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2 MT. MORRIS TIMES MT. MORRIS TIMES MO RRIS BE AT oglecountynews.com ShawLocal.com OFFICE 113-115 Peoria Ave. OREGON — Three Oregon High School students made the most of an opportunity to present their artwork at a long-running MT. Dixon, IL 61021 Ogle County art festival. Sophomore Briley Berns, sophomore Mt. Morris Times / oglecountynews.com • Friday, Sep 24, 2021 SUBSCRIPTIONS $39 in Ogle County, and $52 outside Ogle County. Singlecopy price is $1 To subscribe, make a payment or discuss your delivery, call 1-866-979-1053 Monday-Friday or send an e-mail to subscriptions@ oglecountynews.com. You also can subscribe online by going to oglecountynews.com and clicking on Subscribe. CLASSIFIED SALES 815-220-6942 apicco@shawmedia.com OBITUARIES 815-632-2534 phartman@shawmedia.com Deadline for obituaries is 2 p.m. Tuesday for Friday’s edition Jasmine Coy-Fulton and junior Sophia Stender showcased their work at the Grand Detour Arts Festival on Sept. 12 at the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour. In addition to being part of the historic festival, two of the students won awards in the high school division. Coy-Fulton took home the first-place ribbon for her photograph, “God of Light,” while Stender won third place for her acrylic painting, “Deep Blue Koi,” and an honorable mention for her ink wash titled “Morel.” “I am proud of these ladies for choosing to submit their artwork for the festival,” Oregon High School art teacher Olivia
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IN THE ARTS
Students showcase art work, gar ner awards Supplied LEFT TO RIGHT: Jasmine Coy-Fulton, Sophia Stender, and Briley Berns’ graphite artwork, “Peachy.” The Grand Detour Arts Festival has been held annually since 1949. Next year’s event is scheduled for Sept. 11, 2022.
Closed 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Due to staffing issues, starting in October, the library will be closed on the second and fourth Saturdays until further notice. We are hoping that this will be a temporary measure. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the director or a member of the library board. Contact information is available on the website. www. mtmorris-il.org
Book sale Sept. 25 through Oct. 8
Our annual book sale will start on Sept. 25. All sales will be by donation. Nothing will be priced. We would like to thank the high school for sending students to help with the heavy lifting in preparation for the sale.
Masks Required
Due to the upsurge in cases, we are requiring everyone over the age of two to wear masks in the library. We understand how everyone feels, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation. Thank you!
Library Surveys
We are asking for your input concerning the library hours and services. Surveys are available at the library and the Village Hall. It is just 5 questions long, and you can make any comments or suggestions. We want your help in order to serve the community more effectively.
Curbside Service 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.
Storytime
We will be having story time on Wednesdays at 11:15 in September. Donna Wells will be our guest reader, and we will have a fun craft to do also. All preschool children are welcome.
MT. MORRIS LIBRARY 9/11 Retrospective – 20 Years Later
On Sunday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m., Steve Erickson will be sharing information from his research into the events of Sept. 11, 2001. There will be time for remembrance and discussion. Join us for an interesting afternoon. Registration is requested, but not required.
Adult Book Club
The September book will be Code Girls by Liza Mundy. Contact the library to get a copy. This group will meet in-person at the library on Monday, Sept. 27. No registration required.
Display Case Showings
We have a new display for the month of September. The art work of Sharon Wallace and Carrie Lay is brightening up our library. Come and check it out! (Our display case schedule is full for 2021 but we’re taking reservations for next year! If you have a collection you would like to display, let us know!)
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STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION Publication Number 365-440 (Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685)
Title of Publication, Mount Morris Times, 113 S. Peoria Ave.,
Dixon, Lee County, Illinois 61021.
Date of Filing September 24, 2021.
Frequency of issue, Weekly.
No. of Issues Published Annually, 52.
Annual Subscription, $39.00.
Location of Known Off ice of Publication, 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, Lee County, Illinois 61021.
Location of the Headquarters or General Business Off ices of the Publishers, 113 S. Peoria, Dixon, Lee County, Illinois 61021.
General Manager, Jennifer Heintzelman, P.O. Box 498 Sterling, Il 61081.
Managing Editor, Earleen Hinton, Box 498 Sterling, Il. 61081.
Owner, B.F. Shaw Printing Company, 113 S. Peoria, Dixon, Lee County, Illinois 61021.
Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities, None.
A. Total No. Copies Printed (Net Press Run), Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 months, 396; Single issue Published Nearest to Filling Date, 384.
B. Paid and/or Requested Circulation: 1. Paid/Requested Outside-County Mail Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541: Average No. Copies, 11; Single Issue, 7. 2. Paid In-County Subscriptions: Average No. Copies, 146; Single Issue, 138. 3. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Non USPS Paid Distribution: Average No. Copies, 132; Single Issue, 210. 4. Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS: Average No. Copies, 0; Single Issue, 0.
D. Free Distribution by Mail, Carrier or Other Means: Average No. Copies, 1, Single Issue, 1.
E. Free Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means) Average No. Copies, 0; Single Issue, 0.
H. Copies Not Distributed: Average No. Copies, 106; Single issue 28.
I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. Jennifer Heintzelman, General Manager September 17, 2021
