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VOLUME 161 NO. 47 • SERVING THE POLO AREA SINCE 1857

LOCAL NEWS

FRIDAY, January 31, 2020 • $1.00

SNOW FUN

Museum at Coliseum?

There is a Feb. 5 meeting to discuss a new museum in Oregon. / 6

COUNTY NEWS

Keyerra Maples, 10, Kenzi Dewey, 5, and Kyli Dewey, 10, all of Polo were having fun Sunday on this pile a snow near their home on Congress Street in Polo.

February Finds Twenty vendors will be on hand at this popular event in Mt. Morris,/ 4

Earleen Hinton/ Shaw Media

Mandrell Hired Polo’s Police Chief

has been hired as a new VP for Sauk Valley College. / 2

INDEX

One Section - 24 Pages

Betty’s Column......... 2 Byron Library............ 11 Church News............12 Classifieds..........21-24

College News............ 8 Entertainment......... 10 Library........................ 7 Oregon Police...........17

People........................ 8 Property Transfers...18 Sheriff’s Arrests.......17

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POLO CHIEF HIRED

Jon Mandrell hired as new VP at SVCC VP of academics, student services to be Mandrell’s new title at Sauk

BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com Polo’s chief of police has been hired

by Sauk Valley Community College as its vice president for academics and student services.

The Sauk Board approved rehiring alumnus Jon Mandrell for the position Monday. He served in the role for four years and left in 2018 to become president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Murfreesboro.

After about a year, he left the college and became chief of the Polo Police Department, replacing former Chief Kurt Cavanaugh, who stepped down May 20.

The task of replacing Mandrell is

in the hands of the Polo He’s slated to start Feb. City Council. The 39-year24 with a salary of $115,440. old said he will be with “It’s in my blood. I owe the department for about everything to this college,” another month and was he said. unsure of what the counMandrell, a Sauk gradcil’s plans were for hiring uate, received his Doctor a replacement or an interof Education from Ferris im chief.

State University in ComMandrell was one of 42 munity College Leaderapplicants in a national ship and a Master of Arts search and will replace and Bachelor of Science in Steve Nunez, who became Law Enforcement and Juspresident of Pennsylvania tice Administration from Highlands Community Western Illinois UniverCollege in Johnstown earsity. lier this month.

Jon Mandrell Sauk President Dave Mandrell, of Polo, was Hellmich said they had a an Oregon police officer very strong pool of candifrom 2003-09, then taught criminal justice at Sauk until 2012, when he was dates, and Mandrell was the resounding, named dean of instructional services. He unanimous choice.

Mandrell’s wife, Kelly, was hired in became vice president of academics and November as Polo’s Superintendent of student services in 2014.

“I’m just thrilled to be here; there’s Schools to replace the retiring Chris nothing like being on campus,” he said. Rademacher on July 1.

(Jeff Helfrich contributed to this story) “I love this place and I love the people.”

LOCAL HISTORY

Boles Trail traveled near Valentine Road

BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator, Polo Historical Society The Polo grocery store is a great place to greet people, especially someone you have not seen in a while.

Recently I met Dan Brown and he had a question for me. Between Valentine Road and Stratford is an old cemetery marker that was made out of wood. It has been protected all these years.

Dan wondered if the Galena Trail went along in that area? Could someone have died along the trail and were they marked with a wooden grave marker?

I quickly filled him in as to where the Galena Trail was in the area, but I did not stop to think what other trail might have been near Valentine Road.

When I got home and started thinking about our conversation, I realized it was the Boles Trail that traveled along in that area. If you read the sign on the Stahler property, it will tell you about the Boles Trail of 1826.

We had several early trails before Levi Warner mapped out the Peoria-Galena Trail that was used for many years.

Those earlier trails simply traveled too far to the east and the state eventually commissioned Levi Warner to map out a shorter route.

The first trail was the Kellogg Trail

Historical Society meeting is Feb. 5 The Polo Historical Society meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the museum across from the Polo Post Office.

The business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by Kenneth Sheely’s program on trips to Alaska at 7 p.m. and Oliver Kellogg blazed that trail in 1825. It crossed the Rock River three miles east of Dixon and came up between Polo and Mt. Morris. Then on to Galena for a total mileage of 160 miles. Mine workers heading for Galena traveled this trail. It was a tad too far.

In 1826 John Boles blazed a new trail and this one crossed Rock River near the Illinois Central Railroad bridge in Dixon. It went one mile east of Polo, then on north about one mile west of Forreston, and on to Galena. This was a shorter route and was a very popular trail.

The Lewiston Trail came into being about this time and was a well- traveled trail. It crossed the Rock River at Prophetstown and came up through Whiteside County west of Ogle County. It was still

not the perfect trail for all the lead miners heading for Galena.

In 1833 the state commissioned Levi Warner to come through with a better road from Peoria to Galena. It crossed the Rock River in Dixon and on to Buffalo Grove, early Polo. The trail went on to Carroll County.

Levi Warner’s original notes and maps are in the files at Polo Historical Society.

This was the trail that was followed and we have many stories of life along the trail.

A few years ago a group of us mapped out the trail again so it would not be forgotten. Signs were placed to mark the trail and many of those signs are still in place.

GRANT RECEIVED

POLO CHAMBER CHATTER

Karen Merlak receives grant from P.E.O. group

Polo resident Karen Merlak recently received a generous grant towards her Master’s Degree studies from the Program for Continuing Education project of P.E.O, a 150-year-old philanthropic educational organization.

The organization celebrates the advancement of women and edu-

Certificates of Recognition The Polo Chamber of Commerce would like to issue Certificates of Recognition to any Polo Chamber of Commerce business members who are celebrating five years of being in business, or those with five-year increments of being in business in Polo. Contact us so that we can announce your special business celebration during our Annual Dinner.

Board Meeting The next Polo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting will be Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Polo Firehouse.

Get the word out Contact The Polo Chamber of Commerce at 815-946-3131, polochamber@ gmail.com, or mail to P.O. Box 116, Polo, IL 61064 if you would like to post your event on the Chamber Sign, Chamber Website and/or the Chamber Chatter.

cates women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College and motivates women to achieve their highest aspirations.

Nearly $60 million in grants have been given out since the Program for Continuing Education project began in 1973.

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LIVE MUSIC

First Fridays Feb. 7 in Oregon First Fridays Open Stage Music Show will hold its second show of the new decade on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. by returning to a very popular earlier location at the Oregon VFW. The Oregon VFW is located at the west edge of Oregon, at the intersection of Illinois 64 and Oregon Trail Road.

A drawing for preferred schedule positions for musicians will take place at 6:30 p.m. Each musician (or band) will take 15 minutes at center

Business after Hours If you are interested and would like to host a Business after Hours or Breakfast before Business call the Chamber at 815946-3131.

stage, continuing until each group has been featured.

Instruments are all acoustic and professional sound system engineering is provided by Mike Bratt.

“Talented musicians from across Northern Illinois, and often neighboring states, appear on a regular basis,” said Ron Colson, one of the event’s organizers.

Admission is by free will donation.

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Monthly Events Join us for Coffee with a Cop the second Wednesday of the month, the next day will be Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come have simple conversation with Chief Mandrell over coffee and refreshments.

As a ministry of the Polo Council of Churches we hope you will join is for an opportunity to get to know our neighbors better by attending the “Our Table Community Meal” on the last Monday of the month, Feb. 24 at Faith UMC, 702 E. Dixon, Polo. Come join us as we offer everyone a free home-cooked meal from 5:30-7 p.m.

Weekly Events Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care would like you to join them for Community Coffee every Thursday morning at Polo resident Karen Merlak (left) received her check from Polo Chapter DW PCE 9:30 a.m.

The Polo Senior Center would like you Chairman, Suzanne Sorenson. Photo supplied to join them for Cinnamon Rolls or Donuts

at every Friday morning at 8:30 a.m.

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Do you have a Special Valentine?

Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care is selling Chocolate Covered Strawberries.

To place your order, call by Monday, Feb. 10. Pick them up on Thursday, Feb. 13. Cost is $6 for 4-6 chocolate covered strawberries. 815-946-2203.

MT. MORRIS EVENT

February Finds antique event enters eighth year

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Growing up, John Kessinger spent time with his grandmother, who was born in 1898.

She would share many stories of “the old days” and was a collector of many antique items. As she shared the stories behind the objects, Kessinger’s interest in the history that surrounded antiques grew.

Fast forward to now, the Polo resident is preparing to attend the annual February Finds Antique and Collectibles Market on Feb. 1 in Mt. Morris.

The event is in its eighth year, and is organized

by Mt. Morris resident Eden White.

“Eight years ago I threw it together in one month,” White said. “Everyone wants to get out in the month of February. We wanted to have something this time of year to get rid of things.”

The market is a fund-raising event this year for the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge Family Center #1551, where it is held. It will be open Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 20 dealers have reserved booths, filling the market to capacity.

All displayed antiques, vintage collectibles and artwork will be for sale. Merchandise includes antique furniture, antique tools, primitives, tins, lamps, vintage clothing and jewelry, tin toys, quilts and linens, artwork, stamps, postcards, local advertising memorabilia, glassware, tea leaf and majolica pottery, retro decor, enamelware,

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This pierced tin and wooden framed box is called a foot warmer that was used in the 1800s. Photo supplied fiesta ware, vintage holiday, chair caning demonstration, local maple syrup and numerous other collectibles.

“Everybody has something different,” White said. “No two booths are alike.”

White said the turnout is usually “overwhelming” and brought out hundreds even in its first year and a year when there was a blizzard. The event expanded to two rooms after a couple years.

“It’s the perfect time of the year,” Kessinger said. “People have cabin fever.”

Kessinger and his wife, Theresa specialize in primitive country antiques from the 1800s.

Among the items he’ll be bringing is called a Firkin. A Firkin is a unit of measure, but over time it became a generic name for the wooden staved buckets with lids.

Firkins come in many different sizes and were

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the “Tupperware of the 19th century.” People often collect the various sizes and stack them.

Firkins in original paint are highly-sought after.

Kessinger also plans to bring an 1800s foot warmer. The pierced-tin and wood-framed box used heated coals inside in a small tray. The box could then be set near one’s feet in a cold carriage ride or taken to church placed near the feet to keep someone warm during long winter services.

“I bought a kerosene lantern last fall at a flea market for $40 and a guy immediately contacted me and offered $400 for it,” Kessinger said. “You just never know.”

White has lived in Mt. Morris all her life. She knew when she started the event that there were different organizations that need help in the area.

Since its inception, proceeds from the event have been donated to the Mt. Morris Fire Department, Loaves & Fish food pantry, Serenity Hospice and Home, the women’s PEO and the Let Freedom Ring Festival.

Admittance to the event is $3 per person. Children 12 and under will be admitted free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is free and the building is handicap-accessible.

A bake sale will be held in conjunction with the market. Food and beverages prepared by the Moose will be available for purchase. No food or drinks will be allowed in the designated market area. The address of the event is 485 East Hitt St.

FHN is offering two $119 heart tests during American Heart Month!

Did you know that most heart attacks could be prevented with early diagnosis of risk factors for coronary artery disease? For American Heart Month in February, FHN is offering special pricing on two tests that can give you a good look at your heart health if you have no known coronary artery disease and no prior heart issues. $119 FHN’s Calcium Scoring CT Heart Scan uses 64-slice CT scanner technology to detect calcified plaque in arteries, an indication of potential heart issues. This non-invasive x-ray takes only a few minutes and does not require any physical activity. $119 Standard Walking Treadmill Stress Test helps to determine artery condition and may be right for you if you have risk factors for heart disease such as high cholesterol, existing or borderline high blood pressure, a history of smoking, diabetes, or family history of heart disease. You must be able to walk for this test and not have a history of heart problems.

Call by Friday, February 28 to schedule tests at the special $119 price; the tests themselves may be performed by Friday, May 29, 2020.

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POLO SENIOR NEWS

Movie Day, Monday, Feb. 3 at noon.

We will serve root beer floats and popcorn. Our feature this month is “Guarding Tess,” a comedy starring Shirley MacLain and Nicolas Cage. What do you do with a former First Lady who’s unpredictable, ornery and impossible to please? Plan on coming everyone is invited members and non-members. If wish to give a donation you may. Please call the Senior Center and let us know

By Karen Merlak Another few inches of snow from the weekend are covering the ground. We know that just below the surface of snow and ice, the ground is getting ready to awaken into the green grass of spring. We wait for all the good and wonderful gifts from God. This morning in church, we were greeted by Brian Toms and Bob Toms. Pastor Charlotte led the children’s message for Katelyn, Laura, Harper, and Amelia. Neil and Kay Dupree from Janesville, Wisconsin traveled south to visit with us for the morning.

This afternoon, I joined a large part of our PEO Chapter DW to bid farewell to one of our sisters, Joan Raley. Joan and Ed Raley will be moving out of the Polo area. Our chapter provided refreshments during the afternoon of visiting.

There were several sisters in attendance, including those from Pine Creek, Lisa and John Coffman, Beverly and Richard Coffman, Betty and Bill Hare, and Maggie Henning.

We will miss our friend and sister.

On Saturday afternoon, Deb Ohlwine invited several of us to the church to build a snowman for the Polo Chamber of Commerce snowman contest. I joined the group made up of Katie Pfundstein and her daughter, Amelia, Brian Toms,

Graying Gracefully with Pastor Brian LeBaron will meet twice a month and always on Tuesday afternoons. February classes are scheduled for Tuesday Feb. 4 and Tuesday Feb. 18 all classes start at 12:30.

Sub sandwiches will be served for a donation. If you have not been to any of his classes please come. Please sign up for these classes I need to know how many sub sandwiches to order; come to the senior center to sign up or call 815946-3818.

If you have signed up and cannot make it, call the senior center. This class is for members as well the public. If you want more information please call the Polo Senior Center.

Charlotte Hoppe, and our young friend, Laura.

We spent the afternoon in the snow fashioning a snow angel complete with halo and wings. Voting is open until Friday on the Polo Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. After building the snowman, we warmed up with hot chocolate in the church basement.

Our building committee has been very busy with many decisions made and more to come. They have started moving the cabinets from our current location to our new one.

The decorative parts of the church will be completed soon.

This past Saturday marked my last shift at the grocery store. I will miss my co-workers and the customers. I am so glad for the opportunity to work on the weekends and I am equally glad to have my weekends free again.

Rehearsals for the musical “Matilda” continue despite the weather.

The students are making great strides toward the finished product.

I really enjoy getting to know them and spending time with them doing something I really love.

For our science homework this semester, we are to observe nature for about twenty minutes. In this observation, we are to prepare a few questions that we might ask ourselves or our future students.

In my observation, I noticed the beautiful winter sunrise, perfectly colored in pastels, as if God used the broad strokes of a paintbrush dipped in pinks, purples, and blues.

I also noticed a group of crows getting their morning meal.

Even when the ground is cold and covered in snow, God is providing for all of His creatures. We know that He takes care of the birds and

Brain Wits Class –We are starting a new class and it is free to anyone who would like to join us. Members and non members are welcome. The class is for men and women regardless of age. We will have lots fun and at the same time exercise our brains. Kathy LeBaron will be our instructor; Kathy is a lot of fun, and she comes from a medical background where she worked as RN. We will meet bi-weekly and we will always meet on Mondays. All classes from 10-11 a.m. The first class will be Feb. 10 and again on Feb. 24. Sign up is required for the classes, please call the senior center or stop in to sign up.

Valentine’s Day join us at 10 a.m.

Feb. 14 for Ice Cream Sundae’s. We will not serve rolls or donuts on this day.

Saturday, Feb. 15, 12:30 p.m., Tina Buck will be instructing a button art class on wood. Come into the senior center to see the samples. All supplies will be provided for you except the buttons. You will need approximately 60-70 buttons of all sizes. The class fee for members is $20 and non members, $35 class is for adults of any age. Please no children. Remember members if you would like to take this class but cannot afford it please let Barb know. Registration is due by Monday, Feb. 10. Call Barb at 815-946-3818.

Bottle Craft on Monday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. We will teach you how to dress an empty wine bottle. A very easy class.

We will have all the supplies unless you want jewelry on your bottles these you will have to bring from your collection.

flowers because the Bible tells us so.

He loves us so much more than birds and flowers, so we know He will take care of us.

We can easily feel all alone in this world as we try to navigate through issues. It is so good to know that we have our heavenly Father watching over us. No matter what situations

we get ourselves into, God loves us and will be there to help us when we need Him. I hope to see you next Sunday at our little church in the country. Come and celebrate this time of transition. Come and thank God for the many blessings He has brought to your life. Come and worship with our church family.

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you will be joining us. 815-946-3818

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Brrrr its cold outside! The Polo Senior will be closed when the temperature is zero or below including wind chill and anytime the Polo Schools are closed.

Check WIFR 107.7 Radio, WREX Channel 13 TV, Face Book: Polo Senior Center or call the Senior Center if no one answers the phone by 9 a.m. we are closed.

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OREGON NEWS

Special meeting about Coliseum set for Feb. 5 Museum would be in the public building during 49-year lease

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com After nearly a year in the works, a plan to lease the Oregon Coliseum to a local foundation who plans to turn it into a museum could finally be voted on in the next month by the city council.

Officials from the Coliseum Museum of Arts, Antiquities and Americana will be in attendance to give a presentation and answer questions on Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Coliseum for a special meeting that is being hosted by the Oregon City Council.

“The council has voted to say they’re willing to take a look at it,” Oregon Mayor Ken Williams said.

“The council made a stipulation that since it’s a public building and used by the community for a variety of events, we wanted to have a public forum. We won’t vote at that, it’s merely an informational session.

There will be public comment.”

Williams anticipates that a vote on the lease will take place at the regularly-scheduled council meeting on Feb. 11. The 49-year lease is for the first and second floors of the Coliseum for $1 per year.

The Coliseum is currently used for various public events and needs.

Nonprofit organization Autumn On Parade currently uses the second floor of the Coliseum rent-free for office space and meetings. Williams said the city fully supports AOP and would assist them in finding a new space.

The city recently finished a study on who has rented the Coliseum for the past three years and for what purpose.

“We found that 95 percent of the time, it’s empty,” Williams said. “Of the remaining five percent, a number of those functions can be held in the Coliseum in the lower level, which will be kept by the city.”

The city would effectively become landlords to CMAAA and the museum and responsible for upkeep of the building, which it levies a tax for operational and maintenance expenses. The building is “in really good shape” according to Williams and isn’t in need of costly repairs in the near future.

Williams said a 49-year renewable lease length is needed because museums require long-term security in

ABOVE: This is what the south side of the Oregon Coliseum could possibly look like if it was turned into a museum. Changes include an ADA-compliant ramp on the left-front corner of the building. BELOW: This is proposed look at what the main floor of the Oregon Coliseum could look like if the museum becomes a reality. Images supplied. order to receive donations and grants from organizations in the art world.

“People in the arts won’t support it if it won’t be there a while,” Williams said.

If the lease is approved by the council, a director of the museum would be hired. A director would be paid 75 percent by CMAAA and 25 percent by the city. The city’s share would come out of its economic development fund.

The director would work for the city 25 percent of the time and help with the development downtown and bringing in shows, festivals and other tourism, Williams said.

The CMAAA includes representatives from nine governmental, notfor-profit organizations, and community leaders from Oregon. The nine organizations involved are the Lawrence Foundation, Oregon School District, Oregon Park District, Oregon Public Library, Serenity Hospice & Home, Chana School, Oregon Depot, Village of Progress, and Ogle County Historical Society.

Oregon School Superintendent Tom Mahoney, is president of the CMAAA. “My organization sees that build-

ing as underutilized,” Mahoney said.

“We want more traffic down there.

Our vision is to have displays with local art. There’s Lorado Taft work, dioramas that he made. We would have an event that’s an exhibit of Americana like toys, tractors or trains.”

Williams believes the museum would eventually bring people to the downtown, benefiting the city.

He said Oregon is an art community with many sculptures and the CMAAA would improve that even more.

Part of the CMAAA plan is to put an audio and video recording studio on the second floor of the Coliseum.

The studio would be used by area schools as well as rented out by local businesses for commercials.

Delays in paperwork and designs have been the cause of the lease process taking nearly a year, Williams said. Designs are in place to build dividers for exhibits inside the building, an ADA-compliant ramp on the left-front corner outside and possibly putting windows back in on the side of the building.

“The process has been great,” Mahoney said. “Any time you’re talking about changing a public building, it should take a while.”

Concerns were raised at meetings last year about the public losing control of the building by entering into the lease. Building rental fees, which amounted to $13,000 in 2018, would also be lost.

“The hope is to answer any questions,” Mahoney said of the Feb. 5 meeting. “This change will be hard for some people. They remember the coliseum as a different building.

There hasn’t been a lot of use recently. We want to have those conversations.”

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Wednesday - 7-8 GBB at Chadwick at 4 p.m., MS WR at Oregon at 4 p.m., BBB at Amboy at 6 p.m., Enrichment clubs at 3:15 p.m.

Thursday - 6 GBB at Byron at 4 p.m., MS WR at Challand at 4:30 p.m., GBB at Forreston at 6 p.m., Enrichment clubs at 3:15 p.m.

Friday - BBB at Milledgeville 6 p.m.

Saturday - Rt. 72 Solo and Ensemble at Winnebago, WR Regionals Forreston School Activities Monday - GBB at Eastland FS tournament Tuesday - JH GBB vs. Le-Win 5 p.m., GBB vs. Amboy at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday - JH WR at Oregon at 4

p.m., JH GBB vs. West Carroll at 4 p.m., BBB vs. Eastland at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday - JH WR at Challand at 4 p.m., JH GBB vs. Pecatonica at 4 p.m., GBB vs. Polo at 5:30 p.m. (senior night), Friday - Third quarter progress reports, FFA 212 conference at Decatur, FJH recreation night at 3 p.m., BBB at AFC at 6 p.m.

POLO PUBLIC LIBRARY The Polo Public Library is located at 302 Mason St., Polo. Call: 815-946-2713 Email: library@pololibrary.org.

Check out our new website at www. pololibrary.org for books, information and to register for programs and events.

“Like” us on Facebook and “Follow” us on Instagram.

Winter Reading Program for All Ages Jan. 2-Feb. 29 Pick up your age appropriate Reading Bingo Card or Reading Log at the Polo Library front desk starting January 2nd and warm up with a good book!

Childrens Programs Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 8.

Tales for Tots Pre-K-Kindergarten Story Time, ages 3-5 Saturday, Feb. 8, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Theme: Valentine’s Day, Book: Little Bear’s Valentine by Else Homelund Minarik Parent/guardian/caregiver must stay with child during the program.

Lego Challenge: Build Your Name,

Valentine STEM Program, ages 6-12 Friday, Feb. 14, 1-2:30 p.m.

Enjoy a variety of Valentine crafts and activities Registration required online or 815946-2713 by Feb. 8.

Pokemon Club, ages 8-14 Tuesday, Feb. 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

This club is open to Pokémon card collectors. Join in to play games and trade cards.

Teen Programs Book Subscription Box Pickup Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pick up your book subscription boxes Teen Scene, ages 13-18 Tuesday, Feb. 25, 5:30-7p.m.

The Great Oreo Taste-Off. Registration required, online or 815-946-2713 by Feb. 21.

Adult Programs Adult Pinterest Party Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6-7 p.m.

Hanging suet feeder for backyard birds. Supplies provided. Registration required, online or 815-946-2713 by Jan. 29.

Yoga Monday, Feb. 10, 6-7 p.m.

Rochelle Veterinary Hospital

Krystal from ADM Studios in Oregon will be our instructor.

Bring a mat if you have one. Go online or call 815-946-2713 to register Coffee with a Cop Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Join us for refreshments and conversation monthly on the second Wednesday.

Health & Wellness Program Thursday, Feb. 13, 6-7 p.m.

Ogle County Health Department will be teaching a program about Heart Health and Diabetes awareness. Join us to learn more about these illnesses and how to help prevent and treat them.

Registration required, online or 815-9462713 by Feb. 12.

Knit Happens - Beginner’s Knitting Class Saturday, Feb. 15, 1-3 p.m.

Learn to knit a scarf - The Library will provide the needles, the attendees will bring bulky weight yarn in color of their choice. Registration required, online or 815-946-2713 by Feb. 13.

Euchre Thursday, Feb. 20, 5:30-7 p.m.

Time to play cards, bring a friend Board at the Library - Games for Adults 18 and over

Saturday, Feb. 22, 3-5 p.m.

Join us after hours for table top games (options include Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Codenames, and Betrayal at the House on the Hill) and snacks.

Rock River Center Representative Wednesday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-noon The Rock River Center provides a caseworker to answer questions about Medicare, insurance, home care and anything else to do with caring for the older population. No appointment necessary.

Lifelong Learning Thursday, Feb. 27, 6-7 p.m.

Hidden Timbers Garden’s presents “Incorporating Natives into your Landscaping”. Registration required, online or 815-946-2713 by Feb. 26.

Book Discussion Groups Extra books are always available for these discussions. Please check one out and join us.

Friday Book Discussion at the Library Friday, Feb. 28, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Selection: My Love Story by Tina Turner Afternoon Book Club at the Library Monday, Feb. 24, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Selection: The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger

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Polo School Activities Feb. 3-8 Monday - GBB at AFC at 4 p.m., 7-8 GBB vs. Byron at 4 p.m., BBB vs. Durand at 6 p.m., Academic meet at Milledgeville, Enrichment clubs at 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday - 7-8 GBB vs. West Carroll at 4 p.m., GBB vs. Milledgeville (varsity only), Enrichment clubs at 3:15 p.m.

SPECIAL PROGRAM

Frozen meals are Ag in the Classroom fundraiser Ogle County residents searching for a way to make dinner preparation simple and help a local organization teach kids about agriculture don’t have to look any further than the Ag in the Classroom fundraiser.

Ten delicious meals have been prepared and frozen for convenience.

Each meal serves three to five people. The meals are: Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork, Smoked Pork Chops with dressing, Beef Taco Bake, Baked Mostaccioli, Cheesy Ham & Potato Casserole, Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowl, Creamy Crack Chicken, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Honey Garlic Chicken, and Breakfast Burritos.

The cost for the 10 meals is $160 (as low as $3.20 per person per serving).

Proceeds will benefit the Ogle-Carroll Ag in the Classroom Program.

Orders are due by Monday, March Meals can be picked up on March 18.

To register, please mail your

name, phone number, number of meal sets (they come in a set of 10 meals), and payment total.

Checks should be made out to Ogle-Carroll Ag Partnership (OCAP), 811 S Clay Street, Mt. Carroll, Illinois 61053. Payments can also be sent to U of I Extension, 421 W. Pines Rd, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) is a statewide educational program with lessons offered to kindergarten through eighth grade.

Its goal is to help students, teachers, and the general public gain greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society.

Ag in the Classroom is offered through the University of Illinois Extension Ogle County in partnership with Ogle County Farm Bureau, Carroll County Farm Bureau, Ogle County Soil & Water, and Carroll This group picture shows students who made bread in Ms. Giedd’s second grade class at Forreston Grade School as part of the Ag in the Classroom project. Photo supplied County Soil & Water.

COLLEGE NEWS Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University announces its fall 2019 Dean’s List students.

To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts.

Students from this area who achieved this honor include: Byron: Daniel Harrington, Accountancy, Byron High School; Kally Hedegaard, Art and Design Education, Byron High School; Madison Milburn, Psychology - B.A., Byron High School; Nehemiah Myers, Electr Engineering Tech - B.S., Stillman Valley High School; John Perket, Psychology - B.S., Byron High School; John Perket, Sociology - B.S., Byron High School; Tara Pyatt, Marketing - B.S., Byron High School; Michelle Tofte, ELED-Special Education, North Boone High School Davis Junction: Natasha Demers, Software Development, Ged Certificate; Izaac Herebia, Political Sci - Politics -B.S., Stillman Valley High School; Nicolas Kittleson, Mechanical Engineering B.S., Stillman Valley High School; Zachary Klonicki, Mech Eng-Mechatronics&robotics, Stillman Valley High School;

Mariah Paluzzi, Nutrition, Dietetics, & Wellness, Stillman Valley High School Forreston: Madalynn Mershon, Sociology - B.A., Forreston High School Monroe Center: Shelby Bruder, ELED-Special Education, Stillman Valley High School; Ethan Taylor, Electrical Engineering, Stillman Valley High School Mt. Morris: Jared Pottorff, Mechanical Engineering - B.S., Oregon High School Oregon: Peyton Burnett, ELED-Special Education, Rock Falls Township HS; Mackenzie McCammon, Psychology B.A., Oregon High School Polo: Jonathan Stauffer, Physics-Secondary Teaching Stillman Valley: Connor Duffy, Health Promotion, Stillman Valley High School NIU December 2019 Graduation List More than 1,300 students received their degrees from Northern Illinois University in December. Included among the graduates were the following students: Byron: Byron Hogan, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science - Software Development; Andrew Mulrooney, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration MBA; Everlyne Nyamwange, Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Davis Junction: Andrew Collins, Bachelor of Science, Marketing Monroe Center: Kristen Lookingland,

Bachelor of Arts, English Oregon: Daniel Boyden, Master of Science, Physics - Basic Physics; Taylor Freed, Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Judd Haushahn, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Polo: Sabrina Heise, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics - General Mathematics and Bachelor of Science, Psychology Western Illinois University A total of 1,186 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the Fall 2019 Dean’s See COLLEGE NEWS, Page 9

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MARRIAGE LICENSE Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook issued the following marriage license.

Jan. 22 John Michael Theodore Ptasnik and Morgan Elizabeth Hess, both of Polo.

ACADEMIC NEWS

BYRON FOREST PRESERVE

Daniel L. Schwartz of Corpus Christi, Texas, formerly of Polo, has a Bachelor of Arts in history, and a Master’s in Library and Information Services from Rosary College in River Forest.

He received his second Masters in Public Administration on Dec. 14, 2019 from Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi.

Schwartz is a 1990 graduate of Polo Community High School. He and his wife, Stacey, live in Corpus Christi, Texas. He works for the City of Corpus Christi as a branch manager of

one of the six libraries.

His parents, Jon and Marilyn Schwartz of Polo, took the train to Texas to witness the hooding and graduation.

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WIU – Graduates Fall 2019 Byron: Payton M Abbott, Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work; Jeffrey Karl Althoff, Bachelor of Arts, General Studies; Joseph Jarrett Hanlin, Bachelor of Arts, General Studies Leaf River: Dennis Michael Reedy, Bachelor of Science, Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration Mt. Morris: Kelsey Anne Pudlas, Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Music, Music Polo: Amanda Lapage, Bachelor of Science, Forensic Chemistry Rock Valley College The following students have earned recognition on Rock Valley College’s Fall 2019 President’s and Dean’s Lists.

Winter Night Hike - Feb. 7 Assistant Superintendent, Janet Dahl-

Students must have taken at least 12 credit hours during the semester to qualify for the President’s or Dean’s lists.

President’s List: Students named to the President’s List achieved a 4.0 semester grade point average.

Byron: Alex Bozzi, Joseph Myers, Alana Rowland Davis Junction: Clarissa Hernandez, Mary Lien, Skot Lien Leaf River: Jason Daub Monroe Center: Dylan Powell Oregon: Thomas Gleiter Dean’s List: Students named to the Dean’s List achieved at least a 3.25 semester grade point average.

Byron: Nathen Blackwood, Noah Colloton, Katelynn Grobe, Micaela Hendrickson, Tiffany Himes, Josh Larson, Lauren McLester, Cloe Ohlenroth, Lane Watson,

berg will be leading a free winter night hike at the Jarrett Prairie Nature Preserve located on Friday, Feb. 7 starting at 6 p.m.

“Experience the winter woods and prairie after dark. The preserve has deer, foxes and owls that may make an appearance,” said Herman. Advance registration is required by Wednesday, Feb. 5 by calling 815 234-8535.

Jenna Wieck, Milena Zlaticanin Davis Junction: Grace Hickey, Nathaniel Jacobson, Grayce Kakert, Judy Kohler, Alexis McCluskey, Andres Molina, Carina Paluzzi, Jacob Shaw Monroe Center: Kristal Tabor, Danielle Wallschlaeger Oregon: Karissa Faler, Jasmine Herbst, Robert Youngren Stillman Valley: Michael Burdick, Breanna Crown, Trenton Davis, Dawn Hazen, Madeline Seiler Monmouth College These students achieved at least a 3.5 GPA for the Fall 2019 semester at Monmouth College while taking at least three academic credits.

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List. The total includes 92 students at the WIU-Quad Cities Campus.

To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade point average on a scale of 4.0, which equals an A in a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded courses; pass-fail hours are not counted (e.g., student teaching, internships).

Students earning Dean’s List honors are: Byron: Payton M Abbott, Senior Forreston: Samuel Barkalow, Sophomore and Austin J Howald, Junior Polo: Amanda Lapage, Senior Rochelle: Brendan Thomas Kalata, Senior, Mason T Lamb, Junior Stillman Valley: Haley N Taylor,

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On Sunday, Feb. 2 starting at 1 p.m., Byron Forest Preserve District naturalists, Susan Kleiman and Mark Herman, will offer a hike to learn about winter animal tracking at the Jarrett Prairie Nature Preserve, 7993 North River Road in Byron.

“We will be looking for sign of animal tracks, chews and scat in the preserve’s prairies and woodland and see if the local groundhogs have ventured out of their dens,” said Herman.

This free outdoor program is open to all ages. Advance registration is required by Thursday, Jan. 30 by calling the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815 234-8535 extension 200.

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Groundhog Day animal tracking hike is Feb. 2 at preserve

BYRON FOREST PRESERVE

Preserve’s lecture series to offer a variety of topics The Byron Forest Preserve District’s annual Winter Lecture Series will be held on Sunday afternoons beginning at 2 p.m. from Feb. 9 through March 8 at the Jarrett Prairie Center, located at 7993 North River Road, near Byron.

These programs are free and no advance registration is required.

The lecture program is co-sponsored by Exelon Generation Byron Station and the award winning Jarrett Prairie Center Museum.

Feb. 9 – Short-eared Owls: Ghosts in the Grass Join Jacques Nuzzo, Program Director for the Illinois Raptor Center in Decatur to understand the history of short-eared owls.

These ground-nesting owls once thrived in our open prairie grasslands and are now an Illinois state-endangered species.

Feb. 16 – Bobcat: Illinois’ Native Cat Jennifer Kuroda, founder of the Illinois Bobcat Foundation, will cover every facet of these elu-

sive cats. Once hunted almost to extinction in the Midwest, bobcats have been making a comeback in recent years.

Feb. 23 – The Search for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee: How a Team of Researchers Scientifically Established a Species’ Decline Isaac Stewart, Instructor of Biology at Black Hawk College, will discuss how the work of a dedicated group of researchers put the rusty patched bumble bee on the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Endangered Species List in January 2017.

This was the first bee species from the centennial United States that has ever been added to this list.

This study’s findings is a red flag warning for other pollinator species in the Midwest.

March 1 – Life through the Lens of Kodak: The History of Personal Photography Chicago actor R. J. Lindsey will portray George

Eastman, found of Kodak. He will present a slide program and display vintage cameras to tell how Kodak’s affordable and easy to use cameras changed personal photography around the world.

March 8 – The History and Archaeology of the Sauk Nation and Black Hawk Join Ferrel Anderson, President of the Quad Cities Archaeological Society, to learn about the archaeological findings regarding the people of the Sauk Nation and Black Hawk.

Using historical records and archaeological evidence, Anderson located Black Hawk’s Saukenuk village, 800 acres of Sauk and Fox agricultural fields and several grave yards at the mouth of the Rock River near the present day Quad Cities.

For more information contact the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815 234-8535 extension 200.

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Will It Waffle?

Monday, Feb. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ages: 6-12 grade We will experiment with foods you wouldn’t expect to cook in a waffle iron! Come hungry and willing to experiment! Please visit Byron. evanced.info/signup or call 815-2345107 to register.

Soil-less Gardening Tuesday, Feb. 25, 11:30-12:30 p.m.

No need to wait for spring to garden! This simple windowsill method uses a mason jar, water and a few other low-cost items! A take-home kit will be provided. Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.

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Byron Pioneers and the History of the Census Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Find out which Byron pioneer undertook the first U.S. Census for Ogle County in 1840 and other interesting stories about Byron settlers.

Also learn how the census adds value to our community with our Director, Emily Porter. Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.

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

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

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

BROOKVILLE & ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

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

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

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

OPEN BIBLE

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

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Polo Campus

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

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

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

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

815-732-6313 www.ebenezerreformed.com

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

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

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

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

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

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

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

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

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH

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

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Matt Smith

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

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

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

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

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

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Polo’s Harper Clark looks for the open player during a recent game against Riverdale.

Photo by Trish Patterson Blake put in a buzzer beater of her own to close the gap to 32-27.

In between, Polo had seven turnovers and seven missed shots. Nearly all turnovers came from errant passes.

“At least we were able to hang with them in the third quarter,” Grobe said. “I was happy with our

defensive effort. Sometimes when it gets physical, we back down. But, not tonight we didn’t.”

Dusing scored two of her gamehigh 17 points moments into the fourth quarter to make it 32-29. After four trips down the court with no points, Boelens made a much-needed 3-pointer to keep it close at 37-32.

Portz (285) all won a pair of bouts for the Steamers. Ben Fosdick (126), Noah Ford (132), Jake Pannell (170) and Kaleb Schipper (195) all won bouts against Polo, while Conner Sheridan (106) added a win against Amboy.

The Marcos got two pins each from McKeon Crase (113) and Marcus McKenna (160). Michael Taylor (145) added a win against Fulton, and Connor Erubanks (132) won a bout against Amboy.

Brad Gazza (145) was the lone double-winner for the Clippers, with two pins. Dylan Daniels (132) added a pin against Fulton, while Zach Wicaryus (138), Austin Norman (182), Avery Shaw (220) and Justin Wicaryus (285) all had pins against Polo.

Girls Basketball Amboy 68, Polo 32: The Clippers cruised to an NUIC South win on the road, jumping out to a 22-5 lead after one quarter.

Mallory Powers poured in 21 points to lead Amboy (21-1, 8-0), which led 46-12 at halftime and 61-26 after three quarters. Kyleigh Donna added 12 points, and Olivia Dinges scored 10.

Alex Dusing’s 12 points paced Polo, and Marah Blake scored 10.

SPORTS ROUNDUP Jan. 22 Boys Basketball Dakota 53, Polo 24: The Marcos trailed 16-4 after one quarter and 31-15 by halftime, then were outscored 19-6 in the third quarter of an NUIC crossover loss at home.

Parker Wolber scored nine points to pace Polo. Wyatt Rockey had 14 for the Indians.

Jan. 23 Wrestling Steamers sweep at home: Fulton defeated Polo 43-30 and Amboy 48-24 in a triangular in Fulton. Polo topped Amboy 42-30 in the third dual.

Zane Pannell (113/120), Ryan Snyder (152/160), Max Pannell (220) and Nate

Eastland 52, Forreston 25: The Cougars took control with a 20-11 scoring edge in the second quarter, then pulled away with a 15-7 run in the third.

Lydia Coatney had 14 points, six steals, four rebounds and four assists for

Eastland (22-3, 6-2 NUIC South), while Erin Henze added 11 points.

Alexus Houston led Forreston with seven points followed by Paityn Broshous with six and Brooke Bettner with four.

Jan. 24 Boys basketball Polo 60, AFC 24: The Marcos led 20-6 after one quarter and 35-13 at halftime, then put the game on ice with a 12-0 fourth-quarter scoring edge in an NUIC South win in Ashton.

Jace Coffey had a game-high 16 points for Polo. Tucker Mumford scored 15, and Brody Glawe added nine.

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Sandwiched between NUIC games against two of the best 1A teams in the state for the Polo girls basketball team was a non-conference tilt with 17-3 Riverdale, one of the better 2A teams in the state.

“It’s a real buzz saw,” Polo coach Jeff Grobe said. “It’s nice to get them out of the way. The girls are doing okay with it.”

Polo jumped out to a 16-9 first quarter lead against Riverdale on Jan. 24, but lost 48-40. Still, they showed no signs of being intimidated by the physical Rams.

Shooting specialist Mallory Patterson burned Riverdale for a pair of 3-point baskets in the first quarter, including a buzzer beater. Alex Dusing added another six points and Marah Blake tacked on four points.

“We came out with intensity. I think we go the jitters out of the way,” Grobe. “I loved how we were looking for the open shooter.”

Riverdale clamped down on defense in the second quarter, only allowing single baskets by Nicole Boelens, Lindee Poper, Blake and Dusing, taking a 27-24 lead into halftime.

“They had their best defender on Patterson,” Grobe said.` The third quarter was one of missed opportunities for both sides.

Dusing made a nearly free throw and the Marcos were shut out until

However, the Marcos had 10 fouls and were in the double-bonus by then.

The Rams went up by 39-32 before Dusing added two more points. That was as close as Polo would come the rest of the way.

“Turnovers hurt us a lot. We had way too many (26),” Grobe said.

“I can’t explain it. We run drill to avoid them. I’m sure their pressure defense was a part of it.”

Brooke Smeltzy put in pair of free throws for Riverdale’s biggest lead (45-36) of the game with 3:00 left.

The Rams also put on an effective four-corner stall for nearly a minute before Molly Sharp went to the line and sunk two more free throws.

Those two had 15 points each.

Dusing added two more baskets at the end, but it was a case of too little, too late.

Afterwards, Riverdale coach Jay Hatch gave more credit to Polo than his own team.

“I thought Polo outplayed us the whole game,” Hatch said. “They were the aggressor tonight and deserved to win. There was a lot of intensity on their part.”

Polo fell to 11-13 and will host its final home game Friday against Ashton-Franklin Center. The Marcos wrap up regular-season play Thursday, February 6 at Forreston.

“We’ve been okay this season,” Grobe said. “There are maybe two or three games we should have had.”

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Polo’s Lucia Sande (12) and Abby Girzny (21) battle Amboy players for the ball.

Photo by Trish Patterson

Polo’s Becca Wagner drives on a Riverdale player during recent action in Polo.

Photo by Trish Patterson

Wrestling St. Bede 39, Polo 36: The Marcos lost a close one to the Bruins at home.

Connor Eubanks needed just 22 seconds to pin Dom Bima at 126 pounds. At 160, Marcus McKenna picked up a second-period pin of Jim Sanchez. Daniel Engel won the 285 match with a pin in 2:02.

SPORTS COLUMN

Basketball seasons are hitting the final stretch A

fter going into the tank for the last month or so, the Oregon boys basketball team looks to have righted the ship with a resounding win over Byron.

Additionally, the schedule lightens up significantly.

It is entirely possible the Hawks could win their remaining regular-season contests, especially after getting Josh Sitze back to the line-up.

They looked solid on defense without him against Byron, tenaciously playing defense.

Admittedly, Byron doesn’t have any size or talent this year, but to double the score on them was impressive.

Do look for Byron to improve in the future with new coach Matt Huels, who replaced a class act in Tom Schmidt.

Looking ahead to the regional, Winnebago will be the top seed. That should be Oregon’s No. 1 focus – what they could possibly do to reverse a 91-67 thumping?

Oregon played well early, eventually succumbing to the Indians playing more consistently. The potential is there for the Hawks to win, but much will depend on the team’s mental toughness.

From watching the Byron game, I would suggest reining Trey Woolsey in more. I like his demeanor on the court and the excitement he brings, but there are too many ill-advised longrange shots and drives to the hoop.

Sure, his style is more of the high-octane variety. However, that can be a recipe for turnovers, as was the case against Byron.

It was good to see Riley Birnbaum assert himself more and there is plenty of potential for even bigger things. Eli Rufer quietly gets the job done, getting the most out of his talent than anyone out there.

Noah Campos is a smart player who is a nice role player. Add in Ryker Finch for his versatility

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and physicality and Keshon Reed for defensive tenacity and the Hawks are certainly capable of playing with anyone, something coach Quinn Virgil promised at the beginning of the year.

Lary Marcos Compete The other game I saw last week was Riverdale vs Polo in girls basketball. One thing about living alone is having more latitude in going and doing. So why not go to Polo on Saturday night I thought.

A brutal stretch for Polo with Amboy, Riverdale and Eastland all in a row. The Marcos didn’t back down. They gave Riverdale all they could handle. In fact, the Riverdale coach felt Polo outplayed his team.

The only thing that prevented Polo from coming up with that signature win was turnovers. As long as I’ve been watching them, that’s been their nemesis.

The girls are well schooled on finding the open shooter and in a humble sense, that becomes their first priority. Unfortunately, well-intended passes are thrown into traffic and are pilfered or bounced out of bounds.

This may sound radical, and not just for Polo, but for many girls teams I see, but points per possession may improve by shooting earlier rather than later. The longer a team holds on to ball, the

greater the likelihood for turnovers.

Not only do Polo and Forreston have to contend with the state’s No. 1 Amboy and No. 4 Eastland in NUIC division play, but in the sub-sectional complex as well.

The No. 2 and 3 teams in 1A, Lewistown and Brimfield are also geographically close and in the same sectional. And like Amboy and Eastland, they recently play one another, with Lewistown winning big.

Based upon its first two games, Amboy and Eastland are much closer. Though Amboy won both, look for Eastland to have an advantage should the two square off in the sectional final.

The old adage about beating a team three times often rings true because of the law of averages.

Eastland will also come in with more experience of playing high stakes ball.

There is huge, huge difference when it comes to nerves at a sectional final versus a regular season bout. Certainly, Amboy will be the sentimental favorite with long-time coach Mike McCracken and the fact Eastland has already had plenty of state title appearances in a variety of girls sports.

Congratulations to Oregon sophomore Isaac Kaltenbrun for qualifying for the IHSA bowling tournament in what is traditionally the toughest sectional in the state. Kaltenbrun joins his sister Caitlyn (2017) as a state qualifier for the Hawk bowling program.

It also continues a 3-year streak of a boys qualifier, with Austin Strite making the cut the last two years. As a team, Oregon only finished about 200 pins away from qualifying. Maybe in another sectional, they would have made it.

We have yet to talk about wrestling this winter, so next week will be devoted to the grapplers in anticipation of what promises to be the toughest 1A regional in the state at Polo. It might even be tougher than some sectionals.

BOYS BOWLING

Issac Kaltenbrun qualifies for state finals in O’Fallon

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Oregon bowler Isaac Kaltenbrun is eyeing the state tournament this weekend.

Mt. Morris, working on the new approach, and it’s taken a while for it to take hold.

There was a practice about three weeks ago, Kaltenbrun noted, when the proverbial light finally came on. A shorter backswing, coupled with a straighter ball, were indeed the way to go.

“It just started feeling more natural,” Kaltenbrun said.

The breakthrough came at the Oregon Regional, where Kaltenbrun tied for fourth overall, with teammate Eddie Buttens, with a total pinfall of 1,216 over six games.

“It was harder than what I thought because there was a lot more oil there, which meant I had to move a lot further right than what I was com-

WRESTLING

Hawk wrestlers beat Amboy, fall to Winnebago

BY RANDY HOLLAND The Hawk wrestlers traveled to Winnebago for dual meets with the Indians and the Amboy Clippers on Jan. 23 and rolled over Amboy 66-12 but came up short against ‘Bago 43-36.

Oregon won four by forfeit and had six pins in the opener against the Clippers, losing one by a fall and one by forfeit.

The Hawks had their chance against Winnebago but gave avoidable pins and didn’t get wins when they could.

Wrestling against Amboy started at 106 like the old days with Grant Stender on the mat.

He had two takedowns before he hooked up a crook at 1:08. Oregon forfeited 113 and 120 and 126 were

double forfeits brining up Seth Stevens at 132, running a chicken wing at 1:32.

Braydon Altherr took a forfeit at 138 and Gabe Eckerd just missed the back on a reversal before he pulled a wing back at 2:37.

Sebastian Cardenas hooked up a half nelson on the way down to pin in 27 seconds.

Jokiah Sewell and Wayde Reimer took forfeits brining up Adam Glendenning at 182. He was scoreless after the first and stopped a stand up and connected a half nelson at 3:39.

Jonathan Alaniz took a forfeit bringing up Miguel Vasquez at 220 who was on his back at the first period buzzer and went over in a chicken wing at 3:48.

The meet ended with Evan Flaharty, down 10-2 fighting a throw and getting a take-

down to the back at 5:18.

The Hawks forfeited to start the Winnebago meet and in the first action, Stevens went down in a high crotch and was pinned in a spladle by seventh ranked Carlos Sanchez. At 132, Emmett Peterson was turned in a guillotine in the second before he was pinned in a cradle at 4:30.

Altherr lost two backpoints in the second and three more in a butcher in the third.

He managed a couple of reversals but went down to a 14-6 major decision.

Down 22-0, Oregon needed points, but they were still a match away.

Eckerd lost a hard fought takedown and then was caught on his back trying to escape and he was pinned at 1:37 in the 145 pound match.

Cardenas got Oregon on the board

when he switched into a half nelson at the start of the second and pinned at 2:37.

Sewell drew fourth ranked Bryce Faworski and got countered with heel picks in the first and second periods as he tried to go single to double. In the third Sewell got taken to his back for three points and then was turned with a chicken wing and pinned at 5:09.

Reimer got the points back with a counter for a takedown and a butcher in 58 seconds.

Trailing 34-18 with six matches left and four forfeits coming up, Oregon could still come out on top. A win at 182 would help.

Glendenning came close, down 4-2 with a minute left, but his throw attempt was countered, and he went to his back and was pinned at 5:46.

• Friday, January 31, 2020

Sometimes it takes a while for the light to come on when it comes to an athlete performing at his or her best.

For Oregon sophomore Isaac Kaltenbrun, it’s been a gradual process, but that light is shining very bright now. It’s led him to a somewhat surprising berth at the IHSA boys state bowling tournament that begins this Friday at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon.

Kaltenbrun was the lone area athlete to advance from the Sycamore Sectional, held Jan. 25 at Mardi Gras Lanes in DeKalb. That came on the heels of a fourth-place finish at the Oregon Regional on Jan. 18 at Plum Hollow Lanes in Dixon.

“The regionals, he kind of shocked us, finishing fourth,” Oregon coach Eric Carlson said. “He’s got the capabilities, but the last two weeks, when it really mattered, he’s stepped up and thrown the ball the way it needs to be thrown, where it needs to be thrown, and been able to play a multitude of different lines that allowed him to get there.”

Carlson’s coaching of Kaltenbrun has been a work in progress. As a freshman, Kaltenbrun preferred to throw a ball that hooked violently at the end. It led to some inconsistent performances, and his average for the season was 178.

In the offseason, Carlson instructed Kaltenbrun to work on rolling a straighter ball, that hooked less but would hopefully find the pocket more. Kaltenbrun bowled about twice a week during the summer at Town & Country Lanes in

fortable with,” Kaltenbrun said. “I adjusted, and I still shot over a 200 average.”

At the Sycamore Sectional, Kaltenbrun took his game up another notch. He opened with a 238 game, which settled him down.

“There were a lot of nerves,” he said. “It’s a sectional, and it’s always one of the hardest sectionals in the state.”

Kaltenbrun completed his morning with games of 212 and 189 for a 639 series, then was a picture of consistency in the afternoon. He rolled games of 224, 222 and 225 for a 671 series, and a total pinfall of 1,310. He averaged 218.3 on the day, more than 17 pins per game above his average this season.

Now Kaltenbrun has the opportunity to see how he stacks up against the state’s best, like an older sister, Caitlyn, did in the winter of 2017 as a state qualifier as a junior at Oregon.

Isaac is slated for a practice session at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 30, then will take to the lanes for real on Friday morning.

Kaltenbrun is hoping for a 1,275 six-game total, which will give him a fighting chance to make the first-day cut that includes 12 teams and 30 individuals. A year ago, that qualifying number fell at 1,200.

A former teammate, the graduated Austin Strite, made the cut last year with a 1,237 firstday total. He wound up tied for 52nd with a 2,432 12-game score.

For Carlson, it’s a matter of Kaltenbrun continuing to do what got him to this point.

“If he executes the way he has the last couple of weeks and doesn’t start trying to get back into that cranking mode, he’s got the ability to compete,” Carlson said. “Hopefully he makes Day 2.

It’s a whole different environment down there.”

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OBITUARIES David Lee Bull, 60, of Cincinnati, Ohio and formerly of Ogle County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved daughter and son-in-law, at The Christ Hospital on January 21, 2020 after suffering a heart attack.

He was born in Rockford on Dec. 21, 1959 to Bob and Betty Bull. After growing up in Rockford, Leaf River and Forreston, he graduated from Forreston High School in 1977.

Directly following his graduation, that summer he began working at Kable News. Through Dave’s hard work, strong

work ethics and dedication to his job he worked his way up the ladder to become the Director of Operations & Production.

In 2008, Dave was transferred to the Cincinnati, Ohio, Kable Packaging and Fulfillment Services where he continued to work until his passing.

Dave’s favorite things in life were: making memories and face-timing with his grandchildren, cheering on the St Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Bears even when they weren’t doing well.

LOIS P. FUNK

Lois is survived by her daughters Barb (Terry) Walker of Champaign; Sue (Bill) Tinker of Tampa, Florida; Chris (Dan) Pierce of Oregon; Karen Churney of Oregon; her brother Jerome (Ruth) Klose of Olympia Fields; eight grandchildren: Paul (Missy) Chromek, Kelly Rockwell, Michael (Raquel) Tinker, Brian (Wendy) Tinker, Kathryn (Lee) Calmes, Christa (Derick) Furr, Nicholas (Jamie) Sutherland and Danielle (Troy) Kedroske; and many great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tues-

Jan. 21 Adam J. Czerkicki, 61, of Roscoe, was arrested at 6:36 p.m. for driving while license revoked and aggravated driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 5000 block of Illinois 2. Czernicki was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held pending a court appearance.

Jan. 22 Frank Fenton, 55, of Byron, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for domestic battery. Fenton posted $5,000/10% bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. He is scheduled to return for court on Feb. 5.

Jay Moore, 45, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Moore’s bond was set at $1,630 pending a court appearance.

John R. Powell, 58, of Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Powell was released on a $5,000 recognizance bond.

Dominic N. Mireles, 37, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended, criminal trespass to residence, and obstructing iden-

day, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. at St Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon with the Rev. Keith Romke officiating.

Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be Monday Feb. 3, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

A memorial has been established to Peace Hospice of Naperville.

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

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

missed by his loving daughter Miranda and son-in-law Sergio Espinoza; three grandchildren that were the joys of his life - Mia, Liam and Luca Espinoza; caring parents Bob and Betty Bull; siblings Alan (Kathy); Larry; Jeff (Becky) and numerous nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1-4 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Moose Family Center.

For those planning to attend, it is requested to please wear something that represents Dave; Chicago Bears, St. Louis Cardinals, Harley Davidson, or #Bullmanstrong shirts.

tification. Mireles’ bond was set at $5,000/10% pending a court appearance.

Jonathan G. Dalton, 30, of Schaumburg, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Dalton’s bond was set at $2,159 pending a court appearance.

Andrew J. Wood, 24, of St. Clair, Missouri, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. for s CDL not obtained. Wood was released on a $5,000/10% bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 30.

Jeffrey M. Plantz, 22, of Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for disorderly conduct and failure to appear. Plantz’s bond was set at $516 pending a court appearance.

Kendall Pelt, 47, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while under the influence, domestic battery and bond violation. Pelt’s bond was set at $100,000/10 percent pending a court appearance.

Jan. 23 Amanda Van Oosten, 39, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving 11-14 miles per hour above the speed limit. Van Oosten’s bond was set at $3,000 /10% pending a court appearance.

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Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

Jan. 21 Michael L. Willis, 50, of Rochelle, was issued a citation at 7:57 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of Washington and 4th Streets.

Jan. 22 John H. Watkins, 24, of Rockford, was issued citations at 1 p.m. for failure to stop at a stop sign and failure to obey a police officer. These violations occurred at 3rd and Jefferson Streets and in the 1000 block of East Illinois 64.

Jan. 23 At 1:20 p.m., police took a report of a two-vehicle traffic crash that had just occurred at the intersection of 4th and Washington Streets involving a 2014 Chevrolet driven by Tina E. Haupt, 51, of Sterling, and a 2019

Ford driven by Daniel J. Lepak, 45, of Marathon, Wisconsin.

Haupt was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Forty parking citations and seven verbal/written warnings were issued from Jan. 20-26.

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

General calls for service through dispatch Jan. 20-26 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle.........................................3 Citizen Complaints.....................7 Citizen Assist /Civil Problem........................................2 Assist EMS /Other Department.................................2 Alarm Response.........................7 Lockout Vehicle/Building......... 1 911 Hang-up/Open Line.............2 Ordinance Violations.................2 Traffic Stops..............................12

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Lois P. Funk, 93, of Lombard and formerly of Dixon died peacefully Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020.

She was born Aug. 5, 1926 in Elmhurst the daughter of Bernard and Phyllis (Vering) Klose.

Lois married Robert J. Funk on May 31, 1947 at St Liborius Catholic Church in Steger.

He preceded her in death Oct. 5, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother Ted Klose and son in law Dave Churney.

He also enjoyed riding his Harley and fishing, whether it be on a pond or Lake Erie.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends for his sense of humor and contagious laughter.

Dave gave generously during his life and after. Prior to Dave’s cremation he was a donor and able to help around 100 people.

Dave was predeceased by his granddaughter April, niece Monica Zellers, and his grandparents.

Dave is loved and will be greatly

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• OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Continued from Page 17 Jan. 24 Isaiah Holmes, 21, of Houston, Texas, was arrested at 2:02 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license and issued citations for improper display of registration and expired registration following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of North Freeport Road. Holmes was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

At 8:28 p.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies along with Ashton EMS responded to the 7000 block of East

Flagg Road for a single vehicle crash with injuries.

After an investigation, it was determined that Sarah Stoecker, 23, of Chillicothe, had lost control of her Ford SUV while driving westbound on Flagg Road causing her vehicle to travel into the south ditch striking a utility pole. All five occupants were checked by Ashton EMS and refused treatment.

Travis House, 23, of Chillicothe, was the front seat passenger of the vehicle and was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. House was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of

bond.

Jan. 26 At 9:27 p.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies, along with Stillman Valley EMS, responded to the intersection of East Macklin Road and North Stillman Road for a single vehicle rollover crash.

After an investigation, it was determined Beth Sawyer, 46, of Holcomb, was attempting to turn southbound onto North Stillman Road from East Macklin Road. Sawyer did not successfully complete the turn and crashed her vehicle into the south ditch, causing her vehicle to turn onto it’s driver’s side.

Sawyer was checked by Stillman Val-

ley EMS and refused to be transported.

Sawyer was then placed under arrest for driving while under the influence of alcohol and transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

• The late Thomas R. Reid by heirs to David A. and Lindy E. Meyer, 1394 state Route 2, Oregon, $97,000.

• Annette L. Coble to Juan M. Reyes III, 504 W. First St., Mt. Morris, $88,000.

• Brian J. and Karen S. Fransen to Gordon K. and Donna J. Green, 1301 S. Skare Road, Chana, $430,000.

• Karen M. Ramage to Ray G. and Donna M. Gruber, 260 Creekside Drive, Byron, $127,500.

Trustee’s Deeds • Elizabeth V. Erdmann Family Trust, Peter M. Erdmann, trustee, to Jeffrey W. Davison, 6341 S. Carthage Road, Oregon, $72,500.

• John A. and Deborah S. Feehan Revocable Declaration Trust, John A. Feehan, trustee, to Vito and Josephine Colucci, 157 S. Fox Run Lane, Byron, $158,000.

• Chicago Title Land Trust Co, TR309, trustee, to Steven W. and Lois J. Delhotal, farmland in Pine Rock Township and 4140 S. Knoll Road, Rochelle,

$213,968.50.

Jan. 27 Isabella Adamski, 23, of DeKalb, was arrested at 11:30 a.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 17000 block of East Illinois 38. Adamski was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she additionally received citations for no valid insurance, expired registration, and failure to wear seat belt.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Ogle County property transfers recorded week of Jan. 17-23: Warranty Deeds • The late Patricia Brennan by heirs to Douglas E. and Michelle L. Swanson, 8191 E. Berry View Drive, Stillman Valley, $219,500.

• Scott E. and Jeffrey Davison, Kristine L. Peterson and Julie Robbins to Connor Lincoln, 208 S. Campbell Ave., Polo, $115,000.

• Colonial Fund 17LP to Equity Trust Co., Custodian FBO IRA acct. Z135619, 204 N. Pine Ave., Chana, $16,872.58.

• Mark S. and Christine True to Ryan Michael Dinkelman, 312 E. Center St., Mt. Morris, $78,000.

• Brian J. Ross to Brian C. Bowser, 4334 N. state Route 26, Forreston, $60,000.

Quit Claim Deeds • Margaret S. Perrin to Frank J. Giardono, one parcel in Monroe Township, $0.

• David and Richelle Watson to Brian J. Ross, 4334 N. state Route 26, Forreston, $0.

• G&I Metal Broker Inc to First Midwest Bank and Lewis M. Best, trustees, 231 Powers Road, Rochelle, $0.

Executor’s Deed • The late Lorraine M. Wiltfang by executors to Conner L. Brown, 409 W. Dixon St., Polo, $62,000.

Transfer on Death • Betty L. Klink to David J. Klink, Janice L. Martin and Lynda M. Langford, 8554 N. Yellowstone Drive, Byron, $0.

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REGIONAL CRIME

Rochelle teenager is killed in DeKalb shooting

BY KELSEY RETTKE Shaw Media Illinois An 18-year-old Rochelle man has been identified as the victim who died in a Jan. 23 shooting on DeKalb’s north side.

Jacob Zamora, 18, of Rochelle, died from multiple gunshot wounds at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital on Jan. 24 after he was shot at an apartment complex at 835 Edgebrook Drive the night before, said DeKalb County Coroner Denny Miller.

Police say another 18-year-old

to the shooting, according pulled the trigger. to DeKalb County court Adam D. Koertner of records, and then saw the 900 block of GreenbriKoertner run out of the er Road, faces life in prisbuilding after shots were on after being charged fired. Their accounts with first-degree murder. are corroborated by surKoertner was denied bail veillance footage from Jan. 25, and was schedsurroundings buildings, uled to appear in front records show. of DeKalb County Judge Another witness says Robbin Stuckert for a secAdam D. Koertner Koernter made a stateond bond hearing Tuesment indicating he had day morning at the courtcommitted the shooting, records house.

Witnesses say Koertner entered show.

DeKalb police responded to a the apartment complex just prior

report of shots fired in the 800 block of Edgebrook Drive about 11:15 p.m.

Jan. 23. The department, along with Northern Illinois University police, issued a safety alert about midnight asking residents to avoid the area.

Upon arrival, officers found Zamora suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a hallway of the 835 Edgebrook Drive apartment complex.

Zamora was treated by DeKalb police until DeKalb Fire Department paramedics arrived. The paramedics took him to Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital where he later died from his wounds.

STATE’S ATTORNEY Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity.

Joshua D. Schier, 43, Polo, pleaded guilty on Jan. 24 to aggravated domestic battery, a class 4 felony. He was sentenced to serve 82 days imprisonment and 18 months probation.

He must cooperate and satisfactorily

complete a domestic violence intervention program, submit to random drug testing; cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended. He must pay total fines and costs of $1,425.00. A charge of theft was dismissed pursuant to Schier’s guilty plea, and $80 restitution was included in the plea.

Jan. 22 Keith E. Britsch, 54, Oregon, driving while license is revoked/suspended, pretrial hearing March 23.

Justin C. Christensen, 39, Mt Morris, battery, pretrial hearing Feb. 24.

Jason A. Marks, 45, Oregon, home invasion, bribery, pretrial hearing March 23.

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Trisha Morrow, Executive Director (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecar roll.com

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The Oregon City Council will be having a Special Meeting Wednesday February 5, 20205:30 pm at the Coliseum Building124 N 4th Street The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a proposal by Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques, and Americana (CMAAA) to lease the first and second floor of the Coliseum Building.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday February 18, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 115 N 3rd Street. The City is requesting to rezone the East Side of the 100 Block of South 3rd Street from Residential to Commercial.

The properties to be changed are as follows: 115 S 3rd Street parcel #16-03-179-009, 123 S 3rd Street parcel #16-03-179-010, 125 S 3rd parcel #16-03-179-011, and 131 S 3rd Street parcel #16-03-179-015.

Mark Herman Chairman January 31, 2020

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2020 P 2 JUNE B. LUDEWIG, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of June M. Ludewig. Letters of office were issued on January 7, 2020 to Gene Daryl Ludewig, 2895 W. Florence Road, Freeport, Illinois 61032, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, 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.

Dated this 10th day of January, 2020.

GENE DARYL LUDEWIG, Independent Executor For the Estate of JUNE M. LUDEWIG, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061(815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15Th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Matter of the Estate of MILDRED L. JECKLIN, Deceased.

IN PROBATE NO. 2020P13 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MILDRED L. JECKLIN. Letters of office were issued on January 22, 2020, to DAVID JECKLIN of 2003 White Oak Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia, 26505 and THOMAS JECKLIN of 2510 Garlington Lane, Bloomington, Illinois, 61704, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorney is Plager, Krug, Bauer, Rudolph & Stodden, Ltd., 10 N. Galena Avenue, P.O. Box 839, Freeport, IL 61032.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk, or with the representative, or both, on or before July 31, 2020, or within 3 months from date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date 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.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional or have trouble e-filing, visit help http://illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.

Kimberly A. Stahl Circuit Clerk Charles B. Rudolph, #6300731 Plager, Krug, Bauer, Rudolph & Stodden, Ltd. Attorneys for Petitioner Lincoln-Douglas Center 10 North Galena Avenue Post Office Box 839 Freeport, IL 61032-0839 (815) 235-1212 E-mail: crudolph@plager-law.com January 31, February 7,14, 2020

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Tasj Nicole S. Yabut, AKA Tasj Yabut; Joseph Simokat Defendants. Case No. 2019CH71 930 North Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 6, 2019, Brian E. VanVickle will on March 6, 2020, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Commonly known as 930 North Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068Parcel Number(s): 24-24-178-006The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

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

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

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 19-028715.

Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com January 31, February 7,14, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Tasj Nicole S. Yabut, AKA Tasj Yabut; Joseph Simok at Defendants.

Case No. 2019CH71 930 North Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 6, 2019, Brian E. VanVickle will on March 6, 2020, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Lot 1 in Block 3 of J.O. McConaughy's Second Addition to the City of Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded December 6, 1900 in Book A, page 308 as Document No. 126131.Commonly known as 930 North Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068Parcel Number(s): 24-24-178-006The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 19-028715.

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

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