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Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Thursday, April 17, 2014, Page A12
Gardening question? Call the Master Gardener Help Desk
Baseball, softball roundup April 8 Sommer Rhea tripled and drove in three runs as the Hawks beat the Crusaders 13-3 in five innings at Oregon Park West. Ally Bartling had a double and two stolen bases, and she was the winning pitcher. Bartling allowed nine hits, three earned runs, while striking out two and walking one. Bre Bicksler had three hits and an RBI. April 10 Matt Murray drove in the Hawks’ lone run against Winnebago and also took the Big Northern West road loss on the mound. The Hawks trailed just 3-1 before the Indians pulled away thanks to a four-run sixth inning.
Sommer Rhea gets ready to throw to first during April 5 action against Dixon. Photo by Jaime Finch
for the Hawks.
In the second game, Oregon seized control with an eight-run fourth inning to secure a 15-5, run-rule win. Adam Bettner had three RBIs, while Joey Rowe, Tyler Blume, Sawyer Reynolds and Josh Cook added two apiece.
The Ogle County Master Gardener Hotline Help Desk opened Monday, April 14 to assist with gardening questions. The hotline help desk is open during the growing season from April 1 to September 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Call 815-732-2191 to reach the hotline. Questions may also be asked by e-mail at uiemg-ogle@illinois.edu. Gardeners may stop by the Ogle County Extension office, 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. Clients are encouraged to e-mail or bring in photos or drop off samples of troubled plants, trees, or shrubs. Here are some helpful tips for collecting samples:
April 12 The Hawks and the Amboy Clippers each won once in a nonconference twinbill in Amboy. In the first game, Amboy rallied for three runs in the The Lady Hawks fell to bottom of the eighth to grab Contests for April 14 Stillman Valley 18-4 in five a 6-5 victory. and 15 were postponed or innings. The Chana Mothers Club Skylar Short knocked in cancelled due to inclement Abby Baker took the loss annual salad super will be four runs for Oregon. weather. held at the Historic Chana School, located on River Road in Oregon Park East, on May 5 at 6 p.m. The guest speaker this
began season with Byron meet and Alyssa Theisen in 2:11. Sydne Robinson took first in the 200 hurdles (42.8). Cothran was second in both the 100 dash and 100 hurdles as well as third in the long jump. Morgan Miraglia placed second in the 800M run and third in the 100 hurdles. Theisen was second in the long jump and Lani Morris was third in the shot put to round out the Eagle scoring. On the seventh grade side, Bailey Nelson won both the 100M dash (15.07) and the 800M run (3:01). She also tied for second along with Jasmine Herbst in the high jump.
Bring in or e-mail photos of the plant. Be sure to include the surrounding environment. If possible bring in the entire plant if appropriate, especially if it is a vegetable, annual or perennial flower. Woody plant samples should be as large as practical. Collect samples from areas that are still alive and showing symptoms. Do not collect dead plants. Often their tissues have been invaded by other fungi and bacteria and the original pathogen is no longer detectable. Collect several plant
specimens showing a range of symptoms. Collect both healthy and damaged plant parts. Provide as much background and related information as possible. Make note of flooding, shade, environmental changes, pesticides used and fertilizer history. Watch for any observable patterns or uniformity. It may be necessary to wait until the plant blooms for a botanical identification. After collecting samples, do not expose them to direct sunlight. Keep them cool and do not allow them to dry out. Weeds tend to wilt quickly, consider placing them between two pieces of moist paper towel and bring them in as soon as possible.
Chana Mothers Club annual salad supper is May 5 at Chana School
Junior high girls track teams The David L. Rahn Junior High girls’ track teams opened their 2014 season with a dual meet at Byron. The Eagles competed well for their first meet. In the eighth grade team race, Byron’s numbers were able to outscore DLR, 61-40. The seventh grade race was close with the Tigers edging out the Eagles, 50-54. Individually for the eighth graders, Gylian Finch paced the Eagles with first place finishes in the 100M dash (14.48), the 400M (1:11) and the high jump (4’6�). She was also a member of the winning 4 X 200M relay with Elyse Cothran, Meredith Gelander
Call 815-732-2191 to reach the hotline. Questions may also be asked by e-mail at uiemg-ogle@illinois.edu
The 4 x 100M relay (Katelin Pudlas, Cristina Tranchina, Abigail Hopkins, Katlyn Reber) and the 4 X 200M relay (Reber, Tranchina, Hopkins, MyKenzie Beitel) Dear Editor, were also first. I am writing this to let the Reber won the long Ogle County Board members jump with a leap of 11’10�. know I support Mr. Colson’s Hopkins and Herbst went belief concerning building a one, two in the 200M hurdles. new sheriff’s office. The officials of Oregon Also placing for DLR: ought to have a great deal Hopkins, 2nd (100M of interest in this also. It hurdles); Beitel, 2nd (400M); seems like a win/win for Katelyn Byerley, 2nd Ogle County, the town of (800M), 3rd (1600M, long Oregon, and most important jump); Jessica Brink, 3rd the taxpayer. (100M hurdles); and Grace If the county board Mongan, 3rd (200M and high members remain as jump).
Agrees will Ron Colson’s concerns
year will be Beth Simeone from the Historical Society telling stories about local history. Everyone is welcome: former teacher, students, new in the community,
life-long residents, all are invited. Please bring a dish to pass, if able. Table service and beverages will be provided. For more information call Julie Hardesty at 723-7254.
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phone call from the City Clerk today that an anonymous couple paid Carol Long’s unfortunate, but circumstantial $2,000 water bill. I am thankful to the Lord Jesus for the couple responsible in relieving the widow. Truly they are most kind and their love is recognized before the Father. I thank the Holy Ghost for moving on them for their great act of charity. May they be richly blessed this Easter, and into eternity. Hallelujah! He is risen. Dear Editor, Rick Ryland I received a wonderful Oregon
hardheaded as it seems, they, at the very least, owe the taxpayers a plan for the use of the property purchased a few years ago before any work or bids are accepted for building at the present sheriff’s location. Sincerely, Harold (Sam) W. McMichael Oregon
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