Ogle County Farm Stroll
Windy conditions don’t stop attendees from picking apples / 5
Area runners take part in cross country meet at Shady Oaks Golf Club / 11
Manufacturing tour
Four local businesses host stops on the Manufacturing Express bus tour / 5
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ASHTON – State and local authorities are investigating what they describe as a domestic violence-related homicide of a 16-year-old girl found dead Tuesday morning in an Ashton apartment.
Rochelle police were the first to learn of the death Tuesday when a 17-year-old boy walked into that police department and said he was involved in a murder, according to a news release issued by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the release, Rochelle
police got a hold of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and provided those deputies with an apartment address in the 700 block of Richardson Avenue in Ashton.
Lee County deputies responded to the apartment, where they found the body of the 16-year-old girl inside. Authorities have not released the girl’s name.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is not releasing any further details about the death pending further investigation and notification of the girl’s family, according to the release.
The investigation appears to be related to domestic violence and the public is not
at risk, according to the release.
The Lee County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Lee County Juvenile Probation Department, the Rochelle Police Department, the Illinois State Police –Crime Scene Services and the Lee County Coroner’s Office are assisting with the investigation.
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OREGON – City officials are in the process of reviewing policies for brush pickup for residents and how long yard waste bags can be put out before collection.
City Manager Darin DeHaan told the council Oct. 8 that some residents had placed large bushes, branches and sections of trees out on the terrace for collection by city crews.
“I just want to clarify what we will accept. I don’t think it is our job to take a private tree off a lot and dispose of it,” DeHaan said.
He suggested specifying a less than 5-inch diameter requirement for bushes and tree limbs.
“What if we have a storm?” Mayor Ken Williams said, noting that when he owned a large lot with trees he used to cut up fallen trees with a chain saw before placing them on the terrace for collection. “I used to do it all the time.”
He said the city used to allow residents to take large limbs and sections of trees to the city dump, located on Liberty Hill, west of town. He said the city stopped that service.
Oregon library to host silent art auction Oct. 27
OREGON – The Oregon Public Library will host a silent art auction to benefit the Eagle’s Nest Art Collection from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Lorado Taft Dining Hall. This is an opportunity to acquire valuable works of art by area professional artists including pieces by Harry Nurmet, Mary Salstrom, Margaret Sauer and Harriet
“Are you saying it is getting too expensive?” Williams said, referring to the manpower needed for brush pickup. ”My first reaction is we took something away from citizens several years ago and now we’re talking about taking another [service] away.”
DeHaan said he was looking for input from the council members on how they want to run the brush collection program.
“We don’t want to take it away. This is just discussion,” he said.
The city offers brush pickup (branches larger than 1 inch in diameter) one day a month as long as the brush is placed at the terrace by 7 a.m. on the pickup day, parallel and as close to the curb as possible. Brush piles are not to exceed 4 feet in height, 4 feet in depth, and 12 feet in length, with 1 foot spacing between piles.
Branches less than 1 inch are considered yard waste like leaves and can placed in biodegradable bags or placed in containers as long as each bag or container does not exceed 30 pounds.
Public Works Director Bill Covell said the city’s last brush collection took one and a half days to complete. He said brush is taken to the city dump and then burned.
“Our dump is overflowing. We can’t burn until the winter,” he said. “That is one of the issues we are having. We are usually very flexible. There were just a few bad apples that put out an excessive amount.”
Commissioner Melanie Cozzi suggested the city invest in a wood chipper rather than burning it.
Covell said having a city worker chip the wood would result in a lot of labor. Williams said some cities chip brush and offer the wood chips to the public. He asked Covell to estimate what the cost for doing that, including labor, would be.
DeHaan said the city could consider billing residents with larger amounts of brush and then use those fees to buy a chipper.
“I just wanted to spark the conversation,” DeHaan said. “We want to offer the service but not be taken advantage of.”
DeHaan also said yard waste (leaf collection) soon will be offered every other week rather than each week,
“We need to regulate how early bags can be put on the terrace now that we are going to every two weeks,” DeHaan said. “I’d like to consider this for the next meeting. If we want to start regulating that, now would be the time to do it.”
Etnyre Driver, among others.
A full information catalog of the art being auctioned is available at the Oregon Public library as well as advance tickets for $5.
treat,
The Mt. Morris Moose Lodge will host a Trunk or Treat and Movie Night on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Moose Family Center, 101
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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. Those interested in decorating a trunk and handing out candy should email mindy. goldstick@gmail.com.
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The Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris partnered with the Fall Family Festival in Mt. Morris on Oct. 13 for its Trunk or Treat on the village square. The event included candy, deco -
rated trunks and fun for kids and their families.
The Fall Family Festival was sponsored by the Let Freedom Ring Committee and featured a craft show, penny carnival, costume parade, pumpkin-carving contest and concessions.
of Mt.
a game at the Evangelical
Trunk or Treat and Fall Family Festival on Oct. 13 in Mt. Morris. TOP
RIGHT: Pam and Al Hess of Dixon give away caramel apples and water during the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris Trunk or Treat. ABOVE: A volunteer from the Let Freedom Ring Festival serves a cup of hot cocoa to Bryan Immel, of the Mt. Morris Street Department, during the Fall Family Festival. The Let Freedom Ring Committee also sold chili at the event. LEFT: A pumpkin-carving contest was held in conjunction with the Fall Family Festival in Mt. Morris. MIDDLE LEFT: Jody Rozanas (right) shows a youngster her decorated vehicle at the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris Trunk or Treat on Oct. 13. The fairyland enchanted forest was created by Jody and her husband Scott for the event.
I do not have to climb in my car and go somewhere for leaf peeping. All I have to do is walk to my front window and gaze at the tree across the street. I have watched it turn almost hour by hour and I have enjoyed the beautiful results. And when the leaves fall, they fall in someone else’s yard.
I also can turn to look west on Colden Street and see more leaves that are turning. I remember the years that Jan Harvey did Peddler’s Pass and how lovely that was. But I think that was earlier in the fall.
Joan Raley and I would have wagon rides up the street, past the lovely library and the Barber homes. I also would have a little stand where I sold stuff for the Polo Historical Society. There would be note cards I had made and history books. It was a fun time visiting with people.
One year, I went to Vermont to do
Betty Obendorf
real leaf peeping with my sister, an aunt and a cousin. That was the year the Chicago Cubs baseball team was doing real well and at night we would watch the games on TV. I do not think any of them had ever watched baseball before and they got hooked on the Cubs.
Now I just walk to my front window and watch the neighborhood trees as they turn all sorts of colors.
I have not watched the northern lights but enjoy the pictures taken by other people.
My cousins send pictures of the South and the flooding in their neighborhoods. I remember the year we camped with my parents at Whitewa-
ter State Park tucked away down in the valley. We all had to evacuate after inches of rain fell during the night. It was a scary time driving up the hill following my parents with water rushing at you and debris floating by. We were the last ones out of the park.
After safely reaching a parking lot at the top of the hill, we stood and watched as the water got deeper and deeper. We saw good-sized trees washed out along with the road we had just come up.
Our son Steve was just a boy and he and his grandfather had walked the trails the day before of this lovely park. By the next day, it all had been destroyed by water. It made a believer of us what water can do. So I feel for the people who have lost so much in the South.
Here our weather stays lovely and I go out and pick some more zinnias to
go in my glass vase from Tim’s collection. When I washed it out this week and turned it over it said, ”Musselman’s vinegar.” I wondered how old the jar was? I was surprised that vinegar came in such a lovey container and it is very heavy.
Someone went to the internet and found the same container on sale for $9. I got a bargain at the garage sale. A beautiful bouquet of flowers in my great container and my money went to Natalie’s classroom. All for less than $9 and something Tim had collected through the years.
Remember the Polo Historical Society program coming up on Nov. 6 at the Polo Senior Center on country schools. It starts at 6:30 p.m. I will be giving the program with others helping.
• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
Lowden-Miller State Forest is a 2,291-acre wooded area located three miles south of Oregon.
It borders 3.5 miles of the Rock River and is forested with hardwood and pine trees. Early in the 20th century, Frank O. Lowden, Illinois’ governor from 1917-1921, planted pines in this hardwood forest. More than 500,000 pine trees were planted under his supervision.
Before it was named LowdenMiller State Forest, Gov. Lowden and his wife, Florence Pullman Lowden, called it Sinnissippi Forest, a word from Native Americans meaning rocky river or troubled waters.
The family’s Sinnissippi Forest Christmas tree wholesale and retail business began providing fir and pine trees for the holidays in 1948. It operated until it closed in 2009. In 1955, Sinnissippi Forest was designated the
first Illinois tree farm.
In June 1992, the state bought a 1,186-acre parcel of the forest from one of the Lowdens’ grandsons. Warren P. Miller and his wife, Nancy, and Warren’s brother Phillip Lowden Miller and his wife, Bonnie, sold the additional acres to the state in 1993.
Offering their land for sale to the state rather than seeing it subdivided or rezoned for development, the family said they were achieving their goal of keeping the area an actively managed forest and preserving its beauty for future generations.
The forest is managed by the Illi-
Otto Dick
Lowden-Miller State Forest is located on the east side of the Rock River, across from Castle Rock State Park and south of Oregon.
nois Department of Natural Resources and is located across the Rock River from another IDNR property, Castle Rock State Park.
There are six parking areas available to the public at Lowden-Miller.
The forest has 22 miles of trails for hiking and cross-country skiing.
The trails are open year-round except for a few days during firearm
hunting seasons.
As a small boy in the late 1860s, Frank Lowden walked behind a covered wagon as his family moved from Minnesota to Iowa. This frontier boy later became governor of Illinois. He helped his father farm the land and at the same time went to school.
Frank and Florence Pullman Lowden made their first purchase of land near Oregon in 1899. They left Chicago in 1906 with their four children and made Sinnissippi their permanent home. When Florence Pullman Lowden died in 1937, the farm became the property of the four children. Shares eventually were sold to sisters Florence Lowden Miller and Harriet Lowden Madlener.
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
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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.
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OGLE COUNTY – Coco Krup wasn’t going to let a bit of wind keep her from finding the perfect pumpkin Sunday.
The Oregon 10-year-old fought off 36-mph wind gusts as she perused the many pumpkins for sale at the BerryView Orchard, 7504 W. Midtown Road, during the Ogle County Farm Stroll.
After running out of the orchard’s store and into the wind to the pumpkin wagons, she soon bolted back inside to tell her mom she had made a selection – or at least narrowed it down.
“It certainly is windy,” said Jeff Warren, who along with his wife, Julie, operate BerryView Orchard and grow aronia super-fruit berries and a variety of apples.
Outside in the orchard, Maggie Vazquez, 16, of Chicago, also braved
the wind as she picked apples along with her grandparents who are residents of Oregon.
BerryView Orchard was one of six Ogle County farms in this year’s stroll. The self-guided tour was organized by the University of Illinois Extension in an attempt to show the county’s diversified family farms.
Attendees had a chance to win prizes by picking up a Farm Stroll Passport at their first stop and then
adding stamps from each farm they visited before turning it in at their final stop.
Participating farms in addition to BerryView Orchard were Barnhart’s Stone Corner and Happily Homegrown, Oregon; Dietrich Ranch and Hough’s Maple Lane Farm, Mt. Morris; and Orion Organics, Franklin Grove. Information about the Ogle County Extension Office can be found at https://extension.illinois.edu/bdo.
By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com
OREGON – From forging swords using fire and a hammer in a smithy to laser-cutting steel parts for trucks in a plant, it’s all about manufacturing.
Four local businesses recently hosted stops on the Association of Equipment Manufacturing’s Manufacturing Express bus tour, which is traveling 10,000 miles across 20 states to visit 80 member companies. The tour began July 1 and will conclude Oct. 18.
The AEM represents more than 1,100 companies that manufacture or service equipment in the agriculture, construction, utility, forestry and mining industries.
“The best way for us to put it is that the equipment our members manufacture helps to build, feed and power the world,” AEM President Megan Tanel said. “If you think about it in that way,
you understand the impact you have, and it’s greater than just your job that you’re doing on a daily basis. It’s a bigger piece.”
On Oct. 1, the bus tour stopped at
Astec Mobile Screens of Sterling and Sewer Equipment of Dixon. On Oct. 8, Manufacturing Express visited Woods Equipment and E.D. Etnyre & Co., both in Oregon.
“We’re here to celebrate with their employees on what they do and the importance of what they do for the industry as well as for their communities,” Tanel said. “The people that are in these jobs, they’ve got grit and determination and they are out there making a difference.”
The point of the tour is to talk about pro-manufacturing policies and to educate people on which policies – both existing and proposed – might have an effect on their job or their community, Tanel said.
“AEM is critical to our industry in that it’s a unified alliance of manufacturers with a noncentralized management team,” Woods Equipment Vice President of Sales and Marketing Derek Paulsen said. “It allows us to stay connected to the industry, gives us insights on the market and helps us as we progress not only with the Woods brand, but as the industry moves forward.”
Polo Lions Club holiday meat raffle supports community projects, education
POLO – The Polo Lions Club is holding a holiday meat raffle to help support local education and the community.
The raffle runs through Saturday, Dec. 7, with all proceeds and donations being used to support several community projects in Polo, including new dugouts at the Millard Deuth Westside Park, 700 W. North St.
This year, the raffle also will help support the Sauk Valley Community
Born: April 21, 1936 in Ogle County, IL
Died: October 13, 2024 in Rockford, IL
Marian DeWall, 88, of Forreston, IL passed away Sunday October 13, 2024 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born April 21, 1936 at home in Rural Polo, Ogle County, IL, the daughter of Earl K. and Marian H. (Weaver) Brown. Marian married Donald H. DeWall September 4, 1953 at Elkhorn EUB Church in Polo, IL. Marian worked for the Baileyville and Forreston Grain Elevators, Micro-Switch, and Stronghold Gift Shop. She was a member of Prairie Dell Presbyterian Church where she was very active. She was a leader of Silver Slivers 4-H Club, Silver Creek Home Extension, Blackhawk Presbyterian Church Women Ministries, Oregon Women’s Club, Ogle County Election Judge, and Farmer’s Family Restaurant “Table of Knowledge”. Marian was a loyal Forreston Cardinal fan. She loved to sew, travel, swim, and spend time with and helping her family and friends. Marian is survived by her husband Donald DeWall of
Born: April 15, 1930 in Grand Forks, ND
Died: October 11, 2024 in Mt. Morris, IL
College IMPACT program, which offers high school students the chance to earn free tuition at SVCC by completing community service hours and maintaining their grade point average.
Tickets can be bought at the First State Bank in Polo, 211 S. Division Ave., and Koeller Hardware, 104 E. Main St. in Forreston. Tickets cost $5 or three for $10.
The five winners will be drawn Dec. 7.
Prizes include:
• Quarter beefs that come with a chest freezer
• Half hogs
Forreston, IL; Children, Louanne Vedra Glisan (Ron) Winnebago, IL, Joanne Canfield (Rick), Oregon, IL, Susanne Janssen (Brian), Hospers, lowa, Deanne Wagner (Roger), Yorktown, VA, Darrell DeWall (Kathy), Freeport, II; Siblings Elinor Patrick (Jim) AZ, Paul Brown(Carol) AZ, Nina Moring (Daryl) Forreston, IL; sister-inlaw, Diane Brown, Milledgeville, IL; In-laws Eldon & Elsie DeWall, Leola Juergens, Ardath DeWall, Anita & Bob DeVries; fourteen grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren plus one on the way, three step-great-grandchildren, and five stepgreat-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Douglas Vedra, and siblings Harvey Brown and wife Sue, Everett Brown, Laurel Hippen, and Brother-in-laws Kenneth Juergens & Verlo DeWall. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Forreston Grove Church, 7246 N Freeport Rd, Forreston, IL. (church visitation prior to service 9:30 until service) Visitation will be on Friday at Burke Tubbs, Forreston, IL. 4-7PM. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Freeport, IL. Lunch will follow at the Forreston Grove Church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL and the Brick Church Cemetery Fund.
• A $100 gift certificate to Polo Fresh Food Market, 205 S. Division Ave.
The Lions Club thanks Johnson Processing of Chadwick, Deuth Family Farms of Polo, the Hopkins and Rahn families, Polo Fresh Food Market, Channel Seed and Greg Cross for their donations and support.
For information, call Winton Bocker at 815-238-0078 or Aaron Miller at 815-994-1599.
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The Ogle County Historical Society in Oregon will have its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28.
The meeting will be in the carriage house annex building on Franklin Street located behind (east of) the Nash House Museum at 111 N. Sixth St.
All are welcome to attend.
OREGON – The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will host a residential electronics recycling and document shredding event Saturday, Oct. 19, at 909 Pines Road in Oregon.
The recycling event is for Ogle County residents only and a free permit is required in advance of the event. To obtain a free permit, call 815-732-4020 or email solidwaste@oglecountyil.gov and provide your name, address, phone number and email address by 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.
Identification is required for document shredding. A permit is required only for electronics recycling.
Electronics recycling is from 8 a.m. to noon. Document shredding will be from 9 a.m. to noon.
Accepted electronic items include all TVs and computer monitors, computers, computer hardware and cables, laptops, tablets, cellphones, printers, fax machines, scanners, shredders (no tubs), copiers, video gaming equipment, DVD/ VCRs, cable/satellite boxes, stereo equipment, radios, digital clocks, cameras, calculators, phone systems, holiday light strands, extension cords, rechargeable batteries, printer ink cartridges, CD/DVDs and CFL bulbs. Microwave ovens are accepted for $5 a unit. Cash or check will be accepted. There is a limit of seven large or bulky items per permit and one permit per county household per month. Business or institutional electronic materials are not accepted at these events. Business or institutional electronics are accepted by the OCSWMD via a separate program. Call 815-732-4020 for information and pricing for business electronic recycling. Secure, on-site document shredding will be conducted by Illinois Valley Document Destruction. There is a limit of three banker boxes per vehicle. There is no cost to residents for paper shredding. OCSWMD is covering the cost of the shred truck and staff.
For more information about the recycling event, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit www.oglecountyil.gov.
The Forreston Community Men’s Prayer Breakfast will begin its new season at 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Forreston Reformed Church, 501 S. Third Ave. Come enjoy the food and fellowship as we pray for the needs of the community. A freewill offering for the local food pantry will be accepted. All men of the community are invited.
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MT. MORRIS, IL ~ Betty Ford, Eleanor Betty Nell Gangelhoff Ford, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL surrounded by her loving friends and family. She was born on April 15, 1930, in Grand Forks, ND the ninth child of Jacob H.
& Helen H. (Rose) Gangelhoff. Betty married Bradley Ford on May 11, 1960, in East Grand Forks, MN. They were blessed with 25 years of marriage and four children. Betty was a successful business woman serving as secretary to the President of the East Grand Forks National Bank, several church offices, medical offices and the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center in Oregon, IL. Betty had a deep love for and devotion to her family. She was our rock and our comfort. She was ever present and always willing to help in times of need. She was the heart of our family. Betty had a faith and love in God that was even deeper. She was a prayer warrior and lifted so many to the Lord. She was faithful to raise her children with a love of God and the knowledge of salvation through Jesus Christ. Betty
is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Vernon & Rodger Gangelhoff, and sisters Helen Gangelhoff, Pearl Hultgren, Gertrude Antonicci, Marion Sheldon, Myrtle Fillipi, Irene Davis, Lorriane Rice. She is survived and missed dearly by her loving children Susan (Dennis Schneider) Ford of Mt. Morris, IL, Jerry (Cheryl) Ford of New Franken, WI, David (Jane) Ford of St. Joseph, MN, James (Rhonda) Ford of Hammond, WI; grandchildren John Cahill, Sarah (Joel Schneck) Cahill, Emily (Jesse Culbertson) Cahill, Jennifer Cahill, Elizabeth Hanson, Gregory Ford, Dillon (Catherine) Ford, Noah Ford, Madeline Ford, Brian Ford; great-grandchildren Natalia Nolasco, Evelyn Plumb, Henry Hanson, Nathan Schneck; brother Gordon (Gloria) Gangelhoff of Bloomington, MN; sister Dorothey
VanLoo of Longmont, CO, sister-in-law Jean Gangelhoff of Oroville, CA; dear friend Arlene Sangmiester; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service commemorating Betty’s life has been scheduled for 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Mt. Morris, IL, with Pastor Josh Ehrlert presiding. Beginning at 10:00 AM will be a visitation to greet the family at the church. Betty will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Riverview Cemetery of Oregon, IL. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a donation to Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL. To leave an online condolence or plant a tree in her memory please visit www.farrellhollandgale.com.
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OREGON – An Oregon woman has received a child advocate award from United Voices for Children.
Katelyn Bowers was presented with the Rev. Margaret Ann Williams Service Award during the group’s annual child advocate awards event Raising Our Voices – Bridging the Gap: Addressing Youth Mental Health on Sept. 19 in Chicago.
Bowers was nominated by the Disciples United Methodist Church in Mt. Morris for her service project that began during her freshman year at Kishwaukee College this past spring when she was given an assignment to do a service project for her Intro to Sociology course.
Bowers decided to help HOPE of
MT. MORRIS
Ogle County, an organization that helps victims and survivors of domestic abuse. Bowers used her social media platforms for help along with a donation drive at DUMC and her 4-H club Blackhawk Crossing donated $100 to HOPE.
A local beautician donated a $50 gift certificate for haircuts and Bowers was able to donate clothing, shoes, bed rails, pack n’ plays and bedding estimated at $500.
United Voices for Children is a coalition of groups and individuals within the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church. UVC was founded in 1979 and dedicated to speak and act on behalf of children, youth and their families who need the voice of an advocate as well as to nurture and support ministries of the Conference.
Understanding what we read, or comprehending, is the goal of all reading, yet for many readers comprehension is a stumbling block. There are many pieces to the comprehension puzzle. This month, we’ll look at activating background knowledge and some ways we can help our children and grandchildren learn about how much that helps them understand what they read.
Before I begin, though, it is important to consider the role of fluent reading. If a child is still learning about letter sounds and the patterns of English spellings, they still may be struggling to decode or sound out many words. If a reader needs to stop and sound out several words, the brain is focusing on that task and there is truly very little brain power left to focus on understanding the reading. So comprehension can only be expected if the reader can read a text with expected speed and accuracy. If a text is difficult, you may certainly read to the child and follow the suggestions here by having a conversation about what is read.
It is important that all readers know and understand that it is the reader’s job to make meaning every time they read no matter what kind of text is being read. Some explain it as being like a conversation between the author and the reader except that the author’s side of the conversation is only the book or text itself. The rest is up to us as the reader.
The first steps in the process of understanding or comprehending what we read begin before we actually read. Brain research is telling us that our brains seek to make connections between what is already known to new information. An important step before reading is to activate our background knowledge about the text.
First, the purpose for reading and the kind of text are important considerations. Sometimes the purpose is for
Mary Gardner
enjoyment, sometimes it’s because we have to read it for school for extra practice or to research a topic.
Determining the purpose makes a big difference in how we read the text. I read tax forms or directions for assembling something much differently than I read my favorite novel. Helping our grandchildren or children determine their purpose for reading and discussing the text type are both worthwhile and helpful pre-reading strategies.
Next we might read the title and any additional information such as the end flaps or the back of the book jacket. We can easily do this when reading to, or with, our children or grandchildren. Then we can decide if we know a lot about the topic already (my favorite novel) or if we know only a little and we’re going to have to read very carefully (tax forms and directions).
Finally, we might make some predictions about what we are going to read. Ask your child what they think the book is going to be about. What kind of a story is it? What facts do you think we’ll learn?
This may sound like a lot of steps to take before beginning to read, but none of them take a long time. Good readers do this all the time, and they do it automatically. By talking our children and grandchildren through each of these steps we can help them develop habits that they’ll be able to use independently and automatically.
• Mary Gardner is a retired teacher who specialized in reading and is still an instructor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Northern Illinois University.
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MT. MORRIS – Loaves & Fish Food Pantry, in conjunction with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, is hosting a Mobile Food Pantry from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24.
The truck will be located at Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren , 409 W. Brayton Road.
Food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Food is free to neighbors in need. No ID, proof of address or income is required.
This is the final mobile pantry this
year. The next mobile pantry will be Jan. 23, 2025, at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, 101 Moose Drive.
These are “extra” food distributions. Food that comes on the truck is distributed that day.
Loaves & Fish Food Pantry is located on the lower level of the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren,
409 W. Brayton Road, and is open on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 3:30 to 6 p.m. and second and fourth Mondays from 2 to 4:30 pm.
Anyone experiencing food insecurity is welcome. For more information, call or text 815-613-8776 and leave a message.
The following marriage applications were filed in September:
Sept. 3
Ronak Shakir Hano Bannosha and Rinan Hithem, both of Leaf River.
Sept. 4
Brandyn Andrew Booker and Amanda Lyn Schlaf, both of Lindenwood.
Jeffrey Landen Yount and Shauna Kristine Gipe, both of Mt. Morris.
Damion Bradley Thompson and Danielle Lee DeJonge, both of Prophetstown.
Sept. 5
Justyn Hope Costa, of Belvidere, and Donevon Isaiah Pankey, of Sterling.
Brandon Allan Huddleston and Angel Sue Bonte, both of Byron.
Sept. 6
Marcus Phillip Cater and Paige Leann Hilliker, both of Franklin Grove.
Riesney Campos Rivero and Nelly Hermosillo, both of Rochelle.
John Samuel Milstone and Marta Marion Magdalena, both of Chicago.
Harrison James Dehnert and Jill Carly Hayden, both of Silvis.
Michael Alan Hailey and Amanda Lynn Cunningham, both of Rochelle.
Garrett Robert Charles Scott and Pamela Ann Allison, both of Lee.
Sept. 7
Hunder Michael Sadoski and Nikki Nicole Hernandez, both of Loves Park.
Sept. 9
Tanner Michael Nott and Ashley Renae Hadie, both of Davis.
Jacob Darel Schweizer and Samantha Joy Goldman, both of Oregon.
Curtis James Hollewell and Danielle Mary Hagemann, both of German Valley.
Sept. 11
Alexander Steven Hiatt, of Kirkland, and Marjorie Marie Buss, of Belvidere.
Douglas James Schiller and Ildiko Lee, both of Oregon.
Oscar Garcia-Serrato and Juana Camacho de Jesus, both of Rochelle.
Sept. 12
Tyler William Woods-Ortiz, of Schiller Park, and Kassandra Marie Darrus, of Lombard.
Sept. 13
Jonathan Lee Veenstra and Jennifer Ann McLaughlin, both of Elgin.
Jacob Aaron Sprankle and Cassandra Dora Gellings, both of Rochelle.
Oct. 5-11
Warranty deeds
Evelio I. Aguilar Castillo and Anabella Aguilar to Scott D. Doyle, one parcel in Marion Township, $94,000.
Charles W. Dugdale to Gabe P. Pedraza, one parcel in Pine Rock Township and 3981 S. Chana Road, Chana, $300,000.
Matthew R. Harazin, Samantha L. Harazin and Samantha Shaw to Wesley A. Blakenbehler, 204 N. Cherry Ave., Polo, $68,500.
Anita S. Hogan to Kenneth M. Reukauf Jr. and Ruth A. Miedema, 307 Chyahoga Dr., Dixon, $230,000.
Carol L. Eubanks to Javier Martinez Amaya, 605 E. Mason St., Polo, $114,000.
James E. Lester to Jayden Ferrara, 338 S. Pine St., Stillman Valley, $145,000.
Carrie L. Tinsman to Brent A. Morrison and Nataly Morrison, 403 N. Sixth St., Oregon, $220,000.
Jeffrey P. Rogers to Elizabeth Dreesman, Carleton W. Emma Jr. and Judith E. Emma, 603 Jackson St., Oregon, $133,000.
Bobbie Panetta to Ashlea and Stephen Cardot, 402 W. Oregon St., Polo, $185,000.
Cari K. Joens, Cari K. Werner and Dylan
Sept. 16
Christopher Lewis Hull and Mercy Brooke Norman, both of Rochelle.
Sept. 17
Richeard Ray Robinson and Krystin
Marie Martinez, both of Mendota.
Sept. 19
Lindsay Denise Larsen and Alyssa Kay Rankin, both of Batavia.
Sept. 20
Nathan Charles Bradford and Brittani
Diane Head, both of Dixon.
Alejandro Garcia and Jacqueline Marie Lopez, both of Rochelle.
Sept. 23
Ryan William Thielman and Tracey Jean Scarola, both of Woodridge.
Wayde Joseph Reimer and Kealie Jone Wilcox, both of Polo.
Norman Jay Graff II and Melinda Sue Klenz, both of Oregon.
Sept. 24
Daniel Gregory Paul, of Genoa, and Alejandra Isabella Ceceila Moore, of Malta.
Andrew Christian Takantjas and Mary Ella Hildebrand, both of Westminster, Colorado.
Sept. 25
J. Joens to John Wells, 305 W. Balsam St., Forreston, $45,000.
Eric L. Nilles, Holly M. Nilles and Holly M. Kilcoyne to Daniel Alvin Hoffman and Brandi A. Hoffman, one parcel in Forreston Township and 802 N. Walnut Ave., Forreston, $228,000.
Beckenbaugh Farm LLC to Brian K. Duncan and Kelly P. Duncan, one parcel in Buffalo Township, $1,650,000.
Isaac J. Beyer and Elizabeth A. Beyer to Glen A. Feldkamp, 302 S. Main St., Baileyville, $70,000.
Gordan J. Gottschalk and Laurie A. Gottschalk to Timothy Haynes, 211 W. Third St., Byron, $137,500.
Samuel Winnett to Julio Rolando Meraz Luna and Maria Lucia Pulido Rojas, 1107 Illinois St., Davis Junction, $23,000.
Craig and Carmon Conderman to Jason Ware, 422 E. Fifth St., Byron, $219,500.
Cathleen L. Tweedy to Hungate Real Estate Ventures LLC, 710 N. Seventh St., Rochelle, $75,000.
Quit claim deeds
October Ridge LLC to John Tawlik Girgis and Michele Geary Girgis, 946 Illinois Route 2, Oregon, 946 N. Illinois Route 2, Oregon, and one parcel in Oregon-Nash-
Dillon James Jeter and Chelsy Rose Webb, both of Oregon.
John Davis Huey and Michelle Marie Miller, both of Rochelle.
Sept. 26
Brandon Michael Boggs and Hannah Noel Goodnite, both of Roscoe.
Matthew Robert Bargren and Mallory Loel Wrenn, both of Byron.
Ryan Sands Wheeler and Erin Frances Hayes, both of Vancouver, Washington.
John Wesley Hughes and Ashley Rae Geron, both of Los Angeles, California.
Sept. 27
Brandon Ross Johnson and Kaitlyn Rose Haymes, both of Rock Falls.
Logan Michael Walsh, of Rockford, and Natasha Haley Marcus, of Poplar Grove. Sept. 30
Trevor Austin Brandner and Kassandra Lynn Marinelli, both of Oregon.
Javier Manuel Martinez-Amaya and Sydney Jeanene Gunder, both of Polo.
Corey Lee Wagner, of Haslet, Texas, and Stephanie Gayle Savidge, of Fort Worth, Texas.
Joshua Michael Jones, of Central, South Carolina, and Jennifer Ann Brower, of Ottawa.
ua Township, $0.
Jeffrey L. Clements and Susan J. Clements to Jeffrey L. Clements, trustee, Susan J. Clements, trustee, Jeffrey L. Clements Trust and Susan J. Clements Trust, one parcel in Lincoln Township, $0.
Michael P. Denniston to Michael P. Denniston, trustee, Cheri M. Denniston, trustee, and Denniston Family Trust, 8483 E. Cardinal Lane, Stillman Valley, $0.
Michael P. Denniston and Cheri Denniston to Michael P. Denniston, trustee, Cheri M. Denniston, trustee, and Denniston Family Trust, 8485 Cardinal Lane, Stillman Valley, $0.
Pamela K. Dahlberg to Pamela K. Dahlberg and Big Hill LLC, one parcel in Ogle County and one parcel in Taylor Township, $0.
Jessica Gomez Alvarez and Richard Treto to Jessica Gomez Alvarez and Juan D. Treto, 501 Autumnwolf Dr., Davis Junction, $0.
Trustee deeds
Joyce Person, trustee, Wade-Wales Trust and Lucille H. Wales, deceased, to Nathaniel C. Lefevre, two parcels in Buffalo Township, $1,122,000.
Executors deeds
Maria Krpan, deceased by executor, and estate of Maria Krpan to Martin T. Krpan, trustee, Mary Ann Krpan, trustee, and Maria Krpan Trust 102, one parcel in Lynnville Township, $0.
Deeds in trust
Michael D. Szczech and Angela S. Dobson to Martin D. Salerno, trustee, and Martin D. Salerno Trust, 6972 E. Hales Corner Road, Stillman Valley, $575,001.
John G. Hahn and Kathryne A. Hahn to John G. Hahn, trustee, Kathryne A. Hahn, trustee, Kathryne A. Hahn, John G. Hahn and Hahn Family Declaration Trust, 1007 Westview Dr., Rochelle, $0.
Ronald G. Sims, Tasha E. Sims and Tasha E. Strohecker to Ronadl G. Sims, trustee, Tasha E. Sims, trustee, and Sims Land Trust, 738 N. Seven Hickory Road, Byron, $0.
John H. Dobbs and Kay Marie Dobbs to Dobbs Family Trust 101, 5953 S. Centerview Dr., Rochelle, and 961 S. Seventh St., Rochelle, $0.
Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office
Hawks average more than 10 yards a carry in BNC win
By TY REYNOLDS Special to Shaw Media
ROCK FALLS – Once Oregon got rolling on the ground Oct.11, there wasn’t much Rock Falls could do to slow it down.
The Hawks rushed for 533 yards on 49 carries – an average of 10.9 yards a carry – and scored touchdowns on seven straight possessions to break open a one-point game and turn it into a 55-19 victory over the Rockets in a Big Northern Conference game Friday night at Hinders Field.
“If you can run the ball for 8, 9, 10 yards a pop, it’s going to make the game super easy,” senior fullback Logan Weems said. “It’s nice to know we can rely on our line. They block really well. Even if it’s not the designed hole, you know there’s always going to be one to run through and there’s never going to be people in your face in the backfield.”
Four Oregon rushers amassed more than 80 yards each. Weems led the way with 161 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Keaton Salsbury added 102 yards and two TDs on seven rushes. His final run was a 52-yard sprint for a score and the Hawks (4-3 overall and BNC) pulled their starters after that, leaving Hunter Bartel with 99 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries; he never got another carry to make it three Oregon backs in triple figures.
Cooper Johnson ran for 81 yards, including a 57-yard scoring sprint, and Jayden Berry added a 51-yard run for the Hawks. Jakobi Donegan had a 27-yard TD run to cap the Hawks’ scoring.
“All of our running backs are good. We’ve got a good rotation and we have depth. Everyone can fill in for each other, keep each other fresh and just make big plays,” Bartel said. “Running the ball drains the clock, and we can be physical and hit them hard –and when they get hit hard, they don’t want to get back up.”
Although Oregon didn’t attempt a pass (other than an incompletion on a 2-point conversion try), Rock Falls (1-6 overall and BNC) found success through the air. Sophomore Trail Stonitsch was 14-for-21 passing for 194 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. He also led the Rockets with 26 yards on seven rushes.
His two scoring strikes were both long passes down the middle of the field. His 59-yarder to Logan Thome answered Oregon’s first touchdown
from Salsbury and cut the deficit to 7-6 less than halfway through the first quarter. His 36-yarder to Easton Canales came early in the fourth quarter.
“Our receivers have some speed out there and they know how to get open and I know that. We just flow as a team,” Stonitsch said. “My line gave me a lot of time back there. We’ve got a lot of guys that play both offense and defense, so they’re tougher players because they’ve got a lot of time on the field on both sides no matter what, so they’ve got to be prepared for anything.
“Our confidence has to stay up no matter what and the whole team was picking each other up out there.”
The Rockets’ final score was a 67-yard kickoff return by Austin Castaneda in the final three minutes of the game. The kick bounced off the pads of one of his fellow Rock Falls returners and bounced forward about 10 yards before Castaneda scooped it up and outran the coverage team down the home sideline.
After each team scored on its opening possession, the defenses took control for the next 13 minutes. Ajay Kobbeman recovered a fumble and Rock Falls also forced a punt on the next two series.
“I think the biggest change was going from our normal 4-4 with three
DBs to a 5-2 this week. We sent a couple of blitzes up the middle and that was helpful and we had some guys flying around and making plays,” Kobbeman said. “Our D-line, the coaches say their job is to hold the gaps and make sure that no one gets through their gap because we’ve got our gaps down [as linebackers]. As long as we all hold down our gaps, then we’ll be pretty good.”
The Hawks found their groove soon after as Bartel, Johnson and Weems scored on the final three first-half
Oregon’s Hunter Bartel looks for yards against Rock Falls during Oregon’s 55-19 victory in the Big Northern Conference.
drives and Bartel, Cole, Salsbury and Donegan scored on the first four possessions of the second half. Oregon ran out the clock with its fifth drive.
“The line does a phenomenal job. The hole opens up really wide and we’ve just got to follow it,” Salsbury said. “And with all the subs, everybody can stay fresh, stay fast and break a lot of tackles.
“Now all we need is one more win –we’re shooting for two more – but one more puts us in the playoffs. That’s big for us.”
The stage is set for Byron and Dixon for Big Northern Conference football supremacy. More important, it is a chance for both squads to finally be tested.
It is a given that Byron is outstanding. The jury is still out on Dixon, Last year, Dixon also came into the Byron game undefeated but was rolled 49-6.
The Dukes did have a strong showing in the Class 4A playoffs and come into Friday’s game ranked No. 2 in the state. But that ranking could be deceiving considering the Big Northern is having a down year.
Will this highly anticipated showdown of 7-0 versus 7-0 live up to all the hoopla? Not sure, but I look forward to making the short drive to Dixon to check it out for myself and what’s shaping up to be another gorgeous night for football.
I can’t recall a season with such unseasonably warm and dry conditions, though the pandemic-canceled fall of 2020 seemed to always be nice on Fridays.
It was a huge win for Stillman Valley in overtime over Genoa-Kingston. While driving near DeKalb on Friday night, I randomly switched a radio station on and it was broadcasting the game.
On the final play, G-K blocked an extra-point attempt that would have won the game for SV in the overtime. The Cardinals still won as the holder alertly picked up the ball and found a receiver in the end zone for a 22-20 win.
At least that’s how the announcer described things before quickly signing off. It was quite a bizarre ending and one that virtually guarantees 4-3 SV a playoff berth with 1-6 Winnebago on deck.
Winnebago’s biggest problem is low numbers. It has a good coach in Mark Helm and a solid program in place, but without bodies, it is tough to stay competitive.
Rock Falls lost to Oregon 55-19 and continues to be an enigma, having 30 losing seasons in the past 31 years. Different methods have been employed to kick-start the program, but nothing has worked, although the Rockets have been good in other sports such as baseball and basketball.
Under former athletic director Rich
Montgomery, Rock Falls had even adamantly refused to offer soccer in the fall so as not to dilute participation in cross country, football and golf.
Having been friends with Rich since covering his wrestling teams 25 years ago, I will miss seeing him at sporting events. No doubt he was a genuine person who did not candy-coat things.
You’ve got to respect a person who tells it like it is, an intangible that seems to be lacking more and more in society. Although it may be painful, I would rather have someone tell me the truth instead of always killing me with kindness.
Oregon (4-3) remains on track for the playoffs and should give injury-riddled Lutheran (5-2) a game this week. The Hawks will be favored in the regular-season finale against 2-5 Athens.
The Rochelle Hubs continue to put up big numbers in football, gaining more than 600 yards rushing on a respectable Kaneland team. If Rochelle could sneak into 4A, it would have to be considered one of the favorites to win state.
Class 5A is brutally tough with a slew of Chicago-area powerhouses. That’s another reason Dixon’s No. 2 ranking in 4A is suspect. There is a huge drop-off between 4A and 5A.
However, two years ago when Rochelle made the cut in 4A, the Hubs barely escaped in overtime against Dixon. Dukes coach Jared Shaner does an excellent job of having his squad ready for any type of opponent.
With its third straight win, Lombard Montini (5-2) has wrapped up a berth in the 3A playoffs. About the only question left is what round will the Broncos meet Byron?
Ideally, it won’t be until the semifinals like last year. A major disadvantage for Byron is not having the same caliber of competition as Montini.
Comparing schedules, Montini has eight opponents better than anything Byron sees in the BNC, other than perhaps Dixon. When you enter into a situation like that, there is an initial adjustment a team has to make for speed and physicality.
It’s kind of like a shock to your system and something that a team must adapt to quickly. Byron survived similar scenarios against Elmhurst Immaculate Conception and Montini in the past, so it’s not like Byron is totally unprepared.
• Andy Colbert, an avid runner, is a sports writer for Shaw Local covering high school sports in Ogle County.
By ANDY COLBERT
For Shaw Media
SUBLETTE – It was a coming out of sorts for the Byron boys and girls cross country teams Monday at the Amboy Columbus Day meet. Tim Starwalt finished third individually among 161 competitors and the girls were second in the team standings to perennial power Winnebago.
“We challenged our kids to run a really tactical race that included going out a bit conservative but changing gears at the half mile and the mile marker and move through the field. I thought they executed it really well and finished strong,” Byron coach Mike McHale said.
For Starwalt, it was redemption after collapsing in last year’s race when his legs gave out and having to sit down for 30 seconds before finishing.
“Tim had a great bounce back race after a rough Amboy in 2023,” McHale said. “He is running really well at the right time of the season.”
Senior Nicolai Martino of Winnebago, undefeated this season and the favorite to win the Class 1A individual title, ran a 15:11 to win by 40 meters over Grady Smith of Johnsburg, who just nipped Starwalt at the finish 15:18.50 to 15:19.
“Nicolai pushes me and makes me a better runner,” said Starwalt, who has been in the shadow of Martino as a junior. “I wanted second today, but (Smith’s) kick got me.”
In the girls race, sophomore Ashley Potter took sixth for Byron with a time of 19:22. In a good example of pack running, the remaining scorers (Gabriella Northup, Elinor McHale, Grace Burnes, Emma Franchi) for Byron placed from 21st to 27th.
“I’ve improved a lot since last year. The whole team has,” Potter said.
Winnebago had 49 points to 92 for Byron out of 16 teams.
“Ashley Potter had a great race and our pack of Nos. 2-5 stuck together,” McHale said.
McHale also was pleased with the JV portion of the Amboy meet.
“Our fresh-soph boys also stepped up and came within a point of winning that race, running really tough,” he said. “Braden Dietrich grabbed his first high school win and is starting to come into his own as his sophomore year continues. Today was a great day for our program and gives our kids a lot of confidence heading into the state series.”
Oregon got a 22nd from senior Ella Dannhorn (20:48) to place eighth among 16 teams with 200 points.
“The hills here are harder than at Park West (Oregon’s home course).” Dannhorn said. “With how tough it is, it is more of a mental race.”
Other scorers for Oregon were Jillian Hammer in 35th, Christine Ramirez 37th, Melanie Carrillo 66th and Madeline Rogers 72nd.
“I still don’t think we’re at our full potential. I’m very happy to see that Ella Dannhorn is hitting her stride again right when she needs to be,” Oregon coach Gabe Poser said. “We’re a little dinged up, so my hope is that we can maintain our fitness while tending to a lot of the pains that are plaguing us. We can go far and have a great finish at sectionals if we accomplish all of that and get Lorelai Dannhorn back, too.”
In the boys race, junior Daniel Gonzalez of Oregon took 20th place with a time of 16:30. Last year, he sat out the race with an injury.
“I was happy with my kick and passed quite a few guys,” Gonzalez said. “The hill was brutal, though.”
Forreston-Polo’s best finish was a 49th by Noah Genandt (17:34). It placed ninth out of 18 teams with 294 points.
In a tight finish in the boys race, Elmwood-Brimfield was first with 55 points, Winnebago second at 59 and Aurora Central Catholic third at 62.
Oct. 11 Football
Big Northern: Oregon 55, Rock Falls 19; Stillman Valley 22, Genoa-Kingston 20; Dixon 40, Johnson City 14; Rockford Lutheran 21, North Boone 0; Byron 64, Winnebago 0
Nonconference
Forreston 20, Hazel Green Southwestern (Wis.) 16: The Cardinals snapped a fourgame skid with the win. Forreston (2-5) has games against Durand-Pecatonica and Lena-Winslow to close the season. The Cardinals have not missed the playoffs since 2009.
NUIC
Durand-Pecatonica 60, Fulton 36: The Rivermen (6-1, 6-1) won the high-scoring contest at home. Fulton fell to 2-5, 2-5 with games remaining against Knoxville and Morrison.
Illinois 8-Man Football Association
Polo 68, Christian Life co-op 6: The Marcos led 38-0 after the first quarter in the home win. Seven players had rushing scores for Polo (7-0) in the win.
Milledgeville 40, South Beloit 0: The Missiles (6-1) bounced back from their first loss of the season with the road win. Milledgeville snapped a five-game winning streak by the Sobos (5-2) with the victory.
Amboy 68, Peoria Heights 0: The Clip-
pers improved to 6-1 as Eddie Jones threw two touchdowns to Caleb Yanos and Quinn Leffleman had two rushing scores. Four other Amboy backs had TDs on the ground in the win.
Oregon 2, Genoa-Kingston 0: Madi Shaffer led the Hawks with 12 digs, three assists and four aces in a 25-16, 25-13 win. Skylar Bishop had three
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Morrison 2, Polo 1: The Mustangs earned a 25-22, 16-25, 25-18 road win to improve to 5-15-4 and 2-5 in the NUIC. Polo fell to 12-10-2 and 4-4. Bridget Call led Polo with 12 kills and 12 digs and Cam Jones added 12 digs, three aces and nine assists.
Oregon 2, Dixon 0: The Hawks won 25-17, 25-20 as Grace Tremble had six kills and eight digs and Skylar Bishop added four kills and five blocks. Anna Stender had eight digs, four attacks and two aces.
Polo 2, Warren 0: Polo won 25-15, 25-14 as Reese Mekeel had eight kills. Carlee Grobe added four aces for the Marcos. Other leaders for Polo were Brylee Laskowski with 11 assists, Bridget Call with eight digs and Laynie Mandrell with two blocks.
Forreston 2, Pearl City 0: The Cardinals won 25-20, 25-13. Jaiden Schneiderman had 25 kills, six digs and an ace. Ennen Ferris added 27 assists and six digs.
Boys soccer
Oregon 8, South Beloit 3: The Hawks improved to 11-9-2 after the road win, which followed a 4-0 shutout of Pecatonica on senior night.
Oregon 4, Pecatonica 0: Irvin Acosta, Cruz Hernandez, Aiden Hammer and Jackson Caposey scored for Oregon. Acosta, Eduardo Garcia and Noah Near each had an assist. Deryk Withers had two saves in goal. •
EXTENDED EARLY VOTING HOURS
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 to Thursday, October 31, 2024
OGLE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
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The following is a list of assessment changes made in Brookville, Forreston, Lincoln and Maryland townships by the township assessor, and/or approved or revised by the supervisor of assessments. The values shown are after the application of equalization factors.
Under the authority of 35 ILCS 200/9-210 (Illinois Compiled Statutes), notice is hereby given that the following equalization factors (or “multipliers”) have been applied to all non-farm land and improvements on class 0010, 0011, 0020, 0028, 0030, 0040, 0050, 0060 and 0070 properties in the following townships, all other classes received a 1.0000 factor;
is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken: 1. Contact your township assessor to review the assessment.
2. If you are not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Ogle County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815) 732-1150 or visit www.oglecountyil. gov for more information.
Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the farmland assessments for the 2024 assessment year have increased by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index per acre as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue. Data was provided by the Farmland Assessment Advisory Board and approved by the Ogle County Farmland Assessment Review Committee resulting in an increase in assessment of $46.87 per acre for each soil productivity index. Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/12-10, individual notices will not be mailed on properties with assessment changes due to equalization alone. The factors shown are determined by the Illinois Department of Revenue’s most recent sales-to-assessment ratio study, and take into consideration any assessment changes made by the assessor. These factors bring the average assessment level in the townships to 33 1/3% of market value, and they will be applied to the categories of property listed above. Your township assessor is listed below.
Your property is to be assessed at the above median level. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by the following procedure: divide your assessment by 0.3333 (median level of assessments). The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed.
If you believe your property’s fair cash value
3. File a complaint of assessment with the Board of Review. The final filing deadline for your township is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date, the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this townships. For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815) 732-1150 or visit us at 105 South 5th St, Suite 215, Oregon, Illinois 61061.
If you believe your property is over-assessed, you may file an appeal within 30 days of this publication. The deadline to file an appeal of the 2024 assessment is November 18, 2024
See www.oglecountyil.gov/departments/ supervisor-of-assessments/ for assessor contact information, assessment publications, appeal and exemption information. An assessment is not a tax bill. The assessment allocates the property tax burden based on the value of your real property, and the aggregate value of all property in the tax district. In general, the higher valued properties pay more taxes than the lower valued properties.
Exemptions: exemptions reduce the taxable value of homestead property. Exemptions are available for owner occupied, seniors, disabled and disabled veterans, returning veterans, and certain homestead improvements. Ogle County Assessors for these townships is Angela Dieterman, Assessor Phone 815-908-0616
angiedieterman@gmail.com
If you have questions about your assessment, it is recommended that you contact your assessor for a review and explanation. Ogle County Supervisor of Assessments
105 S. 5th St. PO Box 40 Oregon, IL 61061
815-732-1150
01-13-400-002
01-14-300-002
01-15-100-004 EDLER, MARLYS K TRUSTEE M 133,558 01-15-200-002 SNEEK, ROGER A JR & BARBAR 68,638 01-15-300-001 WOESSNER, RANDALL L & VERN 164,347 01-15-400-003 GIPE, SHANE D & KIMBERLY S 106,130 01-22-200-002 GUNDERSON, FRED SCOTT R & 83,821 01-22-300-008 COULTHARD, JEREMY L & STAC 124,300 01-22-400-001 JOHNSON, CONNIE L TRUSTEE 177,851 01-23-401-003 MEADE, JONATHON A 64,768 01-24-100-001 GREENFIELD, MICHAEL J & T 70,919 01-24-200-001 SWALVE, LOWELL K TRUSTEE & 156,073 01-24-400-001 KEMPEL, DEAN M & MARGARET 95,314 01-24-400-004 PARKINSON, JAMES N & NANCY 70,612 01-25-151-002 ZIMMERMAN, MARK & GASTON 62,068 01-25-200-003 MEIER, BRYAN D 50,389 01-25-300-001 LUDEWIG, JERRY L TRUSTEE G 131,242 01-25-400-002 DEVRIES, ROBERT J & TAMMY 62,980 01-26-200-002 GREENFIELD, PAMELA 248,007 01-26-400-002 ZIMMERMAN, CHRISTINE K 46,780 01-27-100-001 WUBBENA, LLOYD A TRUSTEE 219,953 01-27-200-004 LUDEWIG, BARBARA L TRUSTEE 194,403 01-34-200-004 LUDWIG, DANIEL & ALLEIGH 35,643 01-35-200-002 DEVRIES, LYLE H & LINDA R 151,004 01-35-400-001 DIKKERS, COLLEEN Y 78,867 01-36-100-001 LUDEWIG, GENE DARYL & LYNN 133,560 01-36-400-008 WUBBENA, ALLEN D & MARIAN 185,549 02-05-232-001 KLOSTER, DAVID J & TANYA J 37,813 02-05-232-002 STIVERS, EULA
02-06-200-004 KORF, JOEY & SUSAN 64,037
02-06-300-003 KORF, JOEY A & TAGGART, 29,080
02-07-100-002 THREE H FARMS & FATHER F 177,481
02-08-400-006 CHAPLIN, DIANA K 78,234
02-09-200-001 RICHARD H CORNELIUS TRUST 148,456
02-09-300-003 TIMMER, CURT & JENNIFER 87,187
02-09-300-005 WICHMAN, KYLE R 76,229
02-16-200-001 DEVRIES, EVELYN J TRUSTEE 206,084
02-16-300-001 KRUM, DANNY L & LINDA S TR 47,865
02-16-400-001 HEEREN, LESLIE L & CHERYL 107,273
02-17-200-002 HAIJENGA, MARIAN E & RITA 66,854
02-17-300-001 VIETMEIER, MARVIN L TRUST 135,665
02-18-100-003 GREEN FIELDS LLC 62,768
02-18-300-001 STATE BANK OF FREEPORT TR 162,037
02-19-100-001 RUNTE, RICHARD L 87,194
02-19-200-001 ZUMDAHL, CYNTHIA A TRUSTE 165,401
02-19-400-007 DANIELS, KERMIT M & LUANN 81,226
02-20-100-002 RUNTE, GARY L 49,349
02-21-200-001 KUPER, ALFRED H & MARDELLA 58,079
02-21-200-005 CLARK, MARIE JAE 21,724
02-21-400-001 KUPER, DEAN P & LISA D 75,015
02-28-326-016 PRICE, JEFFREY R 68,694
02-28-379-002 STATUM, TRISTA 30,229
02-28-381-006 VILLAGE OF FORRESTON 9,074
02-28-387-003 COOK, DANIEL J 29,449
02-29-400-004 KANEY PROPERTIES LLC 58,653
02-30-400-004 MEYERS, JOE R & BARBARA K 106,230
02-31-100-001 SEURING FARMS INC 180,752
02-31-200-006 NOURELDIN, ABDEL H & NAHAL 43,020
02-31-300-001 HOWALD, MICHAEL W 82,004
02-31-300-002 FOLKERTS, JUDITH A TRUSTE 135,886
02-32-100-014 MORING, DARYL K & NINA J J 119,884
02-32-400-004 PHILS FRESH EGGS, INC 118,181
02-33-101-006 PHILS FRESH EGGS, INC 47,292
02-33-104-002 PHILS FRESH EGGS, INC 17,154
02-33-126-004 HORST, DANIELLE 35,858
02-33-135-010 FLYNN, BREXTON JOHN & ANNA 38,002
02-33-136-003 TOMS, KENNETH J & MARY L 32,642
02-33-177-007 COUNTRYMAN, BRADLEY J 50,604
02-33-178-007 DIDDENS, VICKI LYNN 37,583
02-33-178-008 JAMES & ASSOCIATES LLC 5,627
02-33-179-008 GENANDT, GREGORY A & BARBA 39,610
02-33-183-002 MERIDITH, GLENN & ROSS-M 32,642
02-33-201-001 CLARK, MICHAEL R & MELISSA 12,437
02-33-204-015 ILLINOIS POSTAL HOLDINGS L 40,270
02-33-205-006 PHIL’S FRESH EGGS INC 30,555
02-33-205-008 WHITEHEAD , JEREMY 6,129
02-33-207-012 ALLIED WASTE TRANSPORTATIO 8,202
02-33-226-001 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF 28,759
02-33-255-010 ALEXANDER, THOMAS E & BUTL 63,521
02-33-276-001 HALFMAN, SHAWN N , ELIZABE 19,011
02-33-276-006 HALFMAN, SHAWN N , ELIZABE 2,476
02-33-376-004 ENGELKENS, STEVEN H & CYNT 33,990
02-33-376-007 COFFMAN, SHANA L 15,300
02-33-407-009 MORING, LARRY K & SHARON A 51,705
02-33-451-009 ROOD, MICHAEL T & RAMONA L 63,678
Lincoln Township
07-01-300-005 LUDWIG, GARY L TRUSTEE 115,496
07-01-300-006 LUDWIG, DIANA L TRUSTEE & 101,718
07-02-100-003 MICHALAK, MARK L & RUBLY 33,284
07-02-100-012 LUDWIG, JON M & RENEE M 182,145
07-02-400-005 SACK , LAURA J 58,694
07-04-200-004 TOMS, KENNETH J 77,420
07-05-100-002 MERSHON, JOHN I & MICHELLE 62,808
07-05-200-001 HOLLEWELL, DR GARY L & DOR 140,271
07-05-400-002 WILLIAMS, MATTHEW F 47,899
07-06-100-007 HOLTERHAUS, TED C 15,666
07-06-200-002 DEVRIES, ROBERT D & ANITA 491,802
07-06-300-001 SWALVE, RANDALL E & SUSAN 104,211
07-07-100-002 PROMENSCHENKEL, ELOYCE 84,337
07-07-100-004 RUDY, TROY A & LEANNE K 75,885
07-07-400-001 ELLIS, RICHARD R TRUSTEE 1 103,626
07-08-300-003 DEWALL, DALE A TRUSTEE & D 52,121
07-08-400-005 DE WALL, BRIAN & BONNIE 92,296
07-09-100-001 LUDWIG, DAVID D & SUZANNE 128,135
07-09-300-001 RANZ, ALAN W & MARY J 227,613
07-10-100-005 MORING, PAMELA K 96,987
07-10-300-001 ACKERMAN, KEVIN J & LISA R 154,957
07-10-400-003 RANZ, THEODORE J & JULIE 117,821
07-11-100-005 BINKLEY, DONALD J 69,344
07-11-200-004 LUDWIG FAMILY FARMS LLC LA 21,134
07-12-300-001 DERBY, RALPH M TRUSTEE & E 101,943
07-12-400-001 DERBY, RALPH M TRUSTEE & E 129,374
07-13-200-010 RIDENOUR, RAY R & MARY E 101,663
07-13-400-001 PIEPER, ROBERT R 149,459
07-14-100-005 LUDWIG, DIANA L TRUSTEE & 6,627
07-14-100-006 LUDWIG FAMILY FARMS LLC LA 115,933
07-14-300-001 DEWALL, DALE A & CAROL F 223,526
07-15-100-001 WEEGENS, CHE-RYLLE L 102,133
07-15-100-004 LAUBER, HEIDI A & JAMES 72,143
07-15-200-001 LINK, DAVID R & CYNTHIA J 101,179
07-15-300-002 LONG, MELVIN & LONG, LO 87,091
07-16-400-005 SLIGAR, JOHN W & WOLBER, H 74,511
07-17-400-003
07-18-100-002
07-18-400-003
07-19-200-003
07-20-200-015 KIENZLE, JOAN K 21,901
07-21-100-013 LUDEWIG, KENNETH C 42,808
07-21-201-002 MOORE, TRUDY L TRUSTEE & 62,031
07-21-401-013 MCKEAN, DEBRA 33,427 07-24-100-005 BOCKER, WINTON D 72,393
07-25-100-003 WICK, ROGER H 73,572
07-25-200-002 SCHNULLE, FREDERICK C & SU 164,938
07-25-400-005 BAKER, ROBERT F TRUSTEE TR 152,728
07-25-400-009 SCHNULLE, EDWARD A JR & MA 129,538
07-25-400-010 GROBE, LENNY A 69,113
07-26-100-017 CASPER, CHRISTOPHER J 102,170
07-26-200-001
BRANTNER, LOLA J TRUST ETA 165,689
07-26-300-003 BACHMAN, TIMOTHY A & MARIL 68,889
07-26-300-006 CHRISTEN, LORI C & JOSHUA 111,940
07-26-400-001 PATTERSON, THOMAS W TRUSTE 166,969
07-27-100-002 LUDEWIG, BARBARA R TRUSTEE 118,265
07-27-200-004 CLAYTON, LISA A TRUSTEE & 131,025
07-27-300-004
BERNARD, CARL 56,262
07-27-400-009 KOMES, DENNIS E & MARYANN 123,525
07-29-300-001
EICHHOLZ, KENNETH L TRUST 130,578
07-29-300-005 CARLSON, KRISTEN S 72,486
07-29-400-001 GARMAN, DONALD E 105,961
07-30-200-001 POPE, ROBERT L TRUSTEE RL 123,189
07-30-400-006 KNUTSON, RICHARD S 73,809
07-31-100-001 BOWMAN FAMILY FARM LLC 232,623
07-31-300-001 GARKEY, CAROL J TRUSTEE 83,816
07-32-100-002 DEUTH, MICHAEL T & MALLORY 96,824
07-32-200-001 JONES, CAROL A 158,241
07-35-100-001 PATTERSON FARM SERVICE INC 179,448
07-35-300-002 NELSON, DONALD E TRUSTEE & 303,714
07-36-100-003 EUREKA HOMES LLC 119,942
07-36-300-003 GARCIA, JESUS SALINAS 56,065
07-36-400-001 SUTTON, WILLIAM J TRUSTEE 69,560
Maryland Township
02-01-100-001 BECKER, JEFFREY J 165,630 02-02-100-005 HARTJE, BARRY A & SUSAN K 38,962 02-02-200-006 LAMM, JASON A & KIMBERLY 61,959
02-03-400-001 GUY, LANE & JUSTINE M 69,687 02-10-300-002 GRONEWOLD, ROBERT A & DONN 61,124 02-11-100-002 DRAKE, KENNETH O TRUST 194,496
02-11-300-001 GRONEWOLD, RICHARD A TRUS 13,418
02-11-300-002 DAWS, JERRY P TRUSTEE & K 129,938 02-11-400-001 DAWS, JERRY P TRUSTEE & K 71,169
02-11-400-004 KANEY, JOHN M 56,552 02-12-100-003 DRAKE, KENNETH O TRUSTEE 168,601
02-12-200-017 COFFMAN, TIMOTHY L & VICTO 37,576
02-13-400-007 KRANK, RICHARD C & DEGENHA 70,534
02-13-400-009 HUBBARD, DONALD D & DENISE 92,201
02-14-200-004 RUTHE, MARCELLA C TRUSTEE
02-14-400-008 POPPEN, MARTA J
02-15-100-001 MOCKER, BEVERLY J COTRUST
02-15-200-001 GRONEWOLD, RICHARD A TRUS 152,717
02-15-300-010 WELCH, ROBERT & JUDY A 42,470
02-22-100-003 GROENEWOLD FUR & WOOL CO 50,928
02-22-200-001 GBG FAMILY LIMITED LIABILI 16,604
02-22-300-004 KILKER, ROGER & AUDREY JT 119,393
02-23-100-002 GBG FAMILY LIMITED LIABILI 81,801
02-23-200-002 LOHR, DELMAR A TRUSTEE L29 44,702
02-23-400-016 RICE, BECKY 100,383
02-23-400-017 HORD, RICHARD & KRISTIA 103,190 02-24-100-001 SWANSON, STEVEN E & DIANE 111,026
02-24-200-002 NELSON, ROBERT & TERRI 115,627 02-24-200-003 BUCHANAN, MARSHALL & PRENN 171,735 02-24-200-004 BUCHANAN, MARSHALL & PRENN 116,468
02-24-200-006 RISSMAN, JOEL & ADELA 91,347
02-24-200-009 FAULKNER, NEIL JEFFERY & B 105,068
02-25-400-001 STUKENBERG, MICHAEL A & CO 111,619
02-26-100-001 BAUER, GEORGE DENNIS & SAN 52,291
02-26-100-002 BOULT, JAMES 3,117 02-26-300-005 DEHAVEN, CURTIS & LINETTE 56,088
02-26-400-008 PAUL, DWAYNE & ELIZABETH 38,212 02-27-300-002 WILKEN, EVELYN J TRUSTEES 116,541
02-27-400-001 PAUL, WALTER W TRUSTEE 173,972
02-34-100-003 WHITE EAGLE FARMS, INC 198,540
02-34-100-004 WILD, KEVIN R & SANDRA MAR 81,719
02-34-300-009 WEEGENS, MARGARET 84,313
02-35-200-005 STUKENBERG, MICHAEL A & CO 42,000
02-35-200-006 STUKENBERG, MICHAEL A & CO 148,722
02-35-300-001 LINK FORRESTON HOLDINGS, L 176,091
02-36-200-003 ROSS, SCOTT P & LISA K 61,308
02-36-300-002 MEYERS, STUART L & JOYCE K 83,709
02-36-300-004 MEYERS, ROBERT & AMY
03-04-100-001 MILLER, LEE A & LYNN A C
03-04-200-001 LEGACY CREEK, LLC
03-05-100-002 MULDER, DAVID & VICKI 90,404
03-06-100-003 BOOMGARDEN, ELDON E & JOYC 139,359
03-06-400-001 RUMMEL, WAYNE L & CATHY 190,942
03-07-300-001 PENNINGTON, DENNIS A & ARL 73,713
03-07-400-004 HUNDERTMARK, MARK S & JODI 138,305
03-08-300-003 PATTERSON, JAMES F 114,733
03-08-300-008 MYERS, KENNETH L & MARILYN
03-08-400-001 PATTERSON, VICKI A TRUSTEE
03-08-400-002 PATTERSON, VICKI A TRUSTEE
03-09-100-002 MYERS, BRENT E & KAREN R 237,455
03-09-200-005 LINDQUIST, STEVEN C & CHER 21,929
03-16-300-003 KRIGBAUM, JACK & KIMBERLY 72,327
03-16-300-005
KARL H & MARY ELLE
03-16-400-008
03-17-200-004
03-18-200-001
03-18-300-014
03-19-426-010
03-19-477-002
03-20-100-001
The following is a list of assessment changes made in Leaf River and Mt .Morris townships by the township assessor, and/ or approved or revised by the supervisor of assessments. The values shown are after the application of equalization factors.
Under the authority of 35 ILCS 200/9-210 (Illinois Compiled Statutes), notice is hereby given that the following equalization factors (or “multipliers”) have been applied to all non-farm land and improvements on class 0010, 0011, 0020, 0028, 0030, 0040, 0050, 0060 and 0070 properties in the following townships, all other classes received a 1.0000 factor;
Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the farmland assessments for the 2024 assessment year have increased by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index per acre as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue. Data was provided by the Farmland Assessment Advisory Board and approved by the Ogle County Farmland Assessment Review Committee resulting in an increase in assessment of $46.87 per acre for each soil productivity index.
Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/12-10, individual notices will not be mailed on properties with assessment changes due to equalization alone. The factors shown are determined by the Illinois Department of Revenue’s most
recent sales-to-assessment ratio study, and take into consideration any assessment changes made by the assessor. These factors bring the average assessment level in the townships to 33 1/3% of market value, and they will be applied to the categories of property listed above. Your township assessor is listed below.
Your property is to be assessed at the above median level. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by the following procedure: divide your assessment by 0.3333 (median level of assessments). The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed.
If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:
1. Contact your township assessor to review the assessment.
2. If you are not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Ogle County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815) 732-1150 or visit www.oglecountyil. gov for more information.
3. File a complaint of assessment with the Board of Review. The final filing deadline for your township is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date, the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this townships. For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815) 732-1150 or visit us at 105 South 5th St, Suite 215, Oregon, Illinois 61061.
If you believe your property is over-assessed, you may file an appeal within 30 days of this publication. The deadline to file an appeal of the 2024 assessment is November 18, 2024
See www.oglecountyil.gov/departments/ supervisor-of-assessments/ for assessor contact information, assessment publications, appeal and exemption information. An assessment is not a tax bill. The assessment allocates the property tax burden based on the value of your real property, and the aggregate value of all property in the tax district. In general, the higher valued
properties pay more taxes than the lower valued properties. Exemptions: exemptions reduce the taxable value of homestead property. Exemptions are available for owner occupied, seniors, disabled and disabled veterans, returning veterans, and certain homestead improvements. Ogle County Assessors for these townships is
Leaf River Township
Angela Dieterman, Assessor Phone 815-908-0616
angiedieterman@gmail.com
Mt. Morris Township
Paul Peterson, Assessor Phone 815-561-4577
If you have questions about your assessment, it is recommended that you contact your assessor for a review and explanation. Ogle County Supervisor of Assessments
105 S. 5th St. PO Box 40 Oregon, IL 61061
815-732-1150
Parcel Number Property Owner Assessed Leaf River Township
03-01-400-001 SCHELLING, ARNOLD 40,520 03-10-200-007 GANN, RICHARD C & LORRAINE 134,480 03-10-400-010 PALS, RANDY W & CRISTI C 32,478
03-11-100-002 JONES, GREGORY W TRUSTEE
03-12-201-004 MORALES, ALBERTO 956 03-12-202-013 WALLACE, NANCY M 31,913 03-12-300-006 KIELSMEIER, JOSEPH H SR & 109,973 03-12-400-001 PALS, BRIAN E & TAMMY K 27,053
03-13-200-004 BETZ, WILLIAM J 57,847
03-13-300-002 NEWCOMER, LINDA J & ROBERT 82,205 03-13-300-010 HANTOUSCH, SAL & SARA M 49,330 03-13-400-015 BARKER, DAVID A & NINA M 117,552
03-13-400-020 BUCHANAN, DANIEL J & JANIC 197,995
03-14-100-001 GANN, MATTHEW 113,052
03-14-300-002 BOCKER, JEFFREY G & BARBAR 14,364 03-14-400-010 RUIZ, KENNETH J & PATRICIA 102,045 03-14-400-013 RUIZ, KENNETH J & PATRICIA 34,839
03-15-100-009 BORGMANN, DENNY R & VALERI 81,358
03-15-200-014 ENGBERT, GARY O & SALLY A 59,125 03-15-200-015 FRANTZ, DANIEL 37,580
03-15-300-005 POGGIOLI, HARRY JR 10,185
03-15-300-010 RITTMEYER, NATHANAEL G & K 77,911
03-15-300-014 STIVERS, MAYNARD L & LOREN 139,560
03-15-400-007 ZIPSE, RICHARD D 81,940
03-22-100-002 POGGIOLI, HARRY JR TRUST 73,231 03-22-100-003 CAREY, DAVID L & JAMIE W A 50,017
03-22-300-001 POGGIOLI, HARRY JR TRUST 31,495
03-22-300-003 POGGIOLI, HARRY JR TRUST 68,882
03-23-400-005 SWANSON, STEVEN E & DIANE 107,519
03-23-400-006 SCHEFFNER, ROLLAND & VICKI 76,215
03-24-100-007 MORRISSEY, J DENNIS & MARC 69,677
03-24-200-005 WILSON, KEVIN R & PATTI K 103,991
03-24-301-006 BELTRAN, STEVEN P & JENNIF 92,041
03-24-380-013 ROOP, JOSHUA 23,177
03-24-381-007 RICKS, JOE & NICOLE 5,360
03-24-386-002 RICKS, JOE & NICOLE 1,608
03-24-400-030 BOOK, ADRIAN G & TARI L 97,359
03-24-400-031 HARNER, GEORGE EDWARD 39,238
03-25-100-009 RICKS, JOSEPH T & NICOLE R 95,804
03-25-100-010 RICKS, JOSEPH T & NICOLE R
03-25-100-011 ROOP, RANDALL E & VICKIE L
03-25-200-001 POGGIOLI, HARRY JR TRUST 45,758
03-25-200-002 BOOK, MICHAEL D & ADAM M
03-25-300-006 BOOK, ADAM & ALYSSA
03-25-400-003 ANW POGGIOLI LLC
03-25-400-007 VAN BROCKLIN, LORNA E TRUS 17,778
03-26-100-006 VINCENT, TINA M SCHREIBER
03-26-100-009 NORDMAN SCHREIBER LLC
03-26-300-006 DAVIS, QUENTIN H TRUSTEE 38,521 03-26-300-009 DAVIS, RACHEL A TRUSTEE 14,301 03-26-300-010 DAVIS, QUENTIN H LIVING TR 27,121 03-26-400-006
03-26-400-007
03-27-100-016
03-27-400-011
08-12-200-001
08-12-400-002
08-14-400-005
08-15-100-001
08-17-300-003 UBBEN, RALPH H & DORA E 76,636 08-18-300-001 LKA TRUST
08-19-100-007 BOCKER FAMILY FARMS LLC
08-19-100-008 TERHARK, DAN
08-19-200-003 UBBEN, WARREN W & CAROL R 73,638 08-19-300-002 ROWLAND, RICHARD E & MARY
08-20-200-003 PAMELA A FLOTO TRUST
08-20-200-005 BRYANT, JAMES P & DEBRA S
08-26-310-015 ANDERSON, JOSHUA & VALERIE 48,287
08-26-311-002 MARTINEZ, YOSELI L 39,130
08-26-311-014 SANCHEZ, WILLIAM LOGAN 66,261
08-26-329-004 GALLAGHER, RON 37,416
08-26-351-009 KEETON, DILLON J 54,207
08-26-353-004 PRATT, KEVIN D 49,315
08-26-353-017 PREHN, JAIME 48,228
08-26-376-010 THOMAS, JORDAN H & TABITHA 71,057
08-26-381-005 STAR-VILLAGE GREEN LIMITED 184,807
08-26-451-005 BOSTIC, ANDREW E & CASSAND 1,087
08-26-451-006 BOSTIC, ANDREW E & CASSAND 86,968
08-26-454-009 KANDU LLC 109,605
08-26-477-002 RANDECKER, RICHARD 2,821
08-27-101-001 BABLER, MYRON J TRUSTEE 128,815
08-27-181-008 RONNER, BARRY 25,347
08-27-256-005 RYBICKI, JENNIFER M 23,085
08-27-258-003 BOOTH, BRANDON 47,001
08-27-258-005 HAAN, RICHARD JR 31,782
08-27-259-004 SCHAFFER, BRANDON 31,843
08-27-260-004 SKINNER, BARRY B & SAUNDRA 36,130
08-27-276-008 MILLER, MARILYN F 48,228
08-27-283-005 VOGL, JAMES H 13,713
08-27-328-006 CARROLL, JOHN R 15,140
08-27-330-003 MANN, MELESA 46,388
08-27-332-003 BICKER JR, RICHARD G 49,175
08-27-402-002 H&J LOYALTY PROPERTIES LLC 15,475
08-27-402-008 INGHRAM, TYLER R & SIERRA 54,766
08-27-403-002 LKBL PROPERTIES LLC 15,475
08-27-405-013 ANDERSON, STEPHEN JAMES 50,083
08-27-406-011 LABASH, DAVID OCAMPO, ALE 58,472
08-27-409-008 SHULL, DEREK M & ARNESON, 60,800
08-27-412-002 BRYER, THOMAS W 31,782
08-27-412-003 VANDENBROEK, TROY A 37,217
08-27-428-008 DOUBLE DUCE CORPORATION 4,343
08-27-428-009 SWANLUND, BROCK J & HEATHE 982
08-27-433-019 COUNTRYSIDE HOUSING LP 978,390
08-27-452-005 RYBICKI, JENNIFER M 32,325
08-28-100-001 CAVE, JOAN & PETERS, JAMIS 106,014
08-28-200-003 THOME, MARK S 53,136
08-28-200-007 LAWRENCE, JOEL N & JILL D 77,967
08-29-100-001 ASP, SHARON 102,169
08-29-200-004 CAVE, JOAN & PETERS, JAMIS 173,269
08-29-300-002 BEARD, CHARLES E 105,158
08-29-300-007 BECK, JON L 47,008
08-29-400-002 PIEPER, JOHN G & MARY J C 75,268
08-31-100-001 GETZENDANER FAMILY LTD PAR 134,413
08-31-200-001 CLOTHIER, LAURENCE R & MAR 124,312
08-31-400-007 CLAYTON, LISA A TRUSTEE TH 86,361
08-32-300-005 BAUER, DAVID & MICHAEL & 45,473
08-32-400-009 PAGE, DWIGHT B & ANN E 40,754
08-33-200-004 FELKER, SUZANNE B & REINEC 99,917
08-33-300-009 CUNNINGHAM, DAVID A & PAME 72,315
08-33-300-012 POPE, SHANE M & KAYLA M 88,177
08-33-400-001 KEPLINGER, CURTIS W & KE 49,333
08-33-400-004 FELKER, SUZANNE B TRUSTEE 86,048
08-34-100-005 STRITE, JAMES E & ROGENE M 178,277
08-34-200-011 STEELE, LORI L TRUSTEE LO 37,505
08-34-300-001 FELKER, SUZANNE B TRUSTEE 108,527
08-34-400-001 HILLTOP ACRES LLC 197,897
08-35-102-006 MITCHELL, GARRETT 54,496
08-35-103-005 BECKINGHAM, KEITH 7,376
08-35-103-009 CANTU, STACIE J & JESUS R 61,887
08-35-103-029 ALLONBY, BRANDON 71,121
08-35-128-004 ANGELBECK, JOY R & ROBERT 59,012
08-35-202-007 GALLAGHER, RONNIE 51,231
08-35-300-003 SCHIER, ERIC J & EMILY S 295,304
08-35-400-003 NELSON, LARRY & NANCY 77,623
08-36-100-026 BANNO, JUDITH ANN 33,826
08-36-100-030 MARTIN, LARRY A & JANICE 51,422
08-36-200-016 SMITH, JAMES P & SHIRLEY J 70,849
08-36-300-003 NICHOLSON, WILLIAM A & CIN 87,918
08-36-300-007 SMITH, JAMES P & SHIRLEY J 4,143
08-36-400-015 SMITH, JAMES P 94,192
The following is a list of assessment changes made in Eagle Point, Buffalo and Woosung townships by the township assessor, and/or approved or revised by the supervisor of assessments. The values shown are after the application of equalization factors.
Under the authority of 35 ILCS 200/9-210 (Illinois Compiled Statutes), notice is hereby given that the following equalization factors (or “multipliers”) have been applied to all non-farm land and improvements on class 0010, 0011, 0020, 0028, 0030, 0040, 0050, 0060 and 0070 properties in the follow-
ing townships, all other classes received a 1.0000 factor;
Eagle Point 1.0721 Buffalo 1.0000 Woosung 1.0721
Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the farmland assessments for the 2024 assessment year have increased by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index per acre as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue. Data was provided by the Farmland Assessment Advisory Board and approved by the Ogle County Farmland Assessment Review Committee resulting in an increase in assessment of $46.87 per acre for each soil productivity index. Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/12-10, individual notices will not be mailed on properties with assessment changes due to equalization alone. The factors shown are determined by the Illinois Department of Revenue’s most recent sales-to-assessment ratio study, and take into consideration any assessment changes made by the assessor. These factors bring the average assessment level in the townships to 33 1/3% of market value, and they will be applied to the categories of property listed above. Your township assessor is listed below.
Your property is to be assessed at the above median level. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by the following procedure: divide your assessment by 0.3333 (median level of assessments). The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed.
If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:
1. Contact your township assessor to review the assessment.
2. If you are not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Ogle County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815) 732-1150 or visit www.oglecountyil. gov for more information.
3. File a complaint of assessment with the Board of Review. The final filing deadline for your township is generally 30 days from this
publication date. After this date, the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this townships. For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815) 732-1150 or visit us at 105 South 5th St, Suite 215, Oregon, Illinois 61061.
If you believe your property is over-assessed, you may file an appeal within 30 days of this publication. The deadline to file an appeal of the 2024 assessment is November 18, 2024. See www.oglecountyil.gov/departments/ supervisor-of-assessments/ for assessor contact information, assessment publications, appeal and exemption information. An assessment is not a tax bill. The assessment allocates the property tax burden based on the value of your real property, and the aggregate value of all property in the tax district. In general, the higher valued properties pay more taxes than the lower valued properties.
Exemptions: exemptions reduce the taxable value of homestead property. Exemptions are available for owner occupied, seniors, disabled and disabled veterans, returning veterans, and certain homestead improvements. Ogle County Assessors for these townships is Eagle Point/Woosung Township
Rita Dauphin, Assessor 815-973-0212
Buffalo Township
Doug Farley, Assessor 815-440-1417
If you have questions about your assessment, it is recommended that you contact your assessor for a review and explanation. Ogle County Supervisor of Assessments
105 S. 5th St. PO Box 40 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-1150
Parcel Number Property Owner Assessed Buffalo Township 14-01-100-003
14-09-377-013 HAYE, ASHLEY 18,882
14-09-378-014 BSKESS LLC 38,600
14-09-379-013 WEBSTER, DAVID & BLOSSER, 27,700
14-09-381-004 VANOOSTEN, VANCE 7,900
14-09-381-009 GINGER, RICHARD A & BETTY 27,216
14-09-381-010 GINGER, RICHARD & BETTY 24,743
14-09-382-001 FRITZ, KARINA & FULLER, 37,100
14-09-382-002 THE AVIS D STRAM REVOCABLE 64,600
14-09-383-001 DAVIS, H MATTHEW & NANCY C 49,000
14-09-383-006 BUSHMAN, DYLAN J 30,700
14-09-383-007 BANUELOS, RAFAEL & ORTEGA 25,091
14-09-383-009 SPENGLER, KALEN & TRISTEN 27,400
14-09-383-010 HOLBROOK, TERRY A & SANDRA 42,000
14-09-386-001 SANDELL, DIANE L 23,800
14-09-402-006 MILLER, BETTY J 29,000
14-09-403-003 POPER JR, CHARLES R 12,000
14-09-404-009 FRALEY, MATTHEW N 37,000
14-09-404-012 BLAKE, TOMMY L 13,000
14-09-405-004 BUH, TREYTON 38,200
14-09-405-008 GSN RENTAL PROPERTIES LLC 19,000
14-09-405-009 GSN RENTAL PROPERTIES LLC 19,000
14-09-405-010 DECRANE, MARTIN & TRACEY 1,000
14-09-405-011 DECRANE, MARTIN J & TRACEY 600
14-09-452-004 PIPER, ANDREW & ROBIN 14,700
14-09-457-003 HUMPHREYS, RICHARD D & CAR 1 41,000
14-09-457-008 RAMIREZ, KEVIN & HEATHER 31,500
14-09-459-007 SIMPLOT, JULIAN 22,900
14-09-460-002 BUHLIG, JOSEPH E & CASSAND 45,200
14-09-460-003 BOLIN-CALLAHAN, PATRICIA A 29,700
14-09-460-004 WRIGHT, AMMIE L 35,300
14-09-461-001 DAVIS, TYLER E 51,500
14-09-462-007 DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS LLC 5,073
14-09-462-032 GRAY, SCOTT D & KIMBERLY M 12,000
14-09-462-033 GRAY, SCOTT D & KIMBERLY M 22,000
14-09-477-003 PORTS, JAMES W TRUSTEE 8,500
14-09-477-008 CLOTHIER, CHARLES R & MON, 28,000
14-09-478-021 BROOKS, MERLA L 1 3,400
14-09-478-025 COOK, RICHARD & ALLISON 66,500
14-09-478-033 TAVITAS JR, FRANK & LISA 34,300
14-10-400-002 OCONNOR, DOROTHY A , TIMOT 76,000 14-11-100-003 DUFOE, CAROL A TRUSTEE 47,000
14-15-101-006 EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST 33,662
14-15-152-005 BUTLER, RICHARD D & GLORIA 52,000
14-15-152-006 WAYNE T & GINGER D HAAN RE 68,800
14-15-152-015 DONT QUIT YOUR DAY JOB LLC 62,000
14-15-176-002 HAMMER, WILLIAM R & CAROL 1 33,846
14-16-101-002 GREEN, BETH E & MICHAEL C 9,000
14-16-101-007 THE BRADLEY D FORD & MARLE 74,000
14-16-102-008 DIEHL, JENNIFER A & CHRIST 30,000
14-16-102-009 CARY, BRIAN 40,000
14-16-126-005 SHAW, SAMANTHA L & HARAZI 24,000
14-16-127-006 SNYDER, RANDY & HEATHER 15,300
14-16-127-008 JC SELF STORAGE LLC 52,700
14-16-129-003 BOWLIN, ANGELA 26,500
14-16-129-004 OTTEN, TIFFANY N 26,500
14-16-129-007 SCHNELLER, IAN & DUNPHY, L 35,200
14-16-129-009 ST MARKS EVANGELICAL LUTHE 31,000
14-16-131-003 REYNOLDS, JAMES C & CYNTHI 1 28,100
14-16-132-002 SCHWINGEL, PRISCILLA A 56,500
14-16-132-007 STRETTON, MARYON 33,300
14-16-132-010 WRAGG, KATHERINE M TRUSTE 41,685
14-16-132-011 PARKE, GARY L & NANCY L 33,762
14-16-132-012 PARKE, NANCY L 200
14-16-132-013 WRAGG, KATHERINE M TRUSTE 200
14-16-152-014 SLOTHOWER, LONI D 18,954
14-16-152-015 PIGG, NANCY L 32,000
14-16-152-016 PIGG, NANCY L 6,000
14-16-154-007 WAGNER, DAVID L & CARLA J 50,700
14-16-176-004 PRUSIA, CRISTAPHER 28,400
14-16-176-009 BOHM, JACOB 37,000
14-16-177-003 ROWLAND, CAROL J 40,800
14-16-178-007 FIRST STATE BANK SHANNON-P 1 54,500
14-16-181-002 SPENCER, CAMILLE 41,200
14-16-181-008 WHATEVER WE ENDEAVOR LLC 29,400
14-16-181-009 WHATEVER WE ENDEAVOR LLC 43,000
14-16-181-010 WHATEVER WE ENDEAVOR LLC 43,100
14-16-182-006 CASTANEDA, RAYMOND W 25,500
14-16-182-014 PANETTA, BOBBIE 41,100
14-16-182-026 PULTE, MICHAEL JOSEPH & LO 50,000
14-16-182-027 TORNOW, JAMES & KRISTEN 38,720
14-16-183-004 GILBERT, WILLARD & SHERYL 43,700
14-16-184-003 SCHOFIELD, BRENNAN 48,500
14-16-184-007 MILBURN, MARK M 27,800
14-16-202-015 FOUR BIZ LLC 2 48,500 14-16-205-006 ILLINOIS POSTAL HOLDINGS L 30,500
14-16-205-014 NETTZ, HARLAN 13,500
14-16-207-002 KRIVIS, LAWRENCE F & BEVER 22,400 14-16-209-005 TEH RENTALS LLC 9,900
14-16-211-005 HORNER, BRIAN S & JODI L 29,700
14-16-211-012 BORGEN, ROBERT B TRUSTEE 23,300 14-16-214-001 SETTLES, CHRISTY J 32,000
14-16-214-004 STERENBERG, ROBERT A & TAM 14,000 14-16-214-008 POLING, JONATHAN K & TURNE 39,500 14-16-226-004 TURNER, ZACHARY A 26,600
14-16-226-006 DEWEY, TRAVIS & MIRANDA 29,600 14-16-226-015 HARDY, TONYA 21,800 14-16-230-001 LINGEL, MARY J 31,600 14-16-230-003 ROE, AARON R 48,900 14-16-230-004 CLAYTON, RYAN 50,200
14-16-230-007 ZEMAN, CHAD 40,000 14-16-230-012 SMITH, JORDAN & KIMBERLY 46,500 14-16-231-003 FRY, GLORIA J
14-16-231-014 SCHOLL, MARK P & KATHLEEN
14-16-232-016 DECRANE, SPENCER
14-16-251-013 FINKLE, DUSTIN A & ERIKA
14-16-252-013 POLO FIRE PROTECTION DISTR
14-16-255-004 SPRATT, CORYDON RAY & RUND
14-16-256-001 HAENITSCH, LAURA
14-16-256-005 POWELL, JOHN R
14-16-256-013 WOLBER, KAREN L & PAVLIS,
14-16-256-014 WEED, JAMES R & JEANA L
14-16-264-001 PETERSON, MEL A JR
14-16-264-006 BEHRENDT, PHILLIP D & CARO
14-16-277-004 STEWART, TIMMIE D TRUSTEE
14-16-277-005 MARTINEZ, AMANDA J
14-16-277-008 BARDELL, THOMAS E
14-16-277-014 GLAWE, BRAD
14-16-278-003 MACKEY, MARLENE I
14-16-278-011 JONES, KELSI E & MICHAEL L
14-16-278-012 SDN RENTALS LLC
14-16-278-014 HEIMAN, DAKOTA M
14-16-280-005 IQBAL, GHAZANFAR
14-16-280-006 HOOK, BETTY J
14-16-280-007 OLSON, JUDY
14-16-280-012 SCHLEITWILER, NIKOLAUS
14-16-281-005 CRAVATTA, TIFFANY
14-16-281-006 GENTRY, SHIRLEY M TRUSTEE
14-16-281-007 MITCHELL, PAUL S & NANCY G
14-16-282-006 EUBANKS, CAROL L TRUSTEE
14-16-283-016 NELSON, DONALD E & MARILYN
14-16-284-002 SUNDERLAND, JAMES E & TERR
14-16-301-002 GRIFFIN, SARA L
14-16-327-015 HARBACH, DAVID B & CHERYL
14-16-328-010 FARRAJ, AHMAD 10,500 14-16-329-005 ANGSTEN JR, PETER JOSEPH & 18,000 14-16-330-003 HEREFORD, CHARLENE K 22,600 14-16-330-004 GROBE, BRODY 28,100
14-16-330-010 ROTHERMEL, HARLAN E TRUST 28,600 14-16-330-011 WELTY, ROBERT & MARY A 33,800 14-16-376-015 NEUSCHWANGER, JAMES L & GR 2,800
14-16-376-016 HOPKINS, JOHN M & SUSAN M 2,800 14-16-378-004 DECKER, DAVID M & LOUISE E 57,000 14-16-379-023 MOREHEAD-COCKING, CHANDLER 33,000 14-16-380-003 KNAPP, DAWN M & DEVINE, KI 28,600 14-16-381-006 MEKEEL, MATTHEW R & CASSAN 88,000 14-16-401-005 SOULLIERE, DACIA 32,000 14-16-426-010 DYKEMA, RYAN J 50,000 14-16-426-013 BEERS, DARYL G & SHERRI L 35,853 14-16-476-003 FEARY, THOMAS A & KIMBERLY 50,942
14-17-100-013 BARTELT, ANDREW C TRUSTEE 1 75,398
14-17-253-001 BLANCHARD, DONALD A JR & M 46,400 14-17-476-001 SINGLEY, MICHAEL S & CARLA 8,000
14-18-300-002 NITRAM PROPERTIES INC 65,000
14-18-400-015 POWELL JR, ROBERT E 59,600 14-18-400-016 NITRAM PROPERTIES INC 2 30,000
14-19-100-007 GILBERT, STEVEN E & KAREN 61,432
14-21-100-007 WALBERG, THOMAS M 1 5,581
14-24-300-007 KETCHUM, SAMANTHA C & KEIH 40,500
14-26-400-001 LUMBER MART INC 54,626
14-28-300-005 WILCOX, MICHELLE M 46,500 14-29-100-009 KERSTEN, LARRY R & KENDA L 89,600 14-29-200-002 NELSON, DANIEL L & DONNA S 58,000
14-29-200-003 BOELENS, JOHN P 48,500 14-30-100-002 RANK, MICHAEL, RICHARD & S 83,629
14-30-100-004 PRINTZ, LYLE I & MARCIA A 45,000
Eagle Point
13-01-400-004 FOLKERS, FRIEDA A TRUSTEE 128,889 13-01-400-005 FOLKERS, BRADLEY S & JANET 8,577 13-02-200-011 MOCK, DELBERT BRENT & KELL 51,296 13-10-300-016 HUBBARD, TAMMY J 39,488 13-15-300-008 FOLKERS, KEITH BRADLEY 50,389
13-22-100-003 ENGELBARTS, ERIC L & LINDA
13-22-100-005 DANIEL S & DEBORAH A POWER
13-22-100-006 HUENING, DAVID T & CHRISTI 82,551 13-23-400-019 BUDDEN, JAMIE KELLER & RAE 102,720 13-24-300-004 KBH PROPERTIES LLC 62,651 13-25-100-007 TANGEROSE, NORMAN D & EDNA 39,650
Woosung Township
14-35-326-008 COX, MARTY SR & CHRISTIE 184,027
14-35-400-010 COX, MARTY & CHRISTIE
20-08-300-005 STULL, ZACHARY & EMMA
20-11-381-007 VOCK, TYLER
20-11-402-011 KINGHAM, AARON
20-11-451-003 RAKOWSKI SMITH, EDNA 40,778 20-11-454-005 WOOSUNG INVESTMENTS LLC 43,420 20-11-463-001 SAWIRES, MARCO 7,053
Deceased 2024 PR 50
CLAIM NOTICE
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 with 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
of East Everette and Ottawa To claim
815-973-6363
The Christmas Cupboard. 116 N Franklin, Polo. Open Tuesday- Saturday
10a-5p. Oct 22Dec 31. Christmas wreaths, sleds, decor. Hand loomed rugs, local honey, Mexican vanilla, jam, furniture, jewelry, vintage decor, antiques
EFFICIENCY
-Furni shedUtili ti es incl. $175/wk 815-626-8790
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.
Claims against the estate may be filed wi thin six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within 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 with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.
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. Claims against the estate may be filed wi thin six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within 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 with 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
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
The 2024-2025 fiscal year budget of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District has been posted at the firehouse, 15 E. Center St. Mt. Morris, IL 61054. The tentative budget is available for viewing in the bulleti n board on the Center St. side of the firehouse The budget will be discussed and brought before the Board for a vote of final approval during the regularly scheduled board meeting on November 18th, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST at the Mt. Morris Firehouse at the above a ddre ss.
October 18, 2024
Notice of Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board of Park Commis sioners of the Oregon Park Dis trict, Ogle County, Il linois to Sell Not to Exceed $3,500,000
General Obligation Park Bonds PUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the Oregon Park Distri ct, Ogle County, Illinois (the “ District”), will hold a public hearing on the 12th day of November, 2024, at 6:00 o'clock P.M. The hearing will be held in the Board Room at the Nash Recreation Center, 304 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for the payment of land condemned or purchased for parks, for the building, maintaining, improving and protec ting of the same and the existing land and facilities of the District and for the payment of the expenses incident thereto. By or der of the President of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Oregon Park District, Ogle County, Illinois. Dated the 15th day of October, 2024. Haley Mizner Secretary, Board of Park Commissioners, Oregon Par k District, Ogle County, Illinoi s. Oct. 18, 20 24
By: DANIEL LAGEE
Independent Administrator Law Office s of M. THOMAS
SUITS, P.C.
Annual Treasurer's Report For the City of Oregon Fo r the fi scal year 5/1/23 - 4/30/24
Revenue Summary: Property Taxes $1,150,150.46; Telecommu nication $41,492.66; Liquor License $23,559.13; Business License $720.00; Video Gaming $197,869.25; Other Licen ses $832 .00; Sta te Income Tax $590,028.04; Repla cemen t Tax $185,194.55; Sales Tax $736,987.90; Local Use Tax $137,665.27; Cannabis Tax
$5,592.62; ARPA Funds $165,967.00 ; Utility Tax-Com Ed $43,108.81; Utility Tax-Nicor $24,979.91; Building Permits $17,814.40; Vari ance Applications $596.35; Garbage Charges $304,259.95; School Resource Officer $70,510.37; Mass Gatherings $50.00; Admin. Towing Fees $34,683.04; Court Fines $28,156.23; Par king Fines $5,666.00; DUI Equipment $2,415.00; Police Vehicle Fund-Circuit Clerk $20.00; Police Reports $527.50; Other Fines $9,737.20; Motor Fuel Tax Allotment $158,129.80; Street Closure Permits $200.00; Street Ex Bonds $2,750.00; Traffi c Signal Maintenance $64,443.19; 1% Sales Tax Capital Fund $446,950.27; Water Sales $822,026.21; Turn On Fees $2,460.00; Tap On Fees $1,170.00; Water Meters $3,420.00; Industrial Waste Fee $7,960.00; Water Hook Up Fees $6,500.00; Sewer Sale s $887,389 .18; Sewer Hook Up Fees $6,500.00; Grant Income $20,000.00; NSF Check Charge $5.00; Retiree Insurance $10,128.56; Employee Flex Spending $11,869.33; Franchise Licenses
$58,857.39; Farmer's Market $3,295.56; Interest Income $76,532.69; Miscellaneous Income $325,783.84.
Total Revenues : $6,694,954.66
Compensation Summary:
Under $25,000.00: BreeAnn Covell, Mela nie Cozzi, Randy Cropp, Josh Ellis, Corey Fry, Jayce Gusloff, Tim Krug, Max Milam, Lisa Pay ne, Dustin Runyon, Brayden Schlaf, Terry Schuster, Ken Williams, and Kurtis Wilson.
$25,000.00 to $49,000.00: Lynn Baylor-Zies, Skyler Bethel, Devin DeHaan, Josiah Flanagan, Josh Lee, and Aaron Montoya.
$50,000.00 to $100,000.00: Timothy Brechon, Bill Covell, Maison Crawford, Tad Dominski, Mary Elliott, Eric Higby, Cheryl Hil ton, Matt Kalnins, Terry Leste r, Zachary McKean, Jeff Pennington, Jordan Plock, Gregory Spencer, and Scott Wallace Ove r $100,000.00: Joe Brooks and Darin DeHaan.
Total Compensation : $1,629,132.09
Ex penditure Summar y:
A.M . Floral $5,000.00; Advance d Automation & Controls $11,098.75; Aegis Construction Inc $9,689.00; AEP Energy $38,715.34; Altec Industries, Inc $11,627.59; Altorfer Inc $43,359.27; Altum Star Inc.
$30,000.00; Always Mecha nical LLC $11,397.06; Ancel Glink P.C. $9,407.64; Andrew Beam and the Law Offices of $10,000.00; Axon Enterpr is e Inc. $36,020.28; Bill Covell $4,938.31; Blue Cross Blue Shield $201,740.69; BNSF Railroad $3,713.15; Bonnell Industries $2,774.50; Brown Equipment Company $6,642.55; Bufalo Contra cting $28,779.28; Buti tta Brothers Automotive $6,494.40; Byron Bank $8,221.66; Casper's Home Inspection, LLC $18,200.00; Central Bank Illinois $11,869.33; Central Square $5,354.60; Chicago WGN $7,500.00; City of Oregon $1,144,036.20; Civic Plus LLC $2,700.00; Coliseum Museum of Arts, Antiques, and Americana $10,499.22; Comcast $22,833.81; ComEd $9,696.21; Constellation $49,371.81; Countryman Inc $4,410.00; CSR Bobcat Inc $2,995.00; Dahme Mechanical Industries $19,395.00; Dixon Glass $6,508.33; John Ebens $4,860.00; Ehmen?s $15,094.45; Envision Healthcare $57,452.78; Tonya Hardy $5,900.00; Eric Higby $4,238.15; Euclid Managers $19,691.60; Farley?s Appliance $8,110.00; Fearer, Nye & Chadwick $23,229.63; Federal Tax Deposit $301,801.18; Fehr Graham $79,610.75; Ferguson Enterprise s LLC $11,815.20; Ferguson Waterworks $22,385.98; Fische r's $12,594.35; Dan Flanagan $12,679.25; Freep ort Ind ustrial Roofing Inc $78,612.50; GovHR USA LLC $10,500.00; Hach Company $7,473.33; Merlin Hagemann $6,968.73; Hagemann Horticulture, LLC $64,677.60; Hawkins Inc $13,827.64; Helm Civil $57,570.11; Hey Tree Service LLC $12,950.00; Hometown Auto Repair $2,947.17; Illinois Department of Revenue $73,168.66; Illinois Fraternal Orde r Police Labor Council $4,146.00; Illinois EPA $428,669.64; Illinois Municipal League Risk Management $93,404.07; Illinois Public Safety Agency Network $8,310.00; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $163,153.74; IMRF Voluntary Contribution $8,472.27; IWater Inc. $6,726.67; John Jones Chr ys ler Dodge Jeep $94 ,940.00; John Wright $5,500.00; L AI LLC $63,668.03; Terry Lester $2,924.00; Lexipol LLC $13,650.82; Liz Hiemstra $3,858.73; LOCiS $13,292.50; Main Street Machines $5,000.00; Manheim Solutions, Inc. $30,267.00; Jasman Martin $2,550.00; Mark & Anthina Nehrkorn $48,042.54; Martin & Company $557,596.76; Robert Massey $5,000.00; Menar ds $6,676.75; Merlin's Greenhouse & Flowers $3,303.60; Metropolitan Industries Inc $6,325.00; Morton Salt, Inc $10,623.91; Motorola-Starcom21 Network $2,808.00; NAPA $6,533.64; N ationwide Retirement Sol utions $23,020.00; Nicor $4,157.18; Northern Illinois University $11,860.00; O?Brien Civil Works, Inc. $90,161.64; Ogle County Brewery LLC $52,600.00; Ogle County Economic Development Corporation $23,500.00; Ogle County Historical Society $6,500.00; Old National Bank $7,702.40; Oregon Chamber of Commerce $12,300.00; Oregon Community School District #220 $18,139.62; Oregon Depot Museum $17,192.96; Pace Analytica l Services $11,576.70; Matt Pendergrass $6,050.00; Physicians Immediate Care $2,749.00; Robert Pickel $4,400.21; Jordan Plock $2,767.87; Plum Electric Inc $3,764.98; Polo Cooperative Associat ion $62,088.58; Postmaster $14,064.23; Ray O'Herron Co Inc $4,772.36; Region One Planning Council $13,391.25; Republic Services #721 $247,418.48; Rock River Center $7,500.00; Rock Valley Concrete Cutting LLC $2,595.00; Rogers Rea dy Mix $3,298.50; Rush Power Systems $105,438.00; Snyder's Pharmacy $7,138.20; Something Bleu Bridal Boutique LLC $3,375.00; State Disbursement Unit $10,968.08; Sterling Fence $2,984.12; Steve Benesh & Sons $14,114.27; Stillman BancCorp $24,432.36; Sun Life Financial $4,921.72; Sundog IT $20,030.90; James Taylor $2,560.00; Taylorbuilt Farms I nc $4,400.00; The Economic Development Group LTD $11,385.90; The Junk Removal Dudes LLC $3,944.77; Treetop Products Inc $9,475.65; Trestle Holdings LLC $2,840.62; Turnroth Sign Co $4,295.00; ULINE $5,842.81; United Electr ic $13,325.67; Verdin Company $8,710.00; Verizon $5,699.57; Verizon Connect $3,267.90; Village of Progress $12,685.00; Visa $37,987.10; Vos Marketing & Events $2 ,758.40; Walker Proc ess Equipment $14,036.17; Waste Water Management of Northern Illinois $48,780.00; Water Solutions Unlimited Inc $4 ,985.00; White Pine Merca ntile LLC $5,954.79; Wiggale LLC $3,583.78; Will ett Hoffman & Associates $131,758.42; Wipfli $46,350.00; Zions Bank $450,374.50; Zoro Tools Inc. $7,399.69; all other disbursements in amounts less than $2,500.00, $125,405.86. Total Vendors: $6,113,371.92
I, Cheryl Hilton, City Clerk/Tr easurer of the City of Oregon, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the year ending April 30th, 2024.
Cheryl Hilton, City Clerk/Treasurer October 18, 2024
