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MT. MORRIS TIMES VOLUME 53 NO. 20 • SERVING THE MT. MORRIS AREA SINCE 1967

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 • $1.00

COUNTY NEWS

Morning Blaze

COOL DOWN

Firefighters respond to a fire in Mt. Morris on Monday morning. / 3

COUNTY NEWS

Golf Cart Parade Grand Detour hosted a Golf Cart Parade on July 4. / 4

Donation A Dixon church

donates $5,000 to Stronghold and challenges others to match it. / 15

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Estrella Ramirez-Smith, 12, and Peyton Boyd, 10, both of Mt. Morris, stand under a falling bucket of water at the Oregon Park District’s splash park on July 4. The girls were visiting the Oregon area and like many others found the park a good way to beat the 90-degree heat.

One Section - 24 Pages

INDEX Betty’s Column......... 5 Church News............12 Classifieds..........21-24 Farm to Table.......... 10

HBO Update............. 10 Marriage Licenses.. 10 Mt. Morris Library.. 10 Oregon Police...........16

Otto’s Column........... 6 Property Transfers...16 Regional News.........17 Sheriff Activity.........15

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EDUCATION

Open registration for schools on July 23 Online registration for returning students is set to begin on July 13 The Oregon School District will host an open registration day on July 23, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Oregon Elementary – Etnyre Wing Library.

A computer lab will be available for anyone who needs assistance with online registration and parents can opt to pay registration fees in person rather than online during this time.

For students returning to the district, registration may be completed online again using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The district will open online registration beginning July 13.

Free and reduced lunch applications

may be completed at www.lunchapplication.com. If applying with a SNAP or TANF number, please make sure to have it with you at the time of applying.

This number would come from the Department of Human Services either on the approval letter or statement from their office.

To be eligible for fee waivers you must submit an application for free and reduced meals prior to the first day of

school.

In order to avoid a $25 late fee, students must be registered by end of business on July 31. Anyone who registers after this date will be assessed the late fee.

Students need to be registered by this date to allow buildings time to assign students to classrooms for the start of the school year. The first day for students will be Aug. 13.

Listed below is the link to the PowerSchool Parent Portal along with the detailed information for open registration.

New students to the district will need to attend the open registration date or visit central office for a Parent Access Account to register. Any questions can be directed to our central office at 815732-5300.

The Parent Portal Address is: http:// ps.ocusd.net.

FOOD PANTRY

Loaves & Fish Pantry resumes choice shopping Shoppers at Loaves & Fish Food Pantry in Mt. Morris will be able to choose their own groceries again, with some small changes, beginning July 13 from 2-4:30 p.m. and July 17 from 4:30-7 p.m.

Anyone entering the building will be required to wear a mask or face covering.

Numbers will be handed out to everyone outside and we will let you know when it is your turn to enter the building to shop.

Please wait in your car or outside,

maintaining social distancing. Anyone without a mask will still be given food. We will have pre-packed boxes that will be delivered curbside.

Carts and frequently touched surfaces will be disinfected regularly and hand sanitizer will be available to use. If you are sick, please stay home and send

someone to get groceries for you!

Loaves and Fish Pantry, located at 409 W. Brayton Road, Mt. Morris, is open to anyone in the Mt. Morris and Leaf River area that is in need of food.

You do not need a referral or proof of income to receive food.

The pantry is open on the First and Third Thursdays from 4:30-7 p.m. and the Second and Fourth Mondays from 2-4:30 p.m.

For more information,call 815-734-4573 or 815-734-4250.

SENIOR NEWS

Mt. Morris Senior Center offers these activities All activities are held outside at 9 East Front Street with masks and social distancing. Activities will be cancelled in the case of rain.

Biscuits & Gravy Every Wednesday 8-10 a.m. – Biscuits and Gravy on the lawn. $2 for a half order, $3.50 for a full order, and $.50 for coffee.

Census Event Friday, July 17 is our Census Event!

We will have a couple of laptops set up outside to assist in filling out your 2020 census from 10 a.m. until noon.

There will be refreshments available, and you can sign up for our door prize.

Join us to avoid that knock on your door in these uncertain times. Call 815-7346335 with any questions you may have.

Bingo Wednesday, July 15 – Bingo and a Birthday Party Lunch! Join us for FREE Bingo at 10:30 a.m. and burgers on the grill at 11:30 a.m.

The cost for lunch is $6 and will also include chips, macaroni salad, cake, and ice cream. Please call 815-734-6335 to RSVP.

Jam Session Wednesday, July 22– Jam Session and Lunch! The music will start at 10:30 a.m. and lunch will be served on the lawn at

noon. The cost for lunch is $3. Please bring your own chair and masks to assist with social distancing. Please call 815-734-6335 to RSVP.

Rummage Sale The Mt. Morris Senior Center will be having a rummage sale! If you have items to donate we are collecting them at this time.

Bring them to the Senior Center Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. If you have any questions or would like to set up a different time to drop off your donations please call Melissa at 815-734-6335 If you would like to volunteer to work at our rummage sale there are opportunities to help. Just let Melissa know!

MONDAY FIRE

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The Mt. Morris Fire Department was dispatched Monday morning at 9:51 a.m. to 3747 W. Illinois 64 Lot# 155, in Mt. Morris Estates, for a report of a mobile home on fire.

When firefighters arrived they found smoke and fire venting from the residence.

“Companies were on scene extinguishing the fire for several hours.” said Mt. Morris Fire Chief Rob Hough.

Other departments responding to the scene with Mt. Morris were Byron, Leaf River, Oregon and Polo.

“No one (or pets) were home at the time of the fire,” said Hough. “The home does appear to be a total loss.

There were no injuries to any of the firefighters. The cause is currently under investigation.”

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The Mt. Morris Fire Department was dispatched Monday morning to 3747 W. Illinois 64 Lot# 155 for a report of a mobile home on fire. Fire personnel from several departments helped battle the blaze. No one was home at the time of the fire. The cause is currently under investigation. Photo by RG Hough

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Firefighters battled blaze in Mt. Morris on Monday

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SPECIAL EVENT

Golf carts, ATVs were on parade in Grand Detour Uncle Sam even made an appearance at this July event

BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com What do you do if the coronavirus pandemic causes you to delay your wedding for a year?

Slap on a summer cut wedding gown complete with Nike tennis shoes and a veil, get your groomto-be into tuxedo shorts, make a wedding cake with six rolls of toilet paper, and jump on a golf cart with a sign “In Sickness and in Health..A Covid Style Wedding”.

That’s what Kate Johnson and Joe Roth did on July 4 as they rode in the second Grand Detour Golf Cart Parade.

“We were supposed to be married this August, but our wedding is now next August,” said Johnson, a Grand Detour native. “We’re trying to make some fun out of it today as we plan to enjoy another year of being engaged.”

The cart, driven by Roth’s best man, Evan Schmidt, with Elizabeth Wheeler riding shotgun, was one of just over 50 golf carts and all-terrain vehicles that took part in the village’s second golf cart parade.

Organized by Jim Ross, this year’s entries even included a motorcycle, two Jeeps, and a couple of bicycles.

Ruth Ross, Jim’s mother and longtime Grand Detour resident, was this year’s Grand Marshal. She rode in the lead vehicle, Jim’s antique Jeep, with his wife Connie and black lab along as passengers.

Jim, wearing red, white and blue pants, perused this year’s entries chatting with neighbors and friends, before starting the 8 p.m. parade from the parking lot of the John Deere Historic Site.

One of the decorated entries was

by Finn Sommers, 9, of Crystal Lake, who saw last year’s parade when he was visiting his grandfather Tom Welty. This year he asked Welty if he could decorate his Bears-themed golf cart and drive it in the parade.

The cart, dubbed “Tatsawanna”included big blue eyes, a grass skirt, and yellow streamers. “I don’t know how to spell the name,” said Finn.

“That’s just what we call it.”

Next to Tatsawanna was Mark and Linda Dewey’s more traditionally themed cart done in the likeness

See CARTS, Page 5

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ABOVE: Finn Sommers drives his grandfather’s (Tom Welty) golf cart past the John Deere Historic Site at the start of the Grand Detour Golf Cart Parade on July 4. Sommers decorated the cart and named it “Tatasawanna”. BELOW: Kate Johnson waves to onlookers as she rides with her groom-to-be Joe Roth. Note the wedding cake made of toilet paper rolls.

LOCAL HISTORY

BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator, Polo Historical Society The Fourth of July was quite different this year for us and for everyone in the United States.

In the past we have always gone to the parade in Mt. Morris and then we would have fried chicken afterwards along with watermelon. This year we were alone and if Dr. Fauci would have had his way, we would have stayed in our house all day!!

Instead in the morning we headed for the restaurant with our masks on and gathered with our friends.

It was the first time in four months.

I wanted to hug everybody but Dr. Fauci would definitely not have liked that.

We quickly found out that masks are not for 90-year-old people. I am the one that was in the hospital in Rockford a few years ago when I could not breathe and no one ever figured out what was the problem.

I keep my pneumonia shots current. Masks are not in my future and I soon wore it around my arm. My arm will be in fine shape if I ever get the virus!

So we went out, ate, and visited with friends inside. Come to think of it, we were not even socially dis-

tant! We realize we will not get the Fourth of July award from Dr. Fauci and frankly I am tired of listening to him.

Frankly I have come to believe that no one knows what to do and we are figuring out things as we go. There have been some rather strange ideas like locking and welding shut all the parks in the city so the children could not play in them.

Then opening them all up for the street protesters. Will someone explain that to me?

Kenneth and I were not TV watchers and then we only watched sports.

We never turned to the TV for our

news and got what we wanted from the newspaper. Then the virus hit and sports was diminished to nothing.

There were only so many times we could watch the Chicago Cubs winning the world series before we said, “Enough of that!” We turned to the news on television because we had nothing else to do. It became a research project because I quickly realized that all news is “not created equally.”

I wanted to soon drop Nora O’Donnal of CBS but Kenneth likes her

See OBENDORF, Page 7

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• CARTS Continued from Page 4 of Uncle Sam. “It took me three mops to do this,” said Linda, referring to Uncle Sam’s beard and mustache.

“It took me 30 hours to do the rest of it,” joked Mark referring to the numerous red-white and blue streamers and large patriotic top hat that adorned the 1987 Yamaha golf cart.

Jared Tate had two parrots to add to his golf cart entry—Johnny and June, named after the country and western signing duo of Johnny Cash and June Carter. Johnny and June perched on the front of the cart as it made its way through town.

But the most presidential entry in Saturday’s event was Kevin Carroll’s 1964 Cushman Golfster cart.

“President Eisenhower used a cart like this when he golfed,” Carroll said.

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

ABOVE: Decorated all-terrain vehicles and golf carts make their way down a street in Grand Detour during the village’s second annual parade on July 4. LEFT: Mark and Linda Downey decorated their golf cart in the likeness of Uncle Sam. BELOW: Grand Detour residents Austin Randall (left) and Jared Tate took Tate’s two parrots, Johnny and June, along for the ride. The parrots are named for Johnny Cash and June Carter.

Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, July 10, 2020

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LOCAL HISTORY

Ogle County had 27 train depots at one time 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 In the early 1900s there were 27 depots in Ogle County. Now there are two.

The Oregon Depot is now used as a museum and the Rochelle Depot serves as office space for the C. B. & Q. railroad.

Many of these depots were established at certain intervals supplying our early trains with water and fuel. Many of the small communities in Ogle County were established at these depots.

Some of these were Stratford, West Branch, Woosung, Myrtle, Monroe Center, Lindenwood, Honeycreek, Holcomb, Hazelhurst, Harper, Creston, and Davis Junction.

Some communities, like Oregon, without a railroad knew the importance of having a road through their community. They recruited different railroads to run through their town.

Residents of Oregon actively recruited several railroads including one electric railroad. They pledged money to encourage a railroad to build a line through Oregon.

Each station was important for freight, passenger service, mail delivery and telegraph communication connecting us to the rest of the world. Some depots contained sleeping quarters for railroad crew and rest room facilities.

In other words these railroads and depots played a huge role in the development of Ogle County.

Our 1909 railroad map shows the six Ogle County railroads. The Illinois Central running north to south through Woosung, Polo, Haldane, Forreston and Baileyville was the first railroad through Ogle County in 1853.

This was an important route during the Civil War. In 1902 Ogle railroads in order were the Chicago and Northwestern, Burlington, Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul, Chicago and Great Western and the Illinois Iowa and Minnesota.

Now back to the 27 depots. Four cities had two depots with two railroads running through or close by.

These were Byron, Rochelle, Polo and Stillman Valley.

In 1902 each depot connected that community to many parts of the

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The old freight house in Oregon.

A Zephyr was damaged after it hit a snow plow. A steam train waits on the track at the Oregon Depot. A group of Girl Scouts wait in the lobby of the Oregon Depot for a train ride to Savanna. Photos supplied by Otto Dick

United States. Just a reminder this was 18 years before the first car passed through Oregon. For several years after people purchased cars they had to store them for the winter.

Many servicemen departed from the Oregon Depot with Oregon being the county seat. Many traveled from the Oregon Depot to Camp Grant in Rockford.

At Christmas time the depot was busy with college students return-

ing home for the holiday and shoppers heading to Marshall Field’s in Chicago.

During the summer months the Burlington sponsored several tourist trips to Chicago.

We have a tourist brochure on display at the depot distributed by the railroad. Also the railroad was used by candidates running for office.

President Roosevelt and Governor Lowden being two of these. Governor Lowden is responsible for

Oregon having a very nice upscale depot.

He was on the railroad board of directors and wanted a nice depot for his hometown.

So, when you drive by the Oregon Depot remember that at one time there were 27 depots in Ogle County and eight zephyrs stopped at Oregon every day.

Now cars and trucks serve this community. Showing my age, I preferred the trains.

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SCHOOL NEWS

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New Polo superintendent posts ‘back to school’ letter to parents, community

BY JEFF HELFRICH ​​​​​​​jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com New Polo School District Superintendent Kelly Mandrell took to social media on July 2 with a letter to parents and the community about the upcoming school year.

Former Superintendent Chris Rademacher retired on July 1.

It will fall on Mandrell and the district to plan for the 2020-2021 school year, which will include adhering to recent COVID-19 guidelines recently released by the state.

Those include required use of face coverings, no gatherings of more than 50, social distancing, symptom screenings, temperature checks and increased cleaning and disinfection.

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Mandrell wrote of changes under her direction that will include expanded communication and collaboration with students, families and the community that will include a larger social media presence, more articles and updates in local newspapers and enhancing the district’s website.

Several community forums will be hosted throughout the school year to discuss specific topics such as planning for the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

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Mandrell said that the district will prepare a document for families so questions will be answered that will be available in paper form as well as on the district’s website. Answers will be provided in a timely manner so that family decisions can be made prior to the school district.

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because of her snappy outfits. I just start fixing supper at that time. I do not need extra drama.

All my life I have not liked the salesmen pitch and will quickly go to another store.

Just give it to me straight!

We soon became interested in the street protesters and the historical statues being torn down. Some news did not report it accurately and made it sound like a big block party until people started losing their lives.

Joan Raley called me and we had a long conversation about the statues and what was happening in our country. Linda McLane emailed me about Aplington House and she was worried. Thank heaven we do not have Zenas Aplington outside on his horse or we might be in trouble. Linda is a descendent of Aplington.

The Native Americans want Mt. Rushmore back and if we did that we would have to give them all of the United States wouldn’t we?

On July 3 we watched the program taking place at Mt. Rushmore and the president’s speech was the best I have ever heard and should have been carried by all our news media. It was not!!

Kenneth and I went to bed with a feeling of hope for our country. We feel safe at the moment. On July 4 we watched the program from the White House and that was wonderful. We did manage to celebrate the Fourth of July in style.

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OREGON LIBRARY Library Curbside Pick-Up and Limited Services We are offering curbside pick- up now! Hours for curbside will be Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. -6 p.m. and 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays.

You can put holds on items in our Library through our catalog or by calling the library at 815-732-2724.

Please leave a message if we do not answer and we will get back to you as soon as possible. NO returns will be accepted in person, these items must be placed in the book drop. We look forward to seeing you all soon! 2020 Summer Reading Program – Dig Deeper, Read, Investigate, Discover!  Virtual summer reading program continues! Due to COVID-19 constraints the summer reading programs at Ore-

gon Public Library is ter. Looking forward a bit different from to a unique summer previous years. You and thank you for your may register for patience with this READsquared new way of summer at http://oregonpublireading! clibrary.readsquared.

You can also email com/ . us at oregonlibrary.

Please answer the SRP@gmail.com with registration questions questions about all and complete the things related to SumMystery Photo #6: Identify the form to be placed in mer Reading! RegisMystery Photo and post your the appropriate group. tration is ongoing for answer on your READsquared Missions and events account or call/email your answer the Youth and Adult will also be activated Summer Reading to the Oregon Public Library. on READsquared for Program participation.

If you do not have internet access, Week of July 6 please call the Library and leave a Friday, July 10 - Steve N TV Robot message with contact info and one Dance Party (Absolute Science), 1:30 of the staff will contact you to regisp.m. via Readsquared & Library website

Friday, July 10 - The Black Hawk War and Indian Removal in Illinois, 1 p.m. via Zoom Week of July 13 Monday, July 13 - NewTrivia Questions available Monday, July 13 - Intro to Aerial Yoga (6th – 11th grade), 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 14 - Absolute Science-Rick Eugene Magic, 1:30 p.m. via Readsquared & Library website Tuesday, July 14 - Oregon Writers Group, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, July 15 - Afternoon Book Club, 1 p.m.

Thursday, July 16 - Video Story Time via Facebook, 10 a.m.

Thursday, July 16 - Absolute Science-Steve N’TV Optical Illusions, 1:30 p.m. via Readsquared & Library website

to quarantine policies, delivery may take longer than usual. Please call, Facebook message, or email us at forrestonpubliclibrary@gmail.com for assistance or if you have any questions.

book 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.

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FORRESTON LIBRARY Library Closure and Appointments While the library is still closed, anyone needing to send a fax or use a computer for taxes, employment, etc. may call the library and schedule an appointment to come in.

Also, beginning July 6, you may call or message us to schedule a half hour time slot to come in and check out materials.

Only members of one household may come in at the same time and everyone over the age of 2 must wear a mask. Please call the library for more information or if you have any questions.

Curbside Pickup We will continue to offer curbside pickup. Pick up times will be scheduled when you place a request. Interlibrary loans have resumed so you may also request items from other libraries. Due

will be introduced every Wednesday as we “Dig Deeper: Read, Investigate, and Discover!� Library Updates Please continue to check our Face-

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 is required.

Summer Reading Program Weekly activity packets are now available for Preschool/Kindergarten and 1st through 5th grade. A new topic

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• OREGON LIBRARY Friday, July 17- Mystery Photo #7 Saturday, July 18- Donuts & Dad = Dadurday, 10 a.m. via Facebook Saturday, July 18 - Youth Summer Reading Program Book Logs are due by end of day The Black Hawk War and Indian Removal in Illinois - July 10 at 1 p.m.

Brought to you by our Friends of the Oregon Public Library Call the library at 815-732-2724 and register for your spot on our ZOOM program.

In April 1832, a member of the Sauk nation named Black Hawk led a group of 1,000 Native Americans across the Mississippi into Illinois. Black Hawk claimed his people had not been properly represented at treaty negotiations with the U.S. Government, and thus they retained rights to their ancestral lands.

The Governor of Illinois reacted to Black Hawk’s return as if it was an act of war.

The battles over the next three months would become the last in the state, a climactic time in the story of Indian removal in Illinois.

In this program we will take an overview of the “Indian problem,” from first interaction with the French voyageurs, attempts at assimilation and coexistence, and finally treaties and government promises broken.

Upcoming programs include: 2020 Outdoor Concert Series, July 11, 6 p.m., Polo Library Pavilion We will be kicking off our 2020 Outdoor Concert Series with The Beaux, a classic rock (1960s-1990s) cover band. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and if desired, bring a picnic dinner. There is plenty of room to practice safe social distancing.

Nachusa Grasslands Virtual Program, Thursday, July 16, 7-8 p.m., Zoom Meeting Join us from your home via Zoom; go to pololibrary.org to register and receive the meeting link to learn about the ecology, science and the bison of the Nachusa Grasslands.

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 Face-

We look at the Trail of Tears, the final war dance in 1835 Chicago, and the emergence of Native American casinos in the epic clash of cultures. It all happened in a land named for an indigenous nation of people, the Illinois.

Intro to Aerial Yoga (6th grade & up) - July 13 at 1:30 p.m.

Never been in the silks-this is the time to try it out at ADM Studios for a Tweens + Teens Aerial Yoga workshop. This introductory class will give you experience working with aerial hammocks to support your postures as well as easing into inversions.

We will practice mindfulness as we connect movement and breath together in a floating meditation. Aerial Yoga increases flexibility, strength, and balance and helps your spine and core. It’s also a great stress reliever, mood enhancer and confidence booster.

Waiver and release forms are required. Only 8 spots available, so call the Library 815-732-2724) to register. Will be held at ADM Studios at 312 W. Washington Street. This is for Oregon Public Library Districts residents.

Books on Tap Book Club – Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m.

We are hopeful that July’s meeting will be in person at Cork N Tap; however, please check Facebook and/or contact the library. This month’s discussion will be on Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.

book page, facebook.com/pololibrary

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

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.

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

Our 2020 Summer reading program has gone digital! For all ages. Go to pololi-

Questions?

If you have any questions or comments, please let us know by calling 815-9462713 or email library@pololibrary.org.

​BERTOLET LIBRARY Calling all K-5th grade students!

Stop in to the library each week to pick up a bag of take home crafts for our Summer Reading Program. We miss seeing all of you at our Summer Reading Program.

New craft bags will be available each week through July 20th.

Insect: Friend or Foe Did you register? Your “ag bag” is waiting for you for the July 16 virtual program by Ag in the Classroom. You will also be receiving a Zoom link to this

program so you can log in on Thursday.

If you missed registering for this program, we look forward to your participation next time!

Free Books A local resident has offered to give away her collection of 500 Harlequin Romance books to any who are interested. These books are 3-5 years old. Please call the library at 815-738-2742 for her contact information.

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Library is Open The Polo Public Library is open for patrons to come in, browse, and check out items.

The hours for July will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays,1 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturdays.

A mask must be worn 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, email library@ pololibrary.org or through PrairieCat-Encore online ordering.

Patrons should continue to return items through the book drop that will be open 24-7. After items are returned, they will appear on your account while they are quarantined, then they will be checked back in and backdated to when they were returned. We are a fine-free library, so you do not need to worry

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SPECIAL EVENT

Farm to Table now a carryout thanks to pandemic Due to COVID-19 the Oregon Park District’s Annual Farm to Table Dinner has been changed to curbside pick-up.

“We will have the same amazing food by local chefs but delivered to your car door,” said Oregon Park District Superintendent of Recreation Tina Ketter. “Plan a dinner date now for Friday, July 24. Reservations are required as a limited number of meals will be prepared.”

The Farm to Table Dinner event is a fundraiser for the District’s Youth Scholarship Fund. All proceeds will help local youth in need participate in Park District sports and recreation programs.

“Donations to the Scholarship Fund are accepted at any time so if you are on a special diet or out of town for this event, feel free to contact the Park District with a donation or purchase a meal and surprise a friend, neighbor, or relative with a fantastic dinner prepared by local celebrity chefs,” Ketter said.

Meals this year will be prepared by: Jen’s Arti-

san Breads, Hazel’s, Ralfie’s BBQ, Hector’s Cocina, Northside BarbaQ, The Noble Cakery, O’s Bakery, Lynnies’ Kitchen and Ralphie & LuLu’s.

“These amazing chefs from our community all volunteer to make these dishes and many of them donate the ingredients needed that we are not able to source locally,” Ketter said. “Most of the ingredients are donated by local growers and are fresh right from the farm, garden, beehive or berry patch. Without our donors, celebrity chefs and the Event Sponsor, Circle G Farms and Feedlots, this event would not be possible.”

On this year’s menu is: Country White Bread

with Honey Butter, Arcadian Blend Veggie Salad, Creamy Cucumber Salad, Season Grilled Chicken Breast, Ralfie’s Signature Pork Kabob, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Fiesta Sweet Corn, Candied Bacon Green Beans and a dessert sampler with a Cake Shot with Mixed Berry Buttercream, Country Fresh Decorated Sugar Cookie, Mini Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote and a Chocolate Covered Strawberry.

“Dinners can be picked up to take home, or you can plan a picnic in the park, or take your meal to one of the participating businesses in Oregon with outdoor seating,” Ketter said.

Meals are $30 each. The deadline to reserve a meal (register) is Tuesday, July 14 or until sold out.

Call 815-732-3101 to register or visit www.oregonpark.org to register on line.

Curbside pick-up will be at Nash Recreation Center between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Choose your pickup time upon registration.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County clerk Laura Cook has issued the following marriage licenses.

June 22 Alexander Mathew Kuss and Josie Danyel Morgan, both of Byron.

June 25 James Joseph Miller and Sandra Kay

Snyder, both of Oregon.

Christopher Ryan Zacek and Brandy Rae Feltz, both of Dekalb.

June 30 Michael Joseph Fleck of Huntley and April Renee Moorehead of Rochelle.

July 1

Eric Lee Springer Jr. and Mayela Castorena-Cordoba, both of Dekalb.

Shawn Robert Early and Diana Marie Hamblock, both of Byron.

Conner Lee Brown and Kelli Katherine Wilebski, both of Polo.

Dalton James Blatter and Deandria Marie Erdahl, both of Leaf River.

Bradley Scott Egland and Jayme Lynn

Thomas, both of Rochelle.

include take home materials you can pick up from the library with your books.

Completing Missions earns you badges!

Remember each badge equals one raffle ticket at the end of summer for those who reached their goals!

ident 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 September 1st, 2020.

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

July 2 Brian David Berridge of Machesney Park and Elizabeth Ann Costa of Belvidere.

Jacob Michael Hobby and Kendra Leigh Roberts, both of Davis Junction.

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Curbside Pickup, Inner Library Loans Curbside Pickup will remain an option for patrons wishing to remain outside.

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.

Mt. Morris Patrons can place holds through the catalog or by calling or emailing. We will call to notify them when their items are ready for pickup.

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

Recently returned materials may remain on your account longer than usual. When checked in, library staff will backdate materials.

No overdue fines will be charged. All patron cards that have expired in March, April, and May have been renewed through July 1. Please contact us for further renewal. New library cards: Patrons can call or email the library to renew

or receive new library cards. Contact the library at 815-734-4927 or mmlib@ mtmorris-il.org Summer Reading Program!

Summer Reading Program is upon us!

Unlike years past we will have no in person programs. Instead we will be using an online resource to track books, provide missions to complete at home, and track rewards.

We will have fun rewards for those who reach goals at the end of the summer. This will include Mary Cheatwood dressing up as either a Princess, a Clown, or a Dinosaur if we collectively can read 1700 books! The missions are fun activities to do at home or outdoors that will earn you badges. Badges will earn raffle tickets for prizes at the end of the summer.

New Missions - Every Monday Log onto READsquared for new missions every week. These Missions are activities you can do at home and may

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 nonres-

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

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

SPECIAL EVENT

The Ogle County Health Department reported 24 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the new total number to 291. Recoveries of documented cases stand at 248. The death total in the county remains at 4.

Ages and locations of the individuals testing positive are not being released to protect their privacy.

The Illinois Department of Public Health site indicted on Tuesday that there are 160 cases in the 61068 zip code that includes Rochelle, Creston and White Rock.

Stillman Valley’s zip code, 61084, has 12 cases in it according to the IDPH site. Byron’s zip code, 61010, has 30 cases. Davis Junction (61020) has 18 cases.

The zip codes that house Oregon (61061) and Mt. Morris (61054) each have 13 cases and Polo’s zip code, 61064, has 10 cases in it.

Organizers of the BREAST Yard Sale are now hosting a barn sale July 30-Aug. 2.

“This year is even bigger than previous sales,” said one of the organizers, Karen Virnoche.” Several donations were made from people moving out of state or selling their homes, plus we continue to downsize. Tools, toys and tchotchkes of all sorts will fill the barn. Pet Supplies – cats and dogs! Remodeling – we have it!”

The list also includes floor tiles, fixtures, a like new cooktop, a wall mounted oven and rangehood, gardening tools, shovels, rakes, 5 lawn mowers,plant pots, sporting equipment, fishing gear, hunting items, construction and automotive tools, household items, and vintage

Case total is now Four-day-sale to benefit Serenity at 291 as of Tues. Home and Hospice July 30-Aug. 2 items including wagon wheels and 5 gallon oil cans.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon.

“We have a gem in Northern Illinois. It is a place that is compassionate and peaceful,” said Virnoche. “It is called Serenity Hospice and Home. It’s time to support this ‘home’ that serves many with love.

All proceeds from this sale will be donated to Serenity. Join us for a 4-day-only sale at 1194 Mud Creek Road, Oregon.”

Hours of the sale are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m..

“Or call 815-973-2050 if running late. You will be amazed and happy you came!,” Virnoche said.

PUBLIC VOICE Research organizations before getting on board Dear Editor,

Linda Stranberg

Oregon

“New” rules for political debate To the Editor,

As the campaign season heats up it may well be that we are headed for another round of the “new” rules for political debate.

didates seem content with this style.

Sooner or later we have to try to trust one another and work together.

Most people do want our problems solved in a reasonable way. Maybe we

could even think about treating each other with dignity and respect. Can we?

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I am not a savvy political person, but I am a thinker.

I do not spend hours on social media or the news. However, I am aware there are conflicting views regarding how Americans can work for improving lives of black Americans, so I began researching.

I am writing simply to ask others to understand the difference between agreeing that black lives are valuable and the Black Lives Matter organization.

The demands made by this organization are for complete revolution in society, family, economic system, education, and American government.

I back that statement by urging people to read the website: www.blacklivesmatter.com “What We Believe” and then make an informed decision about the movement. Support changes that value the lives of others but please do your research before getting on board with this or any other organization.

You know what that means, right?

First, shout your views at the top of your lungs but be very careful not to outline how you’ll actually get anything done.

Second, quickly transition to wildly exaggerating the positions of other candidates.

Do not hesitate to misrepresent those views because your supporters will never pay any attention to anything “the other side” says anyway.

Third, launch a vicious and constant effort to attach the most vile labels possible to your opponent. Sometimes this can be difficult because not all people agree on the most disgusting labels.

Slap on as many as possible and do not worry about evidence that they are valid!

The idea is to clearly establish that every idea your opponent has is designed to destroy everything “good people” hold dear.

Fourth, make sure you caution everyone that the election results are unquestionably accurate if you win but totally fraudulent if you lose and there can be no disputing that statement.

Do you know who is responsible for our political campaigning having come to this? We all are.

Those of us who actually use these tactics are the implementers.

Those who laugh and cheer when we hear candidates engaged in this are the enablers. It is little wonder we refuse to listen to one another and are unwilling to even try to compromise.

Sadly, both parties and most can-

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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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WILDLIFE WATCH

because they are glad that we give wildlife a second chance not because they are all saved,” she said. “All pass away, warm, safe, no pain,” she said.

Visit www.hoohaven.org for information on donating or volunteering.

The annual Mendota Sweet Corn Festival will happen this year. But there will not be thousands of people walking the downtown area like normal.

The Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce announced last week that certain events will still go on in August due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We want everyone to be safe, so that was a big factor in all our decisions for this year,” said Kate Fox, President & CEO of the Chamber.

“Everything is going to be online

and virtual.”

This year, there will be no carnival, food vendors, parade, entertainment, beer garden or craft and flee market.

No more than 50 people in a space are allowed in Illinois until the state reaches Phase 5 in the Restore Illinois plan.

The 2020 Sweet Corn Festival Queen Pageant and Sweet Corn Festival Mini Pageant will go on, but there will only be a limited amount of people in attendance; the event will be live-streamed online.

The 50/50 Drawing will happen but will be live-streamed as well.

Sweet corn sales and festival apparel will be available as well.

“Not a single person could have predicted the unparalleled situation in which we find ourselves in,” read a press statement about the announcement. “Identical to every other year, the safety and well-being of every festival goer is at the top of our list.”

Additional information is available by calling 815-539-6507 or emailing kfox@mendotachamber.com.

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Herdklotz of Hoo Haven said in an email on Tuesday.

She said donations are still needed to help other birds, reptiles, and mammals that the center treats.

“It takes everyone to help. I ask that individuals give to help us

Illinois State Police District 1 Commander, Captain Matthew Hodgdon, has announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for June.

Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 348 citations, 200 written warnings, and made 15 criminal arrests.

There were 196 citations issued for Speeding, 61 citations issued for Occupant Restraint violations, and 15 citations issued for Distracted Driving violations.

Troopers investigated 23 traffic crashes, assisted 91 motorists, and conducted 24 commercial vehicle inspections, six of which were placed out-of-service for safety reasons.

There were five arrests for Driving Under the Influence.

District 1, which encompasses Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties, investigated one traffic crash fatality in June.

Bird passes away, but donations needed for center to help others A Whiteside County Sheriff Deputy rescued an injured pelican on the Route 30 bridge near Clinton, Iowa last week, but sadly the bird had to be euthanized before it arrived at a wildlife rehabilitation center.

The sheriff’s department gave a special “shout out” to Deputy Sean Coutts for getting the pelican from the bridge in an attempt to save its life. The department also thanked Adam Wherry and Donald Cyczyk for their assistance.

Coutts is an Oregon High School graduate and former part-time police officer for the Oregon Park District.

The bird was en route to Hoo Haven, a wildlife rehabilitation center and educational center near Durand.

“Sadly the pelican had to be euthanized before it got here. Its wing was very badly damaged,” Karen

Illinois State Police announce activity stats for June

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ENTERTAINMENT

HBO series shot at state park premieres Aug. 16 HBO’s upcoming horror series “Lovecraft Country,” which filmed scenes at Mt. Morris’ White Pines State Park in 2018, has a premiere date of Aug. 16.

Some of Ogle County’s natural landscapes were used as location shots in August 2018 at the park with filming also along a section of U.S. 52 in western Ogle County.

“We chose that area for its topography ... we needed something with an open landscape,” location manager Wes Hagan said in 2018. “We thought it would work well with the show, and that’s why we’re here.”

The crew came to Ogle County from Chicago, where they were filming scenes in the Pilsen neighborhood in the Lower West Side.

“Lovecraft Country” is a horror drama set in the 1950s about a black man, 22-year-old Army veteran Atticus Turner, who drives across the country searching for his missing father with his Uncle George—publisher of “The Safe Negro Travel Guide”— and his childhood friend Letitia, encountering racism and the evils of Jim Crow America as well as malevolent spirits.

Former White Pines State Park concessionaire Beth George said in August 2018 that she received a call from HBO earlier in 2018 about shooting at the park.

“The book is written and based out of Chicago,” said George. “We, luckily, are the southern most stand of white pines. That’s how they found our little space.”

George said she was excited about

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ABOVE: Transport workers for the HBO series, which was filmed in Ogle County in August 2018, tended to some of the antique cars being used in the production. Pictured with the Packard Woody are two 1949 Fords and a 1950 Ford. ABOVE RIGHT: Production vehicles closed off the main road to the lodge while the series was being filmed. Potted plants and bushes, seen at left, were placed along the edge of the road to enhance the background. benefits local businesses will see throughout the week’s filming.

“It’s good for the entire area. Over 100 people are coming in and they eat, they shop, and they buy gas,” she said. “It’s great exposure and they spend money.”

A letter sent to about a half a dozen residents by HBO and Random Productions location managers Hagan and Greg Chiodo said Route 52 west of Polo from West Canada Road to Freeport Road, and West Stewart Road from North Eagle Creek Road to Route 52, were to be closed while scenes were being shot on Canada and at the intersection of West Stew-

art and Brookville roads.

However, due to an accident with one of the movie’s stunt cars in Elburn, that shooting was delayed a week.

Some scenes were also shot on Brookville Road at West Stewart and West Canada at North Eagle Creek. Only area residents were allowed access during those times.

White Pines Resort, the restaurant, cabins, gift shop, and some trails located inside the park, were closed at times during the filming.

Other trails, picnic areas, shelters and the campground remained open.

Film crews and trailers were staged in the parking lots at Spectrum Preferred Meats, the White Pines Roller Rink, and KI Tracks, all located on Pines Road near the park.

Staging crews could also be seen along Forest Road, located just east of the park, and in an adjoining field.

The crew also filmed in the Chicago suburb of Elburn.

“Lovecraft Country” stars Jonathan Majors, Courtney B. Vance, and Jurnee Smollett-Bell, and is produced by Jordan (“Get Out”) Peele and J.J. Abrams.

SPECIAL EVENT

Ag in the Classroom offering virtual library programs Agriculture in the Classroom is offering a virtual library program through local libraries and park districts.

The program, Insect: Friend or Foe, will use Kate Messner’s “Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt” to look at insects.

Participants will take part in hands on activities to discover the different mouth parts of insects.

They will also make a craft showing the life cycle of an insect.

This program will be held virtually. Libraries and park districts along with times are listed below.

To participate, register with one of the organizations listed. They will give you a link to join this live story

hour.

A week prior to the program stop by the library or park district you registered with to pick up an “ag bag”. The “ag bag” will have the supplies to complete the activities and crafts.

Participating libraries and park districts are: Rochelle Park District: July 13 at 1 p.m.

Polo Library: July 14 at 10:30 p.m.

Bertolet Memorial Library: July 16 at 10:30 a.m.

For more information, contact Melinda at charbm@illinois.edu or 815-732-2191.

Agriculture in the Classroom is a program to help students gain a

greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society.

Students learn that thousands of farm products are in the world around them—on their plate, in the clothes they wear, in the medicine that makes them well, and in earth-friendly fuels and plastics.

Ag in the Classroom is offered through the University of Illinois Extension-Ogle County in partnership with Ogle County Farm Bureau, Carroll County Farm Bureau, Ogle County Soil & Water, and Carroll County Soil & Water.

For more information about the program, call the Ogle County Extension Office at 815-732-2191.

Ogle County Master Gardener Leah Patapack teaches a student about butterflies during an event last year.

CHURCH CHALLENGE

Pastor asks others to donate in challenge for Stronghold center

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com

Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center Executive Director Danny Pierce, left, accepts a $5,000 donation from Pastor David Spaulding of the First Presbyterian Church of Dixon as they stand in the courtyard at Stronghold. the Blackhawk Presbytery and is operated primarily as a ministry of the presbytery. “I would encourage you to consider what you can do,� Spaulding said. “So next year we can have a joyful year here at Stronghold.�

Stronghold is still open for business for camping, retreats, or day visits with limits of people and social distancing. Call 815-732-6111 ext 613 or email reservations@strongholdcenter.org to book a trip.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity July 1 Darion Brown, 29, of Rockford,was cited at 3 a.m. for driving while license revoked, fleeing to elude, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding after deputies attempted to stop a motorcycle for speeding on Illinois 64 near Woodlawn Road.

Brown failed to stop and continued eastbound on Illinois 64 at a high rate of speed.

After traveling approximately one and a half miles the driver lost control on a

curve near the intersection with Esmond Road.

As a result the motorcycle went off the north side of the roadway and into a field where the driver was ejected.

Brown refused treatment from the Malta Fire Dept. firefighters who assisted at the scene.

Dekalb County Sheriff’s deputies assisted at the scene with the accident investigation.

Brown was released on an I-bond and was transported by a family member to the hospital for treatment with non-life threatening injuries.

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Each area presbyterian church has its own “Stronghold story.�

The Oregon faith-based camp and retreat center has hosted many events over the years for people in the area, but it won’t be this year due to COVID-19. Stronghold has had to cancel its summer camp and the nonprofit has lost thousands in revenue.

Pastor David Spaulding of the First Presbyterian Church of Dixon came to Stronghold’s aid this week, donating $5,000 and creating the “Stronghold challenge.�

One of Spaulding’s elders called him recently and asked what could be done to help Stronghold. “We met and put a three-pronged approach together,� Spaulding said. “We looked at our budget and saw we had some money for day camps and camp scholarships. We decided to send it to Stronghold anyways and looked at some more money and approved a gift of $5,000. Congregation members were also asked to consider giving to the camp as part of the plan. “We also wanted to ask other churches and more to give, which is the Stronghold challenge,� Spaulding said. Pierce accepted the donation in a video with Spaulding at Stronghold this week. Stronghold is owned by

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OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Shawn Melville reports the following police activity.

revoke probation. Whetsel was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

June 29 At 9:09 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of 5th and Webster Streets involving a 2014 Ford driven by Robert J. Wilson, Jr., 73, of Oregon, and a 2019 Buick driven by Johnie E. Mudge, 70, of Oregon. Wilson was issued a citation for failure to yield.

July 1 At 7:42 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 100 block of N. 4th Street involving a 2013 Chevrolet driven by Dale G. Grote, Jr., 73, of Chana, and a parked 2017 Jeep belonging to Dyan L. Mowry, 45, of Oregon.

Grote was issued citations for improper backing, and failure to give information after striking an unattended vehicle.

Richard E. Sheidler, 74, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 9:41 p.m. for operating in violation of restriction. This violation occurred in the 1000 block of W. Washington Street.

June 30 Tobias M. Whetsel, 38, Oregon, was arrested at 4:50 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to

• OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Continued from Page 15 At approximately 6:13 a.m. deputies responded to a motorcycle accident with an injury. Upon arrival, deputies learned a 2015 Yamaha motorcycle was driven by Devin Messenger, 21, of Oregon. Messenger was southbound on River Road when he locked his brakes up in the roadway to avoid deer.

Messenger then laid the motorcycle down in the roadway before coming to rest. Messenger was transported to Swedish American Hospital by Byron EMS for non-life threatening injuries.

July 4 Julio Flores, 26, of Arlington Heights, was arrested for disorderly conduct on Daysville Road after creating a distur-

July 2 At 10:30 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at 401 S. 4th Street involving a 2019 Dodge driven

by Elizza L. Easley, 17, of Oregon, and a parked 2018 Ford owned by the City of Oregon Water Department. No citations were issued.

July 3 Charlotte M. Hinds, 26, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 2:42 p.m. for driving while license suspended. This violation occurred in the 1000 block of Pines Road.

July 4 Tomasz D. Kowalski, 40, of Norridge, was issued a citation at 4:13 p.m. for speeding, 55 mph in a 35 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 1300 block of Pines Road.

the evening at the Oregon Laundromat located at 210 S. 4th Street. McCaslin was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

July 5 William W. Storms, 71, of Sterling, was issued a citation at 12:15 p.m. for speeding, 54 mph in a 35 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 1300 block of Pines Road.

Four verbal warnings were issued from June 29 through July 5.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Richard W. Wiesner, Jr., 51, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 8:36 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of N. 3rd and Franklin Streets.

General calls for service through dispatch June 29 - July 5

Alyssa M. Trotter, 27, of Polo, was issued citations at 9:30 p.m. for improper lane usage and failure to properly secure a child under age 8 in an appropriate restraint system. These violations occurred at the intersection of W. Washington and Illinois Streets.

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bance. Flores was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

At 3:10 p.m., deputies conducted a Christine M. McCaslin, 60, of Oregon, traffic stop on I-39 at mile marker 109 on was arrested at 11 p.m. for theft, more a 2018 white GMC Sierra observed trav- than $500 that had occurred earlier in eling 91 mph in a 70 mph zone. After conducting an investigation Eberardo Peralta-Cazales, 28, of Alabama, was arrested for no valid driver’s license. Peralta-Cazales was also issued a citation Designed to Meet your Needs for speeding and released on an I-Bond.

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Warranty Deeds • Erika Meiners to Dianna H. Brevitt, one parcel in Grand Detour, $215,000.

• Leann Brandenburg to Antonio I. Welle, 702 S. Sixth St., Oregon, $90,000.

• High Point Financial Services Inc. to Haywell LLC Westwood, one parcel in Rochelle, $11,000.

• Ryan E. and Jacqueline Baylor to Jacob M. and Kelli P. Abell, 10312 E. Kuehl Court, Rochelle, $240,000.

• Gary and Shirley J. Holderness, also Leckey, to Karen A. Kindemann, 224 Windover Park Court, Rochelle, $188,000.

• Aaron K. Patrick to Ann Lorenzy 9790 Flagg Road, Rochelle, $155,000.

• Hub Shuttle Inc. to Samantha Rylee Bittner, 321 N. Eighth St., Rochelle, $90,500.

• Jeannie and Boyce Wallin to Benjamen Birdwell, third party Scott Township, 122 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, $145,000.

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Guatemala becomes Jamison Wiersema’s temporary home in the middle of his trip

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com

Jamison Wiersema grew up in Milledgeville and has been spending the COVID-19 pandemic time in Guatemala due to his trip through Central America being interrupted. Photos provided.

calls. His parents, Mark and Lisa, have asked him why he hasn’t taken one of the two flights a week that go to the U.S. on United Airlines. He doesn’t want to. They do enjoy his stories and photos.

It’s been strange to see the news of the pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests back home from all the way in Guatemala, Wiersema said.

“Being here and seeing that, I feel for everyone there,” Wiersema said. “It gives me comfort to be here. I’m happy to be here and knowing my

family is safe.”

Before his Central America trip this year, Wiersema spent 2015 to 2020 living in hotels managing mobile marketing and sponsorship programs at large music festivals and sporting events. He’s used to being away. But he’s never “stuck.”

“There’s a huge world out there but I think you should experience some of it,” Wiersema said.

“Travel is important and it’s been great for me.”

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Jamison Wiersema has to be careful with the word “stuck.”

After spending January, February and half of March exploring Mexico and Belize, the Milledgeville native has been in Antigua, Guatemala for 3 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But he says he isn’t “stuck.”

“I’m totally happy here,” Wiersema said. “It’s a relaxed environment. It’s a nice spot to be in. It’s great to be able to experience it here.”

2020 was slated to be Wiersema’s travel year after saving up for it. He has gotten some hiking, diving and volcano-watching in. He was on his way to the Panama Canal before the pandemic hit, where he would’ve decided on coming home or continuing down to South America.

Wiersema said it doesn’t seem like the borders will open up for “a few more months.” He’s thinking there’s about a 60 percent chance he’ll come home in September.

“There aren’t people from different countries here with tourism being dead,” Wiersema said.

“You question why you’re here with nothing being open.”

Antigua was devastated by nearby volcano eruptions in late 2018. Last week, it had a large eruption that resulted in no damage. Wiersema heard thunder and felt two minutes of rumble.

Papaya and Fuego are the names of the two volcanoes.

Wiersema often watches them from his balcony and can see smoke going up every 7-8 minutes and sometimes the light from the lava. He spent time hiking up Fuego and slept next to it.

“The ground was warm,” Wiersema said. “It’s so loud that it wakes you up every 10 minutes.

To see it erupt in front of you, that was the most enjoyable experience of my life.”

The COVID-19 pandemic in Guatemala resulted in a three-month quarantine and a curfew from 6 p.m. until 5 a.m. There is a stay-at-home order similar to the United States’ and restaurants do delivery and to-go orders.

Grocery stores have limited hours and the country’s president talks every Sunday about the situation. Certain license plate numbers aren’t allowed to go out on certain days. If someone there is hungry, they’re encouraged to wave a white flag on a corner and people will help.

“You can’t save up a lot with it not being a rich country,” Wiersema said. “People take what they make for the day and go home and buy dinner with it. It’s detrimental for the town. It’s different to be here for the fun and this happens. It makes me sad.”

Wiersema and his family have weekly Zoom

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• PROPERTY TRANSFERS Continued from Page 16 • Marc M. and Mary T. Radut to Richard L. and Karen L. McQuality, 6183 N. River Drive, Oregon, $117,500.

• Brian T. Albers to City of Rochelle, one parcel in Rochelle, $0.

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OBITUARY DAVID WESTFALL David Westfall, 85, of Oregon, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at KSB Hospital in Dixon after a short illness.

David was born Sept 13, 1934 in Oneonta, New York to Ernest and Carolyn Westfall.

He graduated from Oneonta Senior High School.

David served in the United States Army and graduated from the University of Missouri and from Penn State University.

David loved the outdoors and was

Rochelle, one parcel in Rochelle, $0.

• David J. and Diane L. Russell to Brittany Ellis, 603 S. First St., Rochelle, $72,000.

• Gary L. and Lori A. Greenfield to Virginia Gapinski, 418 N. Hannah Ave., Mt. Morris, $146,000.

• Charles K. and Sheila L. Whaley to Brandon T. Featherston, 405 E. Fourth

active with the Boy Scouts. He was also active in his church.

He is survived by his wife Gail of 65 years; son Marty; daughter Jennifer; grandchildren Jason, Travis and Chelsea; and great grandchildren Chance and Miranda.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m. in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon.

A drive-thru visitation will be held on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. in Daysville Cemetery.

Finch Funeral Home, 405 E Hitt, Mt. Morris, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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St., Byron, $87,500.

• Dustin and Wendy Harriett, also Mitchell, to Matthew and Nicole M. Linder, one parcel in Buffalo Township, $0.

• Thomas A. and Sharon L. Sztochmal to Lucas M. and Daria B. Brainerd, one parcel in Taylor Township, $19,500.

• Eric and Kristina Wiltfang to Joseph and Amber Beatty, 6076 N. State Route 2, Byron, $252,500.

• Craig E. and Patricia Bontjes to Julie A. Terhark, one parcel in Brookville Township, $99,900.

• Steven N. and Kristin K. O’Brien to Rod J. and Leanne F. Dublo, 5018 S. Freeport Road, Polo, $212,000.

• Robert D., Anita C., Robert J. and Tammy E. DeVries to Matthew F. and Emily E. Williams, one parcel in Lincoln Township, $50,000.

• Wayne D. and Nancy D. Alderks to Bryce T. and Amy M. Alderks, 8301 N. Perryville Road, Davis Junction, $195,000.

• Robert W. and Esther J. Mongan to Martin Komiskey, 2996 W. state Route 64, Mt. Morris, $355,425.

• Matthew W. Ranney and Angela Jo Sorenson to Paul Shumaker, 10410 Flagg Road, Rochelle, $170,000.

Quit Claim Deeds • Robert C. and Denise M. Clothier to Brian S. and Jodi L. Horner, 416 E. Dixon St., Polo, $0.

• Gwendolyn S. and Wendy Stinson to Steven G. Stinson, 511 S. Third St., Oregon, $0.

• David J. and Rosslyn E. Shaw to Brian M. Ahlgrim, 214 Cuyahoga Drive, Dixon, $0.

Trustee’s Deeds • Brenda L. and Robert L. Brown 2002 Trust Declaration Trust, Brenda L. and Robert L. Brown, trustees, to David A. and Kimberly N. Luepkes, 4088 S. Chana Road, Chana, $297,000.

• Fred N. and Mary Louise Smith Joint Tenancy Trust, Fred N. Smith, trustee, to Steven N. and Kristin K. O’Brien, 2374 N. River Road, Oregon, $282,000.

• Richard E. and Jeannine M. Wing Declaration Trust, Jeannine M. Wing, trustee, to William P. Schumaker and Krystal B. O’Rourke, 511 N. Fifth St., Oregon, $135,000.

• Paul H. Naffziger Trust, Lee A. Naffziger, trustee, to June Schafer, 511 S. Fifth St., Oregon, $0.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

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Cities and to Lee County.

If spotted, call Whiteside Crime Stoppers at 815625-7867, Lee-Ogle Crime Stoppers at 888-228-4488, local police or 911.

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

Latisha D. Evans and Jorden E. Johnson Connecticut area in the victim’s stolen car, the paper reported.

A car belonging to one of the victims was found burning east of Harmon early on the morning of Friday, July 3, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department said.

The pair are considered armed and dangerous.

If spotted, people are advised to call police or Crime Stoppers, not to approach them.

Johnson is white, 6-toot-2 and 225 pounds; he has a tattoo on his face; Evans is Black, 5-foot-3 and 150 pounds. They may have altered their appearance.

Johnson and Evans also have ties to the Quad

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Girl drowns in Plum River Man shot, killed in Como

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com A 5-year-old girl died Sunday, June 28 after being pulled from the Plum River in Savanna.

The girl, Elena Jessica Schaefer, was reported missing, along with a 12-year-old and another 5-year-old, about 12:45 p.m.

When Savanna police and fire, Carroll County deputies and EMS responded, they found one child and learned the other two might be in the

river, Police Chief Jeffrey Dorn said in a news release.

Emergency responders found the second child clinging to a tree branch, unharmed. She was found at 1:13 p.m. about a half-mile downstream. She was flown to Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton where she died.

Her obituary appears below. A Go Fund Me page has been established for donations.

The man shot and killed in his yard in Como on Saturday night or early Sunday morning was Jason A. Chapman, 43, the Whiteside County coroner said.

Chapman’s body was found in his yard on Front Street around 12:30 a.m. Sunday; he was shot sometime after 7 p.m. Saturday, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker said.

The investigation is ongoing, and

further details are not yet being released, Booker said.

Investigators are looking for anyone who may have seen or heard anything that night. Anyone with information can call the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department at 815772-4044 or the anonymous reward hotline, Whiteside County Crime Stoppers, 815-625-7867.

Como is an unincorporated village of about 550 people about 2 miles west of Rock Falls off U.S. Route 30.

make you forget your problems. Our family will miss her dearly. She took a piece of all of us when she left.”

Though we’ve lost a shining light in our community, we can find some solace in knowing that sweet little Elena will be with all those whom she loved, now and for all of their days.

She will be dearly missed by her parents, Ernst and Jessica; her siblings, Jon-

athan and Breanna Schaefer; grandparents, William “Bill” and Mary Schaefer, of Palatine, and John and Barb Statdfield, of Freeport; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Elena is preceded in death by her great grandmother, Betty “Mimi” Miller.

A visitation was held, July 6 at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna,.

A memorial fund has been established in Elena’s name. Family and friends are invited to share in her life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

OBITUARY ELENA JESSICA SCHAEFER Elena Jessica Schaefer, 5, of Savanna, passed away tragically on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

Elena was born July 24, 2014, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Ernst and Jessica (Nicewanner) Schaefer.

It quickly became apparent to everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her, that she was a beautiful soul.

She loved her family dearly, and that love always was, and will continue to be reciprocated by her family, on to sweet

Elena.

During this incredibly difficult time, Jessica and Ernst put together some words, capturing Elena’s spirit and legacy.

“Elena was taken from our family too soon. She was a bright star in our lives. She had a beautiful personality, and just as beautiful of a smile. She loved everyone she came in contact with. If you were having a bad day, she was there to

• Friday, July 10, 2020

A local couple, one of whom is a longtime felon wanted in a stabbing a year ago, are on the lam on the East Coast, accused of murder, attempted murder, armed robbery and grand larceny.

Jorden E. Johnson , 27, of Sterling, and Latisha Desiree Evans, 20, of Rock Falls, are wanted by Georgetown, South Carolina police in connection with an incident at a hotel last Sunday that left one person dead and another critically injured.

According to South Strand News of Georgetown, police were called to Rodeway Inn around 8:30 a.m. Monday, where they found a woman with “critical” injuries bleeding outside a room and 66-year-old Jack Kendree Jr. dead inside, covered in blood.

An autopsy was to be held today; the cause of death has not been released.

The two were spotted July 1 in the Millford,

The local case involves a stabbing that happened Aug. 17 in the 1400 block of East 14th Street, during an argument after a party, Sterling police said.

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

He has an extensive felony history in Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties.

In 2017, Johnson was convicted of aggravated battery in Lee County and sentenced to 3 years, and to theft in Ogle County and sentenced to 2 years.

He was convicted of aggravated battery in Whiteside County in 2011 and sentenced to 3 years, and of residential burglary and sentenced to 6 years.

He was convicted in 2010 of burglary in Whiteside County and was given 2 years’ probation, but he violated the terms, it was revoked, and he was sentenced to 3 years.

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BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT

Project to bring new businesses to I-88 near Dixon

BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@shawnews.com DIXON – The city and the Lee County Industrial Development Association are partnering with two commercial real estate developers to open up 27 acres near Interstate 88 for future hotels, restaurants and other businesses.

LCIDA announced plans last week for the “Gateway” project, which will bring a major development on South Galena Avenue across from Walmart between Keul and Bloody Gulch roads.

Xsite Real Estate of Burr Ridge and Walsh Partners of Elmhurst are finalizing a purchase agreement for the land, and preliminary designs call for up to a dozen buildings.

Infrastructure work could begin as early as spring 2021.

The project is expected to create more than 600 jobs and $1 million a year in new tax revenue.

It will bring the city closer to its longtime goal of building up the I-88 corridor, Mayor Li Arellano Jr. said.

“This joint project is a major development that builds on previous successes and partnerships to advance that goal,” Arellano said. “It is a huge win for Dixon and a boon for travelers, because it will firmly cement Dixon’s position as the best travel stop in our region.”

City Manager Danny Langloss called the development “game-changing for our community.”

“Over the past two and a half years, we made a major breakthrough with the landowners and have gained the support of a trusted and proven economic development partner,” Langloss said.

“We are confident that the team of Xsite and Walsh will get the project done and bring new services and amenities to the community, along with the resulting property and sales tax revenues to local government, including the city, schools, and county.”

Xsite is the developer of Presidential Parkway Plaza, the four-building project north of Walmart along the south side of Keul Road.

“We have enjoyed working in Dixon to bring new retail and food options to the community,” Xsite President Bill Paul said. “Dixon city officials have always been fair to work with and very supportive of responsible growth in the community. We look forward to this new opportunity here.”

Marketing has begun for the commercial development, focusing on hospitality-related businesses such as restaurants, hotels and gas stations, among others.

“With the rich history that is Dixon, and the fact that you have a city government excited to partner with experienced developers, makes it all the more comforting when you have the public and private sectors jointly focused on the same goals of a commercial development,” said Charles H. Walsh Jr. of Walsh Partners.

The project is within the Lee Ogle Enterprise Zone, which provides short-term property tax abatements and sales tax waivers on building materials, along with other incentives to developers. The area is also covered by the federal Opportunity Zone Program, which offers preferred tax treatment to some forms of investment in the zone.

“The Dixon tollway interchange is one of the few access points between Aurora and the Quad Cities that offers hospitality services visible and accessible immediately at the entrance/exit,” LCIDA Executive Director Kevin Marx said.

The city is pursuing a $1 million state infrastructure grant as well as a $1 million Opportunity Zone grant, and winners should be announced in the next couple of weeks, Langloss said. Infrastructure expenses are expected to cost between $2.6 million and $2.9 million. The city also will be looking to create a tax increment financing, or TIF, district The Gateway project, a partnership with the city, LCIDA, also is expected to create more than 600 jobs and create $1 million a year in new tax revenue. for the project area.

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“E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/ge thelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk's office.”

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office -- Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to the attorney for the Estate within ten days after it has been filed.

Kenneth Charles Ludewig and Wendy Louise Stabenow, Independent CoExecutors of the Estate of Barbara R. Ludewig, Deceased June 26, July 3 & 10, 2020 POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of at Appeals 7:00p.m. on Monday, July 13th, 2020 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a refiled by quest Steve & Michelle Gunder of 705 N. Ave, Congress Polo, IL for a variance to place a six foot fence within five feet of the property line at 705 N. Congress Ave, Polo, IL. This zoning change would be for Parcel ID 14-09-327-022, otherwise known as 705 N.

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Building for lease: apx., 4200 sq. ft., laydown area apx 2 acres, (2) 12'x 14' OHD shop area & office.

815-626-8790

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815-625-7043

STERLING Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2/3BR 2 story townhomes Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup.

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TO: Irais Ortiz, Ana Herrera, Bertha Roberto Infante Villalpando, Elizabeth Infante Villalpando, Ramon Infante Villalpando and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and unknown heirs.

PREPARED BY: ANDREW VELLA VELLA & LUND, P.C. 401 West State Street, LEGAL300 NOTICES 101 Suite Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 965-7979 Vella_andrew@yahoo.com

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk -- Probate Division at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, IL OTICES LEGAL Nor 61061, with101 the Estate legal representatives, or both.

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MANUEL INFANTE VILLALPANDO, Special Administrator BY: ANDREW VELLA , his Attorney

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AUCTION

Due to retiring from farming, the following line of equipment will be offered at Public Auction. Located north of Polo, IL 61064 on IL 26 for 4 miles to Rte 64, then east 2 miles to Maryland Road, then north to sale sight (2789 N Maryland Road, Polo, IL 61064). Watch for Auction signs.

See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip & lennybrysonauctioneer.com

TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 AT 10:00 AM Note: This Auction will be sold with plenty of room for social distancing rules to be obeyed. A large area has been set aside for the equipment.

Do bring your mask for added security. This is a nice clean well maintained line of equipment.

Online Bidding available through ProxiBid starting at 11:00 am. www.proxibid.com For registration questions, please contact ProxiBid at 877-505-7770 or Braydan Beiswanger at 260-760-4036.

Buyer Premium charged. Live Simulcast bidding day of sale and prebidding available ahead of auction.

TRACTORS - COMBINE - RTV - TRUCK

C-IH 7250 FWA, CAH, 18sp PS w/4 rev, 4 remotes, 3pt, 1000 PTO, wgts, quick hitch, 18.4Rx46 duals, 4350 hrs (JJA0066761); C-IH 7120, CAH, 18sp PS w/4 rev, 3 remotes, 3pt, quick hitch, 540-1000 PTO, 18.4Rx42 duals, 4240 hrs (JA0021870); C-IH 5130 FWA, CAH, 16sp PS w/shuttle, 3 remotes, 3pt, quick hitch, 5590 hrs (JJF1014759) w/IH 510 loader w/7’ self leveling bucket; C-IH 1896, CAH, Cummins engine, PS, 2 remotes, 3pt, 540-1000 PTO, 16.9Rx38 tires, 6138 hrs (1624554); Kubota L245 D, WF, 3pt, ROPS, turf tires, 2714 hrs, (12955); Kubota ZD21 zero turn diesel mower, 60” deck; Simplicity 860 SE snowblower; JD 60, NF, PS (6038669), set of clam shell fenders; JD B, NF 8sp (289137); MH 33; Case SC; C-IH 6088 combine, AFS 600 monitor, rock trap, chopper, bin ext, 30.5Lx32 drive tires, 1725 eng hrs, 1198 rotor hrs (YBG006423); C-IH 4406 corn head 6-30”, poly, autohead control, hyd deck plates, roller cones, stalk stompers (YDH620161); Unverferth HT25 head hauler; C-IH 3020 grain platform 30’, Terra Flex, fore & aft, quick tach hyd, 3” cut (YCH210184); UM HT30 head hauler; Kubota RTV900 diesel 4x4, PS, canopy, elec dump, winch, front guard, 820 hrs (72309); 2016 Red Chevrolet 2500 HD Silverado LT, Z71 off road, regular cab, 6.0 engine, Delta tool box, Eagle chrome wheels, 25,200 miles.

Old JD sign w/4 legged jumping deer [1st item sold on ProxiBid].

MACHINERY C-IH 330 turbo vertical till w/rolling baskets 31’ (YCD060148); DMI ecolo tiger, 5 shk chisel, hyd levelers; DMI tiger mate field cult 28½’; C-IH 110 rolling crumbler (red) 30’; Kinze 3200 planter 12-30”, finger pickup, Yetter trash wheels, ins, KPM 2 monitor (680171); Trimble auto steer SM750 monitor system to be sold separate; 2 Brent 657 gravity wagons, 4 whl brakes, lights, fenders, oil bath bearings (B37720100 & B37720101); spare tire & rim for wagons; Brent 440 gravity wagon, rear brakes, fenders, lights (B1619186); heavy duty tandem axle trailer, 1400 gal water tank, pump, hoses; 2 hayracks & gears; Woods BW 1800 batwing mower, 1000PTO, 8 whls, chains, Stump Jumper (1231735); Woods SB74C snowblower, 3pt, 540 PTO (new); Caroni FL1400 tiller, 3pt, 57” wide; Hardi ATV pull behind sprayer w/boom; Winpower 12KW generator, PTO on cart; 1000 gal fuel skid tank w/pump; 3 - 500 gal skid tanks plumbed together w/pump; GSI 1218 grain drier, 9 columns, 3ph, LP (05-226); Trans-fer 700 air system, 4” pipe, Ripco LTD valve; hopper bottom wet grain tank, approx 3800 bu; 10” fill auger from tank to drier; Westfield W130-71 auger, hyd lift, PTO (245550); Hutchinson 8”x42’ PTO auger (939813); {drier, air system, hopper tank to be removed by Sept 1, 2020; Hotsy power washer.

MISCELLANEOUS - COLLECTIBLES (NOT SOLD ON PROXIBID)

Porter-Cable upright compressor; Iron Man twin cylinder horizontal air compressor, 7½hp single phase; Waterloo rolling tool box; lots of hand tools including Snap-On, Craftsman & others; assorted power tools; cherry picker; revolving bolt bins; wood parts bin; work bench; wood burning furnace (new); 3 Johnson 2 way radios; barrel waste oil; 55 gal barrel w/12V pump; assorted ladders; misc signs incl Victor test plot sign; JD 2 cylinder pedal tractor; 4 butcher kettles; milk cans; sausage press; school desk; few assorted crocks incl Western 6,8,10,15.

JOHN AND MICHELLE GILBERT 815-622-1555 Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064

Clerks: Public Auction Service

Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. [Buyer Premium only on ProxiBid items]. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

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REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: Rebecca A. Rodriguez Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C. 202 E. Fifth St. | Sterling, IL 61081 | (815) 625-8200 AUCTION MANAGERS: Michael Sullivan (309) 333-0916 Dale Jones (309) 299-6400 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com • IL Lic. #444000107

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FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020

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