Polo_Tri-County_Press-11-10-2023

POLO TRI-COUNTY PRESS VOLUME 165 NO. 35 • SERVING THE POLO AREA SINCE 1857

Friday, November 10, 2023 • $1.00

NEWS

Trek for Troops Walkers hit the trails for fundraiser for Darkhorse Lodge / 3

NEWS

POLO REACHES SEMIFINALS

Pumpkin smash Jack-o’-lanterns dropped from fire tower in annual event in Byron / 7

Another continuance Defense needs more time for review in double-homicide case / 6

Brian Hurley

Polo’s Delo Fernandez takes a handoff and picks up yards against Milledgeville during 8-Man football playoff action Nov. 4 in Millegeville.

The Marcos avenged an earlier loss to the Missiles to advance to the semifinals Saturday. They will host Amboy at 1 p.m. Story: Page 12.

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INDEX Betty’s Column......... 4 Classifieds..........16-20 Colbert Column.......13

Oregon Police............ 8 Otto’s Column........... 4 Pine Creek News...... 2

Property Transfers...14 Sheriff Activity.......... 8 Sports.................. 12-15

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Harry Allen, a member of the PCHS Class of 1948.

Allen donated a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.

“The district and its staff would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Allen for his support of the district and its students. Through his generosity, the vehicle will have a considerable impact on the district, providing additional transportation for student events and activities,” school officials said in a news release.

Churches sponsor Christmas basket program

The Polo Council of Churches will sponsor the annual Christmas basket program. The program provides food for Polo residents in need. Sign-up sheets have been posted at the Polo Lifeline Pantry, 113 N. Green Ave. Residents can sign up through November.

Recipients can have the basket delivered or can arrange to pick up the basket at Faith Discovery Church, 801 W. Oregon St., between 10 and 11 a.m. Dec. 15. Monetary donations may be made to the Polo Council of Churches at First State Bank of Polo or by contacting any of the local churches.

Polo High School Principal Andy Faivre (right) stands with Harry Allen by the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica he donated to the school disrict. Faivre is a member of the PCHS Class of 1948.

to make simple side dishes for Thanksgiving. Open to ages 10 and older. Registration is required. Space is limited.

Adult Monthly Programs Second Friday, 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Polo Senior Center. Book discussion of “The Art of Mending” by Elizabeth Berg.

Fourth Monday, 1 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Polo Library. Book discussion of “44 Scotland Street #1” by Alexander McCall Smith.

Yoga with Becka – 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, downstairs children’s library area.

Bring your own mat. Registration is

required. Space is limited.

Sewing Club, 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. For ages 16 and older. All skill levels welcome.

American Red Cross program Wednesday, Nov. 15. 2 to 5 p.m.: Free emergency preparedness training. Prepare with Pedro from 2 to 3 p.m. for ages 5 to 7.

The Pillowcase Project from 3 to 4 p.m. for ages 8 to 11. Hands Only CPR from 4 to 5 p.m. for ages 12 and older.

Rock River Valley Blood Center Blood Drive 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27.

Pine Creek News. I have enjoyed sharing news in our community and church life.

I especially love hearing from the many readers of the news. I am grateful for all of you.

On Saturday, I headed to Dixon to visit the Dixon Lioness Craft Show at the Loveland building. My aunt Janet Bushman was there selling her crafts so I indulged in a quick visit.

Almost 30 years ago, my mom had invited me to join her booth at the Loveland building in Dixon. I made 10 snowman pins out of buttons and scraps of fabric. I sold them all and I was hooked.

It started a partnership that lasted almost two decades.

My mom had started long before that.

Some of my most precious memories are when my mom would have me hold sheets of plywood while she cut them in our garage back when I was a teenager.

I always will be grateful for the time we had together. My brother and I learned so much from her. Even now, I imagine what her advice would be when I am faced with difficult decisions.

During All Saints Day, we remember those who paved a way for us.

As I thought about delivering the children’s message for this day, I was reminded about the game Follow the Leader. Just like I think about my mom, there are many others we think about who have gone before us. We look to their example.

Most important, we look to Jesus and the many ways He showed the love of God to everyone He met. As we go through life, we try to carry on the way we were taught. Jesus loved others and we try to do the same.

When we spend time in church, read our Bible or go to God in prayer, we can learn about the ways Jesus loved others.

He is good and loving to all. We can follow His example as we move through life.

I hope to see you next Sunday morning when we gather in our church in the country. Please join us for a time of worship, singing and prayer. We gladly welcome you and your family to come and share with all of us.

Photo provided by Mercedes Zuck, Polo school district

POLO LIBRARY Children’s Programs Tot Time Tuesdays – Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. for ages 1 to 3. Social time for the little ones and grown-ups, hands-on activities, arts, music, storytime and a snack.

Makerspace Monday (second Monday of the month) – 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13.

Explore STEAM stations. There also will be activities for ages 3 and older. Adult assistance is appreciated.

Maker Baker Monday (third Monday of the month) – 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in the library downstairs kitchen area. Learn how

PINE CREEK NEWS

By KAREN MERLAK The days of summer and golden sunshine are in our rearview mirror. The trees have had their moments of radiance and are getting ready for their long winter sleep. When everything is changing all around, God’s love is constant and steadfast. For Him, we give our thanks.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Judy Riffle and her son, Andy Riffle. We gladly welcomed back Pastor Suzanne Hall Stout who shared her message of the morning. Our service was opened by Nancy Hopkins.

During our service, Pastor Suzanne led a time of remembrance for those who have passed in the past year. Roses were given to the families in their honor.

Everyone was invited on All Saints Day to share the name of someone they lost.

The Polo Council of Churches will be putting together Christmas baskets for families in need. Polo residents can sign up at the Polo Lifeline Pantry to receive a basket. Baskets will be delivered or can be picked up Dec. 16.

This is a special week for me as it was 14 years ago that I started writing the

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

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ehinton@shawmedia.com BYRON – Northern Illinois residents put their boots on the ground last weekend for Trek for Troops, a fundraiser for Darkhorse Lodge which is a retreat for veterans created by two former Byron residents after they lost their son in the war in Afghanistan.

Gretchen Catherwood was one of several walkers who hit the trails at the Stephen and Deirdre Equine Preserve north of Oregon. She was determined not to let her knees stop her from walking 100 miles.

“I did 32 miles yesterday instead of 35. I was just in too much pain that I had to quit,” Gretchen, 59, said Friday.

“This morning so far, this will be the 25th mile. I need 33 today. Tomorrow, I want to do 20 and 25 and then Sunday five to 10 so 100 altogether.”

Friday morning’s walking conditions at the preserve – owned and operated by the Byron Forest Preserve – included clouds and a chilly wind, but no rain.

“We’re hoping the sun makes it out a little today,” Catherwood said.

After a chilly start, Saturday’s weather improved and by mid-morn-

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Vietnam veteran Allen Lynch of Gurnee (center) starts his Trek for Troops with Gretchen Catherwood of Darkhorse Lodge on Nov. 4. Lynch was awarded a Medal of Honor for “gallantry and selfless service to others” for his actions during a battle Dec. 15, 1967. He has a foundation to help agencies who want to help veterans. ing close to 25 people were walking including Medal of Honor recipient Allen Lynch, 78, of Gurnee.

“These are great people walking

for a wonderful cause,” said Lynch, a U.S. Army veteran. “This is a good way to pay back those who made it back while still honoring those who

didn’t make it back.”

Lynch received the Medal of Honor after rescuing three wounded soldiers and staying behind to protect them when the rest of the company withdrew during a firefight near My An, Binh Dinh Province in Vietnam.

He was one of several veterans who came to the event Saturday to show their support for the Darkhorse Lodge, a retreat for combat veterans in Springville, Tennessee, recently built by Catherwood and her husband Kirk, former Byron residents.

The Catherwoods decided to build the lodge after their son Alec, 19, was killed while serving with the Marines in Afghanistan on Oct. 14, 2010. He was conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, when he was killed in action.

Alec, a graduate of Byron High School, was one of 25 Marines lost from the 3/5 “Darkhorse” unit. Signs along the trails at the preserve included the name and rank of each of the Marines who were killed in Alec’s 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, also known as the “Darkhorse” battalion.

See TREK FOR TROOPS, page 10

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Trolley to Buffalo Grove (early Polo) planned

Here it is a beautiful day with football still being played. Go Marcos!

I am bringing in the last of my plants for the winter. Suddenly we are getting ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is the month I start making my toffee, especially the boxes that I want to put in the mail.

This year, I decided to put back up the really big tree that has been in storage. It has not been up since we moved to town. Instead of cutting back, I am moving forward with more.

I find when I am active and doing things, I sleep better. I also love the holiday season and getting all the things out we have used in the past.

At the museum, we are moving into the end-of-the-year activities. The membership letter is ready to go out and we have started to think of Christmas. I have been putting together the trolley tour for the Polo

POLO HISTORY Betty Obendorf celebration, which comes early in the month of December.

This year we are going to Buffalo Grove or early Polo as we call it – or we even call it “Old Town.” Our trolley tour will take us by Barber’s Park so we can refresh our minds of all that went on in those early days out by “Little Red” as we called it. There was lots of activity in that grove of trees as people would hold old settler reunions.

Buffalo Grove was a bustling place until the railroad wanted to come through and one man kept it out. As a result, Polo came to be and the town of

Buffalo Grove dried up as people left to be part of the new place called Polo.

As we head back to town on our tour, we will hear about Buffalo Grove Cemetery and who is buried there. Our trolley guides this year again will be Mike Faivre and Beth Wiegmann. There will be activity back at the museum, so be sure and remember to place the Polo Christmas celebration on your calendar.

I am excited to put up the aluminum tree we found in the basement at Aplington House. Melody will help me with part of our museum decorating as we get ready for our Christmas party at the museum. Time rolls right along as we get ready for the next event.

Recently we had a great program given by Beverly Coffman. She told us about the Bradford girls and the Darlene’s Silver Streak. That is a super

book about the travels of a group of girls when girls traveling alone simply was not done. Each girl came to the traveling experience with $10 and a can of food. Darlene furnished the car and a can opener.

Their first camping experience was Devil’s Lake in Wisconsin. I could relate to that since Devil’s Lake was the first camping my family did back in the 1940s.

The Bradford girls got to go to the dance pavilion at that camping site and wrote about it in later years. That was off limits for my sister and I but I remember seeing it as a kid.

Interesting how things surface later in life and bring back many memories.

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

Reunions to Oregon by train by Chicago residents was typical

By OTTO DICK Yearly reunions to Oregon by train were held before the first car from Chicago to Oregon arrived.

The first train arrived in Oregon in 1871.

Many events occurred before the first car drove through Oregon. Margaret Fuller visited Oregon in 1843 and the Civil War occurred from 1861-65.

Abraham Lincoln spoke in Oregon on Aug. 15, 1856, at 505 N. Fourth St. Oregon was established in 1836, 13 years after the Black Hawk War. During this time period there was an influx of immigrants to the Rock River Valley. Most of these were honest and industrious people looking to build their futures.

It’s interesting that in the first 70 years of the existence of Ogle County before cars that so many events occurred.

The following is information from the June 13, 1896, Ogle County Republican newspaper.

“The annual reunion of the Ogle County Association of Chicago and Vicinity will be held this year at Margaret Fuller Island near Oregon, Illinois, June 13, 1896. Our Ogle County friends, acquaintances and relatives are anxious to extend a hearty wel-

‘Those were the days’ program

come and propose to meet with us for a grand picnic on that day.

“A special train will leave over the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Road at 8:30 a.m. from the Union Depot, Canal and Adams streets, Chicago, arriving on return at Chicago at 10:25 p.m. The steamboat Oregon will convey the excursionists and their friends directly to Margaret Fuller Island where a grand picnic dinner will be eaten with our Ogle County friends.

Addresses of welcome and greeting will be made by Ogle County friends and responses and toasts will be given by prominent Chicago people.

“The new steamboat Oregon and barge will be at the disposal of the excursionists, will be taken up the river to view the beautiful scenery, stopping, going and returning at Eagles Nest Bluff, Ganymede Spring and at the new summer resort and picnic grounds, Sinnissippi Heights.

“The excursionists will have about seven hours at Oregon. It is the aim of the committee to make the excursion as restful as possible. There will not be 10 rods of walking from the time we leave Chicago until we return. Hot tea and coffee will be furnished. The rates are $1.95 for the round trip including the steamboat. Excursionists may wish to stay in Ogle County until Monday.”

This advertisment for the Happy-Day Washer from the 1896 Ogle County Republican newspaper says it washes “quickly and thoroughly” with a dual capacity agitator to wash large or small loads with “maximum efficiency and economy”.

High School graduate. The presentation will his 16th year as a supervisor of umpires.

His umpiring career started at the age of The Those Were the Days presentation for be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18.

Young umpired Major League Baseball 13 on the sandlots of his hometown of November at the Oregon Depot Museum games for 24 years and will be entering Oregon.

He progressed to officiating in the will feature Larry Young, a 1972 Oregon

Photos provided by Otto Dick, Ogle County Historical Society

This advertisement for Wrigley Spearmint gum appeared in the 1896 Ogle County Republican newspaper.

Big Ten and the Alaskan League. He turned professional in 1978 and after a five-year stint in the minor leagues, he was promoted to the American League in 1985.

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OREGON – The Coliseum Museum in downtown Oregon is offering several interesting activities and events in November with new artists on display, an artist reception, author book fair and full program for the annual Candlelight Walk.

Dick Cholke of Pecatonica will be the featured artist during November with his display of watercolor paintings.

Instructor and oil painter Stuart Roddy from Coleta is displaying his work in the Lowden Gallery through Dec. 31.

On Friday, Nov. 10, CMAAA will highlight these exhibits and others

with an artist reception from 6 to 8 p.m. with music by Dixon-based Acoustic Circus. The band plays electrical/acoustic rock.

More than 20 authors from across northern Illinois, as well as Wisconsin and Kansas, will be offering books for sale at the CMAAA Book Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18.

On Nov. 25, the Coliseum Museum will present a special program that will include performances by the Byron Dance Academy, Oregon High School Jazz Band and Oregon High School Madrigals.

The CMAAA’s mission is to present art, antiques, Americana and history through permanent and rotating exhibits, workshops, music, theater and more. More information can be

Photos provided by Michael Glenn, CMAAA

“The Leaves” by Dick Cholke (above) and White Petunias” by Stuart Roddy (right) are among works on display at the Oregon CMAAA this month. found on the website, www.cmaaa.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook. com/ColiseumMuseum.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF Residential electronics recycling, food drive Nov. 17 in Oregon

OREGON – The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will host a residential electronics recycling event and food drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at 909 Pines Road in Oregon.

The event is for Ogle County residents

only and a free permit is required in advance of the event. To obtain a free permit, call 815-732-4020 or email solidwaste@oglecountyil.gov and provide your name, address, phone number and email address by 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16.

Accepted items include all TVs and computer monitors, computers, computer

hardware and cables, laptops, tablets, cellphones, printers, FAX machines, scanners, shredders (no tubs), copiers, video gaming equipment, DVD/VCRs, cable/satellite boxes, stereo equipment, radios, digital clocks, cameras, calculators, phone systems, holiday light strands, extension cords, rechargeable batteries,

printer ink cartridges, CD/DVDs and CFL bulbs. Microwave ovens are accepted for $5 a unit. Cash or check will be accepted.

The department also is hosting a food drive. All donations will be distributed by OCSWMD to local food pantries. Items accepted include nonexpired can goods, boxed food items and household essentials.

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Another continuance in double-homicide case Defense says it needs more time for review

By EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@shawmedia.com OREGON – Citing the need for more time to review data, the attorney for a Stillman Valley man charged with killing his ex-wife and their 3-year-old son in 2016 asked for and received another month to evaluate forensic reports expected to be used by prosecutors at his client’s trial.

Christopher DeRango, the attorney for Duane Meyer, 41, told Ogle County Judge John “Ben” Roe that he had received some of the data from the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s office, but now needed more time for a defense expert to review it.

“I received some materials today, but it will be some period of time before my expert can review it,” DeRango said.

Meyer is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated arson and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in connection with the Oct. 19, 2016, Byron house fire in which Margaret “Maggie” (Rosko) Meyer, 31, was

found dead. Their son, 3-year-old Amos Meyer, also was home at the time of the fire and later died.

On Sept. 26, DeRango requested and received a continuance telling Duane Meyer Roe that he was asking for more time for his expert to review reports provided by prosecutors and to file another discovery motion for any other additional data.

On Monday, DeRango said some of the information sought “may not exist” while other requests may be objected to by prosecutors.

Ogle County Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten said the state had provided DeRango with “major forensic copies, including phone records.

“At this point, this is what we can produce,” Leisten told Roe. DeRango said the date was so voluminous that it could not be sent electronically for a defense expert to review.

“Because of the volume of the data, I had to overnight it, so I am asking another status hearing be set,”

DeRango said.

The state did not object to the continuance and Roe set the next court date for 9 a.m. Dec. 12.

In January, DeRango entered 21 motions in limine and asked that they be sealed before debate in open court.

During a May 4 hearing, DeRango asked Roe to exclude information gathered by the prosecution from being presented to a jury arguing some of it was “irrelevant” or would be “prejudicial” to his client.

The purpose of a motion in limine (Latin for “on the threshold”) is to determine whether certain evidence may be presented to the jury.

Motions in limine are commonly entered and argued before a trial begins, allowing evidentiary questions to be decided by the judge. The motions are made by attorneys when seeking to exclude certain evidence from being presented to a jury.

Some of the motions made pertain to crime scene photos, autopsy photos, internet searches, cellphone photos, text messages between Meyer and others, surveillance videos of vehicles and comments made to police officers during the investigation.

At that time, Leisten argued that

the evidence was relevant and, based on case law, should be allowed, adding that “the jury can weigh the evidence.”

DeRango said there were 6,000 pages of discovery and more than 1,000 text messages between Meyer and a friend before the deaths.

He said the messages were made in the midst of a “contentious divorce” and, he argued, some of the messages were taken out of context and should not be allowed as evidence.

Leisten disagreed, arguing that the messages showed it was a “planned homicide” and showed “what was going on in the defendant’s mind.”

Roe has yet to rule on all the motions in limine.

Maggie (Rosko) Meyer, a teacher at the Chana Education Center, filed for divorce in 2014. Court records show the divorce was finalized in September 2016.

Monday’s hearing was one of many since murder charges were filed in October 2019.

In November 2022, Roe ruled that Duane Meyer’s cellphone records would be allowed as evidence at the trial.

Meyer remains in the Ogle County Correctional Center on a $10 million bond.

Oregon man pleads not guilty to possessing images of child sexual abuse

By EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@shawmedia.com OREGON – A rural Oregon man pleaded not guilty to possessing images of child sexual abuse when he appeared in Ogle County court Nov. 1.

Kris D. Stubblefield, 32, was arraigned on eight counts of possessing images after being arrested last month by Ogle County sheriff’s deputies who received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Stubblefield’s home, located east Kris D. Stubblefield of Oregon, was searched Oct. 12 after a monthslong investigation. He was arrested Oct. 21 and charged Oct. 22 with possession of six videos of children engaged in sex acts and two lewd photos of children. Charging documents said all of the children were under the age of 13 and some were as young as 3.

On Nov. 1, Stubblefield appeared before Ogle County Judge John Redington in shackles.

Ogle County Public Defender Michael O’Brien said his client intended to waive

his right to a preliminary hearing and enter a not guilty plea.

“Is that what you want to do?” Redington asked.

“That is true,” Stubblefield replied.

O’Brien also entered a jury trial demand, a common procedural step in most criminal felony cases.

Redington set the next pretrial date for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9.

Nov. 1 was the second time Stubblefield appeared in court. He made his initial appearance Oct. 24 before Judge Clayton Lindsey, when Assistant Ogle County State’s Attorney Heather Kruse argued to keep Stubblefield in custody, citing reports from the Illinois attorney general and sheriff’s office that he is registered as a juvenile sex offender and was in possession of more than 1,500 images of children engaged in sex acts with adults and some with other children.

Kruse said the photos and videos were found on Stubblefield’s phone.

When police searched his home, he agreed to speak to law enforcement and told one Ogle County sheriff’s detective that he was a “purveyor of taboo material,” Kruse said.

“The defendant also used file-sharing services to share files and to access ‘chats’ on how to find files,” Kruse said.

“Because of his admissions to detectives

about downloading and storing these images, he poses a real and present threat to the community and the public.”

She said other cases when Stubblefield was a juvenile show “an ongoing problem, especially with younger children.” She argued he should remain in jail because “there is no way to monitor him.”

Public defender Kathleen Isley argued for Stubblefield’s release, citing his cooperation with law enforcement.

“We do acknowledge this is an extremely serious offense. He does have a juvenile record from when he was a teen that has been adjudicated and he has remained on the sex offender list,” Isley said Oct. 24.

Isley said there was no indication that Stubblefield had failed to report or to be monitored. She said he did not elude law enforcement in any way and he has no history of violence. She argued that any conditions for his release could be controlled by the court to mitigate any threat to the public.

Lindsey said the charges were too serious to allow his release, noting 1,500 files were found and there was a huge public concern over child pornography and human trafficking. Stubblefield’s juvenile convictions also weighed on the decision to keep him in jail, Lindsey said.

Redington agreed, denying the defense’s motion for a pretrial release.

The Illinois State Police and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, both of which work through the Illinois Crimes Against Children task force to target abusive crimes against children, assisted in the investigation. Charging documents indicate the offenses occurred in August and October.

To report or for information

There are various ways for people to quickly and easily report suspected incidents of child sexual exploitation that occur on the internet, including activities involving the possession, manufacture and distribution of images of child sexual abuse, online enticement of children for sexual purposes, child prostitution, child sex tourism, child sexual molestation and unsolicited obscene material sent to a child.

To report online child exploitation, email the Illinois Attorney General’s Office at Illinois.icactip@ilag.gov. To report anyone suspected of possessing or making images of child sexual abuse, email ReportChildPorn@ilag.gov.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children also has a CyberTipline online at childhelphotline.org or by calling 800-422-4453.

Photos by Earleen Hinton

A smashing good time in Byron ... unless you were a pumpkin

By EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@shawmedia.com BYRON – The Byron Fire Station was the place to be Nov. 1.

The same cannot be said for jack-o’lanterns.

Byron firefighters held their annual Pumpkin Smash Event from 4 to 6 p.m., allowing residents to bring their pumpkins to the station and make a grand exit by dropping the pumpkins from the fire tower onto the parking lot.

A steady stream of kids and their parents carried, pulled and sometimes rolled pumpkins to the station to be dropped from the tower onto a bull’seye painted on a portion of the parking lot.

“It blew up,” said Stanley Voyles, 10, of Byron, who casually recalled the fall of his pumpkin as he sipped on cider inside the station.

Quixton Atlee, 6, of Byron hustled his big pumpkin across the parking lot to the access door to the tower. He

climbed to the top and with the aid of a firefighter pushed the big orange gourd off the rail.

Kelsey Warner and her two boys, Benjamin, 3, and Joseph, 7, also carried their pumpkins to the tower where Kelsey helped Benjamin give his pumpkin a final ride to the cement.

“It brings the community together and the kids are super excited,” said Paul Brantner, a lieutenant with the fire department.

In between tosses, Byron firefight-

ers used scoop shovels to slide the remains into a dumpster. Spectators could enjoy cold or hot cider and doughnuts served by Byron Park District representatives inside the fire station.

“I think we had 15 dozen doughnuts and 10 gallons of cider,” said Nick Warner, superintendent of parks for the Byron Park District.

The pumpkin smashing event has been held for about 30 years, organizers said.

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LEFT: Quixton Lee, 6, of Byron, carries his jack-o’-lantern to the fire tower for the pumpkin to be dropped onto the cement during the Byron Fire Department’s annual Pumpkin Smashing Event on Nov. 1.

FAR LEFT: A jack-o’-lantern snarls after meeting its demise when tossed from the fire tower

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OGLE COUNTY NEWS

8 CRIMES AND COURT

Judge finds Rochelle man guilty of attempted arson, possession of explosive device OREGON – A Rochelle man was found guilty of attempted arson and possession of an explosive device after a bench trial in Ogle County on Oct. 26.

Adam K. Bergeron, 25, was found guilty of the offenses by Ogle County Judge John “Ben” Roe. “On Aug. 7, 2022, Rochelle police responded to the 400 block of Cherry

Oregon firefighters use rescue boat Avenue in regard to a Molotov cocktail that was thrown at the building located at 406 Cherry Avenue,” Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock said in a news release. “During the investigation, the defendant was developed as a suspect. The case was reviewed by the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office and charges were authorized.”

Bergeron is scheduled to be sentenced for the Class 1 felonies at 3 p.m. Dec. 14.

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Oregon firefighters used one of their rescue boats to transport a 10-year-old child from the east bank of the Rock River below the Lorado Taft Field Campus after she injured her knee while walking down the trail to the river. Oregon Fire Chief Michael Knoup said the decision was made to transport her by boat to an ambulance at the public docks, located along Illinois 2, so first responders would not have to risk carrying her back up the trail. Knoup said the girl was with a school group that was staying at the Taft Campus.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF ACTIVITY Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity.

Oct. 30

Victor Jesus Castillo-Vasquez, 27, of Neenah, Wisconsin, was arrested at 8:54 p.m. for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in the 7000 block of North Kishwaukee Road. Castillo-Vasquez also was issued citations for suspended registration and operating an uninsured vehicle. Castillo-Vasquez was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was released on a notice to appear and given a future court date.

Jose Ramirez Vazquez, 39, of Elgin, was arrested at 7:22 p.m. for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in the 6000 block of North River Road. Ramirez Vazquez also was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle. Ramirez Vazquez was released on a notice to appear at the scene and given a future court date.

Yeison Uriel Ulloa Veliz, 22, of Milledgeville, was arrested at 7:33 p.m. for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop at the intersection of Freeport and Millegeville roads. Ulloa Veliz also was issued citations for no headlights when required and illegal window tint. Ulloa Veliz was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was released on a notice to

appear and given a future court date.

Joe Murray, 39, of Franklin Grove, was arrested at 10:47 p.m. for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at the intersection of Second and Eighth streets in Rochelle. Murray also was issued a citation for no valid registration.

Murray was released on a notice to appear at the scene and given a future court date.

in the 11000 block of North Kennedy Hill Road. After an investigation, Kai Young, 18, of Byron, was arrested for criminal damage to property less than $500.

Young was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was released on a notice to appear with a future court date. Byron police assisted with the incident.

Elizabeth Widolff, 31, of West Brooklyn, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and child endangerment. Widolff also was issued a citation for illegal transportation of alcohol.

Widolff was transported to the Ogle County jail where she was held pending a court appearance in front of a judge.

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Oct. 31

Gustavo Vargas Vazquez, 36, of Rockford, was arrested at 9:16 a.m. for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop in the 2000 block of South Illinois Route 2. Vargas also was cited for expired registration and no insurance. He was released on a notice to appear and will appear in court on a later date.

At 7:57 p.m., deputies responded to a criminal damage to property complaint

At 1:14 p.m., deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 15800 block of East Big Mound Road. After conducting an investigation, Austin Loyd, 27, of Rochelle, was arrested for aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol, aggravated driving while license suspended, misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol, misdemeanor driving while license suspended, no insurance, improper lane use, illegal transportation of alcohol and an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Loyd was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was given a notice to appear for his traffic charge.

At 7:24 p.m., deputies responded to the 14000 block of East Bethel Road in reference to a vehicle in the ditch with minor damage. Upon arrival, deputies found a female driver and a small child inside the vehicle. After an investigation,

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

occurred in the 600 block of North Fourth Street.

Oct. 27 Ronald J. Boyden, 39, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 12:45 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred in the 200 block of West Washington Street.

Sanjuana Montengro-Ochoa, 25, of Rockford, was issued citations at 9:42 p.m. for speeding 44 mph in a 30-mph zone and operating an uninsured

motor vehicle. The violations occurred in the 500 block of North Fourth Street.

Kelli J. Scruggs, 42, of Oregon, was arrested at 11:10 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol and issued citations for speeding 41 mph in a 30-mph zone and improper lane use.

Scruggs was transported to the Ogle County jail where she was processed and released with a notice to appear. The violations occurred in the 500 block of North Fourth Street.

Oct. 28 Alexis A. McKeown, 57, of Princeton, was issued a citation at 7:38 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle when registration is suspended for no insurance. The violation occurred in the 400 block of 10th Street.

Three parking citations and two verbal warnings were issued Oct. 23-29.

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

At 3:59 p.m., deputies arrived at 3279 South Illinois Route 251 regarding a reported battery. After an investigation, a 15-year-old juvenile male was taken into limited custody for battery. The juvenile was transported to the Kane County Juvenile Detention Center. The 15-yearold male victim was taken to Rochelle Hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

Yilber Sorza-Mayorga, 26, of Rochelle, was arrested at 11:13 p.m. for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in the area of East Illinois Route 38 and Brush Grove Road. Sorza-Mayorga also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no taillights. Sorza-Mayorga was released with a notice to appear.

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Nov. 5

Brandon Wiley, 43, of DeKalb, was arrested at 8:07 p.m. for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Fourth Street in Oregon. Wiley also was issued citations for suspended registration and operating an uninsured vehicle. Wiley was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was released on a notice to appear.

OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Joe Brooks reports the following police activity.

Oct. 23 Darryl P. Dlouhy, 37, of Rockford, was arrested at 1:10 p.m. for operation of motor vehicle when registration is suspended for no insurance, no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Dlouhy was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was processed and released with a notice to appear. The violations

Last month’s column presented a definition of reading fluency along with suggestions for supporting reading practices at home to help build fluency. There are several factors that need to be in place for a reader to become fluent. We will look at one aspect this month and others over the next two columns.

An early factor that is key for fluency is that children need to learn to hear, identify and move or change sounds in spoken words. The smallest unit of sound in a language is called a phoneme. So this skill is called phonemic awareness.

An important part of this is that we are talking about spoken words. Some say you can work on phonemic awareness in the dark because you do not have to look at words. It is oral work.

In recent years reading researchers have been able to look at brain imaging to help determine how reading works in the brain. One of their findings is that the brain processes

READING MATTERS Mary Gardner words by their sounds. Being able to hear sounds in words becomes a vital early reading skill to get children ready to learn to read.

There are several phonemic awareness skills that we work on to build a foundation for children to be able to read, or decode, words. One is isolating sounds. That is identifying a specific sound in a word such as “What is the beginning sound in the word pig?”

The child would answer” /p/.” (A letter written in between forward slashes indicates we are talking about the sound of the letter.) Or we might ask “What is the ending sound in the word hat?” The child would answer “/t/.” Many times families work on this, perhaps without knowing the

benefit, when they are working on learning the alphabet and the sounds of the letters. We ask children to find a picture that starts with a certain letter, for example.

To decode, or read, words children must be able to separate the sounds of the letters in a word. Two important phonemic awareness skills we work on orally are segmenting and blending. Segmenting is breaking a word apart into its individual sounds. For example, I might say, “Can you tell me all the sounds you hear in the word bug?” The child would say “/b/ -/u/- /g/. “ Blending is putting the sounds back together. We might ask, “What word do these sounds make /h/-/o/-/p/?” The child would say “hop.” If you think about reading, or writing, a word, you can see how we need to be able to segment and blend sounds.

More difficult phonemic awareness skills involve changing the sounds in words by taking away or adding

sounds or by substituting a new sound. For practice deleting sounds we might say, “Say the word sit without the /s/.” The child would say “it.”

An example of adding sounds would be, “Say the word top. Add /s/ at the beginning and the new word is? The child would say “stop.” For substitution we might say, “Say the word pin.

Change the /p/ in pin to /w/.” The child would say the new word is “win.”

Phonemic awareness skills must be directly taught and that will happen at school. However, playing with language, reading silly poems or singing silly songs all support our children’s and grandchildren’s ability to begin to hear sounds in words which is a foundational skill for learning to read.

• Mary Gardner is a retired teacher who specialized in reading and is still an instructor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Northern Illinois University.

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10 • TREK FOR TROOPS Continued from page 3

Vietnam veteran Allen Ayers, 83, of Mundelein, was making his third Trek for Troops. As a Marine, Ayers said honoring the Darkhorse Marine unit that suffered the highest casualty rate of any Marine unit during the Afghan war was especially significant for him.

“I think Darkhorse Lodge is a good idea,” said Ayers, a member of the Lake County Honor Flight organization. “It’s really something to be able to honor that largest loss for a Marine unit in that battle. These Marines gave their lives for us and that’s lot of sacrifice.”

Participants did not have to walk in person at the Byron Forest Preserve, located along River Road between Oregon and Byron. They could walk the entire distance themselves or break it up into teams.

Patches were earned according to miles walked.

“They are cumulative so keep track from year to year and we will send them for you and your team members when you submit your trek totals,” Catherwood said.

The Lodge opened in September and will start hosting veterans for free in the spring.

For more information on Darkhorse Lodge, visit darkhorselodge.org.

More about Allen Lynch

Lynch served in the 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) from May 1967 until June 1968. He had been “in country” for six months and was serving as a specialist four in Company D, 1st Battalion (Airmobile), 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) on Dec. 15, 1967.

During a firefight near My An, Binh Dinh Province in Vietnam, Lynch rescued three wounded soldiers and stayed behind to protect them when the rest of the company withdrew.

He received the Medal of Honor after he “single-handedly defended the wounded men” against enemy attack until locating a friendly force that could

evacuate them. He was promoted to sergeant and awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.

The medal was formally presented to him by President Richard Nixon in 1970.

After receiving the medal, Lynch served as a veterans benefits counselor and later chief of ambulatory care with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He served as the executive director of the Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program in Illinois. He left that position in 1985 to become the chief of the Veterans Rights Bureau with the Illinois Attorney General’s office, retiring in 2005.

He served with the U.S. Army Reserve and the Illinois National Guard until his retirement with 21 years of service in 1994 and then founded the Allen J. Lynch Medal of Honor Veterans Foundation.

The Foundation originally was formed to provide funding to needy veterans and their families in order to assist in their recovery from financial hardships.

“Recognizing a greater need, we have transitioned to aiding veteran-friendly organizations through leveraging our partners and sponsors to provide greater assistance than we could otherwise provide by ourselves. We provide substantial funds to programs without much effort on their part. This aid, however, is dependent on your contributions which will help multiple veteran-friendly organizations preforming support for many more veterans,” according to the foundation’s website.

“Our organization is operated by a staff of energetic volunteers. We work closely with our partner organizations by providing grants to those who are engaged in providing educational programs and direct assistance.”

The foundation will hold its first fundraising dinner on Feb. 16, 2024, at the Hoffman House in Rockford.

Catherwood will be the keynote speaker. A donation of $200 is required to attend.

For more information, visit www.

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OBITUARIES THOMAS M. MILLER

Chief of Police Association in 1986.

Before serving two consecutive terms as Oregon City Councilman from January 2007 through December 2014, he was awarded Citizen of the Year in 2006.

OREGON – Tom peacefully passed away Tom is survived by the love of his life, wife on September 20, 2023 at Serenity Home & Janie (Wieberg), their adoring “puppy” Bella, Hospice in Oregon, IL. loving children Ann (Kevin) Collins of Chapel He was the son of Harold and Angela (McHill, NC; Sharri (Paul) Miller-Regan of PortLennan) Miller and was born in Elmhurst, IL land, OR; Dawn-Marie Manser of Mt. Morris, on October 31st, 1944.

Tom graduated from Mt. Morris High School IL; J.J. (Megan) Willis Hanover TWP, PA; Chad (Ann) Willis of Huntley, IL; 6 grandchildren; (Class of ‘63) where he loved being on the Haleigh, Kevin, Colton, Hope, Branden, and football, basketball, and track and field Beck. Dedicated brothers; James (Carol) of teams. Tom liked to warmly say, “Once a Stillman Valley, IL; Stephen (Susan) of Saldo, Mounder, always a Mounder!”

TX and many nieces and nephews.

After Tom graduated High School he went Tom was preceded in death by his beloved on to become an active community member parents; Harold and Angela (McLennan), of the City of Oregon. He proudly served 13 years with the Oregon volunteer Fire Depart- devoted sister Angela Leary, brother in law ment. He was an auxiliary Police Officer from Don Leary, brother David as well as numerous 1974-1976. He became the first Oregon officer aunts and uncles. to attend and graduate from the University of A memorial mass will be held November Illinois Police Training Academy in Springfield 11th, 2023 on what would have been Tom and Janie’s 37th wedding anniversary. Mass while working as a fulltime Police Officer will begin at 11:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic for the City of Oregon. He was promoted to Church in Oregon. Father Joseph Naill will be Sergeant in 1982, and to Chief of Police in 1985 where he proudly served the communi- officiating. The burial will follow at St. Mary’s ty until his retirement in June of 2005. During Catholic Cemetery on West Pines Road in his years of service as a Police Chief, he was Oregon.

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Born: October 31, 1944 Died: September 20, 2023

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building and maintaining things. He had an Britta Waugh. A funeral service will be held in Slater, Iowa. That same year he started working as an engineering intern at JICase in affinity for antique tractors and was a mem11:00 AM, Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Burlington, IA, and later transferred to their ber of the Living History Antique Equipment the Oregon Church of God, 860 W. Oregon facility in Hinsdale, IL. In 1990 he moved to Association of Franklin Grove, IL. He enjoyed Trail Road, Oregon, IL, with the Associate woodworking in his shop, and utilized his Pastor Nathan Massie officiating. Visitation Oregon, IL – Thomas Oregon, IL, to work for E.D. Etnyre & Co. He many skills to help complete various 4-H or will be Wednesday evening from 5-7 PM at R. Brown, age 73, was spent the next 25 years at Etnyre, culminating as president and CEO of the company Scout projects throughout the years with his Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. 7th born Feb. 24, 1950 before retiring in 2015.

Tom’s love for nature children and grandchildren.

He also was a Street in Oregon, IL. Burial will take place in Spirit Lake, Iowa, and the water could be seen at an early age certified pilot, making several annual trips to at the Daysville Cemetery. A memorial fund to Roland and Esther Survivors daughters (Robin) is established in Tom’s name and may be GRACE D. swimming, MERDIAN he enjoyed sailing, and skiing the Oshkoshinclude Air Show.

He wasSharon predeceased Helen (Bisbee) Brown. as Colgazier ofD. Dixon, IL and Carol (“Buck”) Wal- directed Survivors include daughters Sharon (Robin) GRACE MERDIAN on Lake Okoboji.

This continued during his by his parents Roland and Esther Helen to his family.

Visit www.farrellBorn: October 5, 1922 in Walnut, IL Tom graduated from ter of Naperville, IL; son Neil (Christa) MerdColgazier of Dixon, IL and Carol (“Buck”)orWaldays Burlington4,as2023 he enjoyed Brown his sister Nancy Younie.IL He is hollandgale.com to leave a condolence Born: and October 5, 1922 in Walnut, Died:inNovember in Polo, competitive IL Spirit Lake High ian of Polo, IL; daughter-in-laws Bev Merdian ter of Naperville, IL; son Neil (Christa) Merdsailing on the Mississippi River. He spent survived by his wife of ILOregon, IL; memory of Tom. Died: November 4, Lori 2023Brown in Polo, School in Spirit Lake, Iowa, obtained his of Dixon, IL and Jayne Merdian of Sterling, IL; ian of Polo, IL; daughter-in-laws Bev Merdian Grace D. Merdian, countless hours driving the boat on the three daughters: Theresa (Jason) Hickman of B.A. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from 12 Grandchildren, 23 GreatGrace Grandchildren, 3 of Dixon, IL and Jayne Merdian of Sterling, IL; 101,grandchildren. of Polo, passedHe D. Merdian, lake with his children and Byron, IL; Sharon (Jonathan) Waugh of Ithaca, Iowa State University, and his MBA from Great-Great Grandchildren.

12 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren, 3 away Saturday, of Polo, passed loved being outside working on his property, MI; and Kimberly (Adam)101, Vanous of Ames, the University of Iowa. Tom married the She was preceded in death by husband Bob; Great-Great Grandchildren.

November 4, 2023, at going on little red car rides, and going on the IA; seven grandchildren:away Jacob,Saturday, Andrew, and love of his life Lori (Michael) on June 9, 1972 Elinor Kay Merdian; sons Robert She was preceded in death by husband Bob; Polo Rehabilitation and daughter November 4, 2023, Kubota with his wife and dogs.

Tom enjoyed Lauren Hickman; Roland, Milan, Mallory, andat W. “Bob”, Glen Richard “Rick” and Larry and daughter Elinor Kay Merdian; sons Robert Healthcare Center.

Polo Rehabilitation Merdian.

W. “Bob”, Glen Richard “Rick” and Larry Grace was born, Healthcare Center.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 9, Merdian.

October 15, 1922 in Grace was born, Survivors include Sharon (Robin) Survivors include Sharon (Robin) 2023 from 10:00 a.m.daughters toOctober 11:00 a.m.

Polo Visitation will be Thursday, November 9, GRACE D. MERDIAN GRACE D. MERDIAN Walnut, Illinois, thedaughters daughter of William J. 15, at 1922 in Colgazier of Dixon, IL and Carol (“Buck”) Wal- Family Colgazier of Dixon, andE.Carol Funeral Home, 110 Dixon St. Polo.

Born: October 5, 1922 in Walnut, IL and Wilhemina OnILMarch Walnut, Illinois, theILdaughter of (“Buck”) William J.Wal- 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Polo Born: October(Cook) 5, 1922Tornow. in Walnut, ter of Naperville, son she Neilwas (Christa) ter ofWilhemina Naperville, IL;atson Neila.m.

(Christa) MerdServices will follow 11:00 at funer- Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St. Polo.

7,Died: 1941 in ClintonIL; Iowa, unitedMerdin and (Cook) Tornow.

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GraceIL; Garden marriage toand Robert “Bob” F. Merdian.

He 12 Grandchildren, 12 Grandchildren, 23 Great 27, Grandchildren, services.

Garden in Dixon immediately following the 101, of Polo, passed 101,Grandchildren, ofespecially Polo, passed loved and spoiled 23 herGreat family, her3 preceded her in December 1978. Grace3 Great-Great Grandchildren.

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In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been services. away Saturday, away Saturday, grandchildren. She enjoyed Christmas, deco- loved and spoiled her family, especially her She was preceded in death byfor husband Bob; She was preceded in deathChristmas, by husbanddecoBob; in herShe name.

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Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St. Polo. and Wilhemina (Cook) Tornow. On March and Wilhemina (Cook) Tornow. On March Services willClinton followIowa, at 11:00 the funerServices will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funer7, 1941 in Clinton Iowa, she was united in 7, 1941 in shea.m. wasat united in almarriage home with Chapel Hill Memorial al home with burial at Chapel Hill Memorial marriage to Robert “Bob” F. Merdian. He to burial Robertat“Bob” F. Merdian.

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Born: February 24, 1950 in Spirit Lake, Iowa Died: October 27, 2023 in Oregon, IL

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12 ILLINOIS 8-MAN FOOTBALL QUARTERFINALS: POLO 28, MILLEDGEVILLE 6

Polo avenges loss to Milledgeville

Marcos advance to semis in 8-man playoff action

By KEVIN CHLUM

kchlum@shawmedia.com MILLEDGEVILLE – Two months ago, Polo was blown out by 36 points at the hands of rival Milledgeville.

Polo coach Ted Alston said the Marcos didn’t play to their potential in that meeting.

On Nov. 4, behind a dominant performance by Brock Soltow and improved line play on both sides of the ball, No. 6 Polo avenged the earlier loss, beating the No. 3 Missiles 28-6 in an Illinois 8-Man Football Association quarterfinal.

“It means a lot,” Alston said. “We played so poorly in that regular-season game [a 58-22 loss]. We were so disappointed. I know the kids were terribly disappointed in that game. We’ve improved a lot since then.

“I can’t be any prouder of the kids right now with the way they responded and the way they just ignored everyone telling them they couldn’t beat these guys. They came out here and played a great game.”

The Marcos (9-2) advanced to the semifinals, where they’ll look to avenge their other loss against No. 2 Amboy-LaMoille-Ohio (11-0) at 1 p.m.

Saturday in Polo. The Clippers beat Polo 52-6 in Week 9.

Amboy advanced to the semifinals with a 62-7 rout of No. 7 Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland.

“It’s going to be a battle again, just like Milledgeville,” Soltow said. “We get them at home this time, so it’s going to feel amazing with a big crowd and everything.”

On Nov. 4, Soltow did it all for the Marcos. He ran for a touchdown, caught a touchdown pass, threw a touchdown pass and intercepted a pass in the end zone.

“It feels good to do this against our biggest rivals,” said Soltow, who ran for 239 yards on 27 carries. “I wouldn’t be able to do it without Carter [Merdian] and our offensive line.”

Soltow put the Marcos ahead early when he broke free for a 62-yard touchdown run on their first possession.

Milledgeville responded quickly as quarterback Connor Nye scored on a 3-yard run on the Missiles’ first drive, a touchdown that was set up by a 55-yard pass from Nye to Micah TomsSmith.

From there, the Polo defense kept Milledgeville off the scoreboard.

“Our front on both sides of the ball

ABOVE: Polo

Our front on both sides of the ball won us this game.”

quarterback Carter Meridian tries to escape the grasp of Milledgeville’s Karter Livengood on Nov. 4 in the Illinois 8-Man Football Association quarterfinal playoff game. LEFT: Polo’s Brock Sollow throws a pass over Livengood.

Ted Alston, Polo football coach

won us this game,” Alston said. “The biggest play defensively is we were much, much more disciplined, but also offensively being able to control the ball and run clock was huge for us keeping their offense off the field.”

Polo’s second drive started with 7:01 left in the first quarter and ended 13 plays later on an 8-yard run by Soltow with 11:13 left in the second quarter. On the play before Soltow’s TD, the Missiles were called for a defensive holding on fourth down to extend the drive.

The Marcos then took control.

Milledgeville drove down to the Polo 3-yard line, but the Marcos tackled Konner Johnson for a 1-yard loss on fourth-and-goal from the 4. Polo marched 95 yards in five minutes, capping the drive with a 15-yard TD pass from Merdian to Soltow on fourth down with 20.9 seconds left.

“That touchdown, [assistant coach Matt] Scholl came up to me and goes, ‘Do you want to throw it or catch it?’ I

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go, ‘Let me catch it, Coach,’ ” Soltow said. “I had trust in Carter. We’ve always done that in practice. It felt great.”

The late touchdown gave Polo a 20-8 halftime lead.

“That was absolutely huge,” Alston said. “We were in a situation here last year where we were up at halftime and they came out and just took it to us. For us to get that stop, that wouldn’t have happened Week 3. They would have scored. We got that stop and were able to run the clock out and score.

“That was a huge chain of events for us.”

In the second half, Soltow intercepted a pass in the end zone to end

Milledgeville’s first possession, then led a 9:57 drive, lofting a 23-yard TD pass to Landen Brooks with 7:46 left to go up 28-8.

Brooks intercepted a screen pass on first-and-goal with 5:10 left and the Marcos ran the clock under a minute left before turning the ball over on downs.

“It feels great,” Soltow said. “The first time we played them in Week 3, we looked rough. It was definitely our worst game. Our offensive line did amazing [today]. That’s what won us the game.”

For the Missiles, who finished 9-2, Connor Nye ran for 97 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries and completed 6-of-13 passes for 151 yards.

It was off to Peoria for the state cross county meet this past weekend. I hadn’t covered the state meet for a few years and after my alma mater Rochelle and hometown Oregon lost playoff games, I felt like a break from football anyway.

Compared with a year ago when the course was a mud bath, it was a perfect day for running with sunny skies, negligible winds and ideal temps. Admittedly, football is more exciting to watch than cross country, but what a joy to witness a sea of runners at Detweiller Park, along with family and friends supporting them.

If your kid is on the cross country team, you better believe that sport is more important to you than the more popular football or volleyball. When I was in high school, I never would have done cross country because of the work it entailed. Credit to the young people who do.

I’ve developed an affinity for it much later in life. It’s kind of like eating lima beans. Never would have eaten them when younger, but now they taste good.

In assessing the state meet, the balance of power for the small schools is in the central and southern parts of the state, not so much in northern Illinois anymore.

Of the top 100 finishers for the Class

GUEST VIEW Andy Colbert 1A girls, the only placers from around here were a 43rd and 99th by Winnebago girls.

On the boys side, Rockford Christian (8th) and Winnebago (12th) still hold their own and Byron sophomore Tim Starwalt was 32nd out of 256 competitors, only seven spots away from allstate status. Still, it was schools such as Tuscola, Benton and Elmwood dominating, none of which have soccer.

For larger 2A and 3A schools, there are plenty of kids to support both cross country and soccer. For 1A, not so much and often the best runners at a school opt for soccer instead.

Likewise with volleyball. Its popularity easily surpasses long-distance running among high school girls. There is glamour in volleyball and not in cross country.

It was disappointing that only eight of the 64 football playoff games last week were on Friday. Granted, there is a better chance of milder weather during the daytime, but we’re not in the dead of winter. Just because a team

played the Saturday before doesn’t mean it can’t come back on a Friday, but hardly anyone ever does.

Coaches cite that rest is needed.

That’s hogwash. These are able-bodied teenagers with all kinds of energy.

In the early years of the playoffs, teams played on both Wednesday and Saturday of the first week. Nobody seemed to be tired from that endeavor.

Why would you be? There’s an intoxicating element to being in the playoffs.

With Stillman Valley and Forreston losing second-round games, Ogle County is down to Byron and Polo.

Forreston losing to Le-Win was not a surprise, but a running clock with 2:27 left in the third quarter was a surprise. Not much more to say. Le-Win has built such a dynasty that Forreston, one of the elite programs in 1A, can’t even compete with them anymore.

With how powerful Le-Win has become, there is no shame in that. Even with the loss, Forreston has to be considered one of the top five teams in the state for 2023.

Polo defeating Milledgeville in 8-man was not an upset, though the Missiles took it to the Marcos 58-22 in the regular season. I covered the earlier game and it appeared both teams were

evenly matched, but Milledgeville made plays and Polo did not.

What is hard to figure is how Milledgeville scored 58 points in the first game and only six in the second one?

Getting back to Friday night football, there is only one Friday night game in the third round and it is between two unlikely quarterfinalists, Sandwich and Wheaton Academy in 4A. Sandwich’s program was so demoralized that it couldn’t even field a varsity team last year. Additionally, they have three bad losses this year.

Wheaton is 10-1, but plays a weak schedule and lost to a 1A opponent.

So how did these two reach the quarterfinals?

It’s all about the luck of the draw with several weak teams in the same 8-team quadrant. One of them will have the good fortune of reaching the semifinals.

With so many good schools such as Forreston getting knocked out early, it doesn’t seem fair. However, the IHSA doesn’t seed teams on ability, but on a non-biased formula.

• Andy Colbert, an avid runner, has covered high school sports in Ogle County for more than 30 years.

Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for Oregon CUSD 220 I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Oregon C.U.S.D. #220 for 2023 will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Oregon District Office.

II. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Dr. Thomas Mahoney, Superintendent, at 815-732-5300.

III. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2022 were $11,735,995.64 plus the amount abated by the taxing district prior to extension. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2023 are $12,950,042.00 This represents a 10.30% increase over the previous year.

IV. The property taxes extended for debt services and public building commission leases for 2022 were $1,639,107.13. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt services and public building commission lease for 2023 are $1,668,145.00 This represents a 1.77% increase from the previous year.

The total property taxes extended or abated for 2022 were $13,375,102.77. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2023 are $14,618,187.00. This represents a 9.29% increase over the previous year.

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Second-half surge lifts Lena-Winslow over Forreston

By ROB LAIRD For Shaw Local

LENA – It’s hard to play chess against an opponent who is playing Battleship.

In a Class 1A second-round playoff game Nov. 4, Lena-WInslow scored direct hit after direct hit on NUIC rival Forreston, ending the Cardinals’ season for the third straight year with a 46-14 victory.

“I’m going to miss and admire our seniors,” Forreston coach Keynon Janicke said. “They gave it everything they had. I still think we’re a pretty good football team.”

Despite the final score, the first half was tightly contested, filled with tension and strategizing.

Both teams used defensive timeouts in short-yardage situations with Forreston getting the better of Le-Win on each of the subsequent plays. Even so, the Cardinals trailed 16-6 late in the second quarter when they were stopped on fourth down in Panthers territory.

A Le-Win touchdown on the ensuing drive put Forreston in a precarious position down 22-6 and set to kick the ball away to start the second half.

“Our kids played well in the first half, but their kids did, too,” Le-Win coach Ric Arand said. “They were throwing a few different defensive fronts at us and I don’t think we were doing a good job identifying those fronts.

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Forreston’s Bryce Miller (42), Alex Schoonhaven (62) and Kaleb Sanders (22) react to a loose ball against Lena-Winslow during second-round action in the Class 1A playoffs Nov. 4.

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Craig D. Smith to David L. and Carla J. Wagner, 405 S. Maple Ave., Polo, $172,000.

Putnam Group LLC to Israel Contreras, 412 N. 10th St., Rochelle, $66,000.

Jolene L. Leclere and Jacqueline A. Potts to Douglas J. and Kristen V. Rogers, 116 N. Prairie Drive, Forreston, $188,500.

Donald and Marilyn Nelson to Lori C. and Joshua Christen, 10807 W. state Route 64, Forreston, $331,254.

Lori C. and Joshua Christen to Scott W. and Ellie L. Roberts, 655 N. Evergreen Road and one parcel in Buffalo Township, Polo, $345,000.

James E. and Kimberly A. Grennan to Maurice Lee and Ashly Gogul, 742 E. Spring Creek Road, Oregon, $355,000.

William R. Ritchey to Robert and Tracy L. Borgen, 1364 S. Lowell Park Road, Oregon, $60,000.

Haywell LLC Westwood to Casey E. and

Taylor R. Isley, 10717 E. Diane Lane, Rochelle, $366,150.

Rochelle Broadcasting Inc, also Rochelle Broadcasting Co., Inc., to Central Bank IL, 400 & 404 N. state Route 38, Rochelle, $18,200.

Jacob and Nicole Sheridan to Emmanuel Carrillo, 1105 S. Third St., Oregon, $133,000.

Bonita M. Kitral to Donald J. and Athena A. Modesitt, 3172 N. Silver Ridge Drive, Oregon, $254,900.

Michael Bailey to Lucio L. Keokhao, 303 and 305 Platte Drive, Dixon, $3,500.

Richard A. and Gail D. Richter to Michael and Robin Senska, 906, 908 and 910 Monongahela Drive, Dixon, $16,000.

Tracey A. Bolen to Jose A. and Diana Perez and America A. Brito Sotelo, 3479 N. Willow Road, Mt. Morris, $289,900.

Greg Smith to City of Polo, 208 N. Congress Ave., Polo, $15,000.

Jeff A., Also Jeffrey, and Tonya S.

Pennington to Kevin D. Pratt, 407 S. Mckendrie St., Mt. Morris, $144,000.

Ronald P. Cook to Christopher and Jessica Gonzalez, 301 Adams St., Oregon, $165,500.

Heather and William R. James Jr. to Michael P. Johnson, 227 E. Main St., Stillman Valley, $150,000.

Quit claim deeds

Larry K. and Sharon A. Moring to City of Oregon, 408 N. Third St., Oregon, $0.

LSIL LLC to Larry K. and Sharon A. Moring, 408 N. Third St., Oregon, $0.

Trustees deeds

William J. and William J. Steffenhagen III Grantor Trust, William J. and William J. Steffenhagen III, trustees, to Shelly M. and Jerald E. Rosecke Jr., one parcel in Byron Township, $178,200.

Todd J. and William J. Steffenhagen Trust, Todd J. Steffenhagen Jr. and Sr., trustees, to Shelly M. and Jerald E. Rosecke Jr., one parcel in Byron Town-

ship, $178,200.

John Ira and Hanarose Clue Trust, Hanarose Clue, trustee, to Robert T. Gooch, 601 N. 14th St., Rochelle, $150,000.

Donald E. and Sheri R. Hill Trust and Sheri R. Hill Spousal Trust, Sheri R. Hill, trustee, to James Wiggens, 6470 S. Ridge Road, Grand Detour, $199,000.

Paul G. and Jabarnh Lorees Thimmesch Family Trust, Paul G. and Jabarnh Lorees Thimmesch, trustees, To Jacob and Nicol Sheridan, 5496 S. Poplar Drive, Oregon, $265,000.

Old National Bank Trust 17784, Old National Bank, trustee, to Kristine Eberling Fornek, two parcels in Taylor Township, $0.

Sheriff’s deed

David Sage and Ogle County sheriff to AJ Homes LLC, 725 N. Eighth St., Rochelle, $75,571.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

To all of our nation’s troops and veterans, Happy Veterans Day, and thank you for your service!

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Lena-Winslow’s Gage Dunker runs for a big gain against Forreston during the 1A playoffs on Nov. 4. Dunker ran for three touchdowns in the Panthers’ 46-14 victory.

Your courage, commitment and sacrifice fill us with admiration and gratitude.

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The Byron Tigers’ football team continued its dominance against opponents this season, beating Peotone 56-7 on Nov. 4.

With the win, the 11-0 Tigers advanced to the Class 3A state quarterfinals and will host Durand-Pecatonica (9-2) at 1 p.m. Saturday at Everett Stine Field.

Du-Pec beat Stillman Valley 50-19 on Nov. 4 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Continued from page 14 “That last touchdown in the second quarter was huge.”

Cobryn Lynch was responsible for the second-quarter touchdown, recording all of his 126 rushing yards and two TDs before halftime exclusively on jet sweep runs.

Any hopes Forreston had of mounting a second-half comeback similar to its 2021 regular-season victory at Le-Win were dashed on the first play from scrimmage after halftime when Gage Dunker ran off tackle for a 68-yard touchdown.

After being contained to 43 yards on 11 carries in the first half, Dunker went crazy in the third quarter, scoring three times en route to a 19-carry, 179-yard performance.

“We just weren’t where we needed to be and didn’t make the moves we needed to make,” Janicke said.

“They’re a tough team and they’re well-coached.”

Forreston’s best play throughout

The winner of the Byron/Du-Pec game will face the winner of the Princeton (10-1)/Lombard Montini (8-3) game on Saturday, Nov. 18, in the state semifinals.

Other 3A teams in contention for the state title are Tolono (Unity), Mt. Carmel, Stanford (Olympia) and Roxana.

In 1A playoff action, Lena-Winslow (11-0) will face Kewanee Wethersfield (10-1) at 2 p.m. Saturday in Lena.

Le-Win downed NUIC foe Forreston 46-14 to advance. Kewanee edged Morrison 13-6. the game was a fullback dive to Owen Mulder, who led the Cardinals with 22 carries and 103 yards. He also recorded the team’s lone first-half touchdown, a 1-yard plunge in the first quarter that brought his team to within 8-6. Kaleb Sanders scored after the game was out of hand. Sanders finished with 58 yards on 13 carries.

Forreston (8-3), the 2018 Class 1A state champion, has been a formidable force in Class 1A for more than a decade, but in recent years have had the frustrating circumstance of having an even more powerful program reside just 25 minutes away in the Panthers.

Forreston got that thrilling regular-season victory two seasons ago, but the rivalry has otherwise grown one-sided.

“They’re just on a different level that we’re going to keep trying to get to,” Janicke said.

Lena-Winslow (11-0) will host Annawan-Wethersfield at 2 p.m. Saturday in the quarterfinal round. A-W, ranked eighth in the final Class 1A AP poll, defeated sixth-ranked Morrison 13-6 at home Nov. 4.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS EVERETT FINANCIAL DBA SUPREME LENDING PLAINTIFF, -vsUnknown Heirs and/or Legatees of Udell A. Foss, Deceased; Brenda Sahlstrom; Brian Foss; Brent Foss; Julie Fox, as Special Representative of Udell A. Foss, Deceased; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS NO. 22 FC 67 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on August 18, 2023; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on December 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Commonly known as 5946 East Scott Drive, Byron, IL 61010 Permanent Index No.: 10-04-228-004 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $154,171.05. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 Everett Financial DBA Supreme Lending One of Plaintiff's Attorneys LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com Randal S. Berg (6277119) Michael N. Burke (6291435) Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Mallory Snyderman (6306039) Thomas Belczak (6193705) Debra Miller (6205477) Amy Aronson (6206512) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK PLAINTIFF, -vsThomas Lampe a/k/a Thomas J Lampe; DEFENDANTS NO. 22 FC 33 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on August 18, 2023; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on December 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Commonly known as 102 West Olive Street, Baileyville, IL 61007 Permanent Index No.: 0205230004 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $106,531.93. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 MidFirst Bank One of Plaintiff's Attorneys LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com Randal S. Berg (6277119) Michael N. Burke (6291435) Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Mallory Snyderman (6306039) Thomas Belczak (6193705) Debra Miller (6205477) Amy Aronson (6206512) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION.

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NOTICE OF tate sufficient to (C) Name of FORECLOSURE identify it with rea- Debtors: Charles Rutherford.

BY PUBLICATION sonable certainty is Rick (D) Name of CrediThe requisite Affi- as follows: Petersen davit for Publica- Lot 7 and 8 in tor: tion having been Block 3 of the Health Network, filed, notice is Original Town of LLC d/bla Rochelle LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICESDetour, Gardens LEGAL NOTICES Care Cenhereby given you, Grand Non-Record Claim- Ogle County, Illi- ter.

STATE OF ants, and all Un- nois; according to (E) Date and Place Owners, the Plat of Grand of ILLINOIS IN THE known Recording: 15, CIRCUIT COURT Defendants in the Detour and its Ad- September above-entitled ditions recorded 2022 in Ogle CounOF THE 12, ty Recorder's Ofcause, that the September FIFTEENTH above-entitled 1859 in Miscella- fice JUDICIAL case, which in- neous Book B, (F) Identification of CIRCUIT cludes a Count for page 160 as Docu- Recording: COUNTY OF foreclosure of a ment No. 22070. 202203476 OGLE Amount of judgment lien, was Parcel No. 21-13- (G) PETERSEN filed on October 132-004 Grand De- Original IndebtedHEALTH 18, 2023 and is tour.

Commonly ness: $47,051.81.

NETWORK, LLC ) now pending. known as: 3598 (H) Joined as Ded/b/a ROCHELLE herein 1. The names of all West Broad Street, fendants GARDENS CARE are: Plaintiffs and the Dixon, IL 61021.

CENTER, Case Number are 5. Information con- i. Charles Rick Plaintiff, identified above. cerning Memoran- Rutherford v. ii. Unknown Own2. The Court in dum of Judgment: CHARLES RICK and Nonwhich this action (A) Nature of In- ers RUTHERFORD, was brought is strument: Memo- Record Claimants. and UNKNOWN identified above. randum of Judg- (I) Names of DefenOWNERS, and 3. The name of the ment. dants claimed to NON-RECORD debtor is Charles (B) Date of Memo- be personally liable CLAIMANTS, randum of Judg- for deficiency, if Rick Rutherford.

Defendants.

Case No.: 4. A legal descrip- ment: September any: Charles Rick Rutherford.

2023-FC- 64 tion of the real es- 5, 2022. tate sufficient to (C) Name of (J) Name or names NOTICE OF identify it with rea- Debtors: Charles of Defendants FORECLOSURE Rutherford. whose right to posBY PUBLICATION sonable certainty is Rick (D) Name of Credi- sess the real esThe requisite Affi- as follows: Petersen tate, after confirdavit for Publica- Lot 7 and 8 in tor: Network, mation of a foretion having been Block 3 of the Health filed, notice is Original Town of LLC d/bla Rochelle closure sale, is Detour, Gardens Care Cen- sought to be termihereby given you, Grand nated and, if not Non-Record Claim- Ogle County, Illi- ter. ants, and all Un- nois; according to (E) Date and Place elsewhere stated, of Grand of Recording: the facts in support known Owners, the REAL ESTATE REALPlat ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATECharles 15, thereof: Defendants in the Detour and its Ad- September ditions recorded 2022 in Ogle Coun- Rick Rutherford above-entitled September ty Recorder's OfNOW, THEREcause, IN that THE the CIRCUIT COURT OF 12, THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 1859 in MiscellaficeILLINOIS FORE, unless you, above-entitled OGLE COUNTY, Non-Record Book B, (F) Identification of all case, which MORTGAGE, in- neous LLC NATIONSTAR , Claimants, and Uncludes a Count for page 160 as Docu- Recording: Plaintiff, known Owners, foreclosure of a ment No. 22070. 202203476 vs.

No. JOSEPH 21-13- E. (G)NORRIS; Amount of Defendants, file judgment was Parcel JOSEPH lien, E. NORRIS, JR. A/K/A DANIELLE C. NORRIS; THE 132-004 Grand Original answer to the filed October BANKon OF NEW YORK MELLON FKADeTHE BANK OF IndebtedNEW YORK,your AS SUCCESSOR Complaint in this Commonly ness:N.A., $47,051.81.

18, 2023 and is tour.

TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF Joined INC., as DecauseREVOLVING or otherwise known as: OF 3598 now OF pending.

THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS THE(H)CWHEQ. CWHEQ herein make your appearWestTRUST, Broad Street, 1.HOME The names of allLOAN EQUITY SERIES fendants 2005-H; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND Dixon, IL 61021. are: ance therein, in the Plaintiffs and the NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Case Number are 5. Information con- i. Charles Rick Circuit Court of the Defendant(s).

Fifteenth Judicial cerning MemoranRutherford identified above.

CASE NO. 2023FC33 ii. Unknown Own- IL Circuit, of Judgment: 2. The Court in dum Property Address: 1012 North 7th Street Rochelle, 61068 Ogle Counof OF In-SHERIFF ers and which this action (A) Nature NOTICE SALE Non- ty, Illinois, held in Record the Court Ogle entered County was is strument: Publicbrought notice is hereby given thatMemoin pursuance of a Claimants. judgment of said Courthouse, in the randum Judg- (I)29, Names identified above. in the above-entitled cause onofSeptember 2023,ofI,DefenSheriff Brian VanVickle of of Oregon, claimed to City 3.Ogle The County, name of Illinois, the ment. will hold a sale ondants December 1, 2023, commencing at be personally liable 115 North 3rd (B) Date of Memodebtor is at Charles 10:00AM, the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, Judg- the forfollowing deficiency, if Street, on oror so beRick Rutherford. real estate, to sell to the highestrandum bidder orofbidders described September 4.much A legal descripthereof as mayment: be sufficient to satisfyany: said Charles decree, toRick wit: fore November 18, 2022.North 7th StreetRutherford. tion of the real es- as:5,1012 Commonly known , Rochelle, IL 61068 2023, default may Name of (J) Name or names be entered against tate to (C) P.I.N.:sufficient 24-24-106-016 ofJudgment Defendants you and each of Debtors: identify it with rea- Single Amount $110,877.31 First Lien Position; Family Charles Residence; Rick735 Rutherford. whose right to pos-(H-2), you765 at ILCS any time afsonable certainty is WITH IN ACCORDANCE ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND 605/9 (D) 605/18.5(g-1), Name of Credisess real ester thatTHAT day and as follows: (G)(5), AND 765 ILCS YOU AREthe HEREBY NOTIFIED THEa for PAY Foretor:PROPERTY Petersen tate, after confir- Judgment Lot 7 and 8OFin THE PURCHASER OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL mation ofBYa SUBSECTIONS fore- closure may enNetwork, Block 3 of the Health THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED (g)(1)be AND closureANDsale, is COSTS tered REQUIRED in accorOriginal of 9LLC (g)(4) OF Town SECTION ANDd/bla THE Rochelle ASSESSMENTS COURT Gardens Care Cen- 18.5 sought be ILLINOIS termi- dance with the Grand Detour, (g-1)

BY SUBSECTION OF SECTION OF to THE CONDOMINIUM nated and, if not prayer of the ComOgle County, Illi- ter.

PROPERTY ACT. plaint. due within Date down and Place elsewhere stated, to (E)- 10% nois; Termsaccording of Sale: CASH at the time of sale and the balance facts in support Stahl Recording: the Plat ofof Grand for thethe amount bid shall be inKimberly certifiedA. funds 24 hours the sale.ofAll payments Charles Circuit Clerk, KS Detour and its Adpayable to the SheriffSeptember of Ogle County.15, thereof: 2022 in Ogle CounRick Rutherford 10/18/2023 ditions recorded The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Recorder's NOW, LLC, THEREby:Road, September 12, attyDiaz Sales Department Anselmo Of& Associates, 1771 Prepared West Diehl R. Wetzel ficeIL 60563, (630) 453-6960.

FORE, unless you, Joseph 1859 Miscellavisit Suite in 120, Naperville, For bidding instructions, Non-Record (ARDC No. Identification of all neous Book B, 24(F)hours www.dallegal.com prior to sale.

Claimants, andany Un-information 6284241) obtained page as Docu- Recording: This 160 communication is an attempt to collect a debt and 202203476 known Owners, Livingston, Barger, ment will beNo. used22070. for that purpose.

(G) Amount of Defendants, file Brandt & Parcel No. 21-13Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC Original Indebted- your answer to the Schroeder, LLP 132-004 Grand De1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 tour.

Commonly Naperville, IL 60563 ness: $47,051.81. Complaint in this 3013 Village Office known as: 3598 (H) Joined as De- cause or otherwise Place Champaign, (630) 453-6960 herein make your appear- IL 61822-7674 West Broad Street, fendants midwestpleadings@dallegal.com are: ance therein, in the (217) 351-7479 Dixon, IL 61021. phone i. Charles Rick Circuit Court of the 5. Information conOctober 27, 2023 November 3, 10, 2023 936902 Fifteenth Judicial (217) 351-6870 cerning Memoran- Rutherford ii. Unknown Own- Circuit, Ogle Coun- fax dum of Judgment: and Non- ty, Illinois, held in jwetzel@llobs.com (A) Nature of In- ers Oct. 27, strument: Memo- Record Claimants. the Ogle County Nov. 3, 10, 2023 randum of Judg- (I) Names of Defen- Courthouse, in the dants claimed to City of Oregon, ment.

North 3rd (B) Date of Memo- be personally liable 115 randum of Judg- for deficiency, if Street, on or bement: September any: Charles Rick fore November 18, 2023, default may Rutherford.

5, 2022.

(C) Name of (J) Name or names be entered against

(J) Name or names closure may be en- the death of JOAN of Defendants tered in accor- L. JANSSEN of whose right to pos- dance with the Oregon, Illinois. sess the real es- prayer of the Com- Letters of Office were issued on tate, after confir- plaint.

Kimberly A. Stahl November 1, 2023 mation of a foreCircuit Clerk, KS to STEPHEN R. closure sale, is OTICES LEGAL Nto LEGAL NOTICESas In10/18/2023 JANSSEN, sought be termi- LEGAL NOTICES nated and, if not Prepared by: dependent Executor whose attorelsewhere stated, Joseph R. Wetzel the facts in support (ARDC No. neys are Charles 6284241) thereof: WILLIAMS McRick Rutherford Livingston, Barger, CARTHY LLP, 120 NOW, THERE- Brandt & W. State St., P.O. Box 219, Rockford, FORE, unless you, Schroeder, LLP all Non-Record 3013 Village Office IL 61105.

Claimants, and Un- Place Champaign, The estate will be administered withknown Owners, IL 61822-7674 file (217) 351-7479 Defendants, out court supervision, unless under your answer to the phone Complaint in this (217) 351-6870 Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 cause or otherwise fax make your appear- jwetzel@llobs.com ILCS 5/28-4) any Oct. 27, interested person ance therein, in the Nov. 3, 10, 2023 terminates indeCircuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial pendent administration at any time Circuit, Ogle CounSTATE OF ty, Illinois, held in by mailing or delivILLINOIS ering a petition to the Ogle County IN THE CIRCUIT Courthouse, in the terminate to the COURT OF THE City of Oregon, Clerk.

15th JUDICIAL 115 North 3rd Claims against the CIRCUIT COUNTY Street, on or beestate may be filed OF OGLE in the office of fore November 18, In the Matter of: 2023, default may the Clerk of the JOAN L. Court, Ogle County be entered against JANSSEN, you and each of Courthouse, Ogle you at any time af- Deceased.

County Circuit No. 2023-PR-64 Clerk, 105 S. 5th ter that day and a CLAIM NOTICE Street, Suite 104, Judgment for Foreclosure may be en- Notice is given of Oregon, IL 61061or the death of JOAN tered in accorwith the represendance with the L. JANSSEN of tative, or both, on Illinois.

Oregon, prayer of the Comor before MAY 10, Letters of Office 2024, or within 3 plaint. issued on were Kimberly A. Stahl months from the Circuit Clerk, KS November 1, 2023 date of mailing or STEPHEN R. to 10/18/2023 delivery of notice JANSSEN, as In- to Prepared by: if creditors, dependent ExecuJoseph R. Wetzel mailing or delivery tor whose attor(ARDC No. is required by neys are Section AUCTIONS AUCTIONS AUCTIONS 18-3 of 6284241) Mc- the Probate Act, Livingston, Barger, WILLIAMS CARTHY LLP, 120 whichever date is Brandt & VIRTUAL ONLINE W. State St., P.O. later. Any claim not Schroeder, LLP 3013 Village Office Box 219, Rockford, filed by the requiIL 61105.

Place Champaign, site date stated The estate will be above is barred.

IL 61822-7674 administered with(217) 351-7479 Copies of a claim out court supervi- filed with the Clerk phone sion, unless under (217) 351-6870 must be mailed WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10:00 AMCT or Section 28-46,of2023 the AT fax delivered to the Probate Act (755 jwetzel@llobs.com representative and Oct. 27, ILCS 5/28-4) any to the attorney interested person Nov. 3, 10, 2023 within 10 days afterminates inde- ter it has been pendent adminis- filed. tration at any time STEPHEN R. by mailing or delivJANSSEN ering a petition to Independent 178 ACRES± (SUBJECT TO SURVEY) • 2 TRACTS terminate to the Executor Clerk. against the Nov. The Blukel 1959 LandClaims Trust farm is located 2 miles southeast 10, 17, 24, estate may be filed 2023 of La Moille, IL or 14inmiles thenorthwest office of of Peru, IL. The farm is the Clerk of the further described as Section 31, T18N-R11W, Clarion Township, Court, Ogle County Bureau County, Illinois.

Courthouse, Ogle The real estate is aCounty Class A farm,Circuit contains 178 total acres Clerk, 105 S. 5th (subject to survey) and will be sold 104, in 2 tracts. Farmers and Street, Suite IL 61061or investorsOregon, don’t miss this opportunity! with the representative, or both, on or before MAY 10, Representing 2024, Attorney: or Douglas within 3 J. Schweickert months Schwieckert Law Group,from LLC | the (815) 916-7669 date of mailing or 2101 Marquette Road, Peru delivery of noticeIL 61354 if to creditors, Auction Manager: Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767 mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days af-

BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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Michael Gingotta The court be held: N 15, 2023 A.M. A South 5th LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTI Oregon, County, Publication NoticeCourtroom of Court Date for /s/ Mike Request for Name Michael Change (Adult) Oct. 27, No State of Illinois, 2023 Circuit Court, IN THE C Ogle County COURT F 2023-MR-31 15TH JU Request of: CIRC Michael Gingotta There will be a OGLE CO OREG court date on ReILLIN quest to change Citibank, my name from: Michael GingottaOwner Tru Re to the new nameNew Mortgage of: Michael AnthonyTrust 2018 PLAINTIFF Gingotta The court date willVs. be held: NovemberTimothy J. 15, 2023 at 9:00Unknown N A.M. At 106and South 5th Street, Claimants Nov. 10, 17, 24, Oregon, OgleDEFENDAN No. 2023 2023 County, NOTIC Courtroom: 304 /s/ Mike Gingotta PUBLICA LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Michael GingottaNOTICE IS Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, TO YOU: Timothy J. 2023 STATE OF ILLINOIS Unknown IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE and N FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Claimants OGLE COUNTY That this c IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF been com HAROLD J. GARBER, Deceased. in this IN PROBATE NO. 2023PR65 against y CLAIM NOTICE other def Notice is given of the death of Harold praying J. Garber. Letters of office were issued foreclosure on November 2, 2023, to Lisa A. Clay- certain M ton of 11276 West Judson Road, Polo, conveying IL 61064, as Independent Executor, premises whose attorney is Plager, Krug, Bauer, scribed as Rudolph & Stodden, Ltd., 10 N. Galena to-wit: Avenue, P.O. Box 839, Freeport, IL COMMON KNOWN A 61032.

Claims against the estate may be filed 3569 Wes in the office of the clerk of the court, or Road with the representative, or both, on or Egan AK before May 10, 2024, or within 3 River, IL 61 months from date of mailing or delivery and whic of notice to creditors, if required by Mortgage Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act made by: of 1975, as amended, whichever date Timothy J. is later. Any claim not filed on or before the Mort that date is barred. Copies of a claim to Homego filed with the Clerk must be mailed or as Mortga recorded delivered to the representative and to Office o the attorney within ten days after it has Recorder o been filed. of Ogle Co E-filing is now mandatory for docu- nois, as D ments in civil cases with limited ex- No. 00035 emptions. To e-file, you must first cre- for other re ate an account with an e-filing service summons provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts. issued out gov/service-providers.htm to learn Court aga more and to select a service provider. as provid If you need additional help or have law and trouble e-filing, visit http://illinoiscourts. said suit gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. pending.

Kimberly A. Stahl, Circuit Clerk NOW, FORE, Charles B. Rudolph, #6300731 YOU file PLAGER, KRUG, BAUER, RUDOLPH swer or o & STODDEN, LTD. file your Attorneys for Petitioner ance in thi 10 North Galena Avenue the Office Post Office Box 839 Clerk of thi Freeport, IL 61032-0839 Kimberly Telephone: 815/235-1212 Clerk o Facsimile: 815/235-1244 Circuit E-mail: crudolph@plager-law.com 106 S. 5th #30 November 10, 17, 24, 2023 Orego 61061on or December A DEFAU BE E AGAINST ANY TIME THAT DAY JUDGMEN BE ENTE

with the representative, or both, on or before MAY 10, 2024, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or LEGAL NOTICES delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

STEPHEN R. JANSSEN Independent Executor

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That this case has ATE OF been commenced sed. in this Court 2023PR65 against you and other defendants, of Harold praying for the ere issued foreclosure of a a A. Clay- certain Mortgage oad, Polo, conveying the Executor, premises deug, Bauer, scribed as follows, N. Galena to-wit: eeport, IL COMMONLY KNOWN AS: ay be filed 3569 West Egan e court, or Road oth, on or Egan AKA Leaf within 3 River, IL 61047 or delivery and which said was quired by Mortgage obate Act made by: ever date Timothy J. Danner or before the Mortgagor(s), of a claim to Homegold, Inc., mailed or as Mortgagee, and recorded in the ve and to Office of the fter it has Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illifor docu- nois, as Document mited ex- No. 0003546; and first cre- for other relief; that ng service summons was duly oiscourts. issued out of said to learn Court against you provider. as provided by or have law and that the oiscourts. said suit is now pending. cuit Clerk NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS 1 YOU file your anDOLPH swer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court com 106 S. 5th Street, #300 , 24, 2023 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before December 4, 2023, A DEFAULT MAY ENTERED BE AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN

UNKNOWN HEIRS HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES AT LAW AND OF KATIE GREEN; LEGATEES OF and UNKNOWN KATIE GREEN; U.S. BANK OWNERS AND NONRECORD NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; CLAIMANTS, LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICESin the Defendant WILLIAM above entitled suit, BUTCHER AS SPECIAL that the said suit REPRESENTATIVE has been comFOR KATE GREEN, menced in the November Circuit Court of DECEASED; UNKNOWN 3, 10, 17, 2023 the 15th Judicial OWNERS AND Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois by the NON-RECORD IN THE CIRCUIT plaintiff against you CLAIMANTS, COURT OF THE DEFENDANT and other defen15TH JUDICIAL dant, praying for NO. 2023FC57 CIRCUIT the foreclosure of a PUBLICATION OGLE COUNTY certain mortgage NOTICE OREGON, the The requisite affi- conveying ILLINOIS davit for publica- premises SELECT as tion having been described PORTFOLIO filed, notice is follows to wit: SERVICING, INC., hereby given to PARCEL 1 PLAINTIFF you, UNKNOWN ALL OF LOT SIX (6) vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS HEIRS AT LAW AND PART OF LOT AND LEGATEES FIVE (5) IN BLOCK AT LAW AND (4) IN OF KATIE GREEN; FOUR LEGATEES OF AND and UNKNOWN BURNS KATIE GREEN; OWNERS AND GOODHUE ADDIU.S. BANK TION IN THE CITY NONRECORD NATIONAL OF POLO, ACCLAIMANTS, ASSOCIATION; Defendant in the CORDING TO THE WILLIAM THEREOF above entitled suit, PLAT BUTCHER AS IN that the said suit RECORDED SPECIAL A OF has LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL been NOTICES com- BOOK LEGAL NOTICES REPRESENTATIVE FOR KATE GREEN, menced in the PLATS, PAGE 85, November Circuit Court of AND RE-RECORDDECEASED; EDCIRCUIT IN BOOK B OF 3, 10, IN 17,THE 2023CIRCUIT the 15th Judicial COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL UNKNOWN Circuit, Ogle Coun- PLATS, PAGE 5 IN OGLE ILLINOIS OWNERS ANDCOUNTY, ty, Illinois by the THE RECORDER'S NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC , NON-RECORD plaintiff against you OFFICE OF OGLE Plaintiff, CLAIMANTS, ILLIand other defen- COUNTY, vs.

DEFENDANT BOUNDED dant, praying for NOIS, JOSEPH E. NORRIS, JR. JOSEPH E. NORRIS; DANIELLE C. NORRIS; THE NO.A/K/A 2023FC57 DESCRIBED the foreclosure of a AND BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR PUBLICATION AS FOLLOWS: certain TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., mortgage AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF NOTICE COMMENCING AT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWHEQ. INC.,the CWHEQ REVOLVING The requisite OF affi-THEconveying SOUTHWEST HOME EQUITY LOAN SERIES premises 2005-H; UNKNOWNTHE OWNERS AND davitTRUST, for publicaas CORNER OF SAID NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; tion having been described LOT 6; THENCE Defendant(s). filed, notice is follows to wit: EASTERLY ON PARCEL 1 CASE NO. hereby given to 2023FC33 ALLStreet OF LOT SIX (6) IL THE Property you, Address: 1012 North 7th Rochelle, 61068NORTH LINE UNKNOWN AND PART OF LOT OF WEST FULTON OF SHERIFF SALE HEIRSNOTICE AT LAW STREET 79.1 FIVE of(5)a IN BLOCKof said Public notice is hereby given LEGATEES that in pursuance judgment Court entered AND FEET;VanVickle THENCE IN Brian in the above-entitledOF cause on GREEN; SeptemberFOUR 29, 2023,(4)I, Sheriff of KATIE Ogle County, Illinois,and will hold a sale onBURNS December 1,AND 2023,NORTHERLY commencing 140 at UNKNOWN THE GOODHUE 10:00AM, at the OgleOWNERS County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1stADDIStreet, FEET Oregon, TO IL 61061, AND LINE OF TION IN THE CITY NORTH real estate, or so to sell to the highestNONRECORD bidder or bidders the following described LOT 5; much thereof as mayCLAIMANTS, be sufficient to satisfyOF said POLO, decree, toACwit: SAID WESTERCORDING TO PART OF LOT 4 OFDefendant LOT 2 OFinTHE OFTHE THE THENCE NORTHWEST 1/4 theSUBDIVISION 78.23RD FEET ON OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGETHEREOF 1 EAST OFLYTHE P.M., above entitled suit, PLAT NORTH LINE LINE RECORDED IN THE SOUTH DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A POINT WHERE that theBEGINNING said suit AT LOTS A SECTION OF OF24,SAID OF LOT 4 OF LOT 2 IN NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID IN THE CITY5 hasTHEbeen com- BOOK TO THE 85, AND OF ROCHELLE, TOUCHES LINE OFPAGE ROCKFORD AND6 OTTAWA menced THE in WEST the PLATS, RE-RECORDROAD, THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOTNORTHWEST 4 OF LOT 2 TO A Circuit Court of AND CORNER OF SAID IN OF BOOK B OFSTREET, POINT 453.75 FEET the EAST15th OF THE EASTED LINE NINTH FORMERLY Judicial LOT 6 AND PLATS, GRANT STREET, THENCE 76 FEET ON PAGE A LINE5 IN PARALLEL WITH THE Circuit, NORTH Ogle CounTHE EAST RECORDER'S EAST LINE OF SAID ty, NINTH STREET, THENCE ON A LINETHENCE PARALLEL WITH Illinois by the SOUTHERLY ON OF OGLE THE SOUTH LINE OFplaintiff SAID LOT 4 OF LOTOFFICE 2 TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF against you WEST THE LINE ILLI- THE ALONG THE ROCKFORD AND ROAD,COUNTY, THENCE SOUTHERLY and OTTAWA other defenSAID LOT 6OF TO BOUNDED OTTAWA ROAD TOOF THE PLACE WEST LINE OF SAID ROCKFORD AND NOIS, dant, praying for BEGINNING, IN OGLE ILLINOIS. theCOUNTY, foreclosure of a AND DESCRIBED THE PLACE OF FOLLOWS: Commonly known as:certain 1012 North 7th StreetAS , Rochelle, IL 61068 BEGINNING; mortgage P.I.N.: 24-24-106-016conveying the COMMENCING AT SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF THE SOUTHWEST First Lien Position; Single Family Residence; Judgment Amount $110,877.31 premises BUFFALO, THE SAID(H-2), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) 765 ILCS 605/9 described as CORNER OFAND COUNTY OF OGLE LOT THENCE (G)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE6;HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE follows to wit: THE STATE EASTERLY ON AND SHALL PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, PAY PARCEL 1 THE NORTH LINE OF ILLINOIS. THE ASSESSMENTSALL ANDOF LEGAL FEES

BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND LOT SIX (6) REQUIRED PARCEL 2 (g)(4) OF SECTION 9AND ANDPART THE ASSESSMENTS ANDFULTON COURT COSTS REQUIRED OF LOT OF WEST ALSO THE SOUTH STREET 79.1

BY SUBSECTION (g-1) SECTION FIVE OF (5) IN BLOCK 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM THENCE HALF (1/2) OF PROPERTY ACT. FOUR (4) IN FEET; VACATED ALLEY NORTHERLY Terms of Sale: CASHBURNS - 10% down AND at the time of sale and140 the balance due within NORTH OF THEbeLYING 24 hours of the sale.GOODHUE All payments for theFEET amountTO bid shall in certified funds ADDIpayable to the SheriffTION of Ogle IN County.

THE CITY NORTH LINE OF AND ADJACENT SAID this LOT The person to contact for information regarding property5;is: TO PARCEL 1; OF POLO, ACTHE THENCE WESTERSales Department atCORDING Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC, 1771 SITUATED West Diehl IN Road, TO THE OF LY 78.2 For FEETbidding ON TOWNSHIP Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960. instructions, visit PLAT THEREOF THE www.dallegal.com 24RECORDED hours prior to sale.

IN THE NORTH LINE BUFFALO, COUNTY obtained OF OGLE OFa SAID LOTS This communication BOOK is an attempt collect debt and any5information A toOF will be used for that purpose.

PLATS, PAGE 85, AND 6 TO THE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS NORTHWEST Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC AND RE-RECORD1771 West Diehl Road, 120 B OF CORNER OF SAID COMMON EDSuite IN BOOK 6 AND ADDRESS: Naperville, IL 60563 PLATS, PAGE 5 IN LOT 508 W. Fulton (630) 453-6960 THE RECORDER'S THENCE midwestpleadings@dallegal.com OFFICE OF OGLE SOUTHERLY ON Street, 8190-936902 COUNTY, ILLI- THE WEST LINE Polo, IL 61064 NOIS, BOUNDED OF SAID LOT 6 TO P.I.N.: THE3, 10, PLACE OF 14-09-376-001 October 2023 November 2023 936902 AND27,DESCRIBED and which said BEGINNING; AS FOLLOWS: was COMMENCING AT SITUATED IN THE mortgage OF signed by KATIE THE SOUTHWEST TOWNSHIP THE GREEN CORNER OF SAID BUFFALO, LOT 6; THENCE COUNTY OF OGLE (DECEASED),

#300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before December 4, 2023, A DEFAULT MAY LEGAL NOTICES BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-23-00010 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-23-00010 LEGAL NOTICES NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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AND PART OF LOT AND DESCRIBED AND 6 TO THE VACATED ALLEY FIVE (5) IN BLOCK AS FOLLOWS: LYING NORTH OF NORTHWEST FOUR (4) IN COMMENCING AT CORNER OF SAID AND ADJACENT BURNS AND THE SOUTHWEST LOT 6 AND TO PARCEL 1; SITUATED IN THE GOODHUE ADDI- CORNER OF SAID THENCE TION IN THE CITY LOT 6; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON TOWNSHIP OF OF POLO, AC- EASTERLY THE ON THE WEST LINE BUFFALO, LEGAL NOTICES LEGALNORTH NOTICES LINE OF LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES CORDING TO THE THE OF OGLE SAID LOT 6 TO COUNTY PLAT THEREOF OF WEST FULTON THE PLACE OF AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS RECORDED IN STREET 79.1 BEGINNING; BOOK A OF FEET; THENCE SITUATED IN THE COMMON PLATS, PAGE 85, NORTHERLY 140 TOWNSHIP OF ADDRESS: TO THE BUFFALO, AND RE-RECORD- FEET THE 508 W. Fulton ED IN BOOK B OF NORTH LINE OF COUNTY OF OGLE Street, LOT 5; AND THE STATE Polo, IL 61064 PLATS, PAGE 5 IN SAID THE RECORDER'S THENCE WESTER- OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: OFFICE OF OGLE LY 78.2 FEET ON PARCEL 2 14-09-376-001 ILLI- THE NORTH LINE ALSO THE SOUTH and which said COUNTY, was NOIS, BOUNDED OF SAID LOTS 5 HALF (1/2) OF mortgage AND DESCRIBED AND 6 TO THE VACATED ALLEY signed by KATIE NORTHWEST AS FOLLOWS: LYING NORTH OF GREEN COMMENCING AT CORNER OF SAID AND ADJACENT (DECEASED), 6 AND TO PARCEL 1; Mortgagor, THE SOUTHWEST LOT to CORNER OF SAID THENCE SITUATED IN THE U.S. Bank National LOT 6; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON TOWNSHIP as OF Association, EASTERLY ON THE WEST LINE BUFFALO, and THE Mortgagee, THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 TO COUNTY OF OGLE recorded in the OF WEST FULTON THE PLACE OF AND THE STATE Office of the Recorder of Deeds STREET 79.1 BEGINNING; OF ILLINOIS IN THE COMMON FEET; THENCE SITUATED of Ogle County as LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES NORTHERLY 140 TOWNSHIP OF ADDRESS: Document No. THE 508 W. Fulton FEET TO THE BUFFALO, 201905355; and for COUNTY OF OGLE NORTH LINE OF CIRCUIT Street, such other relief IN THE COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT prayed; that sumSAID LOT 5; AND THE STATEOREGON, Polo, IL 61064 OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS OF ILLINOIS. THENCE WESTERmons was duly P.I.N.: MIDFIRST BANK PLAINTIFF, LY issued out of the 14-09-376-001 -vs-78.2 FEET ON PARCEL 2 THE NORTH LINE THE SOUTH DEFENDANTS and which said Circuit Court of Thomas Lampe a/k/aALSO Thomas J Lampe; County OF SAID LOTS 5 HALF (1/2) NO. OF mortgage was Ogle 22 FC 33 AND 6 TO THE VACATED signed SALE

by KATIE against you as NOTICEALLEY OF SHERIFF'S NORTHWEST provided law, LYINGgiven NORTH OF GREEN Public Notice is hereby that pursuant to a Judgment entered in thebyabove CORNER OF SAID and that the said AND 18,ADJACENT (DECEASED), entitled matter on August 2023; LOTBrian 6R VanVickle, AND TO is now PARCEL 1; Mortgagor, to suit 202 South Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 1st SITUATED IN December THE U.S.15, THENCE Bank National Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on 2023 at 10:00pending.

AM, at Sheriff's SOUTHERLY ON First NOWbidder THERETOWNSHIP OFIL 61061, Association, Office, 202 South Street, Oregon sell to theas highest for ten THE WEST UNLESS Mortgagee, and FORE, percent (10%)LINE at the BUFFALO, time of sale andTHE the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the OF SAID LOT 6 TO premises COUNTYsituated OF OGLE the YOU, the said recorded following described in Ogle County, in Illinois.

THESaidPLACE OFbe subject defendant, AND THE STATE Office the above sale shall to general taxes, specialof assessments or special taxes file your OF ILLINOIS BEGINNING; Recorder Deeds levied against said real estate and any prior liens orof1st Mortgages.

Theanswer subjectto SITUATED THE for the or Complaint COMMON of Ogle County property isIN offered sale without any representation as toasquality quantity ofin TOWNSHIP ADDRESS: Document No. said suit or othertitle or recourseOF to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

BUFFALO, THE your makefunds, 508 W. and Fulton 201905355; and forbidwise Upon the sale being held the purchaser tendering said in certified COUNTY OGLEwill Street, appearance such other relief as required, whichtherewill a receiptOF of Sale be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale the Office of IL 61064 AND STATE Polo, prayed;ofthat entitleTHE the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation said sumsale by in, theinCourt.

OF Said ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: mons was duly the Clerk of this property is legally described as follows: in Ogle 14-09-376-001 PARCEL out ofTOWN the Court LOTS 27 AND 8 IN BLOCK 8 OF THEissued ORIGINAL OF BAILEYVILLE, at 106OFS. ALSO THE SOUTH and which PLAT said THEREOF, Circuit Court of County ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED SITUATED IN THE TOWN mortgage was Ogle HALF (1/2) IN OFOGLE County 5th Str., Suite 300, BAILEYVILLE; COUNTY, ILLINOIS Oregon, IL 61061 KATIEStreet, VACATED ALLEY

by Olive against you ILas Commonly known signed as 102 West Baileyville, 61007 or before GREEN LYING NORTHIndex OF No.: provided by law, on Permanent 0205230004 27, AND ADJACENTSingle (DECEASED), and that the said November Improvements: Family to suit TO Residential PARCEL 1; Mortgagor, is now 2023, default may entered against SITUATED IN THE National pending. prior to the be and Plaintiff The property will U.S. NOT Bank be open for inspection sale as NOW TOWNSHIP OF Association, THERE- you at any time makes no representation as to the condition of the property. that day are and THE amount Mortgagee, BUFFALO, FORE, Prospective UNLESS after The judgment was and $106,531.93. purchasers judgment entered COUNTY OF OGLE recorded the tosaid and YOU, title records verifya this information. admonished to check the courtinfilethe accordance Office of (HOMEOWNER), the above defendant, AND THEARE STATE IF YOU THE MORTGAGOR YOU HAVEin THE RIGHT with TO of said Recorder of Deeds OF ILLINOIS file AFTER your answer REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS ENTRYto OFtheANprayer ORDER OF complaint. of Ogle County as COMMON the Complaint in POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS E-Filing is now ADDRESS: Document No. said suit or otherMORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. for 201905355; and for wise make your mandatory 508 ForW. BidFulton Amount contact: Street, such other relief appearance there- documents in civil Sale Clerk prayed; that sum- in, in the Office of cases with limited Polo, IL Legal 61064Group LLP LOGS P.I.N.: mons was duly the Clerk of this exemptions. To e2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 issued out of the Court 14-09-376-001 in Ogle file, you must first Bannockburn, IL 60015 and which said Circuit Court of County at 106 S. create an account ILNOTICES@logs.com County 5th Str., Suite 300, with an e-filing sermortgage (847) 291-1717was Ogle KATIE against you as Oregon, IL 61061 vice provider. Visit signed MidFirstby Bank provided by law, on GREEN or before http://efile.illinois One of Plaintiff's Attorneys and that the said November (DECEASED), 27, courts.gov/serviceLOGS Legal Group LLP to Mortgagor, to suit is now 2023, default may providers.htm Attorney for Plaintiff pending.

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Michael Anthony Gingotta The court date will be held: November 15, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. At 106 South 5th Street, OTICES LEGAL NOTICES Ogle Oregon, County, ion NoticeCourtroom: 304 t Date for /s/ Mike Gingotta for Name Michael Gingotta e (Adult) Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, of Illinois, 2023 t Court, IN THE CIRCUIT County COURT FOR THE 023-MR-31 15TH JUDICIAL of: CIRCUIT Gingotta will be a OGLE COUNTY OREGON, te on ReILLINOIS o change Citibank, N.A. as e from: GingottaOwner Trustee of Residential new nameNew Mortgage Loan AnthonyTrust 2018-1 PLAINTIFF rt date willVs. NovemberTimothy J. Danner; 3 at 9:00Unknown Owners Nonrecord At 106and 5th Street, Claimants OgleDEFENDANTS No. 2023FC20 NOTICE BY m: 304 ke Gingotta PUBLICATION OTICES el GingottaNOTICE IS GIVEN Nov. 3, 10, TO YOU: Timothy J. Danner S Unknown Owners OF THE and Nonrecord RCUIT Claimants

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signed by KATIE GREEN (DECEASED), Mortgagor, to U.S. Bank National Association, as Mortgagee, and LEGAL NOTICES in the recorded of the Office Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County as Document No. 201905355; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Ogle County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Ogle County at 106 S. 5th Str., Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before November 27, 2023, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

E-Filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS EVERETT FINANCIAL DBA SUPREME LENDING PLAINTIFF, -vsUnknown Heirs and/or Legatees of Udell A. Foss, Deceased; Brenda Sahlstrom; Brian Foss; Brent Foss; Julie Fox, as Special Representative of Udell A. Foss, Deceased; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS NO. 22 FC 67 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on August 18, 2023; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on December 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 21 OF VON-GLEN ACRES NO. 2 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 3 AND 4, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, AND SECTIONS 33 AND 34, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, ALL IN RANGE 11 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK J OF PLATS PAGE 52 AS DOCUMENT #395967, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5946 East Scott Drive, Byron, IL 61010 Permanent Index No.: 10-04-228-004 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $154,171.05. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 Everett Financial DBA Supreme Lending One of Plaintiff's Attorneys LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com Randal S. Berg (6277119) Michael N. Burke (6291435) Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Mallory Snyderman (6306039) Thomas Belczak (6193705) Debra Miller (6205477) Amy Aronson (6206512) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. 8190-937239 November 10, 17, 24, 2023 937239

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE CITY OF POLO, IL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 4/30/2023 REVENUE SUMMARY: Property taxes: $163,320 – Vehicle Lease Tax: $13,487 – Sales Tax: $305,483 – Cannabis Use Tax: $3,607 – Illinois Income Tax: $370,177 – BDD Sales Tax: $2,435 – Personal Property Replacement Tax: $70,050 – Liquor Licenses: $12,450 – Dog Licenses: $5,820 – Building Permits: $5,389? Golf Cart/UTV Permits: $1,25 – Utility Tax/ComEd: $71,177 – Utility Tax/Nicor: $66,032 – Sim Telecommunications Tax: $27,596 – Solicitors Permits: $20 - Fines: $12,276 – City Citations: $250 – Pool Admissions: $29,129 – Pool Parties: $5,846 - Pool Lessons: $4,026 – Pool Concessions: $7,827– Park Shelter: $400 –Cable TV: $23,544 - Interest: $3,641 – Street Openings: $600 – Sex Offender Registration: $200 – Video/Charitable Gaming: $31,745 – Drug Fund: $748 - Misc.: $182,515 – American Rescue Plan Act & Interest (ARPA): $295,630 - Water Receipts: $312,582 – Water Tower Lease Fees: $3,000 - Water Other Funds: $75,000 Interest: $900 – Misc.: $514 – On/Off Penalties: $1,365 – Sewer Receipts: $ 607,518 - Interest: $6,633 – Misc.: $203 – Sanitation Collections: - $248,825 – Extra Pick Ups: $468 Interest: $194 – Upsize Tote Fees: $189 – MFT State of IL: $52,769 – State of IL Renewable Receipts: $41,376 – Rebuild IL: $25,867 - Interest: $157 – Loan for Street Sweep: $130,000 – Sewer CD Cashed Out: $14,160, IEPA CD Cashed Out: $86,158 - Bond: $626,758 - Interest: $12936 Grants: $1,759,193 – Ogle Co. Grant: $30,000 TOTAL REVENUES: $5,753,910 COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Under $25,000.00: Christopher R. Thiel, Vernon W. Shetler, Doug Knapp, Jonathan D. Mandrell, Randy Schoon, Judith M. Shipman, Sheryl Gilbert, James G. Busser, Keith Chesnut, Marah Blake, Abigail Gorzny, Rilley Peterson, Elizabeth Stamm, Kenneth Yingling, Cooper Blake, Katherine Cavanaugh, Madelynn Jones, Beth Sundman, Cynthis A.G. Reynolds, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Avery Grenoble, Annalise Stamm, Rebekah Zeigler, Kamryn Stockton, Carson Jones, Laura Wright, Courtney Grobe, Elleanna Wells, Cody Buskohl, Kayleigh Thomas, Mark Palacio, Thomas Bardell, Joey Kochsmeier, Debra Geary, Myah Ackeberg, Jeffrey Donaldson, Madison Glawe, Ramsie Grenoble, Ryelan Lindaas, Alayna Young, Gage Ziegler, Kale Grobe, Kameron Grobe, Lindee Poper, Geraud C. Zinsou, Dakota Meyer, Tamela S. Merdian, Andrew Davis. $25,000.00 to $49,999.00: Susan M. Waszak, Cale Fry, Timothy M. Rockwood, Nathan Millard. $50,000.000 and above: Troy EA Randall, Sydney R. Bartelt, Kevin Becerra, Kendall Kyker, Michael J. Mumford. TOTAL GROSS COMPENSATIONS: $615,596.32 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Ace Hardware: $4,416 – AEP: $99,602 – Altorfer Industries. Inc.: $10,265 – Always Mechanical: $19,464 – American Legal Publishing: $5,849 – Apptegy, Inc.: $9,400 – Astro-Ven Distributors: $5,868 – Birkey's Farm Store: $44,537 – Blackhawk Area Credit Union: $3,900 – BC/BS of Illinois: $212,814 – Bocker Excavating: $23,485 – Bonnell Industries: $3,518 - Bowman's Electric: $8,621 – Brown Equipment Company: $264,741 – Casey's Business Mastercard: $9,252 – Casper's Home Inspections: $10,800 – Chase Card Services: $9,120 – City of Polo-Taxes: $142,732 – ComEd: $9,703 – Compass Minerals: $11,081 - Constellation NewEnergy, Inc: $26,736 – Core & Main: $5,887 – Eagle Creek Quarries: $3,392 – Christopher J. Eaton: $3,809 – Ebert Engineers: $12,911 – Ellen Burgeson, Inc.: $14,721 - Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental: $6,900 – Ferguson Waterworks #2516: $9,310 – Frary Lumber: $3,094 – Frontier: $10,612 – Helm Civil: $133,522 – IDES: $19,297 – Illinois Department of Revenue: $28,311 - Illinois EPA: $10,000 – IMRA: $52,211 - Hinckley: $3,332 - Jacob & Klein, LTD: $10,044 – Johnson Oil: $9,557 – Lyons Well Drilling Co, Inc.: $47,122 – M. Thomas Suits, P.C.: $29,995 – Mahant Supermarket: $17,734 - Martin & Company Excavating: $1,763,220 – Menards: $4,442 – Millso-Atwater, LLC: $9,244 – Moring Disposal, Inc.: $232,078 – Nicor: $13,885 – Norther IL Environmental: $19,644 – Pace Analutical Services, LLC.: $3,929 – Palmer Neubauer Corp.: $6,367 – Peak Software Systems: $7,007 – Polo Community Unit School Dist 222: $17,660 – Polo Cooperative Assn.: $16,306 – Polo Geothermal & Lapidary, LLC: $5,068 – Postmaster: $4,593 – Quality Ready Mix: $3,190 - Risk Management Assn: $64,211 – Sauk Valley Community College: $13,342 – Sauk Valley Media: $3,955 - Sublette Mechanical, Inc.: $4,243 - TextMyGov: $3,200 - The Economic Development Group, Ltd: $22,582 – UMB Bank $76,040 – USA Blue Book: $5,338 – Verizon Wireless: $3,707 – Viking Chemical Company: $10,878 – Water Deposit Refunds: $3,457 - Willett, Hoffman & Assoc.: $223,201 – Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker: $3,002 – WIPFLI LLP: $18,550 – Loan to Water: $105,000 – Loan to Sewer: $90,000 – USDA Loan Payment: $71,979 – Jet Vac Loan: $31,800 – Water Tower Loan: $61,920 – FICA City Share: $47,107 – Storm Sewer Bond: $13,589 - Vendors below $3,000: $108,070 TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $4,459,469 Receipts Disbursements $3,402,370 General $ 4,098,638 Water $ 429,976 $577,994 $ 855,756 $ 732,546 Sewer Sanitation $ 249,549 $ 243,171 $ 118,574 MFT $120,170 $5,753,910 $ 5,075,065 Grand Total SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN ON THIS 16th day of October, 2023. /s/Tamela Merdian, Treasurer, City of Polo I, /s/Sydney Bartelt, Clerk of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2023.

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