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VOLUME 161 NO. 14 • SERVING THE POLO AREA SINCE 1857

FRIDAY, March 20, 2020 • $1.00

TEMPORARY CLOSURE Out of concern for the health of our customers and employees, all Shaw Media newspaper offices will be temporarily closed to the public beginning today until March 30. We remain committed to serving our customers during this time. A full listing of contact numbers appears on page 2, or you can contact us at news@ oglecountynews.com or through our websites www.oglecountynews.com and www.saukvalley.com.

CASTING HER BALLOT

COUNTY NEWS

Primary Held Challenger Mike Rock beats Eric Morrow in state’s attorney race./ 2

Farm Focus Read about the ag

industry on these pages. / 22-26

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Jennifer Garman casts her votes for the Illinois Primary Election at the polling place at the Polo Senior Center on Tuesday, as the election took place on St. Patrick’s Day. See our story on page 2.

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Betty’s Column......... 6 Church News............12 Classifieds..........27-32

Polo Library............... 7 Oregon Police...........17 People........................ 8

Property Transfers...21 Sheriff’s Arrests.......21 State Police.............17

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2020 PRIMARY ELECTION

Mike Rock wins state’s attorney race Challenger gets 54% of vote to incumbent’s 45% Ogle County challenger Mike Rock won the Republican bid for state’s attorney Tuesday against incumbent Eric Morrow.

Rock, 53, of Byron, garnered 2,762 votes, or 54.23 percent, during the general primary election against Morrow, 44, of Oregon, according to unofficial election results, Morrow received 2,331, or 45.77 percent, of the vote.

Rock held the job as interim state’s attorney in 2013-14, and was defeated by Morrow in his bid to retain the job.

“I feel blessed to serve the citizens of Ogle County again,” Rock said. “We had broad support and I’m looking forward to working with law enforcement, the county board and victims of crime.”

A “spirited campaign” was the way Rock described the process. He said he expectMike Rock ed a close race and was grateful to see the support with the current COVID-19 concerns Rock, now chief of staff of the Winnebago County state’s attorney office, was first assistant to the state’s attorney

in Ogle County from 2010 to 2013 before being unanimously appointed interim state’s attorney by the county board when Ben Roe became a judge. Rock was in private practice from 2000 to 2010.

In addition to 5 years as state’s attorney, Morrow was in private practice with Smith & Morrow from 2002 to 2014, and before that was an assistant Ogle County state’s attorney from 2000 to 2002.

“I am proud of what our office has accomplished since 2014,” Morrow said. “I wish Mr. Rock the best and will work with him to make sure there is a smooth transition.”

There was no Democratic challenger on the March 17 ballot.

CASTING THEIR VOTES

Voters arrive despite COVID-19 threat Cleaning was part of the job for election workers

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Gay Keaty wasn’t concerned about going out to vote in the Illinois Primary Elections on Tuesday, but her kids were.

“They were worried about me because I’m older and more susceptible to it,” Keaty, of Oregon, said of the current COVID-19 virus concerns across the nation. “But I’m healthy. It’s important to come out and do this. I’m going home right now to wash my hands.”

The Chana Education Center special needs teacher came out to Nash Recreation Center on Tuesday with others to cast her vote. The polling place was smaller than usual due to officials from the currently-closed recreation center hoping to keep any potential contamination out of the rest of the building.

The voting activities were limited to just the lobby of Nash. Election judges lined the outside of the room with four places in the center of the room to cast votes. Carol Wig of Oregon wiped down the desks in the center with cleaning products after each person voted.

Mt. Morris Voting took place at the Mt. Morris Village Hall. The room was large and split into four different sections. Rick Nelson of Mt. Morris came out to vote and said the COVID-19 virus issue never gave him any second thoughts about voting.

“It’s my duty,” Nelson said. “And it’s import

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Eileen Anderson (left) of Forreston casts her vote for the first time as a U.S. citizen during Tuesday’s Illinois Primary Election day as Election Judge Dr. Thomas Hughes looks on. Photo supplied.

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Forreston

Polo Polo’s polling center was at the Polo Senior Center. One election judge called the turnout “not busy, but a nice trickle” of voters throughout the day.

Polo Pharmacy Technician Jennifer Garman made her way down the street after work to vote, decked out in St. Patrick’s Day garb.

Garman said she had some second thoughts about being around people at work and while voting due to the COVID-19 virus, but that she felt comfortable due to there being no reported cases in the area.

“I wasn’t so much concerned about myself, but others, especially older people, that are coming out,” Garman said. “We haven’t seen less people coming into the pharmacy, either. People are trying to get out and get their stuff in case something happens.”

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Forreston Election Judge Dr. Thomas Hughes saw a first during his election day. He helped a new citizen vote for the first time in an election.

Eileen Anderson of Forreston became a citizen last November after living in the United States and the area since 1961. Her father was in the British Army and she’s originally from Britain and France.

“It felt pretty good,” Anderson said of voting. “I have a voice now.”

Forreston’s polling place at the township building also saw an entire family vote at once. Amy Chamberlain and her daughter, Paige came Jeff Helfrich/Shaw Media in during the evening to cast their Cleaning products were on hand at polling places across Ogle County on election day Tuesday as most buildings are closed to prevent votes. Paige, who serves in the U.S. Air Force National Guard is required the spread of the COVID-19 virus. to vote, and her mother feels strongly about it as well, despite the health scare some felt.

“We have to do our part,” Amy Chamberlain said.

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ant.”

Nelson’s vote was put through the machine and cast by Amber Bennett, an Oregon High School student and Mt. Morris resident. It was Bennett’s fourth year working as an election judge. A handful of Oregon students like her are working as election judges around the county this year.

“It’s been pretty slow compared to previous years,” Bennett said.

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COVID-19

Much of county closed to combat COVID-19 spread Schools, restaurants, bars, libraries and state parks included

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Schools, restaurants, parks and libraries are among the places closed in Ogle County until at least the end of the month to combat the spread of COVID-19.

The virus, commonly known as coronavirus, has brought a halt to most activities outside of work for residents of the county after mandates and recommendations made

by President Donald Trump and Gov. JB Pritzker last week.

All area schools are shut down through March 30. A tentative plan is in place for students to return on March 31. There will be no student activities, including athletic practices during the cancellation.

Learning will be continued during the cancellation for area schools.

In an email sent out to parents and the community, the Oregon School District said it will be delivering continued learning activities by paper and electronically to students.

Teachers will be contacting parents individually on how to best serve the students.

OCUSD students will be required to complete evidence of attendance by noon each day digitally. The majority of the students already use Google Chromebooks for learning.

Plans have been made to provide to-go breakfast and lunch meals for free and reduced lunch students as all students. Pickups can be made at the schools and other dedicated locations.

The Polo School District will also be providing free meals. Sign up can be done on the district site.

Polo School Superintendent Chris Rademacher said about 65 meals were given out on Monday and that school bus drivers were delivering them on bus routes. The school normally feeds about 270-280 students per day.

Polo’s e-learning program went smooth to start the week, Rademacher said. His district also uses Google Chromebook computers. The online learning system was implemented last fall in case of snow days and Rademacher believes it could be used if the cancellation has to run longer than March 30.

“I think it’s helping us prepare for a longer time if needed,” Rademach-

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White Pines State Park in rural Mt. Morris is closed to the public to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Signs and barricades at the enterance make it clear to visitors that the park is closed indefinitely. er said. “A lot of the teachers were prepared. They came in Saturday and Sunday and prepared it. I think it’s put a burden on them, but I think they’ve stepped up and done a fantastic job.”

Restaurants Area restaurants and bars were called to be closed by Pritzker on Sunday and are now limited to carry out and curbside pick up through March 30.

The Campus Cafe, located at 101 S. Wesley Ave. in Mt. Morris started its carry out service from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday and did three orders. Manager Sam Ismaili said the closure could cause financial harm for the business.

Carry out orders can be placed by calling 779-545-0007. The restaurant will be open for three years on July 5. Before that, Ismaili said that she and her business will have to take out a loan or borrow money from family due to the two-week closure.

“We get it’s spreading a lot and we want to be safe,” Ismaili said. “But bills still come in whether we’re open or not.”

Libraries Area libraries are also closed to the public through the end of the month. The Polo Public Library has a tentative reopen date of April

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A sign curbside pickup hours that is posted in the door of the Garden View Restaurant in downtown Polo.

1. All programs scheduled during this period have been cancelled or rescheduled.

The Polo library is still offering curbside pickup for any books, DVDs or magazines at its location as well as the use of online resources.

WiFi can still be used outside of the building for free.

The Oregon Public Library is offering similar resources during the closure, Director Hilaree Lom-

bardo said on Tuesday. The library’s resources were hindered when the state’s delivery service between libraries canceled on Monday.

Resources can’t be brought from other libraries.

Oregon’s library did curbside services for three people on Monday.

Lombardo estimates about 50 people use the facility per day for its

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Recreation

Nursing homes Nursing homes like Mt. Morris’ Pinecrest Manor are not allowing visitors due to a recommendation by the Center for Disease Control. No communal dining or group activities will take place, either. Chapel activi-

State parks The Illinois Department of Natural Resources closed all facilities on Monday to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Along with the closing of all state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational and historic sites, the agency also canceled all upcoming scheduled events.

The Byron Forest Preserve District also canceled all of its planned classes, programs, events, volunteer activities and rentals until the end of April.

The Keller Education Center Preschool program is scheduled to reopen when Byron School District classes resume. The Jarrett Prairie Center Museum, Weiskopf Observatory and Heritage Farm Museum will also be closed to the public.

Unlike state facilities, the PrairieView Golf Course and all Byron Forest Preserve District preserve trails will be open for small groups.

ABOVE: The toilet paper shelves at Sullivan’s grocery store in Mt. Morris had few products on them on Monday. AT RIGHT: Visitors are not permitted at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Morris.

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YOUR HEALTH

KSB tests 54 people for virus, quarantines 4

BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com

Four people in Lee County suspected of having the coronavirus are quarantined following KSB Hospital’s first round of tests.

There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lee County, and KSB has tested 54 people in the last day who meet clinical criteria for testing, health officials said Tuesday.

It will take up to 4 days to get the results, but four people are quarantined and eight others are in isolation in Lee County.

“That number will be higher by the end of the day today. COVID-19 is here and the truth is no one has

an idea how many cases there really are,” the Lee County Health Department said in a news release.

Those who think they are infected should call their doctor, use the “KSB Care Anywhere” virtual care program app at ksbhospital.com or contact the KSB hotline at 815-2857777, which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Oregon’s Nash Recreation Center will be closed through March 30. All park district programs and events will be canceled through April 3.

Individuals who were affected by reschedules or refunds were contacted this week.

The district said it would reevaluate the situation and inform the community of further decisions during the week of March 30. The front counter is open for registrations and questions via phone at 815-732-3101. The facility’s lobby was open as a polling place in the primary elections on March 17.

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resources including internet, printing and faxing.

Things can still be printed by emailing them to the library at oregonlibrary@yahoo.com.

“As a library in the age of the internet, having a closure makes it that much more tough on us,” Lombardo said. “After just one day, it was strange not having anyone come in. It’ll be a long two weeks.”

ties have been canceled at Pinecrest as well.

Staff will be offering individual activities and visits and the chaplain will be providing spiritual care individually.

The restrictions we are experiencing are unprecedented and we want to thank our staff, residents and families for the flexibility and understanding they have shown,” Pinecrest said in a Facebook post.

“Our staff go above and beyond every day, but situations like this shine a light on the excellent work that they do.”

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LOCAL HISTORY

Change of plans offered time for the Coffmans

BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator, Polo Historical Society Suddenly we find ourselves in one of those times when we will look back and say, “Do you remember when…”?

Our family has enough people in the medical world so we get a different perspective and a little more serious one at that.

Last week we were excited about a day of watching the Big 10 basketball tournaments as they started until I turned on the TV. The news made one a bit scared and concerned especially since Kenneth and I were getting ready to travel into the city for a funeral.

After a call from our granddaughter who is a physician and hearing all the latest news on TV, by evening we changed our plans and stayed home.

This was not the time to be running around the country risking the chance of picking up germs.

Instead I put together the story of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Coffman. Their family donated one of the windows in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.

It is the one entitled “Christ Blessing Little Children”. Many parents have used that window as a story on Sunday morning for their little ones.

So here is the story of Henry and Loretta Coffman. I was especially interested in Henry’s ride as a six month old baby on the hames of a horse.

We had to look that one up at the library.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Coffman Henry Coffman was born at Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland on Sept. 12, 1838.

When he was about six months old he came west with his parents, his Uncle Henry Artz, and Michael Brantner.

As a baby, he was good most of the way but occasionally he got tired and cried.

Then Mr. Brantner would put him between the hames on one of the horses and he had a great ride.

They traveled in a three horse wagon and ended up at Heller’s Mill which was later called Hitt and Coffman’s Mill. In this location they lived in a log cabin with a stick chimney that was plastered

over.

It was not long until Henry’s father, John Coffman bought a claim three miles south of Mt. Morris. Henry lived there until he married Loretta Etnyre, daughter of Daniel and Mary Etnyre on February 21, 1865.

Loretta had been born on March 25, 1844 at the home of her parents one mile west of Oregon.

Henry and Loretta soon moved to a new home south of Stratford where they lived until they moved into Polo March 1900.

Mr. and Mrs. Coffman were parents of five children.

Fred, who passed away in 1917, Mrs. Bertha Johnson, Mrs. Minnie Bomberger, Thurlow W. Coffman, and Chas. D. Coffman, all of Polo.

Mr. and Mrs. Coffman joined the Evangelical Lutheran Church under the pastorate of Rev. F.M. Keller.

Loretta was a member of the missionary society and Ladies Aid Society.

Henry Coffman died March 27, 1923. Loretta died July 29, 1934.

They are both buried in Fairmount Cemetery.

CHAMBER CHATTER The Lion’s Club is taking orders for the Rose and Carnation Sale. Roses are $20 a dozen, carnations are $10 a dozen. You can order your flowers from a Lion’s Club Member or at Scholl Insurance. A portion of the proceeds will help with the Polo Chamber Movies in the Park.

Monthly Events Hope on over and Join us for an “Eggs-tra” Special

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak With the spring season less than a week away, winter makes one last showing with a beautiful snowfall.

We hope this is goodbye for now to the snow and cold. God’s earth is preparing to wake once again into springtime. For His creation, we are truly thankful.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Martha Johannsen, and not in the usual manner. Our church is taking every precaution with no handshaking, no hugs, and plenty of hand sanitizer available.

Respecting everyone’s space, Pastor Charlotte Hoppe and church committees helped make adjustments to the offering and communion services, too. Everyone is welcome as their comfort levels allow.

Day! The Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Community Easter Egg Hunt is on Saturday, April 4. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The hunt begins at 10 a.m. Kids of all ages welcome! Enjoy refreshments with the Easter Bunny. Bring your camera!

Join us for Coffee with a Cop the second Wednesday of the month, the next day will be Wednesday, April 8 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come have simple conversation

There have been many changes to the current schedule, including the canceling of the Polo Council of Churches Our Table Free Community Meal, the Council of Churches meeting, and Charlotte’s Bible study. We will meet again in the near future.

On Saturday morning, I picked up Jean Cunnningham on my way to women’s breakfast at our new church. Before breakfast, Jean and I took a tour of the new space. It will be a great place to worship.

Judy Riffle hosted the breakfast sharing a prayer and poem before the meal. Our group enjoyed the views of the pine trees and the morning snow from the windows of our fellowship hall.

Joining in the morning meal were Martha Johannsen, Sandra Ford, Pastor Charlotte Hoppe, Sheryl Hopkins, June Shafer, Jean Cunningham, Judy Riffle, and myself. We are so glad for fellowship in this time of social distancing.

Kent and Judy Nettz have returned from a trip to Phoenix, Arizona with friends. While there, they attended the spring training for the Cubs.

They enjoyed with warm weather

with Chief Rockwood over coffee and refreshments.

Weekly Events Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care would like you to join them for Community Coffee every Thursday Morning at 9:30am The Polo Senior Center would like you to join them

and time with friends, making memories along the way.

This past Tuesday, I had an exciting phone call from my daughter, Stephanie, and her boyfriend, Joao.

Joao has been waiting for news on the location of his new job starting later this spring. He will be working in Houston, Texas. They are scheduled to move in May. I heard from my son, Matt, in Hawaii. They are currently on lockdown on the base. The good news is he and his wife, Ema, are together.

I received a text from Clint that he is doing well. For now, everyone is safe and healthy.

Right now, we seem to have one thing on our mind. My work is making plans to accommodate a workfrom-home environment. We are no longer shaking hands or hugging our family and friends.

Pastor Charlotte gave the message based on concepts of isolation and connection. For now, we are practicing isolation. And, we are practicing connection. We are completely together in this situation. We are all experiencing economic and social changes. We are together in love.

We are all capable of experiencing

See CHAMBER CHATTER, Page 7 the love of God. We can still reach out to each other with kindness, loving words, and deeds. Charlotte gave many examples like, leaving soup on the doorstep of a sick neighbor.

I am grateful for social media in times like this. I have kept in virtual close contact with some very special friends that help ease the loneliness of isolation. I keep in touch with my children and my classmates through hours of texting back and forth.

Love takes many forms of communication. Sharing our food and supplies, sending messages, supporting one another, and praying for one another are just a few of the ways we can show His love.

Next Sunday is our tentative last worship service in the old church.

We are open and flexible depending on the current situation. We hope you will join us as we remember this season and as we ready ourselves for the next one.

Just like spring, a newness has come over our church family. Our faith is renewed. Our love for Him and for each other is renewed and getting stronger with each moment.

Come and worship with our church family.

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PAG thanks the cast and crew for the hard work that’s been put into this show, along with the members and fans for their understanding and support, hoping all remain safe and healthy.

The Performing Arts Guild Presents

By Christopher M. Walsh

D! E N I M R E T E ED B O T E T A D POSTPONED Performance Dates: March 27, 28, 29, 2020

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Pinecrest Grove Theatre

Pinecrest Grove Community Center South McKendrie & Evergreen Mount Morris, Illinois

for Cinnamon Rolls or Donuts at every Friday Morning at 8:30 a.m.

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, polochamber.org or Chamber Face Book Page and/or the Chamber Chatter.

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In order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Polo Public Library has come to the difficult decision to close our building, effective Monday, March 16 at 5 p.m. with a tentative reopen date of April 1 at 10 a.m.

All programs scheduled during this period have been canceled or rescheduled.

You will still be able to use Axis 360, OMNI/Libby, and Biblioboard. We will still be offering curbside pick up for any books, DVDs, and magazines we have at our location, and will be posting on our Facebook page (Facebook.com/pololibrary) and our website (www.pololibrary. org) as we receive new material that you can then call (815-946-2714) to reserve.

Unfortunately, ordering materials through PrairieCat (our normal online ordering system) has been suspended for the time being due to the large amount of library closures.

You can also use our WiFi outside of our building by connecting to the Polo Library Guest Access wifi network that doesn’t need a password.

If you have any questions, please let us know by calling 815-946-2713 or emailing library@pololibrary.org.

We sincerely hope that everyone stays healthy and safe during this time.

PAG postpones Miss Holmes production

The Performing Arts Guild has announced that their production of ‘Miss Holmes’ by Christopher M. Walsh, scheduled for the weekend of March 27-29, has been postponed.

PAG is working on a new schedule date, probably in the fall, and will announce details when they become

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Library staff lists procedures during recent closure to prevent the spread of COVID-19

POSTPONEMENT

Performance Times: Friday 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 2:00 p.m.

For Information and/or Tickets call 815.734.2103 Order online at www.performingartsguild.com, click on tickets Tickets: $14.00 Reserved, $12.00 General Admission Students and Seniors, $2.00 Discount Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company, Inc., of Woodstock, Illinois Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle SM-ST1757070

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YOUR HEALTH

Need for blood donations is at an all-time high Sixty-four donors take part in blood drive near Oregon

BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com Robin Mitchell’s smile was wide and bright last Friday when she greeted donors at the entrance door to the Knights of Columbus’s blood drive.

“We applaud all the people who came today to donate,” said Robin Mitchell, a worker for the Rock River Valley Blood Bank Center who administered the donation effort. “They have done justice to their community. We just want to say thank you, thank you, thank you!”

Sixty-four people turned out to donate their blood at the Oregon Knights of Columbus Council 1092 and Catholic Daughters of America 1337 blood drive at St. Mary’s Community Center, west of Oregon.

Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center drew blood from 1-7 p.m.

The event was held in conjunction with the St. Mary’s Lenten Fish Fry, held from 5-7 p.m. As an added incentive, anyone who donated or attempted to donate received a coupon for $2 off dinner.

Mitchell said blood is especially needed now since schools and businesses, who usually host blood drives, are closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

“Please continue to donate. It’s safe,” Mitchell said, urging donors to come to the RRVBC facility in Rockford to donate.

The RRVBC is the sole supplier of blood and related services to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center,

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Jamey Sullivan of Oregon gives blood as his son, Chase, 12, watches. Sullivan was one of 64 people who gave blood at the St. Mary Living Center in Oregon on March 13. The blood drive was held in conjunction with the St. Mary Fish Fry. Rockford Health System, SwedishAmerican Health System, SwedishAmerican Medical Center – Belvidere, Beloit Health Systems, Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, FHN, and Rochelle Community hospitals.

The Rock River Valley Blood Center needs to collect 1000 units each week to meet area patient needs.

The closure of schools and disruption of normal business, has resulted in hundreds of blood drives

March 9 Christopher Joseph Casper and Stephanie Marie Stienmetz, both of Polo.

March 10 Glen Doy Hollis and Theresa Marie Hart, both of Polo.

products, which can be stock piled, whole blood has a very short 42- day shelf life (only 5 days for platelets) and constantly needs to be replenished, “ said Margaret Vaughn, Government Affairs Director of the Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers. “The FDA reports that the coronavirus does NOT pose any known risk to a blood donor during

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An eye exam is a good idea, especially if things are starting to look a little fuzzy around the edges.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook issued the following marriage licenses:

across the state being canceled, putting patients in need of blood at a great risk of not having it available.

The Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers is launching the “#GiveBloodChallenge” challenge people to take a brief trip out to donate blood and post a pic (at least of your appointment time) and tag 10 of their friends to do the same on social media.

“Unlike hand sanitizer and paper

March 11 Brigido Lopez Lopez and Elsa Sofia Lopez Lopez, both of Morganton, North Carolina March 12 David James Elleson and Sara Jo Stenstrom, both of Kirkland.

Quint Tyler Burkhart and Kennedy Elise Ghibellini, both of Oregon.

Dr. Kurt K. Nelson Optometrist

629 N. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois • 815-284-6866 Member of the American Optometric Association.

Therapeutic Licensed.

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What can you do?

The championship round of the Ogle County 4-H Bowling Tournament was Feb. 23 at Town and Country Lanes.

Qualifying teams bowled to determine first place winners in the junior division, ages 6-13 and senior division, ages 14 and older.

The qualifying rounds were set up by the clubs earlier in the year at following bowling centers, Town & Country Lanes, T-Byrd Lanes in Rochelle and Uptown Lanes in Byron.

About 200 youth bowled in this year’s event.

Champion Junior club first-through thirdplace members and their scores are: Ogle County Clovers of Rochelle, 480 pins, Magaley Marin, Annaliese Koziol and Joquin Marin; By-Y-Badgers of Byron, 418, Nick Cassens, Kade Boatman, and Kenneth Boehm; and Blackhawk Crossing of Mt. Morris, 304, Eli Lotz, Nevaeh Callaway and Dylan Reimer.

Champion Senior 4-H club first-through third-place members and their scores are: Blackhawk Crossing, 788, Katelyn Bowers, Megan Buttons and Samantha Bowers; Leaf River Soaring Eagles, 665 pins, Bryan Immel, Natalie Johnson and Ashley Williams; and By-Y-Badgers, 574 pins, Collin Conderman, Carter Conderman and Matthew Hickey.

Scores at the qualifying bowl determined

The Ogle County Clovers 4-H club of Rochelle took first place championship, junior division in the Ogle County 4-H bowling tournament Feb. 23 at Town and Country Lanes in Mt. Morris. Pictured, here left to right, are: Magaley Marin (left), Annaliese Koziol and Joquin Marin. individual high games and high series winners as follows: Junior high game: Ada, Ogle County Clovers, 117 pins.

Junior high series: Kenneth Boehm, By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club, Byron, 207 pins.

Senior high game: Matthew Hickey, By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club, Byron, 192 pins.

Senior high series: Matthew Hickey, By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club, Byron, 323 pins.

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the donor the donation process or by attending a mobile blood drive, which are not ‘mass gatherings’ but sterile environments, where healthy people can donate,” Vaughn urged donors to contact their local blood center and make an appointment to donate blood.

“The screening process takes about 15 minutes and the actual blood donation portion takes 5-10 minutes, but your efforts can mean a lifetime to those in need. ” said ICCBC Vice-President Heidi Ognibene, Director of Operations at Rock River Valley Blood Center.

“Less than an hour of your of your day can make a tremendous impact to the on the lives of people going through cancer treatments, child birth, trauma surgeries, anemia, Sickle Cell, burn injuries, etc. So much attention is on the coronavirus, that people are overlooking the fact that patients across the state are going through medical procedures around the clock, which require a safe and adequate blood supply which is now dwindling,” said ICCBC President Jim Watts with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center.

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YOUR HEALTH

Coronavirus case confirmed in Whiteside County

BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@saukvalley.com Whiteside County has its first presumptive case of COVID-19, health department administrator Cheryl Lee said in a news conference on March 15.

“The CDC and IDPH have confirmed our first case in Whiteside County,” Lee said.

The person is a county resident in his or her 40s, whose gender and residence are not being released for privacy reasons.

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Clair, and Woodford ering at home,” Whitecounties. side County Infectious “We are seeing the Disease Coordinator number of COVID-19 Emily Davy-Gonzalez cases increase exposaid. nentially and in more “Both the individual locations across Illiand their close contacts nois,” IDPH Director are being monitored by Dr. Ngozi Ezike said in the Whiteside County a news release today.

Health Department,” “At this point, it is she said, adding “this best to assume that the case is considered a coronavirus is circupresumptive positive lating in your commuuntil it is confirmed by Whiteside County Health nity and you should the CDC.” Adminstator Cheryl Lee take the same precauThe person “had tions when interacting no known exposure with other people that through travel or contact with a confirmed case” of coro- you would when interacting with navirus, the Northern Illinois Rock- someone who has tested positive for ford Region of health departments COVID-19.

“This may seem like an extreme said in a news release.

This case is among 29 new cases step, but this is how we reduce the across Illinois the Department of number of new cases and prevent Public Health reported today, and the health care system from being Whiteside County is among five overwhelmed,” he said.

Currently, IDPH is reporting 93 new counties now reporting cases, including Champaign, Clinton, San- cases in 13 counties in Illinois.

Cases have occurred in all age gamon, and Winnebago.

Other locations with cases include ranges, and the number of cases Chicago and Cook, Cumberland, that do not have a clear connection DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, St. to travel or a known COVID-19 case,

like the one in Whiteside County, is increasing.

Social distancing measures, such as working from home when possible, limiting the amount of time spent in the community, and trying to avoid public transportation as much as possible, will help reduce the number of people who become sick at any given time and the possibility of exhausting health care resources.

For more information: Go to IDPH and CDC websites. http://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html For general questions about COVID-19, call the IDPH hotline at 800-889-3931.

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Veterinary medical group urges hygiene in understanding virus’ potential effects on pets The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) reports that there is no current scientific evidence that pets can become sick by contracting coronavirus (COVID19) from humans or other animals.

However, ISVMA officials suggest pet owners observe proper human hygiene when caring for their companion animals. This includes the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other public health organizations to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.

It also asks for patience as international health care agencies understand how the coronavirus (COVID19) spreads from human to human, as well as the potential of cross contamination between humans and animals.

“At this point in time, in-depth and experiential information as to how humans and animals can become infected with coronavirus is in the preliminary stages,” said ISVMA Board of Directors President Dr. Olivia Rudolphi, of Rudolphi

Veterinary Services in Noble. “The best practice that any pet owner can currently follow is to take care of themselves first by following proper personal hygiene when dealing with this outbreak: Wash your hands before and after interacting with your pets or livestock to avoid contamination.”

Dr. Rudolphi urges the use of hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes and other preventative care items for the pet owner, but notes that sanitizers and cleansers are not approved for use on or around pets.

She also suggests that pet owners limit interaction with other people to avoid the potential spread of the virus.

Other precautions to consider with pets are to avoid kisses from them, sharing beds with companion animals and exposure with people in your household who may be ill.

And please be socially conscious about your pet getting involved with other humans and pets, including when walking dogs or when dogs play in public parks.

“Stay at home; avoid interaction with large groups of people and limit contact with anyone you may know who may be sick,” Rudolphi says.

“Limiting your pet’s exposure to individuals and other pets will help keep coronavirus -- or any pathogen -- from spreading from host to host, be it human or animal.”

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), there is currently no evidence that pets can spread COVID-19 to other animals, including people.

Definitive answers on how to combat this virus continue will continue to unfold as time goes on.

To learn more from the AVMA about coronavirus and pets can be read athttps://www.avma.org/ resources-tools/animal-health-andwelfare/covid-19.

The ISVMA is a professional association representing more than 2,500 member veterinarians, veterinary and technician students and Certified Veterinary Technicians from around the state to promote and protect veterinary practices.

STATE NEWS

Action urged on loans for small businesses, local governments

BY JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois

• Friday, March 20, 2020

Amid widespread closures and event cancellations in response to the novel coronavirus disease pandemic, businesses and governments of all sizes and levels are feeling the financial stress and considering steps forward.

The federal government on Tuesday began debate of an $850 billion stimulus package which could include checks written to all Americans at the urging of President Donald Trump. Another federal bill to provide paid sick leave to workers among other provisions awaits action in the U.S. Senate.

Nearly two weeks ago, Congress approved and Trump signed an $8.3 billion supplemental coronavirus response funding bill, which will provide $14.6 million to the state’s public health department and $8.7 million to Chicago’s. The money can be used for patient monitoring, lab testing, acquisition of test kits and protective equipment, and research into vaccines and therapeutics.

In Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker has urged stronger action from the federal government while also taking COVID-19 response steps at the state level. He noted Tuesday the administration will file for statewide eligibility in a federal loan program for small businesses facing financial hardship.

“My Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has secured the necessary documentation to declare a statewide Economic Injury Declaration with the U.S. Small Business Association,” Pritzker said. “The SBA is offering coronavirus disaster assistance loans to help impacted companies get through this period of instability, and this will ensure that all of our counties qualify for assistance.”

Eligible small business or nonprofits could receive up to $2 million that can be used to pay debts, payroll and other bills they can’t otherwise afford due to the pandemic. The interest rate is 3.75 percent for businesses and 2.75 percent for nonprofits, and terms can be as long as 30 years, according to the governor’s office.

But during his briefing a day earlier, Pritzker noted that providing state tax relief to bars and restaurants – which are closed for dining-in but otherwise open for delivery or carry-out for at least the next two weeks – is a “balancing act” in terms of state government and local business needs.

“We want to be good to our small business people, there’s no doubt about it, and I care deeply

whether it’s a natural disaster or a public health disaster, this would allow for communities to seek loans when they have seen a substantial loss in their revenues,” Cole said.

In a letter dated Monday, IML President Leon Rockingham Jr. asked Pritzker to get behind the request to FEMA. “As mayor of the city of North Chicago, I can personally attest to the commitment of the 1,298 cities, villages and towns throughout Illinois to respond to the continued needs of our residents during this emergency,” Rockingham said. “I can also attest to the reality that municipalities throughout the state have limited resources to absorb the inevitable reduction in revenues that the economic upheaval caused by this crisis is certain to create.”

Pritzker emphasized other actions his office was taking at his Tuesday briefing as well, noting it has filed a federal waiver to expand Medicaid coverage during the pandemic and is awaiting a response. He also said his administration is working with the federal government to ease eligibility requirements for food assistance in programs.

He noted the Illinois Commerce Commission has urged investor-owned, regulated utility companies to halt service disconnections and suspend late fees, and he said Tuesday that “most utilities” have agreed to do so.

The Pritzker administration has also suspended a Illustration by Ben Orner of Capitol News Illinois one-week waiting period for unemployment benefits for those who have lost jobs he urged expedited release of the SBA funding to due to COVID-19’s economic impact. His office said he is also working with the state’s congresgive businesses some breathing room.

“The SBA is going to provide loans, but if the sional leaders to “push the Trump administraprocess, if it takes too long or it’s too cumber- tion” to increase the length of unemployment some, it’s not going to be very effective,” he said. benefits beyond 26 weeks.

Maisch, however, said the state and federal He also said state regulators could send a clear message to local banks and credit unions that governments need to get on the same page when they would not be audited for providing leniency it comes to paid sick leave.

“It seems to me that the paid leave issue should for small businesses which are paying off loans.

For local governments, the Illinois Municipal be one federal standard across the board, and League said financial stressors are already being then the states can get out, should be removed felt as municipalities plan their operating bud- from that process,” Maisch said.

Maisch said the U.S. Chamber of Commerce gets for the fiscal year that begins May 1.

“We’re already seeing a decline in sales activ- is working to oppose any federal action on paid ity, and with the closure of restaurants and bars leave that would require small businesses to there is a correlating decline in revenue from just pay employees up front only to be reimbursed that one aspect of the retail industry,” Brad Cole, through tax credits.

IML executive director, said in a phone call Tuesday. “But this is going to be an ongoing issue and Shaw Media Illinois is offering a it’s not going to be just one week or two weeks.” free weekly coronavirus newsletter to The IML is asking the Federal Emergency help our readers stay informed on the Management Agency to activate the Community Disaster Loan Program under section 417 of the virus outbreak.

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“This would be for any major disaster. So about making sure that entrepreneurs are successful,” he said at a Monday news conference.

“And the balance that we’re trying to make is that … delays (in tax payments) for example, could be an enormous hit to the state of Illinois. And so we’re trying to work with the federal government to get a little bit of help in providing that relief.”

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is backing the governor in calls for greater federal action.

“The state can only do so much. The federal government needs to do more,” Illinois Chamber President Todd Maisch said in a phone call Tuesday.

He said he would like to see a reduction in federal payroll taxes to reduce the cost of employing a person “by as much as about 20 percent,” and

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ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Phone 815-541-4863

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch.org

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

400 W. Center St., Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201

BROOKVILLE & ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

Brookville: 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkorn: Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana Pastor Matt Smith 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767

OPEN BIBLE

302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 PoloOpenBible.org

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Polo Campus

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

107 N. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

2997 N. German Church Rd. Rev. Josiah Youngquist.

815-732-6313 www.ebenezerreformed.com

764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes 815-732-2424

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942 www.efcmm.org office@efcmm.org

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Pastor Jeremy Heller 815-946-3588

501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com

Pastor Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 www.freedomlutheran.org.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 faithumcpolo

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

505 Hill St., Oregon Pastor David Snow 815-732-2642 www.fbcoregon.org

200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380

860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

200 S. Fourth, Oregon Rev. Megan Smick 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 815-946-3949

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Eric Schlukebir 815-362-6601 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Billy Hardy 815-738-2205 leafriverbc@gmail.com

ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH

609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Mark Phillips Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 760-550-4563

114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-345-3038

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

16032 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon 815-864-2448

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

409 W. Brayton Rd, P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573

213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535

416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org saint.bride.church@gmail.com

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Matt Smith

ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742

Congress Ave. & Webster St. Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

102 N. Maple St., Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt 815-734-4853 www.disciplesumc.org

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com www.crossroadscn.com

22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch.com

6024 N. Columbine Rd., Forreston Rev. Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 pastorofstjames1850@gmail.com

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919

326 S. Bunker Hill Rd. German Valley Pastor Grant Mulder 815-362-2129

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 trinitymmil@frontier.com www.trinitymmil.net

VAN BROCKLIN-FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3582 Bolton Rd.., Freeport Pastor Dawn Barr 815-291-0601

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Rd., Forreston 815-938-2586

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BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com An Ogle County-owned house at 507 Jefferson St. in Oregon was demolished by workers on Tuesday.

The Ogle County Board voted unanimously last month to demolish and remove the house.

The county purchased the property in May 2016 for $65,000. It was one of the first that was purchased with the county’s 50-year plan in mind.

In June of 2017 asbestos removal was finished in the house. Since then, it was used in training exercises for various first responders including the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office and fire departments.

The demolition work was completed by the Ogle County Highway Department.

Workers demolished the house at 507 Jefferson Street in Oregon on Tuesday. Photo supplied

READING MATTERS

Here are some tips on how to help “At-Home Reading” COMMENTARY Mary Gardner Reading Specialist

time each day is devoted to each one: read to, read with, read by.

“Read to” means someone older reads to the children. This can be you or an older sibling.

You can never do too much reading aloud. You might find it helpful to read aloud from a chapter book and read a chapter after lunch (teachers have done this forever!) and another before bed for example.

“Read with” means an older sibling or adult reads with the child. This gives your child time to practice his or her reading skills. If a text is longer and your child tires, you can each take turns reading a page.

It can be difficult for parents to find reading materials at the best levels so that your child can be successful.

If you find the material is too difficult, jump in and read to the child rather than cause frustration. The following free resource provides short pieces of nonfiction text at all different grade levels along with questions to promote comprehension: www.readworks.org.

Parents can create an account and access these

materials.

“Read by” refers to time that the child reads to him or herself. Even a few minutes of quiet time each day looking at books or magazines makes a difference.

Remember that different ages and abilities might approach this differently.

It is fine for early readers to look at the pictures. A key point of picture books is that the illustrations tell at least part of the story.

Keep in mind also that texts can include any kind of print including online materials and safe websites.

Use extra time you might have to write letters to friends or relatives. Everyone still likes to get snail mail!

Help your child as needed but allow for them to explore their knowledge of letters and sounds by writing the sounds they hear and not worrying about exact spelling on everything.

Family time spent telling stories or playing games is equally as valuable as the ideas presented above.

Tell about things that you did as a child. Retell stories that someone told you. You can use pictures cut from magazines to make up stories together. Use technology to record and/or illustrate your creations.

Although these are stressful times for everyone, time spent together can keep reading and writing skills growing.

It can also build memories and build relationships and those are the best outcomes!

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s this column is being written schools are closed and families are supporting their children at home at the same time they are trying to work at home or struggling to find childcare.

Schools have responded in a variety of ways including online e-learning and multiple page packets to make up for one to two weeks of work at school.

For this column I will make general suggestions for ways to include reading and writing in everyday activities that can be used at any time but might be particularly helpful during this period of school closures.

The very best way to learn to read and write is to read and write.

With that in mind, let’s consider ways to add reading and writing tasks for any age.

Remember that the conversations and discussions you have with your children as they do any of these activities are important and make the experiences richer.

First, authentic reading and writing tasks are especially beneficial.

They are meaningful and motivating. Think of things like writing grocery lists, reading newspaper ads to look for items on sale, or reading the weather forecast to see if you’ll be able to go outside to play. Working together as a family on tasks like this allows all ages to participate at their own level.

There are different ways to read. Remember these three ways and try to make sure a little

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Oregon home demolished by county

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OHS’ Beauty and the Beast One and done Oregon High School’s production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” had a short run last week due to fears of spreading the coronavirus.

Only one performance was held on Thursday, March 12. Performances were scheduled to be held on Friday and Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

The following statement was sent to parents on Thursday before the other performances were cancelled, as per a recommendation by the health department.

“As you know, there have been many cancellations, nationwide, due to the threat of Coronavirus. Concerns related to the COVID-19 virus have caused our local health departments (Ogle, Winnebago, Boone) to recommend consideration of postponement or cancellation of events that involve groups of 25 or more.

“We have considered this guidance in light of the OHS play “Beauty & the Beast” which is scheduled to take place tonight through Sunday.

At this point, we are making the decision to perform the play tonight.

Our students and staff have devoted many hours to rehearsals, building the set and preparing for this production. We want to allow them to perform, at least one night.”

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

Cast members of Oregon High School’s performance of the Beauty and the Beast act out a scene on March 12. Pictured, left to right, are: Mrs. Potts (Meghan Gracylany) and Chip (Ellen Hodson); Beast (Grant Cermak); Lumiere (Jed Bothe); Belle (Whitney Kirk); and Cogsworth (Conner Harshman).

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Cast members Lefou (Zach Crandall); Gaston (Austin Ebert); and Belle (Whitney Kirk) act Belle (Whitney Kirk) and the Beast (Grant Cermak) act out a scene of Oregon High out a scene on March 12.

School’s performance of the Beauty and the Beast on March 12.

SPORTS COLUMN

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COMMENTARY Andy Colbert

the cancellation announcement, did the IHSA save us from Pandemic at Peoria?

The night before, 3A and 4A sectionals all over the state were played at packed gyms.

Yes, I realize the Illinois Department of Public Health influences decisions such as these. But, haven’t there been other serious diseases in the past that haven’t elicited such a hue and cry?

The more we talk about our problems (real or perceived), the more we endow them with power.

Hasn’t social media fearfully influenced us?

Once more, I am not making light of the virus.

Shortly after finishing the above paragraphs, I learn of official closing of schools, businesses and the like.

And, it is only Sunday night. By the time you read this on Friday, who knows what will be going on. That is why I am being very careful in how this column is worded.

Without a doubt, it is one of the most difficult I’ve had to write and I apologize if it is off base.

I’m just asking if there has been an over-reaction to it all?

On another subject, there has been a positive to the sporting world being shut down for Covid-19 concerns.

It will allow this sports-crazed country to focus on something else. Though I’ve been around sports my entire life, I feel they have become over-emphasized to the nth degree.

Yes, I will miss watching the NCAA March Madness and the Masters, but look to it as an opportunity to pursue other interests and not be

beholden to almighty sports.

Just for fun, I went to the school website for Roanoke-Benson high school and found a video of their pep rally sending their super-sectional championship team off to the state tournament.

R-B is a small school of 167 with a strong heritage of basketball.

In the middle 1960s, they would regularly win 20-plus games, but get bumped off in the regional by much larger Peoria schools, like in 1967 when they were 27-0 in the regular season. Of course that was in a 1-class system.

By the time two classes were instituted in 1972, R-B had cooled down and would only qualify for the state tournament one time (1977) until this year. Strangely, the 1977 team had one of the worst records at 19-12, so go figure.

After a 43-year drought, you could imagine how excited everyone was at the pep rally for the chance to finally make it back to state.

On top of that, the school was only a short distance from Peoria, making the trek a huge social event for everyone in the towns of Roanoke and Benson.

But, that all came crashing down with the cancellation of the tournament and it could be another 43 years for that opportunity to come along again.

Not only do you have to be good, but there must be a little luck along the way, like R-B had in hitting the winning shot in the super-sectional with seconds remaining.

The 2A bracket did not have anything close to a Roanoke-Benson. There was not a legitimate public school among the Final Four.

It was Chicago powerhouse Chicago Orr, who is more like a 4A team, along with three privates in Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin, Elmhurst Timothy Christian and Breese Dei. Not much to get excited about with a bracket like that.

SPECIAL RELEASE FROM OREGON POLICE Oregon police issue press release regarding coronavirus procedures In response to the COVID-19 situation, Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan

has implemented several steps to help reduce potential exposure and help maintain social distancing for his staff and the public.

• We are asking people who do not need to come to our office to please

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE The Illinois State Police report the following activities in District 1, which includes Ogle, Lee, Carroll, and Whiteside Counties and is headquartered in Sterling.

March 3 Damon L. Shiff, 24, of Peoria, was stopped for speeding at 1:49 a.m. on

Interstate 39, northbound at milepost 99 in Ogle County. He was charged with driving while license suspended. Shiff was also wanted on a Peoria County warrant for failure to appear for driving while license suspended. Shiff posted bond and was released.

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eliminate all non-essential visits to our facility.

• If you call for an officer to respond to your home or business for a non-emergency incident, the officer may ask to speak to you by phone or have you step outside. For more serious incidents, our officers will respond as normal.

• We continue to monitor the situation and may add additional steps to our response. We ask that citizens please follow Health Department and CDC websites, social media, and medical provider’s recommendation during this time.

• Our staff remains ready and able to

serve the citizens of Oregon, but we are human too and susceptible to the same health hazards as everyone else.

• If you call for us to respond to your home and you do not feel well, please let us know before we get there. If we don’t need person-to-person contact, our staff and their families appreciate the early warning.

“It is essential that public safety personnel are available to respond to our community needs. With some minor steps we can help lessen the potential exposure of our personnel and keep them healthy and serving the public,” DeHaan said in a press release.

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his column makes a concerted effort to leave the affairs of the world out of highschool sports, but with the impact Covid19 is having on athletics, it needs to be discussed.

Without having a working knowledge of this virus, I am not in position to give thoughts on it. However, I feel comfortable sharing on something many times more dangerous than that.

And, that is fear and panic.

Was it really necessary for the IHSA to cancel the boys state tournament? The day this decision was made, the 1A and 2A teams were already in Peoria, site of the event.

Is the coronavirus spreading across the lands of Illinois faster than any of us could imagine? Or, is it a case of copy-cat fear, as once the NBA canceled its season, the dominoes began to fall, with the NCAA tourney going down and eventually the IHSA pulling the plug at 6 p.m. last Thursday.

It sounds more like panic than a health crisis.

Again, I want to stress that I could be all wrong with my skepticism.

But, I have observed such a growing culture of fear, anxiety and worry in this country over the last couple of decades, I feel our society has reached a point of seeing the boogeyman around every corner and running to hide each time.

Media driven – yes. Litigation mentality – yes. – Government mandated - yes. The list goes on and on of factors contributing to this mindset.

You know the drill. For example, every time the slightest hint of a weather situation develops, it’s reason to close everything and hunker down for what ends up being an inch of snow instead of a blizzard.

That fear is being manifested right now with runs on toilet paper or worries about the stock market. If the truth was told, people are probably wrapped up more in the hoarding mentality and their investments than catching a virus.

Getting back to the state basketball tournament. With games scheduled only 17 hours after

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MT. CARROLL PROJECT

Bringing Shimer back to life – and life back to Shimer $60 million multiuse development is in the works at campus

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com A Rock Island nonprofit economic development company that played a major role in revitalizing a downtown Sterling building now plans to invest tens of millions of dollars in the historic but decaying Shimer College campus, in Mt. Carroll.

Economic Growth Corp. will spend more than $60 million over 5 to 7 years on Shimer Square, bringing housing, retail stores, art venues, restaurants, maybe a theater or community center – whatever residents identify as a need – to the heart of this quirky village of 1,700, which is about 20 minutes northeast of the burgeoning Thomson prison.

“It’s an amazing opportunity for all of us in northwest Illinois,” Mayor Carl Bates said at a presentation in October to the West Carroll School Board, which would be affected if a downtown TIF district is expanded to accommodate the project.

The company took title on the Shimer property on Dec. 31, 2018.

Some of the 17 buildings on the 14-acre campus at 201 E. Seminary St. are 115 years old; all are in need of repair and restoration.

Initial projections call for more than 140 apartments, from studios to three-bedrooms, which Bureau of Prisons need for its growing workforce “like ... yesterday,” Bates said.

Some would be available to rent, others to buy.

The company, which calls itself Growth, plans to reuse some of the contents that remain, and historical items in dormitories, labs, the library and elsewhere are being inventoried and professionally curated.

To help pay for the mixed-use development, it is asking Mt. Carroll to include Shimer Square in a tax increment financing district.

To do so, the city plans to extend its existing TIF, which will require the approval of all 8 or 9 taxing bodies, plus the state Legislature. City officials are in the process discussing the proposed expansion with the taxing bodies.

A TIF is an economic development incentive commonly employed for major projects.

In a TIF district, property tax rev-

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A Rock Island nonprofit economic development company that played a major role in revitalizing a downtown Sterling building now plans to invest tens of millions of dollars in the historic but decaying Shimer College campus. enue distributed to the taxing bodies – schools, townships, libraries, the city itself, etc. – is frozen at a certain level.

Improvements made then raise the value of the property, which in turn raises its property tax. The increase in tax revenue is returned to the developer for a fixed number of years; during that time, it is not shared with the taxing bodies.

At the moment, the vacant, quietly decaying site isn’t generating much in the way of tax revenue; if the project is realized, that would change markedly, not only through an increase in taxes, but also through the creation of jobs and an influx of retail and tourist revenue.

According to its website: “Growth’s goals and objectives for Shimer Square are to incorporate a dynamic mixture of uses while putting the historic properties back into a tax-generating status for the benefit of Mt. Carroll residents, businesses, and visitors. The end result will also increase employment opportunities and engage area residents through programmed activities.”

The company also will seek a combination of state and federal tax credits, available based on the age of the buildings, and/or depending on their ultimate use.

It is in the process of lining up

financing now; depending on how quickly that goes, it’s possible some renovation could begin later this year, Administration Director Beth Payne said.

The number of buildings, their varying conditions and the sheer size of the site dictate that the work be done in phases; what kind of financing is obtained and when also will guide that process.

Growth also launched a 5-year capital campaign, with a goal of raising $2.5 million by 2025. Because it is a nonprofit, donations are tax-deductible.

U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, toured the campus Friday morning and was briefed on the project.

“Bringing this historic college campus back to life will be a great service to the growing community in Mt. Carroll and throughout northwestern Illinois,” Bustos said in a statement.

Thanks to the revitalization of long-dormant Thomson prison, which brought an influx of workers, housing and other services are in great demand in Carroll County.

The now fully activated lockup at 1100 One Mile Road was bought by the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 2012 for $165 million; it spent several years on renovations and upgrades.

There are just north of 1,000 inmates housed there today, up considerably from 170 in January 2019. At full capacity, it is expected to house 1,700.

There are about 400 employees, with openings for 200 more, mostly correctional officers.

The state finished building the state-of-the-art prison in 2001, but then it sat empty for more than a decade because Illinois didn’t budget enough money to open it.

Growth in Sterling In Sterling, Growth has a history of success dating back more than a decade.

In 2016, it worked with the city officials and local development agency Sterling Today to redevelop the long-vacant second through fifth floors of the Lawrence Building, above the Whiteside County Courthouse at 101 E. Third St., into 20 affordable rental units. Its tenants make 60 percent or less than the area’s median income level.

Shimer College, founded in the mill town of Mt. Carroll 167 years ago, in 1853, was an American Great Books college (one of only four in the nation; its core curriculum was a 200-book reading list) and one of the first academies for women.

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March 8 Derrick Boles, 35, of Rockford, was stopped for improper lane usage at 12:45 a.m. on Illinois Route 251 at Flagg Road in Ogle County and charged with driving while license revoked. Bowles was released on an I-bond.

Monthly Activity for February

Illinois State Police District 1 Commander, Captain Matthew Hodgdon, announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for February.

Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 446 citations, 496 written warnings, and made 10 criminal arrests during the month of February.

Speeding accounted for 257 citations, 34 citations were issued for occupant restraint violations, and 20 citations were issued for distracted driving vio-

lations.

Troopers investigated 21 traffic crashes, assisted 118 motorists, and conducted 133 commercial vehicle inspections, 16 of which were placed out-of-service for safety reasons. There were 7 arrests for driving under the influence.

District 1 had one traffic crash fatality in February.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

operating a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 600 block of Clay Street.

Carol J. Stevens, 54, Amboy, was issued a citation at 12:45 a.m. for speeding, 48 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

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March 7 Marie K. Richardson, 47, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 7:36 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

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

March 10 Talitha D. Stivers, 29, of Byron, was issued a citation at 6:44 a.m. for speeding, 44 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of North 4th Street.

Damonte D. Nichols, 23, of Chicago, was arrested at 7:51 p.m. for theft over $500. Nichols was transported to the Ogle County Jail. This violation occurred at 601 Gale Street, the Kunes Country dealership.

March 11 At 9:30 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 500 block of Jefferson Street involving a 2000 Ford driven by Sharon A. Heather, 19, of Polo, and a parked 2008 Nissan

At 11:13 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the parking lot of Casey’s gas station, 901 W Washington Street, involving a 2019 Chevrolet driven by Kerry D. Enlow, 58, of Franklin Grove, and a 1999 Toyota driven by Jessica M. Stocks, 38, of Chadwick. No citations were issued.

Michele L. Greve, 39, of Oregon, was arrested at 12:26 p.m. on an outstanding Rockford Police Department warrant for failure to appear on a felony possession of controlled substance. Greve was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At 1:51 p.m., police took a one-vehicle traffic crash report involving a 2014 Chevrolet driven by Merle A. Prascak, 41, of Oregon, struck a concrete barrier in the 1100 block of Bennett Drive. No citations were issued.

March 12 Caleb A. Bailey-Hadaway, 16, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 3:03 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 1200 block of Jefferson Street.

At 4:16 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the drivethrough area of the McDonald’s restaurant, 211 S. 4th Street, involving a 2017 Chevrolet driven by Irene M. Rentner, 85, of Oregon, and a 2016 Chrysler driven by Brenda C. Holm, 56, of Oregon. No citations were issued.

March 13 Mark E. Giacalone, 44, of Spring Valley, was issued a citation at 7 a.m. for speeding, 45 mph in a 30 mph zone.

This violation occurred in the 100 block of N. Daysville Road.

Rebecca A. Conkling, 21, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 6:09 p.m. for speeding, 50 mph in a 30 mph zone.

This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

Neil A. Carreno, 18, of Leaf River, was arrested at 11:25 p.m. on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear on a domestic battery charge. Carreno was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

March 14

Adrienne N. Schoeffel, 23, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 3:21 p.m. for

March 15 Adrian A. Raban, 26, of Sterling, was issued a citation at 8:44 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 300 block of W. Washington Street.

Eight parking citations and nine verbal/written warnings were issued from March 9-15..

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

General calls for service through dispatch March 9-15 Checking a Subject / Vehicle............ 4 Citizen Complaints.............................. 9 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem............ 5 Assist EMS / Other Dept.................... 6 Disturbance / Dom Battery............... 3 911 Hang-up / Open Line.................... 2 Lockout Vehicle / Building................. 3 Ordinance Violations............................7 Traffic Stops........................................17

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March 9 Kim L. Smeja, 65, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 9:08 a.m. for no valid driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 100 block of W. Washington Street.

belonging to Mitchell A. Atkinson, age 64, Dixon. Heather was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

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Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

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Charles H. La France, 60, of Fox Point, Wisconsin, was stopped for improper lane usage on Interstate 39, southbound at milepost 97 in Ogle County.

He was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol, violations of driver’s license restriction, and improper lane usage.

La France was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

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OGLE COUNTY | BUSINESS

KIN dred spirits

A local family is making a splash in the increasingly popular farm-to-glass movement, and they’re doing it with their very own homegrown grains at the largest craft distillery in the state

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Clockwise from top left: Kennay Farms Distilling owners Doris and Rick Kennay; their daughter, Aubrey Quinn, who handles marketing and logistics and oversees daily operations at the farm and the distillery; nephew and head distiller Adam Kennay; and their son, Kaleb, the production manager at the family farm.

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Growing and selling crops was all Rick Kennay knew until a few years ago. The sixth-generation family farmer decided to look for other ways to empower and secure a future for his family. His answer? Opening a distillery and making spirits with the crops he grows. He now deals with distributors, marketing and sales. It’s uncharted territory.

“It’s like drinking from a fire hose,” Kennay said.

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Kennay Farms Distilling found a home in a Hub – the Hub Theater, shown here in the background during its heyday. The movie house was open from 1931 to in 2011.

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ABOVE: Doris Kennay pours a growler of beer at the distillery. BELOW: The copper column still is an impressive piece of machinery used to distill the gin and vodka.

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right time to expand.

Their logic was that it’s more difficult to build something and expand later. And the distilling industry does not lend itself well to expansion, Rick said. The law changed the allowed distilling amount from 30,000 gallons to 92,000.

The distillery has five full-time employees and another 13 part-time workers. Its inception lined up with a downtown revitalization movement in Rochelle. The city was happy to support the business and helped any way it could to get the startup going.

Diversification for his farming business is important to Rick in times when weather, commodity prices, trade wars and tariffs have made tough times for some in the industry.

“Diversifying is tremendous,” Rick Kennay said. “It’s everything to have feed corn, we have field corn, we have soybeans, we have hogs and we have the distillery. It’s everything.”

The distillery is a startup business. It isn’t fully-functioning on its own yet. The family hopes it will be in time while it takes the risk of building it up.

“With great risk comes great reward,” Quinn said. That’s what we’re hoping for.”

Working together as a family makes for an interesting dynamic for the Kennay family. As the patriarch, Rick luckily doesn’t have to do too much to incentivize his family members financially, since they each have a stake in the company.

Each member of the family is cross-trained. They can all work at

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It was worth it for the Franklin Grove farmer and his family. They have fields in Ashton and Rochelle, growing corn, soybeans, feed corn as well as running a hog operation.

Rick and his wife, Doris decided to get into the distillery business when their children, Kaleb and Aubrey, and their nephew, Adam, returned to the farm.

Rick and Doris act as the owners. Aubrey handles marketing and logistics and oversees daily operations at the farm and the distillery.

Kaleb is the day-to-day production manager at the farm. Adam is the distiller.

“It’s all done by a member of the family,” Aubrey Quinn said. “My brother plants it and harvests it then takes it to the farm and we mill it there. And then we transport it to the distillery and my cousin distills it.”

The distillery is located in downtown Rochelle at the site of the town’s old movie theater. It is the largest distillery in Illinois. The former historic Hub theatre building was purchased in 2016 and underwent a massive two-and-a-half year renovation and opened in March of 2019.

Distilled at the site are vodka and gin which are currently available for sale. Bourbon and whiskey will age in the Rick House just west of the distillery for a few more years before they’re ready. Beers are also brewed on site, types of which include ales, lagers, stouts, IPAs and premium and seasonal beers.

“It’s been really well-received in the area,” Quinn said. “Craft distilleries are really a popular thing right now and people enjoy learning where their food and spirits come from. Obviously, people like the farm-to-table movement and there’s nothing more local than our own corn right there on the farm 10 miles away from the distillery.”

Quinn said that the family is working on additional products for the future. If the family did not use their own crops for the spirits, the cost would be “much, much cheaper.”

Other distilleries order in bulk from places like Indiana and have it shipped.

“As long as you run it through your still, it’s legally yours to put your name on it,” Quinn said. “We certainly don’t do it the cheapest or most efficient route, but certainly it’s a much better process when we use our own corn to do it.”

The family did not originally intend on owning the largest distillery in Illinois. But, laws changed as they were building. The size of what distillers are permitted to produce expanded mid-build. The family came to an agreement that it was the

the distillery or on the farm in any aspect that needs to be done.

“We all have a mutual respect for the different roles we play and I think that helps us to get along and still do our jobs,” Quinn said. “But it’s still nice to know that your cousin or your dad is still right there to help out whenever you need them.”

Kennay Farms Distilling is located

at 416 Lincoln Highway in Rochelle.

(Editor’s Note: This story was written before the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent restrictions on bars and restaurants in Illinois were imposed. For more information on Kennay Farms Distilling please, visit kennayfarmsdistilling.com.)

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OBITUARIES SUSAN MARIE BENESH Susan Marie Benesh, 77, of Oregon, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.

Sue was born on August 25, 1942 in Dixon to the late Ernest and Vivian (White) Gilbert.

She attended her early school years in Franklin Grove and finished her education in Oregon.

In 1959, Sue married Steve Benesh and raised four children while maintaining their farming business.

She was very involved in the farming

ROBERT W. DIETRICH Robert W. Dietrich, 95, of Mt. Morris, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the Serenity Hospice and Home with his loving wife at his side.

He was born Jan. 5, 1925 in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, the son of Russell and Cora (Drury) Dietrich.

Robert graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1943. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army including the Battle of the Bulge.

He married Donna Dummer on Feb. 28, 1947 in DeKalb. Robert farmed all his life in the Byron and Mt. Morris area.

He was a 50 year member of the Farm

days with farrowing the pigs and working the cow/ calf operation.

Years later she went on to work as a cook at Lorado Taft Campus and a deli worker at the local Pine Way and Cacciatores store.

Sue was then employed

by Rock River Senior Center where she retired in 2016. Sue was a member of Habitat for Humanity and a volunteer for many local organizations (OES IREAD Program, Rock River Senior Center, Lighthouse Church,

and Honduras Mission Trips).

She loved traveling, quilting, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She was loved by absolutely everyone she met.

Sue will be remembered for her adventurous spirit, kindness, and her dedication to her family.

She is survived by sister, Julie Langholf; her three sons, Tim (Lori) Benesh, Tony (Carla) Benesh, Todd (Kathy)

Benesh all of Oregon; six grandchildren, Jeremy (Destini), Jason (Monica), Joe (Kaitlin), Danielle, Michael (Brooke), and Blake (Devin); eight great-grand children, Nelson, Jack, Carson, Myra, Lane, Avery, Knox, and Palmer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Vivian, and her daughter, Teri.

A visitation was held on March 17 at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon. The funeral service was held March 18 at the Lighthouse Church.

A memorial fund has been established for the Lighthouse Church.

Bureau, a Cubs fan, loved his John Deere tractors, was the senior member of the coffee club that has met over the past 60 years, mostly at the Garden View Restaurant in Mt. Morris, and he regularly attended the Evangelical Free Church in Mt. Morris.

He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Lloyd, John, and Russell, Jr., sisters Elizabeth, Irene, Pauline, and Dorothy, and son-in-law Bob Stahl.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years Donna, children Steven (Jananne) Diet-

rich of Mt. Morris, Diane Stahl of Mt. Morris, Greg Dietrich of Mt. Morris, Cherie Lewison of Clearwater, FL, grandchildren Kirstin Stahl of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Karin (Neil) Atkins of Lexington, Kim Stahl (Tim Mitchusson) of Oregon, Dan Dietrich of Mt. Morris,, Allison (Cody) Buriff of Noblesville, Indiana, Mark Lewison of Clearwater, Florida, Beth Dietrich of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Joe Lewison of Polo, great grandchildren Tyler, Eleana, Eli, Owen, Cora, Evalie, and Danny, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held March 16 at the Evangelical Free Church in Mt. Morris with the Pastor Bruce McKanna and Pastor Larry Jameson co-officiating.

Visitation was Sunday at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon.

A memorial fund is established for the Serenity Hospice and Home, Pinecrest Manor, and the Evangelical Free Church in Mt. Morris.

The family would like to thank the Serenity Hospice and Home for their loving care especially Kasey and Stephanie.

Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to leave a condolence.

GARY E. SORRELLS Gary E. Sorrells, 80, of Kewanee, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Kewanee Care Home.

Cremation will be accorded and there be no services at this time. Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee is in charge of arrangements.

He was born March 22, 1939 in Avon, the son of Everett and Evelyn (Manlove) Sorrells.

He married Debra Happel on Jan. 26, 1996.

Survivors include his wife, two sons, Bryan and Paul Sorrells, two step-daughters, Emily (Don) Easterbrooks and Olivia (David) Mach, five grandchildren; Evin, Ryen, Declan, Kellan and Elias and three siblings; Marilyn, Dorothy and Randy. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Bill, Donnie, Shirley and Mike.

Gary graduated from Avon High School. He worked as an electrician for IBEW Local Union 461 for over 30 years.

He enjoyed fishing at Giant Goose Conservation Club in Atkinson and loved visiting his grandchildren.

His obituary may be viewed and private condolences left at www.ruxfuneralhome. com.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS • Michael A. and Patricia A. Pence to Ramiro Guzman Montano, 717 10th Ave., Rochelle, $146,000.

Warranty Deeds • Ryan M. and Stephanie N. Hopper to Adam K. and Rebecca S. Hazzard, 108 N. Fourth St., Oregon, $112,500.

• Laurie E. Albini to Mona Lou Lou LLC, 1116 Scott Ave., Rochelle, $86,500.

• Phillip Henderson to Brent Boubelik, 756 N. Fieldcrest Drive, Byron, $148,000.

• Joseph R. Anderson and Christina Powell to Nick Quist, 5324 S. Wendell Drive, Rochelle, $104,000.

• Donna R. Johnson, also Herbig, to Amanda and John Braithwaite, 118 S. Fox Run Lane, Byron, $176,000. * Mary Lou Feltner to Ma De La Luz Chavez Ceballes, 915 N. 11th Street, Rochelle, $97,000.

• David and Charissa Springer to Jerzy and Barbara Komlo, 1007 Evergreen Terrace, Dixon, $2,000.

• Pamela K. Martz to Luther and Dea Groen, 207 E. Second Street, Leaf River, $30,000.

• Troy and April Lantz to Todd M McLester, 4905 E. Nordic Woods Drive, Byron, $228,900.

• Brett R. Larson to Daniel S. and Carrie E. Lemke, 4042 E. Mockingbird Lane,

Byron, $167,500.

• Laura S. Schoff and Jennifer Schoff Dispensa to Dallas S. and Nona L. Van Slyke, 744 Birch St., Byron, $ 234,500.

• Sheriff of Ogle County, Ali M. Nichols and Dustin W. Warner to Blackhawk Area Credit Union, 504 James St., Mt. Morris, $0.

• Renee L. Ahrens, also Kalata to Jacob S. Ryan and Lauren N. Kalata, 1091 Westview Drive, Rochelle, $125,000.

• Sheriff of Ogle County and Stanley E. and Patricia M. Liedel to Christopher and Angela Stephenitch, 502-504 Woodland Drive, Dixon, $55,000.

• Shawn and Amanda Stewart, also Ishmael, to Gregory L. and Jennifer L. Cotovsky, 903 N. 10th St., Rochelle, $110,000.

• Sheriff of Ogle County and Timothy D. Jorgenson to Bank of New York and Bank of New York Mellon, trustees, 610 S. Fourth St., Oregon, $0.

Quit claim deed • Garry and Julie Vesely to Joseph M. and Karin K. Bajko, 933-935 Missouri Drive, Dixon, $4,200.

Executor’s Deed • The late Daniel M. Guelde Estate, by executor to Robert Diaz Jr., 8555 Clinton St., Grand Detour, $56,000.

Sheriff’s Deeds

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity

March 11 Ronald A. Mayry, 36, of Freeport, was arrested at 12:52 p.m. for no valid driver’s license, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a hypodermic needle after Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a black Hyundai in the 4000 block of West Montague Road for speeding. Mayry was taken into custody, transported to the Ogle County Jail without incident and held in lieu of bond. Mayry was scheduled to appear in court on March 12 at 1 p.m.

James Friendman, 41, of Rockford, was arrested at 3 p.m. for driving while license revoked after Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop at Illinois 251 and Eddy Road. Friendman was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he is being in held of lieu bond.

Douglas Johnson, 50, of Rockford,

Jason Dziudzek, 33, of Rock Falls, was arrested at 3:57 p.m. for driving while license revoked, possession of hypodermic needles, two outstanding failure to appear Lee County warrants, and an outstanding failure to appear Rockford Police Department warrant after a traffic stop at the intersection of Illinois 2 and Ashelford Drive.

Dziudzek was also issued citations for improper lane usage and operating an uninsured vehicle. Dziudzek was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

March 12 At approximately 4:30 p.m. Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident with an injury in the 4000 block of South Illinois 2, in the “cut” through Caste Rock State Park.

Upon arrival, deputies learned a Chevrolet passenger car driven by Austin White M., 21 of Madison, Wisconsin had crashed.

White M. was traveling southbound in the 4000 block of South Illinois 2 when he failed to negotiate a curve before traveling off of the west side of the roadway and striking a light pole and a rock wall.

White M. was transported to KSB Hospital by Oregon EMS/Fire for non-life

threatening injuries. He was issued citations for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and operating an uninsured vehicle.

Michael D. Rummel, 40, of Baileyville, was arrested at 9:28 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol after Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the intersection of Rock City Road at Montague Road for a vehicle in the ditch. Rummel was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Jacob D. Duke, 20, of Oregon, was arrested at 2:50 p.m. for driving under the influence of drugs, driving under the influence of alcohol and improper cannabis container after deputies responded to Nashua Road and Scout Road for a report of a possible intoxicated male.

Duke was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Deputies were assisted on scene by Oregon Fire.

March 13 At 4:01 a.m. Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies along with Byron Fire/EMS were dispatched to Illinois 72 at Illinois 2 for a two-vehicle accident.

After an investigation, it was determined that a Ford Explorer driven by Greg Ridens, 49, of Leaf River, failed to reduce speed to prevent an accident.

Ridens pulled onto Illinois 2 from the stop sign on Illinois 72, causing a Jeep Cherokee driven by Dorothy Bowers, 70, of Byron to strike the front driver’s side

of the Explorer.

Bowers was transported to Swedish American Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Ridens was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Jean A. Bennett, 46, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Bennett had a bond of $2,230 and was given a reduction bond at court. Bennett was given a $1,000 recognizance bond.

Milo H. Gibson, 30, of Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and suspended driver’s license. Gibson’s bond was set at $5,000/10% pending a court appearance.

March 14 Tanner Iglima, 19, of Winnebago, was arrested at 11:50 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol and possession of alcohol by a minor after Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a car in the ditch at the intersection of Illinois 2 and Kennedy Hill Road. Iglima was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Jacob Bieber, 27, of Byron, was arrested at 9:50 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop in the area of Penn Corner Road and Butternut Road for a traffic lane violation. Bieber was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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March 10 Robin Weatherall, 31, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Weatherall has a bond of $2,072 and will return to court on March 13 at 9 a.m. Weatherall remains in the Ogle County Jail.

Nicholas D. Pillion, 19, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Pillion has a bond of $115 and will return to court on March 13 at 9 a.m. Pillion remains in the Ogle County Jail.

was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license revoked. Johnson’s bond was set at $3,000/10% pending a court appearance.

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BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@saukvalley.com Heavy rain and flooding led to a decline in corn and soybean production and yields in the Sauk Valley/ Ogle County area from 2018.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week released estimates in both crops for the number of acres planted and harvested, yields per acre and total bushel production.

Last year says the wettest January through June on record in Illinois, as well as the wettest May, according to the National Weather Service. This delayed corn and soybean planting for up to a couple of months, and yields declined as a result.

It was a tough year, and “exhausting” for farmers to deal with, Lee County Farm Bureau Manager Danielle Burrs said.

“With farming, they always know that at the end of the day Mother Nature is in control of a lot of things,” she said. “They can do a lot of things on their own to make the best decisions that they can, but Mother Nature plays a huge role in it.”

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Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties combined for about 746,500 acres of corn planted and 727,300 harvested in 2019.

It’s a decrease from 813,500 planted acres in 2018 and 798,700 harvested. In all, 97.43% of acres planted were harvested, down 0.75%.

Total bushels in the four counties dropped from 166.5 million to 139.1 million, and average yield dipped from 209.28 bushels an acre to 192.68.

“Naturally, with a decrease in

production you have less bushels to sell,” Ogle County Farm Bureau Manager Ron Kern said. “When you planted the crop, you utilized your input costs to grow, say 200 bushels an acre, but you only harvested 180.

That cost of inputs is difficult to make up.”

Statewide, total acreage of harvested crops dipped 5.6% from 10.8 million to 10.2 million. At 9.1%, the percentage of loss is higher in the USDA’s Northwest Illinois district, which encompasses Lee, Ogle, Whiteside, Carroll, Bureau, Henry, Jo Daviess, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, Stephenson and Winnebago counties. Whiteside was down 15% in harvested acreage losses from 226,000 to 192,000; Lee’s numbers shrunk by 10.6% from 233,500 to 208,000.

Average corn yield – bushel pro-

duction divided by harvested acres – in the Northwest division decreased from 211.7 to 188.5 bushels per acre.

Carroll County registered the second-highest corn yield in the state at 206.1 bushels per acre, which is behind Sangamon County’s 206.3.

Average yields of 200 or greater were tallied in just eight counties, down from 34 in 2018; Carroll had the smallest decrease among those.

“We were more fortunate in our area as yields didn’t see the drastic loss that other areas of the state did,” Carroll County Farm Bureau Manager Chastity Welch said.

Alexander County, at the southern tip of Illinois, saw the biggest drop in corn production, 62%.

Soybeans Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties

declined from 390,000 to 265,000 acres planted, and from 378,700 to 259,800 harvested.

Total bushels in those three counties dropped from 24.3 million to 15.7 million, and average yield dipped from 86.5 to 61.4 bushels per acre.

Unlike with corn, the number of acres harvested rose in the Northwest district, up 1.1% from 2018. The acreage of harvested crops statewide dipped 6.1% from 10.5 million to 9.9 million.

Ogle County had the largest dip in harvested acres in the area, down 12.6%, from 112,700 to 98,600. Lee and Carroll registered single-digit declines.

Like corn, Carroll County’s soybean yield of 64.7 bushels per acre was the second-best in Illinois, behind Sangamon County’s 65.5.

Soybean numbers for Whiteside County were not specifically totaled for 2019; 7.8 million bushels were harvested among Whiteside, Putnam and Rock Island counties, where data is lumped together to protect individual farms from competition, USDA statistician Micah Lorusso said.

“It would have been too personally identifiable for an individual operation,” Lorusso said. “A process of elimination can figure out who the other major landholders are, and what their yields are.”

Moving forward Adding to the loss of crop value, worldwide trade disputes have affected the market and demand for agricultural products prices remain depressed, Kern said.

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yield; 39,009,000 total bushels Whiteside, 2019: 186,800 acres harvested out of 192,000 planted; 192.0 average yield; 35,870,000 total bushels Carroll, 2018: 130,700 acres har-

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Corn production, by county:

U.S. Department of Agriculture corn and soybean estimate comparisons Corn production, by county County Year Acres planted Acres harvested Average yield Total bushels Carroll................... 2018............................ 134,000......................................130,700........................................ 217.1..............................28,379,000 2019 133,000 128,500 206.1 26,485,000 Lee........................ 2018............................ 226,500..................................... 223,500....................................... 205.9.............................48,089,000 2019 211,500 208,000 181.4 37,735,000 Ogle.......................2018............................217,000......................................211,500....................................... 198.2............................. 41,910,000 2019 210,000 204,000 191.2 39,009,000 Whiteside............ 2018............................226,000..................................... 223,000.......................................215.9............................. 48,137,000 2019 192,000 186,800 192.0 35,870,000 Soybean production, by county County Year Acres planted Acres harvested Average yield Total bushels Carroll................... 2018.............................44,000........................................42,600......................................... 68.9............................... 2,935,000 2019 39,000 38,700 64.7 2,505,000 Lee........................ 2018............................ 136,000......................................132,200.........................................63.7............................... 8,427,000 2019 126,500 122,500 59.7 7,311,000 Ogle...................... 2018.............................116,000......................................112,700......................................... 64.3................................7,241,000

2019 99,500 98,600 59.9 5,905,000 Whiteside............ 2018............................94,000.........................................91,200..........................................62.7................................5,721,000

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“Folks need to sharpen their pencils this year and develop a good crop marketing plan in order to capture any profits during the marketing year,” he said.

Burrs, Kern and Welch all agreed that this planting year will be just like any other with their end result being determined by whatever cards are dealt by weather.

Unfortunate situations such as last year’s results have forced farmers to plan tighter budgets, do more with less and be more mindful about what they’re spending, Burrs said.

“That is going to potentially affect some of their decisions,” she said.”This year they will do what they can to get caught back up on inputs that may not have been completed in the fall,” Welch said. “They will also pray for a better year from Mother Nature.

“It is all cyclical. Small tweaks may be made but when it comes down to it, they will be farming as usual.”

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By the numbers

Technology is available to help with 2020 census The Illinois Farm Bureau is equipping each of its county Farm Bureaus with technology to aid the public in completing the 2020 census.

Each county office has an iPad to be used in coordination with IFB’s efforts to help members and nonmembers in getting access to the Internet to complete the Census survey.

Reapportioning occurs after each

U.S. Census, starting with the number of seats given to each state in the U.S. House of Representatives. From there, boundaries will be redrawn for those seats as well as for the General Assembly and county boards.

Federal funding heavily relies on Census results. U.S. Census data determines how $675 billion dollars is distributed, impacting education, fire and emergency response services, transportation, employment,

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out of 126,500 planted; 59.7 average yield; 7,311,000 total bushels Ogle, 2019: 98,600 acres harvested out of 99,500 planted; 59.9 average yield; 5,905,000 total bushels

Continued from Page 23 out of 226,500 planted; 205.9 average yield; 48,089,000 total bushels Ogle, 2018: 211,500 acres harvested out of 217,000 planted; 198.2 average yield; 41,910,000 total bushels Whiteside, 2018: 223,000 acres harvested out of 226,000 planted; 215.9 average yield; 48,137,000 total bushels

Soybean production, by county: Carroll, 2019: 38,700 acres harvested out of 39,000 planted; 64.7 average yield; 2,505,000 total bushels Lee, 2019: 122,500 acres harvested

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April 1 is Census Day. In midMarch, the U.S. Census Bureau will send out invitations to respond to everyone in the U.S. Census’ can be filled out online or by calling the listed contact number to fill it out via phone or to request a hard copy

Carroll, 2018: 42,600 acres harvested out of 44,000 planted; 68.9 average yield; 2,935,000 total bushels Lee, 2018: 132,200 acres harvested out of 136,000 planted; 63.7 average yield; 8,427,000 total bushels Ogle, 2018: 112,700 acres harvested out of 116,000 planted; 64.3 average yield; 7,241,000 total bushels Whiteside, 2018: 91,200 acres harvested out of 94,000 planted; 62.7 average yield; 5,721,000 total bushels Note: Whiteside County’s 2019 soybean estimates were not released.

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After Census Day, U.S. Census Bureau representatives will make home visits to help fill out surveys.

Completing a survey is required for every U.S. citizen.

Call the Illinois Farm Bureau at 309-557-2083 for more information.

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This is the building being considered for a craft grow cannabis business. It is located at 807 W. Pines Road in Oregon where the former Basler’s Ace Hardware was once located. on Nov. 26 by a 3-2 vote.

Initially, Tree Pharm would bring 6-8 full-time jobs to the area. There could be as many as 20-25 full-time employees after a planned expansion. The only sales that are planned for the potential business at this time are of the wholesale variety, which does not produce sales tax. Tree Pharm will submit its application to the state in March and will not know until July 1 whether or not it will have successfully received its license from the state.

The city has already signed off on the application that Tree Pharm is in the approval process with them. “The plan is to be operational within 90 days,� Messenger said. “We have a September time frame in mind.�

The product will be grown and housed indoors. It was noted at the meeting that the building has 5,000 square feet of canopy space. Messenger and his partners also said that they’d like to expand the building to 14,000 square feet. There is no transportation license involved in the proposal. Vehicles will be loaded indoors.

Tree Pharm’s philosophy as a business focuses on wellness and

education as well as assisting with projects for opioid abuse. “We want to assist in educational programs for minors,� Messenger said. “We want to implement programs in the county here.�

Messenger and his partners feel good about the public hearing and obtaining the special use permit. “They’ve already passed an ordinance,� Messenger said. “There could be moral issues, but we fall within the ordinance. It’s the right area. There aren’t other areas like that in Oregon. It’s not by any schools or parks.�

Messenger looked at other areas

to bring a craft grow and infusion business before landing on the Pines Road location. Locations in unincorporated Ogle County, Mt. Morris and Dixon were considered before being decided against due to local ordinances not allowing it, delays or issues with available locations.

Messenger is a lifelong area resident and is happy with the outcome. “This is where we wanted to be and it was disappointing when we thought it wasn’t going to happen,�

Messenger said. “The whole group is from here and we want to bring jobs here. It couldn’t have worked out any better.�

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A public hearing will be held April 21 to seek input from the community to allow a cannabis craft grow and infusion business in Oregon. The Tree Pharm would be located at 807 Pines Road in Oregon where the former Basler’s Ace Hardware was once located.

That location is currently in the commercial highway business district. The prospect of it was discussed at an Oregon Planning Commission Meeting on Feb. 18.

Tree Pharm was represented at the meeting by local residents Ed Messenger, David Murray, Cole Johnson, and Tyler Hagemann. “I think the meeting was positive for us,� Ed Messenger said. “I think they’re open to having the cannabis business in the area. That’s the area they pushed it go to when we first started having conversations.� A craft grow is a business licensed by the Department of Agriculture to cultivate, dry, cure, and package marijuana, to make it available to sell at a dispensary or use at a processing organization.

A cannabis infusion is the end result of the process of infusing another substance, usually an oil, with the flavor and aroma of cannabis. This process is growing in popularity throughout the cannabis edibles industry.

The city council would have to grant a special use permit to The Tree Pharm before it could conduct business. An ordinance allowing cannabis businesses within the city limits was approved by the council

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Luepkes earns state honors in corn yield contest The American Farmer has long been viewed, and rightfully so, as the backbone of our nation’s economy and lead provider of the breadbasket for the world.

As they strive to meet the growing demand for corn to satisfy increasing world need, one area grower has been honored through the 2019 National Corn Yield Contest.

The national contest, sponsored annually by the National Corn Growers Association, recognizes farmers from across the country for their efforts and exceptional results.

Dan Luepkes of Chana placed first in the state in the G: No-Till Irrigated Class with a yield of 289.6658 bushels per acre. The hybrid used in the winning field was AgriGold A640-77 VT2RIB. The winning field was located in Illinois. Luepkes was one of 531 state winners nationwide.

The 2019 contest participation included 7,454 entries from 46 states. Of the state winners, 27 growers – three from each of nine classes – were named national winners, representing 12 states.

The average yield among national winners was more than 383 bushels per acre – greater than the projected 2019 U.S. average of 168.0 bushels per acre. While there is no overall contest winner, yields from first, second and third place farmers overall production categories topped out at 616.1953 bushels per acre.

“The challenges U.S. corn farmers faced in 2019 were, in many ways, a perfect storm. From a slew of weather-related issues to trade disruptions and persistent low prices, farmers were tested in many ways, often many times, over the past year. With determination and whole lot of grit, the American farm families who grow corn persevered. Their harvest again produced an

abundance of corn to meet the world’s growing demand for food, feed, and fiber,” said NCGA President Kevin Ross, a corn grower from Minden, Iowa.

“The achievements of these winners contribute to the overall pool of knowledge from which the industry draws while highlighting how adaptation and innovation, when combined with stateof-the-art technology, can help farmers achieve true excellence and inspire their peers,” Ross continued. “These accomplishments highlight not only personal triumphs but also the collective achievements of the industry that supports them.”

Farmers are encouraged through the contest to utilize new, efficient production techniques.

Agronomic data gleaned from the contest reveal the following: • Average planting population for the national winners was 39,009 seeds per acre, compared to 33,785 for all entrants.

• National winners applied an average of 323.6666 pounds of nitrogen, 102.4814 pounds of phosphorus and 210.9259 pounds of potassium per acre.

• Average commercial nitrogen use per bushel of yield was 0.89 pounds for the national winners and 0.87 pounds for all entrants.

• 33 percent of the national winners applied trace minerals, compared to 8.8 percent of all entrants.

• 40 percent of national winners applied manure, compared to 7 percent of all entrants.

The National Corn Yield Contest began in 1965 with 20 entries from 3 states. At that time, the highest overall yield was 218.9 bushels per acre, while the national yield average was in the mid60 bushel-per acre range.

The winners were recognized February 28th at the 2020 Commodity Classic, the premier convention and trade show of the U.S. corn, soybean, sorghum, wheat and equipment industries, held this year in San Antonio, Texas.

For a complete list of winners and for more information about NCYC, visit the NCGA website at www.ncga.com.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, Vs. Ashley Lower; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants,Defendants.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc Plaintiff, vs.

K. Lehrke, as Guardian of the Person and Estate of Verva Noirfalise Defendants.

Case No. 2019CH80 713 Franklin Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2020, Brian E. VanVickle will on April 17, 2020, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Lots 9 and 10 in Block 3 of Potter's Addition to the City of Oregon, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book A of Miscellaneous page 293, in Ogle County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 713 Franklin Street, Oregon, IL 61061Parcel Number(s): 16-04291-003The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601.

Phone number: 312-651-6700.

Attorney file number: 19-035511.Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com March 13,20,27, 2020

A 60 day public comment period is hereby announced, beginning March 20, 2020 and expiring May 19, 2020.

Name and address of Agency contact to whom comments must be sent: Mr. Bill Sinnott Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Bureau of Land #33 1021 North Grand Ave. East P.O. Box 19276 Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276 Public Meeting Announcement: A public meeting will be held on April 23, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel located at 1240 Dement Rd. in Rochelle, Illinois.

Name and telephone number of permittee's contact person: Mr. Jim Hitzeroth Phone: (224) 970-1129 Copies of the modification request and any supporting documentation can be viewed and copied at the Julia Hull Library located at 100 Library Lane in Stillman Valley, Illinois.

The permittee's compliance history during the life of the permit being modified is available from the Agency contact person.

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TAX DEED NO.: 2017TX17 FILED: 2/28/2020 TAKE NOTICE County of Ogle Date Premises Sold: November 2, 2017 Certificate No.: 2016-00037 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2016 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property Located at: 224 East Depot Street, Creston, IL 60113Legal Description or Property Index No.: 25-23-286-004 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 12, 2020.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 12, 2020.This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in 106 S. 5th Street, Room 302,Oregon, IL 61061 on August 20, 2020 at 9:00 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 12, 2020 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 105 S. 5th Street Suite 104 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-1110 Equity One Investment Fund LLC Purchaser or Assignee2/28/2020 Occupant Rebecca J. Robb Burton A. Wicke Rebecca J. Robb Rachel Wicke Rachel Wicke Ruthann Wicke Ruthann Wicke Ruthann Wicke as Executor of the Burton A. Wicke Will Ruthann Wicke as Executor of the Burton A. Wicke Will Phoenix Restoration, Inc. Michael A. Courtin as R/A for Phoenix Restoration, Inc. Heartland Bank and Trust Company as successor to The American National Bank of DeKalb County Heartland Bank and Trust Company as successor to The American National Bank of DeKalb County Village of Creston c/o Village Clerk Village of Creston c/o Village Attorney Rachel WickeRealtax Developers, Ltd. Nicole Hatch as R/A for Realtax Developers, Ltd. Laura J. Cook, County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners""Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots" March 13,20,27, 2020

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Ashley Lower; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 9, Township 25 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows: Beginning 21 chains and 21 links West of the Northeast corner of said Northwest Quarter (1/4); thence South 2.924 chains; thence East 1.71 chains thence North 2.924 chains; thence West 1.71 chains to the point of beginning; situated in the Township of Maryland, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 6913 W Wagner Rd., German Valley, IL 61039 and which said mortgage was made by, Ashley Lower, a single person; Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Forreston State Bank, its successors and assigns; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 201504103; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Ogle106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, on or before April 20, 2020, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 pleadings@rsmalaw.com File No:19IL00324-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KEITH W. PRINTZ, DECEASED. IN PROBATE NO: 2020P26 PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of KEITH W. PRINTZ, of Forreston, Illinois. Letters of Office as Independent Administrator were issued on March 5, 2020 to Jennifer Miskell, 13721 Highway 7, Warsaw, MO 65355, whose attorney is Timothy S. Mahoney, Mahoney, & Mahoney, LLC, 50 W. Douglas, Suite 300, Freeport, Illinois, 61032.

NOTICE is further given to creditors and others interested that the estate will be administered without court supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 I LCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Stephenson County Courthouse, Galena, Illinois, or with the representatives or both on or before the 20th day of September, 2020, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF MATAWIN VENTURES TRUST SERIES 2017-1, Plaintiff(s), vs.

MATTHEW JUSTICE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

Case No. 19 CH 55 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALEOF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on April 3, 2020, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT TWELVE (12) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CHILDERS ACRES NO. 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 28, IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK ?I? OF PLATS ON PAGE 19 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Common Address: 7108 S. WEST ST., ROCHELLE, IL 61068 P.I.N. 24-28-101-007-0000 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #6185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 Joseph Baldwin - ARDC #6323598 Danielle Alvarez - ARDC #63255 10175 North Franklin St. Suite 201Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL# 19-03035 March 6,13,20, 2020

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TAX DEED NO.: 2017TX17 FILED: 2/28/2020 TAKE NOTICE County of Ogle Date Premises Sold: November 2, 2017 Certificate No.: 2016-00229 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2016 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property Located at: 101 North Hickory Lane, Dixon, IL 61021-Legal Description or Property Index No.: 22-09-327-006This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 12, 2020.The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales.

Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 12, 2020.This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in 106 S. 5th Street, Room 302,Oregon, IL 61061 on August 20, 2020 at 9:00 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 12, 2020 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 105 S. 5th Street Suite 104 Oregon, IL 61061815-732-1110 Equity One Investment Fund LLC Purchaser or Assignee TAX DEED NO.: 2017TX17 FILED: 2/28/2020 Occupant Laurie Pickett James Rodriguez Lindy Pickett Laurie Pickett Laura J. Cook, County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners" March 13,20,27, 2020

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TAX DEED NO.: 2017TX17 FILED: 2/28/2020 TAKE NOTICE County of Ogle Date Premises Sold: November 2, 2017 Certificate No.: 2016-00125 Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2016 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A Warrant No.: N/A Installment No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property Located at: 4422 North Union Road, Forreston, IL 61030Legal Description or Property Index No.: 07-16-400-005 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 12, 2020.The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 12, 2020.This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Ogle County in 106 S. 5th Street, Room 302,Oregon, IL 61061 on August 20, 2020 at 9:00 AM. You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 12, 2020 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK 105 S. 5th Street Suite 104 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-1110 Equity One Investment Fund LLC Purchaser or Assignee 2/28/2020 Occupant Betty A LaBorn Janessa Larson Rebecca Larson Laura J. Cook, County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners" March 13,20,27, 2020

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of: DUANE E. SNODGRASS, No. 2020P17 Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of DUANE E. SNODGRASS. Letters of Office were issued to DOUGLAS FITZGERALD, 17573 Grandview Dr., Sterling, IL 61081, as Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th St. #300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the Representative, or both, on or before September 1, 2020, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

JONATHAN P. ACRES AKA JONATHAN ACRES; RACHELE WASMUND AKA RACHELE ACRES; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 70 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 156 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020.

P.I.N. 11-22-452-001.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960.

F19080144 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3146489 March 6, 13, & 20 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

JONATHAN P. ACRES AKA JONATHAN ACRES; RACHELE WASMUND AKA RACHELE ACRES; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 70 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO (142) AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NO. 5 OF HARVEST GLENN SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK D OF PLATS ON PAGE 42 AS DOCUMENT NO. 01-09248 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTT, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 156 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020.

P.I.N. 11-22-452-001.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

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K. Lehrke, as Guardian of the Person and Estate of Verva Noirfalise Defendants.

Case No. 2019CH80 713 Franklin Street, Oregon, IL 61061Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2020, Brian E. VanVickle will on April 17, 2020, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Commonly known as 713 Franklin Street, Oregon, IL 61061Parcel Number(s): 16-04-291-003The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601.

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Attorney file number: 19-035511.Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com March 13,20,27, 2020

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY HOLCOMB BANK f/k/a Holcomb State Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

CASE NO. 2020-CH-25 William B. Hagemann, Craig Hagemann, and Cindy Timm, as Executors of the ESTATE OF BERNICE A. HAGEMANN, THE DELONG CO., INC., BECK'S SUPERIOR HYBRIDS INC., and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF OGLE, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Holcomb Bank, an Illinois Banking Corporation vs. William B. Hagemann, Craig Hagemann, and Cindy Timm, as Executors of the Estate of Bernice A. Hagemann, the Delong Co., Inc., Beck's Superior Hybrids Inc., and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, CASE NO. 2020 CH 25. The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: PARCEL 2: Part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 28; part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 34 and part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 33, all in Township 25 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 28; thence North 0 degrees 02 minutes 02 seconds East along the East line of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of said Section 28, a distance of 483.78 feet; thence South 44 degrees 53 minutes 12 seconds East, a distance of 703.72 feet (711.48 feet deeded) to the centerline of a public road designated Kishwaukee Road (County Highway No. 33, 102-TR); thence South 43 degrees 38 minutes 46 seconds West along said centerline, a distance of 100.03 feet to the point of beginning of the hereinafter described tract of land; thence North 44 degrees 53 minutes 12 seconds West, a distance of 870.19 feet; thence North 89 degrees 08 minutes 17 seconds West parallel with the South line of said Section 28, a distance of 840.71 feet; thence South 0 degrees 15 minutes 41 seconds East parallel with the West line of the East Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of said Section 28, a distance of 1064.76 feet; thence South 4 degrees 36 minutes 48 seconds West, a distance of 338.26 feet to the centerline of a public road designated Hales Corner Road; thence South 86 degrees 43 minutes 56 seconds East along said centerline, a distance of 404.94 feet; thence South 67 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds East along said centerline, a distance of 243.37 feet (243.25 feet deeded) to the intersection of the centerline of said Kishwaukee Road; thence North 43 degrees 38 minutes 46 seconds East along the centerline of said Kishwaukee Road, a distance of 1228.57 feet to the Point of Beginning, all situated in the Township of Marion, County of Ogle and State of Illinois; EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described tract: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 28, Township 25 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian; thence North 0 degrees 02 minutes 02 seconds East along the East line of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of said Section 28, a distance of 483.78 feet; thence South 44 degrees 53 minutes 12 seconds East, a distance of 703.72 feet (711.48 feet deeded) to the centerline of a public road designated Kishwaukee Road (County Highway No. 33, 102-TR); thence South 43 degrees 38 minutes 46 seconds West along said centerline, a distance of 1199.60 feet to the point of beginning of the hereinafter described tract of land; thence continuing South 43 degrees 38 minutes 46 seconds West along said centerline, a distance of 129.00 feet to the intersection of the centerline of said Kishwaukee Road and the centerline of a public road designated Hales Corner Road; thence North 67 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds West along the centerline of said Hales Corner Road, a distance of 243.37 feet (243.25 feet deeded); thence North 86 degrees 43 minutes 56 seconds West along said centerline, a distance of 404.94 feet; thence North 4 degrees 36 minutes 48 seconds East, a distance of 338.26 feet; thence North 0 degrees 15 minutes 41 seconds West parallel with the West line of the East Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 28, Township 25 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, a distance of 364.00 feet; thence South 43 degrees 43 minutes 34 seconds East, a distance of 1002.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; situated in the Township of Marion, County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 7906 N. Kishwaukee Road, Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 PIN Number: 05-33-200-019 Mortgage was recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Ogle County, Illinois, as Document Number 201209155.

And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, in the Courthouse in the City of Oregon, Illinois, on or before the 1st day of May, 2020, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated: March 5, 2020 JAMES E. STEVENS (#3128256) Barrick Switzer Long Balsley & Van Evera, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 815-962-6611 jstevens@bslbv.com

/s/ Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court

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WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF MATAWIN VENTURES TRUST SERIES 2017-1, Plaintiff(s), vs.

MATTHEW JUSTICE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

Case No. 19 CH 55 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on April 3, 2020, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 7108 S. WEST ST., ROCHELLE, IL 61068 P.I.N. 24-28-101-007-0000 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #6185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 Joseph Baldwin - ARDC #6323598 Danielle Alvarez - ARDC #63255 10175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL# 19-03035 March 6,13,20, 2020

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