Donation A Dixon church

CHURCH CHALLENGE Dixon church donates $5,000 to Stronghold

Pastor asks others to donate in challenge for Stronghold center

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com

Each area presbyterian church has its own “Stronghold story.”

The Oregon faith-based camp and retreat center has hosted many events over the years for people in the area, but it won’t be this year due to COVID-19. Stronghold has had to cancel its summer camp and the nonprofit has lost thousands in revenue.

Pastor David Spaulding of the First Presbyterian Church of Dixon came to Stronghold’s aid this week, donating $5,000 and creating the “Stronghold challenge.”

One of Spaulding’s elders called him recently and asked what could be done to help Stronghold.

“We met and put a three-pronged approach together,” Spaulding said. “We looked at our budget and saw we had some money for day camps and camp scholarships. We decided to send it to Stronghold anyways and looked at some more money and approved a gift of $5,000.

Congregation members were also asked to consider giving to the camp as part of the plan.

“We also wanted to ask other churches and more to give, which is the Stronghold challenge,” Spaulding said.

Pierce accepted the donation in a video with Spaulding at Stronghold this week. Stronghold is owned by

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity

July 1

Darion Brown, 29, of Rockford,was cited at 3 a.m. for driving while license revoked, fleeing to elude, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding after deputies attempted to stop a motorcycle for speeding on Illinois 64 near Woodlawn Road.

Brown failed to stop and continued eastbound on Illinois 64 at a high rate of speed.

After traveling approximately one and a half miles the driver lost control on a

Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center Executive Director Danny Pierce, left, accepts a $5,000 donation from Pastor David Spaulding of the First Presbyterian Church of Dixon as they stand in the courtyard at Stronghold.

the Blackhawk Presbytery and is operated primarily as a ministry of the presbytery.

“I would encourage you to consider what you can do,” Spaulding said. “So next year we can have a joyful year here at Stronghold.”

Stronghold is still open for business for camping, retreats, or day visits with limits of people and social distancing. Call 815-732-6111 ext 613 or email reservations@strongholdcenter.org to book a trip.

curve near the intersection with Esmond Road.

As a result the motorcycle went off the north side of the roadway and into a field where the driver was ejected.

Brown refused treatment from the Malta Fire Dept. firefighters who assisted at the scene.

Dekalb County Sheriff’s deputies assisted at the scene with the accident investigation.

Brown was released on an I-bond and was transported by a family member to the hospital for treatment with non-life threatening injuries.

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June 29

At 9:09 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of 5th and Webster Streets involving a 2014 Ford driven by Robert J. Wilson, Jr., 73, of Oregon, and a 2019 Buick driven by Johnie E. Mudge, 70, of Oregon. Wilson was issued a citation for failure to yield.

Richard E. Sheidler, 74, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 9:41 p.m. for operating in violation of restriction. This violation occurred in the 1000 block of W. Washington Street.

June 30

Tobias M. Whetsel, 38, Oregon, was arrested at 4:50 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to

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At approximately 6:13 a.m. deputies responded to a motorcycle accident with an injury. Upon arrival, deputies learned a 2015 Yamaha motorcycle was driven by Devin Messenger, 21, of Oregon. Messenger was southbound on River Road when he locked his brakes up in the roadway to avoid deer.

Messenger then laid the motorcycle down in the roadway before coming to rest. Messenger was transported to Swedish American Hospital by Byron EMS for non-life threatening injuries.

July 4

Julio Flores, 26, of Arlington Heights, was arrested for disorderly conduct on Daysville Road after creating a distur

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Ogle County property transfers recorded week of June 27-July 2.

Warranty Deeds

• Erika Meiners to Dianna H. Brevitt, one parcel in Grand Detour, $215,000. • Leann Brandenburg to Antonio I. Welle, 702 S. Sixth St., Oregon, $90,000. • High Point Financial Services Inc. to Haywell LLC Westwood, one parcel in Rochelle, $11,000. • Ryan E. and Jacqueline Baylor to Jacob M. and Kelli P. Abell, 10312 E. Kuehl Court, Rochelle, $240,000.

July 1

At 7:42 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 100 block of N. 4th Street involving a 2013 Chevrolet driven by Dale G. Grote, Jr., 73, of Chana, and a parked 2017 Jeep belonging to Dyan L. Mowry, 45, of Oregon.

Grote was issued citations for improper backing, and failure to give information after striking an unattended vehicle.

July 2

At 10:30 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at 401 S. 4th Street involving a 2019 Dodge driven by Elizza L. Easley, 17, of Oregon, and a parked 2018 Ford owned by the City of Oregon Water Department. No citations were issued.

bance. Flores was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

At 3:10 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on I-39 at mile marker 109 on a 2018 white GMC Sierra observed traveling 91 mph in a 70 mph zone. After conducting an investigation Eberardo Peralta-Cazales, 28, of Alabama, was arrested for no valid driver’s license. Peralta-Cazales was also issued a citation for speeding and released on an I-Bond.

July 5

At 2:10 p.m., deputies stopped a blue Dodge Ram truck that was observed driving outside of its traffic lane. After further investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Christopher Kingrey, 46, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Kingrey was also issued a citation for Improper lane usage and released on an I-Bond. • Gary and Shirley J. Holderness, also Leckey, to Karen A. Kindemann, 224 Windover Park Court, Rochelle, $188,000. • Aaron K. Patrick to Ann Lorenzy 9790 Flagg Road, Rochelle, $155,000. • Hub Shuttle Inc. to Samantha Rylee Bittner, 321 N. Eighth St., Rochelle, $90,500. • Jeannie and Boyce Wallin to Benjamen Birdwell, third party Scott Township, 122 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, $145,000.

July 3

Charlotte M. Hinds, 26, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 2:42 p.m. for driving while license suspended. This violation occurred in the 1000 block of Pines Road.

July 4

Tomasz D. Kowalski, 40, of Norridge, was issued a citation at 4:13 p.m. for speeding, 55 mph in a 35 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 1300 block of Pines Road.

Richard W. Wiesner, Jr., 51, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 8:36 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of N. 3rd and Franklin Streets.

Alyssa M. Trotter, 27, of Polo, was issued citations at 9:30 p.m. for improper lane usage and failure to properly secure a child under age 8 in an appropriate restraint system. These violations occurred at the intersection of W. Washington and Illinois Streets.

Christine M. McCaslin, 60, of Oregon, was arrested at 11 p.m. for theft, more than $500 that had occurred earlier in the evening at the Oregon Laundromat located at 210 S. 4th Street. McCaslin was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

July 5

William W. Storms, 71, of Sterling, was issued a citation at 12:15 p.m. for speeding, 54 mph in a 35 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 1300 block of Pines Road.

Four verbal warnings were issued from June 29 through July 5.

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 June 29 - July 5

Checking a Subject / Vehicle ..........7 Citizen Complaints ............................5 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem......... 6 Assist EMS / Other Dept. .................3 Disturbance / Domestic Battery.....1 911 Hang-up / Open Line..................7 Lockout Vehicle / Building...............1 Alarm Response.................................1 Ordinance Violations.......................12

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