can’t do anything right and is, in fact, against the park district,’” Zimmermann said. “It was like I was living a bad dream.”

Zimmermann said, throughout 2017, she was personally attacked, accused of things she hadn’t done, put on the spot during meetings, docked on the smallest errors and had rumors spread about her.

It’s a time period that “absolutely tore me apart,” Zimmermann said.

“After I graduated with my MBA, things seemed

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to quiet down for me,” she said. “However, this horrendous trend of manipulating people and mistreatment continued on. It would simply skip around from one employee to the next, most of which have since resigned.”

All of it stemmed directly from Folk and Ketter, Zimmermann said. The two “manage staff via fear and manipulation,” she said.

Zimmermann said she resigned after returning to chaos following a month away — she had COVID-19 and then was attending an out-of-state wedding. She said her staff were upset, stressed and misguided as a result of Folk and Ketter’s management in her absence.

“I was told multiple times that my staff were out of control,” Zimmermann said. “I started getting what I perceived to be appalling management advice from the superintendent of rec [Ketter]. It was made clear that a repeat of 2017 was beginning again, that I would no longer be able to manage my staff in a way they deserve.”

Zimmermann said she emailed her resignation letter — which was addressed to Ketter — to all park board members, but received no response.

“It’s worth noting too, that I’m not the first former employee that had the courage to be honest and report this,” she said.

“The board falling silent and moving forward like nothing happened is wrong.”

In an Oct. 22 interview, Zimmermann said that it now is a waiting game.

“I want to allow time and a chance for the board of commissioners to make the right choice, whatever that may be,” she said.

A special meeting of the Oregon Park Board of Commissioners was called for Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. The agenda consists of an executive session — which is closed to the public — to discuss a personnel matter. There are no action items on the agenda.

Hunter Miller of German Valley presents a painting of the Wessels School, done by the late Donna Cornelius of Forreston, to Terri Nelson, President of the German Valley Historical Society. In making the presentation, he carried out the wishes of the painting’s former owner and society member, the late Lucille Bruning. Miss Bruning’s 46 year teaching career included those spent at the Poplar Grove rural school, five years at Wessels School near German Valley, and many years as first grade teacher at the German Valley Grade School, followed by 20 plus years of private tutoring.

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LOCAL HISTORY

Polo Historical Society is seeing some changes T

he last few weeks and months have been sad for Polo Historical Society.

When we had our summer picnic in August we were missing my husband, Kenneth. It seemed strange not to have him there.

We also that evening said our goodbyes to Ed and Karen Olsen since they were moving to Medford, Oregon to be close to their family. By the next meeting in October, they were gone.

These were people who had spent all of their lives in Polo working for the community in many different ways. This week we have added another one to the list with the death of Lucille Woodin. People remember how she mixed up all the pancake batter when we had our breakfasts a few years ago. She knew just how it should be and Ed and Kenneth cooked them on the grill.

Lucille also made many of the treats with Karen’s help for our meetings

during our fellowship time. One time Lucille and I were sweeping and cleaning up the basement at Aplington House. Lucille swept out what looked like a few leaves. When one leaf started to crawl back in the corner we realized it was a bat. That was an interesting time.

When Kenneth and I moved to Polo, it was Lucille who had the wood floors shinning and the windows all washed in our new home in town.

Ed handled all the framing of pictures in the museum and made frames to hold military jackets and other clothing.

Karen had worked on displays in years past and helped decide where things should go.

These were people who were such an active part of our museum and I think at times how will we get along without them? But at our last meeting we had new faces and new people to go on the board. One felt that night a new surge of enthusiasm.

Recently we got into the museum the Dale Blough Native American collection and there has been a flurry of activity. We had a few things before but now we have the rest of the collection and our minds are whirling as we figure out what goes where.

The main cabinet stills needs to be revamped for the actual arrow heads and I need to get in touch with Joe Bleistein for that part of the collection.

But a display case in the front part of the museum will contain things pertaining to a Native American village and how they lived.

This week we started on that and Lori Nelson Christen came in to help us. She was so excited because as a

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

doors as long as weather permits. When Storytime is moved indoors, masks are required for anyone over the age of 2.

Register by calling 815-946-2713 or emailing melaniew@pololibrary.org Thursday, Nov. 4 - 5 p.m. - “The Wizard of Oz” - Movie Night at the Library Join us for “The Wizard of Oz” at Polo Public Library! This is an all ages, indoor event. Masks will be required for anyone over the age of 2.

Yoga at the Library - Monday, Nov. 8 - 6 p.m.

Join us for Yoga at the Library with Rachael from Clementine Studio in Dixon. This will be an indoor yoga class. Participation is limited to 6 to ensure adequate spacing and masks will be required. Call 815-946-2713 or email

library@pololibrary.org to register Wednesday, Nov. 10 - 10:30 a.m. - Coffee with a Cop - Polo Library Join us for a community conversation with a member of the Polo Police department.

Coffee will be provided. This is an indoor event, masks are required for anyone over the age of 2.

Genealogy Help - First Wednesday (5-7 p.m.) and Third Saturday (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) of each month - Are you interested in genealogy but don’t know where to start? Or do you have a start but need some help? Come by Polo Library on the first Wednesday or third Saturday of each month and let Donna help you with your research. Polo Library is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library!

Are You Interested in Joining a Book

Club? - Polo Library has three book clubs that are open to new participants. If you are interested in joining a book club or knowing what we’re reading, call 815-946-2713 or email library@pololibrary.org.

Book Subscription Box - Grades 6-12 The book subscription box contains one book to read and some goodies to enjoy. You pick the genre, we supply the book!

Email library@pololibrary.org and ask for a Book Subscription Box form and fill it out.

Box pickup and drop off is the first Saturday of each month.

Rock River Center Senior Information Services at Polo Public Library Fourth Wednesday of each month - 10 a.m.-12 p.m. - Call 815-732-3252 or 800-5415479 to make an appointment.

POLO HISTORY Betty Obendorf

girl she would go with Dale as they walked the fields to hunt for artifacts.

They were neighbors and he was showing her what to look for following rain storms as the fields were washed new.

Beth, Linda, Lori, and I had a great time on a history venture as we figured out what tells the story of how they lived. I had a deer skin thrown over a table and as Beth felt it with her hand she said, “It needs to be turned around so when children feel it, the feel of the fur is going in the right direction!” She was right and we changed it.

We also learned the story of “Skookum dolls.” Have you ever heard of this kind of doll? I had not but Joan the doll lady at Byron knew all about them. I will tell you all about those unique dolls next week.

POLO LIBRARY Polo Library Hours The Polo library’s open hours are Monday - Thursday - 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Curbside services will continue to be available during open hours.

Storytime Saturday Virtual - Facebook & YouTube - Nov. 6 & 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Visit Facebook.com/pololibrary or search “Polo Public Library” on YouTube to watch virtual Storytime Saturday. New videos air at 10:30am on these weeks.

In Person - Polo Library Lawn or Pavilion - Oct. 30, Nov. 13 & 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Join Ms. Melanie *LIVE* at 10:30am these Saturdays on the Library Lawn, or in the Library Pavilion, for a story and a craft! - Out-

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YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Every year, come November billions of jack-o’-lanterns whose wilting faces are now past their prime need to find a new home.

Tossing pumpkins in the trash bin is the simplest solution, but is not the best for the environment according to Chris Enroth, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.

“In a landfill, pumpkins and other organic materials are buried and rot without oxygen, which creates the potent greenhouse gas methane,” Enroth said.

Instead, give gourds a second life by donating them to a zoo or wildlife rehab center or composting them, either personally or through a municipal drop-off program.

Several well-intentioned posts making the rounds on social media have suggested other options such as leaving pumpkins in fields, woods, or nature preserves to decompose or for wild animals to eat. But there’s more to it than a Tweet can explain.

Leaving pumpkins on private property or a nature preserve without permission is littering and illegal.

Come fall, it is common for natural areas to become a dumping spot for yard waste, pumpkins, straw, and other organic decorations which is costly.

The thought is that these items will compost, but Peggy Doty, Illinois Extension energy and environ-

and staff have to pick it up.

Leaving pumpkins for wild animals to eat can also create problems. If dropped off in ditches or near roadsides, animals will be drawn in close to traffic where they may get hit.

Household hazardous waste materials can be disposed of at EPA drop-off in Rockford

ment stewardship educator, says it has a negative effect.

“Straw and pumpkins smother native plants and create odd little microhabitats that are not healthy and full of molds,” Doty said. “Pumpkins can now be found growing in preserves, probably from last year’s pumpkin drop off.”

Straw smothers plants and takes a long time to decompose and if it blows over roads, it is hazardous,

In every house, every garage, in the cabinets, on shelves, in the basement or outbuildings, you’re likely to find household hazardous waste, or “HHW”. These materials include any household products that can either be flammable, corrosive, toxic, or poisonous.

The proper disposal of these materials can be challenging as they should not be openly dumped, put down drains, or included with your regular waste pick-up. Proper disposal of these materials is a bit less challenging here in Ogle County thanks to an Illinois EPA drop-off point located in Rockford at 3333 Kishwaukee Street.

This site is open to Illinois residents, at no charge, every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and every Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays. For more information, call the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020 or visit www.oglecounty. org.

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BERTOLET LIBRARY

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

Bertolet Book of the Month Club Have you ever wished you could join a book discussion group but were unable to commit to a specific time and place?

Bertolet Memorial Library is now offering you an opportunity to read a book a month at your own speed and with no group meeting. You can pick up the book, either in regular print, large print, or audio format, along with handouts providing author information, a list of questions to enhance

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the reading experience, and a comment sheet for those who wish to give feedback. Books will include a variety of fiction genres and non-fiction titles. Bertolet Book of the Month for October is bestseller Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Stop by the Circulation Desk and check out a copy the next time you are in the library!

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

Craft Kits for Adults Bertolet Memorial Library is now offering take home craft kits for adults and/or families. The kits provide the materials and instructions needed to make a craft. It’s a great opportunity to be creative and de-stress at the same time.

November’s craft will be a tissue paper “stained glass” Christmas decoration. Stop in to pick up your kit today!

Masks Required Masks are required at Bertolet Memorial Library for all patrons over age 2. We will be happy to provide curbside service as needed.

New Releases Adult Books: Over My Dead Body by Jeffrey Archer, Forgiving Paris by Karen Kingsbury, Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber, Killing the Mob by Bill O’Reilly (NF) Picture Books: Little Zebra by Julie Abery (boardbook), Barbie You Can Be a Soccer Player by Kristen Depken Juvenile Books: The Perfect Kitten by Holly Webb

Saturday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Be sure to stop by the library during Downtown Trick or Treating for a special treat! We can’t wait to see your costumes!

Library Hours The library is open the following hours: Monday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. We are closed on Friday and Sunday. Masks are currently required for anyone over the age of 3. Curbside pickup is still available for anyone

who wishes to use it.

and pick out your surprised filled papier -mache pumpkin while supplies last! In case of inclement weather come to the elevator entrance to receive a pumpkin.

Preschool StoryTime (18 months- 6 years) Story Time has begun. Join us on Thursdays where we will meet in person at 11 am for stories, crafts, and fun! Registration and masks are required.

Library Book Clubs The 2WBC Book Club meets Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green.

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

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

Finally Write That Book with NaNoWriMo at the Library Is writing a novel still on your bucket list? Visit the Oregon Public Library this November for National Novel Writing Month. Abbreviated as NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month is a month-long, international event in which aspiring writers across the globe attempt to write 50,000 words in just one month!

Oregon Public Library will be facilitating a month-long National Novel Writing Month event. Throughout the month, writers will meet on both Zoom and at the library for camaraderie, prompts and advice as they work to whittle down their 50,000-word goal. Weekly progress will be posted on social media as well as physically in the Oregon library to show how far the writers have come day-by day, week-by-week!

The event is free to participate for both patrons of the Oregon Public Library and members of the community. For

more information and how to participate, please contact Richard Pulfer at the Oregon Public Library at 815-732-2724 or opl.rpulfer@gmail.com.

Free Public Education Program - Tuesday, No.r 2, 3-4 p.m.

University of Illinois Extension, Tri-County Opportunities Council, Rock River Senior Center and HOPE of Ogle County will be at the Oregon Public Library sharing their community information. From helping families, business and communities solve problems to assisting with food assistance, income management, scholarships, and assisting multiple generations.

Join us to learn more about each of these community advocates. Registration request, 815-732-2724. Door prizes!

Try It Tuesday – Tuesday, Nov. 9 (while supplies last) Anti-stress kits! It’s the start of the holiday season, keep your stress levels down and let this kit help. Each kit will contain items to manage in assisting to keep your stress levels down throughout the holiday season. When your stress kicks in, reach in this bag for something to relax with, whether it is a candle, coloring book, cup of tea, chocolate and more. KITS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE for Oregon Library Card Holders Only.

Oregon Public Library StoryWalk® StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT in 2007, and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. Current story is …The 13 Nights of Halloween by Guy Vasilovich .

FORRESTON LIBRARY Snow Removal Bids The library is currently seeking bids for snow removal from our sidewalks, ramp, and front steps/porch for this winter.

Following an overnight snowfall, snow will need to be removed by 8 a.m. and some daytime removal may also be necessary. Please submit your written proposal to the library in person or by email to forrestonpubliclibrary@gmail.com.

Bids must be received by Monday, Nov. 1. For more information, contact Julie at 815-938-2624.

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Library Updates Please like our Facebook page to stay up to date with the most current information on our plans and activities and also check out our website at forrestonlibrary.org. If you have any questions or needs, please feel free to contact us by phone at 815-938-2624, email at forrestonpubliclibrary@gmail.com, or through Facebook messaging.

OREGON LIBRARY Library Procedures Masks are required upon entering the Library. Hand sanitizing is requested. Please call 815- 732- 2724 for any questions. Holds can be placed online through the catalog: http://search.prairiecat.info/iii/encore/?lang=eng, over the phone with Library staff, or through our NEW mobile App - PrairieCat Mobile. Remember to check our Facebook posts or the local papers for new releases!

Calling All Teens! - Saturday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m.

Join the discussion...Earn volunteer time for school, share your unique ideas, plan and participate in events for your age, and gain an amazing extra-curricular for college applications. Develop your leadership, communication, and planning skills while making an impact on your community.

Help us brand the library as a teen-friendly place. Donuts and drinks served. Come for as long as you can between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Puzzle Library The library now has a free puzzle library. Take a puzzle, leave a puzzle. This is open to anyone in the community.

Yoga on Mondays at 9:30 a.m.

Krystal Casey will be teaching a Monday morning yoga class at the library. We are all human; we are all part of something greater; we are all connected. Her personal mission is to inspire a spirit of oneness, acceptance, love, and peace among the community and empower all Americans to live their dream lives, every day. Registration is required, 815-732-2724. Space is limited due to COVID regulations.

Halloween Eve - Saturday, Oct. 30 from 3-5 p.m., (ages 12 and under only) - Visit our front yard “Halloween patch”

SAVE the DATE: Passport Fair Saturday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Byron Public Library...more info to come.

FOOTBALL

BY ANDY COLBERT For Shaw Media

Forreston has had many memorable moments in its illustrious football history. In a 22-20 win over Lena-Winslow, add “The Drive” to that list.

Trailing 20-16 with 8:13 left in the Oct. 22 game, the Cardinals marched 89 yards and scored as time expired on a 1-yard run by Matthew Beltran.

Converting 3 fourth downs along the way, including the touchdown, the 22-play masterpiece was one of Forreston’s finest works ever.

“That’s one drive I going to remember for a long time,” Forreston coach Keynon Janicke said in a post-game radio interview. “It’s a confidence booster for the playoffs.”

Le-Win coach Ric Arand who has seen a lot in his 24 years, had this to say: “That’s as impressive of a drive as I’ve ever been around.”

High praise for someone with four state titles and more than 200 wins and who has witnessed the brilliance of the Panther-Cardinal rivalry. Both teams ended up 7-2 and could see each other in the second week of the playoffs at Forreston.

It was quarterback Logan Dyson directing this team down the field with effective ball fakes and a sturdy stable of running backs to rely on, with Jacob Fiorello getting the bulk of the calls.

For Beltran, it was only his fifth carry of the night, but his second touchdown.

“Tonight was special. It was awesome,” Keynon

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Forreston’s Devonte King-Black jumps over one of his teammates in the Cardinals’ 22-20 win over Lena-Winslow.

said.

Trailing 14-0 on the road, Dyson found Devonte King-Black with a critically important 4-yard touchdown before halftime. A 30-yard pass to Beltran set up the score. In the fourth quarter, a 19-yarder between Dyson and Beltran pulled Forreston to within 20-16.

Just as important were PAT runs by Noah John-

son and Fiorello. Le-Win came in converting 36 of 42 2-point conversions, but could only muster 1-of-3 against Forreston.

However, the battle-tested Panthers have a knack for big plays and Ethan Fye did that by stripping King-Black and dashing 29 yards for the game’s first touchdown. He followed that up with a 6-yard touchdown pass from Luke Benson for the 14-0 lead.

But, it was Forreston winning the statistical battle. Le-Win was held to 130 yards of total offense, far below their average. Forreston had 256 yards rushing and 54 passing.

“They dominated us on both sides of the ball,” Arand said. “Their defensive ends and linebackers killed us. We couldn’t block anybody. I’m really disappointed. Running should be our strength.”

Up 20-8 in the fourth quarter, the defending 1A state champs looked to be in good shape, but the touchdown scored by King-Black changed momentum.

“We needed one more stop,” Arand said. “We’re not playing as hard as them.”

With that final scoring drive, Forreston left little doubt who was playing hardest.

The Cardinals will host Galena on Friday night in the first round of the 1A playoffs. The Cardinals won 52-20 midway through the season.

“We started to hit our stride in week five,” Janicke said. “Right now, I think our kids are in a great

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Marcos waste little time in beating Aquin 38-20

By ANDY COLBERT For Shaw Media

After missing out on two games mid season due to Covid and not being tested since a close game with Amboy on Sept. 10, Polo coach Ted Alston wasn’t sure what to expect from his No. 1-ranked team in the regular-season finale with perennial grid power Freeport Aquin.

Any uncertainties Alston had were squashed early in a resounding 38-20 win over the Bulldogs on the Marcos’ home field Oct. 22.

“It’s been a weird season losing weeks four and five due to Covid. It’s tough to keep a team motivated when they’re not playing,” Alston said. “I thought we came motivated. To be honest, we really weren’t sure what to expect tonight.”

Aquin (6-3), which finished spring ball as the top-ranked team in 1A for 11-man ball, never was able to get untracked against a more physical opponent. The Marcos (9-0) set the tone an the opening drive, completely stuffing Aquin’s running game and getting the ball back on a punt at the visitor’s 34-yard line.

They wasted little time in making it an 8-0 game on an Avery Grenoble 7-yard touchdown. Running behind Daniel Engel, Wayde Reimer, Cooper Blake, Wyatt Queckboerner and Kahlil Sankey, Grenoble (22-86) and Brock Soltow (24-167) combined for five rush-

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Polo’s Brock Soltow fights Aquin’s Ollie Arndt for the ball on a MArcos pass play for the Marcos that ended up being ruled as an interception for the Bulldogs. ing touchdowns.

It was Soltow making it 16-0 on an 11-yard run early in the second quarter, following a 59-yard drive. That drive was set up by a blocked field goal and return by Tyler Merdian.

Executing a screen pass to perfection, Aquin caught Polo’s defense off guard and scored on a 40-yarder from Aiden Wolfe to top receiver Ollie Arndt, with Arndy running untouched

to endzone.

Polo got good field position again on a punt and scored with 1:42 left in the half on a 1-yard Soltow plunge. Merdian connected for 22 yards with Grenoble to set up the score.

The Marcos nearly scored again before the half after Ryelan Lindaas recovered on onside kick. Merdian found Soltow deep with a pass to the 7-yard line, but the officials ruled an

Aquin defender had possession ahead of Soltow.

Strangely, the identical situation presented itself on the first drive of the second half and this time Soltow was awarded possession. Two plays later, Grenoble crashed in from 11 yards out to make it a 30-6.

“Avery’s a great skill player and played with a chip on his shoulder,” Alston said.

Midway through the fourth quarter, Aquin closed to within 30-12 on a 51-touchdown pass to Drew Ege. Cayden Webster then wisely grabbed the ensuing squib kick on the run and advanced it to the Aquin 18-yard line, giving Polo its third short field of the night. Grenoble added his third TD for the 38th point and all Aquin could manage the rest of the game was a kickoff return for touchdown.

The normally potent Aquin offense was held to 18 yard rushing on 15 attempts, far below its 200-plus yard average.

“I’m extremely happy with our defense,” Alston said. “That’s a talented team. I thought our defensive line played its best game of the year.”

Polo racked up 286 yards rushing and Merdian completed two passes for 53 yards.

The Marcos received the No. 1 seed in the 8-man state playoffs and will face No. 16 seed Sciota West Prairie (4-5) on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 1:30 p.m.

Polo, Forreston, Byron, Stillman make playoffs

By TY REYNOLDS

treynolds@shawmedia.com The football season will continue for 4 Ogle County teams, as playoff pairings were announced Saturday night for both the 11-man and 8-man ranks.

Forreston, Polo, Byron, and Still-

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Continued from page 9 spot. We know exactly what our goals are and what we need to do to carry it out.”

Durand-Pecatonica won the conference with an 8-1 record, while Fulton, Forreston and Le-Win tied for second at 7-2. Galena was fifth at 5-4 overall.

“I felt like we didn’t play that good against (Forreston),” Galena coach Ed

man Valley will compete this week in their respective divisions.

Polo is in the 8-Man tournament.

In 1A, Forreston will see a familiar foe, as they went on the road and defeated Galena 52-20 in Week 5. But the Pirates have won three of their last four games to become playoff eligible, while Forreston has won six out of

Freed said. “You can’t give up two special teams touchdowns. For Forreston, it starts with their offense. They are really good as what they do and the way they get off the ball is really unique.”

This will be the first time the two teams have met since the 2014 playoff semifinal thriller in which Forreston won 28-20 on its way to a state title.

“That was a great game that went down to the wire,” Freed said.

seven games and seem to be finding its groove.

That game is set for Friday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. on the Cardinals home field.

“It’s just something we anticipate,

because each year is seems like the 1A playoffs is like a mini NUIC tournament,” Forreston coach Keynon Jan-

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Lady Marcos advance to the Oregon Sectional; Jones to run in boys race

By TY REYNOLDS

treynolds@shawmedia.com ROCK FALLS – There were plenty of hugs all around in the Polo camp at the Rock Falls Regional at Centennial Park on Saturday, as the Marcos qualified for sectionals as a team for the first time in program history.

The seventh-place finish wasn’t entirely unexpected, but seeing those final results still caused sheer jubilation.

“Coach [Tony] Hardin likes to crunch numbers and look at things, so based on what he saw, he thought we’d be right there in seventh, but there were two teams close behind us, and the difference between us and that third team was eight points, so anything could happen,” Bekah Zeigler said. “So he kind of just prepped us for it, told us, ‘The spot is there if you want it,’ so that kind of motivated us, and everybody ran their best race, and everyone is just so happy. It just feels really good considering we couldn’t even run a full team at regionals before.”

Zeigler and Kamryn Stockton finished 31st and 32nd, with Zeigler running a 22:15.82 and Stockton finishing in 22:16.30. Courtney Grobe was 40th (22:50.34), Ramsie Grenoble finished 55th (23:58.12), and Ellia Escobar was 60th (25:38.16) for the Marcos.

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Continued from page 10 icke said. “We found some success on offense, defense and special teams when we played them in Week 5, but everything starts over in the playoffs, and past games don’t matter. We have to be ready to play against a team that will be tougher than before.”

The 8-man playoff field was revealed earlier on Saturday afternoon, and as expected, Polo and Milledgeville received the top two seeds in the 16-team bracket.

The top-ranked and undefeated Marcos, who are still the reigning 8-man state champs after taking the title in 2019, will host No. 16 seed Sciota West Prairie/Southeastern (4-5) at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Polo hasn’t missed a

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Polo’s Carson Jones placed eighth at the regional to advance to the sectional.

Winnebago Regional At the Winnebago Regional at Fuller Forest Preserve, Winnebago ran away with the top spot with Byron finishing third and Oregon eighth.

In addition to the Byron team qualifying, Oregon’s Ella Dannhorn finished 11th in 18:24.50 and qualified as an individual.

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beat after two straight weeks saw opponents forfeit because of COVID issues, as the Marcos have won the four games since then by a combined 218-34.

“Those games we lost to COVID kind of took a little flow out of the season, but the kids have responded pretty well,” Polo coach Ted Alston said. “It’s definitely always good to be able to play at home, and I feel like we have a definite advantage with our crowd. We’ve played well the last couple of weeks, and we feel good about where we’re at right now.”

In 3A, Byron (9-0) hosts #16 Chicago Catalyst/Maria on Friday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m.

In 4A, Stillman Valley (7-2) hosts Chicago Hyde Park on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m.

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Boys race

Polo’s Carson Jones was eighth in 16:43.36 to earn his trip the sectional, scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday in Oregon.

When news reached Jones that the Polo girls had qualified for sectionals as a team for the first time in program history, it spurred him on.

“I came across the first mile, and one of the girls came up and said, ‘The girls made it, so you better make it.’ That made me so happy, and at that point I was just going and I wasn’t slowing down. It felt really good,” Jones said. “I’m really happy with the way I ran. I knew I didn’t want to relax during the race, I wanted to stay on top of my game, because this could’ve been the last race of the season.

I just wanted to stay up, give it all I had, and I think I did that and had a great race.”

SPECIAL EVENT

Cards’ ‘Volley for a Cure’ raises $11,000 Forreston’s Lady Cardinals hosted their annual “Volley for a Cure” event on Oct. 21.

This year’s theme was ‘Cancer of All Colors. In this Family, No One Fights Alone #Team Heinz’.

Many students and fans purchased this year’s themed t-shirt to support the fight against cancer and many others joined in with pink to symbolize the fight against breast cancer.

The Cardinals hosted the Milledgeville Missiles with a 6 p.m. fresh-soph start, followed by the varsity match.

Between games cancer survivors were recognized.

A special recognition was given to Principal Travis Heinz, who is currently in his own battle with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Heinz has been absent from school for the past few weeks, but was warmly welcomed as he was able to attend this special event.

Forreston volleyball players and servant leaders also held a silent auction, 50/50, and a bake sale to raise money for

local families in need due to cancer related illnesses.

In addition, bracelets and t-shirts were sold in support of #teamheinz.

T-shirts sold out quickly, but bracelets are still available by contacting the Forreston High School Office.

Both the JV and Varsity games were Cardinal victories, winning both in two sets.

However, the greatest victory was a total of more than $11,000 raised to support local community members in their fight with cancer.

Forreston High School organizers and team members thank the many people who came out to support “Volley for a Cure” and support our community members in their battles against cancer of all colors.

SPORTS

More excitement with football playoff games looming

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s I approached Polo’s football field Friday with a large enthusiastic crowd on Senior Night, I thought of how different the scene was a year ago with empty gridirons all over the state. Like closed business, churches, schools and the like, hopefully we never go back to that way of living again.

Also, the more football games I have been to this fall further convinces me that the sport was not meant to be played in the spring. Bring on the playoffs!

Polo caught a huge break with Orangeville and Milledgeville bracketed opposite of them, a reward for being the undefeated No. 1 seed. With the way the Marcos dominated Aquin on both sides of the ball, they appear destined to return trip to Monmouth for the 8-man state championship.

The 8-man is different than the IHSA in that they bracket all teams statewide, while the IHSA 1A-6A are broken down into north and south.

A first-time observer to 2021 Polo football, one thing that stood out to me was the way Polo hustled up to the line coming out of the huddle and promptly got set. That’s a small detail, but demonstrates team discipline and superior conditioning to opponents. The

GUEST VIEW Andy Colbert execution off the ball was outstanding and the Marco defense usually had an answer to Aquin’s run and throw offense.

Being as well-schooled as Polo is has played dividends all year and will continue into the playoffs. Never underestimate good coaching.

Besides the pre-game anticipation of rolling into Polo, there was an added level of excitement upon leaving. The final moments of the Forreston vs Lena-Winslow was on the radio and what a finish it was.

Could we see a rematch in the second week of the playoffs at Forreston?

It sure is lining up that way, as both Le-Win and Forreston are seeded ahead of their first-round opponents and have experience beating them in the past.

Fulton and Ottawa Marquette make that side of the bracket even more interesting.

On the other side of the northern bracket, Peru St. Bede, with victories over Newman (2A) and Erie-Prophetstown (3A), is an intriguing challenger.

No. 1 seed Abingdon has yet to prove it can beat the big boys.

What really stands out in 1A is the absence of an undefeated team. Everyone has one loss or more. For the first time is several years, the state title is up for grabs.

A huge favorite in 2A will be 9-0 Wilmington, who dropped down from 3A. Having made long runs in the 3A playoffs the last 20 years, Wilmington must be licking their chops right now.

Top seed Byron and Elmhurst IC appear headed for a semifinal match up in 3A, with the winner having the best chance for a state title.

The feel-good story in the 3A playoffs is Mendota vs Pec-Durand. In the previous six seasons in the BNC, Mendota never won more than one game.

Pec-Durand is hoping to make a mark in 3A after winning a 1A conference.

Or at least win one game, as the winner of Mendota-P/D would face Elmhurst next, winners of three of the last four state titles in 3A (2) and 4A (1).

Seems unfair for a rural team like P/D to be matched up with such a private suburban powerhouse.

It gets just as daunting in 4A with big dog Joliet Catholic looming over everyone. Joliet leads everyone with 14 state titles and really should be playing in 6A

or 7A. Cross Country Enough about football. How about cross country, where Oregon’s Park West will be the place to be on Saturday, with a total of 42 boys and girls teams competing for the right to go on to state.

The girls race will be a 10am and the boys at 11am. Congratulations are in order for the Polo girls, for making it to the sectionals.

Polo has had cross country before, in fact with the 2006 boys advancing to state, but this is a first for the girls team to make it to the sectional.

Winnebago will win the girls sectional, with Aledo, Rock Falls, Seneca and Sherrard having the best chance to make state. The boys side will be closer with Rockford Christian and Port Byron Riverdale team contending for the top spot.

Freeport Aquin star receiver Ollie Arndt nearly qualified for the x-c sectional as an individual, just missing out by one spot. With the 8-man playoffs and the sectional the same weekend, where would have Arndt’s allegiance lie?

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Polo wins by forfeit: Polo advanced at the 1A AFC Regional on Tuesday when Depue forfeited. The Marcos advanced to Wednesday’s semifinals against Annawan.

Forreston def. Milledgeville 25-11, 25-12: The Cardinals knocked out the Missiles and advanced to Wednesday’s semifinals at the 1A Eastland Regional in Lanark. The Lady Cardinals played Sterling Newman on Oct. 27. The regional final is Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.

Oregon at Mendota: The Lady Hawks were slated to play Mendota at the 2A Mendota Regional on Wednesday. The regional championship is Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.

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Two sentenced for assault on inmate at federal prison Two Thomson inmates have been sentenced to serve at least 8 more years in federal prison after pleading guilty to assaulting another inmate in 2019.

Christopher D. Barrow, 39, was sentenced to 105 months, and Jason Mackenzie, 40, was sentenced to 96 months on Oct. 21 in federal court before U.S. District Court Judge John J. Tharp, Jr. for the assault of another inmate at USP Thomson.

On May 8, 2019, Barrow, Mackenzie, and Bradley Shelton, who is scheduled to be sentenced in March 2022, “punched, kicked, and stomped another inmate about the body and head multiple times causing serious bodily injury to the inmate,” according to a news

release from the United States Attorney Northern District of Illinois.

Both sentences will be served consecutively and will be followed by 3 years of supervised release.

Barrow pleaded guilty to the assault charge on Dec. 22, 2020, and Mackenzie pleaded guilty to the charge on July 6, 2021.

The sentence was announced by John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; and Emmerson Buie, Jr., Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Office of the FBI. The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Vincenza L. Tomlinson.

Convicted felon gets 9 years for shooting gun

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A felon from Lost Nation was sentenced to 9 years in prison last week for aggravated discharge of a firearm.

Because of his criminal history, Scott R. Levan, 49, could have faced 6 to 30 years. He must serve 85%, Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock said in a news release.

Levan fired the gun Sept. 2 near the 7500 bock of South Lost Nation Road.

He was convicted of burglary in Ogle and in Lee counties in 2010 and sentenced to 2 and a half years’ probation in each case, and also in Whiteside County in 2011, when he was sentenced to 4 years’ probation.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity: Oct. 18 At 3:38 p.m., deputies located a vehicle they were advised had been seen pointing a gun at passing motorists while traveling north on Interstate 39 from mile marker 58.

After an investigation, Joshua Logan, 40, of Maple Grove, Minnesota, was arrested for unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis improper container. An unloaded cased firearm was located in the vehicle.

Logan was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Conservation Police assisted.

The investigation is pending.

Frank Malston, 27, of Mt. Morris, was arrested for driving on a suspended license after being stopped at 8:17 p.m. by deputies near Penn Corner and Anterior roads for an equipment violation. Malston also was cited for an inoperable registration light and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Malston was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Oct. 19 Adelmo A. Garcia-Colindres, 33, of Hoffman Estates, was arrested at 6:12 p.m. for no driver’s license after being stopped in the 3000 block of Illinois Route 2. Garcia-Colindres also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no splash guards. Garcia-Colindres was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Oct. 20 Raymond Kasper, 56, of Rockford, was

arrested at 12:27 p.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop at Hemstock Road and Illinois Route 251. He was released on a notice to appear with a court date of Nov. 26 at 9 a.m.

Christopher Camacho, 22, of Creston, was arrested at 11:06 p.m. for driving while license suspended after being stopped in the 7000 block of Illinois Route 2. Camacho also was cited for an inoperable registration light.

Camacho was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

Oct. 21 Deputies responded to the 4000 block of Illinois Route 72 at approximately 11:37 p.m. in reference to a disturbance. After an investigation, Cory Ballinger, 48, of Decatur, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Ballinger was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Oct. 22 At approximately 6:15 a.m., deputies responded to a one-vehicle crash in the 500 block of East Townline Road. After an investigation, it was determined that a three-axle dump truck driven by Jeffery Pitzer, 57, of Franklin Grove, was traveling west on East Townline Road when he swerved to avoid a deer crossing the roadway. The dump truck entered the north ditch and struck the ditch embankment. The truck went up and over the embankment and came to a stop approximately 200 feet off the roadway. Pitzer was transported to SwedishAmerican Hospital to be treated for injuries. No citations were issued.

Oct. 23 Seth E. Dascher, 28, of Rockford, was

arrested at 12:38 p.m. for no valid driver’s license and unlawful possession of cannabis improper container following a traffic stop at Illinois Route 2 and Kathyrn Road. Dascher was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

While at the jail, he was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance and cited for speeding.

Deputies and Byron Fire Protection District and EMS were dispatched to the 10800 block of Illinois Route 2 at approximately 9:51 p.m. for a single-vehicle rollover crash with injuries. After an investigation, Kelly L. Helfrich, 29, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while license suspended. Helfrich was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. Helfrich also was cited for improper traffic lane usage and transport open container of alcohol. Helfrich was released on a $3,000/10% I-Bond.

Oct. 24 At approximately 12:25 a.m., deputies and Byron Fire Protection District and EMS responded to the 4800 block of Illinois Route 72 for a one-vehicle rollover crash. After an investigation, Tyler Jackson, 34, of Davis Junction, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Jackson also was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid accident and released on an I-Bond. Jackson was transported to a local hospital for injuries.

Deputies and Lynn-Scott-Rock Fire Protection District were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover crash on Illinois Route 251 near Holcomb Road. An investigation revealed that a southbound vehicle driven by

Jason Bauser, 36, of Sterling, left the west side of the roadway and overturned. Bauser was transported by ambulance to treatment of what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries. Bauser was arrested for driving while under the influence and released on an I-Bond. Bauser also was cited for improper lane usage and illegal transportation of alcohol.

Oct. 25 At 11:59 a.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 72 and Mill Road. After an investigation, deputies learned Samantha Norup, 26, of Byron, was driving a 2015 Dodge Dart east on Illinois Route 72 and failed to give the right-of-way to Jacqueline Dietrich, 60, of Byron, who was driving a 2016 Jeep and turning north onto Mill Road. Dietrich was transported by Byron Fire Protection District to a Rockford hospital for minor injuries. Norup refused medical and received citations for driving without valid insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Norup also was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to pay fines and was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

David Coil, 34, of Ashton, was arrested at 10:52 p.m. for possession of a controlled substance (Tramadol), possession of a controlled substance (morphine) and improper container driver following a traffic stop in the 11000 block of Illinois Route 38.

Coil also was cited for improper tint and expired registration and transported to the Ogle County Jail.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Randi R. Rosecke, one parcel in Byron Township, $64,900.

Jordan B. Auker to Justin B. and Randi R. Rosecke, 10300 N. Hoisington Road, Byron, $180,000.

Jason M. and Yvette Wheeler to Raed Salem and Amal Hindi, 1140 Westview Drive, Rochelle, $122,000.

First Choice Rentals LLC to Jacob J. and Cassidy M. Mrozek, 3941 E. Whippoorwill Lane, Byron, $227,000.

Michael and Lea Jaborek to Rebecca A. Adams Living Trust, Sean M. and Rebecca A. Adams, trustees, 625 N. Luther Drive, Byron, $161,000.

Lynette Ault, Laurel Schmidt, and Charliene, James, Todd, and Jonathan Call to Ronald L. Blakeslee, 507 W. Fulton St., Polo, $82,500.

Richard A. Fielder to J. Christian T. Grogan, 107 W. Center St., Mt. Morris, $95,000.

Blake Oil Co. to Glendenning Farm Service LLC, one parcel on Walnut St., Stillman Valley, $10,000.

Mary Bartoli to Michael E. and La Cinda S. Bunger Revocable Living Trust, Michael E. and La Cinda S. Bunger, trustees, 6954 S. Prairie Road, Ashton, $275,000.

Rosalie A. Wesley to Allison E. Bergin, 10502 N. Mulberry Road, Leaf River, $301,500.

Carolyn M. and Michael A. Gminski to Glenn S. and Tina L. Ree, 14 N. Prospect Court, Stillman Valley, $175,000.

Elizabeth C. and Stephen P. Ramsden Jr. to Josielyn P. Robidoux, 315 W. Second St., Byron, $180,000.

Shawn and Linda Bettner to Ana D. Galvan, 406 W. Balsam St., Forreston, $40,000.

Jeff M. Foster to Stephen Berg, 507 N. All

Saints Dr., Byron, $137,600.

Quit Claim Deed Dolores A. Torsberg to Marco Antonio Aviles, one parcel in Taylor Township, Dixon, $0.

Trustees Deeds Barbara A. and Leonard J. Kinner Living Trust, Kim Hampton, trustee to Scott Schulfer, 6357 N. River Drive, Oregon, $188,665.

Donna L. Bennet Trust, Niccole Ranz and First State Bank Shnpl, trustees to Linda M. Binkley, 505 S. Fourth Ave., Forreston, $95,000.

Linda L. Carlson Trust, Linda L. Carlson, trustee to Johnnie R. and Shelley M. Smith, one parcel in Pine Rock Township, $20,000.

Alongi Trust 1, Central Bank IL trustee to Milagro Colon, 206 Ramona Ave., Rochelle, $126,900.

Bradley E. Auker Trust, Bradley E. Auker, trustee to Justin B. and Randi R. Rosecke, one parcel in Byron Township, $64,900.

Helen M. McNally Trust, Jocelyn Hazlip and Steven McNally, trustee to Sheila McNally, one parcel in Marion Township, Stillman Valley, $0.

Carol A. Traina Revocable Trust, Steven M. and Jeffrey F. Traina, trustees to Rocky J. Sofolo, one parcel in Pine Rock Township, $500,000.

Deeds Ogle County Trust 2209177001, Ogle County, trustee to David and Debbie Ginesi and William P. Bartlett, 508 Cottonwood Court, Dixon, $0.

Ogle County Trust 2208427011 Ogle County, trustee to Jennifer Rodriguez, 200 Vermillion Lane, Dixon, $0.

Ogle County Trust 2208427010 Ogle

Equipment, Oregon, IL, and he worked for Spectrum Meats as the water quality control at Oregon, IL. John served in the US Navy from January 1955 through January 1957.

John was a 23 degree Mason, and he rode in the Tebala Shrine Honda Patrol. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to fly, and race cars. John is survived by his wife: Marilyn Burns;children: Cherie Renee Goodemann, Teresa Colleen Burns, and Connie Sue Burns; grandchildren: Renee Yvonne Peterson, Travis John Burns, and Ryan Austin Burns; great-grandchildren: Evan Roger Peterson, Austin Alexander Peterson, and Willow Renee Burns; and sister: Ramona Davis.

John is preceded in death by his parents; and sister: Connie Lee Burns.

Celebration of life will be held on October 30, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at 578 North Columbian Road, Mt. Morris, IL. John loved the Lord and everything the Lord gave, and he was ready to go home to the Lord.

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County, trustee to Jennifer Rodriguez, 202 Mississippi Drive, Dixon, $0.

Ogle County Trust 2208277017 Ogle County, trustee to William F. Taylor, 219 Crabapple Court, Dixon, $0.

Ogle County Trust 2208204010, Ogle County, trustee to Mark and Wendy Ryerson, , 604 Mississippi Drive, Dixon, $0.

Ogle County Trust 2208177009 Ogle County, trustee to Joseph C. Olliges III, 313 Deer Paint Drive, Dixon, $0.

Ogle County Trust 2208177008 Ogle County, trustee to Joseph C. Olliges, 315 Deer Paint Drive, Dixon, $0.

Ogle County Trust 0436478002 Ogle County, trustee to Erik Guglielmi, one parcel in Byron Township, $0.

Ogle County Trust 0205232008 Ogle County, trustee to Holly Balsamo and Adam Bouvia, 100 N. Main St., Forreston, $0.

Ogle County Trust 2428151001 Ogle County, trustee to A Plan Construction, 7491 S. Thorpe Road, Rochelle, $0.

Ogle County Trust 1123157001 Ogle County, trustee to A Plan Construction, one parcel in Scott Township, Davis Junction, $0.

Ogle County Trust 0205277007 Ogle County, trustee to Lisa and Roger Bendorf, one parcel in Forreston Township, $0.

Gregory Christiansen to Beese Family Property Trust, A. Biermann, trustee, 114 E. Fifth St., Byron, $0.

Sheriffs Deeds Sheriff of Ogle County and Rachele and Jonathan Acres to David Pottinger, 156 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, $144,000.

Source: Ogle County recorder’s office

OBITUARIES JOHN LEWIS BURNS

Born: September 27, 1936 in Cypress, IL Died: October 19, 2021 in Mt. Morris, IL MT. MORRIS – John Lewis Burns, age 85, passed away on October 19, 2021 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. John was born on September 27, 1936 in Cypress, IL, the son of John Lester & Mildred (Huckleberry) Burns.

John graduated from high school and he received his Education Degree from Eastern Illinois University. John married Marilyn Yvonne Hamby on November 23, 1958. He was a teacher and he was an international service manager for Woods

United Methodist Church and the Polo Historical Society. She is survived by her husband, Born: April 5, 1932 Harold; son, Edward Woodin of Freeport, IL; Died: October 20, 2021 daughter, Julie (Mike) Scordo of West Bend, WI; grandson, AJ (Heidi) Deets of Littleton, POLO – Alma Lucille CO; nieces, Chris (Kim) Olson and Lisa Cowley Woodin, 89, longtime that she helped to raise, and other nieces and resident of Polo, died nephews. Also surviving are her sisters BarWednesday, October bara Woodin and Anna Cheshier, and brother 20, 2021 in Monroe Walter Garriott. She was preceded in death Clinic Hospital in by her parents, brother Clifford Jr. (Ruth) Monroe, WI. Garriott, sister Shirley Welker, brothers-inShe was born April 5, 1932 in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Clifford law Donald Woodin and LeRoy Cheshier, and sister-in-law Judy Garriott.

Sr. and Helen (Leisner) Garriott. On February Funeral services were held Monday, October 3, 1952, she married Harold Woodin in the Christian Church in Sterling. They then moved 25, 2021 in the Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo, IL Burial was in Fairmount to Polo where Lucille worked in several Cemetery, Polo. A memorial fund is estabretail stores in the area and enjoyed sewing, lished in her name. quilting, crafting, and gardening. She was a Condolences may be sent to pffh.condolencCub Scout leader when her son was involved es@gmail.com. in scouts and also an active member in Faith

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Oct. 15-21 Warranty Deeds Tracey R. Gallegos, also Nobis to Austine and Precious Xiong, 109 Sunnyhill Drive, Davis Junction, $200,000.

Kenneth Oltmanns to Mihail Munteanu, 8081 S. state Route 2, Grand Detour, $250,000.

Mary Ann Becker to Josiah R. Flanagan, 802 Rhoads Place, Oregon, $97,500.

Rockford Apartment Rentals LLC to EGP Properties LLC, 409 Lincoln Hwy., Rochelle, $70,000.

Samantha L. Ley and Rita C. Slavinski to Mark K. and Pamela J. Bucey, one parcel on Bradley Road, Byron, $10,000.

Kayser Real Estate Development LP to APIF Illinois LLC, 232 N. Union St., Byron, $0.

Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County Inc. to Tanya M. and Felix Vega Jr., 122 S. Ninth St., Rochelle, $115,527.10 Aaron G. and Kimberly E. Wichman to Jeremy and Amanda Buttram, 4405 E. Ridgeview Lane, Byron, $297,000.

Linda L. Carlson to Johnny R. and Shelly M. Smith, 47 S. Chana Road and one other parcel, $655,000.

First State bank Shnpl to Silsbee Group, 101 W. Mason St., Polo, $37,000.

Sonja Marie Owen to Terrance C. and Amanda M. Fuger, 3935 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Detour, $180,000.

Scott and Kimberly Brown to Ryan Prough and Abigail Elizabeth Rose Gomez, 404 S. Walnut Ave., Forreston, $184,000.

Galen K. Russell to Carl Trank, 12499 W. Lanark Road, Forreston, $154,000.

Wyatt Kieffer to Donald E. Kay, 9724 N. Memory Lane, Leaf River, $145,000.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS ARGOLICA, LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs.

JEFFERY L. LEHRKE, KATHARINE M. LEHRKE, Defendant(s).

Case No. 19 CH 93 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on November 19, 2021, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 806 WEBSTER STREET, OREGON, IL 61061 P.I.N. 16-04-434-013 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. 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.

The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #6185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL # 19-03751 October 15, 22, 29, 2021 918515

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS ARGOLICA, LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs.

JEFFERY L. LEHRKE, KATHARINE M. LEHRKE, Defendant(s).

Case No. 19 CH 93 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on November 19, 2021, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOTS 7 AND 8 IN ZEPHYR SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF OREGON, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK F OF PLATS, PAGE 45, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 806 WEBSTER STREET, OREGON, IL 61061 P.I.N. 16-04-434-013 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. 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.

The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #6185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL # 19-03751 8190-918515 October 15, 22, 29, 2021 918515

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT VILLAGE OF ADELINE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2021 REVENUE SUMMARY: State Income Tax 9,743.50; Municipal Sales Tax 1,575.64; Motor Fuel Tax 5,816.34; Local Use Tax 3,800.11; Personal Property Tax 107.60; Local Share Cannabis Tax 69.47; Building Permits 20.00; Ogle County Collector 5,480.74; Interest 1,766.09; Ogle County Cleanup Grant 415.00.

Total Revenue: 28,794.49.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Salaries/Benefits: Mike Dickinson 735.50; Karen Dickinson 588.40; Kim Dickinson 628.40; Dorene Mulder 349.36; Roger Branscomb 349.36; Brian Leake 349.36; Ken Sheely 312.59; Luke Sheely 349.36; Charles Mitchell 312.59; Nationwide Retirement 1,297.50; US Treasury IRS 115.15; WIPFLI 305.00.

Total Compensation: 5,692.57.

EXPENDITURES SUMMARY: IML Risk Management Assoc.

5,786.07; ComEd 5,443.65; Nicor 497.37; Town Cleanup 830.00; Snow Removal 1,031.25; Equipment Repair 366.77; Streets, Alleys, Park 1,908.97; Fuel, Chemicals, Spraying 283.19; Computer Office Supplies 11.00; Miscellaneous 72.20. Total Expenditures: 16,230.47.

Respectfully Submitted: Kim Dickinson, Adeline Village Treasurer Attest: Karen Dickinson, Adeline Village Clerk October 18, 2021 October 29, 2021

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS, successor by merger to THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF ROCHELLE, Plaintiff, vs.

BRIAN E. GITTLESON; MARY L. GITTLESON; PARTIES IN POSSESSION; BARCLAYS BANK; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; STATE OF ILLINOIS, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; INTERESTED PERSONS; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

CASE NO. 2021CH30 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE (735 ILCS 5/2-206, 5/2-207, 5/2-413, 5-15-1501(c) 5/15-1502 AND 5/15-1503) The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Interested Persons; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above captioned action, pursuant to the provisions of 735 ILCS 5/2-206, 5/2-207, 5/15-1502 and 5/15- 1503, that the above captioned action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois, seeking to foreclose mortgages covering the following described real estate situated in Ogle County, Illinois, to wit: 1. Legal description: The Easterly 80 feet of Lot One (1) of Etnyre Re-Subdivision of Lots Two (2), Three (3), Four (4) and Five (5) in Block Three (3) of Bennett's Addition to the City of Oregon; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois PIN: 16-03-103-006 2. Common address or location of the mortgaged premises: 600 Timberlane, Oregon, IL 61061 and for such other relief. Summons were duly issued by the Court as provided by law and this action is now pending.

Unless you file your answer to the Complaint in this action or otherwise make your appearance in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois on or before November 15, 2021, default may be entered against you.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above.

2. The Court in which the action was brought is identified above.

3. The names of the titleholders of record are: Brian E. Gittleson and Mary L. Gittleson 4. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 600 Timberlane, Oregon, IL 61061 5. Identification of the mortgages sought to be foreclosed are as follows: (a) Name of Mortgagor: Brian E. Gittleson and Mary L. Gittleson (b) Name of Mortgagee: Central Bank Illinois, successor by merger to The First National Bank & Trust Company of Rochelle (c) Date of Mortgage: February 25, 2009 (d) Date of Recording: March 11, 2009 (e) County where recorded: Ogle County, Illinois (f) Recording Document Identification: Document No. 200900902969 Dated: October 5, 2021. /s/ Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court Attorney for Plaintiff Douglas R. Lindstrom, Jr. LANE & WATERMAN LLP 220 N. Main Street, #600 Davenport, IA 52801 (563) 324-3246 (563) 324-1616 (Fax) Email: dlindstrom@l-wlaw.com October 15, 22, 29, 2021

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF FORRESTON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 5/1/20-4/30/21 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF OGLE Office of Village Treasurer Forreston, Illinois The following is a statement by Fredric Schneiderman, Village Treasurer of Forreston in the County and State aforesaid, of the amount of public funds received and disbursed by him during the fiscal year ending on the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021, showing the amount of public funds on hand at the commencement of said fiscal year; the amount of public funds received, and from what sources received; the amount of public funds expended, and for what purposes expended, during said fiscal year ending as aforesaid.

The said Fredric Schneiderman, being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that the following statement by him subscribed is a correct statement of the amount of public funds on hand at the commencement of the fiscal year above stated, the amount of public funds received, and the sources from which received and the amount expended, and purposes for which expended, as set forth in said statement.

Fredric Schneiderman - Village Treasurer Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 11th day of October 2021.

Michelle Drayton - Village Clerk Revenue Summary: Property Tax - $238,255, Sales Tax - $215,551, Income Tax - $165,765, Local Use Tax - $64,650, Replacement Tax $18,563, Gaming Tax - $10,321, Cannabis Tax - $1,182, License, Permits, Fees - 24,592, Motor Fuel Tax - $51,298, Rebuild Illinois - $47,649, Fines - $6,494, Charges for Services - $598,810, Interest - $ 5,252, Grants - $16,602, IEPA Water Main Replacement Loan - $1,232,245, CURES funding $59,652, Tower Leases - $8,200, Debt Service fee $39,516, Water Meter Fund - $11,255, Other revenue $18,598.

TOTAL REVENUES: $2,834,450.00 Compensation Summary: Under $25,000: Thomas Appel, Kathy Bickford, Gary Buss, Monty Cotter, Kevin Crase, Justin Despain, Trevor Drayton, Jeff Freeze, Michael Glick, Sonia Green, Ryan Halford, Justin Holden, Christine Klipping Randi Kohlbauer, Mary Mazur, Wendell McClain, Zackary McKean, Mark Metzger, Brian Nichols, Vickye Norris, Cameron Reuter, Travis Ross, Glenn Runte, Hayden Rust, Fred Schneiderman, Brad Schubert, Christopher Thiel, Kenneth Toms, Kenneth Vinnedge, Julie Voss, Courtney Warren, Sawyer Wild. $25,000 to $49,999.99: Michelle Drayton, Blake Klosa, Scott Timm. $50,000 and over: Michael Boomgarden, Mark Rust.

TOTAL PAYROLL: $398,003.

Expenditure Summary: 42 Tech Solutions, Inc $13,463, Altorfer Industries, Inc $2,552, Area Tree Service $22,985, Atlas Copco Compressors LLC $8,087, Believe In the Children $5,000, Bobcat of Dixon - $2,801, Bonnell Industries, Inc $4,043, BP $7,228, Braniff Communications, Inc $7,992, Buckshot Ridge Farms & Excavating $24,105, Carroll Service Company $10,939, Civil Materials $22,248, Clear20, Inc $3,504, ComEd $46,923, Community Funding & Planning Services $41,825, Compass Minerals America, INC $6,243, Dixon Ottawa Communications, Inc $3,831, EP Electric Pump $16,509, ExxonMobil $2,582, Fehr-Graham Engineering & Environmental $124,998, Fischer Excavating, Inc $988,052, Forreston Car Care $7,451, Forreston Post Office $4,393, Frontier Communications $4,586, Gasvoda & Associates, Inc $2,601, Genesis Power $3,837, Health Care Services Corporation $41,211, Heavy Equipment Services, Inc $4,021, Helm $52,283, Huber Technology, Inc $4,577, IL Environmental Protection Agency $171,103, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $33,705, IML Risk Management Assoc $32,672, J & R Supply $8,703, Koeller Forreston Hardware $8,536, Loescher Heating & Air Conditioning $5,289, Mimmo's Pizza $5,188, Moring Disposal $12,122, Nicam Construction LLC $14,975, Nicor Gas $2,705, Northern Illinois Concrete Lifting $15,000, PDC Laboratories, Inc $4,906, Pro Source Electric & Automation $8,251, Quartz Health Benefit Plans Corporation $13,030, Rogers Ready Mix & Materials, Inc $4,322, Sheeley Aggregates $2,916, Sievert Electric $4,317, Stump Buster $2,760, Sweetwood Interiors $5,000, US Cellular $3,718, USA BLUEBOOK $3,271, Utility Service Co, Inc $15,561, Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, PC $10,790, WIPFLI LLP $9,900.

183 Vendors in amounts less than $2,500 = $99,079 TOTAL EXPENDITURES = $1,988,689.

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