Forreston_Journal-04-21-2023

• Friday, April 21, 2023

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Forreston greenhouse to open for business April 29

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Forreston FFA and high school agriculture students once again will offer plants for purchase from their greenhouse.

“This year the program will offer multiple new plants, familiar old favorites, as well as an increased number of vegetables available. Over 300 beautiful hanging baskets will be available, including the mega hanging basket option,” said Kelley Parks, Forreston High School Agriculture Teacher and FFA Adviser.

The greenhouse will hold its opening day on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plants will be sold from the greenhouse, located on the southwest corner behind the Forreston Junior/Senior High School property by the bus garage.

The greenhouse will be open:

BRIEFS

Beef and Noodle Supper

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division, Polo, will host a Beef and Noodle Supper on Saturday, May 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Dine in or carryout will be available.

BERTOLET LIBRARY

National Library Week

Join us for National Library Week, April 24-29.  There will be guessing jars to calculate, door prizes to register for, and goodies to take home.

Youth Programs

LEGO Club: Monday, May 1, 5 p.m. It’s the first Monday of the month already! Show off your creativity! All LEGO bricks provided. Masterpieces will be on display for the whole month.

Story Time: Thursdays, 10 a.m. Miss Jana will have stories and crafts for toddlers-kindergarten age kids.

Adult Programs

FORRESTON LIBRARY

National Library Week - April 23 - 29

This year’s National Library Week theme is “There’s More to the Story” so stop in during the week to discover all your library has to offer! While you’re here, be sure to sign up for our giveaway baskets and try to win one of our “guess me” jars. We can’t wait to see you!

New Materials

New children’s nonfiction includes: Places to Amaze You, Weird Animals to Shock You, and World Records to Wow You, as well as Baseball Trivia,

April

• Saturday, April 29 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

May

• Tuesday, May 2, 3 - 5:30 p.m.

• Friday, May 5, 3 - 5:30 p.m.

• Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 9, 3 - 5:30 p.m.

• Friday, May 12, 3 - 5:30 p.m.

• Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 16, 3 - 5:30 p.m.

• Friday, May 19, 3 - 5:30 p.m.

• Saturday, May 20, 3 - 5:30 p.m.

Dates are subject to change due to weather or supply.

“We have partnered with Koeller Forreston Hardware, who will have our plants available as well,” Parks said.

The menu is tender beef and egg noodles in gravy, real mashed potatoes, corn, tossed salad and pie. Cost is $12 a person. Children under 12 are $8. There are no advanced ticket sales. Proceeds will go toward church repairs.

Ogle County Historical Society Meeting

The Ogle County Historical Society’s monthly meeting is Monday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The museum will be open on Saturdays starting May 6 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Book of the Month: Journey with Cussy Carter, or Bluet as she is more commonly known, as she delivers books on her Packhorse Librarian route in Appalachia Kentucky during the Great Depression. Cussy has to deal with loneliness, poverty, and discrimination, all while facing harsh conditions on the book route. Stop by the circulation desk to pick up a copy of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson.

April Take & Make Craft: Welcome in spring with this buzzing bumble bee craft. Stop by the circulation desk and pick one up while supplies last.

Card Making: Saturday, May 20 , 9 a.m.  All

supplies provided or you may bring your own! Design your own card for that special Dad in your life for Father’s Day.

Plastic Recycling: We ask that you make sure plastic is clean with no debris in the donation. Also please remove any ziploc-type seals and paper/ sticker labels. Thank you for your cooperation.

New Releases

Adult Books: Simply Lies by David Baldacci; The Last Carolina Girl by Meagan Church; Life and Other Love Stories by Anissa Gray; A Likely Story by Leigh McMullan Abramson

Board Book: Web Opposites by Rob Hodgson

Basketball Trivia and Football Trivia.  Toddler/Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Bring your favorite toddler or preschooler for a time of stories, songs, crafts, and fun! This relaxed program is a great way for little ones to meet new friends and discover the joy of reading. Please call the library to register or if you have any questions.

Community Room

Looking for a place to hold your event? Our community room (with a small kitchenette) is

available for meetings, parties, showers, family reunions, and more. Please call the library at 815-938-2624 for additional information.

Soft Plastic Recycling

We are collecting film-type plastic for recycling. This includes plastic bags, zipper type baggies (with the zip portion removed), cereal/snack bags, bubble wrap, and other soft plastic

Please make sure bags are free from debris and remove all paper/sticker labels.

Board cancels HRIS, switches to different company

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

Ogle County Board members scrapped last month’s purchase of an upgraded human resources record-keeping system after a miscommunication revealed a higher-than-expected cost and instead went with what originally was their second choice.

Board members unanimously voted April 18 to cancel their agreement with Paycom, an Oklahoma City-based

company. In a separate vote, they unanimously approved buying a human resource information system from ADP, which is based in Roseland, New Jersey.

“We have now gone back and done some additional vetting and found out that … [Paycom] did not seem to be the best for Ogle County,” Chairperson John Finfrock said. “We’ve settled on a company called ADP, which is predominately a lot more open and actually cheaper.”

Seven companies were considered,

with the two finalists being Paycom and ADP, he said at the March 21 meeting.

Initially, it was thought Paycom was the cheaper option, but when the county got a second quote from the company with revised information, it came in much higher, Finfrock said Tuesday.

“ADP is less costly than Paycom was, and it’s a lot more adaptable for what we’re trying to do,” he said.

The implementation cost of ADP is $15,375, and the estimated annual net

cost is $65,441.50, according to a sales order from ADP. That number is based on 250 employees and includes per pay period, monthly and annual processing fees.

Ogle County pays employees every two weeks.

“Breaking it down, setup ends up being only $61.50 per employee,” Board Member Susie Corbitt said. “It’s quite reasonable.

“And annually, it ends up being $261.76, or $10.06 per employee per pay period.”

Morton Arboretum plant health care specialist presentation went well, officials say

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

About 30 people attended a plant health care specialist’s presentation on the importance of having native trees in this region, an Ogle County official said Tuesday.

“It was really great to have somebody here who would reinforce what Ogle County’s trying to do here,

[which] is plant native trees on the campus,” said Marcia Heuer, Ogle County Board member for District 8 and Safety Committee chairperson.

The Morton Arboretum’s Tricia Bethke spoke at the Old Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon before the April 18 county board meeting. Bethke provides education and outreach to Illinois residents on all things tree-related.

“[Bethke] is so knowledgeable about how important the native trees are and how quickly they’re declining, especially in northern Illinois, and what we have to start looking for to keep them and the importance of diversity,” Heuer said.

On July 5, 2022, two hard maple trees were removed from the courthouse square’s north side. Those are set to be replaced with five white

swamp oaks, which are native to Illinois, Heuer said.

“We have a planting period starting this Friday for at least a week, and if weather is OK and they can get down into the field and dig the trees, we should get them in within the next week,” Heuer said. “The goal was always to get them in before Earth Day. We may be close because everything is weather dependent.”

High-speed chase earns Ohio man prison time

Ogle County judge found Brian Taylor guilty after Feb. 22 trial

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

An Ohio man was sentenced to prison April 13 for fleeing sheriff deputies during a high-speed chase through Stephenson and Ogle counties in November 2022.

Brian K. Taylor, 49, of Massillon, Ohio, was sentenced to two years in prison on each of the three Class 4 felonies – aggravated assault of a peace officer and two counts of aggravated fleeing to elude a police officer. Two of the charges will be served consecutively while the other will be served concurrently.

Ogle County Judge John Redington levied the sentences after hearing arguments from Taylor’s attorney, Public Defender Michael O’Brien, and Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten.

Taylor gave a brief statement before the sentencing: “I have suffered quite a bit of mental illness over the years and I’ve let that deteriorate here recently. And I regret my actions very deeply. I am still looking forward to the future, sir.”

Prosecutors initially charged Taylor with attempting to murder Ogle County Patrol Sgt. Michael Halfman, accusing Taylor of veering his car toward Halfman’s police vehicle near the end of the chase.

Redington found Taylor not guilty of two counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count of aggravated battery to a peace officer after a Feb. 22 bench trial.

Redington ruled there were no supporting facts presented that Taylor intended to kill the officer.

During Taylor’s bench trial, dash camera video shot by Stephenson County Deputy Anthony Miller

showed Taylor passing numerous cars and trucks – sometimes on the shoulder and sometimes in no-passing zones – while clearly disregarding stop signs and traffic signals. At one point, he looped around cars stopped at an intersection to avoid stopping.

The chase continued through Freeport on Illinois 26 and then south into Ogle County and eventually on to Freeport Road. Dispatch conversations that could be heard on the dash cam video indicated speeds of 60 mph through Freeport on Illinois 26 and as high as 110 mph on Freeport Road.

During the pursuit, Taylor ignored stop signs at the intersections of Freeport Road and Illinois 62 and Illinois 64 including swinging around vehicles as they were stopped at the intersections.

“The Stephenson County video was startling,” Redington told Taylor before delivering the sentences. “There were at least 100 vehicles throughout the course of that chase that could have easily been impacted. If a car would have zigged rather than zagged, there could have been an extremely serious accident and you didn’t seem to care. And when you were stopped by the police you noted

that you didn’t care. I haven’t seen you care until this last minute and a half when you told me you care, you regret it. That’s all great to say when you are sitting here in court facing sentencing, however, it falls late in my opinion.”

Leisten said Taylor showed no concern for Ogle and Stephenson county residents as he broke numerous traffic laws while fleeing Miller.

“He created reasonable apprehension for Deputy Halfman and before Freeport Road he was engaged in very dangerous conduct at dangerously high speeds,” Leisten said. “His conduct placed all those motorists in danger and they were doing nothing wrong.”

Leisten said Taylor’s pre-sentence report showed he had been convicted in 1995 of reckless homicide in Ohio, which resulted in three deaths. Leisten said Taylor had been sentenced to two to 10 years in the Department of Corrections.

“Although this other serious driving incident was close to over 30 years ago, we see the same conduct being done back on November 2022. It

Brian K. Taylor

See SENTENCING, Page 5

SPECIAL EVENT

Tri-County Gun Club’s open house May 6-7

The Tri-County Gun Club will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7.

The free event is open to the public. All ranges will be open with a range officer or instructor in charge.

Participants will be able to try 10 shooting sports.

An NRA Women On Target Class will be offered by Tri-County Woman of Caliber, with 20 seats available each day.

There also will be raffles and door prizes. “Have you ever wanted to experience

SENTENCING

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appears he did not learn his lesson from that incident in 1995,” Leisten said.

Taylor has been in custody in the Ogle County Correctional Center on $500,000 bond since his arrest.

After the sentencing hearing, Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock said Taylor would be credited for time served in the Ogle jail and would probably be eligible for parole after serving

shooting a full auto rifle? Come give it a try,” said Gary Juist, vice president of the club.

There will be two food vendors on-site from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. More information and raffle tickets are available at www.tcgc.net

Tri-County Gun Club is located between Polo and Milledgeville on South Brookville Road, just north of Hazelhurst. Watch for the gun club’s sign.

less than two years.

Rock said state laws need to be modified to increase penalties for aggravated fleeing offenses such as this one.

“We are pleased that the judge gave the defendant a Department of Corrections sentence. However, this case is emblematic of the need for the legislature to change the penalty range for the aggravated fleeing to elude statute,” Rock said. “My office is in the initial stages of working with our local legislators to get the sentencing range changed to reflect the seriousness of the conduct.”

Bridge over Elkhorn Creek closed

Work on the U.S. 52 bridge crossing Elkhorn Creek in Ogle County is well underway.

The bridge, located just south of Illinois 64 near Brookville, is closed during the project, which includes removing and replacing the bridge. A marked detour directs traffic to Illinois 64 and Illinois 26.

The $3.2 million project is expected to be completed by Aug. 25.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips

through this area.

Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment, an Illinois Department of Transportation news release said.

For IDOT District 2 updates, view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Route 52 west of Polo remains closed as work continues on the bridge that crosses over Elkhorn Creek. The project has an estimated completion date of Aug. 25.

Emu, tractors all part of Forreston’s FFA Ag Day

Elementary kids got a chance to pet farm animals and climb on tractors

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

Wally the little emu was the crowd favorite at the Forreston FFA’s Ag Day on Friday, April 14, snacking on kale and spinach as he delighted elementary students with his inquisitive pecking style and face-paced strut.

“He likes shiny things,” said Hunter Miller, an FFA member who hatched Wally in an incubator two months ago. “I always wanted emus so my dad got some eggs and I incubated them. Wally arrived two months ago and I have two more in the incubator.”

Wally was one of several farm animals on display at the Forreston FFA’s Ag Day, held on the front lawn of the Forreston Elementary School on a sunny, warm Friday morning.

Classes ventured out from their classrooms in 25-minute intervals to pet the animals and climb on three farm tractors that also were part of

the event.

Wally was one of the most active animals, strutting back and forth in his open-topped cage which enabled students to lean in toward the inquisitive bird.

“His favorite treat is spinach,” said Miller as he talked to the students

about the emu.

Nearby, Jenny, a 3-year-old burro, was the most cooperative, standing at attention near one of the rails of her cage, allowing kids to stroke her forehead.

“Where is Shrek?,” giggled Leighland Zayed, a second grader referring

to the Disney movie.

Justin Myers, Jenny’s handler for the day, said she was not nearly as cooperative when he started to load her into her trailer earlier in the morning.

See AG DAY, Page 7

OHS music students finish their competition series with a ‘bang’

The Oregon High School Music Department finished its competition series on Saturday, April 15 with a “bang.”

The choir, jazz choir, band and jazz band all received Division 1/Superior ratings at the contest in Stockton. The choir even received a “Best of Day” award from the judges.

“It was an overall great day in which our student musicians represented Oregon with professionalism and excellence. Our school finished third in the state for Class B due to performances on Saturday as well as the solo/ensemble contest in March,” said Zach Hall, choir director.

Upcoming times to see the students perform are:

• Wednesday, April 26: Band Night at Alfano’s. “Come out to Alfano’s for spaghetti and be serenaded with dinner music by members of the OHS Band,” said Andy Eckardt, band director. “A portion of the evening’s profit will be donated to the OHS Band Program. Order the special (spaghetti, roll, drink) for $8 and it will get to you fast. Other items are available for menu price but may take longer.”

• Thursday, May 4: Oregon Elementary Spring Concert, 6:30 p.m.

• Sunday, May 7: OHS Spring Concert, 2 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 11: OJHS Spring Concert, 7 p.m.

• Saturday, May 13: OHS Jazz Dance, 7 p.m.

“Thank you staff and administration for your continued support of our music program!,” said Miles Beske, junior high band director.

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ABOVE LEFT: Wally, a two-month-old emu, takes a piece of spinach from Hunter Miller of the Forreston FFA during “Ag Day”at the Forreston Elementary School. ABOVE RIGHT: A Forreston second grader pets a pig belonging to Forreston FFA member Dausyn Heslop.

Oregon High School Band Director Andy Eckardt directs band students during the 28th annual Band Extravaganza at the Blackhawk center in Oregon on March 16.

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“Yeah, she wasn’t that easygoing this morning,” Myers said.

North of the petting zoo area, Logan Miller of German Valley helped kids climb up to the cab of his family’s John Deere tractor with some kids opting to curl up inside one of the machine’s big wheels for a photo op.

Andy Baumann of Forreston brought his family’s 1970s-era Massey Ferguson tractor to the event, complete with muddy back tires.

“That was fun!,” said one of the second graders after sitting in the tractor’s seat and trying to spin the steering wheel.

Forreston High School Ag Teacher and FFA Adviser Kelley Parks said the event was held to help showcase agriculture.

“Elementary classes went through 25-minute rotations, four rotations in the classroom with FFA members or TAP students teaching them, one rotation outside to a petting zoo and the last rotation outside to see and talk about tractors and tractor safety,” Parks said.

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Miles Huenfeld, 6, climbs down from Andy Baumann’s Massey Ferguson farm tractor during Forreston FFA “Ag Day” at Forreston Elementary School on April 14.

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Samantha Appel holds a turkey chick for elementary kids to see during the Forreston FFA “Ag Day” at Forreston Elementary School.

Pennock retires after 32 years on park district board

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Oregon Park District Commissioner Steve Pennock concluded 32 years of service to the community last week.

The April 11 meeting of the OPD Board of Commissioners was his final board meeting. Pennock first was sworn in as a commissioner during the May 9, 1991, meeting. At the same time, he was elected as board president, a position he was reelected to until 2022.

“Steve genuinely cares about his community, the Oregon Park District and the residents he has served for 32-plus years,” OPD Executive Director Erin Folk said in a news release. “It has been my honor to work alongside him to develop and implement recreation improvements which continually meet the needs of the community and keep the Oregon Park District at the forefront of park and recreation trends.”

Under Pennock’s leadership, the park district expanded its services and pursued improvements for the betterments of parks and recreation in Ore-

gon, according to the news release.

During his time as board president, OPD acquired and developed seven new park sites, creating an additional 75 acres of open space for public use, the release said.

In 1997, OPD opened the Blackhawk Center for use by both the park district and the Oregon Com-

PAG’s ‘An Evening Around the Radio’ set to open April 21

The Performing Arts Guild of Mt. Morris will present “An Evening Around the Radio” Friday through Sunday, April 21-23, at the Pinecrest Grove Theatre, 500 Evergreen Lane, Mt. Morris.

The audience will be entertained with the following radio plays: Burns & Allen –Easter Hat War Council, Abbott & Costello – Who’s on First, Father Knows Best –Aunt Martha and the Ball Game, My Friend Irma – The Boss Buys a Race Horse and Little Orphan Annie – Annie’s Big Surprise Party.

The Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $12. Tickets for students and seniors (65 and older) are $10.

Reservations are suggested.

For information or to order tickets, call 815-734-2103 or order online at www.performingartsguild.com and click on tickets. Tickets went on sale April 3.

Cast members are Dylan Stormont, Montana Larson, Mary Mead Cantrell, Gerald Sheely, Priscilla Osborne, Jeff Bold, Mary Cheatwood, Larry Ubben, Norah Coutts, Dave Sheely, Kelly Houston, Hannah Sheely, Julie Spaine, Ethan Sheely, April Bold, Dennis Cheatwood, Eleanor Guinn and Emily Borgman, with Renae Taylor as the Foley.

The play will be directed by David Sheely and Trudy Whalen. Karen Urish is the producer.

munity Unit School District. Pennock was a driving force behind the successful completion of the multisport facility, now owned by OCUSD, the release said.

When constructed, the Blackhawk Center allowed Oregon High School to host Illinois High School Association regional and sectional events in volleyball, basketball and wrestling.

Pennock was an administrator for the Oregon School District during the majority of his tenure as park board president.

In 2007, Pennock was awarded the Mike Cassidy Commissioner Community Service Award by the Illinois Association of Park Districts. The award is named after Mike Cassidy, who was a Freeport Park District commissioner for more than 35 years and devoted his life to serving his community.

Pennock advocated for the district to pursue grant funding, and supported OPD in obtaining millions of dollars in funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Economic Opportunity, GameTime Recreation and several others, the news release said.

Recycle your old electronics April 28 in Oregon

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will host a residential electronics recycling event Friday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 909 Pines Road in Oregon.

This event is for Ogle County residents only and a free permit is required in advance of the event. To obtain a free permit, call 815-732-4020 or email solidwaste@oglecountyil.gov and provide your name, address, phone number and email address by 4 p.m. Thursday, April 27.

Accepted items include all TVs and computer monitors, computers, computer hardware and cables, laptops, tablets, cellphones, printers, FAX machines, scanners, shredders

(no tubs), copiers, video gaming equipment, DVD/VCRs, cable/satellite boxes, stereo equipment, radios, digital clocks, cameras, calculators, phone systems, holiday light strands, extension cords, rechargeable batteries, printer ink cartridges, CD/ DVDs, and CFL bulbs. Microwave ovens are accepted for $5 per unit. Cash or check is accepted. There is a limit of seven large or bulky items per permit and one permit per county household per month. Business or institutional electronic materials are not accepted at these events.

For more information about this recycling event call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020, visit www.oglecountyil. gov, or on Facebook at Ogle County Solid Waste Management Dept.

Photo provided by Tina Ketter Steve Pennock, second from left, poses for a photo with his wife, Joanne Pennock, left, and their daughter and son-inlaw, Rebecca and Jeremiah Kaffenbarger.

‘Gateway to the Pines’ slogan was initiated in 1964 Betty

Mother Nature cannot quite get her act together in the way of a nice warm spring. She tempted us with a few warm days and people started getting out in their flower beds. It was wonderful being out in the warm sunshine and digging in the dirt again.

Then came the news of frost and snow and I am back to looking at my daffodils through the windows of the house.

Linda and I continue to look for things on the Pines and this week we got into the slogan Polo is the “Gateway to the Pines.” The beginning of that idea seems to be in 1964, when we carried out that “State Park Motif” with the slogan on our license plates.

I am not certain how long that lasted but our cars and trucks were promoting Polo as a gate to the Pines.

Then in 1969, Polo planted little pine trees downtown again with this slogan in mind of “Gateway to the Pines.”

This was in the June 12 issue of TriCounty Press and they were concerned about keeping all those little trees

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watered.

Ed Ports had a pine tree in front of his store according to the article. I am not certain what happened to all those little pine trees because you do not see pines trees in downtown Polo today.

Then in September 1987, according to the paper, a marketing consultant was of the opinion that “Gateway to the Pines” was not working. People were not coming to Polo because of the Pines and I would agree.

It was as if people were arriving in Polo where our town was a big gate to the Pines. But the thousands and thousands of people going to the Pines were coming from the Chicago area and never even saw the town of Polo.

Mr. Mouser had other ideas and he

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wanted us to become the “Corn Cooking Capital” of the area.

He even suggested a big water tower the shape of an ear of corn. I could just see some little kid say, “Daddy, can we go to Polo and see the big ear of corn?”

There were all sorts of ideas of promoting corn but since our water tower does not look like an ear of corn, we did not go in that direction.

Even Jan Harvey in a brochure for Polo said, “Where crosswalks meet corn fields.” So she had the idea of connecting Polo with fields of corn.

In the Aug. 7, 2003, issue of TCP, the new water tower has just been put up and Willett, Hoffman and Associates informed the town that there was room for the slogan, “Gateway to the Pines.”

I still remember the day that I drove by the water tower and there on the side was this slogan we could not seem to get away from in our marketing thoughts even though it was doing nothing to bring people to Polo. So much for “Gateway to the Pines.”

While researching on the internet,

Linda found the beginning of other programs for Polo such as Polo’s Food Program.

A person thinks back as to when things started and the internet now gives us all that information.

This necessary program started in November 1989. Things were donated by the community, Del Monte Corporation and Carnation.

Everyone volunteered their time and I am sure this is still the case. I think now food products come from all over.

Another program is Second Hand Rose and this store opened June 27, 1987, according to the May 4, 2000, issue of TCP.

I love to go in there and can always find a good book to read, a dish I love or a new top to wear.

At that time they were self-supporting and gave back quite a bit of money to the community.

• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and a volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.

Former OHS coach Reino Nori played in the NFL

By OTTO DICK

Who is Reino Nori? Reino

Nori started a coaching career at Oregon High School in 1946, coaching football and basketball for three years. He then coached at Streator and finished his coaching career in Cincinnati, Ohio.

After leaving Oregon, he coached football, basketball, track, golf and wrestling. My brother Bill played basketball under coach Nori on the Oregon varsity team in 1946.

Nori was 5 foot, 7 inches tall and a relatively small football player weighing 145 pounds. At DeKalb High School, he played football, basketball and track. In his senior year, he was an All Conference quarterback and an All State High School selection.

Second session on Father John Dixon April 29 at Oregon Depot

The Oregon Depot Museum will be hosting the second session of Father John Dixon on Saturday, April 29, at 10 a.m. The presenta-

After high school, Nori went to Northern Illinois State Teachers College where he won 17 sports letters. He played four years of football, basketball, track and baseball and one year of wrestling. He was an All Conference halfback in 1932, 1934 and 1935. In track and field, he was an All Conference broad jump champion.

Nori was the first player from NIU to go on to play professional football. He played professional football with the Detroit Lions in 1937, the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1937, and he joined the Chicago Bears in 1938 under coach George Halas.

The Brooklyn Dodgers was a football team that played in the NFL from 1930 to 1943 and in 1944 as the Brooklyn Tigers. His career with the Bears was short-lived because of a knee injury.

tion will be offered by Jim Dixon, a former mayor of Dixon.

“Jim is the great-, great-, great-grandson of John Dixon, founder of Dixon, Illinois. John Dixon was also very actively involved with the formation of Ogle and Lee counties. Tom

Reino Nori coached at Oregon High School for three years.

Image provided by Otto Dick

During World War II, he played a couple of years of service football at Camp Grant located in Rockford, Illinois.

When he returned from the war, he started his teaching and coaching career at Oregon.

Nori died Saturday, Oct. 8, 1988, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital at the age of 75.

His obit said he was a hardworker and he was always for the players. He wanted everyone to play. The players

Wadsworth, a local media consultant, will play an important part of this presentation,” said Chris Martin, a museum board member.

“Jim Dixon wrote this story during the COVID lockdown period with a handful of notes given to him by a relative. The Dixon story has several components, including “The Dixon Stage-

learned “there are a lot of hard knocks along the way and if you stayed with it you would succeed just about anything you tried.”

There are many Camp Grant articles that mention Reino Nori. Chris Martin attended a meeting in Rockford about the history of Camp Grant. After that meeting he mentioned Nori played and coached football at Camp Grant and after the war coached here in Oregon.

This started my research on Nori and I learned that my brother played on his Oregon basketball team in 1946. Finding information I never knew is what makes research interesting and exciting.

• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.

coach Company” and the “Dixon Ferry.” This is an amazing story with several amazing insights of this famous personality, John Dixon,” Martin said.

The Oregon Depot Museum is located at 401 Collins St. For more information, call Otto Dick at 815-440-0639, Roger Cain at 815-757-9715 or Martin at 815-742-8471.

$36,995 $41,295

Softball

Stillman Valley 12, Oregon 9: Reilee Suter went 4 for 4 and scored three runs, and Ella Dannhorn and Ava Hackman each hit a home run for the Hawks, but it wasn’t enough to compensate for a rough defensive outing against the Cardinals.

Gracen Pitts added two hits and two RBIs for Oregon.

Genoa-Kingston 14, Oregon 1: The Hawks lost a Big Northern Conference game at Oregon Park West.

Milledgeville 7, Polo 2: The Missiles took a one-run lead in the first inning, then scored a pair of runs in the third, fifth and sixth innings to pull away from the Marcos.

Kendra Kingsby went 3 for 4 with one RBI, doubling on all three hits and scoring three runs for Milledgeville. Marissa Sturrup and Kendra Hutchison added two RBIs apiece, and Sturrup and Maliah Grenoble had two hits each.

Sturrup also pitched a complete game, allowing five hits and two runs (one earned), striking out eight with five walks.

Karlea Frey and Lindee Poper drove in the runs for Polo.

Forreston 5, Amboy 4: The Cardinals took the lead with a two-run third inning, then regained the lead with a three-run fifth to

beat the Clippers.

Rylee Broshous had two hits and Brooke Boettner had two RBIs for Forreston. Broshous hit a double and scored two runs.

Aubrey Sanders earned the complete-game win, allowing two hits and four runs and striking out 14 with one walk.

Alyvia Whelchel gave up five runs and six hits in a complete game for Amboy, striking out five and walking four.

Forreston 16, West Carroll 6 (5 inn.): The Cardinals took control with eight runs in the bottom of the first and went on to score in every inning of an NUIC crossover win at

home.

Rylee Broshous was 3 for 4 with an RBI double and three runs scored for Forreston, while Hailey Greenfield and Jenna Greenfield were each 2 for 2 with two RBIs. Hailey scored a run, and Jenna had a triple and scored twice. Ella Ingram was also 2 for 2 with a double, two runs and an RBI, and Brooke Boettner and Nevaeh Houston also doubled.

Alaina Miller allowed six runs (two earned) and five hits in four innings pitched, striking out three and walking one. Broshous had a strikeout and a walk in a hitless, scoreless inning of relief.

Haley McGinnins doubled and drove in two runs, Kyaria Kerkove added a double and an RBI, and Bella Smith ripped a triple and drove in a run for West Carroll. Abbey Skiles and Aubrey Wurster also had RBIs.

North Boone 13, Oregon 3: The Hawks suffered a loss to the Vikings in a Big Northern Conference game in Poplar Grove. Milledgeville 8, Polo 2: After three scoreless innings for both teams, the Missiles took the lead with a two-run fourth, then pulled away for the NUIC South road win with a four-run sixth.

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Kendra Hutchison went 4 for 4 with two doubles, two triples and two RBIs, Loren Meiners went 3 for 4 and scored twice, and Lily Smith and Maliah Grenoble each added two hits and an RBI for Milledgeville.

Marissa Sturrup earned the complete-game win, allowing three hits and two unearned runs and striking out six and walking seven.

Cheyenna Wilkins led Polo with two hits, and Wilkins and Sydnei Rahn scored its runs.

Forreston 10, Amboy 0 (5 inn.): Aubrey Sanders struck out six and walked one in a two-hitter, and Brooke Boettner racked up four RBIs on a double and a home run as the Cardinals took down the Clippers in five innings.

Hailey Greenfield went 3 for 4 with two RBIs, including two doubles, and Boettner scored three runs for Forreston.

Peyton Payne and Haleigh Stenzel had the hits for Amboy.

Forreston 15, Dixon 4, 5 inn.: Rylee Broshous homered and doubled and drove in five runs on three hits as the Cardinals rolled over the Duchesses in five innings.

Brooke Boettner hammered a solo home run on her only hit for Forreston, while Alaina Miller went 3 for 3 with one RBI and Hailey Greenfield went 2 for 3 with three RBIs. Miller and Broshous scored three runs each. Boettner and Broshous’ homers came on back-to-back at-bats.

Ana Kate Phillips homered for Dixon and drove in all four of its runs. Ava Valk added two hits for the Duchesses.

Aubrey Sanders earned the complete-game win, allowing four hits and four runs (two earned), striking out seven and walking three.

Oregon 22, Mendota 7, 5 inn.: The Hawks pounded out 22 hits in a five-inning nonconference win over the Trojans.

Abree Barker led the offensive assault for Oregon, going 5 for 5 with four RBIs, two doubles and three stolen bases. Ava Hackman, Ella Dannhorn and Gracen Pitts chipped in three hits apiece, while Abigail Rogers and Emma Schlichtmann added two hits apiece. Hackman doubled three times and had four RBIs, and Pitts had three RBIs. Schlichtmann pitched 2 2/3 innings, allowing three hits and one run, striking out three and walking one.

Baseball

Dixon 12, Oregon 2: Dixon jumped out to an early lead, then pulled away for a 12-2 win over Oregon in a six-inning Big Northern Conference in Oregon.

The Dukes grabbed the lead right away with a two-run first inning, then scored six runs in the third before adding two runs each in the fourth and sixth innings.

Aiden Wiseman went 3 for 3 with two RBIs, while James Leslie and Alex Harrison each went 2 for 4 for Dixon. Leslie had four RBIs, and Harrison had two. Quade Richards scored three runs for the Dukes, while Ari Selmani and Max Clark each scored twice.

Leslie pitched five innings to earn the win, allowing five hits and two runs, striking out four and walking three.

Logan Weems had two hits to lead Oregon. Josh Crandall and Kyler Early drove in the Hawks’ runs.

Polo 7, Milledgeville 5: The Missiles took a 4-2 lead with a four-run fourth inning, but the Marcos came storming back, plating five runs in the seventh to win the NUIC contest.

Dawson Foster went 2 for 4 with four RBIs, including a triple, to lead Polo. Nolan Hahn pitched six innings for the Marcos, allowing five hits and four runs (one earned), and striking out nine with three walks.

Colton Hendrick went 3 for 4 to lead Milledgeville. Connor Nye took the loss in six innings, allowing four hits and three runs (one earned), striking out 11 with four walks.

Forreston 9, Amboy 8: The Cardinals trailed the Clippers 7-4 after three innings, but took the lead for good with a five-run fourth.

Owen Greenfield went 3 for 5 with two RBIs, and Kendall Erdmann went 2 for 3 with two RBIs to lead Forreston. Brendan Greenfield and Patrick Wichman added two hits apiece. Alex Milnes threw three scoreless innings for the Cardinals, allowing one hit and striking out one batter without a walk.

Landon Whelchel, Brody Christofferson, Landon Montavon and Jackson Rogers had two hits apiece for Amboy. Montavon had four RBIs, with a home run and a double. Tucker Lindenmeyer pitched four scoreless innings for the Clippers, allowing three hits and striking out seven with one walk.

Forreston 15, West Carroll 0 (4 inn.): Three pitchers combined for a perfect game, and the Cardinals scored at least three runs in every inning in an NUIC crossover win in Thomson.

Alec Schoonhoven singled, doubled and drove in four runs for Forreston, while Kendall Erdmann and Carson Akins both had two hits, two RBIs and two runs. Erdmann tripled and Akins doubled. Brendan Greenfield had two hits, three runs and two RBIs, Alex Milnes doubled and drove in a pair of runs, and Owen Greenfield had two hits, four runs scored and an RBI.

Brendan Greenfield (2 IP, 2 K), Daniel Koehl (1 IP) and Akins (1 IP, 1 K) didn’t allow a baserunner in the game.

Milledgeville 13, Polo 3, 6 inn.: The Missiles scored one run in the first inning, then exploded for six runs in both the third and sixth innings to beat the Marcos in six. Bryson Wiersema and Colton Hendrick had two hits apiece to lead Milledgeville, and Wiersema, Micah Toms-Smith and Spencer Nye had two RBIs each. Cayden Akers got the complete-game win, allowing four hits and three runs, striking out seven and walking two.

Jeffrey Donaldson, Nolan Hahn and Billy Lowry drove in the runs for Polo.

Forreston 12, Amboy 6: The Cardinals built a 9-0 lead in the first three innings, then added three more runs in the fifth to put the game out of reach.

Forreston’s Carson Akins went 3 for 3 with a home run and three RBIs, while Kendall Erdmann went 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Akins scored four runs, and Owen Greenfield scored three runs. Alex Ryia struck out four with one walk and one hit in two scoreless innings for the Cardinals.

Landon Whelchel and Quinn Leffelman had three hits apiece for Amboy.

Oregon 3, Pearl City 1: The Hawks jumped

ahead with a two-run fourth inning, then added a seventh-inning insurance run in a nonconference win over the Wolves.

Gavin Morrow and Kade Girton had two hits each for Oregon. Girton had two RBIs.

Miley Smith pitched six innings for the win, allowing three hits and one run, striking out seven and walking three. Dom Terlikowski threw one inning of scoreless, hitless relief, striking out one batter and walking one.

Tanner Perdue took the loss in a complete game, allowing six hits and three runs, striking out six and walking one.

Forreston swept in home doubleheader: The Cardinals fell 18-9 to Rock Falls in nonconference action, then lost 8-5 to Dakota in NUIC play.

Austin Castaneda and Isaiah Kobbeman led the Rockets with three hits each in Game 1. Kobbeman homered, scored four runs and had two RBIs. Cadon Schulz doubled on both of his hits, drew two walks and had three RBIs in the 16-hit game for Rock Falls.

Alec Schoonhoven and Kendall Erdmann each went 3 for 4 for Forreston in Game 1. Schoonhoven had four RBIs and Erdmann scored three runs. Carson Akins had two hits and drew two walks for the Cardinals.

In Game 2, Owen Greenfield and Brady Gill led Forreston with two hits apiece. Gill had three RBIs.

Dixon 7, Oregon 4: The Hawks put pressure on Dixon all game long at Veterans Memorial Field, but the Dukes kept their composure every time en route to a 7-4 win at Page Park. Oregon took leads in the top of the first and the top of the third, both on Jack Washburn RBI hits. But the Dukes answered in the next half-inning both times, and tacked on a couple of insurance runs to hold on.

Girls soccer

Oregon 2, Winnebago 1: Anna Stender and Kenna Wubbena scored goals, with assists from Alyssa Mowry and Jazmyne Swope, as the Hawks improved to 4-1-1 overall and 2-0 in the Big Northern Conference. Sarah Eckardt made 10 saves for Oregon.

Oregon 0, Marengo 0: The Hawks played to a scoreless draw in a nonconference road game.

Girls track and field

Le-Win Invite: Milledgeville-Eastland took the title at the eight-team Lena-Winslow/ Pearl City Invite, outscoring runner-up Oregon 117-111. Forreston-Polo took third over the host Panthers, 91-90.

Sophie Stender and Hadley Lutz won events for Oregon, and the Hawks also won three of the four relays. Stender won the 100 hurdles (17.56 seconds), while Lutz took the long jump (4.82 meters) and teamed with Rylie Robertston, Miranda Ciesiel and Ava Wight to win the 4x100 (53.26 seconds).

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Wight joined Lexi Ebert, Sonya Plescia and Grace Tremble to win the 4x200 (1:56.02), and Plescia and Tremble teamed with Jennica Ciesiel and Skylar Bishop to win the 4x400 (4:26.84).

Jennica Ciesiel, Addison Rufer, Ellen Hodson and Plescia ran to second in the 4x800 (11:36.22), while Robertson took second in the 100 hurdles (18.26 seconds) and Wight was second in the triple jump (9.55 meters). Bishop was runner-up in the high jump (4 feet, 10 inches) and took third in the 400 (1:05.41) for the Hawks.

Sydni Badertscher won both the shot put (9.65 meters) and discus (117 feet, 3 inches) for Forreston-Polo, while Letrese Buisker won the high jump (5-4), placed second in the 300 hurdles (54.41 seconds), and took third in the 100 hurdles (18.48). Autum Pritchard was runner-up in both the 100 (13.41) and 400 (1:04.61), and Kyla Lamm finished third in the 1,600 (6:53.40).

Amboy Meet: The Forreston-Polo co-op claimed first with 77.5 points, while Amboy and Bureau Valley tied for second with 64.5.

For the Cardinals, Autum Pritchard won the 400 in 1:04.7 and took second in the 100 in 13.4 seconds, Courtney Grobe was second in the 100 hurdles in 18.9 seconds, Sydni Badertscher won the shot put (10.18 meters) and the discus (34.35 meters), and Alayna Young was second in the shot put (9.47m). Letrese Buisker and Ennen Ferris finished 1-2 for F-P in the high jump, clearing 1.52 and 1.47 meters.

Track and field

Oregon Quad: Led by two wins and two runner-up finishes by Adan Oquendo, the Rock Falls boys track and field team won the Oregon Quad at Landers-Loomis Field, topping the host Hawks 109-62.

Oregon got wins from Evyn Carreno in the discus (34.64 meters) and its 4x200 relay team of Emmett Peterson, Trevor Burkhardt, Aidan Guida and Evan James (1:35.79). Guida also took second in the 100 (11.61 seconds), and teamed with Noah Johnson, James and Burkhardt to finish second in the 4x400 (3:39.95).

Ryan Noisten was runner-up in the 3,200 (12:21.69), and Xavier Koczka was second in the 110 hurdles (18.71). Johnson, Daniel Gonzalez, Caleb Brooks and Chris Bolisenga ran

to a runner-up finish in the 4x800 (9:22.37) for the Hawks.

Winnebago triangular: Forreston-Polo won a three-team meet in Winnebago, topping the host Indians 93-91. Harvest Christian Academy took third (60 points).

The Cardinals took the top seven spots – and eight of the top nine – in the 100, as McKeon Crase won in 11.40 seconds and Michael Taylor took second (11.61). Crase also won the long jump (6.01 meters), and teamed with De’Angelo Fernandez, Noah Dewey and Taylor to win the 4x200 (1:35.57). Brock Soltow won the 400 (55.88 seconds), Johnny Kobler took the shot put (13.27 meters), and Carson Jones, Micah Nelson, Dane Setterstrom and Anthony Maestaes teamed up to win the 4x400 (3:43.94) for F-P.

Crase, Soltow, Dewey and Taylor took second in the 4x100 (44.17 seconds), while Setterstrom was second in the 300 hurdles (45.85). Other runners-up for the Cards were Payton Encheff (400, 56.16), Lucas Nelson (110 hurdles, 17.44), Hunter DeWall (discus, 28.26 meters), Jace Engbert (long jump, 5.86 meters) and Peyton Crase (triple jump, 11.24 meters).

Byron Relays: The Forreston-Polo co-op finished third at the six-team track and field

meet in Byron, scoring 75 points. Winnebago was the team champion with 134, while Lena-Winslow finished second with 78.

Lucas Nelson won the 330-yard hurdles in 53.59 seconds, Jace Engbert took second in the long jump (5.94 meters), and Johnny Kobler took second in the shot put (14.35 meters).

Michael Taylor, De’Angelo Fernandez, Avery Grenoble and Brock Soltow clocked a 1:41.36 to win the sprint medley relay 800 meters. Noah Dewey, Dane Setterstrom, Payton Encheff and McKeon Crase ran a 3:42.12 for second in the 4x400 relay, and Micah Nelson, Carson Jones, Encheff and Ben Plachno ran an 8:42.79 for second in the 4x800 relay.

Hub Relays: Dixon took first with 109.95 points, Erie-Prophetstown took sixth with 51.96 and Oregon took eighth with 13.99 at the eight-team meet in Rochelle.

The Dukes were led by first-place finishes from Aaron Conderman in the 3,200 meters (10:29:58), Tyson Dambman in the long jump (6.06 meters) and Dambman, Cullen Shaner, Jayden Toms and Dawson Kemp in the 4x110 shuttle hurdles (1:09.41).

Oregon’s Chris Bolisenga, Daniel Gonzalez, Caleb Brooks and Noah Johnson ran a 9:28.46 for second in the 4x800 relay.

Weather can be a factor in long distance races

It’s a cold, snowy Monday morning and I’m watching the Boston Marathon in the comfort of a warm home. For me, it is a day of rest after doing 50-mile races near Pekin and Rock Island, which thankfully were done in warm weather.

In fact, 15 minutes after I finished up at the Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near the Mississippi River, a ferocious storm blew in and the drive back home Saturday night on I-88 was almost as difficult as the actual run.

That wasn’t the case when I left Oregon on Thursday evening for the Potawatomi 50-mile race at McNaughton Park outside of Pekin. It was a gorgeous drive south on Highway 29 along the Illinois River.

Runners attempting to finish 200 miles around the park on 10-mile loops already had begun by the time I arrived. Compared to those attempting 200, 150 and 100-mile runs, I was a slacker.

This slacker was still satisfied to complete both races, especially after dropping out of a 100-mile race in the mountains of Utah last fall because of fatigued legs.

You wouldn’t think Illinois could compare with Utah for climbs, but land can get surprisingly steep by our major rivers. It was challenging terrain at both McNaughton and Loud

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on. Fortunately, they stayed in one piece until the finish without duct tape.

Finishing time was 12:45 and it was a quick bite before departing for rural Rock Island. In burning up 6,000 calories in a 50-mile race, nutrition is important.

acres of Loud Thunder, which is not quite as large as Castle Rock or Lowden-Miller here in Ogle County, but definitely more hilly with the 6,600 feet of climbs.

Thunder.

Whatever challenge the hills presented was made up in picturesque views of spring emerging along the trails. Yes, it’s a chore to run 50 miles, but if one can appreciate the beauty of nature along the way, the journey is a lot smoother.

Keeping hydrated and fed well at two well-stocked aid stations, Friday’s race in the heat reaching 80 degrees went off without a hitch other than a shoe issue.

Since we run through a creek each loop, I brought an old pair with a big hole in one of the shoes with the intention of throwing them away after 20 miles or so. Duct tape fixes anything and that is what I used to wrap around the hole.

However, it doesn’t work quite as well when it gets wet. Eventually it came loose and I tried putting on another pair.

By then, my feet had swollen up and the other shoes were too tight, thus relegating me to putting the wet shoes back

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, bananas, pickles, potatoes, pretzels, cheese and bean quesadillas, chicken soup, cookies, soda and watermelon are commonly found at the aid stations. Not exactly gourmet cuisine, but easy to digest, a key for keeping one’s stomach settled.

Otherwise, the much dreaded ‘gut bomb’ may occur, making it exceedingly difficult to finish.

Upon reaching Loud Thunder, it was another night of car camping and a good one at that, with seven hours of uninterrupted sleep. For someone who just got his Medicare card this month, that was a bigger achievement than running 50 miles.

Day 2 of racing was fine until a midday shower created slippery conditions on the trails. Fortunately I brought cross county ski poles and that kept me from falling into the crevasses.

Since everyone else started with fresh legs, I was in last place by myself for the first 30 miles. At least I had complete solitude to enjoy the 1,700

At one point I began to worry whether I would finish by the 14-hour cutoff, but eventually I began to pass other competitors and finished in 13:21. Strangely, I felt less tired upon finishing than when starting and can attest to a euphoric feeling, the so-called runners high, that allows a person to run without pain. It was like I was floating on air.

On a side note, I later heard that Pekin also got hit with the same storm Saturday night and the trails became complete slop, creating a nightmare for those trying 100-plus miles. If they were feeling pushed to the limit from muscle aches and sleep deprivation, this only added to the misery.

Some people called me insane for running 50 miles on back-to-back days. I don’t think so. The real crazy ones were caked in mud back in Pekin, slipping and sliding through the dark of night with a cold front chilling them to the bone.

• Andy Colbert, an avid runner, has been a sports writer for Shaw Media and has covered high school sports in Ogle County for more than 30 years.

OBITUARIES

CARL A. GILBERT

Born: September 3, 1927 in Polo, IL

Died: April 12, 2023 in Dixon, IL

Carl A. Gilbert, age 95, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Heritage Square in Dixon.

Carl was born on September 3, 1927, on the family farm in Polo Illinois. He was the son of Samuel and Naomi (Schell) Gilbert. He graduated from Polo High School in 1945. He married Audrey Binkley and together they built a successful farming operation. After their dissolution of marriage, Carl married Dorothy Baughman.

DONALD K. HANES

Died: April 13, 2023

Carl farmed in the Polo area for 40 years. After his retirement, he and Dorothy moved to Apache Junction, Arizona and spent many years enjoying the sunshine. Carl enjoyed restoring old tractors, playing pool and spending time in his farm shop. In 2019 he moved back to the area to be closer to his son, and resided at Heritage Square in Dixon.

Donald K. Hanes, 90, an outspoken advocate for farmer-owned cooperatives, and patron to a generation of co-op writers and editors, died April 13, 2023 at Lorien Taneytown Assisted Living, of congestive heart failure.

A 1955 University of Illinois journalism graduate, he directed communications and member relations for the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Washington, from 1971 until his retirement in 1996. Born and raised on an Oregon, IL, dairy farm, settled by his great grandfather in 1846, Mr. Hanes lived in

MARJORIE ANN ‘MARGE’ POWERS

Born: November 27, 1927

Died: March 26, 2023

Marjorie Ann “Marge” Powers passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Allure of Pinecrest. She was born November 27, 1927 in Frenchburg, Kentucky, to Samuel Morehead and Laura Jean Work Phelps, where her parents were serving at a Presbyterian mission school. That core mission of Christian service in the world, continued throughout her 95 years. She grew up on the family farm in Warren County, Illinois, east of Monmouth, and was a member of Ninth Avenue United Presbyterian Church, and served as Sunday School Superintendent. She attended Sterling College in Kansas, and

He will be especially remembered for his bad jokes and sense of humor.

CARL A. GILBERT

Born: September 3, 1927 in Polo, IL

tage Square in Dixon. Carl was born on September 3, 1927, on the family farm in Polo Illinois. He was the son of Samuel and Naomi (Schell) Gilbert. He graduated from Polo High School in 1945. He married Audrey Binkley and together they built a successful farming operation. After their dissolution of marriage, Carl married Dorothy Baughman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dorothy; his daughter Susan (Gilbert) Knott; four brothers Elwin Gilbert, Ronald Gilbert, Grant Gilbert and Lloyd Gilbert; a sister Marian Zimmerman and a sister Doris in infancy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dorothy; his daughter Susan (Gilbert) Knott; four brothers Elwin Gilbert, Ronald Gilbert, Grant Gilbert and Lloyd Gilbert; a sister Marian Zimmerman and a sister Doris in infancy.

Died: April 12, 2023 in Dixon, IL

Carl is survived by his son, John (Michelle) Gilbert of Dixon; Granddaughter Kaci (Nick) Johns of Rockford. Step grandchildren Mike and Pat Bothe of Dixon. Great granddaughters Isabella and Taylor Johns of Rockford. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dorothy; his daughter Susan (Gilbert) Knott; four brothers Elwin Gilbert, Ronald Gilbert, Grant Gilbert and Lloyd Gilbert; a sister Marian Zimmerman and a sister Doris in infancy.

Carl farmed in the Polo area for 40 years. After his retirement, he and Dorothy moved to Apache Junction, Arizona and spent many years enjoying the sunshine. Carl enjoyed restoring old tractors, playing pool and spending time in his farm shop. In 2019 he moved back to the area to be closer to his son, and resided at Heritage Square in Dixon.

Private burial will take place at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Carl A. Gilbert, age 95, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Heritage Square in Dixon. Carl was born on September 3, 1927, on the family farm in Polo Illinois. He was the son of Samuel and Naomi (Schell) Gilbert. He graduated from Polo High School in 1945. He married Audrey Binkley and together they built a successful farming operation. After their dissolution of marriage, Carl married Dorothy Baughman.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Heritage Square for the wonderful care Carl received while residing there. Memorials may be given in his memory to Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon or Heritage Square in Dixon.

the Rockville, MD area for 45 years prior to his death.

Carl farmed in the Polo area for 40 years. After his retirement, he and Dorothy moved to Apache Junction, Arizona and spent many years enjoying the sunshine. Carl enjoyed restoring old tractors, playing pool and spending time in his farm shop. In 2019 he moved back to the area to be closer to his son, and resided at Heritage Square in Dixon.

In 1979, Mr. Hanes produced “From This Land,” a film about contributions of family farmers to America and its citizens. It was shown as a short subject in movie theatres throughout the country, and received a Gold Medal Award from the U.S. Industrial Film Festival. From 1975 until 1982, he conducted a public image campaign for farmer co-ops in the Washington media. It included testimonials for preserving farmer co-ops’ basic law from President Jimmy Carter, Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland, House Agriculture Chairman Tom Foley (D-WA), Senate Finance Chairman Russell Long (D-LA), and Senator Bob Dole (R-KS). In 1994, he was a co-producer of “The Spirit of Cooperation,” a co-op documentary shown widely on the PBS network.

Arrangements were completed by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. Condolences may be sent to www.prestonschilling.com.

He was the recipient of professional awards for outstanding achievement from the Agricultural Relations Council, Cooperative Communicators Association, Advertising

began her teaching career at two country schools in Warren County, Illinois; Indian Grove and Hale Schools. She then taught 3rd grade at Mt. Morris, Illinois. After her youngest started school, she completed her bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University. She ended 28 years of teaching in Oregon with 1st graders, and was active in the Lee – Ogle Retired Teachers. She married F. Willard “Bill” Powers on Christmas Eve in 1955. Together they raised 4 children; Sandra, Steven, Thomas, and Jeffrey.

They enjoyed traveling in the summers, and in their retirement. She was active in the community, serving in multiple volunteer roles for Pinecrest Community, including the board. At the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, she was a lifetime Deacon, Sunday School teacher and leader, choir member, and was Funeral Dinner Co-Ordinator since 1990 until recently. She was active with Camp Emmaus, the District, and the wider church. She was on the Board of the Loaves and Fish Food Pantry, and served as the

Private burial will take place at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo. Cremation rites have been accorded.

tage Square in Dixon. Carl was born on September 3, 1927, on the family farm in Polo Illinois. He was the son of Samuel and Naomi (Schell) Gilbert. He graduated from Polo High School in 1945. He married Audrey Binkley and together they built a successful farming operation. After their dissolution of marriage, Carl married Dorothy Baughman.

He will be especially remembered for his bad jokes and sense of humor.

Carl is survived by his son, John (Michelle) Gilbert of Dixon; Granddaughter Kaci (Nick) Johns of Rockford. Step grandchildren Mike and Pat Bothe of Dixon. Great granddaughters Isabella and Taylor Johns of Rockford.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Heritage Square for the wonderful care Carl received while residing there. Memorials may be given in his memory to Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon or Heritage Square in Dixon.

Private burial will take place at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo. Cremation rites have been accorded.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Heritage Square for the wonderful care Carl received while residing there. Memorials may be given in his memory to Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon or Heritage Square in Dixon.

Arrangements were completed by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. Condolences may be sent to www.prestonschilling.com.

Carl farmed in the Polo area for 40 years. After his retirement, he and Dorothy moved to Apache Junction, Arizona and spent many years enjoying the sunshine. Carl enjoyed restoring old tractors, playing pool and spending time in his farm shop. In 2019 he moved back to the area to be closer to his son, and resided at Heritage Square in Dixon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dorothy; his daughter Susan (Gilbert) Knott; four brothers Elwin Gilbert, Ronald Gilbert, Grant Gilbert and Lloyd Gilbert; a sister Marian Zimmerman and a sister Doris in infancy.

Private burial will take place at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Arrangements were completed by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. Condolences may be sent to www.prestonschilling.com.

Council of Cooperatives, and the National Planning Committee for Co-op Month.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Heritage Square for the wonderful care Carl received while residing there. Memorials may be given in his memory to Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon or Heritage Square in Dixon.

Arrangements were completed by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. Condolences may be sent to www.prestonschilling.com.

Mr. Hanes served as board chairman of Greenbelt Cooperative, Inc., Greenbelt, MD, from 1985-87. He also served in various leadership positions of that organization and its successor, United Cooperative Services, from 1980-92. He was chairman of the Maryland Cooperative Law Coalition, which successfully led efforts to enact a consumer co-op law in Maryland during 1986. Later, he served on the boards of the Cooperative Development Foundation, and the United Co-op Appeal, Washington, DC.

He was a co-founder of the Chesapeake Chapter of the National AgriMarketing Association, and a member of the National Press Club. He was listed in Who’s Who in America from 1990 until 2005. He was a patron of the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, Chicago, in memory of his second generation Lithuanian wife. He was a Mason, and a member of Rockville United Methodist Church. Commissioned in the U.S. Army Reserves

in 1955, Mr. Hanes served on active and reserve duty for 10 years, and was honorably discharged as Captain, Quartermaster Corps, in 1965.

His wife of 43 years, Patricia Elsberg Hanes, preceded him in death in 2003. He is survived by his brother, Robert L. Hanes of Oregon, IL; and three daughters: Deborah A. Stewart of Finksburg, MD; Dawn M. Roark of Taneytown, MD; Katherine E. Chandler of Urbana, MD; and six grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, P.A., 136 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown, MD 21787. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

Donations in Mr. Hanes’ memory may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2211 N Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60607, or to Oregon Masonic Lodge, C/O Samuel J. Thomas (Lodge Secretary), 1258 W. Indian Heights Drive, Oregon, IL 61061. Online condolences can be made at www.myersdurborawfh.com

volunteer coordinator until a few years before her passing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, their daughter, Sandy & her husband John, her parents Sam & Laura Phelps, her siblings and their spouses Jean (Roy) Edwards, David (Marj) Phelps, Carolyn Phelps, Peg (Al) Noakes, and Edna (Gerald) Carlson, and grandson James Johnson.

She is survived by Steve Powers of Great Falls, Montana, Tom (Naomi) Powers of Troutville, Virginia, and Jeff (Lori) Powers of Cerro Gordo, Illinois. Grandchildren include Jennifer Shashek, Darryl Johnson, Amy Johnson, Jennifer Amiot, Rebecca Amiot, Victoria (Joshua) Whitt, Kassi (Jesse) Williams, Allie (Danny) McConnell, Tristan (Ken) Marra, Zach (Shelly) Braden, Jill (William Perdue) Curtis, Brian (April Zepeda) King, 22 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Her memorial service will be at Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, 409 W. Brayton Road, Mt. Morris, Illinois on Saturday, April 29, 2023

at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor and Chaplain Rodney Caldwell, officiating. A greeting time will follow in the fellowship hall. Interment will be in a family service at Oakwood Cemetery, at an earlier time.

Memorial gifts may be given to the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, Loaves & Fish Food Pantry, or the Building Fund for the Mt. Morris Fire Foundation, NFP.

Memorial gifts may be given to the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren

409 W. Brayton Rd.

P.O. Box 2055

Mt Morris, IL 61054-2055

Loaves & Fish Food Pantry

P.O. Box 202

Mt Morris, IL 61054-0202

Building Fund for the Mt. Morris Fire Foundation, NFP to build a new station for the community.

Mt. Morris Fire Foundation, NFP

15 E. Center St.

Mt. Morris, IL 61054-1460

Oregon Police Chief Joe Brooks reports the following police activity.

April 10

Ashley L. Dye, 25, of Oregon, was issued a city citation at 9:39 a.m. for violating the city ordinance for failure to clean up after pets. This violation occurred in the 200 block of N. 7th Street.

Andrew J. Hess, 49, of Rockford, was issued citations at 8:10 p.m. for speeding, 43 mph in a 30 mph zone and operating a vehicle with an expired registration. These violations occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

April 11

Dylan J. Vannatta, 29, of Dixon, was arrested at 2:16 a.m. on an outstanding Lee County warrant for contempt of court. Vannatta was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Christian Bejna, 30, of Oregon, was issued

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

April 7-13

Warranty Deeds

Pamela K. Martz to Andrew and Robin Piper, 602 N. Franklin Ave., Polo, $38,000. Hermann Vogt to Christopher and Heather Higgins, 738 Hampton Drive, Byron, $251,338.

Danielle Vanoosten to Stephen D. and Lisa A. Gabriel, 3812 W. Ogle St., Grand Detour, $140,000.

Lyle and Amy Zumdahl Trust, Lyle and Amy Zumdahl, trustees, Larry E. Zumdahl Trust, Larry E. Zumdahl, trustee, Nancy Lynne Mills Revocable Trust, Nancy L. Mills, trustee and Linda Zumdahl to John W. and Dawn M. Collman, 1748 W. Montague Road, Adeline, $1,249,494.

MT. MORRIS POLICE

Mt. Morris Police Chief Michael Cicchetti reports the following activity.

March 27

At approximately 1:30 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of N. Wesley Avenue and Hitt Street. The driver of a 2013 Dodge, Kendra N. Queen, of Mt. Morris, crashed into a 2015 Ford driven by, Connie S. Burns, of Mt. Morris. Queen was cited for failure to yield at an intersection. There were no reported injuries.

April 5

At approximately 1:50 p.m., police responded to the 400 block of S. Ogle to investigate a domestic complaint. At that

a citation at 1:13 p.m. for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

At 5:22 p.m., police responded to several 911 calls around 6th and W. Washington intersection resulting in the arrest of Piotr Z. Szubert, 51, of Romeoville, for reckless driving. Szubert was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

April 13

At 7:07 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the parking lot located at 601 S. 1st Street involving a 2013 GMC driven by Laura M. Twombly, 33, of Oregon, and a parked 2018 Chevrolet owned by Patricia L. Fraley, 57, of Forreston. No citations were issued.

April 14

At 9:30 a.m.,police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash involving a 2011 Cadillac driven by Wanda L. Mon, 55, of Polo, and a parked 2015 Ford owned by Christine

M. Garnett, 51, of Oregon. No citations were issued.

At 12 p.m., police issued one male juvenile, 14, of Oregon, civil citations for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. These violations occurred in the Oregon High School, 210 S. 10th Street.

At 6:23 p.m., police responded to a suspicious person call in the 100 block of E. Washington Street resulting in the arrest of Piotr Z. Szubert, 51, of Romeoville, for criminal trespass to a vehicle. Szubert was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

A 16-year-old male juvenile was issued citations at 8:34 p.m. for speeding, 45 mph in a 30 mph zone, and violating the graduated driver’s license program for

drivers less than 18 having too many passengers. These violations occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

At 10:58 p.m., Oregon Police issued Ann M. Martinson, age 61, Dixon, a citation for speeding, 44mph in a 30mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

April 15

A 16-year-old male juvenile of Oregon, was issued a citation at 5:05 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

Twenty-four parking citations and eight verbal warnings issued April 10-16.

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

Shawne E. and Katrina M. Aldridge to Allura H. and Robert E. Darlington, 101 and 103 Main St., Leaf River, $60,000.

Mark Overmyer to Marc Mongan, one parcel on River Road, Byron, $144,500. Kenton Sherwood to David M. Byrd and Gisell Urrina Lopez, 708 S. Fifth St., Oregon, $197,000.

Sean C. Roedel to Justin R. and Lindsay Moorehead, 6466 E. Husking Peg Road, Chana, $220,000.

Quit Claim Deeds

The late Genniel M. Howlett by heirs, Larry D. and David Howlett, Lori Daine, and Kathleen Schnorr to Patricia J. Moore, 807 S. Fourth St., Oregon, $0. Leann Heimerdinger. Lisa Guenzler and

time, it was learned that, Bethany M. Kopp, 34, of Mt. Morris had an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Kopp was taken into custody and transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

April 14

At approximately 11:55 p.m., police conducted at traffic stop in the 4400 block of Mud Creek Road. The driver, Tyson L. Farwell, 19, of Leaf River, was arrested and cited for driving while license is suspended, speeding – 60 mph in a 45 mph speed zone, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Farwell was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Linda Krueger to Patricia J. Moore, 807 S. Fourth St., Oregon, $0.

The late Gary W. Howlett, Greg and Christopher Howlett, Amy Linder and Andrea Nicionales to Patricia J. Moore, 807 S. Fourth St., Oregon, $0.

Jorge Salinas to Jorge Salinas Perez, 703

April 15

At approximately 9:45 p.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Barbara Street. After an investigation, Clint R. Dietrich, 63, of Mt. Morris was arrested and charged with domestic battery, aggravated assault and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence. Dietrich was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held without bond.

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

Golden Prairie Drive, Davis Junction, $0. Elsa M. Milan, also Murillo, to Gerardo Murillo, 206 N. 11th St., 822 N. Main St., and 115 S. 12th St., Rochelle, $0.

Trustees Deeds

Albright Family Trust 896, Adona A. Zimmerman, trustee, to Laura Haenitsch, 302 S. Division Ave., Polo, $67,000.

Dennis L. and Joanne M. Shearer Living Trust, Kimberly Kubly, trustee, to Kimberly Kubly, 105 Lincoln Ave., Davis Junction, $120,000.

Leonard J. and Joanne M. Baumann Trust, Michael Baumann, trustee, to Michael and Donna Baumann, 9994 W. Henry Road, Polo, $100,000.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

POLO POLICE

Polo Police Chief Troy Randall reports the following police activity.

March 28

Jelani Christopher Woods, 20, of Polo, was arrested at 10:31 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant and resisting/obstructing a police officer. Woods was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

Forreston man dies in April 11 crash

A Forreston man died after pulling out in front of another vehicle on the morning of April 11, police said.

Henry Huenefeld, 64, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to an Ogle County Sheriff’s Office news release. The crash happened about 10:46 a.m. near the intersection of North Broadway Street and Montague Road in Baileyville, according to the news release.

“He [Huenefeld] was the at-fault driver,” Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said. “Due to the fact that it’s a fatal, the other driver is required to submit to chemical testing, but that’s just a procedural issue. We don’t anticipate any charges.”

Huenefeld, who was driving a Chevrolet Silverado, stopped on North Broadway Street at the intersection with Montague Road, the news release stated. Huenefeld pulled out in front of a Ford F-250 driven by Olan Nolley Jr., 52, of Georgetown, Kentucky, which was traveling east on Montague Road.

Nolley was “unable to avoid the Chevrolet and struck it on the driver’s side,” causing heavy damage, according to the

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF ACTIVITY

April 9

Jameireona Sams, 18, of Rockford, was arrested for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in the 3000 block of north Illinois Route 251 at around 7 a.m. Sams also was cited for speeding. Sams was released from the scene on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

April 10

Jose Baltazar, 45, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop near the intersection of East Blackhawk and Kysor drives at around 7:46 a.m. Baltazar also was cited for operating an uninsured vehicle. Baltazar was released from the scene on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

Mauricio Sanchez-Barrera, 29, of Freeport, was arrested for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in the 6000 block of North Freeport Road at around 2:21 p.m. Sanchez-Barrera also was cited for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Sanchez-Barrera was released on an I-Bond.

Christian McPherson, 29, of DeKalb, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop on Illinois Route 72 near Interstate 39 at around 10:03 p.m. McPherson also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and an equipment violation. McPherson was released from the scene on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

Summer M. Lemke, 20, of Mt. Morris, was arrested for an active Winnebago County

news release. Nolley’s vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage.

Both vehicles traveled off the north side of the road before they came to rest, according to the news release.

The Forreston Fire Protection District and EMS, the Forreston Police Department and the Ogle County Coroner’s Office assisted.

The crash remains under investigation, VanVickle said.

Monroe Center man, passenger severely injured while fleeing deputies

A Monroe Center man and his passenger were severely injured after he crashed while fleeing police.

Deputies attempted a traffic stop in the 600 block of South Seventh Street in Rochelle about 11:33 p.m. April 11, according to an Ogle County Sheriff’s Office news release.

“The vehicle fled in an attempt to evade deputies, at which time deputies pursued the vehicle and a short time later terminated the pursuit,” according to the news release.

Deputies later found the vehicle in the parking lot of the Love’s Travel Stop in Rochelle and again attempted to stop

warrant after a traffic stop at Mud Creek Road and Moose Drive in Mt. Morris at around 11:05 p.m. She also was cited for speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to notify of address change. Lemke was taken into custody without incident, transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

April 11

Piotr Szubet, 51, of Romeoville, was arrested for reckless driving after deputies responded to a driving complaint on Illinois Route 64 at White Rock Road at around 1:54 p.m. Szubet also was cited for no registration, operating an uninsured vehicle and passing in a no-passing zone. Szubet was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

April 12

Montrale Thomas, 42, of Davenport, Iowa, was arrested for driving while license suspended and an outstanding Rock Island County warrant after a traffic stop on Interstate 88 mile marker 79 at around 11:34 a.m. Thomas was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Alis Mildonio Velasquez Pena, 25, of Freeport, was arrested for driving without a valid license after a traffic stop in the 12000 block of north Illinois Route 26 at around 9:22 p.m. Velasquez Pena also was cited for operating a vehicle with suspended registration. Velasquez Pena was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

Justin Aldridge, 28, of Rock Falls, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia after deputies responded to White Pines State Park (6712 West Pines Road in Mt.

the vehicle traveling east on Steward Road, according to the news release.

“The vehicle failed to negotiate the curve at South Steward and East Ritchie roads and struck an embankment,” according to the news release. “The vehicle traveled into the south ditch on East Ritchie Road, where it came to rest.”

The driver, Jonathan Brown, 24, of Monroe Center, was transported to Rochelle Community Hospital for major injuries and then airlifted to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, according to the news release. Brown’s passenger –an adult female – was airlifted to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, where she was in critical condition.

The crash is under investigation and charges against Brown are pending, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said.

The Rochelle Fire Department, Rochelle Police Department, Ashton Fire Protection District, Ogle-Lee Fire Protection District and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office assisted on the scene.

By Alexa Zoellner, azoellner@shawmedia.com

Morris) for a report of domestic disturbance at 9:57 p.m. Aldridge was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

April 14

Matthew E. Pierce, 52, of Rockford, was arrested for possession of 100-500 grams cannabis after a traffic stop in the 8000 block of north Illinois Route 2 at around 12:18 a.m. He also was cited for operating a vehicle with suspended registration and operating an uninsured vehicle. Pierce was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held pending a court appearance.

Donald Wilton, 53, of Rochelle, was arrested for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in the 16000 block of east Illinois Route 38 at around 2:32 p.m. Wilton also was cited for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. Wilton was released from the scene on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

April 15

Sikabwe Kisamba, 46, of Des Moines, Iowa, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after a single-vehicle

crash in the area of West Mud Creek and West Cliff roads at around 12:12 a.m. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies located a Honda Pilot in the west ditch with major damage to the entire vehicle. An investigation showed Kisamba was driving the Honda east on West Mud Creek Road approaching West Cliff Road. Kisamba failed to negotiate the curve, crossed into the westbound lane and onto the westbound shoulder. He traveled along the shoulder for a short distance before overcorrecting and losing control. Kisamba traveled back onto the roadway, through the eastbound lane and entered the eastbound shoulder/ditch. The Honda then overturned before coming to rest in the west ditch facing west. Kisamba refused medical attention and was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Kisamba also was cited for improper traffic lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

April 16

Shaquille Campbell, 30, of Oregon, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop in the 200 block of East Camling Road at around 2:37 p.m. Campbell also was cited for expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Campbell was released from the scene on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

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

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity.

DIVISION

ESTATE OF:

ROBERT J. WHITE, Deceased

No. 2023 PR 17

CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ROBERT J WHITE.

Letters of Office were issued to Bryan G. White, 448 West 4th, PO Box 957, Pecatonica, IL 61063, who is the legal representative of the estate The attorney for the estate is Rodney W Kimes, 419 Main Street, PO Box 537, Pecatonica, IL 61063.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF JULIE M. DALE-GOWERS

ON MT. MORRIS TOWNSHIP & RO AD DISTRICT

BUDGET

Deceased No. 2023 PR 7

CLAIM NOTICE

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EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

Xena International Inc in Polo is urgently hiring!

TANKER DRIVE RS

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EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

CLOSING COORDI NATO R

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Compeer Financial, a $29B progressive financial service organization, has a national presence in agriculture and rural America. We offer an exciting, rewarding and fast paced work environment as well as an excellent total compensation package, including incentive program Qualified candidates, please apply online at: www.compeer.com/careers

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Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois, with the representative or both on or before the 21st day of October, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE PROBATE DIVISION

ESTATE OF: ROBERT J. WHITE, Deceased No. 2023 PR 17

CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of ROBERT J WHITE.

Letters of Office were issued to Bryan G. White, 448 West 4th, PO Box 957, Pecatonica, IL 61063, who is the legal representative of the estate The attorney for the estate is Rodney W Kimes, 419 Main Street, PO Box 537, Pecatonica, IL 61063. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois, with the representative or both on or before the 21st day of

DATED: April 14, 2023

Bryan G. White, Executor of the Estate of ROBERT J. WHITE

Rodney W. Kimes #6211305

rkimes@bolgrien law.com

BOLGRIEN, KOEPKE & KIMES, LLC

419 Main Street P.O. Box 537 Pecatonica, IL 61063 608-365-7702

April 21, 28, May 5, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF JULIE M.

DALE-GOWERS

Deceased

No. 2023 PR 7

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of JULENE “JULIE” M DALE-GOWERS, Ogle County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 15, 2023 to Jennifer Gowers, Administrator, of 101 W 143RD St #1; NY, NY 10030, whose attorney is Brian Witt, Brian Witt Law; 230 E. Main Street; Suite 102; Morrison, IL 61270.

Notice is given of the death of JULENE “JULIE” M DALE-GOWERS, Ogle County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 15, 2023 to Jennifer Gowers, Administrator, of 101 W 143RD St #1; NY, NY 10030, whose attorney is Brian Witt, Brian Witt Law; 230 E. Main Street; Suite 102; Morrison, IL 61270. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South 5th Street, #300, Oregon IL 61061, or with the representative or both, within six months from the date of the first publica tion of this notice on or before October 20, 2023 and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Brian Witt, Attorney Brian Witt Law 230 E. Main Street Suite 102 Morrison, IL 61270

April 14, 21, 28, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLI C HEARING ON MT. MORRIS

TOWNSHIP & RO AD DISTRICT

BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Mt Morris Township AND Mt. Morris Road District in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2023 and ending March 31, 2024, will be on file and available for public inspection at 105 W Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris Township office from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held

Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Mt Morris Township AND Mt. Morris Road District in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2023 and ending March 31, 2024, will be on file and available for public inspection at 105 W Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris Township office from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 6:15 pm, Thursday May 11, 2023 to be held at the Township Office located at 105 W Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, IL.

CLASSIFIED

State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2023 and ending March 31, 2024, will be on file and available for public inspection at 105 W Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris Township office from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 6:15 pm, Thursday May 11, 2023 to be held at the Township Office located at 105 W Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, IL.

Dated this 17th day of April, 2023

John Thompson, Supervisor Paula Diehl Township Clerk

April 21, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOISCHANCE RY DIVISION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOISCHANCE RY DIVISION BANKUNITED N.A., Plaintiff, vs. STEVEN BOELTER; et al., Defendants

Case No.: 2022FC000068

Property Addres s: 928 MISSOURI DR, DIXON, IL 61021

Dated this 17th day of April, 2023

John Thompson, Supervisor Paula Diehl Township Clerk

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

BANKUNITED N.A., Plaintiff, vs. STEVEN BOELTER; et al., Defendants

Case No.:

2022FC000068

Property Addres s: 928 MISSOURI DR, DIXON, IL 61021

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

April 21, 2023

Byron Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Kathleen Russell; et. al. DEFENDANTS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOISCHANCE RY DIVISION BANKUNITED N.A., Plaintiff, vs. STEVEN BOELTER; et al., Defendants Case No.: 2022FC000068 Property Addres s: 928 MISSOURI DR, DIXON, IL 61021

OG LE COUNTY - OREGON, I LLINOIS

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

No. 2022FC43

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

4954 East Nordic Woods Drive Byron, IL 61010

THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, TO-WIT:

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/16/2022, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on June 2, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 13-05-32-478-008

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (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 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.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, TO-WIT: PARCEL 1: LOT ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE (145) OF THE NEW LANDING FOR THE DELTA QUEEN, HANNIBAL SECTION, BEING A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN SECTIONS 5 AND 8 IN TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK K OF

April 21, 28, 2023

THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, TO-WIT: PARCEL 1: LOT ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE (145) OF THE NEW LANDING FOR THE DELTA QUEEN, HANNIBAL SECTION, BEING A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN SECTIONS 5 AND 8 IN TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK K OF PLATS, PAGE 62 AND 63 AS DOCUMENT NO. 417896; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

22 RANGE 10 OF THE PRINCIPA MERIDIAN CORDING PLAT T RECORDED BOOK PLATS, P AND 63 AS MENT NO. SITUATED COUNTY OF AND STAT ILLINOIS PARCEL 2: LOT ONE DRED FOR (146) OF TH LANDING THE QUEEN, BAL S BEING A SU SION LOCAT SECTIONS 8 IN TOW 22 RANGE 10 OF THE PRINCIPA MERIDIAN CORDING PLAT T RECORDED BOOK PLATS, P AND 63 AS MENT NO. SITUATED COUNTY OF AND STAT ILLINOIS

Commonly as: 928 M DR, DIXO 61021

Names of holders of STEVEN B and CHRIS BOELTER.

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.

For informati on: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-22-05037. I3218129

May 5, 2023

PARCEL 2: LOT ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX (146) OF THE NEW LANDING FOR THE DELTA

PARCEL 1: LOT ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE (145) OF THE NEW LANDING FOR THE DELTA QUEEN, HANNIBAL SECTION, BEING A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN SECTIONS 5 AND 8 IN TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK K OF PLATS, PAGE 62 AND 63 AS DOCUMENT NO. 417896; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS PARCEL 2: LOT ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX (146) OF THE NEW LANDING FOR THE DELTA QUEEN, HANNIBAL SECTION, BEING A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN SECTIONS 5 AND 8 IN TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF

Date of th gage: Septem 30, 2019.

Name or n the mo STEVEN B and CHRIS BOELTER.

Name of th gagee: C Mortgage LLC.

Date and recording: