The School District 308 Oswego Wildcats Silver Team (lower right) competed at the Region C Special Olympics Basketball Competition at Unity Junior High School and took home the Silver Medal.  The SD 308 Oswego Wildcats Orange Team (upper right) also competed and took home the fourth-place ribbon.
Oswego Wildcats Junior Team (upper left) competed at the Region B/C Special Olympics Basketball Competition at Hersey High School and took home the Silver Medal and advanced to State. They will compete in Bloomington at Illinois State University on March 13-15. (Photos courtesy of SD 308)

KENDALL COUNTY

 Authorities seek information on cold case murders

Last week,  the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office announced they had resolved the 44-year-old cold case regarding the murder of Pamela Maurer. The identified murderer was Bruce Lindahl. Lindahl, died in 1981 while committing another murder and is thought to have had many more victims in the years prior to his death.
Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the 1980 murder of Debra Colliander, who accused Lindahl of rape and then disappeared, after leaving work at Copley Hospital, shortly before Lindahl was to be tried for that crime. Colliander’s body was found two years later in a farm field in Oswego Township.
Lindahl was believed to be active in the areas of Lisle, Downers Grove, Woodridge, and Aurora. If you have any information regarding Lindahl or any other crimes for which he may be responsible, contact law enforcement at the below tip lines:
Kendall County Sheriff’s Office: 630-553-4178 or detectives@co.kendall.il.us
DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office: 630-407-8107
Lisle Police Department: 630-271-4252

MONTGOMERY

Come discover Montgomery’s “Then and Now” display

The new Then and Now display at the Montgomery Village Hall allows residents to see what life was like in the village 100 years ago.

Come experience how the passage of time has changed the local landscape in Montgomery.  The display features historic photos of buildings and landscapes contrasted with modern day photos taken from the same viewpoint by local photographer Linda Barnes.
This photo display is currently available for viewing in the lower lobby of the Montgomery Village Hall at 200 N. River St. and will be moved into the historic Settlers Cottage later this spring.

 Scouts can take tours of Village Hall

Is your scout group looking for an educational field trip and want to learn how local government works? Consider taking a tour of Village Hall in Montgomery.

A village staff member will take groups on an educational tour where scouts will learn about how local government works.
The village has several opportunities available for scout groups to fulfill requirements to earn badges (not provided by the village). Staff can tailor the experience to meet requirements for several different badges.

Some typical activities to satisfy requirements for Citizenship in the Community for Boy Scouts, or earn activity badges for Cub Scouts or Girl Scouts are:
Meet with the village staff to learn about local government and tour the village Hall;
engage in a mock Board Meeting to discuss a current issue and learn how decisions are made;
present the colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a Village Board Meeting;
visit Settlers Cottage to enjoy a short tour and discussion of Montgomery’s history, then complete a quiz based on displays in the museum.
Want to learn more or schedule a tour? Visit MontgomeryIL.org and fill-out the online request form.

OSWEGO

Oswego East cheer teams compete at championship
Oswego East High School Cheer Teams, both varsity and junior varsity, competed at the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) Championship on Jan. 11.

The varsity team competed in the Large Varsity Division and placed 4th overall.

The Junior Varsity also competed in the JV Large Division and brought home the state championship for the second year in a row.
The mission of the ICCA is to serve the needs of Illinois’ cheerleading coaches and their teams through an emphasis on the highest standards of professionalism, sportsmanship and safety.  The organization strives to bring out the best in Illinois cheerleading by helping coaches develop the leadership and knowledge needed to bring a successful season to their squads.
The ICCA also awards “All State” designations and scholarships and to cheerleaders.  Three seniors from the varsity team were awarded the designation as “All State” Cheerleaders: Olivia Schramer, Taylor Andrews, and Madelyn Heinrich.

More than 90 cheerleaders applied for All State Cheerleader and 25 were chosen. An application along with a video of various skills was submitted.
The varsity team also had three scholarship recipients: Olivia Schramer, Ellie Behnke, and Taylor Andrews. Approximately 38 cheerleaders submitted applications for scholarships with a total of 13 being awarded in varying amounts. Scholarship recipients were chosen based on non-weighted GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and coaches questionnaire. Finalists were interviewed by ICCA members to determine financial amounts awarded.
 High schools send musicians eligible for all-state

In December, Illinois students in grades 10-12 who were selected for the district level ensemble (SD 308 is in District 9) are eligible for All-State.

In order to be considered for All-State, students must attend the district festival in its entirety and then may be selected from all the district participants for All-State ensembles and individual honors.

Musicians from Oswego H.S. selected are:

• All-State Choir: Mark Melton (Bass), Tristan Ramos (Tenor) and Tyler Sendra (Tenor)
• All-State Orchestra: Sam Mathew (Violin), Olivia Molina (Violin) and Shea Dickinson (Percussion)
• All-State Band: Chelsea Davis (Flute)
• All-State Jazz Band: Ryan Kazda (Trumpet)
• All-State Compositions: Owen Meldon (three compositions honored by the committee, including the top vocal composition)

Musicians from Oswego East H.S. selected are:

• All-State Band: Tyler Eng (Bb Clarinet), Owen Ginnett (Bb Clarinet), Maddie Sims (Eb Clarinet), Alexandra Walsh (Trumpet)
• All-State Orchestra: Vivek Parashar (Violin I)
• All-State Chorus: Charlie Fluke (Tenor I), Amy Keca (Alto I), Carter Mathison (Tenor II), Kaitlyn Meixensperger (Alton II), Morgan Merrell (Soprano II), Ella Salis (Soprano II)

OHS mourns passing of assistant principal

Oswego High School Assistant Principal Bill Nunamaker died Jan. 10. He had been battling brain cancer over the past year.

Nunamaker joined OHS seven years ago and quickly became a valued and respected leader, mentor and huge Panther supporter.

“He was a very honest, dependable and caring individual who always had our students’ best interest at heart,” said Principal Mike Wayne in a statement. “Our school has lost a great leader; together we will grieve, comfort and overcome our sadness. Bill will always remain a Panther in the hearts of many, and his positive influence and loyalty to our school will forever be woven in the fabric of OHS.”

YORKVILLE

Parks and Recreation shares local sledding sites

Did you know that Yorkville has several sledding hills located within our parks throughout town? Don’t miss out on the fun this winter! We encourage you to get out, get moving and enjoy the several sledding hills Yorkville has to offer! Sledding Hills are located at the following parks:

Bristol Bay Regional Park, 9257 Galena Road

Cannonball Park, 2087 Northland Lane

Green’s Filling Station Park, 2736 Autumn Creek Blvd.

Raintree Park B, 872 Prairie Crossing Drive