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Candlelight vigil planned for 16-year-old who police say was killed by 17-year-old boyfriend
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OREGON – The family of a former Oregon High School student who police say was strangled to death by her boyfriend in Ashton last week will hold a candlelight vigil in her memory at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Blackhawk Center.
The Oregon School District shared this Tuesday: “Message from the family of Jaedyn Hill: First and foremost, we would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support for our family. Losing our daughter has been devastating. Please join us in front of the Blackhawk Center on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. for a candlelight vigil to celebrate Jaedyn’s life. Candles will be provided for attendees.”
Hill, 16, was found dead Oct. 15 in an
Ashton apartment she shared with her boyfriend, David J. Sosa, 17, who also is a former Oregon High School student.
Sosa is charged with killing Hill, who turned 16 on Oct. 6. Sosa is charged as an adult and is being held in the Kane County Juvenile Detention Center.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a call about 7 a.m. Oct. 15 from the Rochelle Police Department that a teenager, later identified as Sosa, had walked into the police department’s lobby about 6:45 a.m. and said he was involved in a murder.
Lee County deputies went to 702 Richardson Ave., Apt. A, in Ashton, to carry out a welfare check and found Hill’s body in the apartment. Sosa and Hill, who were in a dating relationship, resided at the apartment, Lee County Sheriff Clay Whelan said in a news release.
According to court documents, Sosa is
accused of placing a belt around Hill’s neck and strangling her to the point of asphyxiation. He then walked 11 miles from Ashton to Rochelle to turn himself in at the police department. According to court documents, deputies found Hill’s body on the floor in the southeast bedroom of the two-bedroom apartment with the belt around her neck and a knife on the floor near her body.
A preliminarily autopsy conducted Oct. 16 at the Peoria County Coroner’s Office determined that strangulation was the cause of Hill’s death.
Sosa appeared in Lee County court Oct. 16. His next court appearance is a preliminary hearing at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7.
A celebration of life for Hill will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge in Mt. Morris. Her obituary can be viewed at finch funeral.com.
Loaves and Fish Food Pantry seeks donations for Thanksgiving dinners
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Mt. Morris Loaves and Fish Food Pantry is seeking donations to provide holiday meal boxes to local families in need. The meal boxes, made possible in partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank, contain a 4- to 6-pound turkey breast, stuffing, gravy mix, vegetables, canned sweet potatoes, dry potatoes, rice, canned fruit, cranberry sauce, hot cocoa and dessert mix.
Dinners will be distributed Nov. 22 starting at 2 p.m. on a first-come, firstserved basis while supply lasts.
A donation of $15 will allow Loaves
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Trunk or treat, movie at Moose Lodge on Oct. 26
The Mt. Morris Moose Lodge will host a Trunk or Treat and Movie Night on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Moose Family Center, 101 Moose Drive in Mt. Morris.
The trunk or treat will be from 4 to 7 p.m. The movie will start at 6 p.m.
Free food will be available starting at 6 p.m.
Trunks can be set up beginning at 2 p.m. and must be set up by 3:45 p.m., organizers said.
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and Fish Food Pantry to provide a local family the opportunity to enjoy a traditional holiday meal with their loved ones on Thanksgiving. To sponsor one, two or more families, send your gift to Loaves and Fish Food Pantry, P.O. Box 202, Mt. Morris, IL 61054. Please send your gift by Nov. 15.
The Thanksgiving meal boxes will be distributed to neighbors in Mt. Morris, Leaf River and the surrounding area.
“Please help us make this project successful,” pantry volunteer Barb Diehl said. “Any donations received above the amount needed to purchase the meal boxes will be used to purchase food for the pantry. The pantry has been serving
Oregon Junior High students to present play this weekend
OREGON – Oregon Junior High will present “Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Grandpa) (He’s Silly)” at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Pinecrest Grove Community Center in Mt. Morris.
What’s so special about Grandpa’s bedtime stories? Why does he care so much about John Wayne? Catch the show and find out. All tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for students
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an increasing number of individuals and families as groceries and the cost of utilities, housing and transportation continues to rise. So far this year, Mt. Morris Loaves and Fish Food Pantry has provided food to an average of over 374 individuals and 149 households each month, including at least 80 children and 98 seniors monthly.”
“The pantry will also be distributing Christmas gifts to our neighbors during the month of December. Donations of new hats, gloves, scarves, socks and blankets will be accepted any time until Dec. 1. Donation bins are located at Mt. Morris churches and the Mt. Morris Senior Center.”
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Holiday events at Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center
Make holiday cards at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25. For $5, each person will create at least three cards. Call the center at 815-734-6335 to reserve your spot. All are welcome to a Witches Tea at 6 p.m. Oct. 30. Cost is $15. Call the center for more information. You must buy a ticket to participate. No walk-ins.
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Movie crew films at The Rink at Pine Creek
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – If you’ve noticed an orange compact car with a broken right headlight and Texas plates buzzing around Oregon and Dixon, don’t worry. It’s just Dahlia, part of a new road-trip movie being filmed in the area.
“Be Right Back” is an independent, feature-length movie about two sisters who drive Dahlia across the country to Evanston to check out their sister’s boyfriend who she met in the early days of the internet.
“It is about two sisters who go on a road trip to see the boyfriend,” director Kate Cobb said Monday.
For the last couple of weeks, the crew has been filming scenes for the comedy in Ogle and Lee counties.
“We’ve shot in Dixon, Oregon and Grand Detour,” Cobb said. “This is Day 15 out of 20 days.”
Cobb and her production crew were shooting Monday at The Rink at Pine Creek, 6929 West Pines Road, Mt. Morris, located between Oregon and Polo, just west of White Pines State Park.
The iconic rink with the unique terrazzo skate floor – formally known as White Pines Roller Palace and later White Pines Skating Rink – opened in 1948 after being built by Clyde Wishard of Mt. Morris. It now is owned and operated by Rebecca Jones of Oregon and offers roller skating and party rentals.
At midday, Cobb was instructing three actors as they filmed a scene at one of the Rink’s booths before getting up to roller skate as extras skated around the floor.
The crew was headed to Oregon on Tuesday to film scenes at the Patchwork Inn. Cobb said scenes also were shot at Jay’s Drive In in Oregon and in Dixon and Grand Detour.
Michael Waller and Sydney Blackburn wrote the screenplay for the movie and were on-site Monday at The Rink.
“It’s not a true story,” Blackburn said. “It’s about two sisters getting to know each other better.”
Cobb said area residents have welcomed the actors and 35-member crew.
“Everyone has been so sweet and kind,” Cobb said.
Cobb said the independent film is being funded through Chicago Media Angels, an investment group that seeks returns by financing content in the media and entertainment industries and links investors with independent filmmakers.
Several independent films and an HBO series have used the Oregon area for some scenes during the past few
We’ve shot in Dixon, Oregon and Grand Detour. This is Day 15 out of 20 days.”
Kate Cobb, director of “Be Right Back”
years. In 2018, “Lovecraft Country,” a horror drama set in the 1950s, shot scenes at White Pines State Park and on rural roads around Polo and Oregon.
Three other independent film projects have shot scenes in the area: “Adult Children” in 2023, “The Blacklight” and “Lacy’s Christmas Do-Over.”
Cobb is no stranger to the area. She directed the feature-length independent film “Okie” in and around DeKalb in 2021.
That 82-minute film features a character named Louie Mulgrin who leaves his rural Illinois town to become a best-selling novelist. When he returns after his father’s death, he encounters admiration and resentment for the stories he has written.
“Okie is an absorbing and complex dramatic thriller about the delicate balance between ambition and loyalty,” wrote one of the film’s reviewers.
Cobb and her husband, Kevin Bigley, who is an actor, founded In The Rye Productions.
Okie can be preordered on Apple TV and iTunes. It comes out Nov. 8 at tv.apple.com/us/movie/okie/umc. cmc.1jngvuw9wy3lofy3ogjpuui2r.
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Two actors in the movie “Be Right Back” head out to the roller skating area as they act out a scene at The Rink on Oct. 21. The Rink at Pine Creek, located on Pines Road, was one of the local sites where scenes were filmed.
Extras skate at The Rink at Pine Creek during filming of the movie “Be Right Back” on Oct. 21. The Rink is located on Pines Road, one-quarter mile west of the entrance to White Pines State Park.
Director Kate Cobb gives instructions to two actors in the movie “Be Right Back.” Scenes were shot at The Rink on Oct. 21.
Typing away on history of our abolitionists
That little nippiness is in the air and the frost has arrived so I pulled in a couple of plants that Natalie will be taking in a little while. I want to save some geraniums that always look too springy in the other bedroom during the winter.
I could tell there was a little bite to the wind. I was hardly even aware of that little nip in the air but my arthritis noticed it right away.
I had hardly been outside since I have been typing away on all the history of our abolitionists. I soon found out to keep my head covered and wear heavier socks. When you see older people all bundled up, you soon can figure out the weather has changed. I do not mind staying in and working on the computer.
The history part is done on all the abolitionists who came to this area many years ago and next we put pictures together. So the application is
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coming right along. I am certain all those people who worked so hard on the Underground Railroad so many years ago would be very surprised to know that we are finding out about every bit of information of that risky time.
We are lucky that we had people who wrote about it and gave reports or programs to the Polo Historical Society in the early 1900s. Also that J.W. Clinton, our newspaper man, made certain it was printed in the Polo newspapers. I keep saying thank you, thank you to those historians of years ago.
I have ended the application with
Maria Waterbury and Elizabeth Hamblin or Black Betty as most of us remember her being called that name of endearment. She loved people in Polo and the children loved her cookies even more.
I always read in the history books that Waterbury brought Hamblin up here to help take care of her sick mother but Hamblin came from the south in 1870. That is what the census records say and Hamblin was 26 years old. Also Elizabeth Waterbury, Maria’s mother, did not die until 1891 and she had been sick only two years.
Hamblin was listed as a domestic servant for a number of years until the early 1900s when she got her own home. Then she was her own boss.
If you watch old movies of the 1930s, you will see the person doing the cooking in the kitchen was many times African American. They could cook up a storm. I always am amazed
how fast they could put a meal together when I watch those old movies. They seemed to manage the whole house.
Maria Waterbury had gone south to Aberdeen, Mississippi, after the Civil War to teach African Americans to read and write. Somehow she met Hamblin and brought her to Polo in 1870.
Hamblin is buried at Fairmount and her stone says Elizabeth Hamblin, Once A Slave. 1842-1917. We will honor her also.
I also am working on country school history and getting ready for next month. Did you know that Cottage Hill once had transients staying there through the night? You will find out a lot.
• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
Merry Martha Club still exists in Leaf River
(The following quote is from the Leaf River 2024 Souvenir Guide)
“It was on Feb. 22, 1917, the ladies of the Silver Creek community met at the home of Mrs. John Long to organize a Women’s Club in honor of Martha Washington and referred to their husbands as the Georges.
Eligibility to be a member required that you live on either side of the square bounded by Leaf River Road, West Grove Road, Mt. Morris Road and Town Line Road. Early dues were 1 cent per meeting and a 5-cent penalty if absent. Meetings were on the first and third Fridays of the month. Cotton dresses were the dress code.”
On Feb. 18, 2017, the Merry Martha Club of Leaf River celebrated its 100th year of community service with
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Otto Dick
a luncheon at the Bertolet Memorial Building in Leaf River.
The Merry Martha Club in 2023 still was supporting community programs. The mentoring program and summer reading program at the Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River 4-H clubs, Lions Club fireworks, Loaves and Fish Food Pantry and the Leaf River Fire Department all received cash donations from the club’s fundraising efforts.
The Merry Martha Club of Leaf River is named after our first Presi-
dent George Washington’s wife Martha. George Washington was commander in chief of the colonial armies during the American Revolutionary War.
Martha Washington was born June 2, 1731, in New Kent County, Virginia, and died May 22, 1802, at Mount Vernon, Virginia. She was the daughter of John and Frances Dandridge and lived on the family farm.
At age 18, she married Daniel Parke Curtis, who was 20 years older and living on his plantation. During their life together, she bore four children, two of whom died in infancy. Her husband died in July 1757, leaving her with the plantation.
In the spring, George Washington began to court her and the couple married at the George Washington
Plantation on the Potomac River on Jan. 6, 1759.
In 1789, shortly after her husband’s inauguration as president of the United States, Martha joined him in New York City, then the nation’s capital. Martha was known to Americans as “Lady Washington.”
George Washington died in 1799 and Martha in 1802. They both are buried in the family tomb at Mount Vernon and not in Washington D.C.
It’s interesting that the Merry Martha Club of Leaf River was named after Martha Washington 158 years after she married George Washington.
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
Closing of Lorado Taft Field Campus to be discussed Oct. 26
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OREGON – With the announced closing of Lorado Taft Field Campus by Northern Illinois University, the Oregon Depot Museum will present a panel discussion on the subject at 10 a.m. Oct. 26. Three residents with ties to the campus will offer their insights. Andy Colbert was food administrator coordinator from 1980-2010 and also resided on campus for several
years on security detail. He has a graduate degree in public administration from NIU and will offer an insider’s view on the changes in operational procedures that may have impacted the decision to close Taft.
Tim O’Rourke graduated with a teaching degree from Lorado Taft’s master’s program and for many years took Oregon fifth graders to the facility for a resident outdoor education experience. He will share a historical perspective of his time associated
there from 1970 until the late 1990s when the Oregon school district ceased taking its fifth graders to Lorado Taft.
Both Colbert and O’Rourke are longtime residents of Oregon.
Melanie Costello is campus director/outdoor education coordinator for the Lorado Taft Field Campus. From her hometown of Sycamore, she first came to Taft as a graduate assistant in 1998.
Now calling Stillman Valley home,
Costello oversees Taft program activities and its physical facilities. She also directs Taft department heads and serves as a liaison with the DeKalb campus. She will share what has been happening at Lorado Taft in recent years and some of the challenges it has faced in today’s environment of higher education.
For more information about the presentation, call Roger Cain at 815757-9715, Chris Martin at 815-742-8471 or Otto Dick at 815-440-0639.
Dixon man accused of attempting to kill 3 police officers to remain in jail
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – A rural Dixon man charged with attempting to kill three police officers in June will remain in custody despite another request by his defense team that he should be released as his case proceeds through the court system.
two Winnebago County corrections officers and two Ogle County court deputies. Gounaris was dressed in a yellow jumpsuit issued to inmates and wearing handcuffs and leg irons.
tions available ... home detention, GPS monitoring,” O’Brien said.
During Gounaris’ initial detention hearing, the defense argued that if Gounaris were to be released he could wear an electronic monitoring device and stay with relatives in Lake County who had pledged to bring him to every court hearing.
They were treated at KSB Hospital in Dixon and released later that evening.
The ERT is made up of individuals from agencies including the sheriff’s office, Oregon and Byron police departments and SWAT medics from the Rochelle Fire Department.
Jonathon Gounaris, 32, is charged with four counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of possession of a firearm without a firearm owner’s identification card – all stemming from a June 12 standoff with police at his rural Dixon home.
Gounaris has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
On Oct. 17, Gounaris appeared before Judge John “Ben” Roe for a status hearing. Gounaris is being held in the Winnebago County jail in Rockford and was escorted into court by
Ogle County Assistant Public Defender Michael O’Brien told Roe that an agreement had been reached with the state’s attorney’s office regarding the release of certain materials to Gounaris that were essential to his defense.
“We are asking for police reports and any other items that are essential for his defense,” O’Brien said.
Assistant State’s Attorney Heather Kruse said her office had tendered the requested materials to Roe for his review, including hospital records of the officers who were shot.
“Any raw video data is excluded,” Kruse said.
The agreed order does not include data from cellphones, iPads and videos. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department released body camera footage of the June 12 incident on June 18.
To view body camera footage of the shootings, visit www.youtube.com/ watch?v=7zEhLBrcn0g.
O’Brien asked again for Gounaris to be released from custody.
“There are a combination of condi-
On Oct. 17, Kruse again disagreed.
“He [Gounaris] is a danger to everyone in the community. He has shot at people,” Kruse said.
Roe agreed.
“There is extensive evidence admitted from previous hearings. The defendant is remanded,” Roe said.
Gounaris is charged with shooting three members of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Team after a three-hour standoff when police tried to enter his home at 402 Wild Rice Lane in Lost Lake, a rural subdivision east of Dixon.
Ogle County Sheriff’s Lt. Jason Ketter was shot in the face and flown to OSF Medical Center in Rockford, where he underwent surgery. He was released from the hospital June 14.
Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputy Tad Dominski was shot in the arm and Tyler Carls of the Rochelle Fire Department was shot in the torso.
Gounaris was shot during the gunfire exchange and taken to KSB Hospital in Dixon, where he was treated before being booked into the Winnebago County jail on June 18.
Gounaris’ next court hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21.
In September, Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley independently reviewed the Ogle County Response Team’s use of force and determined the deputies acted in accordance with the law because they only fired their weapons after being shot at by Gounaris.
Hanley also determined that based on the amount of calls and texts sent to Gounaris before deputies attempted to the enter the home, he should have been aware that officers were outside of the home.
That review was made after the Illinois State Police, Zone 2, Major Crimes Investigation Unit conducted an investigation into the use of force.
Man sentenced to jail for setting teenager’s book on fire, burning her arm
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – A former Rochelle man has started serving 88 days in jail as part of his sentence for locking his 13-year-old stepdaughter in a room and placing a burning book by her side in 2021.
James R. Jones III, 34, now of Savanna, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery to a child and was sentenced Oct. 9 to 30 months probation and 90 days in jail. His jail sentence began this week.
Assistant State’s Attorney Melissa Vos said when the girl tried to move the book away from her, she was burned causing a permanent scar on her arm.
Jones initially had been charged in June 2023 with five other felony counts including “whipping” her with a belt and “restraining her to a pole with cords.”
The state dismissed those charges when Jones pleaded guilty to one count Sept. 24.
During the first half of Jones’ sentencing hearing, Judge John “Ben” Roe heard testimony from Ogle County sheriff deputies who said they responded to a report of a juvenile runaway on March 2023.
Deputies described the girl as “very soft spoken” and said she told them she had been forced to fast as punishment and had not eaten for three days.
In video footage provided by the deputies’ body cameras, the girl said Jones would lock her in her room in the basement with no access to a bathroom, forcing her to use a bucket when needed. She also said the basement had video cameras that her mom and Jones used to monitor her actions through their phones.
“They sometimes give me provisions,” she said in the video. “It made me feel like I was a prisoner.”
She said sometimes she was able to undo the chain on the door and sneak upstairs while her other siblings, Jones and her mother stayed upstairs.
That night, she told police she found a library book upstairs and took it downstairs to read despite being allowed only to read the Bible or school books. When Jones returned home, the girl said her mother told him that she had seen the book down-
stairs.
The book, “Dork Diaries,” is a children’s book series written in a diary format that uses drawings, doodles and comic strips to chronicle the daily life of a 14-year-old girl.
The girl said Jones tied her to a pole in the basement and lit the book on fire as punishment.
“He burned the book and put it next to my thigh,” she said.
She said she suffered a burn on her arm when she tried to move the book away from her body,
During an interview with Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center in Dixon, an agency that investigates allegations of physical or sexual abuse, the girl said she was being homeschooled, missed seeing her friends and wanted to “go back to a regular school.”
She said her biological father lived in Austin, Texas, but her mother did not want her to contact him. She said she wanted to speak with her biological father because he understood her better than Jones did.
“He gets me better than my stepdad,” she said.
She said Jones often gave her “judgments” as punishment. She said when she loosened herself from the pole he
gave her a “whipping,” tied her back up, lit the book on fire and pushed it toward her.
“Then he went upstairs and said he was going to get some gasoline,” she said.
She said she fled the home and called her father from the parking lot of a local business. She said her dad told her to calm down and called the police.
“Two sheriff’s deputies came and took me to the hospital to get checked out,” she said.
Roe sentenced Jones to serve 180 days in jail and 30 months probation. Jones was ordered to comply with any counseling deemed necessary by the probation department including any psychological assessments. Jones will serve half that time in the Ogle County jail with credit for two days already served.
The mother, Ayonna Jones, 33, was charged in June 2023 with domestic battery for punching and kicking the girl. She was sentenced to 18 months probation in November 2023, ordered to have no contact with the girl and cooperate with the Department of Children and Families Services and complete any services that agency required.
Jonathon Gounaris
James R. Jones III
LARRY B. MILLER
Born: January 13, 1942 in Des Moines, IA
Died: October 19, 2024 in Oregon, IL
Larry B. Miller passed away on October 19, 2024 after beating the odds with an almost five year heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on January 13,1942 in Des Moines, lowa the son of K.W. (Bill) Miller and Virginia (Laughlin) Miller. He graduated from Des Moines Roosevelt High School in 1960 and continued his education at Drake University in Des Moines where he earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree in 1965 and an MBA in 1970 while teaching a class in Industrial Pharmacy.
On June 19,1965 Larry married his college sweetheart, Ellen Caroline Willis. In 1970 they were blessed with twin girls, Anne and Elizabeth (Beth) Miller. He took great pride in his family and spent time attending the girls’ concerts, games, skating exhibitions, music contests, track meets and awards ceremo-
LAWRENCE “LARRY” DEETS
Born: June 17, 1935 in Sterling, IL
Died: October 15, 2024 in Oregon, IL
Lawrence “Larry” Deets, 89, of Polo passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 surrounded by his family at Serenity Hospice and Home.
Larry was born June 17, 1935 in Sterling, Illinois, the son of Orville and Dorothy (Tucker) Deets. He was united in marriage to Joyce Scott on January 13, 1957 at East Jordan Church. Larry and Joyce were childhood friends, living as neighbors and attending East Jordan Church throughout their lives.
After graduating from Sterling High School, Larry served in the Army from 1955-1956
ANNA F. MILLER
Born: December 16, 1935 in Oregon, IL
Died: October 16, 2024 in Grafton, WI
Anna F. Miller (née Fruin) died peacefully surrounded by family and friends October 16, 2024 after an unexpected diagnosis of liver cancer at the age of eighty-eight.
Beloved wife of Donald (deceased). Eldest of six children of Geerd and Irene Fruin. Survived by siblings Florence Fruin, Jane O’Connell (Dan), Susie Harper (Den). Preceded in death by siblings Dorothy Cramer and Richard Fruin. Proud and loving mother of Dawn M. Miller, OD, FAAO (Ray Schuler), Laurie A. Miller
nies. His interest and support of his girls and grandchildren continued throughout his life. As a pharmacist, Larry had many varied experiences. He began his career as a research pharmacist at Abbott Labs and later as the Senior Staff Assistant to the Director of Quality Control at Baxter Labs. In 1973 Larry and Ellen chose to leave the Chicago area to raise their young family in the more rural Mt. Morris-Oregon setting. Throughout the years Larry was involved in research, owned his own store, worked for retail pharmacies, served retirement home pharmacies, and was even the head pharmacist at the Dixon Correctional Facility. He cared deeply about the health of the customers he served.
Larry enjoyed making music. He played his trombone in Kable Concert Band for over 40 years, was a member of Byron Civic Band, East Bank Commanders, and the Dixie Six. He sang in church choirs, Mt. Morris Christmas Cantatas, Mendelssohn Chorale, and was a member of Dixon Music Club. He was one of the first members of the former Mt. Morris Performing Arts Guild and was honored as a Life Member of the current Performing Arts Guild, Larry and Ellen traveled extensively with
stationed in Hawaii. Larry talked fondly of the years he worked as a farm hand for special people in his life. Then he worked at the Penrose Store delivering eggs to Chicago. Soon he became a Surge dealer selling dairy supplies and servicing milking equipment for local dairy farmers. In 1968, Larry moved his family to Polo to farm with his father-in-law which included milking cows for many years. He continued farming until his retirement. Larry was very proud of his family and their accomplishments. He enjoyed the times when his family was together and always shared a hug with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Larry was very active at East Jordan Church, serving on many committees through the years. He was a kind and patient man who was willing to help anyone. He could fix anything, attributing his skills to being taught by his father. Larry was a quiet man but had a quick wit that made everyone smile. One of his favorite sayings was, “I al-
(Paul Sorrell), Donald V. Miller, DDS (Jill) and grandmother of Jack, George (Erica Oren), Jard (Jillian), Brink, Jace, and Gregory. She will be missed by nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.
Graduate of Oregon High School and the University of Illinois. Enjoyed volunteering for twenty years at many Menomonee Falls organizations before receiving her master’s degree from Cardinal Stritch College. Taught for twenty-one years at Kennedy Middle School in Germantown. After retirement she enjoyed volunteering. She lived a good and fruitful life with loving friends and family. Celebration of life to be announced. Anna’s ashes will be interred at Lighthouse Cemetery in Oregon, IL.
In lieu of flowers, donations welcomed to your charity of choice.
their girls throughout the United States and Canada.
Later travels included family traveling adventures, annual Christmas cruises throughout the Caribbean as well as several European cruises.
While Larry was very mechanical and had woodworking, sailing, and even artistic painting as hobbies, his true love was flying Queenie, his Mooney 21 airplane. Larry received his private pilot license while still in college. He later earned his IF rating. He was one of six Mt. Morris area pilots who conceived the idea and worked to establish the Ogle County Airport. He was one of the initial members of the Ogle County Pilots’ Association and the Rock River Flying Club, for which he served as president for over 20 years. He was often seen serving at airport breakfasts and playing his trombone at the airport hangar dances. Larry invited many individuals to enjoy an airplane ride with him. He encouraged young aspiring pilots, some of whom became professional pilots.
Larry is survived by his wife, Ellen, daughters Anne (Randy) Arza, Beth (Steve) Brandt, grandchildren Marin Brandt and Calvin Brandt. and honorary daughter, Lynnette
ways have a good day. Some are just better than others.”
For 17 years Larry and Joyce enjoyed spending their winters in Wintergreen Estates Trailer Park in Texas where they had many friends. It was during this time that Larry started carving and whittling, making projects that he enjoyed giving to his family and friends.
Survivors include his children: Kevin (Janice) Deets, Polo, IL; Craig (Amanda) Deets, Clinton, IL; daughter, Sue (Patrick Dixon) Lehmann, Shakopee, MN; his sister, Evelyn (Richard) Nelson, Carol Stream IL, and sister-in-law, Patty Scott, Clarksville, TN. His 7 grandsons Ryan (Rachel) Deets, Dixon, IL; Matthew (Lauryn) Deets, Geneseo, IL; Kyle (Jen Coe) Deets, East Moline, IL; Aaron (Lauren) Deets, Chicago, IL; Austin (Corey) Deets, Milwaukee, WI; Dane (Natalie Gordon) Lehmann, Kenosha, WI; Brendan (Jordan Griffith) Lehmann, Prior Lake, MN and
Sawyer. He is also survived by his brother Terri (Diane) Miller and sister Cheri (Joe) Webb as well as cousins, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his parents K. W, and Virginia Miller, grandparents A.C. and Ethel Miller and Elmer and Jessie Laughlin as well as father-in-law and mother-in-law Edmund and M. Opal Willis.
A funeral service celebrating Larry’s well lived life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Oregon United Methodist Church with Pastor Megan Smick officiating. Visitation will be held beginning at 10:00 AM until time of service. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Oregon.
In lieu of flowers memorials are established for Kable Concert Band, Ogle County Pilots Association, Oregon United Methodist Church, or Serenity Hospice & Home.
To leave an online condolence please visit www.farrellhollandgale.com
6 great-grandchildren; Dorien Deets, Donovan Deets, Josephine Deets, Stella Deets, Chloe Deets, and Emma Deets.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Joyce, on June 12, 2024, his parents, his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and John Kreider, and his brother-in-law, Tim Scott. Visitation will be Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9:30-11:00 with the service at 11:00 at East Jordan Church, 22027 Polo Rd. Sterling IL. Burial will follow the funeral service at East Jordan Church Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank Morningside of Sterling and Serenity Hospice and Home for their excellent care.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for East Jordan Church or Serenity Hospice and Home.
To send condolences please visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com
MIRDZA KALNINS
Born: February 28, 1932
Died: October 15, 2024
Mirdza Kalnins, 92, of Mt. Morris, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Allure of Pinecrest after a brief illness. She was born on February 28, 1932, in Riga, Latvia, the eldest child of Edgars and Marija (Gatavs) Kiploks. Mirdza began her primary education in Riga, but in 1944, she was forced to flee her beloved homeland due to the advancing Soviet armies. Over the next six years, she and her family lived in various displaced persons’ camps in Germany, where
ROBERT O. EDLUND
Born: March 2, 1933 in Thompson, IL
Died: October 11, 2024 in Mt. Morris, IL
ASHTON, IL ~ Robert “Bob” O. Edlund, 91, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Allure of Pinecrest nursing home of Mt. Morris, IL. He was born on March 2, 1933, in Thompson, IL, the son of Cecil & Hazel (Bates) Edlund. He graduated from the old Belvidere high school in 1952. He married the love of his life, Laury Black, on February 5, 1977, in Oregon, IL. Bob had true passion and love for farming. He loved dairy farming, milking cows and having all kinds of livestock like cows, sheep, hogs and even rabbits. Although he lived for a long time in the Ashton area his heart was always with his family’s farm in Morrison, IL. He also owned and operated Bob’s Golfcart Repairs, becoming known to many of his friends and family as “Golfcart Bob”. Beyond farming he was always active in the many community activities like Autumn on Parade, 4-H club and the Belvidere and Ogle county fairgrounds. He was mostly involved in his families’ lives, especially his children’s. He would often coach their sports teams, espe-
her education continued among fellow Latvian exiles. While in Germany, she met and became engaged to her future husband, Alfreds Kalnins, another Latvian. Mirdza emigrated to the United States in 1950 and attended South Dakota State University in Brookings.
On July 20, 1952, she married Alfreds Kalnins in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The couple settled in Mt. Morris, where Mirdza raised their three children and cared for her elderly in-laws. Although fiercely proud of her Latvian heritage, she became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1956. She celebrated the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and subsequently traveled several times to the free, democratic Latvian Republic to visit relatives who had been unable to leave during the Soviet occupation.
Mirdza was actively involved in her children’s activities, serving as a leader or
cially little league. He was also an avid Cubs and Bears fan.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, brother Cecil Edlund, Jr., sons Raymond, Thomas, Richard Edlund, daughter Ann Edlund, infant daughter Gayle Edlund, granddaughter Ariane Wheeler and great-granddaughter Katiana Wheeler. He is survived and missed dearly by his loving wife Laury Edlund of Ashton, IL; children Terri (Drane) Parker of Jacksonville, FL, Bob (Alena) Edlund of Keywest, FL, Kathy (Tony) Berg of Byron, IL, Donna (Rob) Burlo of Stillman Valley, IL, Tony Edlund of Ashton, IL; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; special adopted children Katie (Steven) Early of Oregon, IL, Jared (Liz) Lugwig of Oregon, IL; sister Wanda Rohn of Milledgeville, IL; nephew Kenny Gilland of Mt. Carroll, IL.
A visitation will take place on Friday, November 1, 2024, between the hours of 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of Oregon, IL. A memorial service will take place immediately after the visitation hours beginning at 5:00 PM at the funeral home with Reverend Timothy Mitchell presiding. Bob will than be laid to rest privately at next to his parents at Grove Hill Cemetery of Morrison, IL. Memorials are established in his name and may be directed to Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL.
assistant leader in Cub Scouts and Brownies, and as a room mother at the local elementary school. She worked for many years at Watt Publishing Company in Mt. Morris, initially in the research department and later as supervisor of the Ad Processing Department. A devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church for over 70 years, she also belonged to their Naomi Group. In recent years, she participated in several local book clubs. Mirdza enjoyed art, music, cooking, sewing, and attending any sporting events featuring her grandchildren or great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Edgars (Dr. Beth) Kalnins of Freeport; daughters, Sylvia (Tim) Lambrecht of Mosinee, WI, and Lily (Vern) Welp of Mt. Morris; beloved grandchildren Andrew (Niamh) Welp of Sycamore, IL, Michael (Rachel Botham) Lambrecht of Burlingame, CA, Mark Lambrecht of Wausau, WI,
Jacob Kalnins of Lexington Park, MD, Aaron Kalnins of Bloomingdale, IL, and Matthew Kalnins of DeKalb, IL; cherished great-grandchildren Maxwell Lambrecht, Aoife Welp, and Eva Welp; sister Ilga Dulbe of Bloomington, MN; nephew Alex Dulbe of Bloomington, MN; and great-niece Aleksa Dulbe of Bloomington, MN.
She was predeceased by her husband, her parents, her brother, Elmars Kiploks, her aunt and godmother, Selma Simon, her brother-inlaw, Vigo Dulbe, and her lifelong best friend, Daila Smelters.
A private funeral is being planned. The family requests that any gifts in her memory be designated to Mt. Morris Loaves & Fish, 409 W. Brayton Rd, Mt. Morris, IL 61054, or Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Minneapolis – St. Paul, 3152 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407.
By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com
ROCHELLE – A firefighter was injured Sunday afternoon while responding to a field fire about three miles south of Interstate 88 in rural Lee County.
The firefighter, who was hit in the head by farm equipment, was taken to Rochelle Community Hospital and discharged later Sunday, Rochelle Fire Department Chief Dave Sawlsville said.
“One of the neighboring farmers showed up and the firefighter was directing him in where to go,” Sawlsville said. “The firefighter turned back to what he was doing and as the piece of farm equipment turned, he got whacked in the head.”
The fire started about 1:45 p.m. in a field on Thorpe Road and damaged picked and standing corn, Sawlsville said.
“When it was all said and done and the smoke had cleared, [the fire] was about 2.5 acres,” Sawlsville said.
The cause was a faulty piece of farm equipment that started the corn on fire, he said.
The Ogle-Lee and Ashton fire protection districts and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the fire.
Field fires are common during harvest season and neighboring farmers often show up with their farm equipment to help plow “fire breaks” around the blazes, Sawlsville said.
“On these large field fires, what does make the difference is when the neighbors show up with their farm equipment,” he said. “The fire goes out quickly once you get them there. … It would take us three times as long to put these field fires out without their help.”
Mt. Morris buys downtown building destroyed in April fire
By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com
MT. MORRIS – The village of Mt. Morris plans to buy 1 Wesley Ave., which was one of two buildings destroyed in an April 16 fire.
In a special meeting Oct. 15, Mt. Morris Village Board trustees voted unanimously to buy the property. The purchase price was not listed on the publicly accessible portion of the ordinance.
“Our plans would be to demo the building,” Village President Phil Labash said after the meeting. “We do not have a timeline at this point.”
Labash declined to comment further on the purchase.
The two buildings destroyed in the April fire are 1 N. Wesley Ave. and 3 N. Wesley Ave., the latter of which housed Sharky’s Sports Bar.
As of Oct. 21, Ogle County property tax records list Brock and Heather
Swanlund as the owners of 1 N. Wesley Ave. Double Duce Corp., care of Michael Rossi, is listed as the owner of 3 N. Wesley Ave.
At 1:33 p.m. April 16, the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District was alerted to flames coming from an apartment in the building at 1 N. Wesley Ave.
The fire quickly spread to Sharky’s Sports Bar because of strong winds and the absence of a firewall separating the two structures. The fire was extin -
guished by 5 p.m., with most mutual-aid companies released by 7 p.m.
The Mt. Morris Fire Protection District requested a Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Box 15 to the third-alarm level for additional assistance from Advanced EMS, the Byron, Dixon City, Dixon Rural, Forreston, German Valley, Lanark, Oregon, Pecatonica, Polo, Shannon and Stillman fire protection districts and Ogle County Emergency Management.
Ogle County Board OKs 2 short-term rental special-use permits
By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com
OREGON – Ogle County Board members approved special-use permits Oct. 15 to allow Class 1 short-term rentals on two separate properties.
The special-use permits are for 1236 N. Blind Road, Chana, and 8894 N. Route 2, Byron, both of which are zoned AG-1 Agricultural District.
“It’s basically like an Airbnb,” board member Dan Janes said of what the permits allow. Janes is chairman of the Supervisor of Assessments and Planning and Zoning Committee.
Board member Tom Smith voted against granting a permit for the Chana property. Board member Wayne Reising abstained from the vote because the property owner is a client. All other county board members voted to grant the special-use permit.
Board members voted unanimously to approve the special-use permit for the Byron property.
1236 N. Blind Road, Chana
The Chana property is owned by James Rogers of Oregon. The special-use permit applies to about 1.5 acres of a 60.29-acre site.
“It’s situated out in the country on Blind Road,” Janes said. “It’s not improved. If it rains a lot, you’ll get stuck if you don’t pass the corner.”
According to the ordinance passed by Ogle County Board members Oct. 15, the Ogle County Regional Planning Commission, Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals and Supervisor of Assessments and Planning and Zoning Committee all voted to recommend approval of the special-use permit.
The RPC voted 3-0-1, the ZBA voted 5-0 and the APZC voted 7-0 in favor of recommending that the full county board grant the special-use permit.
8894 N. Route 2, Byron
The Byron property is owned by Amanda Phillips of Byron. The special-use permit applies to about 0.048 acres of a 1.23-acre site.
“The person who owns the property will be responsible there onsite, so there won’t be any issues,” Janes said.
According to the ordinance passed by Ogle County Board members, the RPC voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the special-use permit, the ZBA voted 5-0 in favor and the APZC voted 7-0 to recommend that the full county board grant the special-use permit.
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Byron throws final punch in heavyweight win over Dixon
Tigers score in final 20 seconds, top Dukes on two-point conversion run for BNC title
By TY REYNOLDS
Shaw Local News Network correspondent
DIXON – In a fitting end to an epic showdown for the Big Northern Conference title, the game between Class 4A second-ranked Dixon and 3A topranked Byron was decided by the slimmest of margins Oct. 18.
Tigers quarterback Andrew Talbert scored on a 4-yard run with 16.2 seconds left and fullback Caden Considine crashed in for the two-point conversion to give Byron a 29-28 win over the Dukes in a battle of unbeatens at A.C. Bowers Field.
There was no doubt among the Byron coaches and players that the Tigers were going for the win.
“No way we weren’t going for it. Obviously we wanted the win right there,” Considine said. “I was having flashbacks to the 2021 IC Catholic game [in the Class 3A semifinals] where they all looked to the sideline and held up two fingers. We did the same thing trying to re-create that and we created that pretty well. We got it and we won.”
Byron (8-0, 7-0 BNC) was sure it was over the goal line. Dixon (7-1, 6-1) was sure the run up the middle was short. Either way, it was the perfect capper to a physical, back-and-forth heavyweight fight.
“The ref said he was in, so he was in,” Dixon senior linebacker Eli Davidson said. “That’s all I can say.”
The most anticipated game of the season in the BNC lived up to the hype and became an instant classic.
Dixon grabbed a 14-0 lead on a 35-yard Cullen Shaner to Davidson touchdown pass on its second possession and a 4-yard Landon Knigge run on its fourth drive.
The Tigers answered with a 78-yard drive, scoring on Talbert’s 7-yard touchdown pass to Brayden Knoll with 2.5 seconds left in the first half.
The Tigers drove 63 yards on their second possession of the second half, with Considine tying the score on a 14-yard touchdown run with 3:51 left in the third quarter.
“I think the line just stepped up. They were opening holes better and the backs started running harder. I think we got a little more comfortable with what their defense was doing and I think we were able to start doing our thing,” Knoll said. “It was awesome that we were able to dig deep in the fourth quarter and pull through.”
Dixon responded. Tyson Dambman ran in from 4 yards out on a reverse
with 32.2 seconds left in the third quarter. The PAT kick was blocked, leaving the Dukes up 20-14.
Knoll’s 4-yard TD run and the extrapoint kick gave Byron a 21-20 lead with 7:09 to play.
The Dukes again had an answer, scoring on a 29-yard strike from Shaner to Davidson on fourth-and-5. Davidson threw a halfback pass to Dambman for the two-point conversion and a 28-21 lead.
Byron started its final drive on its own 30-yard line and used 11 plays for the score. Talbert ran in around left end before Considine’s two-point conversion run gave the Tigers the lead in the final 20 seconds.
Dixon managed to run three plays in the final 15.5 seconds, but made it only to the Byron 46 before the clock expired on a hook-and-ladder play that ultimately fell to the ground.
“We definitely needed that. Obviously we were very rusty, very undisciplined. We had so many penalties and mistakes you could tell we haven’t been in a close game yet,” Considine said. “But we needed this really bad. We needed a good team like Dixon to punch us in the mouth and we’re only going to get better from here.”
In his first game back after missing the previous six weeks after surgery for a hand injury, Considine ran for 130 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries. Knoll added 109 yards and a score on 16 rushes for the Tigers. Talbert ran for 56 yards on 14 carries and completed 5 of 7 passes for 83 yards and a score.
Shaner finished 17 for 20 through the air for 235 yards and two touchdowns. Knigge had 17 rushes for 78 yards and a score. Gabe Rowley caught
six passes for 94 yards, Davidson had three receptions for 71 yards and two TDs, and Dambman added five catches for 57 yards for the Dukes.
“We had our eyes set on winning this football game, so no matter what came in our way, we were going to go
out and fight in this game,” Davidson said. “There’s nothing else you can do. Anytime we had adversity, we were ready to respond. This was our goal. We had our mindset to answer no matter what they had and I’m proud of what we did. I think we did just that.”
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Byron converts a two-point conversion run to take a one-point lead with 16 seconds left against Dixon on Oct. 18 at A.C. Bowers Field in Dixon.
Byron, Dixon football game lived up to the hype
Wild, weird and wonderful. That’s how I would describe my experience at the Byron-Dixon football game. Beforehand, as I drove down scenic Highway 2, my only hope was that it would at least be competitive, something rarely found at a Byron game.
It was more than competitive. It was full of twists and turns worthy of a suspense novel. For the $5 price of admission, a person is not going to find better entertainment anywhere.
The weirdness was found in the uncharacteristic mistakes made by Byron’s offense. Not used to seeing that. Dixon also got in the act. Twenty penalties between both teams were whistled.
The wonderment came from the environment at A.C. Bowers Field. As I quizzed a few locals, none could remember such a packed house. Another barometer was ticket-takers running out of programs an hour before the varsity start time.
Dixon is somewhat unique in that all the stands are on one side as the school butts right up to the east side of the field. From all reports, fans from both schools seemed to get along. Besides the bleachers, fans were sitting in lawn chairs or stand-
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ing around the end zones.
With everyone totally engrossed in the game, there was no idle time for rabble rousing. Likewise on the playing field. Both teams played respectful ball.
Whether you were a Dukes or Tigers fan, everyone had to feel good about what was witnessed. Unlike so many blowout games that seem to litter the high school football landscape more and more, this was a display of two opponents trading punches with plenty of finesse thrown in.
Even outside observers such as myself and Oregon school board president Bryan Wills, who I was chatting with during the game, were just as enthralled with the proceedings as any hardcore Byron or Dixon fan.
Certainly the attendance was boosted by plenty of people from other towns who came to the circus. Normally only playoff games get that
type of interest. But as Byron coach Jeff Boyer said afterward it was like a playoff game.
As the Big Northern Conference evolved over the past couple of decades, Genoa-Kingston, Lutheran, Oregon, Stillman Valley and Winnebago had an impact on the gridiron championship.
That’s not the case anymore. The power of the BNC resides only in Byron and Dixon with everyone else out of the picture.
That’s not healthy and thankfully Dixon was able to step up to Byron’s level. When Dixon joined the BNC, there was some internal grumbling that it was a step down and might hamper athletic achievement.
I doubt if that is the case anymore and sense Dixon is very happy to be part of the league. Rochelle has made overtures toward membership, especially with the BNC losing Rockford Christian for football, but always has been rebuffed.
Geographically, Rochelle would be the ideal fit. However, its enrollment of 868 is a bit too large for the conference. Dixon is at 760 and could decline.
Whether officials seek a replace-
ment for Rockford Christian in football remains up in the air. If they do, it would be for all sports, turning the league into 11 teams.
In the ever-changing world of conference alignment, the only certainty is that change is inevitable.
Speaking of change, did you know that the IHSA hosted its first girls flag football championship this past weekend?
Held at Willowbrook High School, it was Palatine Fremd defeating previously unbeaten Rockford Guilford 24-12. With schools offering flag football primarily from the Chicago area, the sport has the potential to grow even larger from its slate of about 150 teams.
In looking at game stats, flag football is more pass-oriented than run. Decades ago, who would have thought girls would be wrestling and playing football.
Will there come a time when the girls engage in full-contact football instead of flag? It is not out of the question.
• Andy Colbert, an avid runner, is a sports writer for Shaw Local covering high school sports in Ogle County.
Football
Big Northern Conference
Rockford Lutheran 24, Oregon 0: The Hawks (4-4, 4-4) fell to .500 after being shut out on the road by the Crusaders (6-2, 6-2). Hunter Bartel was held to 56 yards on 13 carries in the loss.
Genoa-Kingston 25, Rock Falls 13: The Rockets (1-7, 1-7) fell at home as the Cogs (4-4, 3-4) earned their fourth win of the season. It was the closest contest of the year so far for Rock Falls, whose only win came via forfeit by Rockford Christian.
Northwest Upstate Illini
Du-Pec 54, Forreston 26: Forreston fell at home as the Rivermen improved to 7-1, 7-1. Forreston fell to 2-6, 1-6 as any playoff hopes were dashed. Forreston had not missed the playoffs since 2009.
Illinois 8-Man Football Association
Polo 52, West Carroll 6: The Marcos improved to 8-0 after another dominant win on the road. They had a shutout going until the fourth quarter. Gus Mumford led the team with two touchdowns and 65 yards rushing. Polo ran for 259 yards as a team. West Carroll fell to 6-2.
Boys golf
Fulton second in state: The Steamers placed second at the Class 1A state
meet with a two-day total of 619 at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington, shooting a 309 after Friday’s 310 and finishing as state runner-up to two-time defending champion St. Anthony (612), a private school from Effingham.
Riverdale (621) took third, led by individual state champion Aidan Dorathy (143), who shot a 69 on Saturday. Forreston’s Kaden Brown shot an 80 on Saturday to finish in 17th
place with a 153.
Boys soccer
Marian Central Catholic 2, Oregon 0: The fourth-seeded Hawks closed the season at 11-11-2 after falling in the Class 1A Marian Central Catholic Regional semifinals.
Cross country
Amboy second at NUIC meet: Amboy’s 66 points were second to East Dubuque
(30). Forreston (70) took third. West Carroll (107) was fifth, led by a thirdplace finish from Roscoe Davies (17:13.45). Andrew Richardson of East Dubuque won the race in 16:44.27. Noah Genandt (18:24.33) took ninth for Forreston and Landon Graden was 12th.
Oregon’s Cooper Johnson (2) moves to evade being tackled as Kade Girton (22) looks to block Oct. 18 against Rockford Lutheran in Rockford.
Photos by Earleen Hinton Forreston’s Kaden Brown putts at the Salley Wessels Golf Invitational on Sept. 21 in Mt. Morris. Brown finished 17th at the Class 1A state golf meet Oct. 19.
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Morrison’s Christin takes first at NUIC meet: Morrison junior Emma Christin was the overall medalist in Saturday’s conference meet with a time of 22:23, winning the race by 23 seconds. East Dubuque (28) won the team title. Eastland (70) was third, followed by Amboy (73) and Forreston (89). Hayden Harvey’s 14th-place finish in 25:03 led Forreston.
Dixon wins BNC meet: The Big Northern Conference cross country meets went according to seeding with Dixon winning the boys race and Winnebago winning the girls race.
Led by third-place finisher Aaron Conderman, the Dukes had 37 points. Winnebago was a distant second with 67, followed by Rockford Christian (75) and Rock Falls (79). Undefeated Nicolai Martino of Winnebago was the individual champ with a time of 14:02 on the smaller than regulation course at Fuller Forest Preserve. Conderman was clocked at 14:08.
Oregon’s boys were eighth, led by a 39th-place finish from Daniel Gonzalez (17:05.78). Freshman Jillian Hammer (19:24.47) took 17th for the Oregon girls, which placed seventh as a team. Ella Dannhorn (19:48.22) took 24th for the Hawks.
Girls Volleyball
Eastland 2, Polo 0: Eastland won 25-19, 25-19 as Olivia Klinefelter had seven kills, a block and three aces. Bridget Call had 10 kills and eight digs for Polo. Laynie Mandrell had two blocks and Cam Jones had nine assists. Jones, Call, Carlee Grobe and Grace Miatke each had an ace.
Oregon 2, Stillman Valley 1: Oregon won 26-24, 21-25, 25-23. Emma Eckerd had 11 assists for the Hawks, Anna Stender had nine assists and five kills and Cassie Krup had five kills.
Milledgeville 2, Polo 0: The Missiles won 25-23, 25-16 on senior night as Kendra Kingsby had eight kills and Hannah Foster added five kills and two aces. Bridget Call led Polo with 10 kills and 11 digs. Carlee Grobe and Grace Miatke each had an ace. Brylee Laskowski had seven assists and Cam Jones and Leah Tobin each had a block.
Oregon 2, Rock Falls 1: Oregon won 21-25, 25-19, 25-22 as Madi Shaffer had 33 digs and Anna Stender had 28 assists and two blocks for the Hawks (15-14, 6-3 Big Northern).
Lena-Winslow 2, Forreston 0: Forreston fell 25-17, 25-23 as Jaiden Schneiderman had 13 kills and two aces. Other leaders for Forreston were Ennen Ferris with 14 assists and a block and Aubrey Sanders and Hailee Vogt with seven digs each.
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Oregon’s Grace Tremble digs a serve during a Big Northern Conference contest Oct. 17 at Stillman Valley.
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Warranty deeds
Matthew R. Legue to Katreace Vazquez, 1212 Union Dr., Davis Junction, $310,000. Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC to Kirill Venkin, 206 N. Pine Ave., Chana, $75,999.
Timothy Wadsworth, trustee, Norma S. Wadsworth Revocable Trust and Family Trust to Timothy J. Wadsworth, Tom Wadsworth and Tony Wadsworth, 4601 S. Ridge Road, Oregon, one parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township and one parcel in Grand Detour Township, $0.
Eugene F. Lannert Jr. to Eugene F. Lannert Jr. and Glenda J. Lannert, 11507 E. Illinois Route 72, Davis Junction, and two parcels in Scott Township, $0.
Heidi M. Stelter to Shelley L. Trothing, trustee, and Dennis and Shelley L. Trothing Living Trust, 1345 Northlake Court, Rochelle, $283,000.
Jonathen D. Robey and Tatum J. Robey to Michael Patrick Casey Jr., 915 N. 10th St., Rochelle, $130,000.
Carmel Klein to Sara Elizabeth Hall, 1133 N. Seventh St., Union 508, Rochelle, $82,001. Haywell LLC Westwood to David A. Butler and Lynn A. Butler, one parcel in Flagg Township, $387,500.
Paul D. Harrison to James and Lyndsey O’Brien, 905 N. Sixth St., Rochelle, $215,000. Jamie Bugarin to Stephanie Bugarin, 515 S. Ninth St., Rochelle, $61,000.
Sue E. Gowers to Brian Jordan, one parcel
on South Seventh Street, Oregon, and 104 S. Seventh St., Oregon, $125,000.
Kristina R. Nelson and Kristina R. Riedelsperger to Danica Zlatanovic, 611 S. Second St., Oregon, $142,500.
Mark T. Mutchler to estate of Matthew Mutchler, 3009 N. Lynnville Court, Lindenwood, $0.
Jon D. Arneson and Anne M. Arneson to Nicholas M. Lavender and Jordyn E. Lavender, 318 Otter Trail Lane, Dixon, 316 Otter Trail Lane, Dixon, 405 Chippewa Lane, Dixon, 403 Chippewa Lane, Dixon, and 401 N. Chippewa Lane, Dixon, $290,000.
Pitzers Spring Creek Cattle and Pitzer Spring Creek Cattle to Friends of Nachusa Grasslands, one parcel in Taylor Township, $748,000.
Daniel S. and Deborah A. Powers Family Partnership 1 to Dietz Brothers Concrete Inc., one parcel in Eagle Point Township, $110,728.
Donald Meyer to Lishya M. Carmichael, one parcel in Byron Township, $19,500.
Chris and Mariafe Siegfried to Meredith Cary and Christopher A. Wasilewski, 5662 N. Carole Court, Monroe Center, $305,000.
Russell W. Byrd to Scott G. Kurz and Tammy Stevens, 11262 E. Oak Court, Rochelle, and one parcel in Flagg Township, $237,000.
Danielle M. Myers to Jacob Rose, 423 Mill Ridge Dr., Byron, $165,000.
Malcom Davis and Mary Ellen Davis to Coleton E. Eubanks and Sydney E. Guentner, 15494 W. Illinois Route 64, Polo, $416,000.
Nicholas and Jordyn Lavender to Sarah Elise Hansen and Christopher Hansen, 703 S. Main St., Rochelle, $153,000.
NITRAM Properties Inc. to Robert D. Carpenter and Marlys A. Carpenter, one parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township, $25,000.
Mary L. Brechon to James C. Ebbole and Skyler Budny, 7985 S. Green St., Dixon, $285,000.
Jeffrey D. Bellow to Meyer Donald, one parcel in Byron Township, $0. Quit claim deeds
Andrew Mundt, Christina Mundt and Christina Weems to Andrew and Christina Mundt, 6741 N. Friday Road, Byron, $0. Nevin Maxwell to Nevin R. Maxwell and Rachel M. Maxwell, 14965 E. McNeal Road, Monroe Center, and one parcel in Scott Township, $0. Trustee deeds
Laura A. Herrmann Murray, trustee, and Loyce L. Herrmann Land Trust to Patricia A. Wolff, 921 N. 15th St., Rochelle, $95,000.
William A. Craig Jr., trustee, and William A. Craig Jr. Trust 2021 to Kevin and Catherin Sonntag, 226 N. Market St., Byron, $215,000.
Dawn E. Hartman, trustee, and Betty J. Challand Revocable Trust to Steven J. Truckenbrod, Nicole Marie Truckenbrod, Jeffrey F. Truckenbrod and Mary M. Truckenbrod, one parcel in Pine Rock Township, $470,000.
Constance Lockkard, trustee, and Constance Lockard Trust 2013 to Pam
Bradford, 8548 N. Valley View Dr., Byron, $261,400.
James S. Sullivan, trustee, and James S. Sullivan Trust to Dietz Brothers Concrete Inc., one parcel in Eagle Point Township, $110,728. Thomas Meyer, trustee, and Richard F. and Caroline Meyer Family Trust to Donald Meyer, one parcel in Byron Township, $0. Scott M. Garman, trustee, Scott M. Garman Trust, David J. Sgarlata, trustee, and David J. Sgarlata Trust to Taylor M. Freed and Devin J. Todd, 3973 S. Chana Road, Chana, $0. Executors deeds
Matthew J. Mutchler, deceased by executor, and estate of Matthew J. Mutchler to Stephanie Mutchler, 3009 N. Lynnville Court, Lindenwood, $156,000. Deeds in trust
Deborah M. Griggs to Deborah M. Griggs, trustee, and Deborah M. Griggs Declaration Trust, 411 N. Mix St., Oregon, $0.
Lyle H. Devries and Linda R. Devries to Linda R. Devries, trustee, and Linda R. Devries Living Trust, five parcels in Forreston Township, 16395 W. White Oak Road, Forreston, one parcel in Brookville Township and 15570 W. Lanark Road, Forreston, $0. Lyle H. Devries and Linda R. Devries to Lyle H. Devries, trustee, and Lyle H. Devries Living Trust, five parcels in Forreston Township, 16395 W. White Oak Road, Forreston, one parcel in Brookville Township and 15570 W. Lanark Road, Forreston, $0.
Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office
JUDICIAL
COUNTY OF OGLE
In re the E state of: Perry W. LaGee, Deceased 2024 PR 50 CLAIM NOTICE
CLASSIFIED
309 S. First St. Friday & Saturday 9a-1p Raw Lumber, Household, Tools, and Much More STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE I n re the E state of: Perry W. LaGee, Deceased 2024 PR 50 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of PERRY W. LAGEE. Letters of Office were issued on October 3, 2024, to DANIEL LAGEE, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is M Thomas Suits, of the Law Office s of M THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 Wes t Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.
Notice is given of the death of PERRY W. LAGEE. Letters of Office were issued on October 3, 2024, to DANIEL LAGEE, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is M Thomas Suits, of the Law Office s of M THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 Wes t Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.
mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mail ing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 197 5, as amended, wh ichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the esta te legal representative, or both
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Claims against the estate may be filed wi thin six (6) months from the date of first publication, or wit hin three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mail ing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 197 5, as amended, wh ichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the esta te legal representative, or both
Copies of a claim filed wit h the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.
By: DANIEL LAGEE
Independent Administrator Law Office s of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 W. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal. com
Oct. 11, 18, 25, 2024
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ANNUAL TR EASURER'S REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS FOR THE FI SCAL YEAR 5/1/23--4/30/24
REVENUE SUMMARY: Prope rty Tax, $640,803, Li censes, $10,055, Sal es Tax, $247,461.05, Income Tax, $468,386.47, Increase Use Tax, $109,284.24, Corporate Replacemen t Tax, $142,575.21, Comcast Franchise Fee, $31,600.20, Permits, $8,014.85, Turn on/off Fees, $300, Utility Tax, $168,595.16, Fines, $9,558.06, Motor Fuel Tax, $125,529.46, Water Revenue, $285,012.56, Sewer Revenue, $364,943.25, Debt Service Revenue, $558,013.84, Garbage Reve nue, $222,611.35, Inte rest, $51,483.54, Grants, $18,809, Donations, $29,374.76, Rent, $25,257, Video Gaming Tax, $69,929.90, Bridge & Road Tax, $23,194.20, Library Share IMRF, $7,036.21, Landscape Waste Bags, $97.50, Campus Loan Repayment, $3,238.08, Idle Hour Loan Repayment, $6,318.08, Holden Cons truction Loan Repayment , $9,000, Sale of Fixed Ass ets, $7,075, Dog Fees and Fines, $1,515, Sundry, $1,648.58, Drug Abuse Receipts, $4,439.64, DUI Equipment, $230.
COMPENSATION SUMMARY : Und er $25,000.00: Larry Claussen, Paula Diehl, Michael Fay, Jason Ferro, Vito Ferro, Gatlin Good, Paul Hackerson, Edwin Higley, Jim Hopkins, Bryan Immel, Chris Kol ling, Philip Labash, Morgan McConnell, Jac k McKanna, Melissa Rojas, Alexandria Stauffer, Micah Wehler, Jason White. Total: $114,978.77.
$50,000 to $74,999.99: Brooke Duffy, Ryan Fletcher , Nicholas Izer, Paul Lindstrom. Total: $232,777.96. $75,000 to 99,999.99: Gerald Bennet, Chad Stauffer, Brian Sutter Total: $232,618.79
$100,000 to $124,999.99: Michael Cicchetti. Total: $110,097.82
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center: $5,191.11, American Seal & Stripe:
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Copies of a claim filed wit h the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.
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Shank's Veterinary Equipment, Inc. Milledgeville
Independent Administrator Law Office s of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 W. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal. com
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Essential Nature of Job : This position combines a variety of skills, qualifications and experience, and requires they all be carried out without direction of a super visor. This po sition combines duties of all the following po sitions: Production, Fabrication/Assembly Laborer, Maintenance/Facility, HR, Customer Support, and Design/Engineering.
Claims against the estate may be filed wi thin six (6) months from the date of first publication, or wit hin three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mail ing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 197 5, as amended, wh ichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
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Duties of this Position: This person will be the direct supervisor of all shop staff. Responsible for coordinating the different construction processes of finished goods manufactured by the Company, by directing staff members on job processes to be done Oversee ordering of raw materials and moni toring inventory levels. Respo nsible for overseeing final assembly and shipment of goods manufactured by Company Must be able to work with other employees and to train, oversee, direct and lead them and assure that all equipment, vehicles, and machines w ithin the facility remains operational Job may also require a mild amount of cleaning/ janitorial dutie s.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the esta te legal representative, or both
Expe rience Req uired: Must be proficient in the following skills and abilities: time management , communicatio n/customer relations, organization, multi-tasking, and to work well under pressure Must have minimum 5+ years of structural welding and fabr ication processes. Requires so lid knowledge of basic metalwor king verbiage, materials, tools, machines, high pressure gases and welding supplies Must have basic woodworking skills for building skids and crates. Must have exper ience in hydraulic systems, including but not limited to hose assemblies, check valves, r elief valves, gear motors, cylinders and Mono block valves Must have experience in pneumatic systems including , but not limited to hose assemblies, valves, check valves and air springs. Must have CDL license and knowledge of DOT regulations. Must have experience with Electronic log book Above all be open and receptive to lear ning new skills.
Copies of a claim filed wit h the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.
Email cover letter & resume to: todd@shanksvet.com
By: DANIEL LAGEE
Independent Administrator
Law Office s of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C.
$3,470, Area Tr ee Ser vi ce: $4,800, Axon Enterp rise: $10,430.90, Bager M eter Inc.: $2,687.60, Blue Cross Blue Shield: $10,736.86, Bobcat of Dixon: $3,327.72, Budget Blinds Of Rockford, Stan Gargani - DBA: $3,108, Caspe r Home Inspection, LLC: $12,000, CDS Office Technologies: $19,162.69, CDW Government: $9,205.36, CentralSquare Technologies, LLC: $15,680.40, Clarke Environmenta l Mosquito Mgmt.: $9,270, Commonwealth Edison Co.: $164,943.01, Cummins Sales and Service: $5,392.58, Dorner: $6,932, Edward Jones, Luke O'Brian: $3,000, Elect ric Pump & Tool Service: $9,108.96, Electrical Engineering & Equipment: $6,465, Entre Computer Solutions: $14,236.96, Fehr Graham: $69,341.07, Ferguson Waterworks #2516: $8,756.68, First Responders Wellness Center: $2,960, Fischer s: $3,942.74, Frontier: $25,328.62, Hach Chemical Co.: $6,829.89, Harvard: $2,829.78, Hawkins, Inc.: $31,327.18, Helm: $40,947.56, Helm Electric: $4,029.27, Hi Viz Inc: $2,815.00, Hidden Timber Gardens: $6,989.60, Hitchcock Design, Inc.: $21,736.82, Huizenga, David: $3,000, Ignition: $40,260, Illinois Departmen t of Revenue: $35,512.18, Illinois EPA-Division of Water Pollution Control: $10,000, Illinois FOP Labor Council: $2,628.00, IML Risk Management: $74,622.77, IMRF: $50,553.29, Immel, Bryan: $2,627, IMRF: $10,565.78, Jase n E lectr onics: $29,116.55, John Tomassone Brass From t he Past: $3,800, Johnson Oil Co.: $9,972.50, Kelley Williamson Co.: $22,777.39, Kunes: $69,822, LOCiS: $9,075, Loesher: $20,872.20, LRS, LLC: $7,808.05, Lucas Group: $14,750, Martin & Co Excavating: $82,403.62, Marv Mi ller- Ted Gesin General Contractor: $31,336.85, Midwest Meter Inc : $2,578.70, Midwest Thermal Optic: $6,499.94, Mobility Connection, Inc.: $20,000, Moore Tires Inc.: $2,927.70, Morton Salt Inc.: $23,089.99, Mt. Morris Coliseum: $10,000, Mt. Morris Fire Prote ction District: $50,000, Mt. Morris Public Library: $23,200.60 Mt Morris Senior Center: $4,750, National Wash Authority, LLC, Midwest Mobil Washer: $8,500, NiCor: $11,016.47, Nicholson 1 Communications: $15,821.80, Northern Ill. Environmental Applications: $12,911.38, Northern Illinois Disposal Service: $150,241.04, O'Brien Civil Works Inc : $10,000, Office Furniture Wareho use of Madison: $9,197, Ogle County Economic Development : $19,011, Oregon Park District: $10,630.90, Pace Analytical Services, LLC: $9,874.60, Peabudy?s Inc.: $20,207.27, Peerless Well & Pump, I nc.: $95,199, Plainview Cemetery: $3 ,500, Plum Electric: $5,431.30, Polo Cooperat ive Assoc.: $10,631.25, Porter Brothers: $245,353.51, Qualit y Ready Mix Concrete Co.: $4,383, RJ Thomas: $12,668, Rockford Bell Credit Union: $7,800, Rockford Steam Boiler Works: $20,431, Rockford TechSystems, Inc.: $22,413.48, Sauk Valley Media: $2,571.90, Sauk Valley Plumbing: $4,417.50, SB Friedman Development Advisors: $20,202.50, Solutions Bank: $500,000, Springbrunn, John: $3,000, Stan's Performance Shop: $6,300.40, Stengel , Sandra: $6,702.05, Sterling Federal Bank: $20,099.13, Sullivan Foods Corp.: $26,824.96, Thomas Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep of Highland: $38,827, Tom Carey Music, Inc. $4,000, U.S. Waterproofing: $19,500, U.S. Post Office: $6,596.65, Ubben, Larry $6,742.14, Uniform Den: $5,166.47, Union Savings Bank: $228,630.66, USA Blue Book: $3,611.79, Utili ty Service Co. Inc.: $31,957.73, Village of Progress: $3,675, Voegeli, Jimmy: $3,500, Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson: $37,093.99, Wes's Tree Service: $3,450, Willett, Hofmann & Assoc. Inc.: $79,811.12, Witmer Precision LLC: $5,763.61, Wolber & Sons Excavati ng: $18,958.
All others less than $2,500.00: $146,370.02 I, Jorden Sasscer, Treasurer of the Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Repor t for year ending April 30, 2024.
October 25, 2024
POLO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 24-06 COMBINED ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF POLO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR 2025 FISCAL YEAR
WHEREAS, the Polo Public Library District (the “District”) is a non-home rule government organized and operating under the authority of the Illinois Constitution and the Public Library District Act of, ILCS et seq.
WHEREAS, the Trustees of the District are required by the Public Library District Act of 1991, 75 ILCS 16/30-85, to prepare and enact a budget and appropriation ordinance pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Budget Law ILCS /, et seq.,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Library Trustees (known hereinafter as the “Board”} of Polo Public Library District (known hereinafter as the “District”), County of Ogle, State of Illinois:
Section . Recitals. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated as substantive portions hereof as though set forth herein.
Section . It is hereby found and determined:
(a) This Board has heretofore caused to be prepared a combined annual budget and appropriation ordinance in tentative form, which has been conveniently available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action hereunder:
(b) A public hearing on said ordinance was held at the Polo Public Library District, 302 W. Mason St., Polo, IL 61064, on the 10 day of September, 2024, notice of said hearing having been given by publication in the Ogle County Newspaper, being a newspaper published or having general circulation within this District, at least thirty (30) days prior to such hearing, proof of which is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Library Trustees, and:
(c) That all other legal requirements for the adoption of the annual budget and appropriation ordinance of this District for the 2025 fiscal year have heretofore been performed.
Section . The following sums of money, or so much thereof as may be authorized by law for the following objects and purposes, be and the same are hereby budgeted and appropriated for the 2025 fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30
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2.
3.
Budget Appropriated
Each of said sums of money and the aggregate thereof are deemed necessary by this Board of Library Trustees to defray the necessary expenses and liabilities of this District during the 2025 fiscal year for the respective purposes set forth above.
Pursuant to the provisions of 75 ILCS 16/40-50, the unexpended balances of the proceeds received during the preceding fiscal year from public library taxes not in excess of statutory limits shall be accumulated in the Special Reserve Fund of this District.
Except as provided in Section , all appropriations shall terminate with the close of the fiscal year; provided that the remaining balances shall be available until the 30th day of August for the authorization of the payment of obligations incurred prior to the close of the fiscal year and until the 30th day of September for the payment of such obligations, or for the transfer of the remaining balances thereof pursuant to the provision of 75 ILCS 16/30-90.
Section . The following determinations by the Board of Trustees are hereby made part of the aforesaid budget:
(a) An estimate of cash on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year is expected to be $ 100.00
(b) An estimate of the cash expected to be received during the fiscal year from all sources is $,209,600.00.
(c) An estimate of the expenditures contemplated for the fiscal year is$ 209,625.00.
(d) An estimate of the cash expected to be on hand at the end of the fiscal year is $ 0.00.
(e) An estimate of the amount of taxes to be received during the fiscal year is $143,025.00.
Section . All ordinances or parts of ordinances conflicting with any of the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. If any item or portion thereof of this budget and appropriation ordinance is for any reason held invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of such item or the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section . The receipts and revenues of the Polo Public Library District derived from sources other than taxation and not specifically appropriated, and all unexpended balances from the preceding fiscal year not required for the purposes for which they were appropriated and levied, shall constitute the General Fund and shall be first placed to the credit of such fund.
Section . This ordinance shall be in force and effect immediately upon passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the Board of Library Trustees of the Polo Public Library District, Ogle County, Illinois, on the 15th day of October, 2024,
AYES: 4 - Donna Baumann, Jon Schwartz, Kelsi Jones, Thomas Nelson
NAYS: 0
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: 3 - Abbigail McWilliams, Beth Sundman, Josh Faivre
Vice President, Board Of Library Trustees Polo Public Library District
ATTEST:
Secretary, Vice President, Board Of Library Trustees Polo Public Library District
Kelln, Jesse; Sheats, Kathleen Salery
Alicia; Hillison, Messer, Matt Sarah; Schultz,
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ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Salary Range: $500,000 and Over; Faivre, Andrew M; Huyett, Melydi A; Mandreli, Kelly D
GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL
Salary Range: Less Than $25,000; Amould, Caroline; Ball, Shari; Bardell, Clifford L; Bardell, Thomas E; Barkowski, Shane; Blake, Connie; Blum, Natalie G; Borell, Kayli Michelle; Bowers, Shannon; Call, Jonathan L; Cavanaugh, Kurt; Chesnut, Keith; Colcord, Terry; Cole, James R; Deets, Janice L; Dewey, Corey J; Eubanks, Connor; Faivre, Benjamin; Frey, Melissa A; Fulton-Stebbins, Inga; Galor, Lori L; Salary Range: $25.000-$39,999; Cantwell, Connie; Chesnut, Katie L; Downey, Mark S; Elms, Edward J; Gavin, John; Mercer, Daniel P; Millard, Taylor Kay; Miller, Andrew J; Reid, Kathy; Terry, Drew R; Welis. Christan; Wright, Kayla; Wolfley, Robert Salary Range: $40,000-$59,900; Near, Melanie; Rhodes, Brenda K; Setchell, Nina S; Wakenight, Shari A Salary Range: $60,000 and Over: Moen, Keenan
PAYMENTS TO PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION OVER $2,500 EXCLUDING WAGES AND SALARIES
ACE HARDWARE 3,785.55; AEP Energy 82,350.00; ALPHA CONTROLS & SERVICES 25.156.17; Alston, Edwin J 7,097.91; ALWAYS MECHANICAL LLC 3,373.33; AMAZON 30,656.02; AMERICAN FUNDS SERVICE CO 24.250.00; APPLE INC. 3,435.00; APPTEGY 43,800.00; Astro-Ven 6,640.33; Avantis Education Inc. 21,978.00; BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD 477,752.04; Bray Associates Architects Inc. 6,000.00; BREEDLOVE SPORTING GOODS 24.233.43; Carbon Solutions SREC, LLC 35,171,21; CARDMEMBER SERVICE (ELAN) 80.217.71; CASEY’S BUSINESS MASTERCARD 10,850.80; CDW GOVERNMENT, INC 12,135.54; CITY OF POLO 32,305.80; COMMERCIAL ACCTS REC 10,800.00; CONSERV 2,845.89; CONTRACT PAPER GROUP, INC 6,980,02; CORRECT ELECTRIC, INC 18,822.61; Cytrych, Ally Gene 5,822.03; Dave’s Coffee Cake 6.094.00; DELTA DENTAL OF IL-RISK 22.145.54; DER Interconnection 60,000.00; DIXON NAPA AUTO PARTS 5,122.66; DOORS INC. 12.315.00; Edmentum 5.213.64; Elliott Graphix 6,457.00; FFA Greenhouse Bank 4,030.00; FIDELITY SECURITY LFE INS 2,980.10; FIRST STATE BANK (D) 26,686.00; FIRST STATE BANK-FEDERAL 493,461.44; FIRST STATE BANK -FICA 167,175.60; FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS 2,587.20; FORRESTVILLE VALLEY SD 15,076.31; FORT DEARBORN LIFE 8,809.79; Four Seasons Fundraising 3,547.50; FRONTLINE TECHNOLOGIES 2,618.29; GORDON FOOD SERVICE 104,320.06; Grainger 8.265.43; GRAY EXCAVATING 16,054.98; GREAT WESTERN SUPPLY 27,877,66; Green River Lines 6,000.00; GREENHOUSE MEGASTORE 26,036.20; GRP MECHANICAL CO., INC 778,299.98; Headon’s 4,947.87; HELM TRUCK & EQUIPMENT 3.892.19; Henry D Michell Company 8,494.21; HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT 5,180.00; HOWARD COMPUTERS 63,291.47; IASA-NW 5,407.30; IFIBER 16,800.00; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT S 15,342.54; ILLINOIS DEPT. REVENUE 212,558.17; ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIR. 92,343.96; ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDU. FUNDING 4,671.00; IMPREST FUND P.C.U.D. 59,323.16; INTEGRA BUSINESS SYS, INC 11,975.14; INTEGRATED SYSTEMS CORPORATION 19,200.00; JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PRO 4,395.62 ; JOHNSON OIL COMPANY 6,858.64; Josten’s
4.826.21; KALEEL’S CLOTHING & PRINTING 16,547.50; KEN NELSON 3,737.50; KI 7,701.56; KONE INC 3,294.45; Leading Edge Fundraising 6,614.90; Learn Well 6,579.67; LEE/OGLE/WHITESIDE ROE 47 10,299.00; LEGACY PRINTS 2,610.75; LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE 112,848.00; Mandrell, Kelly Dawn 3,086.45; MARCO 35,522.58; Marschang, Allissa 5,000.00; MC DERMAID ROOFING 3,489.00; McAnally, Derek 4,100.15; McGraw Hill LLC 10,765.92; Meinert, Emily Ellen 10,972.92; Meinert, Sean 2,630.71; MENARD’S 22,003.97; Midwest Construction Rentals 10,200.00; MIDWEST TRANSIT EQUIPMENT 112,925.00; National FFA Organization 3,060.75; NICOR 24,270.40; NWEA 4,802.00; OGLE CO.EDUC.COOP 598,613.06; PEPSI 8,174.96; PETTY CASH P.C.U.D. 6,140.00; PHYSICIANS IMMEDIATE CARE 4,881.60; PLAY Illinois Park & Playground Solutions 35.177.00; POLO C.U.S.D.#222 6,350.31; POLO COOPERATIVE ASSN. 36,798.36; POOLE FARMS 5,007.50; Prairie Farms Rockford 23,915.64; PRECISION SPORTS TRAINING LLC 2,687.50; Quality Ready Mix Concrete Co. 3,696.04; Rahn, Sydnei 3,500.00; Riddell 5,247.56; ROCK RIVER SERVICE CO. 9,397.00; ROCKFORD STEAM BOILER WKS 2,758.01; RRCA ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT, INC 5,920.82; Sauk Valley Community College 3,975.00; SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION 3,247.93; Securly, Inc 41,000.00; SHERWIN WILLIAMS 6,649.54; SKYWARD 55,280.06; STALKER SPORTS FLOORS 5,300.00; Staples Contract and Commerical LLC 5,950.70; STEINER ELECTRIC CO. 3,883.22; STERLING C.U.S. DIST. #5 33,769.00; STERLING COMMERCIAL ROOF 3,885.00; SYMMETRY ENERGY SOLUTIONS 42,506.61; SYNDEO NETWORKS, INC 8,124.67; SYSCO FOOD OF BARABOO LLC 21,783.84; TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM 319,421.27; TEACHERS HEALTH 44,993,00; THE HARTFORD 44,993,00; TRS NC 3PERCENT 20,465.33; UMB Bank 638.400.14; VOYA INSTITUTIONAL TRUST COMPANY 14,290.30; WARD MURRAY PACE & JOHNSON 9,790.50; Wells, Elleanna 3,000.00; White Pines Lodge 3,810.23; WIPFLI LLP 24,600.00 October 25, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVIN GS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST K, Plaintiff, vs. KEVIN D. RUNDALL; KELEI M. RUNDALL; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-REC ORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.
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Case No.: 2024FC40
Property Address:
501 S Division Ave., Polo, IL 61064
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HE REBY GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, as king for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot Ten (10) in Block Four (4), excepting the West 26 feet of said Lot, in Chatfield's Addition in the Town, now City, of Polo, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book A of Miscellaneous on Page 111 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situate d in the Township of Buffalo, the County of Ogle and Sta te of Illinois.
Commonly known as: 501 S Division Ave., Polo, IL 61064
Names of the titleholders of record: KEVIN D RUNDALL.
Date of the Mortgage: July 3, 2014.
Name or names of the mortgagors: KEVIN D. RUNDAL L; KELEI M. RUNDALL.
Name of the mortgagee: RANLIFE, INC..
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LLS11882-IL - RUNDALL _s/ David Reyes, Esq. David Reyes, Esq.
Counsel of Record for Plaint iff ARDC # 6340981
ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF FORRESTON FOR THE FI SCAL YEAR 5/1/23-4/30/24
Revenue Summary: Property Tax - $302,089, Sales Tax - $247,046, Income Tax$234,931, Local Use Tax - $54,814, Replacemen t Tax$40,901, Gaming Tax ? $39,391, Cannabis Tax - $2,227, Building Permit - $1,828, Liquor License - $5,150, Television Franchise - $12,388, Trailer Cour t - $1,080, Tower Lease$18,849, Motor Fuel Tax - $62,962,Water Service$231,132, Sewer Service - $356,952, Water Meter Fee$11,964, Debt Service Fee -$40,615, Interest - $ 71,967, Grants - $3,183, Fines - $14,508, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency -$238,062, Other Revenue - $44,826. TOTAL REVENUES: $2,047,624
Compensation Summary:
Under $25,000: Brittany Busker, Gary Bu ss, Monty Cotte r, Roger Crase, Kathe rine Doxtater, Sonia Green, Darrin Greenfield, Katherine Kalina, Mary Mazur, Wendell McClain, Justin Merry, Mark Metzger, Brian Nichols, V ickye Norris, Glenn Runte, Fred Schneiderman, Brad Schubert, Kenneth Vinnedge, Hayden Vinnedge, Julie Voss.
$25,000 to $49,999.99: Brian Boelkens, Tanya Shenberger, Hannah Sligar, Christopher Thiel.
$50,000 and over: Scott Timm, Blake Klosa, Kevin Crase.
TOTAL PAYR OLL: $446,7 33.85
Expenditure Summary:
815 Industries $5,000, Altorfer Industries, Inc $21,843, American Legal Publishing $9,184, Area Tree Ser vice $18,110, AT&T Mobil ity First Net $6,484, Atlas Copco Compressors LLC $10,000, Benning Group, LLC $21,000, BP $11,304, Buss Boyz Customs, Inc $14,837, Carroll Service Company $13,718, Casey's General Store $5,674, CCECO Generation $9,091, CentralSq uare Technologies, LLC $11,044, Clear 20, Inc $6,633, ComEd $44,630, Community Funding & Planning Services $5,000, Constellation Newenergy, Inc $2,662, Core & Main $4,76 3, Cory Tveit $4,031, Danlee Wood Products $2,850, Elaine E dler $2,600, EP Electric Pump $5,498, Fehr Graham Engineering $91,737, First OnSite $19,002, Fischer Excavation $73,482, FNH Read y Mix, Inc $3,716, Forreston Auto Body LLC $5,000, Forreston Car Care $23,486, Forreston Post Office $3,895, Gworks $32,985, Hawkins Inc $6,180, Helm Materials $44,690, Helm Truck & Equipment $5,041, Huber Technology, Inc $5,953, IL Environmental Protection Agency $308,042, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $23,094, IML Risk Management Assoc. $41,132, Interstate Power Systems $2,820, Josh's Saloon Inc $4,495, Koeller Forreston Hardware $13,727, Loy al 9 Manufac turing $3,543, LR Communications $4, 397, Martin & Company Excav ating $154,560, McConnell Machine & Welding $8,332, Norman Meeks $4,785, Mimmo's Pizza Restaurant $5,500, Moring Transit $5,000, Morton Salt $7,842, Nicam Construction LLC $34,756, Nicholsonl Communica tions $8,945, Nicor Gas $3,902, Ogle County Collector $7,077, Pace Analytical Services $5,608, Personal Protection Options $5,000, Porter Brothers $75,000, Quad Cities Winwater $89,229, Quartz Health Benefit Plans Corporation $39,788, Republic Ser vices $4,614, Rick's Plumbing $3,096, Solutions Bank $4,902, Suntronix, Inc. $6,420, Sutt on Ford, Inc $48,546, Sweetwood Interiors $8,472, Tomcat Consultants LLC $20,311, USA Bluebook $3,851, Utility Service Co. Inc, $17,272, Village of Forreston $29,691, Visa $4,761, Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, PC $24,220, Jermey Whi tehead $4,995, Zettle Bros, Electric Company $6,072. 168
Vendors in amounts less than $2,500 = $104,052
TOTAL EXPE NDITURES = $1,698,972
Subscribed and sworn on this 15th day of October, 2024. Fredric Schneiderman - Village Treasurer Fredric Schneiderman - Village Treasurer I, Tany a Shenberger, Clerk of Village of Forr eston do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. October 25, 2024
OTICES FOR ome Taxcemen t Tax- $2,227, Television er LeaseServiceter Fee$ 71,967, nmental Pro-
$23,486, Forawkins Inc Equipment nmental Proirement Fund Interstate
$4,495, Koeller turing $3,543, Excav ating Norman
$5,500, Moring ruction LLC icor Gas nalytical Ser-
$5,000, Porter
$89,229, Quartz Ser vices k $4,902, Sweetwood
$20,311, USA Village of
& Johnettle Bros,
ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE CITY OF POLO, IL FOR THE FISCAL Y EAR ENDING 4/30/2024
REVENUE SUMMARY: Property taxes: $175,951 Vehicle Lease Tax: $14,801-Sales Tax: $309,758 - Cannabis Use Tax: $3,555 - Illinois Income Tax: $375,071BDD Sales Tax: $46,284 - Hotel Tax $547 - Personal Property Replacemen t Tax:
$50,724 Municipal Auto Rental Tax - $8 - Liquor Licenses: $13,100 - Dog Licenses:
$5,785 - Building Permits: $2,375- Golf Cart/UTV Permits: $3,100- Utili ty Tax/ComEd: $69,391 - Utility Tax/Nicor: $44,180- Sim Telecommunications Tax: $24,593 - Solicitors Permits: $75- Fines: $9,652- City Citations: $425- Pool Admissions: $39,249 - Pool Parties: $2,770 - Pool Lessons: $4,560 Pool Concessions$12,930 - Park Shelter: $4 20 - Cable TV: $21,389 - Street Openings: $200 - Sex Offender Registration: $200 -Video/Charitable Gaming: $25056 - Misc.: $758,105Water Receipts: $365,145 Water Tower Lease Fees: $3,000 - Water Other Funds: $90,000 - Misc.: $909,227 - On/Off Penalties: $2,750- Sewer Receipts: $ 626,178 Sanitation Collect ions: - $262,244 Extra Pickups: $360 - Upsize Tote: $147 - State of Illinois: $52,253 State of IL Renewable MFT Receipts: $48,267- Burkardt Mural Donation: $15,000 ARPA: $14,750 - Interest Income: $39,914 TOTAL REVENUES: $4,418,203
COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Under $25,000.00: Myah Ackeberg, Neveah Altherr, Thomas Bardell, Edward Beers, Cooper Blake, Joce lyn Bogatitus, James Busser, Lea h Calderon, Cole Chesnut, Keith Chesnut, Matthew Copp ote lli, Andrew Davis, Noah Dewey, Jeffrey Donal dson, Sheryl Gilbert, Chr istine Glawe, Madison Glawe, Abigail Gorzny, Carlee Grob e, Kale Grobe, Kameron Grobe, Camrynn Jones, Carson Jones, Lydia Kelly, Doug Knapp, Joey Kochsmeier, Billy Lowry III, Jonathan Mandrell, Lay nie Mandrell, Tamela Merdian, Tyler Merdian, Grace Miatke, Elsa Monaco, Augus tin Mumford, Rilley Peterson, Christopher Plac hno, Katelyn Rockwood, Randy Schoon, Annalise Stamm, Elizabeth Stamm, Parker Stamm, Christopher Thiel, Kayleigh Thomas, Larry Weave r, Kenneth Yingling, Alayna Young, Gage Zeigler, Rebekah Zeigler
$25,000.00 to $49,999.00: Kevin Becerra, Cale Fry, Nathan Millard, Troy Randall, Susan Waszak
$50,000 and above: Sydney Bartelt, Kenda ll Kyker, Dakota Meyer, Michael Mumford, Timothy Rockwood, Geraud Zi nsou
TOTAL GRO SS COMPENSATIONS: $682,925 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: AEP: $26,332- AGSCO Corp: $9,597 Altorfer Ind ustries, Inc: $4,983 Always Mechanical, LLC: $4,004 - Apptegy, Inc.: $5,047 - AstroVen Distributors: $10,762 - Birkey's Farm Store: $6,437 - BC/BS of Illinois: $198,623- Brandon's Tree Service: $4,800 - C asey's Business Maste rcard: $4,867Casper's Home Inspections: $10,800 - CentralSquare: $22,248- City of Polo-Taxes: $142,732 - Clearview Pools, Inc: $17,686 - ComEd: $61,398 Constell ation NewEnergy, Inc: $219,275 - Core & Main: $5,563 - Dambman Lawnmower: $15,157 - DC Computer: $5,754 - Ellen Burgeson, Inc.: $17,201 - Fehr Graham Engineering: $274,390 - Ferguson Waterworks #2516: $17,997 - First State Bank Sha nnon: $29,885 Stree t Sweeper Loan, $17, 421 Congress school purchase, $31,843 Jet Vac Loan, $466 misc. - Fiscal Service #2: $10,000 - Frontier: $12,465Gasvoda & Associa te, Inc: $6,668 - Gworks: $52,244 - Helm Civil: $309,641- IDES: $17,838 Illinois Department of Revenue: $28,311- Illinois EPA: $10,000 - IMRA: $65,708 -Johnson Oil: $14,453 - M. Thomas Suits, P.C.: $27,662 - Mahant Supe rmarket: $17,771- Marti n & Company Excavating: $1,142,235- Menards: $5,849Morton Salt: $10,678 - Municipal Well & Pump: $698,710 - MWG Administrators: $25,602 - Next Landscaping: $30,000 - Nicholson Communications: $3,380 Nicor: $14,120 - Northern IL Environmental: $14,243 -Northern IL TV: $3,670 - Ogle County Economic: $14,750 - Pace Analutical Services, LLC.: $6,515 - Pecover Decorating: $19,500 Pines Automoti ve: $4,964 - Polo Building Supply: $3,604Polo Community Unit School Dist 222: $22,924- Polo Cooperative Assn.: $14,601Postmaster: $4,940 -RAMP Business Corporation: $28,798 Reaver Plumbing: $8,450 - Repub lic Services #719: $239,547 -Risk Management Assn: $64,891 Sauk Valley Community College: $5,000 - Scott Hill: $8,000 - Senaconnect LLC:
$10,188 - Snook Concrete: $3,498 - TextMyGov: $3,200 UMB Bank $$49,065, Sewer Bond Payment Uniform Den: $4,998 - Uni ted Electric: $5,645 - USA Blue Book: $3,030 - USDA: $69,777, Bond.Int Payment - Verizon Wireless: $4,102 Vikin g Chemical Company: $11,147 -Waste Water Management: $6,390 - Willett, Hoffman & Assoc.: $130,554 - WIPFLI LLP: $20,100 - Vendors below $3000: $118,838
TOTAL EXPE NDITURES: $4,494,304 Receipts Disbursements
General$2,020,395
$2,878,689 Water
Sewer
$1,371,630
$657,044
$1,186,163
$695,593 Sanitation
$264,018
$257,719 MFT
Grand Total
$120,170
$4,418,203
$159,065
$5,177,229
SUBSCRIBED AND SWO RN ON THIS 27th day of September, 2024. /s/Tamel a Sue Merdian, Treasurer, City of Polo I, /s/Sydney Barte lt, Clerk of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasure r's Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024.
