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AOP Canceled The all-volunteer Autumn on Parade committee cancels the festival. / 13

REGIONAL NEWS

More Cases in Area Nine health departments urge residents to take precautions. / 15 Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

Quarantined An area police chief has to quarantine after giving CPR to a heart attack victim. / 3

Peggy Oelke of Oregon was happy to shop for groceries again at the Oregon SuperValu on Wednesday morning. The locally owned store reopened seven days after being closed July 8 because some employees tested positive for COVID-19. “I really missed them,” said Oelke. Pictured in back is employee Olga Becker, who was stationed at the entrance doors to make sure customers were wearing masks before entering. Story on page 4.

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INDEX Betty’s Column......... 5 Church News............12 Classifieds..........21-24 Honor Roll.................16

Library News..........7-8 Marriage Licenses...18 Oregon Police...........16 Otto’s Column........... 6

Property Transfers...19 Recycling................. 10 Sheriff Activity.........18 State News...............13

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MT. MORRIS VILLAGE BOARD

KSB to close Mt. Morris Clinic Clinic was temporarily closed due to COVID-19 resource reallocation BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com KSB CEO Dave Schreiner announced the permanent closure of its Mt. Morris clinic location at Tuesday’s village board meeting. The clinic had been temporarily closed as part of the hospital’s COVID-19 resource reallocation plan. Among the reasons for its permanent closure were a low number of patients, its lease being up after this year and a lack of lab and x-ray services. “We were looking at the volume in the clinic, which has gone to eight patients a day,” Schreiner said. “At our other clinics, that number is mid-20s or low 30s. Dr. John Plescia, who has been here, relocated his office to Oregon and has been seeing patients there. The advantage is that we have lab and x-ray services in Oregon and not here.” KSB was paying $5,000 a month for its lease with the University of Illinois for the Mt. Morris location. There were three staff members, the physician and at times a nurse practitioner in the building. Schreiner said with KSB not owning the building, it couldn’t invest in it and bring it up to the level it usually desires for its clinics. The clinic location dates

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KSB has announced that it will close the Mt. Morris Clinic permanently. back to the 1970s when it was built by the University of Illinois College of Medicine as a community care site for medical students. The lack of a KSB location in Mt. Morris may not be permanent, Schreiner said. “We want to keep open the possibility in a post-COVID environment of having a clinic somewhere here in town,” Schreiner said. “Whether that’s partnering with Pinecrest, or some other place in town where we might have the ability to have a certain amount of half days or days to provide care.” In the interim, Schreiner said KSB wants to put together a transportation

system so people who want to see providers in Oregon would be able to be transported at the hospital’s expense on certain days of the week. Mt. Morris Village President Dan Elsasser said he was unsure of how many residents attended the clinic for medical care compared to those that were already going out of town. He had hoped more residents would come to the meeting to give their thoughts on the change. There were no public comments on the closure. “That’s why I invited them up here, KSB, hoping if people had questions that they’d be here to answer them,” Elsasser said.

Hello There, NEOWISE The Hough family of Mt. Morris had been checking the skies to get a glimpse of the NEOWISE comet the last few nights. On Monday night, the weather cooperated and RG Hough was able to catch a few pics of it from the family farm. You can see the comet just to the right of the truck’s cab. “It was about 30 degrees west of north just above the horizon (near where the sunset is),” said his dad, Rob. “It is about 3 miles wide and something like 64 million miles from Earth. I am pretty sure I won’t be around next time it passes by (2620)!” Photo by RG Hough

COVID-19 UPDATE

Twenty-one new COVID-19 cases were reported Monday BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com The Ogle County Health Department reported four new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, July 14, totaling 332. Recoveries of documented cases stand at 261, with none being reported Tuesday. The OCHD reported its fifth death in the county on July 10, its first since June 1. Ages and locations of the individuals are not being released to protect their privacy. On Monday, the OCHD reported 21 new cases. Those include the weekend’s cases, but OCHD Public Administrator Kyle Auman still finds the number concerning.

“It’s one of our biggest jumps in cases,” Auman said. “It’s very concerning that we’re seeing this much activity this early in phase four. People need to be responsible in public.” Auman said that his department is seeing an uptick and nothing is showing him it will decrease any time soon. He’s unsure if it’s a second wave or still part of the first.

Mitigating tactics like masking and social distancing are crucial for the county so it doesn’t regress further, Auman said. “We could move back to phase three or earlier,” Auman said. The OCHD fields hundreds of COVID-19 related calls a day, many being complaints about conduct at businesses. The OCHD has 13 staff members. Auman said his department is relatively small and started the pandemic at a deficit with not enough personal protective equipment or testing supplies. “We’ve gotten some grant funding and we’re looking at more,” Auman said. Any time you’re in response mode like this, you never have enough. It’s up to the residents of the county. If they go into a packed bar or party, they’re working against us. We need everyone’s participation.”

More COVID-19 coverage on page 4.

MT. MORRIS

Police chief in quarantine after trying to help man Mt. Morris Police Chief Jason White is currently in quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19 after helping respond to a medical call on July 9. Village Trustee Chris Kolling said White performed CPR on a COVID19 patient and has been self-quarantined since, outside of when he went to get tested. He has not gotten his results back yet. If they come back negative, he’ll return to work, possibly by the end of the week, Kolling said. “If not, he’ll do what he has to,” Kolling said. “I spoke to him earlier and he said he was feeling ‘100 percent.’ We’re hoping for the best.” Elsasser said Mt. Morris still has

“There’s been no impact so far,” Elsasser said.

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BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com

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Positive cases in Ogle County jump to 332

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COVID-19 & BUSINESS

Oregon store reopens after COVID-19 outbreak Grocery store was ordered to close on July 8 by health dept. BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com The Oregon SuperValu grocery store reopened Wednesday after a COVID-19 outbreak prompted its closure by the Ogle County Health Department on July 8. OCHD Public Administrator Auman said Monday that the health department has half of the testing results back and made recommendations on cleaning and formulated a plan to send employees back to work. Reopening was up to owners Jim and Kim Kaufman of Oregon. They announced their plans to reopen on Tuesday evening on Facebook. The hours Wednesday are 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., less than usual due to a shortage of employees. “Only employees who have negative test results with all of the members of their households also testing negative are allowed to return to work, which means we will only have a partial staff for a few more days,” the Facebook post said. As more employees are released to come back to work, open hours will be increased. The post, written by Kim Kaufman, also said a lot of products had to be thrown away for various reasons. “If you see out of stocks on certain items, know that we will be working hard to order those products and get them back on the shelf ASAP,” Kaufman wrote. “We expect our shelves to be back to what you usually expect at SuperValu by next week.” Masks will be required at the store. An employee will be stationed

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Scott Schroeder of Oregon was glad to be able to shop for groceries again at the Oregon SuperValu on Wednesday morning. “I think I was starting to go through withdrawal,” joked Schroeder. at the door to remind all shoppers of this OCHD-mandated regulation. The OCHD found out about the COVID-19 cases at SuperValu through its contact tracing process, Auman said. On July 5, the OCHD learned of two cases at SuperValu. It later found out about additional linked cases and mandated the closure after initially planning to just recommend a closure, Auman said. SuperValu is the second business closed by the health department due a COVID-19 outbreak. Rochelle Foods, a food processing plant employing about 900, was the first to be closed in April. It was shutdown for two weeks before reopening. “This isn’t even comparable to

Rochelle Foods,” Auman said. “It’s easy to get people tested fast and most were easy to work with.” Auman said those two businesses aren’t the only Ogle County businesses that have had employees test positive, just the only ones that had to be mandated to close. He has heard rumors of recent temporary partial closings at Woods Equipment and E.D. Etnyre and Co. in Oregon due to COVID-19, but said nothing was mandated or recommended by the OCHD. “It depends on so many different factors,” Auman said. “People are moving all over the store at SuperValu. At those other places, they may be confined to one machine. It’s a whole host of things. And the amount of risk a business poses to

the county. A store is a large risk.” Auman said the health department gets hundreds of COVID-19-related complaints a day. The OCHD has 13 normal staff members with 3-4 people handling those complaints a day. He said the health department has communicated with several local businesses as well as corporate headquarters. “We’re doing the best we can,” Auman said. “Facebook, email and phone calls. We try to prioritize the ones with the highest risk. We try to follow up on every one. It’s been overwhelming. Our phones ring off the hook.”

Read Kaufman’s full posting on page 14.

Shoppers ‘flabbergasted’ by closure of local store BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com A steady stream of vehicles pulled into the empty parking lot at the Oregon SuperValu on July 8, not knowing the city’s only grocery store was temporarily shuttered by the Ogle County Health Department because some employees tested positive for COVID-19.

Amanda McCracken, of Dixon, was one of those customers who walked up to the entrance expecting to shop for her elderly father and saw the signs: “Establishment: SuperValu CLOSED by order of the Ogle County Health Department, 7/8/20.” “I had no idea they were closed,” McCracken said through her mask. “The store is always clean, the staff

are friendly. I grew up in Oregon, and my family has been shopping here for years.” She said she was shocked because the store was following all the guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus, including requiring employees and customers to wear masks, adding social distancing markers on the floor, and constructing plastic shields at the checkout stations sep-

arating cashiers from customers, as state guidelines recommended. Store owner Jim Kaufman of Oregon also bought T-shirts for employees that read “Please Remember to Practice Social Distancing” on the front with a graphic and the words “Please Stay 6’ Away” on the back. He did so to try to stop customers

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LOCAL HISTORY

On Friday July 3, I headed for the museum and as I entered I put my mask on. I chose a different one and hoped I would not suffocate. Guests were arriving to see the museum and it was good to get back. Soon the door opened and in came four masked people. It was good to see Ed and Jeanne Garman of Crystal Lake and their son, Karl and his wife Liz of Alexandria, Virginia. The last time Ed and Jeanne had been in Polo was in 2002 and with them was his mother known as “Smitty” Garman. “Smitty” had been raised in Polo and worked at the garment factory with Kenneth’s sister, Imogene. They became great friends and our family has kept in touch with Ed and his family. I think “Smitty’s” given name was Gladys and she married Mel Garman. Mel was the son of Clyde Garman who lived over on Oregon Street and he raised asparagus. I still can see in my mind that

The B-17 arrives in Polo in September of 1946. The Polo Boy Scouts purchased the war surplus plane for exhibition purposes. great big bed of asparagus and that was before I loved the vegetable. Clyde also shoed horses and I am certain there might be people still in Polo who remember Clyde and horses. Gladys, Mel and their son Ed eventually moved to Crystal Lake where Mel worked with big equipment and Gladys drove a bus for children to go to school. We would stop by every time we

went up to Krista’s. Ed is a lawyer and he is still interested in Polo. He is on a board for Brookville Cemetery and a member of Polo Historical Society. So we do stay in touch. As they looked around the museum Ed became interested in the big picture of the B-17 bomber that was in Polo for a number of years. The picture was taken at our airport. Ed remembers going there as a little boy and he has fond memories.

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He wanted to know the status of the bomber and where it went when it left Polo. So I sent him a little information and will send him more when I go again to the museum. If you remember, the bomber is being put back together again at Mesa, Arizona for a museum there. We stood and talked about the bomber on that Friday. On Saturday, the 4th of July when we watched the program at the White House in Washington, they had a fly-over of many planes. They explained about how all the planes were used in our country. It was a fantastic program. At one point, there was a B-17 flying over. There are very few of them left. It was interesting how we had just talked about the plane that had been at Polo for a few years. Then the next day I watched it fly over Washington, D.C. Now I must dig out the file and send the information to Ed Garman of where the plane has been since it left Polo. Our B-17 has a long history and maybe someday it will be standing in a museum in Arizona in all of its glory.

BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator, Polo Historical Society

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Return to the museum meant putting on mask

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LOCAL HISTORY

Woosung Township named after Wusong, China Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon has researched the people, places and events important in the Oregon area’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

BY OTTO DICK Woosung Township is located south of Polo along Illinois 26. The now unincorporated community was named by a railroad official of the Illinois Central Railroad. The Illinois Central, built in 1853, traveled from Dixon through Woosung directly north through Ogle County. The first railroad station on this line between Dixon and Freeport was Woosung. The Illinois Central Railroad and its president, J. N. Griswold were instrumental in the founding of the town of Woosung. As two retired sea captains, Roundy and Anderson had made fortunes in the China trade and came to the Woosung area to retire. Being friends with Griswold they suggested the name Shanghai. The railroad officials objected, so the captains chose Woosung from a town on a branch of the Yang Tse River in China. So we now have Woosung. Illinois and Woosung, China. Originally Woosung Township was part of Buffalo Township. In 1880 Woosung was one of six new townships created in Ogle County. In size this is a half township consisting of approximately 18 square miles. The 2010 census shows a population of 373 with a density of 22 people per square mile. Woosung is bounded by Buffalo Township on the north, Grand Detour Township on the east, Lee County on the south and Whitseside County on the west. In 1885, the township assessor reported 3,217 horses, 1,446 cattle, 9 mules and asses, 323 sheep, 1,665 hogs, one steam engine,190 carriages and wagons, 71 sewing machines, 28 Organs, and one burglar-proof safe. The total evaluation was $2,768,040. Today there are three small communities, the unincorporated community of Woosung, Willow Lake and McKeel’s subdivisions. Highways 52 and 26 pass through the township. Route 26 takes you to Forreston and route 52 to Mt. Carroll. Like many other small communities in Illinois the village of Woosung was a thriving community. The business consisting of two ice cream parlors, a boarding house, barber shops, carpet weavers, well drillers, butchers, windmill and pump repair

ABOVE: This building in existence today was the Peek Home for Children. BELOW LEFT: This is a photo of the Illinois Central Depot at Woosung. BELOW RIGHT: The water tower of the Peek Home, located near Woosung, is still standing. Photos supplied by Otto Dick

men and wagon makers. A large hall located over the store was used for dances. Baseball was their favorite sport and many games were played in Russell Park. Today Russell Park at Woosung contains a large boulder which contains the names of 55 men who served in WW II. A dedication ceremony was held June 23, 1945. The Peek Home for Children was located in the northeast part of Woosung Township, one mile from Illinois 26 on 151 acres of farmland that belonged formerly to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peek. The Peeks gave this land to the Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church. They were members of the Presbyterian Church.

The land was given for the purpose of establishing an orphanage. Later the name of the home was changed to the Peek Home for Children. The original farm house was removed and replaced with a brick building of 31 rooms and 9 bathrooms. In 1937, 36 children from broken homes were cared for at the Peek Home for Children. The Peek Home is located on Peek Home Road. The original owner of this property was Frank Peek’s parents John and Lucretia Lamb Peek. The Peek family came to Ogle County with John Deere. Mrs. Deere and Mrs. Peck were sisters. A year after they lived in Grand Detour John and his wife Lucretia located in what is now Woosung Township.

POLO LIBRARY

Heller receives ARC scholarship

Library is open The Polo Public Library is open for patrons to come in, browse, and check out items. The hours for the month of July will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Masks are required when entering the building. For those unable to wear a mask or who prefer not to enter the building, we will continue to offer curbside delivery. Call 815-946-2713, emailÂ library@ pololibrary.org or go through your PrairieCat/Encore account to place an order. Two computers are available for patron use that are over 6 feet apart and cleaned between uses. If youâ€™d like to make sure there is a computer available, call 815-946-2713 to reserve a computer. Fax, copy and print is available now. Continue to return items through the book drop that will continue to be open 24-7. After items are returned, they will appear on your account while they are quarantined, then they will be checked back in and backdated to when they were returned. This is a fine-free library, so no need to worry about accruing fines during the quarantine period.Â

Faith Christian School student earns $1,000 after holding a blood drive in May Julia Heller unteer blood donors. As a result, Heller was entered to win a college scholarship and was chosen as a winner. She was also awarded a gift card. Heller is currently a senior attending Faith Christian School and anticipates graduating in July 2020 and then plans to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and major in Animal Science. After learning about the Lead-

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During these uncertain times, local student Julia Heller of Dixon made an impact in her community and answered the call to help save lives this spring by planning an American Red Cross blood drive. The Faith Christian School student earned a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of her hard work. As part of the Red Cross Leaders Save Lives spring program, Heller hosted a blood drive at Faith Assembly of Grand Detour in Dixon on May 20. The blood drive was successful, bringing in 38 pints of blood, thanks to generous vol-

ers Save Lives program from her advisor, Heller thought participating would be a great way to bring the community together. â€œI learned leadership skills, promotional and communications skills, and the ability to bring people from different circles of life together for a good cause,â€? Heller said. She is also a Red Cross certified lifeguard and completed Red Cross training for CPR and AED, also known as automated external defibrillators and first aid. The Red Cross Leaders Save Lives summer program is now running, which will award scholarships to 10 student participants who host drives now through Aug. 31. More information is available at RedCrossBlood.org/leaderssavelives. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

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OREGON LIBRARY Library Curbside Pick-Up We are offering curbside pickup now! Hours for curbside will be Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. -6 p.m. and 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays. You can put holds on items in our LibraryÂ through our catalog or by calling the library at 815-732-2724. Please leave a message if we do not answer and we will get back to you as soon as possible. NO returns will be accepted in person, these items must be placed in the book drop. We look forward to seeing you all soon!Â 2020 Summer Reading Program â€“ Dig Deeper, Read, Investigate, Discover!Â Â Virtual summer reading program continues!Â Due to COVID-19 constraints the summer reading programs at Oregon Public Library is a bit different from previous years.Â You may register for READsquared atÂ http://oregonpublicli-

brary.readsquared. com/Â . Please answer the registration questions and complete the form to be placed in the appropriate group. Missions and events will also be activated on READsquared for participation.

Thursday, July 23 Absolute Science Bigger Bang Bubble Show, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23 Summer Reading Program Finale Scavenger Hunt via Zoom 6 p.m.

Zoom.com Meeting IDÂ 898 8471 1129 Password:Â 397557. Registration requested...call the Library 815-732-2724 for more information. Library Book Clubs The 2WBC meets Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. to discussÂ The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. Books on Tap Book Club meets on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. at Cork n Tap to discuss The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. We are hopeful that Julyâ€™s meeting will be in person at Cork N Tap; however, please check Facebook and/or contact the library if you would still like to participate via ZOOM or if circumstances require us to participate via ZOOM.

Week of July 20 Tuesday, July 21- Lego Club, 1:30 p.m., create your favorite animal and send the image to Readsquared or via Library email Wednesday, July 22 Absolute Science Big Bang Bubble Show, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23 Video Story Time, 10 a.m. via Facebook

Youth Science Reading Program Finale - Scavenger Hunt, Thursday, July 23, 6 p.m. via Zoom Join us for the first ever online summer reading program finale! Weâ€™ll have a scavenger hunt that you can actually play from home! Youâ€™ll need to have your Oregon Public Library District card available to be eligible for prizes.Â Â

Stop in or call 815-738-2742Â to check them out orÂ place a hold. Some of the new titles are (adult fiction) â€œYou Betrayed Me,â€? by Lisa Jackson; â€œCajun Justice,â€? by James Patterson; and â€œThe Order,â€? by Daniel Silva.

Recycling The library is still collecting soft plastics for recycling. Bring in clean, soft plastic (grocery bags, bread bags, plastic outer wrapping from bulk products) to the library during business hours.Â Â

Free Books A local resident has offered to give away her collection of 500 Harlequin Romance books to any who are interested. These books are 3-5 years old. Please call the library atÂ 815-7382742Â for her contact information.

Please note that hours are subject to change based on demand and public health. We will notify of all changes as they come. Mt. Morris Patrons can place holds through the catalog or by calling or emailing. We will call to notify them when

their items are ready for pickup. Please update your contact information if needed. Library staff is quarantining all returned items for a period of time. Recently returned materials may remain on your account longer than usual. When checked in, library staff will

backdate materials. No overdue fines will be charged. New library cards: patrons can call or email the library to renew or receive new library cards. Contact the library at 815-734-4927 or mmlib@mtmorris-il.org for more information.

â€˘ POLO LIBRARY Diamond, who performs covers of Neil Diamond and more. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Youâ€™re welcome to bring a picnic to eat while you enjoy the music! There is plenty of room to practice safe social distancing.Â

able, call 815-946-2713 before leaving home to check on the status of this program. Â Story Time with Ms. Phyllis At 10:30 a.m. every Saturday through July, Ms. Phyllis will be reading a picture book on Polo Libraryâ€™s Facebook page -Â http://facebook.com/pololibrary.

Coffee with a Cop 10:30 a.m. Aug. 12Weather Permitting - Library Pavilion An outdoor, socially distant Coffee with a Cop. If the weather is question-

Wi-Fi Access Wi-Fi is still available outside of the library building by joining the Polo Public Library Guest Access network, you do not need a password.

Mystery Photo #7: Identify the Last Mystery Photo and post your answer on your READsquared account or call/ email yourÂ answer to the Oregon Public Library.

BERTOLET LIBRARY Summer Reading Program This is the final week for the Summer Reading Program Take and Make craft kits. New Materlal New reading material is available.

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Curbside Pickup-Inner Library Loans Inner Library Loans have returned. There is no fine on items checked out before June. Please return them to the box. Curbside pickup will happen during the hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

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COVID-19 & BUSINESS

No residents with symptoms have been reported as of Monday, July 13 BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com A Pinecrest Community staff member has tested positive for COVID-19, CEO Ferol Labash wrote in a letter to residents and resident representatives on Monday. Last week, Pinecrest, located in Mt. Morris, performed COVID-19 testing of residents and staff to establish a baseline as recommended by CMS. It received the results of 202 tests and is still waiting for the results on 60 tests. “Due to patient privacy laws, we are unable to share any further specific information about the confirmed case in our facility, but we have

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Electronic recycling was up following stay-at-home Next collection event for Ogle residents is Friday, July 31 BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com Several weeks of staying at home, coupled with cancelled collection days, resulted in a very busy day for workers at the Ogle County’s electronic recycling event last month. “We had 411 cars show up on June 26 and we accepted around 300 televisions, 66 microwaves, around 100 computer monitors, and a multitude of other electronic items enough to fill two semi trucks to ship to the processor,” said Reita Nicholson, administrative assistant for the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department. Vehicles were lined up in the southbound lane of Pines Road as they made their way toward the collection site at 909 Pines Road in Oregon. Workers and volunteers worked non-stop unloading the items from cars, vans, and trucks as owners waited inside the vehicles. “Yes it was more than usual. We have had 300 before, but usually around 225-275,” Nicholson said. “There were vehicles backed up onto Pines Road for the majority of the working day.” The next electronics recycling event for county residents is slated for Friday, July 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the same location, the County Annex Building. Ogle County residents are asked to only bring up to seven large items per monthly recycling event. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and for the protection of workers and residents, the following guidelines have been put in place for the event. • All residents attending the event must stay in their vehicles at all times with the windows closed. • Residents are to show their acceptable Ogle County identification (drivers’ license, voter registration card, or recent utility bill) to county staff through their vehicle’s window. • Electronic items must be loaded into the trunk, truck bed, trailer, or rear of a van or SUV, and easily accessible to county staff to remove. • There is a limit of seven bulky accepted items per vehicle. A box or tub loaded with smaller items is considered one bulky item. • Residents are advised to bring

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ABOVE: Workers wheel out a stack of televisions during Ogle County’s electronic recycling event on June 26 in Oregon. BELOW: A worker unloads a microwave from the back of a vehicle old TVs, appliances, and computers. in only accepted items for recycling, please check the list or visit the county website for a full list of accepted items. • Items must be removed from original packaging prior to arrival at the recycling event. • If a resident or their family member(s) are feeling ill it is advised that they stay at home and recycle their electronics at another future recycling event. • If electronic items have been in a residence with a positive COVID-19 individual, it is advised to not bring these items in for recycling until a future recycling event. • Microwave ovens will be accepted for a fee of $5 per unit. “If you have a microwave oven to recycle please tape an envelope with payment to the outside of the device prior to arrival at the event,” Nicholson said. Payments of cash or a check are only accepted. Checks should be made payable to Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department. “Exact payment only, no change

will be available for larger denominations.” Nicholson said. Accepted items include all televisions, computers, computer monitors, computer hardware and cables, printers, FAX machines, copiers, scanners, video gaming items, VCR/ DVD players, cable and satellite boxes, cell phones, tablets, laptops, radios, stereo equipment (no wooden speakers), digital clocks, holiday light strands, extension cords, phone systems, calculators, shredders (no plastic tubs), rechargeable batteries, CFL bulbs, and printer ink cartridges. Items NOT accepted include smoke detectors, coffee makers,

toasters, bread makers, vacuum cleaners, fans, heaters, air conditioners or dehumidifiers, lamps, power tools, alkaline batteries, LED bulbs, exercise equipment, medical equipment of any kind, toys or drones, business or institutional electronic items, and any packaging from electronic items such as boxes, plastic wrapping, and Styrofoam. The OCSWMD reminds residents that recycling events may be cancelled or abruptly ended due to weather conditions, warehouse volumes, staffing issues, events related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, or for other uncontrollable events or situations. OCSWMD will also host a recycling event for household latex paint and used oil and antifreeze on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pines Road Annex located at 909 Pines Road in Oregon. This event is for Ogle County residents only. For more information, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020, or visit www.oglecounty.org.

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including wagon wheels and 5 gallon oil cans. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. “We have a gem in Northern Illinois. It is a place that is compassionate and peaceful,” said Virnoche. “It is called Serenity Hospice and Home. It’s time to support this ‘home’ that serves many with love. All proceeds from this sale will be donated to Serenity. Join us for a 4-day-only sale at 1194 Mud Creek Road, Oregon.” Hours of the sale are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. “Or call 815-973-2050 if running late. You will be amazed and happy you came!,” Virnoche said.

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Latex paint and oil take-back event set for Aug. 15 the OCSWMD,” Rypkema said. “Residents may bring more than 10 containers, but will pay the full price for additional containers over 10.” Full recycling cost for gallon containers is $5 each, quarts are $2.50 each, and $12 for each five gallon container of paint. Payment may be made via cash, credit/ debit card, or check payable to EarthPaint. Dried up or hardened paint will not be accepted, only liquid latex paint. No oil-based paints, stains, varnishes, paint thinners, or other household hazardous waste will be accepted. “Paint must be in original containers, please do not bulk paint together as the mingled paint cannot be recycled properly,” he said. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and for the protection of workers and residents, the following guidelines have been put in place by the OCSWMD for this recycling event: • All residents attending the event must stay in their vehicles at all times with the windows closed, or wear an appropriate face mask if windows are open. • Residents are to show their acceptable Ogle County identification (driver’s license, voter registration card, or recent utility bill) to county staff through vehicle window. • Latex paint cans and/ or con-

tainers of used motor oil and antifreeze must be loaded into trunk, truck bed, trailer, or rear of a van or SUV, and easily accessible to county staff to remove. • This event is limited to liquid latex paint in the original containers (no bulking of paint) and used motor oil, antifreeze, and used oil filters. No other types of material will be accepted at this event. • If a resident or their family member(s) are feeling ill it is advised that they stay at home and recycle their latex paint and/ or used motor oil at another future recycling event. • If latex paint and/or used motor oil have been in a residence with a

positive COVID-19 individual, it is advised to not bring these items in for recycling until a future recycling event. Recycling events may be cancelled or abruptly ended due to weather conditions, available resources and staffing, events related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, or any other uncontrollable and unforeseen reason. “This event is for residential materials. No business or contractor materials will be accepted,” Rypkema said. Call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020, go to oglecounty.org, or visit Facebook at Ogle County Solid Waste Management Dept. for more information.

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The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will host a recycling event for household latex paint and used oil and antifreeze on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pines Road Annex located at 909 Pines Road in Oregon. This event is for Ogle County residents only. “Illinois Recovery Group (IRG) will be on hand with their vacuum truck to collect used motor oil and antifreeze,” said OCSWMD Director Steve Rypkema. “Used oil filters will also be accepted for recycling. Residents will be able to bring up to 200 gallons of used motor oil to the event. For quantities greater than 200 gallons residents should call Rypkema for more information. “Small containers as well as oil drums may be brought to the event,” he said. “Oil containers will be returned for either re-use or proper disposal. No mixed automotive fluids, cooking oil, fuel, tires, or other household hazardous waste will be accepted.” Latex paint will also be collected for recycling through EarthPaint. Residents may bring up to 10 containers of liquid latex paint in for recycling. The cost for recycling is $2 per gallon container, quart containers are $1 each, and $6 for each five gallon container of paint. “The remainder of the cost to recycle the paint will be subsidized by

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ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Phone 815-541-4863

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch.org

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

400 W. Center St., Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201

BROOKVILLE & ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

Brookville: 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkorn: Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana Pastor Matt Smith 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

107 N. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

2997 N. German Church Rd. Rev. Josiah Youngquist. 815-732-6313 www.ebenezerreformed.com

764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes 815-732-2424

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942 www.efcmm.org office@efcmm.org

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Pastor Jeremy Heller 815-946-3588

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767

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402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203

302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 PoloOpenBible.org

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Polo Campus

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch.com

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 faithumcpolo

205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com www.crossroadscn.com

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

505 Hill St., Oregon Pastor David Snow 815-732-2642 www.fbcoregon.org

102 N. Maple St., Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt 815-734-4853 www.disciplesumc.org

200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104

402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380

501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com

Pastor Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 www.freedomlutheran.org.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Eric Schlukebir 815-362-6601

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Billy Hardy 815-738-2205 leafriverbc@gmail.com

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-345-3038

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Matt Smith

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Rd, P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

ST. MARY CHURCH

860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847

301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

200 S. Fourth, Oregon Rev. Megan Smick 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 815-946-3949

213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367

ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Congress Ave. & Webster St. PoloCob3@rgmail.com

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

16032 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon 815-864-2448

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH

609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213

326 S. Bunker Hill Rd. German Valley Pastor Grant Mulder 815-362-2129

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org saint.bride.church@gmail.com

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

6024 N. Columbine Rd., Forreston Rev. Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 pastorofstjames1850@gmail.com

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 trinitymmil@frontier.com www.trinitymmil.net

VAN BROCKLIN-FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3582 Bolton Rd.., Freeport Pastor Dawn Barr 815-291-0601

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Mark Phillips Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 760-550-4563

4014 West Branch Rd., Forreston 815-938-2586

How to submit church news Changes in church listings and articles about special church services and events can be emailed to news@oglecountynews.com. For more information call 815-732-6166 ext. 2591.

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Moratorium helps businesses battle COVID-19 impact BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Even with phase four of Reopen Illinois in full swing and some patrons allowed back inside, outdoor dining and drinking isn’t going away in Oregon for now. The Oregon City Council unanimously approved a 90-day extension to its moratorium on Tuesday that lifted a law that banned drinking alcohol on public property. That moratorium was put in place when restaurants and bars reopened under phase three. The Oregon Chamber of Commerce requested that the council extend the moratorium that was scheduled to end July 14.

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“I’ve said before it’s going to be a tight budget this year and I appreciate everyone’s help being frugal,” Finance Commissioner Terry Schuster said. “We don’t know if the

estimates will be true to what we’ll receive. We’re hoping the financial impact will be less than what we’ve budgeted for.” Appropriations, which operate as

spending limits for the city, were discussed as well for the 2021 fiscal year and will likely be up for approval at the next meeting on July 28.

COVID-19 & RECREATION

Autumn on Parade canceled due to pandemic AOP’s all-volunteer committee cites an abundance of caution Based on an “abundance of caution”, the 2020 Autumn on Parade festival has been canceled. “While we are disappointed to share this news, protecting our small community and many faithful visitors and participants is of extreme importance to us,” the all-volunteer AOP committee said in a July 10 press release. “With the COVID19 pandemic continuing to evolve unpredictably, we feel strongly that the most cautious course is to allow more time for the situation to stabilize. We thank everyone for their patience as we have considered all the matters necessary to making this difficult decision. The Autumn on Parade Festival

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Autumn on Parade’s Food Court, which benefits area not-for-profits, is typically packed with people during the two-day festival. This year’s event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. has been a tradition since 1970 and continues to be organized and run by volunteers. It is held the first full weekend in October in Oregon, Illinois and

draws several thousand people each year. It includes the Harvest Time Parade, food court, Kids Fun Zone, car and tractor show, a 60/40 raffle,

and the Olde English Faire at the Stronghold Camp & Retreat Center. “Our all-volunteer committee was planning on adding some new events in 2020 to try and make this year’s 50th festival extra special,” the release said. “Our committee has taken a lot of pride in putting on a family festival that also benefits local businesses and nonprofit organizations. Obviously we are extremely disappointed, but please understand that these are unprecedented times.” The release said the Autumn on Parade committee is looking forward to planning the 2021 festival, slated for Oct. 2-3, 2021. “New volunteers are needed. If you have any interest, please email info@autumnonparade.org or call 815-341-5559. Your help is needed! We thank and appreciate your support and understanding during these times,” the release said.

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The council also unanimously approved its budget for the 2021 fiscal year. The budget is prepared for possible reductions in revenue due to COVID-19.

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Customers of Chile Pepper sit outside the establishment on Tuesday night. The Oregon City Council agreed to continue to allow outdoor dining and drinking areas for businesses. This outdoor area is located on city property where the former drive-in bank was on the corner of Fifth Street and Illinois 64.

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COVID-19 & BUSINESS

Owners reach out to customers on social media This post appeared on the Oregon SuperValu Facebook on Tuesday night. Kim and Jim Kaufman of Oregon are the store’s owners. The Latest Update: Good News! After a week of being closed and a full day of cleaning, the Health Department has given us the green light and we are reopening tomorrow! For the first few days things will be a little different as we have a limited staff at this point because some employees are still awaiting family test results due to several outbreaks in Ogle County. Only employees who have negative test results with all of the members of their households also testing negative are allowed to return to work, which means we will only have a partial staff for a few more days. So here’s what you need to know:

1. Wednesday, July 15 hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. As we get more employees released to come back to work we will increase open hours and those hours will be posted here, so, stay tuned. 2. Sadly, we have had to throw a lot of product away for various reasons. If you see out of stocks on certain items, know that we will be working hard to order those products and get them back on the shelf ASAP. We expect our shelves to be back to what you usually expect at SuperValu by next week. 3. Masks will be required at the store. There will be an employee stationed at the door to remind all shoppers of this Health Department mandated regulation. Whether you agree or disagree with face masks, know that we are simply following the Health Department’s mandates for reopening and keeping our community safe and

healthy. Our employees are just doing their job. Please do not swear, yell at or call our staff hurtful names. They are working eight hour shifts in their masks on 80 and 90 degree days with doors swinging open and humidity and heat flowing in. They could really use your cooperation, encouragement, help and maybe even a “thank you.” They are hard workers, great people and your fellow neighbors and we are proud of them and grateful to God to have them as part of our Oregon SuperValu family. Thank you for your patience, encouragement, support and prayers through this process. The outpouring from you all, our wonderful community and customers, has been a blessing beyond words. Thank you! Gratefully yours, Kim Kaufman

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An employee at the Oregon SuperValu wears a T-shirt asking customers to stay 6-feet away in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The staff started wearing the shirts weeks ago.

• FLABBERGASTED Continued from Page 4 from approaching his employees as they stocked shelves and performed other duties, Kaufman said. He also set specific hours for “at-risk” customers and started closing earlier to alleviate staff hours. “I am flabbergasted,” McCracken said. “They have the shields, and I always saw most of the customers wearing masks. I shop here for my grandfather, too. This is where we go when we need something.” Wednesday afternoon, Snyder’s Pharmacy across the street posted this on its Facebook page: “Due to the unfortunate temporary closing of the grocery store in Oregon, our Oregon Pharmacy/Ace Hardware will be carrying bread, buns, milk, eggs, hot dogs, bananas, and possibly other items. Wishing a quick recovery for our fellow business in the Oregon community.” Mayor Ken Williams said the health department notified city officials Tuesday of the store’s closure. “We had the notice ahead of time,” Williams said. “The city has always followed the health department guidelines. Everything is really in the hands of the Ogle County Health Department.” Williams said he did not know what criteria the health department uses to determine to close a store. In response to an email asking that question, Ogle County Health Administrator Kyle Auman said only:

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A delivery driver reads the notices from the Ogle County Health Department that were taped onto the inside of the entrance doors at the Oregon SuperValu on July 8. “OCHD is working to contact trace employees and get households tested. We are not recommending testing for customers unless they are expressing symptoms. We are working diligently to gather more information to

make additional recommendations to the store on how to reopen safely. “One recommendation beyond employee testing will be storewide cleaning and sanitation that aligns with current CDC guidelines. OCHD

will also be recommending stricter employee screening/monitor and prompt reporting of symptomatic personnel to the local health department.”

See OCHD release on page 15.

COVID-19 COVERAGE

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Health depts. issue joint press release

• Friday, July 17, 2020

Nine county health departments in the Northern Illinois Rockford Region are urging the community to take action against COVID-19. The Northern Illinois Rockford Region includes Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago Counties. The press release, issued on Tuesday, is at right. On Tuesday, the Whiteside County Health Department announced that it is looking for people who might have been exposed to COVID-19 at the Whiskey Barrel Saloon on the nights of July 8 and 9. The potential exposure stems from a person who went to the saloon after 6 p.m. both days who was not showing symptoms at the time. The department said there likely is minimal risk to most people who were there, but others may have had more direct contact with the person and could be at a higher risk. The health department and the Whiskey Barrel are asking those who were there to monitor their health for symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms, which can develop 2-14 days after exposure, can include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, headache, fatigue, sore throat, diarrhea, loss of taste and smell, congestion and muscle and body aches. Those who may have been exposed should call the health department at 815626-2230, extension 1216. Even if they have no symptoms, they should take care to distance themselves from others and wear a mask when going out. Anyone with any symptoms should self-isolate and call the health department. People with severe symptoms, such as persistent pain or trouble breathing, should call 911.

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Rotary provides technology to students during crisis The Oregon Rotary Club helped the Oregon School District provide additional Chromebooks to students during the school closure. The club paid for the Chromebook’s through donations and receipt of Rotary District Grant. As all public schools closed due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Oregon School District wanted to provide every student with a Chromebook to complete their 1-to-1 education initiative. Access to technology was important to help the student to continue to learn and bridge the digital divide. There were 14 additional Chromebook’s that were provided to OCUSD students through the grant. The grant helped support one of

Rotary’s primary missions of supporting basic education and literacy. The donation/grant will benefit more than a dozen students the first and potentially many more students over the next few years. The Chromebooks will have a long-lasting impact on individual students growth in a school district that has a mission to educate students to be lifelong learners who are productive, responsible citizens. The Chromebooks will be utilized throughout the summer to assist students in continuing educational activities. For more information on the Oregon Rotary Club please contact us Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media using the following email address: Norah Sosa, a first grader at Oregon Elementary School, gets some help from her mom, oregonrotary@gmail.com.

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Polo High School Honor Roll Polo Community High School has the following students on the 4th quarter honor rolls High Honor Roll Freshman: Eli Baumann, Molly Blum, Cody Buskohl, Ella Carlock, Katie Cavanaugh, Breanne Cox, Ally Cytych, Anna Faivre, Carson Jones, Reylee Katner, Lindee Poper, Annalise Stamm, Kamryn Stockton, Cayden Webster, Payton Wells, Brady Wolber, Laura Wright, Bekah Zeigler. Sophomores: Madissen Allen, Kaylah Boelens, Nicole Boelens, Breanne Ciketti, Blake Diehl, Morgan McBride, Natalie Nelson, Kadence Sheaffer, Linnea Sundman, Faith Ukena, Taryn Zell. Juniors: Joey Bardell, Marah Blake, Harper Clark, Alex Dusing, Cole Faivre, Abby Gorzny, Katy Hess, Zane Lindtrom,

Kaylee Lowry, Tegan Prescott, Kassidy Scott, Gavin Zell. Seniors: Sadie Baumann, Garrett Bittinger, Grace Gabaldon, Amber Henson, Audrey Hess, Jakob Kindle, Tucker Mumford, Scott Prerost, Caleb Scott, Mya Simmons, Patrick Wright, Kennedy Yingling, Coley Zeigler. Honor Roll Freshman: Teah Almasy, Carley Kness, Benjamin Plachno, Brogan Shank Sophomores: Jasmine Badon, Maddi Jones, Oliver Kaczmarski, Natalie McDuffy, Tyler Merdian, Devin Rucker, Spencer Scott, Connor Ukena, Kealie Wilcox, Emileigh Williams. Juniors: Tyler Mathis, Emma Mooney-McCawley, Izzy Sellers, Becca Wagner, Alyssa Wakenight, Parker Wolber. Seniors: Cynthia Calderon, Trinity Olmedo.

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Blood Drive Aug. 3 The American Red Cross is joining family and friends to host the Flip Flops and Blood Drops Blood Drive in honor of Lana and Ellie Troha, Monday, Aug. 3 from noon to 6 p.m. at the VFW Building community room at 318 4th Ave. in Rochelle. Appointments are strongly encouraged to abide with social distancing guidelines. All presenting donors will receive a Red Cross window cling and a $10 Visa gift card (via email), courtesy of Suburban Propane, while supplies last. In April 2014, Gabby and Derek Troha went on a Florida vacation anticipating wearing flip flops, enjoying sunshine and smiles as they waited for the birth

of their twin girls in August. However, while there, Gabby was rushed into emergency surgery at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies. The girls, Lana and Ellie, were born later that day at 23 weeks 5 days and placed in the NICU. On April 28, Ellie’s health took a turn for the worse and she received a blood transfusion in an effort to help save her life. Unfortunately, it was not enough and Ellie passed away from a bacterial infection. A week later, Lana caught the same bacterial infection in addition to having a meconium blockage in her intestines and a grade three brain bleed. Within her first four months of life, Lana miraculously survived all complications and received eight units of blood.

OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Shawn Melville reports the following police activity. July 11 At 3:22 a.m., police responded to a physical domestic that was occurring at the 310 Lover’s Lane apartment complex. At 6 a.m., police arrested Robert A. Galow, 36, of Oregon, for aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint, and possession of a controlled substance. Galow was transported to the Ogle County Jail. One parking citation and three verbal warnings issued from July 6-12.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General calls for service through dispatch July 6-12 Checking a Subject / Vehicle...........3 Citizen Complaints............................11 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem...........4 Assist EMS / Other Dept...................5 Disturbance / Dom Battery.............. 3 911 Hang-up / Open Line................... 7 Lockout Vehicle / Building................2 Open Door/Window............................1 Ordinance Violations..........................8 Traffic Stops........................................5

OBITUARIES Iva N. Bartell, 89, longtime Oregon resident, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in KSB Hospital, Dixon. She was born Sept. 1, 1930 in Oakwood, the daughter of David and Ermal (Morman) Nelson. She married Myron Bartell on Oct. 13, 1951 in

STEVEN R. STAHL Steven R. Stahl, 64, of Mt. Morris, died Thursday, July 9, 2020 in his home following a brief illness. He was born Aug. 6, 1955 in Rockford, the son of Henry and Ruth (McLarty) Stahl. Growing up, he lived on several farms in the Winnebago area and was a 1973 graduate of Winnebago High School. He was employed by Woods Equipment Company in Oregon since 1979. He was a member of the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris, serving in the Head Usher role for many years. He married Diana Leerhoff in Leaf

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McCracken of Byron and Sandra (Randy) Harkey of Oregon; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers and a sister. Graveside services were Monday, July 13 at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery at Paynes Point.

River, on Aug. 6, 1983; his 28th birthday. His greatest love in life was being with his wife and family. He attended nearly every event they ever participated in day or night, loved sleepovers with his grandsons and babysitting them whenever he got the chance. He went on vacations all over the United States but was also a homebody who enjoyed watching birds on the deck while relaxing and drinking Dr. Pepper, oftentimes sneaking in a nap. He will be remembered for his picture taking around family get-togethers, his

generosity, his selflessness, caring nature towards everyone he knew, and friendly demeanor. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Diana; sons Thomas (Ashley) of Stillman Valley and Matthew Stahl of Mt. Morris; grandchildren Evan, Liam, Micah and Calvin Stahl of Stillman Valley; sisters Nancy Peter, Virginia (Joe) Styron, Debbie Stahl, Joann (Mike) Fane; brother-in-law Arlo Trickel, mother-inlaw Marian Leerhoff Garrett; brother-inlaw Murray (Susan) Leerhoff, sister-inlaw Karla Leerhoff, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, sister Carolyn Trickel, father-in-law Clarence Leerhoff, and brothers-in-law Larry Leerhoff and Larry Peter. To honor Steve’s life, there will be a drive through visitation at the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris, 102 S. Seminary Ave, from 10-11:30am on Wednesday, July 22. There will be a private funeral service that will be officiated by Pastor Bruce McKanna following the visitation. Burial will take place at Silver Creek Cemetery, Mt. Morris. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made out to the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris.

style that included marathon running and cycling and was an avid enthusiast of Austin’s music, food and fitness culture. She would start a family and go on to have two wonderful children, John Jacob Wagner and Katherine Elise Wagner, born in December 1991 and December 1993 respectively. In 1996, after an overnight seizure, Laurie was diagnosed with cancer - a brain tumor that required aggressive surgery and radiation to remove and treat. In the immediate aftermath of the seizure and cancer, Laurie triumphantly returned to cycling and running, including the training and completion of at least two marathons and other endurance events, championing the causes of cancer survivorship.

On March 30, due to a cerebral aneurysm, Laurie was found unconscious and unresponsive in her home and transported to a local Austin hospital. On the morning of March 31, 2020, Laurie passed peacefully with her sister Lisa and daughter Katie at her side. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Elsie (née Houpt) and Ralph Watts; her maternal grandparents, Lucille (née Pierce) and Isaac Monnahan; and her uncle, Earl Monnahan. She is survived by her children: son, John Jacob Wagner, Marble Falls, Texas, and daughter, Katherine Elise Wagner, Austin, Texas; father, Roger L Watts, Oregon; mother, Linda L Watts, Austin, Texas; sister, Lindy K Watts, Austin, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Lisa Watts-Madolora and Matthew Madolora;

and many dear aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Due to the emerging coronavirus and CoVid-19, and with consideration of social safety, immediate services are being attended by immediate family only. A future event to celebrate the tumultuous and triumphant life of Laurie Watts-Wagner with family and friends will be scheduled as circumstances allow. For more information, please contact: Lindy Watts, via email at wattslindy@ gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Allies Against Slavery: https:// fundraise.alliesagainstslavery.org/campaign/general-donations/c157330 Thank you for the outpouring of love, support, and condolences during these unprecedented times. Laurie had the biggest of hearts and will be greatly missed.

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Laurie Jean Watts-Wagner, born May 27, 1963 in Dixon, died March 31, 2020 in Austin, Texas, at age 56, of natural causes. Laurie Jean Watts was born May 27, 1963 in Dixon, the first of three daughters, to Roger L Watts and Linda L Watts (née Monnahan). She attended grade school first in Chana and ultimately in Oregon through high school. Upon graduating from Oregon High School in 1981, Laurie left Oregon to attend college at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne to obtain her bachelor’s degree in fitness sciences. From there, Laurie moved to Texas and began to plant seeds, starting her teaching career at Crenshaw’s Athletic Club before moving on to teach physical education with Round Rock ISD. Laurie enjoyed an active Austin life-

Rantoul. Iva was a graduate of Oakwood Township High School. She lived in Oregon since 1967, was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Paynes Point and enjoyed craftworking She is survived by her husband, Pastor Myron Bartell of Oregon; daughters, Linda (Marvin) Rager of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, Patricia (Ray)

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POLO POLICE Polo Police Chief Tim Rockwood has released the following information. July 7 Brandon M. Fenton, 18, of Polo, was arrested for operating an uninsured vehicle, no valid driver’s license, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, non-highway vehicle on roadway, and possession of cannabis under the age of 21. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. The investigation is still ongoing. July 8 Robert W. Edwards, 36, of Polo, was issued a city citation for accumulation of litter.

MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT Logan M. Johnson, 24, of Polo, was arrested for domestic battery. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. July 10 Deryl L. Donaldson, 20, of Polo, was arrested for domestic battery. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. General Calls for Service Citizen Complaints-Assist..............25 Animal Complaint.............................. 3 Ordinance Violation............................1 Disturbance-Domestic......................4 Fire-Medical Assist........................... 3 Alarm-Open Door.............................. 5 Lock Out-Motorist Assist.................2 Traffic Stops..................................... 16 County Assists...................................2

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook has issued the following marriage licenses. July 6 Swen Rodger Norris and Christina

Dawn Williams, both of Rochelle. Steven Arthur Koster of Sterling and Kandi Dee Hall of Rockford. See MARRIAGE LICENSES, Page 19

Three injured in three car wreck on Illinois 2 Three people were injured in a July 7 multi-vehicle accident on Illinois 2, south of Byron. According to the Illinois State Police, the accident occurred at 12:39 p.m. near Town Line Road when a southbound car driven by Daniel W. Eddy, 31, Rockford, crossed the center lane into the northbound lane striking a car driven by Tamara Rae Shorter, 48, of Rockford, head-on. The impact from that crash caused Eddy’s car to strike another northbound pick-up driven by Jimmy F. Boyce II, 42, of Winnebago. The impact from the crash with Boyce caused Eddy’s car to veer off the roadway, striking the guardrail on the east side of the roadway. Shorter’s car came to rest in the

west ditch while Boyce’s vehicle came to rest in the northbound lane. Eddy told police he was distracted by his cellphone while driving. Eddy and Shorter were transported to local area hospitals with serious injuries and Boyce was transported with minor injuries, police said. At approximately 12:55 p.m., all lanes were shut down for the crash investigation and cleanup of debris. At approximately 4:27 p.m., all lanes were reopened. Eddy was issued citations for driving while license revoked, improper lane usage and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

with injuries in the 3,000 block of South Illinois 2. Upon arrival, deputies learned a White Dodge Ram pulling a trailer driven by Troy Mowry, 43, of Chana, was traveling southbound in the 3,000 block of South Illinois 2. The pickup entered into the turn lane to turn left into the Castle Rock State Park boat ramp parking lot. A Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Mark Lampert, 64, of Batavia was traveling northbound on Illinois 2 approaching the pickup. The pickup then began to turn into the northbound lane before striking the motorcycle head on. Lampert and his passenger, Candace Benton, 44, of Batavia were thrown from the motorcycle in the east ditch. Lampert was later transported by React Helicopter to Javon Bea Hospital in Riverside for serious injuries. Benton was also transported to Mercy Health in Rockton for non-life threatening injuries. Mowry was issued a citation for an improper left turn/oncoming traffic. Oregon EMS, Oregon Fire, Oregon Police, and Mt. Morris EMS assisted at the accident. The accident remains under investigation.

Illinois 64 for an equipment violation. Ngassa was given an individual bond and released from the scene with a future court date.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity. July 6 Vincent Giuffre, 18, of Freeport, was arrested at 5:41 p.m. for driving while license suspended and unlawful possession of cannabis following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of South Freeport Road. Giuffre was given an individual bond and released from the scene and will appear in court. July 7 At 10:57 a.m., deputies attempted to perform a traffic stop on 2005 Gray Chevy Tahoe at the intersection of Barker Road and Mill Road. The vehicle then attempted to flee from deputies and a pursuit followed. As the vehicle continued northbound on Barker Road and then eastbound onto Woodburn Road, stop sticks were deployed. The vehicle attempted to avoid the stop sticks by traveling off of the northside of the roadway before crashing with minimal damage in the 4,000 block of E. Woodburn Road. After an investigation, Marc Clarke, 32 of Rockford, was arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance, aggravated fleeing to elude, driving while license suspended, and driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Clarke was additionally issued citations for speeding, improper lane usage, and reckless driving. Clarke was transported to the Ogle County Jail. At approximately 5:59 p.m., deputies responded to the 100 block of Main Street in Leaf River in reference to battery. Upon further investigation, Pamela Ignacio, 57, of Leaf River, was arrested for battery. Ignacio was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. July 10 Daniel Morales, 48, of DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for possession of any amount of a schedule I & II narcotic. Morales was unable to post the $50,000 or 10 percent bond and remained in the Ogle County Jail pending a court appearance. Jerred Allison, (age not provided), of Freeport, was arrested at 11:43 p.m. for driving while license suspended after deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 1,300 block of West Sterling Allison was given an individual bond and released from the scene with a future court date. July 12 At approximately 12:50 p.m. deputies responded to a two vehicle accident

Brenda Ngassa, 19, of North Aurora was arrested at 9:53 p.m. for no valid driver’s license after deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 19,000 block of East

Jason Marcoux, 39, of Dixon was arrested at 5:30 p.m. for driving while license suspended after deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of Lover’s Lane in Oregon. Marcoux was also issued a citation for a moving violation. Marcoux was released on an I-Bond on scene with a return court date later next month. July 13 Daniel O’Neill, 40, of Pecatonica was arrested on a petition to revoke-driving while under the influence arrest warrant. O’Neill’s bond was set at $10,000/10% pending a July 14 court appearance. Paul Garner, 33, of Rochelle was arrested at 1:26 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies were dispatched to the area of Illinois 251 and Illinois 72 for a subject laying on the side of the road. After a brief investigation, it was determined that Garner was driving southbound in the 8,000 block of North Illinois 251 when he ran out of gas. Garner was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Warranty Deeds • Katie Jo Early, Joan M. Schmidt and the late William A. Schmidt by heirs to Joan M. Schmidt, 2861 E. Lighthouse Road, Oregon, $0. • Mark Osborn to Carissa J. Dauphin, 6834 N. Friday Road, Byron, $162,900. • Frederick W and Polli A. Toms to Monica Mon, 2224 N. Eldorado St. Polo, $100,000. • Anthony Howe and Bernadette McGarvey to Brianna Lavender, 509 S. Fifth St., Oregon, $134,500. • Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Natalie Anne and Christopher Dennis Kolody, 7248 S. Rock Nation Road, Dixon, $62,000. • Nicholas Hollis to STKE LLC, 106 N. Locust Ave., Forreston, $25,500.

• MARRIAGE LICENSES Continued from Page 18 Joshua Albert Bolhous and Tina May Hoffman, both of Mt. Morris.

• Ray G. and Donna M. Gruber to Larry and Roberta Wetzel, 202 N. 13th St., Oregon, $174,500. • Lucas A. and Danielle Peterson to Anthony Howe and Bernadette McGarvey, 3982 W. Grove Road, Mt. Morris, $197,000. • Dennis M. and Yvonne M. McBride to Nathan L. and Jennifer A. McGee, 5802 S. Skare Road, Rochelle, $234,500. • Galen E. and Denise Bennett to Robert E. Hunter, 127 W. Second St., Stillman Valley, $70,000. • Dexter K. and Colby C. McElhiney to Matthew P. and Camilla N. Henkel, 1634 Brentwood Drive, Byron, $240,000. • Laurie K. Hongsermeier, also Molosz to Diane and Clifford Ethridge, 312 W. Front St., Mount Morris, $94,000. • Betty J. Miller to Aaron E. Miller, 12983 W. Springdale Road, Forreston,

$40,000. • Robin L. Davis to Ethan T. Johnson and Maddisen M. Wold, 8426 E. Winnebago Lane, Byron, $168,000. • Thomas D. and Terry L. Harvell to Kyle Combs and Marisa Tague, 1009 Lakeview Drive, Rochelle, $79,000. • Roger L. and James W. Thuestad and Sandra K. Petit to Priscilla M. Thuestad, 1247 Springdale Drive, Rochelle, $105,000. • Nancy J. Mackey, also Haan to Mitch D. and Heather L. Robieson, 301 S. Union Ave., Polo, $145,000. • Loren W. and Connie S. Tenboer to Rebecca Rose Foley and Branden P. Shea, 2863 S. Brookes Island Road, Oregon, $123,500. • Monesia K. Smith to Eric A. and Shannon A. Meier, 5303 E. Aspen Court, Stillman Valley, $225,000.

July 7 Zechariah Cyril Norris and Kalynn Renee James, both of Rochelle.

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Bowling group sues Pritzker over restrictions BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawnews.com The Illinois State Bowling Proprietors Association has joined the ranks of those suing Gov. JB Pritzker over what it calls his “unconstitutional and improper” exercise of authority to issue consecutive emergency declarations. Restore Illinois is the governor’s road map for lifting restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic; Phase 4, which took effect June 26, allows bowling centers a maximum occupancy of 50 people, regardless of the size of the facility. The suit, filed Tuesday in Lee County Court, asks the judge to issue a restraining order prohibiting the state from enforcing the governor’s executive order and to rule it invalid. The governor’s successive executive orders caused its members “tremendous emotional and economic hardship” during the past several months, the Lincolnwood-based ISBPA said in a news release announcing its suit. “Frankly, Gov. Pritzker has thrown a gutter ball on this one,” R. William Duff Jr., executive director of the ISBPA, said in the release. “Even medical experts agree that bowling is not a highly dangerous activity with regard to COVID-19 spread. “The governor’s ill-advised policies have resulted in staggering losses for our members, and these unconstitutional moves threaten thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of tax revenue.” Illinois has about 270 primarily independent family bowling centers that employ about 5,000 people, buy about $65 million in goods and services annually and participate in community charity events and fundraisers, Duff said. Duff also noted that businesses such as gyms, waxing centers, tattoo parlors, retail stores, nail salons, restaurants and other businesses are allowed to have up to 50% of their capacity, which “makes no sense, is not based on science and needs to be addressed by the court.” Bowling centers have instituted safety measures such as maintaining at least one empty lane between groups of bowlers, doing daily temperature and wellness checks of employees, sanitizing equipment and reducing touch points. Many also have installed floor markings, plastic shields and signage to enforce social distancing, and masks can be worn while bowling, Duff said in the release.

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Plum Hollow Family Center owner Al Nordman also owns and operates Town & Country Lanes in Mt. Morris In addition, ISBPA bought $40,000 worth of personal protective equipment to distribute to bowling centers, he said. “While we tried to work cooperatively to find a solution, the state was unwilling to work toward a fair solution, so we were left with no choice but to seek a court order,” Duff said. “We believe that we have both the facts and law on our side, and we look forward to presenting our case to the court.” When asked about the lawsuit in Tuesday morning’s briefing with reporters, Pritzker said, “There are challenges that we all face in this world of a COVID-19 pandemic. “What we’re trying to do is to measure what things are less dangerous that we can allow more capacity for, and what things are more dangerous, and ... I leave that to the scientists and the doctors to make decisions about.

“There’s nothing political about a focus on one industry or another. It’s just all about, ‘Can we maintain safety and health guidance in these kinds of settings?’, and that’s all.” Pritzker also noted that of the many state and federal suits filed challenging his authority in these matters, when ruling, all but one court has sided with him. The ISBPA chose to file in Lee County because of Alan Nordman, owner of Plum Hollow Lanes in Dixon and Town & Country Lanes in Mt. Morris is a member of the association, Duff said in an email to Sauk Valley Media. “He’s representative and symbolic of our great members across Illinois – from Chicagoland to Downstate,” Duff wrote. “This lawsuit could be filed in any Illinois jurisdiction, but our member in Lee County is symbolic of the important role bowling centers play in the civic life of communities.”

Plum Hollow Family Center reopened June 26 with many COVID19 safety features in place, including only allowing the use of every other alley, plastic sneeze shields, intensified cleaning schedules, and spacing out tables and game machines in the arcade. Nordman, past president of the association and a member of a task force set up to help members navigate the restrictions, said “the 50-person limit is really the fundamental issue.” He said he is committed to keeping patrons safe, and in fact is in a high-risk group himself, but he runs a facility that is more than 31,000 square feet and has 14 rooms, so the 50-person limit, compared to say, a 300-capacity restaurant that now can serve 150 people, simply makes no sense. “It’s all about the equity in how [the restrictions] are being applied.”

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Property located at 610 W 1ST AVE. ROCHELLE, IL. 61068 Legal Description or Permanent InJuly 17, 24, 31, dex No. 24-25- 2018 L 9 2020 126-003 PUBLICATION Said property was TAKE NOTICE NOTICE sold on 11-02-17 CERTIFICATE for delinquent taxNO. 2016-00087 es for the year TO: Irais Ortiz, Ana Herrera, 2016 The period of Bertha TO: EDGARDO A. redemption will ex- Roberto Infante VilTURCIOS lalpando, Elizabeth pire on 11-02-20. Case #2017-TX-17 MIDLAND On 1-21-21 AT Infante Villalpando, FUNDING LLC 9:00 A.M., the pe- Ramon Infante VilProperty located at OCCUPANTS, titioner will make lalpando and ALL 10 AC. IN SEC 11, TENANTS application to such WHOM IT MAY TWP 24N, R10E, SPOUSE'S court in said coun- CONCERN and unOGLE CO. IL. ty for an Order for known heirs. Legal Description County Clerk of Tax Deed, should or Permanent In- OGLE County: ANNUAL the real estate not Notice is given of the death of dex No. 09-11be redeemed. TOWN MEETING NOTICE Persons in occuMARIA VILLAL200-010 IS HEREBY GIVEN PANDO of the City pancy or actual TAX LIEN of Rochelle, Counpossession of said Said was residents To theproperty legal voters, of the Town INVESTMENTS, of Oregon-Nashuain the County of Ogle ty of Ogle and property, Unknown Petitioner sold State on 11-02-17 of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on and State of Illinois, for delinquent tax- owners or parties in said es for the year interested July2020 17, 24, 31, and a motion to Tuesday, August 18, appoint a special or lots. A Peti2016being The period of land the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of2020 7:00 o'clock P.M. at adminstrator was Tax Deed redemption will ex- tion for 107 North Etnyre Avenue filed with the on premises depire on 11-02-20. Oregon-Nashua Township Building Court. MANUEL scribed below has On 1-21-21 AT Oregon, IL INFANTE VILLAL9:00A.M., the peti- been filed in the PANDO was apCircuit Court of tioner will make for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Modpointed as special OGLEwill County, Illi-to hear and consider reports application tobeen suchelected, erator having proceed of officers, and administrator on nois as court inon said coundecide such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; February 21, 2020, ty for an Order for and especially to consider and decide the following whose address is Tax Deed, should Case #2017-TX-17 800 Treatment the real estate not Call the meeting to order Plant Road, Property located at be redeemed. Pledge to the flag 610 W 1ST AVE. Rochelle Illinois Elect a Moderator ROCHELLE, 61068 whose attorIL. TAX LIEN of Agenda Approval ney is ANDREW 61068 INVESTMENTS, Approval of: VELLA, 401 West Legal Description Petitioner Annual Town Meeting Minutes of April State Street, Suite or Permanent In- 9, 2019 Announce the nextdex annual meeting: 300, Rockford, IlliNo.town24-25July 17, 24, 31, April126-003 13, 2021 nois 61101. 2020 By Motion from theSaid floorproperty set time of next annual meeting - 7:00 pm was By Motion set monthly meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 You maypmcontact sold on 11-02-17 except if it falls on holiday thentaxthe Tuesday prior to the original date VELLA ANDREW fora delinquent and the April Regular Meeting be held on the Second Tuesday or file of anApril appropries for the will year in conjunction with theThe Annual Town ate motion or peti2016 period of Meeting. Read the Supervisor's Annual Reports and move to approve. tion with the Court redemption will exAllow for voters at theonAnnual Town Meeting to transfer funds fromso one or if you choose. pire 11-02-20. more funds to other or different funds, or to the general road and bridge fund On 1-21-21 AT or any fund raised by A.M., taxation orpebonds for road and bridges MANUEL INFANTE 9:00 the Move to provide for a Certified Public Accountant to audit all theVILLALPANDO, town funds titioner will make Any other recommendations, and discussion by electors Special application toresolutions such (Audit, real estate etc).in said counAdministrator court BY: ty for an Order for Dated: July 8, 2020 Tax Deed, should ANDREW VELLA , his Attorney the real estate not July 17, 2020 be redeemed. PREPARED BY: ANDREW VELLA TAX LIEN VELLA & LUND, INVESTMENTS, Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of OGLE County, Illinois as

Notice is given of death of the MARIA VILLALPANDO of the City of Rochelle, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, and a motion to appoint a special adminstrator was with the filed Court. MANUEL INFANTE VILLALPANDO was appointed as special administrator on February 21, 2020, whose address is 800 Treatment Road, Plant Rochelle Illinois 61068 whose attorney is ANDREW VELLA, 401 West State Street, Suite 300, Rockford, Illinois 61101.

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Property located at 10 AC. IN SEC 11, TWP 24N, R10E, OTICES LEGAL NCO. OGLE IL. 101 Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 09-11200-010

Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on July 10, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's office setting forth the names and post OTICES 101of LEGAL Naddress office all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Kup's Lawn Care 608 S. 2nd St. Oregon, IL 61061 Dated July 10, 2020 Laura Cook, Ogle County Clerk July 17, 24 & 31 2020.

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ANTICIPATED REVENUE AND DISBURSEMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2021, to wit: Estimated Revenue By Source: Checking and savings balance $ 42,497 Investments balance $299,306 Real estate tax received $255,700 IL replacement tax received $ 9,500 Investment income received $ 4,500 Foreign fire tax received $ 6,500 Services rendered $ 1,350 Donations and memorials received $ 1,200 IL Grant $ 55,000 Truck Loan $230,000 Total Estimated Revenue: $905,553 Estimated Disbursements By Source: Professional fees and legal notices $ 20,000 Dues and assessments $ 1,700 Office equipment and supplies $ 6,000 Wages $ 2,800 Vehicle replacement fund $ -0Truck purchase $500,000 Safety equipment replacement fund $ 20,000 Building improvement replacement fund $ 50,000 Grant expenditures $ 55,000 Vehicle maintenance $ 15,000 Equipment maintenance $ 10,000 Building maintenance $ 20,000 Gasoline and fuel $ 7,000 Utilities $ 17,000 Janitor and building supplies $ 3,000 Training and employee benefits $ 22,000 Fire prevention services provided $ 1,000 Miscellaneous contingencies $ 5,000 Operating supplies $ 15,000 Payroll and taxes $ 95,000 Total Estimated Disbursements By Source: $ 865,500 Estimated balance on hand 04/30/2021 $ 40,053 POLO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT INSURANCE FUND ANTICIPATED REVENUE AND DISBURSEIVIENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2021, to wit: Estimated Revenue By Source: Checking and savings balance $ 20,500 Investments balance $ 25,220 Real estate tax received $ 90,000 Total Estimated Revenue: $135,720 Estimated Disbursements By Source: Property and casualty, accident and employers liability $ 90,000 Estimated Disbursement By Source: $ 90,000 Estimated balance on had 04/30/2021 $ 45,720 John Hopkins, Dustin Finkle, Lon Feary, Charles Clothier ATTEST: Randy Wagner POLO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT POLO FIRE PROTECTION AMBULANCE SERVICE DISTRICT CERTIFICATE OF BUDGET AND ORDINANCE #2019-03: The undersigns, being the Secretary and Chief Fiscal Officer respectively, of the taxing district(s) hereinafter, do hereby certify the above is a true and correct copy of the “Budget and Appropriation Ordinance” of said District for its fiscal year ending April 30,2021, adopted June 25, 2020. I further certify that the estimate of revenue, by source, anticipated to be received by said taxing District, either set forth in said ordinance as “Estimated Receipts” or attached hereto by separate document, is a true statement of said estimate. This certification is made and filed pursuant to the requirements of Public Act 83-881 (35 ILCS 205/162 as

amended) and on behalf of Polo Fire Protection District accounts, Ogle County, Illinois.

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 at 10:30 A.M

Dated June 25, 2020 Randy Wagner, Secretary Dated June 25, 2020 Charles Clothier, Treasurer POLO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT POLO FIRE PROTECTION AMBULANCE SERVICE DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Notice is hereby given that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for the Polo Fire Protection District and Polo Fire Protection Ambulance Service District in the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2021, will be on file and available to public inspection at the fire station located on South Franklin Avenue in the City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois in said District from and after May 31, 2020. Notice is further hereby given that a Public Hearing on said budget and appropriation ordinance will be held at seven P. M., Central Daylight Savings Time on the 25th day of June, 2020, in said District and that the final action on said ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees of said Polo Fire Protection and the Polo Fire Protection Ambulance Service District at a meeting thereof to be held at seven P. M. Daylight Savings Time on the 25th day of June, 2020, at the Polo Fire Station of the City of Polo, in sale District.

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FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Lenny Bryson – Auctioneer 11749 West Judson Road Polo, IL 61064 Ph) 815-946-4120

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By order of the Trustees of said District, dated the 18th day May, 2020.

WED., AUGUST 5TH AT 11:00 A.M.

Polo Fire Protection District By: Randy Wagner, Secretary POLO FIRE PROTECTION AMBULANCE SERVICE DISTRICT ANTICIPATED REVENUE AND DISBURSEMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2021, to wit: Estimated Revenue By Source: Checking and savings balance $ 22,228 Investments balance $170,968 Real estate tax received $345,000 Donations and memorials received $ 500 Services rendered received $105,000 Total Estimated Revenue: $643,696 Estimated Disbursements By Source: Professional fees $ 5,000 Trustee wages $ 1,500 Billing fees $ 7,000 Office and equipment and supplies $ 2,000 Vehicle replacement fund $ 72,000 Vehicle debt service $ 36,000 Safety equipment replacement fund $ 70,000 Building improvement fund $ 25,000 Vehicle and equipment maintenance $ 15,500 Miscellaneous contingencies $ 5,000 ATS Medical Services provider fees $330,000 Buildings and grounds maintenance $ 15,000 Medical supplies $ 15,000 Utilities $ 4,000 Gasoline and fuel $ 5,000 Total Estimated Disbursements By Source: $608,000 Estimated balance on hand 04/30/2021 $ 35,696 John Hopkins, Dustin Finkle, Lon Feary, Charles Clothier ATTEST: Randy Wagner

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