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POLO TRI-COUNTY PRESS VOLUME 162 NO. 15 • SERVING THE POLO AREA SINCE 1857

FRIDAY, June 19, 2020 • $1.00

COUNTY NEWS

WRIGHT FLIGHT

March in Oregon

Close to 300 people take part in a march for Black Lives Matter. / 10

REGIONAL NEWS

Cease and Desist A Savanna bar gets another cease and desist order. / 29

County Board A county employee is appointed to two boards despite some opposition. / 2

Augustana photo

Mason Wright, a Polo native and junior at Augustana College, is one of three members of the college’s track and field team to be named an All-American for the indoor season. See the story on page 24.

One Section - 32 Pages

INDEX Ag Today............. 13-19 Betty’s Column......... 5 Church News............12 Classifieds......... 30-32

COVID Update........... 4 Library News..........7-9 Otto’s Column........... 6 Property Transfers.. 27

Sheriff Activity........ 25 Sports....................... 24 State Police............. 23 Zoning...................... 27

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POLO CITY COUNCIL

First reading on annexing clerk’s land Old new, waste water treatment plants are annexed into city limits

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelrich@oglecountynews.com The Polo City Council held a first reading and accepted a petition Tuesday concerning the possible annexation of 13557 W. Milledgeville Rd., a property that belongs to City Clerk Sydney Bartelt.

At recent meetings, the council has annexed other properties between Bartelt’s and the city, including the Sherrick property, which is 40 acres of land bordering the city’s west limits between

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the Buffalo Creek subdivision and Oregon Trail Road.

At Tuesday’s meeting, the city unanimously voted to annex the sites of its old wastewater treatment plant (2186 S. Galena Trail Rd.) and its new wastewater treatment plant (2307 S. Galena Trail Rd.).

The annexation of Bartelt’s property

could be done at the council’s next meeting on July 6. Alderman Donald Sanders Jr. voiced his opposition to annexation last month due to his belief that it was being done so Bartelt could have her new land annexed later in order to keep her job until the next election.

“I’m not for drawing new lines so one elected official can be annexed in,” Sanders said last month.

The city clerk is required to live inside the city limits. Bartelt still lives in Polo but recently purchased the land on Milledgeville Road that is being looked at for annexation.

Mayor Doug Knapp admitted that the annexing Bartelt’s land later was part of the reasoning for the previous moves.

He also cited potential tax revenue if building is done on Oregon Trail Road in the future.

This is the day the Lord has made!

Even the trees, birds, and grass shout their praises when the sun is shining so beautifully. For the many places we feel your presence, in nature and in each other, we are thankful. I thank God for each of you.

This morning in church, Pastor Charlotte Hoppe shared a message of love and hope for Trinity Sunday. One of the great mysteries that we may never fully grasp. He is all three, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is ours, and we are His. Conversations and meetings are happening about our church and the building. Slowly and carefully, we will make the move to being together again. We miss seeing the many smiles and feeling the warmth of a friendly hug, but our hearts are still joined together in love.

The summer semester has started

Weekly Events Kids Café lunch has begun at the First United Methodist Church on Wednesday and Friday from 11 am to noon.

before Business call the Chamber at 815946-3131.

Business After Hours If you are interested and would like to host a Business after Hours or Breakfast

Get the Word Out Contact The Polo Chamber of Commerce at 815-946-3131, polochamber@gmail.com, or mail to P.O. Box 116, Polo, IL 61064 if you would like to post your event with us.

for me and my journey to become a teacher continues. This time, the classes are completely online. Technology and video calls have helped to shrink some of the distance. There are still many opportunities for working together on projects.

There are only two regular semesters left for me before student teaching. My excitement and nervousness seem to grow at the same rate. The cheering of family and friends spur me on and encourage me during the tough times.

Later this month, the Polo Community High School senior class will have their ceremony with several changes. While it isn’t the year they envisioned, it will not deter their resilience, courage, or resolve. We look forward to your future, Class of 2020!

This will be a big week for my children. Stephanie and her boyfriend, João, are moving south to Houston this coming weekend. Matt’s wife, Ema, has returned to work and moves into the next phase of becoming a tattoo artist. Clint awaits the news of his future in the Marines.

More times than I would like to admit, I wish I was with them, helping to pack, seeing their creations, and offering my encouragement while waiting for life-changing news. Somewhere in their childhood, they found the confidence and love to venture out on their own.

Maybe it was the way I tucked them in at night or stayed up with them when they were sick that helps them remember how much I love them. It could be all the nights I was cheering them on from the sidelines that they look back on with smiles. I hope so.

It is so hard to be a parent. More often than not, it feels like I’m failing. I know there were times I disappointed my children. I wasn’t able to be everywhere and be everything for them. That would be impossible for any person to do, but not impossible for God. God always watches over my children, no matter how far they may roam. He is in the faraway places, when I can’t be there. That may be the reason I was able to let them go. I knew that God would be there for them, even when I couldn’t.

I sometimes wonder how and why this great big God would take care of my little family. Just like our knowledge of the Trinity surpasses our own understanding, so does God’s love and care. We may not be able to explain it, but we can feel it, each and every day.

I hope to see you in our Facebook feed as we continue to enjoy an online church setting with Pastor Charlotte. We welcome you to our time together, just like we will be welcoming you to our church building.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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Lyle and Melody Leech Reap of Polo will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 20.

They were married June 20, 1970, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Polo.

They are the parents of Trish Patterson of Polo and the late Chad Reap. They have been blessed with two amazing granddaughters, Carly Hinrichs and Mallory Patterson.

Those wishing to send celebration greetings may address cards to 17828 W. Eagle Point Road, Polo, IL 61064.

The open house that was planned will be celebrated at a later date, due to COVID-19.

Lyle and Melody Reap were married on June 20, 1970 in Polo.

MARRIAGE LICENSES The Ogle County Clerk’s Office has issued the following marriage licenses.

May 29 James Robert Johnson of Warner Robins, Georgia and Debra Lynn Corcoran of Byron.

both of Davis Junction.

June 4 David Leroy Echelbarger and Amanda Nicole Nuckles, both of Rochelle.

June 3 Michael Daniel Bone and Corinne Gloria Madison,

See MARRIAGE LICENSES, Page 4

MEGAN’S LIFE MATTERED In Loving Memory

Megan (Swaziek) Wells 7/3/1984 – 6/24/2016 REMEMBERING YOU IS EASY – WE DO IT EVERY DAY MISSING YOU IS A HEARTACHE THAT NEVER GOES AWAY

WHAT WAS DONE IN THE DARK MUST BE BROUGHT INTO THE LIGHT THE TRUTH WILL PREVAIL

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June 1 Erick Aday Rodriguez Arreola of Sterling and Rosa

Angelica DeLaTorre of Oak Park.

Hector Garcia and Cristy Bernice Montemayor, both of Rochelle.

Joshua Scott Bailey and Allison Mckenzie Brown, both of Portage, Indiana.

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Reaps will mark 50 years June 20

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NEW BUSINESS

Polo’s Young starts new lawn, landscape business Business is booming at new location in his hometown, Polo

BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@saukvalley.com It’s not just his name: Justin Young, owner of Applewood Lawn and Landscape, is only a year removed from Polo High School, a business he started as an underclassman.

He’s come a long way since and recently moved out of his parents’ garage and into a 6,000-square-foot building he bought in the South Division business corridor.

“I’m very blessed,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity, and I’m glad that now we can actually put everything into one location, where before we were kind of bouncing around all over the place.”

Young bought the building at 915 S. Division last month, and his arsenal of Exmark mowers and Case skid loaders have been buzzing in and out quite a bit lately, now that grass is growing high.

While several businesses are feeling the pinch of the coronavirus economy, Applewood is not. Young gets as many as five calls each day,

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Justin Young, owner of Applewood Lawn and Landscape in Polo, recently bought a new building for his business at 915 S. Division Ave. The new location has 6,000 square feet of space for Young to park his landscaping equipment. and business is at its peak from April to July.

“We’re swamped all of the time,” he said.

Young knew a thing or two about business early in high school, but it wasn’t until he enrolled in Whiteside Area Career Center’s Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities CEO class his junior year that he learned that business was more than just trimming grass.

While his classmates were creating businesses, he started looking to expand his own.

“Networking was a big thing, [and so was] learning the actual business side of the business,” he said. “Anyone can mow a lawn or spread some mulch, but to run a business takes a special breed.”

Now, not only has he added fertilization and larger landscape projects that involve retaining walls and

patios to his repertoire, but he’s also got a crew of four to five people to help him get the work done.

“We try to be a one-stop shop to be able to do everything for people,” Young said. “It’s a lot to learn, but nothing that we can’t do.”

Find Applewood Lawn and Landscape on Facebook or call 815-9739914 for more information.

UPDATE

COVID-19: 236 cases reported in Ogle County

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com The Ogle County Health Department reported two new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, totaling 236. Recoveries of documented cases stand at 214, with 15 new ones being reported Tuesday.

The OCHD does not release daily reports when there aren’t new confirmed COVID-19 cases. There were no reports last Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

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“If there is not a post that day, there were no new positive cases to report,” Monday’s OCHD post said.

“We did have a couple of days last week where there were not any new positive cases. However, some cases came in over the weekend, which are being reported today.

We will also not post numbers on hol-

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Nicholaus Joseph Bontjes and Ashley Noel Meyer, both of Rockford.

June 5 Sharon Rose Jackson of Brookfield and Denise Louise Dougherty of Palatine.

June 9 Matthew Kevin Woodbury and Megan Lee Sieg, both of Champaign.

idays or weekends any longer.”

The OCHD reported its fourth death in the county June 1. It reported its third on May 27. One of the two was a woman in her 80s, an Illinois Department of Public Health report

said.

Ages and locations of the individuals are not being released to protect

their privacy.

The IDPH site said Tuesday that there are 147 cases in the 61068 zip code that includes Rochelle, Creston and White Rock.

Stillman Valley’s zip code, 61084, has nine cases in it according to the IDPH site. Byron’s zip code, 61010, has 15 cases. Davis Junction (61020) has 15 cases.

The zip codes for Oregon (61061) and Mt. Morris (61054) have 10 and seven cases, respectively. Polo’s zip code, 61064, has 10 cases in it.

June 11 Adrian Caesar Gomez and Lila Ann Wilkerson, both of Byron.

Alexis Bueno and Emily Hanna Feltes, both of Pahrump, Nevada.

June 12 Trent Jerome Snodgrass and Jessica

Terese Donovan, both of Byron.

Daniel Garcia of Orland Hills and Krista Jill Ramirez of Chicago.

Erik Douglas Brehm and Sarah Marie Trobaugh, both of Aurora, Colorado.

Bradley Dean Wolber and Dolores Ann Christians, both of Mt. Morris.

LOCAL HISTORY

Dad made a pull-out kitchen for the back of the trailer

BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator, Polo Historical Society

Heading for California - Hal and Ruth Isley, Betty Isley Obendorf, Ed Isley, and Betty’s mother, Beulah Isley pose for a photo at their campsite. Note the little kitchen on the back of the trailer. there was a wide spot. We might even be close to a filling station. In this day and age, you would never even consider something like that.

We always felt safe but there were times when a big truck went by that the tent would flap in the wind.

One time we pitched the tents after dark and we were in a park.

During the night a big storm with lots of rain took place.

I could hear water rushing and felt a tad uneasy. The next morning we found out that we were right next to a small stream that went out of its banks with all the rain.

We also camped right out in the desert and my father had to point out to me that scorpions were not something you would try and collect. I was always interested in little

bugs and small animals. I was told to leave them alone.

Later we arrived at Mesa, Arizona to visit and spend some time with an uncle who was a physician.

My sister Ruby was bitten by a scorpion that happened to get in a bed while we were sleeping in his home.

When she had to have medical help I found out just exactly what my father was talking about.

In Mesa, Arizona we visited orange groves owned by cousins, visited redwood forests in California, and had the experience of pushing the car over a hill in the mountains.

We loved camping in Yosemite National Park and Yellowstone National Park.

In Yellowstone we peaked out of our tent and watched the bears as they attempted to get into our trailer kitchen. They were not successful.

Kenneth and I were not campers with our children. Instead when we went to Yellowstone we stayed in the Old Faithful Lodge and had the luxury of beds.

My children did their camping with my sister, Ruby, who owned and drove a Cortez.

By that time RV equipment was getting quite sophisticated and today, the sky’s the limit. You can really go in style!

But there is something about a tent and cooking over an open fire that needs to be experienced.

patients rely on generous donors to supply the need.

One in three people will need blood and you never know when you or someone you love might be the one.

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, organizers must limit the number of people who are arriving throughout the blood drive. Donors are asked to call to schedule an appointment.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Laura at 815738-2508 or 815-276-5773 (call or text), or email leafriverumc@gmail.com.

Potential donors can also contact the Rock River Valley Blood Center directly at 815-965-8751, toll free at 877-RRVBC99 or on the web at www.rrvbc.org.

A list of other locations where drives are being held can he seen at www.

rrvbc.org/drives-calendar.

BRIEFS Leaf River United Methodist Church blood drive June 29 The Leaf River United Methodist Church is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Monday, June 29. Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center will draw blood between 1- 6 p.m.

Donations of blood are needed. There is no substitute for blood, and local

Grand Detour Village Wide Garage Sales July 17-18 The Grand Detour Village Wide Garage Sales will be Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 starting at 7:30 a.m.

More information will be available as the date approaches.

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In 1945 the Isley family headed for California and I would have just finished sixth grade.

This was a major trip of several weeks and the car was packed full of Isleys. Besides our family of five, my Uncle Hal Isley and his wife Ruth Ann went along.

The car was so full that my brother Ed, age seven, sat on a little camping stool in front of the back door.

Those big vans that we have now, had not yet been designed so we were packed in tight.

My father, O. Glenn Isley, had up graded our RV equipment. We had two tents for this trip and my dad made a small trailer that he pulled behind the car.

The trailer held the two tents, cots, and assorted camping equipment. The back of the trailer had a door that pulled down to make a table.

When you opened this pull down door it revealed a cupboard full of food, dishes, and other assorted things necessary for a trip.

It was like a small kitchen for my mother to prepare food for seven people. She was still in her house dress and apron, but on this trip she had my Aunt Ruth Ann to help her.

I always thought the little kitchen on the back of the trailer was very unique and clever.

We never ate in restaurants and instead had our food right along with us.

Stopping at a restaurant would have been way too expensive and fast food places were still to be invented.

We stayed in parks and many times we camped along the road if

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LOCAL HISTORY

Lincoln, Roosevelt, Hoover stopped in Oregon 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 Three of our U. S. Presidents have made appearances in or near Oregon.

The first one was Abraham Lincoln who spoke in Oregon Aug. 15, 1856 on the campaign trail for the Republican Presidential hopeful, John Fremont.

This was five years before the Civil War. Lincoln came to Polo the night before the meeting and was the guest of Senator Aplington. There were two speeches that day, the first by John Wentworth who later became mayor of Chicago and then Abraham Lincoln.

The first time Lincoln was near Oregon was during the Black Hawk War in 1832 four years before Oregon was founded. Lincoln arrived at Stillman’s Run the day after the battle. He traveled up the east side of the Rock River riding horseback from Fort Dixon to Stillman Run (Stillman Valley).

Just 20 years after Oregon was founded, Lincoln rode the Illinois Central Railroad to Polo, stayed overnight at Senator Aplington home and rode in a horse drawn vehicle to Oregon.

The Chicago (Democratic Press) wrote “a large crowd gathered at the Court House square then moved to a beautiful grove on the banks of the Rock River. After partaking of a repast prepared by the ladies of Ogle County the people listened to most excellent speeches from Hon. Abe Lincoln and Hon. John Wentworth.”

A boulder marking the location of this event on North Fourth Street was dedicated on Dec. 8, 1904.

The second president to visit Oregon was Franklin Roosevelt.

In July 1932, Governor Franklin Roosevelt of New York gave a campaign speech from the back of his private car at the Oregon Depot. He was a presidential candidate.

Roosevelt’s friend Governor Lowden met him at the depot. Governor Lowden was a Republican and Governor Roosevelt a Democrat. A photograph in the Oregon Newspaper shows Roosevelt addressing the crowd from the back of his car with Lowden standing at his side.

Oregon’s Chloe Gale used this newspaper photo to paint a wonderful painting. At this time Roosevelt used a cane. He contracted polio in 1921.

This painting is on display at the Oregon Depot.

When our station agent was notified

Abraham Lincoln

Oregon Depot volunteer Roger Cain and Oregon Artist Chloe Gale pose with the painting that Gale did of Roosevelt and Governor Frank Lowden. Photo supplied by Otto Dick

Herbert Hoover

of this campaign stop at the Oregon Depot, R. L. Sharick sent Governor Roosevelt a Western Union message asking if his two sons Chester and Horace could ride with him in his private car from Savanna to Oregon.

Roosevelt’s reply, dated April 19, 1832 to Chester and Horace Sharick, was sent from St. Paul, Minneapolis: “Will be delighted to have you boys with us on our train from Savanna to Oregon.” (Franklin D. Roosevelt) We have a copy of this Western Union message at the depot.

In July of 1932, Roosevelt received the Democratic Nomination for president at the Chicago Stadium. A telegraph message of his nomination is also on display at the depot.

The third President to visit this area was Herbert Hoover after his term in office in 1933.

He visited Frank Lowden at the Sinnissippi Farm and stayed overnight.

Harriet Madlener said her son, age 7, asked Mr. Hoover for an autograph.

“Mr. Hoover replied he would give not one of his autographs, but two, because he understood it took two of his to equal one of Babe Ruth’s.” She A rock marking Lincoln’s speech in 1856, was dedicated in 1904. It is located on North Fourth Street (Illinois 2) in Oregon. stated he was a charming person.

OREGON LIBRARY

Mystery Photo #3: Identify the Mystery Photo and post your answer on your READsquared account or call/email your answer to the Oregon Public Library. Include your name, what it is, where it is located and a phone number. Two winners will be selected weekly.

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.

Week of June 15: Friday, June 19 - Mystery Photo #3 available Friday, June 19 - Registration deadline

Adult Summer Reading Program Join others who are “too old” for the Children’s Summer Reading Program.

More details will come through our Facebook page and Website: www.oregonpubliclibrary.com.

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

Join us this summer for our virtu-

al summer reading program! Due to COVID-19 constraints the summer reading programs at Oregon Public Library will be a bit different from previous years, but it will go on.

You may now register for READsquared at http://oregonpubliclibrary.readsquared.com/ .

for It’s the Bees’ Needs!, 1 p.m. (more info below) Saturday, June 20 Dadurday - Gone Fishing Week of June 22: Monday, June 22 - Animal Workshop, 10 a.m., 3-8 years old Tuesday, June 23 - Make N Take Craft, 2 p.m.

Thursday, June 2 5- Video Story Time via Facebook, 10 a.m., Guest Reader Mrs. Himert Thursday, June 25 - It’s the Bees’ Needs!, 1 p.m. via Facebook Thursday, June 25 - Books on Tap, 6 p.m. via Zoom Friday, June 26 - Mystery Photo #4 available

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Library Curbside Pick-Up We are excited to announce we will be offering curbside pick- up beginning June 1st! 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 815-723-2724. 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.

• Library staff is quarantining

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BERTOLET LIBRARY Summer Reading Program Our Summer Reading Program kicked off on June 15! This year there will be no in-person program, but kids in grades K-5 can come in to pick up a take home bag of crafts and a reading log. New craft bags will be available each week

through July 20.

have for you:

Justice by Fern Michales.

New Reading Material We’ve got new reading material for you! Stop in to check them out or call us at 815-738-2742 to place a hold. Here are some of the many new titles we

New Adult Fiction: Wrath of Poseidon by Clive Cussler, The Goodbye May by Jeffrey Deaver, The Persuasion by Iris Johansen, Someone Like You by Karen Kingsbury, Truth and

New Young Adult Fiction: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins.

New Juvenile Fiction: Bird & Squirrel: All or Nothing by James Burks.

library delivery. Please call, Facebook message, or email us at forrestonpubliclibrary@gmail.com for assistance or if you have any questions.

is required.

This is also a great time to look around the house for any long lost library items as there are currently no fines being assessed on overdue materials. Happy hunting!

FORRESTON LIBRARY Library Closure To help prevent the spread of COVID19, Forreston Public Library will remain closed until further notice. All programs/ activities are cancelled and all due dates have been extended.

Curbside Delivery We are now offering curbside pickup!

Hours for pickup will be Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am until noon.

Only materials from Forreston will be available as there is currently no inter-

eBooks/WiFi Even though the library is closed, you may still enjoy eBooks through Axis 360 and Biblioboard. If you would like more information on creating an account, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help you get set up. You may also access the internet outside the library by connecting to our WiFi. No password

Summer Reading Program Registration is now open for “Dig Deeper: Read, Investigate, Discover”!

This year’s program is for children from preschool through 5th grade (completed) and will mainly be weekly grab and go activities and challenges. Call 815938-2624 for more information.

Book Return Our book drop is open and we encourage you to return materials at any time.

Library Updates Please continue to check our Facebook page for the most current information on our summer plans.

Also, if you have any questions or needs, please feel free to contact us through email, Facebook messenger, or by phone at 815-938-2624.

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Curbside Pickup Only Mt. Morris patrons can place holds on Mt. Morris items. There is NO library to library delivery. Neighboring patrons will not be able to place holds on our materials using Encore.

ALL patrons may check out items if they call in or request through email.

This is the same for all libraries not just our neighboring institutions. You may leave a voicemail with your full name, number, and requests if we are unavailable.

There is no fine on previously checked out items. 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 call or email all patrons to notify them when to pick up their items. No overdue or bill notices will be sent.

Curbside Pickup will happen during the hours of 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday.

Please note that hours are subject to change based on demand and public health. We will notify of all changes as they come. We will call to notify them when their items are ready for pickup.

Please update your contact information if needed. Library staff is qurarantining all returned items for a period of time.

Recently returned materials may remain on your account longer than

usual. When checked sions every week. These in, library staff will Missions are activities backdate materials. you can do at home and No overdue fines may include take home will be charged. All materials you can pick patron cards that have up from the library with expired in March, April, your books. Completing and May have been Missions earns you renewed through July 1. badges! Remember each New library cards: badge = 1 raffle ticket at This is the preschool take home the end of summer for Patrons can call or craft available at the Mt. Morris those who reached their email the library to Library. Photo supplied renew or receive new goals! library cards. Contact the library at 815-734-4927 or mmlib@ Take Home Materials mtmorris-il.org The following kits will be available to pick up from the library while supplies Summer Reading Program! last. These can be picked up curbside Summer Reading Program is upon along with books. us! Unlike years past we will have no Starting June 8 - PreK: Lightning bug in person programs. Instead we will be craft, Kids: Bug Catcher activity using an online resource to track books, Starting June 22 - PreK: Dinosaurs in provide missions to complete at home, playdough, Kids: Dinosaur Dig kits and track rewards. We will have fun Starting July 6 - PreK: All About Me rewards for those who reach goals at sheets, Kids: Family Tree activity/craft the end of the summer. This will include Mary Cheatwood dressing up as either Pre-K Virtual Story Time - Every a Princess, a Clown, or a Dinosaur if we Wednesday collectively can read 1700 books! The Join Miss Kaitlyn for story time at missions are fun activities to do at home home! Visit our Facebook page or Youor outdoors that will earn you badges.

Tube every Wednesday for new books.

Badges will earn raffle tickets for prizes Every book read can be logged for your at the end of the summer.

Summer Reading goals. You can also mark that you watched the video in New Missions - Every Monday the Missions area of READsquared for Log onto READsquared for new misbadges.

Did You Know?- Every Friday Join Miss Kaitlyn for interesting facts about the weeks theme. We will post a video every Friday on both Facebook and YouTube. You can mark that you watched the video in the Missions area of READsquared for badges.

End of Summer Virtual Talent Show All summer long you can email pictures 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 Digital Card!

Big news! 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 digital 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.

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The OWG is a gathering of writers or writer-wannabes who meet to support each other and to further their own writing. The purpose of the group is to help and encourage you in your writing.

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Continued from Page 7 and their talent or hobby. If you have a talent or hobby you’d like to share through our Facebook page, email cbergoply@gmail.com and we’d be happy to share your talent!

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 .

Oregon Writers Group – Second and last Tuesday each month

Curbside Delivery As of June 1, we are providing curbside delivery of prearranged orders of materials.

To take advantage of this service, call the library at 815-946-2713, email library@pololibrary.org, or by placing on order through your PrairieCat/ Encore account, at least one business day prior to your desired pick up day, and give us a list of what you’d like (10 item maximum). Pickup will be available June 22-27 - Tuesday 10-2, Thursday 3-7, Saturday 10-2 The book drop is available 24/7 for returns. Dates for all services are subject to change based on significant fluctuations in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ogle County.

We are very excited to be able to

get books, movies and more out to all of you, and we will communicate any further reopening steps via the library’s website, www.pololibrary.org; Facebook page, Facebook.com/Polo Library; newspaper articles, and the library newsletter.

Story Time with Ms. Phyllis At 10:30 a.m. every Saturday through June and 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 Need a Library Card?

If you are new to Polo and haven’t had a chance to get a library card, or maybe you aren’t normally a reader but would

happening to them and what you can do to help from Jeff Ludwig, area bee wrangler. Even make your own bee block (winter home for bees!) Call to register

by June 19 to arrange for pick-up of your kit.

Animal Workshop (3-8 years old) Monday, June 22, 10 a.m.

Make your own furry friend at home!

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Books on Tap Book Club - Thursday, June 25, 6 p.m. via ZOOM Join others to discuss The Dead Girls Club by Damien Angelica Walters. If you would like to join this group discussion, please email Cari Berg at cbergoply@ gmail.com for the ZOOM link or check our Facebook page for the Book Club post with the link attached.

It’s the Bees Needs (3rd grade and up )- Thursday, June 25 at 1 p.m. (Facebook) Bees are essential! Discover what is

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like to try ebooks during this time, we will be issuing temporary library cards for people in Buffalo Township. If you are interested in this, please email library@ pololibrary.org for more information.

2020 Summer Reading Program June 1 - July 31 - “Dig Deeper: Read, Investigate, Discover!”

Our 2020 Summer Reading Program has gone digital! We have programs for all ages. Visit our website, pololibrary. org, to register.

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

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If you have any questions or comments, please let us know by calling 815-946-2713 or emailing library@pololibrary.org.

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Our hours for the month of July will be Mondays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesdays 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Thursdays 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. , Fridays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m.

- 3 p.m.

We request that you wear a mask when entering the building. For those unable to wear a mask or who prefer not to enter the building, we will continue to offer curbside delivery. You can place an order by calling 815-946-2713, emailing library@pololibrary.org, or through PrairieCat/Encore online ordering.

We ask that you continue to return items, as you are done with them, through the book drop that will continue to be open 24/7. After items are returned, they will still appear on your

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Oregon BLM march draws nearly 300 people Local man speaks to crowd gathered around courthouse

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Oregon’s Erik Walton made sure the hundreds of marchers who took part in a Black Lives Matter march in Oregon on June 12 knew who and what they were marching for.

Walton took the microphone after the peaceful march around the Ogle County Courthouse Square and told the crowd what it is like to be profiled by police for being a black man.

“Growing up, have I been profiled by the police? Yes, I have,” Walton said. “Have I had the police pull a gun on me? Yes, I have. And I wasn’t doing anything wrong. He just said because of how tall I am, that he wasn’t going to wrestle me. He was going to pop two in me.”

Walton has lived in Oregon for Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media four years with his family and is an Erik Walton of Oregon speaks in front of the Oregon Methodist Church at the end of a march organized by local residents to raise assistant basketball coach at Orefunds and awareness of Black Lives Matter. gon High School. He later sat the microphone down and spoke more intimately to the crowd.

“This can’t just be today or last week,” Walton said. “This has to be an everyday thing. Have I gone through social profiling here in town? Yes I have. But the thing I’ve learned is to kill them with kindness.

I can’t change me. Just like how you can’t change you.”

More than 300 people gathered for the march at Oregon’s United Methodist Church before marching around the Ogle County Courthouse and back. Almost all of those attending the rally wore face masks.

Marches and protests have swept the country since the death of George Floyd, a black Minneapolis man that was killed while in police custody on Memorial Day. Megan Babler, of Mt. Morris, and Olivia Stafford and Mady Russell, both of Oregon, were the organizers of the march. They didn’t expect the turnout they got, and figured it would just be a gathering of “a few friends.”

“It was overwhelming,” Babler said. “This was beyond anything we could have imagined. It’s just amazing to see people listening and soaking in everything that’s happening.”

A small group of dissenters did gather at the veteran’s memorial site Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media of the courthouse. A couple of the

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Marchers walk through the parking lot north of the Ogle County Judicial Center on Friday to raise funds and awareness for Black Lives Matter in response to the death of George Floyd.

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Marchers walk past six men who sat in the area by the Veterans Memorial on the north side of the Ogle County Courthouse Square on Friday. The march was held to raise funds and awareness for Black Lives Matter in response to the death of George Floyd.

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men were heard claiming they were there to protect the monument. Some of them embraced marchers as they walked by.

The dissenters did stand blocking a portion of the sidewalk marchers were walking on.

They’d occasionally yell back “all lives matter” and protesters chanted “black lives matter.”

They did stop a man carrying an upside down American flag for a short confrontation before letting him pass.

Scott Shepherd of Grand Detour was the man carrying the flag, and had his meaning of it inscribed on the flag pole.

“This is the international signal for a ship in distress,” Shepherd said. “Many Marines have come up to me and said, ‘That’s exactly how you should be hanging the flag right now.’ I came out to support black Americans.

Because we’re all Americans.”

Another man arrived shortly thereafter and argued briefly with the men at the veteran’s memorial, before Oregon Police Chief Shawn Melville arrived and spoke to them. That was the only police involvement in Friday’s march.

The organizers held a sale to raise money for BLM causes and distributed pamphlets containing information on “what to do after the protest.” The pamphlet gave lists of BLM causes to donate to as well as a reading list, a movie watch list and a list of blackowned businesses near Oregon.

Oregon High School Dean of Students Shannon Cremeens attended the march in an unofficial capacity and helped with the sale. Cremeens said she wanted to support former students who were planning and attending the event.

Cremeens also talked about the school district’s plans to form an equity group.

“It will address issues of equity, celebrating diversity, cultural competency and not just the idea of racism and diversity,” Cremeens said. “How do we celebrate being different? How do we make sure all of our special populations have an equal shot at things?”

After returning to the church, the marchers held a moment of silence for 8:46 in honor of Floyd.

That amount of time symbolizes how long the Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin kept his knee on Floyd’s neck for before he died.

“If that 8:46 infuriated you, it should have,” Stafford said.

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AT LEFT: Scott Shepherd of Grand Detour is stopped by three men who questioned why he was marching with the flag upside down during a march around the Ogle County Courthouse square. Shepherd said the upside down flag indicates distress.

ABOVE: Mady Russell of Oregon, one of the organizers of the march, speaks to the crowd.

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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

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

OPEN BIBLE

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

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Polo Campus

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

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

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

505 Hill St., Oregon Pastor David Snow 815-732-2642 www.fbcoregon.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 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380

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

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

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Eric Schlukebir 815-362-6601 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Billy Hardy 815-738-2205 leafriverbc@gmail.com

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

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH

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

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-345-3038

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

409 W. Brayton Rd, P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573

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

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

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

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Matt Smith

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

Congress Ave. & Webster St. Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

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

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

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

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

How to submit church news Changes in church listings and articles about special church services and events can be emailed to news@oglecountynews.com.

For more information call 815-732-6166 ext. 2591.

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ADVOCACY & AGRICULTURE

FLAP aids latino farmworkers, landscapers Advocacy group is helping a population that is “invisible”

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Alexandra Sossa came to the United States from Colombia nearly 20 years ago.

Around that time, she was at the DMV to get her driver’s license and saw a woman that didn’t speak English getting discriminated against for it. She knew then that she had to get involved to help people like that woman, and herself.

Sossa is now the executive director of the Farmworker & Landscaper Advocacy Project, which has been advocating for Latino workers in Ogle County and 23 other Illinois counties since 1999 through community outreach, education and litigation work.

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“It’s a population that’s invisible,” Sossa said. “People need to consider where their food comes from.”

FLAP has recovered more than $4.7 million in back wages and illegal deductions since its inception. Its services come free of charge to clients and are funded by donations from foundations and the public.

Sossa cited violations that impact workers such as illegal deductions, overtime violations, uniform and equipment expenses and discrimination.

“The population is very low income, like $10,000-$14,000 a year,” Sossa said. “They don’t notice the deductions. There’s violations like discrimination if you’re a woman, old, pregnant, or spanish-speaking, Injuries happen and they’re told they don’t have to pay injury damages since they’re not citizens.”

Those on work visas are sometimes not paid for their travel expenses or passports are taken away. FLAP holds informational sessions to help the workers know their rights. More than 16,000 of those presentations have been made, averaging four per day.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought

on more work for Sossa and FLAP. “They don’t have the privilege of working from home,” Sossa said.

“Those in the food industry, they’re the most affected. There’s no proper protection, it’s 14 hours a day and they can’t stay apart. They can’t take days off.”

FLAP averages about 12 calls a day from workers reporting violations or looking for information. When the pandemic started, it was receiving over 100 calls a day from workers wondering about rights and unemployment.

Some workers were asked illegally to buy their own protection equipment. FLAP, in conjunction with the Rochelle Area Community Foundation and local United Way organizations, distributed COVID-19 information and resources.

FLAP also offered and gave $500 cash transfers to supplement lost wages to those that were laid off like restaurant workers.

“They really are invisible,” Sossa said. “We don’t realize how important it is that someone is preparing our food, landscapes and roads. What would happen without them? That’s why they’re essential.”

FLAP is currently looking for two board members in Ogle County. It takes monetary donations and other types including cell phones, paper and water bottles which are distributed to workers on hot summer days.

To help, call 847-668-2114 or email asossa@flapillinois.org.

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Dairy industry still trying to survive COVID-19 Area producer’s farm is north of Byron in Winnebago County

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Seven percent of all milk produced in the nation goes to school lunchrooms. 60 percent of cheese in the U.S. is consumed out of the home.

Schools and restaurants that were closed due to COVID-19 are just two of the supply chain impacts that have put area dairy farmers in a tight spot.

Brent Pollard runs a dairy farm in rural Winnebago County southwest of Rockford. He has 70 milk cows and 800 acres of cropland and sells grain as well.

“We were getting $13.25 per hundredweight of milk with the situation,” Pollard said. “Most farmers look at $18-19 to break even. We were doing OK before the COVID stuff. It’s going to become more of a

struggle. Dairy farmers have had a bad time since 2014. We thought 2020 would be a great year. It’s been a rough blow to our psychology. Dairy was already in survivBrent Pollard al mode to begin with.”

With restaurants reopening, milk markets have risen back to around $20 per hundredweight. Pollard says he’s lucky that most, if not all of his product goes to a plant in Rockford that produces small portions like gallon jugs, which are still in demand at grocery stores. His smaller farm will survive, he says. Others may not be as lucky.

Other farms were asked in recent months to dump milk due to there being nowhere to send it. Plants that supply milk in larger portions to places like restaurants had to shut down or cut back while they were closed. Ogle County Farm Bureau Manager Ron Kern said he read a in recent months about one farmer that dumped 4,700 gallons a day for two weeks.

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“A lot of that is due to packaging,” Kern said. “They can’t switch over from bulk to retail sizing.”

Ogle County has just four dairy farms now, Kern said. Cows need to be milked every day, sometimes 2-3 times a day.

“We’ve lost a lot of dairy farms,” Pollard said. “With reopenings, everything is rebounding back to where we expected at the beginning of the year. We’re still trying to sur-

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The United State’s Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Business & Industry CARES Act Program can help rural business and agricultural lenders join forces to help support and revitalize the economic infrastructure of rural communities impacted by the pandemic.

USDA has nearly $1 billion in loan guarantee authority that must be used as working capital to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

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The B&I CARES Act Program not only provides expanded eligibility for agricultural producers but also offers a 90 percent guarantee for loans. It sets the guarantee fee at two percent, modifies collateral requirements, and extends the maximum term for working capital loans to 10 years.

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A LOOK BACK

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These grain stacks are all ready to thresh in 1921. Photo supplied by Lyle Deuth Millard Deuth harvests oats in 1916. Photo supplied by Lyle Deuth

Making ice cream at the milk house at the farm of Fred Cox. Pictured standing in the door are Fred Cox (grandfather), Charles Keith great grandfather), and June Cox (mother) around 1923.

Neighbors work together on a threshing machine at the Cavanaugh farm at Cavanaugh Corner south of Polo in the early 1920s.Will Cavanaugh is on the upper right. The threshing machine was owned by all the neighbors and would do runs between their farms. Photo supplied by John Cavanaugh

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usual number of cows due to losing money on the milk.

“Instead of milking 90 cows, we’re milking 70,” Pollard said. “It’s tough to lose money on every one. Why Ron Kern milk more? Half of our expenses go to just feeding them.”

For the farming industry as a whole, during the month of May corn was off 13 percent. Beans were off eight percent after being decimated recently. Cattle was off 25 percent and hogs were off 30 percent.

“The pandemic is doing a real number on agriculture,” Kern said.

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ENCORE! MT. MORRIS

Peterson joins Encore! Mt. Morris as summer artist Megan Peterson is Encore! Mt. Morris’ Summer 2020 Artist-in-Residence.

Peterson has a bachelor’s degree in painting and writing from St. Ambrose University and is interested in pursuing museum work and computer art.

She is from Rockford and has experience leading summer craft programs, teaching paint parties, helping at museum-hosted art camps, and working on a city mural.

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The Chana School Foundation’s annual fundraiser to support the 1883 Chana School Museum is Friday, June 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oregon Coliseum.

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There’s also a chance the fire could have been caused by a faulty ventilator fan, Chief David Sawlsville said.

No one was injured; about a dozen fire departments responded.

The large, horizontal warehouse at 19560 E. State Route 38 can hold up to 2 million bushels, but had only 750,000 bushels at the time. By comparison, the more common round

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Firefighters cut holes in the roof’s metal panels and used thermal energy cameras to find the hot spots, which they then targeted with streams of water that drilled down to the burning kernels, he said.

The good news was that much of it, even the corn the firefighters soaked, could be salvaged and sold, and the roof panels easily replaced, he said.

Once the corn cooled down, FS worked to empty the warehouse and save what it could.

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Wright named All-American for Augustana track Polo native earns honor for indoor track season

BY ERIC INGLES eingles@saukvalley.com Mason Wright was named an All-American, but he doesn’t quite like how it all happened.

The Polo native and Augustana junior is one of three members of the college’s track and field team to receive All-American honors for the indoor season.

Under normal circumstances, All-American honors come with a top-eight finish at the national championships, but thanks to COVID-19, the national championships were wiped out. Wright found his way onto the list thanks to qualifying for the meet that never happened.

“I appreciate this one, but I’m hoping that next year I’ll have the opportunity to get one that means more,” he said.

The national championships were set to begin March 13 in Greensboro, North Carolina, and teams and athletes were there getting in the last few practices when the plug was pulled because of the pandemic.

That wiped out not only the indoor national championships, but also the entire outdoor track season.

“It was heartbreaking,” Wright said. “We had just got done practicing at the venue when we were told we couldn’t compete anymore. My heart really felt bad for the seniors, especially since we had the No. 1 ranked 60-meter [runner Michael Johnson] in the country, getting

Mason Wright, a Polo native and junior at Augustana College, is one of three members of the college’s track and field team to be named an All-American for the indoor season. Photo provided by Augustana College ready to hopefully win a national championship.

“At least I have another year, and hopefully I can earn an All-American status.”

The last meet in which he competed was the conference meet February 29, in which he won the triple jump with a leap of 47 feet, 10.5 inches. He also took sixth in the long job, an event in which he was the conference champion in 2019.

“At St. Ambrose, which is one of our earlier meets, I jumped as far indoors as I have in my career,” he said. “So it looked to be going well,

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then I didn’t hit that for a while, I was struggling, but then at conference everything clicked. I just had good energy and I finally PR’ed.”

Wright credited some of that improvement to improved techniques under assistant coach Travon Aldridge, a former Augustana athlete himself who was a senior when Wright was a freshman.

“He helped me out a lot, because he was in the same position I was,” Wright said. “He helped differentiate me between long and triple jump and how to approach both of them.”

He hopes to get back. He already

had one promising shot at placing at nationals slip away, but he will get one more shot in 2021.

Once he gets there, he will still be a reigning All-American, no matter how he got that title.

“I was thrilled,” he said. “I hadn’t heard anything in a month, so I just figured they weren’t going to do All-Americans this year. Then my coach told me on a video conference, and I couldn’t really believe it.”

Once things got called off, he took some time off to relax, but he is back working out now in preparation for his senior season.

Jane E. Dietrich, age 88, passed away on June 16, 2020 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon.

Jane was born on June 23, 1931 in Freeport, the daughter of Clarence & Hazel (Bearman) Kielsmeier. Her mother Hazel passed away when Jane was an infant, and Clarence married Ruth Williams, who cared for Jane as her own child.

Jane married Russell F. Dietrich on Oct. 16, 1949 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 2006.

Jane worked in the office copy depart-

ment for Kable Printing Company, and she cleaned many homes in the Mt. Morris area.

She was a member of the Mt. Morris Evangelical Free Church.

Jane loved to crochet, spend time with her family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jane is survived by her sons, Jeff (Karen) Dietrich, Leaf River, and Clint (Sondra Pease) Dietrich, Mt. Morris; daughter, Â Janell (Jim) Miller, Forreston, ; grandchildren, Joshua (Becky) Miller, Decatur, Amie (Brian) Schelling, Leaf

DARLENE M. LEHNE Darlene M. Lehne, 85, of Freeport, died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Manor Court in Freeport.

Darlene was born Oct. 30, 1934 in Harper, Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Della (Bocker) Schmidt. She married Robert E. Lehne Nov. 12, 1955 in Mount Sterling, Illinois.

Mr. Lehne passed away Oct. 15, 1996. Darlene worked as a registered nurse for many

River, Adam Dietrich, Leaf River, Christie (Darrick) Port, Lanark, Ashley Dietrich, Stillman Valley,Aaron (Jenna) Dietrich, Grand Detour, and Brandon Dietrich, Oregon; Lexis Dietrich, Mt. Morris,; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Melvin (Nancy) Kielsmeier, Seward, Ralph Kielsmeier, Centerville, Utah; sisters, Dorothy Stahl, Mt. Morris, and Carolyn Johnson, Lombard; and many nieces and nephews.

Jane is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell; brother, Bruce Kielsmeier; and sister, Harriet Fletcher.

years. She was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church.

Surviving are two sons, Steve Lehne of Freeport and David (Jodie) Lehne of Byron; daughter, Susan (David) Tuell of Freeport; and five grandchildren, Megan (Shawn) Loomis, Lawrence Tuell, Katelyn Tuell, Emily Lehne, and Ellie Lehne. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren.

Darlene was preceded in death by her hus-

Family graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 20, at 11 a.m. in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, with Revs. Bruce McKenna and Larry Jameson officiating. There will be a public drive through visitation in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, from 10 a.m. until service time.

The family would like to thank Reita Beck and Judy Banno for the wonderful care they gave Jane while she was at home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Serenity Hospice & Home, Mt. Morris Public Library, and the Mt. Morris Fountain Project.

band; brother, Homer Schmidt; and daughterin-law, Julie Lehne.

Family services will be held Friday, June 19, 2020 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. Father Michael Bolger will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

A memorial has been established in Darlene’s memory.

Please sign her guestbook and share a remembrance at www.burketubbs.com

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity June 8 Dale Ulrich, 37, of Rockford, was arrested at 11:03 p.m. for no valid driver’s license after deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 500 block of 1st Avenue in Forreston. Ulrich was released at the scene on an Individual Bond.

June 9 David Williams, 50, of Polo, was arrested for a battery that occurred in Haldane on June 7. Williams was trans-

ported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted bond and was released with a future court date.

At 1:24 p.m. the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office, German Valley Fire Department, and the German Valley Ambulance responded to a farm tractor vs. car accident with injuries in the 6,000 block of West Montague Road.

A John Deere tractor pulling a hay wagon was traveling westbound on Montague Road attempting to make a left turn into a field entrance when a Lincoln Town Car also traveling westbound

attempted to pass the tractor. The tractor and the Lincoln collided on the south side of the road.

The driver of the car, Gerald R. Diedrich, 83, of Pecatonica, was transported to Freeport Memorial Hospital by the German Valley ambulance with a head injury. The driver of the tractor, Benjamin J. Miller, 34, of German Valley, was uninjured in the accident. The accident remains under investigation.

June 12 Rhonda S. Conderman, 55, of Monroe Center, was arrested on two outstand-

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Mt. Morris and Oregon Fire Department personnel cleared a landing area for the React helicopter at the intersection of Mud Creek Road and Illinois 2 following a head-on accident on June 13. Mr. Morris also provided a mutual aid ambulance. Information about the accident is listed below.

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June 13 At 4:02 p.m. Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 2,500 block of west Oregon Trail Road. After a short investigation it was determined that a 2003 Ford driven by Caleb Reinke, 19, of Oregon was traveling west on Oregon Trail Road in a work zone when he struck a marked bump in the road causing him to lose control and enter the south ditch, where he struck a tree head on.

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At approximately 1:03 p.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle head-on accident with injuries in the 2,000 block of North Illinois 2. Upon arrival, deputies learned a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Dakota Miller, 18, of Milledgeville was traveling southbound in the 2,000 block of North Illinois 2.

Miller then traveled into the northbound lane before correcting back into his lane of travel. At the same time a 2015 Ford SUV driven by Melvin Cater, 61, of Oregon, was traveling northbound in the 2,000 block of North Illinois 2 when he observed Miller’s vehicle travel into his lane. Cater attempted to swerve to avoid Miller, but they struck head on causing both vehicles to sustain heavy damage.

Cater was later transported to Riverside Hospital in Rockford by Oregon EMS for minor injuries. Cater’s passenger, Julie Cater, 60, of Oregon was transported to Riverside Hospital in Rockford by React Helicopter for non-life threatening injuries.

Miller was transported to St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford for non-life threatening injuries by Mt. Morris EMS. Miller was later issued a citation for improper lane usage. The accident remains under investigation.

At approximately 5:51 a.m. deputies

responded to a one vehicle accident at the 1,000 block of South Union Road.

Deputies discovered the vehicle to be unoccupied. After an investigation, deputies learned that Jessy T. Mason, 30, of Carrollton, Texas, was the driver of the vehicle. Mason was issued a citation for driving while license suspended and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. Mason was released on an I-Bond and will appear in court at a later date.

June 14 At approximately 12:07 p.m. deputies responded to the 3,000 block of North River Road in reference to a single motorcycle accident with an injury.

Upon arrival, deputies learned that a Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Tammy Hyde, 53, of Algonquin, was traveling southbound on River Road when she began to lose control due to steering issues.

Hyde then traveled off of the west side of the shoulder before overturning in the ditch. Hyde was later transported to KSB Hospital by Oregon EMS for nonlife threatening injuries.

Bradley Boyd, 40, of Mt. Morris was arrested at 9:07 p.m. for driving while license suspended after deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of 3rd Street and Main Street in Leaf River.

Boyd was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

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Jeffrey Munson, section 08, Taylor Township, remove and replace front porch and construct deck on existing above-ground pool.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Warranty Deeds • Richard G. and Mary Ann Rhoads to Oregon Park District, 509 Hill St., Oregon, $0.

• Bradley D. Blumhoff and Stephanie Drought to Lynnette J. Dick, 210 N. Prairie Ave., Polo, $31,000.

• Jeffrey and Pamela Whitehead to William and Lina Boehm, 1386 W. Lightsville Road, Leaf River, $75,000.

• Douglas W. and Sheryl A. Climenhaga to DLMJ Investments LLC, 123 S. Third St., Oregon, $40,000.

• Robert C. and Martha J. Hickman to Michael V. and Ashley T. Paul, 6473 N. Clear View Drive, Stillman Valley, $255,000.

• Jennifer Krug to Rick A. and Tamara S. Mills, 6473 N. Clear View Drive, Stillman Valley, $35,000.

• David J. and Leanne M. Nyman to Robert and Melissa Miziniak, 7767 N.

Vandenburg Lane, Monroe Center, $0.

• The late Bonnie Moore by heirs to Jacob Martin and Hannah Lynn Feldhaus, 1491 E. Plum Hill Road, Byron, $158,500.

• Brittany S. and Dalmer R. Clawson III to Eric and Lindsay Bruns, 1345 Glacier Drive, Byron, $230,000.

• Nitram Properties Inc. to Logan Ridge, 4432 N. State Route 2, Byron, $185,000.

• Duaine and Debra Rote to Christopher and Angela Stephenitch, 1202 Timber Trail Road, Dixon, $3,000.

• Vulcan Building LLC to Michelle Berry, 1105 Depot St., Davis Junction, $179,900.

• Brett and Judith K. Wolter, also Janesak to Dalton A. Seebruck and Kathryn J. Lillie, 302 N. Second St., Holcomb, $80,000.

• Bank of America to Go America LLC, 908 N. Main St., Rochelle, $35,307.

• Jacob M. and Hannah Feldhaus to Joseph Fuller-Herrera, 228 W. Merchant St., Byron, $121,000.

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• Taylor K. Woodin to Sherri Goodpastor. 307 N. Prairie Ave., Polo, $87,000.

• M. Thomas and Carol A. Suits to Taylor Woodin and Nathan M. Millard, 610 W. Colden St., Polo, $182,340.

• Patrick J. Wiesner to Amber L. Goldie, 1100 Washington St., Oregon, $165,000.

• Dale H. and Laura J. Pitzer to Justin J. and Melissa S. Pitzer, 1383 E. Stone Barn Road, Dixon, $170,000.

• Andria K. Sheely to Darren D. and Tammy E. Burke, 1540 S. Columbian Road, Oregon, $160,000.

Quit Claim Deeds • Tamara L. Donovan, also Styles to Brian P. and Tamara L. Styles, 1713

Southfield Lane, Byron, $0.

• Tom and Cindy Engelbrecht to Jacob Diehl, 107 Mississippi Drive, Dixon, $0.

• Mike and Marilyn J. Carr to Terry D. and Cheryl L. Kemp, 110 North Fork, Dixon, $4,000.

Trustee’s Deeds • John C. and Shirley L. Dirksen Trust, Judith L. Knilans and Joy L. Kruse, trustees to Aaron and Heather E. Mendoza, one parcel in Oregon, $47,500.

• Lester E. and Ruth E. Gibson Trust, Ruth E. Gibson, trustee, to TJ Wagner, 7661 N. Stillman Road, Stillman Valley, $214,000.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

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Ogle County property transfers recorded week of June 5-11:

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The following Ogle County zoning certificates were issued in May. Larry Carr, section 3, Mt. Morris Township, agriculture accessory building.

Joel Brooks, section 24, Brookville Township, replace grain bin and leg.

Robert and Susan Freyer, section 20, Byron Township, residential accessory building.

Robert and Mardelle Slain, section 03, Grand Detour Township, three-season room.

Robert and Dorothy Joyce, section 06, Taylor Township, residential accessory building.

Tracey and Amanda Clark, section 25, Byron Township, residential accessory building.

Tomo Buseski, section 04, Byron Township, open unenclosed deck.

Daniel Damptz, section 35, Marion Township, residential accessory building.

Ted Varvil and Karin Podolski, section 08, White Rock Township, residential accessory building.

Sandi Snyder, section 21, Rockvale Township, two paver patios.

Ryan and Michele McDevitt, section 20, Monroe Township, deck on existing above-ground pool.

USCOC of Central IL, LLC, section 20, Buffalo Township, relocate and replace antenna and equipment on

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CRUNDWELL UPDATE

Illinois Municipal League opposes early release Rita Crundwell stole $54 million and is serving 19 years in jail

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com ROCKFORD – The Illinois Municipal League is adding its voice to the chorus of those opposed to an early release of the woman who perpetrated the largest municipal theft in U.S. history.

Former Dixon Comptroller Rita Crundwell was sentenced Feb. 14, 2013, to 19 years and 7 months in federal prison for stealing close to $54 million over 20 years from her hometown.

She is seeking an early release from Pekin Federal Correctional Center, citing poor health and a fear of contracting COVID-19.

The letter to U.S. District Court Judge Philip Reinhard, who sentenced her, is signed by IML Executive Director Brad Cole. In it he writes: “Despite monetary recovery from multiple sources, the residents of Dixon will never fully recover the financial losses from this unprecedented betrayal of trust. Neither will the elected and appointed officials from throughout Illinois and our nation who carry an undeserved burden with them from Crundwell’s criminal behavior under the guise of public service.”

Cole called the irony of her request at this time, after the economic hardships she wrought on Dixon, “unmatched.”

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The Illinois Municipal League is adding its voice to the chorus of those opposed to an early release for federal prisoner Rita Crundwell, who perpetrated the largest municipal theft in U.S. history when she stole nearly $54 million from her hometown of Dixon over the course of 20 years. Swipe left to read the ILM’s 2-page letter to U.S. District Judge Philip Reinhard.

“Now, through an economic collapse of possibly never-before-seen proportions, impacting every level of society and government, she seeks compassion over worry for her ‘deteriorating health condition and danger of the COVID-19 pandemic.’

“I am not the least apologetic to state, especially because of this second, current financial storm being weathered by the city of Dixon, that Crundwell fully deserves to complete every last day of her original sentence.

“Indeed, it may be the only thing she ever rightfully earned in her entire life.”

He noted that “this may be the

first, and hopefully will be the last time” the IML ever has weighed in on a criminal sentencing request.

“On behalf of the honest, trustworthy and hardworking elected and appointed officials of every community in Illinois, we request that you deny Crundwell’s attempt to diminish her sentence.”

The letter is dated May 12, 4 days before Crundwell withdrew her motion for early release to pursue her request through less public administrative means. It was filed and added to the court record Tuesday.

She can refile her request in federal court if she fails to get relief through the four-step Bureau of

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Crundwell is asking to be released in the wake of Attorney General William Barr’s March 26 memo to the Bureau of Prisons, advising that inmates deemed high risk, based on Centers for Disease Control COVID19 guidelines, be released to home confinement if they meet certain criteria under the federal First Step Act. She is citing health issues that include chronic hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic pain from severe scoliosis, and a pinched sciatic nerve in her lower back, a hip replacement 3 years ago caused by arthritis, and damaged kidneys, and a mass removed from under her arm on April 20.

The city of Dixon also is adamantly opposed to any kind of sentencing relief, and said so in its own letter in early May to Pekin prison Warden Frederick Entzel, to whom Crundwell first made her request on April 22.

“Rita lived a life of luxury while Dixon’s roadways crumbled, public infrastructure was neglected, public safety services were denied necessary funding and city employees took mulitiyear pay freezes,” City Manager Danny Langloss wrote.

“The damage she has done, both financially and psychologically, was and remains unprecedented. Early release of Rita Crundwell would destroy trust and confidence in our great judicial system, send a dangerous message to any public official considering theft, and reignite the rage and anger that our Dixon community has worked so hard to overcome.”

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This event is a fund-raising activity that ENF has sponsored for the past several years. Members of the public can purchase virtual food items for a tax-deductible donation.

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Theater offers classes MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse is offering a summer education program with online and on-site courses for ages 3 through adult.

Course offerings include private music lessons in contemporary and classical voice, piano, drums, guitar, bass

and ukulele; interactive workshops in puppetry, dance, script writing, improvisation, acting, monologue work, and discussion panels with working Broadway actors.

It’s the most comprehensive education program the theater, located at 8215 Black Oak Road in Mount Carroll, ever has offered, Executive Director Dan Danielowski said in a news release.

Robert McFletcher-Jones is TLP’s education director.

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TOP LEFT: Poopy’s is located south of Savanna on Illinois 84. TOP RIGHT: One of the T-shirts available to purchase. health and general welfare of the people of the State of Illinois ... Additionally, your business must not engage in activities that discredit the State of Illinois or its gaming industry.

“Continued violations of the executive order puts the bar at risk of having its gaming license suspended or revoked.”

Poopy’s posted that letter, and its attorney’s response, on its Facebook page on June 3. It reads in part: “At no time relevant have any gaming machines ever been in operation on my client’s premises, so for the life of me I’can’t possibly imagine why you would be threatening its licensure.

“Unless your agency has recently been anointed pontiff over public health matters, we find no purpose for your correspondence other than to be another ‘tool’ of intimidation being wielded against the small businesses of Illinois by the executive branch.

“Having said that, our client thanks your agency for it correspondence and respectfully declines to take any action relative thereto, but rather chooses to exercise the liberties and freedoms given to them by God and guaranteed by law.”

The letter goes on to say Poopys’s will take “swift and decisive legal action” should the gaming board take any action against the bar.

The Promenschenkels are represented by Thomas DeVore; he also represents state Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, and and a handful of other clients with lawsuits across the state who argue that Pritzker lacks state constitutional authority to issue successive 30-day disaster proclamations, which in any event are not laws and therefore cannot be enforced.

The latter certainly seems to be the case: Local authorities – the Savanna Police Department, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department and the county health department – as well as the Illinois State Police have made it clear that they do not consider it their job to enforce the executive order, that they will not arrest anyone who violates it, and that their position is, conflicts arising from it should be settled in court.

The Mount Carroll couple are not alone in their frustration with the restrictions: According to published reports, in addition to his clients, DeVore has said he’s helping more than 200 businesses that also are defying the order.

Poopy’s continues to serve food and drink to its patrons, hire bands, has opened its grounds to free camping, no coolers, though, you must buy your beverages from Poopy’s.

Spokesmen from the Gaming Board and the Liquor Commission say the

next step in the process would be for either agency to either issue fine, or a revoke or suspend either license, all moves that the Promenschenkels could appeal.

This in the email from Terry Horstman, Liquor Control Commission spokesman: “Also, as laid forth in guidelines provided in part of Phase 3 of Restore Illinois, businesses in violation may also be subject to additional regulations on outdoor dining by units of local government and local health departments.

“All agencies with law enforcement authority, including but not limited to Illinois Liquor Control Commission, Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Local Law Enforcement may coordinate and enforce the new restrictions as appropriate.”

As mentioned, police are not coordinating or enforcing, and so far, the state hasn’t revoked any licenses for violating the COVID-19-induced restrictions.

The initial status hearing in the Promenschenkels’ federal is set for Friday in U.S. District Court in Rockford.

Phase 4 of Pritzker’s Reopen Illinois plan, which further lifts restrictions on bars, restaurants and other businesses, is on track to be implemented at the end of the month.

way panel webinars are Shawn Bowers of “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” Anna Noble in the revival of “Carousel,” and Tamar Greene, who is portraying George Washington in “Hamilton.”

COVID-19, which at first appeared to

doom the summer season, actually has been a boon in some ways.

“Since most of the doors of theater houses are sadly closed, these artists have become available to us,” McFletcher-Jones said. “Our students will benefit

from their years of experience, incredible skill sets, and relevant information they have to offer.”

TLP is still planning to hold two projects on site once the theatre opens in August.

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SAVANNA – It’s pretty obvious: Poopy’s is taking great delight in poking the bear.

Of course, it helps that the bear has no teeth – or at least, seems pretty reluctant to bite.

It’s been 5 weeks since one state agency threatened to shut the biker bar down, and 3 weeks since it got its second cease-and-desist letter from yet another state licensing agency, but the owners appear to have no intent to comply with the restrictions outlined in the state executive order governing COVID-19 safety regulations.

Poopy’s Pub ‘N Grub, a major regional destination for motorcycle enthusiasts, opened for curbside delivery May 1 and, in violation of Gov JB Pritzker’s order, allowed patrons to eat and drink beverages, including beer, “on premises” – in this case, outdoors at tables spaced 10 feet apart.

Five days layer, on May 6, it got a cease-and-desist letter from the Illinois Liquor Commission, which threatened to pull its liquor license if the on-site activity continued.

In response, Poopy’s owners, Kevin and Peggy Promenschenkel, sued Pritzker in Carroll County Court on May 11, then had the case moved to federal court. They claim that, by issuing an order that effectively shuts down their business but gives them no avenue to appeal, Pritzker violated their constitutional right to due process.

They opened up the bar and restaurant entirely on Memorial Day weekend, a week ahead of the June 1 implementation of Phase 3 of the Illinois Reopen plan. Hundreds of bikers and others showed up for the live music, food and drink,most ignoring the state requirement that masks and social distancing be employed.

That drew the attention of the Illinois Gaming Board, which sent its own cease-and-desist letter, dated May 29, threatening to yank the bar’s license for that particular pursuit.

The letter reads in part: “As an establishment licensed by the IGB, you have an ongoing duty to conduct your business in a manner that is not injurious to the public

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Judge John C. county of Ogle and Redington State of Illinois.

NOTICE OF SALE Commonly known PUBLIC NOTICE is as 1000 Lincoln hereby given that Avenue, Rochelle, pursuant to a IL 61068 Judgment of Parcel Number(s): Foreclosure and 24-24-355-004 Sale entered in the The real estate is above entitled improved with a cause on Decem- Single Family ber 6, 2019, Brian Residence.

E. VanVickle will on Sale terms: BidJuly 10, 2020, at ders must present, OTICES LEGAL NOTICES 101 the LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL hour 101of at the N time of 101 sale, 10:00AM at the a cashier's or certiIN THE CIRCUIT Ogle County fied check for 10% COURT FOR THE Sheriff's Office, of the successful bid amount. The Administration FIFTEENTH Building, 103 balance of the sucJUDICIAL Jefferson Street, cessful bid shall be CIRCUIT within 24 OGLE COUNTY - Oregon, IL 61061, paid sell to the highest hours, by similar OREGON bidder for cash, funds. The subject ILLINOIS the following de- property is offered Wilmington Savings Fund scribed mortgaged for sale without any representation as Society, FSB, as real estate: The East 75.75 to quality or quantrustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan feet of the East tity of title and Half (1/2) of Lot without recourse to Trust F One (1) in Block Plaintiff and in "AS Plaintiff, Three (3) as desig- IS" condition. The vs.

J. nated upon the sale is further subWilliam Thompson, III, AKA Plat of Grimes ject to confirmation William Thompson; Addition in the by the Court. The Sarah A. City of Rochelle, property will NOT open for Thompson, AKA according to the be thereof inspection.

Plat Sarah Thompson recorded in Book A If this property is Defendants. of Plats, Page 272, a condominium Case No. in the Recorder's unit, the purchaser 2019CH57 of Ogle of the unit at the Office 1000 Lincoln sale, Illinois; foreclosure County, Avenue, the Rochelle, IL 61068 situated in the other than county of Ogle and mortgagee shall Judge John C. State of Illinois. pay the assessRedington NOTICE OF SALE Commonly known ments and the PUBLIC NOTICE is as 1000 Lincoln legal fees required hereby given that Avenue, Rochelle, by the Condominium Property Act, to a IL 61068 pursuant Judgment of Parcel Number(s): 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

Foreclosure and 24-24-355-004 For information The real estate is Sale entered in the Plaintiff's above entitled improved with a call Family Attorney, Manley cause on Decem- Single Deas Kochalski ber 6, 2019, Brian Residence.

Sale terms: Bid- LLC, One East E. VanVickle will on Suite July 10, 2020, at ders must present, Wacker, hour of at the time of sale, 1250, Chicago, IL the Phone 10:00AM at the a cashier's or certi- 60601.

Ogle County fied check for 10% number: 312-651Forreston Fire Protection District 6700. and Attorney file the successful Sheriff's Office, of Budget 2020/2021 bid Ambulance amount. The number: Administration Building, 103 balance of the suc- 19-043850.

S. Kaufman Jefferson Street, cessful bid shall be Alan Budget within 24 MANLEY DEAS Oregon, IL 61061, paid Expense's $ 450.00 LLC sell to the highest hours, by similar KOCHALSKI Trustee'sfor cash, funds. The subject Attorneys $ 900.00 for bidder Officers $ 150,000.00 the following de- property is offered Plaintiff Payroll mortgaged for sale without any One $East5,000.00 Wacker, scribed Administration 1,000.00 representation as Suite$1250 real estate: $ Dues IL800.00 60601 The East 75.75 to quality or quan- Chicago, Training $ 1,500.00 feet of the East tity of title and Telephone: Insurance $ 22,000.00 Half (1/2) of Lot without recourse to 312-651-6700 Accounting One (1) in Block Plaintiff and in "AS Fax: $ 6,000.00 Legal (3) as desig- IS" condition. The 614-220-5613 $ 5,000.00 Three Fuel $ 1,700.00 No.: nated upon the sale is further sub- Attorney.

Equipment $ 7,500.00 Plat of Maintenance Grimes ject to confirmation 6289893 New Equipment $ 30,000.00 Addition in the by the Court. The Email: Equipment Supplies property will NOT StateEFiling@ $ 5,000.00 City of Rochelle, be open for manleydeas.com Building & Grounds $ 12,00.00 according to the Maintenance Building Supplies $ 2,000.00 Plat thereof inspection.

If this property is 5, 12, 19, Electric in Book A $June2,300.00 recorded condominium 2020 Telephone & Cell $ 1,200.00 of Plats, Page 272, a Nicor $ 2,500.00 in the Recorder's unit, the purchaser Water $ 300.00 Office of Ogle of the unit at the sale, Office expense $ 2,000.00 County, Illinois; foreclosure the situated in the other than shall Totals of Ogle and mortgagee $ 259,250.00 county the assessEstimated Source of pay Income State of Illinois. $ 188,218.00 Property Taxes Commonly known ments and the legal fees required Replacement Tax $ 1,117.00 as 1000 Lincoln Avenue, Interest Rochelle, by the Condomini$ 170.00 Out of District Fee's um Property Act, $ 62,000.00 IL 61068 765 ILCS 605/9(g) Transfer Number(s): Funds # 50050 $ 7,745.00 Parcel (1) and (g)(4).

Total $ 259,250.000 24-24-355-004 For information The real estate is improved a call 06/01/2020 with BOY Amb. Balance Plaintiff's $ 222,834.00 Single $ 45,293.49 06/01/2020 Family Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski Residence.

Sale terms: Bid- LLC, One East Suite ders must present, Wacker, at the time of sale, 1250, Chicago, IL

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 OTICES 101IL LEGAL NChicago, 1250, 60601.

Phone number: 312-6516700. Attorney file number: 19-043850.

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

Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Tyler M. Crosby Attorney for Executor Crosby Law Firm, P.C. 101 LEGAL NOTICES Tyler M. Crosby475 Executive ParkwayRockford, Illinois 61107815/3972006 815/394-1955 Fax June 19, 26 & July 3, 2020

following described 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 such judgment to wit: PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 25 IN THE ORIGIOTICES 101 LEGAL NOTICES 101 LEGAL NTOWN NAL OF DEMENT (NOW STATE OF CALLED THE ILLINOIS IN THE VILLAGE OF CIRCUIT COURT ACCRESTON), CORDING TO THE OF THE 15TH PLAT THEREOF JUDICIAL CIRRECORDED IN CUIT COUNTY OF BOOK D OF OGLE PROBATE PLATS, PAGE 5, IN DIVISIONIN RE IS AN THE RECORDER`S THE ESTATE OF: "THIS TO OFFICE IN OGLE 2020 P 32CYNTHIA ATTEMPT COLLECT A COUNTY, S. BOOK, ILLIDEBT AND ANY NOIS, BOUNDED Deceased.

INFORMATION AND DESCRIBED CLAIM NOTICE FOLLOWS; NOTICE is given of OBTAINED WILL AS AT the death of CYN- BE USED FOR BEGINNING THIA S. BOOK. THAT PURPOSE" THE NORTHEAST Letters of Office W19-0917 CORNER OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 25 OF were issued on IN THE CIRCUIT SAID ORIGINAL June 4, 2020 to COURT OF THE TOWN, NOW S. REBECCA 15TH JUDICIAL RUTER, who is the VILLAGE OF CIRCUIT legal representaCRESTON; OGLE COUNTY, THENCE SOUTH tive of the estate.

ILLINOIS The attorney for HSBC Bank USA, 0 DEGREES 01 25 the estate is Tyler National Associa- MINUTE M. Crosby, Crosby tion, as Indenture SECONDS EAST Law Firm, P.C., Trustee of the ALONG THE EAST 475 Executive Fieldstone Mort- LINE OF SAID LOT Rock- gage Parkway, Investment 1, A DISTANCE OF FEET; ford, Illinois 61107. Trust, Series 2005- 85.29 Claims against the 3; THENCE SOUTH estate may be filed Plaintiff, 89 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 42 on or before De- vs. cember 19, 2020 Todd A. Aldridge; SECONDS WEST that date being at Pamela J. Aldridge; PARALLEL WITH least six (6) months Illinois Housing THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1 from the date of Development first publication, or Authority; Mort- AND LOT 2 OF within three (3) gage Electronic SAID BLOCK 25, A months from the Registration DISTANCE OF date of mailing or Systems, Inc.; 132.16 FEET TO THE WEST LINE delivery of Notice Defendants.

OF LOT 2 IN SAID to creditors, if mail19 CH 95 BLOCK 25; ing or delivery is NOTICE OF required by 755 THENCE NORTH JUDICIAL SALE ILCS 5/18-3 of the OF REAL ESTATE 0 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 54 Illinois Probate Act, MORTGAGE SECONDS WEST 1975 as amended, FORECLOSURE SAID whichever date is NOTICE IS HERE- ALONG later. Any claim not BY GIVEN, that WEST LINE, A filed by the requi- pursuant to a judg- DISTANCE OF site date as stated ment heretofore 85.29 FEET TO above shall be entered by the said THE NORTHWEST barred. court occurred in CORNER OF SAID Claims against the the above entitled LOT 2; THENCE estate may be filed cause, Sheriff of NORTH 89 47 in the office of the Ogle, Illinois, will DEGREES 42 Ogle County Cir- on July 10, 2020, MINUTES cuit Clerk-Probate at the hour of SECONDS EAST Division at the Ogle 10:00 AM at Sheriff ALONG THE County Court- of Olge County, NORTH LINE OF house, Oregon, Illi- 103 Jefferson SAID LOTS 1 AND nois, or with the Street, Oregon, IL 2, A DISTANCE OF estate legal repre- 61061, sell at 132.19 FEET (132 sentative, or both.- public auction to FEET DEEDED) TO Copies of claims the highest bidder THE POINT OF filed with the Cir- for cash, all BEGINNING, ALL cuit Clerk's Office- and singular, the SITUATED IN THE Probate Division, following described VILLAGE OF must be mailed or real estate in the CRESTON, THE delivered to the es- said judgment COUNTY OF OGLE tate legal represen- mentioned, situat- AND THE STATE and to ed in the County OF ILLINOIS. tative his/her attorney of Ogle, State of C/K/A: 302 West within ten days af- Illinois, or so much North Street, ter it has been thereof as shall be Creston, IL 60113 filed. sufficient to satisfy PIN: Tyler M. Crosby such judgment to 25-23-265-001 Attorney for Execu- wit: The person to tor PART OF LOTS 1 contact regarding Crosby Law Firm, AND 2 IN BLOCK information regardP.C. 25 IN THE ORIGI- ing this property is: Tyler M. Cros- NAL TOWN OF Sales Dept., The by475 Executive DEMENT Law (NOW Wirbicki 33 W. ParkwayRockford, CALLED THE Group, Illinois VILLAGE OF Monroe St., Suite 61107815/397AC- 1540, Chicago, IL CRESTON),

A1 VILLAGE OF CRESTON, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 302 West North Street, Creston, IL 60113 PIN: 25-23-265-001 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: OTICES 101 LEGAL NDept., Sales The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W190917. The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of sale, with the balance due within hours.

The 24 property is improved by: Single Family Home.

The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all and buildings improvements and thereon, tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 pleadings.il@ wirbickilaw.com W19-0917 I3151171

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REAL ESTATE 200 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON ILLINOIS Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Stanwich

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON REALILLINOIS ESTATE 200 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust F Plaintiff, vs.

J. William Thompson, III, AKA William Thompson; Sarah A. Thompson, AKA Sarah Thompson Defendants.

Case No. 2019CH57 1000 Lincoln Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that to a pursuant Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 6, 2019, Brian E. VanVickle will on July 10, 2020, at hour of the 10:00AM at the Ogle County Office, Sheriff's Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1000 Lincoln Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068 Parcel Number(s): 24-24-355-004 The real estate is improved with a Family Single 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 open for be inspection.

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"THIS IS AN TO ATTEMPT COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W19-0917 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Indenture of the Trustee Fieldstone MortInvestment gage Trust, Series 20053; Plaintiff, vs.

Todd A. Aldridge; Pamela J. Aldridge; Illinois Housing Development Authority; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Defendants.

19 CH 95 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff of Ogle, Illinois, will on July 10, 2020, at the hour of

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in REALabove ESTATEentitled 200 the cause, Sheriff of Ogle, Illinois, will on July 10, 2020, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Sheriff of Olge County, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL sell at 61061, public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the judgment said mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 302 West North Street, Creston, IL 60113 PIN: 25-23-265-001 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Law Wirbicki 33 W. Group, Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W190917. The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours.

The is property improved by: Single Family Home.

The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements and thereon, tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 pleadings.il@ wirbickilaw.com W19-0917 I3151171

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sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

RIfEAL ESTATE 200is this property a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, the other than 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 Suite Wacker, 1250, Chicago, IL Phone 60601. number: 312-6516700. Attorney file number: 19-043850.

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

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