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MT. MORRIS Times STRAW SAX
VOLUME 52 NO. 44 • SERVING THE MOUNT MORRIS AREA SINCE 1967
FRIDAY, August 23, 2019 • $1.00
LOCAL HISTORY
180 Years The Mt. Morris campus marks its 180th anniversary this month. / 3
YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Ready to Sweep? Volunteers are needed to help clean the Rock River and its banks./ 4
Jamboree The Barb City Stompers perform tonight, and DFS wraps up the season Aug. 30. / 9
Volunteers were busy working on the Big Straw Saxophone Build with the bell going on the creation Monday afternoon. Pictured are Donna Hoppe, Mary Kahly, Molly Baker, and April Bold in the foreground. Turn to page 2 for StrawFest information. Photo by Jeff Bold
INDEX
One Section - 24 Pages
Byron Library............14 Church News............12 Classifieds..........18-23 Entertainment........... 9
Marriage Licenses.... 8 Mt. Morris Library.... 7 Oregon Police............ 7 Public Voice..............14
Property Transfers...15 Sheriff’s Arrests........ 5 Social News............... 8 State’s Attorney.......14
DEATHS Mary Jane Belha, Rosalyn Fager, Clifford H. Greenhow, Diana L. Martin, Lucille P. Ruthe, Ethan R. Thomas, Pages 16-17