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LOCAL NEWS

Adaptive Pause

Forreston High School goes remote due to spike in COVID cases. / 4

REGIONAL NEWS

Fallen Firefighter

Sterling mourns firefighter who died in the line of duty. / 8

Christmas Festivals Forreston,

Mt. Morris, and Polo all held events last weekend. / Pages 3, 5, 7

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Alexa Pineda puts Christmas lights on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, courtesy of Kunes Country of Oregon, before the start of a lighted Jeep parade that carried Toys for Tots to Mt. Morris on Dec. 4. The toys were collected in honor of Matt Wissbach, a Mt. Morris resident, who was killed in an auto accident in Winnebago County. Matt was Alexa’s uncle. The Kunes delearship let the family use the Jeep in the parade. Story page 5.

One section • 28 pages

INDEX Betty’s Column ........ 6 Classifieds ........ 24-28 Colbert Column ...... 11

Library News ...........16 Oregon Police.........20 Polo Police ...............21

Property Transfers. 22 Sheriff Activity....... 22 Sports................. 11, 12

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The Oregon High School Madrigals will host their annual Madrigal Dinner on Dec. 10-11 at 7 p.m. at the Brubaker Center at Stronghold. “This year the high court has put themselves in a position of being dethroned, and must destroy the IRS to keep their noble status. Yes, you read correctly, they are in a war with the IRS,” said OHS Choir Director Zach Hall. Tickets are $25 and include the madrigal performance as well as dinner during the performance. To reserve a ticket, please email: zhall@ocusd.net or call 815-677-5493 with the following information: 1. Your name 2. What day(s) you plan to attend 3. How many people you plan to bring with you (and their names). “Reserve a ticket now, while there is ample space!,” Hall said.

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Oregon Lions’ President Dave Stenger (right) recently presented a check for $1,000 to Bob Coulter (left) from the VFW in Oregon to help fund the Christmas baskets that are delivered annually to needy families in the community. Oregon Lions enjoy a partnership with the VFW in Oregon, and wish to thank Bob and Mary Coulter for their continued support.

OHS Christmas Concert Dec. 19 The Oregon High School Christmas Concert will be on Sunday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. in the OHS Music Room. The concert will feature the OHS Choir, Madrigals, Jazz Band, and Concert Band. There is no admission fee.

NEWS BRIEFS Red Wreath Campaign is underway

The Oregon Fire Department is once again participating in “Keep The Wreath Red” Campaign, a national program that promotes fire safety. “Running through midnight New Year’s Day every time we respond to a structure fire we will replace a red light with a white light,” said Chief Michaell Knoup. “One fire is too many, so as you’re out driving during this holiday season and you’re driving by our fire station, look and see if you see a white bulb. That’s a reminder to be safe during the holiday season.” Here are 10 fire safety tips to help residents keep the wreath red this holiday season: • Test all your smoke alarms and replace batteries, if needed. • Keep children away from cooking areas by enforcing a “kid-free zone” of 3 feet around the stove. • Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking. If you’re using a fryer or grill outside, make sure it is attended as well. • Keep flammable objects away from heat sources. This includes keeping common kitchen items like oven mitts, food packaging, towels, etc.

away from your stove top. • Heat your home only with equipment designed and intended for heating. • If using a real tree in your holiday decorations, water it daily. • Discard light strings that are worn or broken. • Always unplug holiday lights before leaving the house or going to sleep. • Place candles/candle holders on a non-flammable surface to catch the melting candle wax. Never leave lit candles unattended. • Use a fire screen to keep embers and logs from escaping when using a fireplace. Make sure all embers are fully extinguished before turning in for the night.

Health department’s Oregon office closed for remodeling until Jan. 3

The Ogle County Health Department’s Oregon office, 907 Pines Road, will be closed for remodeling until Jan. 3. The Rochelle office, 510 Lincoln Highway, will be open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Call 815-562-6976 to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination/booster or your flu shot. The department is receiving a high number of

incoming calls and asks people to be patient and only leave a single message. Ogle County health staff or the state staff will follow up as soon as possible. The state will return calls with this phone number: 312-777-1999.

Loaves & Fish Food Pantry to give out more than food items

Loaves & Fish Food Pantry, in Mt. Morris, will be giving out warm hats, scarves, and gloves as well as some toys and household items during the month of December. Visitors to the pantry can come in to the church (please wear a mask) and pick out items before shopping. For those who are not comfortable coming into the church, a limited selection will be available curbside. The pantry will also have a ham for each family that would like one. These will be available for indoor shoppers as well as curbside. No proof of residency or income is required. The pantry is open Monday, Dec. 13 from 2-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 16 from 4:30-7 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 27 from 2-4:30 p.m. The pantry is located in the lower level of the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, 409 W. Brayton Road, Mt. Morris.

SPECIAL EVENT

BY ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com POLO — In Marco Nutrition, the line of those waiting to have their faces painted stretched the length of the room. A few blocks south, people continually came and went from the Polo fire station — some dinning in, some swinging by to grab take-out from the Polo Lions Club. At Crossroads Community Church, children hurried from a game to a bouncy house to another game. And, when the clock struck 6 p.m., a crowd of about 200 was gathered around the intersection of West Mason Street and Division Avenue, awaiting the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. “They [Santa and Mrs. Claus] were blown away with how many people came out to see them,” said D.J. Sanders, who drove the fire truck that served as Santa’s sleigh to the location. “It was just a great day overall.” The third annual Polo Christmas Festival was held Dec. 4, with various events taking place throughout the day — most of them in or around the city’s downtown. “It seemed that everything was packed everywhere you went,” said Sanders, the festival committee president. “It was excellent. We were blown away with how many people came out.” One of the most popular events new this year were the historical trolley tours of Polo, he said. The tours were led by members of the Polo Historical Society, and it’s definitely something they’ll look at continuing in the future, Sanders said. The variety of activities was what brought Barb Reiners and her family to Polo from Dixon. Reiners’ daughter — 4-year-old Olivia Reiners — was as excited to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus as she was about her unicorn face paint.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus greet community members after arriving in downtown Polo for the third annual Polo Christmas Festival. More photos on page 23. “And I got unicorn shoes and a unicorn hat,” Olivia said while jumping around after showing off the design on her face. It was their first time attending the Polo Christmas Festival, but it won’t be the last, Reiners said. “This is the best festival we’ve been to this year,” she said. The festival committee always is looking for new ideas and new members, Sanders said. They’re planning on doing some fundraisers in 2022 to help fund the festival, he said. To contact the committee, visit the Polo Christmas Festival Facebook page, or email polochristmasfestival@ gmail.com.

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COVID-19 UPDATE

Forreston High School in adaptive pause due to COVID-19 Tournament canceled as high school students move to remote learning BY EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@oglecountynews.com FORRESTON — A 60-year basketball tradition at Forreston High School has been cancelled due to an outbreak of positive COVID-19 cases among high school students. “Due to Forreston High School entering an adaptive pause or period of remote learning from Dec. 7-17, we will regrettably be unable to host the Forreston Holiday Tournament this year,” Forrestville Athletic Director Kyle Zick said in an email Tuesday evening. The 16-team tournament was slated to begin on Saturday, marking its 61st year of competition. The tournament, held in the high school and junior high

gyms, would have ended on Dec. 17. Forrestville Valley Superintendent Sheri Smith addressed the COVID-19 issue in a Dec. 6 letter to parents on the district’s website. “This is an important COVID-19 update. Today at Forreston High School, 12 students tested positive through our on-site BinaxNOW testing procedures. This is 4.76% of the high school student population,” Smith said. She said the district’s nurse is working on contact tracing and will be in contact with Ogle County Health Department to determine what next steps are necessary. “This is the largest number we have seen at FHS since the pandemic began,” Smith said. High school students were scheduled to begin remote learning on Dec. 8. Remote learning is scheduled to end Dec. 17 for high school students, which also marks the end of the second

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semester. Christmas break runs from Dec. 20 to Jan. 3. As of Tuesday, pre-K through 8th grade students will continue to have in-school classes. “At this time, school will continue to operate in person. If we find cases are linked, we will take the necessary actions for test-to-stay protocols. You will be contacted individually if this directly affects your student,” Smith said in the letter. “If your student is experiencing symptoms, please call the school so we can arrange for testing. However, do NOT send your student to school with symptoms under any circumstance. Testing is available as a drive-thru option to avoid students with symptoms and close contact situations,” she said. “I would ask for your patience as

we navigate our week ahead. We will continue to communicate if further mitigation strategies become necessary.”

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Forrestville Valley School District buses line up in front of the junior and senior high schools last week to pick up students at the end of the school day. The high school just entered an adaptive pause due to 12 students testing positive for COVID-19.

POLO NEWS

Water use survey will be mailed to Polo residents The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requires every water supplier to develop and implement a comprehensive cross connection control program for the elimination of existing cross connections and prevention or protection from all future cross connections. Regulations are in place to protect our drinking water systems A requirement of the program is to conduct a survey of all water customers every three years. Polo water customers will receive a survey post card in

the mail soon, if not already. City officials area asking residents to follow the directions on the post card for completion of the survey. There is no cost and it takes only a few moments to complete. Surveys should be completed within 30 days of receipt of the post card. Polo is utilizing the services of Aqua Backflow from Elgin to assist with program operations, including the survey. They specialize in cross connection control program management. Note that if you have or require backflow protection, you may be also

notified for compliance (testing, repairs, or installations) by Aqua Backflow. Contact them at 847-7422296 or info@AquaBackflow.com with any questions. Polo’s Cross Connection Control Program is designed to safeguard public health. “We ask for your cooperation with our program, its enforcement, and any requests for information that comes from Aqua Backflow or Polo staff,” city officials said in a press release.

Contest, it is open to all homes and businesses within the Polo School District. Residents will be able to vote for their favorite decorations online and winners will be announced in four categories: People’s Choice/Best in Show, Best Use of Lights, Most Creative, Best Business. To view rules and enter your home or business into the Holiday Home Decorating Contest, please visit www. polochamber.org. Voting will take place Dec. 4 thru Dec. 18.

Certificates of Recognition The Polo Chamber of Commerce would like to issue Certificates of Recognition to any Polo Chamber of Commerce business members who are celebrating five years of being in business, or those with five-year increments of being in business in Polo. Contact us so that we can announce your special business celebration during our Annual Dinner.

CHAMBER CHATTER Thanks! A special thank you to all of the local businesses who sponsored and participated in the 3rd Annual Polo Christmas Festival. We truly appreciate your help in making this event such a success for the children and community of Polo. To all of the volunteers and community members who helped throughout the festival, we couldn’t have done it without your support. We hope that everyone who attended felt a little bit of that small-town Christmas spirit and we wish everyone a joyous holiday season filled with peace and cheer in 2022. Decorating Contest Don’t forget to enter Polo’s Holiday Home Decorating

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

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

SPECIAL EVENT

Crowd turns out for village’s Festival of Lights BY EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@shawmedia.com Michelle Pineda’s blue Jeep was decorated to the nines last Saturday when members of her family along with several friends, packed their vehicles with toys and headed west from Elgin to Mt. Morris’ Festival of Lights. Pineda organized the Toys for Tots drive in honor of her brother in-law, Matt Wissbach, a Mt. Morris resident who was tragically killed in a September auto accident in Winnebago County. Wissbach is survived by his wife and four children. “Matt was my brother in-law and we wanted to do this for him,” she said. “My Jeep is full and we have other here with their Jeeps and vehicles who wanted to donate too.” Pineda, along with her family and

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Michelle Pineda and her husband carry one of the large boxes filled with toys during the Toys for Tots lighted Jeep parade in Mt. Morris on Dec. 4. The toys were collected in honor of Matt Wissbach, a Mt. Morris resident, who was killed in an auto accident in Winnebago County. Wissbach’s was Pineda’s brother in-law.

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COVID UPDATE

Lee, Whiteside counties see surge in COVID cases BY RACHEL RODGERS

rrodgers@shawmedia.com Whiteside and Lee counties are seeing a surge in coronavirus cases, and health officials continue to emphasize the importance of becoming vaccinated and wearing masks to curb the spread. Whiteside County had 344 cases last week compared to 185 the week prior. Most of the cases – 131 – are people younger than 20. There were 80 new cases from Saturday to Monday. Lee County reported 194 cases across the week compared to 58 the week before. Because of the hike in cases and contact tracing, the Whiteside County Health Department is experiencing a high volume of outgoing and incoming calls and is asking residents to be patient for a follow-up and not to leave more than one message. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strengthened its recommendation on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses. Everyone 18 and older should get a booster shot either 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna

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Continued from Page 4 semester. Christmas break runs from Dec. 20 to Jan. 3. As of Tuesday, pre-K through 8th grade students will continue to have

In this, file photo, a syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic. series or 2 months after their initial Johnson & Johnson vaccine, according to the guidance. “The emergence of the Omicron variant further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters,

in-school classes. “At this time, school will continue to operate in person. If we find cases are linked, we will take the necessary actions for test-to-stay protocols. You will be contacted individually if this directly affects your student,” Smith

and other prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19,” the health department said. “While there is much to learn about the Omicron variant, we do know that COVID-19 vaccines are our best tool to avoid serious illness and hospitalization.” Whiteside County has administered 60,114 total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, with 26,629 people (47.87%) fully vaccinated. Lee County has had 41,943 doses, with 18,491 people (54.03%) fully vaccinated. Carroll County has administered 13,819 vaccine doses, with 6,183 people (43.2%) fully vaccinated. Ogle County has had 60,193 doses, with 26,139 people (51.31%) fully vaccinated. The North [Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago counties] region’s positivity rate decreased to 9.9%. Currently, 11% of ICU beds are available. Lee County’s positivity rate stayed flat at 7.7%, and Whiteside County’s went down to 7.6%. Hospitalizations have increased 10 out of the past 10 days in this region. The region is up to 236 total COVID-19 hospitalizations.

said in the letter. “If your student is experiencing symptoms, please call the school so we can arrange for testing. However, do NOT send your student to school with symptoms under any circumstance. Testing is available as a drive-thru

option to avoid students with symptoms and close contact situations,” she said. “I would ask for your patience as we navigate our week ahead. We will continue to communicate if further mitigation strategies become necessary.”

LOCAL HISTORY

1965 Dancing Santa and Miss Griffin put on a show

inda and I went over to the museum early in the week of our Polo Historical Society party to clear off the tables where we had been working this fall. We also had to put away the totes that held Christmas decorations when we had decorated the tree the week before. When we walked into the museum there was a box on the table that had arrived from Texas. It contained the Army dress jacket of Richard Bentley and his flag. Remember he was the one who had kept all the history of the National Guard Band that had been the Kable Band originally. Beth Bentley had emailed me about her father’s dress jacket wondering if we wanted it along with his flag. I told her we had a wonderful military part to our museum and we would be delighted to get it. So there was the box all the way from Texas. Linda went back home to get her camera so we could get a picture to send to Beth. As we opened it and took

POLO HISTORY Betty Obendorf out the jacket we were impressed with it since it also had all the decorations he had received during the war. Cynthia Reynolds probably can tell us what each one means since she was in the service. That evening I sent the pictures by email to Beth and she was so pleased. She later will send us some more items she has that belonged to Helen Bentley, Richard’s mother. Remember, Helen worked at Bracken’s Style Shop. I remember her well. That night in bed I suddenly remembered I had forgotten to bring to the front of the museum the Santa that had been in Muench’s Shoe Store during Christmas and also Miss Griffin, the doll. The evening of the party I

got there early so everyone could see them and to make certain that they were part of our Christmas decorations. The evening of the party I introduced the dancing Santa from 1965 and Miss Griffin. Miss Griffin advertised Griffin Allwhite in the store and their slogan said, “For your white shoes. Whitens marvelously. Will not rub off.” Later on as we were cleaning up, Mike plugged in the dancing Santa and Santa surprised us all by giving us a little dance. We just assumed he would not work after all these years. Santa put on quite a show and everyone grabbed their cameras. It was a fun way to end the evening. You can go into Facebook under Polo Historical Society and see Santa dance again after he charmed children many years ago. There was a picture of him with one of the little boys in the community. I will see if I can find it tucked away somewhere.

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This dancing Santa had been in Muench’s Shoe Store in downtown Polo during Christmas 1965.

SPECIAL EVENT

Santa and a parade all part of the fun in Forreston BY ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com FORRESTON — Hugs were plentiful in Forreston when Santa Claus stopped by to visit. About 100 children got to visit with Santa and share their wish lists with him during the village’s Christmas in the Country celebration Dec. 3-4. Santa met kids in Memorial Park on the evening of Dec. 3, and visited the library the next morning. Mackenzie Thiel, 7, asked him for a toy puppy, and Addy Heslop, 7, asked for new American Girl doll stuff. Mackenzie’s little sister, 5-year-old Emmerson Thiel, took her Christmas wish a step further. “I want a new puppy that’s real,” Emmerson said. Julie Heeren, a Christmas in the Country committee member who oversaw Santa’s visit this year, said she

adored watching him with the children. “I think our Santa is amazing,” Heeren said. “We’re just so blessed to have him. He does a wonderful job with the children, gives them great big hugs. “The compassion and the love that Santa gives the children, they really that this time of year,” she added. “I don’t know how to put it into words.” Heeren said that, next year, she’d like to have some music going during visits with Santa and ideally throughout downtown Forreston. Santa arrived at Memorial Park on a Forreston Fire Protect District fire truck as part of the lighted parade — a new event this year for Christmas in the County. The parade went really well for a first time, committee member Jane Koeller said. There were a variety of entries — vehicles, but also people walking, with wagons and horses, she said. “I know a lot of the villages have something much bigger, but I was really happy with how it all came together,” Koeller said.

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Krystal Ridenhour hugs her daughter, Tenlei Patterson, 10, as they warm up around the fire pit in Forreston’s Memorial Park on Dec. 3. More photos on page 13.

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TRAGIC ACCIDENT

Sterling mourns firefighter who died in line of duty BY KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

STERLING – Sterling is mourning the loss of its native son and veteran firefighter, Lt. Garrett Ramos, who died Dec. 4 after the floor beneath him gave way while fighting an early morning inferno in rural Rock Falls. Ramos, 38, who was with the department nearly a decade, was posthumously promoted to captain Monday, and union Local 2031, of which he was president, has set up a fund for his wife, Britney, and their daughters Ruthie, 3, and Kepa 2. Public funeral and memorial services are set. Gov. JB Pritzker Monday ordered all state flags to be flown at half-staff until dusk Thursday, the day of Ramos’ funeral. Mayor Skip Lee also ordered all flags in Sterling to be lowered to half staff until after the service. After learning of his death, hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown Sterling Saturday evening, many holding candles and American flags, to honor Ramos, the first Sterling firefighter to be killed in the line of duty. The fire broke out shortly before midnight in a home at 10031 Ridge Road; 13 departments and a CGH EMS support unit responded. After the floor collapsed, firefighters rescued Ramos, and EMS crews attempted life-saving techniques en route to CGH Medical Center, where doctors continued life-saving efforts, to no avail. He died of injuries suffered in the fall. In a news conference Saturday afternoon, Police Chief Alex Chavira called Ramos’ death “a devastating loss” for the city. At 6 p.m. Saturday, the Sterling Fire Department escorted the body of Ramos from CGH Medical Center to McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. The procession stopped in front of the Sterling Fire Department, where Ramos had been a firefighter since October 2012. Members of Ramos’ immediate family rode in the funeral homes’ limousines during the procession. Other family members, including his aunt Mary Ramos Ortiz and his cousin Julio Ortiz, both of Dixon, stood outside the fire department holding American flags and candles. Mary Ramos Ortiz described the community’s support as “beautiful.” “I love it. It means so much,” she said. “I can’t believe that he’s gone, though, that this is all for him. It’s unbelievable.” “He’s a hero, that’s for sure,” Julio Ortiz said. “Our whole family is devas-

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ABOVE: Members of the Sterling Fire Department carry the casket containing the body of Lt. Garrett Ramos, who was killed in the line of duty Dec. 4. BELOW LEFT: Lt. Garrett Ramos, 38, died Saturday morning. BELOW RIGHT: The fire occurred at 10031 Ridge Road in rural Rock Falls.

tated. It’s just really tough. But I’m happy the community came out to show their support. Our family is wellknown in Sterling, and he was loved by everyone here.” Retired fire captains Gary Dettman and Mike Wheeler attended the procession. Both knew Ramos for years: Dettman’s daughter went to high school with Ramos and Ramos served on the fire department under Wheeler. “He was a very dedicated, hardworking young man,” Dettman said. “He always strived for excellence and always did his best. He made the fire department his career, and he had all the potential in the world. He did a very demanding job greatly.” Wheeler said that Ramos was “a natural firefighter, he was so proactive and talented.” “The fire department can’t ever replace him,” Wheeler said. “He did so much so well.” Not every body standin g vig il during the procession knew Ramos. Joan Rosengren of Sterling never met

Ramos, yet she came to the fire department to honor his memory. “I just wanted to be here,” Rosengren said. “Firefighters are always there for our community, and I wanted to be here. I’m here to show support for him, for all firefighters, and all that they do for us. It’s my way to say thank you.” A memorial was created outside of the Sterling Fire Department, featuring Ramos’ fire jacket and boots. Flowers, candles, figurines and American flags were placed nearby. The State Fire Marshal is investigating into the fire and Ramos’ death. Ramos was a Sterling native and 2002 Sterling High graduate. Among others, he is survived by his wife of 6 years and their daughters; his parents Ed and Jeannie Ramos; and his sister, Jennifer Brannon. Visitation was 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Sterling High School Fieldhouse, 22 E. Miller Road. Uniformed personnel are asked to be at the fieldhouse at 5:30 p.m. to participate in a

uniformed walk-through to honor Ramos. Funeral services were Thursday at Westwood Sports Complex, 1900 Westwood Drive, off LeFevre Road. McDonald Funeral Home is handling arrangements. That service was to be followed by followed by a procession to the Main Fire Station, 110 W. Fifth St. downtown, where a fallen firefighter tribute will be conducted. Masks were requested at all services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are being requested for his wife and children. The Garrett Ramos Memorial Fund has been established at all Sauk Valley Bank branches, and an online option is being created. Also posted on the city of Sterling’s Facebook page Sunday: “As we all mourn the loss of Lt. Ramos, we are asking the community to show support by replacing your porch light with a red light.

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On May 2, 2020, Boone County Sheriff Deputy and Lindenwood resident, Scott R. Bowers, perished as a result of a cardiac event. Bowers was a supporter of the Lynn-Scott-Rock Fire Protection District and to honor that support, the Bowers family recently made a donation to the district. “Scott was a great supporter of the Lynn-Scott-Rock Fire Protection District. He was an outstanding police officer, father, husband, and friend to

all that were fortunate enough to know him,” said Ryan Schweitzer, a volunteer fireman and EMT for Lynn-ScottRock FPD. “In his honor, his family has provided a generous donation so that Lynn-Scott-Rock FPD may continue to acquire the newest and best equipment in hopes of helping others in their time of need.” The LSRFPD was able to secure two sets of DeWalt battery operated tools, one set for each station - Lindenwood and Davis Junction. Each set includes

a cut off tool, reciprocating saw, light tower, angle grinder and a fiber cement cutting shear used for cutting automotive glass along with additional batteries and saw blades, said Schweitzer in a press release. Members of Bowers’ family were present at the fire station on Oct. 23 to

meet with several fire department members and dedicate the tools in Scott’s honor. “We all dearly miss Scott but know that his memory will live on, and the generosity provided by the family will help countless others for many years to come,” Schweitzer said.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Barnes thanks community’

To the Oregon Chamber of Commerce and the residents of the Oregon Community, I want to thank you for the honor you gave me this last Autumn on Parade. As many of you have heard me say many times, Oregon is a great place to live and raise your family. We have a lot of new folks in town, in the last 50 years...a bit of history for them, I was

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Jim Barnes and Ceceilia Zimmerman were two of the original committee members when the Autumn on Parade festival was founded in 1970. Here, they ride in the 2021 Harvest Time Parade.

not from Oregon. I met a gal here that I thought was cute, a little red-headed freckle-faced gal. A year and a half later, she took me for better or worse. Best thing that ever happened to me. We lived in other cities, but she always wanted to return to Oregon. We finally did make it back to Oregon and purchased a business and we ran it for more than 30 years. We always thought it an honor to be involved in something for the betterment of our community. We raised our family here and are very proud of this area. When talk of the fall festival started, we were very glad to jump in. We did and served on the committee for 20 years. Again, thank you Oregon fr adopting me and making this the greatest place to live and to raise a family.

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Francis Drew (center) was recognized by Grand Detour Township officials last month for retiring after serving 44 years as Grand Detour Township Supervisor. Drew is pictured here holding the plaque he received with other Grand Detour Township officials

The Roc hell e Ch apte r of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8739 are honoring local heroes by placing wreathes on the graves of veterans as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. VFW Post 8739 is helping to lay wreathes on the graves of veterans buried at Daysville Cemetery in Oregon. They also are sponsoring the cost of 10 wreathes. There are 201 veterans buried in Daysville Cemetery, including a Revolutionary War veteran. Special wreathes for each branch of the U.S. military will be placed Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. The Rochelle Chapter is adopting

St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Rochelle and will place wreaths Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. An abbreviated ceremony will take place at Lawnridge after the conclusion of the wreath laying at St. Patrick’s. The Rochelle Chapter also is accepting grave-specific requests at St. Patrick’s, Lawnridge and Trinity cemeteries in Rochelle, Daysville Cemetery and other local cemeteries. You may attend to place the wreath on a specific grave, if so desired. The cost to sponsor one wreath is $15, two are $30, five are $75 and 10 wreaths are $150. You also can donate a custom number of wreaths. To donate, visit https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/IL0136P. Donations are due Nov. 30.

READING MATTERS

Reading is still a necessary skill in today’s world A

ccess to books, or reading materials, is a basic need if we are going to develop lifelong readers who enjoy reading. What if we consider access to books when we buy gifts for our children and grandchildren during the holidays and for birthdays? First, we might want to expand our definition of “books.” Let’s think in broader terms of access to reading materials. That includes many options for even the most reluctant readers. Consider magazines, almanacs, catalogues, or blogs and websites. We can also consider the possibilities of e-readers and electronic books. Within that list there are several potential ideas for gift giving. There are books about popular

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video games such as Minecraft that will appeal to those who enjoy playing those games. There is built-in motivation to read these books because they give tips and insights into playing the games. Children’s cookbooks are also plentiful. These also have built-in motivation for reading. They can also help build a bond as we read in order to bake or cook something together with our children and grandchildren.

The librarians at your local public library would be happy to suggest books based on your child’s interests. They can also tell you the most popular books for your children’s ages. Many times, classroom teachers can offer suggestions as well. Speaking of libraries, if you don’t already have a library card, you might want to stop in your local library to see about getting one. That can be a gift for the whole family. We do want our children and grandchildren to have access to all kinds of reading materials. We also want to encourage them to read. Positive attitudes and motivation for reading are also basic needs if we want them to be lifelong readers who can and do read. We can show that

reading is important by including reading in our gift giving. If we search for materials that match their interests, we increase the chance that they will want to read. We can spend time reading to and with them as well which will also increase motivation. Reading is a necessary skill in the world in which we live. Information comes at us continually from all sources. Some of it is in print that we must be able to read and understand. Being able to read can and will make a difference for our children and grandchildren in their lives both in and out of school now and in the future. We should do anything we can do to help them value the gift of reading.

unanimously approved a 2021 tax levy of $192,664. Of that tax levy, $164,334 is for the village of Forreston and $28,330 is for the Forreston Public Library. Combined, the 2021 levy represents an $8,392 increase over the 2020 tax levy. There are 11 funds tax levy dollars go toward, the largest allocation of which is

$42,200 to the General Fund. The Insurance Tax Fund follows with $36,500 set to come in, and in a close third is the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund with $35,500 allocated for the coming year.

NEWS BRIEFS Polo council OKs 2021 tax levy

POLO – Polo City Council members on Dec. 6 approved a 2021 tax levy of $396,582, according to Alderperson D.J. Sanders. The approval came on a 5-1 vote, with Alderperson Randy Schoon voting no, Sanders said. The 2021 levy represents a $18,545 increase over the 2020 tax levy.

Tax levy dollars are split between 11 funds, the largest being the IMRF fund at $75,000, followed by General Corporation Fund at $67,250 and the Insurance Fund at $66,500.

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FORRESTON – Forreston trustees on Dec. 6

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SPORTS COLUMN

ith college football in the limelight over the weekend, a few thoughts. It is a sport out of control, but also something extremely entertaining. I’ve been watching it for over 50 years and am convinced the action has never been better. So, why it is out of control? Recent defections by coaches and outrageous salaries being paid them. Ten million dollar yearly contracts, plus more benefits than you or I would ever see. It has become an arms race for athletic departments all over the country to find the right coach. Even the attitude of the players have changed. If they are not getting enough playing time, it is not uncommon for them to transfer. An allegiance to good old State U is gone. They are really no different than their coaches, other than the fact they are basically free labor. Taking your

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Hawk wrestlers begin season 3-1 Oregon High School’s wrestling team opened the 2021-22 season at Morrison facing the host Mustangs and the Mendota

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ball and going elsewhere is more of a reflection of society. However, society loves college football, with many of us getting our indoctrination as undergrads. Tailgating, homecoming, halftime with the band, storied rivalries and the heady atmosphere of sitting in the stands with thousands of others becomes addicting. Then with nonstop games on TV from early to late on Saturday, the habit continues through our adult life. I admit it, I’m hooked and spend far too much time worshiping the gods of college football than I should. At least I am not as bad as some of

Trojans on Nov. 30 and came home with two wins. On Dec. 2 Oregon added one more win in their home opener, but lost to Colfax

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the adult males I heard on a University of Utah football postgame radio call-in show. The team just won the PAC-12 title and for the first time ever qualified for the Rose Bowl, the so-called “Granddaddy of them all.” Grown men were in tears on the phone, as they shared what this meant to them. With the Utah football team headed to Pasadena on New Year’s Day, it was a lifetime dream fulfilled. I wonder if things such as weddings, family births and children’s graduations rated as high? I do know this. People in Salt Lake City will pay any amount of money to see their beloved college team at the Rose Bowl. That is the power of college football. Those of us NIU grads sure got excited when the Huskies made the Orange Bowl in 2013. I don’t remember much about Christmas that year, but the trip to Miami for a New Year’s Day

Bowl by my alma mater sticks with me. Before the 40-plus bowl games (that’s absurd in itself) commence, one more regular-season game will be played. It is Army and Navy going at it this Saturday. You would think that with all the feverish devotion to college football, these two service academies would set themselves above it. Not so. Their game might be the most intense of them all, with true bragging rights at stake. Even a best-selling book was written about it by John Feinstein. There is no escaping the stranglehold college football has on us. TV knows that and holds colleges hostage by paying them billions of dollars for the right to show their product. And to think Teddy Roosevelt nearly outlawed the sport more than 100 years ago.

Ridgeview on criteria moving their record to 3-1 for the young season. At Morrison, Oregon ripped through Mendota 72-0 with Griffin Marlatt, Preston

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Continued from Page 11 stack at 1:06, Jared Glendenning hooked up a cradle at 1:07, and Elizabeth Ruter worked the half nelson at 3:09. Gabe Eckerd ran a wing at 1:33, Ethan George hooked up a half nelson at 1:01, and Elijah George pinned with a power half at 1:00. The meet ended with a half nelson by Briggs Sellers at 1:36. Against the Mustangs, the Hawks got forfeits from Ruter, Ethan George, and Rote. Marlatt led 14-0 when he pinned with a half nelson at 5:29. Halvorson pinned with a cradle in 57 seconds, Seth Stevens stepped over for a fall at 4:12 and Elijah George won by disqualification. Jared Glendenning and Dalton McCammon won by decisions. LeBay, and Sellers lost by first period pins and Collin Winterland got roughed up and was pinned in a high half at 3:06. With a juggled lineup due to COVID-19 restrictions at home in the Blackhawk Center, Oregon gave up two forfeits before they traded pins with Ridgeview to end up tied at 42. The forfeits proved costly. They are the sixth criteria to break a tie and Ridgeview won 2-0 in that category. Oregon was down 24-0 early after the forfeits and pins on LeBay and Ethan Mowry, but they came back with half nelsons by Halvorson at 1:05, and Jared Glendenning on a restart at 2:50. Jackson Glendenning scored a takedown to the back in a half nelson in one minute, and Stevens pulled his opponent back at 1:50 to tie the score. Eckerd took a wing out front at 1:57 and Ethan George posted a shoulder at 3:12. The Hawks lost the next three to trail by six. Landen Elder, Rote, and Jonathon Alaniz all went down to first period pins. Sellers came through with a win, driving his opponent to his back in a half nelson at 3:42 to tie the score. The Fulton meet started with double forfeits and a forfeit to Mowry. Rote, Ruter, and Ethan George also won by forfeit. Four Hawks won by falls. Halvorson used a double chicken at 1:03, Jackson Glendenning caught a cradle at 1:47, Stevens took a wing out front at 1:30, and Sellers reversed out the back into a half nelson at 3:05. Four Oregon wrestlers lost by falls. LeBay was rolled to his back at 4:49, Jared Glendenning was taken over the front in a half nelson at the first period buzzer, David Sosa, was turned in a half nelson at 2:18, and Andrew Young was reversed in a half nelson at 2:26. Bowling The Dixon girls bowling team placed third at the Oregon Hawk Invite on Dec. 4 at Plum Hollow Lanes in Dixon, while host Oregon’s Ava Wight took third individually.

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ABOVE: Forreston’s Brooke Boettner drives to the basket as Fulton’s Mikayla Gazo (3) and Reese Germann (22) defend during Dec. 4 action in Forreston. BELOW LEFT: Oregon’s Ava Wight eyes the pins as she competes at the Hawk Classic. BELOW RIGHT: Oregon’s Isaac Kaltenbrun celebrates a strike at the Hawk Classic at Plum Hollow on Dec. 4.

Dixon finished with 4,766 total pins to finish behind LaSalle-Peru (5,265) and Sycamore (5,045). and Oregon was fourth with a 4,6146. Wight rolled a 1,160 six-game series to finish behind only Hall’s Sarah Beier (1,204) and Rockford Lutheran’s Melanie Horn (1,184). Oregon’s Paige Beauchem was 11th (1,011). Oregon’s Mackenzie Alford (916)finished in 23rd. Kendra Ehrler (850) also bowled six games for Oregon, while Trinity Hultquist (587 in 5 games) and Kylie Krug (90 in one game) split the other series. The Hawks’ Red squad in the boys tournament was the top local finisher at the Hawk Invite finishing fifth just ahead of Sterling and Dixon. Sycamore won the team title with a 5,659 total pinfall. Oregon Red shot a 5,339. Oregon Red’s Isaac Kaltenbrun took 10th with a 1,168, Jackson Werren (16th, 1,112), and

Oregon White’s Gavvin Surmo was (18th, 1,107) . Other bowlers for Oregon Red were Brandon Rowe (1,049), Brady Davis (1,023) and Stylar Klapp (987). Bowling for Oregon White were Roberto Hernandez (1,044), Codey Dunbar (944), Immanuel Arellano (886) and Bryan Immel (877). Girls basketball AFC 34, Oregon 29: The Raiders outscored the Hawks 20-15 in the second half at the Blackhawk Center. Taylor Jahn had 18 points to pace AFC, while Tatum Stroh scored nine. Mariah Drake’s nine points led Oregon, with Hadley Lutz and Mya Engelkes adding eight each. Polo 58, Warren 36: The Marcos built their lead throughout the game, then pulled away with a 20-6 scoring edge in the fourth quarter to pick up an NUIC win at home.

Lindee Poper had a double-double of 33 points and 14 rebounds, and she also blocked three shots for Polo. Natalie Nelson added eight points, five rebounds and four assists, Kadence Sheaffer had six points and four steals, and Nicole Boelens finished with five points, seven assists and five rebounds. Madelyn Jones dished four assists for the Marcos. Forreston 35, Fulton 27: The Cardinals trailed 17-15 at halftime, but outscored the Steamers 11-5 in the third quarter and 9-5 in the fourth in an NUIC East win at home. Hailey Greenfield had 14 points and six rebounds for Forreston (2-7, 1-0 NUIC East), while Jenna Greenfield finished with seven points, seven rebounds and three steals, and Brooke Boettner added six points, 11 rebounds, four assists and four steals. Letrese Buisker chipped in eight rebounds and two assists.

• FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS friends, met at Kunes Country car lot in Oregon before heading the final 5 miles to join Mt. Morris’ Festival of Lights Parade. Kunes let the Pineda family borrow a brand new Jeep Gladiator to help transport the toys to Mt. Morris. Donning battery-operated lights and various Christmas-themed additions, the vehicles headed west around dusk. At the David L. Rahn Junior High School, around 15 vehicles, including Mt. Morris Fire Department vehicles, lined up for a short parade to the Campus Square where most of the night’s events were held. Santa rode in the back of a white pickup truck and arrived by the Warren Reckmeyer Band Shell to cheers from kids, waiting to tell them what they wanted for Christmas. Organizer Jerry Stauffer emceed the event and gave the signal to light the surrounding trees on the square, Stauffer said the event would not have been possible without the help of many volunteers. “I would just like to thank all the volunteers that worked hard to make it all happen and especially all that turned out on such a beautiful evening to make it a huge success,” he said. “I think the crowd was around 600 or so by my best ‘guesstimate’. Santa visited with at least 150 kids and we almost ran out of food. Overall it was a huge success.”

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ABOVE LEFT: Santa Claus checks in with his elves at the North Pole before the start of the lighted parade that was part of Mt. Morris’ Festival of Lights event. ABOVE RIGHT: Volunteer Ginger Pearson carries Toys for Tots to the collection trailer. BELOW: An adult and child check out the decorated Christmas trees on the stage of the Warren Reckmeyer Band Shell in Mt. Morris on Dec. 4. The village kicked off the Christmas season with a Festival of Lights event that included a lighted parade and a visit by Santa Claus.

CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY

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ABOVE LEFT: An entry in the Light Up Santa Parade in Forreston rolls by on Dec. 3. The parade was a new part of the village’s annual Christmas in the Country celebration. ABOVE RIGHT: Forreston Junior High School/Forreston High School carolers sing while walking in the parade.

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Funding for these services is paid in part with a small property tax levy established by the Illinois legislature in the Community Mental Health Act of 1968. (405 ILCS 20/)

HOUSING, FOOD, ENERGY and

CRISIS and EMERGENCY

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE Universal Emergency Number Child Abuse & Neglect (Hotline recording) Elder Abuse Hotline HOPE of Ogle County (Domestic Violence) Ogle County Sheriff Poison Control Center Rochelle Hospital ER Sexual Assault Counseling Sinnissippi Centers, Inc.

Rochelle Oregon Oregon Illinois Illinois Crisis Oregon Oregon Rochelle 24 Hours

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Library Hours Open Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Curbside services are available during open hours. Masks are required for anyone over the age of 2. Storytime Saturday In Person - Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Join Ms. Melanie for a story and a craft. Call 815-946-2713 or email melaniew@pololi-

brary.org to register. Last Minute Makes Craft along with Ms. Melanie on Facebook or YouTube as she shares some Last Minute Makes just in time for Christmas. Watch anytime starting Saturday, Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Genealogy Assistance Saturday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Are you interested in genealogy but don’t know

where to start? Or do you have a start but need some help? Stop by the first Wednesday or third Saturday each month and let Donna help you with your project. Polo Library is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. New Books Out of the Rain, V.C. Andrews The Dark Hours, Michael Connelly The Sentence, Louise Erdrich

Never, Ken Follett Mercy, David Baldacci Clive Cussler’s the Devil’s Sea, Dirk Cussler

vehicle when you arrive. Call us if you need more information. Storytime Story time is on Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. Donna Wells is our guest reader, and we will have a fun craft to do also. All preschool children are welcome. Adult Book Club The December book is Blackberry Winter by Sarah Jio. Copies are available at the library. This group will meet in-person at the library on Monday, Dec. 27, 3:30 p.m. Book Signing with Dr. John Plescia Dr. Plescia will be talking about his book and signing copies here at the library on Dec. 22 starting at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Plescia’s book, The North Woods Adventures of Bob Baker is his first published novel. Come and hear about his writing and publishing journey. Display Case Showings We have two unique displays for the month

of December. One is a collection of Santas and the other is all things “Christmas Story”. These displays will brighten your holidays! We are always looking for people who are willing to share a collection or artwork in our display cases. If you are interested, please let us know. Explore More Illinois Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state. Use Explore More Illinois to find fun and educational places to go on a free afternoon or for a little getaway. Explore More Illinois is easy to use with your library card. Visit the library’s website to browse attractions. You can find the information on our resource page. Rock River Center The Rock River Center has a representative

in our library the second Thursday of every month. Services provided by Rock River Center are designed to enable older and disabled persons to remain independent, thereby avoiding costly long-term care. Adult Programming We are trying to get back into the swing of offering monthly programs for adults. We would love to hear from you. Do evenings or weekends work better? Do you have any program ideas? Do you have a program you would like to share? Contact Mary Cheatwood at the library. Additional Services Offered We make copies (25¢ per black and white page). We fax ($2 for the first page and 50¢ each additional page). We can scan a document and send it to email ($2 per document). You can use a computer without a library card for $1. Come visit us and let us help you!

cozy. Make as a gift or keep for yourself. Great stocking stuffers. Kids are first come, first serve for Oregon Library Card Holders Only. Did you know our Cricut is available for use in our library. Call for more information. Holiday Movie Trivia Night, Cork N Tap - Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m. - Grab your friends and have a night out of fun! There will be holiday cheer, prizes, and drinks! Register your team of up to 6 players at 815-732-2724 or www. oregonpubliclibrary.com. Ink With A Friend- Monday, Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. - Sending personal cards to your friends and family is a way to let them know you care and are thinking about them. Creating these cards makes it even more special. Come join us for Ink with a Friend. You will be provided a pre-cut kit along with personal instruction on how to create the wonderful cards while learning a variety of card-making techniques. Registration is required by Dec. 15, 815-732-2724 or www. oregonpubliclibrary.com. Adult Binge Boxes - Registration closes Dec. 22 - Adult binge boxes will include

several books hand-picked by our librarians of a genre you select. Each box will contain a small surprise and treat. Call 815-732-2724 or visit our website www.oregonpubliclibrary.com to complete the registration for your box. Once your box is ready, you will be notified to pick it up at the Library. Holiday Movie Binge Boxes - Registration closes Dec. 22 - Holiday Movie Night Binge Box! Inside each box are DVDs hand-picked for you by our librarians plus a festive treat and gift. Call 815-732-2724 or visit our website www.oregonpubliclibrary.com to complete the registration for your box. Once your box is ready, you will be notified to pick it up at the Library. Jumanji Escape Room- Dec. 27-28 & Jan. 3-4 - Bring your friends and see if you can crack the case. You will have 60 minutes to solve the mystery. Up to 3 friends can join you. Registration required, call 815-732-2724 or visit our website www.oregonpubliclibrary.com. Puzzle Library The library now has a free puzzle li-

brary. Take a puzzle, leave a puzzle. This is open to anyone in the community. Yoga on Mondays - 9:30 a.m. Krystal Casey will be teaching a Monday morning yoga class at the library. We are all human; we are all part of something greater; we are all connected. Registration is required, 815-732-2724. Space is limited due to COVID regulations. Oregon Public Library StoryWalk® StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT in 2007, and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. Current story is …The Night Before Christmas by Jan Brett. Passport Services The Oregon Public Library offers Passport Application Processing. It is recommended that patrons seeking Passport Services call the Library prior to their visit to ensure that an official processor is available at that time and for a checklist of items you will need for the appointment.

WiFi Access WiFi is available 24/7 outside the library building. You can access WiFi by joining Polo Public Library Guest Access network, no password needed.

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Closed 2nd and 4th Saturdays Due to staffing issues, the library will be closed on the second and fourth Saturdays until further notice. We are hoping that this will be a temporary measure. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the director or a member of the library board. Contact information is available on the website. www.mtmorris-il.org Masks Required We are requiring everyone over the age of two to wear masks in the library. We understand how everyone feels, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation. Thank you! Curbside Service Available We want to remind everyone that you still have the option of having your materials delivered to your vehicle. If you have holds waiting for you, call us to tell us you are on your way, and we will bring them out to your

OREGON LIBRARY Library Procedures Masks are required upon entering the Library. Hand sanitizing is requested. Please call 815-732- 2724 for any questions. Holds can be placed online through the catalog. Remember to check our Facebook posts or the local papers for new releases/ Library Book Clubs The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. to discuss The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Books on Tap will meet in December (date and time to be determined) to discuss The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine. The 2WBC Book Club meets Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green. Preschool StoryTime (18 months- 6 years) - Join us on Thursdays through December 16th where we will meet in person at 11 a.m. for stories, crafts, and fun! Registration and masks are required. Try It Tuesday – Dec. 14 (while supplies last) - Coffee Cozy’s. Each kit will contain all supplies needed to make a custom coffee

Parcel Number 04-20-200-002 04-20-200-002

Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address BRAZLE, DENNIS H 2018-00027 9702 N PECATONICA RD FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP. RA: C T CORPORATION SYSTEM 2018-00027 9702 N PECATONICA RD 04-20-200-002 REALTAX DEVELOPERS, LTD 2018-00027 9702 N PECATONICA RD 04-20-200-002 PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 2018-00027 9702 N PECATONICA RD 04-36-483-006 NASTRUZ, LUCAS E 2018-00036 06-10-300-002 BLACKMORE, ROBERT 2018-00047 06-10-300-002 TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS 2018-00047 06-24-300-016 GENTRY, LOWELL 2018-00049 08-35-103-004 HORST, BOBBI JEAN 2018-00061 1847 MT MORRIS RD 08-35-103-004 UNION SAVINGS BANK 2018-00061 1847 MT MORRIS RD 08-35-103-004 HORST, DANIEL 2018-00061 1847 MT MORRIS RD 09-11-152-003 MCKISKI, ROBERTA J 2018-00068 09-11-152-003 MCKISKI, DANIEL J 2018-00068 09-11-326-001 BUCCI, RICHARD P 2018-00071 WOODLAND & HILLCREST 14-09-459-002 BERGSTROM, ERIC D 2018-00108 203 E Fulton 14-09-459-002 TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS 2018-00108 203 E Fulton 14-16-204-015 BARKES, GORDON S JR 2018-00119 108 W MASON ST 14-16-204-016 BARKES, GORDON S JR 2018-00120 106 W MASON ST 14-16-204-018 BARKES, GORDON S JR 2018-00121 104 W MASON ST 16-02-277-003 WELENC, GREG 2018-00141 17-15-308-010 PAUL, JACKIE SUE 2018-00167 2626 S CHANA RD 17-15-308-010 PAUL, WILLIAM DAVID 2018-00167 2626 S CHANA RD 17-15-308-010 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC RA: ILLINOIS CORPORATION SERVICE C 2018-00167 2626 S CHANA RD 17-15-308-010 TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS 2018-00167 2626 S CHANA RD 22-08-105-003 PATENIO, MANOLO D 2018-00177 22-08-105-003 NEW LANDING FOR THE DELTA QUEEN PROP. OWNERS ASSOC 2018-00177 22-08-105-003 PATENIO, MARINA R 2018-00177 22-08-127-036 HAM, RICHARD W & AUDREY E LIVING TRU 2018-00179 22-08-127-037 HAM, RICHARD W & AUDREY E LIVING TRU 2018-00180 22-08-127-074 HAM, RICHARD W & AUDREY E LIVING TRU 2018-00181 22-08-201-027 ZIENTKO, STEVEN W & JOANNE TR 2018-00182 22-08-251-004 CAPES, LONNIE 2018-00183 22-08-251-004 HAYDEN, TIMOTHY 2018-00183 22-08-251-004 CAPES, DUANE 2018-00183 22-08-251-004 UNITED LOST LAKE P.O.A. RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN 2018-00183 22-08-277-006 MAIORANO, ADELE 2018-00184 22-08-427-009 LOTZ, HELEN 2018-00187 22-08-452-003 BAUER (SKOWRONSKI), DENISE E 2018-00188 22-08-452-003 BAUER DENISE 2018-00188 22-09-103-008 ROBERT LOVE DBA BRITE AND CLEAR 2018-00191 22-09-103-008 LOVE, KYLE WILLIAM 2018-00191 22-09-127-011 LEWCZUK, RENATA 2018-00192 22-09-127-011 LEWCZUK, MIROSLAW AKA MITCH LEWCZUK 2018-00192 22-09-305-021 PILES, DEAN 2018-00193 22-09-305-021 PILES, LINDA 2018-00193 22-09-351-020 SLOSAREK, KEVIN S 2018-00194 22-09-352-013 LOZA, CARINA 2018-00195 22-09-352-014 LOZA, CARINA 2018-00196 22-09-352-015 LOZA, CARINA 2018-00197 TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2019, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2018 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 13, 2022. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 9, 2022 AT 9:30 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 13, 2022. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. December 3, 10, 17, 2021

17 OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, Dec 10, 2021

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 2019TX1: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS PUBLIC AID CONSULTANT, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND OGLE COUNTY CLERK, OGLE COUNTY TREASURER, OGLE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY, CITY OF OREGON AND CITY OF POLO, COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO, LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT, UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED:

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, Dec 10, 2021

OGLE COUNTY NEWS

18 OBITUARIES MARY ELLEN LUDWIG Born: October 16, 1937 Died: December 1, 2021

Mary Ellen Ludwig, 84, of Forreston, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron. Mary Ellen was born October 16, 1937 to Ted and Faith (Miller) Knodle. She married the love of her life, Norman L. Ludwig on January 14, 1956. Mary Ellen cherished her days working alongside Norm on the farm, raising their three sons, shaping them into the hardworking men they are today. Mary Ellen enjoyed family history and left

CARL J. NELSON

Born: August 5, 1928 Died: December 6, 2021 Carl J. Nelson, 93, Mt. Morris, IL, passed peacefully to eternal life the morning of December 6, 2021 surrounded by his family. Carl was born on August 5, 1928 to Carl G and Eda W. Johnson Nelson in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Senn High School, Chicago and attended Northwestern University, Evanston. He married Leona A. Hartje at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, his home church, in Chicago on October 9, 1954, where Leona

EUGENE E. STILSON

Born: February 27, 1939 in South Bend, IN Died: December 2, 2021 in Rockford, IL Oregon, IL - Eugene Everett Stilson, 82, died December 2, 2021. He was born February 27,1939 to Everett and Gladys (Boyle) Stilson in South Bend, Indiana. He graduated from Central High School in 1957 and Manchester University in 1961. From there he moved to Oregon, Illinois where he graduated from Oregon Bible College and went into the ministry for the

meticulous notes describing some of the antiques which have been passed onto future generations. She was a talented seamstress, sewing and mending her boys’ clothing along with doing alterations for many people in the community. She also loved to quilt and made several complicated quilts for her family. She canned, cooked and baked, keeping everyone well fed. Every meal Mary Ellen made was delicious, but her carrot cake was more than memorable as was her colorful cupboard of leftover labels. Her grandchildren were read to, sang to, given sewing lessons and allowed to sell the family sweet corn under her watchful eye. Many memories were made gathered around the dining room table, playing games and watching the traffic go by in the front yard. Mary Ellen laughed often, and so did others around her as she shared

anecdotes, stories and her funny sayings. She made everyone feel at home. She loved her husband, her kids, her grandkids and her friends. She was one of a kind. Mary Ellen was generous with her time and volunteered as a youth leader at her church, Forreston United Methodist Church, was active with the local girl scout troop and served for many years as an election judge. She and Norm both enjoyed playing cards and fishing. They also sold collectible odds and ends, tools and crocks at Autumn on Parade for many years. Surviving Mary Ellen are Jeff (Patti) Ludwig, of Byron, their children Caitlin (Adam) Pusateri, Marin and Rowan Pusateri; Nick (Tara) Ludwig, Remmer and Lou Ludwig; Elizabeth Ludwig; Dave (Sue) of Forreston and their children Ryan (Mandy) Aryanna

Martel, Robby (Lindsay) Ludwig, Elle, Emery, and Presley Ludwig; Ted Ludwig of Webster, Minnesota and his children Kristy (Matt) Nokes, Nikki (Kyle) Darst, Jack and Leo Darst, many nieces and nephews and special friend, Sandy Hoffman. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Norman, her parents, and her sister, Jeanette. Mary Ellen’s life was celebrated Saturday, December 4th at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home in Forreston. Burial was in Haldane Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Generations at Neighbors and Serenity Hospice and Home for the care they gave to Mary Ellen. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to be established at a later date.

served as a parish worker. Carl served in WW II (volunteered for duty) and the Korean Conflict (drafted) where he attained the rank of corporal before his honorable discharge in 1953. Carl and Leona moved to Mt. Morris in 1960 where they raised their three children, Beth, David and Rick on the farm. In conjunction with farming, Carl had pursued and led a successful career in the television and film industry with numerous commercials, films and multi-media events to his credit. His career began in 1948 with Wilding Studios in Chicago.He later joined Kling studios followed by Studio Seven as President and Producer and Film Faire with work on location from New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. He retired from the industry in 1991 from his company in Harvard, IL though he continued to volunteer as a videographer and editor for his many charitable and volunteer work and organizations. He served on the Boards of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, The Chicago Farmers (President),

LutheranBrotherhood, Ogle County 4-H Foundation, Northern Illinois Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America stewardship committee, and the Village of Progress (President).He was a member of the Leaf River American Legion, OgleCounty Farm Bureau (50 plus years) and volunteered with the Ogle County Sheriff’s Association. Carl’s faith-filled life led him to serve at St. James Lutheran on the church council, as a Sunday School teacher, Luther League sponsor for many Luther League conventions around the country, church usher and as the consummate acolyte instructor. Carl is survived by his wife of 67 years, Leona; daughter, Beth Nelson (John) Chase, and sons, David (Gretchen) Nelson and Richard (Michelle) Nelson. Grandchildren; Brittany (Nate) Drozd, Craig Nelson, Josh(Emily) Nelson, Derrick Nelson, Trevor (Sarah Harris) Nelson, Johannah (Tim) Coates,Jocelyn Chase and Abi (Basil) El-Ghazzawy. Great grandchildren; Lauren, Annabelle, Natalie, Nathan and

Nelson Drozd, Chloe El-Ghazzawy and Jasper Coates; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Carl was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Eda, siblings and their spouses: Wendell (Betty) Nelson, Lorraine (John) Rabette, Marlene(Dean) Nelson and Frankie Nelson. his parents in law, Ernest and Rose Hartje, sister/brother in law, Rogene (Hartje) and Al Poppen; daughter in law, Lois Nelson, and nephew, Mark Poppen. Visitation will be held at Finch Funeral Home Friday, Dec 10 from 4 to 6 PM and a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, Dec 11 at 10:30 AM at St. James Lutheran Church, Forreston, IL with Pastor Steve Erickson officiating. Please observe Covid-19 precautions. The family encourages memorials in lieu of flowers to St. James Lutheran Church, Lutheran Social Services of IL. Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, Ogle County 4-H Foundation, Village of Progress and Pinecrest Community.

Church of God General Conference. He Married Janet (Turner) Stilson on May 25, 1963 and they moved to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia where he pastored two small churches. Gene had many interests over the years, including pursuit of graduate degrees. He had a B.S from Manchester, a B Th from Oregon Bible College, and when he was called to teach at Oregon Bible College, he pursued a master’s degree in guidance and counseling from Northern Illinois University, and a master’s degree in New Testament Studies from Wheaton College. He taught Bible courses at OBC for 21 years serving also as Academic Dean. When he left that work, he worked for another 20+years for Crest Foods in Ashton, Illinois retiring in 2013. He also helped to establish Rock River Christian

College in Beloit, Wi and taught there for ten years serving as President for several of those years. Gene successfully demolished his old house and rebuilt a new one on the same lot in 1977-78. He was a man of many talents. He played viola and piano and was a vocal soloist. he loved to travel. His favorite trip was to Greece in the footstep of St. Paul. In 2005 he and Janet traveled with Randy to 16 cities in Europe. Gene was a member of Oregon Church of God and helped plant two churches in Rockford, Family Bible Fellowship on N. Ridge and Winnebago New Life. He taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, filled the pulpit and played piano when needed. He is predeceased by his parents, his father-inlaw, Willis Turner, and his niece, Beth Harrison Mattison. He is survived by his wife, his

sons Richard and Randy, and his daughter Marianne Stilson, grandchildren, Joel Stilson, Amoury Hudson, Jessi Hudson, Bijoux Stilson and Finnigan Stilson and great granddaughter Adelaide Hubbell, and mother-in-law, Ida Mae Turner. Gene believed in the promises made to believers in the blessed hope that Jesus is coming again and will resurrect him from the grave to eternal life in the Kingdom of God on earth. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Farrell Holland Funeral Home, 110 South 7th Street in Oregon, IL. Please wear a mask to attend the visitation. A private graveside service will be held at Emmanuel Cemetery in Paynes Point. A memorial fund is established for the Church of God General Conference Archives and may be directed to the family.

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19 OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, Dec 10, 2021

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE 2019TX2: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE VEHICLE SERVICES AND OGLE COUNTY CLERK, OGLE COUNTY TREASURER, OGLE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY, DITECH FINANCIAL LLC CORP AGENT: C T CORPORATION SYSTEM, DITECH FINANCIAL LLC MANAGER: GREEN TREE SERVICING CORP, GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION CHARLES H CREMENS, AND TO OCCUPANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address 02-40-60-007-0 ARBUCKLE, MIKE 2018-90001 7 N ASH 02-40-60-012-0 SCHULTE, ED 2018-90002 LOT 12 02-40-60-012-0 SCHULTE, SHARON 2018-90002 LOT 12 02-40-60-013-0 WORLEY, CHELSEA 2018-90003 LOT 13 SPRINGBROOK PARK SPRINGBROOK MOBILE HOME PK 02-40-60-013-0 DOWNING, JAMES 2018-90003 LOT 13 SPRINGBROOK PARK 08-40-50-004-0 SLATON, JENNIFER L 2018-90006 LOT 4 08-40-50-004-0 HITCHCOCK, ELLEN G 2018-90006 LOT 4 08-40-50-046-1 GONZALEZ, VICTORIA L 2018-90008 LOT 46 MT MORRIS ESTATES 08-40-50-131-0 FISHER, DONALD 2018-90013 3747 Il rt 64 LOT 131 08-40-50-136-0 NOAH, SHARON M 2018-90014 3747 Il rt 64 LOT 136 11-40-50-007-0 DOYLE, DANIELLE 2018-90019 107 DAYFLOWER 11-40-50-007-0 BENNETT, JAMES A 2018-90019 107 DAYFLOWER 11-40-50-007-0 BENNETT, SUE D 2018-90019 107 DAYFLOWER 11-40-50-007-0 SEIBERT, SUE D 2018-90019 107 DAYFLOWER 11-40-50-007-0 AMCORE BANK NA ROCKFORD 2018-90019 107 DAYFLOWER 501 7TH ST 11-40-50-036-0 DEJESUS, ANDREA 2018-90021 165 DAYFLOWER 11-40-50-036-0 MAYER, JEANNE L 2018-90021 165 DAYFLOWER 11-40-50-052-0 OVERSTREET, JOHN E 2018-90025 149 DAYFLOWER ROLLING MEADOWS 11-40-50-052-0 OVERSTREET, CATHERINE 2018-90025 149 DAYFLOWER ROLLING MEADOWS 11-40-50-052-0 CLINE, LARRY 2018-90025 149 DAYFLOWER 11-40-50-052-0 CLINE, DIXIE 2018-90025 149 DAYFLOWER 11-40-50-059-1 MERSON, JOHN 2018-90027 137 DAYFLOWER ROLLING MEADOWS MOBILE HOME PK 11-40-50-059-1 MERSON, HOLLY 2018-90027 137 DAYFLOWER ROLLING MEADOWS MOBILE HOME PK 11-40-50-059-1 HAUCK HOMES DJ137 DAY 2018-90027 137 DAYFLOWER 11-40-50-070-0 MARTINEZ, JOSE 2018-90030 121 AZALEA ROLLING MEADOWS MOBILE HOME PK 11-40-50-070-0 GARCIA MARTINEZ, JOSE 2018-90030 121 AZALEA 11-40-50-070-0 LYFORD, RICHARD 2018-90030 121 AZALEA 11-40-50-070-0 COMMERCIAL CREDIT LOANS INC 2018-90030 121 AZALEA 121 AZALEA 11-40-50-070-0 COMMERCIAL CREDIT LOANS INC 2018-90030 AGENT: C T CORPORATION SYSTEM 11-40-50-088-1 FLOYD, WANDA 2018-90033 106 AZALEA 11-40-50-088-1 LITTLE, MARGARET 2018-90033 106 AZALEA 11-40-50-089-0 CARRENO, JORGE SR 2018-90034 104 AZALEA 11-40-50-142-0 NUNEZ, DYANNA 2018-90039 116 PRIMROSE ROLLING MEADOWS MOBILE HOME PK 11-40-50-142-0 HOLDER, EDWARD R 2018-90039 116 PRIMROSE ROLLING MEADOWS 11-40-50-142-0 HOLDER, LIND A 2018-90039 116 PRIMROSE ROLLING MEADOWS MOBILE HOME PK 11-40-50-142-0 HOLDER, LINDA A 2018-90039 116 PRIMROSE 11-40-50-142-0 GREEN TREE FINANCIAL CORP 2018-90039 116 PRIMROSE 11-40-50-142-0 GREEN TREE FINANCIAL CORP. 2018-90039 116 PRIMROSE AGENT: C T CORPORATION SYSTEM 11-40-50-142-0 ROBERT D POTTS 2018-90039 116 PRIMROSE 1100 LANDMARK TOWERS 11-40-50-162-0 SANCHEZ, RUBEN 2018-90042 125 JASMINE 11-40-50-162-0 METCALF, ZACHARY 2018-90042 125 JASMINE 11-40-50-162-0 METCALF, BEVERLY 2018-90042 125 JASMINE 11-40-50-171-0 LINLEY, DANNY 2018-90047 118 JASMINE ROLLING MEADOWS MOBILE HOME PK 11-40-50-175-0 URBANO, JOSE 2018-90048 110 JASMINE ROLLING MEADOWS MOBILE HOME PK 11-40-50-175-0 WILLIAMS, GERALD E 2018-90048 110 JASMINE 11-40-50-175-0 WILLIAMS, CANDACE 2018-90048 110 JASMINE 11-40-50-175-0 WILLIAMS, GERALD 2018-90048 110 JASMINE 11-40-50-183-0 ARMSTRONG, JEAN 2018-90049 107 FOXGLOVE ROLLING MEADOWS MOBILE HOME PK 11-40-50-183-0 HAUCK HOMES - DJ107 FOX 2018-90049 107 FOXGLOVE 11-40-50-185-0 MCPHERSON, LAWRENCE 2018-90050 111 FOXGLOVE 11-40-50-185-0 MCPHERSON, DONNA 2018-90050 111 FOXGLOVE 24-40-50-010-0 HESS, KAM 2018-90051 7084 S HONEYSUCKLE SHANGRI LA MOBILE HOME PK 24-40-50-010-0 GUIJOSA, RICARDO 2018-90051 7084 S HONEYSUCKLE 24-40-50-021-0 MUNOZ, GUADALUPE 2018-90052 7047 S HONEYSUCKLE SHANGRI LA MOBILE HOME PK 24-40-50-030-0 BEATRIZ CONTRERAS (CO-OWNER) 2018-90053 7006 S HONEYSUCKLE SHANGRI LA MOBILE HOME PK 24-40-50-030-0 DURAN BEATRIZ 2018-90053 7006 S HONEYSUCKLE SHANGRI LA MOBILE HOME PK 24-40-50-030-0 GARCIA, GENARO 2018-90053 7006 S HONEYSUCKLE SHANGRI LA MOBILE HOME PK 24-40-50-030-0 BELMARES, VIVIANA 2018-90053 7006 S HONEYSUCKLE SHANGRI LA MOBILE HOME PK 24-40-50-068-0 ELLIS, MARIA 2018-90057 7144 S SNAPDRAGON SHANGRI LA TRLR 68 24-40-50-142-0 GARCIA, LAURA 2018-90059 7073 S SUNFLOWER SHANGRI LA MOBILE HOME PK 24-40-50-142-0 GUIJOSE, RICARDO 2018-90059 7073 S SUNFLOWER 24-40-50-142-0 GUIJOSA, RICARDO 2018-90059 7073 S SUNFLOWER 24-40-60-013-0 ISHAM, NICOLE 2018-90062 800 Treatment Plant rd LOT 13 TOWN & COUNTRY MOBILE HOME PK 24-40-60-013-0 AVILA, VERONICA 2018-90062 800 Treatment Plant rd LOT 13 24-40-60-014-0 HERRERA, ANDRES 2018-90063 800 treatment plant rd LOT 14 TOWN & COUNTRY MOBILE HOME PK 24-40-60-014-0 DRESLER, STANLEY 2018-90063 800 treatment plant rd LOT 14 24-40-60-018-0 CASTELLANOS, ANDRES 2018-90064 800 treatment plant rd LOT 18 TOWN & COUNTRY 2018-90065 8 00 treatment plant rd LOT 28 24-40-60-028-0 SANTOS, HORTENSIA TOWN & COUNTRY MOBILE HOME PK 24-40-70-007-0 GONAZALEZ, STEVEN 2018-90066 112 E MEADOWLAND ROLLING GREEN ESTATES 24-40-70-007-0 2018-90066 112 E MEADOWLAND BAEHNI, CATHERINE A ROLLING GREEN ESTATES 24-40-70-007-0 BAEHNI, CATHERINE 2018-90066 112 E MEADOWLAND TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID MOBILE HOMES WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2019, FOR DELINQUENT MOBILE HOME LOCAL SERVICES TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2019 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 13, 2022. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX CERTIFICATES OF TITLE HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED MOBILE HOMES BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 9, 2022 AT 9:30 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID MOBILE HOME NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 13, 2022. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 105 S. 5TH ST STE 104, OREGON, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110

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to appear. Reyes was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Oregon Police Chief Shawn Melville reports the following police activity.

Hermes was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Nov. 29 Kristopher M. Mockovak, 20, of Shannon, was arrested at 12:47 p.m., on two outstanding Ogle County warrants for failure to appear on a burglary charge and a failure to appear on a theft charge, less than $500. Mockovak was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Dec. 2 At 11:56 p.m., Dominique L. Penn, 32, of Mt. Morris, was issued a traffic citation for no valid driver’s license. A passenger in Penn’s vehicle, Searcia L. Warren, 33, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear, one out of South Dewitt County, and one out of South Ford County. Warren was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 500 block of W. Washington Street.

Nov. 30 At 3:08 p.m., police responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of S. 9th Street resulting in the arrest of Breanna T. L. Lloyd, 22, of Oregon, for domestic battery. Lloyd was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Paul C. Hermes, 27, of Dixon, was arrested at 6:36 p.m. on an outstanding Lee County warrant for failure to appear.

Dec. 3, Shauntai S. Reyes, 34, of Rockford, was arrested at 9:55 a.m. on an outstanding Whiteside County warrant for failure

Ryan M. Henry, 32, of Rochelle, was issued a traffic citation at 9:16 p.m. for speeding, 52 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 100 block of N. Daysville Road. Dec. 4 Monica K. Miller, 42, of Oregon, was arrested at 11:15 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Miller was transported to the Ogle County Jail. One parking ticket and four verbal warnings were issued Nov. 22-28.

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

OBITUARIES DONNA JEAN BLUME Born: September 5, 1942 Died: December 5, 2021

Donna Jean Blume, 79, of Oregon, IL passed away on December 5, 2021. Donna was born on September 5, 1942 in Chana, IL to Francis and Mary (Gilroy) Zell. She worked as a bartender at the VFW in Oregon for 14 years. She enjoyed Harness Racing for 20 years, as well as enjoyed Nascar. The thing she loved most was spending time and watching her grandchildren and great

grandchildren. Donna is survived by her husband, Larry; 3 children, Sue (Scott) Blumeyer of Oregon, Gary (Kathy) Blume of Oregon and Duane (Sandra) Blume of Oregon; 7 grandchildren, Austin, Sara, Amanda, Rachel, Tyler, Kevin and Kendall; 7 great grandchildren, Karter, Khloe, Adalynn, Kasson, Esther, Lucy and Karecey; As well as 1 sister, Doris Danekas. She is preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers, Dennis Zell, David Zell and Harold Coffman; As well as 1 brother-in-law, Dick Danekas. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragelyonsfamilyfh.com

MARSDON STUKENBERG Born: October 13, 1938 in Freeport Died: December 3, 2021 in Chicago

Marsdon Stukenberg, 83, of Forreston, IL passed away Friday December 3, 2021 at Rush University Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born October 13, 1938 in Freeport, IL to Donald and Margaret (DeWall) Stukenberg. On November 1, 1958 he married Barbara Plum in Forreston, IL. Barbara passed away August 17, 2011. He was a member of Forreston United Methodist Church. Marsdon was a lifelong farmer on his family farm. He

enjoyed dirt track racing, motorcycle trips with friends, camping, spending the winters in Florida with his camper, and spending time with family. He is survived by his two sons Randy (Jen Graves) Stukenberg and Mike (Colleen) Stukenberg both of Forreston, IL; five grandchildren Matthew (Maureen) Stukenberg of Arlington Heights, IL, Jacob Stukenberg of College Station, TX, Anna (Alex Wand) Stukenberg of Franklin, TN, Ryan (Lauren) Stukenberg of Breese, IL, and Nathan (Kristyn Hannah) Stukenberg of Des Plaines, IL; and four great-grandchildren Piper, Pax, Parker, and Pierce. Preceding Marsdon in death are his parents, wife, and brother LaMoine. Due to Covid private services will be held. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established in Marsdon’s memory.

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beers. In his retirement, he would still enjoy wrenching on old tractors and doing farm Born: September 24, 1940 in DeKalb, IL work. Roger was a kind man that would help Died: December 1, 2021 in Princeton, IL anyone he could. Roger is survived by his son, Roger (Nena) Roger Johnson, age Dorre, Tinley Park, IL; son, Noble (Lucy) 81, passed away on Dorre, Phoenix, AZ; son, Kevin (Jane) Stivers, Wednesday, Dec 1, Winnebago, IL; son, Douglas (Melisa) Stivers, 2021 at Aperion Care Forreston, IL; son Anthony (Renee) Stivers, in Princeton, IL. Buffalo, IA; daughter, Teri (Vernon) McGuire; Roger was born and many, many grandchildren and great on Sept 24, 1940 grandchildren. in Dekalb, IL, a son Roger is preceded in death by his parents, of Glenn and Darline (Osland) Johnson. He Glenn and Darline; wife, Karen; brother, Colattended school in Waterman, IL. He helped his father with the family farm while growing burn Johnson; sister Barbara Williams; sister Janet Keene; and sister Audrey Duran. up. Roger married the love of his life, Karen A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Hendrickson on Feb 1, 1974 in Dekalb, IL and Dec 12th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Polo moved to Polo, IL in 1981. Roger worked as Room in Polo, IL. Private burial will be in a farm machinery mechanic for Polo Motor Company for many years and later worked for Union Cemetery in Steward, IL at a later date. Memorials can be sent to Serenity House in Polo Agri Systems in Polo, IL until he retired Oregon, IL. in 2014. Polo Family Funeral Home handled arrangeRoger enjoyed watching old western movies and visiting the local watering holes for a few ments. To send condolences please visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com.

SHIRLEY JACOBS

Born: January 21, 1948 in Oregon, IL. Died: December 1, 2021 in Oregon, IL. Shirley Jacobs passed away on Wednesday December 1, 2021 in Oregon, IL. She had endured a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 21, 1948 in Oregon, IL. She was the daughter of the late Marvin and Betty (Allen) Jacobs. She had lived in Oregon since birth. She was employed as a school teacher in Oregon for 35 years from January 1971 until her retirement in May of 2006. She was employed as a bank teller at Community Bank of Oregon/Harvard from 2006 to 2019.

She was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church. She is survived by her loving family: her brother, Marvin Jacobs of Oregon, IL. and her sister Kathy (Jack) Heather of Byron, IL. as well as 4 loving nephews, 6 great nephews & 3 great nieces: her nephew, Adam (Laurie) Jacobs (Hannah and Jonah) of Arizona, her nephew, Luke Jacobs (Mason, Isaac, & Elijah) of Oregon, IL. her nephew Chase (Summer) Carlson (Cash and Jade) of Rockford, IL. and her nephew JD (Jaci) Heather (Adyson and Ashyr) of Byron, IL. Predeceased by parents, Betty and Marvin, and sister-in-law, Sue Jacobs. Cremation rites accorded.

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Dec. 1 Sarah K. Beckingham, 42, of Dixon, was cited at 3:56 p.m. for unlawful use of a cell phone while driving. Beckingham was release on an I-Bond. Dec. 2 Alyssa M. Piper, 24, of Polo, was cited at

5:41 p.m. for speeding 40 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. Piper was released on an I-Bond. General Calls for Service Nov. 22 - Dec. 5 Citizen Complaints/Assist.................... 14 Fire/Medical Assist..................................7 Alarm/Open Door..................................... 1 Lock Out ...................................................5 Traffic Stops............................................ 21 County Assists .........................................3

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Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 503 citations, 601 written warnings, and made nine criminal arrests during the month of November. Speeding accounted for 297 citations, 81 citations were issued for occupant restraint violations, and 17 citations were issued for distracted driving violations. There were 28 arrests for no valid driver’s license or driving while license suspended/ revoked. Troopers investigated 22 traffic crashes,

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22 PROPERTY TRANSFERS Nov. 26 - Dec.2 Warranty Deeds Donald C. Burke Jr. to Jeffrey S. Tiltons, 8581 Grange Road, Rochelle, $110,000. Joseph L. and Sandra K. Male to Tim and Paula McCanick, 906 S. Chamberlain Road, Lindenwood, $290,000. Karen A., Bryan and Andrew Bauer to Angelica Nevarez, one parcel in White Rock Township, $156,000. Joann and James A. Bingham Jr. to Abel Vasquez Jr., 119 W. First Ave., Rochelle, $134,500. Steven A. Edson and Kelly L., Lyle A. and Kathleen E. Worthington to Karen Bauer, 1111 W. 10th Ave., Rochelle, $147,900. Lucas J. and Raissa R. Baxter to Robert Earl Ingram Jr., 1210 Joanne Terrace, Byron, $270,000. Donald E. and Darlene R. Maki to David M. Smith, 304 N. Second St., Holcomb, $90,000. Shirley M. Buss to Summit Farmland IV LLP, one parcel in Lincoln Township, $1,400,000.

Gail Warnken to Johnson Lincoln Partners LLC, 5190 S. state Route 26, Polo, $912,425. Robert C. and Andrea L. Baumann, also Crabb, to Cale and Heather Sandell, 2586 E. Rogene Drive, Oregon, $325,000. Brandon R. Sickels to Nancy A. Hinkel Revocable Trust, Nancy A. Hinkel, trustee, 215 Tamarack Drive, Dixon, $210,000. JPJ Properties Inc. to Daniel Tomasik, 11791 N. Leaf River Road, Leaf River, $127,000. Kenneth D. and Sharil J. Diehl to Antonino and Marianna Alfano, 239 Parkview Drive, Oregon, $37,200. Daniel R. and Sharon E. Bliss to Aaron L. Metz, 16404 W. Stewart Road, Polo, $164,000. Andrew Mercaitis to Damian Lee Warden, 318 E. Main St., Stillman Valley, $155,000. SZMK Naperville LLC to Wayne C. Ehman Trust 101, Wayne C. Ehman, trustee, one parcel in Monroe Township, Davis Junction, $1,150,000. Austin Bjorklund to Kayla Haub, 713 S. Seventh St., Oregon, $157,500. Dakota T. and Benny Olalde to Jason R.

Hammer and Stephanie K. Haugh, 205 W. Center St., Mt. Morris, $20,000. Jeffrey G. and Tracy L. Eastman to Cody J. French, 6600 N. Alpine Drive, Stillman Valley, $269,000. Quit Claim Deeds Todd J. and Noah Katzenberger to Jenna M. Theden, 506 S. Walnut Ave., Forreston, $0. Vernon H. and Nancy Gittleson to Jamie Gadson, 126 Windward Lane, Rochelle, $0. Tracy A. Davison to Estate of Mary A. Davison, 3229 S. Prairie Road and one parcel in Pine Rock Township, Chana, $0.

SHERIFF ACTIVITY Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity: Dec. 1 Tyler Brown, 23, of DeKalb, was arrested at 7:57 p.m. for driving while license suspended and on an active DeKalb County warrant following a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois Route 64 and South Woodlawn Road. Brown also was cited for illegal window tint. A passenger, Kelsey Boddy, 24, of Sycamore, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (crack/ cocaine). Brown and Boddy were transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Dec. 2 Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in the parking lot of the U.S. Post Office in Creston at 11:41 a.m. After an investigation, deputies learned that Laurie Bagg, 60, of Creston, had accidentally struck the building with her 2020 GMC Pickup while attempting to park. Bagg was ejected from the vehicle, having already opened the driver’s side door while trying to park, but was uninjured. Rochelle EMS personnel responded to the scene and Bagg signed a medical

Trustee Deeds Harold A. Baker Declaration Trust and Thomas and Tate Van Overmeiren to John Skinn, 226 Windover Park Court, Rochelle, $0. George D. and Carol Lynn Eckerd Trust, George D. and Carol Lynn Eckerd, trustees, to Dakota T. and Benny Olalde, 205 W. Center St., Mt. Morris, $48,000. Executor Deeds The late Jeanette C. Pruitt by executor to Sean M. Durham, 101 N. Seminary St., Mt. Morris, $108,000. The late Mary A. Davison by executor to Adam A. Davison, 3229 S. Prairie Road and one parcel in Pine Rock Township, Chana, $0. The late Mary A. Davison by executor to Amy Jo and Paul A. Gillingham, 3229 S. Prairie Road and one parcel in Pine Rock Township, Chana, $0. Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

SPECIAL EFFORT refusal. The post office suffered major structural damage. No citations have been issued at this time. Travon K. Ward, 34, of Galesburg, was arrested at 8:13 p.m. for driving while license suspended in the 9000 block of Freeport Road. Ward was released on-scene and will appear in court at a later date. Alioht Cartton-Hobart/Rojas, 39, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was arrested at 8:20 p.m. for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop on Illinois Route 64 near the intersection with Interstate 39. Cartton-Hobart/Rojas was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Dec. 3 Diego Bolanos-Hernandez, 20, of Rockford, was arrested at 12:08 a.m. for driving while license suspended after deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 17000 block of Illinois Route 64. Bolanos-Hernandez also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper display of front registration and an additional equipment violation. Bolanos-Hernandez was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Dec. 4

Skylar Luric, 30, of Rockford, was arrested at 3:55 p.m. for driving while license revoked after deputies responded to a one-vehicle crash in the 10000 block of Illinois Route 2. Luric was released on scene with an I-Bond and given a return court date. Dec. 6 Andrew Beitia, 19, of Tinley Park, was arrested for driving on a suspended license after being stopped by deputies on Interstate 39 near Illinois Route 64 for speeding, 118 mph. Beitia was released on an I-Bond and given a return court date. Deputies and Rochelle and Flagg Center fire departments responded to a rollover crash on Illinois Route 38 and Fisher Road at 2:35 a.m. An investigation revealed that a Ford truck driven by Emanuel Escatel, 31, of Rochelle, was traveling west on Route 38 when the vehicle left the north side of the roadway and struck a culvert. The truck then overturned and struck a utility pole. Rochelle Fire Department ambulance transported Escatel to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford where he was listed in critical condition. The crash remains under investigation by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office.

171 citations issued during special enforcement The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office issued 171 citations including three impaired driving arrests and 12 arrests for unlicensed, suspended or revoked drivers during the recent Thanksgiving enforcement effort. Deputies also took the following enforcement actions: three felony drug arrests; two felony suspended/revoked license arrests; 20 citations to uninsured motorists; 83 speeding citations; five misdemeanor drug arrests; 10 citations for registration violations; and one seat belt violation citation. “Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this effort to save lives by getting impaired drivers off the roads and more people buckled up. The enforcement campaign took place from Nov. 19 through Nov 29,” said Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle on the department’s website. “During the mobilization, extra emphasis was placed on enforcement during late-night hours, when statistics show the most unbuckled and impaired driving fatalities occur. The Thanksgiving enforcement effort was made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.”

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TOP LEFT: Passengers of Cargill Carriage Rides travel down North Congress Avenue in Polo on Dec. 4 during the third annual Polo Christmas Festival. The horse and wagon rides were sponsored by the Polo Fire Protection District. ABOVE: James Runte, 6, of Polo, sits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The meet-and-greet was part of the Polo Christmas Festival. LEFT: Sandra Ford (left) and Evelyn Mayer, both of Polo, chat during the Polo Lion’s Club Christmas Dinner on Dec. 4. The dinner, held in the Polo fire station, was part of the Polo Christmas Festival.

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LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CLYDE E. TINSLEY, Deceased. Case No. 2009 P 71 NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is given of the death of CLYDE E. TINSLEY, of Byron, Ogle County, Illinois. Letters of Office were previously issued on 6 November 2009, to Edward Tinsley, whose address is 8581 Trudy Road, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Further Notice is given to REBECCA TINSLEY and all other known or unknown Heirs or Legatees that on 30 October 2009 an Order appointing Representative of Decedents Estate Intestate was entered in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit County of Ogle, State of Illinois; and further that on 19 October 2021 a Petition for Citation to Issue for Recovery was filed against REBECCA TINSLEY by the Estate Representative. You have the right to contest the Petition for Citation by filing your Answer with the court within thirty (30) days of this publication of your rights. IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE CITATION. E-filing is now mandatory with

LEGAL NOTICES y limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinois courts.goviserviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illi noiscourts.Rov/faq /gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk's office. If you cannot e-file, you. may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file inperson or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinoislegal aid.org. If you are unable to pay your court fees, you can apply for a fee waiver. For information about defending a yourself in court case (including filing an appearance or fee or to waiver), apply for free legal help, go to www.illinoislegal aid.org. You can also ask your local circuit clerk's office for a fee waiver application. Witness, 11/22/2021 Kimberley A. Stahl TB Clerk of Court Prepared By: MAAS LEGAL, LLC P.O. Box 277 Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 815.751.1809 efile@debmaasle gal.com December 3, 10, 17, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICES TAX DEED NO.: 2019TX1 FILED: 11/16/2021 TAKE NOTICE County of Ogle Date Premises Sold: November 5, 2019 Certificate No.: 2018-00118 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2018 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR

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LEGAL NOTICES DELINQUENT TAXES Property Located at: 114 North Division Avenue, Polo, IL 61064 Legal Description or Property Index No.: 14-16-204-003 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on May 11, 2022. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals

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LEGAL NOTICES from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to

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LEGAL NOTICES g possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before May 11, 2022. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL 61061, Room 302, on June 9, 2022 at 9:30 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Michael D. Judkins; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2020CH4 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/15/2021, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on January 21, 2022 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT FIVE (5) IN WOODLAWN ACRES SUBDIVISION NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 19, 20, 21, 22 AND 23 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 20, IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF PLATS PAGE 35 AS DOCUMENT NO. 366685 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 24-20-481-012 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6895 S Sarah Ave Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-20-00628. I3182672 December 10, 17, 24, 2021

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