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POLO Tri-County Press
VOLUME 161 NO. 48 • SERVING THE POLO AREA SINCE 1857
COUNTY NEWS
Grant for Habitat Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County gets a $30,000 grant. / 6
SPORTS
FRIDAY, February 7, 2020 • $1.00
SNOW ART This Polo snowman decided to ring in the New Year after the recent winter storm provided enough snow for his creation.
Marcos Win Polo downs Forreston 68-53 in a NUIC match-up at home. / 14
Man Sentenced A Fulton man
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is sentenced to federal prison on several weapons charges. / 20
INDEX
One Section - 32 Pages
Betty’s Column......... 4 Byron Library............17 Chamber Chatter...... 4 Church News............12
Classifieds..........27-32 Entertainment......9-10 Polo Library............... 7 Oregon Police.......... 22
People........................ 8 Property Transfers.. 25 Sheriff’s Arrests......20 Zoning...................... 22
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POLO CITY COUNCIL
Council accepts Mandrell’s resignation Changes are made to handbook for city’s “preferred candidate” BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com The Polo City Council accepted the resignation of Chief of Police Jon Mandrell at its Monday meeting. Mandrell recently accepted a position at Sauk Valley Community College as vice president for academics and student services. “All the things that you’ve done are greatly appreciated,” Mayor Doug Knapp said. “And at this point and time I’d like to accept your resignation with bittersweet feelings on that.” Mandrell has served as police chief since last May when he replaced Kurt Cavanaugh. Among the changes since he started include implementing Coffee with a Cop, working with the town’s schools on preparedness plans, using more social media and emphasizing educating along with policing.
“We made a lot of advances here and I love this city,” Mandrell, who will stay on as a part-time officer, said. “I’ll be around. And I’m looking forward to helping any way I can.” The council also voted to change the city’s employee handbook to possibly fit the candidate it prefers to replace Mandrell. Officer Tim Rockwood, who has worked in the department for nearly three years, did not satisfy the handbook’s current requirement of five years minimum experience of police work. “We all realize there’s a lack of experience here,” Knapp said. “But we’ve got recommendations, including from the chief of police.” Rockwood worked for the Polo Street Department prior to being sent to the Illinois State Police academy by the city. His hire date being much earlier with the city was used as justification for him not quite meeting the new qualification of three years. Rockwood won’t have three years officially until March. Polo City Clerk Sydney Bartelt said Tuesday there are numerous candidates being considered for the position. The current plan is for a new chief
to be appointed at the Feb. 17 meeting before officially becoming chief on Feb. 24 when Mandrell departs. “He has been an asset all the way through,” Alderman Randy Schoon said of Rockwood, Jon Mandrell who he worked with during his street department days. Mandrell said he has been working with Rockwood to succeed him as chief and has confidence in his ability to do the job. Changing the handbook for his possible hiring comes at a time when police officers are harder to hire, Mandrell said. “This is an unprecedented time in law enforcement,” Mandrell said. “There is less interest in the field than ever. If you want to cast the net a little wider and nurture and preserve your talent, I think three years would be OK.”
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Polo Aldermen Donald Sanders Jr. (left) and Justin Grobe (center) pose with Mayor Doug Knapp (right) and a $1,000 check from the Polo Firefighters Association that will go towards a new concession building at the community pool. The Polo Firefighters Association donated $1,000 towards the new concession building for the city’s swimming pool. The new concession building will include new bathrooms as well for the popular outdoor swimming pool. The Ogle County Health Department said last year that the current concession stand was not up to code and that a new one will need to be built to meet health codes.
FUNDRAISING EVENT
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February Finds draws food crowd Event has raised over $11,000 in eight years for Moose Lodge BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com
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Lonna Schuler strikes a pose as she has some fun with the baton she purchased at the February Finds on Feb. 1. artwork, stamps, postcards, local advertising memorabilia, glassware, tea leaf and majolica pottery, retro decor, enamelware, fiesta ware, vintage holiday, chair caning demonstration, local maple syrup and numerous other collectibles. “Every booth had unique items,” White said. “Everyone’s was different. You never know what people will bring or what they’ll be looking for.”
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Approximately 500 people flocked to the annual February Finds Antique and Collectibles Market on Feb. 1 at Mt. Morris Moose Lodge Family Center. More than 20 dealers occupied booths, filling the market to capacity. “We had a great turnout, one of our highest ever,” Eden White, the event’s organizer said. “All the vendors did really well. The weather permitted and we were very pleased.” The event served as a fundraiser this year for the Moose Lodge. 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. Around $11,000 has been raised by February Finds in the eight years since its inception. Merchandise included antique furniture, antique tools, primitives, tins, lamps, vintage clothing and jewelry, tin toys, quilts and linens,
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LOCAL HISTORY
More research needed about 1879 Mosher quilt BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator, Polo Historical Society It has been a busy week with workmen at the house, doctor’s appointments, overnight guests, working a bit at the museum, and fighting a slight bug. Monday I met with Kris Gilbert who is Ogle County Historical Society president. We had been wanting to touch base with each other for some time and Monday was the day. The weather had not been good for me to get out on the ice until this week so finally we set up a meeting early in the week. Kris would like to see more interaction between the historical societies in the county. She would like to see our Facebook
pages or websites interconnected. The problem is our website has never really gotten off the ground. I am not a computer-savvy person especially when I am now entering a slow down part of my life. I simply cannot tackle things the way I used to and what I need to be doing is straightening things up at the museum. Paula, our treasurer, has been posting some things on Facebook about what is going on at the museum and we thank her for that. I am not a Facebook person even though I have one of those little pink iPads simply to look at the pictures. I do not respond. So I am not certain how much Kris and I accomplished in that area. We also talked about a crazy quilt that
seems to have surfaced in the east. This involves the early Mosher family in Polo. Remember how “The Voice of the Prairie” on page 8 tells us about the first town hall. It was built in 1855 by James Mosher. It was used as a school, church, and many of the social and civic events were held in this building. The hall for these events was upstairs and you went up the steps on the outside. Daughter Sarah Mosher, who married Joseph Keator, had a daughter, Dr. Louise Keator. Dr. Keator was still living in the house part when I was in high school. Several of us were lucky enough to have gotten into this house while it was still standing. All were intrigued with the con-
tents of the house and used clothing for plays given during our high school days. Kate Mosher, sister to Sarah, was married to Arthur Pearson in November of 1879. Her friends made her a quilt for her wedding. This quilt is supposedly to have surfaced and has been purchased on ebay by an antique dealer in the east. This quilt is being offered to Ogle County Historical Society for a price. Kris Gilbert and I talked about the authenticity of this quilt and more research needs to be done. I need to go to the library and do some more research on the Pearson family although I do have some at Aplington House. I am waiting for the snow to clear.
at 1p.m., we will have the ribbon cutting, followed by the grand opening until 5:30 p.m. Join us at Polo Pharmacy, 111 E. Mason St. Phone 779-226-1129.
Auction, Feb. 29 at 5 p.m., being held at Barnacopia. Tickets on sale now contact any committee member or call Kim at 815-973-0450.
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 to 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 us 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 St., Polo. Come join us as we offer everyone a free home-cooked meal from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Town and Country Dinner and Dessert
friends, Katelyn, Laura, and Harper. Charlotte gave her sermon on the beatitudes, reminding us that with God’s blessing comes the responsibility of following Jesus. We lovingly belong to Him. After church, I joined the group for dinner at the Pinecricker Cafe in Polo. It has been a long time since my schedule has allowed me to join in the fun. It was so nice to sit in the company of my church family and share in the conversation. This past Saturday morning, the men gathered in the basement of the church for their monthly breakfast meeting. The morning meal was hosted by Larry Riffle with Charlotte Hoppe, Don Hay, Kent Nettz, Jim Hopkins, Dave Burright, and John Engel attending. Our church family received the sad news that Kathy Hines had passed away. Kathy was family to Don Hay and a friend to all of us in Pine Creek. Many from Pine Creek attended her funeral on Saturday and helped with the dinner. She will be missed until we meet again.
On Saturday morning, I joined my classmates in Dekalb for a teaching class. In the afternoon, I met Deb Ohlwine at the church where we continued cleaning out Sunday School supplies from the basement. Next week, we start the process of packing and moving some of the items to the new church. This past Monday evening, Pine Creek Christian Church joined with Faith Discovery Church to host the monthly Free Community Meal at the Faith United Methodist Church. With over fifty Polo residents in attendance, the meal was enjoyed by all. I wasn’t able to attend the meal as I had plans to be at the rehearsal for the Polo High School musical, “Matilda.” The students are making great progress with the show. In just about six weeks, they will be putting all of their hard work into their performances. There has been much progress on the new church building. We are hoping to move into the new church this spring. Each week, as we enter our existing building, we can see
more items have been packed, cleaned out, or moved out. As much as we are looking forward to moving, it is still sad for some of us to know that this building will soon be empty. God did not intend for us to stand still in the same place. Just as He created the seasons to change and transform our world, we should, too. The act of accepting Christ changes us from the inside out. Once we know the good news, we move and go out to tell the others. There is no standing still when you are a Christian. Our church family has come to understand this, so we are moving. We are moving, not only to a new building, but to a new space where we can do even more of His work. We are moving to the space where we can make an even bigger difference than before. We are moving into a space filled with God’s love. I hope you can join us in the remaining weeks at our current building. Come and celebrate with us. There is room in our little church in the country for you and your family.
CHAMBER CHATTER 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, 2020. Cost is $6 for 4-6 Chocolate Covered Strawberries. 815-946-2203. Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Welcome to the new Polo Pharmacy Health Mart Pharmacy Team. On Feb. 12
Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak After a very long stretch of cloudy days, we were blessed to see the bright light of the sun. The warmer air melted some of the ice and snow, including our winning contribution to the city’s snowman building contest. For each day and night, we gladly thank our God. This morning in church, we were greeted by June Shafer. Our special music was the hymn, “I Bowed on my Knees and Cried Holy,” sung by Chuck Kearns and beautifully accompanied by his wife, Beverly Kearns. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe led the children’s message for our young
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PEOPLE FEATURE
‘I think she’s an inspiration to everyone she meets.’ BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com
Josephine Chirillo, a resident at Generations at Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron, turned 103 on Jan. 26. Photo supplied
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an arrest for Francisco JaviThe Ogle County Sheriff’s Department is searcher Vazquez, 26, of Rochelle. ing for a Rochelle man in Vazquez is charged with connection with a Sunday two counts of aggravated stabbing at the Shangri-La battery, both Class 3 FeloMobile Home Park, west of nies. His bond was set at Rochelle. $150,000. On Feb. 2 at 4:30 a.m. depuOgle/Lee Crime Stoppers ties responded to a stabbing Francisco Javier will pay up to $1,000 for in the mobile home park at Vazquez information leading to an 10978 E. Fisher Road. arrest in this case. The victim, a 22 year old Anyone with information on male from Rochelle, sustained seriVazquez’s location can call Crime ous injuries and was transported to a Rockford-area hospital. He remains Stoppers at 888-228-4488 or the Ogle in the hospital and his condition is County Sheriff’s Office at 815-732stable, police said in a press release 2136. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. On the afternoon of Feb. 3, Ogle was assisted at the scene by the County Sheriff’s detectives obtained Rochelle Police Department.
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A broken hip earlier this month didn’t stop Josephine Chirillo from celebrating her 103rd birthday at Generations at Neighbors rehabilitation and skilled nursing community in Byron on Jan. 26. She was joined by family and fellow residents last Sunday for her party. Chirillo isn’t from the area, but does have family here. She spent most of her life near Stamford, Connecticut and some time in Nevada with her daughter. While many ask, Josephine says she can’t pinpoint her secret to living to 103, but her faith has helped her along. “Along life’s way, you make a lot of mistakes,” Chirillo, born in 1917, said. “You know, when you’re young. One night, I asked God to straighten out my life. He saved my life and gave me new meaning.” Chirillo is the oldest member of her family. She has three daughters, one son and a long list of grandchildren.
Before breaking her hip on Jan. 11, Chirillo was still mobile and moved around a lot. She had successful surgery and has been recovering well since. She hopes to be able to walk again in the future. “My mother has touched lives all over,” Faith Stoddard, Chirillo’s daughter who lives in Washington, said. “Wherever she goes. She can’t go too far now, but she’ll be touching lives in that nursing home.” Chirillo’s happy and positive demeanor hasn’t changed. She enjoys the fall season and painting, usually with watercolors. She makes paintings and writes things about God on them and sends them to members of her family. She calls her paintings “splashes.” Josephine still reads and has her eyesight. Ashley Colucci, another daughter of Chirillo’s, says her mother is an inspiration to everyone she meets. “I’ve never heard a bad word from my mother,” Colucci said. “No swearing or anything like that. She’s just wonderful.” Colucci recently moved to the area to be closer to her mother. Chirillo smiled on Monday as she looked over the presents given to her by those that were thinking of her on her birthday. “It was a nice time with all my family and friends,” Chirillo said. “It was a nice birthday splash.”
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COUNTY NEWS
Ogle Habitat for Humanity gets $30,000 grant Plans are underway to build home in Rochelle this year BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com The Price family lived in a two-bedroom apartment with mold, the ceiling falling in and bad wiring. Their landlord was in poor health and didn’t improve their situation. The family of five had few options for a way out. Until they were selected to build a house with Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County. “They called us in for an interview, we both felt we wouldn’t get it,” April Price said. “They told us and I cried. My husband was close to tears.” The Rochelle family now lives in a five-bedroom home that was finished in 2018. The organization they built it with was awarded a $30,000 grant on Jan. 13 from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, which it will put towards building another house in 2020. Vanessa White-Broome started at Habitat as executive director in 2016 and has upped the amounts she asks for in grants as her organization tries to serve more and more families. This will be their 13th home build, along with numerous other projects like home repairs and improvements such as wheelchair ramps. “We’re certainly increasing the number of families that we’re serving,” White-Broome said. “Last year we did six projects, four for families and then two community projects. And then we’re building a brand new home again which costs us around $95,000. I felt I could justify writing it for $30,000. When I got the call, I was so excited.” Most of Habitat’s labor is done by
ABOVE: Derek and April Price assisted in putting a roof on their home that they built with Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County. RIGHT: A worker builds the framing for the Rochelle home. Photos supplied. volunteers, save for excavation and cement work. The $30,000 will take care of the initial phases of the build. Much of the secondary work is often done by the families that will receive the home. Families are required to contribute 200 “equity hours” that show that they take pride in what will become their property. The Price family put in more hours than required. The father, Derek, looked up how to install flooring on YouTube. “We laid the floors and put up drywall,” April Price said. “Every night after work we’d come here with the kids and paint. We helped with the roof.” Habitat prides itself on its policy of “hands up, not a hand-out.” Those that receive homes make mortgage payments to Habitat. They stay engaged throughout the mortgage and provide counseling on how to pay for and maintain a home.
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Those that apply for Habitat homes are usually unable to receive a loan due to credit issues. The Price family was turned down for each loan it applied for. Until Habitat. “I think we’ve proven ourselves as far as our results,” White-Broome said. “In all of our years, we’ve only had one foreclosure.” Habitat has done work in Mt. Morris, Forreston, Oregon, Polo and Rochelle. They’re currently still in the application process for who it will partner with for the 2020 house, which will be located in Rochelle on a donated lot. Repair and add-on work in recent years has included fixing flooring and safety issues for a widow in Forreston, a handicap ramp for a homeowner in Rochelle and a complete porch for a couple in Polo. “My thought is, the more families we can serve, the better,” WhiteBroome said. “These are repairs they couldn’t afford to do themselves.”
Chamber at 815-946-3131. 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.
White-Broome believes that there is a lack of low-income and affordable housing in the county. There have been studies done that say many residents are paying exorbitant rates for substandard properties, she said. “It’s an awesome thing to be able to get somebody into appropriate, safe housing,” White-Broome said. “I think some people take that for granted. Not everyone has that opportunity.” Since entering the process with Habitat, the Price’s lives have been “on an upswing.” Both April and Derek have new jobs. Their 16-yearold, Allica has the privacy she needs now. She used to share a room with 13-year-old Kadence and 6-year-old Annalise. The kids now have space, desks and closets. “I don’t know where we’d be,” April Price said. It got us out of our comfort zones. We learned how to be home owners. It changed our lives.”
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 815-9463131, polochamber@gmail.com or mail to P.O. Box 116, Polo, IL 61064; if you would like to post your event on the Chamber Sign, Chamber Website polochamber.org, Chamber Face Book Page and-or the Chamber Chatter.
POLO LIBRARY
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 Jan. 2 and warm up with a good book! Children’s Programs Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 8.
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.
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, 5:30-7 p.m. The Great Oreo Taste-Off. Registration required (online or 815-946-2713) by Feb. 21 Adult Programs 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, 2-3 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.
Two new members joined the Polo Lions Club recently. Pictured here, left to right, are: Sponsor Winton Bocker; new members Dustin Vock and Jeff Short; and sponsor President Mark Bocker. Richard Delp, the District Governor did the honors. Photo supplied
OPEN HOUSE
POLO POLICE Polo Police Chief Jon Mandrell released the following information. Jan. 23 John P. Ennenga III, 24, of Polo, was arrested for domestic battery. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Jan. 25 Tyler W. Dale, 38, of Freeport, was cited for disobeying a stop sign. He was issued a promise to comply citation. Jan. 31 Mark M. Milburn, 48, of Polo, was issued a citation for illegal transportation of alcohol. He was released on a I-Bond. Elizabeth Lacasse, 68, of Polo, was issued a citation for speeding 45 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. She was released on an I-bond.
Feb. 2 Samuel Molina-Castillo, 46, of McConnell, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. General Calls for Service Jan. 13-26 Citizen Complaints/Assist............. 16 Juvenile.................................................1 Animal Complaint..............................2 Ordinance Violation...........................2 Disturbance/Domestic.....................2 Fire/Medical Assist...........................8 Alarm/Open Door..............................6 Lock Out.............................................. 3 911 Hang Up........................................ 3 Traffic Stops......................................11 County Assists....................................1
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Polo Public Library, 302 Mason St., Polo, 815-946-2713, library@pololibrary. org Visit www.pololibrary.org for books, information and to register for programs and events. All programs are free (unless otherwise noted) and accessible. Please note that some programs require registration.
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YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Institute’s director is appointed to IDNR board
Kerry Leigh, executive director of the Natural Land Institute, has been appointed by Governor J.B. Pritzker to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Advisory Board. Leigh’s term of service will go through January 2025. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Advisory Board was established via Illinois State Statute under 20 ILCS 5/5-560 and is comprised of 13 people from across the state. Natural Resources Advisory Board members play an important role for the Department. While board members do not have statutory authority to bind the agency, they discuss with and can advise the agency regarding conservation, recreational opportunities, protection of lands, bodies of water and wildlife, research, land acquisition, and hunting seasons and bag limits
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Kerry Leigh of protected wildlife. Leigh is also a board member of Prairie State Conservation Coalition and a consultant to the Illinois Department of Nature Preserves Commission.
The Natural Land Institute, an accredited conservation land trust, is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization based in Rockford, which has protected more than 17,300 acres of natural land in Illinois since 1958. The current service area covers twelve counties in northern Illinois. NLI’s mission is to create an enduring legacy of natural land in northern Illinois for people, plants and animals. For more information and to donate: www. NaturalLand.org.
GROUP BEGINS
New 100 Women Who Care of Ogle County forms If you are a woman and you care, you will want to check out a newly formed group: 100 Women Who Care of Ogle County. “This is a worldwide organization and there are at present 650 county chapters in the United States and Europe, but I noticed that there is not a chapter in Ogle County,” said Deanna Forrest, one of the group’s organizers. “So the three of us: myself, Linda Graber, and Debby Katzman were inspired to start a chapter.” The group’s first meeting was scheduled for Jan. 23 at Hickory
Grove in Rochelle. “The chapter will only meet four times per year, once in each season, and the meetings will take place at various places around the county. Each meeting will last only one hour-excluding the social hour. So it doesn’t require a lot of your time,” Forrest said. “If you are like me, you are tired of spending countless hours fundraising for your favorite local charity, only to find out that you have only raised a small amount of money
MARRIAGE LICENSE
COLLEGE NEWS
Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook issued the following marriage licenses:
Aurora University Aurora University lists Dean’s List honors for the fall 2019 semester. Byron: Katelyn Byerley, freshman, undecided Davis Junction: Maria Ilkow*, sopho-
Jan. 29 Phillip Joseph Krontz and Janette Bergstrom, both of Polo.
which does not make a big impact on the charity,” she said. “Please come and learn about how we can make a huge difference in some of the local charities in our county.” Forrest said at present there are 401 not-for-profit registered charities in Ogle County. “All in need of help to continue the wonderful work that they do. By attending this meeting, you are not committing to joining us, but only to find out more about the organiza-
tion,” she said. For more information, email one of the following members. Deanna Forrest, forrestdeanna@hotmail. com; Linda Graber, lingraber204@ comcast.net; or Debby Katzman, kaytiebo@yahoo.com.
more, elementary education Forreston: Caleb Poffenberger*, junior, business admin, BA, sport management Mt. Morris: Benjamin Babler, junior, criminal justice
Rochelle: Clarissa Dodillet, freshman, undecided; Christine Newman-Askins, junior, elementary education; Tiffany Newman-Askins, junior, elementary
Meeting Dates April 23: Maxson Riverside Restaurant, 1469 N Il Rt 2, Oregon July 23: Holiday Inn Express, 1240 Dement Road, Rochelle Oct. 22: Alfano’s, 1115 Turkington Terrace Rochelle
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• COLLEGE NEWS Continued from Page 8 education; and Kelsey Thompson*, sophomore, nursing. University of Iowa More than 6,100 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2019 fall semester. Area students named to the list are: Stillman Valley: Connor Flynn, major: human physiology; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Katherine Winter, major: biomedical engineering; College: College of Engineering Polo: Matthew Handel, major: elementary education; College: College of Education Leaf River: Olivia Krecklow, major: open major; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Oregon: Haylie Rorbeck, major: speech and hearing science; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Ashton: Luke Warner, major: business direct admission; College: Tippie College of Business Upper Iowa University Upper Iowa University announces the Dean’s List for the 2019 fall semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student. The honored students included:
Pictured, left to right, are: Oregon Lion Sandy Arneson, Sharon Kryszek, Lion Joanna Cermak, Dr. Michael Cermak and Lion Dr. Tom Champley. Photo supplied
Monroe Center: Alexandra Green Chana: Kari Corson Davis Junction: Katelyn Mernack Wisconsin Lutheran College Anna Rose of Byron, a Senior, has been named to the college’s Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester. Anna is a graduate of Stillman Valley High School. To be eligible for Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or higher. UW-La Crosse The following area students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester of the 2019-20 academic year, ending December 2019. Polo: Emalie Gunder, Public Health and Community Health Education Major Stillman Valley: Grace Tarara, Biology Major; and Amber Zolner, Biology Major Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must have earned not less than a 3.5 semester grade point average and carried a minimum of 12 credits. Cedarville University Heidie Raine of Byron was named to the Cedarville University Dean’s Honor List for the fall 2019 semester. This recognition required Raine to maintain a 3.75 GPA for the semester while taking a
minimum of 12 credit hours. Iowa State University A total of 10,066 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2019 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Byron: Allison R. Abel, 1, Pre-Biological/Pre-Medical Illustration; Madison Paige Bunner-Rahn, 2, Psychology; Lucas Adam Jurasek, 4, Kinesiology and Health; Meghan Elizabeth McCarey, 2, Kinesiology and Health; Evan William Walters, 1, Electrical Engineering
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Davis Junction: Connor James Engelkes, 4, Agricultural Engineering Leaf River: Mitchell Stafford Bratina, 4, Computer Engineering Mt. Morris: James Edward Taylor, 4, Software Engineering Oregon: Erik Nakajima, 4, Biology (AGLS); Johnathan Gabriel Prose, 3, Civil Engineering Stillman Valley: Kimberlee Laurel Baker, 4, Veterinary Medicine; Elizabeth Hurley-Blewett, 2, Forestry; Jordan P. Miller, 4, Civil Engineering; Rachel Linn Warner, 3, Management
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Oregon Lions inducted two new members at their meeting on Jan. 9. Oregon Lion Dr. Tom Champley conducted the induction ceremony. Oregon Lion Sandy Arneson sponsored new member Sharon Kryszek and Oregon Lion Joanna Cermak sponsored her husband Dr. Michael Cermak. “Oregon Lions are delighted to welcome two new members into their club! If you want to become a member of our club we are welcoming new members,” said Lions member Jean Hoff. Contact the Oregon Lions Club Secretary at oregonlions.secretary@gmail. com or talk to any Oregon Lions Member for additional information.
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SPECIAL EVENT
Leaf River Alumni event is Saturday, March 7
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The 46th Annual Leaf River Alumni event will be held on Saturday, March 7 at the River Valley Complex, formerly Leaf River school. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. A sandwich supper will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Volleyball games start at 5 p.m. The program to recognize the class of 1970 will begin at 6:30. The basketball game will begin at 7.
The alumni band also will be performing. Bring your instrument if you are interested in playing. The cost is $5 for game and supper; $2 for basketball and band players, If you are a graduate of the class of 1970 and will be attending, or if you are willing to help with the event, please contact Linda Borneman at 815-938-2129 or lborneman@frontier. com.
FIREWORKS FUNDRAISER Franklin Grove’s historic H.I. Lincoln Building reopened for one special night as work to refurbish the building continues. The audience was treated to a preview of one of the special new features when the Fifth Friday entertainers, The Acoustic Circus, took the newly decorated stage with a 10’ x 15’ U.S. flag as a backdrop. The popular, patriotic feature was presented as a taste of things to come as the landmark building is re-imaged for the future. Photo supplied
EXTENSION PROGRAM
Science Siestas planned for March and April
Science Siestas are once again being offered by the University of Illinois Extension for both boys and girls. “This year we will be offering a Science Siesta event just for boys on Friday, March 13 to Saturday, March 14, and another Science Siesta just for girls on Friday, April 3 to Saturday, April 4 both at the Discovery Center Children’s Museum in Rockford,” said Johnna Jennings, University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Educator. These events are open to youth in fourth to sixth grades. “Both events will be actionpacked programs that combine hands-on science, an opportunity to meet real scientists, to learn about a particular field of science and to spend an awesome night in a museum. This is an excellent program and we are excited to have the opportunity to offer it once again,” Jennings said. At Science Siesta the participants will interact with scientists in science career fields from throughout northern Illinois. The scientists will share infor-
Town and Country Days fundraiser is Feb. 29
The Town and Country Days Dinner and Dessert Auction, the festival’s main fundraiser for the fireworks, will be held Saturday, Feb. 29, at Barnacopia. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with auction at 5:30 p.m. This year’’s event will be catered by Mindy at Celebrations Catering and include roast beef, pulled pork,
mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon, tossed salad, BLT salad and macaroni salad. A cash bar will be provided by Jeff’s Refs and entertainment provided by Curt Strauss and The Training Wheels Crew. For more information or tickets, contact Jon Miller 815-973-3507.
CLUB HISTORY
Woman’s Club’s history Feb. 21 topic Local historian, Otto Dick, will present a brief history of the Oregon Woman’s Club and its role in the life of the community over the last century at the group’s next meeting on Friday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Rock River Center. Otto Dick is a well-known con-
mation about their background and involve the youth in activities that they might complete in their work every day. Following the face-to-face interaction with the scientists, youth participate in hands-on activities from related to careers in science. This year’s three workshop choices will be “Drones”, “Monarchs on the Move”, and “Rockets to the Rescue.” These workshops will focus on the science related to careers in
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tributor to the Oregon Republican Reporter about the history of the Oregon area. All women are invited to attend. Admission is free. For more information about the program or the OWC and its programs, contact Rosemary Underwood at 815-732-2210.
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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE
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-
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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
breakfast, admission to the Discovery Center Children’s Museum, a t-shirt and all hands-on activities. The University of Illinois Extension is providing this program, which is open to all boys and girls in fourth to sixth grades. To register for the Boys Science Siesta individuals can go to https:// go.illinois.edu/boyssciencesiesta. The deadline of the boys’ event is Feb. 28. To register for the Girls Science
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.
Siesta individuals can go to https:// go.illinois.edu/girlssciencesiesta.
The registration dead for the girls’ event is March 20.
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these fields, and participants will have fun as they become engaged in the activities. Both events will begin with registration at 5 p.m. on Friday and will conclude with checkout at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The registration fee is $40 per participant which covers pizza, snack,
sive cats. Once hunted almost to extinction in the Midwest, bobcats have been making a comeback in recent years.
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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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Forreston wins 47-40 BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com
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Forreston’s Alexus Houston drives to the basket as Oregon’s Ella Martin (left) and Breanna DeHaan defend during Feb. 1 action. Montavon and DeHaan. Sensing an Oregon rally, Rahn decided to press and the result was a 43-37 lead, buoyed by a pair of Hagemann scores. “We like to take the best ball player (Lambrigtsen) and make sure she didn’t catch it and have someone else handling the ball,” Rahn said. Martin made another 3 to close the gap to 44-40 with over a minute left. But, Oregon turned the ball over on an in-bounds pass, a carrying the ball call, a dribble off the foot and lost pass. They had 29 turnovers in the game. “That’s horrible,” Lambrigsten said. “At the end, we wanted to make a play and make it fast. We were reacting instead of responding.” In Bothe’s absence, Forreston was able to have a 36-30 rebounding edge. “That had been our Achilles heel,” Rahn said. “We did a great job of blocking out. It was a key of the game.” Houston had 19 points for Forreston, followed by Broshous with
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Forreston’s Paityn Broshous puts up a shot as Oregon’s Meggan Buttens defends.
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After losing to Oregon by four points in December, the Forreston girls basketball team had one thing on their mind. “Redemption - that’s the word I put up on the board,” Forreston coach Brian Rahn said. Taking the locker room message to heart, the Cardinals grabbed a 6-0 lead and never looked back in a 47-40 non-conference win on Feb. 1 in Oregon High School’s old gym. “They weren’t going to be denied the way they came after us in the first two minutes of the game,” Oregon coach Wendy Lambrigtsen said. Taylor Greenfield, Megan Hagemann and Alexus Houston each scored for Forreston (15-13), while Oregon (14-15) started with three turnovers and three missed shots. Breanna DeHaan broke the drought with a steal and score, but the Hawks had to play catch up the rest of the way. With Jenae Bothe sitting out the game because of a week-long bout with the flu, Olivia Lambrigtsen started down in the post for Oregon. Bothe’s absence was also filled in by Lauren Montavon, who joined Lambrigtsen with 15 points each. “It would have been wonderful to have Jenae in the post, but Lauren and Ella Martin did a nice job,” Lambrigsten said. With Houston doing a little bit of everything for Forreston, the Cardinals took as 19-13 halftime lead. She needed to survive a bad fall in the second quarter after a collision with Lambrigtsen. “She did as good job of battling the bumps and bruises,” Rahn said. “In the past, that may have bothered her more. She does whatever we ask of her - points, rebounds, steals and assists.” The two teams maintained a 6-point differential headed into the fourth quarter with Paityn Broshous making an old-fashioned 3 and regular 3 for the Cardinals in the third quarter. Martin, who had five 3s the night before against Rockford Christian, hit her first 3 of the game to keep Oregon close. With 3:45 left in the game, the Hawks tied the game 35-35 after four straight baskets by Lambrigtsen,
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Lady Cardinals avenge earlier loss to Oregon
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BOYS BASKETBALL
Marcos hold lead to down the Cardinals 68-53 BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com Playing nearly flawlessly, Polo held a 56-38 lead in the fourth quarter against Forreston on Jan. 30, a team they lost to earlier by 14 points. However, the Marcos needed to survive a minor scare to beat their friendly rivals 68-53. Riley Cornelius scored off a steal for Forreston and then Ethan Greenfield added another five points on one possession after Polo coach Matt Messer was whistled for two technicals. The first was for complaining to the official that his player should not have been given a foul because he was, in fact, the “displaced player”. The second technical and subsequent ejection was given to Messer as he questioned the severity of the technical in regards to the comment and then he made a direct statement to the official using his first name that he was “better than that”. That cut the lead to 56-47, as Messer calmly walked to the locker room with six minutes left. Without their head coach, seniors Jace Coffey and Tucker Mumford took charge and the Marcos amped up the effort even more the rest of the way. “He’s (Messer) a fun guy,” Coffey said. “When he went out, it put a smile on my face because of what he gives us. That made us want to give back to him even more.” Coffey led everyone with 20 points and Mumford added 19. Just as impressively, the pair combined for 18-for-21 free throw shooting. “We probably shoot 30-40 free throws consistently in practice,”
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Polo’s Brody Glawe (10) brings the ball up the court as Forreston’s Chase Greenfield (23) tries to pry it loose. Mumford said. “We hadn’t shown that consistency until tonight. It’s true what they say. Free throws win basketball games.” With football strongmen Derek DeVries and Jakob Boomgarden down low, Mumford was still able to finesse his way to the basket and
• FORRESTON WINS Continued from Page 14 seven, Brycelyn Smith and Hagemann with six and Greenfield with four. The No. 5 seed Cardinals open up Amboy regional play on Monday against Rockford Christian Life, with the winner facing Fulton on Wednesday. “We played Amboy tough last time. I think we have a good chance to make finals and see them again,” Rahn said. Oregon finishes up the regular season at home against Kewanee on Senior Night. The Hawks were 3-7 in BNC play this season. “It gets crazy in the conference with so many good teams,” Lambrigsten said. For Forreston, the Oregon game capped a 10 game road trip that began on Jan. 14. “We went 6-4 on the road trip and are currently 15-13 overall and 5-3 in conference,” said Rahn.
draw fouls. He also hit a key 3-pointer in the third quarter after Polo went four trips without a score and saw a 43-30 lead shrink to 43-35. “Tucker and Jace had a great game,” Messer said. “It was nice to do it against a rival who gave us trouble last time.”
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES POLO Feb. 10-15 Monday - 6th GBB at Pecatonica at 4 p.m., MS WR at Meridian at 4 p.m., HS Academic meet vs. West Carroll, Enrichment club 3:15 p.m. Tuesday - 6th GBB vs. Byron at 4 p.m., 7th/8th GBB vs. Forreston at 4 p.m., Enrichment clubs at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday - BBB vs. Scales Mound at 6 p.m. (senior night), Enrichment clubs 3:15 p.m. Thursday - 6th GBB vs. AFC at 4 p.m., 7th/8th GBB at AFC at 4 p.m., Valentine’s Day party, Enrichment clubs 3:15 p.m. Friday - Teachers Institute (no student attendance), BBB at Rockford Christian Life at 6 p.m.
The Cardinals were hanging tough until midway through the second quarter. Chase Greenfield had a pair of 3s in the second quarter to tie the game 28-28, but Forreston closed out the first half with three turnovers. Starting the third quarter, they had two more turnovers and Mumford had a block on them. “Compared to last time we played (Forreston) when we struggled with the ball, we were more connected,” Coffey said. “We’ve bonded together.” Colton Gunder, who had 10 points and did much of the ball handling in the final part of the game, helped close things out with 5-of-6 free throw shooting. “It was a complete game from start to finish,” Messer said. “We finally had our full compliment of players and everyone executed.” Parker Wolber got the Marcos going early with a pair of 3s, as Polo hit their four straight shots for a 12-6 lead. Forreston took a 20-15 lead into the fourth quarter, but Polo took the lead for good at 24-23. Brody Glawe, one of the smallest players, ended the first half with an offensive board and put back, a pair of free throws and then started the third quarter for Polo with a lay-up off a steal. Polo only had seven turnovers and made 17 of 36 shots. It was close in rebounding, with the Marcos holding a 28-25 edge. “Seven turnovers is a big difference from before. It was horrendous,” Messer said. “Gunder really stabilized that.” With Cornelius and Ethan Greenfield with 15 each, Forreston shot 18-for-46 and had 10 turnovers.
Saturday - HS Academic team Masonic Bowl
FORRESTON Feb. 10-15 Monday - GBB Regionals, JH WR at Meridian at 4 p.m., HS Scholastic bowl at Pecatonica at 4 p.m. Tuesday - FFA State Degree interviews at HCC, JH GBB at Polo at 4 p.m., Wednesday - JH GBB at Orangeville at 4:30 p.m. Thursday - Butterbraid fundraiser, JH GBB at Meridian at 4 p.m., BBB vs. Milledgeville at 5:30 p.m. Friday - Butterbraid fundraiser Saturday - HS Scholastic bowl at Masonic tournament, Madrigals dinner at 5 p.m.
WRESTLING
BY RANDY HOLLAND The Polo wrestlers traveled to Byron on Jan. 30 for the last dual meets of the season, facing the host Tigers in the opener and the Oregon Hawks in the middle meet. Byron prevailed 48-24 and Oregon defeated the Marcos 57-21. In the nightcap, the Hawks beat the Tigers 48-30. Wrestling started at 200 with Daniel Engel facing third ranked Peyton Lind. Engel was on his back in a chicken wing and rolled for five points before he was pinned in another chicken wing at 2:55. Polo forfeited 285 and 106 was a double forfeit. McKeon Crase took a forfeit at 113. At 120, Dimetri Garza had the first takedown and scored backpoints with two chicken wings on his way to a 7-4 win. Connor Eubanks won by forfeit at 126 and Polo forfeited 132. At 138, Avery Grenoble scored the first takedown and added points with a tilt and a chicken wing in the second. In the third, he scored a takedown to the back in half nelson and posted an arm at 4:46. In the 145 pound match, Michael Taylor was taken down in a bow and arrow and pinned with a chicken wing at 1:11. 152 was a forfeit and at 160, Marcus McKenna had a standing switch in
the second before he pulled a chicken wing back at 3:22. Wyatt Queckboerner lost a high crotch to his back in the first but came back with backpoints in a cradle and a half nelson in the second and hung on for a 10-9 win. Polo forfeited 182. At 195, Devin Rucker lost a chicken wing for three points before he was turned with a half nelson at 0:54 to end the meet. Against Oregon, the Marcos gave up forfeits at 285 and 106. At 113, Crase got the first takedown but lost an escape and was pulled back a chicken wing twice in the second period to drop a 5-3 decision. Polo also lost a team penalty point during that match. At 120, Garza scored two points with a half nelson in the first period and a takedown in the third to win 6-1. The teams traded forfeits at 126 and 132, Eubanks getting the six for Polo. Grenoble was pulled back with a wing and pinned at 2:14. Taylor lost four takedowns, the last an outside single to the back at 1:04. The Marcos gave up forfeits at 152 and 160. Queckboerner countered a strong shot took his opponent to his back at 3:13. Diehl lost a counter off his head and was turned with a chicken win at 1:02. Rucker lost a takedown to the back and was down 10-2 when he was
pinned in a granby at 3:11. In the last match, Engel got a takedown to the back and pinned in 53 seconds.
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Polo’s Avery Grenoble wrestles Byron’s James Cone.
SPORTS COLUMN
s promised, it’s wrestling talk this week. Polo will be hosting the most competitive 1A regional in all of Illinois. On hand will be perennial state champs LenaWinslow and Dakota, with only one of them advancing onto team sectional. “It’s not fair to those two,” Polo coach Jesse Culbertson said. “You wonder if it needs to be seeded like football.” Dakota won state titles from 2013 to 2016 and Le-Win in 2017 and 2019. The only interruption to the NUIC dominance was in 2018 when Aurora Christian put together an all-star team, similar to what Lombard Montini used to do before they were bumped up from 2A and finally to 3A. This year, Le-Win is ranked No. 1 and Dakota No. 2. It will be the usual regional dogfight between these two for the right to advance to the sectional team competition. Unfortunately, there always ends up being some very mediocre 1A teams that make dual team state, while one of these heavyweights sit home. To compound matters, the IHSA raised the enrollment, which brings Dixon into the Polo regional for the first time. The Dukes finished third in the state for 2A in 2016 and have been a stalwart program for many years. “It’s more like a sectional than a regional,” Culbertson said. “Anybody that knows anything about wrestling knows it’s a meat grinder.” Besides the team aspect, there is the matter
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of individuals trying to move on from loaded weight classes. In the past, 1A regionals have been considered weak competition, with many of them being nothing more than a cakewalk to the sectional. In fact, some didn’t even have the requisite number of entrants to fill out the available qualifying spots. That likely went into the decision by the IHSA to add larger schools to 1A. Besides Dakota, Le-Win and Dixon, the Polo regional has teams with a long tradition of success in Oregon, Byron, and Stillman Valley. Remember Oregon earning four state medals last year? West Carroll is on the rise and Polo and Fulton are no slouches. Bottom line for wrestling purists - Polo is the place to be on Saturday. With two returning state medalists in Jacob Milliman and Andrew Herbst and another topflight senior in Zach Crandall, Oregon had high hopes this year. Those plans didn’t work out along wit ha couple other upper classmen that didn’t come out
Crandall had several concussions from football and chose not to compete. Milliman got on the mats earlier this season, but had surgery on a painful wrist in January. Herbst separated his shoulder in a dual with Dakota back in December. He will have surgery this month. “We have several young kids that are starting to get it and step up,” coach Kip Crandall said. “But, our regional is a rough introduction to the state series. We will have them ready and see what happens. It will be exciting.” The Polo co-op’s best chances at the regional will be from the only two seniors - Marcus McKenna and Conner Eubanks “It will nice for them to wrestle at home and it should be standing room only,” Culbertson said. Though the Polo regional offers a glimpse at state-quality grapplers, the real fun begins the following weekend at the Oregon sectional. Besides Polo, the Princeton regional will be sending a whole bunch of quality foes. To me, that has been as much fun to watch as the state finals. I have yet to see a basketball game at the Blackhawk Center that matches the intensity of the crowds for sectional wrestling. As usual, I am sending fair warning to local Oregon restaurants to be on standby for an influx of fans looking to eat that afternoon. This is an all-day affair and there is a period where the facility is cleared out prior to the finals. High school sports bring a lot of dollars to the Oregon economy, that’s for sure.
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SPORTS ROUNDUP Jan. 28 Boys Basketball Eastland 66, Polo 54: Eastland jumped out to an early lead and held on for the win over Polo in a road NUIC South matchup in Polo. The Cougars led 20-6 after one quarter, 32-15 at halftime and 50-31 after three before the Marcos outscored the Cougars 23-16 in the fourth. Tucker Mumford led Polo with 18 points. Jace Coffey added 15, Colton Gunder scored eight and Bennett Soltow scored seven. Girls Basketball Oregon 54, North Boone 36: The Hawks raced out to a 27-9 lead after one quarter and didn’t look back in a rout of the visiting Vikings. Breanna DeHaan paced a balanced attack with 15 points. Olivia Lambrigtsen and Ella Martin scored 12 apiece. Rock Falls 35, Stillman Valley 28: The Rockets were able to hold off the Cardinals in a defensive battle in Stillman Valley. Georgia Ballard topped Stillman with 10 points. Abi Peyton paced Rock Falls with 11 points. Jan. 29 Girls Basketball Eastland 76, Polo 39: The Marcos fell to Eastland at home despite 13 points from Marah Blake and eight from Alex Dusing. Erin Henze hit five 3-pointers in the first half on her way to a game-high 25 points for the visiting Cougars. Henze also had five assists, three rebounds and two steals for Eastland (25-3, 7-2 NUIC South). Lydia Coatney finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Cougars, and Karlie Krogman added 16 points and eight boards. Forreston 38, AFC 31: Alexus Houston dropped in 21 points for the Cardinals in their first win at AFC since the 2012-2013 season. Hannah Atkinson scored eight of her 10 points in the fourth quarter for the Raiders. Jan. 30 Boys Basketball Oregon 73, North Boone 44: Oregon senior Trey Woolsey hit a 3-pointer midway through the first quarter to become the Hawks’ all-time leading scorer on Thursday night, notching his 1,599th career point in Oregon’s 73-44 win over
Polo’s Lindee Poper shoots as an Eastland’s Kaitlyn Wicszynski tries to block during a game last week in Polo. Photo by Trish Patterson
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Oregon’s Isaac Brooks wrestles a Polo opponent during a Jan. 30 meet in Byron.
North Boone at the Blackhawk Center. Woolsey finished with 20 points, and now sits at 1,605. Riley Birnbaum added 13 points, and Eli Rufer scored 10 for the Hawks (13-10, 2-3 Big Northern), who led 31-10 after the first quarter and 52-17 at halftime. Nine different Oregon players scored in the game.
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Jan. 31 Girls Basketball Oregon 65, Rockford Christian 47: The Hawks jumped out to a 17-9 lead after the opening quarter and led 33-18 at halftime in a Big Northern victory at the Blackhawk Center. Olivia Lambrigtsen poured in 27 points, hitting 14 of her 19 free throws for Oregon (15-13, 3-7). Ella Martin hit five 3-pointers and finished with 18 points, and Breanna DeHaan scored 10, shooting 8-for-9 from the free-throw
Forreston 64, Milledgeville 28: The Missiles trailed 16-7 after one quarter, 32-17 at halftime, and 50-23 after three in an NUIC South loss at home. Ali Mertz scored nine points to pace Milledgeville.
Polo 58, AFC 44: The Marcos led 16-5 after one quarter and never looked back in an NUIC South win at home. Marah Blake had 15 points, and Becca Wagner and Alex Dusing each scored 10 for Polo, which led 28-18 at halftime and 39-29 after three quarters. Mallory Polo 68, Forreston 53: Polo avenged Patterson added eight points. an earlier loss to Forreston with a 68-53 Camdyn Penick finished with 17 points victory at home. The Marcos trailed and two steals for the Raiders, while 20-15 after one quarter before ripping Hannah Atkinson added eight points off a 20- run in the second. and four assists. Tristan Munroe had Jace Coffey was Polo’s top scorer seven points, seven rebounds and two with 20 points, followed by Tucker blocks, and Brittney Mundell chipped Mumford’s 19. in six points, 12 rebounds, three blocks Both Ethan Greenfield and Riley Corand two steals. Sophie Berkeley also had nelius scored 15 points for the Cardinals. seven rebounds and two blocks.
Boys Bowling Oregon sophomore Isaac Kaltenbrun rolled a six-game series of 1,166 on the first day of the IHSA State Tournament in O’Fallon, finishing 93rd out of 123 bowlers. He missed the cut for Day 2, as
the final pinfall to advance to Saturday was 1,204. Feb. 1 Girls Bowling Oregon bowls in Dixon: The Oregon girls bowling team was fifth, Dixon was sixth, and Sterling took eighth at the 24-team Dixon Invitational on Saturday at Plum Hollow Lanes. Lockport (6,578) ran away with the team title, with Freeport (5,670), Sycamore (5,578), Rock Island (5,544) and Oregon (5,392) rounding out the top five. The Hawks were paced by Rebbeca Meyers, who had a six-game total of 1,208, including a top game of 242. Alysa Conley (1,158) and Sammantha Meyers (1,088) were next for Oregon. Feb. 3 Boys Basketball Polo 58, Durand 38: The Marcos steadily pulled away for a home NUIC win. Polo led 14-10 after one quarter, 28-19 at halftime and 42-29 after three. Tucker Mumford scored 17 points. Jace Coffey added 12 and Colton Gunder scored 11.
YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Limited funds are again available for Waste Reduction/Recycling Grants for the 2020 fiscal year through the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD). The grants of up to $2,000 are available to Ogle County businesses, schools, churches and non-profit organizations wishing to establish or improve on waste reduction and recycling programs and services. Applicants must provide a minimum 20% match of the total project
cost. Total grant funds available this year are limited to $6,000, so grants will be awarded on a competitive basis in amounts from $100 $2000, in three rounds or until funds are depleted. The deadline for submittal of applications for the first round of grants is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4. The application for the grants is
simple and flexible. Businesses could use grant funds to help purchase waste reduction and recycling materials and equipment such as collection bins, carts, balers and storage containers. Equipment needed to switch from disposable packaging to reusable packaging for products and supplies could also be considered. Businesses are encouraged to con-
sider projects to reduce food waste or implement food waste recycling programs. Schools may seek funds for special projects that will further a student’s understanding of how to reduce the amount of trash sent to the landfill. The requests may be for materials and equipment, such as recycling bins/carts, videos, books, worm (vermicomposting) bins, composters, or other waste reduction or
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BYRON LIBRARY Teen Advisory Board Monday, Feb. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ages: 6-12 grade Earn volunteer hours by joining our Teen Advisory Board! This month we will be working on displays for Valentine’s Day. No registration is required.
Chicago True Stories Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1-2 p.m. Actress Martina Mathisen portrays a flapper named Flora who tells us how fashion, crime, and prohibition shaped the 1920’s. Learn fact from fiction and how reality relates to the 2002 Oscar winning film “Chicago.” Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815234-5107 to register. 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 815-234-5107 to register. Understanding Nuclear Power - presented by Mark Rasmussen Thursday, March 5, 6 -7 p.m. Learn the basics of nuclear energy and find out how a power plant really works. You may be surprised how easy it is to understand. Mark Rasmussen is a professor in nuclear engineering and
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A large crowd turned out for “Princess Di: Gone But Still Kicking!,” a musical at Byron Public Library on Jan. 28. Photos supplied
an industry veteran. Please visit Byron. evanced.info/signup or call 815-2345107 to register. Escape Room: The Lost Leprechaun Friday, March 6 or Saturday, March 7 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., ages: 1-6th grade There’s a leprechaun caught in the box. Hurry up and figure out the combos, so we can open the box and make the leprechaun lead us to his Pot of Gold! Groups of 3-4 should register for a 45 minute time slot (An adult contact for group should register). Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815234-5107 to register your group. Please register for all programs by visiting byron.evanced.info/signup or by calling 815-234-5107.
The crowd watches as the character, Princess Di, performs.
IN THE ARTS
Lucinda Winterfield, Lost Lake, second place, “McGinn Estate.”
Jan Harvey, Dixon, third place with her oil painting “The Oaks.”
Nina Stachewicz of Freeport took first place with her pastel, “Corsy-sur-Eure.”
FAR LEFT: Jan Harvey also won the People’s Choice Award for “The Garden Gate.” LEFT: Harvey sits ready to paint. The Plein Air 2020 Show will be held at The Next Picture Show in October. Anyone interested in painting “en plein air” with a group or needing info about the next show can contact Cindy Winterfield at RRVPG. cindy@gmail.com or call 815-652-3508.
Show winners Rock River Valley Painters Guild has announced the winners of their 5th Annual Plein Air Show, held at The Next Picture Show in Dixon from mid-October through December. Dan Letourneau, a Dixon artist, was the judge for this event. Nina Stachewicz of Freeport took first place with her pastel, “Corsy-surEure.”
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These examples are not all inclusive and applicants are encouraged to find innovative ways to reduce waste and increase what is recycled. The grants may not be used to pay for ongoing expenses such as staffing, collection, and hauling costs. Priority will be given to new applicants. All applications will be reviewed by the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department and the Ogle County Board Solid Waste Committee. Grants will be evaluated based
on the following criteria: management ability; project quality; project impact; realistic goals & expectations; accuracy of application; education potential; use of recycled content products when available; potential for waste stream diversion; and future continuity of project. In 2018, Ogle County residents, businesses and other entities recycled approximately 31 percent of the municipal waste generated in the County. This recycling rate is due to the efforts of many individuals doing
their part to reduce waste and recycle as much as possible at home, work and school. OCSWMD officials urge businesses and other organizations to strive to find new ways to reduce waste and increase what gets recycled in the County. These grants can help make that possible. For more information or to request an application, please contact the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-7324020, or visit www.oglecounty.org.
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Growing hemp in Illinois will be the subject of a special program in Oregon on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The signing of the Illinois hemp bill has provided opportunities for the cultivation, distribution, and processing of hemp for fiber, grain, and CBD. University of Illinois Extension is offering the program to list options available in legal hemp production. University of Illinois Extension Educator Phillip Alberti will be discussing Industrial Hemp and how farmers looking for an alternative crop that takes up a small acreage
The workshops costs will be $10 per person. Topics include: types of hemp, production systems, licensing, rules, and regulations, end products; and an update on hemp in
might consider growing Industrial Hemp as a short term cash crop. This versatile cash crop has the potential to empower small farmer, but is not without its own set of challenges. To help give some perspective and provide information on this new crop, an “Introduction to Industrial Hemp” will be the topic Feb. 25 from 1-4 p.m. at the Ogle County Extension office, 421 W. Pines Rd. Oregon.
Illinois. This workshop will discuss grain and fiber production but will set a particular emphasis on CBD production. Demonstrations of various production methods will be shown while
local natural resource agencies and organizations as well as state Extension experts. It will highlight our rich natural heritage by hosting classes in different locations in the area such as Nachusa Grasslands and Kickapoo Mud Creek Nature Conservancy. “As a Master Naturalist, you will learn about ecosystems and interrelationships
of plants and animals that make up our natural world,” said Elizabeth Sosa, Extension Program Coordinator. “You will also learn how to assist with land management and to share your knowledge with others in your community. The goal is to encourage participants to seek out lifelong learning opportunities to further their development as a natu-
addressing issues faced throughout the growing season. Call, stop-in, or register online, 815-732-2191, 421 W. Pines Rd, Suite 10, Oregon, IL 61061 or extension. illinois.edu/bdo. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Extension office at, 421 W. Pines Rd. Suite 10, Oregon, IL 61061 or 815-732-2191. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.
EXTENSION PROGRAM Master Naturalist training begins in Spring 2020
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CRIME WATCH
Fulton man gets seven years on weapons charges BY KATHLEEN SCHULTZ Shaw Media: kschultz@saukvalley.com A Fulton man found high and sleeping in a running vehicle loaded with guns and ammo – some stolen, others illegally modified – was sentenced Monday to 7 years and 3 months in federal prison. Robert Lee Poore, 43, was arrested March 26 and pleaded guilty Aug. 23 to receiving and possessing machine guns and silencers. One count of being a felon in possession of firearms was dismissed as part of his plea agreement. An officer found Poore snoozing in a Subway parking lot in Clinton, Iowa, shortly before 10 p.m. A subsequent search of him and
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of his SUV turned up six Attorney Marc Krickloaded handguns, two of baum said in his sentencwhich had been modified ing recommendation, notinto machine guns, seven ing that some of the guns rifles, 19 loaded magawere altered “in a manner zines, six speed loaders, a to produce the greatest homemade suppressor, a harm in the shortest peributtstock buffer from an od of time.” AR-15 five knives and and “The combination of a residue-filled meth pipe. fully automatic weapNone of the guns were ons with a large-capacity Robert Lee Poore magazines, considerable registered to Poore. One of the rifles, a Savage 3006, ammunition and silencers was reported stolen from Whiteside suggests a level of seriousness and County, while another, a Remington dangerousness that is immeasur600 .308, was stolen from Carroll able,” he said. County. Poore must serve the bulk of the “Except for being passed out sentence; there is no parole in the behind the wheel of his car, Poore federal system. He will be on probaappeared ready to wage war,” U.S. tion for 3 years after his release.
His previous felony conviction was for armed robbery in McLean County in 1994. He also has convictions for battery and robbery when he was 17, and theft a year later. In federal court, sentencing guidelines take into account a variety of factors. In this case, Poore’s criminal history, the number and type of guns he had and the fact that some were stolen all added to the recommendation, while was his acceptance of responsibility for the crime was considered in his favor. Krickbaum’s calculations called for 87 months, which he was granted, and all the firearms were forfeited.
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was arrested for driving without a valid driver’s license after a 2:37 p.m. traffic stop in the 7000 block of West Illinois 72. Plaza was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.
Jan. 31 Kelly McCoy, 35, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant. Rochelle Police Department made the arrest. McCoy had a bond of $152 full cash and was held at the Ogle County Jail in lieu of bond pending a court appearance.
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OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. Jan. 28 At approximately 3:45 p.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident in the 7000 block of Lowell Park Road. After an investigation it was determined that a Chevrolet Avalon being driven by Jared Babler, age 22 of Mt. Morris, failed to slow for the curve at that location. Babler drove off of the roadway where the vehicle came to a stop in the snow. As a result of the investigation Babler was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Babler sustained no injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene. Babler is due to appear in Ogle County Court at a later date. Carrington Carter, 31, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for domestic battery. Carter posted $3,000/10% bond and was released with a return court date of Feb. 14. Jan. 29 Stanley L. Plaza, 58, of Mt. Morris,
Dereck Merritt, 35, of New Freedom, Wisconsin, was arrested at 11:03 p.m. for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at Illinois 251 and Steward Road. Merritt was released on scene on a $2,500 I-Bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 28. Michelle R. Smitherman, 37, of Mt. Morris, was arrested at 8:30 p.m. for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop in the 3000 block of North Illinois 2. Smitherman was also issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and a tail light violation. Smitherman was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Jan. 30 Jason L. Dickson, 37, of Loves Park, was arrested at 11:29 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop on Interstate 39 at mile marker 112. Dickson was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.
Feb. 2 Dennis Vineyard, 47, of Belvidere, was arrested for criminal trespass to residence and violation of bond conditions. Vineyard was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail. Richelle Marks, 42, of Polo, was arrested at 12:41 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at the intersection of Division and Oregon streets in Polo for a moving violation. Richelle was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Feb. 3 Michael T. Dumas, 36, of Elgin, was arrested at 5:26 p.m. for driving while license suspended and speeding following a traffic stop in the 19000 block of East Illinois 64. Dumas was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu
Austin Borota, 27, of Lanark, was arrested at 7:32 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 19000 block of West Illinois 72 for speeding. Borota was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Goldie L. Johnson-Kirksy, 26, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop in the 1000 block of South Illinois 2 for a traffic violation. Johnson-Kirksy was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Brionna S. Bell, 18, of Montgomery, was arrested at 7:50 p.m. for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop on Interstate 39 at mile marker 110 northbound. Bell was also issued citations for no registration light and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Bell was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was released to correctional staff and held in lieu of bond.
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OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. Jan. 27 Riley J. Birnbaum, 18, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 7:54 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of 10th St. and Pines Road. Jan. 29 At 5:59 p.m., police took a report of a hit and run that had occurred in the 800 block of S. 4th Street the previous evening between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. where a parked 2012 Town & Country belonging to Alisha J. Fortener,43, of Byron, was struck by an unknown vehicle. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident, please contact the Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2162.
OBITUARIES DONNA L. SATTERFIELD Donna L. Satterfield, 80, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away on Jan. 21, 2020 in Thornton, Colorado. Donna was born on Oct. 14, 1939 in Rockford, the daughter of Vernon & Minnie (Diehl) Burke. Donna graduated from Mt. Morris
LORA J. STONE Lora J. Stone, 69, lifelong Oregon resident, passed peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 in her home with her husband at her side following a short illness. Lora was born April 25, 1950 in Freeport, the daughter of Lorrel and JoAnn (Cramer) Bruce. She married Richard Stone on July 30, 1999 in Oregon. Lora attended St. Mary Catholic Elementary School in Oregon and graduated from Oregon High School in 1968. She worked in Oregon dental offices
Jan. 30 Joseph J. Birnbaum, 46, of Rockford, was arrested at 7:18 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and for driving while license suspended. Birnbaum was also issued a citation for failure to signal when required. Birnbaum was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 1100 block of Jefferson Street. Christopher A. Weiter, 43, of Loves Park, was issued a citation at 9:30 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 200 block of N. 4th Street.
transported to the Ogle County Jail. This violation occurred in the 400 block of W. Washington Street. Nathan L. Rebollar-Sosa, 34, of Oregon, was issued citations at 5:50 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred at the 5th and Madison Street intersection.
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Thirteen parking citations and 14 verbal/written warnings were issued from Jan. 27 through Feb. 2.
Jan. 31 James M. Wallin, 40, of Davis Junction, was arrested at 4:50 a.m. for driving while license revoked. Wallin was
Feb. 1 At 11:53 a.m., police were dispatched to a domestic call in the 500 block of S. 2nd Street resulting in the arrest of James T. Altherr, 24, of Oregon, for domestic battery. Altherr was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty
General calls for service through dispatch Jan. 27 - Feb. 2 Checking a Subject / Vehicle...........5 Citizen Complaints.............................2 Animal Complaint................................1 Juvenile Complaints............................1 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem...........2 Disturbance / Domestic.....................1 Assist EMS / Other Dept...................2 Alarm Response...................................1 Lockout Vehicle / Building................2 911 Hang-up / Open Line...................4 Ordinance Violations..........................4 Traffic Stops......................................25
High School class of 1957. She married Richard R. Satterfield on Oct. 19, 1958 in Mt. Morris, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 2012. Donna worked for Kable News Company, Time Warner, and The Denver News retiring in 2004. Donna is survived by her children: Debora Navarro, Thornton, Colorado;
Sue (William) Sweet, Durand; and Doug Satterfield, Thornton, Colorado; grandchildren: LeAnna Romero, Denver, Colorado, Raul (Crystal) Villa, Thornton, Colorado, Jason Sweet, Byron, Kevin Sweet, Durand, and Robert (Tejiah) Sweet, Missouri; six great grandchildren: Cherish James, Las Vegas, Nevada, Johna, Diamond, and Nico, Colorado, Aaliyah
and Bri Sweet, Missouri; sister: Denise (William) Walsh, Durand; brothers: Stan (Angie) Burke and Steve (Barb) Burke, of Mt. Morris. Donna is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Richard. A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris.
for 52 years, starting with Dr. Wade and finishing with Dr. Harunani prior to retiring. Lora was an avid reader, enjoyed word puzzles and was always a great “Big Sister” to her siblings. She is survived by her husband, Dick Stone of Oregon; step-father, Robert Spratt of Oregon; sons, Jon Stone of Florida and Josh (Michelle) Stone of Dixon; daughters, Janet Ervin of
Herrin and Wendy (Rob) Smice of Oregon; grandchildren: Michael, Christopher, Lauren, Colin, Hannah, Chelsea, Kelsey, Angel, Ethan and Emersyn; two great grandchildren; sisters: Debbie (Denny) Kelly, Lynn (Dave) Shank, Dory (Joe) Palmer, Carol Wig and Jo (Mike) Merrill, all of Oregon and Jane (Ron) Griswald of Nachusa; and special friends, Cindi Gelander and Dawood Harunani.
She was predeceased by her parents; son, Jim Stone; and daughter, Kelley Stone. A memorial service was held Monday, Feb. 3 in Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon preceded by a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. Special thanks are extended to Serenity Hospice for their care of Lora. Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to leave a condolence.
gia, section 2, Grand Detour Township, dwelling addition. William Kereven & A. Howerton, section 25, Mt. Morris Township, special use in AG-1.
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section 8, Taylor Township, residential accessory building. Stateline Solar, LLC-Coggeshal, section 32, Maryland Township, ground mounted solar array.
Dan Terhark, section 27, Marion Township, map amendment, AG-1 to R-1. S. Leary & D. & K. Luepkes, section 27, Oregon-Nachusa Township, map amend-
Rob & Telah Garwacki, section 21, Scott Township, home share lodging establishment. American Windows & Siding-Schur,
Skybeam LLC/ SBA Towers-Harms, section 36, Marion Township, construct-erect additional antenna to existing telecommunications facility.
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Warranty Deeds • William J. Verdun to Tiffany M. Wibben and Gary L. Greenfield, 104 S. 10th St., Oregon, $0. • Timm Hollingsworth to Shadi Mizyed, 14632 state Route 72, Davis Junction, $55,000. • John and Dina Bearrows to Charles S. and Christy J. Kessen, 330 Erickson Road, Rochelle, $114,500. • David Michael and Rebekah Hall to William A. and Tanya S. Freeman, 109
Amber Drive, Oregon, $140,000. • Susan B. Ferguson to Paul D. Holden, 310 N. Seminary St., Mt. Morris, $25,000. • Beverly M. Wiginton, also Cox to Askvig Boys Construction LLC, 807 W. First Ave., Rochelle, $10,000. • Robert J. and Diane Zawislak to Crystal Fae and Brian Lantz, 1103 W. 10th Ave., Rochelle, $132,000. • Daniel J. Peruski to Maribel Betancourt, 8420 S. Main St., Rochelle, $144,000. Quit Claim Deeds
• Vera L. Trego to Toni L. and Jerry Devlieger, 5115 S. Garfield St., Leaf River, $0. Trustee’s Deeds • Chicago Title Land Trust Co. Trust772, Chicago Title Land Trust Co., trustee, to Robert G. and John P. Burke, 203 Third Ave., Forreston, $0. • Joseph A. and Joella D. Warner Joint Tenancy Trust, Joseph A. and Joella D. Warner, trustees, to Joshua M. Lammi and Ashley Whetsel, 7543 E. McGregor Road, Rockford, $259,500. • Dean E. and Evelyn L. Gruben Trust,
Donald E. Gruben, trustee, to Jeffrey G. Franklin, 4496 E. Canyon Drive, Oregon, $193,000. • William A. and Madora M. Jones Trust, Carolyn A. Johnson and Jane E. Steele, trustees, to Michael J. and Diane K. Hemmersbach and Kenneth D. Lingbeck, three parcels of farm land in Byron and Leaf River Townships, $1,540,115. Sheriff’s Deed • Sheriff of Ogle County and Cheryl A. Smith to Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, 309 N. Prairie Ave., Polo, $0. Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office
OGLE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity.
Chad R. Slack, 44, of Rochelle, pleaded guilty on Jan. 30 to driving while license suspended, a class A misdemeanor. He was sentenced to 12 months conditional discharge and 240 hours public service work. He also must pay total fines and costs of $ 582. Rudy Escutia, 27, of Rochelle, pleaded guilty on Jan. 31 to aggravated battery, a class 3 felony. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail remittable, upon successful completion of 30 months probation. He must submit to DNA testing, not consume or possess alcohol, and cooperate and satisfactorily complete a domestic violence intervention program. He must also submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed and have no contact with the victim and abide by an order of protection in this case. He must pay total fines and costs of $4,459. Austin M. Garner, 26, of Forreston, pleaded guilty Jan. 31 to aggravated fleeing to elude, a class 3 felony. He was sentenced to three years in the Illinois
Adam T. Jacobson, 18, of Oregon, pleaded guilty Jan. 31 to criminal damage to property, a class 4 felony. He was sentenced to 24 months second chance probation and 30 hours public service work. He must submit to DNA testing and random drug testing, and have no contact with victims. He also must pay restitution of $2,055, along with total fines and costs of $1,649. Jan. 23 Walter C. Brady, 20, Oregon, criminal damage to property, pretrial conference Feb. 24. Carlos J. Delos Reyes, 20, Rochelle, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Jan. 29. Marcus J. Dewey, 28, Mt. Morris, failure to register as a violent offender against youth, pretrial conference March 18. Geovany Figueroa Flores, 27, Vernon Hills, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference March 4. Raquel M. Godina, 39, Rochelle, aggravated discharge of a firearm, status hearing March 18. Oscar Gomez Diaz, 27, Rochelle, failure as a sex offender to report annually – second offense, status hearing Feb. 6. Jennifer R. Henry, 39, Amboy, retail theft, plea hearing March 4. Matthew A. Hood, 34, Ashton, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference Feb. 24. Kyle S. Lowe, 31, Oregon, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, status hearing March 4.
Quintin T. McGee, 30, Rockford, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference Jan. 27. Sky C. Meyers, 33, Oregon, grooming, pretrial conference March 11. Mark R, Much, 30, Milledgeville, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, pretrial conference March 18. Bryan A. Paradis, 25, Oregon, criminal damage to property, pretrial conference Feb. 24. Jessica A. Peterson, 35, Mt. Morris, unlawful manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, plea hearing Feb. 13. David Richards, 29, Sterling, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, status hearing March 11. Bradley A. Seemann, 26, Davis Junction, child pornography, pretrial conference March 11. Michael R. Smith, 28, Polo, aggravated battery, pretrial conference March 11. Gina M. Trujillo, 38, Sterling, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, jail status hearing March 20. Kimberly J. Young, 54, Leaf River, unlawful delivery of controlled, counterfeit or look-alike substance to persons under 18, pretrial conference Feb. 24. Everett L. Bradley, 53, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, jury trial May 19; criminal damage to property, 402 conference, April 8 Michael J. Hensley, 30, Mt. Morris, criminal sexual assault, pretrial conference March 12. Emily C. Mols, 33, Kewanee, battery, pretrial conference Jan. 27. Keinen A. Neubert, 22, Byron, predatory criminal sexual assault of victim younger than 13, pretrial conference March 12. Elizabeth C. Nielsen, 34, Mt. Morris
aggravated battery, domestic battery – causing bodily harm, domestic battery, pretrial conference Jan. 31. Kendall Pelt, 47, Mt. Morris, two counts of aggravated driving while under the influence, pretrial conference Jan. 27. Jan. 24 Jonathon Ross, 20, Dixon, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, preliminary status hearing Feb. 5. Brian K. Angelo, 44, Freeport, retail theft, preliminary status hearing Feb. 19. Dustin B. Hicks, 47, Rockford, aggravated battery, pretrial conference April 9. Dennis A. Kehl, 52, Rochelle, two counts of theft, pretrial conference Feb. 21. Amber L. Koeller, 27, Stillman Valley, mob action, pretrial conference Feb. 24. Grant E. McDonald, 35, Byron, theft, status hearing Feb. 14. Randy J. Anders, 53, Loves Park, burglary, plea hearing Feb. 14. Michael J.S. Sherrill, 32, Rochelle, failure as a sex offender to report weekly – no fixed address, domestic battery – criminal damage to property, pretrial conference Feb. 21. James C. Vangellow, 24, Rochelle, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, failure to appear – arrest warrant issued, bond forfeiture hearing March 18. Jan. 27 Bryan J. Allen, 57, Bellevue, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, plea hearing March 5. Nicholas C. Arndt, 27, Plainfield, identity theft, bond forfeiture April 8. See STATE’S ATTORNEY, Page 26
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Sentencings Shannon M. Ellis, 38, of Polo, pleaded guilty on Jan. 30 to attempted unlawful sale or delivery of a firearm, a class 3 felony. Ellis was sentenced to 180 days jail, remittable upon successful completion of 18 months probation. Ellis must also pay total fines and costs of $4,205.
Department of Corrections, with a oneyear year mandatory supervised release. He must pay total fines and costs of $2,206.
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• STATE’S ATTORNEY Continued from Page 25 Eddie L. Barbee, 37, Paw Paw, retail theft, final pretrial hearing May 7. Brent T. Bauer, 50, Oregon, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status hearing Feb. 21. Troy E. Berns, 25, Rockford, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Feb. 24. Walter C. Brady, 20, Oregon, criminal damage to property, pretrial conference Feb. 21 Terry M. Carlton, 69, DeKalb, driving while license is revoked, pretrial hearing March 23. Caleb B. Chastain, 21, Stillman Valley, burglary, plea hearing March 26. Thu De, 22, Rockford, unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle, pretrial conference Feb. 26. Vanessa M. Echartea, 43, Sterling, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Feb. 24. Robert E. Fortier, 61, Rochelle, violating sex offender registry, pretrial hearing: Feb. 24. Alexandria K. Fox, 21, Ohio, obstructing justice, pretrial hearing Feb. 26. Austin M. Garner, 26, Forreston, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, plea hearing Jan. 31. Rory R. Gile, 61, Byron, two counts of domestic battery, motion to reconsider hearing March 5. Israel Guerrero, 22, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Feb. 24. Rene Hernandez, Jr., 26, Bloomington, possession of a controlled substance, 402 conference hearing Feb. 21. Taylor Hilgen, 25, Batavia, domestic battery, subpoenaed records hearing Feb. 24. Cady E. Holland, 28, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Feb. 24. Autumn R. Houghtby, 26, Polo, robbery, pretrial hearing March 26. Adam T. Jacobson, 18, Oregon, criminal damage to property, pretrial conference Feb. 21. Demarcus D. Lewis, 29, Rockford, unlawful manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, pretrial hearing Feb. 24. Andrew M. Long, 36, Leaf River, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference March 23. Antonio J. Lopez Pichardo, 20, Rochelle, unlawful use of credit/debit card, pretrial conference March 5.
Amy M. Luba, 30, Dixon, aggravated battery, pretrial hearing March 24. Timothy E. McIntosh, 31, Alsip, aggravated battery, pretrial hearing Feb. 24. Steven B. Molina, 23, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, pretrial hearing Feb. 24. Emily C. Mols, 33, Kewanee, battery, pretrial conference March 23. Mark R. Much, Sr., 50, Dixon, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, theft, pretrial hearing Feb. 24. Jessica E. Myers, 31, Forreston, disorderly conduct, pretrial hearing March 23. Thomas J. O’Brien, 60, Machesney Park, theft or unauthorized control of amount greater than $10,000 but less than $100,000, pretrial conference Feb. 24. Amy K. Orsted, 30, Rockford, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Feb. 24. Bryan A. Paradis, 25, Oregon, criminal damage to property, pretrial conference Feb. 21. Kendall Pelt, 47, Mt. Morris, aggravated driving while under the influence, pretrial hearing Jan. 31. Chaz RD Rosson, 31, McHenry, domestic battery, pretrial conference March 23. Reed A. Scheidecker, 32, Byron, residential burglary, status hearing Jan. 31. Russell W. Schier, 30, Byron, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial hearing Feb. 24. Larry S. Severns, 61, Forreston, aggravated battery, pretrial hearing Feb. 24. Leonard R. Smith, 46, Rockford, attempted first degree murder, status hearing Feb. 13. William R. Smith, 43, Belvidere, driving while license revoked or suspended for DUI – statutory summary suspension, pretrial conference Feb. 24. Bailey M. Snyder, 21, Franklin Grove, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, pretrial hearing Feb. 24. Angela K. Tatroe, 40, Genoa, third count of aggravated DUI, pretrial conference Feb. 26. Bryce A. Thomasson, 21, Davis Junction, failure as a sex offender to report a change of address or employment, pretrial hearing Feb. 24. Matthew N. Verkuilen, 28, Rockford, burglary, bond forfeiture Feb. 7. Daniel C. Wallgren, 38, Mt. Morris, domestic battery, pretrial hearing Feb. 24. Jesse R. Whaley, 38, Freeport, burglary, status hearing March 26., Jan. 29 Adam J. Czernicki, 61, Roscoe, driving while license is revoked or suspended,
preliminary hearing Feb. 19. Carlos J. Delos Reyes, 20, Rochelle, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Feb. 5, mob action, preliminary hearing Feb. 5. Ross A. Ellis, 29, Stillman Valley, criminal sexual assault, status hearing March 5. Misti D. Fant, 38, Rochelle, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference March 23. Jessica L. Gierut, 36, Rockford, aggravated DUI, pretrial conference: 2/24/20 Kode Hall, 26, Forreston, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Feb. 24. Tommie L. Hurst, 30, Belleview, unauthorized possession of a certificate of origin, sale, or title, pretrial conference March 23. Kelly A. Lee, 54, Byron, two counts of disorderly conduct, pretrial conference Feb. 24. Ralph S. McCormick, 35, Chana, failure as a sex offender to report a change of address or employment – second offense, pretrial conference March 23. Oscar A. Milan, 28, Rochelle, failure as a sex offender to report a change of address or employment, jury status call March 23. Karl R. Puder, 39, Ingleside, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference March 23. Jan. 30 Jason A. Armould, 50, Rockford, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference March 4. Logan T. Buckwalter, 24, Rochelle, failure as a sex offender to report a change of address or employment – second offense, pretrial conference March 23. Robert J. Curatola, 32, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference March 11. Jose G. Hernandez, 31, West Chicago, aggravated driving while under the influence, pretrial conference March 18. Anthony T. Johnson, 37, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference Feb. 24. Craig A. Kehl, 47, Oregon, obstructing justice, 402 conference March 4. Anmarie R. Kuntz, 29, Sandwich, stalking, jury status call March 18. Keith R. Lawnicki, 28, Oregon, disorderly conduct, pretrial conference March 4. Nathaniel C. Mason, 22, Dixon, unlawful manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, pretrial conference March 18. Kelly L. McCrary, 45, Morrison, retail theft, pretrial conference March 11. Daniel S. Metzger, 21, Rochelle, unlawful manufacture or delivery of a
controlled substance, pretrial conference March 11. Steven E. Mieloszyk, 60, Belvidere, aggravated DUI, status hearing Feb. 13. Kaitlin L. Oswald, 26, Champaign, disorderly conduct, pretrial conference March 4. Rebekah Parker, 36, Rockford, computer fraud, pretrial conference March 26. Ronald J. Reittinger, 36, Leaf River, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference March 11. Chad M. Rowe, 40, Oregon, harassment through electronic communications, pretrial conference March 11. Trei T. Sanders, 25, Freeport, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, status hearing March 18. Patrick W. Schill, 73, Polo, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, status hearing March 4. Andrew C. Schopp, 25, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pretrial conference March 4. Joseph W. Stafford, 56, Aurora, driving while license is revoked/suspended, motion hearing March 25. Joseph W. Stafford, 56, Aurora, escape, status hearing March 25. Lloyd L. Stephens, 52, Elmhurst, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference March 23. Zachary T. Stivers, 30, Grandin, armed robbery – no firearm, status hearing Feb. 13. Dennis S. Vineyard, 47, Davis Junction, domestic battery, preliminary hearing Feb. 5. Jan. 31 Elizabeth C. Nielsen, 34, of Mt .Morris, pleaded guilty Jan. 31 to attempted robbery, a class 2 felony. Her sentencing hearing has been set for March 11. Jonathan Diaz, 32, Berwyn, unlawful manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing March 11. Matthew J. McGillen, 39, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, status hearing March 18. Joseph M. Stewart, 31, Oregon, residential burglary, jury status call Feb. 24. Dylan Holland, 21, Ottawa, retail theft, unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor, failure to appear – bond forfeiture hearing March 27. Chance P.N. Larson, 18, Kings, domestic battery, pretrial conference Feb. 10. Christopher D. Miller, 27, Oregon, burglary, status hearing March 23. Kendall Pelt, 47, Mt. Morris, aggravated driving while under the influence, pretrial conference Feb. 10.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF, -vsMATTHEW M. LARSON; KATRINA M. LARSON; DEFENDANTS NO. 19 CH 58 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on October 11, 2019;Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on March 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” Condition. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Commonly known as 773 Brookview Drive, Byron, IL 61010Permanent Index No.: 04-25-402-021Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The judgment amount was $110,796.47. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717Dated this Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. One of Plaintiff's Attorneys Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015(847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com Randal S. Berg (6277119) Michael N. Burke (6291435) Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452) Joseph M. Herbas (6277645) Michael Kalkowski (6185654) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Jenna R. Vondran (6308109) Thomas Belczak (6193705) Debra Miller (6205477) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. February 7,14,21, 2020
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF, -vsMATTHEW M. LARSON; KATRINA M. LARSON; DEFENDANTS NO. 19 CH 58 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on October 11, 2019;Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on March 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows:LOT SIXTY-THREE (63) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT NO. 2 OF KING'S PRAIRIE PLACE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT FILE D ON PAGE 12 AS DOCUMENT NO. 9807872 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BYRON, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 773 Brookview Drive, Byron, IL 61010Permanent Index No.: 04-25-402-021Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The judgment amount was $110,796.47. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. 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 Bid Amount contact:Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 Dated this Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. One of Plaintiff's Attorneys Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015(847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com Randal S. Berg (6277119) Michael N. Burke (6291435)Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452) Joseph M. Herbas (6277645) Michael Kalkowski (6185654) Laura J. Anderson (6224385) Jenna R. Vondran (6308109) Thomas Belczak (6193705) Debra Miller (6205477) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION.#PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. February 7,14,21, 2020
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AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct a new telecommunications tower facility located near 304 East Elm Street (+/- 275? NE of S Ash Ave & E Elm St), Forreston, Ogle County, IL 61030. The new facility will consist of a 199-foot monopole telecommunications tower. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 6119006467 - MH EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (785) 760-5938. February 7, 2020
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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 28, 2020 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Internal Wilderness-Metaphysical Services 200 Oak Lane Dixon, IL 61021. Dated this 28th day of January, A.D. 2020 Laura Cook Ogle County Clerk February 7,14,21, 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
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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 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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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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