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VOLUME 161 NO. 2 • SERVING THE POLO AREA SINCE 1857

FRIDAY, May 10, 2019 • $1.00

MUD FUN

OUT AND ABOUT

Fun in the Mud The mud and fun was flyin’ at the annual spring Mud Bogs. / 32

SPORTS

Track Team Wins

Records fell at the boys Ogle County Meet last week. / 15

Tractor Jamboree AJ’s Garden

Tractor Jamboree will be held on Saturday, May 18. / 4

Bransen Albee, 5, of Polo, digs mud out of his toy truck at the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s Mud Bog on May 5. See additional photos on page 32. Photo by Earleen Hinton

INDEX

One Section - 32 Pages

Church News............12 Classifieds......... 25-28 Entertainment.....10-11 Marriage Licenses.... 9

Pine Creek News...... 6 Polo Library............... 7 Polo Police................. 2 Public Voice..............21

DEATH Judy A. Tilton, Page 22 Published every Friday

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Property Transfers.. 24 Sheriff’s Arrests...... 22 Social News............... 8 State’s Attorney......30

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BUILDING PROJECT

Congregation breaks ground for new church Ceremony held May 5 at Pine Creek Christian Church The Pine Creek Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), of rural Polo, held a groundbreaking service and ceremony May 5 for their new church building.

The new building will replace the present church building which was built in the 1860s at the intersection of Penn Corner and Lowell Park Roads.

Many changes and lots of history have taken place within those walls.

There are presently families with four-plus generations attending worship services here.

The congregation is looking forward to many more years making new history and serving the community in the new building.

The Pine Creek Christian Church held a ground-breaking ceremony May 5 for a new building. Pictured left to right are: Phil Fossler, Buffalo Township Supervisor; Doug Knapp, mayor of Polo; Neil Deupree, Disciples Regional Elder; James Hopkins; Pastor Charlotte Hoppe, Don Hay, Lyle Hopkins, Pine Creek Township Supervisor; and Amelia Pfundstein, Hopkins’ great-granddaughter and eighth generation church attendee. Photo supplied

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POLO POLICE Polo Police Chief Kurt Cavanaugh reported the following activities on May 6.

April 29 Jennifer A. Flowers, 46, Polo, was cited at 3:33 p.m. for driving with an expired drivers license. She was released on an I-bond.

May 3 Paityn L. Edwards, 35, Monroe Center, was cited at 9:08 a.m. for speeding 41 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. She was released on an I-bond.

May 4 Gail L. Kwasniewski-Arduni, 57, Polo, was cited at 11:44 a.m. for improper use of an electronic device while driving. She was released on an I-bond.

May 5 Robert A. Schweikert, 60, Prophetstown, was arrested at 10:56 a.m. for driving while license suspended and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

General calls for service for the weeks of April 22 through May 5.

Citizen Complaints / Assists Juvenile 1 Animal Complaints 2 Disturbances / Domestics Fire / Medical Assists 8 Alarms / Open Doors 2 2 Lock Outs 911 Hang Up 1 Traffic Stops 20 County Assists 8

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Ogle County Judge Robert Hanson swears in newly elected Ward 1 Alderman Donald J. Sanders Jr. to his first term on the Polo City council at Monday evening’s meeting. Aldermen Randy Schoon and Troy Boothe were also sworn in. Schoon was elected to a third term from Ward 3 on April 2, and Boothe, who did not seek re-election, was appointed to fill his own term in Ward 2 for two years. Photo by Vinde Wells

IN BRIEF Veterans invited to march in Memorial Day Parade The annual Memorial Day Parade in Polo will be held on Monday, May 27.

Parade line-up will be at Mason and Green Streets with step-off between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m.

The parade will proceed west on Mason Street to Division Avenue (Illinois 26) and then north on Division to Fairmount Cemetery, where a ceremony will be held.

All veterans are welcome to participate in the parade, and a trailer will be available to carry any vets who are not able to walk.

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Lunch served, family dog show., all kids who show off their dog at the dog show get a prize.

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Polo Community High School ag teacher and FFA advisor Stephanie Schultz helps 5-yearold Jocelyn Ruppert make her selections Saturday morning at the FFA plant sale. The annual event offers vegetable and flower plants as well as hanging baskets and will continue throughout May at the PCHS greenhouse. Hours are Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Photo by VInde Wells

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FAMILY FUN

AJ’s Garden Tractor Jamboree plans 10th Show Preparations are underway for the 10th annual AJ’s Garden Tractor Jamboree on Saturday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1675 S. Columbian Rd., southwest of Oregon.

“As the weather has warmed over the last week or so we are all looking forward to another fun and exciting day,” said host AJ Hinrichs. “There is plenty of room for parking and garden tractors. Last year was we had over 250 garden tractors and we hope to increase that to at least 300 this year.”

Collectors from all over the Midwest bring their tractors out for a chance to share their enthusiasm for these pint sized pieces of history.

“We have had people come from as far away as Minneapolis, Minnesota and tractors from as far back as the 1940s,” said co-host Lisa Hinrichs, “There is something for everyone to enjoy at the show.”

Along with the usual show and shine event, many more activities

Garden tractors show their stuff by plowing up a garden plot at last year’s Garden Tractor Jamboree.

The 10th annual event will held on Saturday, May 18.

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are planned for exhibitors and spectators.

A parade, swap meet, plowing, and Garden Tractor Poker Run are featured.

“You won’t want to miss the slowest tractor race, and the chain pile race. This year we added the Hinrichs Power Museum, a building filled with hit and miss engines, and

we have two blacksmiths on site doing demonstrations,” Lisa said.

A charity auction will be held at 12 p.m. with baked goods, parts, trees and a custom wagon for a garden tractor.

All proceeds will be donated to the Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club to pay membership dues, programming, and support community ser-

vice projects.

Enjoy a pork chop or steak sandwich while watching kids of all ages take a turn on the tractor teeter totter.

Admission is $5 per person ages 5 and older.

For more information call Andy or Lisa Hinrichs at 815-262-6359 or 815-298-8009.

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Field Day Fun Here at PCHS On Wednesday, May 1, PCHS invited OCEC (Ogle County Educational Cooperative) and Dixon High School students to participate in a field day.

Sixteen teams had fun competing in multiple events, including Giant

Jenga, Giant Kerplunk, volleyball, basketball, and many other activities.

This is a yearly event PCHS hosts, and students from all schools who attend enjoy coming together for a day full of fun.

You’ve gone to him when your Chromebook broke or wouldn’t connect to the WiFi, but who is this mystical man we know as Mr. Baker? Let’s find out.

Mr. B: I’m a very good cook.

Q: If you could do something other than work in IT, what would it be?

Mr. B: I actually wanted to be a teacher when I first started college.

Q: What did you do before coming to Polo School District a few years ago?

Mr. B: I was Assistant Administrator at CGH Medical Center, which translates to “Higher-Up Nerdy Geek Guy.”

Q: How do you enjoy spending your free time?

Mr. B: I really enjoy reading, so you’ll always find me with a book or my Kindle.

Q: What’s your favorite part of your job as the IT guy here in Polo?

Mr. B: I really enjoy doing class presentations and teaching kids about technology and getting to spend some time in the classroom.

Q: Who’s the best superhero and why?

Mr. B: It’s very cliche to say Batman, but I’m going to say Batman. He earned his “super” status and he’s still human like the rest of us.

Q: What’s the worst or most annoying part of your job?

Mr. B: MAP and PARCC testing.

Q: If you could have lunch with a famous person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?

Mr. B: Ursula K. LeGuin. She’s one of my favorite authors and I’d love to talk with her about her books and ideas she has.

Q: What’s something you’re really skilled at that has nothing to do with your job?

their sportsmanship.

All students were sad to say goodbye, but will get the chance to reunite next year for PCHS’s next field day!

—Alyssa Wakenight

Teen in Mexico invents bra to detect cancer In Nuevo Leon, Mexico, teenager Julian Rios Cantu invents a bra that maps vascular abnormalities for faster breast cancer detection.

After seeing his mom battle breast cancer and was diagnosed with double mastectomy multiple times.

“Julian says the device was created primarily for women who have a genetic predispo-

sition to breast cancer.” says Emily Burns.

Julian received a $20,000 grant to continue development when he entered it into the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards.

As of today, he is the CEO and Cofounder of Higia Technologies.

You go, Julian!

This just in: See the baby chicks of PCHS’s FFA! Mr. Baker, our resident IT genius, has set up a live cam from which we can view the FFA’s baby chicks at any time!

Follow this link to YouTube for cuteness overload in the live stream video titled “PCHS Ag Cam” [ https://youtu.be/740kWnIMYBA ]https://youtu. be/740kWnIMYBA

MEET THE STAFF Staff Members include: The Marcolite is created by the Creative Writing class taught by Betsy Scott at Polo High School.

Tabitha Falk Alyssa Wakenight Deven Laws

Jonah Heath Becca Wiegand Hayden Bittinger Shyanne Hart Tessa Fitzgerald

Check out the Marcolite website at marcolite.poloschools.net

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Behind the Scenes of School District 222: Mr. Baker

Unfortunately, it was raining so all events were held inside.

This, however, did not falter the fun or stop the smiles at the event.

All student/athletes from OCEC and Dixon High school were awarded medals for their hard work and

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LOCAL HISTORY

Library tours begin to promote Civil War book

BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator Polo Historical Society Kathy Pasch, from Forreston, and I have been on the library tour to promote our book.

At two libraries this past week we have given a program on the 15th Regiment that went to the Civil War from northern Illinois.

This week we do Freeport Library and I have never been to their new library.

The older ones have a flavor of the days gone by and it is difficult to make them handicapped accessible.

Warren, Illinois, is a little town of 1,500 people, and they have a real elevator in the middle of their building that goes to three different levels.

We used the stairs simply because Kathy is younger and steps are part of my every day exercise program.

In the whole evening we were at Warren, I never heard the elevator used once and it was right beside us.

Obviously the older people there that evening to hear our presentation needed steps as part of their daily routine or the elevator is very

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak We have been blessed with two days of beautiful sunshine after receiving more rain that we expected.

We know that even in the storms, God is with us. For a loving Father that never leaves our side, we are truly thankful.

This morning in church, we were greeted by June Schafer.

We had a full church this morning with many special guests including Neil Deupree, Regional Elder, Angee Jordan Byrd and Eli Rolon Jeong, Associate Regional Ministers. Mayor Doug Knapp, Phil Fossler, and Mark Ebert were our special

quiet.

Warren was the first library I went to when I started my research for the book over 10 years ago. It was nice to walk back into the building again.

The people that evening wanted more and more information. We ended up talking about two hours on the 15th Regiment. It was a long evening.

Then over the weekend I started for Mt. Carroll for the next presentation.

I had to make a stop at Lanark Library and I had never been to either library.

I turned on my Onstar in the car and took off. When Onstar said, “You have arrived at your destination,” I looked around but did not see it. I was downtown in Lanark.

I expected a big sign out away from the building promoting the library and saying, “Here I am.”

Then I saw the sign on the other half of City Hall saying, “Lanark Library,” I dropped off my book, turned on Onstar again and headed for Mt. Carroll.

I had never been to their library

either.

When Onstar again said, “You have arrived at your destination,” I pulled over and stopped not realizing I was not to be parked on that side of the street.

I turned and looked across the street to their library. It is a magnificent stone building and I saw immediately “Carnegie Library.”

As I sat gazing at the building, a lady ran down the steps and over to the curb telling me I could not park there.

She said, “Just go down a ways and make a u-turn.”

I started to pull out and there was a car coming. It waited patiently for me to follow directions.

I thought only in a small town could you have someone who would simply be so kind to an out-of-town person.

Quickly I ended up being parked on the correct side in front of the library. I was anxious to see the inside of the library.

On the inside there were more steps and I was surprised that the building is not handicapped acces-

sible.

At the top of the steps are four beautiful columns.

Doric or Corinthian I do not know.

That is a question for Joan Raley!

They were lovely.

In the center of the building is a high rotunda like ceiling and I asked what that had been originally.

They said it had never been anything. It was just there.

I would have expected a wonderful antique skylight, big hanging light fixture or paintings on the side where you would “oh and ah.”

Instead there was nothing. Built in 1908, I wondered what they did then or had it always been this way.

Also they had great big windows that would be difficult to wash with sun streaming in of a morning.

Museums are warned about sun and what it can do. Are books not susceptible?

Years ago they wanted light for reading and that they have.

We can be very appreciative of our stained glass windows in our library in Polo when the early people built it.

guests for the morning, as well.

Our special music was a very special gift from Doug Knapp, singing and playing piano for the song, “Confidence.”

Our church family always enjoys listening to Doug and visiting with him and his wife, Dawn.

Pastor Charlotte Hoppe led the children’s message for Katelyn, Laura, Harper, JoJo, and Amelia.

Charlotte showed the children our plans for the new building.

This is an exciting time for our church as we continue to build a physical building and build His family of followers.

After the church service, our church family and guests headed out to the building site for the official groundbreaking blessing, ceremony, and pictures.

We have many prayers, hopes, and plans for this building and how we will use it for His service.

When the ceremonies were completed, everyone was invited downstairs for a wonderful dinner.

Everyone enjoyed visiting into the early afternoon. We are ready to put

our trust in God and watch the progress of our new church.

This past Saturday morning, the men of our church met for their regular breakfast meeting in the church basement.

The meal was hosted by Ron Baker. Larry Riffle, John Engel, Jim Hopkins, Don Hay, and Pastor Charlotte Hoppe were in attendance to enjoy the meal and fellowship.

Charlotte Hoppe and I met for a long overdue dinner and chat on Friday evening.

Bonding over great food and fellowship is one of my favorite parts in this church family at Pine Creek.

This morning, there was discussion between two of the youngest children in our congregation.

Amelia and Harper, both just two years old, were both explaining that the person they were sitting with was their own mom and the other child couldn’t have her.

Several of us were giggling at their realization. Both girls know exactly who they belong to.

This conversation has me thinking of who I belong to and who

belongs to me.

I have my children, brother, sister-in-law, nephews, and other family members that claim me as their own.

I have an entire church family that would argue the same. I belong to all of them and they all belong to me.

Most importantly, I know that God will claim me. I am His child.

Just as important, I am claiming Him as my own. He is my Father, my Savior, my everything.

Unlike the girls who were not ready to share their moms, I am ready to share my Father.

He has claimed each of you, maybe without your knowledge.

You are His child. Come and meet this loving Father and find the One that loves and claims you as His own.

My hope continues to be that we will fill our churches with those who are tired, worn, and seeking the love of our Father.

This is the time to be renewed in the fact that we are not alone. He has claimed each one of us.

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SPECIAL CELEBRATION

As part of National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which runs from May 12 to 18, Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care welcomes the community and Mayor Doug Knapp to the reading of a proclamation and balloon release on Monday, May 13 at 10 a.m.

The theme for this year’s national observance, “Live Soulfully,” celebrates skilled nursing centers, their residents, and staff, by showcasing how they achieve happy minds and healthy souls.

“This is a special week that we are proud to celebrate with the residents, staff and families in our home,” said Rhonda Biller, Administrator of Polo Rehabilitation &

Health Care. “This year, we share the happiness with our residents, staff and community.

“When we asked the residents what they thought ‘Live Soulfully’ meant to them they responded with ‘Down on the Farm.’

“Therefore, the activities this week are in honor of ‘Live Soulfully, Down on the Farm’ this week we have many different activities planned such as Mother’s Day Country Social, three-legged races, cow-milking races, petting zoo, country fair games, plenty of food, fun, and laughs to honor the contribution each person makes to Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care and its residents.”

Established by the American Health Care Association in 1967, NSNCW, formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, provides an opportunity for residents and their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and surrounding communities to acknowledge the role of skilled nursing care centers in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities.

The community is invited to Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care for any of the featured activities during this special week: • Mother’s Day Country Social— Sunday, May 12 at 1:30 p.m., honoring mothers with a social gathering;

• Reading of the proclamation and balloon release with Mayor Doug Knapp—Monday, May 13 at 10 a.m.

• Petting zoo with Paula—Tuesday, May 14 at 2 p.m. Many residents came from or grew up on the farm. Help bring them back to their roots by interacting with different farm animals.

• Community coffee—Thursday, May 16 at 9:30 a.m. Unlike any other Thursday when the community joins in for coffee and a sweet treat, a donut-eating contest is planned.

For more information on National Skilled Nursing Care Week, visit www.ahcancal.org/NSNCW.

All programs at the Polo Public Library are free unless otherwise noted and handicapped accessible.

Please note that some programs require registration.

Library Survey If you live within Polo School District please take a few minutes to let us know how we’re doing.

Online surveys are available on our website and Facebook page. Or if you prefer, paper copies are available at Polo Library and Polo Senior Center.

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

Summer Reading Kick Off Friday, May 24, 2 to 3 p.m. at Centennial School Smarty Pants Big Balloon Show Solar System Theme Throughout the show, Smarty uses his humor and balloons to excite kids about reading books and exercising their imaginations.

By the end of the hour production, every audience member knows the library is a very exciting place.

Summer Reading Program Registration A Universe of Stories Registration for the 2019 Summer Reading Program begins Monday, May 27.

Teen Programs Book Subscription Box Pickup

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POLO LIBRARY Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pick up your Book Subscription Boxes for May. Adult Programs Pinterest Party Tuesday, June 4, 6 to 7 p.m.

Activity: Hummingbird Feeder Registration is required for this program.

New to the Collection The following list is a small sampling of the new items available at the library.

Come in and check out our new books and other items on display located in each section of the library.

Visit our website (pololibrary.org) and view the carousel, or come in to browse the new sections in our bookcases.

Large Print Deep Harbor by Fern Michaels Me for you by Lolly Winston The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick Adult Fiction Before She Knew Him by Peter Swanson Dark Tribute by Iris Johansen The Escape Artist by Brad Meltzer Last Year of the War by Susan Meissner My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing The Perfect Alibi by Phillip Margolin Run Away by Harlan Coben Sunburn by Laura Lippman The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden The Fifth Doctrine by Karen Robards

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Kids participate in environmental impact activities recently during the Burpee Museum program. Photo supplied

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

Afternoon Book Club @ the Library Monday, May 20, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Selection: Jesus Cow by Michael Perry Friday Book Discussion @ the Library Friday, May 24, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Selection: Zoya by Danielle Steel RRC Representative Wednesday, May 22, 10 to 12 p.m.

The Rock River Center provides a caseworker to answer questions about Medicare, insurance, home care and anything else to do with caring for the

older population.

No appointment is necessary.

They will return the fourth Wednesday of each month.

Library Closed Memorial Day - Monday, May 27 Polo Public Library 302 W. Mason St. Polo IL 61064 Phone: 815-946-2713 Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.pololibrary.org or visit us on Facebook/Polo Public Library and “Like” us.

Polo Public Library is more than books - we’re a community resource!

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STATE AWARD

Steven Beltran named Illinois CPO of the Year Leaf River man is a 19-year veteran of Conservation Police

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com Conservation Police Officer Steven Beltran, of Leaf River, was recently named Illinois Conservation Police Officer of the Year by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and IDNR Conservation Police.

Beltran is a 19-year veteran of the Conservation Police and is based in northwest Illinois.

“Illinois Conservation Police Officers like Steven Beltran represent the best of the best in law enforcement in the State of Illinois,” said IDNR Director Colleen Callahan.

“Our CPOs work hard every day to help keep Illinois residents and visitors to our state safe, be it in our state parks, on our waterways, or wherever they’re needed in counties and communities urban and rural.”

The award was presented at the annual ceremony on April 17 in Springfield.

“I am so humbled and honored to be this year’s Illinois Conservation Police Officer of the Year. I really do love what I do and this is just awesome,” Beltran said. “Northwest Illinois is such a beautiful place to live and work. I am so honored to receive this award and will continue to diligently protect the people of Illinois and its natural resources.”

Nominators cited Beltran for being an efficient, effective officer in all facets of work for the IDNR. They noted his skills in the digital age have assisted in his investigative work and benefited his fellow officers.

Beltran also serves on multiple committees and is well-known for his work with community organizations and in promoting outdoors safety through the media.

He was also honored by State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) with a Illinois House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition.

According to a press release from the IDNR, Illinois Conservation Police Officer of the Year award winners are selected based on a variety of factors, including job knowledge, skills and judgment; dedication and professionalism in investigation and follow-through on cases; and, cooperation with other

Conservation Police Officer Steve Beltran, of Leaf River, is pictured with his family after being named Illinois Conservation Police officer of the Year. Pictured left to right are: his son Matthew, daughter Julianna, wife Jennifer, son Max, Beltran, and son Jeremy.

Photo supplied officers, agencies and constituency groups.

Other Officer of the Year nominees were Matt Viverito, Clinton; Chase Sanford, Chicago Ridge; George Johnson, Marion; and Sergeant William Gilmer, Mason City.

IDNR Conservation Police also presented the following awards to officers and IDNR staff for outstanding performance in 2018.

The Medal of Valor, awarded to officers who perform an act of exceptional bravery, was presented to CPO Marc Folden, McLeansboro, for heroic efforts in rescuing a stranded family from a submerged vehicle in flood waters on Feb. 24, 2018.

The Award of Merit, for achievements in performing their duties with outstanding skill, diligence, productivity, judgment, and responsibility, was presented to Sergeant Anthony Petreikis, Illinois City, and CPO Bradley Thompson, Canton.

The Certificate of Merit, awarded to officers who maintain consistently high standards of performance of their assigned duties over an extended period of time, was presented to CPO Brian Alt, Roscoe; CPO Jarrod Elliott, Blandinsville; CPO John Farber, St. Anne; CPO Audrey Hoftender, Elizabeth; and,

CPO Nicholas Honiotes, Joliet.

A Certificate of Appreciation, awarded to an individual who exhibits outstanding performance to assist the IDNR Office of Law Enforcement, was presented to Kent

Boyles, Wildlife Biologist for the IDNR, nominated in recognition of his hard work and invaluable assistance to District 13 Illinois Conservation Police Officers in central Illinois.

CLUB NEWS

Two new members were inducted into the Oregon Lions Club on April 11 during the club’s regular meeting at the VFW in Oregon.

Former Oregon Lions President Dr. Tom Champley inducted Gloria Fallon and Jan Wehmeyer into the Oregon Lions Club.

Their sponsors were Wayne Cole, Penny Cole and Oregon Lions Club Secretary Janet Champley.

The Oregon Lions are delighted to have these two talented ladies join us in our fundraising endeavors.

Bausman speaks to Lions Club

Oregon Lions clean up Route 2 Eleven Oregon Lions turned out on Saturday, April 13 to clean up trash and debris along Route 2 north of Oregon.

Oregon Lion Grant Afflerbaugh organized the event. Lions participating in this event were: Jerry Hinrichs, Don Fuller, Rob Arneson, Chuck Campbell, Phyllis Herrmann, Bob Arneson, Ed Smola, Joanna Cermak, Grant Afflerbaugh, and Jim Hoff. Not pictured, but also helping, was Jean Hoff.

Lion Grant Afflerbaugh (left) poses with Blackhawk Waterways Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Diane Bausman and Lions Club President Carri Anderson (right). Photo by Jean Hoff

Two new members were inducted into the Oregon Lions Club. Gloria Fallon (second from left) and Jan Wehmeyer (second from right) were inducted April 11. Pictured left to right, are: Lion Wayne Cole, Fallon, Tom Champley, Wehmeyer, and Janet Champley.

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Oregon Lions pose for a photo after cleaning up along Route 2. Pictured in the front row, left to right, are: Joanna Cermak, Grant Afflerbaugh and Jim Hoff. Back row: Jerry Hinrichs, Don Fuller, Rob Arneson, Chuck Campbell, Phyllis Herrmann, Bob Arneson, and Ed Smola.

Lion Jean Hoff also helped, but is not pictured because she took the photo. Photo by Jean Hoff

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Diane Bausman, the executive director of the Blackhawk Waterways Convention and Visitors Bureau, spoke to Oregon Lions at the April 11 meeting.

Bausman said spoke about the 175 million dollar economic impact of tourism in the four counties she represents. She said that In Carroll, Ogle, Lee and Whiteside counties there are many opportunities

for locals, as well as those from metropolitan areas, to enjoy nature through biking, walking and hiking besides enjoying the historic points of interest and charm that are prevalent in our area.

It is in our best interest she said, to develop and promote this area as much possible.

“If you build it they will come.

If they don’t know about it, they can’t,” she said.

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FUNDRAISING EVENT

Volunteers, items needed for Chana School sale

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BY CONNIE STAUFFER Chana School Foundation

The Chana School Museum is located in Oregon Park East. The unique two-room school house was built in 1883 in Chana and was slated to be demolished before being saved and moved to Oregon 1998. File photo

LOCAL HISTORY

Program on Prairie Pirates slated for Monday, May 13 in Dixon The Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society will present a program titled “Prairie Pirates� on Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the society office at 113 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Heinz Supan, of Ottawa, a noted historian, will speak on the Banditti

of the Prairie, a lawless gang that sowed chaos in Ogle, Lee, and surrounding counties as they rustled horses and cattle and robbed banks and businesses in the 1800s.

The public is invited to attend. No admission will be charged.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses.

April 26 Austin W. Snyder and Brittany L. Schmitt, both of Walnut.

Seth T. Sanders and Colleen M. Woodard, both of Sterling.

Mark A. Danekas and Sandra J. Hicks,

both of Rochelle.

Austin T. Savant and Allison L. Bailey, both of Winnebago.

May 1 Robert S. Anderson Jr. and Jeneen A. Schier, both of Oregon.

Matthew J. White and Emilie T. Drewitz, both of Rochelle.

This year’s huge sale to benefit the 1883 Chana School Museum will start Friday, May 24 and run until noon on Saturday, May 25 at the Oregon Coliseum in downtown Oregon. If you would like to help with setup and/or the sale call 815-7322447.

If you are cleaning out old things to make way for new or simply downsizing to have more space,  don’t throw your unwanted items away.  Save items for the annual Chana School Museum rummage sale. Why have the garbage man take perfectly good items big and small to the landfill?  Box and bag good clean items for the non-for-profit benefit to be held on Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25.

It is not too early to begin your sorting out and packaging up your unwanted items.

We accept clean items such as furniture, clothes, household and kitchen items, books, holiday decorations, and more.  We do not take large entertainment centers, large appliances, curtain rods and blinds, and non-working items. If you question whether your item will be acceptable, call 815-732-6807.

If you have large items that need to be picked up for the sale, pick up appointments will start early the week beginning May 21, you may call 815-732-6807 or 815-732-2447.

The Chana School Foundation was formed to save the 1883 schoolhouse that once sat in Chana. The building was going to be destroyed. The volunteer committee, the Chana School Foundation, was formed and successfully moved the schoolhouse to Park East in Oregon in 1998.  Since that time the school museum has served the area communities. This spring nearly 400 students will come for an all day living history experience from the 1800s. This not-for-profit project is run by volunteers and maintained by donations and grants.

Your donations are very important to the Chana School Museum. We are looking forward to your donated items and any cash donations from the public.  After the fundraiser, clothing goes to help area nursing home residents and other sale items get packed off to other not-for-profits who have fundraisers in the area.

Volunteers have fun with one another while setting up for the sale and then helping during the sale.

The work of many hands makes for light work for all.  Mark your calendars to bring in your donations for this fund raiser and make sure you get to the sale early before all the bargains are gone.  There is something for everyone.

Someone’s discarded item may be a treasure to someone else.

All treasures are priced to go.

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The Horticulture department at Kishwaukee College will be holding their Spring Plant Sale on May 10 from 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Greenhouse located on the north side of campus.

The Spring Plant Sale includes annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, zonal geraniums and large specialty annuals.

There are also pre-planted containers of various sizes, hanging baskets, and large bags of quality potting mix (2.8 cu. ft.) for sale.

Horticulture staff and students will be on site during the sale to assist patrons and answer gardening and/or planting questions. Staff and students can assist with plant selection to suit specific needs or wants.

Patrons should enter campus using the North (B) Entrance on Malta Road. Parking is limited but a loading area will be available by the Greenhouse for assistant with loading purchases. Payment can be made by check, cash, and credit (Discover, Visa, and Mastercard).

Fall mums, asters, cold hardy perennials, fall wreaths, fall décor,

and mixed containers will be available Sept/ 13 at the Kish Fall Plant Sale.

For more information about the Horticulture program at Kish, visit www.kish.edu/horticulture.

For more information on the plant sale, contact Greenhouse Grounds Specialist Kim Rotella at krotella@ kish.edu or 815-825-9597.

Those attending are invited to bring native flutes or any other types of percussion instruments.

For more information contact Aireloom Music Studio at 815-973-5697 or aireloommusic@yahoo.com.

our families at Serenity,” said Elizabeth Priller, education manager. “We would now like to offer this training to anyone in our community who could benefit from the information.”

The topics to be covered include safe transfers, fall prevention, pain management techniques, help for trouble breathing, bathing and incontinence care, managing anxiety and sadness, and other topics.

“Usually when a family member learns a new simple technique, such as how

to safely re-position their loved one, they feel empowered and the patient is now more comfortable,” Priller said. “At Serenity we want to be a resource for all caregivers whether they use our hospice services or not.”

Serenity invites those who cannot attend in person to visit their website at www.serenityhospiceandhome.org, where they will find a Caregiver’s Guide and other useful information.

For more information or to register for the class, call Priller at 815-732-2499.

BRIEFS Aireloom to host drum circle Aireloom Music Studio will host a free outdoor drum circle on Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the campus in downtown Mt. Morris.

Come join in and bring drums if you have some. The event is free.

Mary Ley will lead the group for a relaxing experience.

A full moon and warm weather is expected that night. In case of rain the event will move indoors at the Old Sandstone Gallery.

Caregiver’s class on May 15 A free one-hour caregiver’s class will be held on Wednesday, May 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Serenity Hospice and Home, 1658 S. Illinois 2, Oregon.

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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 Chan Ik Choi 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

2997 N. German Church Rd. Pastor Marvin Jacobs 815-732-6313 www.ebenezerreformed.com

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 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

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

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

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

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

505 Hill St., Oregon Rev. Jared Cochran 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

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 leafriverbc@gmail.com

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-345-3038

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

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

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Eric Schlukebir 815-362-6601

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

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448

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

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

ST. MARY CHURCH

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367

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

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH 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

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Rd., Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411

How to submit church news Changes in church listings and articles about special church services and events can be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

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Forreston High School seniors sign letters of intent Six Forreston High School seniors signed letters of intent May 2 to attend and play sports at colleges and universities.

Garett Badertscher, son of Eric and Sherrie Badertscher, signed a letter of intent to play football at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Â Badertscher was a four-year varsity football player. Â He earned All-Conference First Team Linebacker in 2017. Â He earned Forreston Football Most Valuable Player honors, All-Conference First Team Linebacker and All-Conference Second Team Running Back and Class 1A IHSA All-State Honorable Mention honors in 2018.

Katie Erdmann, daughter of Eric and Andrea Erdmann, signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Â She has played varsity volleyball for four years. Â Erdmann set several records at Forreston High School during her four years. Â Her records at FHS are first overall for the following: most kills in a season, single season kill percentage, single season hitting percentage, career kills, kill percentage, career hitting percentage, and

Six Forreston High School student/athletes signed letter of intents on May 1. Pictured, left to right, are: Garrett Badertscher, football, Coe College; Katie Erdmann, volleyball, University of Southern Mississippi; Braedon Fyock, basketball, North Central College; Mitchell Henz, football, Concordia College; Evan Kelsey, track, University of Illinois - Chicago; Cherokee-Jean Pendergrass, swimming, Lincoln College. Photo by Earleen Hinton career digs. Â Erdmann earned All-Conference Second Team honor in 2016 and All-Conference First Team in 2018.

Braedon Fyock, son of Jason and April Fyock, signed a letter of intent to play basketball at North Central College, Naperville. He played varsity basketball three years.  He earned the Jared Mullarkey

(For the Love of the Game) Award in 2016, All-Conference Honorable Mention in 2017, MVP in 2019, and All-Conference First Team (unanimous) in 2019.  Fyock became Forreston boys’ basketball all-time leader in season free throw percentage, season three-points made, and career threepoints made.

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BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com The highlight of the 47th Annual Ogle County Track Meet were two records by winning boys team Forreston-Polo and one by Jake Mennen of Oregon.

In the 800-meter relay, Evan Kelsey, Don Christensen, Jordan Neuschwander and Brady Webb ran 1:31.96 to break Byron’s previous record of 1:32.

“That’s a start for us. We’ll need to get it down lower at state,” F-P coach Bob Wagner said.

In the discus, junior Jace Coffey continued his hot streak with a throw of 166-feet-6.5. That broke the record of 162-8, set by Andy Ballard of Oregon in 2001.

In the pole vault, Mennen not only broke the county record (14-6) from 1983 by John Place of Rochelle, but he also broke the Oregon school record of the same height by Ashton Rutherford four years ago. At a nearly deserted vaulting put, Mennen went 14-7 ½ inch on his third attempt.

“I’m really proud of Jake,” Oregon coach Jim Spratt said. “Not only does he have talent, dedication and

character, but he puts the work in to become a great pole vaulter. He’s also a great mentor to our young vaulters.”

F-P won the boys meet with 127 to 113 for Rochelle. Oregon was third at 59. Claiming individual wins for F-P were Brady Webb (100, 200, long jump), Garett Badertscher (shot put) and Bennett Soltow (110 hurdles).

With favored Oregon’s varsity sitting out the rescheduled meet, Rochelle won the girls portion with 148 points. F-P was third with 56 points and got a first place from Alyssa Wakenight in the discus at 89-7.

In regard to past county boys records, Oregon still has the 3,200 relay (8:04) from 2003, Garren Beck the 300 hurdles (39.62) from 2007 and Martin McCormick the 400 (49.49) from 2005.

Mason Wright of F-P has the triple jump record from 2017 and AJ Christensen the 110 hurdles (14.70) from last year.

For the girls, Terah Cheatham of Polo has the 3,200 run (11:38) record from 2005. In the 800 relay, Forreston holds that record (1:48.86) from 2003.

ABOVE: Forreston-Polo’s Cailean Davids hands the baton to Jordan Neuschwander in the 400 meter relay at the Ogle County Meet in Rochelle. BELOW: Alyssa Wakenight throws the discus. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Bailey Miller hands the baton to Peyton Knight in the 400 meter relay at the Ogle County Meet in Rochelle. Photo by Earleen Hinton

• SIGNINGS Continued from Page 14 He earned the Forreston Football Captain Award along with All-Conference Unanimous First Team Offensive Line and IHSA Class 1A 1st Team All-State honors in 2018.

Evan Kelsey, son of Brian and Andrea Kelsey, signed a letter of intent with University of Illinois at Chicago to participate on the track team.

As a Forreston Cardinal, he was a four year varsity track athlete.

Kelsey earned All-Conference honors in 2017 and 2018 and Academ-

ic All-State honors in 2016 and 2017.

Cherokee-Jean Pendergrass, daughter of Bryan and Heather Thompson, signed a letter of intent to be a member of the swim team at Lincoln College, Lincoln.

She has been a member of the varsity Byron Swim Co-op for four years.

She has received many awards during her season such as spirit, hustle, and dedication awards in 2017 and 2018.

Along with swimming, she has become a champion in diving also.

She recently earned a scholarship from the Sterling Diving Club.

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BOYS TRACK

Forreston-Polo track team takes third at Geneseo

BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com Facing its toughest competition of the year, outside of the state meet, Forreston-Polo’s boys track and field team finished third at the Geneseo Invitational.

One of only four 1A schools among 10 other 2A/3A teams, F-P scored 88

SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS SOFTBALL Forreston 5, Polo 4: The Marcos tied things up with three in the top of the seventh, only to see the Cardinals win it in the bottom of the seventh in a May 3 contest in Forreston.

Sam Greenfield was the winning pitcher for Forreston. Taylor Greenfield, Alexus Houston and Mackenzie Schreiber each collected two hits.

Taylor Greenfield, Houston, and Kara Erdmann each had doubles.

Nicole Boelens was the losing pitcher for Polo. She allowed nine hits and five walks, with one strikeout.

Dakota 7, Polo 1: The Marcos dropped an NUIC East home game to the Indians. Polo scored its lone run in the fourth inning.

Dakota 4, Forreston 0: Durand scored one run in the first, fourth, fifth, and seventh innings to beat the Lady Cardinals at Forreston on May 6.

Brycelyn Smith was 2-3. Sam Greenfield was the losing pitcher giving up nine hits. Durand’s Katie Nvdak was the winning pitcher giving up two hits and striking out 14.

Polo 6, Milledgeville 2: The Marcos

points.

Metamora won the meet with 113.5 points, followed by Dixon with 103.

F-P showed their speed with wins in the 400 and 800 relays. Jace Coffey was also the discus medalist for F-P’s other first place.

It was Cailean Davids, Jordan Neuschwander, Dom Christensen and Evan Kelsey ripping off a 43.40

in the 400 relay. That time would have placed fifth downstate last year.

With Brady Webb replacing Davids, it was a new PR time of 131.09 in the 800 relay. That would have placed eighth at the state meet.

Coffey threw 169 feet to win by a wide margin at Geneseo, which would have been a comfortable sec-

ond place downstate.

In the 800 run, sophomore Cayden Shelton ran a personal best of 2:00 to place second, for what may have been the top performance of the meet for F-P. Webb took second in the 100 (11.14 and long jump (21-0). The 1,600 relay grabbed fourth place.

got home runs from Zoie Sellers and Nicole Boelens, and doubles from Becca Wagner, Emily Boelens, Lizzy Stamm and Marah Blake in a May 7 win over NUIC rival Milledgeville.

Orangeville 11, Forreston 4: The Lady Cardinals fell at home to the Broncos after training 7-1 after two innings.

Brycelynn Smith and Taylor Greenfield were 2-4 . Greenfield, Kara Erdmann, and Kaylee Kloster had doubles. Sam Greenfield took the loss.

Brackets released for 1A: No. 2 Eastland will face the winner of No. 7 Galena and No. 8 East Dubuque in the Pearl City Regional semifinal.

No. 7 AFC will face No. 9 Morrison in the Forreston Regional quarterfinal, with the winner taking on the top-seeded hosts. No. 4 Milledgeville will face No. 6 Polo in the other semifinal.

BASEBALL Forreston 10, Polo 0, 6 inn.: The Cardinals scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth to finish off the visiting Marcos on May 3.

Hunter Rogers doubled, singled and drove in five runs to lead Forreston.

Mitchell Heinz also had three hits fol-

Polo’s Izzy Sellers hangs on to a pop fly for the out during Tuesday night action in Milledgeville. Photo by Earleen Hinton

lowed by Chase Greenfield and Braedon Fyock with two each.

Hayden Singley was the winning pitcher.

Ramsey Shroyer took the loss, allowing five runs (two earned) and five hits in two innings.

Polo 4, Orangeville 3: The Marcos rallied to beat the Broncos with runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings for an NUIC East home win.

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Polo 6, Dakota 3: Ramsey Shroyer knocked in three runs to lead the Marcos to a home win against the Indians on May 4. Lucas Hammond was the winning pitcher.

Milledgeville 5, Polo 4: The Missiles walked off on the rival Marcos for an NUIC East home win at Millwheel Park.

Jack Munz went 2-for-4 with three RBIs for Milledgeville, while Carson Boyer was 2-for-2 with two doubles and an RBI. Tucker Mumford took the loss for Polo, and also went 3-for-4. Cole Faivre was 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Justin Young went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Gavin Zell drove in a run.

Brackets released for 1A: Newman is the top seed in subsectional B of the 1A Lena-Winslow Sectional and will face the winner of a regional quarterfinal between No. 6 Polo and No. 8

BOYS TRACK & FIELD Cardinals win at Milledgeville: With 179 points, Polo-Forreston cruised to first place at the Milledgeville Invitational, beating second-place LenaWinslow by 93 points.

Newman was third with 80 points, Milledgeville-Eastland was sixth with 29, West Carroll was seventh with 22, and AFC was ninth with four points.

Brady Webb won the 100 and the long jump, Bennett Soltow won the 110 hurdles, Cayden Shelton won the 800, Cailean Davids won the 400, Ethan Phillips won the triple jump, and Garett Badertscher won the discus for Forreston-Polo. The Cardinals also won the 4x100 and 4x200 relays.

GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Cardinals second at home: Forreston-Polo scored 76 points in a fourteam meet at Forreston.

Peyton Knight won the 100 hurdles in 20.31 seconds. Linnea Sundman won the 400 in 1:19.82. Lexi Cox won the 800 in 3:06.10.

Alyssa Wakenight threw 97 feet, 2 inches to win the discus.

The Cardinals won the 4x200 relay in 2:05.25 and the 4x400 relay in 5:02.91.

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Forreston 9, Orangeville 0: The Cardinals led 7-0 after two innings en route to this May 7 win at Warnken Park.

Chase Greenfield had a home run going 2-4 at the plate while Ethan Greenfield was 2-3 with a double and Braedon Fyock, was 3-4 with two doubles. Jacob Swanson was 2-3 with a double. Hayden Singley was the winning pitcher.

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Ramsey Shroyer drove in runs.

Soltow pitched five innings and struck out five. Shroyer pitched two innings and struck out four.

Morrison in the Eastland Regional.

The No. 3 seed and host Cougars will take on No. 5 Milledgeville in the other regional semifinal.

No. 9 AFC will take on No. 10 La Moille-Ohio in a 1A Forreston Regional quarterfinal. The winner will move on to play No. 2 Forreston. No. 4 Amboy faces No. 7 Hiawatha in the other semifinal.

Crunch time has begun for spring sports teams

BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com It’s crunch time for spring sports.

As this is written, soccer regionals have already begun and Oregon has advanced to Saturday’s final at Genoa-Kingston as a No. 2 sub-sectional seed.

Overall, the sectional is wide open without that one top-notch team, except perhaps Stillman Valley, who took second to powerhouse Dixon in the BNC. Oregon (13-6-1) has won seven of its last eight games and could play No. 3 seed Byron in the regional final.

The Hawks edged Byron 2-1 in the regular season. The regional champ appears destined to face No. 1 seed Rockford Lutheran in the first game of the sectional.

Oregon and Byron tied for third in the league with 5-3 records, a ½ game ahead of Lutheran in the standings.

One advantage for Lutheran, loser of its last five games against 3A/4A teams, is having played a much tougher conference schedule than Oregon.

As I learned from Hawk coach Seger Larson, it’s not so much how the ball bounces, but rather where

COMMENTARY Andy Colbert

the players are positioned.

One particular soccer player caught my eye at the girls BNC track meet last week and that was Leah Watters, who is also a state qualifier in cross country.

With Oregon only having one entrant in the 3,200-meter run, I told Leah it was a shame she couldn’t be out there running.

She said she’d like to, but athletes at Oregon can only be in one sport. That policy has been in place for a while at Oregon and could be reviewed.

As explained by Mike Lawton, the school has to be careful about letting someone come in and take another person’s spot without putting all the time and practice in. Some schools allow it, some don’t. For instance, Polo’s Reid Taylor did track and baseball last year.

Track is unique in that you need as many bodies as possible to fill out the 18 events. One reason for

Oregon’s success in girls track is having the depth other teams don’t.

But, they lack it in the distances and Watters could provide points and possibly advance downstate.

The 2A schools like Dixon and Rock Falls have distance runners, but not so much in 1A. In baseball, Forreston earned a No. 2 sub-sectional seed and will also serve as host. Newman, which beat the Cardinals 10-6 on April 20, are the top seed. The only way those two would meet is if they both advanced to the sectional final, which is a strong likelihood.

Forreston is as good as any team in that sectional complex. River Ridge is No. 1 seed in the other sub-sectional and Forreston whipped them earlier.

As I learned from Forreston coach Mike McClellan, it’s not so much how the ball bounces, but rather the depth and quality of pitchers. That’s one advantage Forreston had big time last year. The ability to throw strikes this season should also pay dividends.

Forreston is shooting for a fourth regional title in five years and also looks to have the conference close to wrapped up, which would be five years in a row.

My apologies go out to Polo baseball and softball for not covering any of your games. With track coaching duties and other obligations, it didn’t work out. Sorry.

I still think Polo softball got a raw deal with a No. 6 seed and being put in Forreston’s regional. They could have won the other regional.

And, I doubt if Forreston is that excited about having to play Polo, if the Marcos get by No. 4 Milledgeville.

The one positive for both Polo and Forreston is staying out of the other sub-sectional, where Durand and Dakota had to meet in the first round.

Can Oregon win the girls track and field sectional?

I’m not sure from before, but the IHSA records that go back into 1996 show no sectional wins for the Hawks.

It would be a fitting way to cap off the area track scene before heading downstate, with perhaps the most girls advancing ever.

Oregon’s 800 relay has the No. 8 time (1:49) in 1A according to athletic.net, one of seven top-10 marks on display at the sectional.

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PUBLIC VOICE Help Stamp Out Hunger May 11 Dear Editor, Please let us remind your readership that May 11 will be the 27th annual United States Postal Services food drive for local food pantries.

Many Ogle County villages now have food pantries that are or will be in need of donated items.

Help Stamp Out Hunger has an annual food drive that greatly helps these pan-

able to pantry users in days to come.

Your local food pantries invite anyone wishing to volunteer to do so and you are welcomed — an hour once a week or month does make a difference.

Loaves and Fish Food Pantry in Mt. Morris is also in need of gardening help for the coming growing season.

Our ability to offer fresh garden produce makes our pantry unique, as there are few pantry gardens in northern

A fun-filled evening featuring our favorite groovy guy-Pete the Cat. Join us for stories, activities, crafts, and a change to meet and take your photo with Pete!

Crafting With Cathy: Yarn Wall Hangings Thursday, May 30, 6 to 7 p.m.

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Please register for all programs by visiting byron.evanced.info/signup or by calling 815-234-5107.

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tries help others with their monthly food needs.

The need has not gone away, it continues to this day.

The post office asks that you have your donated items clearly visible near your mail box Saturday, May 11 in the early a.m.

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BYRON LIBRARY Special Hours The Byron Library will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

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OBITUARY JUDY A. TILTON

later, she married Ralph Tilton on Oct. 5, 1996 at the Rockford College Chapel in Rockford.

Two beautiful grandchildren Jenna and Ellis were the light of her life.

Ralph preceded her in death on July 30, 1998. She was also preceded by her nephew Sgt. Jeremie Kobler

wrote the history of her family.

Her volumes of research were printed and culminated in the discovery of ancestors and conquistadors in ancient Spain.

Her studies ranged over 20 years, a gift to all of those who remain and follow.

An adoring aunt to her three nephews, Jeremie, Matthew, and Jason Kobler and their children, Johnathen, Madysen, Jakob, Joseph, Alice, Chloe, and Connor Kobler, she was cherished by her family.

They affectionately named her AJ who won a special place in their hearts.

As a sister she was a rose on the vine, loving, adoring and beloved in all ways.

Finding love once more many years

in 2012.

She believed that Heaven hath in store what she had lost in life.

She is survived by her sister, Linda Marquez Kobler (David); nephews, Matthew and Jason Kobler; and stepsons, Scott (Michelle) Tilton and Steven (Jenna) Tilton; two grandchildren, Jenna and Ellis Tilton; her four great-nephews and three great-nieces.

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests.

speeding in Interstate 39. He was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

April 30 Steven Brothers, 35, of Plymouth, Indiana, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for possession of a controlled substance. He posted $10,000 (10%) bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 17.

May 3 Jered Allison, 20, of Freeport, was arrested for unlawful possession of cannabis 30-100 grams, unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop at 11:23 p.m. in the 9,000 block of North Illinois 26.

The K-9 unit assisted with the investigation. Allison was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Nicholas Pillion, 18, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and resisting a peace officer. He was held in the Ogle County Jail on bonds of $1,500 (10%) and $331 (full cash) pending a court appearance.

Charles Webber, 37, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving while license suspended and no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop at 7:30 p.m. in the 3,000 block of South Illinois 251.

He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Judy Ann Marquez-Lamz-Tilton, 69, died on Thursday, May 2, 2019, of cardiac arrest related to heart failure.

She was born on May 16, 1949 in Laredo Texas to Dagoberto and Dorothy (Sanner) Marquez.

She attended Oregon Community High School and upon graduation in 1967 sought further education which led her to corporative employment.

She was a life-time member of the Methodist Church.

Judy married her sweetheart James Lamz on June 5, 1971 at the Oregon United Methodist Church. Jim preceded her in death on May 29, 1973.

For 35 years Judy was employed as a secretary for Commonwealth Edison.

An avid gardener, she was awarded many accolades and recognition for her amazing flowers, yard, and beautiful home.

A genealogist, she searched and

Judy’s battle with heart failure endured over a period of three years.

She often thought of this song which gave her strength.

“When the river was deep, I didn’t falter When the mountain was high, I still believed When the valley was low, it didn’t stop me, no I knew you were waiting, I knew you were waiting for me” From the song “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me.” Funeral services were held on May 9 at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home in Oregon with the Rev. David Rogula officiating.

Burial was at Daysville Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established in Judy’s name for the Wounded Warriors Project.

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Namiko Sheely, 47, of Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. She posted $452.71 (full cash) bond was released from the Ogle County Jail with no further court date.

May 1 Van Meneweather, 28, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

He was held in the Ogle County Jail on $633 (full cash) bond pending a court appearance.

Matthew Gabbard, 30, of Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was held in the Ogle County Jail on $628 (full cash) bond pending a court appearance.

Allen Jimerson, 19, of Davenport, Iowa, was arrested for driving while license suspended during a traffic stop for

Michael Iozzo, 52, of Byron, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was held in the Ogle County Jail on a $5,330 (full cash) bond pending a court appearance.

May 4 Deputies conducted a motorist assist at 12:31 a.m. in the 7,000 block of East Illinois 64, where they identified the driver as James Smitham, 79, of Roscoe.

Smitham was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. He

Gilbert Anderson, 76, of Byron, was arrested for driving while license revoked and ticketed for improper lane usage after deputies responded to a property damage crash at 4:06 p.m. in the 8,000 block of North River Drive. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

May 5 Deputies responded at 6:13 p.m. to a single vehicle motorcycle accident in the 17,000 block of West U.S. 52.

A southbound motorcycle driven by Mike Elvin, 55, of Ashton, traveled off the west edge of the roadway and then overturned multiple times before coming to rest in the west ditch embankment.

Elvin and a passenger on the motorcycle, Carla Elvin, 44, of Ashton, both fell from the motorcycle as it overturned.

Mike was transported to KSB Hospital, Dixon, by Polo EMS for treatment of injuries.

Carla was also transported to KSB Hospital by Polo EMS and then flown by helicopter to Mercyhealth Hospital, Rockford.

Mike was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and issued tickets for improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Deputies were assisted at the scene

by Polo Fire and EMS, Lanark Police, and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.

Nore Hatfield, 54, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for bad checks. Hatfield posted the $3,000 (10%) bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. She is scheduled to appear in court on May 29.

Michelle Donoho, 23, of Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. She posted the $218 full cash bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with no further court date.

May 6 Victor Gonzalez, 56, of Chicago, was arrested for no valid driver’s license, operating a uninsured motor vehicle, and speeding after a traffic stop on Interstate 39. He was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

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OREGON POLICE Mitreanu was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic control device.

April 29 At 1:23 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 100 block of N. Third Street involving a 2007 Chevrolet driven by Wade V. Buzzard, 46, of Genoa, and a parked 2014 Ford truck owned by the City of Oregon Water Department. No citations were issued.

Jessica L. Murphy, 29, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 8:45 p.m. for speeding, 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

April 30 At 4:13 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 500 block of W. Washington Street involving a 2015 Honda driven by Pamela J. Tauch, 55, of Oregon, and a 2006 Honda driven

by Keshon M. Reed, 16, of Mt. Morris. No citations were issued.

May 1 At 11:35 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of W. Washington St. and Oregon Trail Rd. involving a 2006 Volkswagen driven by Cara M. Mitreanu, 23, of Willowbrook, and a 2014 Dodge driven

by Alexander L. Pierce, 23, of Oregon.

May 2 C. Matthew Christensen, 40, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 3:30 p.m. for disobeying a school crossing guard.

This violation occurred at the intersection of Jefferson and S. 4th Streets.

May 3 Jacob D. Milliman, 17, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 8:39 a.m. for screeching/squealing tires. This violation occurred in the Blackhawk parking lot in the 1000 block of Jefferson Street.

Lorri C. Palmer, 64, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 8:48 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

Caitlin A. Johnson, 26, of Freeport, was issued citations at 9:40 p.m. for

operating a vehicle with an expired registration and no valid driver’s license.

These violations occurred in the 700 block of W. Washington Street.

May 4 Jason B. Pasqueno, 22, of Rockford, was arrested at 9:51 p.m. on an outstanding Rockford Police Department warrant for failure to appear. Pasqueno was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Pasqueno was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

May 5 Caylee J. Toepfer, 21, of Stillman Valley, was arrested at 12:58 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while under the influence of alcohol with blood alcohol content greater than .08%. Toepfer was also issued citations for speeding, 53 mph in a 40 mph zone, and improper lane usage. Toepfer was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 1500 block of N. IL Route 2.

Jesse W. Galvan, 32, of Sterling, was arrested at 10:12 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear on a weapons offense. Galvan was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Seven parking tickets and nine verbal/ written warnings were issued from April 29 through May 5.

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

General calls for service through dispatch April 29-May 5 Checking a Subject/Vehicle...............5 Citizen Complaints............................10 Juvenile Complaint...............................1 Animal Complaint.................................1 Ordinance Violations...........................3 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem............6 Disturbance / Domestic.....................5 Assist EMS / Other Department.......9 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window.............................................1 Lockout Vehicle/Building...................3 911 Hang-up / Open Line....................3 Traffic Stops.......................................22

Activity and enforcement figures released for April Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Captain Matthew Hodgdon released enforcement figures and activity for April, which included one traffic fatality.

Troopers in District 1, which includes Ogle, Lee, Carroll, and Whiteside Counties, issued 360 citations, 573 written warnings, and made 10 criminal arrests.

Speeding accounted for 213 citations, 27 citations were issued for occupant restraint violations, and 33 citations were issued for distracted driving violations.

• SHERIFF Continued from Page 22 Jay Aguilar , 51, of Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County

Troopers investigated 11 traffic crashes, assisted 111 motorists, and conducted 137 commercial vehicle inspections, 18 of which were placed out-of-service for safety reasons.

Four arrests were made for driving under the influence.

Other recent activities in District 1 are listed below.

April 23 Eddie L. Barbee, 36, Paw Paw, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped at 7:26 p.m. on Illinois 251 at Hemstock Road in Ogle County and was wanted on five warrants: Ogle County for larceny, warrant for failure to appear.

Aguilar, who had a full cash bond of $721 was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond after a court appearance.

He is scheduled to appear in court on

LaSalle County for disorderly conduct, DeKalb County for failure to appear for shoplifting, Grundy County for failure to appear for obstruction, Kendall County for failure to appear for larceny.

Barbee was also charged with obstructing identification. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

April 24 George P. Cuellar, 37, Cleveland, Oklahoma, was involved in a minor two-vehicle traffic crash at 7:50 p.m. on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 102 in Ogle County and was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon June 24.

May 7 Bobby G. Tribble, 44, of Rockford, was arrested for possession of a controlled

and aggravated assault after he pointed a loaded 9 mm pistol at the other driver.

He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

April 27 Daniel A. Stewart, 28, of Sterling, was stopped for improper lane usage at 12:09 a.m. on Second Street at Fifth Avenue in Rock Falls and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, and failure to signal when required. He was released on an I-bond.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. substance after police were called to the Paddle Wheel Inn, Oregon, at 3:31 a.m. for a disturbance. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS P​ roperty transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office.

The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and city, village, or township of the property.

April 26 Robert C. Baker, quit claim deed to Janette L. Baker, 4415 E. Falcon Drive, Byron.

Daniel R. Greenfield, deed in trust to Eve C. Leather and James A. Leather, 102.93 acres on East Brick Road, Pine Rock Township, $226,500.

Daniel R. Greenfield, deed in trust to Joy L. Schwartz, as trustee of the Joy L. Schwartz Living Trust, 50.6 acres on East Brick Road, Pine Rock Township, $81,000.

Nicole M. Jensen, warranty deed to Stephanie Sevenberg, 7929 S. Green St., Grand Detour Township, $155,000.

Mary E. Weyrauch, as successor trustee of the Anne R. Weyrauch Living Trust, trustee’s deed in trust to Joy L. Schwartz, as trustee of the Joy L. Schwartz Living Trust, 50.6 acres on East Brick Road, Pine Rock Township, $81,000.

Cynthia Witmer Block, as trustee of the Marlene J. Witmer Revocable Trust, trustee’s deed to Mark A. Framke and Lisa A. Framke, 274 W. Cartwright Lane, Rockvale Township, $157,000.

Central Bank Illinois, trustee’s deed in trust to Joy L. Schwartz, as trustee of the Joy L. Schwartz Living Trust, 50.6 acres on East Brick Road, Pine Rock Township, $81,000.

April 29 Harvest Glenn LLC, warranty deed to New Leaf Homes LLC, 1003 Whitetail Drive, Scott Township.

Mary E. Weyrauch, as successor trustee of the Anne R. Weyrauch Living Trust, trustee’s deed in trust to Gary R. Groenhagen, as trustee of the Gary R. Groenhagen Revocable Trust, and Joan A. Groenhagen, as trustee of the Joan A. Groenhagen Revocable Trust, 20 acres on East Brick Road, Pine Rock Township, $267,000.

Harvest Glenn LLC, warranty deed to New Leaf Homes LLC, 920 White Birch Lane, Scott Township.

Mark M. Milburn, warranty deed to Corrine S. Wallace, 412 S. Congress Ave., Polo, $15,000.

Russell J. Senti and Susan N. Senti, warranty deed to Marvin E. Jacobs, 218 Parkview Drive, Oregon, $180,000.

Central Bank Illinois, trustee’s deed in trust to Eve C. Leather and James A. Leather, 102.93 acres on East Brick Road, Pine Rock Township, $226,500.

Mary E. Weyrauch, as successor trustee of the Anne R. Weyrauch Living Trust, trustee’s deed in trust to Eve C. Leather and James A. Leather, as co-trustees of the Jalecal Trust No. 4-12, 102.93 acres on East Brick Road, Pine Rock Township, $226,500.

Daniel R. Greenfield, deed in trust to Gary R. Groenhagen, as trustee of the Gary R. Groenhagen Revocable Trust, and Joan A. Groenhagen, as trustee of the Joan A. Groenhagen Revocable Trust, 20 acres on East Brick Road, Pine Rock Township, $267,000.

Central Bank Illinois, trustee’s deed in trust to Gary R. Groenhagen, as trustee of the Gary R. Groenhagen Revocable Trust, and Joan A. Groenhagen, as trustee of the Joan A. Groenhagen Revocable Trust, 20 acres on East Brick Road, Pine Rock Township, $267,000.

Michael P. Casey Jr., warranty deed to Mary C. Castaneda and Martin Casteneda, 1085 N. Second St., Rochelle, $151,000.

Sinnissippi Timber LLC, warranty deed to John J. Conroy, 2702 S. Lowden Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township, $ 1,128,500.

Federal Home Mortgage Loan Corporation, 4 S. Hannah Ave., Mt. Morris, $92,400.

April 30 Steven P. Lakanen, as executor of the last will and testament of Eleanor L. Hart, executor’s deed to Willard H. McLachlan and Amy E. Ahrens, 154 Joanne Lane, Rochelle, $115,000.

May 2 High Point Financial Services Inc., warranty deed to Haywell LLC Westwood, eight parcels in the Westwood Subdivision, Flagg Township, $88,000.

Jennifer A. Loan, quit claim deed to Edward A. Loan, 108 N. 13th St., Oregon.

William F. Wittig, executor of the estate of Martin C. Wittig, executor’s deed to Edward E. Baker and Molly H. Baker, 49.84 acres on Illinois 64, Mt. Morris Township, $493,500.

William F. Wittig, executor of the estate of Martin C. Wittig, executor’s deed to Darrell L. Stukenberg, as trustee of DLS Trust No. 2-13, 66 acres on West Townline Road, Leaf river Township, $235,000.

Ethan Z. Bunger and Jessica N. Bunger, warranty deed to Kaleen Challand, 509 Autumnwolf Drive, Davis Junction, $170,000.

May 1 Susanna Tranchina and Salvatore Tranchina, as trustees of the Tranchina Family Trust, trustee’s deed to Antonino Alfano, Peter Alfano, and Maria C. Alfano, 101 S. Fourth St., Oregon, $27,500.

David L. Johnson and Maggie R. Johnson, warranty deed to Michael J. Mullarkey and Chad E. Eagan, 12 W. Main St., Mt. Morris, $190,000.

Michael J. Mullarkey and Chad E. Eagan, trust deed to David L. Johnson and Maggie R. Johnson, 12 W. Main St., Mt. Morris.

David L. Johnson, warranty deed to 120 North Union Street LLC, 113 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris, $185,000.

Ogle County Sheriff, Bruce E. Denton, and Kellyn C. Denton, sheriff’s deed to

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Andrew Blye and Jennifer A. Blye, warranty deed to Rachel E. Thorson, 837 N. 12th St., Rochelle, $98,000.

Brenda S. Taylor, warranty deed to Anders Peterson and Emily Painter, 329 Willis Ave., Rochelle, $141,000.

William F. Wittig, executor of the estate of Martin C. Wittig, executor’s deed to Timothy R. Wiltfang, 1222 W. Townline Rd., Leaf River Township, $281,500.

William F. Wittig, executor of the estate of Martin C. Wittig, executor’s deed to Hale Airport Properties LLC, 20.54 acres on Illinois 64, Rockvale Township, $215,500.

William F. Wittig, executor of the estate of Martin C. Wittig, executor’s deed to Circle G. Farms and Feedlots Inc., 98.8 acres on West Camp Road, Mt. Morris and Rockvale Townships, $810,500.

Bryan M. Roberson and Elizabeth Roberson, warranty deed to Bryce A. Oltman and Michel K. Oltman, 705 W. Chinquapin Drive, Oregon-Nashua Township, $296,500.

Hub Shuttle Inc., warranty deed to Makenzie C. Colombi, 903 N. Crest Court, Byron Township, $111,500.

Ronald H. Stocking and Joyce M. Stocking, warranty deed to Ryan L. Clark and Amy S. Clark, 1.11 acres on Rocky Hollow Road, Pine Rock Township, $20,000.

Rocky J. Sofolo and Janet Sofolo, warranty deed to Guiseppe Alfano, 300 Lovers Lane, Oregon-Nashua Township, $200,000.

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DEFENDANTS 2018CH17 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/27/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 31, 2019 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/27/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 31, 2019 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex

202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

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 information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-01263.

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

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 information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-01263.

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COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 820 N. 11th Street Rochelle, IL 61068

LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK TWO (2) IN STOCKINGS SIXTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE; ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, THE COUNTY OF OGLE, AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 24-23-281-017-0000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 820 N. 11th Street Rochelle, IL 61068

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of: PATRICIA K. O'DONNELL, Deceased.

No. 2019P28 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of PATRICIA K. O?DONNELL. Letters of Office were issued to MARGARET A. TYNE, 8044 W. Judson Rd., Polo, IL 61064, as Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th St #300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the Representative, or both, on or before October 24, 2019, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Margaret A. Tyne, Representative

Dated: April 17, 2019

Kyle G. Carlock - ARDC 6285873 Amanda J. Baron - ARDC 6320306 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street | P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 carlock@wmpj.com baron@wmpj.com April 26, May 3,10, 2019

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NOTICE TO BID The Oregon Community Unit School District #220 will accept sealed bids for Milk Products for the 2019-2020 school year.

Bid packets will be available beginning May 3, 2019 and may be picked up at Oregon C.U.S.D. #220 District Office, 206 S. 10th St., retrieved from the district website at www.ocusd.net on the Food Service page, or by calling the School District Office at (815) 732-5300. Bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on June 4, 2019 May 10, 2019 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that on June 27, 2019, in courtroom No. 204 of Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. 5th St. Oregon,Illinois, 61061 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this matter may be heard, a Petition will be heard in said Courtroom for the change of name of Ariana Jhanet Geron to Ariana Jhanet Geron-Gonzalez Case No. 2019MR23.

Dated April 30, 2019, Dixon, IL Dale J. Clark Attorney May 10,17,24, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOANS SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

ABIGAIL M. HARRIS AKA ABIGAIL HARRIS; JASON R SPRATT AKA JASON SPRATT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 88 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE EAST 56 FEET OF LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) AND THE EAST 56 FEET OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF LOT SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) IN PALMER'S 1ST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LANE, NOW CALLED THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 515 6th Avenue, Rochelle, Illinois 61068.

P.I.N. 24-24-331-009.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 4536960. F18100023 I3118466 April 26, May 3,10, 2019

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BUDGET AND APPROPRIATON ORDINANCE PUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given that the TENTATIVE BUDGET - APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020 is now on file and will be conveniently available for PUBLIC INSPECTION at the office of the trustees, Oregon Fire Protection District, 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061 during office hours from and after the date of publication hereof.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING on said BUDGET and APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE will be held at 6:00 o'clock pm on June 12, 2019, at 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, in said Fire Protection District, and that the final action on said Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees of the Oregon Fire Protection District, at a meeting thereof to be held at 6:15 o'clock pm on June 12, 2019, at said location.

DATED THIS 1st DAY OF MAY, 2019 OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Rich Rhoads, Secretary May 10, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOANS SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

ABIGAIL M. HARRIS AKA ABIGAIL HARRIS; JASON R SPRATT AKA JASON SPRATT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 88 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 515 6th Avenue, Rochelle, Illinois 61068.

P.I.N. 24-24-331-009.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. F18100023 I3118466 April 26, May 3, 10, 2019

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FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Put your heart and soul into relationships and activities that will bring you closer to your loved ones. Take better care of your health.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Make only necessary adjustments at home. If you go overboard, you will end up in financial trouble.

Don’t let anyone talk you into something you don’t need.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) -- A day trip or educational pursuit will give you plenty to think about.

Networking, socializing and expanding your interests will help take your mind off personal problems.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Trust is earned. If someone disappoints you, don’t get angry or let him or her get away with such behavior. Respect yourself and make sure others do so as well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Be careful not to make promises that will infringe on your relationship with a loved one. Ulterior motives will be behind false information you receive.

Don’t act on assumptions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don’t feel that you must make a change just because someone else does. Channel your energy into activities that will make you feel and look your best.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Participation will change your life. Do something that makes you feel good about who you are and what you’ve accomplished. Be the one who makes a difference.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Trust in yourself and your ability, and follow through with your plan.

Don’t let an emotional incident stand between you and your objective. Treat relationships with common sense and an open mind.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don’t settle for less than what you want just because someone is playing mind games with you or taking advantage of your kindness and generosity. Do what works best for you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Emotions will fluctuate easily, depending on how others treat you and the changes that transpire when dealing with peers. Take a moment to digest what’s happening before you retaliate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Fix up your residence and work on important relationships.

Getting along with others and working as a team player will affect the way your day unfolds. Romance is in the stars.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Let others do as they please, and go about your business. If you show emotional instability, you will be judged for your behavior, not by what you are good at doing. Stay focused. ©2018 UFS

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LEARNING OUTDOORS

Students learn about nature on trip to Taft Campus Chana Education Center visited Lorado Taft Field Campus with a mission to explore the woods.

Students and staff spent the day April 22 learning about the various animals and plants in native Illinois forests and the relationships that they have with each other.

Groups started out with various activities to encourage them to take a closer look at the world around them.

They went on scavenger hunts to locate items typically found in the woods such as fungi and lichens, and nuts and seeds.

They matched paint swatches to colors of various trees, flowers, and rocks.

They also walked through a dry gully to look for fossil patterns in limestone rock.

In the afternoon, the students joined together and participated in a real-life scenario of predator and prey.

Students were split into groups of herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores and had to locate food and water supplies without getting “eaten” or hunted.

Students used a variety of strategies to survive including camouflage, teamwork, and sharing resources.

Student Alex Fuentes told her group leader that she saw the forest as more than just “a bunch of trees.”

When she was looking for items on her scavenger hunt, she was startled to come across a bull snake awakening from hibernation.

“I’ve never seen a snake in the wild like that!” she exclaimed.

Another student Jarrett Christiansen was excited to share how he used camouflage to successfully evade the hunter during the predator-prey game.

He crouched low to the ground and used the area tall grasses to conceal him.

ABOVE: Students slowly dropped their hands during debriefing of the predator-prey scenario to demonstrate who ultimately failed to survive. BELOW LEFT: Alex Fuentes dug through limestone rocks to search for fossils and uncovered a bull snake coming out of hibernation. BELOW RIGHT: Staff members were just as excited to get into the game. PE teacher Cassie Jennings played the part of the hunter, while middle school teacher Toby Stern was the medic who brought life back to injured or killed “animals.” Photos supplied “No one saw me even though they walked right by,” he reported.

This trip was made possible with funding from the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Program awarded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Illinois Conservation Foundation.

More than $88,000 in donated funds was awarded to 100 recipients throughout Illinois.

Chana Education Center was approved up to $910 to pay for the costs of students attending the day-long learning experience at Taft.

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

Sentencing Robby D. Sims, 49, Rockford, pleaded guilty May 2 to aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and two counts of endangering the life or health of a child.

Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 10 days in jail and 24 months

probation with the sentences to run concurrently. Sims was also ordered to submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and costs of $8,454.

April 22 Thomas B. Minton, 36, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance,

pretrial conference May 20.

Jason E. Mireles, 38, Rochelle, aggravated battery, final pretrial conference July 19.

Jourdan R. Mondragon, 42, Rockford, armed robbery, plea hearing May 9.

Michael Jay Parks, 40, Oregon, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference May 20.

Tyler J. Perales, 26, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, plea hearing May 20.

Nicholas L. Rodriguez, 34, Byron, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference May 20.

Treava J. Sliger, 48, Rock Falls, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference May 20.

Rachelle M. Soper, 44, Oregon, residential burglary, pretrial conference May 20.

Angela K. Tatroe, 39, Genoa, aggravatSee STATE’S ATTORNEY, Page 31

Fun at the Oregon FFA Petting Zoo

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• STATE’S ATTORNEY Continued from Page 30 ed driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference May 20.

Cruz A. Villarreal, 24, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance with the intents to deliver, pretrial conference May 20.

Daniel C. Wallgren, 37, Mt. Morris, domestic battery, pretrial conference June 24.

April 24 Eric M. Book, 26, Rochelle, failure to report a change of address, pretrial conference May 20.

Angela C. Burgett, 37, Oregon, theft, pretrial conference June 24.

Christopher A. Ellis, 22, Dixon, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, pretrial conference June 24.

Gary D. Martin, 57, Mt. Morris, driving

on a revoked or suspended license, pretrial conference June 24.

Theresa A. McLain, 31, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference June 24.

Katherine A. Milliron, 26, Rochelle, notification, no fixed address, bond forfeiture hearing June 21.

William D. Murray Jr., 61, Polo, driving while license revoked or suspended, pretrial conference May 20.

Ashlee L. Parisi, 29, Franklin Grove, theft, pretrial conference May 20.

Kendell Pelt, 46, Mt. Morris, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference May 20.

Draven M. Seyller, 19, Kingston, Possession Of A Controlled Substance, pretrial conference May 20.

Matthew Steder, 27, Mt. Morris, possession of a weapon by a felon, pretrial conference June 24.

Vivika O. Trujillo, 21, Sterling, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial

conference June 24.

Matthew N. Verkuilen, 27, Rockford, burglary, pretrial conference May 20.

Glyde L. Wilson Jr., 40, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, statutory summary suspension hearing June 27.

Richard Davis, 45, Oregon, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing May 23.

Edward Rocha, 29, Beloit, Wisconsin, delivery of a controlled substance, plea hearing May 23.

April 25 Christopher Messer, 36, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, resisting a peace officer, retail theft, failed to appear, bond forfeiture hearing June 7.

April 26 Kasey Orr, 40, Sterling, possession of a controlled substance, possession

of drug paraphernalia, pretrial conference May 20.

David Crocker Jr., 34, Forreston, aggravated battery, preliminary hearing May 15.

Brian A. Rosenbalm, 37, Leaf River, domestic battery, violation of bail bond, pretrial conference May 24.

May 1 Holly E. Gaul, 41, Rockford, driving while license revoked or suspended for driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference July 22.

Skylar S. McBride, 41, Rock Falls, child pornography, motion hearing June 14.

Kenneth E. Meier Jr., 63, Rockford, driving while license revoked or suspended, pretrial conference: June 24.

Tony Vencato, 29, Michigan, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference June 24.

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ABOVE: Oregon Village of Progress consumers Jessica Ackerman, Tim Wells, Chloe Holman, and Virginia Saldana check out one of the goats owned by Oregon FFA member Samantha Bowers during the FFA’s annual petting zoo behind the school on Friday. The event included live animals, a scavenger hunt for kids, and a tractor display. TOP RIGHT: Preschooler Tinley Fry sits on one of the farm tractors. ABOVE RIGHT: An Icelandic sheep, Agnus, owned by Bowers was one of the live farm animals attending. Photos by Earleen Hinton

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RRRMC EVENT

Mud and fun both flyin’ high at May 5 Mud Bogs Mud and fun were both flyin’ high at the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s annual Mud Bog on Sunday.

Competitors from across northern Illinois and Iowa took part in the club’s mud bog races on the club grounds, located east of Polo on Pines Road, across from the entrance to White Pines State Park.

The Daily Driver Class followed the Open Class competitors whose muscled-up trucks and SUVs roared through the man-made course tossing chunks of mud into the air to the crowd’s delight.

Sunday’s event also included a race for little boggers on their battery-operated toys and the ever-popular and especially messy “run the bog” race for kids and adults.

Remaining club events open to the public for 2018 include the Father’s Day Hill Climb, June 16, 11 a.m.; a Night Time Hill Climb, July 27, 4 p.m.; and Mud Bogs, Aug. 11, 11 a.m.

Admission/donation is $10 for adults.

Children under the age of 12 are admitted for free.

For more information on the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club, visit www. Dusty Nielsen of Fulton drives his 1971 Bronco in the Open Class of the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s Mud Bog on May 5. Mud rrrmc.org or call 815-970-5837. bogs and hill climbs are held at the club’s grounds across from White Pines State Park, near Mt. Morris.

LEFT: Owen Swenson, 12, of Rockton, splashes his way to the lead of the “Kids Bog Run”. ABOVE: Carter Wolford, 9, of Dixon, was covered with mud while playing in the mud.

Photos by Earleen Hinton