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COUNTY NEWS

Board Updated Health administrator gives county board an update. / 3

EDUCATION NEWS

GRASS DINERS

Parents to Choose Oregon gives parents a choice for the 2020-21 school year. / 15

Apprehended A couple, accused of murder in South Carolina, are caught in Sterling. / 4

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A steer finishes chewing grass at the Dietrich Ranch, located between Leaf River and Mt. Morris. The locally owned business has seen an increase due to the demand for locally grown meat because of the coronavirus pandemic. Story on page 13.

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INDEX Betty’s Column......... 5 Blood Drive............... 11 Business Feature.....13 Church News............12

Classifieds..........21-34 Library News..........7-8 Oregon Police...........17 Otto’s Column........... 6

Property Transfers...16 Public Voice............. 10 Sheriff Arrests..........17 State Police..............17

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HEALTH ALERT

West Nile Virus detected in mosquito pool Mosquitoes test positive for WNV near Rochelle, health officials say The Ogle County Health Department (OCHD) has confirmed the first positive mosquito pool for West Nile virus in Ogle County for 2020.

A pool of mosquitoes found near Rochelle tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) on Tuesday.

“The Ogle County Health Department will continue surveillance and testing mosquito pools from across Ogle County, as well as conducting mosquito abatement with methods such as larviciding to help control mosquito populations across Ogle County,” said Ogle County Health Adminstrator Kyle Auman in a press release.

Monitoring for West Nile virus in Illinois includes laboratory tests for mosquito batches, dead crows, blue jays, robins and other perching birds, as well as testing humans with West Nile virus-like symptoms.

People who observe a sick or dying crow, blue jay, robin or other perching bird should contact their local health department, which will determine if the bird will be picked up for testing,” the release said.

West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a Culex mosquitoes, commonly called a house mosquito, which has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird.

Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches.

Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks. However, four out of five people infected with West Nile virus will not show any symptoms.

In rare cases, severe illness including meningitis or encephalitis, or even death, can occur. People older than 50 and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile virus.

Precautions include practicing the three “R’s” – reduce, repel, and report.

• Reduce - make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or

replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut. Eliminate, or refresh each week, all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including water in bird baths, ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires, and any other containers.

• Repel - when outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR 3535 according to label instructions. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants.

• Report – report locations where you see water sitting stagnant for more than a week such as roadside ditches, flooded yards, and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. The local health department or city government may be able to add larvicide to the water, which will kill any mosquito eggs.

To learn more about West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases and prevention methods consult the Illinois Department of Public Health website or contact the IDPH WNV hotline at 866-3699710, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

and have been tested and are awaiting their results.

Mayor John Rickard made the decision to close the building.

“Thorough sanitation measures will be taken, and the building will re-open when it is safe to do so,” a July 14 Facebook post said.

A post on Monday said “City Hall will resume normal hours of operation this morning. City Hall is open from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

City staff worked to ensure the continued delivery of services. Services such as utility bill payment could be completed through the city’s website, via city drop-box locations.

IN BRIEF Byron city hall was closed due to worker’s positive COVID-19 test The City of Byron closed its city hall last week after a worker in the building tested positive for COVID-19.

The worker had no contact with residents coming into city hall. Employees who worked closely with the individual were notified

YOUR GOVERNMENT

13 percent of the county population has been tested so far

BY JEFF HELFRICH ​​​​​​​jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com

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Select Ogle County Board members and staff participated in a virtual meeting on Tuesday. at a minimum,” Auman said. “With long-term care we’ve worked with them to do testing.”

The OCHD has been working with county schools on plans to return to in-person instruction in the fall.

Some districts are reporting up to 30 percent of parents don’t want their kids attending schools in person, Auman told the board.

He said he has been working on sourcing personal protective equipment for the schools and will be meeting with Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle and Emergency Management representatives to obtain PPE. “We’re also talking about reopening the emergency operations center,” Auman said. “Last week, we saw one of our largest increases in a week. We’re concerned about

that. The testing rates are high and we’re trying to keep our finger on the pulse.”

Numbers are back down to three cases per day this week and Auman said he’d like to see low numbers going forward in order for a successful start to the school year.

County Board member Kimberly Whalen, Rochelle, asked Auman how long it takes for COVID-19 test results to come back. He said up until two weeks ago, it was typically 3-5 days. That has changed.

“Now we’re seeing up to 13 days,” Auman said. “Testing supplies aren’t an issue any more. It seems to be labs being backed up. We’ve seen one instance where it took 18 days to get a test back. That makes things difficult not only for us, but for the person that’s sitting quaran-

tined waiting.”

Auman said he hopes testing times will improve in the future. He also responded to a question about false negatives and positives, saying the OCHD has seen them, but they only happen less than 5 percent of the time in both directions.

Another board member asked if masks are required in all public places in the county. Auman said that they are.

Seven Ogle County Board members and staff attended the virtual meeting in person at the old Ogle County Courthouse.

None of them were wearing masks, but large signs are located near each entrance to the building detailing how masks are required to enter.

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• Friday, July 24, 2020

Ogle County Health Department Administrator Kyle Auman gave county board members an update on COVID-19 Tuesday night.

Auman said four new cases were reported on Tuesday for a total of 356. There were also eight new recoveries reported bring that total 300. Ogle County has had five deaths so far.

Only one individual is currently hospitalized with COVID-19, Auman said.

“To date, we’ve tested roughly 13 percent of the county population, which for rural counties surrounding us, is relatively high,” Auman said. “We currently have 131 people under investigation. We have 16 close contacts and 84 household contacts we’re working with under quarantine. To date, we’ve released 6,264 people that have received negative test results.”

Auman participated in the board’s regular meeting via the telephone as did many of the board’s 24-members.

He said area hospitals are still using triage lines to conduct testing. KSB Hospital tested 77 people Monday in Ogle, Lee and Whiteside Counties and 67 on Tuesday, Auman said.

Current areas of concern are longterm care facilities and daycares, he said.

“We’ve had several issues with day care facilities and are working with them to keep infections out and

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CRIME UPDATE

South Carolina murder suspects apprehended Couple caught in Sterling on July 17 after 3 weeks on the lam

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawnews.com DIXON – Suspected murderers Jorden E. Johnson of Sterling and Latisha D. Evans of Rock Falls were arrested in Sterling early Friday morning, Lee County Sheriff John Simonton said in a news release.

The Lee County Joint Operations Group took the two into custody in an unoccupied house in the 1500 block of East Fourth Street; they are being held in Whiteside County

jail pending extradition to South Carolina, where they are charged with bludgeoning a man to death in a motel where the two were staying, and of critically injuring Jorden E. a woman who was Johnson staying with him.

The two have been fugitives in that case for nearly 3 weeks.

A task force with members of the Lee and Whiteside County sheriffs departments, Sterling, Dixon and Rock Falls police departments and state police, with assistance from the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service, was formed to focus on their appre-

hension.

Evans, 20, and Johnson, 28 – who had shaved off his long hair and thinned his beard in an effort to avoid detection – are charged in Latisha D. Georgetown County Evans Court with murder, attempted murder, armed robbery and grand larceny.

They are accused of killing 66-yearold Jack Kendree Jr. in the Rodeway Inn in Georgetown on June 28. His body was found in his room the morning of the 29th – Johnson’s 28th birthday.

Kendree died of blunt force trauma to the head; a bloody wrench was

found in the nearby room Evans and Johnson were renting, according to the Georgetown police incident report. A woman staying with Kendree was found critically injured and bleeding outside the room.

Kendree’s Ford Taurus was found east of Harmon 6 days later, on July 4; it had been set on fire.

Johnson has an extensive felony history, and also is wanted in Whiteside County, where a man was stabbed in an argument after a party on Aug. 17.

He is charged with being a felon using or possessing a weapon, punishable by 3 to 7 years in prison, and four counts of aggravated battery, punishable by 2 to 5 years.

A Oregon man was killed shortly before noon on Saturday, July 18 when his pickup went off the road in the 3000 block of South Daysville Road and overturned.

James Kirchner, 72, was southbound on Daysville Road when his 2018 Ford F-150 pickup truck left the roadway, overturned, and came to rest in a small grove of trees, the

Ogle County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. The Oregon Fire Department and EMS responded to the scene. No further information about the accident was released.

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LOCAL HISTORY

BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator, Polo Historical Society

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The House Wren is commonly known as the Jenny Wren. that needed to go to the museum.

She had been a faithful member for many years and the day came when she moved quite a distance away to live with her daughter. All those boxes have now come into the museum and I am starting to go through them.

Several beautiful dishes that had been given away by businesses and they had to be washed and placed in the cases. Milk bottles from Tip-Top Diary, an unusual strainer that is very old and I forget what business had their name on it.

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• Friday, July 24, 2020

It has been a busy week and the heat has definitely been turned on.

I get out early in the morning and late in the evening to water my flowers. Even then the humidity is of such that I have trouble breathing so I hasten back inside.

This morning I stayed out just a few minutes longer to listen to the Jenny Wren as she or he sang beside their home.

I have always loved those little birds probably because my grandmother always had them and protected them from intruders. I still remember the day she took after a snake that attempted to get into the Jenny Wren box.

This spring after we had moved, I hung the box close by the patio. After the Jenny Wrens arrived the one kept chattering at me until I finally figured out something was wrong.

I examined the home that they had used each year and found all the stuff in the box and shifted to the front. I pushed it all aside and then the bird went into the box immediately.

The bird was certainly waiting for me to get it ready for eggs to be placed. When I go outside I always get serenaded.

This week I finally spent several hours at the museum putting some things away.

When Marcie Garman Gilroy left Polo, she had told me she had several boxes of memorabilia

It is always very interesting going through boxes and finding treasures of the past. There were Polo High School yearbooks and some very old plat books.

I spent quite a bit of time walking back and forth until suddenly I was tired. Time to go home.

As I left I grabbed a book by Horatio Alger, Jr. that was in Marcie’s box from 1910. His books always had an interesting story line and on these hot days I could read.

Later on in the week Lester and Darlene Brooks stopped by with a picture of the Class of 1914 of Polo High School. His father Joseph Brooks was in the picture and of course none of the people were named so I get to find out who they all were in the picture.

If I am lucky the names will be on the picture at the museum. If not then I will go to the newspaper of that year and hope the picture will have been in the paper.

Another mystery to solve.

On Friday Eagle Point neighbors stopped by to say hello. We enjoyed visiting with Diane Brown and Melody Reap on that hot day and while they were still here Kathy Pasch from Forreston arrived.

She had a book for me to sign that would be mailed to Canada. Our Civil War book is still going strong and we keep mailing out copies.

Kathy and I were to have been honored at Springfield and that has been put off for a year.

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Jenny Wren serenades during morning waterings

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LOCAL HISTORY

The first mayor of Oregon lost 8 of 11 children James Gale moved to Oregon in 1835, 1 year before city’s founding 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 It’s amazing what James Gale accomplished during his lifetime despite losing seven of his children before they reached the age of maturity.

His son George V. died at the age of 26. James and his wife Caroline are buried at the Gale plot with eight of their children at the Riverside Cemetery.

A cast iron chair sits near the grave marker.

James was born Nov. 2, 1806 at Concord, New Hampshire. This was 12 years before Illinois obtained statehood and 30 years before Oregon City was founded.

He attended local schools before attending the military school at West Point in 1824 and then moved to Boston in 1827. He worked as a Merchant’s Clerk before opening a merchant business in 1831.

In 1832 he married Caroline Gibson who was born in Francistown, New Hampshire. While living in New Hampshire their first son James V. Jr. died at the age of one month.

The Gale family moved to Oregon in 1835 one year before Oregon City was founded and built a cabin.

He engaged in farming until 1848 when he engaged in the mercantile business with Thomas Potwin. In the year 1852 the firm of Gale and Potwin built the first saw-mill near Oregon.

Gale was chosen and appointed to many public positions. He was the first Recorder of Ogle County which position he held for 11 years and the first Justice of the Peace of Oregon.

Twice he served as Supervisor of the town of Oregon. He was the Postmaster of Oregon and elected a member of the Legislature of Illinois for 1863-64.

Gale was elected for the first two terms as Oregon’s first mayor in1870 and 1871 and reelected in 1879.

During this time span he served as

ABOVE LEFT: James Gale arrived in Oregon in 1835. ABOVE RIGHT: This newspaper clipping shows an artist’s rendition of the cabin Gale built near Oregon in 1835. BELOW: This chair is located at site of James Gale’s monument. Gale was the first mayor of Oregon.

Vice President of the Chicago and Iowa Railroad which came to Oregon in 1872.

The first train to Oregon was named James V. Gale. James died in 1881, at age 79 he was the oldest resident of Oregon.

I’ll mention again what an amazing life our first mayor lived while living with the deaths of 8 of his 11 children.

In 1870 he wrote a very interesting diary. He explains what live was like during his lifetime.

The following comments about people of Ogle County are from his diary. These give an interesting view about local citizens and the wording in his diary is interesting.

Each of the following are from his narratives about some of the early settlers. I choose not to include the names. Each sentence describes a different person.

“He was not well balanced although a man of Fair Talents.

He pretended to have been once a captain in the English Cavalry. A gentlemanly sort of man but was prejudiced again the eastern people.

The most pleasure he took was in making money. He was a strong abolitionist, would carry his views to extremes, and has had a good deal of trouble with his neighbors.

“He finds a great deal of fault with other men. We do not fear them, only to look at them with contempt and pity. The old saying is ‘It is darkest just before day’. Men that are born mean always die so. His wife once wrote a book, she thought she was a literary woman, but was mistaken in her calling. John Phelps is a Dunkard in his religious views.

He does not know his age, he raised a family of 23 children.”

So when you drive by the small cemetery on North 3rd Street the metal chair marks the spot of the monument of our first mayor James Gale and his family.

When I drive by the chair reminds me of the many infant deaths that occurred among our early settlers.

OREGON LIBRARY Library staff is quarantining 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.

All patron cards that have expired in March, April and May have been renewed through July 1.

Keep a lookout around town for the Oregon Public Library Super Readers Live Here yard signs!

Adult Summer Reading Program through Aug. 10 Join others who are “too old” for the Children’s Summer Reading Program. More details will come through our Facebook page and Website: [ http://www.oregonpubliclibrary.com./ ] http://www.oregonpubliclibrary.com.

Absolute Science Videos Absolute Science is an amazingly fun and educational program aimed at

children of all ages to become engaged in the world of science through their demonstrations and experiments.

They offer a variety of fun virtual shows that you can view again and again anytime from now until Aug. 31 by clicking on the links posted on the Library website or in your Readsquared account.

Video Story Time We will continue to post a Video Story Time to our Facebook page on Thursday during the summer reading program.

It might be just stories and suggested activities or maybe some off- site guests. So check out the Oregon Public Library Facebook page.

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 discuss 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.

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Saturday, August 1 • 7:00 a.m. – Noon Forreston High School Call 815-938-3130 for an appointment or more information This sports physical meets IHSA eligibility requirements for all sports. It does NOT meet the requirement for a 9th grade school physical or for new students from out-of-state.

A portion of the Sports Physical Form must be completed and signed by a parent BEFORE the exam. If a parent does not accompany the student, a Consent for Medical Care Form must be signed and brought with the student. IHSA exam forms and FHN Consent for Sports Physical forms can be found at www.fhn.org/areasportsphysicals.

Masks are required.

Sports Physical Cost: $20 Please make checks payable to FHN. Cash or Check only. Debit/Credit cards not accepted FHN donates all proceeds from the sports physicals to the school.

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• Friday, July 24, 2020

2020 Summer Reading Program – Dig Deeper, Read, Investigate, Discover!

The 2020 summer reading program has concluded. A huge thank you to our sponsors, Exelon Corporation, Oregon Park District, E.D. Etnyre & Company, FN Smith Corporation, Stillman Bank, Friends of the Library, Farrell, Holland, Gale Funeral Home, Scott Stephens State Farm Insurance, Jay’s Drive –In and Oregon Lions Club, for helping to make our summer program possible.

Thanks to Alyssa Parker from Lorado Taft Campus, Jeff Ludwig, bee wrangler, Ronda Himert, June and Evee, and Melinda Charbonneau, University of Illinois Extension, for providing a new approach to summer reading programs.

Thank you to all our participates, adult and youth, for sharing in this unique summer experience.

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Curbside Pick-Up, Limited Services We are offering curbside pick- up 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 Library 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!

We are fine free so anything checked in will not have a fine. Patrons can place their holds on all materials. Interlibrary Delivery will be resuming at the end of June.

Please be advised that there may be delays. All notices for holds will come from library staff members. PrairieCat has turned OFF all notifications. We do not have an option to turn them on for only our library. We will call or email all patrons to notify them when to pick up their items. No overdue or bill notices will be sent. We will call to notify them when their items are ready for pickup.

Please update your contact information if needed.

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BERTOLET LIBRARY Thank You! Thanks to all the kids who participated in our summer Take and Make kits.

We hope you enjoyed them! Be on the lookout for our upcoming kids opportunities this August and September.

New Adult Fiction Half Moon Bay by Jonathan & Jesse

Kellerman The Order by Daniel Silva Cajun Justice by James Patterson Stop in or call 815-738-2742 to place a hold or check out these items School Supply Time It’s school supply time again. SSET 4 School will once again be collecting

donations of school supplies for the students of Forrestville Valley School District.

This is the 17th year for school supply distribution.

Thanks to the continued generosity of the Forrestville Valley Community - this program continues to thrive! Bring your donations of school supplies to Bertolet

Memorial Library by Aug. 6.

up. The internet is accessible outside the library by connecting to the WiFi. No password is required.

supplies for local students. The greatest need is for spiral notebooks, 2 pocket folders, loose leaf notebook paper, glue, colored pencils, markers, and crayons.

New or gently used backpacks will also be accepted. You may drop supplies off anytime between now and Aug. 7.

Plastic Recycling We are still collecting soft plastics for recycling. Bring in your clean, dry bread, cereal, zip top, and grocery store bags.

We also accept outer package wrap from items such as paper towels and multi-pack items.

FORRESTON LIBRARY Library Closure, Appointments While the library is still closed, anyone needing to send a fax, make copies, or use a computer for taxes, employment, etc. may call the library and schedule an appointment to come in or call or message the library to schedule a half hour time slot to come in and check out materials.

Only members of one household may come in at the same time and everyone over the age of 2 must wear a mask. Call the library at 815-938-2624 for more information.

Curbside Pickup Curbside pickup is still being offered.

Pick up times will be scheduled when there is a request. Interlibrary loans have resumed. Due to quarantine policies, delivery may take longer than usual. Call, Facebook message, or email forrestonpubliclibrary@gmail.com for more information. eBooks-WiFi As always, eBooks are available through Axis 360 and Biblioboard.

For more information on creating an account, contact the library to get set

Summer Reading Program Weekly activity packets are now available for Preschool-Kindergarten and first through fifth grade. A new topic will be introduced every Wednesday as we “Dig Deeper: Read, Investigate, and Discover!”

School Supply Collection In cooperation with the SSET 4 School program, the library will collect school

Library Updates Like our Facebook page to stay up to date with the most current information on our summer activities. Also, if you have any questions or needs, please feel free to contact us through email, Facebook messenger, or by phone.

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Curbside Pickup, Inter Library Loans Curbside Pickup hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Note that hours are subject to change based on demand and public health.

We will notify of all changes as they come. Inter library loans are available.

Mt. Morris patrons can place holds through the catalog or by calling or emailing. 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.

Summer Reading Program All books needed to be logged in by July 25. We will be contacting everyone who reached their goals about prizes.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the program. It was very different this year, but we hope you enjoyed it. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

End of Summer Virtual Talent Show All summer long you can email pic-

tures or videos of your or your child’s talent to cindy@mtmorris-il.org. Submissions will be accepted until July 25.

A video compilation will be edited and added online on Aug. 1.

Get a Library Card Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mt. Morris and Oregon Public Libraries are temporarily waiving nonresident fees and offering that anyone living within the boundaries of the Oregon Unit School District can sign up for a temporary library card.

This special card will allow access to the library’s electronic resources for a limited time period which will be helpful in supporting students’ e-learning as

well as meet other informational and recreational needs. This temporary card is valid until Sept. 1.

To apply for a free temporary card, please email Mt. Morris library at mmlib@mtmorris-il.org.

Position Available: program coordinator Responsible for children and adult programming, handling press releases and media- online and print, performing general library duties, and maintaining bulletin boards and displays.

This is a part time position. All interested applicants please send resume and letter of interest to Mary Cheatwood at mmlib@mtmorris-il.org.

POLO LIBRARY Denny Diamond at the 2020 Outdoor Concert Series - Aug. 1 - 6 p.m.

- Polo Library Pavilion The second evening of the 2020 Outdoor Concert Series is with Denny Diamond, who performs covers of Neil Diamond and more.

Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

You’re welcome to bring a picnic to eat while enjoying the music. There is plenty of room to practice safe social

distancing.

Coffee With a Cop - Aug. 12, 10:30 a.m. Weather Permitting, Library Pavilion If the weather is questionable, call 815-946-2713 before leaving home to check on the status of this program Story Time with Ms. Phyllis At 10:30 a.m. every Saturday through July, Ms. Phyllis will be reading a picture

book on Polo Library’s Facebook page - facebook.com/pololibrary.

Online Resources Download Axis 360, OMNI/Overdrive, Libby, and Biblioboard for books and audiobooks. Links to these resources are available at pololibrary.org.

2020 Summer Reading Program June 1 - July 31 - “Dig Deeper: Read,

Investigate, Discover!”

Our 2020 Summer Reading Program has gone digital. All ages welcome. Go to pololibrary.org to register.

Wi-Fi Access Wi-Fi is available outside of the library building by joining the Polo Public Library Guest Access network, you do not need a password. Call 815-946-2713 or email library@pololibrary.org.

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The Polo Public Library, 302 W. Mason St., will have a free concert on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Denny Svehla, aka Denny Diamond, has spent more than 20 years traveling the country performing the songs and telling stories of the inspiration behind the music of Neil Diamond.

Svehla performs a list of hits and selections that graced the tracks of your favorite LP’s, 8-tracks and cassettes.

This is an outdoor concert so there is plenty of space to social distance.

Denny Svehla, aka Denny Diamond, will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at Polo Public Library.

Attendees should bring their own chairs or blanket to sit on and a picnic to eat while enjoying the music.

Call the library at 815-946-2713 for more information.

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If you are looking for a barn and yard sale that could completely furnish your home and yard, look no further than the Jack of All Trades and Jill’s Too Barn Sale.

The sale, located at 1194 W Mud Creek Road north of Oregon, will be held July 30-Aug. 2 from 8 a.m.

– 5 p.m., rain or shine. Masks will be needed to enter and distancing will be important.

All proceeds from the sale will go to the Serenity Hospice and Home.

“Rummage is coming in every day,” said organizer Karen Virnoche. “Car loads of heirlooms, items from re imaging a room, possessions that accumulate over the years, fishing, hunting and camping gear along with tools like you never seen before, and bits and pieces of this and that are being delivered to the barn.

“We all know it is important to recycle. This is the perfect place

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Serenity Hospice Home offers free 8-week grief class “Understanding Your Grief,” a free 8-week class will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Aug. 4-22 at Serenity Hospice Home, 1658 S. Illinois 2.

The structure of the group will follow the book

by Alan D. Wolfelt, noted author, educator, and grief counselor, which covers 10 touchstones in the areas of physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual growth to help through the grief

process.

Wolfelt has written many books about healing after the loss of a loved one and is considered a leading grief educator. The class will be facilitated by Cathy Warren, Serenity’s bereavement coordinator.

“I am very excited to offer a class like this one,” said Warren. “Our grief groups are usually open-ended and people come and go as they travel

through their own journey of grief. This is a more structured approach and the participant will know exactly when it will end.”

Each participant will receive a free copy of the book.

In an effort to contain the spreading of the COVID-19 virus, temperatures will be taken upon entering the building, and face masks are required.

PUBLIC VOICE Impromptu parade, bell ringing was held in Mt. Morris on July 4 Dear Editor,

It has been rumored that Mt. Morris held an unofficial 2020 bell ringing ceremony and July 4 parade. Yes, there were both!

As a hometown girl, who wouldn’t consider spending July 4 anywhere but Mt. Morris, I fretted for days over this year’s unusual Independence Day and canceled Let Freedom Ring Festival.

I have always been intrigued, gripped by the words John Adams wrote in a letter to his wife, Abigail Adams, on 3 July 1776: (This day, July 4) “ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, Games, Sports, … Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”

As a former LFR Committee member, LFR Chairman, and Co-Chairman with my husband, Rich, my sadness and disappointment were justified.

After more than 70 years of consecutive Mt. Morris’ July 4th celebrations, in 2020 there would be no public evidences, “no great anniversary Festival” that is synonymous with our village, our essence.

So, at 12:30 p.m. this July 4, Rich and I parked our truck on Wesley Avenue in front of the band shell and surveyed the campus. Earlier we concurred that it was appropriate to transport our antique church bell uptown and uphold the 60 year old tradition of ringing bells across the nation at exactly 2 p.m. Eastern.

On Saturday morning we shared our plan with Bill and Kathy Clark who had suggested (through social media the previous day) that an impromptu “all are welcome” July 4 parade was in order.

Festival grounds were desolate, eerily silent, totally devoid of revelers or a single other person, not one. In my mind’s

At left, Rich Mongan stands in front of the bell shortly before 1 p.m. on July 4. At right, a bell was in the back of the truck. “It was an emotional moment for me. We were the only ones on the campus,” said Connie Mongan who submitted the photos.

eye I saw the thousands of jubilant festival goers, young and old, acquaintances, classmates, neighbors, friends, family, and strangers who had enjoyed past festivities over my lifetime.

Tears streamed down my face. We had the time to notice “ONE NATION UNDER GOD” omitted from the west wall of the band shell. Also missing, the red, white and blue bunting proudly displayed annually for the holiday.

We strained to read the names of the friends and family who built the yoke for the bell tower and carved their names there.

All have passed.

We reminisced about our times at the LFR helm and our appreciation for Clarence “Sandy” Sandstrom’s tireless efforts and determination to make Mt. Morris “the destination” to spend Independence Day. We paid homage to fallen Vietnam soldiers Don Hendricks and Ed Remmers.

As 1 p.m. grew near, a little over a dozen people appeared: Samantha Bowers (2019 Let Freedom Ring Queen) and her mother; Bill and Kathy Clark; Stan (Vietnam Veteran) and Angie Burke,

Lenny Wells (Vietnam Veteran); Jeff and April Bold; a nice young couple with their young daughter; and us, Rich (Vietnam Veteran) and me.

Lacking an honor guard and orator for the occasion, Kathy Clark improvised asking us to join in singing the Star Spangled Banner prior to ringing the bell.

Beholding our fledgling group, I suggested our best option was to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Socially distanced, united we stood.

The bell was rung 13 times, no less and perhaps slightly more for good measure.

All applauded.

As for the parade, it began at 2 p.m. from the Church of the Brethren and followed the LFR parade route. There were approximately 20 units with decorated cars, trucks, and golf carts.

Notably, the Jerry Wickam American Legion Post #1148 from Leaf River unit led the parade.

Flags waved, hands waved, horns honked, and our bell rang. The parade was homespun, totally unexpected, welcomed, and most importantly, came from our hearts!

Worthy of note is that the parade was dedicated in memory of LFR Committee Member Janice Hough who with her sister, JoLynn Ward, planned, organized, and implemented the official LFR Festival Parade for over 20 years.

The impromptu parade and the ringing of a nondescript church bell by a few village citizens solemnized the day and gave “public evidence” of the abiding spirit of July 4 in Mt. Morris where Freedom Rings regardless of circumstance.

Sincerely, Connie Mongan

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“Our family feels forever blessed by the turnout and support to not only our girls who both needed blood, but those who need it now, and to those who rely on the blood that’s on the shelves at the very moment.”

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The event is 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.

Looking at Lana now, it’s hard to imagine she once weighed 1 pound 6 ounces and was 11 inches long at birth. Today the 6-year old is healthy, happy and continues to grow, thanks in part to generous blood donors and lifesaving blood donations.

“Hosting the Flip Flops and Blood Drops blood drive is a wonderful way to remember Ellie, honor Lana and help patients in need,” Gabby said. “Last year’s blood drive was

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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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FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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Grass-fed beef is key to herd health and the environment

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com

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ABOVE: Cattle graze in the shade at Dietrich Ranch in rural Mt. Morris. The farm provides customers with grass fed locally raised and processed beef. BELOW LEFT: Dan Dietrich closes a gate on Dietrich Ranch. BELOW RIGHT: Dietrich Ranch also raises free-range chickens for meat. The ranch has seen an increase in the number of customers looking for locally raised beef and chicken.

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Dan Dietrich is a fourth generation farmer on his family’s land north of Mt. Morris.

But he doesn’t raise livestock the way the generations before him did.

And he doesn’t do it the way other area farmers do, either.

Dietrich Ranch offers grass fed, pasture-raised products from animals without hormones and antibiotics. Eighty percent of sales goes to wholesale customers and 20 percent is sold to individuals in larger portions and different cuts.

“I wanted to be more holistic,” Dan Dietrich said. “It helped me get a relationship with the customers.

It’s a market for beef that’s clean in nature. There’s a premium for our beef. It’s not a huge difference. We still have a good local product. It’s a different marketing system.”

The meat industry has been impacted greatly by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some meat processing plants were closed due to COVID-19 outbreaks. Restaurants being closed changed what products were in demand in markets. Many farmers were stuck with low prices or had nowhere to take their livestock.

Because Dietrich Ranch is directto-market, it didn’t have those problems. Dietrich booked processing dates a year and a half in advance.

“This has been a problem in agriculture for a long time,” Dietrich said. “We have only so many markets we can sell to. When you are a price taker, you’re selling at whatever. I can be a price maker. That attracted me.”

Over the past few years, Dietrich has finished about 100 head of cattle a year. This year, he’s looking at 250-300 because of an increase in interest and people looking to shop local with the pandemic going on.

Dietrich would like to see the meat industry swing back in the direction of local producers. He believes COVID-19 has put a spotlight on the problems in the industry and has acted as a catalyst in ways that could keep money local and help small communities thrive again.

“People are becoming aware of how valuable local meat can be,” Dietrich said. “COVID-19 just woke people that maybe didn’t see the

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advantage of that. If something disruptive happens with the grocery store, where will we go? That’s here.

Back in the 1950s, that’s how everyone did it. They knew a farmer and bought it directly. Now it’s a natural reaction.”

Growing up in the mid to late 90s, the Dietrich family had several operations. Dan’s dad had hogs and his grandfather had cattle. His uncle milked cows.

And then the older generation retired. Dan wanted to keep going.

The infrastructure on the family farm was old. Grass fed beef was gaining popularity.

In 2009, Dietrich seeded grass and turned cattle out in the pasture and started implementing more holistic practices. The health of the land is important to him.

“People are out here seeing the landscape and the health of the cattle and cleanliness,” Dietrich said.

“There’s little erosion from water and rain. The soil is improving.

Once they see that, it’s cool. The great tasting beef is just a bonus.”

The farm has three parcels. Dietrich rents the 200 acres that livestock graze over from the family and runs it mostly alone. He always had an interest in continuing the

operation and wants to be viable for future generations. He has an eightyear-old daughter and a six-year-old son.

“When you’re fourth generation, you don’t want to be the one that lost it,” Dietrich said. “I have a love and interest for it. It keeps me motivated to continue to learn and figure out a way. I want it to be there for them and set examples for other farms and people just starting out.”

Dietrich Ranch also offers pork. lamb, and chicken.

For more information, visit https://www.dietrichranch.com or call 815-973-6879.

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EDUCATION

Polo superintendent tackles pandemic head on Kelly Mandrell is the new leader of the Polo School District

BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@shawmedia.com For new Polo schools Superintendent Kelly Mandrell, the COVID-19 challenges are mounting, and she has spent the first couple of weeks in her new position trying to figure it all out and get her district ready for learning, in whatever capacity it turns out to be.

At the moment, does she know what school will be like?

“Not yet,” Mandrell said. “A lot of people are working toward their plans, and there’s a couple of ideas.”

Tackling the major issue has taken up lots of desk and computer time for Mandrell and other superintendents in the area. As many as two or three webinars a day are devoted to preparing the district for the coming year, and with each webinar comes a slew of amended plans.

“As with any new job, you’re always learning,” Mandrell said.

“You’re just constantly learning and finding out about the community, as well as the way the school works.”

Because of the time devoted to these sessions, she hasn’t met everyone she needs to within the district yet, but will soon, she said.

“With the guidelines constantly changing, this is kind of what I need to be doing right now. I’ve started

making appointments with people, so that’s a good thing.”

During her first week, Mandrell put out a survey to parents of the district’s students seeking their feedback about school procedures – social distancing, face masks, and learning methods – that may come in the fall.

The responses, Mandrell said, have been “good” and should help her put together a plan for learning by next week. Once that plan is out, another survey is planned based on that plan.

Don’t expect things to be set in stone, she said.

“As we put out our plan, we also know that our plan is going to update,” Mandrell said. “With any school year, there are going to be some ups and downs, and this is just kind of the bigger one that’s one that we have to really work on and figure out a little quicker.”

Mandrell is one of four new superintendents in the region, and the more experienced school heads have been quite the help for her and the other rookies, she said.

“It makes you feel very welcome,” she said.

Mandrell was principal at Pearl City Junior-Senior High School for 7 years. Prior to that, she was a counselor at Forreston schools, and taught kindergarten at Stillman Valley and Rochelle schools for 1 year each.

Staying home to serve her community was a prime factor in seeking the position, she said. Her husband, Jon, is vice president of academics and student services at Sauk Valley

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Kelly Mandrell, new superintendent of Polo schools, has kept busy during her first couple of weeks on the job. Her district, like others here and nationwide, is devising ways to safely return students to school in the fall.

Community College in Dixon, and before that was Polo’s police chief.

They have two daughters, Laynie and Macie.

Each of the district’s three principals – Andy Faivre at the high school, Mark Downey at the middle school and Melydi Huyett at the elementary school – are back this year, and that has helped the transition process, Mandrell said.

Mandrell’s predecessor, Chris Rademacher, had been in education for 31 years, and was superintendent at Polo for 17. He is the reigning Polo Chamber of Commerce Citizen of

the Year, in honor of his personal fundraising efforts for the community, which have tallied more than $26,000 during his two decades in town.

Now, Polo’s new schools chief looks to be just as impactful.

“I’m enjoying it,” Mandrell said.

“It’s a great district to work for, and I’m privileged to work with the great team that I have here within the school district and the great community Polo is.

“We want to keep everyone who is part of this district safe, and that’s our main goal as a district.”

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Ogle County electronic recycling event July 31 The next Ogle County Solid Waste Management electronic recycling drop off will be held on Friday, July 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the County Annex Building, 909 Pines Road.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, guidelines put in place by the OCSWMD for acceptable electronic items are: • All residents must show a valid Ogle County identification (driver’s license, voter registration card, recent utility bill) • Residents must stay in their vehicles at all times with the windows closed.

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• A limit of seven bulky items per vehicle will be accepted (a box or tub loaded with smaller items is considered one bulky item.

•. Microwave ovens are $5 per unit.

Tape an envelope with payment to the outside of the device before arriving with cash or check (exact amount only; no change available), payable to Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department.

• Anyone feeling ill or those who have items from a residence tested positive for COVID, are asked to recycle at a later date.

Accepted items include all televisions, computers, computer monitors, computer hardware and cables, printers, FAX machines, copiers, scanners, video gaming items, VCRDVD 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.

Non-acceptable items are: Items 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.

Recycling events may be cancelled or abruptly ended due to weather conditions, warehouse volumes, staffing issues, events related to the COVID19 global pandemic, or for other uncontrollable events or situations.

Call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020, go to oglecounty.org, or Ogle County Solid Waste Management Dept. on Facebook for more information.

COVID-19 & EDUCATION

Parents given the option of choosing for their children

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com

Tom Mahoney

The Oregon School District is asking parents of schoolchildren to choose one of these options for the upcoming school year due to continued concern with the coronavirus.

OES students provided until 3 p.m.

by OES staff for any families who make reservations.

Transportation will be provided at both the 1:10 p.m. dismissal time as well as the 3 p.m. end-of-childcare time. With new restrictions, ride times may be longer than traditional routes.

The district is currently exploring ways to provide climate control options in the classrooms at DLR for its students. If that is possible, David L. Rahn Middle School will begin at 9:40 a.m. and be dismissed at 2:40 p.m. If not, students will arrive at the traditional start time and be dismissed at 12:45 p.m.

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uling. Students will wear masks both on buses and in the buildings.

They will not be required when students are outside, eating or during teacher-approved mask break.

Students with medical documentation may be excluded from wearing face masks but will be asked to use other forms of COVID mitigation such as face shields or social distancing. Refusal to wear a mask without medical documentation in the building may lead to the student being placed into the remote learning program.

It was also noted in Mahoney’s letter that social distancing will be followed to the best of the district’s ability and that physical education will take place, but will be “considerably different” that what students have experienced in previous years.

Students who choose remote

learning will be provided with similar academic requirements to be completed at home. There will be support for those students by staff during hours that staff is not scheduled to work with in-person students.

The fall’s remote learning will not be similar to the remote learning students experienced last spring, Mahoney wrote.

“It should be expected that much of the learning will need to occur through family support,” Mahoney wrote. “We are asking that all students who opt for remote learning stay in remote learning for the first six weeks of the school year.”

More detailed information regarding each school’s in-person learning, transportation, and health services will be sent to families in coming weeks. A brief form asking parents to commit to in-person or remote learning at that time has been made available to parents.

“This information is vital for us to continue our planning process to provide all students with the best experiences possible,” Mahoney wrote.

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After receiving survey data from families, the Oregon School District has decided to give families a choice between in-person and remote learning experiences this fall amid COVID-19.

Superintendent Tom Mahoney wrote a letter to families Sunday detailing what currently exists of the two-system plan that won’t be fully available until late July.

The school board unanimously approved the plan on Monday.

“Last night the Board unanimously approved the 20-21 Return to School plan that I shared with you on Friday,” Mahoney said in an email and on Facebook on Tuesday.

“Today we are asking you to help us complete our planning by completing this brief questionnaire for each of your students.

“We ask that you complete the questionnaire for each of your students no later than Friday, July 24.

For your convenience, I have provided a general overview of each of the options. Please remember, both in-person and remote learning students need to register for the 20-21 school year. If you have any additional questions, please contact me at tmahoney@ocusd.net.”

The in-person option will include a modified five instructional hour schedule.

Oregon Elementary School students will arrive at their regular time and be dismissed at 1:10 p.m.

There will be childcare for up to 200

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OBITUARIES MARILYN ‘MAUDIE’ HARTMAN Marilyn “Maudie” Hartman, 81, of Freeport passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020.

She was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin on April 26, 1939 to Chauncey and Dorothy (Jeidy) Whitish.

On June 9, 1956 she married Donald W. Hartman in Lanark. Donald passed away July 16, 2013.

Maudie was the longtime manager of the Park Hills Golf Course Kitchen. She

CARL ‘BUD’ R. PETTY Carl “Bud” Raymond Petty passed away at his home in Cherry Valley, California on June 21, 2020 from complications of COVID-19.

was a member of Forreston United Methodist Church.

She was a huge Green Bay Packers fan and her favorite quarterback was Brett Favre.

She was also a Milwaukee Brewers fan.

Maudie and Don enjoyed dancing, especially to polka in Monroe, Wisconsin. She also enjoyed watching birds in her bird feeders.

Most importantly, she loved spending time with family and friends. Her grand-

sons were her pride and joy. She loved going to their school events.

Maudie is survived by her two sons, David Hartman of Freeport, Jeff (Brandy) Hartman of Freeport; and two grandsons, Colton and Brett Hartman.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don; and infant son, Gregory.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.

Friday, July 24, at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport, with Pastor Chris Stukenberg officiating.

In honoring Maudie, the family requests casual attire to the service.

Entombment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery and Mausoleum.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

Please visit Maudie’s guestbook and share a memory at www.burketubbs. com.

He was born in Chicago, on March 16, 1943. His family moved to Mt. Morris before he was school age.

He graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1960, and served in the United States Army, stationed in Alaska. He

attended the University of Wisconsin, Platteville and also Rockford College.

Carl was a warm-weather fan and loved to golf, so he moved his family to California in 1978 where he could play the courses year-round! A yearly high-

light was returning home every July 4th for the Lyle Towns Old Home Week Golf Tournament and the class reunions!

Graveside services will be held on Aug. 4 at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.

$7,000.

• Alicia C. Glendenning Trust ag1204, Alicia C. Glendenning, trustee, to Gerard and Judith Ann McGrath Trust, Gerard and Judith Ann McGrath, trustees, 100 S. Commercial St., Forreston, $60,000.

• Thomas J. and Andrea Walsh to Todd T. Reno Jr. and Brooke M. Bausman, 1015 Old Hunter Run, Byron, $184,000.

• Aegis Construction Inc. to Steven M. and Joanne E. Pennock, one parcel on Blackhawk Vista, Oregon, $48,660.

• Michael G. and Mary Lois Burke to Pipe 77 LLC, 1320 N. Seventh St., Rochelle, $400,000.

• TLI Inc. to Victoria Manheim, 930 S. Harmony Road, Oregon, $51,500.

• Andria K. Sheely to Whitney and Michael Kahly, 5317 Pines Road, Oregon, $193,000.

• Whitney M. Kahly, also Near, to Dillon St. Clair, 114 W. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, $98,000.

• James M. Schacht to Adriana and Marco Hernandez, 202 N. Hastings Ave., Oregon, $55,000.

• Garrett W. Hirschey to James J. Ruch, 501 W. Merchant St., Byron, $88,000.

• Allison D. Ingraham to Jenny L. Oberhart, 151 S. German Church Road, Oregon, $123,500.

• Gerald D. and Kathleen L. Ford to Kandice Dawn Denning, 306 N. Mississippi Drive and 309 Portage Lane, Dixon, $155,900.

• Diane Nestrojil to Rudy Castillo, 1832 W. Hay Road, Oregon, $286,500.

• Nathan J. Miller to Lowell E. and Sandra J. Harp, 800 Monroe St., Oregon, $147,000.

• Monica Schwarz, also Engel, to Jennifer Foster, 101 W. Ave. G, Rochelle, $60,000.

• Guy Gabriel to Jeff W. and Sara Jo Slattengren, 205 Linder Lane, Rochelle, $187,600.

• Linda A. Swanson to Mark L. and Joellen K. Winterton, one parcel in Leaf River Township, $222,500.

• Brenda L. Bieber to Edward A. and Christine F. Lindquist, one parcel in Leaf River Township, $92,500.

• Mary S. McKenzie to Ryley Lott, one parcel in Maryland Township and 12246 N. Bluff Road, Forreston, $204,000.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Ogle County property transfers recorded week of July 10-16.

Warranty Deeds • Larry L. and Phyllis L. Hagemann to Michael H. and Cynthia M. Hagemann Trust, 9230 W. Brush Road, Baileyville, $5,000.

• David M. Wesson to Brianna and Patrick Featherston III, 323 N. Union St., Byron, $99,100.

• Janice K. Brauer to William L. and Tina A. Brauer, 14539 E. State Route 72, Davis Junction, $200,000.

• Michael A. and Jennifer L. Redican to Hood Family Revocable Family Trust, Richard W. and Deborah L. Hood, trustees, 808 W. Chinquapin Drive, Oregon, $263,000.

• Winton D. and Henry K. Bocker to Randy J. and Erica L. Bocker, two parcels in Mt. Morris Township, $830,300.

• Schroeder-Labudde Farms LLC to Kenneth Anspach, 512 S. Garden Ave., Forreston, $110,000.

• Edward Stauffer to Jordan and Kimberly Smith, 514 E. Mason St., Polo,

Quit Claim Deeds • Glenn W. Baldwin to Rocky G. Baldwin, 408 Lincoln Hwy., Rochelle, $0.

• Janet Bartoli, also Wilken, to Mary L. Bartoli, one Parcel in Lafayette Township, $0.

Trustee’s Deeds • BSD Trust 312, Benjamin S. Diehl, trustee, to Keplinger Trust 2010, James and Barbara Keplinger, trustees, one parcel in Mt. Morris Township, $300,000.

• Catherine A. Lidinsky-Lang Irrevocable Trust, Catherine A. Lidinsky-Lang, trustee, to Robert Land, 311 Errett Road, Rochelle, $100,000.

• Thomas J. Hall Revocable Trust, Thomas J. Hall, trustee, to Richard and Virginia Vasquez, 1215 W. Seventh Ave., Rochelle, $108,000.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE

July 17 An Illinois State Police Trooper stopped a vehicle on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 106, north of E. Mowers Road, in Ogle County for speeding.

During the traffic stop investigation the trooper learned, that the driver, Erich R. Strough, 30, of Peoria, had an active warrant for failure to appear for driving while under the influence.

Strough was arrested and charged with wanted on warrant and issued a citation for speeding.

Strough was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was lodged. On July 18, Strough posted a bond of $3,000, 10% to apply.

July 14 Ronald L. Hamilton, Jr., 30, of Clinton, Iowa, was stopped for speeding on Interstate 88 at milepost 38, east of Highway 40, in Whiteside County. After an investigation, Hamilton was arrested for driving with a suspended Illinois driver’s license.

A passenger, Corina L. Shepard, 31, of Clinton, Iowa, had three active warrants for her arrest; one for driving while under the influence and two for failure to appear

- driving while license revoked.

Hamilton was released on an I-Bond and also issued a citation for speeding.

Shepard was arrested and transported to Whiteside County Jail where she posted a bond of $19,000, 10% to apply for all three warrants.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Shawn Melville reports the following police activity: July 14 Keshon M. Reed,17, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 9:29 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of Monroe and W. Washington Street.

At 6:10 p.m., Oregon Police respond-

scene of a property damage accident, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

cation and an failure to appear warrant from the Chicago Police Department for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 5,800 block of West Montague Road. Pesantes was additionally issued citations for speeding and operating an uninsured vehicle. Pesantes was transferred to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

and Montague Road. Kilker was released on scene and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 21 at 9 a.m.

July 18 Imelda J. Gonzalez, 42, of Rochelle, was issued a citation at 2:36 p.m. for speeding, 55mph in a 35mph zone. This violation occurred in the 1300 block of Pines Road.

Andrew N. Bjorkman, 33, of Oregon, was arrested at 9:49 p.m. for criminal damage to state-supported property and resisting a peace officer. Bjorkman was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Three verbal warnings issued from

July 13-19.

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 13-19 Checking a Subject / Vehicle...........5 Citizen Complaints........................... 11 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.......... 6 Assist EMS / Other Dept.................10 Disturbance / Dom Battery..............2 911 Hang-up / Open Line.................. 4 Lockout Vehicle / Building................3 Ordinance Violations..........................5 Traffic Stops....................................... 6

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity: July 15 Vanessa Gomez, 26, of Rochelle was arrested for theft and driving while license suspended. Gomez was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

Cynthia Tillmon, 51, of Freeport was arrested at 2:10 p.m. for driving while under the influence of drugs after deputies responded to the area of Hill Road and Mudcreek Road for a one vehicle crash. Tillmon’s passenger was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries by Oregon EMS. Tillmon was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Deputies were assisted at the crash by Oregon Fire.

Jamar Baker was arrested at 4:21 p.m. for driving while license revoked after deputies conducted a traffic stop at 1200 West Blackhawk in Byron. Baker was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

July 16 Edwin Pesantes, 34, of Chicago was arrested at 8:24 a.m. for driving while license suspended, obstructing identifi-

Norman Kilker, 63, of Forreston was arrested at 6:38 p.m. for driving without a valid driver’s license after deputies conducted a traffic stop at Illinois 26

July 17 Samuel I. Olsen, 36, of Amboy was arrested for a failure to appear arrest warrant. Olsen’s bond was set at $2,500 pending a court appearance.

Luis Perez, 18, of Rockford was arrested for driving without a valid license after being stopped for speeding on Interstate 39. Perez was released on an I-Bond.

July 18 Christopher Prusia, 33, of Forreston was arrested at 7:45 p.m. for driving while license suspended after deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 12,000 block of West Haldane Road. Prusia was also issued a citation for a moving violation. Prusia was released on an I-bond from the scene with a return court date later this year.

July 19 Alexander Thornton, 27, of Aurora was arrested for driving while license suspended after being stopped for speeding on Interstate 39. Thornton was released on an I-Bond.

July 20 Cornelious Brown, 23, of Springfield was arrested for driving while license revoked after being stopped for speeding on Interstate 39. Brown was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

July 21 Rogelio Ibarra Jr., 30, of Rockford was arrested at 12:19 a.m. for aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint, theft over $500, interference with the reporting of domestic violence, resisting arrest and improper container of cannabis as a driver after deputies responded to a residence in rural Stillman Valley for the report of a domestic disturbance.

Police said Ibarra fled from the scene but was located by sheriff’s deputies approximately 10 minutes later. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Deputies were assisted by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office.

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July 16 Andrew N. Bjorkman, 33, of Oregon, was arrested at 1:58 p.m. for criminal damage to property. Bjorkman was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

ed to a hit and run traffic crash at the intersection of E. Washington Street and River Road.

Upon arrival a 2014 Honda driven

by Joshua L. Harkey, 24, of Oregon, was inoperable and off the roadway.

The offending vehicle, a 2010 Ford, left traveling northbound on River Road, and was subsequently found in the 5000 block of River Road in a pull-off drive.

The driver, Edward E. Spotts, 44, of Byron, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At the jail, Spotts was issued additional citations for driving while under the influence of alcohol with blood alcohol content greater than .08%, leaving the

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Energy companies are keeping an eye on the Sauk Valley, and what they’re seeing is potential for solar and wind farms

he renewable energy boom continues to crop up in the Sauk Valley.

Several wind and solar projects have been completed or are in the works in the area, including two wind farms upgrading their fleets of turbines in Lee County, a new wind farm coming to fruition after years of delays, and plans for two of the largest solar farms in the state.

Duke Energy Renewable Solar LLC is looking to develop a utility-grade solar farm south of Dixon on about 4,000 acres south of the industrial park on state Route 26 in South Dixon Township.

The project is in early development stages, and long-term leases have been negotiated and signed by multiple land-

owners. The details are being worked out, but it would create 200 to 500 megawatts of power per year and be an investment of up to $450 million.

In March, the Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority agreed to expand its enterprise zone boundaries for the project, which could go online in 2023.

In May 2019, the Lee County Board approved Junction Solar LLC, of Minnesota-based Geronimo Energy, to build a 100-megawatt solar farm on about 760 acres of farmland in Alto and Reynolds townships.

The Green River Wind Farm, also owned by Geronimo, went operational

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process to expand its footprint by up to 28 turbines.

The 109.5-megawatt Shady Oaks Wind Farm near Compton went online in 2012 with 71 turbines. County zoning hearings took place in June to add 25 to 28 new wind turbines in Wyoming and Brooklyn townships.

Last year, Shady Oaks 2 LLC lined up more than 20 lease agreements and wind easements with landowners in the southeastern area of the

county across about 4,300 acres.

Construction would begin around May 2021 and go online as early as October 2021.

Shady Oaks is part of Oakville, Ontario-based Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.’s Liberty Power Group, which includes about 1.7 gigawatts of hydroelectric, wind, solar, and thermal power systems.

The role of technology in agriculture

make their operations as efficient, productive and profitable as possible. Precision agriculture, which refers to technological advances designed to propel agriculture into the modern, computerized and information-based world, is helping the agricultural sector become more profitable and efficient while also improving safety and making agriculture more eco-friendly. In addition, the NIFA notes that the modern agricultural industry employs technology such as robots, temperature and moisture sensors, aerial images, and global positioning systems.

The NIFA also notes that agricultural technology has reduced waste. For instance, thanks to agricultural technology, farmers no longer have to apply water, fertilizers and pesticides uniformly across entire fields. Technology has shown that farmers can simply target specific areas or even treat individual plants differently.

Farmers have long relied on technology to

If it sounds complicated, that’s because it is.

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That saves time and allows farmers to use only minimal quantities of water, fertilizer and pesticides. In addition, according to the NIFA, employing agricultural technology in this fashion leads to higher crop productivity and reduces runoff of chemicals into rivers and groundwater, thereby reducing the farm’s impact on local ecosystems.

Modern farms are technological marvels where various technologies are being employed to produce crops more efficiently and safely than ever before.

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(MS) Modern industry is driven by technology.

Advancements in technology have changed how business is conducted, with some industries undergoing dramatic changes since the dawn of the 21st century.

While agriculture might not be the first industry people think of when reflecting on the changing nature of industry, The National Institute of Food and Agriculture notes that modern farms are vastly different than those from a few decades ago.

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last year with 74 turbines across 13,000 acres in Lee and Whiteside counties north of Walnut.

In April 2019, the County Board signed off on the Big Sky Wind Farm’s project to decommission its 58 turbines in southern Lee County near Ohio and replace up to 51 with upgraded models. In 2018, the Mendota Hills Wind Farm, the state’s first wind farm built 16 years ago, replaced its 63 turbines with 29 upgraded ones.

Recently, a Lee County wind farm began the

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ROCK FALLS

Birthday salute turns out awesome for 8-year-old Family friend set up parade after dad’s death earlier this month

BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia. com ROCK FALLS — Aiden Denning knew something was happening on the street past his Rock Falls home Sunday afternoon—he just didn’t know it would meet his “AWESOME” standard.

Aiden tried to watch patiently from his front yard with his mom and other family and friends, as they all waited for something everyone told him to watch for.

“What?” he asked as he ran to the curb and back a couple of times.

Then he saw it: a line of Rock Falls police squads, sirens blaring, headed toward his house. As his eyes widened, the squads turned onto Third Street and the officers, along with a long line of other friends and family, started wishing him a happy eighth birthday.

“It was awesome,” Aiden said, smiling after the drive-by birthday salute. “I didn’t even think it would happen. I didn’t even know what was going on!”

The event was planned by family friend Mandy Johnson, also of Rock Falls, who thought Aiden needed a special something this year following the accidental death of his father just 10 prior.

“We just wanted to give him a little boost. It’s rough time for him right now,” Johnson said.

Aiden’s dad, Timothy, 34, was killed July 2 while working on a road construction job near Amboy.

“I just started this idea on Tuesday and posted it on Facebook. People started sharing it and everyone started showing up,” Johnson said.

Johnson organized the line of cars, motorcycles, and dump truck at Merrill School just a few blocks from Aiden’s home. Most participants honked their horns, made signs, and brought gifts.

Aiden’s mom, Michelle, was clued in on the event.

“I knew, but it was a surprise for Aiden,” Michelle said. “I just want to thank everyone for making this a special day for Aiden.”

The parade-portion of the event ended with Aiden releasing eight helium balloons for his dad.

“Let this go for Daddy,” Michelle said as they watched one of the balloons lift high into the blue sky.

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TOP: Aiden Denning, 8, of Rock Falls, checks out one of the big balloons he received during his drive-by birthday celebration Sunday.

BOTTOM LEFT: Aiden runs back to his house after getting a bottle of cotton candy flavored Faygo from a family friend. BELOW: Aiden’s family and friends wished him a happy eighth birthday Sunday from their vehicles. BOTTOM RIGHT: Aiden watches one of the balloons lift off in memoruy of his dad.

713 Franklin Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2020, Brian E. LEGAL NOTICES VanVickle will101on August 28, 2020, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Administration 103 Building, Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lots 9 and 10 in Block 3 of Potter's Addition to the City of Oregon, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book A of Miscellaneous page 293, in Ogle County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 713 Franklin Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Parcel Number(s): 16-04-291-003 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the bid successful shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601.

Phone number: 312-6516700. Attorney file number: 19-035511.

Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS

legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601.

Phone number: 312-651OTICES 101 LEGAL NAttorney 6700. file number: 19-035511.

Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@ manleydeas.com 8190-908891

contact the Library at the phone number below for specific arrangements.

The tentative budget is now on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Polo Public Library District, at the Library office and may be reviewed upon request prior to said LEGAL NOTICES hearing by 101 the Public.

tion 5/18-3 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.

A1 OGLE County, Illinois as Case #2017-TX-17

for delinquent taxes for the year 2016 The period of redemption will expire on 11-02-20.

On 1-21-21 AT 9:00A.M., the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

LEGAL NOTICES 101 TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner

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Case No. 2019CH80 713 Franklin Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a of Judgment Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2020, Brian E. VanVickle will on August 28, 2020, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County

July 24, 31, 2020 August 7, 2020 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of Polo Public Library District Notice is hereby given to the Public that on September 8, 2020, at the hour of 5:00 P.M. at the Polo Public Library District, 302 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois, a public hearing will be held on the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Polo Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July l, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.

Any person interested in said budget and ordinance may be present at said time and place and may be heard in regard to the budget and ordinance. Due to COVID-19, the Library has been using virtual meetings, so anyone interested in such atplease tendance contact the Library at the phone number below for specific arrangements.

The tentative budget is now on file with the Secretary of the Board of Polo Trustees, Public Library District, at the Library office and may be reviewed upon request prior to said hearing by the Public.

Secretary, Board of Trustees

Secretary, Board of Trustees Date: July 14, 2020 Polo Public Library District 302 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2713 July 24, 2020 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE

Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of LEGAL County, NOTICES 101 Ogle Probate Division, at Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th St. #300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the estate's legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of OGLE County, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate's legal representative and to his attorney within ten days after they have been filed.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Jordan Patrick Kingsbury, Deceased.

DATED: July 15, 2020

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Elisa J. Whitman #6198940 Reilly Law Offices 6801 Spring Creek Rd., 2D Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 316-8540 EWhitman@Reillylawoffices.com

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Jordan Patrick KingsLetters of bury.

Office were issued on July 2, 2020, to Brian Etscheid, 202 Ave., Harrison Redwood City, CA 94062, who is the legal representative of the estate.

The attorney for the estate is Elisa J. Whitman of Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Road, Suite 2D, Rockford, Illinois, 61114.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before January 25, 2021, 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 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is Any claim later. not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Probate Division, at Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th St. #300, Ore-

TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner July 17, 24, 31, 2020 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2016-00193

Brian Etscheid, Independent Administrator

July 24, 31, August 7, 2020 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2016-00087 TO: EDGARDO A. TURCIOS MIDLAND FUNDING LLC OCCUPANTS, TENANTS SPOUSE'S County Clerk OGLE County:

Property located at 610 W 1ST AVE. ROCHELLE, IL. 61068 Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 24-25126-003 Said property was 101 LEGALonNOTICES sold 11-02-17 for delinquent taxes for the year 2016 The period of redemption will expire on 11-02-20.

On 1-21-21 AT 9:00 A.M., the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

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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 Case #2017-TX-17 Property located at 610 W 1ST AVE. ROCHELLE, IL. 61068 Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 24-25126-003 Said property was sold on 11-02-17 for delinquent taxes for the year 2016 The period of redemption will ex-

TO: DARLENE SPURLOCK ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL OCCUPANTS, TENANTS SPOUSE'S County Clerk OGLE County:

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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 Case #2017-TX-17 Property located at 10 AC. IN SEC 11, TWP 24N, R10E, OGLE CO. IL. Legal Description or Permanent In09-11dex No. 200-010 Said property was sold on 11-02-17 for delinquent taxes for the year 2016 The period of redemption will expire on 11-02-20.

On 1-21-21 AT 9:00A.M., the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner

July 17, 24, 31, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO. 20-2 AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY AND ASSESS A TAX FOR OREGON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT OF THE COUNTYOF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2020 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2021 BE IT ORDAINED, that the Oregon Public Library District of the County of Ogle, State of Illinois shall levy a tax of .02% of the value of all taxable property within said District, for building and maintenance purposes, subject to the right of the electors in said District to petition and require an election concerning the imposition of such tax, pursuant to 75 ILCS 16/35-5.

BE IT FURTHER that ORDAINED, within fifteen (15) days from the date of adoption of the ordinance, it shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Oregon Public Library District and it is effective immediately upon adoption.

IN WITNESS we WHEREOF, have hereunder set our hands in Oregon, Illinois this 16th day of July, 2020.

The specific 1. number of voters required to sign a petition requesting that the question of adoption of the ordinance be submitted to the electors of the District is 409.

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The petition must be filed on or before August 23, 2020.

3. The referendum

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appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and OTICES 101 LEGAL Nlegal fees the required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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 pay the shall assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel ARDC #6185808 Timothy R. Yueill ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic ARDC #6242847 Aaron Nevel ARDC #6322724 Joseph Baldwin ARDC #6323598 Danielle Alvarez ARDC #6325510 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@ nevellaw.com SL # 19-03035 8190-908848

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State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT TWELVE (12) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CHILDERS ACRES NO. 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF LEGAL NOTICES 101 SECTION LEGAL NOTICES28,101IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 IN THE CIRCUIT EAST OF THE COURT OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL FIFTEENTH MERIDIAN, THE JUDICIAL PLAT OF WHICH CIRCUIT SUBDIVISION IS COUNTY OF IN RECORDED OGLE, STATE BOOK "I" OF OF ILLINOIS PLATS ON PAGE WILMINGTON 19 IN THE SAVINGS FUND RECORDER'S SOCIETY, FSB, OFFICE OF OGLE D/B/A COUNTY, ILLICHRISTIANA NOIS; SITUATED TRUST, NOT IN IN THE COUNTY ITS INDIVIDUAL OF OGLE AND CAPACITY BUT OF STATE SOLELY IN ITS ILLINOIS. CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE Common Address: 7108 S. WEST ST., OF MATAWIN VENTURES TRUST ROCHELLE, IL 61068 SERIES 2017-1, P.I.N. 24-28-101Plaintiff(s), 007-0000 vs.

Contact the Law MATTHEW Office of IRA T. JUSTICE, NEVEL, LLC, 175 UNKNOWN North Franklin, OWNERS AND Suite 201, ChicaNON-RECORD go, Illinois 60606, CLAIMANTS, (312) 357-1125, for Defendant(s). further information.

Case No. The terms of 19 CH 55 the sale are: Ten NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE percent (10%) due OF REAL ESTATE by cash or certified funds at the time MORTGAGE of the sale and FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HERE- balance is due

BY GIVEN that within 24 hours to a of the sale. The pursuant property Judgment hereto- subject fore entered by the is subject to real said Court in the estate taxes, speentitled cial assessments above cause, the Sheriff or special taxes of Ogle County, Illi- levied against said nois, will on August real estate and is 28, 2020, at the offered for sale hour of 10:00 AM, without any repreat the OGLE sentation as to PUBLIC SAFETY quality or quantity COMPLEX, 202 S of title and without 1ST STREET, recourse to Plaintiff OREGON, IL and in "as is" sell at condition. The sale 61061, public auction to is further subject to the highest and confirmation by the best bidder for Court.

The property is cash, all and singular, the following improved by a Family described premis- Single es and real estate Residence, togethin the said Judg- er with all buildings ment mentioned, and improvements situated in the thereon, and the County of Ogle, tenements, herediand State of Illinois, or taments so much thereof as appurtenants shall be sufficient thereunto belongto satisfy said ing and will not be available for Judgment, to wit: LOT TWELVE (12) inspection prior to AS DESIGNATED sale.

If this property is UPON THE PLAT condominium CHILDERS a OF ACRES NO. 3, unit, the purchaser BEING A SUBDIVI- of the unit at the sale, SION OF PART OF foreclosure THE NORTHWEST other than a mortQUARTER (1/4) OF gagee shall pay the SECTION 28, IN assessments and fees legal TOWNSHIP 40 the NORTH, RANGE 1 required by The EAST OF THE Condominium THIRD PRINCIPAL Property Act, 765 605/9(g)(1) MERIDIAN, THE ILCS

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dinance be submitted to the electors of the District is 409.

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The petition 101or LEGALbe NOTICES must filed on before August 23, 2020.

3. The referendum would be held April 6, 2021.

Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Oregon Public Library District c/o Oregon Public Library District 300 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061 July 24, 2020 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 office address of 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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REAL ESTATE 200 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF MATAWIN VENTURES TRUST SERIES 2017-1, Plaintiff(s), vs.

A2 TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE REAL ESTATE 200 OF MATAWIN VENTURES TRUST SERIES 2017-1, Plaintiff(s), vs.

MATTHEW JUSTICE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

Case No. 19 CH 55 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the entitled above cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on August 28, 2020, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S STREET, 1ST OREGON, IL sell at 61061, public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 7108 S. WEST ST., ROCHELLE, IL 61068 P.I.N. 24-28-101007-0000 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, togeth-

quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to REAL ESTATEby 200 confirmation the Court.

The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, herediand taments appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is condominium a unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and legal fees the required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 605/9(g)(1) ILCS If (g)(4). and this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest the community, 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).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel ARDC #6185808 Timothy R. Yueill ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic ARDC #6242847 Aaron Nevel ARDC #6322724 Joseph Baldwin ARDC #6323598 Danielle Alvarez ARDC #6325510 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@ nevellaw.com SL # 19-03035 8190-908848 July 24, 31, 2020 August 7, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON ILLINOIS Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc Plaintiff, vs.

K. Lehrke, as Guardian of the Person and Estate of Verva Noirfalise Defendants.

Case No. 2019CH80 713 Franklin Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Judge

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K. Lehrke, as Guardian of the Person and Estate of Verva Noirfalise Defendants.

REALCase ESTATE No.200 2019CH80 713 Franklin Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2020, Brian E. VanVickle will on August 28, 2020, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Administration 103 Building, Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 713 Franklin Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Parcel Number(s): 16-04-291-003 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601.

Phone number: 312-6516700. Attorney file number: 19-035511.

Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff

Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601.

Phone number: 312-6516700. Attorney file number: REAL ESTATE 200 19-035511.

Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@ manleydeas.com 8190-908891 July 24, 31, 2020 August 7, 2020

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