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POLO TRI-COUNTY PRESS VOLUME 163 NO. 17 • SERVING THE POLO AREA SINCE 1857

LOCAL NEWS

Friday, July 9, 2021 • $1.00

RIDE TIME

Golf Cart Parade

ATVs, golf carts, and more parade around Grand Detour. / 9

LOCAL NEWS

Ava Roberts, 3, of Polo, rides her motorized pony at the Let Freedom Ring Kiddie Parade in Mt. Morris on July 3. The kids decorated bikes, strollers, and power wheels during the event. Story on page 3.

Construction Begins

Work starts on a new concession stand for the Polo pool. / 4

New Chief The Polo City Council names a new interim police chief after Rockwood resigns. / 5

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INDEX Anniversary ............ 10 Betty’s Column ........ 8 Business News......... 2

Classifieds .........17-20 Library News ..... 14-15 Otto’s Column .......... 6

Polo Police ...............16 Property Transfers..16 Sheriff Activity........15

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Zoellner, 30, is a native of Cary, Illinois, but is looking forward to learning more about Ogle County and its residents as she becomes one of them.

She is familiar with the Rock River, which runs through Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, where she previously worked at the Daily Jefferson County Union as a staff reporter. Her bylines also can be found in the Traverse City Record-Eagle, based in Traverse City, Michigan.

One of her Daily Union articles, “Good Samaritan risks high waters to save drowning goat”, won an honorable mention in Division B in the 2018

Wisconsin Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest. The story was about a goat that fell off a small island in the Rock River and had to be rescued.

The accompanying video Zoellner shot of the rescue Alexa Zoellner has, to date, garnered more than 19,000 views on the Daily Union’s Facebook page.

Zoellner also won first place for investigative reporting, Division C, in the 2016 WNA Better Newspaper Contest for her series, “Heroin: Consuming Resources.” The series examined how the heroin epidemic was impacting the budgets

and resources of some of Jefferson County’s largest departments.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Western Illinois University, graduating at the top of her class and with honors. Zoellner has minors in photographic media and engineering technology.

“We welcome Alexa to our Shaw Media team and look forward to her enthusiasm and coverage-style for all of our publications,” said General Manager Earleen Hinton.

Zoellner replaces Jeff Helfrich who took a position in May with the Rochelle News Leader.

She can be reached at 815-632-2590 or by email: azoellner@shawmedia.com. Her Twitter and Facebook handles are @alexazoellner91.

815-946-3212 or you can get them from any church member.

Car Show Polo’s 32nd Annual Car Show” will be Saturday, Aug. 14. Call the Polo Chamber at 815-946-3131 to sponsor, register your car, truck or motorcycle.

There will be a craft and Vendor Show in Quick Park call to register for your spot. 50/50 raffle ticket will be on sale soon.

Coffee With a Cop Visit the Polo Public Library for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a nice chat with a cop.

Farmer’s Market

Enjoy fresh produce from Farmer’s Market on Thursday’s from 3-6 p.m.

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

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

their sons, Hayden and Garrett. With Jo’s mom, Pat Garrison, and Jo’s brother, Keith Chesnut and his sons, we enjoyed a cookout and conversation to celebrate the holiday.

It has been a busy week for families and many activities that have returned this year. Carnivals, parades, and fireworks displays were available in neighboring towns. I have great memories of attending with my mom and my children over the years.

This afternoon I went to the store for a few items and ran into several familiar faces. One person, in particular, was from one of my first jobs. Peggy and I worked at Hardees in the late 1980’s.

Over the years, we have bumped into each other, most times at the grocery store, and conversation usually followed. We spent a few minutes catching up with each other. On this visit, I was amazed at how much she remembers from previous conversations.

I can say with confidence that the last time we saw each other was at least five years ago. She still remembers stories about me and my children. We caught up on current events, reminisced about our days at Hardee’s, and then parted ways.

I left the conversation feeling loved at being remembered and sorry that I had failed to remember her entire story in return. I still care about my friend and I am always happy for our mini-reunions.

That happens in my relationship with Jesus. He knows my every thought, emotion, struggles, and celebrations. I will admit, sometimes I fall short of remembering Him in everything I do. I am definitely not perfect, but He is. His love is perfect.

We feel loved when we are remembered.

Jesus remembers us every single hour. His love is constant. Even when we fall short in returning His love, it still continues. He is always here for us and ready for us to return to Him. When I need a reminder about His care, one place I find it is at church. Listening to the sermon, singing hymns, and visiting with my church family are all ways to see and feel His love. Our churches are open and ready to help those find their way to Jesus.

I hope to see you next week in our church in the country. Come and visit our new building, meet others who love Jesus, and spend time in worship. Our service starts at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings. We welcome you and your family.

CHAMBER CHATTER Movies in the Park Movies start at dusk at the Louise Quick Park: July 9, The Goonies; July 30, Detective Pikachu; Aug. 13. Showing at the Polo Pool will be Muppet Treasure Island. Bring your family and enjoy the show and the free popcorn.

Church Supper Faith United Methodist Church is having a Pulled Pork and Sweet Corn Supper on Saturday, July 24,, from 5-7 p.m. This will be a drive thru meal with pulled pork sandwich, sweet corn, salad, potato chips, dessert and a bottle of water. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets may be ordered through the church office by calling

PINE CREEK NEWS

BY KAREN MERLAK Even though the summer days are filled with extra hours of daylight, the days seem to move faster as we head into July. Today is a day to celebrate the birth of our nation where we have the freedom to worship as we please. This is the day for our Lord and we are thankful.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Sandra Ford. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe shared her message in her summer series, “Summer of Grace.” Her sermons can be viewed online each week on Facebook Live.

Charlotte continues to give a shorter message during her midweek, midday moment. These messages are available live on Facebook on Wednesdays at noon. Visit our Facebook page to see previous messages.

We were all very excited to see James and Nancy Hopkins’s children, Edie Klein, her husband, Dave, and their daughter, Hanna visiting from Arizona, and Eric Ellingsen, and his husband, Andrew. It is always a treat to have Eric and Andrew singing with our congregation.

In the evening, I was a guest of my brother, Ben Bittinger’s, his wife, Jo, and

LOCAL NEWS

BY ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com Mt. Morris Village President Phil Labash has watched July 4 fireworks in Mt. Morris for more than 30 years.

This year was the best show yet, he said.

It’s a comment Let Freedom Ring Committee Chairperson Tiffany West said she’s been hearing a lot.

They hired a new company this year — Spectrum Pyrotechnics — and was told that, next year, there will be “more time to put on a better show,” West said.

“So I’m looking forward to next year’s already,” she said.

More than 800 people attended the festival’s kickoff on July 2, West said, noting that the great weather helped.

The 2020 and 2021 kings and queens were crowned June 30. Kelsi Morris and Brady Schwartz took the 2020 crowns and Katelyn Bowers and Emmett Peterson claimed the 2021 royalty rights. Bostyn Millard was chosen Little Miss.

Friday events included the Jonas Fultz Memorial Car Cruise that turned into more of a car show, as partici-

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ABOVE LEFT: Uncle Sam and a rider on a decorated horse were part of the Jordan Creek Farms entry at the 2021 Let Freedom Ring Parade on July 4. ABOVE RIGHT: Olivia Bethel, 3, of Mt. Morris, reacts as she and Fire Cadet Barret Gruenberg are sprayed at the Kids’ Water Fights. pants wanted to stay and listen to the music, according to West. Other events were a craft fair, silent auction and bake sale, Encore! Mt. Morris’ art show and more.

Among Saturday’s offerings was

the 19th Annual Lois Nelson Memorial Walk, kids’ water fights, a watermelon eating contest and a kiddie parade.

On Sunday, Mt. Morris firefighters served more than 1,000 people breakfast, West said. Melissa Nicholson

hosted the patriotic program, and there was a “nice line-up” for ringing the official Illinois Freedom Bell—a Fourth of July ritual.

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POLO NEWS

Work starts on parks concession stand, restrooms

BY ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com Construction is underway on a new concession stand and restroom facility at Polo Community Park.

It’s an amenity park-goers have missed, said Elizabeth Grogan, Polo pool manager. The structure will serve not only pool-goers, but other park visitors, such as those attending softball and baseball games, she said.

“They (the public) are really excited to see that it’s getting built,” Grogan said. “I know I got a lot of questions in the beginning of the (pool) season asking when it was going to be built.”

The hope is that the new concession stand and restrooms will be open and functioning by early August, Polo Park Board President Larry Loomis said. Construction began two weeks ago, with Busser Builders, of Polo, at the helm, he said.

The old structure — which housed the park’s concession stand and bathroom — was removed in March 2020 after a 2019 Ogle County Health Department inspection found it did not meet health and safety standards, Loomis said.

Among the improvements called for are commercial refrigeration and preparation equipment, diaper-changing stations, electric hand dryers and soap dispensers.

Estimates for the total project cost initially were between $30,000 and $35,000. When Busser Builders

took over, the planned structure was reduced in size by about one-third, thereby cutting some costs, Loomis said.

“We can save money (by building a smaller structure), and that’ll get us closer to what we have donated, but we’re not going to have enough,” Loomis said. He added that the new concession stand and bathrooms will still be larger than the old building.

By March 16, 2020, more than $22,800 was raised for the project, according to Polo City Council meeting minutes.

As of Friday, Loomis cited total donations at “slightly over $20,000” with a $1,000 donation having come in recently.

“People, they care about their community. They come forth with the donations,” Loomis said. “That’s what makes our community a nice place to live your life.”

Polo’s pool opened in 1968 and is one of few remaining outdoor public swimming pools in northern Illinois. It is the only one in Ogle County.

In 2019, the pool alone served 11,071 patrons, Loomis said. He wasn’t sure exactly how many people used the nearby shelter houses, but estimated an additional 3,000- to 4,000 people.

The concession stand will offer the expected food, such as candy, chips and drinks, Grogan said, add-

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Construction of the Polo Pool concession stand and bathroom building started on June 28 with excavation of the foundation followed by pouring of the cement. On July 1 cement cinder blocks were laid and mortared.

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ABOVE LEFT: Melissa Nicholson walks alongside Trinity Lutheran Church’s parade entry in the Let Freedom Ring Parade on July 4. ABOVE RIGHT: Gretchen Nelson of Mt. Morris pushes a stroller as Natalie and Lauren Drozd ride along during the 19th Annual Lois Nelson Memorial Walk in Mt. Morris on July 3. Following along are Austin and Benson Grugel of Stillman Valley.

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Continued from Page 3 There were 35 parade entries , not as many as usual, but understandable given all the other area festivals having parades the same day, West said.

The royalty choice float winner was Jordan Creek Farms with their decorated horses, ponies, and riders, while

the most patriotic entry went to Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club. The best overall parade entry was Trinity Lutheran Church’s float.

“I thought the festival went really well,” Labash said. “It seemed like there was a crowd uptown (the whole time). And I appreciate the efforts in pulling all this together — especially with COVID, it was somewhat of a shortened timeline.”

Early on, committee members tried to plan for this year’s festival. “If we’re able to do it, we’re going to go ahead and try to do as much as we can,” West said.

As guidelines and regulations were put in place, organizers were able to plan a bit more, though the inability to do as many fundraisers during the preceding year did have some impact, West said.

“We have big plans to continue our fundraising, because we definitely liked our fireworks this year,” West said.

One part of the plan? Raffling off rights to “lighting” the first firework of 2022. That said, there’s no actual matches involved.

“They have a switchboard, so all you have to do is flip the switch,” West said.

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ing that there was talk of including popcorn, hot dogs and nachos in the menu.

Grogan said she will be the one running the concession stand. Two high school girls originally were hired to work the stand, she said. But, because construction timing was uncertain, Grogan instead had them get certified as lifeguards.

“I have a lot of experience in managing food and stuff like that,” said Grogan, who ran a kitchen at Stronghold Camp Retreat Center in Oregon for three years. “This is definitely not like a camp where I fed over 50 campers every day.”

Similar updates also are needed at Millard Deuth Westside Park’s concession stand and restroom, Loomis said. That project also is expected to cost around $30,000 to $35,000.

“That’s still up in the air,” Loomis said. “We’re going to have to do something.”

Originally, the changes were required to be completed by 2021, but the city was able to get a variance to operate it this year, he said. The main problem there is the restroom, which requires a diaper-changing station and doors to open certain ways so as to be handicap accessible, among other things, Loomis explained.

“That may not sound like much, but it requires structural changes,” he said. “We’re going to have to add on (to the building).”

TO DONATE

Donations to the projects can be made to the City of Polo Park Fund and dropped off at Polo City Hall, Loomis said.

The address is: 115 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, IL 61064.

“If there’s any more citizens out there that want to help us pay for the construction and remodeling, we appreciate any amount,” he said.

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Interim police chief appointed

BY ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com

Polo Police Chief Tim Rockwood’s resignation was accepted by city council members Tuesday evening.

Rockwood stepped down for “personal reasons,” Mayor Doug Knapp said after Tuesday’s council meeting.

“We let him (Rockwood) on as police chief when he had only two years of time, so it was kind of asking a lot of him,” he said.

Sgt. Troy Randall was appointed as interim police chief, Knapp said.

“I can tell you that Officer Rockwood will be deeply missed,” Randall said Wednesday morning. “I’ve worked with him for the past three- or four years now. He’s done a lot of service.”

Randall said he has served as a police officer in various capacities since 1998, including as chief in Shannon and Hanover. He has been with the Polo Police Department for seven years, and is looking to make the move to chief “a permanent change,” he said.

According to the minutes of a June 28 Special City Council meeting, Rockwood expressed interest in working in the city’s Parks Department.

Council members “voiced their concerns

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about making a position for Tim Rockwood for him to stay with the City of Polo. They do not feel it is fair to push other employees out to create a position to keep Tim Rockwood,” the minutes read.

That stance remained solid on Tuesday, Knapp said.

“We are basically not wanting to open a position that would take jobs of others,” he said.

“That’s our stance on that.”

Randall will be paid $29 an hour as interim police chief, according to the June 28 minutes.

Rockwood was unable to be reached for comment before deadline.

In other action, Polo Water and Sewer Department employee Brenden Kane’s resignation also was accepted.

“We thanked him for his time,” Knapp said.

“He just got a job offer he couldn’t refuse.”

Justin Grobe, who currently serves as Ward 1 alderperson, has been approved to replace Kane, said Knapp.

Grobe, in the June 28 meeting, said he wants to step down as alderperson at the end of July and start working for the city Aug. 2.

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Nash served in the Civil War; designed a cultivator Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon has researched the people, places and events important in the Oregon area’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society.

The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

BY OTTO DICK Chester, son of Jeremiah and Olive Nash, was born in 1841 at Westerville, New York. This was five years after Oregon was founded.

He came to Illinois in 1850 with his parents when he was 20 years old. The Jeremiah Nash family settled in Scott Township.

Two years after Chester arrived in Ogle County he enlisted in the Civil War and continued until the conclusion of the conflict. His regiment was Company A., Twelfth Illinois Calvary.

While on a mission as a dispatch bearer he was captured and confined for five months in the rebel prison camp at Belle Isle.

On Jan. 30, 1867 he married Lodoiska Hulburd at the place of her residence in Winnebago County. Chester built their home at 111 N. 6th Street in Oregon in 1878.

They had one daughter Ruby and an adopted son Raymond.

The Nash Manufacturing Co. was located on the corner of 2nd and Franklin Streets across the street south of Conover Square. This is now a utility facility.

This factory building owned by Chester Nash was built to manufacture the Nash Cultivator.

Chester Nash, a farmer living on a farm near Davis Junction, worked on an improved field cultivator for which he secured a patent.

We have his cultivator model and patent at the Ogle County Historical Society museum in Oregon. After manufacturing the Nash Cultivator for a short time in Davis Junction he investigated establishing a factory at Rockford or Oregon. In 1882 he chose Oregon and built the Nash Factory in Oregon.

The following is from a newspaper article dated Feb. 21, 1883, Volume XXVII of the Oregon Independent, founded in 1856.

Invented At Davis Junction: “The Nash cultivator was invented by Chester Nash in 1882. The model of the cultivator was made by hand and submitted to the Government Patent Office. The cultivator consisted of 18 pieces of wood, 14 of wrought iron, 32 of cast iron and weighed 300 pounds. One hundred were made by hand in Davis Junction. Water power was turned on in his new factory at Oregon Jan. 12, 1883.”

Nash owned one-fifth of the water power produced by the dam. Power to run the machinery in the factory was sup-

TOP LEFT: Chester and Ruby Nash pose for a photo.. TOP RIGHT: This model of the cultivator can be seen at the Ogle County Historical Society museum in Oregon. LEFT: An old photo of the Nash Factory that was once in Oregon.

BELOW: This was the Nash home located at 111 N. 6th St. in Oregon. It is now home to the Ogle County Historical Society and Ruby Nash Museum.

Photos provided by Otto Dick

plied by a cable from the dam raceway.

There were several cables supplying power to various factories in the vicinity of the dam including the piano factory.

Nash manufactured cultivators at the Oregon location for approximate 10 years.

He then operated a machine shop until 1898. He sold the building to Adam Buttell and Sons for the manufacture of pianos.

Chester could make almost any kind of repair needed on his machinery. He built the form for the standards of the two Civil War Cannons which stand in front of the Ogle County Court House.

Now when I see those cannons I remember Chester built the forms for their supports and he served in the Civil War for five years and was a prisoner of war for five months.

LOCAL NEWS

Funds sought to spay, neuter felines as part of catch-and-release program

BY ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com Friends Melinda Cox and Dr. Emily Schier once again are setting out to help decrease the feral cat population in the village of Mt. Morris.

Their plan is not to relocate the cats, but to trap, sterilize and vaccinate the felines before releasing them in the area where they were picked up. It’s a process commonly called trap-neuter-return, or trap-neuter-vaccinate-return — TNR or TNVR for short.

“Cats, they’ve got a colony … (and) they prefer not to let another cat in until one leaves,” said Cox, a Mt. Morris resident. “That’s why it’s a catchand-release. We want to keep them in their colonies so other ones don’t come (into the vacated area).”

Cox estimated there currently are,

at the least, 50 or 60 feral cats in Mt. Morris.

She and Schier, a veterinarian, utilized this program about three years ago, Cox said. They put roughly 70 cats through the program at a cost of about $100 per female and $85 per male.

Schier spays or neuters the cats, eartip’s them — surgically removing the tip of their ear to indicate at a distance that they’ve been TNR’d — vaccinates for rabies and treats any other ailments they’re suffering from, Cox said. She added that Schier charges the village only for product-used, as both women donate their time.

Because the goal is to control breeding, it’s a program that takes a while to really catch, Village President Phil Labash said.

He doesn’t feel the village has a “widespread” feral cat problem.

However, there are “pockets” with higher populations, and it is something officials get complaints about, he said.

“It’s not a cat problem, it’s a people problem,” Labash said. “When people feed them, they’re creating this concentration of feral cats.

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Photo supplied by Melinda Cox

These kittens were captured and will be treated as part of the program. Since they are kittens they will likely find a new home, unlike most of the adult feral cats.

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Shingles battle continues, but did not stop reunion

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aving shingles is the worst I have felt my entire life. As I hear stories from other people, I am beginning to believe that this is not going to be over with for some time.

My rib cage is on fire and my back hurts all the time. I find myself unable to sit very long at the computer. At least I can now go to bed and sleep at night so I am thankful for that much. I do thank people for all the get well cards.

My favorite spot is in my recliner with the little bag full of peas that I heat up in the microwave. Barb Woodin gave that to us a number of years ago and I do not let it out of my sight. I cannot stand to be cold so I am usually bungled up like it is winter. I love the hot sunny days.

Last week I did get down to Cape Girardeau, Missouri for the Isley Reunion. There were 65 coming and I was determined to go. Early Thursday morning on July 24 Steve, Cheri, and Lori picked me up and away we went in their new van. I rode well for the six hours it took us to get there.

We checked in at the new Drury Hotel and Conference Center where our 14th Isley Reunion would be held. Our initial gathering had been in the summer of 1980 at my Uncle Bill and Aunt Maxine Isley Zickfield’s home in Cape Girardeau. Some of my grandchildren were just babies then and we filled

COMMENTARY Betty Obendorf

Polo Historical Society their large basement family room.

Then my sister took over with the family reunions and the first official one was the summer of 1982 at Pere Marquette State Park in Illinois. We all stayed in little cabins and when we left Kenneth and I crossed the Illinois River on a ferry. The Mississippi River was close by but I think it was the Illinois River that had the ferry. We were headed to St. Charles to my brother, Ed’s home.

Then we had five reunions in Effingham, Illinois at a Holiday Inn. We enjoyed traveling up to Newton to the farm where my grandparents had lived and where I had spent many summers as a child helping my grandmother in her garden and flower beds.

Then we had seven reunions in Springfield at Northfield Inn. My sister had lined that spot up before they had finished building the inn. We always

enjoyed gathering at a fish place on Friday night for those of us who came early. We had many things available to us in Springfield.

This time we headed back to Cape Girardeau where I have many cousins and their families living.

After we checked in at the hotel we headed downtown to Zickfield’s Jewelry Store to see my cousin Kent and his family.

Then on to the Heritage Center and Museum to chat with a friend. We went to dinner with Frank at Port Cape Girardeau just around the corner and down the hill. We could see the Mississippi River from this delightful spot to eat.

The next day the Obendorf group went to Sedgewickville, Missouri to see the churches where my grandfather had been a preacher. These are the same Lutheran Churches that Bill Brooks from Polo later had. This was about 30 miles west of Cape.

We also visited the three family farms where my cousins now live. Growing up I spent many times visiting these same places. As we left, Cousin Sylvia gave all of us a jar of her homemade jam. I picked blackberry.

This reminded me of picking blackberries for my grandmother. She then would put them into a blackberry cobbler which was delicious with cold milk!

Wonderful memories of the past.

Photos supplied by Melinda Cox

TOP LEFT: This kitten was captured and treated as part of the program. Since he is a kitten he will hopefully find a new home, unlike most of the adult feral cats. TOP RIGHT: Adult feral cats are caught in live traps so they can be treated and then re-released.

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Continued from Page 7 centration of feral cats.

“From my perspective, I’m thankful we’ve got someone who’s willing to step up and be part of the solution and donate time and efforts to controlling that population,” he continued. “It’s a benefit to the community.”

Last year, the city of Polo passed an ordinance that included fines for people feeding cats outdoors and limited

the number of animals that can be “owned” to four. It also changed the definition of the word “owner” to mean that, if a person “feeds or harbors” a cat, they are the owner.

A cat that lives outside year-round has a typical lifespan of seven- to 10 years and can produce around 100 kittens in that time, Cox said.

That statistic was put forth by Carl Bailik — the Wall Street Journal’s “Numbers Guy” — in an Oct. 12, 2006, column.

“You can’t catch every cat in town

— that’s impossible,” Cox said. “But every one you catch can deplete the amount.”

Labash agreed.

“That’s why the program is so important,” he said. “Because if you don’t control it (the feral cat population) early, it can really explode. Then it’s not pockets, it’s across the whole community.”

On June 22, Cox went before Mt. Morris village trustees to request funding for the medical portion of the program.

Labash said trustees approved spending up to $1,000 on the program.

It’s on an as-needed basis, and they may not spend all of it, he said.

People are able to donate toward the program by visiting Mt. Morris Village Hall at 105 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, IL 61054.

“We didn’t want to take the money and have people think we’re doing other things with it,” Cox said of collecting donations. “If we can get the funds for it, we can do as many cats as possible.”

SPECIAL EVENT

BY EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@oglecountynews.com A trip to a swamp in Mississippi was the inspiration for one of the 53 entries in the Fourth Annual Grand Detour Golf Cart Parade on July 3.

“We were down in Mississippi and we took a swamp tour so we thought we’d show people here in Grand Detour what that looked like,” said Finn Sommers, one of Tom and Steffaney Welty’s grandchildren.

Finn, 10, and his siblings Ryder, 8, and Isla, 5, of Crystal Lake, were given the option of deciding how to decorate the Welty’s golf cart.

“They were on the swamp tour and they saw a pig and some alligators,” said Tom. “We told the kids they could decide how to decorate it and Ryder said ‘we can make a swamp cart’, ” said Steffaney. “The decorating was a group effort. It took us about an hour.”

Decorating details included stuffed swamp creatures, a couple of dinosaurs, Safari wear for Ryder, and a lot of swampy flora.

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TOP LEFT: The Welty family decorated their golf cart as a Cajun Swamp Tours cart during the Grand Detour Golf Cart Parade on July 3. Here, Finn Sommers, 10, the grandson of Tom Welty drives the cart as Tom rides in the passenger seat. Finn and his brother and sister Ryder, 8, and Isla 5, along with their grandmother, Steffaney, rode in the back. TOP RIGHT: Mark and Linda Downey sit in their decorated golf cart.

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10 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Lyle and Melody Reap were married on June 20, 1970 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Polo.

Reaps mark 51st anniversary Lyle and Melody Leech Reap of Polo celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on June 20. They were married June 20, 1970, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Polo.

They are the parents of Trish Patterson of Polo and the late Chad Reap.

They have been blessed with two amazing granddaughters, Carly Hin-

richs and Mallory Patterson.

An open house is scheduled for Sunday, July 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Barnacopia, located at the corner of Illinois 64 and W. Branch Road, 2570 NW Branch Road, Polo.

The omission of gifts has been requested.

The Byron Forest Preserve District will offer the 8th Annual Archaeology Artifacts ID Day on Saturday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Nature Preserve’s North Shelter, 7993 North River Road, Byron.

Professional archaeologists from Illinois and Wisconsin will be at the event to answer questions about arrow heads, spear points, prehistoric tools, pottery shards, fossils or other items.

“If you don’t have any items of your own to identify, be sure to stop in any way to see what other have brought,” said Mark Herman, superintendent of education. “The Rock River Valley supported a huge Native American population for nearly 13,000 years before European settlement and an abundance of stone tools and artifacts are

still being uncovered. Learn more about prehistoric tools and weapons dating from thousands of years ago through hands-on demonstrations at this interactive event.”

The event is free and no advance registration is required.

For more information contact the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815 234-8535 extension 200. This event will be held rain or shine.

Illinois 64 in western Ogle County resurfacing to begin

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that resurfacing will begin this week on Illinois 64 in Ogle County from U.S. 52 to Route 26.

Flaggers will direct traffic and drivers should be prepared to stop when directed.

Access to residences and businesses within the work zone will be maintained throughout construction.

The $1,497,762 project is expected to be completed by Aug. 8.

Photos supplied by Melinda Cox

TOP LEFT: Beulah Schumacher, 92, of Grand Detour, fans herself as she waits to ride in the Grand Detour Golf Cart Parade on July 3. Her driver was Levi Heller, also a Grand Detour resident..

TOP RIGHT: Jacklyn Heller rode in the back of her family’s John Deere ATV gator with her two “kids” Deliah and Zion.

• CART PARADE

Continued from Page 9 The Swamp Cart stood out in a sea of patriotic-themed carts and all-terrain vehicles for the 2021 event.

Its main decorated competitor appeared to be Mark and Linda Downey’s “Sweet Land of Liberty” cart that was fitted in a sea of red, white and blue streamers along with a couple of matching inflatable popsicle floats.

That decorating scheme took some time, Linda said. “It took us awhile,

but it was fun to do.”

Another entry had two other very curious “kids” along for the ride.

Jacklyn Heller rode in the back of an ATV with her two Nigerian dwarf goats, Deliah and Zion, as her grandmother, Karen Heller, drove.

The 6-month old kids curiously eyed other entries that had dogs, a parrot, and even a duck.

“This is just a fun event,” said Karen.

Jacklyn’s brother, Levi, was the chauffeur for 92-year-old Beulah Schumacher, a longtime Grand Detour resident who was making her first

appearance in the parade.

“I’ve watched it before, but this is the first time I’ve been part of it,” said Schumacher. “There are a lot of people here.”

The line of vehicles were staged in the parking lot of the John Deere Historic Site where Jim Ross, parade organizer, walked by the entries sporting red, white and blue pants, and an Uncle Sam hat before the 8 p.m. starting time. This year’s parade marshals were Roger and Joan Kelly, who owned the Ace Hardware Store in Dixon. Their cart was driven by their son, Rich, with his dad in the passen-

ger seat and mom on the back seat.

Last year’s event was held despite the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the entries being Kate Johnson and Joe Roth’s “In Sickness and in Health..A Covid Style Wedding”.

Their entry included Johnson in a summer cut wedding gown complete with Nike tennis shoes and Roth sporting groom-to-be into tuxedo shorts with a wedding cake with five rolls of toilet paper.

Connie Ross, Jim’s wife, said the Roth and Johnson are slated to be married next month. “She had her bridal shower today,” said Connie.

LIVE MUSIC

The Jimmys will return to the Mt. Morris Jamboree on Friday, July 16 at 7 p.m. in the Warren Reckmeyer Band Shell “The Jimmys will return with a big, happy blast of joyful noise, touring in support of their latest CD, “She’s Gotta Have It”, said Larry Ubben, organizer.

“As one of the hottest tickets on the summer festival circuit and recent recipients of many more Madison Area Music Awards, Jimmy and his stellar group bring their high energy show back to our free Friday night Mt. Morris Jamboree for a two-hour performance.”

Ubben said The Jimmys have been “ripping up stages with their unique blend of Blues, Soul, Funk and R&B for nearly 10 years”.

The band is comprised of award-winning keyboardist/singer/ songwriter Jimmy Voegeli: Perry Weber, veteran blues guitarist/singer/ songwriter; Chris Sandoval on drums; John Wartenweiler, bass lines and deep groove; Amateur Horn Stars Pete Ross, saxophone; Mike Boman, trumpet; and Joe Goltz on trombone.

Combined, the band has 40+ years experience touring the world with

The Jimmys will return to the Mt. Morris Jamboree on Friday, July 16 at 7 p.m. in the Warren Reckmeyer Band Shell Clyde Stubblefield , the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Youngblood Brass Band, BB King and his All Stars and others.

“With multiple awards under their belts, and a growing legion of fans, the band will give everyone a good time to remember for a good long time,” Ubben said. “Get yourself to this next performance and see what everyone’s hollerin’ about. Be sure to arrive early

to get a good spot for the night and remember to bring a chair or blanket as the new benches will fill up fast as this band always sets a record attendance for our program.”

Concessions for the evening will be provided by Hector’s Cocina, serving a variety of delicious Mexican delicacies starting at 6 p.m.

“Local small business vendors will

often be joining us on the Campus, including Ken’s Black Pearl Coffee and Grandpa’s Ice Cream truck. The next door Encore Art Gallery will be featuring the Regional Artist’s Showcase, presenting the works of seven different artists from around the region open from 6:30 - 9 p.m.,” Ubben said.

Encore’s Artist in Residence, Annie Timmer will be hosting kids art activities near the Freedom Bell just to the north of the Band Shell during the concert.

The whole evening kicks off with the Mt. Morris Community Farmer’s Market, located nearby from 4 -7 every Friday through October.

“Come join the fun on our beautiful, historic Campus in the center of Mt. Morris, two blocks south of Rt. 64 on Wesley Ave and be ready to dance the night away and have a rollicking good time,” Ubben said.

In the event of inclement weather, the rain location will be in the Pinecrest Grove Community Center, 500 Evergreen Lane, seven blocks south of Illinois 64 off of McKendrie Street.

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Photo by Jeff Bold

Dale and Carol Collins helped hang the July Regional Artists Showcase in Old Sandstone Gallery.

Encore! Artist Showcase remains open through July Encore! Mt. Morris opened its Regional Artist Showcase on July 2 in the Old Sandstone Gallery, 122 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris.

Featured artists were in attendance to meet local visitors to the exhibit.

They included Sharon Asp, Mt. Morris (mixed media); Beth Kalbfus, Oregon (miniatures); Bog Logsdon, Dixon (photography); Ellen Mumford, Dixon (watercolor and acrylic painting); David Sweeney, Lanark (oil and watercolor painting, pastels); Sandy Weiland, Geneva (colored pencil); and Lucinda Winterfield, Lost Nation (acrylic painting).

The show will remain throughout July. Gallery hours are: Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., and Friday, 6:30-9 p.m., during concerts on the neighboring campus band shell (free admission).

Encore also has announced the call for entries for their third gallery show of the 2021 season, “Radical Botanicals.”

This juried show invites original art of all kinds, with a “Radical Botanicals” theme.

Artists may submit one- to three images of their original works for consideration. Artists must be 18 years old or older.

Only those images received by the July 10 deadline will be considered.

Additional information and online registration is available at EncoreMt-

Morris.com.

Artists-in-Residence to Host Art Activities for Kids/Youth Annie Timmer, Encore! Mt. Morris’ artist-in-residence, will be hosting art activities for children and youth in the coming weeks.

All supplies are provided.

Free art activities for first- through sixth grades at the Trinity Lutheran Church’s yard, July 20 and Aug. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Free art activities weekly during the Frid ay nigh t Jamboree Concerts on the campus in Mt. Morris through Aug. 6, from 7-9 p.m.

Annie Timmer Ann ie also has several painting projects planned for this summer and is inviting all junior high or high school art enthusiasts to assist her in painting them (Senior Center fence mural, Park District Veteran’s Park mural, etc.).

Contact her if you are interested or if you have questions at: atimmmer@ encoremtmorris.com.

Visit EncoreMtMorris.com for more information on all 2021 events.

Education Vision meeting Thursday, July 15 The public is invited to “Visioning the Future,” an evening workshop to explore ideas for the future of education in Mt. Morris and the Oregon School District. The interactive session will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 15, in the Pinecrest Grove Community Center on South McKendrie Ave., Mt. Morris IL 61054.

The format for the evening will include small and large group discussions and process mapping to start developing a greater community vision for educational opportunities for the immediate future, five, 10 and many years beyond.

Everyone’s ideas are encouraged, all who are interested are welcome to attend, no preregistration.

Email: vision@encoremtmorris. com with questions or comments.

LIVE MUSIC

Reckmeyer siblings part of July 14 band performance The Mt. Morris Kable Concert Band continues it’s 125th consecutive season of Wednesday night concerts.

Concerts continue every Wednesday night through Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Warren G. Reckmeyer Band Shell on the Campus Square.

The featured Kable Band soloist on July 14, is Mathew Reckmeyer, MD, of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Reckmeyer is a Mt. Morris High School graduate and the son of Carol and the late Warren Reckmeyer. He is an orthopedic surgeon in Lincoln.

“On Wednesday, July 14, he will be entertaining us with solo trombone,” said Sylvia Saunders, volunteer and band member.

Sarah Reckmeyer of Ottawa, will be conducting the band on July 14. Sarah is Matthew’s sister and is also a Mt. Morris High School graduate.

“Sarah is retired and was a music educator and high school band director at Ottawa High School for 29 years,” said Saunders. “You won’t want to miss this special concert in the in Mt. Morris. An ice cream socials preceded the concert.

BENEFIT SALE Jack of all Trades…Jill’s too! sale is July 22-25 A sale to benefit Serenity Hospice and Home, Jack of all Trades … and Jill’s too! will be back and bigger than ever this month.

The sale will be held at “the barn”, the previous home of the Breast Yard Sale, July 22-25, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“You might wonder how we get such a great variety?

People know the proceeds are donated to Serenity Hospice and Home so they donate because they believe in the cause,” said Karen Virnoche, sale founder. “Many people, in the 9 counties Serenity serves in Northern Illinois, know of or have had someone cared for by Serenity.”

Virnoche said the 2021 sale, is the third annual sale to

benefit Serenity. “This will be a special year. Several donations were made again from people moving out of state or selling their homes, but the biggest donation came from our local store, Neighbors, that closed its doors,” Virnoche said.

“All her remaining merchandise came to the barn! Some of the things you will find are vintage furniture, lot of lamps, many collectibles, gardening and canning items, fishing, golfing and sports equipment, toy, dolls and puzzles, construction supplies and tools, small equipment, a variety of household items, crafts

and buttons.

“We all know it is important to recycle.

This is the perfect place to find something that can be transformed into a treasure. Farmhouse chic is the “look” this year. Why not come and browse – you may find something unique to refurbish.”

Everything for sale is clean, in working order and organized. The sale will be open rain or shine.

The barn is located at 1194 W. Mud

Creek Rd, Oregon.

For more information, call or text, Karen at 815-973-2050.

CRIME WATCH

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

A 36-year-old Hanover man will be 81 years old before he his released from state prison after pleading guilty last week to beating his girlfriend’s husband to death with his bare fists.

Keith Heidenreich, 46, of Freeport, died in the Hanover home that Levi “TJ” Meyers shared with Heidenreich’s wife, Danielle K. HeidKeith Heidenreich enreich, 39, sometime between March 9 and 10, investigators said.

The pair then took his body to Miller’s Boat Landing, 6898 Marina Road, about 4 miles north of Savanna off state Route 84, and dumped it in the Mississippi River; it was found March 10.

Meyers was sentenced in Jo Daviess County court to 45 years for first-degree murder; four counts of first-degree murder, concealment of a homi-

Levi ‘TJ’ Meyer and Danielle K. Heidenreich cidal death and aggravated battery charges were dismissed as part of his plea agreement, State’s Attorney, Chris Allendorf said in a news release.

Meyers must serve the entirety of the sentence, with no time off.

Danielle Heidenreich pleaded guilty June 10 to concealment of a homicidal

death and was sentenced to 5 years; one count of obstructing justice was dismissed as part of her plea agreement.

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14 BERTOLET LIBRARY

Teen & Adult Reading Challenge: Reading is its own reward, but by signing up for our summer reading program, you have a chance to win prizes! All that is required is to register for the program and keep a reading log of titles read over the summer.

For every five titles logged, you have a chance to win one of three grand prizes. Kick off and registration for teens and older

readers began June 14. You may register at the library or call 815-738-2742. The program runs through July 31. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the program.

TAILS AND TALES Register to join us for weekly stories about animals, art projects, and games! Group and private sessions are available. Registration is required at 815-738-2742 or at Bertolet Memorial Library on Facebook. TAILS AND TALES will

run through July 16 for ages Pre-K through 5th grade. Sessions will be available Monday afternoon and evening and Thursday morning and afternoon. Register today!

Create-a-Card: Create-a-Card is back! Jessie will be here Saturday, July 17 at 9 a.m.

Plastic Recycling: We are pleased to be accepting clean, soft plastics for recycling. We ask that you make

sure plastic is clean with no debris, mulch, animal feed in the donation. Also please remove any ziploc-type seals and paper/ sticker labels. These items are not acceptable in the recycling program.

New Releases Adult Books: Choose Me by Tess Gerritsen Adult DVD: Embattled Juvenile Books: The Light of Days by Judy Batalion (NF)

ed) 10 a.m. -1st - 5th Grade (Completed) Join us for a time of animal-themed stories and activities in the great outdoors! If you have children in both age groups, feel free to come to either one.

Please call the library at (815)938-2624 to register or for more information.

Ag in the Classroom Special - Thursday, July 15, 10 a.m. - Join Miss Melinda from the Ogle County Extension Office for a story, craft, and activities all about Super Soybeans! This program is geared for ages 6-10 and will be held at Memorial Park, weather

permitting. Please call or stop in the library

by Tuesday, July 13th to register.

Teen/Adult Reading Challenge - July 1-Aug. 7 - Summer reading isn’t just for kids!

Stop in the library for more information and to sign up for our Teen & Adult Summer Reading Challenges and a chance to win prizes for doing what you love: reading!

Library Hours The library is open the following hours: Monday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2-7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2-6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. We

are closed on Friday and Sunday. Curbside pickup is still available for anyone who wishes to use it.

Department, RAT Worx, Kandu, LLC, Samuel H. Davis Lodge #96, Super Wash, Sterling Federal Bank, R.E. Wolber & Sons Excavating, Inc., Sullivan’s Foods, KSB Hospital, McDonald’s (Oregon), Mt. Morris Women’s Club, Stan’s Performance, Casey’s General Store (Corporate), Richard & Becky McCanse, Pinecrest Community, P.E.O., Stillman Bank, BerryView Orchard and Gesin, Inc. July New Books The following books will be available in July: A Good Day for Chardonnay: A Novel by Darynda Jones, An Ambush of Widows by Jeff Abbott, Bone Code: A Temperance Brennan Novel by Kathy Reichs, Fallen: A Novel of Suspense by Linda Castillo, Falling: A Novel by T.J. Newman, False Witness: A Novel by Karin Slaughter, Forbidden by

Heather Graham, Forest of Vanishing Stars: A Novel by Kristin Harmel, Heathens by Ace Atkins, Man with the Silver Saab by Alexander McCall Smith, Nine Lives: A Novel

by Danielle Steele, Shadow by James Patterson, Silence in the Library by Katharine Schellman, Stranger Behind You: A Novel by Carol Goodman, Stranger in the Mirror: A Novel by Liv Constantine, Tender is the Bite

by Spencer Quinn and Therapist: A Novel by B.A. Paris. The following NON-FICTION books will be available in July: Love People, Use Things: Because the Opposite Never Works

by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus and Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood by Danny Trejo.

Display Case Showings July will have different artwork done during our Summer Reading Program. August is still

looking for items to share with others (all the rest of the months this year are taken)! If you have a collection you would like to display, let us know!

Digital Network Access of Illinois Libraries Grant We were the recipients of a Digital Network Access of Illinois Libraries Grant which allows wifi access 24 hours a day.

Simply find MMPL Guest, agree to the Terms & Conditions on the login page and enjoy access for up to 8 hours. Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

Week of July 12: Tuesday, July 13, Activity Time (1st-8th grade) 1:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 14, It’s a Clay Throwdown! (3rd grade & up) 1 & 2:30 p.m.; Thursday, July 15, Story Time (3- 6 yrs. old) 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.- in person at the Library. Registration required; Thursday, July 15, Aerial Yoga (6th grade & up) 1:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 17, All Youth Book Logs Due Week of July 19: Tuesday, July 20, Activity Time (1st-8th grade) 1:30 p.m.; Thursday, July 22, Story Time (3- 6yrs. old) 9:30 a.m. &

11 a.m.- in person at the Library. Registration required Week of July 26: Monday, July 26 Color Your Own Shirt -10 am, 1, 2 or 3 p.m. Register for a time slot and bring your own shirt/bag; Tuesday, July 27 Color Your Own Shirt- 2 , 3, 4 or 5 p.m. Register for a time slot and bring your own shirt/bag.; Thursday, July 29, Story Time (3- 6yrs. old) 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., in person at the Library. Registration required.; Thursday, July 29, Color Your Own Shirt- 2, 3 or 4 p.m. Register for a time slot and bring

your own shirt/bag.

Adult Summer Reading Program - Join others who are “too old” for the Children’s Summer Reading Program (yes, that includes 18 and up!) for a low-key stress-free Adult Summer Reading program. This year the Oregon Public Library has two ways to record a participants reading progress. You can choose: Readsquared – a free app that will allow

FORRESTON LIBRARY Adventures in Art: Monday, July 12 at 4 p.m. - There’s still time to join us for our final art program of the summer. This week, students will learn about the artist Henri Toulouse-Lautrec and then create posters in a style similar to his.

Art can be a messy business, so participants should dress accordingly. Please call 815-938-2624 or stop in the library to sign up.

Tails and Tales-Summer Reading at Memorial Park Wednesdays, June 9-July 14 9:15-Preschool & Kindergarten (Complet-

Library Updates Please like our Facebook page to stay up to date with the most current information on our plans and activities and also check out our website at forrestonlibrary.org.

If you have any questions or needs, please feel free to contact us by phone at 815-9382624, email at forrestonpubliclibrary@gmail. com, or through Facebook messaging.

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Adult Book Club Our July Adult Book Club will be meeting in-person at the library on Monday, July 26.

We will be reading The Dry by Jane Harper.

Copies of the book and the discussion questions are available at the library.

Summer Reading Program Our Summer Reading Finale (open to those who participated in our SRP) will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 31 at Dillehay Park.

We will have Coal Black Exotics (reptiles) and free small treats. The reptile show will be from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Registration is required by signing up with the library.

We would like to thank our SRP sponsors: The Westfall Family, Spectrum Preferred Meats, Rotary Club of Oregon, Custom Seal & Rubber Products, Inc., Culver’s (Dixon), Paul L. Smith, Accountant, Mt. Morris Fire

OREGON LIBRARY Youth Summer Reading Program, Reading Colors Your World! Through July 23 - Registration is ongoing and programs have begun. Free to residents, 3 to 17 years old of the Oregon Public Library District.

Activities and programs will be available within COVID protocols. Come in , call or check our Facebook page to find out how you can register. Mystery Photo, board game, Quiz Quests, Storytime and of course reading is all a part of summer fun! Registration is required for all programs, no drop-ins.

See OREGON LIBRARY, Page 15

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF June 30 At 2:04 p.m., deputies responded to 406 S. Valley Drive in reference to a disturbance. After an investigation, Mardell Harms, 71, of Stillman Valley was arrested for battery. Harms was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Ivan Lugo-Tellez. 39, of Des Moines, Iowa, was arrested at 8:51 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license and cited for a loud muffler. He was transported to the Ogle Co Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

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Continued from Page 14 you to record your reading logs online.

Download (from any app store) the free Readsquared App and complete the registration process or go to this web address: oregonpubliclibrary.readsquared. com. Answer the registration questions and complete the form to be placed in the appropriate group.

Book Logs – can be picked up at time of checkout and dropped off in person at our circulation desk. Patrons should not hold book logs till the end of the program.

All book logs, word search and puzzles must be turned in by the end of the business day on August 10.

Yoga on Mondays returns, beginning 9:30 a.m. July 12. - Krystal Casey, Owner of ADM Studios will be teaching a Monday morning yoga class at the library. Registration is required, 815-732-2724.

The Story Behind the Story of The Wizard of Oz - Virtual program, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, July 21: Celebrate the 82nd Anniversary of this Iconic Film! Take a trip

Brett Rawlings, 36, of Sheffield, was arrested at 8:31 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop at the intersection of Washington Street and River Road in Oregon. Rawlings was released on an individual bond.

July 1 At 1:06 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Illinois 251 at Illinois 64 for an equipment violation. Mapendo Nyaketchi, 24, of Rockford, was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license. Mapendo was also cited for no registration light.

Mapendo was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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July 2 Davis S. Fant, 41, of DeKalb, was arrested at 6:09 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop at Twombly Road and Illinois 251. Fant was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. He was also cited for speeding, 75 mph in a 55 mph speed zone and operating an uninsured motor vehicle July 4 At approximately 11:53 p.m., deputies responded to the island at 7084 N. River Road in reference to a possible armed subject. After further investigation, Jeremy Gabel, 45, was arrested for reckless

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discharge of a firearm and disorderly conduct. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

July 5 Cainon Canas, 24, of Rock Falls, was arrested at 9:15 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 3000 block of S. Illinois 26. Canas was also issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and an equipment violation.

He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

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Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity.

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alcohol; 15 arrests for driving while license suspended/no valid driver’s license; 2 citations for no seat belt; 2 citations for using an electronic communication device while driving; 16 citations for uninsured drivers; 3 arrests for cannabis violations in a vehicle; and 119 citations for speeding.

The sheriff’s office joined forces with more than 200 other local law enforcement agencies from June 17 through July 5 to get drunk and drugged drivers off our roads and

encourage seat belt use.

The effort featured high-visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities, including a media campaign.

The enforcement period was funded by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation as part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” programs.

Polo Police Chief Tim Rockwood reports the following activity.

phone while driving. Roby was released on an I-Bond.

June 21 Dathony E. Hopkins, 20, of Bolingbrook, was cited at 1:30 a.m. for speeding 54 mph in a 35 mph speed zone. Hopkins was released on an I-Bond

June 23 Alyssa M. Trotter, 28, of Polo, was arrested at 11:45 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Trotter was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

mph speed zone. Schweitzer was released on an I-Bond.

Michelle Zeisler, 55, of Dixon was cited at 12:13 p.m. for speeding 45 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. Zeisler was released on an I-Bond.

June 22 Alan D. Roby, 48, of Dixon, was cited at 8:44 p.m. for the unlawful use of a cell

July 2 Amy R. Schweitzer, 43, of Malta was cited at 11:06 a.m. or speeding 44 mph in a 30

Continued from Page 15 Fourth of July Enforcement The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office issued 204 citations including 6 arrests for alcohol related violations during the Fourth of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.

Citations were issued for numerous traffic offenses including: 2 arrests for DUI; 4 citations for Illegal transportation of

POLO POLICE

July 3 Antwon M. Woodson, 28, of Polo, was cited at 11:37 p.m. for no valid insurance.

Woodson was released with a promise to comply.

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JEANETTE MAE HAENITSCH

ASHTON - Jeanette Mae Haenitsch passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021.

Jeanette was born on Sept. 11, 1963 to Wesley and Jean Coan in Rochelle Hospital in Rochelle.

On July 24, 1982, she married Ryan Haenitsch in Ashton at the Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 2009.

Jeanette is survived by her parents; two brothers, Wesley (Chris) of Flovilla, Georgia and William (Patricia) of Rockford; stepson, Jeremy (Laura) Haenitsch of Polo; and grandson, Austin Haenitsch of Chana.

Ray Patterson was her best friend and lived with her until the end.

A celebration of life will be at a later date.

Cremation has been provided by Affordable Cremation & Funeral Service. Private family burial will be at a later date in Ashton Cemetery.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS Ogle County property transfers for June 25-July1 Warranty Deeds Sandra K. Sarno to Clifford Wayne and Carole Elise Sharp, 2353 S. Watertown Road, Oregon, $282,000.

Patrick Sheely to Edward and Laura Hilliker, 5239 W. Murray Drive, Dixon, $105,000.

Yvonne M. Tannahill to Cory Love, 425 N. Hannah Ave., Mt. Morris, $60,000.

Rafael Valencia to Christina Richard and Taylor Wade, 920 W. 4th Ave., Rochelle, $165,000.

Sheila R. Manon to Consuelo Perez, 1026 N. Main St., Rochelle, $144,000.

Westwood Haywell LLC to Javier R. and Carol E. Salinas, one parcel in Flagg Township, $33,000.

US Department of Housing and Urban Development to Ralph E. Durant, 1000 W. Lincoln Ave., Rochelle, $62,500.

Robbie R. and Gwendolyn J. Zimmerman to Michael R. and Faith A. Liedberg, 305 S. Third St., Oregon, $289,000.

First State Bank Shnpl to Adam K. and Rebecca S. Hazzard, 101 S. First St., Oregon, $130,000.

First State Bank Shnpl to Merlin L. and Cindy L. Hagemann, two parcels on S. First St., Oregon, $100,000.

Catherine Bemus to Denise D. Coffman and G. Coffman Claire, 504 S. Fourth St., Oregon, $109,900.

Scott and Crystal Dunseth to Scot Cincinnati and Haley Zuberbier, 6835 Baler Lane, Davis Junction, $349,900.

Lori Jo Auker Goldsmith to William J. Steffenhgen III Grantor Trust, William J. Steffenhgen, trustee, one parcel in Byron Township, $0.

Lori Jo Auker Goldsmith to William J. Steffenhgen III Grantor Trust, Todd J. Steffenhgen, trustee, one parcel in Byron Township, $0.

Diane L. Panther to Conrad Lee and Ashley Renee Furgason, 313 N. Lafayette St., Byron, $125,900.

Ryan M. and Cammie Lynn Dietrich to Linette Hall, 306 Main St., Leaf River, $87,900.

Richard L. and Patsy Ann Way to TJ and Michelle Johnson Wagner, one parcel in Marion Township, $125,000.

Joseph Samuel and Laura M. St. George to Nicholas R. Vilmin, 4369 E. Open View Drive, Byron, $333,000.

Geoffroy and Haley Ferru to Jose Del Refugio Marquez and Elba Gallegos Barajas, 938 White Birch Lane, Davis Junction, $225,000.

Jacob R. and Kaylie Grover to Dawson D. Williams, 223 S. White Rock Road, Chana, $220,000.

Don K. and Barbara E. Koeller to Kevin Cusack and Christine Knierim, 8468 N. Winnebago Lane, Byron, $272,500.

Westwood Haywell LLC to Daniel W. and Kayla M. Keller, 10712 E. Diane Lane, Rochelle, $257,000.

Charles C. and Norma Jean Gordon to Andrew and Alisha Fortener, 6978 N. Alpine Drive, Stillman Valley, $239,000.

Andrew P. Kramer to Raymond Beardin,

404 E. North Park Drive, Byron, $130,000.

Brian D. Stukenberg to Christopher A. Tucker, 521 N. Walnut St., Byron, $135,000.

John Maples to Stewart and Mary Petersen, 335 E. Roosevelt St., Stillman Valley, $38,000.

Kevin L. and Sherry M. Smith to Laura Dee, 608 N. Second St., Holcomb, $305,000.

Will and Clydia Clark to April N. and James Feiden Jr., 8350 N. Hales Corner Road, Byron, $500,000.

Westwood Haywell LLC to Logan R. and Rebecca E. Miller, 10686 E. Diane Lane, Rochelle, $305,000.

Bernard H. and Deborah A. Paul to Karen and Samuel Almeida Rocha Moura, 973 W. Devils Backbone Road, Oregon, $260,000.

James A. and Tammy L. Bowser to Joseph P. and Melissa R. Wagner, 804 N. Ninth St., Rochelle, $204,000.

Gregory and Sara J. Macklin to Jason Klovning, 1589 N. Mulford Road, Lindenwood, $740,000.

John D. and Melody L. Holtz to Ines Hernandez Murrieta and Paula Espiritu, 217 N. Grove St., Creston, $140,000.

Corey A. and Cary A. Simpson to James R. Kellems Jr., 8481 E. Cardinal Lane, Davis Junction, $240,000.

The late Joyce Antonia Wills by heirs to She is the Reason LLC, 6581 N. Shewmon Drive, Stillman Valley, $0.

BK Mitchell Group LLC to Lawrence and Amy Zitkus, one parcel in Stillman Valley, $14,500.

James A. and Cheryl L. Bates to Henry A. Lozinski, 643 Countryside Drive, Davis

Junction, $240,000.

BK Mitchell Group LLC to Ramos Properties LLC, 512 Westfield Drive, 522 Heritage Drive and 312 and 401 Countryside Drive, Stillman Valley, $58,000.

Craig A. and Bridget W. Olson to Jay A. and Kiley A. Raymer, 5015 E. Brooke Court, Stillman Valley, $272,000.

Quit Claim Deed Robert Seele and Robert Seele Living Trust, Robert Seele, trustee to Cynthia Drew, 806 Madison St., Oregon, $87,500.

Trustee Deeds Allen A. Barry Trust1, Timothy Barry, trustee to Diana L. and Dean L. Erke, one parcel in Byron Township, $84,033.

Stuart W. and Patricia M. Kessler Revocable Trust, Stuart W. and Patricia M. Kessler, trustees to Catherine L. Bemus, 202 N. Reynolds St., Mt. Morris, $56,900.

Bradley E. Auker Trust, Bradley E. Auker, trustee to William J. Steffenhagen Grantor Trust, William J. Steffenhagen, two parcels in Byron Township, $569,461.

Harlan E. Rowland Trust 997, Harlan E. Rowland, trustee to Chadd R. Eisele, 417 W. Third St., Byron, $70,000.

Deed in Trust David T. and Paula Turner to Chicago Title Land Trust Co. Trust 119976, Chicago Title Land Trust Co., trustee, 1212 Lakeland Drive, Rochelle, $230,000.

Sheriffs Deed Sheriff of Ogle County to DLMJ Investments LLC, 315 E. Front St., Mt. Morris, $19,801.

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REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Larry L. Ballwahn; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2021CH6 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/09/2021, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on August 13, 2021 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 06-24-25-108-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1003 Lakeview Drive

REAL ESTATE Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close

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REAL ESTATE of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality

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F19080144 LCARE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY-OREGON, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Rachele Wasmund aka Rachele Acres; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Jonathan P. Acres aka Jonathan Acres; Defendants.

CASE NO. 19 CH 70 156 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above ent-titled cause on December 6, 2019, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on July 30, 2021, commencing at 10:00 AM , at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, Room , to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 156 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 P.I.N.: 11-22-452-001 First mortgage Lien Position; SingleFamily Residence; Judgment Amount $211,689.03 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the of Ogle County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL, 60563, (630) 453-6960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 64727, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 MidwestPleadings@dallegal.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 June 25, 2021 July 2, 9, 2021

REAL ESTATE y M pa ty Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE s, sp taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium

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

If the property is located in a common interest

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REAL ESTATE community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2007-HE2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE2 PLAINTIFF, -vsSheila J. Tracy; DEFENDANTS NO. 20 CH 50 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on April 16, 2021; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on August 13, 2021 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 206 East Chicago Avenue, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Permanent Index No.: 11-23-156-004 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 $78,696.90. 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 U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor in Interest to Bank of America National Association, Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2007-HE2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-HE2 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) Joseph M. Herbas (6277645) Michael Kalkowski (6185654) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Jenna R. Vondran (6308109) Thomas Belczak (6193705) 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. July 2, 9, 16, 2021

REAL ESTATE nly a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all 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 information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-21-00244.

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of: VALDENE G. SNODGRASS, Deceased.

No. 2021P46 CLAIM NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICES Notice is given of the death of VALDENE G. SNODGRASS. Letters of Office were issued to DOUGLAS FITZGERALD, 17573 Grandview Dr., Sterling, IL 61081, as Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th St #300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the Representative, or both, on or before January 5, 2022, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: June 28, 2021 Douglas Fitzgerald, Representative Kyle G. Carlock ARDC 6285873 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 carlock@wmpj.com July 2, 9, 16, 2021 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 19, 2021, a certificate was filed in the office of the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as, White Pines Lodge located at 6712 W. Pines Rd. Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Dated this 19th day of May, 2021.

Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk July 2, 9, 16, 2021

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$1,00 thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after

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LEGAL NOTICES s p 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property 765 ILCS Act, 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

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

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to

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LEGAL NOTICES nly a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will

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LEGAL NOTICES prop y w NOT be open for and inspection Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of property. the Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all 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 information: Examine the court

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F19080144 LCARE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY-OREGON, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Rachele Wasmund aka Rachele Acres; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Jonathan P. Acres aka Jonathan Acres; Defendants.

CASE NO. 19 CH 70 156 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above ent-titled cause on December 6, 2019, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on July 30, 2021, commencing at 10:00 AM , at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, Room , to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: LOT ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO (142) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 5 OF HARVEST GLENN SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK D OF PLATS ON PAGE 42 AS DOCUMENT NO. 01-09248 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTT, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 156 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 P.I.N.: 11-22-452-001 First mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $211,689.03 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED

BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the of Ogle County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL, 60563, (630) 453-6960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 64727, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 MidwestPleadings@dallegal.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 8190-915389 June 25, 2021 July 2, 9, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2007-HE2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE2 PLAINTIFF, -vsSheila J. Tracy; DEFENDANTS NO. 20 CH 50 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on April 16, 2021; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on August 13, 2021 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 2 IN BLOCK 7 IN THE TOWN OF DAVIS JUNCTION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 170 AS DOCUMENT NO. 65505, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 206 East Chicago Avenue, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Permanent Index No.: 11-23-156-004 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 $78,696.90. 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 U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor in Interest to Bank of America National Association, Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2007-HE2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-HE2 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) Joseph M. Herbas (6277645) Michael Kalkowski (6185654) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Jenna R. Vondran (6308109) Thomas Belczak (6193705) 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. 8190-915899 July 2, 9, 16, 2021

19 OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, Jul 9, 2021

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Larry L. Ballwahn; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2021CH6 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/09/2021, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on August 13, 2021 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED IN THE OF COUNTY OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. LOT 1 IN BLOCK 2 IN LAKEVIEW SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK I OF PLATS, PAGE 7, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 06-24-25-108-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1003 Lakeview Drive Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction

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