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COUNTY NEWS

Enforcing the Order Sheriffs weigh in on enforcing social distancing, wearing masks. / 14

CLOSING DOWN

REGIONAL NEWS

Supply Chain One area company has been busy getting crucial PPE supplies. / 15

COVID-19 Update Ogle County cases are now at 184, as of Tuesday, May 19. / 3

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The gift shop at the White Pines Resort is located in one part of the historic lodge that was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The concessionaire for the resort announced last week that she will not reopen this year. Stories on page 4, 9.

INDEX

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Betty’s Column......... 5 Business News...13, 15 Chamber Chatter...... 2 Church News............12

Classifieds..........21-24 Library News.......10-11 Marriage Licenses.... 8 Oregon Police...........18

Otto’s Column........... 6 Polo Police................18 Property Transfers...19 Sheriff Arrests..........19

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BUSINESS NEWS

City giving loans to its small businesses Loans forgivable if businesses stay open for 12 months they reopen. The majority of the loans are for $2,500. A few are $5,000 for bars that have had to close completely.

“Jeff’s Refs and Chesty P’s don’t have food they can sell,” City Clerk Sydney Bartelt said. “We wanted to help them as soon as possible. Any business in Polo

can apply and we’re hoping to get more applications.”

The city has received 14 applications so far and plans to do another round of loans to anyone else that applies. The application deadline is May 29 and they will be voted on for approval at the June 1 city council meeting.

The idea was brought up on May 4.

The council held a special meeting to approve the first round of checks. The city wanted to move quickly to help the businesses.

Among the businesses that have received loans already are Cimino’s Pizza, John’s Barber Shop, English Garden Spa, On the Move Fitness, The Polo Room and the Pinecricker Cafe.

Business call the Chamber at 815-946-3131.

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Certificates of Recognition The Polo Chamber of Commerce would like to issue Certificates of Recognition to any Polo Chamber of Commerce business members who are celebrating five years of being in business, or those with five-year increments of being in business in Polo.

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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, Chamber Facebook page and-or the Chamber Chatter.

the chance to visit with my good friend Maggie Henning. It was good to catch up on the busyness of life in Pine Creek.

I especially loved hearing the story of Hopscotch, her friendly cat.

In this digital age, we continue to connect from the safety of our homes.

A good friend of mine hosted a shop-athome party online. I have fun memories of hosting and going to many parties over the past 30 years.

For this party, we tried out a new way to meet, Facebook Rooms. We shared some laughs and watched the consultant demonstrate the many products. It’s not quite the same as being there in person, but still, a fun time for all.

Tonight, I shared a phone conversation with my dear friend, Jean Cunningham. We caught up on the events of the past couple of months. It had just happened that her granddaughter, Peggy Hamilton, came home to visit just as pandemic started in our area.

It was good to hear Jean and her kind words through the phone. We agreed that we were really missing all of our church family. As time goes on, our desire to socialize only grows stronger.

Hopefully, we can be together soon.

Here in northern Illinois, we are no stranger to thunderstorms. Personally, I am fascinated by the streaks of lightning that cross the sky and loud rumbles of

thunder. Storms can be dangerous, but from the safety of my home, I enjoy watching them.

As a child, I was afraid of the dark.

When the lights would go out during a storm, I was the first to call out to my mom. As a parent, my courage grew and I comforted my children who held the same fears.

Many times my children and I gathered in the dark of our living room while we waited for the electricity to turn on.

We waited in the dark not knowing if the lights would come on right away or sometime the next day. We waited in the dark staying close to one another.

This stay-at-home order sometimes feels like we are waiting in the dark. We know the dark won’t last forever. Even storms run out of energy and disappear into the skies. Thanks to our Creator, we know the sun always makes a return and we come out of the dark.

Pastor Charlotte will be posting a special video for our Sunday morning service so she can get some much needed rest. We can be found on Facebook under our church name, Pine Creek Christian Church.

I hope to see you next Sunday as we gather for our online church service.

Come and join us and learn about the love God has for each of us. In any storm, we are not alone.

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com The City of Polo has dispersed 11 loan checks to small businesses in town, totaling $37,500 in an attempt to combat COVID-19 losses.

The loans become forgivable if the businesses stay open for 12 months after

CHAMBER CHATTER Events Cancelled Polo Public Library, Coffee with a Cop, The Polo Council of Churches “Our Table Community Meal,” Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care’s Thursday morning Community Coffee, and the Polo Senior Center is temporarily closed.

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Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak

Just as we get used to the warm sunshine with hints of summer, the rains return.

We can be grateful for the nourishing rain, however, we have gone beyond our limit once again. Still, we have faith that we are in God’s hands. His world is our world.

This morning for our online church service, Pastor Charlotte Hoppe brought her message of peace to Facebook Live.

Please consider joining us on Sunday mornings at 10:00. If you miss the live service, the video is available after the regular service.

On Saturday morning, Charlotte hosted a Zoom meeting for any church members to call in or connect with video.

Joining on the call from home were Sandra Ford, Vicki and Don Hay, and myself. It was good to visit with everyone and see their smiling faces.

This past Wednesday evening, I had

COVID-19 & GOVERNMENT

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com The Ogle County Board passed an amended budget at Tuesday meeting, and it may not be the last in its efforts to combat the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

County representatives say they are unsure of what the financial impacts will be due to limited information from the state so far and revenues like sales tax coming in at a 2-3 month lag.

Around 80 percent of the county’s general fund goes to employee salaries, but there hasn’t been any furloughs yet.

“We’re going to look at sales tax anywhere from 20-30 percent less compared to last year,” County Treasurer Linda Beck said. “We’re trying to move forward with the committee to do cutbacks. We haven’t had to furlough anyone. We will look at that to see if it’s needed.”

The county estimated $15.4 million

COVID-19 UPDATE

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com The Ogle County Health Department reported four new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, totaling 184.

Recoveries now stand at 123 after four were confirmed Tuesday. Ogle County has had two deaths due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.

Ages and locations of the individuals are not being released to protect their privacy.

An OCHD Facebook post said last week that reports now will only be done Monday through Friday, with weekend changes being in Monday’s report.

The Illinois Department of Public Health site said Tuesday that there are 119 cases in the 61068 zip code that includes Rochelle, Creston and White Rock.

Stillman Valley’s zip code, 61084, has seven cases in it according to the IDPH site. Byron’s zip code, 61010, has seven cases.

The zip codes that house Oregon (61061) and Mt. Morris (61054) have eight and seven cases, respectively.

Polo’s zip code, 61064, has nine cases in it.

departmental revenue,” Sparrow said. “Like fees, we’re not doing any courthouse business right now, so those will be off to some degree.”

There are potential programs at play that could help the county with a shortfall. At the federal level, congress is debating its next public act.

They may do something to assist state and local governments, Sparrow said.

The National Association of Counties has requested $29 billion from the federal government to assist counties to offset losses.

“That’s an additional $4.5 million for Ogle County if that passes and it could help next year,” Sparrow said.

The county is also hoping to get FEMA reimbursements for money lost since the start of the pandemic.

That was the thinking behind passing an emergency proclamation at a recent board meeting.

Sparrow said the county is in the same boat as small businesses, where it may have to lay people off because much of the budget is personnel.

“We need this for employees,” Spar-

row said. “The most important thing is we get the economy back. These three months will be an impact. If we get businesses back going into the final 3-6 months of the budget year, revenues will come back to some extent.”

Small Business Grants The board voted unanimously to approve a program to help businesses in unincorporated areas apply for Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grants through the state and county.

Chris Manheim made a presentation to the board and said there would be a $5,000 cap on the grants at no cost to the county.

“Two or three” businesses have inquired about the grants to combat COVID-19 business impacts. Cities like Oregon and Polo have helped their businesses with applying.

Information about applying will be distributed once the program is set up.

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in revenue for the year in the general fund. Sales, income and property tax make that up.

With income and property tax due dates being pushed back, dispersal to taxing bodies will likely be delayed, but Beck expects to get those revenue streams in full. Property taxes make up around $4.5 million of the county budget.

“We will try to get that money to taxing bodies like schools when we can,” Beck said. “We’re trying to plan ahead because we know there will be a big drop from the state.”

Ogle County’s Finance Committee has been busy looking at the books since the pandemic began. Chairman Greg Sparrow said he’s not sure what the hit will be, but that a 15-20 percent loss is an “educated guess.”

Projects are in the long-range planning department, and Sparrow said they likely won’t be impacted by the pandemic, at least for now. Other revenues outside of taxes will be impacted.

“I can assure you in the next six months we will see reductions in

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COVID-19 & BUSINESS

White Pines Resort closes due to pandemic Concessionaire at state park says she will file bankruptcy

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Beth George’s two children, Chad and Lindsey, grew up in her back office at White Pines Resort.

They watched TV while their mother worked. They worked different jobs at the resort as they got older.

Those are among George’s favorite memories of her 31 years as concessionaire at White Pines Resort.

On May 13, George, White Pines Resort owner and concessionaire , announced she is filing for bankruptcy and closing after 31 years due to losses of revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The resort operates March to December and consists of a restaurant, dinner theater, cabins and a gift shop.

The buildings that house the businesses are owned by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The lodge and cabins are located inside White Pines State Park.

George posted a video on Facebook to make the announcement and say goodbye.

“I want to just tell you that I never thought I’d be saying these words,” George said. “For 31 years I’ve run that resort and put my heart and soul into it. I’m going to be one of the statistics that don’t make it. I’m smart enough to know the numbers just won’t work to reopen.”

George, who grew up in Mt. Morris, said in the video that the Governor’s reopening plan that was unveiled last week was the “nail in the coffin” of her business.

The Facebook post was shared nearly 8,000 times and commented on nearly 2,000 times.

“The outpouring of support was totally and utterly overwhelming,” George said in an interview on May 14. “I’ve been blown away. It’s been very heartfelt and I’ve been having a hard time even looking at them.

Hundreds are from brides that were married there.”

George stopped counting weddings at 1,200 a few years ago. Her record for weddings in a year was 93.

She said she’ll be filing for bankruptcy in “a few weeks” after she

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The historic lodge located inside White Pines State Park was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It has housed a restaurant, gift shop, and cabin rentals since opening. Beth George has been the concessionaire for 31 years. can repay the brides and guests that have made deposits.

After her announcement, multiple GoFundMe pages emerged with hopes to save the resort. One had nearly $17,000 donated as of Tuesday afternoon.

But George said the resort can’t be saved, regardless of any amount raised. She would only use that money to pay back brides and guests she owes.

“I wouldn’t ever want that responsibility on my shoulders,” George said. “I don’t ask for handouts. If the state goes bankrupt, the parks will close. There’s just so much uncertainty. It was unbelievable to see people try. I don’t even know them. It’s magical at White Pines and that’s why the outpouring has been like that.”

White Pines Resort employs 40-55 seasonal employees, all of which will now be out of work.

George has been residing in Costa Rica with her two children who also have tourism-based businesses there.

She said she did apply for payroll protection through the federal CARES Act, but couldn’t use it due to not being open during the eight weeks it consisted of. All she ended up doing was incurring another loan.

Local municipalities like Oregon

and Polo have helped their small businesses with applying for loans through state and local programs.

White Pines Resort is located in unincorporated Ogle County who is in the process of starting a program to help businesses.

George said she never talked to the county about assistance and said she doesn’t deal with them much due to being located inside a state park.

She said she has $18,000-$20,000 in expenses per month, while closed.

She did notify the state and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources of her situation before making her decision to close.

“We reached out to the state and said we won’t be able to be there if we can’t open by June 1,” George said. “But they said there was nothing they could do. They did defer our rent. Us telling them that wasn’t a threat.”

The IDNR did purchase assets of the business like beds and restaurant equipment, which will make a future concessionaire taking over more likely, George said.

A new concessionaire won’t have to purchase expensive assets.

“They bought so much,” George said. “They’re only paying me dimes on the dollars of what I have, but it saves work for my staff moving and selling things.”

To become the next concessionaire, a person would have to apply to be on a bidders list for when the lease is eventually put out to bid by the state. George is unsure when that will happen, but believes it may be after the pandemic situation passes.

George nearly sold her lease to the resort last year. The family all but purchased it and decided after 10 weeks that it wasn’t for them.

“The financial impact of that was terrible for me,” George said. “It set me back a lot. I spent seven months training them.”

George has more fond memories than watching her kids grow up at White Pines. She built relationships.

One couple planned to come and stay this year for their 50th consecutive year. She loved starting the dinner theater at a time when most people thought the resort only did breakfast.

“I don’t do drugs, but nothing got me higher than watching an audience die laughing at a performance,” George said.

“Everything ends. I almost sold it last year. I just never thought it’d end like this.”

(Turn to page 9 to read about how the resort’s going out of business sale was closed down on Monday.)

LOCAL HISTORY

BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator, Polo Historical Society We all still find ourselves in the midst of uncertainty and facing the unknown leaves one apprehensive if not a bit fearful.

Few people like change and now with our country facing major issues of simple survival, we all feel very concerned. We want things back to normal!

We keep hearing the words “the new normal” which is definitely unsettling and leaves us wondering what this means. Then this week when we heard the news of the White Pines State Park Lodge closing many of us had to sit down and take a deep breath. I certainly had to do just that.

The White Pines State Park has been interwoven with many of our lives over a long period of time. We came to Polo in 1938. My father, Glenn Isley, was the new science teacher and he was quite an outdoors person.

We started going to the Pines for picnics when I was a little girl. We did not have any deck hooked on to These are the waitresses who worked with Betty (Isley) Obendorf at the lodge at White Pines State Park. The group posed in front of

the lodge in 1949. In the front row, are Delores Cooper and Pearl Stoner. Second row: Audrey Miller, Edna Dew, two visitors, Edna Mae Sheely, and Loretta Yeakle. Third row: Shirley Rhodes, Betty Isley (Obendorf), Dottie Terry, and Dorothy Cooper.

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LOCAL HISTORY

Lamb purchased the Oregon Theatre in 1931 Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon has researched the people, places and events important in the Oregon area’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

BY OTTO DICK Russell Lamb purchased the old theatre, which was called the Oregon Theatre.

Basically it was a store room, 22 feet wide which he opened in February 1931.

In those days sound did not come on the film.

They had sound on a record disk which Russell said wasn’t very successful.

In 1935 they changed over to sound on the film.

In 1940 Russell built the Oregon Theatre where the canopy exists today on North 4th Street.

Another theatre existed where the Village of Progress Bakery stands today and a third theatre was located on the third floor in the Union Building.

The ticket price was five cents and the movie lasted no longer than 30 minutes. When you went to the movies, you usually went to a couple of them each evening.

If you wanted to spend the whole evening you went to see three movies. That’s why they had so many movies even in small towns like Oregon.

The movies in those days came on three movie reels. First sound came from records and finally in 1935 sound was added to the movie reels. Russell said a short time later films lasted as long as two hours.

In the early 1930s most of the films ran two hours but some shows like Gone With The Wind ran for three hours and 45 minutes. Russell said he never ran any movie with off color sex.

He said they called these films the pink release because in Chicago, when you ran a movie that was off-color you obtained a pink seal to run it.

In those days the dominant movie company was Metro Movie Mayer. They had their own

• MEMORIES Continued from Page 5 the back door or an outdoor grill.

The Pines became our deck and a fireplace our grill. When did we start into outdoor cooking at our homes? Anyone remember?

When us kids needed a serious discussion with our father, it was back out to the Pines on a picnic table.

We talked things out in the solitude of the outdoors listening to the birds in the background. It ended up a soothing experience always to be remembered.

When I needed my first real job, I went to the White Pines Lodge and John Maxson hired me for the summer of 1949. I remember his family well. Mrs. Maxson was a very quiet, dignified, elegant person.

John Maxson, Jr. and his wife Vivian also worked there and Jim Maxson, another son. Vivian later

TOP LEFT: The marquee of the Oregon Theatre can still be seen in the 100 block of North Fourth Street. TOP RIGHT: This old advertisement in the newspaper promotes Tom Mix in “The Speed Maniac.” Images provided by Otto Dick stars and put out an average of 50 films each year.

Russell said he purchased the films by the year with the option of turning down ten percent of the shows. The more successful films were purchased with the film companies receiving a percentage of the box office.

Later many small companies produced one movie each year. Each company had salesmen on the road. Russell said several would call on him each week.

He said they always had westerns and comedies back as far as he remembered. He had a Kiddie Show every Saturday.

They were very popular and we always had a lot of kids at those matinees. The prices that he charged was 75 cents for adults and 25 cents for kids.

Russell also owned the theatre in Mt. Morris and the Pines Drive-In Theatre. The opening day of the Pines Drive-In he hired me to wash the windshields of the cars.

became a school teacher.

After I graduated in 1950, I also worked there. Everything was very simple and the gift room was a very little one that later became an office.

The large room in the lodge was for guests to gather on a rainy day.

There were tables for people to play games or put puzzles together. I always thought it was very homey and people visited.

On days when we were not busy washing tables or the walls, I would take a trail through the woods to the lower part of the pines to the concession stand where I would work.

There was a house next door to it and I am not certain who lived in that house.

The house and the concession stand were taken down many years ago. Past the fourth ford, a picnic area was eventually taken out. Perhaps all that happened when the camping area came into the park.

Changes were continually being

The Drive-in was packed so I didn’t get to each customer. During the actual movie some of the customers stood outside the car while I washed their windshield.

Russell is another businessman who had substantial influence in this community. He purchased a Ford for $800 in 1940. His next Ford purchased in 1949 cost $2,500 which he mentioned was three times as much in just that space of time.

You couldn’t buy a car between those two dates because there were few cars made during the war.

Russell was raised in Rockford saying he didn’t like large towns. He liked living in Oregon living and lived on North 4th Street.

During high school I ushered weekends and did odd jobs at their home which included mowing the yard and painting their picket fence.

Most of the above information came from an interview conducted by Oregon High School Students as a part of their Oregon History Class.

made. The wishing well came and went.

I remember the day John Maxson and I talked over my wedding plans in the little room where he did his preparation for baking.

We talked over my wedding cake as he rolled out his famous orange rolls.

That has been nearly 70 years ago and yet I remember it as if it were just yesterday. We talked about the flowers on the cake and I wanted lilies of the valley on it.

As the years went by my grandchildren with their fathers camped at the Pines every summer. Kenneth and I would go out and sit around the camp fire and watch the children as they whittled on sticks.

The year Clare went the older ones thought she was too little. As they waded through a back small stream, Clare caught a crayfish in her hands and everyone was in awe of her capabilities.

All of the grandchildren were part of this yearly ritual with their fathers and we now have it on a DVD to watch.

As the grandkids grew so did the Pines and the kids eventually found their way to the main dining room. I remember the day when Daniel said, “Why didn’t someone tell me about this a long time ago!!” He loved the chicken pot pie.

We had set up a day in March when Daniel would be out for another gathering in the dining room.

Those plans were soon cancelled.

The memories have piled up for all of us as the changes have gone on over the years. The plays, the buffets, and the weddings. I loved just sitting out under the big tent eating and visiting.

We are all in a state of shock.

I am certain there are more memories to be made and we will have to wait, be hopeful, and see how they develop.

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Oregon High School to host virtual Senior Night on June 17

The Leaf River Fire Protection District is a 2020 recipient of a COUNTRY Financial Operation Helping Heroes donation.

COUNTRY Financial Representative Richard Montavon presented the donation for $1,500 to Leaf River Fire Protection District on May 13, to assist with the purchase of training materials and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

“As I work in this small community, I have often seen the selfless acts that go on unnoticed by the People of the Leaf Rive Fire Department,” said Montavon. “This donation is one way of giving back to these volunteers and honoring their dedication to our community. I appreciate all they do to keep us safe.”

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Oregon High School will host a virtual Senior Honors Night on Wednesday, June 17 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Honors Night will be broadcast on the Oregon CUSD 220 Facebook Page for seniors, their families, and our community to observe safely from home.

Award recipients will be receive their certificates and all other information pertaining to the scholarship they received at graduation (to be announced at a later date).

Superintendent Tom Mahoney posted this to parents on Facebook regarding graduation.

“We sent a survey regarding graduation to our seniors and their parents. We recognize that regardless of the decision the District makes, we will not meet all families’/senior’s wishes.

“We will continue to communicate and work with our seniors and their families to create an event honoring them. I want to thank you again for your support and understanding during this unprecedented time.”

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SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

Four OHS students receive Rotary scholarships The Oregon Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. has selected four Oregon high School seniors to receive 2020 Oregon Rotary Club Foundation scholarships.

Elizabeth Villarreal and Cynthia Nyderek were chosen as the 2020 high school applicants who best upheld the ideals of the Oregon Rotary Foundation and will each be awarded $2,500 for their college expenses.

Lauren Montavon and Holly Handschuh were awarded the additional distinction of being named as the 2020 Catherine Ehnen co-scholars.

The co-scholars will each receive an award of $3,500.

A check for each scholarship winner will be delivered to their college of choice in the fall.

“We would like to congratulate the four Oregon

Elizabeth Villarreal

Cynthia Nyderek

Lauren Montavon

Holly Handschuch

High School seniors who have been selected as recipients,” said Hollie J. Guise, Jr.. president of the Foundation. “The Oregon Rotary Club Foundation program began in 1984 with one $500 college scholarship being awarded. In 2014, the program expanded to include graduating

High School seniors as well as college students.”

Guist said that over the course of 36 years, the program has awarded more than $326,550 to 181 students who displayed the ideals of Rotary International.

“Each year, the Oregon Rotary Club Foundation Board selects recipients whom the board feels meets the ideals of Rotary International,” Guist said. “The annual decision process is a very difficult yet a rewarding experience because of the large number of outstanding applicants that apply each year.

“The Oregon community should be very proud of these individuals who are not only excellent students, but participate in activities geared toward helping others, as well,” Guist said.

COLLEGE NEWS

EXTENSION UPDATE

Jacob Ebens graduates with honors from U of I

Updated guidelines for Extension sponsored events, activities

Jacob Ebens, an Oregon High from the Gies College of Business School alumnus, graduated with for his leadership qualities. In University Honors, the highest addition, he was a four-year James award granted to undergraduates Scholar Program participant, a Stamps Scholarship for academic excellence, recipient, and a Busiat a virtual ceremony on ness Honors student.

May 16 from the UniverAt the University of sity of Illinois in ChamIllinois, Ebens particpaign. ipated in an a capella Ebens earned a persinging group called fect 4.0 grade point aver“No Strings Attached”, age majoring in Supply served the business Chain Management and fraternity, Phi Gamma Marketing.

Nu, as an officer, studHis name will be ied abroad in Vienna, added to a plaque called Austria and traveled to the “Bronze Tablet” that Jacob Ebens United Arab Emirates, will permanently hang Singapore, and Malayin the Main Library.

The university has recognized sia to learn about commerce in its top graduates each year with those countries.

Ebens will be employed by the this award since 1925.

Ebens also was one of 10 recip- Shell Oil Company in Houston, ients of the Dean’s Scroll Award Texas starting in July.

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

May 11 Beau Thomas Bunders and Stacia Nelson Burke, both of Polo.

May 12 Steven Wayne Dodson and Amber Lea

Koeller, both of Chana.

May 15 Brandon Tyler Featherston of Byron and Kathleen Amanda Cobb of Rockford.

Thomas Daniel Larson and Kayla Ann Kohlmeier, both of Chicago.

Marque Lupri Johnson of Dixon and Samantha Rose Finkboner of Ashton.

The University of Illinois Extension has released updated guidelines for Extension sponsored events and activities.

The new guidelines continue to focus on the safety of event participants while recognizing that these activities support the health and vitality of all communities.

Decisions about events will be publicly communicated by the first day of the month before, such as: Now: events through July 5 are cancelled or transitioned to an online format June 1: decision shared regarding July 6-July 31 events July 1: decision shared regarding Aug. 1-15 events July 15: decision shared regarding Aug. 16-31 events Aug. 1: decision shared regarding Sept.

1-30 events

Additionally, all Illinois Extension camps, including day and overnight camps, are canceled through Aug. 15.

4-H members will upload photos and other materials to the virtual platform as evidence of the skills and knowledge gained while working on their projects.

This allows judges to review each project and provide vital learning feedback for exhibitors. The virtual system also allows judges to select the top exhibits, including those that qualify for exhibition at the Illinois State Fair.

Illinois 4-H staff are updating project guidelines, developing support documentation for the new system, and creating training resources for volunteer judges and 4-H exhibitors.

4-H members will receive guidance from staff and club leaders about how to use the new system and how to prepare for a successful virtual project exhibition. Go to https://4h.extension.illinois. edu/events/2020-4-h-summer-events for more information.

I would like to thank everyone who made my birthday a wonderful day. Thank you for all the gifts, cards, calls, and all of you who took time to drive by, may God bless you for your kindness.

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COVID-19 & BUSINESS

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Customers wait in line outside the White Pines Resort gift shop May 18 during the going out of business sale. The line stretched from the gift shop to the parking lot.

The sale started at 8 a.m. People were lined up all the way back to the parking lot.

Flanagan said people were being safe and staying apart. She estimated that 100 or more people attended the sale.

“I was a little upset,” Flanagan said. “It’s not the police’s fault. It was frustrating. I just wanted to help Beth out. I wanted anything for a souvenir. I always liked the place.

I enjoyed hiking, eating and banquets there over the years.”

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ly give me everything I need to pay them back. The sale will be done in person with safety precautions like Stacy Flanagan arrived at White limited capacity, social distancing Pines Resort around 12:30 p.m. Mon- and masks.” day.

But after being closed down on She waited in line until 3 p.m. Monday, George said she would disRight before she was about to enter continue the sale. the gift shop sale, the conservation George said the potential punishpolice came and shut it ments announced last Fridown. day by the Governor for The sale, which was businesses trying to open planned to last until when they are not supposed Wednesday, was made in to played into her decision an effort to pay back brides to discontinue the sale. and guests who had made She said she doesn’t want deposits at White Pines to risk “a real threat of Resort. prosecution.”

Owner and concession“I do not hold the conseraire Beth George said last vation police responsible,” Beth George week that she will not George said. “They were reopen her business that just doing their job.” is located inside White Pines State “The police said she wasn’t supPark posed to be open at all because she George said she elected to have wasn’t essential,” Flanagan said. the sale to recoup losses from clos- “People started hollering at police ing. officers.”

“I don’t want the brides tied up Only 10 people were being allowed in bankruptcy and all that,” George into the shop at a time and social said before the sale opened on Mon- distancing was practiced in the line, day. “The gift shop sale will hopeful- Flanagan said.

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MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Get a Digital Card!

Big news! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mt. Morris and Oregon Public Libraries are temporarily waiving non resident fees and offering that anyone living within the boundaries of the Oregon Unit School District can sign up for a temporary library card.

This special digital card will allow access to the library’s electronic resources for a limited time period

which will be helpful in supporting students’ e-learning as well as meet other informational and recreational needs.

This temporary card is valid until September 1st, 2020.

To apply for a free temporary card, please email Mt. Morris library at mmlib@mtmorris-il.org.

Virtual Story Time Every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

Join Miss Kaitlyn for story time at home! Visit our Facebook page every Wednesday. Can’t join live? No problem!

We will be uploading the video for you to view at any time.

Summer Reading Program!

Summer Reading Program is still happening! We will be using a program called Readsquared to make goals, track books, and issue challenges from home.

There will be a few take home projects you can pick up with your books as well. Though the library plans to reopen for lending purposes as soon as possible we will not be having any in person activities this summer.

We are also working on how to include those that will not be able to use an internet based program. Keep your eyes open for more information as we work through this change.

POLO LIBRARY

FORRESTON LIBRARY Library Closure To help prevent the spread of COVID19, Forreston Public Library will remain closed until further notice. All programs/ activities are cancelled and all due dates have been extended. You may return materials in the book drop at any time. eBooks/WiFi Even though the library is closed, you may still enjoy eBooks through Axis 360 and Biblioboard. If you would like more information on creating an account,

please message us on Facebook or email forrestonpubliclibrary@gmail. com and we’ll help you get set up.

You may also access the internet outside the library by connecting to our WiFi. No password is required.

Preschool Outreach If your preschooler would like to receive a story page and activity sheet through the mail, please call the library at 815-938-2624 or message us on Facebook or through email.

OREGON LIBRARY “That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.� - Jhumpa Lahiri Library Closure Due to the shelter in place order the Oregon Public Library will be closed until further notice. All programs have also been cancelled. We hope to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and contribute to the health of the community.

Since we are a fine free library you will not be accruing fines for overdue materials, so don’t worry about returning your items.Â

Use our WiFi outside of our building by connecting to the Oregon Library Guest Access WiFi network that doesn’t need a password. Did You Know?

Irving K. and Allen B. Pond were part of an active Chicago artists’ scene that included Lorado Taft, Bert Leston Taylor, Jane Addams, and Harriet Monroe during the late 1800s. They were founding members of the Eagle’s Nest Art Colony.

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Curbside Delivery - June 1 Beginning June 1st, we will provide curbside delivery of prearranged orders of materials.

Contactless home delivery can also be arranged for those who, for any reason, do not want to or may not be able to leave their homes.

To take advantage of either service, call the library at 815-946-2713 or email library@pololibrary.org at least one business day prior to your desired pick up or delivery day, and give us a list of what you’d like (10 item maximum).

Both services will be available according to the following alternating week schedule:Â June 1-7 - Monday 10-2, Wednesday 3-7, Friday 10-2 June 8-14 -Â Tuesday 10-2, Thursday 3-7, Saturday 10-2 June 15-21 -Â Monday 10-2, Wednesday 3-7, Friday 10-2 June 22-27 -Â Tuesday 10-2, Thursday 3-7, Saturday 10-2 The book drop is available 24/7 for returns. Dates for all services are subject to change based on significant fluctuations in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ogle County.

The library building will remain closed at this time. However, further

reopening steps are part of a phased plan that is currently in place, which takes into account the safe business practice recommendations of local, state, and national health organizations, area case numbers, and the availability of cleaning and protective supplies. We are very excited to be able to get books, movies and more out to all of you starting on June 1st, and we will communicate any further reopening steps via the library’s website, www. pololibrary.org; Facebook page, Facebook.com/Polo Library; newspaper articles, and the library newsletter.

Online Resources Download Axis 360, OMNI/Overdrive, Libby, and Biblioboard for books and audiobooks. Links to these resources are available at pololibrary. org Need a Library Card?

If you are new to Polo and haven’t had a chance to get a library card, or maybe you aren’t normally a reader but would like to try ebooks during this time, we will be issuing tempoSee POLO LIBRARY, Page 11

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2020 Summer Reading Program June 1 - July 31-”Dig Deeper: Read, Investigate, Discover!”

Our 2020 Summer Reading Program has gone digital! We have programs for all ages. Visit our website, pololibrary. org, to register.

Wi-Fi Access Wi-Fi is still available outside of the library building by joining the Polo Public Library Guest Access network, you do not need a password.

Materials Renewed All currently checked out materials have been renewed until June 26.

Read for a Cause With the help of Community Partners, our Summer Reading Program can make

Continued from Page 10 The Pond brothers were commissioned in the 1900’s to design a new library building for Oregon, and it is one of only two Illinois libraries designed by Pond and Pond. The original building and furniture blueprints are framed and on display in the Library.

(Information compiled from historical documents found in cupboards in the Library office) We Now Have Overdrive for E Books!

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a difference. Instead of physical prizes this year, we will be reading towards a monetary donation to the Polo Lifeline Food Pantry.

Join us in reading and give back to our community this summer!

Would you, your business, or your organization be interested in being a Community Partner? Call 815-946-2713 or email library@pololibrary.org for more information.

Big News!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mt. Morris and Oregon Public Libraries are temporarily waiving non resident fees and offering that anyone living within the boundaries of the Oregon Unit School District can sign up for a temporary library card. Call 815-732-2724.

Questions?

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

We will always remember.

We will always be proud.

We will always be prepared, so we may always be free.

— Ronald Reagan We remember the men and women who have so honorably served this country throughout history. We remember their courage, their selflessness and their dedication. We remember the hardship, the suffering and the sacrifice they endured. On Memorial Day and every day, we remember with respect those who have have fought to defend our democratic ideals and secure our freedoms. With deep gratitude, we salute our country’s brave and honorable veterans.

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Senior Chats!

Are you home alone, would you like a call from your favorite library staff member? Call the Oregon Public Library 815-732-2724 and leave a message with two days of the week that work, what time of day and who you would like to speak with from the library. We don’t want anyone feeling isolated during this unusual time and we miss our patrons!

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use. To get started valid library card. enjoying ebooks, This service audiobooks and is compatible more, visit https:// with all major omnilibraries. computers and overdrive.com/ or devices, iPhone®, download Libby iPad®, Android™ today. phones and tablets and ChromeLibrary Cards book™ without Do you have a wait lists or Congratulations to Elaine Carlson, Adult library card?! We holds.

Coloring Contest Winner. She not only colored Through Libby, the picture, she also drew it! Photo supplied are issuing cards remotely to resireaders can also dents during the “send to Kindle®”. All titles will automatically expire current closure to access our digital collection. A library card is available to at the end of the lending period and anyone who lives within the Oregon there are no late fees. Readers can also Public Library District. download titles onto Libby for offline

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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

How to submit church news Changes in church listings and articles about special church services and events can be emailed to news@oglecountynews.com.

For more information call 815-732-6166 ext. 2591.

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COVID-19 & BUSINESS

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com When Rebecca Hazzard learned of White Pines Resort’s closing due to COVID-19 impacts, she knew she had to act.

The RE/MAX of Rock Valley owner/managing broker handed a $2,500 check to Oregon Chamber Executive Director Liz Vos for its “Everyone is Essential” fund on Thursday. The fund is to help small businesses recover from shortfalls of the past two months.

“Our office felt we needed to step up and help the community,” Hazzard said. “There’s so many small businesses in our area that are being impacted by COVID-19. These small businesses and amenities are the things that make people want to live in our area and keep people buying homes.”

The money was raised by all 13 of RE/MAX’s agents pooling a portion of their commissions together.

“We take care of each other around

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RE/MAX of Rock Valley Owner/Managing Broker Rebecca Hazzard hands a $2,500 check to Oregon Chamber Executive Director Liz Vos for the “Everyone is Essential” fund. Pictured at a safe distrance from Vos and Hazzard are Oregon Chamber of Commerce members city officals, Terry Schuster, Ken Williams, Donna Mann, Lynn Knodle, Michelle Carreno, and Merlin Hagemann.

• Friday, May 22, 2020

Honoring Their Service & Sacrifice

WE SALUTE OUR FALLEN SOLDIERS On Memorial Day, we pay special tribute to the men and women who served and sacrificed to protect the lives and freedoms of Americans.

We celebrate their courage, honor their memories and thank them for all they gave. Their legacy lives on, and we will never forget them.

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Our respect and gratitude will forever be with our fallen military heroes and their families. Their service and sacrifice are beyond measure, and we will never forget their dedication to our country and our freedom.

To all the brave men and women who serve in uniform today, we thank you for your commitment to preserving freedom at home and around the world. You are an inspiration to all of us, and you make us proud to be Americans. We salute you and your families, and pray for your safe return home. www.serenityhospiceandhome.org

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COVID-19 & LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriffs say they won’t enforce Governor’s order

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Brian VanVickle has been fielding calls this week from area pastors asking if he’ll arrest them if people gather for church services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“As a constitutional officer, I never expected to take a call like that in my career,” VanVickle said.

The Ogle County Sheriff took to Facebook last week and said that his office will not fine or arrest any individuals or businesses violating the Governor’s executive stay-at-home order. Gov. Pritzker has taken the stance this week that law enforcement will be fining and arresting people if they violate it.

VanVickle said his office will continue to stress that individuals practice social distancing, hand washing and wearing a mask when social distancing is not possible.

“I am in no way advising you to defy the order currently in place,” VanVickle said. “I’m explaining how the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office views the current order. Individuals holding professional licenses should consider potential revocation if they

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle

WhitesideCounty Sheriff John Booker

defy the Governor’s order.”

VanVickle said that there is no mechanism in place to charge, arrest or fine someone in violation of the order. He said it isn’t a law, it’s an executive order.

VanVickle built his statement off of one released by the Illinois Sheriff’s Association, where he serves on the executive board. That statement said the Governor is threatening retaliation against local officers if they view it the way the VanVickle

does.

“Apparently, these consequences now include the threat of litigation and loss of funding, including funding that has been designated through the Federal Cares Act that was designated to units of local government,” the ISA statement said.

VanVickle said the ISA has reached out to the Governor’s office for clarification on these issues and more, but received no response.

“It gets us to where we’re at

today,” VanVickle said. “People are confused. This could have been avoided.”

He can’t recall ever having to make a statement that comes out against the state government. Other state sheriffs have come out with stances similar to VanVickle, such as Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana.

“The response from sheriffs has been bipartisan,” VanVickle said.

“It’s not a political issue.”

No one in Whiteside County will be cited or arrested for violating stay-at-home order, said Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker.

“That’s more of a judicial thing than a law enforcement order, I believe, the way I interpret it, as its interpreted in Whiteside County,” Booker said. “It’s a very gray area, and it needs to be settled in the courtroom, not in a sheriff’s office or a police department.”

Booker is a Democrat, VanVickle a Republican.

(Cody Cutter of Shaw Media contributed to this story.)

SPECIAL EVENT

Lifescape partners with Stockholm Inn for fundraiser Swedish pancakes to be offered on May 28 in Rockford If you’ve been yearning for those special Swedish pancakes complete with lingonberries, yearn no longer.

Lifescape and Stockholm Inn of Rockford are partnering for a 1-day fundraiser benefiting older adults of northwestern Illinois on Thursday, May 28, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

During the fundraiser, the restaurant’s specialty will be offered curbside with half of Swedish pancake

• DONATION Continued from Page 13 here,” Vos said. “That’s what’s so great about our Oregon area and our community. RE/MAX is a great example of businesses and organizations stepping up to support our

sales being donated to Lifescape, the largest agency in northwestern Illinois serving older adults, families, and caregivers.

“Stockholm Inn is a local favorite and is famous for their hospitality, incredible atmosphere, and their delicious Swedish pancakes!,” said Zach Satterlee, fund development/marketing director for Lifescape. “We are all missing sitting down at Stockholm Inn and being served a delicious stack of their world-famous Swedish pancakes. This is a chance for our community to enjoy a stack of their Swedish pancakes, while support-

ing local seniors who have been hit the hardest during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Stockholm Inn will be open for curbside pickup and delivery from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 2420 Charles St, Rockford. To place an order, call 815-397-3534.

Swedish pancakes can also be delivered from Grubhub and Doordash.

Lifescape will also be accepting monetary donations on site and at its website at www.lifescapeservices.org/donate/.

“A huge thank you to Stockholm Inn for recognizing the importance

of taking extra care of our area seniors,” Satterlee said.

Based in Rockford, Lifescape provides services in an eight-county region in northwestern Illinois, including Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago counties.

The agency serves thousands of older adults each year through its Meals on Wheels program, Adult Protective Services, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Adult Day Program, Health & Wellness Services, Comprehensive Care Coordination, and Advocacy & Assistance programs.

community.”

Oregon Chamber of Commerce members and city officials, Terry Schuster, Ken Williams, Donna Mann, Lynn Knodle, Michelle Carreno, and Merlin Hagemann also attended the donation ceremony and kept a safe distance from each other.

The Everyone is Essential program

also offers heart window clings and decals with proceeds going towards the fund. They can be purchased at oregonil.com. The program got its name after “essential” and “nonessential” became buzzwords during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The news of White Pines Resort’s bankruptcy plans struck Hazzard in

a special way, because she and the Concessionaire, Beth George, are close.

“I’ve known Beth for a long time,” Hazzard said. “She’s a friend, client and mentor. She’s a leader for women in the area as a business owner. It was devastating to hear the news.”

COVID 19 & BUSINESS

‘It’s been incredible, unbelievable, terrifying and scary’

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Nick Dinges, owner of Dinges Fire Company, talks about having to look all over the country, from California to New York, in search of PPE and other equipment to supply locals during the pandemic. pay for verified U.S. things. We’ve sent representatives to count stuff.

We sent a guy to Queens, New York to pick them up and drive all night.”

Countries are all vying for the same supplies. Denmark officials bought up some gowns that Dinges Fire Co. wanted at 2 a.m. on a Sunday. The Amboy company is competing with organizations of every scale.

There have been ghost products that don’t actually exist, Dinges said. He had a friend that lost some masks to a couple of guys with suitcases full of cash. There’s shortages

in products, pallets and employees.

“It’s not price gouging,” Dinges said. “We have to overpay to get these supplies or you don’t get them at all. It’s survival. I want to keep employees and pay them. We get semi loads of stuff to Amboy and we go through them and load them in sales rep’s vehicles and deliver. It’s a crazy cycle we’re in that we hope breaks soon.”

Dinges said that prices change every day. His employees are working in the middle of the night due to time differences in the global industry. Dinges Fire Co. manufactures

fire gloves overseas, so it does have experience abroad, but that doesn’t make it any less intimidating.

“It’s day-to-day, hand-to-hand combat,” Dinges said.

The Chicago Bears are currently looking into buying some masks from Dinges for their practice facility. Dinges has been amazed at who he’s ended up doing business with since March.

Dinges’ area of business being in high demand doesn’t necessarily mean his company will see a wind-

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Nick Dinges’ foree into the global personal protective equipment industry during the COVID-19 pandemic has included suitcases full of cash, 48-hour drives to Queens and facetiming factories in China.

Dinges Fire Co. is one of the largest PPE suppliers to fire departments in the midwest. For the past two months, the Amboy company has been supplying hospitals, first responders, businesses and the state with equipment needed to keep people safe.

“It’s been incredible, unbelievable, terrifying, scary from a business perspective and gratifying to help people,” Dinges, the CEO, said.

DInges Fire Co. usually goes through vendors for its supplies.

That has changed. All face-to-face demonstrations and orders were canceled in March. With products like masks and gowns in high demand, Dinges has to pay up front for them, wait for them to arrive and then ship them as soon as possible.

Dinges has 40 team members that rely on paychecks. He spent three sleepless nights in March considering them and how his business will operate going forward. He’s risking one or two months of payroll by paying for products up front.

“We’re facetiming people in China to see if we can and should do it,” Dinges said. “Those supplies can be held up internationally when we’ve already paid. We’ve decided to only

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COVID-19 & BUSINESS

Postal workers may not be required to wear masks Grocery store owner raises concern

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Oregon Supervalu Owner Jim Kaufman feels that in a time of government mandates, government employees should have to follow them.

Kaufman raised concerns two weeks ago when his postal service mail carrier came into his store on multiple occasions not wearing a

• DINGES Continued from Page 15 fall of revenue. He won’t know where he stands for a couple of years.

If there’s a flood of products in the near future, he’ll be hung out to dry, he said.

mask.

“She refuses to wear one. We called the Ogle County Health Department.

The post office argued and said they only have to follow federal laws. The OCHD says we could keep her out, but we need our mail.”

Kaufman says his store receives “quite a bit” of mail each day and he doesn’t have much of a choice but to continue letting the carrier come in.

The United States Postal Service website says it has revised its guidelines concerning cloth face coverings and masks for its workforce.

“All Postal Service employees are now required to wear cloth face

coverings or masks where they are mandatory in support of local or state face covering directives or orders and in all facilities where social distancing cannot be maintained,” the site said.

Masks are required in public throughout the state and in Supervalu. The Oregon Post Office refused comment on the matter. Calls made to the OCHD were not returned.

The site also said that in addition to masks, face covering and social distancing requirements, postal employees are advised to follow CDC-recommended prevention methods including disinfecting fre-

quently-touched objects and surfaces, washing hands often and using hand sanitizer.

Kaufman says he has dealt with “three or four” customers that haven’t wanted to wear masks and some of them have threatened to never shop at Supervalu again. He said he simply explains their guidelines and asks them to leave if they don’t comply.

“My employees are at risk every day,” Kaufman said. “Many won’t work right now. I just think wearing one is the right thing to do. Shoppers are only in here for 15 minutes. I’m in here for 15 hours a day.”

Dinges Fire Co. isn’t selling any of its traditional products, which will cause a shortfall, Dinges said. Margins are thin on the products he is selling. The uncertainty of the industry keeps him up at night.

“If businesses shut down for a couple months, cities won’t have as much in their budget,” Dinges said.

“People will have less money to buy from us. If we lose 30 percent of our buyers, that’s a big deal. We do some business with the city of Detroit and they’re anticipating a $74 million shortfall and want to renegotiate.”

Dinges and much of the rest of his company are active firefighters and EMS professionals. On top of

their hectic work life, they can be called away for an emergency at a moment’s notice. Their ability to react quickly has come in handy.

“We appreciate the support from all of our customers keeping us going,” Dinges said. “All of our workers have adapted and excelled with the new norm, no questions asked.”

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Ogle County property tax bills have been mailed 40, Oregon, IL 61061,” she Ogle County property tax bills on were mailed May said.

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Beck’s office is also The first installment due offering the option of date has been delayed until online credit card payJuly 1, with the second ments. installment due on Sept. 11.

To get to this site go “This single document directly to www.oglecontains tax information countytreasurer.org or and payment coupons for Linda Beck through www.oglecounty. both installments,” said org and then select the Ogle County Collector and Treasurer’s department.

Treasurer Linda Beck. “Therefore, Choose the Online Tax Payments property owners need to save this link and click the Pay Now button. bill as no additional notice will be Fill in the information as prompted. mailed prior to the second install“Be sure to receive a payment ment.” conformation for your records,” Beck said due to the COVID-19 Beck said.

“Please note that this pandemic, county buildings are currently closed to the public and service carries a fee; review the in-person payments cannot be convenience fees prior to making payment. accepted.

“Ogle County will post any chang“Therefore, we strongly encourage the public to pay at any local es to the status of its buildings via bank (cash or check payable to the news and social media. We Ogle County Collector) or by mail- appreciate the public’s understanding your check or money order to ing during these trying times,” the Ogle County Collector, P.O. Box Beck said.

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

May 17 At 2:04 p.m., police took one 14-year-old male juvenile of Oregon into limited custody for purchasing a tobacco product as a minor.

This juvenile was released into his parent’s custody.

Police also took into limited custody one 16-year-old male juvenile of Oregon into limited custody for selling tobacco products.

This juvenile was issued a city citation for this violation and referred to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office with a petition for juvenile delinquency requested. These violations occurred in the 600 block of Franklin

Street.

One parking citation was issued from May 11-17.

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 May 11-17 Checking a Subject / Vehicle......... 8 Citizen Complaints........................... 8 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem..........5 Assist EMS / Other Dept..................5 Disturbance / Dom Battery............. 1 911 Hang-up / Open Line..................5 Lockout Vehicle / Building...............2 Ordinance Violations.......................16

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Warranty Deeds • The late Darrell Mooberry by heirs to Firstborn Reach Byron IL, 6332 N. Marrill Road, Stillman Valley, $125,000.

• Joseph F. and Maurla A. King to Rober Carcasses Torres and Miobis Suarez Mendez, 616 N. Woolf Court, Rochelle, $121,000.

• Lynda Gould and Austin J. Shingledecker to Justin W.G. Kammes, 427 S. Regulators St., Creston, $177,000.

• Priscilla Rainey to Joseph O’Toole, 9087-9095 N. Main St., Adeline, $68,000.

• Brent R. and Kathryn A. Schmadeke to Adam Swanson, 5749 N. Razorville Road, Rochelle, $85,000.

• Peggy A. and Tex E. Bellows to

Byron, $137,000.

• Zachary A. and Jessica L. Lowry, also Bonnell, to Andy L. and Lisa L. Hinrichs, one farmland parcel in Pine Creek Township, $115,000.

• Lorena M. Manthei, also Davis, and Christopher Davis to Ryan R. Bennett, 312 E. First St., Leaf River, $87,000.

• Daniel and Lynne E. Green to Sherry and Dwayne Tracy, one parcel in Taylor Township, $11,000.

• Arian Ajvazi to Kathleen M. and George R. Tabor Sr., 102 Jones Terrace, Oregon, $29,000.

for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies responded to a one vehicle hit and run accident that occurred near the intersection of North Junction Road and East Scott Road.

Nash was also issued citations for leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report a motor vehicle accident, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

No injuries were sustained as a

Quit Claim Deed • Cynthia L. and Terry Petry, also Terry G. to Terry G. Petry, one farmland parcel in Dement Township, Creston, $0.

Trustee’s Deeds • DFG Trust797, Geraldine R. and Todd

A. Glendenning, trustees to Benjamin T. and Tara A. Glendenning, 8378 N. Hales Corner Road, Byron, 228,000.

• E L M Living Trust, Kristin Dr Oliver, trustee, to Joanna Malaker, 5218 S. Skare Court, Rochelle, $0.

• Dennis Family Living Trust, Laura McLean, also Dennis and Julie A. Field, also Dennis, trustees, to Byron Forest Preserve District, 7939 N. River Road, Byron, $185,000.

Executor’s Deed • The late Ralph Coffman by executors to Nicholas A. and Anna V. Ludwig, two parcels of farmland in Maryland Township, $1,261,500.

• The late Michael A. Phelan by executors to Kevin A. Greene, 709 N. Kaskaskia Drive, Dixon, $135,000.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF ACTIVITY Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity May 12 Jennifer Nash, 46, of Holcomb, was arrested at approximately 5:05 p.m.

EMS Strong Beyond the Call FHN proudly celebrates National Emergency Medical Services Week 2020 Now more than ever, FHN is grateful for all that our frontline responder Emergency Medical Services teams provide, and in appreciation of their commitment to serving our community we are proud to observe May 17 – 23 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

Every day we entrust our health and safety is a day we feel secure and fortunate. Thank you Emergency Medical Services!

FHN offers a variety of classes that cover the basics of First Aid, CPR and AED use, and a step-by-step process to control bleeding, injuries, and various medical emergencies.

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result from the crash.

Nash was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was released on an I-bond.

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Edward J. and Kelly R. Beeter, 3050 W. Pines Road, Oregon, $0.

• Dustin and Rebecca Repass to Aaron L. Harrison, 3823 W. Wisconsin Road, Grand Detour, $142,000.

• Sean Adams Custom Carpentry Inc. to Michele Hamel, one parcel in Byron Township, $260,197.

• Austin B. and Nicole M. Busker to James A. Graham and Patricia A. Ruggiero, 2473 N. Walnut St., Stillman Valley, $129,000.

• Dennis P. Wolf to Autam and Correan Foltz, 6508 N. Deer Path Road, Oregon, $170,500.

• Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Nicholas M. Elsbury and Haley Nicole Street, 801 N. Kingsway Lane, Byron, $158,500.

• Hannah M. Chernick to Brandon Patrick Tavernie, 1902 N. Silverthorn Drive,

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Ogle County property transfers recorded week of May 8-14.

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OBITUARIES CLARENCE D. BAKER Clarence David Baker, age 73 of Summerdale, Alabama, formerly of Mt. Morris, passed away May 13, 2020.

He was born on March 26, 1947 in Dixon to Clarence and Alice Baker.

He was a loving husband, a cherished father and a mentor to his grandchildren.

He was a wonderful man who did anything for anyone, with a heart of gold and will be missed by many.

DONNA M. BLACK PAGE Donna M. Black Page, 91, formerly of Forreston and Baileyville, died Tuesday May 12, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital.

Donna was born March 11, 1929 in Byron, the daughter of John and Marie (Magne) Hanna. She married John Black on Jan. 22, 1949. Mr. Black passed away Jan. 28, 1987.

Donna then married Henry R. Page Sr. on Oct. 12, 2002. Mr. Page died Jan. 4,

DAWN L. CONSIDINEBRECHON The family of Dawn L. ConsidineBrechon have the honor to share with you some of the life of this extraordinary woman we were lucky enough to call mom, grandmother, sister, daughter, wife, and friend.

Dawn Lynn Freeman, of Dixon, was born to V. Clair and Jane Freeman on May 7, 1954.

On May 12, 2020, Dawn transitioned from an angel on earth to one in heaven, while surrounded with much love from family.

Dawn lived her life to the fullest and her memory will live in the hearts of those who survive her, including her mother, Jane Freeman; husband, Steve Brechon; her children, Kendra Considine (Eric Collier), Kasey (Dana) Considine,

• SHERIFF Continued from Page 19 May 15 John Flynn, 49, of Milledgeville, was arrested at 10:54 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol after Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 4,000 block of West Illinois 72 on a Harley Davidson motorcycle for a traffic violation. Flynn was

He married Deborah (Diehl) Baker on Sept. 13, 1969 and had two daughters, Lisa (Chuck) Petree of Foley, AL and Christie (Mark) Meador of Sterling.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Alice Baker; sister-in-law, Cheryl Diehl; brother-in-law, Virgil Williams; son-inlaw, Allen Scott Barnes; and nephew Ron Baker.

Dave graduated SIU with a degree in auto mechanics.

He also worked for Harrison Chevrolet, Watts Publishing Company and Pinecrest Manor as a maintenance manager until his retirement.

He was a member of the Lighthouse United Methodist Church in Oregon.

He loved his motorcycle rides, enjoyed camping and family vacations. Dave

loved his family more than life itself.

Dave was survived by his wife, Deborah Baker; daughters, Lisa (Chuck) Petree and Christie (Mark) Meador; grandchildren, Zach (Carley) Hagemann and Christopher Hagemann; brother, Joe (Marian) Baker; sister-in-law, Shelly Williams; brother-in-law, James Diehl; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Cremation arrangements are by Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, Hwy 59 Robertsdale Alabama.

2013.

Donna was a 1947 graduate of Polo High School. She was a member of Forreston Reformed Church. Donna worked at both the Pitt Restaurant and Diane’s Cafe.

She enjoyed gardening and playing cards, particular 42 cards. Donna’s family was a particularly important part of her life.

Surviving are her son, Lee (Christine)

Black of Forreston; three daughters, Dawn (Dennis) Kohn of Freeport, Carol (Dan) Rippy of Forreston, and Janet (Dan) Brown of Polo; sister, Betty Good of Mt. Morris; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and special Baileyville neighbors, Kevin and Jennie Stake and their sons, Colton and Ben. Donna was preceded in death by her

parents; two husbands; daughter, Diane; son, Jeff; and brother, Charles.

Private family memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Forreston Reformed Church. Rev. Lyle Zumdahl will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Forreston Reformed Church in Donna’s memory.

Please sign her guestbook and share a memory at www.burketubbs.com

Krystal Considine (Tim Bruce), Laura Pryor, Misty, Sarah, Cyndel, Adrian, Ashely, Allie, Kassie, and Lyndsey Considine, Jilysa Daehler, and Jaime Dir; grandchildren, Makenna Considine, Nolan Farster, Kya and Mattea Collier, Delaney and Braxton Bruce, Kainan, Annelise, and Clare Considine, Morgan, Alyssa, Zandary, Walter, and Desiree; sisters, Dianne (Jim) Henderson of Salem, SC and Debra Oltmans of Benton, AR, and sister-in-law, Connie Freeman of Rock Falls, and many other beloved children and grandchildren that she opened her heart and home to.

She is predeceased by her father, V. Clair Freeman; brother, Daniel Freeman; and brother-in-law, David Oltmans.

Dawn spent the first part of her adult life being a homemaker to her children.

She also had many different jobs including working at The Dixon Theater, Park board Commissioner, and eventually retiring as a Correctional officer.

Dawn enjoyed playing and coaching softball, various forms of karate, and teaching self-defense.

Dawn was incredible, courageous, fun-loving, and gave selflessly of herself for others. She had one of the fullest hearts and loved not only her own children but other mothers’ children as well.

She opened her heart and home to many children. Her purpose in life was fulfilled by giving love to many whom had been without such nurturing care.

Dawn loved to vacation and had provided many people the opportunity to have new experiences through traveling.

Her children and those whose lives she impacted are her legacy. She shared her unconditional love endlessly with her grandchildren who always brought a smile to her face.

Those that knew her learned from her that there is nothing stronger than a mother’s love.

Dawn has left our world a better place, will stay in our hearts for all of eternity, and will always be an inspiration for us to view the world through the eyes of a child.

Please save the date tentatively on June 13 for a celebration of life for Dawn.

More information to follow on Krystal’s Facebook page.

Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Condolences may be sent online at www.thejonesfh.com.

transported to the Ogle County Jail and released on a $3,000 I-Bond.

was arrested at 12:58 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while license revoked after Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 3,000 block of West Illinois 64 in reference to a driving complaint where the Mt. Morris Police had made contact with the vehicle and driver.

Harris was additionally issued a citation for improper lane usage. Harris was later released on an I-Bond to appear in court at a later date.

At approximately 1:33 a.m. deputies were dispatched to 4497 W. Otter Road in reference to a 911 hang up. Upon further investigation it was determined the hang up was accidental, however deputies discovered a large underage drinking party at the location.

Twenty-nine citations were issued to individuals for consuming alcohol under the age of 21. The individuals were released on I-Bonds and given future court dates.

May 16 Kenneth Ankney, 56, of Bloommington was cited at 8:41 a.m. for driving while license revoked after Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies performed a traffic stop in the 4,000 block of South Chana Road.

Ankney was released on an I-Bond at the scene.

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Case No. 2019 CH 72 KEVIN M. CHIDLEY, LISA K. CHIDLEY,

A. The common address of said property is: 1212 North 14th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 (PIN 24-14-483005) and legally described as:Lot 65 of Sunset Fields No. 6, being a part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 40 OTICES 1101 LEGAL NRange North, East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded May 17, 1989 in Plat A Page 79 as Document No. 564252, in the Office of the County Recorder of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Flagg, County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

ders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

Village Board, Village of Mt. Morris for the purpose of considering the Appropriation Ordinance for the Village of Mt. Morris fiscal year 20202021.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Classified advertising LOT TWELVE (12) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CHILDERS ACRES NO. 3, BEING A SUBDIVILEGAL NOTICES 101 SION LEGAL OF NOTICES PART101 OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF IN THE CIRCUIT SECTION 28, IN COURT OF THE 40 TOWNSHIP FIFTEENTH NORTH, RANGE 1 JUDICIAL CIREAST OF THE CUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE THIRD PRINCIPAL THE MERIDIAN, OF ILLINOIS PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS WILMINGTON IN SAVINGS FUND RECORDED “I” OF SOCIETY, FSB, BOOK CHRIS- PLATS ON PAGE D/B/A IN THE TIANA TRUST, 19 NOT IN ITS INDI- RECORDER'S OFVIDUAL CAPACI- FICE OF OGLE ILLITY BUT SOLELY COUNTY, IN ITS CAPACITY NOIS; SITUATED AS OWNER IN THE COUNTY OF OF OGLE AND TRUSTEE MATAWIN VEN- STATE OF ILLITURES TRUST NOIS. SERIES 2017-1, Common Address: 7108 S. WEST ST., Plaintiff(s), ROCHELLE, IL vs.

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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 June 26, 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 CHILDERS OF ACRES NO. 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 28, IN TOWNSHIP 40

P.I.N. 24-28-101007-0000 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

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 #6325510 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@ nevellaw.com SL # 19-03035 May 22, 29 & June 5, 2020 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE HOLCOMB STATE BANK NKA HOLCOMB BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

Case No. 2019 CH 72 KEVIN M. CHIDLEY, LISA K. CHIDLEY, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CITIBANK N.A. ASSIGNED TO NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, DBA MR.COOPER, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS,

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuant of the Decree entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on the 27th day of December, 2019, I, Brian Van Vickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or such other Deputy as may be sitting in my stead, will on July 10, 2020 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Ogle County Sheriff?s Office, Administration Building, 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois, sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described lands and premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions as set forth herein: The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: JAMES E. STEVENS Barrick Switzer Long Balsley & Van Evera, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 A. The common address of said property is: 1212 North 14th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 (PIN 24-14-483005) and legally described as:Lot 65 of Sunset Fields No. 6, being a part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded May 17,

B. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: single family residence The terms of the sale are: 25% down to the highest bidder by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to the 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If the 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 YOU ARE THE

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER) YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW, UNLESS, THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN JUDICIALLY FOUND TO BE ABANDONED.

Paula Diehl Village Clerk May 22, 2020

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The judgment amount was $220,693.02.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file to verify this information. /s/ Brian E. VanVickle Sheriff of Ogle CountyJAMES E. STEVENS (3128256) Barrick Switzer Long Balsley & Van Evera, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 815-962-6611 jstevens@bslbv.com Y:\JES\HOLCOMB BANK\Chidley, Kevin\Foreclosure\ Sheriff's Notice of Public Sale.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given to a Public Hearing to be held on June 9, 2020 at 7:15 PM before the Village Board, Village of Mt. Morris for the purpose of the considering Appropriation Ordinance for the Village of Mt. Morris fiscal year 20202021.

A copy of the proposed Appropriation Ordinance is on file in the Village Clerk's Office, 105 West Lincoln St., for public viewing.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the REAL Court ESTATEin200 said the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on June 26, 2020, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST ORESTREET, GON, 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

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,

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 levied taxes 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.

MATTHEW JUSTICE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD 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 June

The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenehereditaments, ments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto REAL ESTATE and200 will belonging 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 conunit dominium which is part of a common interest the community, 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 #6325510 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@ nevellaw.com SL # 19-03035 May 22, 29 & June 5, 2020

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MATTHEW JUSTICE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,

OTICES 101 IfLEGAL this N 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 the community, 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).

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CITIBANK N.A. ASSIGNED TO NATIONSTAR LEGAL NOTICES 101 MORTGAGE, LLC, DBA MR.COOPER, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendant(s).

If the 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 OTICES 101 LEGAL by TheNCondominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

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REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Tax, $437,745.36, Licenses, $5309.90,Sales Tax, $165,808.33, Income Tax, $324,936.35, Increase Use Tax, $103,447.98,Corporate Replacement, $68,506.54, Permits, $2807.08, Turn on/off Fees, $200.00, Utility Tax, $178,517.96, Fines, $16,558.66, Motor Fuel Tax, $108,375.45, Water Revenue, $290,863.68, Sewer Revenue, $380,809.21, Debt Service Revenue, $588,624.72, Garbage Revenue, $177,130.06, Interest, $39,455.79, Grants, $9,270.00, Cable Franchise, $34,148.11, Donations, $11,507.20, Rent, $21,733.50, Video Gaming, $37,387.39, Bridge & Road Tax, $19,613.57, Library Share IMRF, $6,105.02, Landscape Waste Bags, $382.50, Miscellaneous, $1,974.00.

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EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center: $3,483.63, Aflac, Remit Process Svcs.: $7,042.75, Area Tree Service North Division LLC: $6,756.00, Barbeck Communications: $4.223.51, Blue Cross Blue Shield: $122,000.15, Bob Ridings, Inc.: $36.799.00, Bonnell Industries Inc.: $10,934.75, Bushmans Service: $5,912.82, Cargill Inc.,: $21,432.30, Casey's General Stores, Inc: $4,117.13, Clarke Environmental Mosquito Mgmt.: $3,396.00, Commonwealth Edison Co.: $122,939.96, Constellation/Exelon Energy: $28,784.50, Core & Main LP: $5,168.60, Culy Contracting: $35,021.28, Dennis Davis: $2.574.09, Demps Concrete, LLC: $16,742.65, Dynamic Horizon: $3,062.50, EJ Equipment, Inc.: $2,634.47, Electrical Engineering & Equipment Co: $5,042.29, Engel Electric: $7,042.00, Farmers Implement: $3,104.46, Fishers: $2,548.30, Freeport Industrial Roofing: $34,495.00, Frontier: $18,691.28, Gasvoda & Associates, Inc:, $9,256.02, Hach Chemical Co.: $6,562.04, Hawkins, Inc.: $4,164.08, Humana Dental Ins. Co.: $13,197.57, IEPA Financial Assistance Section: $46,561.62, Ill. EPA Fiscal Service Section: $10,000.00, Internal Revenue Service: $207,155.92, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency: $555,540.74, Illinois Public Risk Fund: $6,239.00, IMRF: $103,264.18, Israel Carreno: $12,016.00, Illinois Risk Management: $68,734.00, Johnson Oil Co.: $5,303.79, Kelley Williamson Co.: $13,901.83, Kelsey Excavating: $7,540.00, Koch, Randy: $4,158.00, Kunes Country of Oregon: $2,697.23, Midwest Power Industry: $19,134.17, MMEDC: $5,000.00, Mongan, Bob: $3750.00, Mt. Morris Public Library: $14,345.64, Mt. Morris Senior Center: $3,250.00, Mullarkey's: $4093.00, Nate Drodz: $3005.00, Nationwide Retirement Solutions: $9,870.00, NiCor: 9,670.70, N. Ill. Environmental App.: $13,073.70, Northern Illinois Disposal: $157,450.46, O'Brien Civil Works Inc.: $114,552.68, Oregon Park District: $7,460.00, PDC Laboratories, Inc.: $11,558.21, Peerless Well & Pump, Inc: $44,111.73, Petty Cash: $2,612.87, Plum Electric: $2730.62, Polo Cooperative Assoc.: $8,055.20, Rockford Bell Credit Union: $7,800.00, Share Corp.: $3,300.09, Sykita, Amy: $3,600.00, Springbrunn, John: $2,600, Stan's Performance Shop: $6,916.86, State Dept. of Revenue: $33,417.77, Sterling Federal Bank: $20,150.00, Sullivan Foods Corp.: $45,686.00, Tate's Trenching Service: $3,960.00, Thomas Dodge-C-Jeep of Highland: $24,307.00, Trojan Industries: $7,391.70, U.S. Post Office: $4,881.69, Union Savings Bank: $56,902.50, Utility Service Co.: $25,862.82, Village of Progress: $2,750.00, Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson: $29,517.25, Wes's Tree Service: $7,625.00, WesTech: $3,324.22, Willett, Hofmann & Assoc: $41,416.86, WIPFLI: $13,275.00.

All others less than $2,500.00: $164,033.61.

I, Bruce True, Treasurer of the Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for year ending April 30, 2020.

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