Film crew busy shooting independent movie in Oregon this week

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – Downtown Oregon has been a bit more crowded this week as a film crew from Chicago continues to shoot scenes for a comedy feature film titled “Adult Children.”

Production crew members were busy Tuesday morning pushing large carts of filming equipment across Illinois 64 and Illinois 2, headed to the decorated alley located between Bella’s restaurant and the Edward Jones building on Washington Street (Illinois 64).

Ogle County sheriff deputies blocked off the Third Street city park- ing lot behind businesses for production vehicles.

Angie Gaffney, the film’s producer, said shooting will continue this week.

“We shot some scenes driving and here in the alley,” Gaffney said Tuesday morning. “We wrap up on Friday.”

Gaffney said the crew recently finished shooting scenes in Dixon. The cast staff numbers around 20 with four main characters.

Gaffney said crew members have been staying at local venues and frequenting local restaurants.

“Everyone has been incredibly welcoming,” she said. “And we have been so lucky with the weather.”

Forreston

Forreston American Legion Post 308 will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, at Memorial Park in Forreston. All are welcome to attend. After the ceremony a freewill luncheon will be provided.

Mt. Morris

Mt. Morris American Legion Post 143 will host the annual Memorial Day program at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the American Legion Veterans Memorial Fountain. It is located on the corner of Wesley Avenue and Main Street, one block south of Hitt Street (Route 64). The program includes the reading of the names of all deceased Mt. Morris veterans from World War II to the present. There will be a separate presentation of the names of those killed in action.

The American Legion Post will be assisted during the ceremonies by Girl Scouts from Mt. Morris and Oregon.

“The Gettysburg Address” and “In Flanders Fields” will be read. Wreaths will be placed at the Memorial Fountain in honor of veterans. A benediction and taps will conclude the service.

The program will be held primarily, but not totally, under the shade of campus trees. Attendees are advised to bring a chair, water, sunscreen and hat. It will be canceled in case of thunderstorms. The cancellation decision will not be made until Memorial Day morning.

Obituary

MELVIN L. “HUCK” JONES

Born: July 2, 1938 in Dixon, IL

Died: May 16, 2023 in Oregon, IL

Grand Detour, IL

– Melvin L. “Huck” Jones, age 84, died

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Serenity Hospice and Home near Oregon. He was born July 2, 1938 in Dixon, IL the son of Arthur and Luella (Fiscel) Jones. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1956. Huck married Helen Burnett on Feb. 7, 1958 in Ripley, IL. She preceded him in death on June 11, 2017. Huck was a member of Local 150 Operating Engineers for 55 years and worked for Frank N. Butler Quarry in Franklin Grove and also previously worked for Ogle County Farm Services. He was a reserve deputy for the Ogle County Sheriff’s Dept for 22 years. After his retirement, Huck enjoyed helping out several local farmers. Huck loved being a husband, father, and especially a grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his sister Barbara Brooks and her family. Driving to town for a good meal and

Oregon

Oregon VFW Post 8739 and Legion Post 97 will perform a Memorial Day service starting at 9:10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the historic Ogle County Courthouse for laying of the wreaths. Participants will move to the River Side Cemetery about 9:30 a.m. Service at the cemetery will include music by the Oregon High School Band, followed by speakers Robert Coulter of the Oregon VFW and Oregon Mayor Ken Williams. It will conclude with a rifle salute and echo taps by the band. The program should conclude before 11:30 a.m. Because of COVID-19, the VFW will not be having lunch this year.

Polo

The Polo Memorial Day Parade will consist of members of the Patrick Fegan American Legion Post 83 and Polo VFW 8455, veterans, the Polo police and fire departments and other groups including Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts.

The parade will step off at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, and proceed west on Mason to North and on Division to Fairmount Cemetery. If IDOT has not completed work on Division Street, an alternate route will be announced. There will be a ceremony about 10 a.m. to include a wreath laying by both the American Legion and VFW auxiliaries at the tomb of the unknown soldier. All are welcome to march and participate in the parade.

Complete

Phone Number or Email* touring the local countryside checking on the farmers and construction projects was a daily ritual for Huck. He is survived by his 3 children: Marianne Jones of Dixon; Joyce (Jimbo) Callaway of Oregon; and Jim (Krista) Jones of Dixon; 4 grandchildren: Timothy (Mandi) Callaway; Eric Callaway; Paige (Josh) Beckingham; and Lee (Kara) Jones; 8 great grandchildren: Kaedi, Kaylen, Landin, Nevaeh, Coltyn, Parker, Luci, and Skylar; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 59 years Helen, his granddaughter Sarah Callaway, and his brother-in-law Jerry Brooks. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Monday, May 22, 2023 at the Oregon Church of God, 860 West Oregon Trial Road, Oregon, IL 61061. Funeral service will be held 10:30 AM on Tuesday with the Rev. Michael Hoffman pastor of the church officiating. Huck was a blue jean and causal shirt kind of guy, so to honor him feel free to wear your blue jeans. Burial will be in the Grand Detour Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oregon Church of God or the Serenity Hospice and Home in memory of Huck. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave a condolence or memory of Huck.

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