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First Fridays music on Dec. 6 at VFW in Oregon
OREGON – The First Fridays Open Mic will present its monthly show at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Oregon VFW.
“This indoor event attracts many talented performers, but musicians and singers of all skill levels find acceptance from its supportive audience,” said Lowell Harp, one of the event organizers. “Admission is free, although a jar is available for donations. Performers can sign up for time slots on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s best to arrive by 6 p.m. or earlier.”
OREGON LIBRARY
Red Bow Box Location
Through Nov. 30 , the library will be participating in the Red Bow Box. Enter for your chance to win prizes. Oregon’s 38th annual Candlelight Walk will be Saturday, Nov. 30. Toys for Tots
The Oregon Public Library is a Toys for Tots drop-off location. Last day to contribute is Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Preschool Story Time (18 months to 6 years old)
Story Time is 10 a.m. Mondays. Stories, crafts and friends to share books. Registration is required. Visit www.oregonpubliclibrary.com. or call 815-732-2724.
Book Clubs
The 2WBC meets at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, to discuss “The Godfather” by Mario Puzo.
The Afternoon Book Club meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, to discuss “Once Upon a Wardrobe” by Patti Callahan. Cocktails and Crime will not meet in December. There are two books available thgat will be discussed in January.
Books on Tap Book Club will not meet in December, but will meet in January at Cork & Tap to discuss “The House Maid” by Freida McFadden and “Maybe Next Time” by Cesca Major.
Is This Just Fantasy? Book Club will meet Dec. 17 to discuss “The Poppy War” by R. F. Kuang.
Holiday Movie Binge Boxes
Holiday Movie Night Binge Boxes are back! Registration has begun. Inside each box are DVDs handpicked for you by our librarians plus a festive treat and activity. Call 815-732-2724 or visit our website to complete your registration for your box. Once your box is ready, you will be notified to pick it up at the library. Must be an
For questions, call Jerry Tice at 815-449-2660.
The VFW is located at 1310 W. Washington St. in Oregon. It has ample parking. There is a restaurant and bar in the building. A fish fry runs from 4 to 8 p.m.
Oregon High Schooll Madrigal Dinner is Dec. 6
OREGON – Storytelling is the theme of Oregon High School’s Madrigal Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7, in the Brubaker Center at the Stronghold Camp & Retreat Center north of Oregon.
The evening includes dinner and wassail. Cost is $25.
Those interested in attending need to provide the following information: which day they are coming, the number of people in their group and the names of everyone in their party.
“Please email zhall@ocusd.net with any questions and to reserve spots. If you’d prefer to call or text, please contact me at 815-677-5493,” OHS Choir Director Zach Hall said.
Reservations close on Monday, Dec. 2. – Shaw Local News Network
Oregon library card holder. StoryWalk I Spy Contest, Dec. 2 through Dec. 20
Come by the library and pick up an entry form, walk the Story Walk at Oregon Park West and answer the questions about the story. Once completed, turn in the entry form no later than Dec. 20. The individual with the most correct answers will receive a gift card from an Oregon business. For Oregon library cardholders only.
December Distraction
From Friday, Dec. 6, through Friday, Dec. 20, when Oregon Public Library District cardholders check out reading materials, they may receive a scratch-off ticket for every three reading material items for a chance to win readable prizes. Scratch off your ticket and see if you win. Winning ticket holders may select one of the prize packages that are on display at the library. Ask one of the librarians for more information.
The Magic of Raina Telgemeier, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10
Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist Raina Telgemeier.
Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels “Smile,” “Drama,” “Sisters,” “Ghosts” and “Guts,” all No. 1 New York Times bestsellers.
She also adapted and illustrated four graphic novel versions of Ann M. Martin’s Baby-Sitters Club series and has contributed short stories to many anthologies.
New this year is “The Cartoonists Club,” a one-of-a-kind graphic novel by Telgemeier and Scott McCloud.
Telgemeier’s accolades also include six Eisner awards, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, a Stonewall Honor and many Best-of
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Telgemeier grew up in San Francisco and then moved to New York City, where she earned an illustration degree at the School of Visual Arts. She now lives and works in San Francisco.
Children’s Librarian Genevieve Grove will join Telgemeier in conversation. Register at: bit.ly/ILP_RainaTelgemeier
The event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.
Craft with Corks, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10
For fourth graders through adults.
Create a one-of-a-kind item using old wine corks. Bring your own corks or use supplies that are provided. Registration is required at 815-732-2724 or www.oregonpubliclibrary. com.
Ink with A Friend Monthly Card Club, 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16
Sending personal cards to your friends and family is a way to let them know you care and are thinking about them. All designs include colored cardstock, designer series paper, detailed stamped images, die cut pieces, matching ink, ribbon and embellishments. All cards come with matching envelopes. Whether you’re a new card maker or a seasoned pro, our kits are suited to every skill level. Sign up today to reserve your spot. Oregon library patrons only. Registration is required at 815-7322724 or www.oregonpubliclibrary.com.
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Family, friends pay tribute to Polo man whose body has not been found after 2019 fatal boating accident
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – A bitter, cold wind whipped across the Rock River below the Oregon dam Nov. 20, extinguishing Penny Lee’s attempts to light votive candles in memory of her nephew, Kent “Bud” Dearborn Jr.
After numerous attempts, Lee and Dearborn’s cousins, Jayson and Brooklynn Lindsey, accomplished their mission and finally launched the floating lanterns into the Rock River.
The wind and the rain pelted the paper structures and soon the waves won, dousing the candles and leaving their paper vessels barely afloat, caught in a whirlpool back to the dam.
The day’s weather mirrored that fateful day five years ago when Dearborn, 33, of Polo and his fishing buddy James Swift, 64, of Forreston climbed into a boat on Nov. 20, 2019, to fish for walleye below the Oregon dam.
Tragedy struck when their boat capsized and they were thrown into the river. The search to find the men began when a witness saw an overturned boat in the boil below the dam in the west channel of the river and notified authorities.
Swift’s body was found Jan. 3, 2020, 17 miles from Oregon, near the Dixon dam. Dearborn’s body has not been recovered despite dozens of river searches by civilians and law enforcement.
On Nov. 20, Dearborn’s family and friends gathered again by the dam to remember the fatal boating accident that took their loved one.
“It’s been five years, but it still seems like yesterday,” said Lee of Oregon, Dearborn’s aunt. “We always hoped someone would find something, but nothing.”
As a steady drizzle of cold rain fell and darkness enveloped the west bank of the river, Lee tethered balloons to a bench dedicated in Dearborn’s memory and then lined up three of Dearborn’s friends along with his cousins for a photo overlooking the area where the boat last was seen.
Some family members and other friends came to the site earlier in the
day to pay their respects while others remembered Dearborn from the comfort of a nearby bar.
The bench was bought with dona -
tions the family received from fundraisers held after the accident. The Oregon Park District, owner of Oregon Park East, poured the base and
set up the bench for the family in September 2022.
The plaque on the bench says: “In loving memory of ‘Bud’ Kent Asher Dearborn Jr., 1/6/1986-11/20/2019.” It includes images of two people fishing from a boat and a morel mushroom –two of Dearborn’s favorite things.
The two men were fishing for walleye when the accident occurred on a cold and windy day with river levels high because of recent rain. Some river watchers speculate Dearborn’s body, laden with heavy clothing, became trapped in the boil at the base of the dam.
The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office launched a search with a boat and sonar equipment and assistance from Christian Aid Ministries Search and Rescue out of Bureau County.
Another six inches of rain a day after the accident further increased the river’s current, hindering deployment of divers and a remotely operated robot.
Searches have continued for Dearborn, but nothing has been found.
Ogle County Sheriff Brian Van Vickle said the case remains open.
Photos by Earleen Hinton
Penny Lee (left) lights lanterns for Jayson and Brooklynn Lindsey in memory of Kent “Bud” Dearborn Jr., 33, of Polo, below the Oregon dam Nov. 20. Lee, Dearborn’s aunt, and Jayson and Brooklyn Lindsey, his cousins, commemorated the fifth anniversary of the fatal boating accident that took Dearborn’s life and that of his fishing friend, James Swift, 64, of Forreston in 2019. Swift’s body was later recovered from the river in Dixon, but Dearborn’s remains have yet to be found.
Lanterns float in the Rock River below the Oregon dam Nov. 20 after being released by family and friends of Kent “Bud” Dearborn Jr.
Kent “Bud” Dearborn Jr.
Dixon man accused of attempted murder receives 770 pages of evidence at court hearing
Jonathon Gounaris will remain jailed, judge rules
By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com
OREGON – A rural Dixon man charged with attempting to murder three police officers in June was presented Nov. 21 with 770 pages of police reports, medical records and other evidence that will be presented as his case proceeds through the courts.
Jonathon Gounaris, 32, received the paperwork during a status hearing in Ogle County.
After a June 12 standoff with police in the rural Dixon subdivision of Lost Lake, Gounaris was charged with four counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of possession of a firearm without a firearm owner’s identification card. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is being held in the Winnebago County jail in Rockford.
Gounaris appeared Nov. 21 before Judge John “Ben” Roe for the status hearing. He was escorted into court by
three Winnebago County corrections officers and two Ogle County court deputies. Gounaris wore a yellow jumpsuit issued to inmates, handcuffs and leg irons.
Ogle County Assistant Public Defender Michael O’Brien told Roe that he’s been having trouble scheduling meetings with Gounaris and consequently has not been able to deliver the discovery, which is necessary for Gounaris to review.
Discovery refers to the formal pro-
cess in which parties involved in a court case exchange information about the case. It’s intended to prevent “trial by ambush” in which one side is surprised by evidence at trial they had no prior knowledge of.
In Gounaris’ case, discovery is about 770 pages long and cannot be sent to him through the mail because there’s a limit to the number of pages allowed, O’Brien said.
At an Oct. 17 status hearing an order was made for the release of that information, which includes police reports and hospital records of the officers who were shot. Excluded, however, is video, cellphone and iPad data.
O’Brien was granted permission to give those documents to Gounaris at the hearing Nov. 21 and made a motion to continue his review with Gounaris with no objection from Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock.
Rock then asked for Gounaris’ continued detention.
O’Brien disagreed and asked for Gounaris’ release. He pointed to Gounaris being moved to “the general population” at the Winnebago County jail and regularly attending Bible study as positive behaviors.
A condition of his release would be to seek counseling and other treat -
ments for mental health because “addressing that issue would mitigate the threat to society,” O’Brien said.
Roe again denied the request for his release Nov. 21 and ruled for “continued detention until the next court date based on the previous rulings and findings.”
Gounaris is charged with shooting three members of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Team after a three-hour standoff when police tried to enter his home at 402 Wild Rice Lane in Lost Lake.
Ogle County Sheriff’s Lt. Jason Ketter was shot in the face and taken by air ambulance to OSF Medical Center in Rockford, where he underwent surgery. He was released from the hospital June 14.
Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputy Tad Dominski was shot in the arm and Tyler Carls of the Rochelle Fire Department was shot in the torso. They were treated at KSB Hospital in Dixon and released later that evening.
Gounaris also was shot during the gunfire exchange and was taken to KSB Hospital in Dixon, where he was treated before being booked into the Winnebago County jail on June 18.
Gounaris’ next court appearance is 2:30 p.m. Dec. 19.
Man sentenced to probation for possessing stolen truck
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – A Rockford man who declined to be represented by an attorney pleaded guilty Nov. 22 to possessing a stolen vehicle and violating an order of protection and was sentenced to two years probation.
The plea and sentence came 19 days after police arrested Timothy P. Valdivia, 32, after a Nov. 3 chase through Oregon.
Timothy P. Valdivia
Valdivia told Ogle County Judge John “Ben” Roe that he was certain he wanted to represent himself in court and had received a plea agreement from the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office.
“Are you familiar with how court works?” Roe asked.
“I’m pretty familiar,” Valdivia said.
“You have had an attorney before
but you are now waiving that right?” Roe said.
“That is correct,” Valdivia said.
Under the plea agreement, Valdivia was sentenced to 24 month probation and 36 days in jail, a condition that already had been met since Valdivia had served 18 days in the Ogle County jail.
As part of his probation, Valdivia can have no contact with the victim, must submit to DNA testing and undergo any counseling ordered by the probation department. Valdivia was ordered to pay $1,399 in fines and fees.
“We believe this is an appropriate disposition,” Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock said.
Traffic charges of driving on a suspended license, reckless driving, speeding 26 to 34 mph over the speed limit, failure to stop at an intersection, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, disregarding a traffic control device and improper turn signal were dismissed according to the plea agreement.
Valdivia was charged with possessing a 2018 Toyota truck owned by a
Lacrosse, Wisconsin man. Valdivia was apprehended in the truck Nov. 4 after an Oregon police officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Second Street for a violation of an order of protection.
According to court documents, Valdivia was found inside the truck at 5:07 p.m. as it was parked in front of the apartment building at that address.
Possession of a stolen vehicle is a felony offense and violating an order of protection is a misdemeanor. Valdivia was accused of violating the order when he was within 300 feet of the address. The order of protection was issued Oct. 11 by a woman who is a resident in the building.
Oregon patrol officer Terry Lester said he found Valdivia sitting in the driver’s seat of the truck with the engine running. Lester said when he called the truck’s owner, the man advised that he wanted to “pursue charges and did not give anyone consent to be in control of or drive his vehicle.
Lester said the woman told police
she saw Valdivia sitting in the truck outside her residence. Lester said Valdivia told him he “wanted to see his daughter before he went to jail.”
Police said Valdivia was the driver of the vehicle they chased through town Nov. 3. The vehicle was traveling 66 mph in a 40-mph zone eastbound on East Washington Street, which also is Illinois 64.
When an officer tried to stop the vehicle in the 1200 block of South Blackhawk Road, just east of the city limits, the driver failed to stop and continued, Oregon Police Chief Matt Kalnins said in a Nov. 4 news release.
The vehicle proceeded west back through Oregon, where deputies from the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department joined the efforts to stop it, but it continued to evade law enforcement, traveling down South Fourth Street (Illinois 2) before being abandoned near Collins Street. Kalnins said officers and Ogle County deputies conducted an extensive search of the area but were unable to locate the vehicle’s driver at that time.
Alex T. Paschal
Jonathon Gounaris enters court Nov. 21 in Ogle County.
From 1861-1897, Burr Oak School was tough on teachers
We are getting ready for the Polo Historical Society’s Christmas party and that includes clearing off the tables of things we have been working on such as school information. We also are getting ready for the trolley tour, which will be part of Polo’s Christmas celebration Dec. 7.
The trolley tour will be looking at early school history. Tours will be at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. We are pleased that Gateway Trolley and Shuttle Services will be making this possible.
Dec. 7 should be a big day and there will be lots of activities going on so look for the green cards. We hope the weather cooperates.
As we were clearing off tables and I was filing away some of the country school files, I came across more information on Burr Oak School from 18611897. The school was two miles east of Brookville. Up to 1871, the schoolhouse was made of logs and it was a big thing to be a director. One director at that time did not even read or write.
They had two seasons of teaching so wages would be for either the summer session or the winter session. The summer session would commence in April or May when the least amount of farm work was being done. The winter one would start in November or December after the threshing and corn picking.
People believed the summer program should be taught by a woman and the winter one by a man. At one time they hired Isaac Appleford to teach both terms and the citizens did not wish to hire a man teacher for the summer so they had to hire a woman.
The wages for the summer months were $22 to $28 and the winter term wages were $32 to $45.
In August 1878, Abraham Strock
POLO HISTORY
Betty Obendorf
was hired at $40 a month and by March 1879 he was turned out of the schoolhouse. They even tried to charge him $45 for damages to the building. No one knew what he did except the directors and they were not telling.
The directors were not bashful about putting in writing what they thought of the teachers. The records show “Gave good satisfaction,” “Did not give satisfaction,” “Gave satisfaction,” “Not at all satisfied,” “Gave perfect satisfaction” and “Was discharged for reasons not clearly known.”
After one teacher was hired and had taught for a while it was found she had only a partial certificate. She ran a very satisfactory school.
The male teachers in those days were called “Masterful Men.” They followed the rule of “spare the rod and spoil the child.” And they were not at all backward about applying the rod. Striking the child with hedge switches and good-sized ones was standard procedure. There was no lovey-dovey business about discipline. In some places, pupils automatically were spanked on Friday because it was Friday.
You could have been good all day and still gotten a spanking because it was Friday.
That’s some of the Burr Oak information from back in the good ol’ days.
• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
Grade school newspaper was called Crier
Oregon Grade School’s newspaper was called “Crier,” referring to the town crier who was a public official who stood on a picnic table where people heard updates.
Here are some topics from an edition in 1939.
Robert Abbott, captain of the Oregon Grade School safely patrol, won a trip to Washington, D.C.
Miss Margaret Mattison and Miss Elizabeth Snyder gave violin duets at the school assembly.
A former circus clown gave a talk about the circus. His topic was “Behind the Big Tent.”
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Otto Dick
Manual training was in the form of a nail driving contest. Home economics was putting pillows in cases and removing the cases. Music included playing a few bars and then guessing the song’s name. Art was the tearing of designs in paper held behind your back.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR FORRESTVILLE UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #221
I. A public hearing to approve a proposed tax levy increase for Forrestville Valley Unit School District #221, Ogle and Stephenson Counties, Illinois, for 2024 will be held on December 11, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Forreston Junior/Senior High School in the Chorus Room at 601 E. Main Street, Forreston, Illinois.
Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district must contact Mrs. Sheri Smith, Superintendent, 601 E. Main Street, Forreston, Illinois at 815-938-2036.
II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended for 2023 were $6,136,523.
The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $6,467,496. This represents a 5.39% increase over the previous year.
III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 were $1,039,679.
The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2024 are $1,058,027. This represents a 0.277 decrease from the previous year.
IV. The total property taxes extended for the year 2023 were $7,176,202.
The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $7,525,523. This represents a 4.87% increase over the previous year.
Dated this 25th day of November, 2024.
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FORRESTVILLE VALLEY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #221, OGLE & STEPHENSON COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
Prosecutor: Mt. Morris man’s addiction to viewing images of child sexual abuse ‘escalated’ before arrest
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – A Mt. Morris man’s addiction to viewing images of child sexual abuse constitutes a threat to the community and he should remain in jail as his case moves through the court system, an Ogle County judge ruled Nov. 20.
Kaepplinger was charged Nov. 1 with six counts of possessing images of child sexual abuse, all Class 2 felonies that – if convicted – carry a maximum jail term of three to seven years. According to court documents, Kaepplinger is accused of possessing photos on his cellphone of children in sexual poses.
tion “since he was little.” She said police were led to Kaepplinger after receiving “cyber tips” from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. She said a phone registered to Kaepplinger had been used to upload images of children being sexually abused.
tions – including electronic monitoring – could be placed on Kaepplinger if he were to be released.
Christopher J. Kaepplinger
Christopher J. Kaepplinger, 54, asked Judge Clayton Lindsey to release him from custody in order to retrieve personal items from his apartment at 302½ E. Lincoln St. Kaepplinger was taken into custody Oct. 31 after Ogle County sheriff’s detectives and officers with the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigations searched his apartment and found images of children younger than 13 being sexually abused, according to court documents.
In each of Kaepplinger’s three court appearances since his arrest, judges denied his request for release.
On Nov. 20, Assistant Public Defender Michael O’Brien again addressed his client’s continued detention.
“[Kaepplinger] is unsure of his current living conditions,” O’Brien said, referring to an apartment in Mt. Morris and a possible eviction and potential loss of personal identification documents. “All will likely be lost if he is continued to be held. He believes it is imminent.”
Assistant State’s Attorney Heather Kruse said Kaepplinger was too much of a threat to be released.
She said Kaepplinger told police that he had been battling his addic -
“He also told them that he knew this day would come,” said Kruse, referring to when police searched Kaepplinger’s home and arrested him. “He admitted the photos were his.”
Kruse said Kaepplinger had used an internet search to find images of children being sexually exploited. And, she said, Kaepplinger had pretended to be a young girl in one of the chat rooms he visited.
Prosecutors said Kaepplinger also recently worked for a school, had left that job, but was actively seeking new jobs at schools based on internet searches.
“His behavior is escalating,” Kruse said. “Now he is looking for employment at schools.”
O’Brien argued that certain condi-
O’Brien said the court could set conditions on Kaepplinger’s release, including restricting him from certain websites, banning him from any internet access, ordering him to have no contact with minors and forcing him to wear an electronic monitoring device.
“All those things would address the type of crime this individual is accused of,” O’Brien argued. “It would mitigate the risk.”
Kruse disagreed.
“We do believe he should remain in custody,” Kruse said, adding the threat to the community should outweigh Kaepplinger’s request for release.
Lindsey agreed with Kruse that Kaepplinger would create a “danger to the community as a whole” if he were to be released from custody at this time, regardless of any pretrial release conditions set by the court.
Kaepplinger’s next hearing is at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 4.
Russell Crull sworn in as associate circuit judge
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – The new associate judge for the 15th Judicial Circuit thanked his mom for skillfully guiding him away from his first occupational choice – a fur trapper.
“In high school, we had a career day,” Russell Crull of Byron said after taking the oath of office Nov. 21. “I came home proud as a peacock. I was going to be a fur trapper. Next night mom comes home with every article you could find on how dire the future looked for fur trappers.
“She always pushed me and told me it was OK to expect a lot from yourself. It’s OK to work hard. Thank you for being a tremendous role model.”
Crull, 38, also thanked his dad, family, friends, coworkers, peers, judges and his clients during the late-afternoon ceremony held in Courtroom 202 of the Ogle County Judicial Center.
“There are countless people that I need to thank individually,” Crull said. “I’d like to thank all my clients, I’m not here without them. I’d like to thank them for putting their faith in me and allowing me to gain the experience that I will take with me to the bench.”
He also thanked Dave Tess, of Tess, Crull & Arnquist of Rochelle, for his guidance.
“Thank you for always mentoring me, for pushing me, for being in my corner, telling me when it’s time to go home,” Crull said.
He also thanked Tess for hiring a young lawyer who “wanted to come home.”
Crull was selected by judges in the circuit that includes Ogle, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee and Stephenson counties.
Crull earned his undergraduate degree in 2009 from Western Illinois
University in Macomb and his Juris Doctor in 2013 from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. He was an attorney with Tess, Crull & Arnquist LLC in Rochelle before his appointment.
“I will work hard every day to be an asset on the bench,” Crull said. “I will also do my level best to give back to the circuit by the greatest measure that I possibly can. My goal is to run a courtroom where every litigant knows they will be heard, respected and the law will be fairly applied. I do not take this responsibility lightly.”
Crull, a lifelong resident of Ogle
County and president of the Ogle County Bar Association, was chosen from a field of eight attorneys who applied for the vacancy, prompted by the retirement of Judge John Redington. Crull will start hearing cases the first week of December.
Attorneys who also applied for the vacancy were Ogle County Chief Public Defender Kathleen Isley, Assistant State’s Attorney Allison Huntley, Ogle County Assistant Public Defender Michael O’Brien and attorneys Eric Morrow, Maria Berger, Darla Foulker and Amanda Wielgus.
Earleen Hinton
Ogle County Judge John “Ben” Roe swears in Russell Crull (left) as the new associate judge for the 15th Judicial Circuit on Nov. 21.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP
Girls basketball
Oregon tournament
Oregon 49, West Carroll 34: Aniyah Sarver led Oregon with 30 points, including 16 in the third quarter, as coach Angela Reynolds earned her first win to open the season. Emma Randecker led West Carroll with 18 points.
Lena-Winslow 40, Oregon 25: The Hawks were held in check with Aniyah Sarver’s six points leading the team. Le-Win hit five 3-pointers. Oregon had none.
Rockford Christian 69, Oregon 40: Aniyah Sarver led Oregon with nine points in the loss. She was named all-tournament for the Hawks.
Dixon 47, Pecatonica 24: Morgan Hargrave scored 14 points and Reese Dambman added 13 as the Duchesses (5-0) won the tournament title.
Other scores
Polo 44, Pearl City 24: Carlee Grobe led Polo with 16 points and Leah Tobin scored 12 in the win.
Forreston tournament
Stillman Valley 62, Forreston 13: Bree Schneiderman scored nine points for Forreston (0-3) in the loss.
Eastland 50, Forreston 19: Eastland’s Olivia Klinefelter scored a game-high 21 points and had 10 rebounds.
See ROUNDUP, page 18
LOCAL NEWS BRIEF
Art studio to be open for Candlelight Walk on Nov. 30 OREGON – Members of the Eagle’s Nest Art Group will host an art show at their Conover Square studio during Oregon’s annual Candlelight Walk festivities Saturday, Nov. 30. Several art group members will be on
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Boys in the seventh and eighth grades cleaned up the schoolyard, getting it ready for shrubs, grass and flowers. Spring vacation was March 12, 16 and 17, although the weather was a bit cold.
hand welcoming visitors to the Conover studio from 3 to 8 p.m. There is no cost and parking is plentiful.
Work created by ENAG members will be on display and available for sale. The artwork includes both large and small pieces in oil, ink, watercolor, acrylic, photography, calligraphy, glass, ceramic,
A grade school exhibit included carving the U.S. Capitol from soap.
The PTA gave a talk on the Big Brother movement.
There was an assembly program on the life of Chinese boys and girls.
Spring flowers were two weeks later than usual.
Jerry Blum broke his leg below his
wood and oil pastel. Prints of original art and greeting cards will be available.
“If you would like to learn more about ENAG and its offerings this is a perfect time to come in and get to know more about our programs, classes and art shows,” said Marsha Behrens, an ENAG member. “Come and enjoy an evening of
knee while roller skating.
Button, Button, who has the button. The first grade collected buttons, metal cloth bone, wood, glass pearl and even milk.
Jack Patrick brought in an unusually fine specimen of a wasp’s nest.
The most popular book on the market was “Round About.”
When a teacher taught this song:
community fun, music, refreshments and art. This is a relaxed, informal event that is sure to please the entire family and put everyone in a holiday spirit.”
The art studio is located at the Conover Square Mall, 301 N. Third St., Oregon, on the second floor. There is an elevator. – Shaw Local News Network
Little seeds, how can you know, just what kind of flower to grow. Pansies, phlox or hollyhocks? How can you know, I wonder?
One child raised her hand and said, “They look on the package.”
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
Earleen Hinton
Oregon’s Aniyah Sarver (23) and Alease McLain (21) battle West Carroll’s Avery Mangler (2) for a rebound Nov. 20 at the Oregon Girls Basketball Tip-Off Tournament at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.
MEGAN’S LIFE MATTERED
MEGAN (SWAZIEK) WELLS
PRECIOUS LIFE TAKEN ON 6/24/2016 IN A
BOATING CRASH ON THE ROCK RIVER NEAR OREGON, IL.
We will continue to be Megan’s Voice during this journey by “Bringing into the Light” the depth and breadth of the many wrongs committed in this criminal case. We certainly do not want any family experience this type of nightmare by continuing this journey.
• It is said that there is no greater crime than taking the life of another human being.
• A significant crime occurs during a criminal case when the killer is not appropriately held responsible and accountable due to judicial system decisions and actions.
• It is difficult to understand this criminal case when the concept of “Justice for thee, but not for me” was applied in this case. (Textbook Example of a Two-Tired Justice System).
QUOTE: IT WAS NOT THE TRUTH THEY WANTED, BUT AN ILLUSION THEY COULD BEAR TO LIVE WITH. - Anais Nin
THE TRUTH WILL ALWAYS PREVAIL NO MATTER HOW LONG IT TAKES!
Holiday tourneys for basketball are on the horizon
A big weekend of high school sports is coming up with the IHSA football championships and boys holiday basketball tournaments.
Like the girls basketball teams last week, it will be a chance to see how the boys roundballers match up. Sure, they play summer games, but that isn’t quite as structured as an actual high school schedule.
Since football is in its 14th week, there shouldn’t be too many surprises. In many cases it is the same old suspects making title game appearances.
Other than national power East St. Louis likely winning Class 6A, it is possible the remaining seven classes could be won be private schools, including Belleville Althoff in 1A.
That is whom Lena-Winslow will face in its fourth straight championship game appearance. Going against a team that some are calling the best ever seen in 1A, this will be Le-Win’s most difficult playoff game ever.
Althoff’s top running back Dierre Hill rushed for 319 yards in a 58-19 victory over a very good Camp Point Central team, the same team that beat Lena-Winslow last year.
How good is Hill? He received a scholarship from the top team in college football, No. 1-ranked Oregon. Two other players from Althoff have Division I offers and there is plenty of more talent.
If anyone can give 13-0 Althoff a game, it could be Le-Win, which has romped over everyone this year. If Le-Win can pull off the upset, it will catapult the Panthers to an even higher level of the stratosphere in small-school grid prominence.
It was back-to-back titles for Amboy in 8-man football with a convincing win over Milledgeville. Almost as impressive was more than
LOCAL NEWS BRIEF
Media members to talk high school sports at ‘Those Were the Days’ program Nov. 30
Three local media members with almost 100 combined years of covering high school sports will be the presenters for the “Those Were The Days” program at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Oregon Depot.
Sam Ramirez, a popular local radio personality who has been broadcasting Oregon football for 25 years; Brian Weidman, who grew up in nearby Amboy
Andy Colbert GUEST VIEW
2,000 fans tuned into the video stream of the game.
A large crowd also was present at Monmouth College with the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference proudly on display. Officials from the 8-man association continue to do the right thing by offering the championship on Friday night.
It may be colder than a Saturday afternoon contest, but it draws a lot more attention statewide when nobody else in the IHSA is playing during that time frame.
Some naysayers continue to knock Amboy for not playing 11-man ball. I wholeheartedly disagree.
To keep 8-man competitive, more teams like Amboy are needed. What is not needed is 50-0 blowouts, so many of which are occurring.
As long as Amboy and other prospective candidates meet the I8FA enrollment criteria, bring them on. Also, the more teams that get involved, the less travel.
On the volleyball front, kudos to the NUIC with Stockton placing second in the Class 1A state tournament. In 18 years of the four-class system, the conference has made the final four at state 14 times, including last year’s title by Galena. Record-wise, this was another tremendous season with eight league teams with 24 or more wins.
Jaiden Schneiderman of Forreston distinguished herself by finishing as No. 10 all-time in the state with 1,655 kills. That is not just 1A, but all four classes. In 2018, Katie Erdmann had 567 kills to stand at No. 16 all-time.
Matt Trowbridge of the Rockford Register Star, the top sports writer in this area, had an interesting article about the competitive imbalance in the Northern Illinois Conference. In it, he mentions how the Rockford public schools (Guilford, Auburn, East, Jefferson) and lower enrollment Belvidere and Freeport are having problems fielding teams.
With an average enrollment of 1,500, there was a time when all the schools had freshmen, JV and varsity teams, with roster cuts not being uncommon. That has all changed with kids choosing not to go out for sports as much.
There has become such a culture of losing that prospective athletes opt out of participating and the outlook remains bleak.
Two sports that the Rockford public schools do well in are basketball and soccer, both of which do not require much in the way of equipment, mainly just a ball.
They also are a draw for minority students, unlike other sports that don’t have the same pull.
Bear in mind, the NIC-10 has been one of the most stable conferences in the state for decades and its members have a big plus of limited travel with
Belvidere to Freeport the longest distance at 42 miles.
Nonetheless, Rockford has changed over the decades with 75% of its public students low-income. That makes a difference in how competitive a school can be. Some states have even begun to consider basing their classifications for state tournaments on this criteria rather than enrollment.
Trowbridge cites a 104-1 record that Boylan, Harlem and Hononegah had in football against the other schools several years ago.
Since then, Belvidere North, which became a school in 2007, has made inroads. However, that came at the expense of Belvidere, which has been floundering with low participation numbers since that time. The reason North was started was because of population growth that was occurring all over 20 years ago.
The NIC-10 has experimented with co-ops in some sports but busing low-income kids to practices/games and getting them home is more difficult than what is experienced in area rural school districts.
• Andy Colbert, an avid runner, is a sports writer for Shaw Local covering high school sports in Ogle County.
and is a well-known fixture in the Sauk Valley area for decades as a sports writer; and Andy Colbert, who writes sports columns and covers high school sports events for newspapers, will be the speakers.
The three will share their experiences about the local high school sports scene.
For more information, call Roger Cain at 815-757-9715, Chris Martin at 815-7428471 or Otto Dick at 815-440-0639.
– Shaw Local News Network
DECEMBER 6THDECEMBER 15TH, 2024
ChristmasCountry
Christmas Country
Friday, Dec. 6, 2024
9am-11am Rolls & Coffee, First United Methodist Church
9am-2pm Christmas Corner, First United Methodist Church
11am-1pm Soup, Sandwich, and Salad Luncheon, First United Methodist Church
4pm-SOLD Tasty Treats Cookie Sale (benefiting Foith Lutheran), Forreston Township Building
5pm-6pm FJHS/FHS Carolers Performing, in Downtown Forreston & Memorial Park
5pm-8pm Vendor/Craft show, Forreston Grade School Gym
5pm-8pm Chili Cook Off, Forreston Grade School Cafeteria
5pm-8pm Chili & Potato Bar, Forreston Grade School Cafeteria
5pm-5.30pm Registration & Line Up, light Up Santa Parade, on Ash & Cherry Street
5:30pm-6pm Light Up Santa Parade, around Memorial Park
5:30pm-8pm Cookies & Cocoa, Forreston Fire Department
5:30pm-8pm Nothing Bundi Cakes Sales {benefiting EMS team), Forreston Fire Department
6pm Community Tree Lighting With Santa, Memorial Park
6pm-7:30pm Santa Visit & Christmas List Submission, Memorial Park
6pm-7:30pm Hot Cocoa at the Park (Sponsored by FABA}, Memorial Park
6pm-7:30pm S’mores Bar, Memorial Park
6pm-8pm Candy Cane Express: Forreston Holiday Lights, rounding back to Memorial Park
6pm-8pm Scavenger Hunt (sponsored by Forreston Boosters),
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
7am Men’s prayer breakfast, Forreston Reformed Church
9:30am-12pmSnacks, Crafts, and Chats with Santa, Forreston Library
Sponsored by Forreston Area Business Association
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Warranty deeds for Nov. 16-22
Enrique Hernandez Garcia and Enrique Hernandez-Garcia to Daniel W. Keller and Kayla M. Keller, E. Diane Lane, Rochelle $45,000.
Kickapoo Land LLC to Jacob Harvey Lewis and Erin Renee Lewis, 1085 W. Mud Creek Road, Oregon, $241,850.
Kathryn C. Cavanaugh, Kathryn Kuczynski and Mitchell Eugene Kuczynski to Richard C. Sage and Suzanne N. Sage, 803 Clay St., Oregon, $150,000.
Zachary T. Lessman and Emily Lessman to Lauren Jean Larson, 209 Sunset Lane, Mt. Morris, $130,000.
Nicholas R. Wolfe, Amanda Marie Wolfe and Amanda Marie Bally to Dylan R. Bishop and Kyla Aldrich, 942 White Birch Lane, Davis Junction, $296,000.
Bush Enterprises Oregon LLC to Matthew P. Pendergrass and Jamie L. Pendergrass, 408 E. Washington St., Oregon, $145,000.
Troy W. O’Brien and Jill C. O’Brien to Jami Marie Herrick and William Kevin Herrick, 2421 W Pines Road, Oregon, $560,000.
Samantha L. Miller to Premium Property Investors LLC, 11087 E. Fisher Road, Rochelle, $90,000.
Pablo E. Alcaraz to Alex Bozzi, 5174 E. Nordic Woods Drive, Byron, $315,000.
Ralph H. Ubben and Dora E. Ubben to Ann Olujic, Parcel No. 08-17-300-000, $50,000.
Chris Youssi, trustee, Youssi Real Estate & Development Inc. Profit Sharing Tr and Yredi Roth 401k to Dennis R. Williams and Christine A. Williams, one parcel in Marion Township, $24,900.
Patchwork Vision LLC to Kmgw LLC, 122 N. Third St., Oregon, $677,000. Youssi Investments LLC to Jeffery A. Rodewald and Peggy S. Rodewald, one parcel in Marion Township, $23,900.
Noggle Family Limited Partnership to Daniel Breyne, trustee, and Jodeen K. Breyne Tr, one parcel in Dement Township, $0.
David C. Eder and Amy S. Eder to Robert Evans and Jill Evans, 8213 N. Mill Road, Leaf River, $275,000.
James Hogan to James Hogan and Elizabeth A. Hogan, 1008 Monroe St., Oregon, $0.
Contry Homes Group LLC to Donald J. Faerber, Beverly A. Faerber and Sarah R. Faerber, 1107 Depot St., David Junction, $283,760.
Michael L. Hopwood and Shirley J. Buck to Reinaldo Lebron, 200 E Mcconaughy Ave., Rochelle, $252,000.
Mark P. Scholl and Kathleen J. Scholl to Mark P. Scholl, trustee, Mark P. Scholl Trust, Scholl Kathleen J. Scholl, trustee, Kathleen J. Scholl, Trust, 301 N. Congress
Ave., Polo; 408 E. Colden St., Polo; and one other parcel, $0.
Trestle Holdings LLC to Holly Full, 1101 S. Second St., Oregon, $279,900.
Merla L. Brooks to William R. Wragg, trustee, William R. Wragg Tr, Patti Wragg, trustee, Patti S. Wragg Tr, 614 E. Dixon St., Polo, and one other parcel, $250,000.
Mill Creek Inc. to Haywell LLC - Mill Creek and Haywell LLC, 546 Creekside Circle, Byron; 554 Creekside Circle, Byron; and 30 other parcels in Byron Township, $425,000.
Steven I. Tobin to Toby’s Dark Cloud Rand LLC, one parcel in Pine Creek Township, $0.
Quit claim deeds
Creston Commons LLC to Hre Builders LLC, five parcels in Dement Township, $0.
Sung T. Yim and Hwa Soon Yim to Sung T. Yim, trustee, Hwa Soon Yim, trustee, and Yim Family Tr, no parcel number listed, $0.
Edgar Mascorro Galvan to Olivia Galvan Gonzalez, 1133 N. Seventh St., Unit 808, Rochelle, $50,000.
Adam C. Dach and Amy K. Dach to Adam C. Dach and Amy K. Dach, 11726 N. Woodburn Road, Byron, $0.
Janaan S. Mickey and Timothy M. Mickey to Timothy M. MIckey, trustee, Timothy M. Mickey Tr, Janaan S. MIckey, trustee, and Janaan S. Mickey Tr, 1222 Crest Lane, Rochelle, $0.
Sandra E. Haley, Sandra E. Hamilton, Sandra E. Hamilton Haley and Sandra E. Hamilton-Haley to Tracy M. Haley, 5985 N. Marrill Road, Byron, $0.
Joshua R. Beachy and Tramaine N. Beachy to Tramaine N. Beachy, 1207 River Drive, Byron, $0.
Troy Rittschof and Erin Rittschof to Troy Rittschof, Erin Rittschof and Corinne Buis, 2519 S. Chamberlain Road, Esmond, $0.
T&R Muldowney Family LLC - Rental Series to SBK and CJK Properties LLC, 5755 N. Cl Myers Drive, Byron, $0.
Trustee deeds
Dale H. Jurgensen, trustee, and Dale H. Jurgensen, Tr97, to Christopher J. Head, Peggy E. Kruger Head and Peggy E. Kruger-Head, 1127 W. Second St., Byron, $250,000.
Curtis L. Ennenga, trustee, and 307 N. Seminary Tr to Elizabeth Bocker, 307 N. Seminary St., Mt. Morris, $120,618.
Michelle K. Christiansen, trustee, Michelle Chambers, trustee, and Christiansen Family Declaration Lv Tr2022 to Jason Blackwood and Andrea K. Dixson, 194 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, $240,000.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS
I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the Village of Mt. Morris for 2024 will be held on December 10, 2024, at 7:15 p.m. at Village Hall, 105 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, IL 61054.
Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Brooke Duffy, Village Clerk, 105 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, IL 61054. Telephone: (815) 734-6425.
II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2023 were $510,200.
The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $548,080. This represents a 107.42% increase over the previous year.
III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 were $0.
The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2024 are $0. This represents 0.0% increase over the previous year.
IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2023 were $510,200.
The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $548,080. This represents a 107.42% increase over the previous year.
Daisy
is one of about a dozen goats on the Rod farm in Lee County, where the family has been raising them for the past few years. “A couple turned into a small herd, and it’s been going well,” said Shelly Rod.
By Cody Cutter | Sauk Valley Media
hen Shelly Rod noticed the price of dairy products at the store kept going up, she didn’t just let it get her goat. She got some goats instead.
Today, she and her family are raising a herd of diminutive dairy goats on their farm in rural West Brooklyn, and they’ve proven to be quite the productive members of the farm, not only helping the family keep the fridge full of milk, cheese and ice cream and being their the go-to gang for making soap and lotion, but serving as a source of income from the sale of the goat products and the goats themselves.
The Rods’ herd has grown to a little more than a dozen mini Nubian dairy goats during the past couple years, and considering where the inspiration for Shelly’s
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idea to bring goats onto the farm came from, they’ve become something of a godsend.
Shelly enjoyed taking care of goats while at a Christian camp 15 years ago, and it was a fond memory that stayed with her, one that got her thinking a few years ago about introducing goats to the rest of the family: husband Kevin and their three young children, Madison, Kaylee and Jeremy.
At first, Kevin wasn’t too keen on the idea.
“I told my husband, and he said we didn’t need goats,” Shelly said. “So I let it go, but then a couple of years ago with the price of groceries and in this crazy economy, I thought it would be really nice to have our own milk source.”
But as prices kept going up, so did their interest in goats.
“He brought up the goats and said that if I could make a go of it, make a business of it and make money, he’ll let me have a couple of goats,” Shelly said. “A couple turned into a small herd, and it’s been going well.” The goats join a farm family of three horses, two donkeys and a mule.
While Shelly had some experience with goats, there was still a lot to learn. And with the rest of the family new to raising goats, they too had much to learn, especially about their biology — their immune system and how their four-part ruminant stomach chambers work. Goats have an anatomy that’s more prone to parasites and illnesses compared to other animals, and it takes some know-how and understanding in order for them to live long and provide good milk. Shelly hit the books — hers and the local library’s – to learn more about goats, what diet is best for them, and how to be prepared for problems.
“I did a lot of research because goats are a hard animal to keep alive,” Shelly said. “Goats have a very sensitive digestive system and have four chambers like cattle, so it’s learning to watch for bloats, and knowing that they are very prone to parasites. It’s been a very
big battle to keep them clean of parasites; you’d think it’s just deworming them, but because they have four chambers, you can deworm them but you’re never going to clear all of the worms out.”
Mini Nubians are a cross between a regular Nubian doe goat and a Nigerian dwarf buck, with each breed bringing their
The Rod Family raises mini Nubian dairy goats on their West Brooklyn farm. Shelly, her husband Kevin (not pictured), and children (from left) Kaylee, Madison and Jeremy, care for more than a dozen goats on the farm, along with three horses, two donkeys and a mule.
own strengths and weaknesses to the table. Standard Nubians have better quality milk, but don’t produce as much, whereas Nigerian dwarfs have a larger capacity and a high amount of buttermilk fat. Nubians have larger teats than Nigerian dwarfs, which are harder to milk, and they’re more docile and even-tempered.
“What you’re going for is that you’re hoping your crosses have the Nubian temperament and Nubian teats, and the capacity and height of a Nigerian,” Shelly said. Nigerian dwarfs also are known for their beards, which sometimes wind up on a mini Nubian as a result of crossbreeding.
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Goats are milked twice a day, with most goats producing up to a gallon a day, and the milk contains less lactose (a sugar found in milk products) than cow’s milk.
The goats are Shelly’s part of the family farm operation; Kevin, who was raised on a farm near Ashton, is in charge of growing hay and wheat on 40 acres down the road from the farm, on top of his day job.
Shelly, originally from the Waterman area, also homeschools the children, owns a cleaning business and sells her goat milk-based soaps and lotions at local markets and pop-up events, all in addition to raising the goats and continuing to learn about them. She also sells some of her goats as well. (Find Rod Farm Mini Nubian Dairy Goats on Facebook for more information on her products and goat sales).
Along the way, Shelly has learned about caring for them on her own without having to invest in outside help — and that includes bringing more goats into the world, thanks in part to Kevin who helped with the births of cattle and livestock on his family farm growing up.
Raising goats takes time and toil and care and commitment — “You can’t just throw hay at them,” Shelly said. One of her best pieces of advice for those who want to start a goat farm? Know the history of their land; what’s been raised there during at least the last decade.
“There are a lot of diseases that are even cross-contaminated between deer and cattle,” Shelly said. “You want to make sure that when you buy a property, you want to know what was on it before and whether they had a clean herd. Some of the diseases take seven to 10 years before they’re no longer in the ground anymore.”
Goats are browsers instead of grazers, meaning they prefer to eat what grows from the ground rather than what’s on the ground, such as trees, with a preference toward pine, due to its needles being a good source of tannin, which helps
kill parasites.
Keeping an eye on the weather is a big thing, too; goats are more susceptible to pneumonia, so their respiratory tracts need to be monitored, Shelly said.
While mini Nubian goats have their benefits at the supper table, they’re also a source for learning, providing lessons that Shelly can pass on to her children, who enjoy helping raise them.
“It’s interesting watching their health blossom when they are given the right nutrients,” Shelly said.
“There have been a lot of interesting things and a lot of maintenance involved, so when you have goats, you have to learn all of these things. There’s a lot more maintenance than I realized. You have to pay very close attention to them. It’s been a big learning curve, but very rewarding.”
Cody Cutter can be reached at 815-632-2532 or ccutter@shawmedia.com.
“I thought it would be really nice to have our own milk source.”
Shelly Rod Goats are milked twice a day, with most goats producing up to a gallon a day, and the milk contains less lactose (a sugar found in milk products) than cow’s milk.
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Boys basketball
Newman 73, Oregon 62: John Rowzee led the Comets with 26 points to open the season at the Oregon tournament. George Jungerman scored 17 and Garret Matznick had 11 in the win. Kade Girton led Oregon with 25 points.
Boys bowling
Oregon 10th at Plainfield North Strikefest : The Hawks took 10th at a loaded 44-team field after a collective 5,862. Gavvin Surmo’s 1,271 was good for 10th place individually for Oregon and Ethan Smice (1,228) was 24th. Surmo and Smice were followed by Caleb Ehrler’s 1,199 series, RJ Keene’s 1,120 series, Matthew Stahl’s 886 series (5 games) and Caleb Brooks with a 158 game. Lincoln-Way Central (6,088)
• PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Continued from page 14
Angie Childers, trustee, and Joyce Tr101 to Trenton Marulewski, 2647 S. Snyder Road, Oregon, $0.
Linda R. Devries Lv Tr, Linda R. Devries, trustee, Lyle H. Devries Lv Tr, Lyle H. Devries, trustee, to Fred Scott Robert Gunderson and Kelli R. Gunderson, one parcel in Forreston Township, $40,000.
Paul L. Smith, trustee, and Paul L. and Nancy L. Smith Joint Rev Tr1102 to Martin Acevedo Romos, 206 E. Main St., Mt. Morris, $50,500.
Lavine Elizabeth Baker Simeone, trustee, Lavine Elizabeth Baker Simeone Lv Tr1 to Lavine Elizabeth Baker Simeone, trustee, Lavine Elizabeth Baker Simeone, Lv Tr1, 515 N. Fourth St., Oregon; 4194 S.
took first and Minooka (6,000) was runner-up.
The Hawks started the day in third place after the morning three-game session but struggled in the first two games of the afternoon before rebounding in the final game of the day to finish in 10th place.
Oregon 3,563, Mendota 3,305 : Gavvin Surmo led the Hawks (4-0) with a 679 series, with RJ Keene (638), Caleb Ehrler (632) and Matthew Stahl (621) were not far behind.
Oregon 3,421, Sterling 3,161: Matthew Stahl led Oregon (5-0) with a 607 series in the dual win. Gavvin Surmo followed with a 599 series. Other Hawks competing were Caleb Ehrler (578 series), Caleb Brooks (555 series), RJ Keene (549 series) and Ethan Smice (533 series). The JV team lost a close 2,647-2,693 decision, dropping to 3-1 on the season. Oregon JV was led by Zakk West with a 505 series.
Chana Road, Chana; and one parcel in Pine Rock Township, $0.
Deeds in trust
Warren F. Dutton and Linda L. Dutton to Warren F. Dutton, trustee, Linda L. Dutton, trustee, and Dutton Family Tr1124, 555 E. Park Road, Oregon, $0.
Bowman Family Farm LLC to Kimberly K. Bowman, trustee, Kimberly K. Bowman Lv Tr, Michael L. Bowman, trustee, Michael L. Bowman Lv Tr, 1803 N. Freeport Road, Polo, $0.
Michael R. Freedlund and Loretta K. Freedlund to Michael R. Freedlund, trustee, Loretta K. Freedlund, trustee, and Michael R. and Loretta K. Freedlund Lv Tr, 609 E. Montague Road, Winnebago, $0.
Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office
Earleen Hinton
Oregon’s Keaton Salsbury passes the ball as Sterling Newman’s Cody McBriide defends Nov. 25 at the Oregon Thanksgiving Tournament at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.
Earleen Hinton
Oregon’s Avery Kitzmiller dribbles up the court against West Carroll on Nov. 20 at the Oregon Girls Basketball Tip-Off Tournament at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.
CLASSIFIED
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS FORETHOUGHT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Pla intiff, vs. FRANK NAVARRO, JR. AKA FRANK NAVARRO; KATHLEEN A. NAVARRO; Defendant(s)
CASE NO. 2024FC7
Property Address: 6130 N. Jeffr ey Lane Oregon, IL 61061
NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE
Pub lic notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on September 6, 2024, I, Sheriff Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on December 20, 2024, commencing at 10:00AM, at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following desc ribed real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy sa id decree, to wit: Commonly known as: 6130 N. Jeffrey Lane, Oregon, IL 61061
P.I .N.: 09-03-476-001
First Lien Posi tion; Single-Family Residence ; Judgment Amount $257,371.99 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15- 1507(c) (1)(H- 1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9 (G)(5) , AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE A SSESSME NTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRE D BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLI NOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.
Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance du e wit hin 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payabl e to the Sheriff of Ogle County.
The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo & Associat es, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sa le
This communicat ion is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 midwestpleadings@da ll egal.com
November 15, 22, 29, 2024 947822
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIF F, VS.
MARK G SCHABACKER A/K/A MARK SCHABACKER; SUSAN MICHELLE
SCHABACKER A/K/A SUSAN M MYROTH-BOWKER; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; DEFENDANTS
NO. 24 FC 17
130 SOUTH 6TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068
NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 19, 2024, She riff will on December 6, 2024, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singul ar, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:
TAX NO 24-25-126-013
COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 130 South 6th Stree t Rochelle, IL 61068
Description of Improvements: The property is a single family. The property has no garage. The exterior is vi nyl siding. The color is tan. The property does not have a fence. The prope rty is occupied.
The Judgment amount wa s $80,552.83.
Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH" . The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.
NO REFUNDS
The subject prope rty is subject to general real estate taxes, special asse ssments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to pla intiff. The sale is furthe r subject to confirmation by the court
Upon pay ment in ful l of the bid amount, the purchaser shall rece ive a Certificate of Sale, whic h will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the r eal estate after confirmation of the sale
The property will NOT be open for ins pection. Prospecti ve bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
The successful purchaser has the sole responsibili ty/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.
If this prope rty is a condomi nium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fee s required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
For Information: V is it our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com
Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 22- 13371IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIF F'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Pla intiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sa le I3255228
November 15, 22, 29, 2024
4pm
ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
The summary must be published in the local newspaper.
Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by November 30 annually. Individuals wanting to review this form should contact: Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 601 E Main St Forreston, IL 61030 0665 815-938-2036
School District/Joint Agreement Name Address
Also by January 15 annually the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 will be posted on the
SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the
PAYMENTS OVER $2,500 EXCLUDING WAGES AND SALARIES ACC PROTECTIVE COATING 6,942.00; AERO ELECTRIC & COMMUNICATIONS 13,656.90; AERO GROUP INC. 9,157.62; AFLAC 8,013.43; ALPHA CONTROLS & SERVICES LLC 7,857.53; AMALGAMATED BANK OF CHICAGO 1,030,391.50; AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 22,622.93; APPLE INC EDUCATION 40,161.00; AREA MECHANICAL, INC. 8,472.38; AUDIO ENGINEERING, INC. 18,235.00; BAPCC, LLC 41,680.80; BARKAU CDJR 40,000.00; BEHMER FAMILY SEED SERVICES LLC 2,615.58; BLUE CROSS/ BLUE SHIELD IL 859,820.25; BLUE STREAM CONCEPTS, INC. 3,100.00; BR BLEACHERS 3,367.44; BREEDLOVE’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. 22,005.95; CARDMEMBER SERVICE 27,997.13; CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 35,315.79; CENGAGE LEARNING 3,598.56; CNE GAS DIVISION, LLC 62,590.20; COLLEGE BOARD 4,667.40; COMMERCIAL SPECIALTIES, INC 71,922.00; COMPLETE MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS 387,055.58; CONTRACT PAPER GROUP, INC. 9,959.09; DATA CENTER WAREHOUSE 3,036.00; DEARBORN NATIONAL 8,265.44; DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES L.L.C. 13,846.78; DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS,LLC 172,899.86; DISTRICT ADMINSTRATION LEADERSHIP I 2,500.00; ELECTROCOAT 7,680.00; ENGLER, CALLAWAY, BAASTEN & SRAGA L 3,256.00; EVALUWISE 2,992.50; FES (SOCS) 3,345.00; FOOD EQUIPMENT LIQUIDATORS
2,987.00; FORRESTON CAR CARE 11,802.69; FORRESTON SENIOR HIGH ACTIVITY ACCT 9,443.38; FREEPORT INDUSTRIAL ROOFING, INC. 190,000.00; GEOSTAR MECHANICAL 45,194.04; GLOBAL
FARMS ROCKFORD 26,048.06; PROJECT LEAD THE WAY 6,040.50; PURCHASE POWER 3,062.97; RAMZA INSURANCE GROUP, INC. 162,205.00; RENAISSANCE LEARNING, INC. 18,002.00; REPUBLIC SERVICES #721 12,573.04; RICHARD L. JOHNSON ASSOCIATES INC. 69,116.03; RIDDELL/ALL AMERICAN 16,213.68; ROCKFORD CARPETLAND USA, INC 39,908.00; SANTANDER LEASING LLC 82,805.00; SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY 7,563.28; SEESAW 2,500.00; SHARON L SMITH 2,544.25; SKYWARD ACCOUNTING DEPT. 25,236.25; SLOAN IMPLEMENT 37,652.99; SOLUTIONS BANK 731,008.47; SPECIALTY FLOORS, INC. 5,544.00; SPECTRUM VOIP 101,862.34; SSM HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP 5,280.00; STALKER FLOORING 3,800.00; STAR INSURANCE 5,737.00; STEPHENSON SERVICE COMPANY 31,437.47; STERLING COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DIST 44,843.00; SYSCO BARABOO, LLC 143,153.59; TEACHERS RETIREMENT 458,591.71; TEACHERS’ HEALTH 73,635.17; TEM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. 12,322.00; TREBRON COMPANY, INC. 6,444.86; UNBOUNDED LEARNING, INC 15,000.00; VERIZON WIRELESS 8,448.68; VILLAGE OF FORRESTON 30,855.71; VOYA INSTITUTIONAL TRUST COMPANY 10,155.41; WAGNER’S 6,761.26; WELLS FARGO VENDOR FINANCIAL SERVIC 12,027.25; WEX BANK 74,314.10; WINDSTAR LINES 2,978.85; WIPFLI LLP 24,852.50; ZACS SEAL COAT 7,405.00
November 29, 2024
Publication Notice of Court Date for Request for Name Change (Adult)
State of Illinois, Circuit Court, Ogle County
Request of:
Katelyn Ruby Bowers
2024 MR 33
My current name is:
Katelyn Ruby Bowers
I wish my name to be changed to:
Katelyn Ruby Kope r Court Date
Information:
December 11,
2024 at 9:00 a.m at 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 County, in Courtroom #304.
/s/ Katelyn Bowers
Kate lyn Bowers
November 15, 22, 29, 2024
Publication Notice of Court Date for Request for Name Change (Adult)
State of Illinois, Circuit Court, Ogle County
Request of:
Tanya KoperBowers
2024 MR 38
My current name is:
Tanya KoperBowers
I wish my name to be changed to:
Tanya Koper Court Date
Information:
December 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m at 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 County, in Courtroom #304.
/s/ Tanya KoperBowers
Tanya KoperBowers
November 15, 22, 29, 2024
As sumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on November 8, 2024, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and postoffice address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Hot Diggity Dog loca ted at 109 Amber Dr. Oregon, IL 61061
Dated November 8, 2024. Laura J. Cook
As sumed Name
Publication Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that on November 8, 2024, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and postoffice address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
Hot Diggity Dog loca ted at 109 Amber Dr. Oregon, IL 61061
Dated November 8, 2024.
Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk
office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business
known as:
Hot Diggity Dog loca ted at 109 Amber Dr. Oregon, IL 61061
Dated November 8, 2024. Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk
Nov. 22, 29, Dec. 6, 2024
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS FORETHOUGHT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
Nov. 22, 29, Dec. 6, 2024
Pla intiff, vs. FRANK NAVARRO, JR. AKA FRANK NAVARRO; KATHLEEN A. NAVARRO; Defendant(s)
CASE NO. 2024FC7
Property Address: 6130 N. Jeffr ey Lane Oregon, IL 61061
NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE
Pub lic notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on September 6, 2024, I, Sheriff Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on December 20, 2024, commencing at 10:00AM, at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following desc ribed real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy sa id decree, to wit: LOT THREE (3) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WHEAT RIDGE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDI VISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE SOUTHE AST QUARTER OF SECTIO N THREE (3) AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWO (2), IN TOWNSHIP TWENTY-FOUR (24) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT FILE C, PAGE 46 AS DOCUMENT NO 1995-1031 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 6130 N. Jeffrey Lane, Oregon, IL 61061
P.I .N.: 09-03-476-001
First Lien Posi tion; Single-Family Residence ; Judgment Amount $257,371.99 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15- 1507(c) (1)(H- 1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9 (G)(5) , AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE A SSESSME NTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRE D BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLI NOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.
Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance du e wit hin 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payabl e to the Sheriff of Ogle County.
The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo & Associat es, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sa le
This communicat ion is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 midwestpleadings@da ll egal.com 8190-947822
November 15, 22, 29, 2024 947822
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIF F, VS. MARK G SCHABACKER A/K/A MARK SCHABACKER; SUSAN MICHELLE SCHABACKER A/K/A SUSAN M MYROTH-BOWKER; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; DEFENDANTS
NO. 24 FC 17
130 SOUTH 6TH STREET
ROCHELLE, IL 61068
NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 19, 2024, She riff will on December 6, 2024, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singul ar, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:
LOT SIX (6) AND THE NORTH 9 FEET OF LOT SEVEN (7) IN BL OCK TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF MALLERY'S ADDITION TO ROCHELLE,
BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 25, IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDI VISI ON IS RECORDED IN BOOK "A" OF PLATS ON PAGE 178 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS
TAX NO 24-25-126-013
COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 130 South 6th Stree t Rochelle, IL 61068
Description of Improvements: The property is a single family. The property has no garage. The exterior is vi nyl siding The color is tan The property does not have a fence. The prope rty is occupied.
The Judgment amount wa s $80,552.83.
Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH" . The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS
The subject prope rty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to pla intiff. The sale is furthe r subject to confirmation by the court Upon pay ment in ful l of the bid amount, the purchaser shall rece ive a Certificate of Sale, whic h will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the r eal estate after confirmation of the sale
The property will NOT be open for ins pection. Prospecti ve bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this prope rty is a condomi nium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fee s required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
For Information: V is it our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com
Betw een 3 p.m. and 5 p.m only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 22-13371IL
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIF F'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Pla intiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sa le I3255228
November 15, 22, 29, 2024
Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk
Nov. 22, 29, Dec. 6, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPO RATION, PLAINTIF F, VS. BRAD P SMALLEY; JESSICA L SMALLEY; SECRETAR Y OF HOUSI NG AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNO WN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIM ANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2024FC46 133 AUTUMNWOOD LANE DAVIS JU NCTION, IL 61 020 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HE REBY GIVEN TO YO U, Jessica L Smalle y Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO (152) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF HARVEST GLENN PLAT NUMBER 5, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK D OF PLATS ON PAGE 29 AS DOCUMENT NO. 0006588 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 133 Autumnwood Lane Davis Junction, IL 61020 and which said Mortgage was made by, Brad P Smalley and Jessica L Smalley Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Envoy Mortgage, LTD Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 201806459; and for othe r relief UNLESS YOU file your a nswer or other wise file your appearance in this case, on or before December 30, 2024, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. You have been sued. To participate in the case, you MUST file an official document with the court within the time stated on this Notice called an "Appearance" and a document called an "Answer/Response". The Answer/ Response is not required in small claims or eviction cases unless ordered by the court If you do not file an Appearance and Answer/Response on time, the court may decide the case without hearing from you, and you could be held in default and lose the case. After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court. To e-file, you must create an account with an e-filing service provider For more information, go to ilcourts.info/efiling If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees. It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case in-person or remotely by video or phone. Con tact th e Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. N eed hel p? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-411-1121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov for inf ormation about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents You can also get free legal information and l egal r eferrals at illinoislegalaid.org. All documents referred to in this Notice can be found at ilcourts.info/forms. Other documents may be ava ilable from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or website ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Illinois Court Help al 833-411- 1121, o visite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener información sobre los casos de la cor te y cómo completa r y presentar formularios.
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIF F'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
