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VOLUME 157 NO. 36 • SERVING THE FORRESTON AREA SINCE 1865

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Friday, January 12, 2024 • $1.00

HIGH FLYIN’

‘I’ve got my snowshoes’ Winter storm doesn’t faze woman living in tent at state park / 3

SPORTS

High school roundup Forreston comes up short in NUIC South game against Fulton / 11

Snow job too tough Ogle County Highway Department ready for Mother Nature’s worst / 7

Earleen Hinton

Forreston cheerleader Erica Tryggestad lands into the arms of her teammates during a performance at the boys varsity basketball game Jan. 5.

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INDEX Betty’s Column......... 4 Classifieds.......... 15-19 Colbert Column........ 8

Library News............. 2 Oregon Police............ 7 Otto’s Column........... 4

Property Transfers...12 Sheriff Activity.......... 7 Sports....................8-12

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Wet, heavy snow lands in Ogle County

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By EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@shawmedia.com OREGON – Ogle County residents got their first taste of real winter Tuesday as several inches of wet, heavy snow fell across the region with more accumulation forecast throughout the evening and later this week. The National Weather Service issued another winter storm warning at 2:29 p.m. Tuesday that ran until 4 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10. “Heavy, wet snow and dangerous travel conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph,” the NWS said in its weather alert. “Travel will be difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.”

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An Illinois Department of Transportation snowplow makes it way along state Route 2 on Jan. 9. “Snow rates will exceed 1 inch per hour at times this afternoon. Strongest winds will occur this evening,” the alert said. Ogle County was among more than a

dozen northern Illinois counties under the winter storm warning. Another winter storm was being forecast for Friday.

Country Crossroads Quilt Guild to meet Jan. 15 in Forreston SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

FORRESTON – The Country Crossroads Quilt Guild will hold its first meeting of the year Monday, Jan. 15. Club members are looking forward to their Quilt Show in 2025. “We welcome all visitors who might be interested in joining a Quilt Guild, becoming an active member of an organi-

zation focused on all things quilting,” Publicity Chair Ruth Whitney said in an email. “This first meeting will be filled with information on the coming year and formal programs will begin in February. Please consider joining us.” Guild meetings are at 7 p.m. at the Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Road in Forreston, on the third Monday of each month (except December). There is ample time to meet and greet members

before the meeting. Visitors are welcome. There is a fee of $5 at the door for visitors. Membership dues are $20. For information, call Program Committee Chairs Shelly Holverson at 815297-2381 or Karen Bolen at 815-233-9836 or Quilt Guild President Chyree Rohde-Lincoln at 815-275-2759. More information is at countrycrossroadsquiltguild.com.

Wednesdays Storytime is back. This fun, relaxed program is a great way for you and your little one to meet new friends and experience the joy of reading together. Community Room

Looking for a place to hold your event? Our community room (with a small kitchenette) is available for meetings, parties, showers, family reunions and more. Call the library at 815-938-2624 for information.

chances to earn prizes along the way. Stop by the circulation desk to register. Adult Programs January Book of the Month: “A Quiet Life” by Ethan Joella is set in a quiet suburb of Pennsylvania where Chuck Ayers, Ella Burke and Kirsten Bonato are all dealing with major losses. They each are going through the motions of life while not enjoying life. As their lives intersect, they start to realize how to best move forward and handle loss and

grief. Stop by the circulation desk to pick up your copy. January Take & Make Craft: Stop by the circulation desk and pick up a craft to make at home. You get to pick from different craft options this month. Limited quantities available. New Releases Adult Books: “Lone Oaks Crossing” by Janet Dailey, “Upside Down” by Danielle Steel Picture Book: “Problem Solved!” by Jan Thomas

FORRESTON LIBRARY Tony McCombie Mobile Office – 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 Join state Rep. Tony McCombie or one of her representatives to discuss state issues or get information on available programs. Toddler/Preschool Storytime – 10 a.m.

BERTOLET LIBRARY Youth Program Stories with Stacey: 10 a.m. Thursdays. Join Miss Stacey for fun stories for your toddlers and preschoolers. Youth and Adult Programs A to Z Reading Challenge: Join us for a new reading challenge. The goal is to read 26 books, each book starting with a different letter of the alphabet, by Dec. 31, 2024. The challenge is open to fifth graders through adults. Be sure to keep your reading log up to date as there will be

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By EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@shawmedia.com OREGON – Sarah Wright just smiled when asked if she was worried about the snowstorm that was forecasted to bring several inches of snow to northern Illinois this week. “I’ve got my snowshoes,” the 69-yearold said as she stood outside her home – a tent at Lowden State Park. With temperatures dropping to the mid-30s and 7 to 11 inches of snow forecast for Tuesday through Wednesday, Wright did make one modification to her cabin tent. “Come and look inside,” she said Sunday, peeling back the tarp that covers the tent. “I took one of the extension poles that you use for painting and I made a center pole because this tent doesn’t have a center pole.” On Tuesday, Wright said her modification was holding strong. “So far doing great and no snow on my tent. The next wave will be the test,” she said. Wright has been living in a tent with her dog Luna at Lowden since October. Throughout the spring, summer and fall she alternated between the area’s state parks while trying to find rental property that will allow her to keep her pets. She previously lived in Polo before the apartment building she was living in was cited by the city as unfit for human occupancy and has since been slated for demolition. Because of Luna and her three cats, Wright has been unable to find rental housing that allows tenants to have all her pets. Her cats are staying with a friend in Polo while Wright and Luna stay at Lowden. Many area residents have reached out to Wright to help her secure better accommodations. Brad Parkinson, 59, of Oregon, gave Wright a 1995 cargo van and a 1975 camping trailer after he met Wright while he was walking his dogs at the state park. Parkinson even covered the cost of the title and registration transfer and six months insurance for the van. The van and camper are just steps in helping her get back on her feet as she searches for a new, permanent residence, he said. On Dec. 23, Parkinson and Tony Duran of Franklin Grove organized a motorcycle fundraising ride that started with a raffle at Ogle County Brewery in Oregon and traveled 10 miles north on state Route 2 to Byron before heading back south 9 miles on River Road to Lowden.

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Sarah Wright shows the center pole she created Jan. 7 for the center of her tent in preparation for this week’s snowstorm. Wright has been living in state parks for several months as she searches for a rental property that will accept pets. Cash donations still can be made to Wright at the Oregon NAPA store, where Parkinson works as a driver. “We are still trying to raise money for Sarah for her continuing journey and fixing up the camper and finding a permanent location,” Parkinson said. “Right now she is in the middle of refurbishing and hopes to be in there soon probably February. Many moving parts to the story, but ultimately trying to keep her comfortable until the end result.” A native of Virginia, Wright moved to Illinois in 2011 to be near her father. In 1998, she visited the Polo area and White Pines State Park with her dad. Her path to living in a tent at Lowden included being flooded from her rental home near Fulton, living out of a storage unit, staying in an unheated garage loft in the Rock Falls/Sterling area (offered by a friend at no charge) and a homeless shelter. During those months, she continued to seek a place for herself and her pets and she has applied for housing through the Ogle County Housing Authority. She started camping at White Pines State Park and Lowden in April, alternating between the two, adhering to the parks’ 14-night consecutive stay limit. Without a vehicle, Wright has relied on the kindness of others and one Polo man in particular, Mark McGinnis, who moved her and her belongings to

Sarah Wright stands by the 1975 camping trailer Jan. 7. The camper was given to her by Brad Parkinson of Oregon. Wright plans on using the camper this winter after some repairs are made.

and from each park every two weeks during the summer. Inside her dome tent, Wright has cots, a heater and a small cooking area. The tent is covered in blue tarps to help keep it warm and dry. She keeps water in jugs, collected from one of the park’s public drinking faucets, and has access to electricity at the campsite. Wright worked in law enforcement while in Virginia and spent a few years in security for a retail store in Virginia Beach in addition to other jobs, she said. Social Security is now her sole source of income. On Sunday, Wright said she had plenty of propane for her small heater that she uses inside the tent. “I’ve got 120 pounds of propane for

my Mr. Buddy,” she said, referring to the heater. “And I have my sled and a shovel. I’ve camped in Alaska. I am not worried.” Wright said she also has all the parts to repair the Cascade camper and has been getting help from more local residents to get the repairs made. “We’re getting a real high-end cover so we can really get working on the inside of it,” Wright said. “Depending on the weather, we hope to get that work done and get it ready for the cats next weekend. We pretty much have all the materials for it. And the van is running really well. “The outpouring of love and gifts that people have given me has been amazing. I am so thankful.”

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Winter storm threat doesn’t faze woman living in a tent at state park campground

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Trolley tours planned for Town and Country Days

Here we are into a new year and we are beginning to make plans for what is to come. I am still hanging onto Christmas although I have started to put away all the Santa stuff. The inside Christmas trees have shifted from vintage shiny bright balls to snowflakes. I can never just take things down and put it all away like most people. I work in shifts and gradually go from Christmas to winter to Valentine’s Day. Little by little I wean myself away from Santa to winter and suddenly it is spring. The small 4-foot tree stayed up all year and constantly was in a state of change. So right now I have two trees that look like winter but eventually the big one will be totally gone. I could never be one of those people who the day after Christmas has

POLO HISTORY Betty Obendorf everything put away and gone. I savor the holiday spirit and enjoy it to its fullest until the grass is quite green and spring is definitely here. At the museum, Silas has taken down the roping from the fence. We had many nice comments so that was a good move this year to drape the greenery on the beautiful fence made by Paul Graehling so many years ago. We still have to put away the decorations inside the museum and we eventually will do that. We do not have any programs in January or February since those two months can

be difficult to get out if weather is snowy or icy. I already have found myself several times unable to get out because of icy snow. Falling is not something I want to do. Kevin is always at the museum on Saturdays ready to help you in any way. When the flag is out, he is there and numerous people stop in and that is nice. This weekend, he had a bus driver stop by to see our museum. He brought a load of high school students from out of town. He stopped by to see what our museum was all about and he was pleasantly surprised. People were surprised to see a big yellow school bus sitting out in front. Thank you, Kevin, for keeping us open. We are working on our schedule for this year. On March 6, Susan Zook

will give a program on Nepal. She taught school there many years ago and returned for a visit last year. She will show us pictures of how it has changed as the years have gone by. Keep that date and program in mind. You will hear more about it later. We also are working on another trolley tour during Town and Country Days. It again will be at the Buffalo Grove Cemetery. This time, people will get out to see more of the cemetery. We may have drama students portray some of the early settlers. That will be really neat. We also will use the Henry School so people will get out there to see the inside. Watch for the trolley tour again.

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

Winter solstice is always on my December calendar By OTTO DICK Winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, when the sun appears at its most southerly position, directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricon. The lack of direct sunlight on Dec. 21 makes it the shortest day of the year for those in the U.S. All locations north of the equator see daylight shorter than 12 hours and all locations south see daylight longer than 12 hours.

What causes the winter solstice? Because the Earth is tilted on its rotational axis, we have changing seasons. As the planet moves around the sun, each hemisphere experiences winter when it’s tilted away from the sun and summer when it’s tilted toward the sun. Scientists are not entirely sure how this occurred, but they think it happened billions of years ago. What places on Earth feel the effects of changing daylight and nighttime? Daylight decreases dramatically the closer you are to the North Pole in

winter solstice. People living near the equator barely notice the difference with fewer minutes of daylight during the winter solstice than they have during the summer solstice. It’s pretty much a 12-hour day all year long there. During the winter solstice in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, which lies north of the Arctic Circle, they won’t see any sunshine. Residents of Nome, Alaska, see three hours and 54 minutes of very weak daylight. Because of time zones differences, Europe, Africa and Asia mark their

winter solstice on Dec. 22. Other events marked on my December calendar were Dec. 7 for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Dec. 24 for Christmas Eve, Dec. 25 for Christmas Day and Dec. 31 for New Year’s Eve. Daylight in Oregon, Illinois, for Christmas Day 2023 was from 7:16 a.m. to 4:24 p.m. Summer solstice 2024 is June 20 at 3:50 p.m. Winter solstice 2024 is Dec. 21 at 3:10 a.m. • Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.

IDNR to host informational meetings about chronic wasting disease SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host public meetings in Lee and Bureau counties to provide information about the recent detection of chronic wasting disease, its effect on free-ranging deer populations and IDNR’s efforts to control the disease. IDNR staff biologists will be available to discuss management strategies and answer questions about the disease, commonly referred to as CWD. Landowners, hunters and concerned citizens are encouraged to attend. CWD is an important issue that will continue to dominate future deer management discussions in northern Illinois.

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Deer graze at Castle Rock State Park in 2023. The meeting in Lee County is at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Winifred Knox Memorial Library, 112 Elm St., Franklin Grove. The meeting in Bureau County is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Hennepin Canal State Trail office, 16006 875

East St., Sheffield. Meetings will include a 45- to 60-minute presentation followed by a discussion. “CWD is an always-fatal neurological disease that threatens the long-term

health of white-tailed deer in Illinois. First documented in Illinois in 2002 near Roscoe, CWD has been detected in 20 counties across the northern edge and northeastern portions of Illinois and as far south as Kankakee and Livingston counties,” according to an IDNR news release. Affected counties include Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Most recently, CWD was detected in Lee County in 2021 and Bureau County in November 2023. For more information about the meetings or CWD, contact Chris Jacques, the wildlife disease program manager, at chris.jacques@illinois.gov.

Polo man’s fishing lure collection numbers in the thousands By CHARLENE BIELEMA

cbielema@shawmedia.com POLO – Lyle Reap was busy at it last month. He’d checked some traps he had set, had been working on some machinery and was preparing to give a tour of his fishing lure collection. He’s amassed more than 15,000 fishing lures since he began collecting them 10 years ago after his wife, Melody, signed him up to become a member of a fishing lure collectors’ club. Some lures he bought online, others from friends who made them. He also has been going to fishing lure collector events over the years to buy them. He will be going to one in Milwaukee on Jan. 17-20. But this time, he won’t be going there to buy. Instead, he will be attending to sell them off, piece by piece, display case by display case, as the result of a terminal cancer diagnosis. As to how difficult it is to break up his collection: “It’s going to be hard someday,” he said. “It hasn’t hit me yet. It will.” Reap, the owner of Reap’s Paint Spot who did interior painting, drywalling and ceiling work for 52 years and is semi-retired, fished as a child. He grew up in Erie, later lived in Savanna and graduated from Polo High School. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1967-69. He met his wife, Melody, shortly after returning home. “I didn’t fish for a long time after we were married and then in 1988 I started bass fishing. I’d bought my first boat, a used boat, and went to the Mississippi,” he said. He joined a bass club, to which he belonged for 30 years, fished in tournaments and spent time out on the Mississippi River and local ponds. He taught his daughter, Trish, and two granddaughters, Carly and Mallorie, to fish. In fact, he took both of those granddaughters out to fish on their first birthdays. Each girl’s catch of that day, with grandpa’s help, has been mounted on the wall alongside a fishing pole and their gear to mark the occasions. Knowing of his love of fishing, his wife in 2014 signed him up to be a member of the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club. He’d collected lures over the years, but the membership cranked up his interest. It’s safe to say he got hooked. Along with buying lures off the internet and getting them from friends, he started attending fishing shows. One of his first was in Milwaukee in 2015. Now a walking encyclopedia of fishing lure knowledge, Reap knows what he paid for each lure and what it’s worth

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Lyle Reap of Polo points out one of thousands of fishing lures he has on display at his home in Polo on Dec. 7.

ABOVE: One of Lyle Reap’s favorite displays is of the first fish caught by his granddaughter. RIGHT: These unique lures were made in Dixon in 1934. today. Among the lures are large ones for muskies down to small ones for crappies. “I’d start out with one and then I’d buy on the internet to get different colors,” he said. He also knows the age of each lure, what it is made from, the material used for the eyes and information about the box it came in. The boxes themselves carry value depending on their age, rarity and condition. “Every box is worth something,” he said. “They pay a lot for boxes,” Melody added. He now has an out-building with two large rooms full of fishing lures, fishing gear and antiques. Some are displayed in old jewelry cases, on a former eyeglass display from an optometrist’s office, on antique pieces, such as a wagon wheel, and in hutches.

Some are in flat cases, while hundreds hang from the ceiling above. In one room, a cactus spine hangs from the ceiling and lures hang from the spine. The holes in the spine make it perfect for displaying the lures, Melody said. “You can hang a lure on anything,” Melody said. The lures are displayed in groups, such as the peanut butter lures named for their color. A bright pink collection of lures hangs from the ceiling and there are brightly colored contemporary wiggle fish lures in a glass-top table. The lures are displayed as mini collections based on the companies that made them – Puppette, Berkley, Bagley, Pfleuger and Heddon among them. But bare spots are beginning to appear among the collections. The 76-year-old Reap is a Vietnam War veteran who served as an Army

combat medic for 14 months. He has survived five types of cancers in 15 years, but now has an aggressive lung cancer attributed to Agent Orange exposure. He has been told he has six months to a year left to live. Because of his diagnosis, Reap is making plans to dismantle his collection. He has been bringing lures from the fishing building into the house to set them in display cases. The selling price he is seeking for each lure, or in some cases lure collections, is written on the glass door right above the lure. There will be 800 8-foot tables full of lures at the Milwaukee show, where he will sell pieces of his collection in January. “They come from all over the country,” he said of the buyers. But there is at least one lure that will not make the trip to Milwaukee. “I’m thinking about keeping this one,” he said. “Mel can keep it.”

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Lyle Reap preparing to dismantle collection in light of terminal cancer diagnosis

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Sheriff’s office announces holiday enforcement results

OREGON – The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement across the state for the holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” drunken-driving enforcement campaign. From Dec. 15 through Jan. 2, the Sheriff’s

office showed zero tolerance for impaired driving, arresting seven offenders. During the enforcement campaign, deputies issued 142 total citations for offenses including: • 20 arrests for no valid/suspended/ revoked driver’s licenses • Seven arrests for DUI • Three arrests for outstanding warrants

• Two arrests for resisting or obstructing a police officer • Two citations for illegal transportation of alcohol • One citation for a cannabis violation • 53 citations for speeding violations • 31 citations for registration violations • 13 citations for no valid insurance • One citation for a child safety

restraint violation • 14 citations for other traffic offenses “We need to drive this message home: Impaired driving is a seriously risky business. It’s illegal and it endangers the driver, their passengers and everyone else on the road,” Sheriff Brian VanVickle said. “If you’re under the influence, don’t get behind the wheel.”

OBITUARIES CHERYL R. CHRISTIANS

the back of the bus. Cheryl had a great love of music. She played Born: October 15, 1946 piano, organ, and trumpet. She participated in Died: December 29, 2023 the Kable Band, played at weddings, and was an organist at several churches, including: St MT. MORRIS, IL – Paul Lutheran, Methodist and Presbyterian Cheryl R. Christians, all in Oregon, IL, and the Methodist, Trinity age 77, passed away peacefully at Serenity Lutheran, and Disciples United Methodist, all of Mt. Morris, IL. She ended her organ playing Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL on Dec. 29, career at Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston 2023. Cheryl was born from 2005 through 2023. Cheryl is survived by her three nieces, Beth Oct. 15, 1946 in Avon, SD, the daughter of John and Jenny (Hemmin- McDonald, North Fork, ID; Dolores (Brad) ga) Christians. She graduated from Mt. Morris Wolber, Mt Morris, IL; Joyce (Randy) David, Federal Dam, MN. Several great nieces and High School in 1965. She then attended nephews and several great, great nieces Rockford Business College. and nephews. Her dear friend Cecelia Cook In 1976 Cheryl began her career at Kable as well as many other friends who were like Printing Co., working a few different posifamily to her. tions; until Mel Knodle found her the ideal Cheryl was preceded in death by her spot in the payroll department where she parents, John and Jenny, brother Daryl stayed until her retirement in 2017. Cheryl played softball in her younger years. Christians, sister-in-Law Roberta Christians, She went on to coach the local summer girl’s nephew-in-law Fred McDonald, great great niece Ann Marray Forbush. softball league which included her niece A Celebration of Life will be held in the Joyce. She was an avid golfer and bowler Spring. winning multiple awards. She enjoyed her In lieu of flowers a memorial can be sent bowling trips for tournaments and get-ato St Jude’s or Faith Lutheran Church in ways, especially the Black Russian drinks in Forreston, IL.

JANICE MAE (RUTER) COLBERG Born: May 6, 1938 in Baileyville, Illinois Died: January 1, 2024 in Freeport, Illinois Janice Mae (Ruter) Colberg, age 85 of Freeport, Illinois passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at home. She was born on a farm near Baileyville, Illinois on May 6, 1938 to the late Peter and Marianna (Janssen) Ruter. Janice married Melvin L Colberg on June 28, 1964 at Forreston Reformed Church in Forreston, Illinois. Janice attended Rural Schools and Forreston Schools and later obtained her GED. She was a member of the Faith Reformed Church in Lanark, Illinois. She had worked at Structo, Burgess Battery, Micro Switch, Prairie Advocate and PNC. Janice was an accomplished artist in many different areas: cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, painting, ceramics and doll making. Her greatest passions were being a Mom and Oma (Grandmother in German), drinking tea,

speaking Platt (low German) and being the go-to person for the Ruter family geneology. She was a very active member of the Rund Dee Tee Pot (an Ostfriesen heritage group). She never knew a stranger and everyone was always invited in for a cup of tea. Janice is survived by her husband Melvin of Freeport, Illinois, daughters Valerie (Brad) Woessner of Shannon, Illinois and Natalie (Andy) Grebner of Monroe, Wisconsin; her grandchildren Benjamin Woessner, Hannah Woessner, Jacob Grebner and Madalyn Grebner; her brother Roger Ruter of Shannon, Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law, Carolyn Ruter. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday January 6, 2024 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Forreston, IL (203 3rd Ave) with Rev. Brian Janssen officiating. Visitation will be 4-7:00 PM Friday January 5, 2024 also at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston, IL, and also from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport, IL. A memorial has been established in Janice’s memory. The family would like to thank St. Croix Hospice for their phenomenal care.

DORIS E. COIL

was a supervisor at MarPearl Industries in Oregon, and retired after years working with Born: November 15, 1942 her sister Loretta at Professor Scoop subway Died: January 2, 2024 and ice cream shop. Doris is survived by her son: Dennis Charles OREGON, IL – Doris Coil; stepson: Richard Coil; Stepdaughter: E. Coil, age 81, passed Nancy Coil; grandchildren: Alisha Coil, Jessica away peacefully Gilbert, Kristy Richardson, and Jasmine in Generations at Campbell; great grandchildren: Arianna and Neighbors, Byron, IL Alex Moore, Emma and Makayla Gilbert, on Tuesday, January Tegan Wright, Jordan and Samantha Camp2, 2024. Doris was born on November 15, bell; brother: Randall Gene Haynes; and sister: Loretta June Hendrickson. 1942 in Oregon, IL, the second daughter of Doris is preceded in death by her parents; Floyd Edward & Hazel Mae Agnes (Wallace) husband: Leslie Coil; and brother: James Haynes. She graduated from Oregon High Edward Haynes. School. She married Leslie Earl Coil in April Funeral services were held on Sunday, Januof 1969, and they remained lovingly together ary 7, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. in the Oregon Church until his death in 1997. Doris then found love and friendship in Harold Miller until he passed of God, 860 W. Oregon Trail Road, Oregon, away in 2021. Doris was baptized in the Rock IL, with Pastor Michael Hoffman officiating. River and remained a member of the Oregon A Visitation was held on Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 2:00 P.M. until service time in the Church of God. Oregon Church of God. Doris worked at the Oregon Piano Factory,

MARGIE L. STOUFFER

She very much enjoyed time with “the little people”. Through the years Margie enjoyed Born: March 15, 1926 her hobbies as a girl scout leader, gardening, Died: January 5, 2024 bird watching and craft making. Margie also enjoyed attending plays and musicals. She MT. MORRIS, IL – always had a thirst for knowledge and conMargie L. Stouffer, tinued taking classes at Highland in Freeport, age 97, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 IL for several years. She enjoyed hosting and cooking meals for family and friends. She was at Serenity Hospice a devoted member and Sunday school teachand Home in Oregon, er of Trinity Lutheran Church of Mt. Morris. IL. surrounded by her Margie is survived by son: Brian (Wanda) family, after a short Stouffer, Kinnear, WY; daughter: Gayle illness. Madsen, Wellsville, MO; 9 Grandchildren, Margie was born March 15, 1926 in and 18 Great Grandchildren; sister, Jean Ann Springfield, Ohio to Robert Kirkham & Hilda (Kirkham) Winget. Margie grew up in Spring- Buckwell, Toledo, Ohio and many nieces and field, Ohio and after college moved to Ashton, nephews. Margie is preceded by Parents; Father, IL with her parents while her Stepfather Robert Kirkham, Mother, Hilda Winget and Rev. Eldon Winget pursued ministry. After Stepfather, Rev. Eldon Winget, Husband; moving to Ashton, she started her teaching career in a one room country school teaching Sherwood Stouffer, Brother; Rodger Winget, Brother and Sister In-law; Norm and Virginia grades 1-8 for one year. She then moved to Mt. Morris to teach 1st and 2nd grade where Nelson, Son In law; Larry Madsen. A viewing will be held on Friday, January 12, she met Sherwood “Woody” Stouffer. Margie 2024 at 10:00am until service time in Trinity and Sherwood were married June 4, 1950 Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris, IL. Funeral serin Ashton, IL and spent 64 wonderful years vice will be held on Friday January 12, 2024 together. at 11:00am, with Pastor Josh Ehrler officiating Grandma Margie was always curious and followed by a luncheon. Interment will be in entertained with what the grandchildren Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, IL. and great grandchildren were doing. She Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church of Mt. was always sitting on the floor or sitting at Morris, IL, Serenity Hospice and Home of Orethe table to play games or color pictures. gon, IL and Rock River Center of Oregon, IL.

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ehinton@shawmedia.com OREGON – The respite that snowplow operators and their families received over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays was over with the season’s first major winter event this week. The Ogle County Highway Department was ready for whatever Mother Nature tossed at it. “In anticipation of the snow, we will have the plow blades mounted on all of our trucks in advance of the storm,” Ogle County Highway Engineer Jeremy Ciesiel said Jan. 5. “We will also preload the dump bodies with salt to expedite our departure.” Illinois Department of Transportation trucks were traversing state Route 2 between Dixon and Oregon on Jan. 5, spraying a liquid de-icing material on the roadway through Castle Rock State Park in anticipation of precipitation. “We also apply de-icing material to bridges ahead of the weather. Since bridges and culverts are cooled from both above and below, they are the first areas to freeze. The de-icing chemicals help prevent the structures from icing over,” Ciesiel said.

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An IDOT snowplow applies an anti-icing agent between Oregon and Mt. Morris in 2023. He urged motorists to be prepared for turns in the weather. “As with any winter event, we want the traveling public to be safe,” he said. “Before heading out during a winter storm, please determine if the trip is necessary. If it is, please allow for extra

travel time to get to your destination. We will be working hard to keep the roads safe, but our rural environment results in challenging, ever-changing conditions.” Ciesiel reminds motorists that even small amounts of snow can make driv-

OREGON POLICE At 9:50 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 300 block of North Seventh Street resulting in the arrest of Penny J. Williams, 48, of Oregon, for domestic battery. Williams also was charged with unlawful possession of firearms and unlawful possession of firearms ammunition. Williams was taken to the Ogle County jail where she was left in the custody of the corrections officers. Dec. 29

Michal M. Burnett, 70, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 9:30 a.m. for speeding 48 mph in a 30-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 300 block of South Fourth Street. Robert A. Dyer, 76, of Dixon, was issued a citation at 10:50 a.m. for disobeying a stop sign. The violation occurred at the intersection of South Third and Webster streets. James E. Tennison, 75, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 1 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street. John B. Gardner, 62, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 4:28 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. The violation occurred at the intersection of

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS South Daysville Road and East Washington Street.

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity:

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Kijuan T. Burns, 22, of Freeport, was arrested at 3:30 p.m. on two outstanding Stephenson County warrants for failure to appear on a driving while license suspended charge and failure to appear on a leaving the scene of an accident charge. Burns was taken to the Ogle County jail where he was left in the custody of the corrections officers. Joseph D. Dienberg, 29, of Davis Junction, was issued a citation at 4:07 p.m. for speeding 53 mph in a 30-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 200 block of North Daysville Road.

Keion Anderson, 27, of Sycamore, was arrested in connection with driving while license suspended after a traffic stop on Interstate 39 southbound and Illinois Route 64 at 1:53 a.m. Anderson also was cited for expired registration and inoperable registration light. Anderson was released on a notice to appear and given a future court date. The Illinois State Police assisted. About 6:30 a.m., deputies and the Mt.

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At 11:36 a.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 500 block of South 10th Street resulting in the arrest of Caleb J. G. Wolford, 18, of Oregon, for domestic battery. Wolford was taken to the Ogle County jail where he was left in the custody of the corrections officers. At 4:02 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 100 block of North Seventh Street resulting in the arrest of Shane M. Nielsen, 40, of Oregon, for battery. Nielsen also was arrested on an See OREGON POLICE, page 13

Morris Fire Protection District and EMS responded to a one-vehicle crash in the 1200 block of North Mt. Morris Road. An investigation showed an Eastland Feed Company farm feed truck driven by Robert S. Kuhlemeier, 44, of Pearl City, was traveling south on North Mt. Morris Road when the truck slid into the east ditch because of icy road conditions. Kuhlemeier was uninjured. No citations were issued. Jacob J. Doane, 25, of Davis Junction, was arrested on an Ogle County

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ing challenging, especially in rural areas. “Drifting from blowing snow tends to be patchy,” he said. “Long stretches of clean pavement can lead to a false sense of security and an isolated drift can take a driver by surprise. We recommend that all drivers take it slow, especially when approaching intersections. Give yourself plenty of time and space to come to a stop. It is also a great idea to leave more space between vehicles to provide for more time to react to changing conditions. “Lastly, please be patient with those working to remove the snow and ice from the roadways. Never closely follow a plow truck. They are spreading salt and ice abrasives. It is also wise to slow down when passing a plow in the opposite direction.” This week’s winter events follow an unseasonably warm and snow-free holiday season that gave snowplow operators across the region the opportunity to spend the holidays at home without being called out to plow in the wee morning hours. “All of our employees were able to enjoy the holiday with their families and friends uninterrupted,” Ciesiel said.

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Sports scrapbooks shine light on past seasons Recently, I was invited by Jim Hess of Byron to view some sports scrapbooks and other artifacts he has accumulated over many decades. It was a lot of fun reading about stories from not just Byron, but others schools around the county. For example, one of the scrapbooks was kept by Robin Jarret’s mother during the 1965-66 Byron basketball season. Jarret, who would go on to be one of the top orthopedic surgeons in the area, along with Eddie Harmon, Bill Lutz, Dean Ferb and Jim Hogan gave the Tigers a formidable unit under coach Joe Parks. What stood out about that season is Byron going undefeated against everyone it played except for Forreston. Not only that, but Forreston beat Byron four times, including a season-ending loss in the district championship game. Some of the names from that stellar Forreston team were Don DeVries, Greg Ludwig, Bob Ross, Ron Abraham, Jim Van Ness and Ron Meyer. Back then, the Cardinals had one of the most successful coaches around in Bob Brinkmeier (356-138 in 18 years at Forreston). It was the fifth district title in a row for Forreston (26-2) in what was a

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GUEST VIEW Andy Colbert one-class system. In that era, small schools played in a district before advancing to the regional where the larger schools lay waiting. In 1966, Forreston lost to Rock Falls at the regional. Likewise, in the previous four years, good Forreston teams were taken down in the regional by bigger schools. Mr. Hess had plenty of stuff for me to pore over and also took me to the Byron Museum, which displayed some of his items from track and field. Living a few miles away, I felt a bit embarrassed for never having been to this nicely appointed museum. If one thinks about it, every household with collections of school sport memories are mini museums in themselves. In a spare bedroom closet, I have newspaper clippings from football and track and field that my mom saved for me. Yes, they hold meaning to me, but does anyone else care about the 1975 football playoff quarterfinal between

Rochelle and Geneva or the 1976 conference track meet? As I downsize in my later years, do I ask my kids if they want my collection or simply toss it in the dumpster with everything else? Probably the latter as memories are best served by those who lived them. Suddenly, “you wake up and realize time has slipped away.” That’s what Paul Anka sang in “Times of Your Life.” As the song continues, “Gather moments while you can.” That’s where moms come in handy. When you are making memories as a young man or woman, they don’t have the same significance to you that they will later in life. Moms intuitively know this and save them for you, even if they might be “shadows of misty yesteryears” as the song continues. Being from the newspaper scrapbook era, I wonder how collecting is done nowadays in an era of social media, be it visual or audio? Is everything condensed on a small disk? Even though they are old and yellowed, give me newspaper articles and photos in a scrapbook that is falling apart. Opening those historical treasures in the basement of the Hess

house brought me back to the 1950s and ’60s. Wouldn’t it be neat to have a central clearinghouse in Ogle County for old high school sports mementos to have a final resting spot. Your family may not want your memories, but there probably are enough sentimental sports nerds who would enjoy perusing them. A touchy question that many schools grapple with is what to do with old trophies and awards. There comes a point when a school runs out of space for everything it has accumulated. Because of that, things have to go and often unceremoniously. The decades move on and that sectional trophy that seemed such a big deal in the 1960s might reside in a dusty basement storeroom. Or there is the case of schools that close, co-op or consolidate. Often items don’t even find a home and are discarded. But, as Paul Anka crooned, “Memories are only time that you borrowed.”

• Andy Colbert, an avid runner, has been a sports writer for Shaw Media and has covered high school sports in Ogle County for more than 31 years.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: AFC 38, POLO 27

By TY REYNOLDS

Shaw Local News Network correspondent POLO – A back-and-forth first half gave way to a decisive surge by Ashton-Franklin Center on Jan. 3 with the Raiders picking up a 38-27 NUIC South road win over Polo. AFC scored 11 straight points in the final two minutes of the first half and opening four minutes of the second half to build a 29-15 lead and nabbed 10 steals while forcing 16 Polo turnovers in the second half to maintain its margin. “It’s amazing for us to win on the road,” AFC junior guard Cameryn Winterland said. “We knew it was going to be tough – we haven’t won at Polo in quite a while – and we were locked in from the beginning and we were really focused and I think that really helped us. It was a really good win.” AFC scored the first 12 points of the game. The Marcos (7-9, 1-2) scored the next 13 points to take the lead early in the second quarter. Senior forward Brianna Gonnerman scored nine points for the Raiders

in their initial run as they held Polo without a point for the first 5:04 of the game. The Marcos picked up their defense and found some rhythm on offense. Sophomore point guard Camrynn Jones capped the 13-0 spurt with a three-point play to end the first quarter and a 3-pointer to open the second for a 13-12 lead with 6:23 left in the opening half. Winterland followed with two of her three 3s for AFC, pushing the margin back to 18-13. Carlee Grobe hit a pair of free throws after being fouled while shooting a 3 and it was 18-15 with 2:34 left in the first half. That’s when the Raiders started to roll. Gonnerman went coast to coast for a layup after a Winterland steal and then hit an elbow jumper in rhythm for a 22-15 halftime lead. After the break, AFC picked up where it left off as Alexis Schwarz had a three-point play and a drive to the hoop and Gonnerman went the length of the court off her own steal for a 29-15 lead with 4:38 left in the period.

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Polo’s Carlee Grobe (right) and Ashton-Franklin Center’s Cameryn Winterland battle for a loose ball Jan. 3 at Polo High School.

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Oregon’s Landen Elder wrestles an opponent at 215 pounds at the Polo Invitational on Jan. 6. Elder finished second in his weight division.

Polo’s Lucas Nelson is lifted by North Boone’s Gavin Eckberg in the championship match at 126 pounds at the Polo Invitational on Jan. 6. Eckberg won the match with a 15-9 decision.

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Oregon takes third, Polo eighth at invitational By RANDY HOLLAND

Shaw Local News Network correspondent POLO – Still hampered by injury and watching match counts for key wrestlers, Oregon sent a makeshift lineup to the Polo tournament Jan. 6 and the Hawks still managed a third-place finish. Oregon was in contention for the title at the start of the semifinals with seven wrestlers in the round, but the Hawks came out sluggish after the break. Only 215-pounder Landen Elder advanced to the final. 126-pounder Preston LaBay was the only winner in the round of four on the consolation side. Elder was defeated in the championship match. LaBay won 4-2 in the medal match to take fifth place. Finishing third for Oregon were Landen Ege at 113, Ethan Mowry at 150, Andrew Young at 175 and Quentin Berry at 190. Jayden Berry at 138 and Leyton Kenney at 157 finished fourth. Team champion Richmond-Burton won six of its semifinal matches and crowned three champs. It had a third place, a fourth and two fifth-place medals to run away with the title with 200 points. Second-place Freeport had 160 points with two champions and two third places among its nine medalists. Oregon was a distant third with 128 points. Lisle had 112 points and Erie-Prophetstown was fifth with 107 points. Ege pinned with a half nelson in his opener. LaBay scraped for a pin in 29 seconds. Mowry needed a takedown with 12 seconds left to tie the score and force overtime. He won 10-8. Elder had a driving takedown and a half nelson at 1:07. At 285, Maxx George went to his back at 1:21, the only loss for Oregon in the round. Colton Flaharty at 120, Miles Ole-

son at 126, Jayden Berry, Kenney, Young and Quentin Berry all got byes. In the quarterfinals, Flaharty came close but dropped a 16-13 decision. LaBay took a 17-4 major decision loss. Olsen was pinned in a butcher at 3:07. All got byes to the consolation semifinals. Jayden Berry drove a half nelson at 1:32. Mowry made a second-period takedown stand for a 2-1 win. Kenney reversed off his back and pinned at 3:33. Young scored a takedown in a cradle in 50 seconds. Quentin Berry stacked over the front for a quick pin. Elder came from behind with a half nelson at 2:34. All advanced to the semifinals. In consolation, George scored a takedown to the back in seven seconds to advance, but he was eliminated in the next round when he was pulled back in a chicken wing in 31 seconds. In the consolation semifinals, Flaharty was pinned in an outside cradle at 3:32 to be eliminated. Olsen also went out when he was taken down in a headlock in 22 seconds. LaBay advanced to the medal match with a stack in 42 seconds. On the championship side, the Hawks were faltering. Ege went over in a cradle at 1:44. Jayden Berry got pinned in a half nelson at 2:53. Mowry was pinned in a cradle at 4:55. Kenney was pinned in a butcher at 1:39. Young was turned in a cradle at 3:13. Quentin Berry gave up three takedowns in an 8-5 loss. Elder was the bright spot, finding a throw in 54 seconds. In the medal match, Elder was turned in a half nelson and pinned at 1:40 to take second. The Hawks were tough on the thirdplace mat. Ege scored a takedown to the back at 2:14. Mowry came from behind and held on for an 11-8 win. Young ran a

half nelson at 1:55. Quentin Berry fought off a throw to pin in 31 seconds. In their third-place matches, Jayden Berry was pinned in a half nelson at 3:58 and Kenney was pinned in a half nelson

at 3:40. On the fifth-place mat, LaBay had a tilt for three points and held on for a 4-2 win to earn his medal.

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built a 40-14 halftime lead and rolled past the Raiders. Brock Soltow paced Polo with 21 points. Gus Mumford and Noah Dewey added 15 points each. Mumford scored all of his points on five first-half 3-pointers. AFC was led by Barrett Becker with seven points. Forreston 66, Milledgeville 50: Kendall Erdmann scored 28 points to power the Cardinals past the Missiles. Brendan Greenfield scored 16 points and Mickey Probst added 13 points for Forreston. Connor Nye paced Milledgeville with 18 points. Konner Johnson scored 10 points, Micah TomsSmith scored nine points and Karter Livengood chipped in eight points. Eastland 47, Polo 32: The Cougars built a 16-6 first-quarter advantage and pulled away from the Marcos for an NUIC South win. Parker Krogman scored 12 points, Adam Awender scored 10 and Ethan Kessler added eight for Eastland. Brock Soltow and Carter Merdian paced Polo with 17 and 10 points, respectively. Fulton 51, Forreston 28: The Steamers routed the Cardinals in an NUIC South game to improve to 11-5 on the season. Brady Read and Landen Leu paced Fulton with 14 points apiece. Dom Kramer and Trevor Tiesman added eight points each. Forreston was led by Brendan Greenfield with 13 points and Kendall Erdmann with six points.

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Polo’s Noah Dewey lays the ball up and in against Ashton-Franklin Center on Jan. 2.

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Winnebago 47, Oregon 29: The Indians took control with a 10-2 second-quarter surge and cruised past the Hawks. Oregon was led by Aniyah Sarver with seven points and Sarah Eckardt and Mya Engelkes with five points apiece.

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Oregon 3,493, Dakota 3,314: At Town & Country Lanes in Mt. Morris, the Hawks avenged an early-season loss against the Indians. Oregon was led by Matthew Stahl with a 658 series (227, 247, 184), followed by Brady Davis with a 627, Gavvin Surmo with a 604, RJ Keene with a 579, Caleb Ehrler with a 528 and Codey Dunbar with a 497. Oregon takes third: The Hawks were at the Belvidere Invitational at The Cherry Bowl on Jan. 6. The 19-school field consisted of the majority of teams that will be participating in the Freeport and Belvidere regionals Saturday, Jan. 13. Oregon came away with a third-place finish on the varsity level with a score of 5,938. Leading the way for the Hawks was junior Gavvin Surmo with a 1,347 series (237, 211, 235, 201, 247, 216) good for a fourth-place individual finish. Also finishing in the top 10 was sophomore RJ Keene with a 1,260 series and eighth-place finish. Matthew Stahl recorded an 1,133 series, Codey Dunbar an 1,101 series and Brady Davis a 1n097 series. On the JV level, Aiden Currier was the tournament champion with an 1,188 series (182, 177, 171, 235, 210, 213). Isaac Kramer finished in 18th place with a 964 series, Zakk West had a 614 series (four games), Landon Bailey a 486 series (three games), Ivan Hernandez a 437 series (three games) and Immanuel Arrellano a 435 series (three games). The Hawks finished fifth as a team with a score of 4,824. Currier participated in the JV “King Of the Hill” strike competition after the tournament and was the champion of that event.

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After taking the lead, the Marcos were outscored 17-2 over the next 12 minutes, 11 seconds, and went 9:28 without a point. Still, Madison Glawe’s two free throws with 1:05 left in the third quarter and Grobe’s basket to end the period got the Marcos to within 10 at 29-19 heading into the fourth. “I think a lot of players stepped up for us. Their defense, it was tough to get shots up on them; they’re a very good team,” Jones said. “Our energy was up, the effort was there, the execution just wasn’t. We were trying our best, doing what we could, but shots weren’t really falling for us and we

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Continued from page 10 Marcos results Polo sent seven to the medal round, but won only one match with the hardware on the line and finished in eighth place with 62 points. Polo was led by second-place finishers Lucas Nelson at 126 pounds and Phineas Mullen at 138. Chase Bremmer was third at 144 and Jaidyn McKinney at 132 and Draven Zier at 150 finished fourth. Wyatt Meiners at 132 and Kaenyn McCarren at 157 reached the medal round and finished sixth. The Marcos also were represented by Brecken Hayden at 132, Gage Lagee at 144, Ethan Dewey at 157 and Brody Simons at 165.

were turning it over too much.” Polo’s defense kept the game within reach and Grobe scored the first basket of the fourth to make it 29-21. Jones posted up for another basket to get the Marcos to within 31-23 with 7:27 to play and they seemed to be on the verge of another surge to put some pressure on the Raiders. “Our main goal was to play tough defense. We knew they were going to score some baskets on us. There was no stopping that – they have a ton of good players and are well-coached – but we also knew we needed to keep up our defense to win the game because we weren’t really scoring on offense,” Jones said. “The defense was definitely a strong point this game. The last two days at practice we’ve been all in, the

aggressiveness has been there, pushing each other to play our best defense. The effort was definitely there tonight.” AFC turned up its own defense down the stretch, limiting Polo to a basket by Elsa Monaco and two free throws by Grobe over the final seven minutes to seal the win. Despite finishing the game 5 for 23 from the free-throw line – including 3 for 13 in the fourth quarter – the Raiders made enough plays on both ends to pull out the victory. Gonnerman led the way with 16 points, eight rebounds, six steals and two assists for AFC. Winterland added 11 points, five rebounds and two steals. Schwarz stuffed the stat sheet with seven points, eight rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block and Taylor Jahn finished with four points, three

steals and two assists. Reese Polk nabbed five steals and Audree Dorn chipped in four steals for the Raiders. Jones and Grobe each had eight points, three rebounds and an assist for Polo, with Grobe adding two steals and two blocks. Glawe finished with five points and four rebounds and Sydney Rahn chipped in four points, 13 rebounds and two blocks. While hitting 11 of their 14 free throws and forcing 13 AFC turnovers, the Marcos shot just 7 for 30 from the field and turned the ball over 33 times. “It’s hard to win when you have more turnovers than points,” Polo coach Jason Grobe said. “The effort was there. We just turned the ball over too much and couldn’t get going on offense.”

Nelson started with a bye and pinned with a butcher at 1:06 in the quarterfinal. He held on for a 7-5 win in the semifinals to defeat the top seed. In the first-place match, Nelson couldn’t get on track, giving up six takedowns in a 15-9 loss. Mullen started with a bye and then pinned at 4:56 to reach the semifinal where he had two sets of backpoints before he pinned with a half nelson at 1:05. He lost 7-0 in the final to Dane Sorenson of Richmond-Burton. Bremmer started with a bye and a first-period pin but lost a hard-fought 7-6 decision in the semifinal and dropped to the third-place match where he finished a 21-6 technical fall with a takedown to the back at the third-period buzzer. McKinney pinned to reach the semifinal where he lost by a pin. In

the third-place match, he lost 5-0. Zier took a 10-7 decision in the quarterfinal but lost a late escape and takedown to drop a 6-5 decision in the semifinal. In the third-place match, he had the first takedown but gave up backpoints in the third to lose 11-8. Meiners was pinned in his opener, pinned Heyden with a half nelson in consolation, pinned again to reach the fifth-place mat where he lost a takedown in a headlock. McCarren had three sets of backpoints to take a 15-3 major decision in his first match and was reversed to

his back at 3:33 in the quarterfinal. He pinned Dewey in consolation and won 9-7 to reach the fifth-place mat where he was on his back in a cradle in the first period of a 10-5 loss. Heyden lost his opener and was eliminated by Meiners in consolation. Lagee started with a half nelson at 5:04 but was pinned in the first period in the next round and pinned in 54 seconds in the consolation semifinal. Dewey was pinned in a cradle in his opener and knocked out on a pin by McCarren. Simons lost both of his matches by falls.

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LKBL Properties LLC to Roderick Roby, 808 S. Fourth St., Oregon, $166,000. Michael W. and Steven H. Nance to Rob DeLaRosa, 809 Adams St., Oregon, $122,500. Quit claim deed Kathy L. Pavlis, Karen L. Wolber and Beverly K. Binkley to Kevin S. Binkley, 110 W. Webster St., Polo, $0. Trustees deeds Central Bank IL Trust 96009, Central Bank IL, trustee, to Lester D. and Jean L. Schiszik, 12532 Hemstock Road, Rochelle, $0. Cathy Jo Lawton Trust, Cathy Jo Lawton, trustee, to James and Kimberly Adams, 5063 W. Murray Drive, Dixon, $312,000. Executors deed The late Phyllis L. Cheeseman by executor to Aaron Kingham, one parcel in Woosung Township, $120,000.

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Continued from page 7 outstanding Lee County warrant. Nielsen was taken to the Ogle County jail where he was left in the custody of the corrections officers. Jan. 3

At 9:15 a.m., Richard L. Gallagher, 39, of Oregon, was issued a citation for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred in the 100 block of West Washington Street. Justin W. Coltrain, 40, of Mt. Morris, a passenger in Gallagher’s vehicle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear on an animal violation. Coltrain was taken to the Ogle County jail where he was left in the custody of the corrections officers. At 10:50 a.m., Patrick R. Donegan, 63, of Savanna, was issued a citation for no valid registration. The violation occurred in the 200 block of West Washington Street. At 3:45 p.m., Lea M. Simpson, 18, of Oregon, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The violation occurred in the 300 block of Jefferson Street.

standing Ogle County warrant. Schwartz was taken to the Ogle County jail where she was left in the custody of the corrections officers. Jan. 5

At 10:35 a.m., Alexander A. Torres, 30, of Rochelle, was issued a citation for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. The violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street. At 10:59 a.m., Vincent D. Castillo, 22, of Aurora, was issued a citation for speeding 54 mph in a 30-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 600 block of North Fourth Street. At 12:55 p.m., Jose G. Perez-Gonzalez, 22, of Rockford, was issued a citation for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred in the 200 block of West Washington Street. At 1:49 p.m., Taylor R. White, 30, of Byron, was arrested for no valid driver’s license. White also was issued citations for speeding 45 mph in a 30-mph zone and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. White was taken to the Ogle County jail where he was processed and released with a notice to appear. The violations occurred in the 500 block of North Fourth Street.

At 7:50 p.m., Drew M. Wold, 39, of Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding DeKalb County warrant for failure to appear. Wold was taken to the Ogle County jail where he was left in the custody of the corrections officers. At 8:34 p.m., James D. Wright, 40, of Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Lee County warrant for failure to appear. Wright was taken to the Ogle County jail where he was left in the custody of the corrections officers. Jan. 6

At 11:09 a.m., Brendan N. Smith, 27, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was issued a citation for speeding 49 mph in a 30-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 600 block of North Fourth Street. Jan. 7

At 10:05 a.m., Brian D. Kohler, 55, of Genoa, was issued a citation for speeding 49 mph in a 30-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 600 block of North Fourth Street. Twenty-seven verbal warnings and three parking citation were issued Dec. 25 to Jan. 7.

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At 9:05 a.m., Vincent D. Castillo, 22, of Oregon, was issued a citation for speeding 62 mph in a 40-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 100 block of East Washington Street. At 11:29 a.m. while conducting a traffic stop, police issued a passenger of the vehicle, a 17-year-old male juvenile of Hazel Crest, a civil citation for possession of cannabis not more than 10 grams. The violation occurred in the 300 block of West Washington Street. There were no other citations issued. At 12:30 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the parking lot of the McDonald’s restaurant, 211 S. Fourth St., involving a 2009 Chevrolet pickup driven by Connie S. Mongan, 70, of Mt. Morris, that struck a parked 2007 Chevrolet belonging to Misty J. Berry, 47, of Oregon. No citations were issued. At 4:01 p.m., Tyler O. Vegliando, 21, of Oregon, was issued a citation for speeding 49 mph in a 30-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 600 block of North Fourth Street. At 6:38 p.m., police arrested Sarah J. Schwartz, 37, of Oregon, on an out-

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warrant for driving while under the influence (no bond) after a traffic stop in the 6000 block of north Illinois Route 251 at 7:49 a.m. He also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Doane was taken to the Ogle County jail and held on the no bond warrant. At 9:10 a.m., deputies responded to the 11000 block of East Big Mound Road for a single-vehicle crash. An investigation showed Kenneth C. Baie, 18, of Sycamore, was driving a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer west on East Big Mound Road when he lost control of the vehicle on the ice-covered road. The vehicle spun sideways before entering the south ditch and overturning multiple times. Baie was uninjured. No citations were issued. The Stillman Valley Fire Protection District and EMS assisted at the scene. Brandon M. Taylor, 26, of Byron, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Union Street in Byron about 11:38 p.m. Taylor also was cited for operating a second-division vehicle without splash guards. Taylor was released from the scene and given a

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Leigha K. Thompson, 31, of Byron, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois Route 251 and East Twombly Road at 6:29 a.m. Thompson also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Thompson was released on a notice to appear and given a future court date. Theresa Miller, 43, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for deceptive practices about 8:30 a.m. Miller was released from the Ogle County jail after appearing in court. Miller is set to return to court at 10 a.m. Jan. 17. Justin M. Charleston, 27, of Dixon, was arrested on a Lee County failure to appear warrant after a traffic stop on Illinois Route 26 near Pilgrim Road about 6:32 p.m. He was transferred to the custody of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and taken to the Lee County jail. Alexzander Stiers, 24, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop in the 8000 block of north Illinois Route 2 about 8:43 p.m. Stiers also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and suspended registration. Stiers was

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Shannon Long, 45, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended after deputies checked on a vehicle that had broken down near the intersection of Illinois Route 251 and Holcomb Road about 10:56 a.m. Long also was cited for operating an uninsured vehicle and operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. Long was released from the scene on a notice to appear and given a future court date. Ricky Logan, 20, of Martinsville, Indiana, was arrested for an active Lee County contempt of court traffic warrant after a traffic stop near the intersection of Rock and Mud Creek roads about 1:05 p.m. He was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond. Cameron Olson, 26, of Mt. Morris, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop for an equipment violation on a gold Chevrolet Malibu about 5:30 p.m. Olson also was cited for driving while license suspended, no insurance and having an inoperable taillight. Olson was released on a notice to appear and given a future court date.

Cynthia Wiles, 66, of Leaf River, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. About 11:26 p.m., deputies received a citizen complaint regarding a possibly intoxicated driver in the area of Pecatonica and Egan roads. Deputies initially were unable to find the driver, but found and arrested Wiles several hours later. Wiles was taken to the Ogle County jail and released on a notice to appear. Jan. 7

Joseph Al Hayawi, 20, of Rochelle, was arrested for an active Stephenson County failure to appear traffic warrant after a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois Route 64 and Meridian Road about 1:31 p.m. He was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond. Curtis Palmer, 42, of Leaf River, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery after deputies responded to a reported physical domestic in the 400 block of Davis Drive in Leaf River about 8:08 p.m. Palmer was taken to the Ogle County jail and held pending a court appearance.

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January 12, 19, 26, 2024 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of STEVEN L. GREENFIELD, Deceased. IN PROBATE, NO. 2023-PR-79 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Steven L. Greenfield, of Forreston, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on December 15, 2023, to Pamela J. Greenfield, of 8678 N. Mt. Vernon Road, Forreston, IL 61030, as Independent Executor. The attorney for the estate is David D. Shockey of Shockey & Cox, LLC, 208 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032. Claims against the Estate may be

January 5, 12, 19, 2024 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY ILLINOIS In the Matter of: THOMAS R. BROWN, Deceased. No. 2023-PR-82 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of THOMAS R. BROWN of Oregon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 3, 2024 to LORI J. BROWN, as Independent Executor whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O. Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105. The estate will be

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY ILLINOIS In the Matter of: THOMAS R. BROWN, Deceased. No. 2023-PR-82 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of THOMAS R. BROWN of Oregon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 3, 2024 to LORI J. BROWN, as Independent Executor whose attorneys LEGAL NOTICES Mcare WILLIAMS CARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O. Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person indeterminates pendent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street #300, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both, on or before JULY 12, 2024, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice creditors, if to mailing or delivery required by is 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. LORI J. BROWN Independent Executor January 12, 19, 26, 2024

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court and for other relief under that act. The court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor. 304 If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointment of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this LEGAL including NOTICES the case, filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights. Unless you appear the hearing at and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered. Dated this 20th day of December, 2023 Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: L. Haas, Deputy Clerk Dec. 29, 2023, Jan. 5, 12, 2024

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(Attorney ID: 6288863) Attorneys 33 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1150 Chicago, Illinois 60602 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Ogle, ss IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS, FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM STOTT, JR.; MELISA COYLE; AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK; BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE; CITIBANK, N.A.; DISCOVER BANK; LVNV FUNDING LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERSTENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 23 FC 46. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above-entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT FOURTEEN (14), AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WILDLIFE ESTATES UNIT TWO, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT FILE "C", ON PAGE 53, IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.. PIN: 05-27-426-004. Commonly known as: 6821 E. Wildlife Dr., Stillman Valley, IL 61084, and which said Mortgage was made by WILLIAM STOTT, JR. and MELISA COYLE as Mortgagors to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for North American Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 201701539, and the present owners of the property being WILLIAM STOTT, JR. and MELISA COYLE and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before JANUARY 29, 2024, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Clerk of the Ogle County Circuit Court. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 8190-938404 December 29, 2023 January 5, 12, 2024 938404

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Donna K. Pearse a/k/a Donna Pearse; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC42 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 11/17/2023, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on February 23, 2024 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 LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT THREE (3) IN SNOOK'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF POLO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 291 AS DOCUMENT NO. 116226; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 14-16-280-005 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 511 E Colden St Polo, IL 61064 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 thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (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 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 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 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 14-23-04092. I3236039 January 12, 19, 26, 2024

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VILLAGE OF FORRESTON, ILLINOIS PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that on January 2, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston, Illinois, adopted the Resolution set forth below. Pursuant to 75 ILCS 5/3-4, the public is hereby notified that (1) in the event eighty-four (84) Village of Forreston voters sign a petition requesting that the question of the adoption of said resolution be submitted to the electors of the Village of Forreston, and (2) file said petition with the Village of Forreston Clerk at Village Hall on or before 4:00 PM on February 12, 2024, then (3) the question of the adoption of said resolution shall be submitted to the electors of the Village of Forreston at the general election to be held November 5, 2024. The Village of Forreston Clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one. Village Hall is open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday and is located at 301 N. Walnut Ave., Forreston, IL 61030. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF A BUILDING MAINTENANCE TAX FOR FORRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2024, AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2025 WHEREAS, 75 ILCS 5/3-4 authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston (the “Village Board”) to levy an additional tax for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs, and alterations of library buildings and equipment; and WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that the levy of the aforesaid tax is necessary to carry out the purposes of maintaining the Forreston Public Library. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston that there shall be levied an additional tax of .02% of the value of all taxable property within the Village of Forreston, pursuant to authority under 75 ILCS 5/3-4, for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs and alterations of library buildings and equipment; provided, that the same shall be subject to the right of electors of the Village of Forreston constituting 10% or more of the total number of registered voters in the Village of Forreston to ask by petition that the question of levying such tax be submitted to the electors of the Village of Forreston at the general election to be held November 5, 2024. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that within fifteen (15) days from the date of adoption of this Resolution the Village Clerk shall cause this Resolution to be published in the Forreston Journal, a newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Forreston, along with the information required by 75 ILCS 5/3-4. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all of the recitals contained in the preambles to this Resolution are full, true and correct and they are hereby incorporated into this Resolution by reference. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval, and publication as required by law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Clerk is hereby directed to provide a certified copy of this Resolution to the Ogle County Clerk. January 12, 2024

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS First State Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Linda M. Van Duzen; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC28 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 11/17/2023, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on February 2, 2024 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: LOT THIRTY-ONE (31) IN ROCK NATION ESTATES IN THE SOUTH FRACTIONAL HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 6 AND THE NORTH FRACTIONAL HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 7, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT FILE A, PAGE 3 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF THE VACATED ROCK NATION DRIVE, LYING PARALLEL WITH AND ADJACENT TO THE WEST LINE OF AFOREMENTIONED LOT; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF TAYLOR, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 22-07-126-007 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7300 S. Rock Nation Road Dixon, IL 61021 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 thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (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 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 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 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 14-23-02824. I3235059 December 29, 2023 January 5, 12, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Proposed Change in Schedule of Rates to Customers of Aqua Illinois, Inc. Dear Aqua Illinois Customer: Aqua Illinois, Inc. hereby gives notice to the public that it has filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) a proposed change in its rate schedules for water and wastewater service in certain areas of Kankakee, Vermilion, Will, Boone, Knox, Lake, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Ogle, Winnebago, McHenry, and Champaign counties. AQUA ILLINOIS' RATE REQUEST If this rate request is granted, in full as filed, an average combined monthly residential wastewater and water bill (4,000 gallons) would increase by $29.91 ($1.00 per day) to $152.87. The estimated bill impact may vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, meter size, usage volume, and public fire protection charges. The bill impact also will depend upon the nature of the service received and will differ for those customers taking wastewater service only, water service only, or wastewater service on a flat rate charge instead of a usage-based charge. The proposed changes in wastewater rates are set out in Tariff ILL. C.C. No. 50, Section 6 filed with the ICC and the proposed changes in water rates are set out in Tariff ILL. C.C. No. 49, Section 8 filed with the ICC. The last rate case impacting Aqua Illinois, Inc. customers was filed on May 1, 2017. This request will undergo a review by the ICC for up to 11 months. The approximate date of the change(s), if approved by the ICC within the statutory 11-month process, is December 2, 2024. However, the effective date of any change(s) approved by the ICC will differ for those systems that may not be subject to full consolidated rates as of that date in accordance with the terms and conditions of certain Asset Purchase Agreements approved by the ICC. If the request is approved by the ICC, the changes for all classes of water and wastewater service statewide would result in an increase to base rates of $19,196,140. THE RATES YOU PAY DIRECTLY BENEFIT YOUR COMMUNITY Aqua Illinois' improvements have increased reliability and enhanced process improvements for sourceof-supply and water treatment. They have included distribution system improvements to enhance water quality. Depending upon the nature of services provided in your community, examples may include: Wastewater • Wastewater treatment plant improvement projects to replace aging and deteriorating equipment, which will prevent service interruptions and improve operational efficiency • Lift station replacement projects to replace undersized and/or aged equipment to reduce and minimize service interruptions and backups • Infiltration and Inflow reduction projects to extend service life of infrastructure and reduce costs associated with treatment • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) projects to replace obsolescent data collection and historian equipment to increase service reliability and operational effectiveness Water • Water treatment plant additions to improve water quality, increase capacity and reliability, and accommodate industrial growth • Improvement of well pumps and equipment to increase reliability and sustainability • Replacement of aged water meters to improve accuracy of water usage data and reduce non-revenue water • New and replaced fire hydrants to improve fire protection and water quality due to additional flushing capability • Replacement of aging and deteriorating water mains to improve water quality, pressure, service reliability, and fire protection services • Construction of water main emergency interconnects for system reliability • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) projects to replace obsolescent data collection and historian equipment to increase service reliability and operational effectiveness For customers other than single-family residential customers receiving water and wastewater service from Aqua Illinois, an option exists to install a separate irrigation meter to mitigate volumetric wastewater charges on irrigation and other outdoor uses. Aqua Illinois will provide the irrigation meter; however, customers are responsible for any applicable charges, such as plumbing necessary to accommodate the irrigation meter, proper backflow prevention, and monthly customer charges. For single-family residential customers receiving water and wastewater service from Aqua Illinois, summer wastewater usage charges generally are based on the average water usage in winter months, a period in which outdoor watering activities are minimized. This methodology for calculating wastewater usage charges is known as historical based consumption and is detailed further in the Company's Tariff. Customers can receive more information or request an irrigation application by calling 877.987.2782. ICC ROLE Please be advised that the ICC may alter or amend the rates or conditions of service after hearings held pursuant to 83 Ill. Adm. Code 200, and may increase or decrease individual rates in amounts other than those requested by the company. ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE Any interested party may file a petition to intervene in the hearings pursuant to 83 Ill. Adm. Code 200. Pursuant to Section 8-306 of the Public Utilities Act, 220 ILCS 5/8-306, customers may request that the ICC hold a public hearing related to the company's rate request. A copy of the proposed change in rate schedules may be inspected by any interested party at the business office of the company at 1000 South Schuyler Avenue in Kankakee, IL. All parties interested in the matter may obtain information with respect thereto either directly from Aqua Illinois or by addressing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701. At Aqua Illinois, water quality and customer service are our highest priorities. We strive every day to listen to you, our customer, and invest in system improvements and enhancements. Our management and staff are always here to assist you. If you have any questions, please contact Aqua Customer Service at 877.987.2782 or visit www.AquaWater.com. David C. Carter, President Aqua Illinois, Inc. January 12, 19, 2024

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. PATRICIA MESSINA A/K/A PATRICIA G CARTER-MESSINA; SALVATORE C MESSINA, JR A/K/A SALVATORE C MESSINA; NICOLE REID; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 23 FC 69 6791 NORTH RIVER ROAD BYRON, IL 61010 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Patricia Messina a/k/a Patricia G Carter-Messina Salvatore C Messina, Jr a/k/a Salvatore C Messina Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROCKVALE, COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF IL, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PART OF THE NORTH FRACTIONAL HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SAID NORTH FRACTIONAL HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4); THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTH FRACTIONAL HALF (1/2), 220.0 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 95 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 09 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 862.98 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTHERLY EDGE OF ROCK RIVER, BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE, 862.98 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH FRACTIONAL HALF (1/2); THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH FRACTIONAL HALF (1/2), 280.0 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 98 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 28 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 716.0 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SAID SOUTHERLY EDGE OF ROCK RIVER; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY EDGE, 332 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; Commonly known as: 6791 North River Road Byron, IL 61010 and which said Mortgage was made by, Patricia Messina a/k/a Patricia G Carter-Messina and Salvatore C Messina, Jr a/k/a Salvatore C Messina Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 202106620; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before January 29, 2024, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. You have been sued. To participate in the case, you MUST file an official document with the court within the time stated on this Notice called an "Appearance" and a document called an "Answer/Response". The Answer/ Response is not required in small claims or eviction cases unless ordered by the court. If you do not file an Appearance and Answer/Response on time, the court may decide the case without hearing from you, and you could be held in default and lose the case. After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court. To e-file, you must create an account with an e-filing service provider. For more information, go to ilcourts.info/efiling. If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees. It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case in-person or remotely by video or phone. Contact the Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. Need help? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-411-1121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov for information about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents. You can also get free legal information and legal referrals at illinoislegalaid.org. All documents referred to in this Notice can be found at ilcourts.info/forms. Other documents may be available from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or website. ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Illinois Court Help al 833-411- 1121, o visite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener información sobre los casos de la corte y cómo completar y presentar formularios. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 23-16677IL-993646 I3235261 December 29, 2023 January 5, 12, 2024

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS First State Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Linda M. Van Duzen; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC28 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 11/17/2023, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on February 2, 2024 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 22-07-126-007 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7300 S. Rock Nation Road Dixon, IL 61021 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 thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (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 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 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 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 14-23-02824. I3235059 December 29, 2023 January 5, 12, 2024

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Donna K. Pearse a/k/a Donna Pearse; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC42 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 11/17/2023, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on February 23, 2024 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 14-16-280-005 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 511 E Colden St Polo, IL 61064 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 thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (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 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 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 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 14-23-04092. I3236039 January 12, 19, 26, 2024

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