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VOLUME 173 NO. 35 • SERVING OGLE COUNTY SINCE 1851

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REALLY SPOOKY AT NIGHT

Tractor show A record 52 antique farm tractors participate in Autumn on Parade show in Oregon / 7

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Farm stroll Visitors take self-guided tours of six Ogle County farms / 9

Sex offender faces charges Oregon sex offender charged with possessing images of child sexual abuse / 3

Earleen Hinton

This home on South Sixth Street in Oregon is decorated to the hilt for Halloween. Trick-or-treating hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

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INDEX Betty’s Column......... 4 Classifieds.......... 16-19 Colbert Column.......12

Library News............. 2 Oregon Police............ 8 Otto’s Column........... 4

Property Transfers.... 8 Sheriff Activity.......... 8 Sports..................10-14

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Carla N. Singley, Jerry Leroy Palmer, Page 6

Smoke, but no cigar on downtown mural

Ogle County Newspapers / ShawLocal.com • Friday, October 27, 2023

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ehinton@shawmedia.com OREGON – The 7-foot cigar has vanished, but its smoke still lingers on a downtown mural. City commissioners agreed Oct. 10 to send a letter to the owners of Bad Ash Cigars, 110 N. Fourth St., informing them in writing of a 7-10 day deadline to paint over the cigar – and its smoke plume. The cigar was painted over before the deadline, leaving just its label, but a stream of smoke above it remained as of Tuesday. “The council decided that the cigar and its smoke had to be removed and the smoke is still there,” City Manager Darin DeHaan said Tuesday. DeHaan said the city could start fining the business for not adhering to its instructions. “The council wanted the fines to start yesterday,” he said Tuesday. City officials said the inclusion of the cigar in the mural violated the city’s ordinance for commercial signs. In August, the City Council delayed action on a sign variance after business owners said they needed more time to remedy the issue. A variance was needed because the 4½-foot-wide-by-7-foot-tall cigar was painted directly onto the mural, transforming the entire mural into a sign exceeding the city’s maximum sign size, DeHaan said. Commercial signs are not to exceed 50 square feet. DeHaan said the owner’s

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original rendering for the mural did not include the cigar. The large mural was painted on the front of what once was the Oregon Theater. It features a blossoming tobacco plant with the cigar next to the business’s front door. At the August meeting, Brian Wynn, a co-owner of the business, said the decision was made to paint over the brick wall after workers discovered the theater’s marquee was too damaged to be placed back on the brick. He said that since the mural’s creation, many people have stopped by to view it.

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The cigar has been painted over on the Big Ash Cigar mural that was painted on its storefront earlier this year. City commissioners required the cigar to painted over since the 7-foot image violated the city’s sign ordinance.

DeHaan said the city was not against murals or the business’s name. “We have a mural grant program providing $5,000 each for the downtown murals and we have three in the pipeline,” he said in August as he read from a PowerPoint presentation. “Is the city against Bad Ash? No, we have worked with the owners to save the former theater and even provided $190,000 in cash and business incentives.” Wynn said there was a misunderstanding when the cigar was added to the mural and “everyone else in town perceives this as a mural” and only city commissioners saw it as a sign. But Commissioner Melanie Cozzi said she reviewed text messages between the city and Wynn’s co-owners and did not see any misunderstanding. On Oct. 10, DeHaan asked the council for direction after Wynn told him the delay for a new design was because the artist who painted the mural was out of town on another project. DeHaan said painting over the cigar would have to be completed before cold weather. The sign – as long as it does not exceed 50-square feet – can be attached to the building, but not as part of the mural, DeHaan said. Cozzi said the owners were supposed to have submitted a sign design to the council for approval. She also questioned whether the smoke plume coming from the cigar will be painted over. “That’s an extension of the sign,” she said at the Oct. 10 meeting.

Two Sentence Horror Story Contest Write a two-sentence horror story and enter it to win a prize. You can submit your story online at www.oregopubliclibrary. com. All entries must be submitted by 4 p.m. Oct. 29. Winners will be posted on Facebook and the Oregon Public Library’s website on Oct. 30. You can visit the website for more information. How Many Items Can a DIY Skeleton Hold?

catch the show: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. All tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets cost $7 for adults, $3 for students and are free for children younger than 5.

Trick-or-treat hours announced

Through Oct. 31, Oregon Public Library cardholders may enter their guess of how many items are contained within this one-of-a-kind skeleton. The closest to the actual number will receive the skeleton and all the items. A winner will be announced on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Yoga, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Book Clubs Is This Just Fantasy? Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at the

library to discuss “Gods of Jade and Shadow” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. The 2WBC Book Club meets at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 8 to discuss “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen. The Afternoon Book Club meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, to discuss “All the Broken Places” by John Boyne. Books on Tap Book Club meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Cork & Tap to discuss “The House in the Pines” by Ana Reyes.

In Mt. Morris and Oregon, trick-or-treat hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

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ehinton@shawmedia.com OREGON – A tip to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children resulted in the arrest of a rural Oregon man and registered sex offender who is now charged with eight counts of possessing images of child sexual abuse. Kris D. Stubblefield, 32, made his Kris D. Stubblefield initial appearance Tuesday before Ogle County Court Judge Clayton Lindsey. Stubblefield is facing three to seven years in prison on each count, each of which involve images of children that, according to the charging document, he knew or should have known were younger than 13, with some as young as 3. If convicted, Stubblefield also would be required to register as a sex offender for life and could be fined $1,000 to $10,000. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office and testimony Tuesday, Stubblefield’s home was searched Oct.

12 after a monthslong investigation. He was arrested Oct. 21 and charged the next day with possession of six videos of children engaged in sex acts and two lewd photos involving children. Stubblefield is being held in the Ogle County Correctional Center now that a petition to detain filed by the state’s attorney was granted Tuesday. Stubblefield still could appeal the decision. Stubblefield’s next status hearing is Wednesday. Assistant State’s Attorney Heather Kruse argued Tuesday to keep Stubblefield in custody, citing reports from the attorney general and the sheriff’s office that he is a registered sex offender and was in possession of more than 1,500 images of children engaged in sex acts with adults and some with other children. Photos and videos were found on his phone, Kruse said. When police searched his home, he agreed to speak to law enforcement and told one Ogle County detective that he was a “purveyor of taboo material,” she said. “The defendant also used file-sharing services to share files and to access ‘chats’ on how to find files,” Kruse said. “Because of his admissions to detectives about downloading and storing these images, he poses a real and present threat to the community and the public.”

Other cases when Stubblefield was a juvenile show “an ongoing problem, especially with younger children,” Kruse said. He should remain in jail because “there is no way to monitor him,” she said. Public Defender Kathleen Isley argued for Stubblefield’s release, citing his cooperation with law enforcement. “We do acknowledge this is an extremely serious offense. He does have a juvenile record from when he was teen that has been adjudicated and he has remained on the sex offender list,” Isley said. “There is no indication that he has failed to report or to be monitored. He did not elude law enforcement in any way, and he has no history of violence. Any conditions for his release could be controlled by the court to mitigate any threat to the public.” If released, Stubblefield has agreed to comply with limitations restricting his access to the internet, she said. Lindsey said the charges were too serious to allow his release. “Over 1,500 files were found. There is a huge public concern over child pornography and human trafficking,” Lindsey said. “The recency of his alleged conduct is a concern to the court.” Stubblefield’s juvenile convictions weighed on his decision to keep him in jail, the judge said. “It is disturbing that the victims in

those offenses were also young children, the same of what he is downloading here. The community at large is under a threat,” he said. The defense also did not offer an effective way to monitor Stubblefield’s computer use 24/7, Lindsey said. The Illinois State Police and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, both of which work through the Illinois Crimes Against Children task force to target abusive crimes against children, assisted in the investigation.

To report or for more information

There are ways for people to quickly and easily report suspected incidents of child sexual exploitation that occur on the internet, including activities involving the possession, manufacture and distribution of images of child sexual abuse, online enticement of children for sexual purposes, child prostitution, child sex tourism, child sexual molestation and unsolicited obscene material sent to a child. To report online child exploitation, email the Illinois Attorney General’s Office at Illinois.icactip@ilag.gov. To report anyone suspected of possessing or making images of child sexual abuse, email ReportChildPorn@ ilag.gov. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children also has a CyberTipline. The contact information is childhelphotline.org or 800-422-4453.

100 Women Who Care donate to Believe in the Children 100 Women Who Care of Ogle County voted to give a donation of $7,700 to Believe in the Children of Forreston on Oct. 19. “Believe in the Children is a notfor-profit organization which aims to support families in crisis. Their main goal is to keep families together by providing necessary resources and services. One of the things they provide is a place for family members to meet and find support. They also provide foster care in order to keep siblings together and give children support and needed stability,” said Deanna Forrest, one of the members of 100 Women Who Care of Ogle County. “This is the second time 100 Women Who Care has donated to this organization. At that time the money was going toward completing the renovations of a Sibling Home and Youth Enrichment Center at 220 S. First Ave. in Forreston. This facility provides much-needed

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Members of 100 Women Who Care of Ogle County pose with a $7,700 mock check to Believe in Children of Forreston. space to accomplish their goals. You can request more information by phone (815-837-1500) or by email, info@believeinthechildren.org. They are also on Facebook,” Forrest said. 100 Women Who Care is a group of local women who join together to

donate to local charities in Ogle County. Meetings are held on a quarterly basis and a 501(c)(3) is nominated and voted on to receive $100 from each member. Membership is growing steadily and there are more than 75 women. The goal is to reach 100 and

truly be 100 Women Who Care. Anyone interested in becoming a member or learning more about how their donation process works can contact Forrest at forrestdede5@gmail. com or find them on Facebook at www. facebook.com/oglegives.

OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / ShawLocal.com • Friday, October 27, 2023

Oregon sex offender is charged with possessing images of child sexual abuse

Ogle County Newspapers / ShawLocal.com • Friday, October 27, 2023

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Family interested in Schryver Native American display

The Waterbury descendant from the state of Washington is back home but a member of the Waterbury family from Minnesota will be arriving this week. So I got all of the pictures of the family back out along with all of the information for Kathryn to look at again. Kathryn lives in Minnesota and has visited Polo several times. The last time Kathryn was here, she took a copy of the manuscript of Zenas Aplington’s letters to his wife while he was in the Civil War. She has recopied them so they can be placed on the internet for many to read. She is bringing back the copy of the manuscript so it can be put back in our file. We are beginning to place more of our history on the internet. Perhaps you have noticed more about the Polo Historical Society on Facebook. We

POLO HISTORY Betty Obendorf have people who are skilled to do that and we live in an age of technology. I am not part of the internet world. Kathryn will look through the Waterbury history to see if anything new has come into the museum. As family members pass on, more information and pictures arrive at the Polo Historical Society. So there will be new things when she arrives this week. This past week, we had the family of Vern Cassens arrive in Polo. The children of Vern and Jean Ditzler Cassens never had visited the museum and it was nice to have the family

spend some of their time seeing what we have done in the museum. They were especially interested in the Schryver Native American display since Vern and Jean were instrumental in getting that collection for the Polo Historical Society. The collection had been in the library since 1942 and I remember as a schoolgirl going to the library to see the collection. It got to the point where the library simply was not a museum and the collection was placed in a bank vault. Vern and Jean donated $10,000 to the library so the collection could be given to the Polo Historical Society. It was a great day when the Schryver Native American collection came to the museum and Ed Olsen and Merle McCaffrey made the beautiful cabinets to hold the display.

Since then we have added the Dale Blough collection and Polo is most fortunate to have all this housed at the museum. This week we also said goodbye to Carla Singley and it is with great sadness that we do so. Carla worked with me for a number of years giving tours to the schoolchildren. I started bringing students to the museum when I retired from teaching and Carla joined me when she retired. The last time she helped us was a year ago when we had 90 seventh and eighth graders. Carla loved to talk about the country schools and she handled Henry School when we did school tours. We will miss her greatly.

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

Newspaper account tells of ‘frisky horses’ in 1901 By OTTO DICK This article from the 1901 Ogle County Republican Newspaper relays a story about numerous runaway horses. “On Thursday, a runaway occurred by our creamery man George C. Hopkins while driving across the bridge accompanied by F.B. Gale. The horse decided to travel at a clip too fast for Hopkins and Gale, who cautiously decided to jump from the cutter. The horse took the right of way from Oregon north to Mud Creek with greater speed than the proposed electric railway.” The proposed electric railroad route was from Dixon through Oregon and ending in Rockford. “The cutter showed damage, but the horses came out in fair condition. The two men congratulated each other because they both had sufficient insurance to cover an accident. “A team owned by Thos. Stinson and driven by one of his assistants was bringing in a load of wood. The hitch broke when he was coming down the

steep hill east of the Oregon Bridge. The team ran across the bridge, turning at Washington Street toward their barn and collided with a sleigh and team owned by a man named Kruger. Kruger’s team broke loose and shot north on Fourth Street and collided with a rig owned by the Holmes Bros. of Lynnville, who had just arrived in town and were unhitching their team

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These advertisements are from the 1901 Ogle County Republican, a predecessor of the Oregon Repubublican Reporter. to put it in the barn. “Ernest Holmes was struck by the Kruger team and knocked senseless for a few minutes. He was carried into the Sinnissippi House and his wounds dressed out on the back of his head and

‘THOSE WERE THE DAYS’ PROGRAM Oregon Depot Museum offers story of the Reagan brothers

Ronald Reagan is known all around the world. But few know about his big brother, Neil, who was nicknamed “Moon.” Even fewer realize all the ways the two brothers helped each other in their successful careers.

At 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, Dixon speaker Tom Wadsworth will come to the Oregon Depot Museum to present “How Dutch Helped Moon: The Story of the Reagan Brothers of Dixon.” The one-hour presentation will reveal how Ronald Reagan influenced his big brother’s college education and career in

radio, movies, media and advertising and how Neil Reagan influenced the success of Ronald Reagan’s political career. The event is free and open to the public. For more information about Oregon Depot Museum programs, call Otto Dick at 815-440-0639, Roger Cain at 815-7579715 or Chris Martin at 815-742-8471.

[he] received several bruises. Ernest is grateful that it was not more serious. The sleighs were all damaged to some extent and some of the horses cut and scratched but no serious results. “On Sunday Mrs. Fred Stone lost control of her horse, which was attached to a cutter and the animal got away and galloped all over town.” The events occurred during the mayoral term of Charles Schneider, who was Oregon’s 10th mayor. The first car passed through Oregon the following year. With the train coming through Oregon in 1871, our first Oregon mayors used horse and train transportation or walked. As usual it is the wording and sentencing that is interesting to read. I am required to interpret the language they used back in those days. Today, cars replace accidents that once were caused by horses that were frisky.

• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.

Neil (left) and Ronald Reagan are shown looking over a transcript in this undated photograph. Photo provided by Michal Burnett, Oregon Depot Museum

Ogle/Lee retired teachers meet at Stronghold

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The Ogle/Lee Retired Teachers Association membership meeting took place Sept. 13 at Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center in Oregon. Retired teachers enjoyed lunch served by Stronghold’s staff. After lunch, Danny Pierce, the executive director of Stronghold Center, presented a program on the history of Stronghold. Pictured (from left) are Retired Teachers Association co-president and membership chairperson Jean Whipple, Pierce, retiring RTA President Kim McKenna and RTA co-President Mary Gardner.

Carol Garkey of Polo will celebrate her 90th birthday (Nov. 2) with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., Polo. Please, no gifts. Carol married Duane Garkey (deceased 2015) on Nov. 1, 1953. They had five children: Cindy (Mike) Sullivan of Polo; Jan of Fitchburg, Wisconsin; Dave (Lori) of Winnebago; Susan Busser (deceased); and Rod (Deb Bryan) of Polo. She has seven grandchildren (and one deceased) and five great-grandchildren. After graduating from high school, Carol worked as a teller at the bank in Mt. Morris while Duane finished military service. Once her children

were in school, she owned and operated The Lunch Box, a mobile lunch stand that she took to auctions. Carol sold crafts at Autumn Carol Garkey on Parade for many years. She also worked part time at Charley’s Pharmacy in Polo. Carol currently is the owner and operator of The Christmas Cupboard, a crafts, vintage and antiques store in Polo. An active member of St Mark’s Lutheran Church, she assists the Quilters and is on the Second Hand Rose Board. Cards may be sent to 14508 W. Canada Road, Polo, IL 61064.

Polo American Legion presents awards, recognitions By LARRY PLACHNO

For Shaw Local News Network POLO – Members and guests of Polo American Legion Patrick Fegan Post 83 gathered Oct. 10 at the Polo Senior Center for the post’s Awards and Appreciation Reception. Post commander Cynthia Reynolds welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming. She said the post was increasingly trying to do more for the community and it was appropriate to acknowledge and thank those who have helped in the efforts by presenting them with certificates and awards. Noting the importance of membership, Reynolds acknowledged long-standing post members, starting with Roy Wolber for 55 years of continuous service. Kent Nettz, Vernon Shenefelt, Michael Singley, Thomas Smith, Marvin VanOosten and Steve VanOosten were recognized for 50 years, Edward Pope for 45 years, Leo Reinstra and Myrle Moeller for 40 years, Donald Much for 35 years, William Foley and Dan Ford for 30 years, Larry Meador and Larry Plachno for 25 years and Jeffrey Haugen for 20 years. Reynolds presented certificates to those who helped with post events. Recognized for helping with the Beer Brat Lunch fundraiser were Joe Wilson, Becky Jo Davis, Mike Tate, James Reynolds and Marddi Rahn. The post now has a used flag drop box on Franklin Street at the side of the old bank building. Recognized for helping

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Post commander Cynthia Reynolds congratulates Dan Ford, who was named Legionnaire of the Year. Ford has been active with the honor guard. with the Flag Drop dedication were Jeff Short and James Reynolds. Polli Toms was noted as the top salesperson in the post’s first popcorn fundraiser. On Veterans Day, the post put a wreath at the grave of the unknown. Patricia Kuhn was recognized for creating the wreath. Marianne Cimino was acknowledged for presenting the wreath. Several people were credited with helping with the Poppy Days fundraiser including Becky Jo Davis, Marddi Rahn, Sydnei Rahn, James Reynolds, Steve Sorenson, Mike Tate and James VanOosten. Acknowledged for helping the Legion

during the Memorial Day parade and ceremony were Kendall Kyker, Derek McAnally, Larry Meador, John Miller, Polo Fire Chief James Ports, Christine Printz, Polo Police Department Chief Troy Randall, James C. Reynolds, Donald J. Sanders, Max Snook, Rev. Suzanne Hall Stout, Dane VanOosten, Julie Young and Alexa Zoellner. The Town & Country Days Patriot Pride Popcorn fundraiser was a success. Credited for helping was Becky Jo Davis, Marddi Rahn, James Reynolds and Mike Tate. Tamela Butler Merdian was acknowledged and thanked for selling Mia Bella Gourmet Candies and donating the pro-

ceeds to the Honor Guard Uniform fund. Larry Plachno was thanked for putting in the time and effort to research the history of Polo American Legion Post 83 and creating a printed booklet for the post. The Legionnaire of the Year award went to Dan Ford for going above and beyond. He prepares everything to ensure that military honors are performed with honor and dignity for the fallen. He leads the honor guard. Members of the joint honor guard from the Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars were honored for their dedication and performing the most solemn duty a member of the military will ever perform. Honored were Riley Bowers, Dan Ford, John Foxley, Wayne Haan, Jeffrey Haugen, Richard Jacks, Myrle Moeller, Tom Renner, James C. Reynolds, Leo Reinstra, Mike Scholl, Luke Sheely, Neil Smith, Max Snook, Mike Tate, Fred Toms, James VanOosten, Marvin VanOosten and Roy Wolber. Reynolds acknowledged and presented certificates to families of Legion members who had recently passed. This included the families of John Bartelt, Harvey Brown, Kenneth Eubanks, Paul Lindstrom, Duane Mackey and James Matznick. Polo American Legion Patrick Fegan Post 83 meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at 110 E. Mason St. in Polo. Information on joining the Legion or helping with community activities can be obtained by emailing patrickfeganpost83@gmail.com.

OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / ShawLocal.com • Friday, October 27, 2023

Carol Garkey to mark 90th birthday at Polo Senior Center

Ogle County Newspapers / ShawLocal.com • Friday, October 27, 2023

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Performing Arts Guild announces winter show

MT. MORRIS – The Performing Arts Guild will present its Winter Medley performance Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-10, at the Pinecrest Grove Theatre. “The Gift of the Magi,” “Baker’s Dozen,” “Christmas Truce” and selections from “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” will be presented. There will be a mixture of comedy and drama throughout the performances. Aireloom Music Studio will be entertaining the audience throughout the show. “This is one performance you’ll want to be a part of,” Deb Ballard, a PAG member, said in a news release.

Plenty of activities at Fall Fest in Mt. Morris For more information, call Ballard at 815-262-3915.

German Valley Historical Museum open Oct. 29

The German Valley Historical Museum, 805 Church St., will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. At 1:30 p.m., Donna Smith will present “Those Were the Days: History Highlights of German Valley.” She will transport the audience back in time by talking about the Pleasant Prairie Academy, local businesses, early German settlers, bank robbers, motorcycle races and more. There is no admission charge but donations are appreciated. For more information, call 815-362-3671 or go to www.gvmuseum.org.

OBITUARIES CARLA N. SINGLEY Born: September 23, 1948 in Dixon, IL Died: October 16, 2023 in Freeport, IL Carla N. Singley, 75, of Polo, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at Freeport Hospital. Carla was born September 23, 1948, in Dixon, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (Dennis) Kjolsing. On March 25, 1967, in Polo, she married Michael Singley. Carla was a well respected school teacher for 30 years with Polo Community School District. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Carla was a devoted follower of Christ and a great woman of faith. She loved her work and the

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children she was so blessed to teach. Carla and her husband started Singley Construction in 1969 and still operates today. Survivors include husband Michael Singley; mother Dorothy Kjolsing; sons Steven (Cheryl) Singley of Vernon Hills, IL, Jeffery (Dawn) Singley of Forreston, IL; brother Wyman (Cindy) Kjolsing of Fort Dodge, IA; grandchildren Jordan (Jason) Piske of South Elgin, IL, Michael Singley and Hayden Singley both of Forreston, IL; great grandchildren Hudson and Collins. She is preceded in death by her father Richard. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with family present from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St. Polo. Private family services will be held with burial at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo. Visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

they made their home in Cumberland, MD. He started work at the Kelly Springfield Tire Company in September 1961. In 1964 they moved to Illinois after the Kelly Springfield Tire Company opened a plant in Freeport, Jerry Leroy Palmer, IL the previous year. He worked there until 83, of Forreston, Illinois, died Tuesday, June 2000, working at various positions over his tenure of 40 years. Jerry was a member October 17, 2023 at his home with his lov- of the First United Methodist Church of ing family surrounding Forreston. He served on the board of trustees and was also custodian until 2023. He was him. Jerry was born a devoted husband and father attending his on May 16, 1940 in children and grandchildren’s extra-curricular Beardstown, Illinois. Son of Sherman and events; sometimes traveling many miles as Beulah Palmer of Astoria, IL. The seventh of eight children. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in to not miss these activities. Jerry was also 1957 and served for four years stationed out an active member of Forreston LIONS Club holding various offices. Over the years he of Norfolk, VA. While in the Navy, he met a sister of a navy buddy and eventually became helped clear the land and build the Memorial the husband of Elizabeth Kerr of Cumberland, Park in Forreston; participated in numerous MD on August 6, 1960. After being honorably fund raisers; and rarely missed a meeting. He was the longest tenured member of 57 years. discharged from the Navy in May of 1961, His favorite pastime was riding motorcycles, Born: May 16, 1940 in Beardstown, IL Died: October 17, 2023 in Forreston, IL

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ABOVE: A pumpkin-carving contest was one of the activities at Let Freedom Ring’s Fall

Fest on Oct. 15 on the Campus in downtown Mt. Morris. The Let Freedom Ring Committee served chili, hot dogs, chips, hot chocolate and water. Grandpa’s Ice Cream had soft serve sundaes, shakes, flurries and other sweet treats. Moon Fever, a new local Tom Petty tribute band, performed on the bandshell stage. BELOW: A kiddie pool filled with corn was one of the activities for kids at the second annual Fall Fest. Chelsea Gesin, 11, and Wyatt and Monroe Hendriks, 6 and 4, along with Taagan Schroeder, 5, all of Oregon, toss the kernels into the air.

then trikes, and finally a Thoroughbred Stallion cycle. He taught his children to ride and enjoy cycling as well; In addition he enjoyed playing board and card games with the grandchildren; sitting with friends and family around the fire ring; hunting for Morrel Mushrooms, watching football and other sporting events on TV, listening to local games on the radio and will forever be a Chicago Bears and Forreston Cardinal Fan. Jerry was married to and is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, of 63 years; daughter Elizabeth Susan (Dwayne) Camarigg of Sanborn, IA; and their children Teague, (April) Camarigg and children Quinn, Riley, Liam and Greyson of Brandon, SD; Elicia Camarigg of Sioux City, IA; and Ethan (Alexis) Camarigg and children Bayne, Winston, and Kaia of Boyden, IA; daughter Janese Doreen (Mark) Michael of Forreston, IL; and their children Kody and his son Dawson of Forreston, IL; and Kaleb of Glenwood Springs, CO; and son James Sherman (Tammy) Palmer

of Stockton, IL; and their children Hannah (fiancé Chris Burns) of Eau Claire, WI; Heather (Kevin) Smith and their children Andrew and Audra of Stockton, IL. Sister Eva Trone of Rushville, IL; brother Larry of Beardstown, IL. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard, Herbert, and Allen; sisters Dora Fox, Glenna and brother-in-law Cliff Parry and lots of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 30, 2023 at First United Methodist Church in Forreston, IL with Pastors Edward Eddy and Lyle Zumdahl officiating. Visitation will be 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston, IL. Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Garden, Freeport, IL following the service. In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL and First United Methodist Church of Forreston, IL.

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A record 52 antique farm tractors were featured Oct. 7 at the 30th annual Antique Tractor Classic and Gas Engine Exhibit at Oregon Park East as part of the 2023 Autumn on Parade activities. “Many tractor exhibitors enjoyed participating in the annual tractor drive-thru in downtown Oregon. Each exhibitor was awarded a dash plaque with the AOP symbol,” show chairman Stan Eden said. “Nationally respected agricultural broadcaster Max Armstrong exhibited his 1953 Farmall Super M in the show and participated with his tractor in the Harvest Time Parade on Sunday.” After his work with WGN radio, Armstrong served as communications director of Farm Progress Publications Co.

Show awards were given based on ballots cast by exhibitors. First place: Jim Gorzny of Oregon with his International 1456 and Oliver four bottom plow. Second place: Jim Arnold of Oregon with his John Deere A. Third place: Ray Ankney of Chana with his International Farmall M “The AOP Antique Tractor Classic Committee wishes to thank the following donors: Steve Benesh and Sons, sponsorship of Max Armstrong with his tractor at the Tractor Classic and the Grand Parade on Sunday afternoon. Thank you to E.D. Etnyre Company, Birkey’s Farm Store of Polo, Blount International (Woods Equipment Co.) of Oregon, Prairie State John Deere Implement of Dixon, Oregon H.S., FFA chapter and the Ogle County Farm Bureau for sponsorship of awards and raffle items at the Tractor Classic,” Eden said.

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The Oregon chapter of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs donated cash and food to the Lifeline Food Pantry in Conover Square as a project for the GFWC’s National Day of Service. Pictured (from left) are OWC members Audrey Taylor, Valdean Fletcher, Rosemary Underwood, Johanna Hahne, Sandi Chasm and Jan Steward and Lifeline Executive Director Sharon Wallace.

Oregon Woman’s Club brings home the ‘bacon’ for food pantry

Jim Gorzny of Oregon brought his 1970 International tractor to the Autumn on Parade Tractor Show on Oct. 7 at Oregon Park East. Gorzny took home the first-place award.

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OREGON – The Oregon Woman’s Club donated $500 and many nonperishable food items to the Lifeline Food Pantry, located in the Conover Square shopping center. The national General Federation of Women’s Clubs designated Sept. 30 as a National Day of Service for its clubs in the U.S. This year’s theme was “Food Insecurity,” inspiring the local chapter to boost the Lifeline Food Pantry, which serves the Oregon community.

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“Our mission as a club is to support nonprofits in the area performing important work over a broad spectrum of areas and the Lifeline pantry certainly meets that criterion,” said Jan Steward, OWC president. “They provide a necessary service to the people in the Oregon area undergoing economic hardship. The pantry depends on donations of food and other nonperishable items, the proceeds from a small resale shop and contributions from the community. The Oregon Woman’s Club is proud to be one of those supporters.”

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OREGON – Who hasn’t felt a sense of amazement at the sight of a hawk or eagle soaring overhead or wonder at the sound of an owl hooting in the darkness? Ogle County residents can learn more about raptors when Candy Ridlbauer, executive director of the Northern Illinois Raptor Rehabilitation and Education Center, presents a program at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Kickapoo Center, 1919 N. Limekiln Road. The center is located just north of state Route 64 and the Ogle County Fairgrounds between Oregon and Mt. Morris. The program is sponsored by the Prairie Pres-

ervation Society of Ogle County. Ridlbauer will bring seven birds of prey, including a hawk, owl and falcons and talk about their habits and rehabilitation. She will discuss what steps someone should take if they find a bird that has been injured. “Join PPSOC for a close-up look at these exciting birds and learn how they are helped to return to their natural lives in the wild at this delightful program. Displays will enrich the experience,” said Sonia Vogl, a member of the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County. Light refreshments will be served after the proEarleen Hinton gram. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A mature bald eagle flies over a field. Eagles can be seen along the Rock For more information, call Lin at 825-973-4926 River and in nearby fields as they forage for food. or email sonia.vogl@gmail.com.

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8 OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity. Oct. 19

Deputies, along with Mt. Morris Fire personnel, responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 2600 block of West Illinois Route 64. After a brief investiga-

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tion, it was learned that Shani McCollom, 52, of Forreston, had struck a deer causing major damage to the front of her vehicle. Mt. Morris EMS transported McCollom to KSB Hospital for her injuries. Carr Towing removed the vehicle from the location.

About 11:21 p.m., deputies responded to the 500 block of South Illinois Route 26 in response to a driving complaint. After an investigation, Jorge Luis Ruiz Barrera, 34, of Morrison, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Barrera

also was cited for illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver. He was transported to the Ogle County jail before being released on a notice to appear. Charges are accusations and all subjects are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

operating an uninsured motor vehicle. He also was issued a written warning for an expired driver’s license. Yocum was released on a notice to appear. Tod L. Binkley, 60, of Forreston, was cited at 7:48 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Binkley was released on a notice to appear.

Ralph G. Hemesath, 67, of Savanna, was cited at 8:23 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Hemesath was released on a notice to appear. Oct. 14 Amanda J. Smith, 37, of Rock Falls, was cited at 7:56 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license

and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Smith was released on a notice to appear. General Calls for Service: Oct. 2-15 Citizen complaints/assist, 15; juvenile, 1; animal complaint, 1; disturbance/domestic, 3; fire/medical assist, 4; alarm/open door, 1; 911 hang up, 1; traffic stops, 21.

violation occurred in the 600 block of North Fourth Street. Oct. 16 Jason Serrano, 21, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 4:48 p.m. for tinted windshield. The violation occurred in the 400 block of North Fourth Street. James D. Wright, 41, of Oregon, was arrested at 6:35 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Wright was transported to the Ogle County jail. Oct. 17 Kenyetta J. Tate, 30, of DeKalb, was issued a citation at 8:48 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The violation occurred in the 600 block of East Washington Street. A 17-year-old male of Mt. Morris was issued citations at 3:05 p.m. for use of a cellphone in a school speed zone and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The violations occurred in the 1100 block of Jefferson Street. Frank Fenton, 58, of Oregon, was issued a city citation at 6:40 p.m. for having a dog running at large. The violation occurred in the 900 block of Madison Street. Oct. 18 Marcelino Millan, 51, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 10:29 a.m. for tinted

windshield. The violation occurred in the 100 block of West Washington Street. At 1:50 p.m., police issued a 13-year-old female juvenile of Mt. Morris a city citation for use of tobacco products and alternative nicotine products. The violation occurred at Oregon High School. Taylor G. Millard, 32, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 4 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred in the 200 block of West Washington Street. Oct. 19 At 10:38 a.m., police responded after a 2013 Kenworth truck belonging to ABC Supply of Rochelle and driven by Adam D. Pottinger, 21, of Dixon, struck some wires. ComEd responded to the scene and removed the wires from the truck. No citations were issued. Oct. 20 Ronnie A. Gallagher, 43, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 8:27 a.m. for failure to wear a seat belt as a driver. The violation occurred in the 300 block of West Washington Street. Joseph T. Gianone, 34, of Malta, was arrested at 9:27 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Gianone also was issued a traffic citation for illegal

transportation of alcohol as a driver. Gianone was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was processed and released with a notice to appear. The violations occurred in the 100 block of River Road. Eduardo Moran-Luis, 37, of Bridgeview, was issued a citation at 12:44 p.m. for speeding 62 mph in a 45-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 1200 block of West Washington Street. Oct. 22 Taylor R. Morris, 33, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 12:19 p.m. for speeding 52 mph in a 35-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 1300 block of Pines Road. Brandon A. Davis, 36, of Stillman Valley, was issued citations at 12:54 p.m. for speeding 53 mph in a 35-mph zone and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The violations occurred in the 1300 block of Pines Road. Niconor A. Barker, 57, of Pecatonica, was issued a citation at 2:42 p.m. for failure to wear a seat belt as a driver. The violation occurred in the 700 block of North Fourth Street. Arrests listed are accusations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

Ave., Rochelle, $132,500. Alojzy and Ewa Czaplinski to Josephine Mounts, 206 Drake Ave., Rochelle, $285,000. Sharon L. and John R. McLane Jr to Daniel and Sandra Burke, 3574 W. Rock St., Grand Detour, $350,000. Jane E. Landreth to McLane Enterprises LLC, 7943 W. Bordeaux Drive, Grand Detour, $185,000.

Larry K. and Aneda K. Ebert to Pitzers Spring Creek Cattle, one parcel in Taylor Township, $680,000. Steven S. St. Clair to Maria A. Medina Perez, 8976 N. Main St., Adeline, $36,000. Charles M. and Patricia Cawley to Nicholas P. and Chris L. Tornabene, 131 Joanne Lane, Rochelle, $190,000. Prophetstown Equipment Inc. to Bartlett Family Trust, Ruth L. Bartlett,

trustee, 512 Autumnwolf Drive, Davis Junction, $0. Joshua A. and Heather L. Lamping to Steven E. and Nicolle Shelton, 202 E. First St., Leaf River, $18,000. Donnalee H. Jaeger to Michael L. and Erica N. Prange, 203 N. Maple St. with one other lot in Lindenwood, $194,000.

POLO POLICE Oct. 10 Allen J. Hayenga, 26, of Mt. Morris, was cited at 6:50 a.m. for driving 44 mph in a 30-mph speed zone. Hayenga was released on a notice to appear. Austin W. Yocum, 30, of Dixon, was cited at 6:16 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and

OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Joe Brooks reports the following police activity. Oct. 9 Joseph T. Kane, 56, of Oregon, was arrested at 7:14 a.m. for obstructing justice and aggravated battery to a peace officer. Kane was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was processed and released with a notice to appear. Oct. 11 At 7:46 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Adams and South Fifth streets involving a 2020 Dodge driven by Amber N. Holder, 30, of Oregon, and a 2021 Chevrolet driven by Keith A. Zickuhr, 81, of Mt. Morris. Holder was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Oct. 12 At 6:22 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of East Washington Street and North River Road involving a 2023 Dodge driven by Ty R. Reynolds, 30, of Oregon, and a 2022 Ford driven by Matthew J. Troha, 44, of Oregon. Reynolds was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Veronica M. Mathews, 42, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 12:21 p.m. for speeding 46 mph in a 30-mph zone. The

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Oct. 13-19 Warranty deeds

Delong Company Inc. to Christensen Acres LLC, 1942 W Lightsville Road, Byron, $380,000. Delong Company Inc. to Barry J. and Tracey M. Myers, 1942 W. Lightsville Road, Byron, $440,000. Kathryn S. McGrath to Isaias Becerra Lopez and Rachel Hammonds, 206 Drake

See PROPERTY TRANSFERS, page 10

By EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@shawmedia.com Sunny skies and crisp temperatures greeted visitors to six Ogle County farms during the University of Illinois Extension Ogle County Farm Stroll on Oct. 15. During the self-guided tour, visitors chose which farms they wanted to see and created their own routes using a map and brochure that was provided. Visitors could pick up a “passport” on their first stop and then fill in the farms they visited. Cora Dietrich and her dad, Dan, added a special treat to their farm – a maze of hay bales inside their barn at Dietrich Ranch on Leaf River Road north of Mt. Morris. “My dad helped me with it,” said Cora, 11, who was more than willing to give visitors a guided tour. “I’ve been running through it all day.” Dave Johnson of Rockford was one of the adults who braved the maze. “It’s great,” he said, referring to the maze and the Farm Stroll. “Our goal is to meet local farmers and get good, clean food. Someday we’d like

to establish a cooperative.” Next to the barn, Danielle Schaefer of Evanston watched three of Dietrich’s cattle as they ate grass. “I saw this event was going on so I decided to drive out and see the farms,” she said. The event was a success. “It was a perfect day for a stroll around the countryside of Ogle County. Since COVID-19, this is the first time that the University of Illinois Extension serving Ogle County has hosted the event. There were over 130 people in attendance, learning all things from food to table. The farms had educational components, tours, demonstrations and samples,” Teresa Schwarz, an office support specialist with the Extension, said in an email. Schwarz said the University of Illinois Extension in Ogle County thanks everyone who helped make this year’s Farm Stroll a success. “From publicity to farmers, we could not have done it without you,” Schwarz said. “This event was enjoyable and we can’t wait to host it again next year. We appreciate your feedEarleen Hinton back on how to make this event big- Cora Dietrich, 11, was the official tour guide of the hay bale maze in her family’s barn at the Dietrich ger and better the next time.” Ranch north of Mt. Morris during the Ogle County Farm Stroll on Oct. 15.

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Area teams ready for first round of football playoffs Here are the first-round matchups for Sauk Valley area teams.

only other loss this season came out of conference against 8-1 Althoff Catholic (41-18, Week 9). Durand-Pecatonica has won at least seven games in every full season since 2019.

Class 1A No. 9 Ottawa Marquette (7-2) at No. 8 Forreston (7-2)

No. 16 Chicago Noble/Hansberry (5-4) at No. 1 Byron (9-0)

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 About the Cardinals: F o r r e s t o n

reached the Class 1A state semifinals in 2022, ending its season with a 38-16 loss to eventual state champion LenaWinslow. The Cardinals won state championships in 2014, 2016 and 2018. Owen Mulder, Kaleb Sanders and Micah Nelson lead the backfield for run-heavy Forreston. The Cardinals have made the playoffs 13 seasons in a row (excluding the 2020 shortened season). About the Crusaders: Marquette’s two losses this season came in Week 1 (42-0 to 7-2 Aurora Christian) and Week 7 (28-6 to 9-0 Seneca). The Crusaders have blown out teams in three of their wins, accepted a forfeit and found a way to win close games for the three other victories, including last Friday’s 27-26 thriller at Dwight. While the Crusaders are surrendering more points than fans have grown accustomed to over this 11-season playoff run – 21 a game, including 25 a game over the past four weeks – coach Tom Jobst’s

• PROPERTY TRANSFERS Continued from page 8

Dustin and Breanna Massolle to Chandler Morehead Cocking and Crystal E. Wilkinson, 908 S. Congress Ave., Polo, $97,500. Michael Bailey to Howard J. Schellenberg III, 408 and 210 Sioux Lane, Dixon, $3,995. Lincoln T. and Thomas L. Lichty to Jacob and Kalon McKnight, 408 West St., Davis Junction, $252,000. Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 1009 S. Fourth St., Oregon, $0. Quit claim deeds

Paula L. Springer Trust, Paula L. Springer, trustee, to Larry K. and Aneda K. Ebert, one parcel in Taylor Township, $0. Donnalee H. Jaeger to Jill Hall, 203 N. Maple St., Lindenwood, $0. Trustees deeds

Charles L. Phelps Trust, David A. Phelps, trustee, to Thomas E. Fox, 101 Oak St., Holcomb, $40,000. Joseph P. O’Toole Declaration Trust, Allison M. Betty, trustee, to Michael A. and Karen M. Dickinson, 9087 N. Main St., Adeline, $25,000. Chicago Title Land Trust Co. Trust 6156127, Chicago Title Land Trust Co.,

When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28

No. 13 Stillman Valley (5-4) at No. 4 Chicago Noble/Johnson (8-1) When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27

Illinois 8-Man Football Association West Prairie (6-3) at Polo (7-2) Oregon’s Austin Egyed runs with the ball Oct. 6 against Rock Falls. wing-T offense featuring multiple backs has been able to keep up including against fellow playoff teams Ridgewood (36-26 win), St. Bede (34-20) and Dwight (27-26).

Class 3A No. 12 Oregon (5-4) at No. 5 Durand-Pecatonica (7-2)

When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 About the Hawks: This is Oregon’s

first playoff appearance in nine years. The Hawks had a 1,000-yard rusher

trustee, to Robert J. and Joan K. Albrecht, 5990 S. Hickory Road, Oregon, $0. Kathleen Zimmer Revocable Living Trust 300, Deborah Lynn Seyller, trustee, to Melesio Velazco Martinez and Emilia Sevilla, 403 Lake Lida Lane, Rochelle, $190,000. William R. and Janet A. Lewis Revocable Declaration Trust, Janet A. Lewis, Trustee, to Sparky Irrevocable Trust, Patricia A. Johnson, trustee, one parcel in Pine Creek Township, $0. William R. and Janet A. Lewis Revocable Declaration Trust, Janet A. Lewis, Trustee, to Sparky Irrevocable Trust, Patricia A. Johnson, trustee, 9722 N. White Tail Trail, Oregon, $0. William R. and Janet A. Lewis Revocable Declaration Trust, Janet A. Lewis, Trustee, to Sparky Irrevocable Trust, Patricia A. Johnson, trustee, 6467 N. Clear View Drive, Stillman Valley, $0. Executors deed

Estate of the late Lawrence J. Sabella by executor to Shelley A. Sartwell, 15642 E. state Route 72, Davis Junction, $195,000. Sheriff’s deed

Ogle County Sheriff and Andrea Ludwig to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 307 S. Mckendrie St., Mt. Morris, $0. Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 About the Marcos: The Marcos won

Photos by Earleen Hinton

Polo’s Noah Dewey looks for running room as DeAngelo Fernandez blocks a Blue Ridge player Oct. 6. (Logan Weems, 1,006 yards, 14 rushing TDs) and a 1,000-yard passer (Jack Washburn, 1,048 yards) in the regular season. They rebounded from a 22-14 loss to Rockford Lutheran in Week 8 with a 48-13 win over Rockford Christian in Week 9 to secure their longawaited playoff berth. About the Rivermen: The Rivermen won their first five games before a 48-27 Week 6 loss to reigning Class 1A state champion Lena-Winslow. Their

back-to-back I8FA state championships in 2019 and 2021 and reached the state semifinals in 2022. Polo scored at least 42 points in every win this season (besides the forfeit win against Peoria Quest Charter). Its losses came against Amboy (52-6 in Week 9) and Milledgeville (58-22 in Week 3). About the Cyclones: West Prairie won its first four games of the season, averaging 36 points a game during that stretch. The Cyclones were shut out twice this season in back-to-back weeks (30-0 by Pawnee/Lincolnwood and 30-0 by South Fork).

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Section Eight: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they may conflict. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN UPDATED FEE SCHEDULE OF CHARGES FOR Section Nine: If any section, part or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid or NON-RESIDENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES BY THE MOUNT MORRIS unenforceable for any reason, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT sections of the Ordinance. WHEREAS, the Mount Morris Community Fire Protection District (the “District”), Ogle County, Illinois, is a fire protection district duly incorporated under the laws of the Sate of Section Ten: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication. The Secretary is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance as Illinois [70 ILCS 705/1]; and required by law. WHEREAS, the Illinois Fire Protection District Act (the “Act”) grants a board of trustees of a fire protection district the authority to “fix, charge, and collect fees not exceeding the Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Mount Morris Fire Protection District, at a meeting reasonable cost of the service for all services rendered by the District against persons, held on the 16th day of October, 2023, on the following roll call vote: businesses and other entities who are not residents of the fire protection districts” [70 ILCS AYES: 5 705/11f(a)]; and NAYS: 0 WHEREAS, the District renders emergency services within the District to residents and ABSENT: 0 non-residents in the performance of its duties to the general public; and WHEREAS, the rendering of such emergency services within the District incurs costs to the District and its residents; and WHEREAS, the costs to the District of providing such services have steadily increased over the past several years; and Attest: WHEREAS, the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the District to charge for certain costs the District incurs in rendering such fire, rescue and emergency services to nonresidents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Trustees of the Mount Morris Fire Protection District, Ogle County, Illinois, as follows: STATE OF ILLINOIS ) Section One: ) SS. (a) When the Mount Morris Community Fire Protection District responds to any fire or emergency service response involving persons, businesses, or other entities who are COUNTY OF OGLE ) not residents of the Mount Morris Community Fire Protection District, the District may charge the non-resident(s) up to $250 per hour for the cost of vehicles responding and SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE up to $70 per hour for each personnel member responding as provided in 70 ICLS 705/11f, with a minimum charge of one hour. Calls over one hour shall be rounded up I, Marjorie Lundquist, the duly qualified and acting Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Mount Morris Fire Protection District, Ogle County, Illinois, do hereby certify that to the next highest half-hour increment. attached hereto is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance entitled: (b) The District may charge for extraordinary expenses of materials used in rendering fire ORDINANCE NO. 2023-001 and rescue services to nonresidents. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN UPDATED FEE SCHEDULE OF CHARGES FOR (c) The District shall charge $400 per 5 gallon container of foam used in fighting any NON-RESIDENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES BY THE MOUNT MORRIS FIRE nonresident fire or rescue call. PROTECTION DISTRICT Section Two: The fees set forth in this Ordinance are in addition to any fees that may be which Ordinance was duly adopted by said Board at a meeting held on the 16th day of charged to a nonresident ambulance patient pursuant to the District’s current ambulance October 2023, at which meeting a quorum was present. I further certify that the vote on the fee schedule. question of the adoption of the Ordinance by the Board of Trustees of the Mount Morris Fire Section Three: The fees assessed will not exceed the District’s reasonable cost of providing Protection District was take by Ayes and Nays and recorded in the Journal of Proceedings the services rendered to the non-resident. Nothing in this Ordinance shall require the District of the District. to provide any service to any person, business or other non-resident of the District. I do further certify that the Ordinance of which the foregoing is a true and correct copy, is Section Four: Generally, the Fire Chief is also authorized to waive any or all fees due from entrusted to my care for safekeeping, and that I am the lawful keeper of the same. a person, business, or other entity under this Ordinance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Fire Protection Section Five: All revenue from the charges assessed pursuant to this Ordinance shall be District this 16th Day of October, 2023. deposited in the general corporate fund of the Mount Morris Fire Protection District. Section Six: Tenants and landlords are to be held jointly and severally liable for fees for calls made to leased properties. The fees shall be binding upon all persons receiving such services, as well as their successors in interest, assigns, estates and heirs. Section Seven: To the extent permitted by law, the District shall seek reimbursement for all costs of collection of delinquent charges under this Ordinance not paid to the District within 30 days of the issuance of a billing for said charges. Costs of collection may include (SEAL) all reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs incurred by the District.

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Football playoff pairings were full of drama The IHSA football playoffs start Friday and Saturday and the anticipation leading up to the announcement of the pairings can be just as exciting. A few years ago, excessive hits on the IHSA website on the Saturday night of the pairings caused it to crash. Unlike other IHSA sports with prearranged seedings, classification and postseason schedules, football does not reveal this information until the regular season is over. The buildup is felt all across the state. To compound this, the smallest of matters can completely change outcomes. Just ask Forreston and Sterling Newman, whose fortunes were changed dramatically by a simple coin flip. That is a good place to start in analyzing the brackets for local qualifiers. Since both teams (7-2 records) were tied as a No. 7 seed in 1A when it came to playoff points based upon opponents’ wins (41) and defeated opponents’ wins (25), a coin flip was the only way to break the tie. The only time this can happen is if two teams are in the same classification and it is rare when it does. Newman won the virtual toss and stayed at No. 7 and Forreston dropped to No. 8. That slotted the Comets away from the side of the bracket that powerhouse Lena-Winslow is in.

GUEST VIEW Andy Colbert Should Forreston beat Ottawa Marquette, it will see Le-Win in the second round. Considering that Forreston was beaten by Le-Win 36-8 last week, losing that coin flip was a real downer. The positive for Forreston is it’s 3-0 in the playoffs against Marquette and it was the last school to beat LenaWinslow (in 2021). Newman, which has had plenty of success in 2A, has a much easier road. To reach the third round, it needs only to get by teams from a relatively weak Lincoln Trail-Prairieland conference. It does get tougher with suburban wild cards Aurora Christian and Chicago Hope as possible quarterfinal opponents. AC had been a 3A power under Don Beebe, but has regressed in the past decade. Hope, which has plenty of athleticism, has never been able to match up physically with northwest Illinois rural teams. Thus, Newman’s path to the semifinals is much easier than Forreston’s. No. 12-seed Oregon (5-4) is back in the playoffs for the first time since 2014

and got a favorable draw in 3A. It makes a short drive to No. 5 Pecatonica (7-2) in an intriguing matchup of the Big Northern versus Northwest Upstate Illini. This game is considered a toss-up. The last time Oregon played at Pecatonica was when both were in the Mid-Northern conference (1972-91), along with Mt. Morris, which is now part of the Oregon district. Look for a large crowd at Pec, as Oregon has been hungry to get back in the playoffs. Back in the early 2000s when the Hawks were making playoff runs, their fans often would outnumber the home team’s fan base. Stillman Valley (5-4), a team Oregon thumped in its best performance of the year, likely would be the Round 2 opponent and a home game for the Hawks should Oregon beat Du-Pec. SV is more playoff-tested than Oregon and should provide a stiffer challenge than it did in a 28-7 loss in Week 6. The overwhelming favorite in 3A is Byron, though Lombard Montini could prove to be a worthy challenger in the semifinals. For the first time since 2005, all six schools in Ogle County made the playoffs, with Rochelle getting a worse draw than Forreston. The 7-2 Hubs, who won their first conference title since 2004 by

beating highly regarded Rochmond-Burton, are bracketed in the 5A first round against Wheaton St. Francis. Not only do they have to go on the road as a No. 9 seed, but Rochelle faces one of the top suburban private schools with an elite quarterback. The Hubs would have fared much better in 4A instead of being the second smallest school in 5A. Though 8-man football is not part of the IHSA playoffs, there is a similar formula to determine the final 16 qualifiers. Rather than break up the brackets into north and south like the IHSA does with 1A through 6A, 8-man goes statewide, which is a far more equitable approach. Amboy (9-0), which took second in the state last year and returned almost its entire starting lineup, is the favorite to win it all, though the Clippers are the No. 2 seed behind Champaign St. Thomas More. A potential second-round rematch with local interest is No. 3 Milledgeville (8-1) versus No. 6 Polo (7-2). In the regular season, the Missiles jumped on Polo early in a romp.

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PREP FOOTBALL: LENA-WINSLOW 36, FORRESTON 8

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For Shaw Local News Network FORRESTON – In the premier rivalry in Class 1A football, Gage Dunker exploded for 198 yards in the second half to lead undefeated Lena-Winslow to a 36-8 win over Forreston on Oct. 20. The two schools have combined for eight of the last nine state titles, but lately it’s been all Le-Win. “This wasn’t just another game,” Dunker said. “This was Forreston versus Le-Win in Week 9. We’ll probably see them again anyway.” Dunker, who finished with 1,050 more yards than anyone else in the conference, was held to 38 yards in the first half as the Panthers clung to an 8-0 lead after Forreston was stopped six inches short of the goal line with 12 seconds left on a disputed call. Forreston fullback Owen Mulder, who is second in rushing yardage to Dunker (1,660 to 610), crossed the goal line with his helmet but not the football, according to the officials. “I thought we were in,” Forreston coach Keynon Janicke said. “I can’t fault the officials, though. They called a great game.” Cornerback Lucas Fye read the play and made a beeline for Mulder to prevent the score. It stymied a 13-play drive after the Cardinals stopped Le-Win at midfield on fourth down. “That was a huge stick he made,” Le-Win coach Ric Arand said. Even though they missed a chance to go into half-

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Forreston quarterback Brady Gill hands the ball off to Kaleb Sanders on Oct. 20 against Lena-Winslow. time even with the Panthers, Janicke said his team was “pumped up” for the second half. Unfortunately for the amped up home team, Dunker broke off a 62-yard touchdown four plays into the third quarter for a 16-0 lead. Dunker was stopped at the line of scrimmage, but broke free and outraced the Cardinals secondary to the end zone. After a failed fourth-down attempt on the next possession by Forreston, Dunker made it 22-0 with his second touchdown on the half. “Forreston played extremely well in the first half,” Arand said. “In the second half, we made adjustments and executed to perfection.” Micah Nelson got loose for a 45-yard gain to set up Forreston’s lone score. Mulder crashed over from one yard out and Nelson added the PAT run to cut

the deficit to 22-8. With Kaleb Sanders getting outside on the jet sweep, Mulder running up the middle and Nelson doing his part, the trio had 69, 68 and 67 yards. Ball carrying by committee, Forreston has yet to have a single 100-yard rusher in any game this year. “We played fast and physical and we’re absolutely ready for the playoffs,” Janicke said. “What hurt us tonight was giving up the big plays.” Quinn Rodenbaugh caught a 32-yard pass from Jake Schumacher to keep alive a 14-play, 82-yard scoring drive to make it 28-8 on a Cobryn Lynch touchdown. It was only the second pass thrown all year by the Panthers. Schumacher was quietly efficient in leading Le-Win to its 28th straight win. Its last loss was in 2021 to who else – Forreston. It wasn’t just the Gage Dunker show. Lynch had more than 100 yards rushing and scored the first touchdown of the game on a 34-yard run after breaking a tackle at the line of scrimmage. “I can live with a missed tackle once in awhile but can’t have too many of those with someone as good as Le-Win,” Janicke said. “Overall, this was a good, clean game, small town high school football at its finest. In the first half, we showed we can compete with them.” It was the sixth NUIC title in the past nine years for the defending state champ Panthers. “Winning the conference still means a lot to us,” said Arand, who has coached six state champions.

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14 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP Oct. 25. The regional championship is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.

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Oregon 48, Rockford Christian 13: At

Rockford, the Hawks routed the Royal Lions, finishing their regular season with a 5-4 record. Logan Weems rushed 18 times for 127 yards and two touchdowns, bringing his season totals to 1,006 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns. Jack Washburn finished 6-for-10 passing for 78 yards with two touchdown passes: a 12-yarder to Josh Crandall and a 20-yarder to Griffin Marlatt. Washburn finished the regular season with 1,048 passing yards. Austin Egyed caught two passes for 42 yards as the leading receiver. Lucas Cole returned a kickoff 73 yards for a touchdown and rushed for 43 yards on seven carries. Cooper Johnson added 92 rushing yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Hunter Bartel returned a blocked punt 13 yards for a touchdown.

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Oregon 2, West Carroll 0: At Oregon, the Hawks defeated the Thunder 25-16, 25-8. Leaders for Oregon were Madi Shaffer with 11 digs and one ace, Kenna Wubbena with seven kills, seven digs and three aces and Lexi Ebert with 10 assists, five aces, three digs and one block.

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Oregon’s Ella Dannhorn (center) leads her teammates at the start of the BNC meet at Oregon Park West on Oct. 14. The team qualified for Saturday’s sectional at Oregon Park West. Ashton-Franklin Center Tournament: At Ashton, Polo placed second with a 3-1 record. The Marcos defeated Hiawatha 25-21, 25-16, Serena 25-12, 25-22 and Sterling JV 25-8, 25-19. They lost to Ottawa Marquette 11-25, 21-25 in the championship match. Bridget Call, who was named to the all-tournament team, compiled 38 kills and 33 digs to lead Polo. Madison-

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Glawe totaled 56 digs and three aces, Camrynn Jones recorded 16 kills and 49 assists, Sydnei Rahn supplied 15 kills and Ellie Wells chipped in 35 assists for the Lady Marcos. Eastland beats Forreston: The Cougars edged Forreston 25-23 and 25-23 at the Durand 1A Regional on Monday. Oregon wins, then loses: The Hawks advanced to the 2A Port Byron (Riverdale) Regional on Monday by beating Riverdale 25-21 and 29-27. But the Hawks fell to BNC foe Rock Falls 25-17 and 25-15 to end their season. Polo wins in three: The Marcos rallied back to beat Ashton-Franklin Center in three games 22-25, 29-27, and 25-14 at the 1A Ashton-Franklin Center Regional to advance to the semifinal

1A Winnebago regional: Oregon and Forreston/Polo qualified runners for the 1A sectional on Saturday, Oct. 28. Held at Oregon Park West, the girls race begins at 10 a.m., followed by the boys race at 11 a.m. Running in the girls race will be Oregon, which qualified by finishing in seventh place with 187 points at the Winnebago Regional on Oct. 21. Ella Dannhorn led the Hawks with a seventh-place finish at the Winnebago Regional on Oct. 21 posting a 19:23.03 time. Lorelai Dannhorn placed 12th in 19:45.93, followed by Abbie Ludwig, (54th, 22:30), Val Davis (65th) and Arianna Chapa (72nd). Winnebago took first, followed by Richmond Burton, Byron, Rockford Christian, Eastland and Genoa Kingston. Forreston finished 11th and did not advance any runners to the sectional. Forreston/Polo’s Courtney Grobe finished 42nd, followed by Autumn Pritchard (60th), Nevaeh Scheffner (64th), Karlea Frey (66th), Courtney Davis (74th), Ramsie Grenoble (79th) and Olivia Loppnow (84th). In the boys race, Forreston/Polo qualified for the sectional by finishing seventh. The team was led by Kameron Grobe, who finished 33rd in 17:17, followed by Noah Genant (36th), Kale Grobe (37th), Taryn Heather (46th), Joey Rowland (63rd) and Jared Merkel (72nd). Rockford Christian placed first, followed by Winnebago, Byron, Richmond Burton, Rockford Lutheran and Genoa Kingston.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE PETERSEN HEALTH NETWORK, LLC ) d/b/a ROCHELLE GARDENS CARE CENTER, Plaintiff, v. CHARLES RICK RUTHERFORD, and UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No.: 2023-FC- 64 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Non-Record Claimants, and all UnOwners, known Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled case, which includes a Count for foreclosure of a judgment lien, was filed on October 18, 2023 and is now pending. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above. 2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above. 3. The name of the debtor is Charles Rick Rutherford. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot 7 and 8 in Block 3 of the Original Town of Grand Detour, Ogle County, Illinois; according to the Plat of Grand Detour and its Additions recorded September 12, 1859 in Miscellaneous Book B, page 160 as Document No. 22070. Parcel No. 21-13132-004 Grand DeCommonly tour. known as: 3598 West Broad Street, Dixon, IL 61021. 5. Information concerning Memorandum of Judgment: (A) Nature of Instrument: Memorandum of Judgment. (B) Date of Memorandum of Judgment: September 5, 2022. (C) Name of

plaint. Kimberly A. Stahl Circuit Clerk, KS 10/18/2023 Prepared by: Joseph R. Wetzel (ARDC No. LEGAL NOTICES 6284241) Livingston, Barger, Brandt & Schroeder, LLP 3013 Village Office Place Champaign, IL 61822-7674 (217) 351-7479 phone (217) 351-6870 fax jwetzel@llobs.com Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the interest of: Nickolas Lee Roberts, a minor Case No: 2023 JA 9 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: Lindsey Roberts, Jeremy Gray and All Whom It May Concern, respondent(s), and to all whom it may concern, take notice that on October 3, 2023, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by R. Russo, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “ In the interest of Nickolas Lee Roberts, a minor”, and that in courtroom 304 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on December 5, 2023 at 8:45 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act. The court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor. If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointment of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights. Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may

ceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights. EGAL NOTICES LUnless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered. Dated this 11th day of October, 2023 Kimberly A. Stahl/JB Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Jordan Blume, Deputy Clerk October 20, 27, November 4, 2023 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL COURT OGLE COUNTY

FIRST STATE BANK SHANNON-POLO, Plaintiff, vs. D. RAJAMES TLEDGE, MICHELLE R. COLLINS, UNOWNERS KNOWN NONRECORD and CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 2023CF25 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on June 30, 2023, Brian E. Van Vickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, will on November 3, 2023, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell at public venue the foldescribed lowing premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in Ogle County, Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, to wit: 1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information concerning the property: Kipp E. Meyers Meyers & Shaulis, P.C. Attorneys at Law PO Box 114 Lanark, Illinois 61046 (815) 493-2334 2. Legal Description of the property: Part of Block 3 in Cutt's Addition in the Town, now City of Polo, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book A of Miscellaneous, Page 85, in the Recorder's office in Ogle County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said block, 142 feet East of the Northwest corner of said block, thence South 132 feet, thence East 54 feet, thence North 132 feet, thence West on the North line of said block 54 feet, to the place of beginning. P.I.N. 14-16-231-005 3. Common address

described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said block, 142 feet East of the Northwest corner of said block, thence South 132 feet, thence East 54 feet, LEGAL NOTICES thence North 132 feet, thence West on the North line of said block 54 feet, to the place of beginning. P.I.N. 14-16-231-005 3. Common address and other common description, if any, of the property: 405 East Mason Street, Polo, IL 61064 4. A description of improvements on the property: single family dwelling 5. Sale shall be under the following terms: Ten (10%) percent of sale price in the form of certified funds payable at time of sale, balance of sale price in the form of certified funds to be paid in full within 24 hours. Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. 6. The amount of the is judgment $61,548.75 7. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied against said real estate, if any and easements, covenants and restrictions of record and is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. 8. Premises will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Dated: October 6, 2023 Kipp E. Meyers Meyers & Shaulis, P.C. Attorneys at Law PO Box 114 Lanark, Illinois 61046 (815) 493-2334 kem@meyersandshaulis.com Oct. 13, 20 & 27, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE The 2023-2024 fiscal year budget of the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District has been posted at the firehouse, 15 E. Center St. Mt. Morris, IL 61054. The tentative budget is available for viewing in the bulletin board on the Center St. side of the firehouse. The budget will be discussed and brought before the Board for a vote of final approval during the reguscheduled larly board meeting on November 20th, 2023 at 7:00 PM CST at the Mt. Morris Firehouse at the above address. October 27, 2023 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 5, 2023, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC , Plaintiff, vs. JOSEPH E. NORRIS, JR. A/K/A JOSEPH E. NORRIS; DANIELLE C. NORRIS; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ. INC., CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-H; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s). CASE NO. 2023FC33 Property Address: 1012 North 7th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on September 29, 2023, I, Sheriff Brian VanVickle of TON Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on December 1, 2023, commencing at 10:00AM, at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, g for sale to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so Walnut Ave. much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to wit: n, IL 61030 Commonly known as: 1012 North 7th Street , Rochelle, IL 61068 38-2400 P.I.N.: 24-24-106-016 First Lien Position; Single Family Residence; Judgment Amount $110,877.31 ALLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9 (G)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND CIENCY (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED nishedBY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM es incl. PROPERTY ACT. 5/wk. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 26-8790 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds ET SUPPLIES payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 midwestpleadings@dallegal.com pups ormed. October 27, 2023 November 3, 10, 2023 936902

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West Broad Street, Dixon, IL 61021. 5. Information concerning Memorandum of Judgment: (A) Nature of Instrument: MemoLEGAL NOTICES randum of Judgment. (B) Date of Memorandum of Judgment: September 5, 2022. Name of (C) Debtors: Charles Rutherford. Rick (D) Name of CrediPetersen tor: Health Network, LLC d/bla Rochelle Gardens Care Center. (E) Date and Place of Recording: 15, September 2022 in Ogle County Recorder's Office (F) Identification of Recording: 202203476 (G) Amount of Original Indebtedness: $47,051.81. (H) Joined as Deherein fendants are: i. Charles Rick Rutherford ii. Unknown Ownand Noners Record Claimants. (I) Names of Defendants claimed to be personally liable for deficiency, if any: Charles Rick Rutherford. (J) Name or names Defendants of whose right to possess the real estate, after confirmation of a foreclosure sale, is sought to be terminated and, if not elsewhere stated, the facts in support Charles thereof: Rick Rutherford NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, all Non-Record Claimants, and Unknown Owners, file Defendants, your answer to the Complaint in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, held in the Ogle County Courthouse, in the City of Oregon, 115 North 3rd Street, on or before November 18, 2023, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. Kimberly A. Stahl Circuit Clerk, KS 10/18/2023 Prepared by: Joseph R. Wetzel (ARDC No. 6284241) Livingston, Barger, Brandt & Schroeder, LLP 3013 Village Office Place Champaign, IL 61822-7674

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE LEGAL NOTICES Public Notice is hereby given that on October 5, 2023, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setforth the ting names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting business the known as: Oh Snap! Photos 17531 W IL Route 72 Shannon, IL 61078 Dated: October 5, 2023 /s/Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk Oct. 13, 20, 27, 2023 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that October 6, on 2023, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setforth the ting names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: S&S Chimney Wizards 506 N Walnut Ave Forreston, IL 61030 Dated: October 6, 2023 /s/Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk Oct. 13, 20, 27, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF OREGON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Planning Commission, designated by the City Council of Oregon, Illinois, to conduct a public hearing on a proposed APPLICATION FOR the VARIANCE, City of Oregon, Illinois, will conduct such a hearing at the hour of 5:30 p.m. on the 21st day of November, 2023, in the City Council chambers at the Oregon City Hall, 115 N. 3rd Street, Oregon, Illinois. The Petitioner, Trestle Holdings LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, is the owner of record of real property commonly known as 1011 S. Second Street,

at the Oregon City Hall, 115 N. 3rd Street, Oregon, Illinois. The Petitioner, Trestle Holdings LLC, an Illinois limLEGALliability NOTICES comited pany, is the owner of record of real property commonly known as 1011 S. Second Street, Illinois Oregon, 61061, legally described as: Part of Section Ten (10), Township Twentythree (23) North, Range Ten (10) East, of the Fourth (4th) Principal Meridian, situated in the City of Oregon, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, being more particularly described as follows: at Commencing the southeast corner of Block 14 in Hill's Second Addition to the City of Oregon, recorded in Plat Book A, page 88 in the Ogle County Recorder's Office, Ogle County, Illinois; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 21 seconds East, along a projection of the south line of said Block 14, a distance of 80.00 feet to a point on the east right-of-way line of Street; Second thence South 0 degrees 55 minutes 18 seconds West, along said east right-of-way line, a distance of 360.37 feet; thence South 1 degree 08 minutes 34 seconds West, continuing along said east right-of-way line, a distance of 275.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence South 88 degrees 51 minutes 26 seconds East, a distance of 276.01 feet; thence North 13 degrees 22 minutes 47 seconds East, a distance of 93.64 feet; thence North 0 degrees 51 minutes 26 seconds East, a distance of 94.80 feet; thence South 89 degrees 08 minutes 34 seconds East, a distance of 405.19 feet; thence South 13 degrees 22 minutes 47 seconds West, a distance of 603.55 feet; thence South 88 degrees 56 minutes 36 seconds East, a distance of 111.82 feet to a point on the westerly top of bank of the Rock River; thence South 2 degrees 01 minutes 06 seconds East, along said top of bank, a distance of 193.42 feet to a point on the northerly right-ofway line of Burlington Northern and

111.82 feet to a point on the westerly top of bank of the Rock River; thence South 2 degrees 01 minutes 06 seconds East, OTICEStop of LEGAL Nsaid along bank, a distance of 193.42 feet to a point on the northerly right-ofway line of Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad; thence North 78 degrees 16 minutes 43 seconds West, along said northerly right-ofway line, a distance of 260.89 feet; thence along the arc of a curve to the left having a radius of 2,622.69 feet, a chord bearing of North 83 degrees 14 minutes 24 seconds West, an arc distance of 441.32 feet to a point on said east right-of-way line of Second Street; thence North 1 degree 08 minutes 34 seconds East, along said east right-of-way line, a distance of 778.42 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 9.506 acres, more or less. The Petitioner is asking the Oregon City Council to approve the Application for Variance. Approval is requested under the City of Oregon Subdivision Regulations, of the City of Oregon Code. The property is owned by Trestle Holdings LLC, an Illinois limited liability company. Dated this 27th day of October, 2023.

LEGAL NOTICES Publication Notice of Court Date for Request for Name Change (Adult) State of Illinois, Circuit Court, Ogle County 2023-MR-31 Request of: Michael Gingotta There will be a court date on Request to change my name from: Michael Gingotta to the new name of: Michael Anthony Gingotta The court date will be held: November 15, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. At 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, Ogle County, Courtroom: 304 /s/ Mike Gingotta Michael Gingotta Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 2023 CITY OF POLO POLO WATER DEPARTMENT TO FLUSH MAINS The Polo Water Department will be flushing water mains throughout the city on Tuesday, November 7th, and Wednesday, November 8th, 2023. All areas of the city may be affected by rusty water and low pressure on both days. Oct. 27, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Planning Commission OGLE COUNTY OREGON, City of Oregon, ILLINOIS Illinois SELECT Oct. 27, 2023 PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF NOTICE Pursuant to the KATIE GREEN; Landlord's lien pro- U.S. BANK visions in rental NATIONAL agreement be- ASSOCIATION; WILLIAM tween BUTCHER AS Christopher SPECIAL Mitchell REPRESENTATIVE Unit 128, This storage unit FOR KATE GREEN, containing person- DECEASED; al property will be UNKNOWN sold or otherwise OWNERS AND disposed of on or NON-RECORD after November 3rd , CLAIMANTS, 2023 at White Ea- DEFENDANT NO. 2023FC57 gle Storage, Inc., PUBLICATION Rt 72, Forreston, IL NOTICE 61030. Payment must be received The requisite affird by November 3 , davit for publica2023 to prevent tion having been filed, notice is this sale. hereby given to UNKNOWN Oct. 27 & Nov. 3, you, 2023 HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF KATIE GREEN; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND

PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to OTICES LEGAL NUNKNOWN you, HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF KATIE GREEN; UNKNOWN and OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: PARCEL 1 ALL OF LOT SIX (6) AND PART OF LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) IN AND BURNS GOODHUE ADDITION IN THE CITY OF POLO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 85, AND RE-RECORDED IN BOOK B OF PLATS, PAGE 5 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE ILLICOUNTY, NOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF WEST FULTON 79.1 STREET FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 140 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE WESTERLY 78.2 FEET ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 5 AND 6 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID 6 AND LOT THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 6 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BUFFALO, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2 ALSO THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF VACATED ALLEY LYING NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO PARCEL 1; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF THE BUFFALO, COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS COMMON ADDRESS: 508 W. Fulton Street,

VACATED ALLEY Office in Ogle select a service of the Court LYING NORTH OF Recorder of Deeds County at 106 S. provider. If you additional AND ADJACENT of Ogle County as 5th Str., Suite 300, need TO PARCEL 1; Document No. Oregon, IL 61061 help or have trouSITUATED IN THE 201905355; and for on or before ble e-filing, visit TOWNSHIP OF such other relief November 27, http://www.illinois THE prayed; that sum- 2023, default may courts.gov/faq/ BUFFALO, LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICESagainst gethelp.asp LEGAL NOTICESor talk entered COUNTY OF OGLE mons was duly be AND THE STATE issued out of the you at any time with your local clerk's OF ILLINOIS Circuit Court of after that day and circuit COMMON Ogle County a judgment entered office. ADDRESS: against you as in accordance with Johnson, Blumberg provided by law, the prayer of said & Associates, LLC 508 W. Fulton Street, 30 N. LaSalle St., and that the said complaint. Polo, IL 61064 suit is now E-Filing is now Suite 3650 P.I.N.: pending. mandatory for Chicago, Illinois 14-09-376-001 NOW THERE- documents in civil 60602 UNLESS cases with limited Email: ilpleadings@ and which said FORE, was YOU, the said exemptions. To e- johnsonblumberg. mortgage signed by KATIE above defendant, file, you must first com GREEN file your answer to create an account Ph. 312-541-9710 / the Complaint in with an e-filing ser- Fax 312-541-9711 (DECEASED), Mortgagor, to said suit or other- vice provider. Visit JB&A # IL 23 0506 U.S. Bank National wise make your http://efile.illinois I3231157 Association, as appearance there- courts.gov/serviceand in, in the Office of providers.htm Mortgagee, to October 27, 2023 recorded in the the Clerk of this learn more and to November 3, 10, 2023 of the Court Office in Ogle select a service Recorder of Deeds County at 106 S. provider. If you of Ogle County as 5th Str., Suite 300, need additional Don't need it? 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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT

FOR THE VILLAGE OF FORRESTON FOR , Blumberg THE FISCAL YEAR 5/1/22-4/30/23 iates, LLC aSalle St., Revenue Summary: Property Tax - $273,704, Sales Tax ? $276,432, Income Tax 50 - $231,865, Local Use Tax - $58,433, Replacement Tax Illinois $56,566, Gaming Tax – $21,193, Cannabis Tax - $2,259,

pleadings@ Building Permit - $3,343, Liquor License - $5,333, Television blumberg. Franchise - $13,283, Tower Lease - $11,261, Motor Fuel Tax

- $58,478, Rebuild Illinois - $15,883,Water Service -

541-9710 / $221,749, Sewer Service - $360,984, Water Meter Fee 541-9711 $11,703, Debt Service Fee - $39,960, Interest - $ 15,749, L 23 0506 Grants - $37,825, Fines - $6,488, American Rescue Plan Act 7 - $91,246, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency -

$1,152,147, Other Revenue - $19,124.

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Under $25,000: Brittany Busker, Gary Buss, Monty Cotter, Sonia Green, Ryan Halford, Katherine Kalina, Mary Mazur, Wendell McClain, Mark Metzger, Seth Nelson, Brian Nichols, Vickye Norris, Glenn Runte, Fred Schneiderman, Brad Schubert, Christopher Thiel, Kenneth Vinnedge, Tyler Vogt, Julie Voss, Justin Merry, Jack Metzger, Hannah Wolber, Jered Ludwig. $25,000 to $49,999.99: Tanya Shenberger, Brian Boelkens. $50,000 and over: Scott Timm, Blake Klosa, Kevin Crase. TOTAL PAYROLL: $407,392.69. Expenditure Summary: Area Tree Service $16,150, Atlas Copco Compressors LLC $5,654, Bonnell Industries, Inc $3,109, BP $10,694, Brent's Sealcoating $4,100, Carpets By Kuniej $5,953, Carroll Service Company $13,859, Casey's General Store $5,773, Clear20, Inc $6,363, Comcast $4,922, ComEd $25,979, Community Funding & Planning Services $28,250, Compass Minerals America, INC $8,594, Constellation Newenergy, Inc $15,235, Core & Main$7,544, Danlee Wood Products $5,000, Derald DeVries $5,000, Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental $134,656, Fischer Excavating $5,472, FNH Ready Mix, Inc $4,816, Forreston Car Care $14,071, Forreston Post Office $3,430, Forreston Sauerkraut Days $5,000, Freeport Flag & Flagpole Co. $3,230, John Green $26,650, Gregg Metzger $40,177, Hawkins, Inc $5,306, Helm Materials $21,864, Helm Truck & Equipment $8,719, Huber Technology, Inc. $3,150, IEPA Fiscal Service Section $5,000, 11 Environmental Protection Agency $197,486, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $33,718, IML Risk Management Assoc. $38,104, Jansen Electronics $16,815, Koeller Foreston Hardware $6,014, LR Communications $10,411, Martin & Company Excavating $1,035,898, McKay Nursery Company $3,504, Mike Clark $5,000, Mimmo's Pizza Restaurant $5,400, Mississippi Valley Pump, Inc $5,830, Moring Disposal $4,765, Napa Auto Parts-Division of MPEC $2,688, Nicor Gas $5,896, Ogle County Collector $3,265, Pace Analytical Services $4,959, Porter Brothers $89,622, Kevin Probst $4,775, Quartz Health Benefit Plans Corporation $28,065, Quill Corporation $3,886, R & S Builders Supply $2,617, Rick's Plumbing $5,655, Sauk Valley Community College $6,671, Sheely Aggregates $2,681, Smokin Gun Worx $5,200, Solutions Bank F/K/A Forreston State Bank $4,902, Subway-Forreston $5,000, Suntronix, Inc. $17,375, Sweetwood Interiors $5,000, Uniform Den East $3,387, US Cellular $3,062, USA Bluebook $3,508, Utility Service Co., Inc. $17,272, Utilly LLC $3,449, Village of Forreston $29,546, Visa $4,347, Wagner's Business Products $6,393, Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, PC $15,720, Zettle Bros. Electric Company $29,232. 164 Vendors in amounts less than $2,500 = $92,713 TOTAL EXPENDITURES = $2,223,550. Subscribed and sworn on this 13th day of October, 2023. Fredric Schneiderman - Village Treasurer Fredric Schneiderman - Village Treasurer I, Tanya Shenberger, Clerk of Village of Forreston do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2023. October 27, 2023

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE CITY OF POLO, IL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 4/30/2023 REVENUE SUMMARY: Property taxes: $163,320 – Vehicle Lease Tax: $13,487 – Sales Tax: $305,483 – Cannabis Use Tax: $3,607 – Illinois Income Tax: $370,177 – BDD Sales Tax: $2,435 – Personal Property Replacement Tax: $70,050 – Liquor Licenses: $12,450 – Dog Licenses: $5,820 – Building Permits: $5,389? Golf Cart/UTV Permits: $1,25 – Utility Tax/ComEd: $71,177 – Utility Tax/Nicor: $66,032 – Sim Telecommunications Tax: $27,596 – Solicitors Permits: $20 - Fines: $12,276 – City Citations: $250 – Pool Admissions: $29,129 – Pool Parties: $5,846 - Pool Lessons: $4,026 – Pool Concessions: $7,827– Park Shelter: $400 –Cable TV: $23,544 - Interest: $3,641 – Street Openings: $600 – Sex Offender Registration: $200 – Video/Charitable Gaming: $31,745 – Drug Fund: $748 - Misc.: $182,515 – American Rescue Plan Act & Interest (ARPA): $295,630 - Water Receipts: $312,582 – Water Tower Lease Fees: $3,000 - Water Other Funds: $75,000 Interest: $900 – Misc.: $514 – On/Off Penalties: $1,365 – Sewer Receipts: $ 607,518 - Interest: $6,633 – Misc.: $203 – Sanitation Collections: - $248,825 – Extra Pick Ups: $468 Interest: $194 – Upsize Tote Fees: $189 – MFT State of IL: $52,769 – State of IL Renewable Receipts: $41,376 – Rebuild IL: $25,867 - Interest: $157 – Loan for Street Sweep: $130,000 – Sewer CD Cashed Out: $14,160, IEPA CD Cashed Out: $86,158 - Bond: $626,758 - Interest: $12936 Grants: $1,759,193 – Ogle Co. Grant: $30,000 TOTAL REVENUES: $5,753,910 COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Under $25,000.00: Christopher R. Thiel, Vernon W. Shetler, Doug Knapp, Jonathan D. Mandrell, Randy Schoon, Judith M. Shipman, Sheryl Gilbert, James G. Busser, Keith Chesnut, Marah Blake, Abigail Gorzny, Rilley Peterson, Elizabeth Stamm, Kenneth Yingling, Cooper Blake, Katherine Cavanaugh, Madelynn Jones, Beth Sundman, Cynthis A.G. Reynolds, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Avery Grenoble, Annalise Stamm, Rebekah Zeigler, Kamryn Stockton, Carson Jones, Laura Wright, Courtney Grobe, Elleanna Wells, Cody Buskohl, Kayleigh Thomas, Mark Palacio, Thomas Bardell, Joey Kochsmeier, Debra Geary, Myah Ackeberg, Jeffrey Donaldson, Madison Glawe, Ramsie Grenoble, Ryelan Lindaas, Alayna Young, Gage Ziegler, Kale Grobe, Kameron Grobe, Lindee Poper, Geraud C. Zinsou, Dakota Meyer, Tamela S. Merdian, Andrew Davis. $25,000.00 to $49,999.00: Susan M. Waszak, Cale Fry, Timothy M. Rockwood, Nathan Millard. $50,000.000 and above: Susan M. Waszak, Cale Fry, Timothy M. Rockwood, Nathan Millard. TOTAL GROSS COMPENSATIONS: $615,596.32 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Ace Hardware: $4,416 – AEP: $99,602 – Altorfer Industries. Inc.: $10,265 – Always Mechanical: $19,464 – American Legal Publishing: $5,849 – Apptegy, Inc.: $9,400 – Astro-Ven Distributors: $5,868 – Birkey's Farm Store: $44,537 – Blackhawk Area Credit Union: $3,900 – BC/BS of Illinois: $212,814 – Bocker Excavating: $23,485 – Bonnell Industries: $3,518 - Bowman's Electric: $8,621 – Brown Equipment Company: $264,741 – Casey's Business Mastercard: $9,252 – Casper's Home Inspections: $10,800 – Chase Card Services: $9,120 – City of Polo-Taxes: $142,732 – ComEd: $9,703 – Compass Minerals: $11,081 - Constellation NewEnergy, Inc: $26,736 – Core & Main: $5,887 – Eagle Creek Quarries: $3,392 – Christopher J. Eaton: $3,809 – Ebert Engineers: $12,911 – Ellen Burgeson, Inc.: $14,721 - Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental: $6,900 – Ferguson Waterworks #2516: $9,310 – Frary Lumber: $3,094 – Frontier: $10,612 – Helm Civil: $133,522 – IDES: $19,297 – Illinois Department of Revenue: $28,311 - Illinois EPA: $10,000 – IMRA: $52,211 - Hinckley: $3,332 - Jacob & Klein, LTD: $10,044 – Johnson Oil: $9,557 – Lyons Well Drilling Co, Inc.: $47,122 – M. Thomas Suits, P.C.: $29,995 – Mahant Supermarket: $17,734 - Martin & Company Excavating: $1,763,220 – Menards: $4,442 – Millso-Atwater, LLC: $9,244 – Moring Disposal, Inc.: $232,078 – Nicor: $13,885 – Norther IL Environmental: $19,644 – Pace Analutical Services, LLC.: $3,929 – Palmer Neubauer Corp.: $6,367 – Peak Software Systems: $7,007 – Polo Community Unit School Dist 222: $17,660 – Polo Cooperative Assn.: $16,306 – Polo Geothermal & Lapidary, LLC: $5,068 – Postmaster: $4,593 – Quality Ready Mix: $3,190 - Risk Management Assn: $64,211 – Sauk Valley Community College: $13,342 – Sauk Valley Media: $3,955 - Sublette Mechanical, Inc.: $4,243 - TextMyGov: $3,200 - The Economic Development Group, Ltd: $22,582 – UMB Bank $76,040 – USA Blue Book: $5,338 – Verizon Wireless: $3,707 – Viking Chemical Company: $10,878 – Water Deposit Refunds: $3,457 - Willett, Hoffman & Assoc.: $223,201 – Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker: $3,002 – WIPFLI LLP: $18,550 – Loan to Water: $105,000 – Loan to Sewer: $90,000 – USDA Loan Payment: $71,979 – Jet Vac Loan: $31,800 – Water Tower Loan: $61,920 – FICA City Share: $47,107 – Storm Sewer Bond: $13,589 - Vendors below $3,000: $108,070 TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $4,459,469 Receipts Disbursements General $ 4,098,638 $3,402,370 $ 429,976 $577,994 Water Sewer $ 855,756 $ 732,546 $ 249,549 $ 243,171 Sanitation MFT $120,170 $ 118,574 $ 5,075,065 Grand Total $5,753,910 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN ON THIS 16th day of October, 2023. /s/Cynthia A.G. 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Mon-Thurs: 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 8am-5pm, Sun: 2pm-8pm EST **Wells Fargo Home Projects credit card is issued by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., an Equal Housing Lender. Special terms for 24 mo. apply to qualifying purchases of $1,000 or more with approved credit. Minimum monthly payments will not pay off balance before end of promotional period. APR for new purchases is 28.99%. Effective - 01/01/2023 - subject to change. Call 1-800-431-5921 for complete details.2The leading consumer reporting agency conducted a 16 month outdoor test of gutter guards in 2010 and recognized LeafFilter as the “#1 rated professionally installed gutter guard system in America.” *For those who qualify. One coupon per household. No obligation estimate valid for 1 year. Offer valid at time of estimate only. See Representative for full warranty details. Manufactured in Plainwell, Michigan and processed at LMTMercer Group in Ohio. AR #0366920922, CA #1035795, CT #HIC.0649905, FL #CBC056678, IA #C127230, ID #RCE-51604, LA #559544, MA #176447, MD #MHIC148329, MI # 2102212986, #262000022, #262000403, #2106212946, MN #IR731804, MT #226192, ND 47304, NE #50145-22, NJ #13VH09953900, NM #408693, NV #0086990, NY #H-19114, H-52229, OR #218294, PA #PA069383, RI #GC-41354, TN #7656, UT #10783658-5501, VA #2705169445, WA #LEAFFNW822JZ, WV #WV056912.