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Savanna council plans for water infrastructure needs

By MICHAEL MILLER For Shaw Media

The Savanna City Council heard a report from MSA Engineering’s Jared Fluhur detailing the full scope of their water systems needs at the council’s Dec. 13 meeting at city hall.

Relevant findings of the report included:

The city’s average water loss over a period of four years was 47.4%, with most communities averaging between 10% to 30%.

Savanna had about 25 breaks or repairs already this year, and each break or repair costs between $5,000 to $10,000 on average to repair. The average cost of breaks/repairs for the past two years was between $125,000 and $250,000.

Some of the existing water system deficiencies include:

No standby power between Well House No. 4

potentially to the Bowen Lift Station, inadequate fire flows, no supervisory control and data acquisition reporting system, pressure zones don’t work together and the Pinnacle Tower has stand-pipe freezing.

The report recommended improvements to the system in several areas including water system controls and reporting, water source housing improvements, water capacity, lead service line inventory and replacement, water distribution system and other project needs.

Under current projections, the report said, the city’s water account will be operating in a deficit of $25,000 to $50,000 each year.

Fluhr offered suggestions regarding repair and improvement of the city’s systems, which included help from IEPA, and SRF low-interest loans with principal forgiveness, as well as DCEO and CDBG grants.

In other action, the council:

• Held a first reading of an ordinance that would raise the water rates and related charges for the city by a total of $4 per billing cycle, going from $9 to $13. If given final approval, this rate hike will take effect May 1, 2023, and was done as part of a stipulation of a minimum charge per resident requirement in order to qualify for grant funding to improve the city’s water delivery infrastructure. It also will aid in current operations and maintenance costs.

• Approved a resolution for Savanna’s participation in a MABAS (Mutual Aid Box System). This is a “statewide nondiscriminatory mutual aid response system for fire, EMS and specialized incident operational teams.”

• Approved a resolution to allow the release of MFT (motor, tax, fuel) funds for use on planned 2023 street maintenance.

$500,000 Powerball ticket sold at Prophetstown grocery store

By RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@shawmedia.com

PROPHETSTOWN – Someone who bought a Powerball ticket at Shaw’s MarketPlace will be celebrating Christmas $500,000 richer.

The winning ticket was purchased at the grocery store at 214 Washington St. in Prophetstown.

The lucky winner matched four numbers and the Powerball, and they

added the game’s “Power Play” feature to win $500,000 for the Wednesday drawing. The winning numbers were 36-51-59-66-68 and Powerball 25.

“What a great way to celebrate Christmas,” said Evelyn Fouts, manager of Shaw’s MarketPlace. “I don’t know who bought the winning ticket, but Prophetstown is a tiny town with less than 2,000 people – we don’t even have a stoplight – so the probability that it’s someone from our hometown

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is highly likely.”

This is now the eighth Illinois Lottery player who has won a prize of $500,000 or more playing Powerball so far this year.

“I’ve been with this store for nearly 20 years and I’ve experienced many lottery jackpot celebrations; however, this is the largest winning ticket we’ve ever sold here. It’s pretty magical,” Fouts said.

Retailers who sell winning tickets receive a cash selling bonus of 1% of the prize amount, which means $5,000 for Shaw’s.

Farm Service Agency county committee election results

Winners have one year from the date of the winning draw to claim their prize. The Illinois Lottery encourages all winners to write their name on the back of their ticket and keep it in a safe place until they’re ready to claim their prize.

The next Powerball drawing was Saturday, Dec. 17. It had a jackpot of $149 million.

Powerball tickets are $2 each, and players have the option to add the Powerplay for an additional $1 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes.

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MOUNT CARROLL – The Carroll County U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that Kara Durward of Thomson was elected to represent her local administrative area 1 (LAA-1) during the recent county committee election. Douglas Linker of Lanark will serve as the first alternate.

“County committee members are a critical component of the day-to-day operations of FSA,” said Julie Skiles, county executive director. “They help deliver programs at the county level and work to serve the needs of local producers. All recently elected county committee members will take office in January 2023 and will be joining the existing committee.”

Every FSA office is served by a county committee made up of local farmers, ranchers and foresters who are elected by local producers. Other members currently serving on the FSA county committee include Larry Alexander, Christopher Flikkema and adviser Janet Schmidecamp.

County committee members impact the administration of FSA within a community by applying their knowledge and judgment to help FSA make important decisions on its commodity support programs, conservation programs, indemnity and disaster programs, emergency programs and eligibility.

County committee members provide a service to local producers through their decision-making and help shape the culture of a local FSA office. They also ensure the fair and equitable administration of FSA farm programs in their counties and are accountable to the Secretary of Agriculture.

Members conduct hearings and reviews as requested by the state committee, ensure underserved farmers, ranchers and foresters are fairly represented, make recommendations to the state committee on existing programs, monitor changes in farm programs and inform farmers of the purpose and provisions of FSA programs.

They also assist with outreach and inform underserved producers, such as beginning farmers, ranchers and foresters, about FSA opportunities.

OBITUARIES

JOY M. LOOMIS (GROEZINGER)

Born: April 11, 1929

Died: December 8, 2022

Joy M. Loomis (Groezinger) went home to Jesus on December 8th, 2022 at age 93.

Joy was born to Emiel and Eva Marie “Mayme” on April 11th, 1929, on the family farm in Savanna, Illinois. She graduated from Savanna High School in 1947, and went on to work at the National Tea store in Savanna, where she would meet her husband Rollyn. They were married July 1st 1951, and moved to Morrison and raised a family. Rollyn became the manager at the National Tea in Morrison, while Joy cashiered. They enjoyed dancing and following Busch Families Music from

Cuba City, Wisconsin. They went on to have two children Paula and Rollyn Jr. Joy worked various jobs throughout her life, G.E, caretaking to the elderly, babysitting and was a top selling Avon lady for many years. But her favorite job was being a grandmother and great grandmother.

Joy had many talents, but was especially known for her cooking and beautiful garden. She took pride in her work and could be seen mowing her yard into her late 80’s. She was a member of St Peters Lutheran Church in Savanna and then Morrison.

Joy is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rollyn, Brother Glenn, Sisters Florence, Alice and Lois, and Grandson Shawn.

She is survived by her children, Paula Trent and Rollyn Jr. Sisters, Helen and Joan. Grandchildren Dawn (Jarren) Heckman and Jack(Amanda) Trent. Great Grandchildren, Chloe, Brantley, Lake, Taylor, Mia, Brooklyn and Drew.

She will be deeply missed by her loved ones.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 2022TX21: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND CARROLL COUNTY CLERK, CARROLL COUNTY TREASURER, CARROLL COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY AND CITY OF SAVANNA, LAKE CARROLL ASSOCIATION, CITY OF MOUNT CARROLL, LAKE CARROLL ASSOCIATION AGENT: STEVEN P BLOOMBERG, LAKE CARROLL HOLDING, INC, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED:

Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common  Address

LAWRENCE W. MILLER

Born: November 6, 1938 in Lena, IL

Died: December 9, 2022 in Rockford, IL

Lawrence W. Miller, age 84, of Pearl City, IL passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony’s in Rockford, IL. He was born in Lena, IL on November 6, 1938 to the late Walter and Nellie (Harter) Miller. Lawrence married Sharon Wilkinson on February 22, 1957 in Carroll County. Lawrence attended the country schools in the area. He was a member of Ebenezer/ Salem United Church. Lawrence had worked as a welder for Stover Tanks for 22 years and hauled fuel for Stephenson and Ferrell Gas. He also farmed with his wife on their farmette. Lawrence enjoyed playing cards, hunting, mushroom hunting and fishing. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and playing with the kids. He especially enjoyed family time around the bonfires. He always said they had the best nieces and

GLADYS CINI

Gladys Cini, 95, of Savanna, Illinois, passed on December 8, 2022.

Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. Additional information: 815-273-2264.

nephews around.

Lawrence is survived by his wife, Sharon Miller; his daughters, Theresa (Bernie) Crackenberger and Connie Gillen; his son, Lawrence “Butch” (Doreen) Miller; his grandchildren, Eric (Jamie), Elizabeth, Dale (Mindy), Christopher, Tamara (Brandon), Darren, Kevin and Cody; his 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; his brother, Elmer Miller; his sister-in-law, Diane Wilkinson; and his brothers-in-law, Harry and Herbie Wilkinson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandsons, Jamie and Butch; his great grandson, Dale Jr., his sisters-in-law, Alice (George) Yeager and Velma Wilkinson; and his brothers-in-law, Dwight (Estella) and Gene Wilkinson.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Salem United Church in Loran. There will be a visitation at Hermann Funeral Home in Pearl City on Monday, December 12, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Salem Cemetery in Loran. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.

SHIRLEY GIFFORD

Shirley Gifford, 91, of Freeport, Illinois, passed on December 13, 2022.

Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Lanark, Illinois. Additional information: 815-273-2264.

WARD B. DITTMAR

Ward B. Dittmar, 72, of German Valley, Illinois, passed on December 8, 2022.

Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth, Illinois. Additional information: 815-858-3317.

MERNICE ‘SONNY’ H. YENNEY

Mernice “Sonny” H. Yenney, 94, of Mount Carroll, Illinois, passed on December 7, 2022.

Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll, Illinois. Additional information: 815-273-2264.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 301 N MAIN STREET, MT. CARROLL, IL 61053 TELEPHONE: (815) 244-0221 SM-ST2040921 December 21, 28, 2022 January 4, 2023

Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022

Great turnout for charcuterie board class at Lake Carroll

What a fun night we had at the charcuterie board class at Lake Carroll. And I have to also say what a great turnout.

We had 40 participate in our educational yet fun-filled evening. I need to thank Augusta Witt, Ellen Rahn and Jen Sturtevant for speaking on dairy, beef and pork.

The boards each participant received were made here locally in Mount Carroll by Dave Smith. Cami and Travis Yenney did a great job with instruction on creating a board along with the yummy food items.

I was especially excited about trying the micro greens.

This event was made possible with a grant through Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Education Grant.

There was so much excitement around the event that we were asked about having another. Look for more information closer to spring on perhaps a fruit board.

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We are now taking teams for a Trivia Night to be held out at Lake Carroll at Plumtree Lodge. Teams can be of six or you can sign up as individuals

AT A GLANCE

Chastity Welch

and be put on a team. The date is Jan. 28. Price is $100 for the team of six or $20 per individual. Contact our office for more information or to sign up.

Our office is closing today and will reopen on Jan. 3 for the holidays. We began this back in 2013. Our activity really slows down at the holidays. However, with that being said, you can leave a message, drop off a payment or email me. I will be in and out the whole time. You also may access your membership at www.myifb.org.

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Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Carroll County Farm Bureau on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

See FARM BUREAU, Page 5

Carroll County Farm Bureau members can place up to two free classified ads per week, with a limit of 250 characters per ad (not including spaces). Ads are limited to personal or farm items for sale/wanted to buy, or farm labor or services available or wanted. No ads for the sale or rental of real estate, garage sales or commercial businesses will be accepted. To place an ad, call the Farm Bureau office at 815-244-3001 by 3 p.m. Thursday to get your ad in the following week’s paper. The Farm Bureau office compiles the ads and Shaw Media runs them in the Prairie Advocate as a courtesy in conjunction with the weekly column. Shaw Media is not responsible for the ads and any errors or corrections need to be made to the Farm Bureau office.

Wanted: International 1300 sickle bar mower, 815-631-5501.

For Sale: 5 aluminum combination storm windows, 30” x 62”; 2 white, 3 unpainted, $10 per window or all 5 for $45. Call 815-541-2350 after 5.

For Sale: 73-75 K5 Blazer or Jimmy license plate lamp and bracket $10, Rear tailgate glass for 73-75 K5 Blazer or Jimmy, $30; 72 Chevelle rear chrome bumper, complete, lenses, and wire harness $200; Century Martial Arts boxing bag, $20. Call 815-273-4527.

For Sale: 10 qt Quaker State Oil 10W30, $3/qt. 815-273-4527.

For Sale: Like new Christopher and Banks brand women’s jeans size 18 and Lee size 20. Asking $10 each. Call or text 563-357-8555 in Thomson.

For Sale: Arlo brand wired video doorbell. Brand new in box, asking $75. Call or text 815-499-8777 in Fulton.

Movies for sale: $4 Blu-Ray, $3 DVD, $1 VHS each. Call or text for titles 563357-8555 in Thomson.

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A package of four screenings to identify risk for stroke, heart disease and other chronic conditions will be offered:

• Carotid Artery Screening (Plaque) An ultrasound is performed to screen the carotid arteries (a pair of blood vessels in the neck that deliver blood to your brain) for buildup of fatty plaque. This buildup, called atherosclerosis, is one of the leading causes of stroke.

• Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening An Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) test is performed using blood pressure cuffs on the arms and legs. It is important to screen for PAD because it increases the risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, or stroke.

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) An ultrasound is performed to screen the abdominal aorta for the presence of an enlargement or aneurysm. AAA can lead to a ruptured aortic artery, which is a serious medical emergency.

• Atrial Fibrillation A 6-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) is performed by placing sensors on the arms and legs to screen for Atrial Fibrillation. AFib can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure and other heart-related complications.

These four vital screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete.

Register by calling 1-888-653-6441, text the word “circle” to 216-279-1607 or online at https://llsa.social/HC.

Milledgeville High School holds sports awards night for football, volleyball athletes

MILLEDGEVILLE – Milledgeville High School held its Falls Sports Awards Night on Dec. 12.

Senior athletes recognized at the event were Eric Ebersole, Kolton Wilk, Zach Pauley, Cayden Akers, Bryce Aude, Kacen Johnson, Carlynn Hackbarth, Lily Smith, Lydia Faulkner, Emma Foster and Caley Munz.

All-conference volleyball selections were Lydia Faulkner, Emma Foster and Lily Smith. Special award recipients for volleyball were Macey Schryver, Lydia Faulkner, Emma Foster, Natalie Pilgrim and Hannah Foster.

Special award winners for football were Zach Pauley, Bryce McKenna, Eric Ebersole, Connor Ny, and Kacen Johnson.

Illinois 8-Man Football All Association selections were Bruce Raymond, Bryce McKenna, Connor Nye, Konner Johnson, Micah TomsSmith, Cayden Akers, Kolton Wilk, Eric Ebersole and Kacen Johnson.

Kacen Johnson, Kolton Wilk, Eric Ebersole and Connor Nye were 8-Man All-State selections.

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8-Man All-State football selections for Milledgeville were Kacen Johnson, Kolton Wilk, Eric Ebersole and Connor Nye. Additional photos on page 6.

Volleyball Special Award winner Macey Schryver, Lydia Faulkner, Emma Foster, Natalie Pilgrim and Hannah Foster.

Jo-Carroll Energy seeks board of director nominations for districts 3, 6 and 9

Nomination petitions for the Jo-Carroll Energy Board of Directors are now available from the cooperative’s Elizabeth headquarters, Savanna office, Geneseo office or online at jocarroll.com. A larger map of director districts can be found on the website.

Petitions may be filed no earlier than January 6, 2023 and no later than April 6, 2023. Members may only seek nomination from the district of their primary residence.

Complete details on director qualifications and the nomination procedure can be found in Jo-Carroll Energy ’s bylaws, posted on the cooperative’s website.

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Senior athletes for Milledgeville are pictured here, left to right: Eric Ebersole, Kolton Wilk, Zach Pauley, Cayden Akers, Bryce Aude, Kacen Johnson, Carlynn Hackbarth, Lily Smith, Lydia Faulkner, Emma Foster and Caley Munz.

All-Conference volleyball selections for Milledgeville were Lydia Faulkner, Emma Foster and Lily Smith.

Milledgeville Football Special Award winners were Zach Pauley, Bryce McKenna, Eric Ebersole, Connor Nye and Kacen Johnson.

Illinois 8-Man Football All Association selections for Milledgeville are pictured here. In the front row, left to right, are Bruce Raymond, Bryce McKenna, Connor Nye, Konner Johnson. Back row: Micah Toms-Smith, Cayden Akers, Kolton Wilk, Eric Ebersole and Kacen Johnson.

Boys Basketball

Forreston Holiday Tournament

Newman 50, Pearl City 38: The Comets trailed 26-15 at halftime, but rallied for a win with a 35-12 second-half scoring run.

Ayden Batten scored 16 of his 25 points in the second half and hit six 3-pointers to lead Newman. Lucas Simpson scored 14 points, and Nolan Britt chipped in six for the Comets.

Ethan Petta paced Pearl City with 17 points.

Lena-Winslow 58, Milledgeville 51: The Missiles fell into a 36-12 hole by halftime, then ran out of time to complete their comeback.

Connor Nye led Milledgeville with 22 points, Kacen Johnson scored 10 points and Bryce Aude and Colton Hendrick added seven points apiece.

Rowen Schulz led Lena-Winslow with 18 points.

Dakota 49, Eastland 44: With an 18-6 fourth-quarter run, the Indians secured a comeback win over the Cougars in Forreston.

Leading Eastland were Peyton Spears with 16 points and Parker Krogman with 11 points.

Kaiden Niedermeyer scored eight of his 13 points in the final quarter to lead Dakota’s comeback. Kade Vock paced the Indians with

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Six area athletes were named to the Pearl City Holiday Tournament all-tournament team. Pictured, from left, are Elaina Martin, Warren; Whitney Sullivan, Orangeville; Camryn Velrop, Morrison; Grace Groezinger, Lena-Winslow; and Taylor Jahn, Ashton-Franklin Center. Also named to the team but not pictured was Hadley Lutz, Oregon.

14 points.

Oregon 66, Forreston 54: The Hawks had four players score in double figures and outscored the host Cardinals in three of the four quarters for a first-round victory.

Noah Johnson hit five 3-pointers and led Oregon with 17 points, and Jameson Caposey finished with 15 points. Jordan Croegaert and Evan James added 12 points apiece.

Nikolas Valenzuela hit three 3s and led Forreston with 17 points. Brendan Greenfield scored 10, and Owen Greenfield and Payton Encheff added nine points each.

Winnebago 51, Polo 36: The Marcos were outscored 11-2 in the first quarter and 13-4 in the fourth of a tournament loss.

Brock Soltow scored 16 points, and Carter Merdian added 11 for Polo.

Jaden Horton had 22 points, and Ray Maurchie chipped in 15 for Winnebago.

Girls basketball Polo Christmas Classic

Newman 45, West Carroll 35: The Comets picked up their second win of the season in their Polo tournament opener, jumping out to a 10-2 led after one quarter.

Madison Duhon’s 18 points paced Newman (2-10), and Jess Johns stuffed the stat sheet with 16 points, 15 rebounds, three assists,

three steals and two blocks. Lucy Oetting chipped in seven points and seven steals.

Emma Randecker had 12 points to lead West Carroll, and Kendal Asay added eight.

Newman 40, Polo 36: The Comets made it three wins in their last four games with a victory over the host Marcos.

Johns came up with another double-double for Newman (3-10), finishing with 22 points and 16 rebounds. Oetting had nine points,

four steals and three rebounds, and Duhon chipped in three points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Lindee Poper had 13 points, Madison Glawe scored 10, and Courtney Grobe added nine for Polo.

River Ridge/Scales Mound 55, Polo 16: The Marcos trailed 12-0 after one quarter and 27-3 by halftime in a loss at their own tournament.

Grobe scored six and Poper finished with four points for Polo.

Emily Wiederholt had 14 points, Laiken Haas scored 10, and Sydney Driscoll and Addison Albrecht each added eight points for RR/SM.

RR/SM 57, West Carroll 12: The Thunder trailed 18-4 after the opening quarter, then

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ABOVE LEFT: Milledgeville’s Connor Nye drives the lane and puts up a shot Saturday against Lena-Winslow at the 61st Forreston Holiday Tournament. ABOVE RIGHT: Eastland’s Parker Krogman shoots against Dakota at the 61st Forreston Holiday Tournament. See

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were outscored 19-2 in the second and 14-2 in the third at the Polo tourney.

Caitlyn Stingley’s four points paced West Carroll.

Micaela Miller scored 12 points, Haas had 10, and Driscoll added nine for RR/SM.

Pecatonica 38, Oregon 37: The Indians pulled ahead with a 12-7 third-quarter scoring run, then held off the Hawks in the fourth quarter for a tournament win.

Hadley Lutz and Mariah Drake led Oregon with 17 and 11 points.

Oregon 60, Milledgeville 32: The Hawks led 18-9 after the first quarter and 33-16 by halftime before a 14-8 scoring edge in the third period to top the Missiles in Polo.

Lutz scored 16 points, Ella Dannhorn and Mya Engelkes both had 10, and Drake added eight for Oregon. Liz Mois and Teagan Champley chipped in six points apiece.

Olivia Schurman led Milledgeville with 13 points, Lilianna Smith added five, and Brinley Hackbarth and Kylee Jensen both scored four.

Forreston 52, Milledgeville 22: The Cardinals led 31-15 by halftime, then put away a Polo tourney win with a 12-2 scoring edge in the third quarter.

Jenna Greenfield finished with 14 points, Hailey Greenfield scored 10, Rylee Broshous and Ericka Alexander had nine points apiece, and Brooke Boettner added eight for Forreston.

Hackbarth had six points for Milledgeville, while Smith, Taylor Sarber, and Marissa Sturrup all finished with four.

Pecatonica 42, Forreston 31: The Cardinals led 11-6 after the opening quarter, but the Indians came back to take a 15-14 lead by halftime and go on to win at the Polo tournament.

Jenna Greenfield scored 10 points, and Hailey Greenfield added eight.

Rager had 13 points, Mellentine added 12, and Payton Thomas scored nine for Pec.

Boys basketball

Scales Mound 69, Polo 39: The Marcos were outscored 21-13 in the second quarter and 23-11 in the third in an NUIC crossover

loss on the road.

Carson Jones hit three 3-pointers and had 11 points for Polo, while Carter Merdian added eight and Brock Soltow scored six.

Thomas Hereau’s 20 points paced Scales Mound, while Jacob Duerr finished with 15 and Charlie Wiegel chipped in 11.

Polo 62, Oregon 53: Brock Soltow poured in 35 points as the Marcos won a nonconference game at home.

Carson Jones scored 13 points, Nolan Hahn had eight, and Carter Merdian added six for Polo, which took the lead with a 26-11 scoring edge in the third quarter.

Nole Campos hit three 3-pointers and led Oregon with 11 points. Evan James had 10 points, Jordan Croegaert added eight, Jameson Caposey scored seven, and Noah Johnson hit two 3s for six points for the Hawks, who led 25-22 at halftime.

Eastland 44, Erie-Prophetstown 43: The Cougars rallied from a 34-26 deficit after three quarters to top the Panthers in a nonconference game in Lanark.

Parker Krogman’s 18 points paced Eastland, and Carsen Heeren scored 10.

Jack Minssen scored 11 for Erie-Prophetstown, and Noah Wiseley and Michael Collins

added eight points each.

Girls basketball

Morrison 53, Lena-Winslow 45: Sisters Camryn and Shelby Veltrop combined for 38 points as the Fillies edged the Panthers in the Pearl City Holiday Invite championship.

Camryn Veltrop went 8 for 10 from the free-throw line and led all scorers with 26 points, while Shelby Veltrop chipped in 12 points and Jordan Eads added seven points for Morrison.

Camryn Veltrop was named to the all-tournament team.

Alyssa Daughenbaugh paced Lena-Winslow with 10 points.

Polo 37, Riverdale 32: The Marcos used a 14-7 fourth-quarter run to pull out a nonconference win at home.

Courtney Grobe poured in 19 points and nabbed four steals for Polo, while Lindee Poper added a double-double with 10 points, 12 rebounds and four blocked shots. Bekah Zeigler chipped in six rebounds, three steals

and two assists, and Madison Glawe also nabbed three steals for the Marcos.

Crystal Craigmiles’ eight points paced the Rams.

Stockton 51, Milledgeville 36: The Blackhawks rolled to a 28-18 halftime lead before claiming an NUIC crossover win over the Missiles.

Olivia Schurman scored 14 of her gamehigh 21 points in the first half, and Lily Smith added seven points for Milledgeville.

Whittney Sullivan and Morgan Blair led Stockton with 17 and 15 points.

River Ridge/Scales Mound 62, Eastland 42: The Wildcats outscored the Cougars 40-18 in the second half to pull away for an NUIC crossover win.

Quinc Haverland scored 10 points, snagged 10 rebounds and dished three assists for Eastland. Mallory Misiewicz and Ella Gunderson scored nine points each, and Trixie Carroll added eight points; Misiewicz nabbed five steals and dished three assists, and Carroll grabbed six boards.

Ava Wiederholt and Sydney Driscoll paced RR/SM with 17 and 16 points.

Aquin 45, Forreston 35: The Bulldogs built a 19-11 halftime lead and cruised to an NUIC crossover win over the Cardinals.

Leading Forreston were Ericka Alexander with 11 points, Keeli Larson with nine points, and Rylee Broshous and Brooke Boettner with six points apiece.

Aquin was led by Megan Holder’s 20 points and Hanna Broge’s 11 points.

Eastland 60, West Carroll 26: The Cougars pulled away by outscoring the Thunder 20-8 in the second quarter and 13-4 in the third for an NUIC crossover win in Savanna.

Sarah Kempel led Eastland (8-3) with 15 points and four rebounds, and she also nabbed a pair of steals. Trixie Carroll and Audrey Sunquist both had seven points and three rebounds, Keni Burkholder had seven points and two assists, Paige Joiner finished with seven points, four assists and three

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Polo’s Lindee Poper (left) grabs a rebound in front of Riverdale’s Crystal Craigmiles during a Dec. 15 game in Polo.

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think 70 would’ve been the same result. When I moved to 82, I was hoping to wrestle [Lena-Winslow/Stockton’s Griffin] Luke, but he went 95. But I’ll get a match with him this year.”

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the Cougars. Quinc Haverland had two points and four rebounds, Lily Mullen chipped in three points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals, and Jenica Stoner dished three assists.

Caitlyn Stingley led West Carroll with seven points, Abbey Skiles scored six, Tori Moshure finished with five, and Haylee McGinnis added four.

Wrestling

By DAN WUSSOW dwussow@shawmedia.com

Seven Sauk Valley area boys wrestling teams competed at the 15-team Erie-Prophetstown Holiday Tournament on Saturday, while several local girls tangled in their own tournament of 23 wrestlers in front of a packed crowd at Erie High School.

Champions were crowned for five of the seven local teams in attendance, and two of the five girls brackets were won by locals.

Lena-Winslow/Stockton claimed the team championship with 240 points, Illini Bluffs was the runner-up with 146, and Fulton came in third with 135.

The Steamers’ Zane Pannell went up a weight class and won the 182-pound championship, pinning Lena-Winslow/ Stockton’s Jace Phillips in 2:22.

“I knew [Phillips] was going to be a decent

wrestler, but I knew he wasn’t going to be as good as me. So I just went in there trying to have fun and tried to get another pin,” Pannell said of the championship match. “Yesterday, I moved to 182 from 170. I

Broden VenHuizen took second at 132 after a 13-0 major-decision loss to Illini Bluffs’ Ian O’Connor, while Ben Fosdick (145) fell 10-4 to Illini Bluffs’ Paul Ishikawa to finish second, and Mason Kuebel (170) and Braiden Damhoff (285) added a pair of fourth-place finishes for Fulton.

Rock Falls placed sixth with 100.5 points, led by a second-place finish and two third-place finishes.

Josiah Tarbill lost a 6-1 decision to West Carroll’s Connor Knop in the 106-pound championship, finishing second. In the third-place match at 120 pounds, Aaron Meenen won a 6-4 decision against Newman’s Briar Ivey, while at 285, Jacob Hosler pinned Fulton’s Braiden Damhoff in 26 seconds to take third.

West Carroll finished 14th with 39 points, led by 106-pound champion Knop.

“Hard work in practice, preparation, getting ready mentally and physically,” Knop said, citing reasons for his tournament success. “The tournament was pretty fun. Lot of teams here. Getting us ready for regionals, the state series. I think it was a great experience. First year as a high schooler, so pretty fun.”

Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia.com

West Carroll’s Connor Knop (back) and Rock Falls’ Josiah Tarbill wrestle for the title at 106 pounds Saturday at the Erie-Prophetstown Holiday Tournament.

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SUSAN R. BARKER, deceased, and HEIRS and LEGATEES OF SUSAN R. BARKER, and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND/OR OCCUPANTS

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Susan R. Barker, that the above-entitled cause of action to seek the demolition of the property described below is now pending in the Circuit Court of Carroll County.

If you fail to answer the complaint filed in said action by January 20th, 2023, an order authorizing the demolition of the below-described property may be entered on or after that date, in accordance with the prayer for relief in the complaint, pursuant to the Illinois

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Susan R. Barker, that the above-entitled cause of action to seek the demolition of the property described below is now pending in the Circuit Court of Carroll County.

If you fail to answer the complaint filed in said action by January 20th, 2023, an order authorizing the demolition of the below-described property may be entered on or after that date, in accordance with the prayer for relief in the complaint, pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1(a).

The property which is the subject of this action is described as follows:

Le gal Description: Lots 5 and 8 in Block 15 of the N. Halderman's Plat of the Original town, now city of Mount Carroll, Carroll County Illinois, according to the Platt thereof recorded December 30, 1843 in Platt book 9, page 39.

Common Addres s: 108 N. Carroll Street, Mt. Carroll, Illinois 61053 PIN: 05-08-01-401-046 12/12/2022

WITNESS Patricia A. Hiher Clerk of the Circuit Court /s/ Bridget Oneill Timothy B Zollinger - ARDC

The property which is the subject of this action is described as follows:

Le gal Description: Lots 5 and 8 in Block 15 of the N. Halderman's Plat of the Original town, now city of Mount Carroll, Carroll County Illinois, according to the Platt thereof recorded December 30, 1843 in Platt book 9, page 39.

Common Addres s: 108 N. Carroll Street, Mt. Carroll, Illinois 61053

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