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is dedicated to inspiring youth and their families to connect and be engaged with the natural world. Story on page 8.

Vol. 82 • No. 37

One Section • 12 Pages

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Junior Stewards Isaac Rucobo, 10, of Savanna and Jacob Atterton, 9, of Mount Carroll explore the Clinton County Conservation booth during the Bald Eagle Watch at Clinton Community College on Saturday, Jan. 21. Volunteers at the booth had wildlife information, as well as a few critters such as an ornate box turtle that the kids got to pet. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Junior Stewards program

Freeport mayor appointed to national committee

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FREEPORT – Mayor Jodi Miller has been appointed to the National League of Cities 2023 Public Safety and Crime Prevention federal advocacy committee.

Miller was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on public safety issues, including law enforcement, municipal fire prevention, natural disaster preparedness and homeland security.

The appointment was announced by NLC President Mayor Victoria Woodards of Tacoma, Washington.

“Public safety has been my No. 1 priority as mayor of Freeport,” Miller said in a news release. “Freeport is not alone in its public safety and crime concerns. I’m excited to be part of a larger national discussion.”

As a member of NLC’s PSCP committee, Miller will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of America’s cities, towns and villages before Congress, with the administration and at home, the release said.

Savanna on list for IEPA grant to address lead service lines

SPRINGFIELD – Savanna is one of 48 communities slated to receive a Lead Service Line Inventory grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

John J. Kim, director of the Illinois EPA, said the grant will assist communities in meeting the requirements outlined in the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act.

Grants, ranging from $20,000 to $50,000, will fund the creation of a complete lead service line inventory, Kim said in a news release.

Savanna will receive $40,000.

Jodi Miller, Freeport mayor

“NLC’s federal advocacy committees are a key tool for gathering insights directly from the communities that our members serve,” Woodards said. “I am excited to have Mayor Miller serve on the NLC PSCP committee and look forward to working with her to ensure every city, town and village in this nation has the resources they need to thrive.”

The leadership of this year’s committee is Chair Ras J. Baraka, mayor, Newark, New Jersey; Vice Chair Rhonda Jerome, council member, North Charleston, South Carolina; and Vice Chair Brian Kazy, council member, Cleveland, Ohio.

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The Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act (Public Act 1020613) requires owners and operators of community water supplies in Illinois to submit a complete water service line material inventory for the Illinois EPA’s approval no later than April 15, 2024. The complete inventory must report the composition of all service lines within the CWS’s distribution system.

“This funding will provide many communities with the necessary funding to develop a complete inventory identifying the types of water lines that exist in their drinking water supplies,” Kim said. “Illinois EPA received a tremendous response to this funding opportunity, receiving 101 grant applications from villages and cities

throughout the state and exceeding the funding made available for this initial funding opportunity. Thanks to recent legislation passed by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. [JB] Pritzker, we will be able to open a new funding cycle the coming weeks to assist even more communities.”

The LSLI grant program uses a portion of Illinois EPA Public Water Supply Loan Program loan-support funds generated from loan repayments. Illinois EPA conducted a comprehensive review and scoring of all grant applications received to determine priority.

Based on the scoring, Illinois EPA will fund 48 projects for a total of $2 million. Of the 48 projects funded, 40 were identified as being in areas of environmental justice concern. Funding was provided up to a maximum of $50,000 per grantee.

Grantees may request supplemental funding in the form of a low-interest loan through the Illinois EPA’s PWSLP in conjunction with funding to replace lead service lines. Additional information on the program is available on the Illinois EPA website, www2.illinois. gov/epa.

Other area communities to receive grants are Belvidere, $50,000; Rockford, $50,000; Peru, $50,000; Rock Island, $50,000; La Salle, $40,000; and Sheffield, $24,110.

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Miller to serve on committee on public safety, crime prevention Public safety has been my No. 1 priority as mayor of Freeport. Freeport is not alone in its public safety and crime concerns. I’m excited to be part of a larger national discussion.”

County health department offering lab specials this month

A reminder our office is closed this week and will reopen Feb. 8. You can email the office at carrollcfb@gmail.com or leave a message at 815-244-3001 and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Did you know February is Heart Health Month? The Stephenson County Health Department is offering a February Lab Special.

They are offering a $10 fasting lipid panel. Appointments must be scheduled in February to receive the special price. Fasting prior to the appointment is required for the test.

You can schedule your appointment by calling 815-235-8271 and selecting Option 1.

Women ages 40 to 64 may quality for a FREE lipoid panel through the Illinois Wisewoman program. Ask how when you call to make your appointment.

February also is National Chocolate Lover’s Month. When you think of farming, we here in the Midwest rarely think outside of the world of corn, soybeans, hogs and cattle, but there are so many other commodities.

Chocolate has been around for thousands of years, but it only has been the past 100 some years that it has been such a global powerhouse. Switzerland is the biggest consumer of chocolate. As a world, we were projected to consume

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more than 7.5 million tons of chocolate in 2022.

Cacao was literal money growing on trees as it was used in Mayan times as a form of payment for goods and services. The Spanish brought cocoa to Europe. Milk chocolate was invented in Jamaica. The first chocolate bar was molded in 1847.

Ninety percent of the world’s cocoa beans are harvested on small, family-run farms with less than five acres of land and an average yield of 1,320 to 1,760 pounds a year. Most of this cocoa comes from West Africa.

With proper care, most cocoa trees yield pods by the fourth or fifth year and will continue to yield pods for another 30 years. A typical pod contains 30 to 40 beans. There are about 30 pods per tree.

About 4,000 dried beans are required to make one pound of cocoa. Most countries have two periods of peak production per year: a main harvest and a smaller harvest.

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.

For Sale: Big Round bales of mixed grass hay, 815-225-7824.

For Sale: Mixed firewood 815-225-7824.

For Sale: Brand new Double tube rear bumper fits Kawaski Mule Pro MX – cost was over $160 new, asking $85 – never used, 815-238-1801.

For Sale: “Kolpin” ATV rack mount utility basket. Fits front or rear rack. New in box, 5new price $130, now $75, 38” wide x 13” deep x 7” high, never used, 815-238-1801.

For Sale: ATV plow from Cabela’s, universal fit, 50” wide, comes with flag and all mounting hardware, excellent condition $300 firm, 815-238-1801.

For Sale: Sentinel tripod 12’ high, stand along deer stand, portable, swivel seat, shooting rail, wt. 65 lbs, new, never used, made in Wisconsin by Sniper Hunting Stands, $75 firm, 815-238-1801.

For Sale: Large alfalfa round bales, stored inside, 815-441-0418.

Post-harvest processing has the biggest impact on cocoa quality – and cocoa taste. Beans are removed from the pods and farmers pack them into boxes or heap them into piles, then cover them with mats or banana leaves for three to

seven days.

The layer of pulp that naturally surrounds the beans heats up and ferments the beans, which enhances the cocoa flavor. The beans are then dried in the sun for several days.

Oliver Plager wins Pearl City Elementary School Spelling Bee

PEARL CITY – Hudson Voss and Oliver Plager battled it out for the top spot in the Pearl City Elementary School’s annual Spelling Bee for students in grades 1-4.

The contest was held in the school’s library with winners from each classroom competing against one another.

“All of our students competed very well as the competition eventually revealed two competitors –Hudson Voss and Oliver Plager,” Pearl City Elementary Principal Brent Chrisman said. “The volley that ensued between these two went on a dozen or more times back and forth as the words were being read. Both Hudson and Oliver handled the pressure very well, smiled, laughed and looked at each other frequently during the competition.”

The anxiety level in the crowd of parents grew as both contestants spelled words and moved on. Parents exhaled, gasped, smiled at each other and then applauded, Chrisman said.

“However, it would be Oliver Plager who would spell the last word correctly

and be awarded the 2023 Elementary Spelling Bee champion,” Chrisman said. “Congratulations to all of our competitors and an extra shoutout to Hudson and our champion Oliver. Great job!

Other students who participated in

this year’s event were Kambry Kruse, Griffin McPeek, Oakley Miller, Gannon Koser, Lillian Yoeman, Samantha Sanchez, Clara Kempel, Daatin Dinderman, Brooklyn Voegeli, Dalia Cervantes, Juan Ramos, Tate Tessendorf, Rylen Hofmaster and Beckett Pauley.

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Spelling Bee participants were, front row, left to right, Kambry Kruse, Griffin McPeek, Oakley Miller, Gannon Koser, Lillian Yoeman, Samantha Sanchez, Clara Kempel and Daatin Dinderman. Back row: Brooklyn Voegeli, Dalia Cervantes, Juan Ramos, Tate Tessendorf, Hudson Voss, Rylen Hofmaster, Beckett Pauley and Oliver Plager.

Oliver Plager was the Spelling Bee winner.

FHN awards health care scholarships to 4 students

FREEPORT – Four area students have been awarded scholarships to help cover the cost of health care education. An outstanding group of students applied for the Healthcare scholarships and the Diversity Scholarship this year.

The students wrote essays about their career paths, along with strengths and personal goals to support the health care needs of FHN’s service area. The top candidates were selected for face-to-face interviews.

After the interviews, three Healthcare Scholarship applicants were chosen to receive $1,000 scholarships and one Diversity Scholarship applicant was chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship. All of FHN’s scholarships are funded through donations to the FHN Foundation.

The 2022 Healthcare Career Scholarships winners are:

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Toastmasters to meet Feb. 7

The Inspiring Speakers Toastmaster Club will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Freeport Public Library and online via Zoom.

Toastmasters builds communication and leadership skills for career and personal growth in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.

The club meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Guests are always welcome. For more information, contact Tom Willison at 815-2757111 or tomwillison3@gmail.com and visit toastmasters.org.

• Keegan Koester of Freeport, who is pursuing an occupational therapy degree at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa

• Joe Namio of Freeport, who is pursuing a nursing degree at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa

• Breanna Schneider of Shannon, who is pursuing a degree in nursing at Highland Community College in Freeport

The 2022 Diversity Scholarship winner is Crystal Gonzalez of Kirkland, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing through Walden University’s online program.

A video of this year’s awards presentation is available at www.fhn.org/ scholarships. FHN awards Healthcare Career, Diversity and Volunteer Resources scholarships each year. The application period opens early each summer.

Dorothy Footitt scholarship applications available

Dorothy Footitt scholarship applications are available. Carroll County High School seniors may pick up an application from their guidance counselor. Completed applications must be returned to guidance counselors by Friday, March 3.

Pearl City FFA offers pork chop dinner Feb. 2

The annual Pearl City FFA Pork Chop Dinner is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, The dinner, which is $8, will be at the Pearl City school cafeteria.

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Pictured, left to right, are Keegan Koester, Breanna Schneider, FHN Talent Acquisition Specialist Carol Boeke, RN, FHN President and CEO Mark Gridley, Crystal Gonzalez and Joe Namio.

McCombie offers Constituent Education Resource Card

Pass can be used for admission to Chicago-area museums

SAVANNA – State Rep. Tony McCombie will make a free Constituent Education Resource Card available to residents wishing to visit select museums and zoos in the Chicago area.

If you and your family are interested in visiting some of Chicago’s worldclass museums, McCombie’s office has a museum pass to use for free admission for select Chicago-area locations.

“Any resident of the 89th District

can reserve our Constituent Education Resource Card on a first-come, firstserve basis,” McCombie said in a news release.

Museums included are:

• Adler Planetarium

• The Art Institute of Chicago

• Brookfield Zoo

• Chicago Botanic Garden

• Chicago Children’s Museum

• Chicago History Museum

• Dusable Museum of African American History

• The Field Museum

• Lincoln Park Zoo

• Museum of Contemporary Art

• Museum of Science and Industry

• National Museum of Mexican Art

• National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

• Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

• John G. Shedd Aquarium

The pass is provided to McCombie’s office by the Museums in the Park Organization. Only one group of up to four can reserve the pass at a time.

The pass must be picked up and brought back to the district office. Con-

stituents need to call for an appointment to come to the district office to pick up the pass before visiting the museums.

It is strongly recommended that families using the card contact the museum they plan to visit to learn if registration is required to visit, according to the release.

Contact McCombie’s office at 815291-8989 or mccombie@ilhousegop.org to provide your name and address along with the dates you are requesting. The pass can be used for up to three days in row.

Magicians to perform at fundraiser for Eagle Nature Foundation

APPLE RIVER – The Eagle Nature Foundation and Apple River State Bank will be co-sponsoring a two-hour family Magic Show at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Apple River Event Center as a fundraiser for the Eagle Nature Foundation.

Jo Daviess County’s three magicians are donating their time and talents to help raise money for research needed to see what is adversely affecting bald eagle reproduction.

The magicians are P.T. Murphy, Jim McCrea and David Sigafus. Each magi-

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cian will perform twice during the twohour show, both before and after the intermission. Refreshments at the intermission will be provided by Apple River State Bank.

Tickets for the show are $10 in advance or $15 a person at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased from the Eagle Nature Foundation, 300 E. Hickory St., Apple River, or at any branch of the Apple River State Bank.

Everyone who buys a ticket will be eligible for door prizes to be awarded at

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The wildlife and landscapes of Big Bend National Park will be the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society’s program Tuesday, Feb. 7, at St. John’s Church in Freeport.

Teresa Smith and Mary Blackmore will present the 7 p.m. program.

In April 2022, 11 Northwest Illinois Audubon Society field trip participants traveled to Big Bend National Park in west Texas to enjoy the wonderful birds

that live in the park’s ecosystems. Participants saw a lot of birds. From the banks of the Rio Grande River to the Chihuahuan Desert to the mid-altitude areas of the Chisos Mountains, the group observed many insect, mammal and bird species, among them Greater Roadrunner, Vermilion Flycatcher, Mexican Jay, Black Bear and even an active Dung Beetle. Using photos of the trip, Smith and Blackmore will share some highlights of their journey.

the end of the show.

The Eagle Nature Foundation is a nonprofit tax exempt organization that is dedicated to saving the bald eagle from extinction.

It has conducted winter bald eagle counts for 63 years. For more than 20 years, it sponsored a one-week adult environmental camp in Canada.

The Eagle Nature Foundation is centered in Apple River, but has members from 35 states, seven provinces in Canda and five countries.

“At one time, it had one of the nation’s largest bald eagle captive breeding programs in the nation. It has sponsored more bald eagle bus tours than any other organization or business in the nation with as many as seven in one winter,” said Terrence Ingram, executive director. “Membership in the organization is open to anyone interested in saving our bald eagle and other endangered species.”

For more information, call Ingram at 815-594-2306.

Junior Stewards program engages youth with nature

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

A free monthly program offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge is giving area youth a chance to explore their interests in the natural world.

From educational programs to in-the-field learning to activities and field trips, the Junior Stewards program, with an acronym of “stewardship, technology, ethics, wonder, adventure, reflection, discovery and study,” meets once a month from February through December under the leadership of Jacquelynn Albrecht, Refuge ranger with Upper Mississippi River NWFR.

The program is dedicated to inspiring youth and their families to connect and be engaged with the natural world. The stated goal is to “awaken the spirit and stimulate curiosity about nature, strengthen skills of observation, investigation and imagination, and to increase a sense of wonder and drive for lifelong learning.”

The Junior Stewards and their families met at Clinton Community College on Jan. 21 for the 39th

annual Bald Eagle Watch. The kids learned about birds of prey, local wildlife and other opportunities for further exploration. They smiled and laughed while watching an ornate box turtle scurry on the floor before it fixated on Junior Steward Jacob Atterton’s brown shoes. A program by Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehab and Education Center taught them that bald eagles can fly up to 15,000 feet in the air and can eat more than a pound of meat a day.

Corinne Atterton of Mount Carroll enrolled her fourth grader Jacob into the program so he could further explore his interests in the natural world. He and his friend Isaac Rucubo of Savanna were fascinated with the animals and activities at the Bald Eagle Watch, especially seeing “Big Jake,” the 20-year-old bald eagle ambassador brought in by Hoo Haven.

The group typically meets one Saturday a month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center, 7071 Riverview Road in Thomson, though times and locations vary.

The program is geared toward youth ages 10 to 14+, and while enrollment is free, space is limited. To find out more, contact Albrecht at 815-273-2732 or email jacquelynn_albrecht@fws.gov.

Savanna to take over maintenance, care of veterans memorial

By MICHAEL MILLER For Shaw Media

The Savanna City Council approved an ordinance to establish a special city fund for the care and maintenance of the Savanna Veterans Memorial.

Under this ordinance, funds raised by the memorial committee – about $52,000 – would be turned over to the city to be used for maintaining the memorial, located at 1123 N. Main St. Mayor Val Gunnarsson recognized Paul Mayer as the individual who “spearheaded” the memorial project.

The action was approved on first and final reading of the ordinance at the Jan. 24 meeting.

Gunnarsson said he also wanted to quell a rumor he had heard claiming veterans were using money donated for the memorial in order to pay for meals.

He said the rumor was not true and the veterans use money earned from the sale of the VFW building to finance meals after events such as honor guard events and parties and not money donated for the memorial.

“They have never touched what

was donated for the memorial,” he added.

Mayer confirmed what the mayor said was true.

In other action, the council approved:

• A resolution that will allocate TIF funds in the amount of $40,000 to the acquisition and rehabilitation of deteriorated pubic and private buildings along the riverfront, $170,000 toward a streetscape project including lighting, curbs, gutters and sidewalks along the north end of Main Street, and $60,000 toward the acquisition and rehabilitation or demolition of vacant properties on the 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street.

The mayor said these were just approximate figures.

• An ordinance that will raise the license fees for bed and breakfast inns from $50 to $100 this year, and then increase by $50 increments each year thereafter until 2026 when the fees would hit $250 and remain at that amount going forward.

• A resolution requesting the renaming of First Street (the alleyway behind Manny’s by the river) to J.B. Sullivan Street.

Gunnarsson recognized Linda Grissinger and Beaver Miller as citizens instrumental in getting this action passed.

Gunnarsson said Savanna “owed a great debt” to Sullivan. After the unanimous vote, Kathy Christensen, who is Sullivan’s daughter, said he would be “proud and humbled” by this honor.

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An ornate box turtle was fascinated with Jacob Atterton’s shoes at the 39th annual Bald Eagle Watch at Clinton Community College on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media The Veterans Memorial was dedicated during a Memorial Day service in 2021.

Girls basketball

AFC 58, Milledgeville 30: The Raiders cruised to a 25-12 halftime lead, then pulled away from the Missiles with a 26-8 third-quarter run.

Taylor Jahn and Brianna Gonnerman led AFC with 18 and 11 points, respectively, while Cameryn Winterland and Alexis Schwarz added seven points each.

Olivia Schurman and Loren Meiners led Milledgeville with eight and seven points, respectively.

Eastland 38, Polo 36: The Cougars built a 26-15 halftime lead, then the Marcos clawed their way back with a 14-7 third-quarter run, but came up short in their comeback attempt.

Leading Eastland were Paige Joiner with 10 points, two rebounds, three assists and three steals, Quinc Haverland with nine points, eight rebounds and two assists, Sarah Kempel with seven points, six rebounds and four steals and Trixie Carroll with five points, six rebounds and three assists.

Polo was led by Camrynn Jones with 16 points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks and Lindee Poper with 13 points, eight rebounds, two assists and eight blocks. Courtney Grobe added five points, three rebounds, three steals and one block for the Marcos.

Morrison 40, Erie-Prophetstown 28: The Fillies built a two-point halftime lead and then pulled away from the Panthers with a 17-5 third-quarter run.

Leaders for Morrison were Diana Robbins with 19 points, Shelby Veltrop with 12 points and Camryn Veltrop with seven points.

Kennedy Buck paced Erie-Prophetstown with 13 points. McKenzie Winckler and Olivia Purvis added five points each.

Forreston 50, AFC 31: The Cardinals took control with a 21-11 first quarter, then pulled away from the Raiders with a 14-2 third-quarter run.

Leaders for Forreston were Rylee Broshous with 13 points, Brooke Boettner with 12 points and Jenna Greenfield with 11 points.

Brianna Gonnerman paced Ashton-Franklin Center with 15 points. Cameryn Winterland scored seven points and Alexis Schwarz chipped in five points.

Aquin Shootout

Lena-Winslow 40, Eastland 36: The Cougars trailed the Panthers 17-10 in the first half of the Aquin Shootout game, and although they rallied with a 13-10 fourth-quarter run, they couldn’t quite complete the comeback.

Sarah Kempel, Quinc Haverland and Lily Mullen scored nine points each to lead Eastland. Kempel snagged 11 rebounds, Mullen tallied three rebounds and four steals, and Haverland snagged six rebounds.

Lena-Winslow was led by Grace Groezinger

with 15 points and Tianna Esser with 10 points.

Wrestling

Morrison splits in Oneida: The Mustangs defeated host ROWVA 47-18, but fell to Farmington 48-24 in a nonconference triangular.

Brady Anderson (152 pounds) and Logan Baker (160) both had a pair of first-period pins to pace Morrison. Zach Milder (138), Sammy Williams (170) and Evan McDonnell (220) also won by pin against ROWVA – Milder and McDonnell finished their matches in less then a minute – and Carson White (132) added a technical fall for the Mustangs.

Polo sweeps in Savanna: The Marcos defeated Durand-Pecatonica 51-23 and host West Carroll 60-21 in a pair of NUIC duals.

Wyatt Doty (138) and Delo Fernandez (152) each had a pair of pins for Polo, while Gage Lagee (132) added a 46-second pin against West Carroll. The Marcos also received seven forfeits from the Thunder. Lucas Nelson (126) won by pin against Du-Pec, and Colton Saldecki (160) won a 7-2 decision. Polo got five forfeits from the Rivermen. Zaiden Smith (170) was West Carroll’s lone winner against Polo, taking a 13-10 decision. The Thunder also received three forfeits from

the Marcos.

Boys basketball

Morrison 71, Riverdale 50: After leading by three points at halftime, the Mustangs used a 28-15 third-quarter run to pull away from the Rams.

Brenden Martin scored 26 points, with 13 in the third quarter, to lead Morrison. Chase Newman scored 17 points, Carson Strating finished with 14, and Danny Mouw added 12.

Ethan Kiddoo scored 19 points, and Jake Willems had 14 for Riverdale.

Polo 49, AFC 43: The Marcos rallied from a 24-19 halftime deficit to take a 34-33 lead heading into the fourth quarter, then pulled away from the Raiders with a 15-10 surge over the final eight minutes in an NUIC South win at home.

Carson Jones hit three 3-pointers and led Polo with 13 points, while Ryelan Lindaas had 11 points and Brock Soltow scored 10. Carter Merdian added eight points for the Marcos.

Kaleb Goldman poured in 21 points for AFC. Nobody else scored more than five points.

Eastland 50, Amboy 40: The Cougars built a 27-17 halftime lead, then widened it to 15 points after the third quarter to down the Clippers in an NUIC South matchup.

Parker Krogman led Eastland with 19

points, while Peyton Spears and Trevor Janssen added 10 points each. Max McCullough chipped in six points.

Amboy was led by Eddie Jones with 16 points, Troy Anderson with 13 and Wes Wilson with seven.

Faith Christian 66, Morning Star 44: The Falcons led 22-11 after the opening quarter, then stretched the margin to 40-16 by halftime in an NICC win in Grand Detour.

Levi Schuler had 12 points, six rebounds and six steals for Faith, while Isaiah Schuler finished with 11 points and two assists, and Mason Fassler added nine points and three rebounds. Josiah Meeks and Levi Slagter both scored six points, with Meeks nabbing two steals. Micah Wehler finished with five points, 10 rebounds and two assists for the Falcons, and Kenan Callison and Caleb Rydzynski both had four points. Rydzynski chipped in three assists, two steals and two blocked shots.

Fulton 51, Newman 46: The Steamers played the Comets to a 21-21 halftime tie, pulled ahead with a 16-10 third-quarter run, then hung on for a nonconference win at the Eric Ottens Shootout in Fulton.

Lucas Simpson scored all 10 of the Comets’ third-quarter points, and finished with 27

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Eastland’s Paige Joiner and Amboy’s Elly Jones collide during a Jan. 18 game.

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points to lead Newman. Nolan Britt added 14 points.

Baylen Damhoff scored 22 points to lead Fulton, while Ethan Price scored 17 points and Dom Kramer chipped in six points.

Eastland 63, Ashton-Franklin Center 54 (OT): The Cougars trailed the Raiders 28-22 at halftime, took the lead with a 19-12 third-quarter surge, then used a 9-0 run in overtime after AFC forced the extra period to finish off the NUIC South win.

Eastland was led by Parker Krogman with 26 points, Peyton Spears with 13 points and Trevor Janssen with 10 points.

Kaleb Goldman and Lane Koning scored 14 points apiece to lead AFC, while Carson Rueff scored 10 points and Jordan Harris added nine points.

Forreston 55, Milledgeville 50: The Cardinals trailed the Missiles by three points at halftime, but tied it up in the third quarter and outscored them 15-10 in the fourth quarter to secure the NUIC win.

Leading Forreston were Owen Greenfield with 13 points, Brendan Greenfield with 12, Kendall Erdmann with 10 and Payton Encheff with seven.

Karter Livengood scored 13 points to lead Milledgeville, Connor Nye had 12, Zachary Pauley added nine and Kacen Johnson chipped in seven.

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ABOVE LEFT: Milledgeville’s Zachary Pauley drives to the basket during a Friday, Jan. 27, NUIC game in Forreston. ABOVE RIGHT: Milledgeville’s Karter Livengood shoots the ball. He led the Missiles with 13 points.

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WYSOX MULTI TOWNSHIP

MEETING DATES

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At 5:15 P.M

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February 1, 2023

CITY OF SAVANNA RE QUEST FOR PR OPOSALS FOR ANNUAL AUDIT

The City of Savanna is requesting proposals from qualified firms of certified public accountants to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2023 and to enter into an agreement for two addi tional fis cal years of auditing services The proposals are to be delivered to the City of Savanna City Hall at 333 Chicago Avenue, Savanna, Illinois 61074 no l ater than 4:30 p.m on Friday, February 10, 2023. The request for proposal document with specifications may be requested at Savanna City Hall during regular business hours, Monday through Fr iday, 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Any questions may be directed to City Hall at 815273-2251.

Bri ttany Hatteberg, Comptroller/ Treasurer

City of Savanna

Jan 25, Feb. 1, 2022

posals are to be delivered to the City of Savanna City Hall at 333 Chicago Avenue, Savanna, Illinois 61074 no l ater than