Issuu

OREGON

(815) 732-3282

ROCHELLE

(815) 562-5571

VOLUME 155 NO. 21 • SERVING THE FORRESTON AREA SINCE 1865

Friday, September 18, 2020 • $1.00

APPLE SHOPPING

COUNTY NEWS

New Ordinance

Noise complaints fuel the passage of a new noise ordinance. / 3

COUNTY NEWS

Sixth Death A sixth Ogle County resident has died from COVID-19. / 3

New Kitchen Polo Area Senior Services completes its kitchen remodeling. / 19

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

Sarah and Gage Lawson of Forreston look over some of the pre-picked Gala apples for sale in the new Berry View Orchard store, located on Midtown Road, between Forreston and Mt. Morris on Sept. 13. The orchard and store will be one of the stops in the Back Roads Market event scheduled for this Saturday. Story on page 12.

One Section • 24 Pages

INDEX Colbert Column........ 7 Crime Watch........... 10 Betty’s Column......... 5 Classifieds......... 22-24

Library News......... 8-9 Marriage Licenses...17 Mud Bogs.................13 Oregon Police...........17

Otto’s Column........... 6 Polo Chamber..........21 Property Transfers...17 Sports.................. 13-16

DEATHS Published every Friday by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of Shaw Media

Gary Bauer, Robert A. Funk, Ruth Ann Ludwig, Page 20

LOCAL NEWS

FORRESTON BEAT

oglecountynews.com

Forreston Journal / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

SUBSCRIPTIONS $39 in Ogle County, and $52 outside Ogle County. Single-copy price is $1 To subscribe, make a payment or discuss your delivery, call 815-732-6166, ext. 2518 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday or send an e-mail to subscriptions@ oglecountynews.com. You also can subscribe online by going to oglecountynews.com and clicking on Subscribe.

OFFICE 113-115 Peoria Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 732-6166 ext. 2592 Fax: (815) 284-2078

CLASSIFIED SALES 815-284-2222 OBITUARIES 815-732-6166, ext. 2591 ehinton@oglecountynews.com Deadline for obituaries is 2 p.m. Tuesday for Friday’s edition SEND NEWS news@oglecountynews.com General Manager Earleen Hinton 815-732-6166, ext. 2591 ehinton@oglecountynews.com Editor Jeff Helfrich 815-732-6166, ext. 2590 jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Advertising Sales Lori Walker 815-625-3600, Ext. 2555 lwalker@oglecountynews.com Forreston Journal, Ogle County News and oglecountynews.com are a division of Shaw Media. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Mt. Morris Times,

Oregon Republican Reporter, and Polo’s Tri-County Press. The FORRESTON JOURNAL (USPS No. 205-520) is published weekly by B.F. Shaw Printing Co., Shaw Media. Periodical postage paid at Forreston, Illinois. POSTMASTER Send address changes to FORRESTON JOURNAL, P.O. Box 237, Forreston, IL 61030. Phone 815-732-6166, ext. 2516. All rights reserved. Copyright 2020

Mobile COVID-19 testing is coming No out of pocket costs or symptoms required in order to get tested BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Ogle County residents will soon have a chance for a convenient COVID-19 test. And for some, it will be right in their town. Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness will be sending a mobile testing unit to Forreston, Mt. Morris and Polo later this month. There is no out-of-pocket cost for the test, regardless of ability to pay. COVID-19 symptoms are not required to get tested. There is no doctor’s note needed. “They reached out to us,” Ogle County Health Department Public Administrator Kyle Auman said. “They have federal grant money to improve testing in rural areas. We want to keep testing at a high level. We’re trying to reach areas of Ogle County that aren’t as close to Rochelle Community Hospital and KSB. We’re trying to do more dates to have them available.” The mobile testing unit will be in Forreston on Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 102 S. 1st Ave. Later that day, it will be in Mt. Morris from 2-4 p.m. at 2 W. Main St. It will be in Polo on Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 212 S. Division Ave. Those who want to get tested can call 708-747-7441 to reserve the mobile unit at their location. People can be tested regardless of their home address.

A COVID-19 mobile testing unit will be coming to Forreston, Polo and Mt. Morris this month “It’s free of charge,” Auman said. “You just have to fill out a questionnaire. At hospitals or other places it can cost up to $300, but most places bill insurance.” Auman said he’s not sure what the demand will be for tests or how many people will be tested. The unit will be prepared for over 100 tests per site. The OCHD worked recently to get a state testing site in the county, but those talks fell through. The mobile testing site is the department’s effort to get more tests done. KSB Hospital in Dixon has done over 80 tests in a day at high points. Rochelle has also had “max out” days. “We’re definitely seeing an increase in tests,” Auman said. “We’re doing well compared to other rural counties around us. We’re seeing an increase in cases. Tuesday we had 20. Last week we had three double digit days. It’s definite-

ly a concern with increased cases and people need to be using those mitigating tactics.” Auman said the OCHD has been receiving less complaints about businesses since the state implemented a rule that requires patrons to mask when interacting with servers. Working with now-open schools has presented new challenges for the OCHD. As of Wednesday, there were 282 students and 12 school employees under observation and three positive cases linked to county schools. It has also created a heavy workload of contact tracing. “Our goal is to work at the lowest possible level of getting potential exposures out,” Auman said. “We don’t want to even wipe out full classrooms and we haven’t had to yet. But I can’t say that it won’t close a whole school.”

UPCOMING EVENT

Leaf River Lions to host free drive thru meal on Sept. 26 The Leaf River Lions Club will be holding a “Drive Thru Brat and Hot Dog” meal on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The drive thru will be located at the Bertolet Memorial Library parking lot in front of the new Memorial Gazebo. The cost for the meal is strictly a donation only are there will not be a charge. “The Lions feel it is overdue to give something back to the community in spite of the COVID-19 pan-

demic we are dealing with,” a press release said. “Lion workers will be wearing their masks as they prepare the brats and hot dogs. Just get in your car or truck and drive thru, say ‘Hi’ and get a complimentary meal. There will be a donation canister available for anyone that wishes.” Resuming the club’s monthly breakfast is being discussed and more information will be forthcoming, the release said.

The Leaf River Lions Club will be host a “Drive Thru” Brat and Hot Dog meal on Saturday, Sept. 26. The drive thru will be located at the Bertolet Memorial Library parking lot in front of the new Memorial Gazebo.

COUNTY BOARD

Complaints, arrests were made due to bar’s live music BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com A rash of noise complaints about a new bar close to a residential area near Oregon has prompted the Ogle County Board to approve a noise ordinance for unincorporated areas of the county. The board approved the new ordinance 23-1 during its Tuesday meeting in response to noise complaints from residents who live near Sledgehammer’s, a bar located at 1450 N. Illinois 2. The county’s existing noise ordinance only applied to barking dogs. “I’ve received several emails from residents in the area,” Board Member Susie Corbitt said at Tuesday’s meeting. “Neighbors say they can’t sit outside and they’ve complained of profanity. Kids have to stay inside. This ordinance needs to be done regardless of the affected area in the county.” Seven disorderly conduct arrests have been made in recent weeks stemming from noise complaints with local residents willing to press charges. Sledgehammer’s owner Jason Stombaugh and managers

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

Sledgehammer’s, located just north of Oregon, has had live bands this summer. Melissa Wall and Justin Coltrain were arrested by Ogle County Deputies. Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle has said that there have been noise complaints every weekend over the summer. The new noise ordinance defines a public nuisance as “any excessively loud musical performances or any type or sound amplification system which can be heard at a distance greater than 500 feet from any property line of the source property.” The ordinance takes effect from 8 p.m. each night until 8 a.m. each morning, with the exception of 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings. The Ogle County Fair and the Byron Dragway are exempt from the new noise ordinance.

The ordinance will be enforced by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, the health department and the county’s zoning and planning department. The fine upon conviction for a first offense is $500 and could reach $1,000 for later offenses. The public comment section of Tuesday’s meeting included several emails read in support of Sledgehammer’s and its live music. An email from Dawn Jansen read that there has been a “personal vengeance agenda” by the county against Sledgehammer’s and that the business has been unfairly targeted. Another email from Scott Ward said Sledgehammer’s is a “destination” for bikers from up to 2-3 hours away and has unjustly received a

bad reputation due to the complaints and arrests. Stombaugh and Wall also spoke during the public comment portion. Stombaugh said he was in favor of an ordinance and that structure will give him clarity going forward. But the 500 feet rule didn’t sit right with him. He said the noise carries over the river and flat areas and he’d prefer it be measured by decibels. VanVickle has said that wouldn’t be possible due to equipment being needed to measure decibels. “We also need it to say police can’t arrest us for disorderly conduct due to noise,” Stombaugh said. “There’s been seven arrests for that in front of customers for an ordinance that hasn’t existed. It’s all been before 8 p.m. on weekends. It’s causing a bad image. Please address this immediately.” Wall’s comments included reading minutes from the meeting where Sledgehammer’s special use permit was approved where Stombaugh also said there’d be live music. “We’ve tried to change things to work with the community,” Wall said. “We want more patrons. We want this dealt with immediately. It’s not about us being disorderly.” Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Harry Adams said the special use permit does not give the bar license to exceed state noise laws or the new ordinance passed the county on Tuesday.

COVID-19 UPDATE

Ogle County reports sixth death, cases up to 595 Administrator tells board that trend is in the ‘wrong direction’ BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com The Ogle County Health Department reported its sixth death since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and three new cases on Tuesday, Sept. 15 totaling 595. Recoveries of documented cases stand at 535. The death reported Tuesday was a female in her 70s. The OCHD reported its last death in the county on July 10, its first since June 1. There were three new cases to

report Saturday, three on Sunday and 11 on Monday. Ages and locations of the individuals that test positive are not being released to protect their privacy. OCHD Public Administrator Kyle Auman gave a presentation on the state of the pandemic to the Ogle County Board at its Tuesday meeting. “Unfortunately I don’t have great news,” Auman said. “Ogle County

and the region are trending in the wrong direction. We’ve had several days recently with double digit cases. Our seven-day rolling average is at 7.5. Warning stage is eight percent. We’re also reporting 92 cases per 100,000 people, well over the threshold of 50.” Auman said 24 percent of the county population has been tested. That’s the highest in the region and among similar rural counties. The region is 6.2 percent positive as a whole. Several other counties around Ogle are in the warning stage or near it. Currently 276 people related to Ogle County schools are being observed for concerns of COVID-19 exposure. Auman called that “a lot of work.” Mobile testing vans are coming to multiple towns in Ogle County near the end of the month.

“Rochelle will also have one from the state on Sept. 25 and 26,” Auman said. “KSB has started special student testing. Anybody who wants a test can get tested. We’re seeing asymptomatic or mild symptoms in children. Anyone who thinks they’ve been exposed should be tested.” The Illinois Department of Public Health site said Tuesday that there are 266 cases in the 61068 zip code that includes Rochelle, Creston and White Rock. Other listings for area zip codes are: Stillman Valley, 61084, 28 cases; Byron, 61010, 87 cases; Davis Junction, 61020, 25 cases; Oregon, 61061, 51 cases; Mt. Morris, 61054, 40 cases; Polo, 61064, 28 cases; and Leaf River, 61047, 11 cases.

More COVID-19 coverage page 4

OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

County board passes a new noise ordinance

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

OGLE COUNTY NEWS

COVID-19 UPDATE

Ogle County is in a COVID-19 ‘warning status’ Oregon School District sees second COVID-19 positive BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Ogle County is in a COVID-19 “warning status” for one metric. Its “new case rate” for the week of Aug. 30 until Sept. 5 was 90, per 100,000, being one of the highest rates since March and reaching warning status. For the same week, it reached a 7.5 percent positivity percentage.

The warning level for that metric is eight percent. “With these numbers increasing we run the risk of needing to implement additional mitigation measures and restrictions on our activities,” The Ogle County Health Department wrote on its Facebook page Friday. “The mitigation measures could include no indoor dining, reductions in gathering sizes, the cancellation of indoor events and several other mitigation tactics to stop the spread of the virus.” Ogle County has had several days in the last two weeks with double digit COVID-19 cases. It currently stands at 575 positive cases, 504 recoveries and five deaths. The Oregon School District

announced its second district-related COVID-19 positive Friday in an email to families. One staff member at Oregon Elementary School is positive and under quarantine. “In this case, the individual had been out of school,” Superintendent Tom Mahoney said. “They didn’t feel well. The exposure came from somebody in their household. It didn’t impact the school. They had been out of school. It’s the first positive for an adult.” There are seven students under quarantine at OES, one under quarantine at David L. Rahn Middle School, seven at Oregon High School and none at Chana. Staff-wise, there is one adult. under quarantine at DLR.

Oregon saw its first positive case during the early weeks of school. No exposure came to the rest of the district from that case, Mahoney said. Mahoney said he’s grateful there hasn’t been an exposure that came from school or a larger outbreak and praised his families and staff for making the right choices. His district, however, is prepared if an outbreak takes place. “I think at some point it will make it in,” Mahoney said. “The numbers and how the spread works, the percentages say at some point we’ll be impacted. We’re preparing for the worst. Our goal is to keep as many kids in school for as long as we can.”

The carnival will be housed at Chana United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall. The fair is for kids of all ages and young adults. It offers more than 2,000 new or slightly used library-type books which have all been sanitized and are free.

All participants can receive multiple books. Entry to the fair is open to all local residents and requires a mask. The church is also hosting its Chicken Noodle Drive Thru Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 4-6:30 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $10 and

includes a hearty portion of homemade (from scratch) noodles and chicken, a generous serving of homegrown squash casserole, and freshly made warm orchard apple crisp. Chana UMC is a certified kitchen and is COVID-19 compliant.

SPECIAL EVENT Chana church has books for free The Chana Library and Chana PROMISE are hosting a book carnival “The Great Book Giveaway” on Saturday, Sept. 26 with registration beginning at 10 a.m. and running to 1 p.m.

BUILT LOCAL * WE DELIVER

We now have several Covid-19 test available! Appointments required

WE SPECIALIZE IN PORTABLE STRUCTURES!

Offering thousands of tests at prices you can afford. We are here to help Mon.-Fri 7am-4pm

STOP & SEE OUR DISPLAY MODELS Large or Small, You Name It, We Design It, We Build It...YOU LIKE IT!

WE ACCEPT MEDICARE & MEDICAID

832 N Galena Ave., Dixon 815-677-9384 www.valuelab-dixon.com

CALL FOR A FREE LITERATURE PACKET

779-861-3542

SM-ST1810592

SM-ST1812143

3500 S. CHANA RD., CHANA, IL 61015

LOCAL HISTORY

BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator, Polo Historical Society Today feels like fall has arrived and there was even the thought of snow in the west by some weather commentators. Maybe that will be up in the mountains. I am not ready for snow and cold weather. However the rain that has fallen has been a big help to everything growing which includes my flowers. We have enjoyed our patio in the back and all the flowers. Lately at the museum we have received some interesting artifacts and information. Jim Brantner from Sycamore stopped by last week with a Lion’s Club vest that belonged to his father, Bill Brantner. Bill was part of the original charter group to start the Lion’s Club in Polo. He was also a past president of the organization. Jim carried in a big board with ribbons placed neatly on it. They all pertained to the Men’s Garden Club of Polo and other contests at Ogle County Fair, Amboy, Dixon, Franklin Grove, Sterling and Milledgeville. How many of you even remember the Polo Men’s Garden Club of Polo? I do remember it and I had a feeling that

these ribbons had belonged to Ralph Keckler. So I gave Lola Jeanne Brantner a call to find out if I was correct. She said yes that the ribbons all had been given to her father when he entered contests with his flowers. He only grew roses and his wife Viola also helped with the growing of flowers. Roses are a lot of hard work. She belonged to the Polo Women’s Garden Club which is still active today. Jerry Brantner would go along with his grandfather to the contests and help carry in flowers so he has special memories of times with his grandfather. Jerry had kept the ribbons for many years but it was now time to place them somewhere else and the museum will be a good spot. Other members of the Polo Men’s Garden Club were Ralph Ports, Ralph Avey and George Linker. These were the only names that Lola Jeanne Brantner could think of so I went to the museum to see if the Polo Men’s Garden Club had a file on their activities. I did not find a thing. Can anyone help me with any information on this organization? What were the years and what other men might have had a part in growing flowers in our town?

These ribbons all pertained to the Men’s Garden Club of Polo and other contests at Ogle County Fair, Amboy, Dixon, Franklin Grove, Sterling and Milledgeville. Also Jim Brantner wanted some information about a train wreck or derailment that happened north of Polo. He was a boy and remembered it since many railroad ties were left along the tracks on the Brantner Farm. They used those on the farm for many things.

Jerry said it had to be between the years of 1961 and 1967. I have not gone to the library to research since March or to the newspaper room at Blackhawk Waterways. This virus still makes me nervous. Maybe some of you can remember the train wreck and help me out with this one.

WINDOWS - SIDING - DOORS - GUTTER SYSTEMS Lifetime Warranty • Professionally Trained Installers

“Not only do we stand behind our windows, we stand on them!” Local Owner Scott Williamson

America’s Largest Home Improvement Company

Call Today For Your FREE ESTIMATE See our website or a team member for details

815-395-1333 or Toll Free 866-449-1333 6010 Forest Hills Road, Rockford, IL www.windowworldrockford.com

Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm, Sat 9 am - Noon

Se Habla Español

SM-ST1814280 814280

0% FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE

Locally Owned & Operated • Professional & Insured Crews True Lifetime Warranties, Guaranteed Forever! Serving Northern Illinois for nearly 15 years

OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

Ribbons demonstrated success of the Men’s Garden Club of Polo

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

OGLE COUNTY NEWS

LOCAL HISTORY

Pioneer locomotive viewed by crowd in 1948 Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon has researched the people, places and events important in the Oregon area’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

BY OTTO DICK The following information is from the May 27, 1948 Ogle County Republican Newspaper. “Oregon turned out almost en masse to view the old wood burning engine, now converted to the use of coal, a luggage car and a passenger car, which was the forerunner of the Great Northern Railroad and passed through here Tuesday on its own power with a speed of 25 miles per hour. As the little old gaudily painted and brass trimmed two drive-wheel engine and its two cars pulled into the city it was greeted by a large gathering. “The entire grade school together with its teachers, went to the depot to view the first train ever to run on the present Great Northern Railroad. “It took a side track while one of the huge diesel powered Zephyr trains came by on the main track. Alongside the powerful Zephyr it looked small indeed, but when it first hit the rails in 1862 it was some train and a wonder to the passengers. “The little old seats of the train presented a highly uncomfortable appearance, but in their time were thought to be comfortable. The engine with two drive wheels and a top speed of 25 miles per hour, is small indeed along side the mighty locomotives which sweep the rails today. Zephyr trains passing through Oregon maintain a speed of well over 100 miles per hour which in the days when the “William Crooks” was first put into use were never dreamed of. “This old engine and the replica cars no doubt saw a lot of hard knocks in its day. Perhaps hostile Indians shot at it with bow and arrows and buffalo herds intercepted its progress, to say nothing of the grief of heaving wood on the flames of the boiler to keep up steam. If the wood was used up in the boiler before they reached a depot the crew made use of the wooden right-of-way fences to keep the train moving. They also applied sand to the rails to improve traction when needed.” On July 2, 1862 The William Crooks locomotive was the first to operate in Minnesota and the entire

Oregon residents turned out to view the old wood burning locomotive that was converted to coal as it stopped at the Oregon Depot in 1948. Photos supplied by Otto Dick

northwest. William Crooke and several dignitaries were the train’s first passengers. This was the initial 10 mile track between Minneapolis and St. Paul. This locomotive and cars, built in the East came as far west as possible by track and finally it was loaded onto a Mississippi River Barge to St. Paul. The William Crooks was headed to the Chicago World’s Fair in 1948 as part of the Wheels A-Rolling Pageant. After being converted to a coal burning locomotive it could reach

speeds of 60 miles per hour. Its headlight remained lit by kerosene which restricted travel to daylight hours only. The passenger car had its original candle holders from the days when they were lit by candle light and their original wood stove for warmth. The William Crooks was placed on display at the St. Paul Union Depot in June 1954. In June 1962 ownership of the locomotive was transferred to the Minnesota Historical Society. In 1975 the engine was moved to the

newly established Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth, Minnesota where it remains today. In the same newspaper I found this article about the William Crooks Locomotive stopping at Oregon in 1948 was a class photo of my sister Betty’s graduating class. The previous week’s newspaper showed a photo of the Oregon High School’s Prom Court. Carol Adamson was the Queen and the attendants were Jane Brook-later Jane Etnyre and my sister Betty Dick.

SPORTS COLUMN

iving near the Oregon football field, I thought I was imagining things on Friday night. The lights were on, there was music coming through the speakers and a bunch of kids looked to be on the field. On closer inspection, footballs were indeed in the air. It was the Hawk football team going through one of its 20 allotted practices this fall. Had not been the season postponed, this past Friday would have been a home game against Genoa-Kingston. What was refreshing about the scenario was all the enthusiasm. Though the players have had opportunity to play taken from them by a governor who has seemingly wrested control of prep sports from the IHSA, that didnâ€™t dampen their spirits. They also practice a couple other times during the week, but opted to also partake in Friday Night Lights. I had a chance to chat with coach Nick Schneiderman for a bit and he was also upbeat. It wasnâ€™t an actual game-day experience, but there is something special about practicing under the lights and having music blasting from the loud speakers. On Sept. 10, IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson issued a letter to the governor that seeks permission for the IHSA and its Sports Medicine Advisory Committee to resume control

COMMENTARY Andy Colbert

over determining the resumption of sports. With how poorly the current regime of governmental officials have run this state, why do we even need them interfering with the IHSA? It was just a few years ago that state legislators made fools of themselves by attempting to scrutinize internal IHSA records. In one of what may be the biggest success story to come out of the Big Northern conference, James Robinson of Rockford Lutheran started at running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first week in the NFL. The 64 yards he gained in 16 carries was the most yards ever by an undrafted rookie. While at Lutheran, he set the IHSA career rushing record with 9,045 yards. What stood out to me were his vision, cutting ability and physicality. He wasnâ€™t exceptionally fast, but had that innate gift of knowing what spots to run to and how to break tackles. The other thing that

stood out was how quiet he was and that hasnâ€™t changed any in his professional career. Speaking of the BNC, heard a replay of the memorable 44-42 regular season win by Byron over Stillman Valley in 1999, as WRHL is broadcasting a different game of the week from years past to fill the void of empty Friday nights. They do a Rochelle game on the AM side and an area game on the FM. Byron, of course, went on to win the 3A state title with a 14-0 record, while Stillman Valley won 2A. A footnote to that season was Oregon coming from behind to beat SV 23-21 in what had to be an upset. I was roaming the SV sidelines early in the game and can attest to a degree of over-confidence when the Cardinals took an easy 14-0 lead. I asked coach Mike Lalor after the game if his players took the Hawks too lightly and he didnâ€™t exactly say yes or no, but I have a feeling it would be addressed. Speaking of Stillman Valley, it was neat to see them field a full boys and girls cross-country team at a triangular at Oregon last week. There were some glory days in the 1970s and 80s under coach Gary Bredeson, but the program has been dormant for quite some time. Former Oregon runner Kyle Groenhagen has taken the reins as coach and looks to have some building blocks going.

OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com â€˘ Friday, September 18, 2020

James Robinson is success story for BNC

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

OGLE COUNTY NEWS

BERTOLET LIBRARY Wednesday WhoDunIt Are you the kind of person who loves to read mysteries? Do you wish you could discuss a mystery or suspense novel with like-minded readers? Then join us for the ‘Wednesday WhoDunIt’ book discussion group. It’s Reader’s Choice Month: Pick any mystery book to read this month and be ready to share your recommendation on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 10:30 a.m. We will meet outside, if weather permits; if not, the discussion will be held, socially-distanced, in the library meeting room. Masks will be required…and bring a friend. No registration is necessary.

Family Story Time We are excited to announce Family Story Time! We now have time slots available for you to sign your family up for a private Story Time session with our new Youth Director, Jana Schlukebir. These sessions will be 20-30 minutes long. Each week will include a story and an art project. *Registration is required by 5pm the Wednesday before to reserve your time slot each week. Register through the Sign Up Genius link on our website www.bertoletmemoriallibrary.org or by calling 815-738-2742. *Masks will be required for everyone

three and older who is medically able to wear one, and when you show up for your session, we will do a quick temperature check. *We will be outside when possible or in the back room when the weather requires it. Please dress your kids in clothes that are appropriate for the weather and that can get messy. *Please have a family member 16 years or older available to assist kids under the age of six with their project. Let’s Stick Together We are missing our community puzzles! In the meantime, join us in a virtual puzzle with LetsStickTogether.com. Our

current puzzle can be found at https:// letstick.to/session/17dd8e53. You can also find the link on our Facebook post. Fill in a little or fill in a lot. Come fill in the pieces with us! New Releases Adult Fiction: Someone Else’s Daughter by Jennifer Harvey; The Lion’s Den by Katherine St. Joy Juvenile Non-Fiction: Magellan: Over the Edge of the World by Laurence Bergreen Juvenile Fiction: The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan (The Trials of Apollo #1); The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan (The Trials of Apollo #2)

We have two computers available for patron use that are over 6 feet away from each other and cleaned between uses. There is a one hour time limit for the use of either computer. If you’d like to make sure there is a computer available, please call 815-946-2713 to reserve a computer. You can also fax, copy and print as needed. Returned Books Continue to return items through the book drop that will continue to be open 24-7. After items are returned, they will still appear on your account while they are quarantined, then they will be checked back in and backdated to when they were returned. This means that you may receive courtesy notifications (phone calls, texts or emails) close to the due date of your

items, or even a first overdue notice before your items are checked back into our system even if you have already returned your items. We are a fine-free library, so there are no accruing fines during the quarantine period. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 815-946-2713. Census 2020 - Make Illinois Count Take 5 minutes to respond to the Census today! Visit my2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020. The deadline has moved to Sept. 30, so don’t delay. If you need help, or computer access, please come to Polo Library to use one of our public computers or let a member of staff know you’d like help filling out your 2020 Census. Virtual Story Time - 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Facebook.com/pololibrary

Every Saturday morning head over to Polo Library’s Facebook page to watch a member of the Library staff read a children’s story. They will air each Saturday at 10:30 a.m., but you can watch them any time. Outdoor Yoga with ADM Studios - 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, weather permitting . We have plenty of space in our yard for social distancing! Bring your yoga mat and come ready to enjoy some fall air. Call 815-946-2713 to register. Coffee with a Cop - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 weather permitting, Library Pavilion Join us for an outdoor, socially distant Coffee with a Cop. If the weather is questionable, please call 815-946-2713 before leaving home to check on the status of this program.

items. However, materials that are not returned will result in replacement costs. This bill is generated after materials are 21 days overdue. As long as materials are returned with no damage you will not be charged the replacement fee. Please call for any questions or material requests. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month Library cards are free to all residents who pay taxes to their library district. If you rent, contact your landlord to see if you are in a library district. To apply for a library card you need a picture ID (Driver’s license, state ID, FOID, etc.) with current address. If current address is not correct on license a piece of mail (or rental agreement) is needed to establish proof of residence. Children 6 years old (and able to write their name legibly) through 17 years old need to have a parent present with their photo

ID and proof of residence. Anyone getting a new library card in September will be eligible to select some free books. Call the library at 815-732-2724 for more information. Two new online resources Brainfuse — Brainfuse is one of the nation’s leading online tutoring providers serving a diversified client base of libraries, school districts and colleges/universities and is found throughout the country. Brainfuse users receive personalized tutoring via a versatile and user-friendly online classroom. Brainfuse HelpNow offers a personalized homework help in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies) including SAT preparation. The Adult Learning Center is included in the HelpNow suite. Brainfuse is available to all library patrons from the public computers at the library or from any computer with internet connection simply by going to the Oregon Public

Library website and logging in with your library card. Scholastic Teachables — Scholastic Teachables provides educator-created and expert-vetted teaching materials. Unlimited online access to the best classroom-tested printables. It has a wide variety of free printable worksheets for grade Pre-K through 8 that span over many different skills. Go to the Library website and log in with your library card number. Friends of the Library Grab Bag Book Sale The Grab Bag Book Sale has begun. This is an ongoing sale and the bags are in the library labeled by genre. You purchase a bag for $5. There are approximately 8-10 books in each bag. Don’t miss out on this awesome deal. Please call the Library at 815-732-2724 if you have any questions.

POLO LIBRARY Library Open The library is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and closed Sunday. The library building will be open for patrons to come in, browse, and check out items. We will continue to have curbside delivery available if you prefer to not enter the building or are unable to wear a mask. You can place an order by calling 815946-2713, emailing library@pololibrary. org or through your PrairieCat-Encore account. Masks are required for patrons to come into the library. We have disposable masks available to purchase for $1 if you don’t have a mask or if you forgot yours at home.

OREGON LIBRARY Now open for browsing Come in to pick out your own books. We ask that you sanitize when you come in and remember to wear your mask. To best provide a safe environment we are limiting the number of patrons in the library at a time. Curbside pick up will continue indefinitely, but if you wear a mask you may enter the building to pick up your materials, use the computers or copy items. The building is open regular hours. You can put holds on items in the library through the catalog or call 815-732-2724. Continue to return all materials in the outside book drop that is open 24-7. All library materials are quarantined for at least 7 days and then checked in. You will still see these items on your account and still receive notification of overdue until the quarantine period is over. We are fine free, so you will not be charged for overdue

See OREGON LIBRARY, Page 9

• OREGON LIBRARY Continued from Page 8

Wednesday, Oct. 14 to discuss The Lady From the Black Lagoon by Mallory O’Meara. DNA and Genealogy Research Simplified – 2 p.m. Sept. 22 via ZOOM. DNA testing has become a popular topic. Did you get your results and now you don’t know what to do with them? This program will discuss the different DNA tests and compare the major testing companies. Learn to use your genealogy skills to unravel the mysteries of your DNA results. Join our Zoom call with Steve Szabados, Genealogist. Call 815-732-2724 to make required registration. 1,000 Books before Kindergarten Now is the perfect time for 1,000 Books before Kindergarten. It’s very simple to start. Register by coming in, calling or by emailing child’s name, birth date, guardian’s name, library card number and a phone number to the library email. Then just start recording at home the titles of the books you read to your pre-kindergarten child. We can arrange a pick-up time for you to receive your folder. Children can listen to or read stories on e-book readers, tablet computers, or other devices as well as the old fashioned way. You can even

repeat books. Computer games do not count. “There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.”- Jacqueline Kennedy. New releases Ready To Trust by Tina Radcliffe (Large Print Fiction); Half Moon Bay by Jonathan & Jesse Kellerman (Large Print Fiction); Love & Other Crimes by Sara Paretsky (Large Print Mystery); Handbook For Homicide by Lorna Barrett (Mystery); Never Look Back by Mary Burton (Mystery); The Revelators by Ace Atkins (Mystery); Stealing Home by Sherryl Woods (Paperback Romance); Hometown Hero by Liza Kendall (Paperback Romance); Just One Of The Groomsmen by Cindi Madsen (Paperback Romance); The Friendship List by Susan Mallery (Fiction); The Lions Of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis (Fiction); Lost Souls At The Neptune Inn by Betsy Carter (Fiction); The Hollow Ones by Guillermo del Toro (Fiction); The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter (Fiction); The Palace by Christopher Reich (Fiction); 1st Case by James Patterson (Large Print Fiction); Cry Baby by Mark Billingham (Mystery); and The Falcon Always Wings Twice by Donna Andrews (Mystery)

Pick up times for curbside pickup will be scheduled when you place a request. Interlibrary loans have resumed so you may also request items from other libraries. Due to quarantine policies, delivery may take longer than usual. Please call, Facebook message, or email us at forrestonpubliclibrary@ gmail.com for assistance or if you have any questions. Voter Registration Voter registration is now available at the

library. Just call for an appointment to come in and get registered. You will need two forms of identification, one of which has your current residence address, and you must be registered before Oct. 6 to vote in the Nov. 3 election. eBooks/WiFi As always, you may still enjoy eBooks through Axis 360 and Biblioboard. If you would like more information on creating an account, please let us know and we’ll

be happy to help you get set up. Internet can be accessed outside the library by connecting to the WiFi. No password is required. Library Updates Like our Facebook page to stay up to date with the most current information on our plans and activities. Contact the library by email, forrestonpubliclibrary@gmail.com, Facebook messenger, or call 815-938-2624 for more information.

can call or email the library to renew or receive new library cards. Contact the library at 815-734-4927 or email mmlib@ mtmorris-il.org. Browsing By Appointment We are now taking appointments for people to come into the library to choose books. Be aware that there are rules and limits. Contact the library to make an appointment. Please follow the guidelines. You will be required to wear a mask and use hand sanitizer upon entering the building. Children will not be allowed in the library unaccompanied. Consideration will be given to special circumstances, but you must contact the library to discuss that with staff. We ask that patrons make their selections in a timely manner. Loitering is discouraged.

Computer Use By Appointment We are allowing patrons to use the computers by appointment. If you would like to reserve a computer please call the library. Follow these guidelines for computer users: Only one person per computer. Do not bring children with you. Masks must be worn in the library. Use hand sanitizer when you enter the building before getting on the computer. Computer use only for one hour unless approved by the director for job training, job search, or class work. New Staff Member We would like to welcome Dawn Winters to our staff. She is our new Program Coordinator. She is working on getting things ready to do story time and takehome kits. Be watching Facebook and our

website for more information. Honor JoLynn Ward At the end of the school year, a number of long-time employees retired. At the end of a normal year, there would have been parties and recognition ceremonies, but 2020 is not a normal year. JoLynn Ward has been an instructional aide with the Oregon School district for a long time. For the library, she has been a trustee for a long time, helped when the new addition was being built, and is currently our board secretary. Mrs. Ward, as the children know her, has spent her time recently making masks for people in the community, including library staff. We want to honor her in her retirement, and for her good works. A fund has been established in her name. Donations are being accepted.

FORRESTON LIBRARY Library Closure and Appointments While the library is still closed, anyone needing to send a fax, make copies, or use a computer may call the library and schedule an appointment to come in. Anyone can call or message the library to schedule a time to come in to browse and check out materials. Everyone over the age of 2 must wear a mask. Please call the library for more information or if you have any questions. Curbside Pickup

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Curbside Pickup, Inter Library Loans Curbside Pickup will be during the hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. We are open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hours are subject to change based on demand and public health. We will notify of all changes as they come. Inter Library Loans are available. Mt. Morris patrons can place holds through the catalog or by calling or emailing. Update your contact information if needed. Library staff is quarantining all returned items for a period of time. Recently returned materials may remain on your account longer than usual. When checked in, library staff will backdate materials. No overdue fines will be charged. New library cards: Patrons

9 OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

It’s here The Oregon Public Library StoryWalk at Oregon Park West is now open. What is a StoryWalk? It is a book that has been disassembled, laminated and presented page by page to promote reading and exercise on a trail, bike path, or in store windows and as you stroll, you are directed to the next page in the story. StoryWalk was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont in 2007, and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. Our hope is that this passive program can be used by all ages, groups, families and the Oregon School District. Thank you to the Etnyre Foundation and the Oregon Park District, for helping the Oregon Public Library present this unique reading experience. The September story, Apples by Gail Gibbons begins on the path at the main parking lot. Video Story Time Visit our Facebook page at 10 a.m. Thursdays and see where Story Time is

coming from this week. Zoom Story Time Once a month, beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, we will have a Zoom Story Time. Register at least a week before in order to receive your craft kit and the Zoom link. Look forward to seeing everyone. Yoga with Jennifer Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m., only 5 spots available. Registration required 815732-2724. Oregon Writers Group Second and last Tuesday each month. Meeting Notice Meeting will occur via Zoom - Zoom. com. The OWG is a gathering of writers or writer-wannabes who meet to support each other and to further their own writing. The purpose of the group is to help and encourage you in your writing. If you need brainstorming ideas, we can help suggest ideas or aid with the creative process. Library Book Clubs Books on Tap Book Club meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at Cork n Tap to discuss The Grace Year by Kim Liggett. The 2WBC meets at 12:30 p.m.

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

OGLE COUNTY NEWS

CRIME WATCH

Polo man arrested on burglary, firearm charges BY TIMOTHY EGGERT teggert@saukvalley.com A 28-year-old Polo man with a history of burglary convictions is again facing burglary charges, this time after police say he broke into and stole items from a Polo home. Devin T. Williams was arrested Tuesday on suspicion that he robbed a South Prairie Avenue residence on Aug. 25, and for unlawfully possessing a firearm,

according to a news release from the Polo Police Department. Investigators Wednesday executed a search warrant on a Rockford residence linked to Williams, discovering property reported stolen from the Polo home, police said. Williams was charged with one count of residential burglary, which carries 4 to 15 years in prison, and a fine of up to $25,000. He was also charged with two counts of unlawful possession and use of a firearm

APPOINTMENT

Ogle circuit judge is appointed to Supreme Court Committee Ogle County Circuit The committee will Judge John B. Roe IV review, analyze and has been appointed to the examine the impact of Supreme Court Commitlegislation and case law tee on Juvenile Courts. as it relates to juvenile “I am honored to be law and procedures and selected to serve on the any aspect of the juvenile Supreme Court Commitcourt process. tee on Juvenile Courts,” 15th Judicial Circuit Roe said in a press Chief Judge Robert Hanrelease. “I look forward son, who nominated Roe to the opportunity to for the committee, was improve the effectiveness pleased Roe was selected of the juvenile court sysover other qualified judgOgle County Circuit tem as a whole.” es. Judge John B. Roe The Supreme Court “I am very confident Committee on Juvenile Judge Roe’s appointment Courts reviews and makes recom- to the Supreme Court Committee mendations on matters affecting on Juvenile Courts will be of great juvenile law and juvenile courts, assistance to the Supreme Court as including child protection and delin- they address juvenile court issues,” quency systems. Hanson said.

by a felon. Each count carries 2 to 10 years in prison. Williams in 2010 pleaded guilty to and was convicted of three counts of burglary after a robbery in Carroll County, according to court records. Records also show Williams in 2014 pleaded guilty to and was convicted of one count of unlawful vehicle invasion in Lee County. He remains in Ogle County Jail on a $50,000 bond.

Devin T. Williams

SPECIAL EVENTS Oregon Park District offering events in the great outdoors Have you heard the familiar whooo whooo call in your backyard? Come out to Lorado Taft where you can learn the difference between the owls who live in this area and how to identify their calls. This program includes a guided hike, with stairs, in the dark on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7:15 p.m. The fee is $5 for residents of the Oregon Park District

and $6 for non-residents. It is open for all ages. However, children must be accompanied by an adult. The deadline to register is Sept. 21. Birding Hike This birding hike is for those 18 and older who like to get up early to catch birds at first light. This is a guided hike and we will be walking through the Taft Trails to idenSee EVENTS AT TAFT, Page 11

Custom Designed & Built to Last Get started today @ ClearyBuilding.com

Cleary prides itself on high-quality service

RING

U FEAT

and customer satisfaction... SIMPLY THE RIGHT CHOICE!

• Commercial • Suburban

• Unique

• Farm • Home • Horse

800-373-5550 • ClearyBuilding.com

Oregon, IL • 815-732-9101 104.002640

SM-ST1806581

• Full Service Optical Lab • Contact Lenses

(including bifocal & specialty lenses)

•L Lawn M Maintenance i •P Pressure W Washing hi • Spring/Fall Cleanup • Landscaping • Gutter Cleaning • Snow Removal • Free Estimates “When Perfection Matters” | Call Steve Hershberger, Owner

815-973-6215

SM-ST1812159

• Comprehensive Eye Health Exams • Diagnosis/Treatment of Eye Diseases • Great Selection of Eyeglass Frames

Northwest Eyecare • 815.732.3121

314 W. Washington St. • Oregon, IL www.northwesteyecare.com

• EVENTS AT TAFT Continued from Page 10

Live Theater in Polo

Taft Campus History Learn about how Lorado Taft and other Chicago artists stated an art colony north of Oregon on this tour of the campus. See the historical buildings and art left that make the campus their home. This tour includes walking through the campus. All ages are welcome, but children must come with an adult. This tour will take place on Friday, Sept. 25 and is expected to last about one hour. The tour will begin at 8 a.m. The deadline to register is Sept. 23. The fee is $10 for resident of the park district and $12 per non-resident adults. Children between the ages of 6 and 13 years are $5 and $6 respectively. Those 5 years and under are free. Register for any of these programs online at www.oregonpark.org or by calling 815 732-3101.

Michael Krabbenhoeft/Shaw Media

Oberon, King of the Fairies (left) played by Joplin James Sell, talks to his hobgoblin, Puck, played by Myah Ackeberg during a dress rehearsal of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Polo. The Polo Area Community Theatre will present the Shakespeare play on September 18 and 19.

APPLIANCE SOLUTION FOR YOUR FALL KITCHEN UPDATES! Stop in and See our Great Selection of Brand Name Appliances!

Many Sizes and Style to Choose From!

ENERGY SAVING

APPLIANCES

ALL APPLIANCES ARE SALE PRICED Voted Best Appliance and Furniture Dealer of the Region for 2020!

20 E. Stephenson St. Downtown Freeport

FREE REMOVAL

815-235-4911

FINANCING AVAILABLE

Mon-Fri 9-5; SAT 9-4 ritewayfreeport.com

ASK ABOUT OUR BUNDLE DISCOUNT PRICING

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY 90 Days Same as Cash.

Check out our Huge Selection of Refurbished Used Appliances.

Northwest IL Largest Furniture, Mattress & Appliance Dealer SM-ST1815965

All reasonable offers will be considered!

OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

tify morning birds. Bring binoculars, bird guides and walking shoes. This hike will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 6-7 a.m. at the Taft Campus. The program is just $5 for residents of the park district and $6 for non residents. The deadline to register is Sept. 18.

SPECIAL EVENT

Hit the road this Saturday for Back Roads Market Four establishments around Mt. Morris offering their goods Are you ready to hit the road and visit some local Ogle County businesses this weekend? A Back Roads Market is being offered on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants will travel country roads in Ogle County, making four stops that feature vintage goods, refurbished furniture, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, food, baked goods, pumpkins, apples and aronia berries. No fees will be charged to participate. The locations are: • Vintage Chicks and Feeds, 700 state Route 72, East Leaf River. More than 20 vendors offering local honey, soaps, lotion, antiques, vintage wares, wooden barn quilts, and collectibles. Concessions will be available by The Black Pearl Coffee Shop, Grandpas Sweet Treats, and

Benchwarmers Bar and Grill. • Funky Junk with White Trash and Curb Finds, 6410 West Grove Road, Mt. Morris, refurbished furniture, vintage Christmas, mid century furniture, retro items, jewelry, vintage goods, rusty junk and just plain fun stuff. While you’re here grab some yummy baked goods by Bobbi’s Country Catering. • Berry View Orchard, 7504 West Midtown Road, Mt. Morris. Drive up the hill to find aronia berries, apples, cider donuts, and slushies. See the new Farm Store, filled with Jams, giftware and other treats, also featuring Nelson Family Farms Meats. Ralphies BBQ will be serving food. • Hough’s Maple Lane Farms, 3788 North Mount Morris Road, Mt. Morris. Choose from syrup, candies, maple cinnamon rolls and dog treats; hosta plants, fabric, name brand clothing, jewelry, and nice “old finds.” “Each market is clean, organized, and spacious. Support local vendors by getting ‘on the road again’ and driving the backroads all within a short distance from each event,”

FLU SHOTS

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

OGLE COUNTY NEWS

organizers said. Please respect and follow the Ogle County Health Department Social

Distance Guidelines. Call 815-734-7244 for more information.

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

The Berry View Orchard has a new store where pumpkins, apples, aronia berries, pears, baked goods and other items are for sale.

No need to get out of the car or go out of your way – just drive through for your flu shot! This year, it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot. The COVID-19 pandemic has been pushing our country’s healthcare system to its limits since March, and shows no real signs of stopping. Add the effects of a typical flu season and you get some pretty scary numbers that could overwhelm hospitals and healthcare systems across the country.

DRIVE-THROUGH FLU SHOT CLINICS SEPTEMBER 23 • 3 – 6 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills SEPTEMBER 26 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills SEPTEMBER 30 • 3 – 6 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills OCTOBER 3 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Terrapin Park, 350 West St., Elizabeth OCTOBER 10 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastland High School, 500 S. School Dr, Lanark OCTOBER 14 • 3 – 6 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills OCTOBER 17 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastland High School, 500 S. School Dr, Lanark

Adults under 65 will receive a $30 quadrivalent vaccine and those 65 and over can get a $65 high-dose vaccine. Pay by cash, check, or credit card and you can use your receipt for reimbursement from your insurance carrier. If you are covered by Medicare Part B or a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN, there will be no out-ofpocket charge (please present Medicare card*). Of course, you can still get a flu shot from your provider (cost may vary from drive-thru prices). • If your last flu shot was before June 1 2020, you need a new one for the coming flu season. • Kids 18 and under cannot be vaccinated at the drive-through clinics. FHN provider offices will have appropriate dosages for children. • All persons in vehicles attending a clinic must arrive wearing a face covering; those receiving a shot will be given a 2-ply reusable fabric FHN mask after their shot for future use. * Persons covered by a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN MUST present the Medicare HMO card instead of the Medicare card for billing. No other insurance coverage can be accepted at the drive-through clinics.

FHN will not hold walk-in flu shot clinics this year due to precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

OUTDOOR SPORTS

Last week’s rainy weather may have had most Ogle County residents down in the dumps, but for fans of the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s Mud Bogs Mother Nature came through in a big way. Competitors from across northern Illinois and Iowa took part in the club’s mud bog races on Saturday at the club grounds, located east of Polo on Pines Road, across from the entrance to White Pines State Park. Participants whose vehicles stalled out or got stuck in the bog, were pulled out by a pulley system powered by a large Ford farm tractor operated by club member Lance LeFevre, of Mt. Morris. The club was founded in 1935 and was known for its hill climb event, held just southwest of what once was the Pines Drive-In Theater. When the theater closed, the club purchased the land it was on, and eventually added other events. For more information on the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club, visit www.rrrmc.org or call 815-970-5837.

Alex T. Paschal/Shaw Media

ABOVE: Ben Blumme gets the day of racing started off with his high powered machine as it tears through the bogs. Afterwards things calmed down a bit with ATVs and motorcycles making the run before getting back to the big boys. AT LEFT: One of four generations of Rock River Rider members, Gary Knipple, 69, takes a prominent spot on the grounds of the motorcycle club in Oregon. Gary’s father Bruce was one of four who founded the club in 1938 and with just hand tools carved out the hill for the club’s annual hill climbs. Bruce Knipple, a legend in these parts himself, still holds a record by besting the hill in 3.6 seconds on a 1954 Triumph 500. LOWER LEFT: Tom Thorne works the ATV through mud bog Saturday. BELOW: Near the end of the run, drivers need to navigate a deep pool of muddy water.

OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

Rain, rain, rain was sweet music to the ears for fans of the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s Mud Bogs

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

OGLE COUNTY NEWS

SPORTS

Tigers boast many schools of fish Byron co-op brings together swimmers from six different high schools BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@shawmedia.com The pool at Byron High School was a beehive of activity on last week, with swimmers churning out laps and divers hoping for clean entry into the crystal clear blue water. And it wasn’t just Byron students. The Byron Tigers have 24 girls on their co-op team this season, from six schools: Byron, Dixon, Oregon, Polo, Stillman Valley and Forreston. “I like the co-op vibe,” second-year head coach Adam Gura said. “I like how it brings a lot of kids together under one sport, and they get an opportunity to learn more about kids in different schools and different environments. They come here and we’re all under one roof and under one name. It brings a lot more variety to our sport than you see in other sports.” Oregon junior Avery Clark is also happy to be part of a mixed bag of swimmers. “I really like that we have all this diversity, and we get to watch everybody come together and share their talent together,” Clark said. “Then we get to meet so many new people. I wouldn’t know half these girls if I didn’t swim on this team.” Clark is one of four Oregon students on the team, along with sophomores Emily Marshall, Liz Mois and Sophie Stender. Clark is a returning state qualifer, having swum the 50 butterfly portion of the 200 medley relay. There will be no relays in meets this season, however – a casualty of COVID-19 guidelines when it comes to swimming. “I’m really bummed about that because I like to watch everybody come together and just get all excited together,” Clark said. “Individual races aren’t the same, but they’ll still be fun.” Clark will likely compete in the butterfly, breaststroke and backstroke for the Tigers, and Gura is expecting big things. “The great thing about Avery is how versatile she is in her events,” Gura said. “I can put her in anything and she’s going to be able to handle it.” Marshall is penciled in as one of the Tigers’ sprinters, and is hoping to rack up points in the 50 and 100 freestyle races. “Emily is just a beast in the water,” Gura said. “She’s built for

Michael Krabbenhoeft/Shaw Media

TOP LEFT: Oregon’s Avery Clark swims during practice at Byron High School. TOP RIGHT: Clark (left) and Emily Marshall look forward to a successful season with the Byron swim team. They are two of the 16 swimmers from other high schools on the co-op team. speed and she’s built for sprinting. She’s going to do great things.” When asked what aspect of her game has been taken up a notch this season, Marshall didn’t hesitate. It is an improved flip turn. “Those were slacking a little bit last year,” Marshall said with a smile. Mois and Stender were volleyball players as freshmen. As volleyball will be a spring sport for the 2020-21 school year, they’re giving diving a try. The team’s top diver is from Dixon, junior Laci Long. She was a state qualifier as a sophomore, but missed the initial cut by a mere two points. With no state meet this year to shoot for, she’s hoping to peak for a sectional on Oct. 24. “With COVID, I can’t get a lot of practice time in, but I’ve really been working with my personal trainer,” Long said. “I’ve been running, keeping up my cardio, staying in shape, and treating this year as if we had a state meet. I’m pushing toward being at my best at the end.” Long is joined by five other Dixon athletes: seniors Zara Shuey, Allison Zimmerman and Tianna Lonkert, junior Meah Helfrich and freshman

Brooke Sanchez. Polo is represented by a pair of freshmen in Gaby Oliver and Piper Martin-Presley. Many of the swimmers played other sports or have limited experience in the pool, but that is just fine with Gura. He likes the challenge of working with newcomers to the sport as much as his returning state

qualifiers. “With the way the pandemic hit and swimming still being open, we have a lot of kids that are new to the sport and are either trying diving or swimming for the first time,” Gura said. “You get a kid like that and they’re interested in doing it, they’re great to work with.”

2020 ROSTER Byron Tigers Coach: Adam Gura 2019 postseason: Won Rockford Jefferson Sectional. Audrey Kilmer (200 IM), Laci Long (diving) & Kate Schilling (100 butterfly and 500 freestyle) qualified for state, as did the 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay teams.

Roster Avery Clark Sydney Criddle Mia Delashmit Hailey Groharing Maddi Groharing Meah Helfrich Kate Heppler

Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr.

Audrey Kilmer Laci Long Tianna Lonkert Emily Marshall Piper Martin-Presley Liz Mois Addy Myers Gaby Oliver Brooke Sanchez Kate Schilling Zara Shuey Sophie Stender Lily Swiech Riley Vatch Sheyenne Wallery Julia Wells Allison Zimmerman

So. Jr. Sr. So. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

CROSS COUNTRY

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com The Oregon and Polo cross country teams had a tall task ahead of them on Tuesday afternoon— keeping pace with hungry packs of Royal Lions. Rockford Christian, one of the top programs in northern Illinois, flexed its muscles in a triangular at the reconfigured 3.1-mile course at Oregon Park West, winning both races without too much difficulty. The girls race was the closest of the two. Rockford Christian finished with 24 points, 12 fewer than Oregon. Polo was third with 74. The Hawks were paced by Leah Watters, who placed third with a time of 23 minutes, 2.5 seconds. She was bested by a pair of Royal Lions in Kelly Giardina (21:49) and Emma Joiner (22:50). “I need to push harder to stay with the people ahead of me so then as I’m going through the race, I can pass some more,” Watters said. “I probably let them get too far ahead of me at the beginning, instead of trying to stay with them. That slowed me down, I think.”

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

Polo’s Wyatt Queckboerner and Oregon’ Ryan Hussung run with a pack of Rockford Christian runners during a Tuesday cross country meet at Oregon Park West. The other counting scores for Oregon came from Faith Marquardt (5th, 23:34), Katlyn Ramirez (7th, 23:41), Jennica Ciesel (10th, 25:15) and Katelyn Bowers (11th, 25:21). Rounding out the lineup were Ellen Hodson (15th, 25:59), Ava Wight

(18th, 27:36), Lydia Cermak (19th, 27:48), Valerie Nyderek (21st, 28:19), McKenna Tremble (23rd, 28:56), Teagan Champley (27th, 31:47), Hadley Lutz (28th, 31:51), Taylar Rufer (30th, 32:17), Grace Tomlinson (31st, 32:55), Abigail Tomlinson (32nd, 33:22), Ella

Martin (33rd, 36:47) and Hailee Taylor (34th, 37:01). Polo was led by Rebekah Zeigler, who was sixth in 23:38, and got her first taste of running in Oregon. “I’m not too disappointed,” Zeigler said. “Obviously conditions weren’t super ideal. It’s kind of hot for running today. Their course is nice, though. There were stretches we enjoyed. We just came from Eastland, and their course is up and down, up and down. This was different from any course I’ve run, and I had a fun time.” Also competing for the Marcos were Elleanna Wells (16th, 26:13), Linnea Sundman (17th, 26:24), Teah Almasy (20th, 28:03) and Kaylee Lowry (25th, 30:37). On the boys side, Rockford Christian had a perfect score of 15, and had the first eight runners to cross the finish line. Stephen Thomas won a time of 19:26, 2 seconds faster than D’Artagnon Beaver. Oregon (60 points) edged Polo (65) for second place. For the Hawks, leading the way was Ryan Hussung, who was 10th

See CROSS COUNTRY, Page 16

Now Available!

New Feature We are excited to announce that Mobile Deposits are now available in the UNION Savings BANK Mobile App. Deposit checks from anywhere using the camera on your smartphone! Download the UNION Savings BANK Mobile Banking App from the Google Play Store or Apple store today!

Skip the trip to the bank.

Safe and secure.

Make deposits whenever it's convenient for you.

Free! There is no charge to use Mobile Deposit.

FREE Blood Pressure Checks

at Mt. Morris Sullivan’s Foods 101 E. Highway 6 4 , Mt . Morris

Every Thursday | 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Mobile Deposit is not available to customers with business accounts. Message and data rates may apply from your cellular carrier.

Member FDIC 2 W. Main Street Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Other locations: Rockford . Freeport . Belvidere

Like us on Facebook Phone Number: 815.734.4116 www.unionsavingsbank.com

PROVIDED BY

OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

Lions prove to be a tall task for Hawks, Marcos

• CROSS COUNTRY Continued from Page 15 in 20:12. “I was basically just thinking stick with the Rockford Christian kids and see what happened,” Hussung said. “I was happy with how I ran, but it was 20 seconds slower than our last meet. I’ve got some work to do.” Rounding out the Oregon lineup were Gavin Bradshaw (14th, 21:00), Austin Ebert (15th, 21:04), Leo Cardenas (16th, 21:07), Grant Stender (21st, 22:26), Lane Halverson (25th, 24:54) and Nicholas Meives-Wylie (27th, 27:04). The first Polo runner across the finish line was Carson Jones, who was 9th in 20:02. “We knew coming in Rockford Christian was a pretty decent team,” Jones said. “They have an established program. I’m glad to see where I stand with Rockford Christian and with Oregon.” Also competing for the Marcos were Wyatt Queckboerner (11th, 20:16), Avery Grenoble (20th, 22:14), Carter Merdian (23rd, 23:11) and Ben Plachno (24th, 23:12).

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

AT LEFT: Polo’s Rebekah Zeigler and Oregon’s Katlyn Ramirez race to the finish line during a Sept. 15 cross country meet at Oregon Park West. Zeigler finished sixth. ABOVE: Oregon’s Leah Watters (left) and Faith Marquardt run side-by-side. Watters finished third and Marquardt fifth.

MAJOR MA JOR LEAGUE LEAGUE

Helping You Protect What Matters Most

SERVICE. SERVICE. From backyards to big leagues, count on me From backyards bigyou leagues, count on me to be there. I canto help get the coverage you need Iand discounts to be there. canthe help you get you the deserve. coverage you

� ��

need and the discounts you deserve.

Stephens Insurance & Financial Services Inc Stephens Insurance & Financial Services Inc Scott Stephens, Agent Agent Scott Stephens, 500 Gale St 500 Gale St Oregon, IL Insurance 61061 Stephens & Financial Services Inc Bus: 815-732-6690 Scott Stephens, Agent Oregon, IL 61061 500 Gale St Oregon, IL 61061 Bus: 815-732-6690 Bus: 815-732-6690

SM-ST1809537

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

OGLE COUNTY NEWS

815.732.7956 | www.stillmanbank.com P090127.1

State Farm, Home Oﬃce, Bloomington, IL

Investments offered through Stillman Bank Trust & Wealth Management: Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

OREGON POLICE

POLO POLICE S. 4th Street.

Sept 8 John O. Nysather, 69, of Oregon, was issued a city citation at 6:30 a.m. for violating the long grass ordinance. This violation occurred in the 100 block of Century Hill Drive. At approximately 11:50 a.m., police arrested David A. Flannagin, 36, of Sterling, for driving while license revoked. Flannagin was transported to the Ogle County Jail. This violation occurred in the 200 block of

Sept. 10 Mark J. Gruszeczka, 59, of Oregon, was arrested at 7:19 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Gruszeczka was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Two parking citations and one verbal warning were issued Sept. 7-13.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

General Calls for Service Through dispatch Sept. 7-13 Checking a Subject / Vehicle.................. 3 Citizen Complaints.................................... 7 Citizen Assist/Civil Problem....................9 Assist EMS/Other Dept............................4 Disturbance/Domestic Battery............... 2 911 Hang-up / Open Line...........................1 Lockout Vehicle / Building....................... 3 Open Door/Window...................................1 Ordinance Violations..................................1 Traffic Stops............................................... 7

Police Chief Tim Rockwood released the following information. Sept. 12 Jarod Wiggins, 33, of Polo, was arrested for an outstanding Ogle County warrant and an outstanding Stephenson County warrant. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County clerk Laura Cook has issued the following marriage licenses. Sept. 4 Jay Alan Meling and Katherine Dawn Aiardo, both of Belvidere. Craig Lowell Faris and Nicole Marie Heaton, both of Byron. Zachary Joseph Ratcliff and Kelsey

Sept. 10 Jacob Leslie Acton and Olivia Marie Gilbert, both of Janesville, Wisconsin. Michael Eric Canada of Chadwick and Luisa Hernandez Garcia of Beloit, Wisconsin. Robert Lawrence Holmquist of Genoa, Wisconsin and Danielle Lea Brehm of Oregon.

Ann Williams, both of Rochelle. Ryan Michael Dietrich and Cammie Lynn Lemoine, both of Leaf River.

Maribel Gray, both of Rochelle. Donald Edward Day and Lesa Ann Johnson, both of Polo.

Sept. 8 Quentin Nathaniel Van de Woestyne and Abigail Eleanor Baird, both of Durand. Joel Andrew Marovich and Brenda

Sept. 9 Richard Leroy Nelson and Brittany Lee Keifer, both of Mt. Morris. Michael Andrew Pace and Kelly Jo Gilmour, both of Polo.

• Chad A. and Tracy Surmo to Charles Allen and April Reed, one parcel in Pine Rock Township, $320,000. • Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Dana Klenz, 801 S. Congress Ave., Polo, $39,000. • Robert and Debbie Klemm to Kelli J. Scruggs, 711 W. state Route 64, Oregon, $98,000. • Nathan J. Hatheway and Rikki J. Knutti to Seth and Stacy Birkholz, 2345 N. German Church Road, Stillman Valley, $270,500. • Judith L. Knilans to Nathan J. Hatheway and Rikki Knutti, 703 and 765 N. River Road and 551 N. River Road, Oregon, $322,000. • Boone M. Lockard to Meredith C. Johnson, 325 Winter Rose Circle, Davis Junction, $150,000. • Merlin L. and Cindy L. Hagemann to Bryan and Elizabeth Roberson, 2655 E. state Route 72, Byron, $278,000. • Jamey J. Hussey to Laurence M. and Mary J. Ellingsen, 508 W. Mansfield St., Woosung, $53,000. • Richard J. and Betty J. Lesniewski to Benjamin A. and Melanie C. Dunn, 8651 N. Hilltop Drive, Byron, $177,500. • David W. and Carol S. Bateman to Duane A. and Nichole Pinkston, 6645 N. state Route 2, Byron, $200,000. • Jacob K. and Ann M. Brandt to David M. and Kara L. Boyer, 1226 Joanne Terrace, Byron, $228,000.

• Christopher G. and Kara R. Menken to Darren E. and Kassidy C. Cherrington, 1119 Santa Fe Ave., Davis Junction, $245,000. • Kyle M. and Faith J. Groenhagen to Randall A. Roberts, one parcel in Marion Township, $147,500. • Kathy Knutson to Max A. Simmons, 1009 S. Barber Ave., Polo, $95,000. • Jare A. Kohn to Noah Haring, 500 N. Woolf Court, Rochelle, $105,000. • Cory P. and Jenna Villani to Benjamin O’Rorke, 567 S. Second St., Rochelle, $81,000. • Jeffrey J. and Jennifer L. Musselman to Eduardo Cervantes, 206 Northknoll Drive, Rochelle, $160,000. • Carol A. Lynch to Zachary James and Jillian Joy Slick, 609 S. Garden Ave., Forreston, $78,000.

Midland States Bank, trustee, to James H. and Laura L. Baker, 1176 N. Blackhawk Road, Oregon, $260,000. • Janice A. Thomas Declaration Trust, Janice A. Thomas, trustee, to Jose and Vicki S. Ochoa, one parcel in Taylor Township, $42,000. • Stephen J. Newcomer Trust, Stephen J. Newcomer, trustee, to Ronald M. and Melissa D. Moser, 8204 N. Triumph Road, Leaf River, $602,856. • Marlene J. Meyers Trust 1, Renee D. Lower, trustee, to Thomas A. and Marjorie J. Meadows, 1133 N. Seventh St, Unit 608, Rochelle, $63,000. • Michael S. and Megan Marie Gearhart Trust 99, Michael S. and Megan Marie Gearhart, trustees, to Oregon 404 LLC, 400 N. Fourth St., Oregon, $140,000.

Quit Claim Deeds • Kassandra L. Klotz to Adam M. McNamara, 202 N. Mix St., Oregon, $0. • Ralph S. White III to Alexandra Loveless, 150 S. Washington St., Rochelle, $0.

Executor’s Deed •The late Fred H. Sills by executor to Paula Sue Kastning, 7566 N. River Road, Byron, $148,000.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Ogle County property transfers recorded week of Sept. 4-10. Warranty Deeds • Thomas G. and Peggy S. Corcoran to Kevin M. Corcoran, 206 S. Seventh St., Oregon, $0. • Brian J. Ross to Timothy A. Chapman, 212 S. Second St., Forreston, $32,500. • Hal R. and Sharon J. Warren to Brian J. and Victoria A. Grant, 5030 S. Scare Court, Rochelle, $254,000. • Jill Miller to Brandon G. and Megan Anne Dettman, 975 E. Austin Court, Oregon, $329,000. • The late Delores A. Schmitt and the late Norma Jean Nalley to Cordell Corbett, one parcel on Chambers St., Polo, $1,750. • James H. and Laura L. Baker to Mark Hopwood, 5218 E. Bent Wood Court, Stillman Valley, $247,000. • Jon E. and Joyce E. Dinges to Jordan Mohr, 208 Third Ave., Forreston, $87,000. • Audra H. Miller to Cindy A. Wagenknecht, 507 N. Mineral St., Byron, $143,500. • Brandon and Megan A. to Derek E. and Nicole A. Canfield, 1830 N. Sauk Trail, Oregon, $264,000. • Glendenning Farm Service LLC to Trent R. and Thomas J. Brass, 9500 E. Scott Road, Davis Junction, $1,613,673.

Trustee’s Deeds • Jeffrey D. and Sarah A. Boyer Living Trust, Jeffrey D. and Sarah A. Boyer, trustees, to Theodore P. and Karen S. Richards, 4343 W. Sumner Road, Leaf River, $399,000. • Jack Heidelmeier Declaration Trust,

Sheriff’s Deed • Ogle County Sheriff and William Thompson III to Stanwich Mortgage Loan Transfer, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, trustee, 1000 W. Lincoln Ave., Rochelle, $0.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

17 OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

Oregon Police Chief Shawn Melville reports the following police activity.

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

OGLE COUNTY NEWS

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity Sept. 7 Larry Allen, 63, of Dixon was arrested at 12:19 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while license revoked after deputies responded to the intersection of Freeport Road and Sterling Road in reference to a two vehicle accident. A vehicle being driven by Allen was traveling southbound on Freeport Road at which time it traveled off the west edge of the roadway. The vehicle continued traveling southbound through the ditch before entering onto Sterling Road. The vehicle driven by Allen then struck a northbound vehicle being driven by Harley Wilkinson, 20, of Freeport. Wilkinson was transported to CGH Hospital and later flown to a Rockford-area hospital for treatment. Allen was transported to KSB hospital for treatment. Deputies were assisted at

the scene by Polo Police and Polo Fire/ EMS. The accident remains under investigation.

to post bond and was scheduled to appear in court.

Devin M. Montelongo, 24, of Rochelle was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Montelongo’s original bond was $432. The judge reduced his bond to $75, he posted the bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail.

Sept. 12 Justin Coltrain, age and residence not provided, was arrested for disorderly conduct after deputies were dispatched to Sledgehammer’s Pub at 1450 N. Illinois 2 for a noise complaint of loud music. Coltrain, the pub manager, was released on an I-Bond and will appear in court at a later date. Deputies were again dispatched to Sledgehammer’s later for a noise complaint of loud music and Coltrain was arrested again for disorderly conduct and transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was able to post bond.

Sept. 11 Walter C. Brady, 21, of Dixon was arrested on two outstanding Ogle County warrants for failure to appear and criminal damage to property. Brady has two bonds, $1,608.03 (full cash) and $5,000 (10 percent). Brady was unable

Sept. 13 Jason Stombaugh, 34, of Oregon was arrested for disorderly conduct after deputies conducted a follow up investigation at 1450 N. Illinois 2, Sledghammer’s Bar in reference to two separate noise complaints at the bar the previous

Sept. 8 Mason J. Wolter, 20, of Chana was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Wolter $375 bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail.

night (Sept. 12). Sept. 14 Timothy Marszalek, 29, of Arlington Heights was arrested at 9:36 a.m. for driving while license revoked and obstructing identification after deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Illinois 64 and Grandview Terrace. Marszalek was additionally issued a citation for improper display of registration. Marszalek was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Sept. 15 Scott L. Thorne, 48, of Rockford was arrested at 2:10 a.m. for no valid driver’s license after deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 6,000 block of North Illinois 251. Thorne was also cited for no insurance and an equipment violation. He was also wanted on a valid Boone County warrant. Thorne was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was released to correctional staff and held in lieu of bond.

• Oregon Republican Reporter • Mt. Morris Times • Tri-County Press • Forreston Journal Only $39 a year for subscribers living in Ogle County. Call Diana at 815- 632-2518 to subscribe today!

ESTATE SALE - LOG HOMES PAY THE BALANCE OWED ONLY!!!

AMERICAN LOG HOMES IS ASSISTING JUST RELEASED OF ESTATE & ACCOUNT SETTLEMENT ON HOUSES.

4 Log Home kits selling for BALANCE OWED, FREE DELIVERY 1) Model # 101 Carolina 2) Model # 203 Georgia 3) Model # 305 Biloxi 4) Model # 403 Augusta

$40,840…BALANCE OWED $17,000 $49,500...BALANCE OWED $19,950 $36,825...BALANCE OWED $14,500 $42,450...BALANCE OWED $16,500

BEFORE CALLING: VIEW at www.loghomedream.com Click on House Plans

NEW - HOMES HAVE NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED

rehab, recover, return home. www.simplythefinest.net

SERIOUS ONLY REPLY. Call (704) 602-3035 ask for Accounting Dept.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Polo Area Senior Services finishing remodeling work BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Polo Area Senior Services has completed its kitchen remodeling. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant delay in getting remodeling supplies, but Board President Randy Hayes is hoping flooring for the carpeted area will be installed “very soon.” “As soon as we get the carpeted area its new flooring, and we get all the necessary inspections that come with such a project, we will plan on re-opening and will be announcing the re-opening date,” Hayes said. The Illinois Department on Aging has several requirements for senior center guests and visitors which will be implemented with the re-opening. Requirements include wearing face masks, maintaining social distancing, temperature checks and using hand sanitation upon arrival. “We will also be following the guidelines from the State of Illinois regarding the maximum number of people for all gatherings,” Hayes said.

Polo Area Senior Services recently finished its kitchen remodeling. Photos supplied.

An eye exam is a good idea, especially if things are starting to look a little fuzzy around the edges.

Dr. Kurt K. Nelson Optometrist

629 N. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois • 815-284-6866 Member of the American Optometric Association. Therapeutic Licensed.

“Your Next Fence”

Your best option in Agricultural, Residential, and Commercial fences. Fast, friendly service and quality workmanship. Call now to schedule your Fall project! Serving Lee, Ogle, Whiteside & Carroll Counties and beyond

SM-ST1811958

OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

Ready to start cookin’! New kitchen for center

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

OGLE COUNTY NEWS

OBITUARIES GARY BAUER OREGON – On September 12, 2020, Gary Bauer, loving husband, father, brother, and son, passed away at the age of 74 in his home. Gary was born Feb. 17, 1946 in Mendota to Gilbert and Virginia (Bell) Bauer, the oldest of four children. He grew up and farmed in West Brooklyn, and he attended school in Shaw Station, Compton, and Mendota where he was a member of FFA. He enlisted in the Air Force, and served in Vietnam at the Tuy Hoa Air Base as a jet engine mechanic in 1968

ROBERT A. FUNK BAILEYVILLE – Robert A. Funk, 83, of Baileyville, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Liberty Village, Freeport. Robert was born Nov. 18, 1936 in Ogle County, the son of Alvin and Mable (Kilker) Funk. He married Johanna G. Alderks in Kings, on Sept. 8, 1956. Mrs. Funk passed away Nov. 10, 2012. Robert farmed the Baileyville area his entire life. He also worked for Forreston

RUTH ANN LUDWIG HARPER – Ruth Ann Ludwig, 81, passed to her heavenly home on September 8, 2020 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 16, 1939 at Deaconess Hospital in Freeport to Clarence S. and Elizabeth C. (Buntjer) DeWall. She was a 1957 graduate of Forreston High School. On June 24, 1960 she married her high school sweetheart and soul mate Lorence E. Ludwig at Prairie Dell Presbyterian Church, where she was baptized on March 17, 1940 and remained a lifelong member. Ruth Ann and Lorence began their married life farming north of Baileyvilleand then on the DeWall/Ludwig family farm (listed as a centennial farm in 2004) before building a home near Harper, where they have resided since March 1, 1978. Ruth Ann was a homemaker and ultimate farm wife, working alongside Lorence to ensure the family farm was

and 1969. After returning from Vietnam, he met Cathy Bonnell and they married on April 17, 1971 in Dixon. They raised their two daughters, Melissa and Amy, in Compton. Gary and Cathy moved to Oregon after their daughters moved away for college. He worked several decades at Swift & Company (later Rochelle Hormel Foods), and prior to his retirement he worked at Northern Illinois University. He enjoyed taking care of his lawn, loving his many schnauzers over the years, and watching auto auctions and sports (specifically, Cubs baseball and

college football) on television with his dog Bella on his lap. He loved old time rock and roll music and Coca-Cola. Survivors include his wife, Cathy (Bonnell) of Oregon; canine companion, Bella; daughters, Melissa and Amy of Madison, Wisconsin; two brothers, Warren (Sandy) and George, both of Mendota; sister Kathy Knowlton of La Moille; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents. Memorial donations in Gary’s name may be gifted to the Oregon EMT/Fire Department. A memorial mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 201 Locust St, Sublette, with Rev. Randy Fronek officiating. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing measures are required, including placing a hand over your heart in place of hugging and handshakes. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Sublette.

Township, Rogers Ready Mix, and Groenewold Fur & Wool. He was a member of North Grove Evangelical Church where he also served as a deacon and member of the cemetery board. He was a member of the 60’s Alive group at the church, Forreston Lions Club, and Mt. Morris Boat Club.

Robert coached Little League baseball for many years. He enjoyed boating and fishing, but most of all, attending all his grandchildren’s activities. Surviving are two sons, Jeff (Nancy) Funk and Jerry (Holly) Funk; two daughters, Lynn (Rod) Genandt and Lori (Tim) Gipper; six grandchildren, Krysta (Ben) Dittmar, Andrew (Dani) Genandt, Kyle (Cydney) Gipper, Jordan Gipper, Haley (Michael) Bruner and Taylor Funk; and nine great-grandchildren, Paige Dittmar, Khloe Dittmar, Aria Genandt, Kings-

ton Genandt, Cruz Genandt, Harlow Genandt, Emerson Bruner, David Bagwell, and Colton Gipper. Mr. Funk was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister at infancy. Private family graveside services will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, at North Grove Evangelical Church. A celebration of life will be held later. Memorials can be made out to North Grove Evangelical Church in Mr. Funk’s memory. Please sign his guestbook and share a remembrance at www.burketubbs.com

successful. She milked cows, fed pigs, drove tractors, gardened, canned, cooked, and baked. Ruth Ann served at Prairie Dell Church as an elder, trustee and also church secretary and reporter. She was also a Tri-F member. She enjoyed playing the piano for Sunday school and the church organ for over 50 years, discontinuing due to deteriorating eyesight. She sang vocal solos for many funerals in her church, as well as doing special music. She loved to sew, patching many pairs of jeans and socks for her husband, sons, and grandsons, along with making curtains and casserole carriers. She also was a wonderful cook, always baking something special and making delicious soup. She was a past member and secretary of the Horseshoe Riding Club of Leaf River and was a Stephenson County Farm Bureau member all her married life. Upon graduating from high school,

Ruth Ann was employed at Freeport Insurance Company for 4 years, then stayed home and worked on the farm while raising two sons. Later, she was employed at Freeport Memorial Hospital as a medical transcriptionist for 17 years. Then, she worked at Economy Fire & Casualty/St. Paul Insurance/MetLife Home & Auto Insurance Co. retiring in January of 2002. She loved visiting her children and their families. She was often found attending her grandchildren’s school events, church activities and musical performances. In addition, she loved watching her grandsons play football. One highlight was Daniel being on the team that became state champions in 2014. She also truly enjoyed all of Sara’s softball games and watching Marissa

cheerleading for her school. She will be remembered for her great cooking and love towards everyone, but mostly remembered for her devotion to her family. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her loving husband, Lorence of 60 years; two sons; eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Eldest son Steven L. Ludwig with his wife, Vicki; children Matthew, Christopher, Andrew (Mckayla), Aaron, Nathaniel, and Marissa; and great-grandsons Cayden, Bentley, and Riley; and youngest son, Randall L. Ludwig with his wife Laura and children Sara (Josh Clark) and Daniel (Alleigh). She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Private family services were Sept. 12, at Prairie Dell Presbyterian Church, Shannon. Burial was in the church cemetery following the service. The family was helped with arrangements by Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. A memorial has been established in her name.

POLO CHAMBER CHATTER

Jeff & Joe’s Jeep Jamboree Sept. 26: Jump in your Jeep and join

21 the fun in Downtown Polo from 1 to 5 p.m. Sponsored by Jeff’s Refs & Chesty P’s. Free drawing for shirts at 4 p.m. at Louise Quick Park.

The Polo Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner the last Monday of September is canceled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Town Wide Garage Sales Garage Sales will be Sept. 26. Contact the Polo Chamber of Commerce to be included on the town map at 815-9463131. Be sure to visit the local downtown business’s while out visiting the garage sales.

Citizen of Year, Volunteer of Year Each year the Polo Chamber of Commerce recognizes one Polo citizen as the Citizen of the Year and one citizen as the Volunteer of the Year. Eligible nominees should consistently show civic leadership through volunteerism and

service to their community. Services provided to the community should be based on volunteerism outside of the nominee’s normal employment duties. Those wishing to nominate a candidate that they feel is deserving of these prestigious awards can send in your contact information, the nominee information and the reason you feel the candidate is deserving of this award to the Polo Chamber of Commerce at P.O. Box 116, Polo, IL 61064.

ORDINANCE 20-05 ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2020 AND ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE 2021

WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of the Polo Public Library District, of the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, has prepared or caused to be prepared a tentative form of the Annual Budget and Appropriation for said Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July I, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 and the same has been conveniently available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action thereon; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held as to such Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on September 8, 2020, notice of which was given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto by publishing notice thereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the Polo Public Library District; and WHEREAS, all other legal requirements have been duly complied with by the Board of Trustees of the Polo Public Library District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE POLO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the following sums, or so much thereof as by law may be authorized, be and the same are hereby budgeted, set aside and appropriated for the specified Library Purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021; and the objects and purposes for which said appropriations are made, and the amounts thereby appropriated are as follows; to-wit:

FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES [75 ILCS 16/35-5]: l. For staff salaries $ 93,000.00 2. For library materials $ 10,000.00 3. For legal, accounting, prof. dev. $ 5,500.00 4. For publishing & postage $ 1,100.00 5. For programs $ 5,000.00 6. For programming and advertising $ 5,500.00 7. For telephone/internet/circ. System $ 7,750.00 8. For utilities $ 5,500.00 9. For per capita grant outlays $ 3,600.00 10. For miscellaneous expenses $ 4,000.00 11. For contingencies $ 5,000.00 TOTAL $145,950.00 FOR SOCIAL SECURITY FUND PURPOSES [40 ILCS 5/21-110; 21-110.1]: l. Social Security (FICA/Medicare) Taxes $ 8,000.00 TOTAL $ 8,000.00 FOR ILL. MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND [40 ILCS 5/7-105; 7-171]: l. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $ 8,075.00 TOTAL $ 8,075.00 FOR LIABILITY, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, [745 ILCS 10/9-107]: l. Insurance (including public liability insurance; property damage (ﬁre) insurance; treasurer’s bond) $ 6,100.00 2. Contractual services $ 14,000.00 3. Risk Management/Loss Control Program $ 6,000.00 4. Capital expenditure (Lift project) $ 25,000.00 5. Contingency $ 1,000.00 TOTAL $ 52,100.00 FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND: [75 ILCS 16/35-5]: l. Bldg/equip purchase & repairs $ 9,250.00

2. Computer software & acc. TOTAL FOR SPECIAL RESERVE FUND [75 ILCS 16/40-50]: l. Special Reserve Fund Plan 2. Contingency TOTAL Section 2: Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from: Projected cash on hand July 1, 2020 Special Reserve Fund Self Insurance Reserve Fund Polo Public Library Foundation Jones Trust Miscellaneous gifts and donations Income of interest Personal property replacement taxes Special purpose grants Photocopy, cards, fax, and miscellaneous Tax for General Corporate Library purposes Tax for Social Security purposes Tax for Ill. Municipal Retirement Fund Tax for Liability and Insurance Tax for Maintenance purposes Expected cash on hand June 30, 2021 Section 3: SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS General Corporate Fund Social Security Fund Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Insurance/Risk Management Fund Building and Maintenance Fund Special Reserve Fund Total Appropriations

$ 1,250.00 $ 10,500.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 10,500.00 $ 11,350.00 $ 10,500.00 $ 29,100.00 $ 43,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 67,500.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 8,075.00 $ 23,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 0 $145,950.00 8,000.00 8,075.00 52,100.00 10,500.00 10,500.00 235,125.00

Section 4: Any unexpended balances in the General Library Fund, and Maintenance Fund appropriations will be deposited into the Special Reserve Fund pursuant to a plan in accordance with Article 40 of Chapter 75, Illinois Compiled Statutes. Section 5: The Secretary of the Polo Public Library District is hereby authorized and directed to have this Ordinance published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within this library district. Section 6: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect following its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed by the Board of Trustees of the Polo Public Library District and approved by the President thereof this 8th day of September, 2020 by recorded vote: AYES: Baumann, Rowland, Monaco, Zook, Faivre, Sanders NAYS: None ABSENT: Baker ABSTAINING: None BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF POLO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT By: Marie Monaco Its President ATTEST: Julie Sanders Secretary September 18, 2020 SM-ST1815624

OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

50-50 Raffle Tickets The Polo Chamber is selling 50-50 raffle tickets from the car show that was canceled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Tickets are available at Scholl Insurance Agency, Inc., Chesty P’s, Jeff Refs, Haldane Custom, and First State Bank. The drawing will be Sept. 26 at Louise Quick Park at 4 p.m.

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com â€¢ Friday, September 18, 2020

CLASSIFIED

identified above. 2. The court in which said action was brought is identified above. 3. The name of the title holder of record is Rhonda Rosemary Riesselman. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to LEGAL NOTICES identify it with 101 reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Ten (10) in Block Three (3) in Commercial Addition to the City of Oregon; situated in the Township of Oregon-Nashua, County of Ogle and State of Illinois. 5. Common address or description of the location of real estate is as follows: 405 S. 10th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 6. A. Name of MortRhonda gagor: Rosemary Riesselman B. Name of Mortgagee: Union Savings Bank C. Date of Mortgage: April 30, 2015 D. Date of Recording: May 5, 2015 E. County where Recorded: Ogle F. Recording Document Identification: #201502401 UNLESS you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Circuit Clerk of this County on or before October 16, 2020, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY TAKEN BE AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. This Notice prepared by: STEPHEN S. SCHMELZLE Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 (815)235-1188 Sept, 11,18 & 25, 2020

OGLE COUNTY OREGON ILLINOIS Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust F Plaintiff, vs. Tasj Nicole S. Yabut, AKA Tasj OTICES 101 LEGAL NJoseph Yabut; Simokat Defendants. Case No. 2019CH71 930 North Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that to a pursuant Judgment of and Foreclosure Sale entered in the above entitled on cause December 6, 2019, Brian E. VanVickle will on October 16, 2020, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Office, Sheriff's Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 1 in Block of J.O. 3 McConaughy's Second Addition to the City of Ogle Rochelle, County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded December 6, 1900 in Book A, page 308 as Document No. 126131. Commonly known as 930 North Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 Parcel Number(s): 24-24-178-006 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the bid successful shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT open for be inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the

ED IN PLA ON PAGE DOCUMEN 1995-4713 RECORDE OFFICE O LEGAL NOTI COUNTY, NOIS; SI IN THE TO OF COUNTY O AND STA ILLINOIS. 05-30LEGAL NOTICES 101 PIN Improved Residentia IN THE CIRCUIT COMMON COURT FOR THE KNOWN A 15TH JUDICIAL 1028 King CIRCUIT Byron, IL 6 OGLE COUNTY - Sale term Notice is further OREGON, down of t hereby given that a ILLINOIS est bid by public hearing on Byron Bank funds at t said budget will be PLAINTIFF of the auc held at 6:45 p.m. Vs. balance, on the 28th day of Brandi L. Everling;the Judic September, 2020, et. al. fee for Ab at the Centennial DEFENDANTS Residentia Elementary School 2020CH21 ty Mu Library, 308 S. NOTICE OF Relief Fun Pleasant Avenue, SHERIFF'S SALE is calculate Polo, Illinois. OF REAL ESTATE rate of $1 PUBLIC NOTICE IS$1,000 or Dated this 13th HEREBY GIVENthereof day of August, that pursuant to aamount pa 2020. Judgment of Fore-purchaser closure and Saleexceed $ Board of Education entered in thecertified f Community above cause ondue within Polo Unit School District 07/10/2020, thefour (24) ho #222 in the Coun- Sheriff of Oglesubject pr ties of Ogle, Lee, County, Illinois willsubject to Whiteside, on October 16,real estat and State of Illinois. 2020 at the hour ofspecial 10:00 AM at Oglements, or By: County Publictaxes Yancy Webster Complexagainst s Safety Board President a 202 S. 1st St.estate Oregon, IL 61061,offered f Kim D. Krahenbuhl Kim D. Krahenbuhl Sept. 15 & 18, or in a place other-without an WilliamsMc Williams 2020 wise designated atsentation McCarthyLLP CarthyLLP the time of sale,quality or P.O. Box 339 P.O. Box 339 BID SALE NOTICE County of Ogle andof title and Oregon, IL 61061 Oregon, IL 61061 State of Illinois, sellrecourse to (815) 732-2101 (815) 732-2101 Julie Sanders Accepting sealed at public auction toand in " kkrahenbuh Secretary of the bids for: kkrahenbuhl@ the highest biddercondition. wilmac.com l@wilmac.com Board of Trustees for cash, as setis further s of Polo Public VEHICLE #1 forth below, theconfirmatio Sept. 4, 11 & 18, Sept. 11,18 & 25, Library District 1991 Alexis Fire following describedcourt. September 2020 11, 18, 25, 2020 2020 real estate: If the pro Engine c/o Polo Public LOT FORTY-EIGHTa cond STATE OF ORDINANCE NO. Library District STATE OF (48) AS DESIG-and the for VEHICLE #2 ILLINOIS 20-04 ILLINOIS 302 W. Mason 2006 International NATED UPON THEtakes pla IN THE CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT Street FINAL PLAT OF1/1/2007, Ambulance COURT OF THE AN ORDINANCE COURT OF THE Polo, IL 61064 ROSE MEADOWSchasers ot 15TH JUDICIAL TO LEVY AND 15TH JUDICIAL Contact Fire Chief - PHASE I Athe mortga CIRCUIT ASSESS A TAX CIRCUIT Sept. 18, 2020 Knoup with any SUBDIVISION OFbe require COUNTY OF FOR POLO COUNTY OF ass questions at (815) PART OF THEany OGLE PUBLIC LIBRARY LEGAL NOTICE OGLE 732-7214. Bids are WEST HALF (1/2)and legal DISTRICT OF THE due into the Office OF THE SOUTH-under The IN THE MATTER IN THE MATTER COUNTY OF Notice is hereby of the Fire Chief no WEST FRACTION-minium OF THE ESTATE OF THE ESTATE OGLE, STATE OF given by the Board later than 5:00pm AL QUARTER (1/4)Act, 765 OF: ILLINOIS FOR THE of Education of on OF: October OF SECTION 30,605/9(g)(1) LORETTA J. STAN- MARY ANN FISCAL YEAR Polo Community 12,2020. The Ore- TOWNSHIP 25(4). LEY, BEGINNING JULY Unit School District gon Fire Protection NORTH, OLTMANNS, RANGE If the Deceased. 1, 2020 AND END- #222 in the coun- District and it's 11 EAST OF THEis located Deceased. ING JUNE 30, ties of Ogle, Lee, trustees reserve FOURTH PRINCI-common No. 2020 P 60 No. 2020 P 64 2021 and Whiteside, the right to reject PAL MERIDIANcommunity State of Illinois, any and all bids. AND PART OF THEchasers ot CLAIM NOTICE CLAIM NOTICE BE IT ORDAINED, that a tentative Sept. 18, 2020 EAST HALF (1/2)mortgagee that the Polo Pub- budget for said OF THE SOUTH-required to Notice is given of lic Library District school district for EAST QUARTERassessmen the death of LoretNotice is given of of the County of the fiscal year be(1/4) OF SECTIONlegal fee ta J. Stanley. Let- the death of Mary Ogle, State of Illi- ginning July 1, 25, TOWNSHIP 25under the ters of office were Ann Oltmanns. Let- nois shall levy a tax 2020, will be on file RANGEminium NORTH, issued on August ters of office were of .02% of the val- and conveniently 765 10 EAST OF THEAct, 14, 2020, to Brid- issued on Septem- ue of all taxable available for public FOURTH PRINCI-605/18.5(g get M. Wolfe, 1601 ber 2, 2020 to Gary property within inspection at the PAL MERIDIAN, If the E. Spring Creek Oltmanns, 3308 S. said District, for District Central OfTHE PLAT OFset asid Road, Oregon, Illi- Manor Drive, Ore- building and main- fice at Polo ComWHICH SUBDIVI-any reas High nois 61061, as Ex- gon, Illinois 61061, tenance purposes, munity SION IS RECORD-Purchaser ecutor, whose at- as Administrator, subject to the right School, 100 S. ED IN PLAT FILE Csale sh torney is Kim D. whose attorney is of the electors in Union Avenue, CARS815.com ON PAGE 56 ASentitled Kim D. Krahenbuhl, said District to pe- Polo, IL during the Krahenbuhl, DOCUMENT NO.a return tition and require normal WilliamsMc WilliamsMcschool 1995-4713 IN THEdeposit p Carthyllp, 607 CarthyLLP, 607 an election con- hours from the Purchaser RECORDER'S Washington Street, Washington Street, cerning the imposi- 13th day of August OFFICE OF OGLEhave no P.O. Box 339, Ore- P.O. Box 339, Ore- tion of such tax, 2020 to September COUNTY, ILLI-recourse gon, Illinois 61061. gon, Illinois 61061. pursuant to 75 28, 2020. It is also FOR SEARCH NOIS; SITUATEDthe Mo LOCAL CARS on display at the Claims against the Claims against the ILCS 16/35-5. IN THE TOWNSHIPthe Mortg estate may be filed estate may be filed BE IT FURTHER district website OF BYRON,the Mor in the office of the in the office of the ORDAINED, that https://home COUNTY OF OGLEattorney. Clerk of Court, Clerk of Court, within fifteen (15) .poloschools.net/di AND STATE OF Upon pa Ogle County Ogle County days from the date strict. ILLINOIS. full of the

property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for LEGAL NOTICES 101 inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL Phone 60601. number: 312-6516700. Attorney file number: 20-009287. Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@ manleydeas.com

issued on August 14, 2020, to Bridget M. Wolfe, 1601 E. Spring Creek Road, Oregon, Illinois 61061, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMc Carthyllp, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Ore101 LEGALIllinois NOTICES gon, 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, County Ogle Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 14th day of August, 2020. BRIDGET M. WOLFE, Independent Executor For the Estate of LORETTA J. STANLEY, Deceased

ters of office were issued on September 2, 2020 to Gary Oltmanns, 3308 S. Manor Drive, Oregon, Illinois 61061, as Administrator, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Ore101 LEGALIllinois NOTICES gon, 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, County Ogle Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 10th day of September, 2020. GARY OLTMANNS, Administrator For the Estate of MARY ANN OLTMANNS, Deceased

of .02% of the value of all taxable property within said District, for building and maintenance purposes, subject to the right of the electors in said District to petition and require an election concerning the imposition of such tax, LEGAL NOTICESto 10175 pursuant ILCS 16/35-5. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that within fifteen (15) days from the date of adoption of the ordinance, it shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Polo Public Library District and it is effective immediately upon adoption. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunder set our hands in Polo, Illinois this 8th day of September, 2020. 1. The specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting that the question of adoption of the ordinance be submitted to the electors of the District is 162. 2. That petition must be filed on or before October 19, 2020. 3. The referendum would be held April 6, 2021.

and conveniently available for public inspection at the District Central Office at Polo Community High School, 100 S. Union Avenue, Polo, IL during the normal school hours from the 13th day of August 2020 to September LEGAL NOTICES 28, 2020. It is 101 also on display at the district website https://home .poloschools.net/di strict.

Classified advertising

LEGAL NOTICES

101

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs. RHONDA ROSEMARY RIESSELMAN, deceased, LINDSEY KNOUP, BRENDON RIESSELMAN, UNKNOWN HEIRS LEGATEES AND OF RHONDA R. RIESSELMAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NO. 20-CH-49 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Notice is given to Defendants, Lindsey Knoup, Brendon Riesselman, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Rhonda R. RiesselUnknown man, Owners, Unknown Tenants, and NonRecord Claimants of the following described real estate: Lot Ten (10) in Block Three (3) in Commercial Addition to the City of Oregon; situated in the Township of Oregon-Nashua, County of Ogle and State of Illinois. The undersigned certifies that the entitled above mortgage foreclosure action was filed on September 1, 2020, and is now pending. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. 2. The court in which said action was brought is identified above. 3. The name of the title holder of record is Rhonda Rosemary Riesselman. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Ten (10) in Block Three (3) in Commercial Addition to the City of

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON ILLINOIS Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust F Plaintiff, vs. Tasj Nicole S. Yabut, AKA Tasj Yabut; Joseph Simokat Defendants. Case No. 2019CH71 930 North Main

be sale shall entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further 101 LEGAL NOTICESagainst recourse 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. successful The 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 and inspection Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of property. the Prospective bidders are to admonished 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 OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court or contact file Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Road, Frontage Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-20-01747. I3155270 September 11, 18, 25, 2020

Advertise Your Rentals in Ogle County Classifieds

Call

625-3600 or 284-2222

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, STATE VOLUNTEERS 126 atREAL the E time of 200 sale, a cashier's or certiCASA fied check for 10% 15th Judicial of the successful bid amount. The Circuit (Lee/ balance of the Carroll/Ogle successful bid Counties) shall be paid within is seeking volun24 hours, by similar teers in the Ogle County area to ad- funds. The subject vocate for children property is offered in the Ogle County for sale without any representation as court system into quality or quanvolved in abuse and neglect cases. tity of title and Your involvement without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS can impact a IS" condition. The child’s future. sale is further subContact Trisha ject to confirmation Morrow, Execuby the Court. The tive Director property will NOT (815) 288-1901 open for www.casaleecar be inspection. roll.com If this property is condominium REAL ESTATE 200 a unit, the purchaser of the unit at the IN THE CIRCUIT foreclosure sale, COURT FOR THE other than the FIFTEENTH mortgagee shall JUDICIAL pay the assessCIRCUIT ments and the OGLE COUNTY - legal fees required OREGON by the CondominiILLINOIS um Property Act, Wilmington 765 ILCS 605/9(g) Savings Fund (1) and (g)(4). Society, FSB, as For information trustee of Stanwich call Plaintiff's Mortgage Loan Attorney, Manley Trust F Deas Kochalski Plaintiff, LLC, One East vs. Wacker, Suite Tasj Nicole S. 1250, Chicago, IL Yabut, AKA Tasj 60601. Phone Yabut; Joseph number: 312-651Simokat 6700. Attorney file Defendants. number: Case No. 20-009287. 2019CH71 Alan S. Kaufman 930 North Main MANLEY DEAS Street, KOCHALSKI LLC Rochelle, IL 61068 Attorneys for Judge Plaintiff John C. Redington One East Wacker, NOTICE OF SALE Suite 1250 PUBLIC NOTICE is Chicago, IL 60601 hereby given that Telephone: to a 312-651-6700 pursuant Judgment of Fax: and 614-220-5613 Foreclosure Sale entered in Attorney. No.: the above entitled 6289893 on Email: cause December 6, 2019, StateEFiling@ Brian E. VanVickle manleydeas.com will on October 16, 2020, at the September hour of 10:00AM at 11, 18, 25, 2020 the Ogle County IN THE CIRCUIT Office, Sheriff's COURT FOR THE Administration 15TH JUDICIAL Building, 103 CIRCUIT Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, OGLE COUNTY OREGON, sell to the highest ILLINOIS bidder for cash, the following de- Byron Bank scribed mortgaged PLAINTIFF Vs. real estate: Commonly known Brandi L. Everling; as 930 North Main et. al. DEFENDANTS Street, 2020CH21 Rochelle, IL 61068 NOTICE OF Parcel Number(s): SHERIFF'S SALE 24-24-178-006 The real estate is OF REAL ESTATE improved with a PUBLIC NOTICE IS Single GIVEN Family HEREBY Residence. that pursuant to a Sale terms: Bid- Judgment of Foreders must present, closure and Sale in the at the time of sale, entered a cashier's or certi- above cause on the fied check for 10% 07/10/2020, of the successful Sheriff of Ogle bid amount. The County, Illinois will balance of the on October 16,

OF REAL ESTATE confirmation by the PUBLIC NOTICE IS court. If the property is HEREBY GIVEN condominium that pursuant to a a Judgment of Fore- and the foreclosure closure and Sale takes place after REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE 200 purentered in 200 the 1/1/2007, above cause on chasers other than 07/10/2020, the the mortgagees will Sheriff of Ogle be required to pay assessment County, Illinois will any on October 16, and legal fees due 2020 at the hour of under The CondoProperty 10:00 AM at Ogle minium County 765 ILCS Public Act, Complex 605/9(g)(1) and (g) Safety 202 S. 1st St. (4). If the property Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place other- is located in a wise designated at common interest purthe time of sale, community, County of Ogle and chasers other than State of Illinois, sell mortgagees will be at public auction to required to pay any and the highest bidder assessment for cash, as set legal fees due forth below, the under the CondoProperty following described minium real estate: Act, 765 ILCS PIN 05-30-301-006 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is Improved with aside for set Residential COMMONLY any reason, the KNOWN AS: Purchaser at the be shall 1028 Kingsway Ln sale entitled only to Byron, IL 61010 Sale terms: 10% a return of the down of the high- deposit paid. The shall est bid by certified Purchaser funds at the close have no further against of the auction; The recourse balance, including the Mortgagor, the Judicial sale the Mortgagee or Mortgagee's fee for Abandoned the Residential Proper- attorney. ty Municipality Upon payment in Relief Fund, which full of the amount is calculated at the bid, the purchaser rate of $1 for each shall receive a $1,000 or fraction Certificate of Sale, thereof of the which will entitle amount paid by the the purchaser to a purchaser not to Deed to the real exceed $300, in estate after Confircertified funds, is mation of the sale. successful due within twenty- The four (24) hours. The purchaser has the subject property is sole responsibility/ subject to general expense of evicting real estate taxes, any tenants or individuals special assess- other in ments, or special presently levied possession of the taxes against said real subject premises. The property will and is estate offered for sale NOT be open for and without any repre- inspection sentation as to Plaintiff makes no quality or quantity representation as of title and without to the condition of recourse to Plaintiff the property. and in "AS IS" Prospective are condition. The sale bidders to is further subject to admonished confirmation by the check the Court file to verify all court. If the property is information. IF YOU ARE a condominium and the foreclosure THE MORTGAGOR takes place after (HOMEOWNER), pur- YOU HAVE THE 1/1/2007, chasers other than RIGHT TO REMAIN the mortgagees will IN POSSESSION be required to pay FOR 30 DAYS any assessment AFTER ENTRY OF and legal fees due AN ORDER OF by Salvaged by Sonya IN POSSESSION, underHosted The CondoACCORDANCE minium Property 112 Meadows Court, Forreston, IL SECTION Act, 765 ILCS WITH Friday, Sept. 18th Sunday, Sept. 20th 605/9(g)(1) and (g) 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS (4). 9 am 4 pm If the property MORTGAGE Signup sheet at 8 am. FORECLOSURE is located in aavailable common Doors interest open at LAW. 9 am sharp For information: community, purYears and years of the court Examine chasers other than file or contact mortgagees will be collections and antiques. required to pay any Plaintiff's attorney: Codilisat & assessmentPictures andavailable legal fees due Associates, P.C., www.estatesales.net SM-ST1816697 under the Condo- 15W030 North Road, minium Property Frontage Act, 765 ILCS Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is (630) 794-9876.

ESTATE SALE

check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), STATE 200 REAL EHAVE YOU 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 14-20-01747. I3155270 September 11, 18, 25, 2020

BUSINESS PROPERTY

205

Building for lease: apx., 4200 sq. ft., laydown area apx 2 acres, (2) 12'x 14' OHD shop area & office. 815-626-8790

FOR SALE BY OWNER

209

MT. MORRIS Condo For Sale, 2 BR, 2 BA, 2 Stall garage, 12 years old! Many updates! Water Softener! New counter/sink! Association fee $106, Asking price $150K, 112 Katies Way Mt. Morris IL. 641-919-1070

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 ROCK FALLS EFFICIENCIES! -InclusiveClean & Quiet 815-626-8790*

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2BR Hampton Apts. 815-625-7043

STERLING Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2/3BR 2 story townhomes Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup. (815)626-1130.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

EMPLOYMENT

505

Local Farmer seeking Grain Hauling help during harvest. CDL Required. 815-499-2271 Now Hiring Seasonal, part time office help. Agriculture or transportation experience preferred. Contact Schoff Farm Service, Inc. 815-379-2777

CHILD CARE

512

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in its care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

GREAT GARAGE SALES IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Call

815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

LOOKING FOR QUALITY NEWSPAPER CARRIERS Routes Available Now Dixon 4th Ave, Graham, Hubbell (Rt. 3102 - 58 customers) 1st-4th Ave, Palmyra St, Hill Dr (Rt. 3107 - 83 customers) Marclare, Apple, Brinton, Washington (Rt. 3081 - 90 customers)

Sterling and Rock Falls Several routes available! Call for more details.

Call for available Motor Routes!

est. 1851

CALL 815-625-3600 EXT. 5301 Telegraph • 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

23 CLASSIFIED Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, September 18, 2020

ED IN PLAT FILE C ON PAGE 56 AS DOCUMENT NO. 1995-4713 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE LEGAL NOTICES 101 COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP BYRON, OF COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 05-30-301-006 OTICES 101 Improved with Residential CIRCUIT COMMONLY FOR THE KNOWN AS: UDICIAL 1028 Kingsway Ln RCUIT Byron, IL 61010 COUNTY - Sale terms: 10% EGON, down of the highNOIS est bid by certified ank funds at the close FF of the auction; The balance, including L. Everling;the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned ANTS Residential Proper0CH21 Municipality ty ICE OF Relief Fund, which F'S SALE is calculated at the L ESTATE rate of $1 for each NOTICE IS$1,000 or fraction GIVENthereof of the suant to aamount paid by the nt of Fore-purchaser not to and Saleexceed $300, in in thecertified funds, is cause ondue within twenty20, thefour (24) hours. The of Oglesubject property is Illinois willsubject to general tober 16,real estate taxes, the hour ofspecial assessM at Oglements, or special Publictaxes levied Complexagainst said real and is 1st St.estate IL 61061,offered for sale lace other-without any represignated atsentation as to e of sale,quality or quantity of Ogle andof title and without Illinois, sellrecourse to Plaintiff auction toand in "AS IS" est biddercondition. The sale h, as setis further subject to elow, theconfirmation by the describedcourt. te: If the property is RTY-EIGHTa condominium S DESIG-and the foreclosure UPON THEtakes place after PLAT OF1/1/2007, purMEADOWSchasers other than SE I Athe mortgagees will SION OFbe required to pay OF THEany assessment HALF (1/2)and legal fees due E SOUTH-under The CondoRACTION-minium Property 765 ILCS RTER (1/4)Act, CTION 30,605/9(g)(1) and (g) HIP 25(4). RANGE If the property T OF THEis located in a H PRINCI-common interest MERIDIANcommunity, purRT OF THEchasers other than HALF (1/2)mortgagees will be E SOUTH-required to pay any QUARTERassessment and SECTIONlegal fees due WNSHIP 25under the CondoRANGEminium Property 765 ILCS T OF THEAct, H PRINCI-605/18.5(g-1). MERIDIAN, If the sale is PLAT OFset aside for SUBDIVI-any reason, the RECORD-Purchaser at the LAT FILE Csale be shall GE 56 ASentitled only to ENT NO.a return of the 13 IN THEdeposit paid. The Purchaser shall DER'S OF OGLEhave no further Y, ILLI-recourse against SITUATEDthe Mortgagor, TOWNSHIPthe Mortgagee or BYRON,the Mortgagee's Y OF OGLEattorney. TATE OF Upon payment in S. full of the amount

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

CLASSIFIED

POLO GARAGE SALES 624

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com â€¢ Friday, September 18, 2020

The Christmas Cupboard 116 N. Franklin, Polo Open Tues-Sat. 10-5 Sept. 22nd- 26th New Stuff, Old Stuff, Free Stuff! Come See Us! 815-440-7618

WANT TO BUY 795 Local Buyer Pays Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins, Estate Gold, Single Earrings, Antiques, etc. 24/7 779-245-2950

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 2015 EZ-GO, 4 seat, gas powered golf cart. $5,200, Must see 815-441-7567

AUTOMOBILES 905 '05 Ford Freestar Minivan, V6, 7 passenger, 171k miles, Runs Great, $1695 1227 N. Vernon St.,Princeton 708-752-3742 1998 Gold Chevy Malibu, 124,500 Mi, Great Cond. $2500 OBO 815-440-0320 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Van. 3 rows of seating that are collapsible for work van. Great Cond. Inside & out! Runs great! 170,000+ miles, $3,300, 815-973-1175

BOATS/MOTORS 940 14' Boat w/ Trailer 9.9 Motor w/ 3 props, Front deck storage, 3 xtra tires, Brand new batt, New elect. anchor syst. 2 fish locator's. Batt. monitor gage, Night Light set, Blue carpeted, Tarp & xtra anchor, Other xtras. Must See!! $2900 OBO 815-564-7880

TRAILERS/RVS

945

2017 Keystone Montana, Model 3661RL, 5th wheel, 5 slide outs, Like new cond., $41,500 815-757-5400