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Norm Koster of Dixon stands in his field of sunflowers along Polo Road in Sterling. Koster’s field of bright yellow flowers has attracted attention from residents who have stopped at the field to check it out and take photos. Story on page 10. Vol. 82 • No. 1 One Section • 20 Pages

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Savanna City Council mulls Halloween options Full-time sewer operator hired BY MICHAEL MILLER For the Prairie Advocate In an effort to balance safety and a community event, the Savanna City Council discussed what the upcoming Halloween season could look like in a year of a pandemic. Alderman Deb Long said Sept. 8 that she favored leaving participation in Trick or Treat up to the discretion of parents and citizens. She recommended masks and individually wrapped candy for those who do participate.

Mayor Chris Lain said he agreed, but said he was unsure if the traditional parade could go on as usual, citing difficulty in keeping people six feet apart. When Alderman Jocelyn Boyd suggested lengthening the route, Lain said that would be hard to do in light of the scant amount of volunteers normally helping with the event. Alderman Roger Husband echoed the call for caution. He said having a parade was “encouraging people to gather along the streets, which is defeating the purpose of social distancing.” No final action was taken regarding the plans, as the council elected to wait a bit longer to see what the status of the pandemic was nearer

to the holiday. In other action, the council voted unanimously to hire a full-time operator for its Savanna Sewer Treatment Plant. The vote was made following a closed session. The city is not releasing his name until he has a chance to tell his current employer. He is fully certified with 30 years’ experience. His pay will be $60,008 annually or $28.85 per hour. Currently, the city is paying Integrated Public Resources, an engineering firm, $150,552 annually. In further action, Lain reminded the council that signatures for municipal elections can be started this month. Alderman Jim Friedenbach, Pat Sanchez, Jocelyn Boyd, Sarah Pur-

dom and Mayor Lain are all up for re-election again. Alderman Jeff Griswold said he’d had comments from two of his constituents regarding the loud music on Main Street. Lain said he would discuss this with the proprietor in question and that this person had been responsive to complaints. Police Chief Jeff Doran said that such issues should be relayed the police department, and that he’d instructed his force to allow the music unless there were complaints. Alderman Nick Law said he had a concern about businesses blocking off space for bike parking only, and the mayor said he had also talked to the person in question regarding the issue.

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BY TIMOTHY EGGERT teggert@shawmedia.com MORRISON – Police say a trio of Morrison men are facing a bundle of criminal felony charges after being linked to a series of burglaries reported across Whiteside County. Authorities arrested 18-year-old Logan D. Smith, 25-year-old Colton M. Merema and 46-yearold Jamison E. Smith after searching a residence in rural Morrison on Sept. 10, finding items reported stolen, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. According to court documents, both Logan Smith and Merema on Aug. 30 broke into and stole items from a residence at 18876 Mellots Road.

• ARRESTS Continued from Page 2 paraphernalia, according to a department news release. Jones is charged with one count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine, a Class 3 Felony that carries a punishment of 2 to 5 years in prison, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor. Seigwarth is charged with one count of delivery

Colton Merema

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The pair also together on Sept. 2 robbed Inter Connection Systems Inc, a solar engineering firm located at 14488 Hillside Road, court documents state. Court filings further allege that Merema on Aug. 27 broke into and stole items from a residence at 19825 Matthew Road.

of methamphetamine, a Class 2 Felony, one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 Felony, and one count of violating the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, a Class X Felony. She also faces one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. If convicted of the three felony charges, Seigwarth could face a total punishment of 10 to 40 years in prison. Court records show that Atherton had been free after posting 10% of a $10,000 bond stemming

Merema is charged with one count of residential burglary, a Class 1 Felony, and two counts of burglary – both Class 2 Felonies. If convicted of all three charges, Merema could face a total punishment of 10 to 29 years in prison. He remains at Whiteside County Jail on a $175,000 bond. Logan Smith is charged with two counts of burglary, each carrying a punishment of 3 to 7 years in prison. Smith is also charged with one count of possession of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 1 Felony punishable by 4 to 15 years in prison. Smith is further charged with one count of

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from a July charge for unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. He is now charged with one count of delivery of methamphetamine, one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and one count of violating the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. He also faces one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, and could face a total punishment of 10 to 40 years in prison, if convicted. All three were taken to Carroll County Jail. No other information was available.

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OBITUARIES VERLA MAE ATTIG POLO â€“ Verla Mae Attig, 99, of Polo, passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Mt. Morris. She was born Dec 2, 1920 in Reddick, the third child of four siblings to Rev. George and Lulu (Morris) Wykle. Verla was united in marriage to Denver E. Attig on March 16, 1940 in Washington, Illinois. They bought a farm near Brookville and moved there shortly after. Verla was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening, and working in the local EUB Church in Brookville, where she often shared her talents. One son and one daughter were born to them. In 1979, they retired from the farm life to a home in Polo where they lived out the rest of their lives being active in the local Evangelical United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; two brothers; her husband Denver; and a son-in-law, Dale. Verla was an excellent cook and really loved preparing meals for her family and

friends at her home in Polo. Verla is survived by a son, Richard (Irene) Attig of Polo; a daughter, Nancy Keyt of China, Michigan; three grandchildren, Michael (Barbara) Attig of Sunnyvale, California, Dr. Amy(Scott) Shockley of Ionia, Michigan, and Brian Keyt of Greenville, South Carolina. Also, she was survived by two great-grandsons, Kyle and Ryan Attig of Sunnyvale, California and also many nieces and nephews. Due to the virus situation, a small private graveside service for the family was held at Fairmont Cemetery on Sept. 10. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be set up for the Faith United Methodist Church and Pinecrest Nursing Home. The family would like to offer their sincere thanks for all the care and compassion given to Verla by the staff at Pinecrest Nursing Home and Serenity Hospice. Polo Family Funeral Home handled arrangements. To send condolences please visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com

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BETTY J. HUTCHISON MILLEDGEVILLE â€“ Betty Jane Hutchison, 84, of Milledgeville, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at her home. Betty was born in Rock Falls on October 31, 1935, the daughter of Zenas and Elsie (Williams) Morris. She married Frank Hutchison on February 11, 1955 in Sterling. He predeceased her on August 20, 1988. Together, they farmed in the rural Milledgeville area from 1955 to 1988. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, and taught her grandchildren how to be great Chinese checkers players. Survivors include one daughter, Jayne Hutchison; two sons, Charles (Karen) Hutchison, and Bob (Dacia) Hutchison, all of Milledgeville; six grandchildren, April (Scott) Tarbill, Chad Hutchison, Brett (Alyssa) Hutchi-

son, Jarod (Brennecke) Hutchison, Branninghan Hutchison, and Chase Hutchison; four great-grandchildren, Kaleigh Tarbill, Madison Tarbill, Brandon Hutchison, and Keenan Hutchison; two step-great-grandchildren, Zaden and Zyan Westbrook; one sister, Virginia Grobe of Sterling; and one brother, William (Nancy) Morris of Browning, Missouri. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank; one sister, Virginia Grobe; and one brother, William Morris. Public visitation was Sept. 11,, at McDonald Funeral Home, Milledgeville. Graveside service followed at South Elkhorn Cemetery in Milledgeville. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

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BY TIMOTHY EGGERT teggert@shawmedia.com STERLING – A 19-year-old Morrison man who struck a tree with his vehicle in the early morning on Sept. 7 while fleeing “vigilant residents” of the Mineral Springs neighborhood is now facing a pair of misdemeanor charges, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office said. Jakob R. Wallingford-Holcomb around 3:20 a.m. Monday was “trying to flee from vigilant residents” who suspected him of “quasi-criminal activity” and “crashed his vehicle into a tree causing major damage,” according to a department news release.

Wallingford-Holcomb left the crash on foot, and deputies stopped him near the intersection of West Fourth Street and West Avenue, the release said. He was ticketed Sept. 10 for leaving the scene of a crash and for not using headlights when required. The first charge, a Class A misdemeanor, carries a punishment of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. Wallingford-Holcomb has a first appearance hearing scheduled for Oct. 19. “The residents graciously prevented further criminal activity by their ever-vigilant neighborhood reclaim,” the release said.

• BURGLARY CHARGES Continued from Page 3 unlawful use of weapons for possessing a WARDS Hercules Model 10, 20-gauge shotgun

Nine new COVID-19 cases The Whiteside County Health Department on Sunday announced six new cases of COVID-19. Four of those cases involve people under the age of 20. Cases also involve people in their 20s and 40s. Lee County did not issue updated stats on Sunday, but did announce three new cases late Saturday, with two of those coming from the Dixon Correctional Center. In addition, one Lee County resident was lifted off of isolation Saturday. Ogle and Carroll counties did not release updated stats on Sunday.

with a barrel less than 18-inches. That charge, a Class 3 Felony, carries 2 to 5 years in prison. He is being held in Whiteside County Jail on a $100,000 bond. Jamison Smith, whose connection to the bur-

Whiteside County has had 643 cases and 20 deaths. Lee County has had 291 cases, 251 recoveries and one death. Ogle County has had 575 cases, 504 recoveries and five deaths. Carroll County has had 158 cases, 142 recoveries and four deaths. Illinois announced 1,462 new cases Sunday with 14 COVID-related deaths. The state has had 261,371 cases and 8,309 deaths. Sterling has had 2,973 tests and 234 cases. Rock Falls has had 1,577 tests and 113 cases. Dixon has had 4,556 tests and 219 cases. Rochelle has had 3,000 tests and 262 cases.

glaries was not disclosed, is charged with one count of possession of an unknown amount of methamphetamine. No bond information for Smith was immediately available. Logan Smith and Merema both have preliminary hearings scheduled for Sept. 28.

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WHOA to host benefit horse show on Saturday MORRISON — White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) of Morrison is set to host its 7th annual benefit horse show on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. The show runs from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with 28 classes including halter, riding, English and western pleasure, plus speed events throughout the day. Entry to the grounds is free. It will be the first public benefit for WHOA this year after other events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Program Director Tawny Wiersema invites the community to come on out for a day of food, fun and watching horses and their riders. “The show is all ages, so come out and show your horse, or find a spot on the bleachers,” she said. From the backyard horse to a top show horse, the programs are “fun to watch” with a competitive edge to them. Due to COVID-19 cancellations, the organization lost out on their biggest fundraiser earlier this year during the Whiteside County Fair. With ongoing restrictions still in place, this show will also be different with seating for spectators spaced out, less menu options, and no popular “show” class. Still, its’ a “great show for kids, and it’s casual,” Wiersema said. “It’s not a super serious horse show, but the judge from Wyoming, Iowa, is fabulous with the kids.” The morning schedule includes halter, han-

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White Oaks provides recreational, educational, therapeutic, and social horseback riding opportunities for persons with disabilities. dling, and showmanship classes, and after lunch there will be riding, costume, and English and western pleasure classes. The afternoon wraps up with “Ride a buck” with participants riding bareback while sitting on a dollar bill, and then riding with an egg on a spoon, which is a challenge with the reins in one hand. “The kids get competitive,” Wiersema said. For the speed courses, riders will race through barrels and poles and a cloverleaf pattern, which are all timed and competitive.

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While the horse show is going on, WHOA will also be hosting a grilled cookout lunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Livestock Pavilion inside the fairgrounds. Pulled pork, hot dogs, chips, bottled water, and cookies from Harvest Bakery & More of Erie will be available for sale as meal deals. The cookout is open to all members of the community. There will be limited and spaced seating due to COVID-19 restrictions. Wiersema said WHOA is thankful for their generous horse show sponsors who help keep the programs operating while providing the best possible therapeutic riding experience for the students: Red Barn Stable - Bob and Mary Black, Stephanie Deckro Interiors, Morrison Rotary, Vegter Steel Fabrication, Cornerstone Agency, River Valley Coop, 123 Tees, 1st Gateway Credit Union, JB Electric & Communications, Tegeler Accounting, Morrison Vet Clinic, John and Carol Crady, HappyJoes, Veterinary Clinic of Prophetstown, DQ Grill and Chill, and Bes-Wick Home Builders, LTD. For weather cancellation inquiries, call 815535-6208. White Oaks is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, established in 1995 for the purpose of providing recreational, educational, therapeutic, and social opportunities for persons with disabilities. Therapeutic riding is made possible through the assistance of dedicated, trained volunteers.

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BY TOM COLLINS TCollins@shawmedia.com The drug task force would only say that “a very large” sum of cash was seized Aug. 11 from a tractor-trailer on Interstate 80 east of Princeton. On Sept. 10, the dollar figure was divulged in a newly filed court record: Drug agents seized nearly $9.3 million. Bureau County State’s Attorney

Geno Caffarini filed last Thursday a verified complaint for forfeiture, a legal measure to confiscate the $9,267,845 in cash that the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team seized in last month’s traffic stop. And the clock is now ticking for someone, anyone, to lay claim to the cash. Caffarini said no one so far has stepped forward to claim the money. “I would say it is the largest ever

(seizure) in Bureau County, yes,” Caffarini said of the nearly eight-figure bust. The figure also helps explain why authorities were mum for the past 30 days on just how much cash was seized. Drug interdiction agencies regularly make large cash seizures of five figures or more and drug cartels are known to write off the resulting forfeitures as the cost of doing business.

But a law enforcement figure with knowledge of the seizure said a $10 million loss would be a tough pill for a cartel to swallow. TRI-DENT, the source said, hastily secured the funds before armed cartel members could learn how much had been taken off the streets. The personal security of the drug agents, the source said, prompted TRI-DENT

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Lanark church now offering Prayer Box for written prayer requests LANARK — In this digital age, Simply Free Church in Lanark, is going old school with its prayer requests. A Prayer Box has been installed in the church parking lot at 25460 Locust Road, Lanark, in hopes that anyone in the community or driving down Locust Rd. can drive up and place a prayer request in the box. The box is secure and checked by Pastor Glenn Scott twice daily. Each request is kept confidential and prayed over by the church’s prayer team. By placing the box outside the church, it is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Paper and pen are provided within the box and requests may be anonymous, church officials said in a press release. “This Prayer Box is our effort to make it easier for people to experience the blessing that prayer provides, and offer comfort knowing others are praying for them. When your head starts to worry and your

Flag retirement ceremony is Sept. 27 in Morrison MORRISON — The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison will have its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 27 at noon. The location for the burning is northeast of 701 N Genesee Street, between the Kiwanis Park and Grove Hill Cemetery. The public is welcome to attend the ceremony. Lawn chairs are suggested or guests may stay in their car. Unserviceable flags (U.S., State, etc) may be brought to burn and new flags will be available for purchase.

Lanark student recognized at University of Wisconsin – Whitewater Simply Free Church in Lanark has installed a Prayer Box has been installed in the church parking lot at 25460 Locust Rd., Lanark. mind just can’t rest, just put your prayers down on paper and let God do the rest. Philippians 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present

your requests to God,” the release said. For additional information, contact Kelly Scott Children’s Ministry Director at Kelly@simplyfreechurch.com or 815-222-4503.

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Virtual Luminaria Ceremony is set for Sept. 26 for Relay for Life Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Carroll/JoDaviess County Cancer Relay for Life committee is doing things a little different this year. “Since we could not have an actual face-to-face Relay with a Luminaria Ceremony we decided to host a “Virtual Luminaria Ceremony”, said Bev Lundquist of the Carroll/ JoDaviess Co. Relay for Life Committee. The virtual ceremony will be broadcast on Saturday, Sept. 26, by WCCI Radio, 100.3 FM, Savanna. “The program will be aired at 8

a.m. and again at 8 p.m.,” Lundquist said. “During the ceremony, names of those who have had a luminaria purchased in their name will be read interspersed with music during this special program. You will also hear

from three area cancer survivors. If you are unable to listen at either of those times you may still hear the program by going to www.Wcciradio.com and go to the podcast section on the listen live page and listen to the replay.” Donations to the Relay for Life event are still being accepted. Send your donation, made payable to American Cancer Society, to Bev Lundquist, 1106 E. Benton Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053. “Your contribution can help with cancer research and patient services,” Lundquist said.

IN BRIEF FHN virtual Walk to Remember FREEPORT – FHN’s 35th annual Walk to Remember, a special ceremony for parents and families who have lost a baby (through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn loss) to share their grief and remember their loved one, will be held virtually this year due to COVID-19 precautions.

Families are asked to take some time to walk together in honor of their loved one between Sept. 4 and Sept. 18. All who register online by Sept. 18 will receive an ornament and a link to a small virtual ceremony to be made available to participants. There is no charge to take part in this event. Go to fhn.org/walktoremember or call

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Eagle Fest cancelled GALENA – The 2020 Fall Eagle Fest has been cancelled due to illness of the presenter. The Eagle Fest was scheduled for Sept. 19. The event is being postponed to the spring of 2021. Call Terrence Ingram at 815-594-2306 for more information.

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to withhold a dollar figure until the coast was clear. The Thursday filing names the motorists involved in the Aug. 11 stop: Alberto Aguilar and Jose Angel Flores-Salgado Jr. (AKA: Salgado-Flores Jr.), neither of whom faces criminal charges at this time in Bureau County Circuit Court. It also addresses “unnamed individuals” should a third party try to petition the court for the return of cash. The verified complaint states that owners of the cash have until Nov. 18 to file an answer and until Nov. 20 to appear before Circuit Judge Marc P. Bernabei. If nobody shows, Bernabei can file a default judgment and turn the cash over to law enforcement. The arresting agency gets 65% of any forfeiture, meaning TRIDENT would get a little over $6 million. ($6,024,099.25). TRIDENT’s commander was not immediately available to discuss how the cash would be divided among the member agencies. Another quarter would be split between Caffarini’s office and the Office of the Appellate Prosecutor, with each getting nearly $1.2 million ($1,158,480.62). The remaining 10% ($926,784.50) goes to Illinois State Police.

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Sunflower field yields color, feel-good comments BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@shawmedia.com STERLING – Flower power is alive and well in Sterling, thanks to the green thumbs of Dixon resident Norm Koster. Koster, 69, has a 1,200-acre field of sunflowers located on Polo Road, near the Mobil gas station. It is drawing onlookers from near and far, to the point the Sterling Police Department had to post no parking signs in that area, to help ease traffic congestion. One might think Koster would not want people congregating on his land to view the flowers, but the opposite is true. He has no problem with that, and if they want to pluck a plant or two, that’s fine as well. He visits the area most days, to see what’s going on. “I went into this knowing there would be some people that couldn’t resist picking them,” Koster said. “I’m out there, and I don’t know how this couple came up, but they said they were from Los Angeles. The lady claimed that she was an actress and he was an engineer. They listened to my story about how these

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Sunflowers stretch for as far as you can see in Norm Koster’s field along Polo Road in Sterling. The bright yellow flowers have attracted attention from residents who have walked out into the field and used it for a variety of photos. sunflowers came about.” This isn’t the first time this field has drawn attention. In 2011, he changed it over to an organic field, meaning no chemicals or fertilizers were used in growing that year’s crop of wheat and clover. Hogs then ate the clover, and their manure

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him as a boy, ‘I think you made me clean too many hog pens.’ This way, we don’t need to shovel the stuff. The hogs are depositing it right on the ground where we want it.” Since then, Koster has used the

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land to grow a variety of organic crops, including wheat, alfalfa, corn, soybeans and food-grade yellow peas. His first crop of 2020 was wheat, then he received a phone call from a man who worked out of Atlanta for Perdue, a chicken processing company. Perdue wanted Koster to produce a crop of organic sunflowers. “It was said if I could take my wheat off in a timely fashion and have the sunflowers planted by the July 10 that they should make a crop,” Koster said. “I was able to harvest the wheat, and as it worked out, on the 8th and 9th of July, I planted the sunflowers.” That period of time, however, was an exceptionally dry period in this region, and Koster figured his first-ever venture in growing sunflowers was doomed. “I had kind of written the crop off because we hadn’t had any rain,” Koster said. “From July 9 until when these sunflowers started flowering, we hadn’t had an inch of rain total.” Indeed, by about the last weekend of July, the sunflowers had opened up, and people in Sterling – and beyond – have taken notice. Traffic in the area increased. He enjoys visiting with the people who come by. On Labor Day, some newlyweds got their picture taken in the field. Short-

ly after that, a student from Augustana College in Rock Island made a special trip to Sterling, in a gown, to get her picture taken. “It’s nice to be able to see the positive that I didn’t anticipate,” Koster said. Koster’s deal with Perdue is actually adversely affected by letting people in the field to pluck sunflowers. “I’m paid by how many pounds I deliver,” Koster said, “so the pounds I don’t deliver is out of my pocket.” People have suggested Koster make up for those losses in another way, but he wants none of it. “Five different individuals approached me and said, ‘You know, you ought to charge $5 a head for the right to come in here,’ “ Koster said. “I thought, ‘You know, there comes a time when you draw the line on capitalism, and isn’t it better just to do a good deed without thinking you have to be reimbursed for it?’ “ All of the fuss should be dying down in the near future, as the sunflowers lose their vitality. Come October, they’ll be harvested and shipped off to Perdue. “Somebody looked it up and they’ll bloom for about 2 to 3 weeks,” Koster said. “If you look at the heads pretty close, once the pollination is done, the flowers will die. In another week or so, I don’t think you’ll see many of those yellow flowers left. The plant will have fulfilled the pollination.”

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Farmers eligible for aid following Aug. 10 derecho Officials expect low yields, expensive recovery this season BY TIMOTHY EGGERT teggert@saukvalley.com Even though the winds have calmed and the rain has ceased, for some farmers and livestock managers, the derecho that whipped through the region last month hasn’t left. The storm’s new identity takes the form of flattened corn stands, overturned grain bins and toppled trees. It also manifests as insurance claims and official damage assessments. That aspect of the severe weather event will likely become more familiar to farmers in three Illinois counties – Carroll, Rock Island and Whiteside – after United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sunny Perdue last week designated them contiguous natural

disaster areas. The designation triggered a process allowing emergency aid to flow to producers who suffered crop damage and losses, giving them a financial cushion through and after the harvest season. But the size of that cushion depends on the scope of the damage, said Donald Temple, president of the Whiteside County Farm Bureau. “Some folks have corn that was blown down, others had grain bins fly away,” Temple said. “So some people might need the money more than others.” To qualify for a USDA emergency disaster loan, a farmer must have experienced a crop loss of more than 30%, or a physical loss of livestock, livestock products, real estate or property. Applicants must also show they were unable to show credit from a commercial lender, but that they can repay the loan. The application window is open until April 3, 2021, eight months after the designation was made. A qualified applicant can borrow up to 100% of actual production or

physical losses, with an individual loan not to exceed $500,000. Most borrowers are required to repay their loan within seven years, while others may have up to 20 years to pay it back. Temple, who operates a 700-acre corn and soybean farm near Fulton, said he doesn’t intend to apply for an emergency disaster loan, despite some wind damage to his corn stands.

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That evaluation is conditional; Temple, like many regional farmers, won’t know the scope of their crop loss until fall harvest. “We’re pretty sure it’s going to be a difficult harvest; there will be some losses, but we won’t know the severity until we harvest,” Temple said. Crop yields are also projected to

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• AG AID Continued from Page 12 be low in neighboring Carroll County, where an estimated 25% of all corn fields were damaged by the derecho’s winds. While that destruction isn’t as widespread as in Iowa, which has 18 counties labeled primary disaster areas and 24 counties as contiguous disaster areas, the harvest and yield in northwestern Illinois are still “going to hurt,” said Brad Smith, a Carroll County Farm Bureau Board

member. Farmers will likely try to increase their yields by harvesting as early as possible, moving slow with machinery and using specialized attachments to recover as much downed corn as they can, Smith said. “Guys are going to try a bunch of things to salvage as much of the damaged crops as possible,” Smith said. “If Plan A isn’t working, you go to Plan B. If Plan B isn’t working, you go to Plan C.” All producers entering the harvest season should also work with their crop insurance agent to fully

determine damages and the financial options that might keep them afloat through the harvest, Rock Island Farm Bureau Manager Tara Mayhew said. “Hopefully crops are salvageable this year, but farmers will want to look ahead to next year,” Mayhew said. “That means working with an insurance agent to get help.” Farmers with federal crop insurance could qualify for additional aid, which could buffer the losses from the storm, Mayhew added. Temple, who has federal crop insurance, said the protection helps

when crop losses drop off because it picks up some of the total loss. “You lose money, but not as much money,” Temple said. And because there’s “not anything you can do to prepare” for a derecho, any insurance or financial aid can help, Temple said, adding that it doesn’t quell uncertainty. “The more people affected and the more crops hurt, the more time it takes to recover,” Temple said. “And you always wonder – how quick is it going to come back?”

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Remember: safety is first when working at the farm COMMENTARY O n Monday it is Tractor Safety & Rural Roadway Safety. Around 44% of farm accidents are from a tractor rollover. Rollovers also account for half of tractor fatalities. Installing a ROPS or Rollover protection system can help prevent injury in case of a rollover. Always have your SMV (slow moving vehicle) sign visible. Make sure that the individual that is driving is properly trained before operating. Move the seat around so you can reach all controls comfortable. While operating a tractor on a roadway or in a field watch out for ditches or dives. Some tips for drivers, locate the flashing lights on the tractor or equipment and slow down, a tractor only travels 15- 20 mph. Rural roadways account for over half of vehicular deaths, most due to speeding. Rural roads have elements of surprises. The trees and beautiful countryside can cause blind spots in the roads. Remember to stay slow on rural roadways and watch out for farm equipment. On Tuesday it is Overall Farmer Health. Ensure that the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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the latest state to reinstall football and other sports after their state-specific restrictions were lifted. “It is important to note that, under the leadership of Governor Pritzker, Illinois has attained one of the lowest COVID-19 infection rates in the country,” according to the statement. “Additionally, several surrounding states have successfully conducted sports categorized as medium and high risk here in Illinois, and we believe sports and activities are saf-

est when conducted under the IHSA safety protocols by school personnel. Those combined factors led us to issue this letter, and we will respectfully await response to it.” On Sept. 8, a rally was held in Wheaton advocating for the return of in-person learning in schools. “The IHSA is not involved in any planned protests this weekend related to high school sports,” according to the statement. “If protests occur, we encourage all attendees to be safe, smart and respectful.”

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This past week, we brought in both of the candidates for the Circuit Judge race. We had a director interview them which was videotaped and then put on YouTube for those who would like to watch it to view. If you search YouTube for Carroll County Farm Bureau you should be able to find the link. It is also avail-

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Local roundup: Amboy guys, Eastland girls win cross country quad SVM SPORTS STAFF The Amboy boys and Eastland girls ran to victory at a four-team NUIC cross country meet Wednesday afternoon at Lake Carroll in Lanark. In the boys race, the Clippers had four of the first five finishers, and scored 22 points to more than double-up runner-up Durand-Pecatonica (50). Polo was third with 56 points; Eastland did not field a full varsity team. Ohio’s Brock Loftus won the race in 16:31.0 for the Amboy co-op, with Ian Eller placing second (16:58.6), Kyler McNinch taking third (17:30.2) and Charlie Dickinson finishing fifth (18:07.4). Andruw Jones (11th, 18:47.1) rounded out the team score, with Wyatt Lundquist (15th, 19:15.8) and Calvin Deering (18th, 20:26.9) also running. Carson Jones paced Polo in fourth place (18:00.2), while Wyatt Queckboerner took seventh (18:24.5) and Avery Grenoble placed eighth (18:33.6). Carter Merdian (20th, 21:57.2) and Ben Plachno (22nd, 22:53.1) also scored for the Marcos. Hudson Groezinger was Eastland’s top finisher in 17th (19:53.5), and Ethan Dertz was 19th (21:21.3). JJ Prowant (21st, 22:07.8) and Christian Hamblen (23rd, 24:32.3) also competed. Eastland won the girls race with 45 points, 10 fewer than Durand-Pecatonica (55). Polo was third (59) and Amboy finished fourth (63). Polo’s Rebekah Zeigler won the race in 21:23.1, with Amboy’s Lauren Althaus taking second in 21:37.1. Eastland’s Mara Schmieder (21:44.6) and Delaney Wilhelms (21:57.8) finished 3-4, and the Clippers’ Elly Jones (22:18.3) rounded out the top

five. Eastland’s other scorers were Addison Burkholder (7th, 22:58.2), Jenica Stoner (14th, 23:19.2) and Natalie Reifsteck (17th, 23:43.8), with Kennedy Burkholder (19th, 24:25.6) and Chloe Bouvia (23rd, 25:40.3) also running. Polo’s Linnea Sundman was eighth in 23:11.8, with Courtney Grobe (11th, 23:15.7), Elleanna Wells (18th, 23:49.0), Teah Almasy (21st, 24:51.3) and Kaylee Lowry (25th, 28:07.0) also competing. Amboy’s lineup also featured Madelyn McLaughlin (10th, 23:15.7), Brittney Mundell (22nd, 25:00.2) and Brooklyn Whelchel (24th, 26:15.8).

Girls golf Dixon 191, Rockford Christian 220: The Duchesses topped Big Northern foe Rockford Christian at Timber Creek, notching five of the top six scores in the dual. Bella Heintzelman shot a 43 and Katie Drew fired a 44 to lead Dixon. Olivia Rick added a 51 and Nina Baratta had a 53 to round out the Duchesses’ team score, with Olivia Brooks (55) and Lauren Fagan (60) also playing. Rockford Christian’s Emily Kneller was medalist with a 42.

Oregon 199, West Carroll 269: The Hawks had the top six scores in a nonconference dual victory at Silver Ridge. Lena Trampel was medalist with a 47, and Ava Hackman and Mia Trampel tied for runner-up honors with 50s. Helena Holden-Fox finished off the team score with a 52, and Cassie Nyderek (54) and Tori Marchetti (57) also competed.

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Boys golf Stillman Valley 170, Sterling 184: The Golden Warriors fell in a nonconference dual at PrairieView in Byron. Nathan Ottens fired a 45, Carter Schlegel and Dale Guerrieri both added 46s, and Carter Morris shot a 47 for Sterling. Cam O’Brien (49) and Christian Monarrez (50) also played. Stillman’s Griffin Smitts was medalist with a 3-over-par 39.

Rockford Christian 168, Dixon 207: The Dukes dropped a Big Northern dual at Timber Creek. Mason Weigle led the way with a 49, and Steven Kitzman was one shot back at 50 for Dixon. Grant Jacobs and Sage Magnafici both fired 54s, with Dylan Shroyer (57) and Trey Scheidegger (61) rounding out the lineup. Rockford Christian’s Colin ElsEastland’s Lydia Coatney bree was medalist with a 3-over-par Eastland’s Lydia Coatney 39.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Carroll County Senior Center is accepting bids for Mowing and Snow Removal for the property at 17612A E. Benton St., Mt. Carroll, IL. All bids are to be in by Monday, September 28, 2020. Please mail your bids to: Carroll County Senior Center 306 N. Main St., Attn: Deb Connor Mt. Carroll, IL 61053 Sept. 16, 2020

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY! A program based on the Bible. Weekly Meeting Every Friday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at York Community Church, Thomson, IL. Contact: Robert Heath @ 815-2593550.

MT. CARROLL Mt CarrollApplications are being accepted for the rental of 1 bedroom unfurnished apartments. The apartments are specifically designed for the independent living of serious mentally ill individuals. This housing opportunity is being made available to those individuals who comply with the requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Section 8 and in compliance with the Fair Housing and Equal Housing Opportunity Act. Please contact the Residential Services Coordinator at SPF-ILMC 1126 Healthcare Drive, Mt. Carroll IL, 61053, 815-244-4200

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Farm land for sale in Thomson, IL. 100 acres, 2 pivots, one electric well 815-275-0635

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 CHADWICK For Rent: 2 BR Apt. $300/mo. No Pets 815-564-8427

GALT Upper 1 BR apt. for 1, Appl./util. Furn. $400 815-213-4693

MORRISON 1BR Apt. 815-499-2853

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Local Farmer seeking Grain Hauling help during harvest. CDL Required. 815-499-2271

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815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222 AREA GARAGE SALES 624

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RIP -N- TEAR: Sewing RepairsBlue Jeans, Work Clothes & Zippers Replaced. In Thomson area 815-541-3178

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 2015 EZ-GO, 4 seat, gas powered golf cart. $5,200, Must see 815-441-7567 Cub Cadet LGTX-1054, 27 HP, 54” deck, Hydro foot drive, Cruise Control, Runs good. $1100 OBO 815-625-1606 815-716-0848

AUTOMOBILES 905 '05 Ford Freestar Minivan, V6, 7 passenger, 171k miles, Runs Great, $1695 1227 N. Vernon St.,Princeton 708-752-3742 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Van. 3 rows of seating that are collapsible for work van. Great Cond. Inside & out! Runs great! 170,000+ miles, $3,300, 815-973-1175

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1998 Gold Chevy Malibu, 124,500 Mi, Great Cond. $2500 OBO 815-440-0320

14' Boat w/ Trailer 9.9 Motor w/ 3 props, Front deck storage, 3 xtra tires, Brand new batt, New elect. anchor syst. 2 fish locator's. Batt. monitor gage, Night Light set, Blue carpeted, Tarp & xtra anchor, Other xtras. Must See!! $2900 OBO 815-564-7880

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Virtual/Online Public Meeting Notice Savanna Army Depot Activity Proposed Plans for SVAD-222 and SVAD-015-R-01 The U.S. Department of the Army, in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, will host an online public meeting to discuss the Proposed Plans for SVAD-222, Explosive Building Decontamination, and SVAD-015-R-01, New Function Test Range, at Savanna Army Depot Activity (SVDA) in Savanna, Illinois. The Proposed Plans and supporting documents can be viewed at the Savanna Public Library. The community is invited to provide comments and attend the online public meeting to discuss the Proposed Plans. When: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Where:Virtual Meeting Online or Teleconference Time:6:00 p.m. CST Public Comment Period: September 21 through October 21, 2020 An in-person public meeting is not planned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual online public meeting will replace the in-person meeting using technology (Internet and telephone) to communicate the same information and collect comments from the public while ensuring the public safety. Persons wishing to attend this virtual public meeting should register in advance no later than October 5, 2020, by 4 p.m. CST. To register or request electronic copies of the Proposed Plans, contact Leidos at hussc@leidos.com or 717920-8987. Those participating via the Internet will be able to view the meeting materials on their computer or mobile device during the meeting. Following registration, presentation materials will be emailed to those participating by telephone. Written comments on the Proposed Plans can be submitted no later than October 21, 2020 to Ms. Cathy Collins, the SVDA Base Realignment and Closure Environmental Coordinator, at cathleen.m.collins.civ@mail.mil or 18935 B Street, Savanna, IL, 61074. September 16 & 30, 2020

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From Morrison: 2 ½ mi. to Yager Rd., 2 ½ mi. to sale site Please follow Covid-19 guidelines GARAGE ITEMS: DR trimmer mower; Snapper 6.75 w/ rear bagger; tillers; HOUSEHOLD: hall tree; grandmother clock; 2pc. bedroom set; combination safe; Viking sewing machine; GUN: Winchester Model 12 20ga. pump; air riﬂe; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: sterling silver silverware; 2gal. Redwing; chick. water; (2) milkcans; nail kegs; pine cupboard; Crosley fridge; mantle clock; (2) trunks; rd. oak table/chairs/leaves; toys; ladies hats; drop-frt. secretary; wicker youth chair; MANY MORE ITEMS Jim Calhoun, Auctioneer 815-244-9660 IL

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AUCTION Due selling the property and moving out of state, the following Allis Chalmers collection will be offered at Public Auction. Located 17 miles north of Morrison, IL or 3.8 miles south of Mt. Carroll, IL on IL Rt 78 to sale sight at 7557 Rt 78, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053. Watch for Auction signs. See advance salebills on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • 11:00 AM Note: Don has been an avid Allis collector for years. Nice collection of tractors, plows, parts, etc.

TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT AC 180 D, WF, 3pt, [45 hrs on overhaul]; AC WD45 D, WF, PS, rear wgts; 3 AC WD45 G, NF in various conditions; 7 AC WD G, NF, in various conditions; AC WD , WF, w/loader; AC RC, NF, runs good; AC C; AC combination C&B; ‘38 AC B; AC G; AC 60 combine e/Hume reel; AC Rotobaler w/new belts; Harley Davidson golf cart; 9 AC snap coupler plows 2&3 bottoms; 1 bottom plows for G&B; rear mount sickle mower for G; AC snap coupler 7’ disk w/notched blades; AC single shank subsoiler for WD or CA; 2 rear blades for snap couplers; 2 AC loaders; 2 misc loaders; 3pt 5’ rotary mower; 2 Woods belly mowers; 2 wheel trailer w/2 mounted bench seats; front mounted forklift mast.

MISCELLANEOUS Assorted hoods, hyd cylinders, pulleys, etc; AC B wide front, fenders for steel wheels plus cast iron valve cover & pan, tractor chains; misc shop items; 2 push mowers; misc scrap iron.

DON AND MERILLE SLICK- OWNERS Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064

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