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is Polo High School’s 2024 Homecoming Court: Freshmen attendants Kylee Diaz and Brylee
and Mylo Willis; Junior attendants Carlee Grobe and Elsa Monaco; Senior attendants Noah Dewey, Dawson Foster, Kale Grobe, Kameron Grobe,
Gulbranson, Billy Lowry, Gus Mumford, Logan Nelson, Carl Vock, Gage Zeigler, Bella Bergstrom, Courtney Davis, Mazy Queckboerner and Katelyn Rockwood; King Jeffrey Donaldson; Queen Alayna Young; Prince Briar Faivre; and Princess Adalynn Benner.
Polo Lions Club members had a busy month.
On Sept. 7, the Lions had a concession stand at the Hazelhurst sale. The weather was good and it was a good day for the Lions Club. Helping the Lions were Polo High School students Kaleigh Smith, Emma Dougherty and Wyatt Rooks and Impact volunteers from Sauk Valley College – Sara Ramadani, Olivia Cox and Lori Cortez.
On Sept. 13, Lions members Paul Wiemken, Greg Cross and Irene Short-Boelkens stood at the gate at the Polo Marcos homecoming football game handing out candy mints for donations. The donations will help with club projects.
Civil War medicine is topic at German Valley museum Sept. 29
The German Valley Historical Museum, 805 Church St., will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. At 1:30 p.m., Civil War historian Dr. Gordon Dammann of Lena will speak about “Medicine from 1869 to 1914.” He will talk about the work of pioneers who helped uncover causes of sickness and diseases during that time period.
Recognition will be given to nurses who attend.
The Polo Lions Club on Sept. 14 put the siding on the baseball dugouts at Westside Park to finish that project.
Tom Suits, a member of the Polo Lions Club, made three grocery deliveries Sept. 4. The Polo Lions Club provides this service for free. Grocery service takes place every Wednesday morning. If you know someone who cannot get out or has a hard time getting around, have them call the Polo Fresh Food Market before 7 p.m. Tuesday. The items have to be at least $25 to be delivered. If you forget to call Tuesday, call Wednesday morning before 9 a.m. The Lions’ motto is “Where there is a need, there is a Lion.”
There is no admission fee but donations are appreciated. For more information, visit www.gvmuseum.org.
Ogle County Historical Society to meet Sept. 23
The monthly meeting of the Ogle County Historical Society is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Carriage House annex behind the Nash House Museum at 111 N. Sixth St., Oregon. All are welcome to attend.
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Sept. 14
James M. Fowler, 22, of Freeport, was issued traffic citations at 3:29 p.m. for operation of a vehicle with a suspended registration and illegal use of a cellphone while driving.
Sept. 15
Dylan K. Riggle, 30, of Dakota, was issued a traffic citation at 8:28 a.m. for the illegal use of a cellphone while driving.
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By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – An Olympic champion, two coaches, five athletes and three state title teams were among the inaugural inductees of the Oregon school district’s athletic hall of fame.
It was a night of memories, tributes and camaraderie for those selected to the OCUSD Athletic Hall of Fame as their friends and families reflected on their accomplishments during the Sept. 14 celebration at the Rock River Center.
OHS Activities Director Mike Lawton was the master of ceremonies for the event and started the evening with a tribute to inductee J.R. Worley, a former teacher, coach and athletic director at Mt. Morris High School..
During his tenure as athletic director from 1956-1982, Worley was instrumental in advocating for girls sports in the mid-1970s, scheduling contests for girls teams to compete in before most schools in Ogle County had teams, Lawton said.
“J.R. Worley was a big advocator for sports and girls programs. J.R. didn’t have to schedule games for us in and around the suburbs, but did,” said Salley Wessels, a native of Mt. Morris, longtime coach and teacher at Mt. Morris and a 2024 Hall of Fame inductee. “We had equal time as far as practices.”
Worley died in 2004. His daughters Jo Sanders and Chris Stabile accepted the award on his behalf.
“Thank you very much. We are proud of our dad,” Sanders said.
A graduate of Mt. Morris High School, Wessels reflected on her 26-year career at the high school after teaching at West High School in Rockford and Arlington Heights.
“I am really proud of the fact that I returned to Mt. Morris to be a part of the girls sports program that started in 1972,” Wessels said. “I wanted to play for the Rockford Peaches. I wanted to be the next Babe Zaharias, but I didn’t have the opportunity. So the next best thing was to help other girls achieve an interest in sports. And I have to say I was just at the ideal time and place.
“The girls were so eager to be able to compete. And that’s what made it so great for me,” Wessels said. “I loved every minute of it.”
Wessels said her two sons, Thaddeus and Seth, often accompanied her to games and practices and eventually kept statistics for the teams.
“I always said my two boys spent more time in the girls locker room than the girls did themselves,” Wessels
Administrator/Coach: J.R. Worley (longtime Mt. Morris athletic director)
Coaches: Doug Engle (longtime shot put/ discus coach for OHS); Salley Wessels (longtime girls coach at MMHS)
Athletes: Sherman Landers (early 20th century OHS track star and Olympic athlete); Frank Loomis (early 20th century OHS track star and Olympic gold medalist); Andy Ballard (early 2000s Oregon football/wrestling/track all-state athlete); Jake Carpenter (1990s Oregon cross country/track state place winner, basketball captain); Jerry Baker (1982 state discus champion, all-state football honors)
Friend of Athletics: Bob and Leona Groenhagen (longtime Hawks supporters and fans)
joked. “We had basketball, volleyball, field hockey, track and I dragged them along. They liked it and Phil [her husband] liked it because he didn’t have to babysit.”
Inductee Doug Engle, a longtime teacher and shot put and discus coach for the Oregon Hawks, thanked his family for their support. He coached 409 throwers during his career that included 15 state medals for boys and girls and two state champions in the girls shot put in 2021 and 2022.
Engle retired from teaching in 2007 and didn’t coach for a few years during which Oregon had no throwers qualify for the state meet. When he returned as a coach, the Hawks had throwers qual-
ify again for the state meet.
“When he did not coach there wasn’t one single qualifier for the throws,” Lawton said. “So if someone tells you coaching doesn’t matter, they are wrong.”
Engle said he started a “throwers picnic” for athletes at the end of his first track and field season at Oregon. He said he watched as his throwers got on their knees and played football with his young children as he cooked meat on the grill.
“I knew I was in the right place,” Engle said. “It’s been a pleasure.”
Former Oregon athletes Andy Ballard, Jake Carpenter and Jerry Baker were inducted.
Teams: 1997 boys cross country (first OHS state championship team); 1998 wrestling (Class A state champion); 2009 boys track and field (Class 1A state champion)
The OCUSD Athletic Hall of Fame committee selected the winners from nominations received in the spring.
“We had a lot of great athletes at OHS from 1997-2001,” said Ballard, who excelled in football, wrestling and track for the Hawks in the early 2000s before competing in track and field for Marquette University in Milwaukee. “It will always be great to be an Oregon Hawk.”
See HALL OF FAME, page 11
Early in the week it was time to check the Henry School to get ready for our picnic. We had cleaned good for our trolley tour in June and I thought it would be just sweep up a few bugs, wipe off the tables and put away country school house memorabilia that had been out for our tour.
I walked in to see bugs everywhere and quickly realized this called for the shop vac and a good cleaning. The problem was my small shop vac was in my basement and there was no way I was going to get it up the steps.
I cleaned off the tables at the schoolhouse of all the school memorabilia so we would be ready to clean and headed for home to figure out a plan. I was unable to get hold of anyone but left a few messages. After a while the doorbell rang and it was Joan. She had come to get the key and was ready to start the cleaning process. I told her she would need to get the shop vac and she brought it up
Betty Obendorf
from my basement. She said she would get things started and the guys could finish it up the next day, which they did.
Later in the day, I had another caller at my front door and when I opened the door I had someone I did not know standing in my driveway. He informed me that the guttering along my garage eaves was falling. He went on to say that he had checked at the grocery store next door to see who lived here and they had told him it was a nice little old lady.
As the man talked, my eyes went out to the road and there sat a white unmarked van. A lift with someone in a wheelchair was coming down and
another man was standing there. My mind thought right away of how a handicapped person would help with a project as high as an eave on a building. There was no ladder in sight.
The man in the driveway told me to come on out and look at the eave on the garage, which was on the side of the house away from my front door. Since I do not use the front door with my walker, I closed the door, locked it and headed to the back of the house where my ramp is. As I got to my family room, the phone rang and it was my doctor’s office. They wanted me to make an appointment so I could get some medicine refilled.
I had to go to the kitchen for my appointment book and then back to my phone in my family room. While I made an appointment, I heard a pound, pound and another pound, but not many. When I was finished with my doctor’s office, I opened the door
to my garage, went down the ramp and outside to see what was going on. There was no one there. The white van and all the people involved were gone.
Later, Ted brought back my shop vac and we talked about my eave on the garage. He said it was dipped a tad but certainly not enough for anyone to think it needed to be repaired immediately. It was a strange encounter with someone I did not know. Be aware if someone stops at your door who you do not know wanting to make repairs.
We did have a great time at the Henry School for our picnic with wonderful food and great visiting. We have new people in town with historic homes that need to be researched. Linda is doing that research.
•BettyObendorfisaretiredteacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
In 2007, the late Betty Croft, a longtime Ogle County resident, compiled this list of the “Seven Wonders of Oregon.”
Stronghold – Stronghold Castle was built by Walter Strong, publisher and editor of the Chicago Daily News and his wife, Josephine. Inspired by European castles, the Strongs wanted to construct their own in a summer retreat for family and friends.
Lorada Taft’s Eternal Indian –Although sculptor Lorado Taft dedicated his statue to all Native Americans, most people refer to it as Black Hawk. Estimated to weigh 100 tons, the 48-foot-tall hollow figure is thought to be the second-largest concrete monotype statue in the world.
The Chana School – Chana School officially was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The two-room schoolhouse served the community from 1883 and
Otto Dick
was retired in 1953. Relocated to Oregon Park East, the schoolhouse now helps students learn what education was like in the late 1800s.
Conover Square – The Old Piano Factory (1893). The Schiller Piano Factory employed more than 400 people in 1936. It produced victrolas, music pianos, player pianos, spinets and baby grands. In 1987, the building became the Conover Square shopping center.
The Courthouse Square, including Iron Mike and the Soldiers’ Monument – Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the courthouse was completed in 1891. One of the unique landmarks in Oregon is Iron Mike, one of Illinois’
last cast iron drinking fountains. Mike was presented by the Humane Society in 1896. Iron Mike supplies water 365 days each year with a horse trough, a dog dish and a drinking fountain for humans. Taft’s monument was commissioned by the Ogle County Board to honor veterans of the Civil War and Spanish American War and completed in 1911.
The Eagle’s Nest Colony Art Gallery Collection (1913) – Taft and members of the Eagle’s Nest Colony persuaded the architects of the Oregon Public Library to include an art gallery on the second floor to be used for art showings and lectures.
Castle Rock State Park (1978) – Castle Rock consists of about 2,000 acres. It was designated as a state park in 1978.
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
Mongan/Etnyre subdivision to be topic at Depot’s Those Were the Days on Sept. 28
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OREGON – The Mongan/Etnyre subdivision north of Oregon will be the topic at the Oregon Depot’s Those Were The Days program at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.
The subdivision is north of Oregon
along state Route 2 in Rockvale Township. It was developed in 1947 when Charlie Mongan Sr. and Charles Etnyre Sr. bought 132 acres at $200 per acre of the 360-acre Springvale farm previously owned by late Illinois Supreme Court Justice James Cartwright (18421924).
Cartwright and his wife, Hattie
Holmes Cartwright, owned a home at 302 S. Third St. in Oregon and in the 1870s, he also bought a 360-acre farm where he bred and developed trotting and pacing horses.
Cartwright was recognized as one of the leading authorities in America on pedigrees of trotting horses.
The property was adjacent to the
Ogle County Fairgrounds and many of the horses that were trained on Springvale farm were used for harness racing in the county fair’s competitions.
In 1996, longtime Oregon and Mongan Etnyre subdivision resident Jean
Lorin Gatz will celebrate his 90th birthday Sept. 30.
Lorin’s children are the late Beverly (Ronald) Shuman and Janette (Bradley) Folkers. Grandchildren are Katie (Chris) Mottaz, Curtis (Emily) Shuman, David (Amanda) Shuman, Kevin (Renita) Folkers, Janelle Folkers and Keith (Sarah) Folkers.
A card shower is requested. Please mail cards to 14748 W. Buffalo Road, Polo, Il 61064. Personal notes would be enjoyed.
A friendly reminder from Autumn on Parade and the city of Oregon: We are about to have a huge influx of people who may never have been to Oregon, Illinois. They don’t know our roads, our businesses or our lifestyle.
Offer kindness. Show them a whimsical weekend.
Introduce yourselves, share your favorite places to eat, hike and hang out. Show them hospitality.
Our teams have taken every effort to ensure organization and safety measures throughout the festival weekend. Show patience and courtesy while remember-
Lorin Gatz
ing excess traffic is a huge boost to our local economy.
This is our chance to show thousands of people from all over the U.S. how great of a city is Oregon, Illinois. These visitors might decide to move here, retire here or visit here again. They’ll share their experiences with their friends, family and on social media.
Let’s show the world that Oregon, Illinois, is a great place to live, full of fun festivals and friendly faces.
See you around town, Oregon!
Autumn on Parade board of directors and the city of Oregon
Oregon Fire Protection District director of water operations, and Kathy Groenhagen, Rotary Club of Oregon president. Please consider making donations directly to the Oregon Fire Protection District for more water safety equipment, Rotary Club of
gon officials said.
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – A Morrison man who is a former Boy Scout leader and teacher pleaded guilty Sept. 11 to sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy 20 years ago.
Sept. 6, 2004, when Endress was at least five years older than the teenager.
“The defendant does not have any other criminal history,” Huntley said.
Redington asked Endress how he wanted to plead after Huntley read the charge. “Guilty, your honor,” Endress replied.
Ketter testified that the teenager met Endress when he was 14, they “got along very well,” and he returned, again as a camper, in 2004, when their “bond grew closer.”
L. Endress, 45, of Morrison
Jason L. Endress, 45, was sentenced to four years probation with special conditions after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse prosecutors said stemmed from a summer 2004 incident when he was a director at Camp Lowden, a Boy Scout camp east of Oregon.
Endress and his attorney, James Mertes, appeared before Judge John Redington, with Ogle County Assistant State’s Attorney Allison Huntley representing the state, to reach a plea agreement.
Huntley told the court that the sexual abuse occurred between May 24 and
Endress was arrested June 25, 2023, after the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office received a call June 23, 2023, from Emily Cross, chief operating officer of the Boy Scouts’ Blackhawk Area Council. Cross told police that the organization’s hotline received a call with the allegations.
The council is chartered by the national Boy Scouts of America and headquartered in Rockford, serving southwestern Wisconsin and northwestern Illinois. In Illinois, it runs Canyon Camp, between Stockton and Apple River and Camp Lowden.
During an August 2023 preliminary hearing, Ogle County Sheriff’s Lt. Brian Ketter testified he contacted the hotline caller who said he was a camper at Camp Lowden in 2003 and 2004, when Endress, then 25, was a director.
Ketter said the victim reported the incident 19 years later because it “started to bother him so he called the hotline looking for help.” Ketter also testified that he and an Illinois State Police special agent listened in on a telephone conversation in July 2023 that the victim had with Endress. When the victim asked Endress if he loved him “when we had sex and everything” Endress replied that he did, Ketter testified.
Ketter also said Endress asked the man whether he had told his therapist about the incident and wondered if it had been reported.
On Sept. 11, Redington, as per the plea agreement, also sentenced Endress to 180 days in jail, but delayed that sentence until Sept. 27, 2026, adding that Endress would not have to serve the jail time if he adhered to all the conditions of the probation order.
“If you do all that is in the probation order you won’t have to come to jail,”
Redington told Endress. Endress was a teacher at Clinton High School in Clinton, Iowa, for 22 years before being put on paid administrative leave in August 2023. He remained free on $100,000 bond after posting $10,000 after his arrest.
Two counts of criminal sexual assault and another count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse stemming from the same time period were dismissed as part of the Sept. 11 plea agreement.
Basic probation conditions of Endress’ sentence include him not having contact with the victim, registering as a lifetime sex offender, reporting and personally appearing before probation officers, not possessing firearms or other dangerous weapons and surrendering any firearm owner’s identification card or concealed-carry licenses, submitting to DNA testing within 45 days and paying that collection fee, allowing home visits from probation officers and informing the probation department of any change of address or phone number.
See ENDRESS, page 13
By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com
OREGON – The results of a court-ordered mental health evaluation indicate that a rural Dixon man is fit to stand trial as he faces attempted murder charges in connection with the June 12 shooting of three police officers near Dixon.
Jonathon Gounaris, 32, is being held at the Winnebago County jail in Rockford on 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 pleaded not guilty July 10.
Police allege Gounaris shot three members of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Team after a three-hour standoff when police tried to enter his home at 402 Wild Rice Lane in Lost Lake, a rural subdivision
east of Dixon.
Ogle County Sheriff’s Lt. Jason Ketter was shot in the face and 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.
The ERT is made up of individuals from agencies including the sheriff’s office, Oregon and Byron police departments and SWAT medics from the Rochelle Fire Department.
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.
On Monday, Gounaris appeared before Judge John “Ben” Roe wearing a red jumpsuit issued to inmates, handcuffs and leg irons. He was escorted by two Winnebago County corrections offi-
cers and an Ogle County court deputy. Roe entered the order for a fitness evaluation on July 25 at the request of former Ogle County Public Defender William Gibbs. A fitness evaluation determines if a defendant has the mental capacity to participate in their defense during court proceedings.
The report – prepared by Jayne Braden, a court-appointed forensic and clinical psychologist in Sycamore – found no bona fide doubt as to Gounaris’ fitness and declared him fit to participate in his defense.
At Gounaris’ first appearance in court June 20, Gibbs argued for his release to receive mental health treatment. Despite those arguments, Gounaris has remained in jail.
At the June 20 hearing, Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten said the sheriff’s office received a call the morning of June 12 from Gounaris’ mother, who was crying and told police that her son had made suicidal and homicidal comments and had access to two guns. The mother told police that her son had barricaded himself in the home and threatened to kill himself or anyone else who tried to talk to him. She told authorities that her son suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and, in general, hated police, Leisten told the court that day.
that Gibbs was asked to provide documents from KSB Hospital in support of those claims and had not done so.
In her arguments against Gounaris’ release, Kruse emphasized the seriousness of the injuries to law enforcement and told the court, “He is a clear and present danger to everyone. No one is safe from this defendant.”
At that hearing, Roe denied the request for release, but said he understood the defense’s argument for mental health treatment.
On Monday, after Gounaris was declared mentally fit, Kruse asked Roe to enter an order for Gounaris to submit to fingerprinting and DNA testing. Public Defender Kathleen Isley, who took over after Gibbs’ resignation in August, did not object.
Roe entered the order and the DNA samples have been submitted to the Illinois State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Gounaris has until Nov. 1 to retain an expert in DNA analysis who would be permitted to be present when the analysis is conducted, according to the court order filed by Roe.
Kruse then argued against Gounaris’ release based on her previous arguments. Isley disagreed. She said any threat to the community could be mitigated under certain conditions and listed some examples such as house arrest or electronic device monitoring.
Roe denied the request for release.
During a preliminary hearing July 10, Gibbs told Judge John Redington that based on a mental health evaluation done at KSB Hospital in June, the doctors expressed a desire to place Gounaris in an inpatient treatment center. At a hearing July 22, Assistant State’s Attorney Heather Kruse told Roe
Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity:
Sept. 10
Alphonse Delatorre, 53, of Rochelle, was arrested for an outstanding McHenry County warrant after a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois Routes 251 and 64 at 3:12 p.m. Delatorre was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond.
Sept. 11
Andre McQueen, 20, of Sterling, was arrested for unlawful possession of cannabis after a traffic stop near the intersection of Blackhawk Drive and Walnut Street in Byron about 7:24 p.m. McQueen also was cited for speeding. McQueen was released on a notice to appear.
Sept. 12
Jorge Ramos, 22, of Elgin, was arrested for driving with no valid license after a traffic stop on Mulford Road at the north county line about 5:42 p.m. Ramos was
“This is a case that has had an extensive detention hearing and the court stands by its previous detention order,” he said.
Gounaris’ next court appearance is at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 17.
released on a notice to appear and given a future court date.
Jose Corado-Argueta, 34, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop about 7:59 p.m. in the 11000 block of North Rock City Road. Corado-Argueta also was cited for speeding and an equipment violation. Corado-Argueta was released on a notice to appear.
Sept. 14
Ivan Rivera, 27, of Freeport, was arrested for an active failure to appear Stephenson County warrant for trespassing after a traffic stop about 2:38 p.m. in the 5000 block of North Freeport Road. Rivera was taken to the county line, relayed to Stephenson County deputies and held in lieu of bond.
Charges are accusations and all people are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – An Ogle County judge sentenced an Oregon man to a total of 180 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2021.
James S. Clevenger III received 30 years in state prison on each of six counts of criminal sexual assault when he appeared before Judge John B. Roe on Sept. 12.
The sentences will be served con -
secutively. Roe found Clevenger, 61, guilty of the offenses on Feb. 16 after a bench trial in November.
was accused of sexually assaulting the girl between March and June of 2021.
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – The defense attorney for an 18-year-old Woodridge man charged with the attempted criminal sexual assault and aggravated battery of a Polo woman asked an Ogle County judge Sept. 12 to set another hearing for October to allow time for medical records to be examined.
Ronald Peacock appeared in Ogle County court with his attorney, Ogle County public defender Kathleen Isley, for a pretrial conference. Peacock is charged with trying to sexually assault
The charges against Clevenger were filed in May 2022 after the Oregon Police Department investigated a sexual assault complaint made by a girl. Clevenger
According to court records, Clevenger was convicted of criminal sexual assault in Stephenson County in 1995 for sexually assaulting a 14- to 15-year-old girl.
James S. Clevenger III
“The defendant’s criminal record qualified him for a special sentencing range of 30 to 60 years for each count in the Illinois Department of Corrections,” Ogle County State’s Attorney Michael Rock said in a news release
“Judge Roe sentenced the defendant on each count of 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections to be served consecutively to each other.”
Clevenger has been held in the Ogle County jail since Roe rendered the guilty verdict in February. On July 30, Roe denied Clevenger’s motion for a new trial and/or a reconsideration of the guilty verdicts.
Clevenger is scheduled to appear in court at 11 a.m. Sept. 26 for a status hearing.
a woman after confronting her at her car at the Casey’s gas station in the early morning hours of June 16. Peacock was working for the carnival during Polo’s Town & Country Days when prosecutors said the offenses took place. He initially was charged June 17 with criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony, but the charges were amended June 25 to attempted criminal sexual
assault, a Class 2 felony, and two counts of aggravated battery, Class 3 felonies.
Class 1 felonies are punishable by a maximum of four to 15 years in prison, with Class 2 felonies carrying a maximum of three to seven years. Class 3 felonies are punishable by a maximum of two to five years.
In the amended charge, prosecutors said Peacock used “force or the intent of force” when he placed his hand on the woman’s genitalia, intending to sexually assault her. The aggravated battery charge alleges that Peacock made physical contact of an “insulting or provoking nature” with the woman while
she was in a public place when he grabbed her and knocked her down in the Casey’s parking lot at 120 N. Division Ave., Polo.
On Sept. 12, Isley asked for more time for an inspection of medical records.
“We believe we are close to a resolution,” Isley told Judge John “Ben” Roe. Assistant State’s Attorney Allison Huntley did not object to the continuance.
Peacock pleaded not guilty to the charges June 26 and has demanded a jury trial. His next court appearance is 3 p.m. Oct. 3.
The Polo Area Community Theatre is scheduled to perform a musical adaption of Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach.”
Shown are Mady Weilacher (center) as James and from left are Bailey Kibodeaux as Earthworm, Mardi Huffstuttler as Ladybug, Jeff Davidson as Grasshopper, Rae Brunner as Spider and Morgan Ayling as Centipede.
PACT to perform musical adaption of ‘James and the Giant Peach’
POLO – The Polo Area Community Theatre is set to perform a musical adaption of Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach.”
In the story, James discovers a magic potion that results in a massive peach and launches a journey of enormous proportion. He is joined on his incredible voyage over the ocean by human-sized insects with oversized personalities.
The musical adaption of the classic children’s book is full of fun and entertaining songs that will delight audiences of all ages.
Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 20, 21 and 27 and 2 p.m. Sept. 22 and 28 at the Polo Township Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave., Polo.
Mady Weilacher plays James, Bailey Kibodeaux is Earthworm, Mardi Huffstuttler is Ladybug, Jeff Davidson is Grasshopper, Rae Brunner is Spider and Morgan Ayling is Centipede.
Tickets can be bought at www. PoloTheatre.org, at the door or by mail to PACT Tickets, Box 36, Polo IL, 61064.
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Davis (1917-2009) wrote about the history of the subdivision and how it came to be.
She talked to the sons of the original owners of the property, Chuck Mongan Jr. and Joby Etnyre. She spoke with residents and former residents about the homes in the subdivision. She went to the courthouse and studied plat maps to pull together a seven-page history plus a map in time for the 1996 picnic.
The picnics started in 1969 or 1970 as a beer and brat picnic. They had
Tickets cost $15 for adults, $10 for seniors 60 and older and $10 for children ages 12 and younger. Groups of 10 or more adults can buy tickets in advance for $12 a person.
12-year-old hit by car while riding bike in Leaf River
LEAF RIVER – A 12-year-old bicyclist was injured after a SUV hit them Saturday while they crossed a street in Leaf River.
Ogle County deputies responded to a report of a car versus bicycle crash about 6:47 p.m. Sept. 14 at the intersection of Third and Blaine streets in Leaf River, according to a report from the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office.
The 12-year-old was crossing Third Street on their bicycle when a westbound Chevrolet Traverse struck them, according to the report. The child was taken to an area hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening.
Leaf River Fire Protection District and EMS assisted deputies at the scene. The crash remains under investigation. – Shaw Local News Network
German potato salad and soft drinks. Bud Eakle and his jazz band played.
It continued to be a regular summer tradition for quite a few years. Everyone had a great time and neighbors formed long-lasting friendships.
Chris Martin and several other current and past homeowners will share their memories of the Mongan Etnyre subdivision.
“You won’t want to miss this one,” said Michal Burnett, one of the event’s organizers.
For more information about this program or other Oregon depot topics, call Roger Cain at 815-757-9715, Chris Martin at 815-742-8471 or Otto Dick at 815-440-0639.
By ANDY COLBERT Shaw Local News Network correspondent
OREGON – In last year’s overtime loss to Genoa-Kingston, not taking a field-goal attempt proved costly for Oregon. This time around, there was no question that kicker Gavin Morrow would be called upon in a scoreless tie in the fourth quarter against the Cogs on Sept. 13.
Desperately needing a win after two losses, the Hawks rode Morrow’s right leg to their first win of the year, 3-0, in a defensive slugfest. A converted soccer player, Morrow hit the field goal from 20 yards out with 6:49 left.
G-K converted on a fourth-and-8 but came up a half yard short on a fourth-and-15 in a last-ditch attempt to score. Oregon then ran out the clock with two first downs.
“My heart was racing,” Morrow said about having some jitters as he trotted out on the field. “I was hoping our defense would hold G-K and the field goal would stand up.”
The only legitimate threat G-K had was after the Hawks gifted it possession on its own 33-yard line after a flurry of penalties (four penalties for 50 yards) in the third quarter. The ugly sequence included two unsportsmanlike penalties and two holding calls while on offense.
A running play netted 11 yards but that was it for G-K, which fumbled the ball. Ethan Mowry recov-
ered for Oregon.
“That fumble was huge for us,” Oregon coach Broc Kundert said.
Another difference-maker came four plays later when Hunter Bartel ripped off a 32-yard gain, the longest for either team. That run was just the spark Oregon needed, advancing to a first-and-goal situation.
A procedure penalty prevented Oregon from cracking the goal line, but the Hawks were well
within Morrow’s range for the narrow win. With two losses and games with stalwarts Byron and Lutheran yet to be played, this contest was critical to Oregon’s postseason survival.
“This game was essential,” Kundert said. “Not just for extending our season, but for morale. I think we are set up.”
For G-K, it was its first loss after a 2-0 start and the Cogs were abysmal on offense, gaining only 84 total yards. Or it could have been the staunch Hawks defense.
“Hats off to Oregon,” G-K coach Cam Davekos said. “We didn’t match up physically with them.”
In the first half, the best chance for a score came on a pass from Aiden Currier that Avery Lewis couldn’t get his hands on. Otherwise, both defenses held up throughout the game.
“We were flying to the football all night,” Kundert said.
After losing starting quarterback Jack Washburn for the year, the Hawks reverted to a ground game with nary a pass completed Sept. 13. Martel had 128 yards on 18 carries and Logan Weems added 66 on 19 totes. Oregon totaled 216 yards rushing.
“Going back to their Wing-T roots was the right move,” Davekos said. “Otherwise, maybe it’s a different outcome.”
Oregon looks to improve to 2-2 against winless Winnebago on homecoming Friday at Landers-Loomis Field.
Oregon kept its football season alive with a 3-0 win over Genoa-Kingston. I was going to call it a squeaker, but it really wasn’t. Oregon (1-2) dominated and still has to be considered in the second echelon of the Big Northern Conference behind Byron, Dixon and perhaps Lutheran.
Oregon, G-K, North Boone and Stillman Valley are next in the pecking order with a tight battle for playoff spots.
After the game, G-K coach Cam Davekos said Oregon might be a better team having scratched the spread offense for ground-and-pound. Not sure about that as opposing teams can now cheat on defense without much of a worry about a passing attack.
The next critical game for Oregon is Oct. 4 against Stillman Valley (1-2). The Hawks need that one to keep their playoff hopes alive, as might the Cardinals. Should be an exciting evening at Landers-Loomis and also into the weekend with Autumn on Parade.
Talk about a must-win. After being upset by Galena 19-18, that’s what is at stake for Forreston (1-2) at EPC this week, especially with league favorites Durand-Pecatonica and LenaWinslow to close out the season.
The hype machine tried to build up the Byron-Williamsville game, citing
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a rematch of a state-championship game from five years ago. That’s an uninformed approach as these are two different teams from five years ago.
Like almost everyone else, Williamsville had no business being on the same field with the Tigers.
With the Oregon Hall of Fame ceremonies concluded, a couple of thoughts:
It is a ton of work for the athletic department and the committee to put it all together, from soliciting nominations, making selections, arranging a halftime presentation and facilitating a banquet. A truly complex affair, with Forreston and SV probably experiencing the same in their initial year.
After visiting with some of the HOF members that I used to cover, it once again reminded me of how fortunate I am to live in a small rural community. Although I am not kinfolk to them, there remains a shared bond from being in the same sporting arena in another place and time.
Here is one difficulty I envision down the line. How do you separate a whole bunch of good athletes from one another?
Can anyone name a great performer from Oregon/Mt. Morris over the past 50 years? I can’t but know a whole bunch of really good ones.
If I had to pick a couple of potential names in my time covering Oregon athletics, it would be Jeremy Benesh in wrestling and Jordan Thomas in track and field. Both were among the very elite statewide in their respective sports throughout their careers.
But then I start thinking about other kids and their achievements and more names pop into my head. No doubt there is a delicate balance to putting together a HOF.
Regarding Stillman Valley’s HOF, I’m putting in a plug for the 1967 undefeated football team that I just learned about from chatting with former player Mark Wills at the Oregon HOF function. If I heard correctly, no one scored on the Cardinals until the final game of the season and a team reunion is being held in October.
With all the state championship teams at SV, it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle. State champs now have a 14-game slate to navigate. The 1967 team from the old Route 72 Confer-
ence played only seven games.
2024 is the 50th anniversary of the state football playoffs. As a junior in high school in 1974, I distinctly remember that first year and how it completely changed the landscape of the sport.
Suddenly, the main focus went from being a conference champ to advancing through the playoffs. Add in the intrigue of playing teams from far and exotic places other than your own league and this became the biggest thing in the history of IHSA, save for adoption of Title IX in girls sports.
Congratulations to junior Tim Starwalt of Byron for finishing seventh out of 607 entrants at the First to Finish cross country meet in Peoria. Nicolai Martino of Winnebago was the individual champ.
How big is the First to Finish event? Counting 1A, 2A and 3A boys and girls, there were 4,649 total runners. Cross country is definitely a sport where everyone gets to compete.
In golf, Kaden Brown of Forreston continues to put up solid scores and should contend for all-state honors.
• Andy Colbert, an avid runner, is a sports writer for Shaw Local covering high school sports in Ogle County.
By TY REYNOLDS Shaw Local News Network correspondent
OREGON – In a nonconference match between two teams working several new faces into their lineups and trying to find their footing early in the season, Oregon came up with the points when needed in a 25-11, 25-16 win over Newman on Sept. 12 at the Blackhawk Center.
The Hawks used an eight-point run to take control midway through the first set, then scored 12 of 16 points to pull away after the Comets cut the deficit to 10-9 in the second set.
Oregon was the aggressor at the net with a balanced attack, spreading out 20 kills and four blocks between seven players. The key was a smooth transition from defense to offense.
“I think our hitting improved today. We had a lot of team connection. We’ve kind of had a struggle getting the team playing together because we’ve got some younger players stepping in. But I think we came together as a team tonight and it went well,” senior Grace Tremble said. “I think it’s a pretty big deal for us to pass well, like we did tonight. We’ve been working hard on
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Carpenter competed in five sports at Oregon. He said being inducted into the Hall of Fame was metaphorically like being able to put his jersey on again.
“I know how hard it is to take that jersey off after the last contest. This is like being able to put it back on again. Thank you,” Carpenter said.
Baker won the Class A state discus championship in 1982 and held the school’s discus record for 15 years. He was a four-sport athlete, earning AllState honors in football.
Former cross country coach Art Carlson said he knew team members could compete for a state title in 1997 after they won the fresh-soph division in 1995 at a meet in Peoria.
“That was against all big schools so I said, ‘If you guys can stay together and keep working, you can win a state title’ and that’s what they did,” Carlson said.
Jeremy Benesh, a member of the 1998 state championship wrestling team, said the team had “great coaches and a great team.”
“It was a great time to be an Oregon Hawk,” Benesh said.
Coach Mike Papini thanked the team members who were present at
trying to keep the passes off the net so that we have options in the front row and don’t get stuffed by their block. I think it’s been improving a lot as the
the ceremony.
“It was a family,” he said. “The pleasure has been all mine.”
Oregon track and field coach Jim Spratt said this about the 2009 state championship team: “Talk about being fortunate. I inherited all these people. All I had to do was not screw it up. These guys are special. I will forever be thankful for the people who allowed us to do this.”
Bob and the late Leona Groenhagen received the Friends of Athletics OCUSD Hall of Fame award for supporting OHS sporting events for 40 years.
“Thank you. This is a wonderful thing that the committee put on,” Bob Groenhagen said. “I enjoyed it quite a bit.”
Also inducted was Sherman Landers, an early 20th century Oregon track star and Olympic athlete.
A video from the great-grandson of Frank Loomis, an Olympic gold medalist in 1920, capped the evening.
“I know my grandfather would be delighted about this,” Frank Loomis IV said from Cincinnati. “He was a kind and witty man. He told me stories about winning the gold medal in Antwerp in 1920. I didn’t inherit any of his athletic abilities, but he never held that against me. And that’s a pretty good grandfather, don’t you think?”
opener. She finished with four kills, three blocks and six points in the match. Tremble had four kills and four digs in the match and Mackenzie Brown also had four kills as the Hawks had plenty of opportunities to swing thanks to their consistent passing and a pesky defense.
“It gives us a lot of confidence because it brings a lot of energy to have everybody playing a part,” Bishop said. “Our connection was a lot better, really good today. We’ve been working on that a lot in practice because that’s something we’ve been struggling with. But we really did good on that today.
“And I thought we did a lot of good covering of our hitters today. We’ve been working on that a lot and we really put it in play today. It was a good win, especially at home with the student section cheering us on.”
season is going on.”
Junior Skylar Bishop was the instigator in the first set. She spiked three kills and stuffed two blocks in the
Jennica Ciesiel had three kills, Daleanah Koertner added two kills and a block and Maddie Wendt spiked a pair of kills for the Hawks. Anna Stender had 11 assists, nine points and eight digs, Emma Eckerd added three assists, four points and four digs and Madi Shaffer led the way with 13 digs.
Football
Northwest Upstate Illini
Galena 19, Forreston 18: Forreston (1-2, 1-2) fell as Evan Boettner was held to 103 yards and a touchdown rushing after gaining 209 yards on the ground the previous week. Galena improved to 2-1, 2-1 after a second straight win.
Other Northwest Upstate Illini scores: DuPec 46, Dakota 0; Eastland-Pearl City 46, Fulton 22; Le-Win 30, Stockton 14; Morrison 31, Galesburg 14.
Big Northern Conference Conference scores included Dixon 63, Rock Falls 7; North Boone 20, Winnebago 16; Rockford Lutheran 34, Stillman Valley 14; Byron 41, Williamsville 3.
8-Man Football
Polo 54, Hiawatha 0: The Marcos (3-0) rolled to a home win after leading 46-0 at halftime. Gaige Ziegler had two rushing touchdowns. Gus Mumford had one passing touchdown, one rushing TD and 133 yards on the ground for Polo. Hiawatha fell to 1-2.
Volleyball
East Dubuque 2, Forreston 0: Forreston was edged 27-25, 25-23 as Jaiden Schneiderman tallied 17 kills and three aces and Ennen Ferris had 23 assists. Hannah Vinnedge had 13 digs, an ace and a block.
Polo 2, AFC 0: Polo won 25-16, 25-15 as Bridget Call’s 11 kills and 10 digs led the team. Grace Miatke had three aces and eight digs for Polo. Reese Mekeel had two blocks and Camryn Jones had 10 assists.
Polo 2, Morrison 0: Polo won 30-28, 25-21 with Bridget Call garnering nine kills and 11 digs. Camryn Jones and Brylee Laskowski each had 12 assists, Iyianna Drowns had two aces and Laynie Mandrell had two blocks.
Fulton 2, Polo 0: The Steamers topped the Marcos 25-20, 25-23 with Polo’s Bridget Call having six kills and three aces. Camryn Jones and Brylee Laskowski each had six assists and Jones had 12 digs.
Oregon 2, Amboy 0: Oregon won 25-22,
25-21. Anna Stender had seven assists, five kills, four digs and an ace.
East Dubuque 2, Forreston 0: The Cardinals fell 27-25, 25-23 despite Jaiden Schneiderman’s 17 kills and three aces. Ennen Ferris had 23 assists, Hannah Vinnedge had 13 digs, an ace and a block and Bree Schneiderman had seven kills.
Eastland first, Rock Falls takes third: Eastland went 5-0 to win the Byron Invite on Saturday after defeating Pecatonica 27-25, 25-19 in the championship. Eastland beat Fulton 25-29, 25-21 in the semifinal and also beat Genoa-Kingston 2-0, Belvidere 2-0 and Ottawa 2-1.
Boys cross country
First to Finish event at Detweiller Park: Oregon took 44th among 52 teams in 1A, led by Daniel Gonzalez’s 62nd-place finish in a personal record of 16:44.9. Other scores were Caleb Brooks, 18:45, PR; Aidan Guida, 21:04, season best; and Tristyn Smith, 23:26, PR.
Girls cross country
First to Finish event at Detweiller Park: Oregon took 36th among 40 teams in the 1A race, led by freshman Jillian Hammer (21:33.8, PR, 127th). Other scores were Lorelei Dannhorn, 22:45; Madeline Rogers, 24:45, PR; Abbie Ludwig, 25:58, season best; and Val Davis, 28:00, season best.
Boys golf
Dixon 170, Oregon 184: Jackson Messenger was the low Oregon golfer with a 43. Forreston 166, Oregon 196, Polo 221: Forreston’s Kaden Brown (37) earned medalist and Kendall Erdmann (41) was runner-up in the triangular win at Silver Ridge. Darin Greenfield and Brendan Greenfield each shot 44s for Forreston. Nole Campos led Oregon with a 48 and Cooper Dawson led Polo with a 50. The Oregon JV boys won their match with Forreston and Nelson Benesh shot a new PR with a 51.
Forreston 168, Rochelle 171: Forreston’s Kaden Brown tied Rochelle’s Alex Dyer with a 37 for co-medalist honors.
Oregon High School’s Senior Night for cross country teams will be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Oregon Park West. Seniors on this year’s team are Caleb Brooks, Ella Dannhorn, Val Davis, Aidan Guida, Josvaldo Montes Arroyo, Alicia Nava Portilla and Tristyn Smith. The teams are coached by Gabe Proser and Renae Taylor. Shown are members of this year’s team: Alicia Nava Portilla, Lorelei Dannhorn, Jillian Hammer, Ella Dannhorn, Christine Ramirez, Abbie Ludwig, Daniel Gonzalez, Elliot Peeling, Aiden Guida, Tristyn Smith, Caleb Brooks, Melanie Carillo, Sophia Stombaugh, Madeline Rogers, Arianna Chapa, Valerie Davis and Josvaldo Montes Arroyo.
Fulton 142, Forreston 171: The Steamers beat Forreston at Fulton Country Club as Owen Van Zuiden earned medalist honors with a 32. For Forreston, Kaden Brown (41), Daylen Rahn (42), Kendall Erdmann (44) and Aspen McGlynn (44) scored.
Rockford Christian 156, Oregon 189: Oregon’s Jackson Messenger fired a 39 to finish runner-up at Rockford Country Club as the Hawks fell to 7-4, 4-3.
Oregon 198, Dixon 209: Oregon’s Sarah Eckardt (43) earned medalist to help the Hawks to a dual win and Aniyah Sarver was runner-up with a 46.
Oregon 200, Polo 268: Aniyah Sarver was the medalist with a 45 and Toni Withers shot a new PR with a 51.
Oregon 219, Rockford Christian 237:
Sarah Eckardt’s 43 earned medalist for Oregon in the road win. Aniyah Sarver was runner-up with a 50 for Oregon (5-2, 5-1).
Oregon 200, Polo 268: Oregon’s Sarah Eckardt (45) was medalist and Aniyah Sarver (50) was runner-up at Silver Ridge Golf Course. Toni Withers (51) and Hailey-Jane Becker (54) also scored for Oregon (7-2, 6-1). Elsa Monaco and Grace Monaco both shot 57s for Polo.
Genoa Kingston 3, Oregon 1: Steven Guardado had the lone goal off a Diego Hernandez assist for Oregon in the loss.
Oregon 1, Dixon 0: Steven Guardado scored the winning goal with the assist going to Danny Chisamore.
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Supplemental conditions of Endress’ probation order are:
• Undergo and successfully complete sex offender treatment by a treatment provider approved by the Sex Offender Management Board and conducted in conformance with the standards developed under the Sex Offender Management Board Act.
• Not reside at the same address or in the same condominium unit or apartment unit or in the same condominium complex or apartment complex with another person he knows or reasonably should know is a convicted sex offender or has been placed on supervision for a sex offense.
• Not communicate with or contact, by means of the internet, a person who is not related to him and whom he believes to be younger than 18 years of age. (A person is “not related” to the defendant unless they are the spouse, brother, sister, a descendant, a first or second cousin, a stepchild or adopted child of the defendant.)
• Refrain from accessing or using a social networking website as defined in Section 17-0.5 of the Criminal Code of 2012.
• Not participate in a holiday event involving children younger than 18 years of age, such as distributing candy or other items to children on Halloween,
Born: May 3, 1951
Died: September 11, 2024
Kathleen Louise Zellers Bolton, age 73, of Middleton passed away on September 11, 2024, at UW Hospital Madison WI.
Kathy was born on May 3, 1951, to Archie and Ruth (Gunderson) Zellers. She married Michael Bolton on July 1, 1989, in Prairie Du Sac, WI
Kathy graduated from Mount Morris High School in 1969 and attended UW La Crosse, graduating in 1973 with a B.S. in English. After college she worked at the Credit Bureau of La Crosse, before moving to Madison in 1982 to work at Complete Channel TV. She retired from Charter Communications as an I.S. Supervisor in 2007.
Kathy was an avid reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles and word games. Kathy loved her cats, playing the piano, attending movies and plays, researching history and genealogy, weekend drives and stopping at historical markers, traveling with Mike and shopping for antiques, especially for anything cobalt blue. She was an avid Packer, Badger and
wearing a Santa Claus costume on or preceding Christmas, being employed as a department store Santa Claus, or wearing an Easter Bunny costume on or preceding Easter. (Unless the defendant is a parent or guardian of the person younger than 18 years of age who is present in the home and no nonfamiliar minors are present)
• Not knowingly use any computer scrub software on any computer that he uses.
• Not find or maintain employment to perform volunteer work that gives him access to or authority or control over children younger than 18 years of age.
• No contact, directly or indirectly, with children younger than age of 18 without prior order of the court or prior written approval of his probation officer.
• Be responsible for all fees and costs of treatment, assessment, evaluation, risk and treatment and monitoring based on his ability to pay.
• Be available for all evaluations and treatment programs required by the court or the probation department.
Redington agreed to allow Endress to travel outside the state to Iowa for medical and mental health treatments and to care for his parents.
A status hearing has been set for Sept. 26, 2026.
The Boy Scouts of America provided this statement to Shaw Local News Network after Endress’s arrest in 2023.
“Jason Endress’s involvement in
Brewers fan.
Kathy is survived by her husband Mike, a brother Norman (Margaret) Zellers, sister Jananne (Steven) Dietrich and their children Daniel Dietrich, Allison (Cody) Buriff, Elizabeth (Jason) Kohute, and Aunt Julie Stephenson; sisters-in-law Linda (Allan) Yanke, Shirley (Emmett) Fuller, Mary Powell, Sue Evans, Sandy (Kevin) Churchill, brothersin-law, Doug and Dick Bolton, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Stepfather Robert Marshall, mother and father-in-law Clara and Jim Bolton, and brothers-in-law Ken Bolton, Dan Powell and Randy Evans.
Memorial service will be held at Cress Funeral Home, Sept 18, 2024, at 6021 University Ave, Madison WI 53705 from 11:00AM to 12:30 PM with a Celebration of Life to be held at Tanners, 2259 Deming Way, Middleton, WI from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Casual attire, Packers, Brewers, Badgers (or even Cubs) jerseys are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Dane County Humane Society 5132 Voges Rd Madison WI 53718, WayForward 3502 Parmenter St, Middleton WI 53562 or Opportunity House, 357 N California St. Sycamore IL 60178
Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com
Scouting ended in June 2023 after BSA learned of allegations of inappropriate behavior that occurred nearly two decades ago.
“Upon being advised of the allegations, the Blackhawk Area Council immediately contacted law enforcement and took actions to preclude Mr. Endress from further participation in Scouting. The Council will continue to cooperate with law enforcement as requested.
“Endress is no longer permitted to register or participate in the Boy Scouts of America in any capacity.”
According to Camp Lowden’s Facebook page, Endress became camp director in summer 2018. He had been involved with the Scouts more than 30 years, starting with boyhood membership in Morrison troops.
He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1996, three years after he joined Camp Lowden staff as a counselor-in-training.
“He has worked in various instructor and director positions continuously since then,” according to the post.
Plagued by thousands of claims of sexual abuse over several decades, Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2020, seeking a financial restructuring that would allow it to provide “equitable compensation” to survivors and their families. In nine months – the time claimants were given to seek compensation – more than 92,000 sexual abuse claims were filed with the bankruptcy court.
Born: January 20, 1929
Died: September 4, 2024
Edward John Raley, 95, passed away on September 4, 2024, in Coralville, IA. Born January 20, 1929, Edward was one of four boys born to Luther and Lillian (Mitchell) Raley. He graduated from Polo High School in 1947, and went on to earn his undergraduate degree from Illinois State University in Normal, IL. He met the love of his life, Joan Woods of Breese, IL, at the university and had 73 beautiful years together. Edward served in the United States Air Force for four years before earning a master’s degree from Indiana University. Education was his passion and his career, first as a physical education teacher in suburban Chicago, and later as the founding principal of Wood Oaks Junior High, a role he embraced until his retirement in 1989. In early retirement, Edward found a way to serve again, this time near his childhood home where he and Joan retired. As president of the Sauk Valley Community College Foun-
In its statement to Shaw Local regarding the sex abuse charges filed against Endress, BSA included the following:
Nothing is more important than the safety and protection of youth in our programs – it is our top priority. The BSA’s multilayered process of safeguards includes the following measures, all of which are designed to act as barriers to abuse:
• Mandatory youth protection training for all volunteers and employees.
• A leadership policy that requires at least two youth protection-trained adults be present with youth at all times during Scouting activities and bans oneon-one situations where adults would have any interaction alone with children – either in person, online, or via phone or text.
• A thorough screening process for adult leaders and staff, including criminal background checks.
• A ban on the use of recording devices/cellphones near bathrooms and shower houses.
• The prompt mandatory reporting of any allegation or suspicion of abuse to law enforcement.
• The BSA also offers a 24/7 Scouts First Helpline (1-844-SCOUTS1) and an email address (scouts1st@scouting.org) for help reporting suspected abuse or inappropriate behavior.
Go to Scouting.org/YouthSafety for information about the BSA’s youth protection policies.
dation, he brought housing solutions to the students on campus.
Edward was a talented athlete and musician. During his time serving in the Air Force, Edward coached the Air Force basketball and softball teams. Edward enjoyed playing tenor sax, piano, harmonica, as well as singing. He continued to support athletes during the summers as the manager of the Tennauqu Swim and Racquet Club in Deerfield, IL. Above all, he cherished time spent with his family. Edward is survived by his wife, Joan; son-inlaw Jonathan Haile; children John (Margaret Street) Raley, Robert (Diane) Raley, and Nancy (Clay) Bush; and grandchildren Tom (Annabelle) Haile, Jonathan Raley, Kate Haile, Nicholas Raley, Grace Raley, Elizabeth Raley, Beau Bush, Charlotte Raley, Jeffrey Raley, and Reese Bush; brother Edmund Raley of Phoenix; sister-in-law Mary Ellen Raley, of Williamsburg, IA; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Jane Haile of Highland Park, and his brothers Wayne Raley of Grass Valley, CA, and Robert Raley of Henderson, NV. Memorial donations may be made to North Shore Unitarian Church at nsuc.org or to the Polo Lifeline Food & Self-Help Project at 113 N Green Street Suite A, Polo IL 61064.
Sept. 7-13
Warranty deeds
Austin Lee Moran and Rachel Kristine Moran to Leslie Hendrickson, 926 N. 14th St., Rochelle, $138,500.
Leann Brandenburg and Lisa Hudson to Eric Towle, 203 Woods Dr., Oregon, $347,000.
Arlyn K. Zimmerman and Celia P. Zimmerman to Woosung Investments LLC, 508 S. First Ave., Forreston, $65,000.
Juli M. Squibb to Wanda F. Siverio and Daniel Ortiz, 302 Third Ave., Forreston, $118,500.
Leonard J. Bryson to Jared Dambman and Christinamercy Dambman, one parcel in Buffalo Township and 900 S. Division Ave., Polo, $240,000.
Yesac Farms LP to Yesac Farms LLC, two parcels in Oregon-Nashua Township, two parcels in Taylor Township, one parcel in Lafayette Township and three parcels in Flagg Township, $0.
Istref Sam Sabani to Bethany L. Giles and Nicholas G. Giles, 3946 E. Mockingbird Lane, Byron, $315,000.
Mascote Properties LLC to Abraham Nava Hernandez and Suzanna Oliveros Nava, 341 Rosalind Road, Rochelle, $159,000.
MBW P.C. to Gaven J. Meiners and Tracy
L. Meiners, 225 Deer Paint Dr., Dixon, $2,200.
John R. Roubissoff to David Pelayo, 427 N. 11th St., Rochelle, $110,000.
Daniel L. Lundquist and Tracy L. Lundquist to David and Ali Rossi, 6109 S. Judy Lane, Rochelle, and one parcel in Flagg Township, $385,500.
Earl Benjamin Thomas Jr. and Patricia Ann Thomas to Friends of Nachusa Grasslands, one parcel in Taylor Township, $180,000.
Karla M. Farr to Steven and Tamela Pierson, 607 N. Blackhawk Dr., Byron, $75,000.
Ann M. Macchi to Toni Buys Homes LLC, 905 S. Eighth St., Oregon, $81,000.
Buffalo Township Road District and Buffalo Township to the city of Polo, 120 N. Franklin Ave., Polo, $0.
Quit claim deeds
Dale Lundgren to Jill Gryder, 119 Prairie Moon Dr., Davis Junction, $0.
Andrea K. Dixson and Andrea K. Finkboner to Daniel S. Finkboner, 148 S. Hillside Court, Oregon, $0.
Pamela J. Jennings and Pamela J. Box to Travis L. Jennings, 407 S. Second St., Oregon, $0.
Trustee deeds
John J. Conroy Jr., trustee, and John J. Conroy Family Trust to Stephen L.
The following Ogle County zoning certificates were issued for June, July and August:
Jose Rodriguez; Marion Township; section 35; residential accessory building.
Roger Fegan; Taylor Township; section 8; above-ground pool.
Richard Heissler; Oregon-Nashua Township; section 14; residential accessory building.
Hubert and Linda Long; Rockvale Township; section 29; residential accessory building.
Anderson Building/Carr; Byron Township; section 30; deck.
Kastner Construction/Dickow; Oregon-Nashua Township; section 1; single-family dwelling.
Tammy and Gerald Lapier; Marion Township; section 5; above-ground pool.
Steve Stocker/Zumdahl; Forreston Township; section 6; deck.
Gig and Tex Bellows; Pine Creek Township; section 13; remove house and two accessory buildings.
Timothy Wiltfang; Leaf River Township; section 32; remove two grain bins.
Legacy Solar LLC/Buisker; Brookville Township; section 12; private
Conroy, one parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township and 174 S. Hickory Lane, Oregon, $218,000.
Lisa A. Clayton, trustee, Lisa A. Clayton Trust and Harold J. Garber Living Trust to Ryan W. Clayton, 2508 N. Maryland Road, Polo, $250,000.
Patricia E. Casey, trustee, Patricia E. Casey Trust 101 and Larry F. Casey Trust 101 to Byrd Bins LLC, one parcel in Flagg Township, $0.
Patricia E. Casey, trustee, Larry F. Casey Trust 101 and Patricia E. Casey Trust 101 to Patricia E. Casey, trustee, and Patricia E. Casey Trust 101, 12514 Flagg Road, Rochelle, $0.
Lisa L. Grazer, trustee, Lisa L. Grazer Trust, Lisa L. Lovett, trustee, and Lisa L. Lovett Trust to Timmie J. Kaffenbarger, trustee, Jennifer A. Kaffenbarger, trustee, and Timmie J. and Jennifer A. Kaffenbarger Revocable Living Trust, two parcels in Pine Creek Township and 5465 W. Penn Corner Road, Oregon, $750,000.
Bruce E. Batty, trustee, Debra Jean Steenken, trustee, Debra Jean Batty, trustee, Wilma L. Batty Declaration Trust and Dennis E. Batty Declaration Trust to Bruce E. Batty and Wendy S. Batty, 14888 E. Eddy Road, Davis Junction, $0.
Gregory A. Wojciechowski, trustee, Gregory A. and Carolyn A. Wojciechowski
Trust and Gregory A. Wojciechowski Trust 1294 to Matthew Ryan Legue and Jacqueline J. Smith, 7668 N. Rothwell Road, Stillman Valley, $510,000.
Cottage Hill Farm LLC, trustee, and Cottage Hill Farm LLC Land Trust 61072 to Chad and Lisa Zeman, 502 E. Mason St., Polo, $16,000.
Executors deeds
Barbara A. Dixon, deceased by executor, and estate of Barbara A. Dixon to Sarah K. Strzempek, trustee, and Sarah K. Strzempek Declaration Trust, 7600 Ridge Road, Dixon, $87,000.
Barbara A. Dixon, deceased by executor, and estate of Barbara A. Dixon to Peter Dixon, trustee, and Peter A. Dixon Declaration Trust, one parcel, $87,000. Dorothy G. Coffman, deceased by executor, to James L. Coffman, trustee, and Dorothy G. Coffman Trust, 311 N. Congress Ave., Polo, 411 W. Colden St., Polo, and one parcel in Lafayette Township, $0.
Richard A. Kimpel, deceased by executor, and estate of Richard A. Kimpel to Georgia L. Van Unnik, 1009 S. Barber Ave., Polo, $50,000.
Transfer on death instrument
Stephen J. Otto to Mary J. Otto, 113 W. Fourth Ave., Rochelle, $0.
Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office
ground-mounted solar array.
Legacy Solar/Heng; Oregon-Nashua Township; section 23; private ground-mounted solar array.
John Orlikowski; Dement Township; section 15; remove chicken coop.
Matt Bargren; Byron Township; section 6; agricultural building.
Quint Burkhart; Lafayette Township; section 5; single-family dwelling and residential accessory building.
David Arand; Marion Township; section 23; single-family dwelling.
Estate Deck and Fence/Doran; Marion Township; section 4; remove and replace deck.
Robert Diaz; Grand Detour Township; section 13; addition to residential accessory building.
John Smith/Pitney; Marion Township; section 26; residential accessory building. Maddisen Kessler; Maryland Township; section 32; lean-to addition.
Ray Herschberger; White Rock Township; section 27; remove and replace concrete patio.
Dale and Debbie Boomgarden; Marion Township; section 15; above-ground pool.
Dean McMullen; Monroe Township;
section 19; residential accessory building.
Larry Dikkers; Forreston Township; section 1; remove machine shed.
Larry Dikkers; Forreston Township; section 35; remove corn crib.
Jason Snapp; Oregon-Nashua Township; section 12; maintenance building.
Jake Ross; Byron Township; section 23; in-ground pool with auto cover.
Hal Warren; Taylor Township; section 8; residential accessory building.
Robert Medearis; Byron Township; section 10; residential accessory building.
Lumber Mart; Buffalo Township; section 26; remove five buildings.
Nicholas Whittington; Monroe Township; section 5; change in use: unfinished second story bedroom to bathroom.
Advanced Telecom Solutions; Buffalo Township; section 20; co-location on existing telecommunication facility; $12,500.
Iconic Energy/Ballard; Maryland Township; section 31; private ground-mounted solar array.
Aaron Harms; Marion Township; section 34; above-ground pool.
Andrew Bogott; Byron Township; section 36; two residential accessory buildings.
Bocker Ruff Grain; Buffalo Township;
section 8; shipping leg and grain tank; $2,588,186.
Casper and Leanne Manheim; Pine Creek Township; section 11; residential accessory building.
David Almy; Byron Township; section 1; addition to residential accessory building.
Sean Adams Custom Carpentry/Perrin; Taylor Township; section 9; single-family dwelling.
Kevin and Paula Humphrey; Woosung Township; section 3; agricultural building. Crown Castle/Verizon; Dement Township; section 33; equipment upgrades to existing telecommunications facility; $15,000.
James Bortoli; Rockvale Township; section 10; dwelling addition.
Michael and Carissa Rank; Buffalo Township; section 30; dwelling addition.
Erik and Heather Crawford; Dement Township; section 25; addition to accessory building.
Alan Greene; Rockvale Township; section 33; covered deck.
Amy Clark/Julie Hensley; Pine Rock Township; section 15; temporary amusement.
The following marriage applications were filed in July and August:
July 1
Gary Dwight Hilliard and Katelyn Nichole Sarauer, both of Rockton.
Tristan Dogan Ozkan and Ellie Paige Locatis, both of Chicago.
Kevin Edward Stevens and Danielle Catherine Bond, both of Byron.
July 2
Gavin Michael Fuchs, of Forreston, Illinois, and Tylor Jayne Behrends, of German Valley.
John Wesley Traver Jr. and Patricia Ann Traver, both of Oregon, Illinois.
July 6
Brent Ryan Buckingham and Nonia Bernice Blood, both of Oregon, Illinois.
July 8
Benjamin Dennis Randecker, of Rockford, and Emily Rose Heller, of Lanark.
Ryan Robert Bennett and Emily Anne Nelson, both of Leaf River.
July 9
Brian John Speaker and Rachel Marie Medearis, both of Davis.
July 12
Michael Di Giacinto and Jessica Rayna Navarro, both of Mt. Morris.
July 15
David Earl Labash and Alexandra Bannet OCampo, both of Mt. Morris.
July 17
Billy Dean Sanders, of Dakota, Illinois, and Rachel Anne Mason, of Rockford.
Samuel Lucius Girkin and Kaitlyn Marie Stevens, both of Polo.
Victor Javier Aquino, of Melrose Park, Illinois, and Miranda Mascorro-Galvan, of Rochelle.
Cornelius Sandoval and Laura Jean tiffany Llanas, both of Mt. Morris.
July 18
Matthew Alexander Kendall and Ashley Marie Neiman, both of Rochelle.
Brandon Omar Perez and Alyssa Jean Hansen, both of Rochelle.
July 19
Steven Daniel Holder and Callie Ann Gackowski, both of Norridge.
Continued from page 14
Victoria Hinkle; Pine Creek Township; section 2; remove dwelling and accessory building.
Josh Blumenthal; Oregon-Nashua Township; section 15; deck on existing above-ground pool.
Angel and Wanda Vazquez; Taylor Township; section 8; residential accessory building.
July 22
Nicholas Bradley Hill and Malori Alene Kelly, both of Dixon.
Jason Heinrich Reed and Debbi
Christine Dennison, both of Chana.
Jose Juan Olvera Jr. and Suzanne Carol Mitchem, both of Edwardsville.
July 24
Larry Darnell Cook II and Adrienne
Suzanne Haye, both of Dixon.
July 25
Andrew Robert McNamara and Maria Isabel Garcia De La Cruz, both of Mt. Morris.
July 26
Jonathan Rodriguez and Yensy Morelia Garcia Flugencio, both of Creston.
July 30
Dean Eric Ankney, of Chana, and Camila Fuentes Aulestia, of Talibon.
July 31
Devin Peter Heffernan and Kimberly Anne McClain, both of Sycamore.
Aaron Michael Kingham and Teesha Shantel Keen, both of Woosung.
Aug. 1
Kenneth Arthur Middleman and Kathy Dee Mayo, both of Polo.
Aug. 2
Jessie Michael Cocanig and Mariah Cristianna Donka, both of Crystal Lake.
Jacob Dale Beauchem, of Lee, and
Rachel Kay Thurwanger, of Sycamore.
William Joseph Manyen and Tabatha Marie Hafemann, both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Manuel D Jimenez and Vianey Adriana Camarena Buenrostro, of Rochelle.
Aug. 6
Matthew Julian Chavez and Myra Lizette Guzman, both of Oregon, Illinois.
Eric John Sundvall and Tashua Ladwan Houpt, both of Oregon, Illinois.
Aug. 7
Sean Lyneer Flanagan, of Lindenwood, and Madison Paige Ost, of Rochelle.
Michael Tucker Brink and Makenzie Catherine Colombi, both of Byron.
Trevor George Goley and Allison Jean Alexander, both of Monroe Center.
Aug. 8
Michael Muller; Monroe Township; section 17; residential accessory building replacement because of storm damage.
Martin and Tonya Summers; Lynnville Township; section 11; remove and replace covered porch.
Iconic Energy; Maryland Township; section 9; private ground-mounted solar array.
MasTec Communications; Rockvale Township; equipment upgrades to
Denver Riley Sargent and Alyssa Marie Johnson, both of Pearl City.
Joshua George McMullien, of Buffalo Grove, and Michelle Elisabeth Mazur, of Elgin.
Aug. 9
Jessica Rae Hill and Cassandra Jean Joyner, both of Genoa.
Oscar Emilio Gomez Lopez, of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Karla Stephany Martinez Galan, of Chicago.
Michael Thomas Clausen and Nina Maria Lookingland, both of Cherry Valley.
Layton Joseph Turner and Emma Louise Smith, both of Rochelle.
Joshua Steven Muchmore and Jeanne Marie Kaliski, both of Chicago.
Aug. 12
Roberto Leombruni and Dana Lynn Zuklke, both of Byron.
Brendan Michael Wingert and Danielle
Ann Gallentine, both of Oregon, Illinois.
Aug. 13
Anthony Michael Gillette and Kaytie Marie Pellegrine, both of Wheeling.
Matthew Henry Spangler and Alicia Kay James, of Sterling.
Aug. 14
Kevin Thomas Johannesen and Amber Nicole Maldonaldo, of Bartlett.
Jeffrey Leonard Cholke and Kayla Lynn Hudson, both of Polo.
Daniel Andres Valdivia and Ivonne Rosales Marquez, both of Rochelle.
Aug. 15
Ian Nathaniel Eastman and Katelyn Ann Carp, both of Sterling, Illinois.
Andrew Thomas Krieman and Christine Lee, both of South Elgin.
Matthew Joseph Niezgodzki and Candace Marie Harbers, both of Belvidere.
Aug. 16
Todd Patrick Triplett and Tonya Rose Cardott, both of Byron.
Aug. 19
Seth Zacary Phillips and Ariana Renee Abercrombie, both of Polo.
Jeremy Peter Miller, of Rock Falls, and Michele Louise Atkinson, of Franklin Grove.
existing telecommunications facility; $15,000.
Dan Watson; White Rock Township; section 7; maintenance building.
Stateline Solar/Long; Mt. Morris Township; section 12; private ground-mounted solar array.
Ben Weaver; Grand Detour Township; section 6; remove dwelling.
Craig Aska; Mt. Morris Township; section 36; addition to residential accessory building.
Adam Frances Butt and Marlene Elizabeth Gonzalez, both of Chicago.
Aug. 22
Shawn Matthew Trost and Marisol Cruz, both of Carol Stream.
Aug. 26
James Thor Salstrom and Sarah Michelle Nevling, both of Clinton, Iowa.
Brady Allen Bronkema and Allison Kay Bondele, both of Leaf River.
Jonathan L. Dai, of Algonquin, and Leah Marie Pedroso, of South Barrington.
Ethan Jarrod Hardiman and Desiree Elizabeth-Carson McFall, both of Rochelle.
Aug. 27
Timothy Jacob Shouer and Allyson Brooke Burriesci, both of Byron.
Daniel Richard Plushkis and Chelsea Dawn Orr, both of Mt. Morris.
Nathan Daniel Gutierrez and Rose
Marie Ann Gleiter, both of Dixon.
Joshua James Ben-Israel Goudy and Alexis Bryanna Schmarje, both of Davis Junction.
Aug. 28
Cassandra Ann Leigh and Bradley Robert Dierks, both of Leland.
Benjamin Nicholas Scavone and Alia Michelle Skowron, both of Hampshire.
William Gardner and Bronwyn Tamar Sill, both of Grayslake.
Nicholas James Kluessendorf and Sophia Rose Pierce, both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Aug. 29
Logan Davis Housenga and Addison Cheryl Raser, both of Lyndon.
Leo Rhinard Dempewolf III and Connie Frances Hermes, both of Oregon, Illinois.
Aug. 30
Cody Robert Young and Emily Ann Niebauer, both of Downers Grove.
Kraig Stephen Balentyne and Monica Yvette Musselman, both of Stillman Valley.
Thomas Robert John Thompson and Barbara Dawn Thompson, both of Davis Junction.
Calvin Bruce Barbee and Delanie Rae Knapp, both of Beloit, Wisconsin.
Brian Lee; Scott Township; section 24; single-family dwelling.
Sean Considine; Byron Township; section 24; map amendment.
Constellation Energy Generation LLC; Rockvale and Marion townships; map amendment.
Mark Burgess; Flagg Township; section 16; in-ground pool.
Joshua Glendenning; Monroe Township; section 28; agricultural building.
Part Time Farm Truck and/or Tractor Drivers for Fall Harvest or Yea r Round. Flexible hours. Experience req. 815-499-0463
2015 Ford F-250 Super duty all accessories w/ tow package for trailer and 5th wheel $22,223 Call 408-595-7389
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Head Track Coach
Sports knowledge and track & field experience https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1976
Campus Safety and Security (2nd S hift) https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1962
CNA Adjunct Faculty (part-time)
RN License, 2 years experience, Train the Trainer, and approved evaluator certificatio n https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1823
Librarian (On-Call)
ALA accredited master's degree https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1964
Sonogr aphy Clinical CoordinatorAdjunct Faculty (part-time)
Associate's degree; Appropriate credentials: RDMS - AB, OB/GYN, and RVT https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1968
COLLECTIBLE JOHN DEERE TRACTORS: 1965 JD 4020 D. Tractor w/ year-round cab, 3 pt, wf, power shift, new 18.4-34 tires, #148 loader & 8’ bucket, all orig, sharp!; 1961 JD 4010 D. Tractor w/ nf, 3 pt, quad shift, 16.9-38 tires, all orig, sharp!; 1944 JD D. Tractor, orig cond, new clutch, rebuilt carb, very nice!; 1928 JD D. Tractor w/ new rubber, older repaint, nice cond!; 1941 JD A styled, very good; 1936 JD A unstyled w/ new 12.4-38 rubber, overhauled, Van Merchant Tractor!
ANTIQUE & OLDER MACHINERY: IHC 3 ½ hp Hit & Miss Engine w/ steel cart, 100+ yr old!; JD #127-5’ Pull behind Rotary Mower; JD 2-Row Cultivator; JD Front wts; JD F935 Commercial front Mower 72”; Woods Cadet 84-3 pt. Mower; M&W P400B Hydro Dynometer, 540 PTO; Albert Minnesota 6’ Road Drag/ Grader; Grain Blower Milk Cart; 6 ½ hp Wood Chipper; 7-55 gal. Steel Barrels; 500 gal. D. Tank w/ Elec. Pump; Buzz Saw w/ stand; Port. Generac GP 7000E Generator; JD Umbrella; Hand Operated Forge; Wagon full Old Farm Antiques & Tools.
4 GENERATIONS ANTIQUE HOUSEHOLD (most of the Furniture is professionally restored): 6 Wash Tubs & Baskets; Granite wear; Cookie Jars; Cider Press; Old Record Cupboard; 2 Oak Arm Chairs; Carnival Glass; Green Depression Glass; Oak Lamp Table; Caned Bottom Chairs; Brass Gas Lamps & Fixtures; 3 & 4 Drawer Chests; 30’ Wrought Iron Fence, 150 yr. old; Oak Library Table; Oak Commode; China Hutch; Lots of Architectural salvage items incl. trim, doors, windows, etc; Hump back Trunks; Copper Boiler; Old Kitchen Items; Bushel Wood Basket; 3 Chicken Cages; Old Pop Bottles; 1 wagon full of old Misc. items.
Ogle County Classified 833-584-NEWS Call 833-584-NEWS to announce weddings or engagements in Celebrations!
Assistant Softball Coach
Sport knowledge and softball experience https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1972
Don't need it? Sell it!
Sauk Valley Community College
Attn: Human Resources 173 Illinois Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021 EOE e-mail: employment@svcc.edu
University of Illinois Extension is seeking individuals to join their team in Whiteside, Carroll and Lee counties
The Ag and Natural Resour ces Progr am Coo rdinator supports and assists in the implementation and management of the Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteer programs and other horticulture related Extension programs for youth and adults
The Marketing P ro gram Coo rdinator works with aspects of marketing to develop strategic decisions to ensure Extension and 4-H brand images are recognizable to the public, are well represented online and are consistent offline in print, radio, or television.
These are full-time positions of 37.5 hours per week. Starting pay is $22.05/hour. Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and leave time.
To apply visit: go.illinois.ed u/CLWCareers by Fri, Sept 20 for the ANR Coordinator and Fri, Sept 27 for the Marketing Coordinator.
The U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled http://go.illinois.edu/EEO that participates in the fe deral E-Verify program and participates in a background check program focused on prior criminal or sexual misconduct history
CONSIGNMENTS – NEWER FARM MACHINERY: 1980 MF 202 Work Bull Loader Tractor w/ shuttle trans, rear wt, industrial yellow loader!; 1977 JD 2240 Utility Tractor w/ Rops, 3 pt, newer 14.9-24 tires, 145 JD loader; Case 5-16” pull type Plow; NH 353 Mix Mill – sharp!; Kill-Bros 350 Gravity Box w/ 1065 JD gear; Kill-Bros 375 Gravity Box w/ Kory gear; Glencoe 9 shank Chisel Plow; NH 488 Haybine; Vermeer 605F Twine Round Baler; JD 8-38-7000 Planter end transport!; Woods BB720 3 pt Mower; 200 gal. 3 pt. Sprayer Tank; Runte 10’ Hyd. Earth Mover; 1980 Honda CX500 Custom Motorcycle; Lincoln Welder LINC225/cart; W.I.C. 8hp Bale Chopper; Weaver line #424 Hydro Power feed Wagon; 16’ Bale Cage w/ gear; Automatic Roller Mill, 540 PTO; Agro-Matic 8 hp Bale Chopper; Howard 9’-1000 RPM Roto-Vator, 3 pt; 2-H&S 860 Forage Blowers; Knight Little Augie LA9-540 PTO Feed Wagon; 500 gal. Water Tank on skid; MTD Wood Chipper; JD 640 Hay Rake w/ Dolly Wheel, nice! Kewanee 12’ Cultimulcher, sharp! CONSIGNMENTS POWER & HAND TOOLS-MANY NEW: Tool Boxes; Metal Work Bench; Utility Cart; Port. Air Compressor; Grip Master; Painting Tools; Air Drill; Open & Box End Wrenches; Pipe Wrenches; 5 Folding Ladders; Cordless Drill & Saw Set; Cordless Vacuum; Lg. Craftsman Tool Chest; Metric Sockets; Cordless Garden Tools; 500+ Screw Drivers; Power Washer; Pole Saw; Floor Polisher; Chamberlain ¾ Garage Door Opener; Pancake Air Comp; Mechanics Tool Chest; Miketa Power Tools; Lawn & Garden Tools; DeWalt Router; ¼, 3⁄8 ½ Socket Sets; CM Elec. Chain Saw Sharpener; Taps & Dyes; Punches & Chisels; 200+ Drill Bits; Drill Doctor; Craftsman R.A. Tool Chest, 2 pcs; Nails & Screws; Plus Boxes of misc. items.
Note: Lg. auction consisting of a variety of items from 4 generations of Farm Equipment, Blacksmith shop items and Tools. Also Antique Furniture in superb condition and beautiful Glassware. Farm Equipment consigned from neighbors is newer and all in good working order. Be sure to see many pictures on website. Truly an auction to appeal to many! Terms: Cash or check w/ picture ID required. Lunch Stand & Port-a-Pot
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS
U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2020-RPL1, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HELEN B. SCHELL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHARLES O. SCHELL; JACKIE R HOLLANDSWORTH AS SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES O. SCHELL; JACKIE HOLLANDSWORTH AKA JACQUELINE HOLLANDSWORTH AKA JACKIE R. HOLLANDSWORTH; DEBBIE SCOLES AKA DEBORAH SCOLES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL SCHELL; ASHLEY M. SCHELL; MARY DWYER; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS;
Defendant(s)
CASE NO. 2024FC23
Property Addre ss: 1162 S. Bradle y Lane Oregon, IL 61061 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE
Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on September 6, 2024, I, Sheriff Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on October 25, 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 described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy sa id decree, to wit: Commonly known as: 1162 S Bradley Lane, Oregon, IL 61061
P.I.N.: 16-10-227-002
First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $149,067.37 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9 (G)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.
Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable 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 sale
This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960
midwestpleadings@dallegal.com
September 20, 27, 2024 October 4, 2024 946467
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. VIRGIL W ANDERSON, Defendant.
CASE NO. 24-FC -22
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on June 14, 2024, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 10-02-329-003 Commonly known as: 7407 Oak Dr, Stillman Valley, IL 61084 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on October 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Stre et, Oregon, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $63,559.77.
The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its cre dit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale The subject prope rty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or specia l taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any repr esentation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchase r to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale
The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospe ctive bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all informat ion.
For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 601 East William Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719
The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclos ure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the abse nce of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).
If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Karen C. Mitch (#6291822) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC
Attorneys at Law
601 East William Street Decatur, IL 62523
Send Notice/Pleadings to:
Veronika J. Miles (#6313161)
Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com
Telephone: (217) 422-1719
Facsimile: (217) 422-1754
I3247168
September 20, 27, 2024 October 4, 2024
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT
OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
ESTATE OF DIANE C. WENCK, Deceased
Case No
2024PR000022
CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given to creditors of the death of DIANE C. WENCK, Letters of Office - Decedent's Estate were issued on August 22, 2024, to Erin Carpenter, 1114 S Oak Street, Bloomington, Illinois, 61701, as Supervised Administrator, whose attorney of record is Jack C Vieley, 121 North Main Stree t, Suite B-1, Bloomington, Illinois 61701. The estate will be administered with court supervision Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both until March 6, 2025, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorneywithin 10 days after it has been filed.
DATED this 28th day of August, 2024.
JACK C. VIELEY
ARDC #2900823
Attorney for Supervised Administrator
ERIN CARPENTER
121 North Main Street, Suite B-1 Bloomington, IL 61701
Telephone: (309) 827-8888
Email: lawdude@ frontier .com
September 6, 13, 20, 2024
and to the attorneywithin 10 days after it
DATED this 28th day of August, 2024.
JACK C. VIELEY
ARDC #2900823
Attorney for Supervised Administrator
ERIN CARPENTER
121 North Main Street, Suite B-1 Bloomington, IL 61701
Telephone: (309) 827-8888
Email: lawdude@ frontier .com
September 6, 13, 20, 2024
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DOUG LAS LEE OLESON, Deceased No. 2024-PR-23 CLAIM NOTICE
NOTICE is given of the death of Douglas Lee Oleson. Letters of Office were issued on May 3, 2024 to Debra Oleson, 933 Lexington Way, Rockford, IL 61108, who is the legal Executor of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Nancy Grimme Schilling, Schilling Law, LLC, 973 Featherstone Road, Suite 350, Rockford, IL 61107.
Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 28, 2024, that date being at least 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 mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.
estate may be filed on or before March 28, 2024, that date being at least 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 mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever 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 Ogle County Circuit Clerk Probate Division at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, Illinois, 61061, or with the estate legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's OfficeProbate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
Dated: September 16, 2024
DEBRA OLESON, EXECUTOR
By: Schilling Law, LLC
By: Nancy Grimme Schilling Schilling Law, LLC
By: Nancy Grimme Schilling 973 Fea therstone Road, Suite 350 Rockford, IL 61107
Phone: (815) 977-5000
Fax: (815) 977-5742 nancyschilling@ schilling-law.com
September 20, 27, October 4, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
This is to notify all registered voters of the Mt. Morris Township, that the following is a list of vacancies for the Township Board that will appear on the April 1, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
This is to notify all registered voters of the Mt. Morris Township, that the following is a list of vacancies for the Township Board that will appear on the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election
One (1) Township Supervisor
4-year term
Four (4) Township Trustee
4-year term
One (1) Township Road
Commissioner
4-year term
One (1) Township Assessor
4-year term
One (1) Township Clerk
4-year term
Petitions are available from the Village Clerk starting August 20, 2024. Petitions must be completed and returned to the Village Clerk no sooner than Monday, November 18, 2024. Anyone interested in running for the above positions can pick up the petitions in the Village Clerk's Office Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 105 W Lincoln Street Paula Diehl, Township Clerk
Sept. 20, 2024
The Village of Mount Morris will hold a public hearing on Tuesda y, September 24, 2024, at 7:15 PM at Village Hall, loca ted at 105 W Lincoln Street, Mount Morris, Illinois 61054, to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed Illinois Department of Transportation's ITEP Grant Application project and application submittal.
parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed Illinois Department of Transportation's ITEP Grant Application project and application submittal.
On or about September 30, 2024, the Village of Mount Morris intends to apply to the Illinois Department of Transportation for a grant from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP). These grant funds will be utilized to support the Village's Streetscapes project, which aims to enhance the beautification of the downtown area, stimulate economic growth, and improve access to downtown amenities
the public hearing and need assistance should contact Village Hall at 815.734.6425 no later than September 23, 2024. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodation for these persons.
Sept. 20, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OG LE COUNT Y106 SOUTH 5TH STREET, OREGON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Shirley Reber, DECEASE D 24 PR 40
Written comments should be submitted to Village Hall no later than September 23, 2024, to ensure the placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings. This project will result in no displacement of any persons or businesses. For additional information concerning the proposed project, please contact Village Hall at 815.734.6425 or email Village Hall at VillageClerk@mt morrisil.net. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking person who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Village Hall at 815.734.6425 no later than September 23, 2024. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodation for these persons.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk Probate Division at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, Illinois, 61061, or with the estate legal representative, or both.
Copies of claims filed with the Cir-
lage Clerk starting August 20, 2024. Petitions must be completed and returned to the Vil-
On or about September 30, 2024, the Village of Mount Morris intends to apply to the Illinois Department of Transportation for a grant from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP). These grant funds will be utilized to support the Village's Streetscapes project, which aims to enhance the beautification of the downtown area, stimulate economic growth, and improve access to downtown amenities Written comments should be submit-
Sept. 20, 2024
orders of filed estate papers in court during probate The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before March 20, 2025, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
pres and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp
Joanna Long Long Law Group (6313370) 1717 North Naper Boulevard, Suite 111 Naperville, Illinois 60563 (312) 344-3644 I3252047
September 20, 27, 2024 October 4, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp.
U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2020-RPL1, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HELEN B. SCHELL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHARLES O. SCHELL; JACKIE R HOLLANDSWORTH AS SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES O. SCHELL; JACKIE HOLLANDSWORTH AKA JACQUELINE HOLLANDSWORTH AKA JACKIE R. HOLLANDSWORTH; DEBBIE SCOLES AKA DEBORAH SCOLES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL SCHELL; ASHLEY M. SCHELL; MARY DWYER; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s) CASE NO. 2024FC23
Property Addre ss: 1162 S. Bradle y Lane Oregon, IL 61061 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE
Joanna Long Long Law Group (6313370) 1717 North Naper Boulevard, Suite 111 Naperville, Illinois 60563 (312) 344-3644 I3252047
September 20, 27, 2024 October 4, 2024
Public 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 October 25, 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 described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy sa id decree, to wit: LOTS 8 AND 9 IN HELLE SECOND SUBDIVISION, BEING A PART OF THE NORTH EAST FRACTIO NAL 1/4 OF SECTION 10, IN TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOI S, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT #343437 IN BOOK H OF PLATS PAGE 85 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF SAID COUNTY.
Commonly known as: 1162 S Bradley Lane, Oregon, IL 61061
P.I.N.: 16-10-227-002
First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $149,067.37 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9 (G)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.
Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County
issued to Arthur Szczypta, 7153 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60634, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Joanna Long, Long Law Group, 1717 North Naper Boulevard, Suite 111, Naperville, Illinois 60563. Notice is given to Unknown Heirs, Heirs of the Decedent whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on September 9, 2024, granting independe nt administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before March 20, 2025, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp.
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 sale
This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent Letters of Office were issued to Arthur Szczypta, 7153 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60634, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Joanna Long, Long Law Group, 1717 North Naper Boulevard, Suite 111, Naperville, Illinois 60563. Notice is given to Unknown Heirs, Heirs of the Decedent whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on September 9, 2024, granting independe nt administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before March 20, 2025, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
Joanna Long Long Law Group (6313370) 1717 North Naper Boulevard, Suite 111 Naperville, Illinois 60563 (312) 344-3644 I3252047
Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 midwestpleadings@dallegal.com 8190-946467 September 20, 27, 2024 October 4, 2024 946467
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September 20, 27, 2024 October 4, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OREGON, O GLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. VIRGIL W ANDERSON, Defendant.
CASE NO. 24-FC -22
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on June 14, 2024, the following described real estate, to-wit:
LOT 5 IN VISTA VILLA NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "J" OF PLATS, PAGE 29, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS
Permanent Index Number: 10-02-329-003
Commonly known as: 7407 Oak Dr, Stillman Valley, IL 61084 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on October 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at 202 South First Stre et, Oregon, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $63,559.77.
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its cre dit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale The subject prope rty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any repr esentation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition The Sale is further subject to confirmat ion by the Court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchase r to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale
The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospe ctive bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all informat ion.
For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 601 East William Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719
The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclos ure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the abse nce of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).
If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Karen C. Mitch (#6291822)
HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC
Attorneys at La w 601 East William Stre et Decatur, IL 62523 Send Notice/Pleadings to:
Veronika J. Miles (#6313161)
Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com
Telephone: (217) 422-1719
Facsimile: (217) 422-1754
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