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POLO TRI-COUNTY PRESS VOLUME 163 NO. 22• SERVING THE POLO AREA SINCE 1857

Friday, August 13, 2021 • $1.00

LOCAL NEWS

SCHOOL WORK

Mask Mandate

Two school superintendents explain why masks will be required. / 3

SPECIAL EVENT

StrawFest Coming

Mt. Morris’ annual festival starts this weekend. / 9

Autumn on Parade Oregon’s

popular fall festival celebrates 50 years on Oct. 2-3. / 13-14

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Mark Koester of Mid States Spring Tite works on the installaion of new doors at the Polo High School on Monday. School is slated to begin for Polo students on Wedneday, Aug. 18.

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INDEX Betty’s Column......... 7 Classifieds......... 18-20 Jamboree................... 3

Library News............15 Oregon Police...........17 Otto’s Column........... 8

Polo Police................17 Property Transfers...17 Sports........................12

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on Aug. 13, at the Polo Pool. Bring your family and enjoy the show and the free popcorn.

Car Show The Original Polo, Illinois 32nd Anniversary Car Show will be held on Aug. 14. Call the Polo Chamber at 815-946-3131 to sponsor, register your car, truck or motorcycle.

There will be a craft and Vendor Show in Quick Park call to register for your spot. 50/50 raffle tickets on sale now.

2021 Polo Citizen of the Year and the Volunteer of the Year Nominations are now open for the 2021 Polo Citizen of the Year and the Volunteer of the Year.

Each year the Polo Chamber of Commerce recognizes one Polo citizen as the Citizen of the Year and one citizen as the Volunteer of the Year.

Eligible nominees should consistently show civic leadership through volunteerism and service to

their community.

Services provided to the community should be based on volunteerism outside of the nominee’s normal employment duties.

Those wishing to nominate a candidate that they feel is deserving of these prestigious awards must send a letter describing why the nominee is deserving of the award to the nominating committee by the posted deadline of Aug. 30.

Nominations that are received incomplete will not be considered. Completed nominations can be mailed to: Polo Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Nomination Committee, P.O. Box 116, Polo, IL 61064. Please mark the envelope Sealed Nomination. If you have any questions regarding the nomination process, please contact the Polo Chamber of Commerce at 815-946-3131.

Coffee With a Cop Visit the Polo Public Library for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a nice chat with a Cop. Farmer’s Market

Enjoy fresh produce from Farmer’s Market on Thursdays from 3-6 p.m.

Business After Hours If you are interested and would like to host a Business after Hours or Breakfast before Business call the Chamber at 815-946-3131.

Certificates of Recognition The Polo Chamber of Commerce would like to issue Certificates of Recognition to any Polo Chamber of Commerce business members who are celebrating five years of being in business, or those with five-year increments of being in business in Polo. Contact us so that we can announce your special business celebration during our Annual Dinner.

Get the Word Out Contact The Polo Chamber of Commerce at (815) 946-3131, polochamber@gmail.com, or mail to P.O. Box 116, Polo, IL 61064 if you would like to post your event on the Chamber Sign, Chamber Website (www.polochamber.org), Chamber Face Book Page and/or the Chamber Chatter.

CORRECTION

LOCAL NEWS Grief support group in Mt. Morris Disciples United Methodist Church, Mt. Morris, will resume its GriefShare Support Group, beginning Thursday, Aug. 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the Fireplace Room at the church, 102

Maple Ave. The group will meet every Thursday evening through Nov. 18.

GriefShare is available to anyone in the church, community, or surrounding towns.

The cost is $20 to cover the fee for the workbook/study guide. For additional information, call the church office at 815-734-4853. Registration will be at the first evening together or at www.griefshare.org

Tommy Bardell’s term as Alderman will end term will end on May 1, 2023. The date was wrong in the Aug. 6 article about his appointment.

PINE CREEK NEWS

BY KAREN MERLAK Summer has shown that it is far from over. Waves of the heat and humidity come and go letting us appreciate the cool rains that will hopefully follow. In all things, we can trust in our Creator. He knows our needs and fulfills them for us. For these things, we are truly thankful This morning in church, we were greeted by Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe shared her message of the morning.

With only a few weeks left before her retirement, we are starting to prepare ourselves for her absence.

This week, Charlotte will not be presenting a new midweek, midday time of prayer. The past installments are available on our Facebook page along with past sermons. We are so glad for Charlotte’s wisdom and friendship shared over the years.

On Sunday, Don and Vicki Hay traveled to Naperville to visit with their daughter, Christine, and her children. They were celebrating the birthdays of Vicki and her grandchildren Avery and Owen, over dinner at a local Japanese restaurant.

At the end of July, the family of Helen Hopkins held a Celebration of Life to remember her 103 years.

Helen was the aunt of Lyle and James Hopkins and passed away this past Febru-

ary. She is fondly remembered in love by family and friends.

This past Thursday morning, I met my past coworker for breakfast in Sterling. We had a great visit catching up on each other’s lives over a delicious meal. I will always be thankful for the many friendships that have formed over the years.

On Friday, Charlotte met me at the elementary school in Forreston to work on sorting my room and getting ready for the new school year. After putting away supplies and sorting an enormous collection of library books, we had a relaxing lunch and visit.

This past Saturday, I traveled to Sycamore to meet my small group of friends from NIU. All four of us are preparing classrooms for the fall. We had a picnic lunch, shared stories of families, and laughed throughout the afternoon before parting ways for the season.

We decided this needs to be an annual tradition. Even though we are all on different education paths, we share many of the same concerns and excitement in our celebrations. One of the recent graduates brought even more to share, an overwhelming amount of books.

She asked us to take as many books, files, and resources that we could manage.

After spending a day with Charlotte sorting books in my classroom, the task seemed

more tiring than exciting. I am grateful for the resources but it was almost too much of a great thing.

Good things can easily turn when it is just too much. More than once I have had the task of calming down a child that clearly had too much of a birthday celebration. Not every good thing continues to be good for us when given in excess, except God’s love.

When God shares His love with each of us, we are filled to excess, until we are overflowing. This can be a great thing because we have so much more to give to others. His extra is what we need to be fulfilled and keep giving to our family, friends, and everyone we meet.

Every Sunday, my heart is filled with God’s love by the music and message. More than that, I am filled to overflowing with the love of my church family. It feels good to be with those who love us so we can face each week.

My hope continues to be that each of us will find a place where we belong and can be filled with God’s love. We would love to have you at our service each Sunday morning in person or online. You are always welcome in our little church in the country.

(Karen Merlak lives in Pine Creek and is a member of the Pine Creek Christian Church)

OGLE COUNTY

By ALEXA ZOELLNER

Oregon Superintendent Tom Mahoney (left) responds to a question from an audience member during the school board meering July 19 as school board member Corey Buck listens. Ogle County school superintendents said they will comply with the statewide mask mandate.

azoellner@shawmedia.com OREGON – Whether students must mask up in Ogle County schools is out of the hands of local leaders.

On Aug. 4, Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order mandating that masks be worn in Illinois schools by students, staff and visitors age 2 and older who are medically able to tolerate a face covering, regardless of vaccination status. The order also applies to day cares, nursing homes and longterm care facilities. It brings the state in line with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.

The mandate forced a swift change of plans for Oregon, Polo and Forrestville Valley school districts, all of which plan to obey the order, according to their respective superintendents. If a district doesn’t comply, it risks losing state funding and insurance coverage and is opened to additional liability.

“In general, our families have been pretty good and understanding that this wasn’t a local decision,” said Tom Mahoney, Oregon Community Unit School District superintendent. “But, obviously, they’re frustrated with the sudden reversal.

“They’re feeling unempowered because of the change that occurred from the governor’s office,” he said.

Officials from Oregon, Polo and Forrestville Valley school districts in late July released back-to-school plans recommending – but not requiring – masks, except on district transporta-

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tion. The plans included COVID-19 mitigation measures that would be adjusted throughout the 2021-22 school year based on local data.

As of Aug. 6, Ogle County’s seven-day rolling average of COVID-19 test positivity rate had increased to 4.5%, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. The data is on a three-day lag.

Pritzker’s order essentially takes away local control and the ability to use local data to determine what’s best

for an individual district’s students and community, Mahoney said. Now, a municipality’s positivity rate doesn’t matter – everyone is subject to the same restrictions, he said.

Polo Community Unit School District Superintendent Kelly Mandrell said she has seen a variety of reactions to the executive order.

“It’s been a mix,” Mandrell said.

“However, our board understands – and we feel our community understands – there’s a point when it’s out of

our hands.”

The main objective is to keep the children safe and educate students, which is what the district plans to do, she said.

“We’re going to keep moving forward,” Mandrell said. “We really appreciate the community’s support during this time.”

Forrestville Valley School District Superintendent Sheri Smith could not be reached for additional comment before deadline.

MT. MORRIS

Jamboree: Chicago Tribute Anthology to perform Aug. 20 The Bel-Airs Aug. 13

Missouri-based blues and rock band The Bel-Airs will make their debut at the Mt. Morris Jamboree on Friday, Aug. 13, presenting a free twohour concert starting at 7 p.m.

Fronted by brothers Dick and Dave Pruitt on bass and electric guitars, with Michael Cherry on drums, The Bel Airs play a danceable mix with an authentic but eclectic bluesy-country-soul-and-rock ’n’ roll sound influenced by the likes of Wilson Picket, Slim Harpo, Howlin’ Wolf and Johnny Cash.

Chicago Tribute Anthology Aug. 20

The Chicago Tribute Anthology will perform a free two-hour concert on Friday, Aug. 20, from 7-9 p.m.

In April 1969, a new rock ’n’ roll band burst onto the scene garnering

nationwide attention. Born in the Midwest and infused with elements of jazz, blues and Latin influences, the first album by “Chicago Transit Authority,” or CTA as they were commonly known, went double platinum.

Such hits as “Beginnings,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and “Question 67 & 68” propelled the band to popularity.

“With a rock rhythm section led by the brilliant guitarist Terry Kath, a powerful horn section, and unique vocals, the band now known simply as ‘Chicago’ released their second album in January of 1970,” Jamboree organizer Larry Ubben said. “Considered by many to be the band’s breakout album, Chicago 2 would also go platinum with hits like ‘Make me Smile,’ ‘Colour My World’ and ‘25 or 6 to 4.’ ”

Chicago became a dominant force in popular music during the 1970s, producing at least one new album each year. This period was marked by the release of classic songs like “Free,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Dialogue,” “Just You ’n Me,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Call On Me” and “Old Days,” to name a few.

“CTA brings to life the ‘Golden Age’ of Chicago by meticulously recreating many of the great songs from the first 11 albums,” Ubben said.

Members include Tom Anderson, Paul Bata, Terry Geraci, Paul Mabin, Chuck Parrish, Reed Pauley, Dan Peters and John Springbrunn.

Concessions for the evening will be provided by the Mt. Morris Senior Center, serving pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips, soda, water and baked goods starting at

6 p.m.

“The campus will be extra festive that evening as the 6th annual National Strawsculpting Competition continues, with new sculptures on display all around the south end of the Campus until Aug. 29,” Ubben said.

The Radical Botanicals show continues at the Encore Art Gallery next door on the first floor of Old Sandstone, open from 6:30-9 p.m. Local small business vendors will often be joining us on the campus with fresh produce and crafts as well as Grandpa’s Ice Cream truck.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Pinecrest Grove Community Center, 500 Evergreen Lane, seven blocks south of Route 64 off McKendrie Street.

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ABOVE: Jakob Kobler, 13, of Forreston was one of the contestants who took part in the teens watermelon eating contest in Forreston during Sauerkraut Days. Kobler won the event. RIGHT: Forreston firefighters Airrin Coy, Stewart Myers and Dane Busker compete in the water fights Saturday during Foreston’s Sauerkraut Days.

FORRESTON

Organizers: Strong showing at Sauerkraut Days

By ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com FORRESTON – Jaxen Altensey enjoyed dousing Monty Cotter in cold water so much that the 4-year-old eventually had to be carried away by his father.

“I didn’t hit him sometimes, but I did lots of times,” Jaxen later said as he played with a white balloon.

The un-dunk tank was new this year at Forreston Sauerkraut Days, replacing the usual dunk tank as a precaution against COVID-19.

Overall, it was a good weekend, said Jane Koeller, Sauerkraut Days committee member. “[It was] hot, but at least it was dry, so that was huge,” Koeller said. “It seemed like everything was really well attended. … It was just so nice to see everybody out and about.”

The weather always is a concern, so it’s a relief when Forreston Sauerkraut Days is over and went well, she said.

“It’s like, ‘Whew, we did it,’ ” Koeller said.

Per usual, the watermelon-eating contest was popular, as were the craft and vendor show; the car show, which had more than 120 entries; and the sauerkraut lunch, she said.

The Forreston Lions Club hosts the car show, and the Forreston American Legion hosts the sauerkraut lunch.

For youngsters, there also was the playground and bouncy house – both things Jaxen enjoyed.

Forreston Sauerkraut Days is a great community event that allows different groups to come together for a weekend, Koeller said.

“I’m really impressed with our community,” she said. “Because it is hard to get the volunteers to do this, so to pull it off is kind of a cool thing.”

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Kylie Dales, 4, of Forreston leaps off a stand in a bounce-battle arena Saturday during Forreston Sauerkraut Days.

ABOVE: Addison Dakolo, 2021 Young Miss Ogle County, throws a handful of candy from the bed of a pickup truck Sunday during Forreston’s Sauerkraut Days parade. LEFT: Charlotte Langley, 5, of Forreston was on the lookout for candy Sunday during the Sauerkraut Days parade.

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Christine Gomoll of the Flying Fox Conservation Fund holds Poppy, an eclectus parrot, during an educational program Aug. 6 at the Rock River Center. The educational program was offered by the Oregon and Mt. Morris public libraries and paid for by the Maggie & Amos Foundation.

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Small animals, big world: Kids learn about wildlife

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azoellner@shawmedia.com OREGON – Drago Smith had several choices.

There was Sheldon, a three-banded armadillo; Pooh, the kinkajou; Poppy, an eclectus parrot; and Dandelion, the aptly named lionheaded rabbit.

Then there was Sammy, an African straw-colored fruit bat; Lexi, a Children’s python; Creston, the New Caledonia gecko; a pair of 9-week-old lesser Madagascar tenrecs; and, of course, Chloe, the Linnaeus’ two-toed sloth.

In the end, 8-year-old Drago couldn’t pick just one favorite.

“My favorite one was – I don’t know.

All of them. I don’t got a favorite because all of them are my favorite,” the Mt. Morris boy said.

Pooh, Lexi, Chloe and friends were introduced to Drago and others as part of a free educational presentation by the Flying Fox Conservation Fund, a Chicago-based nonprofit.

Dawn Winters and Debbie Herman – leaders of the children’s programs at the Mt. Morris and Oregon public libraries, respectively – organized the Aug. 6 program. It was paid for by the Maggie & Amos Foundation and held at the Rock River Center in Oregon.

Most of the animals were handled by Scott Heinrichs, founder of the Flying Fox Conservation Fund, while educator and speaker Christine Gomoll provided attendees an overview of each species and its part in the world’s ecosystem.

The Mt. Morris and Oregon libraries had tried to host the program as a kickoff to the summer reading programs, but then the COVID-19 pandemic hit and they had to reschedule, Herman said. At the start of this year’s summer reading

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Pooh, a kinkajou or honey bear, rides on Scott Heinrichs' shoulder during an educational program Aug. 6 at the Rock River Center. programs, there still were too many safety restrictions in place to host the presentation, so it was pushed to late summer.

Flying Fox Conservation Fund’s goal is “to save Old World fruit bat populations and their habitat with a nonconfrontational approach to reach solutions which benefits bats, peoples and ecosystems,” according to its website.

“Flying fox” is another name for fruit bats such as Sammy, There are more than 180 species of Old World fruit bats, according to Britannica.

“We also like to do work to educate and bring awareness of animals and the planet and how they coexist together, how we need them, what they’re about, their benefits, how they’re struggling and things like that just to bring awareness to people,” Gomoll said after the program. “We know about the lions and the tigers and the bears, but who knows what a tenrec is, you know?”

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ABOVE: Visitors tour the property by UTV on Aug. 2. The land is home to several endangered plant species and an outcropping of St. Peter Sandstone, which is rare. LEFT: Family members of Samuel and Edna Hill stand near the site’s new sign during the dedication ceremony Aug. 2.

Each family member was given a bowl made by a volunteer from wood harvested from the property.

Grand Detour preservation site dedicated

By ALEXA ZOELLNER

Richard Harden, grandson of the Hills, point out the different bowls given to the family.

The bowls were made with different types of wood from trees that grow on the property.

azoellner@shawmedia.com Descendants of Samuel and Edna Hill gathered Monday at the edge of 92 acres of land that had been in their family for generations to celebrate its transition to a public preservation site.

In 2019, family members sold the parcel – located south of Grand Detour, just off state Route 2 – to Middle Rock Conservation Partners, allowing for the land’s ecological restoration. On Monday, the site was official dedicated as the Samuel & Edna Hill Preservation Site.

“I’m so glad I contacted you the second time,” Carol Wilson, the Hills’ granddaughter, told MRCP Director Deb Carey during the event.

“So am I,” Carey replied.

“It was definitely an answer to my prayers, and I just want to thank you for everything,” Wilson said.

“MRCP for all the work that they do and have done. It’s just, it’s really great.”

MRCP is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works in Lee and Ogle counties and southeastern Whiteside County to protect habitat and provide stewardship for species in greatest need of conservation.

When the nonprofit first was organizing, members debated how far they would go, MRCP President Austin

Webb said. Would they go cut brush and do prescribed burns and leave it at that, or would they do more?

“Deb [Carey], of course, was like, ‘No. We need to make sure we can protect land also,’ ” Webb said, slamming his fist on a table in mock imitation of Carey.

“And we were like, ‘I don’t know, maybe,’ and her and Cody [Considine, MRCP vice president] said, ‘Leave it in there! We have to be able to do

that because we never know what opportunity might present itself.’ ” The opportunity to purchase the 92-acre site with a mostly savanna-type habitat came in July 2019, he said.

MRCP didn’t have any money, so it applied for a grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation.

Savanna habitats are even more rare than original prairie habitats – and there’s only one-tenth of 1% of original

prairie left in Illinois, Webb said.

Many of the species present on the preservation site were identified by Cassandra Rogers in the 1980s. At the time, she was an ecologist for the Illinois Department of Transportation. Her job was to examine the proposed highway projects and look for natural resources and potential impacts on them.

When the project to reconstruct the portion of state

Route 2 that is the Grand Detour bridge came up, Rogers’ team was on it.

“They wanted to move the bridge over and build the new bridge next to the existing bridge so they could keep Route 2 open to traffic during construction,” she said.

Through surveys, Rogers discovered yellow birch trees – an endangered species – on the west side. So they turned

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Monday was a busy day at the museum. It was the last day I would have my helper and several boxes of information would have to be taken up to Aplington House.

Also, a little ironing board from the 1930s would need to be placed in the children’s room. It had been repaired.

I had two bags of Underground Railroad information that needed to be placed in the cabinet that holds all of that information. I am no longer giving programs, but all of the information that has been researched and documented needed to be where it can be accessed in the future.

It all made its way to Aplington House, and then we settled down to the office room to clear off the tops of tables. I was also waiting for Paul Hanson and his family from Anchorage, Alaska.

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Continued from page 6 to the east but found some yellow birch there, too, she said.

“When I climbed through the brush to get up into this property … the first thing I saw was the St. Peter Sand-

By 4 p.m., they still were not there, so we gave up and headed for home.

Perhaps they had changed their mind about coming to Polo.

I arrived at home and had just settled in my chair when the phone rang.

It was Paul. He said, “I am across the street from City Hall and where is the museum?”

I told him that he was one block south of Mason Street when he needed to be in the block north of Mason Street. I would be at the museum in just a few minutes. I grabbed my walker and headed for the car.

They had been visiting cemeteries

in the area and old farms. Their ancestors were Joseph Rogers and his wife Hannah. They also were connected with Rebecca Middleton who was our milliner in Polo in the late 1800s and early 1900s. I settled the adults down with what information I had.

Then I took the young people in high school and middle school back to the military museum and we talked about the 15th Regiment.

They were most interested and very well behaved. In fact, when they left, the young folks shook hands with me, and that is very unusual to have children so very polite in this day and age.

The family was headed for Springfield for a family reunion on the mother’s side and I remembered all the family reunions we have had in that city.

After they toured the museum and found out where Rebecca’s house had stood in relation to the museum, they headed on to a three-hour trip to Springfield. It was nice to have them stop by in Polo.

The flag picture has been nicely put back together and is ready to hang in the museum. It was given by E.D. Reck.

I found a short announcement of when Mr. Reck purchased the variety store in Polo. It said “E. D. Reck takes possession of J. T. Clark Variety Store. June 1, 1925.” So from that time until he sold the store to LeRoy Rebuck, he would have been a businessman in Polo. He was born in 1891 and died in 1964.

stone outcrop, and I knew this was a special habitat,” Rogers said. “Because St. Peter Sandstone only comes to the surface in a few places in Illinois and this is the area where it does.

“So then when we were looking around, there were a lot of plants like shooting stars and bird foot violet and puccoons and club moss and a lot of

different plants that were indicative of a savanna, a prairie-type habitat.”

Rogers’ team of engineers found a creative way protect the area by designing the retaining wall that’s there today.

The preservation site eventually will be open to the public for hiking, birding and passive recreation, but the

exact date is uncertain, Webb said.

“We’re not like, ‘Oh, we’re private owners and whatever.’ It belongs to everybody,” he said. “This is now a piece of land that really does belong to anyone who wants to go out there and hike on it. And I’m not saying pick flowers off it, do whatever you want, but it’s now a part of the community.”

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Ogle is home to 2 historic limestone buildings Editor’s note: Otto Dick of 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 During our daily rides around Ogle County we notice numerous beautiful limestone houses and several limestone quarries.

Ogle County landscape is basically composed of limestone, sandstone and dolomite deposits. These deposits were formed during the Ice Ages.

Our rolling landscapes of these deposits were covered with shallow glacial agricultural deposits. Limestone in the pioneer days was an important material for buildings and foundations. Lime kilns produced raw quicklime used in mortar, which was used by masons when constructing limestone structures.

Two lime kilns that burned limestone producing mortar still exist in Ogle County. One of these is on Limekiln Road located near Oregon, and the other is the Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln located near Polo.

The Buffalo Lime Kiln was acquired by the Polo Historical Society in 1985. A restoration project began in 1992 at a cost of $10,000.

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William Moats’ home in Lafayette Township was built in 1843 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The wooden upper portion of the kiln had deteriorated completely beyond repair and had to be entirely replaced. This lime kiln was added to the National Register in 2002. The Buffalo Lime Kiln is located on the Galena Trail Road. Both kilns were constructed of native limestone.

A schoolhouse in Polo was built of a blue limestone found near the bottom of the Polo Quarries, which was

called the blue glass rock.

The Polo Newspaper of 1867 reported this handsome school building of blue limestone rock cost about $20,000. By 1898 this building was razed and a new school building of cream colored brick was erected.

John Heller was a stone Mason born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1840. At a young age, he moved Oregon for 40 years.

During the Civil War he was a member of Company K, 15th Illinois Infantry. His occupation was a stone mason and he lived at 607 S. Fifth St. The tools used in the quarry were wedges, stone drills and bits of various sizes, chisels, stone hammers and slips.

Most of these tools were produced in local blacksmith shops. Before concrete blocks and concrete walls all basement walls were limestone.

These stones were shaped on the job site. My parents’ house and many others in Oregon had limestone basement walls. I have photos of several stone buildings in Oregon and one that served as a service station.

Around World War II, concrete blocks replaced limestone for basement walls. In Oregon, Wood Brothers Manufacturing manufactured metal forms to produce concrete block.

So in Ogle County we have two limestone structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

These are the above-mentioned Polo Lime Kiln and in Lafayette Township we have a limestone house listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

This house was located on the William Moats Farm located on Wood Road and added to the National Register in 1987.

A child’s vocabulary develops from reading habits It sometimes seems impossible to keep up with all of the papers that come home from school, especially if you have several school-age children.

As a teacher I often thought about how much work and effort went into many of those papers. I know, though, that the finished product doesn’t always show what the child had to do to complete it. It also isn’t always evident what skills were being practiced.

For the next several columns I’d like to explain some of the activities that we do at school in order to build the skills necessary for learning to read and write.

This information might help us be better able to discuss our children’s or grandchildren’s schoolwork with them as we ask about their day. It also might help us understand some of the papers that come home.

I’ll begin this month with skills for pre-readers and early readers focusing on oral language.

The importance of oral language cannot be understated. A child’s vocabulary develops from being read to, from hearing stories told, from repeat-

READING MATTERS Mary Gardner ing nursery rhymes, from singing and from having conversations with the people in their world.

As a child learns to read, it is much easier to figure out, or decode, a new word if it is a word they’ve heard over and over in spoken language.

A rich oral vocabulary also helps students’ reading comprehension when they learn to read. Oral language eventually leads to writing, and the stronger the oral language is, the easier it will be to write.

At school, all of this is why we read aloud often, why we teach and repeat nursery rhymes many times, and why we sing and dance throughout the school day, particularly in preschool and kindergarten.

You might see copies of nursery rhymes and poems we’ve said together over and over again come home. If they do, ask your children or grand-

children to tell you about them. If they’re not sure what something is, read it to them and they’ll join in.

It would be good to collect these in a folder or a notebook to be read and reread often. This builds fluency and is an excellent way for children to begin learning to read words. Children see the words that are repeated over and over in nursery rhymes and poems and one day they will notice those words in other places. That is a moment to celebrate!

The importance of oral language is also why we talk to our students. We give lots of directions, but we also engage students in conversation about themselves and learn what’s important to them.

Learning how to respond to adults and to their peers and knowing about good manners are all important school skills. School is much easier if children have had plenty of opportunities at home talking with siblings, parents or grandparents and practicing good manners.

Understanding the stories we hear – whether they are stories in a book or

stories told about our families by our relatives – is called listening comprehension. That builds the foundation for reading comprehension when children learn to read. If listening comprehension isn’t strong, a child will have difficulty understanding what they read.

You might see a drawing come home from school. It might be your child’s way of showing what a story they heard was about. Ask them to explain their drawings to you. They might also be able to tell you more about the story.

A lot of things happen throughout the school day to build this important foundation of oral language.

Since the focus is building oral language, you may not actually see papers come home for these activities, but think about the idea of oral language as you talk with your child or grandchild about what they are doing at school.

Enjoy lots of stories and some rich conversations.

• Mary Gardner is a retired teacher who specialized in reading.

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MT. MORRIS – The 6th annual U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition opens Friday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. on the Mt. Morris Campus. “Fine Art in Straw” sculptures will be on display for all to enjoy each day through Aug. 29.

Opening weekend includes live evening music on the Warren Reckmeyer Band Shell with the Mt. Morris Jamboree featuring The Bel Airs (rockin’ rhythm and blues). On Saturday, Aug. 14, Trinity Lutheran Church is sponsoring local favorite, Grass Attack (bluegrass). Both concerts are from 7-9 p.m. with food available. The Ogle County Pork Producers will be serving their specialty on the Campus Square on Saturday from 6-7:30 p.m.

Featured for the month of August in the Encore! Old Sandstone Gallery is “Radical Botanicals,” a fine art show celebrating 16 artists’ interpretation of the theme in various mediums. The gallery, on the campus next to the band shell, will be open Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m. and during special straw events.

“There will be opportunities to see and help the greater community work on Straw Sculptures from the past at various times on the campus. Stop by

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“Something Strange in Your Neighborhood,” a straw sculpture of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the movie “Ghostbusters,” took first place in the People’s Choice and Artists’ Choice divisions in 2020. and see how straw sculptures are built and enjoy some hands-on time helping the community keep these sculptures alive. Hopefully you will discover your inner artist and be inspired to sculpt

your own ‘Fine Art in Straw’ in the future,” organizer Jeff Bold said.

At the Band Shell on Friday, Aug. 20, the Chicago Tribute Anthology will perform music from the band Chicago. On

Saturday, Aug. 21, the two-man acoustic band Burn N’ Bush will sing acoustic covers. Both performances are 7-9 p.m.

StrawFest weekend will open Friday, Aug. 27, from 7-9 p.m., with Dirty Fishnet Stocking (rockabilly) on the Band Shell.

Saturday, Aug. 28 will include food trucks, Village Antique & Art Mercantile, blacksmith demos, wild bulls (mechanical bull riding), round straw bale races in the street, line dancing with Dixon Country Dancing (experienced and inexperienced all welcome), and Straw Sculpting Awards.

Fortunate Sons, a Credence Clearwater Revival tribute band, will perform lon the Band Shell wrapping up the evening from 7-9 p.m.

“There will be pop-up live music on the Straw Jam stage, next to the Straw Sculptures, on Saturdays and Sundays at various times. Visit StrawUSA.com for the latest schedule and follow Encore Mt. Morris on Facebook for additional information. All events are free and open to the public,” Bold said.

ENCORE! Mt. Morris is a cultural initiative of Mt. Morris Economic Development Corp. Learn more at EncoreMtMorris.com.

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Regional food pantry receives $100K grant

Northern Illinois Food Bank’s work to mitigate hunger in 13 counties in northern Illinois was aided recently by a $100,000 grant from the Jewel-Osco and Jewel-Osco Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program.

The program aims to help connect qualified individuals with existing federal meal programs such as SNAP, WIC, P-EBT and free or reduced school nutrition programs.

Northern Illinois Food Bank is directing this funding to support its SNAP outreach team in effectively connecting families with federal programs that can help during times of food insecurity.

“This generous donation from Jewel-Osco Nourishing Neighbors will help Northern Illinois Food Bank address hunger issues in our community by connecting individuals in need with federal programs designed to relieve hunger,” said Melinda Craigs-Ingram, the Food Bank’s SNAP outreach manager.

“We’re grateful that Jewel-Osco is partnering with us to help ensure our neighbors have enough to eat. We encourage anyone with questions about federal programs to call us at 844-600-SNAP or

Food Bank, we know we can make a difference in the lives of our neighbors who are facing food insecurity issues,” said Mike Withers, Jewel-Osco’s president.

“We appreciate the work of Northern Illinois Food Bank to help qualifying individuals in our neighborhoods connect with existing federal meal programs.”

Shoppers can use SNAP EBT benefits at Jewel-Osco stores and some locations even offer online ordering with the Link Card at https://www.jewelosco.com/ shop/lp/snap-ebt-pay-at-pickup.html.

About Northern Illinois Food Bank

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Volunteers from Mt. Morris and Leaf River helped distribute food at the mobile food pantry at the Mt. Morris Family Center on Jan. 29. The event was held by the Loaves and Fish Food Pantry in Mt. Morris in conjunction with the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Volunteers gave out 126 meals. email snap@northernilfoodbank.org.”

The goal of Jewel-Osco Foundation Nourishing Neighbors program is to ensure those who live in the communities served by Jewel-Osco have enough

food to eat.

“We’re always looking for the best ways to fight hunger in the communities we serve. By partnering with top-notch organizations like Northern Illinois

Since the principal payments on the new debt are being delayed until 2028, it will limit options for many years in the future due to your debt limit of $28 million.

Oregon School District 220 is not in a position to throw away the valuable asset of DLR. The annual amount of savings we are talking about is only $20 annually per district resident.

A couple of things have been pointed out to me in my conversations with others knowledgeable in these matters. First, in the ‘70s, Oregon High School had about 600 students. This was before all of the mandates for special education, as well as there are considerably more discipline problems today requiring additional space.

There might not be as much room in other buildings for these reasons plus continuing increases in preschool education. The committee is concerned with overcrowding in the high school.

Second, using birth rates for projecting future enrollment is very outdated. When parents have children today in our very mobile society, they don’t worry about quality of schools when the children are born. When their children get ready to start school, they do move to areas with good schools. We are seeing this in our neighborhoods right now.

Some of you say that this will not affect students living in Oregon. Wait until these students and their parents complain about having lunch in the middle of the morning or afternoon or when they are told they have no room for band, chorus or other activities. It is my understanding the home economics program is already gone.

One of the things that Dr. Mahoney has mentioned in his proposal was the amount of staff cuts. I have heard that instead there are plans for staff to be added this year, such as a new director of support services.

The mayors and citizen groups in both Mt. Morris and Oregon have been working hard to attract new businesses to the area.

I hope these are successful. This will not happen if the school district doesn’t have a quality education system that has the flexibility to adapt to changing situations including enrollment growth.

I think the required improvement to DLR can be done along with little, if any, new bond debt.

Optional funding methods from [Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act] money and the fire and safety fund present ways to finance the needed improvements. The citizens and voters of Mt. Morris will be happy with a school, even if it has a few cracks in the parking lot.

The Northern Illinois Food Bank is fa 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and member of Feeding America. It serves Boone, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago counties. It provides 250,000 meals a day and partners with more than 900 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and youth and senior feeding programs to provide nutritious food and resources.

Distribution centers are located in Geneva, Park City, Rockford and Joliet.

IT’S YOUR WRITE D-220 board should vote ‘no’ on closing David L. Rahn Junior High To the Editor: To the board members and the citizens of Oregon School District 220: The Advisory Committee has presented new information to the Oregon school board that was made available only after the consultant study and the superintendent’s proposal to close [David L. Rahn Junior High School] was finalized.

Most important is the substantial increase in the [equalized assessed values] of the district. These have been verified by the Ogle County tax assessor for the tax year 2021 and show continued increases in future years due to residential properties selling above their assessed values.

Most of the past discussions have been about the operating budget, which has been balanced in recent years. However, I would like to look at the current bond debt.

The debt level will be about $20 million after the recent addition of $11.6 million.

I feel, along with the experts that I have talked to, that this debt can be serviced at the current level of EAV. It would be nice as a taxpayer if debt was $5 million less, as $5 million of the projects on Oregon campus buildings were not required.

With this amount of debt, it does limit options for the future.

You have been given new information.

This information was prepared by people very knowledgeable in the fields and people that have a lot invested in this community. Go with it and call it a win for everyone.

We look forward to hearing from each of you at the Aug. 16 open session and the reason for your vote. The committee has made a compelling argument that Oregon School District 220 is financially sound.

Several other items have been uncovered about why this is a terrible idea. I will ask one last question that I have been asked many times by people in and outside this district: Why is this school board being asked to vote on something that will destroy all the goodwill that has been built over the last 25-plus years?

There is a solution looking at them straight in the face. Spend the extra money left over from the $11.6 million bond for the required improvements to DLR of $400,000.

They could use this and a portion of the $3.3 million CARES Act fund to finish another $1.5 million on DLR and this issue would go away for many years. The board has this power, use it for the good of this school district and the good of our community.

Mike Anderson Mt. Morris

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The Ogle County Republican Central Committee held its annual Governor Lowden dinner Aug. 5.

Chairman Stacy Flanagan announced the Republicans of the year. Pictured are Zach Oltmanns (from left), 2020 Republican of the year; Chairman Stacy Flanagan; and Michael Koolidge, 2021 Republican of the year.

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OREGON – Ogle County residents have the opportunity to recycle their old electronics at the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department residential electronics recycling event on Friday.

Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This event, held at 909 Pines Road in Oregon, is for Ogle County residents only, and a free permit is required in advance of the event.

To obtain a free permit, call 815-732-4020 or email solidwaste@oglecounty.org.

Accepted items include all TVs and computer monitors, computers, computer hardware and cables, laptops, tablets, cellphones and chargers, printers, fax machines, scanners, shredders (no tubs), copiers, video gaming equipment, DVD players/VCRs, cable/satellite boxes, stereo equipment, radios, digital clocks, cameras, calculators, phone systems, holiday light strands, extension cords,

rechargeable batteries, printer ink cartridges, CDs/DVDs, and CFL bulbs. Microwave ovens are accepted and are $5 per unit.

Limit seven large or bulky items per permit and one permit per household per month. Permits come with a full list of accepted items for recycling.

Business or institutional electronic materials not accepted at these events. If you have business or institutional electronic items to recycle, call the number above to set up an appointment.

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1 division, nonconference games facing NUIC teams

By ERIC INGLES

eingles@shawmedia.com The era of Northwest and Upstate, of North and South, has come to an end in the NUIC. After years of being split into divisions, it is all one conference for football, with nine teams left standing in 11-man football after several NUIC members have made the move to the eight-man ranks.

Polo and River Ridge had been playing eight-man. AFC made the move in the spring. Amboy, Milledgeville, Aquin and Orangeville make the move this fall. Warren is still in its co-op with Blackhawk, playing a Wisconsin schedule. Rockford Christian’s brief cameo in the league has ended, with the Royal Lions back in the Big Northern. And West Carroll has opted to play a JV-only schedule this fall.

That leaves the NUIC with newcomer Fulton and eight holdovers: Forreston, Eastland-Pearl City, Stockton, Durand-Pecatonica, Galena, East Dubuque, Lena-Winslow and Dakota.

For Eastland-Pearl City coach Jared McNutt, it does not change the approach. Every week in the NUIC is a big week.

“I know that’s pretty cliche, but

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Forreston’s Matthew Beltran dives in for a score against Amboy during an April game. that’s really how you have to handle it,” he said. “I look at our NUIC as kind of the SEC of the area. Every single week we’re playing the best team in the conference, and they’re going to give us everything they’ve got. I think you’re going to see a lot of close games this year.”

Fulton makes its NUIC debut Aug.

27 at Galena, with its first home game the following week against East Dubuque. The Steamers’ success in recent years has meant getting at least a glimpse of new conference rivals in the postseason, including a 30-6 loss to Forreston in the second round of the Class 1A playoffs in 2017. Forreston also beat Fulton in the first round in

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2014 en route to a state championship.

With nine teams in the conference for 2021, that means everyone has a nonconference game. For the Wildcatz, that means a Week 9 trip to face Walther Christian.

“We have to go there, and I think that’s the biggest change for us, late in the year, having to go into Chicago to play them,” McNutt said. “We’ll get our guys ready, and Week 9 we’ll have enough film on them that we’ll be able to put a game plan together.”

Fulton’s nonconference matchup results in a trip to the St. Louis area to face Madison, a playoff team in 2017 and 2018 that went 1-7 in 2019 and 0-4 in the short spring 2021 season.

For Forreston, nonconference action brings a clash of Class 1A and Class 2A titans with a Week 8 home game against Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley.

“Coach [Kyle] Zick, he’s our athletic director, he got online right away and started making phone calls wanting to fill that week,” Forreston coach Kenyon Janicke said. “It just so happened that the only team with an open week that was in our range.”

After Week 8, the Cardinals get

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OREGON — If you love a parade and like to shop for special homemade items you won’t want to miss Oregon’s Autumn on Parade scheduled for Saturday and Sunday Oct. 2-3.

This popular festival is back in 2021 after last year’s event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020 would have been the 50th anniversary so, this year’s event, still organized and run by local volunteers, will celebrate that milestone with a new attraction — a beer garden with a live band.

The theme for the popular two-day event is “Rockin’ 50 Years”.

“We cancelled last year’s festival out of an abundance of caution,” said AOP President Marseyne Snow. “So this year we’re going to celebrate the 50th and we hope people come out to mark this special event.”

Crafts and collectibles, an Olde English Faire, a parade with marching bands and floats, strolling entertainers, and lots of good treats to eat are just some of the usual staples of this year’s festival.

The two-day event has evolved into one of the most popular and largest festivals in northwestern Illinois – and most of its attractions are free.

The heart of the festival is the Farmers Market and Craft Fair that features upward of 180 vendors who sell a variety of arts and crafts ranging from handmade wood items to homemade baked breads.

Booths are set up around the lawn of the historic Ogle County Courthouse and surrounding streets on both Saturday and Sunday.

Ornamental produce, locally produced honey, jewelry, soaps, candles, antiques, seasonal items, and homemade pies are just a few of the hundreds of items that can be found throughout the show.

Visitors to Autumn on Parade can also partake of a variety of scrumptious treats in the Food Court, where local not-for-profit organizations prepare their specialties each year.

Apple fritters, pork chop and ribeye sandwiches, funnel cakes, bratwurst,

• NUIC

Continued from page 12 another state powerhouse Week 9 with a visit to the Panther Bowl to face Lena-Winslow. One or the other has been the Class 1A state champion six of the past seven years in which a state champion was crowned, including the past four.

“They just have to be resilient,”

kettle corn, and gyros are just some of the items offered.

The festival is one of the major fundraising events for most of the agencies and groups that are in the food court.

On Saturday, themed performers will stroll the courthouse lawn.

The 2021 beer garden, will include live bands and will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jefferson Street, in front of the Oregon Library.

On Sunday, Autumn on Parade’s annual Harvest Time parade will march through the streets of Oregon.

The annual event has about 125 entries each year. Entertainment this year includes The Jesse White Tumblers and South Shore Chicago Drill Team.

Marching bands, clowns, queens and local floats also participate in the parade.

Olde English Faire at Stronghold Castle Step back in time to see what life might have been like during the Renaissance.

The Olde English Faire will open at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. The gates close at 4 p.m.

Events include tours of Stronghold Castle, where visitors can explore the Great Hall, the library with a ceiling painted by Russian artist Nicholas

Kasaroff, the Rumpelstiltskin room and, of course, a secret passageway, hidden in one of the rooms.

Faire weekend is the only time that the Castle is open for tours without reservations.

There is an admission fee for this event. Shuttle service is offered from downtown Oregon on Saturday only.

For more information, call the Stronghold Conference Center, 815732-6111 or visit: www.strongholdcenter.org.

Car Show Focus House, an Ogle County owned youth residential facility operated by the Ogle County Probation Department, will run the Autumn on Parade Car Show on Saturday at Oregon Park East.

Show times are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with awards scheduled for 2 p.m. Announcements & DJ will be by 3-D Sound Established in 1975, Focus House provides 24-hour care services for troubled youth residing throughout Northern Illinois, including: residential care, on-site schooling and education, counseling, health care, leisure/ recreation activities, and post-discharge (aftercare) services. For more information, visitwww.focushouse.net Tractor Classic The 28th annual Autumn on Parade

Antique Tractor Classic will also be held at Oregon Park East on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This event showcases the rich agriculture heritage in Ogle and other northern Illinois counties.

Visitors will see restored and, sometimes, unrestored farm tractors as well as gas engine exhibits. Owners are invited to register by 9 a.m. Saturday.

Exhibits of lawn and garden tractors are also welcome. For more information, call Stan Eden at 815-732-7746.

Chana School Museum The historic Chana School, also located in Oregon Park East, will be open for tours on Saturday.

The two-room rural schoolhouse was built in nearby Chana in 1883 and moved to Oregon Park East, where it was restored by local volunteers.

The Chana School Museum opened in the fall of 2003. In December 2005, the school was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

This unique V-shaped building is not your typical rural schoolhouse.

Inside, visitors will find cloak rooms with curved walls, decorative pressed tin walls and ceilings, and fancy carved woodwork painted in Victorian colors.

Fun Zone This event is located on the riverfront, below the Oregon dam. Bounce houses and other kid-friendly events will all be part of the action.

5k and Fun Run The Autumn on Parade 5k Run and 1-Mile Fun Run will be on Sunday morning.

One-mile runners will begin the day at 8 am followed by the 5K participants at approximately 8:30 a.m.

See the AOP website for a print out of the 5K course.

60/40 Raffle That’s right—the winner takes home 60 percent of the pot while Autumn on Parade keeps 40 percent.

Six tickets cost $5. Proceeds benefit Autumn on Parade. For more information, visit www.autumnonparade.org or call 815-732-3465.

Janicke said.

“The kids are going to have to know they’re going to face some challenges. It’s still just doing the right things. I remember in 2016, my first year back at Forreston, we were in for the long haul because we had EPC, Dakota and Le-Win all in a row and those were tough, close games. The kids have to know that things aren’t impossible, but things are going to be tough.”

EPC opens with a tough game, hosting Lena-Winslow, before a road trip to Stockton and a home date with Forreston.

“It’s better to have Lena early than late,” McNutt said. “They really hit their stride later in the season toward playoff time. Really, I think we have to worry about us.”

Janicke’s first game as head coach will come against Stockton, coached by former West Carroll coach Matt

Leitzen, now in his second season with the Blackhawks.

“We’re familiar with him with his time at West Carroll,” Janicke said.

“We’ve got to just keep doing the things that we’re doing. Our kids worked hard all summer. They were in the weight room. They made that commitment to be there every day.

This week is no-contact week, but when they come back, we’ve got to be ready to go.”

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The South Shore drill team performs during a recent Autumn on Parade.

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Autumn on Parade 5k, Fun Run set for Oct. 3 OREGON ­— The 16th annual Autumn on Parade 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run is back!

“Spread the word and come join us on Sunday, Oct. 3, for another spectacular run, and then stick around town for the other activities offered by the Autumn on Parade Festival and parade,” said Angie Mahoney, race volunteer.

One-mile runners will begin the day at 8 a.m. followed by the 5K participants at about 8:30 a.m. Registration for the 1-Mile Fun Run is $10.

“This year, all participants will receive an Autumn on Parade 1-Mile Fun Run participant ribbon. To be guaranteed a shirt, please register no later than Sept. 17,” Mahoney said.

As for the 5K, all the same amenities that race goers have come to love will be available again such as music, premium long-sleeve tech shirts, post-race food, awards to first, second and third in 16 age groups, overall awards, USATF-certified course, and timing by Tri-3 Sports Timing.

A printout of the course can be found at www. autumnonparade.org under the 5K page. Strollers will be allowed on the race course but must start after all runners. No pets, bicycles or scooters allowed on the course.

“Back again this year is the 5K Team Challenge, so grab your co-workers, friends or family and sign up. Teams can be a minimum of four and a maximum of 15 per team. The top four race times for each team are added together and the fastest team wins a first place plaque,” Mahoney said.

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Runners compete in the 2019 Autumn on Parade 5K. This year’s event is Sunday, Oct. 3.

Participants may use one of the three registration options to sign up for the event: online, mail-in form or race day. Preregistration by mail will be offered for forms received by Sept. 17 for a fee of $25 for 5K individual and 5K Corporate Challenge. Again this year, Rockford Road Runners, Rockford Wildcat and Rock River Road Runners receive a discount when registering online with a fee of $22. Participants may also register online at runsignup.com by Oct. 2.

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The fee increases Sept. 1. Teams may also register online at runsignup.com by setting up their team name and password online for all members to register.

Registrations after Sept. 1 through race day registration (7-8 a.m.) will have a fee increase to $30 for individuals and the corporate/team challenge, and $27 for Rockford Road Runners, Rockford Wildcat and Rock River Road Runners.

There will be an availability to register at the early packet pickup Oct. 2 from 2-5 p.m. at Oregon Elementary School in the Etnyre Gym and again on race day at the Blackhawk Center. No late registrations will be taken after 8 a.m. on race day so please arrive early to accommodate long lines and parking.

Premium long sleeve T-shirts are on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is recommended. For preregistered participants, packet pickup will be available on Oct. 2 from 2-5 p.m. at Oregon Elementary School and on race day at the Blackhawk Center Lobby from 7-8 a.m.

“We are excited to announce that we will again partner with the Oregon High School cross country team. Without the generous help of the cross country team, coaches and the parents, race day would not be possible. Your support and commitment helps give back to the community in such a big way,” Mahoney said.

Updates and changes are available on Facebook.

For questions about the race, email us at aop5Krun@ gmail.com.

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Adult Book Club The August book will be The Seven Sisters

by Lucinda Riley. Copies of the book are available at the library. This group will meet in-person at the library on Monday, Aug. 23 at 5:30 p.m. No registration required.

Display Case Showings We will have a collection of travel mugs in our display cases for August. Come check them 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!)

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. Come visit us and let us help you!

Digital Network Access of Illinois Libraries Grant We were the recipients of a Digital Network Access of Illinois Libraries Grant

which allows wifi access 24 hours a day.

Simply find MMPL Guest, agree to the Terms & Conditions on the login page and enjoy access for up to 8 hours! Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Monthly board meetings are the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the library unless otherwise noted.

attendees through a short breath meditation to help show the power of the mind and body through the breath. The book and event are for more than migraine sufferers, but for anyone who is looking to improve their quality of life through how they move, eat, breathe, and sleep. Registration required 815-732-2724 Wizard of Oz Mystery Postponed Unfortunately, due to the COVID increase in our county, the Wizard of Oz Mystery Event that was scheduled for Aug. 21 has been postponed. If you are interested in participating in the event at a future date, please call the library.

Maker Mondays - Aug. 23 – 6 p.m.

Dry Erase Back To School Evening Checklist Come and make personalized evening checklist for your student to use every night. This easy dry erase style checklist can be customized and hung anywhere in the house to help your student get organized

each night. All supplies included and each participant will leave with a completed evening checklist. Registration required 815-732-2724.

Zerowaste Mindset – Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. - Virtual Program : The average person in the United States sends 4.4 pounds of trash to the landfill everyday! Speaker Monica Chavez provides tips on reducing waste while saving money and improving your health. Monica will help you re-energize your recycling practices , gain habits that are healthy &earth-friendly, and explore the idea of a zero waste lifestyle! Join us live for her virtual presentation, there will Beau Q&A after the event, & Monica will share her favorite resources with us. Registration required 815-732-2724.

The Whistle Stop Canteen – Saturday, Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. - After Pearl Harbor was attacked, American troops started traveling across the U.S. for recruitment, induction,

training, and deployment. Most servicemen had never been far away from home and certainly not on an over-crowded troop train, destination unknown. You may have heard of the Stage Door Canteen or Hollywood Canteen,where celebrities offered food, dancing, and entertainment to our servicemen.

But the real surprise came at train stations all across the country, such as North Platte, Nebraska, Dennison, Ohio, Reno, Nevada, and Connellsville, Pennsylvania, where local women, children, and senior citizens sacrificed their own food and ration stamps to provide a morale boost to hungry, homesick, and frightened soldiers.

Come learn about how the Greatest Generation pulled together to help our troops.

Author Barb Warner Deane will have copies of all four of her books for purchase and signing. Registration required 815-732-2724.

- Saturday, Aug. 14, Yard Games at 5 p.m., Music starts at 6 p.m. - We’re excited to host Turas, playing Irish Celtic music, for the 2021 Outdoor Concert Series. You won’t want to miss out on this show! Bring your blankets or chairs to the Polo Library Pavilion and enjoy some good music! Call Polo Library at 815-946-2713 for more information. The 2021 Outdoor Concert Series is made possible with funding from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Genealogy Help - First Wednesday (5-7 p.m.) and Third Saturday (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) of each month - Are you interested in genealogy but don’t know where to start? Or do you have a start but need some help?

Come by Polo Library on the first Wednesday or third Saturday of each month.

Yoga on the Lawn - Polo Library Lawn - Monday, Aug. 16 - 6 p.m.

Join us on the Library lawn for Yoga on the Lawn. The yoga class will be led by Krystal from Flight of the Phoenix (formerly ADM Studios). Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Register by emailing library@pololibrary.org or calling 815-946-2713 Rock River Center at Polo Library - Wednesday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Need help with Benefit Access Application (formally known as Circuit Breaker), Medicare, housing, personal care, homemaking, heating assistance or other things?

Call 815-732-3252 to set up an appointment to meet with an Information and Assistance Specialist.

TED Talk & Community Discussion - Thursday, Aug. 26 - 7 p.m. - Live on Zoom Join us from the comfort of your own home for an open and honest conversation We will watch the TED Talk “The Danger of

a Single Story” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and discuss key points after the viewing. To register, email library@ pololibrary.org or call 815-946-2713 Back to School Night - Saturday, Aug. 28 - Games & Activities at 6:30 p.m. - Outdoor Screening of “The Secret Life of Pets” Starts at Dark (approximately 7:45 p.m.) - Polo Public Library Pavilion & Parking Lot Bring the whole family to Polo Library’s Back to School Night! Fun activities, snacks, and information about what the Library has to offer this fall!Bring your chairs to sit on during the movie Are You Interested in Joining a Book Club? - Polo Library has three book clubs that are open to new participants. If you are interested in joining a book club or knowing what we’re reading, call 815-946-2713 or email library@pololibrary.org.

OREGON LIBRARY Library Book Clubs The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. to discuss Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Books on Tap meets Thursday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. to discuss Happiness: The Crooked Little Road to Semi-Ever After by Heathendom.

The 2WBC Book Club meets Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon.

Local Author Elizabeth Priller -The Migraine Method: Book Signing and Body-Mind Tour- Wednesday, Aug. 18 – 6:30 p.m.

Elizabeth Priller will be live and in-person signing copies of her new book, The Migraine Method, as part of the Mind-Body Tour, helping people release suffering and live vibrant, migraine-free life of purpose.

Elizabeth will discuss her book,and lead

POLO LIBRARY Polo Library Hours Polo Library’s open hours are Monday Thursday - 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., Friday - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Curbside services will continue to be available during open hours.

Storytime Saturday Virtual - Facebook & YouTube - Aug. 21, 10:30 a.m. - Visit Facebook.com/pololibrary or search “Polo Public Library” on YouTube to watch virtual Storytime Saturday. New videos air at 10:30am on these weeks.

In Person - Polo Library Lawn or Pavilion - Aug. 14 & 28, 10:30 a.m. - Join Ms. Melanie *LIVE* at 10:30 a.m. these Saturdays on the Library Lawn, or in the Library Pavilion, for a story and a craft!

Register by calling 815-946-2713 or emailing melaniew@pololibrary.org Turas - 2021 Outdoor Concert Series

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Program Coordinator Needed Now taking applications for a Program Coordinator. if you enjoy working with people of all ages, planning events and programs, and marketing those programs, you might be the right person for this job.

This position is part time, and does include some evening and weekend hours. We ask that you come and apply in person.

Rock River Center Starting in August, the Rock River Center will return to our library the second Thursday of every month. Services provided by Rock River Center are designed to enable older

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LAWRENCE RAY WISNOSKY

and an infant granddaughter preceded him in death.

He graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1966 and immediately joined the Army, Mt. Morris resident Lawrence Ray Wisnosky, inspired by President Kennedy’s famous age 73, died on Monday, August 9, 2021 in his speech: “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your counhome from natural causes. try.” He served in Vietnam as a door gunner Known to his friends a sLarry, he was born on February 3, 1948, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. with the 1st Aviation Brigade, and he bore witness to the 1968 Tet Offensive.

His parents were Ray Lawrence Wisnosky After his release from active duty, he and Doris Elizabeth (Doyle) Gilbert. After his enrolled at Western Illinois University. While parents divorced, his mother remarried, and Ferol A. Gilbert of Mt. in college, he married Nancy Dickson, an MMHS ‘66 classmate. He graduated in 1973 Morris became his with a degree in politicals cience and immedistepfather. ately took a job at the VA Regional Office in His parents, Chicago. grandparents, all of His career in VA’s Veterans Benefits Adminhis aunts and uncles, Born: February 3, 1948 in Marshfield, WI Died: August 9, 2021 in Mt. Morris, IL

istration moved his young family all over the country: to North Dakota, Nevada, and twice to Virginia, where he was a program analyst at VA Central Office, located on the north side of Lafayette Park. He loved that assignment; the view of the White House is spectacular.

He finally moved his family to Ankeny, Iowa, and served as a division chief at VA’s Des Moines Regional Office, where he retired from federal service.

He had a life-long, enduring love of flying machines, and he became an instrument-rated private pilot. While in high school, he had dreamt of a career as a concert pianist. To the great relief of his passengers, he was a better pilot than he was a pianist.

His survivors include his children, Elizabeth Wisnosky of Iowa City, and David Wisnosky

of College Park, MD; two granddaughters who live with their mother in Iowa City, Grace Wisnosky and Faye Wisnosky; and 11 cousins.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mt. Morris, the VFW, the American Legion, and the Vietnam Helicopter Crewmember’s Association.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday August 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. in Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL with Rev. Josh Ehrler officiating. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 9 a.m.. until service time in Finch Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial expressions may be directed to the Mount Morris Community Library Foundation.

mined that Michael Drendel, 22, of Lindenwood, was traveling northbound on South Lynnville Road when he lost control of the vehicle and entered the east ditch, striking an embankment.

Drendel’s vehicle continued into a bean field, at which time the vehicle is believed to roll over twice before come to rest upright on all four tires. Drendel was transported by Lynn-Scott-Rock ambulance to the Rochelle Community Hospital for minor injuries.

A front seat passenger, Nolan Turner, 22, of Rochelle, was transported by Rochelle ambulance to OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Medical Center for suspected major injuries.

Drendel was issued citations for driving while under the influence of alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Drendel received an I-Bond and was left in the care of Rochelle Community Hospital personnel.

deputies responded to the 3000 block of Illinoia Route 2 for a single-vehicle crash with no injuries. After an investigation, it was determined that Randall L. Clark, 51, of Dixon, was traveling southbound when he left the road, striking a rock wall on the west side of the road. The vehicle then traveled eastbound across the center line and the northbound lane, coming to rest on the east side of the road.

Clark was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Clark also was cited for improper land usage, failure to reduce speed to prevent an accident and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Clark was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity Aug. 5 Denny Dal Santo, 55, of Rockford, was arrested for driving with no valid driver’s license after being stopped for speeding on Interstate 39 near Monroe Center. Dal Santo was taken to the Ogle County Jail.

Aug. 6 At approximately 1:34 p.m. deputies responded to the 6000 block of Illinois Route 2. After an investigation, they learned that Gregory Garrett, 60, of Mt. Morris, was traveling southbound in a white Buick passenger car and drove off the east side of the roadway, striking a small tree before the vehicle came to rest. Garrett was transported by Byron EMS to Swedish American Hospital for minor injuries.

Ernest Elswick, 54, of Byron, was arrested at 4:05 p.m. in the 800 block of East Spring Creek Road for aggravated driving while license revoked. Elswick was also cited for expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle and was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At approximately 7:18 p.m., Ogle County deputies stopped Jerime Kuhlemier, 40, of Oregon, was arrested at 7:18 p.m. in the 6000 block of West Pines Road for aggravat-

ed driving while license revoked. Kuhlemier also was cited for unlawful use of registration, illegal transportation of alcohol, obstructed registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Kuhlemier was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At approximately 10:14 p.m., Ogle County deputies and Lynn-Scott-Rock EMS personnel responded to the 14000 block of state Route 72 for a one-vehicle crash with suspected minor injuries. After an investigation, it was determined that Adam Moschel, 55, of Monroe Center, was traveling westbound on Illinois Route 72 and entered the north ditch, striking a telephone pole.

Moschel fled the scene, but was located by the Ogle County K-9 unit and transported to Rochelle Community Hospital for minor injuries from the crash.

Moschel was issued citations for driving under the influence of alcohol, open container/alcohol, failure to give notice of an accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper lane usage. He received an I-Bond and was left in the care of Rochelle Community Hospital personnel.

Aug. 7 At approximately 1:26 a.m., Ogle County deputies, Lynn-Scott-Rock EMS and Rochelle EMS responded to the 2000 block of South Lynnville Road for a one-vehicle crash with injuries. After investigation, it was deter-

At approximately 2:16 a.m., Ogle County deputies responded to a disturbance at the Lake Ladonna Family Campgrounds. After an investigation, Tammy Marozik, 49, of Elgin, and Joseph Marlett, 37, of Elgin, were arrested for disorderly conduct. Marozik and Marlett were transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At approximately 8:39 p.m., Ogle County

Aug. 8 At approximately 11:10 a.m., Ogle County deputies responded to a two-motorcycle crash in the 5000 block of Illinois Route 64.

After an investigation, it was determined that a 2007 Harley Davidson operated by Michael Avolio, 53, of North Riverside, was traveling west on state Route 64 behind a 2014 Harley Davidson operated by Dale Detman, 67, of Plainfield, when Detman slowed for a vehicle in traffic.

Avolio struck Detman and lost control, causing the motorcycle to slide on the left side. Avolio and his passenger, Cheryl Serpico, 62, of North Riverside, were transported by Oregon Fire Protection District to KSB Hospital for minor injuries.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS Dennis M. and Connie L. Mudd to Robert G. Hall, 1894 N. Weller Drive, Mt. Morris, $104,000.

Erica Renee Smith to Askvig Boys Construction LLC, 1091 N. Main St., Rochelle, $107,000.

Timothy A. Finkle to Jared R. and Shayann Raylynn Strader, 606 E. Colden St., Polo, $77,500.

Cynthia Drew to Shawn Robert Tsusaki, 806 Madison St., Oregon, $135,000.

Jon C. and Jeanne M. Jennings to Machela Bee, 3083 Lynnville Court, Stillman Valley, $165,000.

Robert C. and Charlotte R. Beaver to Phillip G. Ginn, 913 S. 13th St., Oregon, $93,000.

Morgan E. Rude to Brysen L. Vietmeier, 15 Orchard Lane, Chana, $123,000.

T&R Rentals LLC to Billie Tchassani, 6928 S. James Drive, Rochelle, $167,000.

Kenneth W. Oltmanns to Jeffrey and Shannon Gates, 402-404 Oak Lane, Dixon, $25,000.

Sean M. and Brittany R. Hudson to James D.

Johnson, 113 Southview Drive, Rochelle, $130,000.

Gregory and Julie Sewell to Brian and Jennifer Marlatt, 204 N. 14th St., Oregon, $250,000.

David E. and Charlotte R. Vincer to Aaron C. Vincer, 2935 W. Lightsville Road, Byron, $100,000.

John D. and Lori C. Nolan to Alex M. Peterson, 6167 N. River Drive, Byron, $157,000.

Aaron C. and Kierra L. Moore to Holly and Troy E. Morse, 2737 N. Indian Heights Drive, Byron, $187,000.

Cody A. and Katrina C. Lessman to Bettina G. Robinson, 412 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, $83,000.

Polo Police Interim Chief Troy Randall reports the following activity.

of an uninsured motor vehicle. Wallace was released on an I-Bond.

cited at 5:19 p.m. for speeding 44 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. Castillo was released on an I-Bond.

Aug. 2 Odis H. Black, 25, Loves Park, was cited at 3:38 p.m. for speeding 39 mph in a 30 mph speed zone, Operation of an Uninsured Motor Vehicle and No Driver’s License. Black was released on an I-Bond.

Michael J. Lenz, III, 20, of Loves Park, was cited at 2:20 p.m. for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. Lenz was released on an I-Bond.

Quit Claim Deed William B. Hagemann to Alvin Oltmanns, 7786 N. Kishwaukee Road, Byron, $80,000.

Trustee Deeds Robert J. and Ann M. Milligan Trust, James R. and Malcolm W. Milligan, trustees to

Martha A. Ashcraft, one parcel on Lindenwood Road and one on Church Road, Chana, $0.

Robert J. and Ann M. Milligan Trust, James R. and Malcolm W. Milligan, trustees to Jacque K. Rowland, one parcel on Lindenwood Road and one on Church Road, Chana, $0.

Rachel A. Davis Living Trust, Rachel A. Davis, trustee to Tara Timm, 13777-13779 W. White Oak Road, Forreston, $70,000.

Shirley A. Garrett Revocable Trust, Paul David Garrett and Hazel Marie Hayton, trustees to Jared Johnson, 324 S. Maple St., Stillman Valley, $112,500.

John C. and Shirley L. Dirkson Trust, Judith L. Knilans and Joy L. Kruse, trustees to Todd M. and Kathy L. Benesh, 551 N. River Road, Oregon, $1,100,000.

Sheriffs Deed Sheriff of Ogle County and David W. and Karen K. McKinley to Daniel Blaser, 303 W. Third St., Leaf River, $10,000.

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Aug. 3 Charles Edward Wallace, Jr., 50, of Savanna, was cited at 1:40 a.m. for operation

Thomas D. Goldie, 64, of Polo, was issued a city ordinance citation at 3:15 p.m. for accumulation of litter.

Marcelo Castillo, 29, of Mt. Morris, was

Derek Benevento, 23, of Sterling, was issued a city ordinance citation at 11:33 p.m. for possession of cannabis — not more than 10 grams.

Aug. 5 Alyssa M. Trotter, 28, of Polo, was arrested at 11:55 a.m. for driving while license revoked, possession of drug paraphernalia,

possession of a controlled substance. Trotter was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Aug. 6 Calvin Locey, 35, of Rock Falls, was cited at 7:28 p.m. for unlawful use of a cell phone.

Locey was released on an I-Bond.

Aug. 7 Miguel Rodriguez, 38, of Chilton, Texas, was cited at 9:10 a.m. for driving while license suspended and failure to wear a seat belt. Rodriguez was released on an I-Bond.

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

July 29 Shaun W. Blake, 17, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 7:23 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred on Hawk Drive at Park West.

Aug. 2 At 11:04 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash in the parking lot of the Shell gas station, 201 S. 4th Street, involving a 1995 Chevrolet driven by Quintin M. Blunt, 16, of Polo, and a 2004 Chevrolet driven by Michelle L. Dotter, 44, of Mt. Morris. No citations were issued.

Aug. 3 Holly C. Phillips, 24, of Oregon, was arrested at 12:31 a.m. for driving while license suspended. Phillips was issued an I-Bond and is scheduled to appear in court.

This violation occurred in the 100 block of N. 4th Street.

Aug. 5 Madelyn A. Krischke, 18, of Machesney Park, was issued a citation at 10:57 p.m. for speeding, 40 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the Pines Road and S. 4th Street intersection.

Aug. 6 At 11:30 a.m., police responded to the 1500 block of East IL Route 64 for a one-vehicle

traffic crash where an item fell from a trailer being hauled by an unknown vehicle and struck a 2020 Honda being driven by Stephanie M. Tressel, 24, of Dixon. No citations were issued.

Blake A. Britsch, 20, of Belvidere, was arrested at 6:12 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Britsch was also issued a citation for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. Britsch was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

Aug. 7 Haley J. Rees, 18, of Dixon, was issued citations at 6:27 p.m. for speeding, 52 mph in a 30 mph zone and improper cannabis container as a driver. A passenger in Rees’

vehicle, was also issued a citation for improper cannabis container as a passenger.

These violations occurred in the 700 block of N. 4th Street.

Aug. 8 Amanda L. Hayes, 36, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 7:23 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

Fourteen parking tickets and 7 verbal warnings were issued Aug. 2-8.

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

OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, Aug 13, 2021

Warranty Deeds Sheriff of Ogle County and Terry M. and Kim K. Cox to Wyatt Kieffer, 9724 N. Memory Lane, Leaf River, $65,001.

Todd and Michelle M. Triplett, Michelle Harper and Susan L. Tubbs to Morgan J. Shaw, 1010 W. Second St., Byron, $134,000.

Allen Cox to Jessica Lynn Kamm, 211 E. Roosevelt St., Stillman Valey, $103,000.

Sean Adams Custom Carpentry Inc. to Jeffrey W. and Wendy S. Jackson, 1645 Warrenton Court, Byron, $221,400.

Alana M. Bergeson to Justin L. and Renee H. Miller, 3498 N. Kilbuck Road, Davis Junction, $67,500.

Visar Dida and Afrore Gjergjizi to Carole L. Vilchis and Carlos G. Fior, 5730 S. Poplar Drive, Oregon, $265,000.

Robert P. and Elizabeth R. Gardner to Mark Hagen and Karen Boeger, 163 S. Russell Road, Oregon, $744,000.

Robert P. and Elizabeth R. Gardner to Mark Hagen and Karen Boeger, one parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township, Oregon, $25,000.

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EMPLOYMENT

DIXON GARAGE SALES

Dixon – Huge Sale 211 Lincoln Statue Dr. Thurs & Fri 9-5 Saturday 8 -12

LEAF RIVER GARAGE SALES Huge Moving/Garage 5855 W Hilldale Rd. -Leaf River.

Thurs., Aug. 12th – Sat., Aug. 14th from 8am-4pm Antiques - chairs, dresser, milk bottles and cans, cream can, pails, milkers, wagon wheels. Tools, Ice Machine, Furniture, Doll Furniture, Diecast NASCARs, Children's Toys, Many Household Items, and much more.

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FOOD - PRODUCE

Fresh Michigan Peaches & Blueberries.

Delivery Friday, Aug. 6, 13, 20 2 miles south of Morrison on Rt. 78 White house on the left. May pre-order

by Wed. night.

Call 877-369-2442 or 269-358-6789

WANT TO BUY Local Buyer Pays Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins, Estate Gold, Single Earrings, Antiques, etc. 24/7 779-245-2950 Skid loader in any condition.

Running or not.

Call or text 563-212-7699

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FALL HARVEST FARM HELP WANTED

Starting mid-September. Duties include: operating tractors and a grain tandem. Valid class B CDL or above required. 815-632-8197 for more info

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Financial Assistance Specialist Advise students and perform general office activities related to student financial assistance. GED or high school diploma with 3 to 5 years of office experience or equivalent education / experience required.

Apply at https://jobs.svcc.edu/postings/1297

Advancement Specialist

Perform general office activity for the Foundation and Marketing offices. Associate's degree with two years office experience or equivalent education and experience required. https://jobs.svcc.edu/postings/1371

Clinical Instruction - Radiologic Technology (part-time)

AAS degree with two years full-time clinical experience working with JRCERT Radiologic Technology students required. Must hold American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification and registration in the discipline and licensed with IEMA. https://jobs.svcc.edu/postings/1370

Sauk Valley Community College Attn: Human Resources 173 Illinois Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021 EOE e-mail: employment@svcc.edu

BUSINESS PROPERTY

LYNDON

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given this date September 13, 2021 the Village of Mt. Morris Planning will Commission hold at its regular meeting a public hearing for input regarding proposed solar panels within the residential boundaries of the Village of Mt. Morris.

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 9, 2021, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as, Old Town Oak located at 2688 S. Galena Trail Rd., Polo, IL 61064 Dated: July 9, 2021 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk August 13, 20, 27, 2021

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 5/1/20—4/30/21 REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Tax, $481,260.00, Licenses, $10,070.00, Sales Tax, $165,808.00, Income Tax, $324,936.00, Increase Use Tax, $134,038.73, Corporate Replacement, $68,506.54, Permits, $2,362.80, Turn on/off Fees, $400.00, Utility Tax, $178,538.00, Fines, $11,794.07, Motor Fuel Tax, $205,146.01, Water Revenue, $291,332.05, Sewer Revenue, $366,282.51, Debt Service Revenue, $560,763.20, Garbage Revenue, $175,992.32, Interest, $39,455.79, Grants, $131,832.00, Cable Franchise, $32,803.45, Donations, $5,400.00, Rent, $23,011.00, Video Gaming, $24,891.09, Bridge & Road Tax, $19,482.81, Library Share IMRF, $7,905.02, Landscape Waste Bags, $145.00, Miscellaneous, $4,113.61.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Under $25,000.00: Gene Ashton, Larry Claussen, Jeffrey Cox, Thomas Doyle, Dan Elsasser, Mike Fay, Jason Ferro, Vito Ferro, Carter Fruin, Brandon Hitchcock, Jim Hopkins, Chris Kolling, Phil Labash, Paul Lindstrom, Charles Ostrander, Jeff Pennington, Scott Sanders, Jorden Sasscer, Jerry Stauffer, Bruce True. Total: $98,685.05. $25,000.00 to $49,999.99: Ryan Fletcher, Sandra Goodwin, Total: $89,094.76. $50,000 to $74,999.99: Chad Beitel, Dennis Davis, Paula Diehl, Chad Stauffer, Brian Sutter, Bruce Wigtion. Total: $351,257.74. $75,000 to 99,999.99: $100,000 to $124,999.99: Jason White. Total: $118,215.61.

EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Aflac, Remit Process Svcs.: $6,829.14, Armscor Cartridge, Inc.: $5,944.00, Barbeck Communications: $3,465.56, Becker Storage, Welding & Equipment: $3,084.13, Blue Cross Blue Shield: $75,426.08, Bonnell Industries Inc.: $6,717.50, Cargill Inc.,: $11,884.05, Casey's General Stores, Inc: $4,117.13, Clarke Environmental Mosquito Mgmt.: $3,396.00, CDW Government: $12,279.32, Clarke Environmental Mosquito Mgmt: $5,094.90, Commonwealth Edison Co.: $135,166.12, Core & Main LP: $4,958.30, Dennis Davis: $8,561.07, Dell Marketing LP: $2,803.42 Electric Pump & Tool: $3,852.00, Electrical Engineering & Equipment Co: $8,125.80, Ernst Roofing: $6,370.00, Farmers Implement: $2,748.46, Frontier: $19,411.76, Hach Chemical Co.: $10,087.73, Hawkins, Inc.: $9,440.51, Helm: $57,199.70, Humana Dental Ins. Co.: $11,932.49, IEPA Financial Assistance Section: $46,561.62, Ill. EPA Fiscal Service Section: $10,000.00, Internal Revenue Service: $206,823.19, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency: $555,540.74, Illinois Risk Mgmt: $64,478.00, IMRF: $103,171.12, Israel Carreno: $3,276.00, Johnson Oil Co.: $4,859.90, Kelley Williamson Co.: $13,868.43, Kelsey Excavating: $4,850.00, Koch, Randy: $11,726.00, LW Allen: $7,443.00, Lakeside International Trucks: $6,032.60, Martin & Co.: $54,039.13, Metropolitan Industries: $27,482.93, Mt. Morris Public Library: $12,630.11, Mullarkey's: $21,405.00, Nationwide Retirement Solutions: $8,720.00, NiCor: 8,990.92, N. Ill. Environmental App.: $11,407.27, Northern Illinois Disposal: $147,867.80, O'Brien Civil Works Inc.: $125,648.58, Oregon Park District: $5,457.50, PDC Laboratories, Inc.: $7,932.17, Peabudy's North Inc.: $71,065.82, Peerless Well & Pump, Inc: $10,080.00, Play & Park Structures: $30,548.91, Polo Cooperative Assoc.: $10,377.01, RNOW, Inc.: $5,506.87, Rockford Bell Credit Union: $7,800.00, Rockford Steam Boiler: $2,846.00, Sasscer, Jorden: $3,498.00, Share Corp.: $4,501.19, Sikyta, Amy: $3,600.00, Stan's Performance Shop: $4,065.22, State Dept. of Revenue: $33,560.63, Sterling Federal Bank: $20,150.00, Strand & Associates: $6,585.00, Studio GWA: $30,020.44, Sullivan Foods Corp.: $55,006.00, Tate's Trenching Service: $5,792.50, Taylor, Sterling: $4,100.00, Thomas Dodge-C-Jeep of Highland: $24,641.00, Turnroth Signs: $22,671.26, U.S. Post Office: $4,708.24, Union Savings Bank: $54,118.66, USA Bluebook: $3,004.04, Utility Service Co.: $25,862.82, Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson: $28,070.50, Wes's Tree Service: $9,375.00, WesTech: $3,324.22, Willett, Hofmann & Assoc: 26,666.91, WIPFLI: $14,750.00, Wolber & Sons Excavating: $10,982.10 All others less than $2,500.00: $147,028.91.

I, Jorden Sasscer, Treasurer of the Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for year ending April 30, 2021.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING PLAINTIFF, -vsBetty J. Thoreson; Erik L. Thoreson; Lost Nation Property Owners Association; DEFENDANTS NO. 18 CH 101 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on June 4, 2021; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on September 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 73 IN LOST NATION WOODLAND HOMESTEADS NUMBER 4, BEING A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 9 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK J OF PLATS PAGE 38 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 387723, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 112 Crabapple Court, Dixon, IL 61021 Permanent Index No.: 22-09-151-002 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $327,732.15.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. If the property being sold is a condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing One of Plaintiff's Attorneys LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com Randal S. Berg (6277119) Michael N. Burke (6291435) Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452) Joseph M. Herbas (6277645) Michael Kalkowski (6185654) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Jenna R. Vondran (6308109) Thomas Belczak (6193705) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED

BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. 8190-916457 August 6, 13, 20, 2021

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