Mt. Morris Times / ShawLocal.com • Friday, Jul 1, 2022
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July 4, 7:30 p.m. – Kable Band concert behind the David L. Rahn School, prior to the fireworks. July 6, 7:30 p.m. – “Red, White and Blue” concert. Patriotic marches, music from WWI, WWII and more. Concert in the Warren Reckmeyer Bandshell, on the Mt. Morris Campus. Benches available or bring your lawn chairs.
Also enjoy an ice cream social. The Oregon School District is offering the public a chance to pick up old trophies currently on display at the former David L. Rahn Junior High in Mt. Morris. “Numerous old Oregon/Mt. Morris junior high trophies will be on display and available for any
interested community members to pick up and keep on Friday morning, July 1 from 9 a.m. to noon outside the main doors of the former Mt. Morris Jr. High gym lobby area,” Mike Lawton said. “Many of these were from seventh and eighth grade athletics events from 1995-2018.” Items will be available on a first come, first serve basis.”
decision to close David L. Rahn Jr. High School at the end of the 21/22 school year. In this resolution, concerns were shared, including: The closing is not in the best interest of Mt. Morris students and families. It will place an increased and unfair financial burden on families within the village. The closing of DLR will not result in a better educational experience for district students and staff and it does not support the unique social and educational needs of Jr. High students. The closing is not in the best interest of taxpayers and property owners in Mt. Morris and may negatively impact demand for family-based housing in the Village and property values. The closing may negatively impact the Village’s ability to grow and prosper by discouraging
investment in new business and housing development that support young families. We continue to believe this decision is wrong, shortsighted and not in the best interest of students, staff and district families. Immediate disposition of the building through sale, transfer or demolition will eliminate a critical safety net, should serious issues arise as a result of this decision. For this reason, the Mt. Morris Village Board will not pursue the potential transfer of DLR to the Village and we strongly encourage the Oregon School Board to keep and maintain the building for a period of 2-3 years, in the event it is needed to address serious concerns that could develop as a result of the decision to close DLR.
the library on Monday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. Display Case Showings Stop in to see our new display for July! Disney is the theme with memorabilia on display from a local patron, Liz Garncarz! Check out her collection of all things Disney and Disney World! “See You Real Soon!” We are always looking for collectors or artists who are willing to share their treasures in our display cases. If you are interested, please call, 815-734-4927. Newspapers Available We will now be receiving the Dixon Telegraph daily! We receive the Ogle County Life, Sauk Valley, and Mt. Morris Times. If you want to keep up with the local news-stop on by! Explore More Illinois Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state. Use Explore More Illinois to find fun and educational places to go on a free afternoon or for a little getaway. Explore More Illinois is easy to use with your library card. Visit the library’s website to browse attractions. You can find the information on our website, www. mtmorris-il.org under the resources page. Rock River Center The Rock River Center has a representative in our library the second Thursday of every month. Services provided by Rock River Center are
designed to enable older and disabled persons to remain independent, thereby avoiding costly long-term care. No appointment necessary but, if you want to make an appointment with the Rock River Center you may call 815-732-3252. Adult Programming We are trying to get back into the swing of offering monthly programs for adults. We would love to hear from you. Do evenings or weekends work better? Do you have any program ideas? Do you have a program you would like to share? Contact Mary Cheatwood at the library through email at mmlib@mtmorris-il.org or call 815-7344927. Curbside Service is available! We want to remind everyone that you still have the option of having your materials delivered to your vehicle. If you have holds waiting for you, call us to tell us you are on your way, and we will bring them out to your vehicle when you arrive. Call us if you need more information. Additional Services Offered We make copies (25¢ per black and white page). We fax ($2 for the first page and 50¢ each additional page). We can scan a document and send it to email ($2 per document). You can use a computer without a library card for $1. Resume software is available on our computers. Come visit us and let us help you!
District offers old trophies July 1
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Editor’s Note: The following letter was submitted by Phil Labash, Mt. Morris Village President, representing the Mt. Morris Village Board of Trustees, following their decision not to accept the David L. Rahn Junior High property from the Oregon School District. The school board voted to close the school and move seventh and eighth grade students to the Oregon High School. We strongly recommend that the Oregon School Board reconsider pursuing any disposition of the DLR building for a period of 2-3 years. This includes the potential transfer of DLR to the Village of Mt. Morris. In January of this year, the Mt. Morris Village Board passed a resolution strongly recommending that the Oregon School Board repeal their
MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Summer Reading Program Let’s keep the summer reading going by “Reading Beyond the Beaten Path” at your local library! This week we will be taking a break from our crafts and story hour to celebrate Independence Day. But, don’t forget to keep reading and reach those goals! Special Program: Give Bees a Chance! Buzz in Monday, July 11 at 11 a.m. to hear all about Bees! Ms. Melinda from the University of Illinois Extension will be bringing in her awesome stories, crafts, and snacks to share while teaching us the importance of bees! This program is geared toward any elementary age student. Storytime - Wednesdays 11:15 a.m. This Wednesday, July 6, we will not be having story hour. Please enjoy the holiday week with your families. Join us next week, July 13, for our next story time. Lego Club! Lego night on Thursday, July 15, from 6 – 6:45 p.m. Bring a friend and build some fun with Lego bricks! All Children and parents are invited. Children under 8 need to bring a parent with them. Adult Book Club The July book is The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles. Everyone is welcome to join this book club group! Copies of the book are available at the library. This group will meet in-person at
