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PRAIRIE ADVOCATE ON TO STATE

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media Fulton’s Zane Pannell holds Riverdale’s Alex Watson during their championship match at 170 pounds at the Class 1A Oregon Sectional on Saturday. Pannell won the match, and both wrestlers advanced to the state finals. Story on page

NEW BRIEFS

Carroll County 4-H welcomes new program coordinator

Jane Shaw has been named Carroll County 4-H program coordinator. Shaw grew up and resides in Mt. Carroll. Her career began with Illinois Extension in 2013 as extra help. In 2016, she became the office support assistant for Carroll County, and in 2021, she moved to the Sterling office as office support for Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties.

OBITUARIES

BARBARA A. WUBBENA

Born: July 5, 1959 in Geneva, Illinois

Died: February 2, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin

Barbara A. Wubbena, 63, of Shannon, IL passed away

Thursday February 2, 2023 at UW Health University Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born July 5, 1959 in Geneva, IL to John and Agnes (Boerner) Schlick. On May 31, 1980 she married Lloyd Wubbena at White Pines Forest State Park in Mt. Morris, IL. Barbara was a receptionist at Paws and Claws Veterinarian Clinic, where she loved working around animals and gained

Her passion for 4-H was sparked when her three children were involved in the Carroll County Kids 4-H Club and Ogle County Horse Drill team. Her goal as 4-H program coordinator is to expand the reach and growth of 4-H. Shaw can be reached at University of Illinois Extension by calling 815-2449444. More information about Extension programs and resources can be found at go.illinois.edu/clw.

‘Get Bundled Up Sale’ on Fridays and Saturdays at thrift shop

The Carroll County Help Center Thrift Shop will close out its 50th year of serving Carroll County with a “Get Bundled Up Sale” on Fridays and Saturdays in February.

All coats will be 50% off, and shoppers can fill a bag with sweatshirts and sweaters for only $2. The Thrift Shop, 126 S. Fourth St. in Savanna, is open

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Pastor Bob and Fern Phelps to celebrate 70th anniversary Feb. 25

Pastor Bob and Fern Phelps will be celebrating their 70th anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Mt. Carroll Church of God. Please join them in celebrating their years together.

high praises for her job performance. She also worked alongside her husband growing sweet corn on the farm, among other duties such as running the grain dryer and hauling corn. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Forreston, IL and Leaf River United Methodist Church where she served on the Ad Board. Barbara’s hobbies included fishing, crocheting, and she had a great love for animals, especially cats, horses, and rabbits which she raised. She was known as a jokester and loved practical jokes. Barb was a fun loving, upbeat, and loving person who was always willing to lend a helping hand. She is survived by her husband Lloyd of Shannon, IL; brother Fred Schlick of Wheaton, IL and his two children Conor (Fiancé Marika) Schlick of Washington

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D.C., Dr. Brian (Ali) Schlick of Tampa Bay, FL; sister Pauline (Rich Carr) Miller Carr of Freeport, IL and her two children Alicia Wagner of Freeport, IL and her two children Ava and Mya Wagner, Adam (Whitney) Miller of Baileyville, IL and their two children Cole and Emmett Miller; her sister-in-law Faith Worrall of Pearl City, IL and her two children Pat (Carrie) Worrall of Channahon, IL and their son Rory Worrall, Kevin (Alissa) Worrall of Bettendorf, IA and their daughter Keira Worrall, deceased brother-in-law David Wubbena and his two children Chrystal (Shane) Watson of Phoenix, AZ and their daughter Anna Watson, and Heather Wubbena of Phoenix, AZ and her daughter Evelyn Wubbena, and his step-daughter Larita (Chuck) Hulke of Shannon, IL and their three children; Amber (Zach)

ANNE MEREDITH SWANJOHNSON

Anne Meredith Swan-Johnson, 82, of Savanna, Illinois, passed on January 28, 2023. Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. Additional information: 815-273-2264.

Corson, Ashley (Cassie) Kroll, and Nicholas Duitsman. Preceding Barbara in death are her maternal and paternal grandparents, parents, two brother-in-law’s Bob Worrall and David Wubbena, and sister-in-law Mary Schlick. A visitation from 4:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday February 9, 2023 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Forreston, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday February 10, 2023 at Leaf River United Methodist Church in Leaf River, IL with Pastor Sung-Eun Kim officiating. There will also be a visitation at the church from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will be in White Oak Cemetery in Forreston, IL. A memorial has been established in Barbara’s memory for First United Methodist Church in Forreston, IL and Leaf River United Methodist Church in Leaf River, IL.

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CARROLL COUNTY FARM BUREAU

February is National Potato Lovers Month!

There are seven pathways in agriculture for careers: agricultural business, agricultural mechanics, animal science, environmental services, food science, natural resources and plant science.

Most ag careers fall into one of those pathways. While ag may not be a career many students see themselves going into, there are so many directions they can go using the skills they are strongest in.

I say this as a reminder for those you may know who will be graduating high school this spring or already are in college. The Foundation is offering up to $7,000 this year in scholarship dollars.

The scholarship application deadline is March 7. Forms have been sent to guidance counselors and are available online at www.carrollcfb.org.

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February is National Potato Lovers Month. How do you prefer a potato? I prefer it simply baked with salt and pepper.

The potato is 80% water and 20% solid. Today, potatoes are grown in all 50 states in the U.S. and in about 125 countries throughout the world.

The sweet potato belongs in the same family as morning glories. The white

AT A GLANCE

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potato belongs to the same group as tomatoes, tobacco, chile pepper, eggplant and the petunia.

An 8-ounce baked or boiled potato has only about 100 calories. The average American eats about 124 pounds of potatoes a year while Germans eat about twice as much.

In 1974, an Englishman named Eric Jenkins grew 370 pounds of potatoes from one plant.

In October 1995, the potato became the first vegetable to be grown in space. NASA and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, created the technology with the goal of feeding astronauts on long space voyages, and eventually feeding future space colonies.

We are fortunate to have a large number of potatoes grown here in Carroll County by Neumiller Farms.

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The Harvest for All numbers are

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: 2nd crop alfalfa large round bales, wet wrapped 28%. Call 815-590 5265.

For Sale: Heavy snowmobile trailer, good for hauling 4 wheeler, 815-590-3305.

For Sale: Case 450B Bulldozer, 4 way bucket loader, 4 tooth ripper, 815-273-2898 evenings.

coming in and I will have them all shortly. It was another great year. We are very thankful for the great support and I know our food pantries greatly appreciate it as well. With costs seemingly rising daily, it helps pantries stretch their reach to more families.

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Illinois Farm Bureau will host a series of two-hour programs focusing on transportation laws and regulations as they pertain to the agricultural industry. The Rules for the Road seminar will cover recent changes, as well as some of

the more established but still misunderstood rules. Topics will include the USDOT number, UCR registration, entry level driver training and driver’s license classifications. One of the events will be broadcast virtually at 6 p.m. March 1.

Rules for the Road seminars are open to all Illinois Farm Bureau members. Attendance is free, but registration is required. The closest location to us will be in Elizabeth at the Elizabeth Community Center at 10 a.m. March 15. Please RSVP to our office by March 10.

Forreston FFA team takes third

Extension promotes Belzer to county director for Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

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STERLING – After serving several months as an interim director, Karla Belzer has been appointed county director for the University of Illinois Extension staff in Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties.

“Karla has demonstrated strong supervision, collaboration and partnership-building skills, all of which are critical to the success of Extension’s mission,” said Janice McCoy, regional assistant director, in a news release on the appointment. “I look forward to watching the growth in programs and partnerships under her leadership.”

Belzer is based at the Sterling Whiteside County Extension office. She can

Tri-County Opportunities Council offers scholarships

The Tri-County Opportunities Council is offering at least 12 scholarships to income-eligible students residing in the agency’s service area.

The scholarships are worth up to

$1,250 and have been made available by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development through its Community Services Block Grant funds.

To be eligible for the scholarship competition, the applicant must be a

member of an income-eligible household and must attend an Illinois-accredited post secondary institution during the fall.

Applicants must reside in Bureau, Carroll, La Salle, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark or Whiteside counties. Students

be reached at kbelzer@illinois.edu or 815-632-3611.

Previously, Belzer had been a family life educator for the northwestern Illinois region. Her programs focused on mindfulness education, brain health, trauma and adverse childhood experiences.

Karla Belzer

Belzer worked in the health and human services field for 20 years in both direct care and administrative roles before joining the Extension. She holds a master’s degree in therapeutic recreation from Indiana University.

must be considered full-time to qualify for the full $1,250.

Application deadline is March 24. More information and application forms can be obtained by calling 800-3235434, ext. 710, or online at www.tcohelps.org.

Photo provided by Forrestville School District

On Jan. 31, Forreston FFA members headed to River Ridge to compete in the Section One Poultry CDE. The team earned third place. Team members were Justin Myers, Kyla Lamm, Gretchyn Dunbar, Hayden Harvey and Hunter Miller. River Ridge FFA hosted the event and Pearl Valley Eggs was the sponsor.

NEWS BRIEF

Congressman Eric Sorensen named to several committees

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen, IL-17, has been named to serve on the General Farm Commodities, Risk Management and Credit Subcommittee and the Conservation, Research and Biotechnology Subcommittee within the House Committee on Agriculture.

“Being named to these subcommittees allows me to advocate for policies that will strengthen Illinois farmers’ livelihood and ensure that they have a seat at the table when it comes to the issues that impact their farms and families,” Sorensen said. “I will focus on bolstering crop insurance, expanding markets for goods and shoring up supply chains to lower costs for our family farmers as we write the 2023 Farm Bill.”

Sorensen, D-Moline, represents the 17th District, which includes Whiteside and Carroll counties.

The General Farm Commodities, Risk Management and Credit Subcommittee has jurisdiction over policies and statutes related to agricultural commodities and risk management programs, which include Federal Crop Insurance.

The Conservation, Research and Biotechnology Subcommittee oversees resource conservation, pest and disease management and agricultural research.

The House Agriculture Committee oversees policies and federal agencies relating to U.S. agriculture, forestry,

NEWS BRIEFS

Board Game Bonanza Day

planned in Fulton

FULTON – When winter boredom sets in, what better way to reduce the blahs than an afternoon of fun with old and new friends?

Instead of the normal monthly presentation, the volunteer millers of de Immigrant in Fulton are hosting an afternoon of fun with a “Board Game Bonanza Day” on Saturday, Feb. 18.

Individuals and families are invited to the Windmill Cultural Center to participate in table games. Several tables will be set up with classic or new innovative games. Rules and directions will be provided. Game time begins at 1 p.m. Beverages and light refreshments will be available.

The event is free and open to the public at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave. in Fulton, across from the authentic Dutch windmill. The facility is accessible to people with disabilities. For information, visit the Windmill Cultural Center and de Immigrant Windmill Facebook page, Fulton Illinois Tourism Facebook page, www.cityoffulton.us or call 563-249-6115.

nutrition and rural development and will oversee passage of the 2023 Farm Bill.

Sorenson also was named to serve as the top Democrat on the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics within the House Science, Space and Technology Committee and named to serve on the Subcommittee on Energy.

Eric Sorensen

“I look forward to using my leadership position on the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee to support our aerospace industry in Rockford and the surrounding communities while helping us better understand the world that we live in,” Sorensen said. “Through my seat on the Energy Subcommittee, I will be able to support our energy sector that powers Illinois communities and supports thousands of jobs across our district.”

The Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee has jurisdiction over all matters relating to astronautical research and development, as well as national space policy. The subcommittee also oversees the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and its contractor and government-operated labs, as well as space exploration.

Driver in Prophetstown SUV crash airlifted to trauma center

PROPHETSTOWN – A driver ejected from his SUV during a rollover crash Feb. 3 was airlifted to the Level 1 trauma center at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Michael J. Starr, 48, of Prophetstown was in stable condition, according to the release. He was the only occupant of the SUV.

Deputies reported they arrived about 5 a.m. at the scene of the crash, which was along Spring Hill Road near the intersection of Lynch Road in rural Prophetstown. Preliminary investigation showed a black Chevrolet suburban had been southbound on Spring Hill Road, left the roadway, entered a ditch on the north side and then rolled over an undetermined number of times before coming to rest on its wheels. Starr faces charges including driving while under the influence of drugs.

Responding to the accident were the Prophetstown Fire Department, Prophetstown EMS, MedForce Air Medical and Todd’s Tire and Auto Repair Towing.

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Eastland seniors to continue playing volleyball at Highland

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LANARK – Two Eastland High School seniors have signed national letters of intent to continue to play volleyball in college.

Audrey Sundquist and Jocelyn Green signed letters of intent to play volleyball for Highland College in Freeport.

Sundquist is the daughter of Jennifer Sundquist and plans to pursue an associate’s degree. During her years

at Eastland, Audrey Sundquist has played volleyball, basketball and track. She was the starting middle hitter for the volleyball team this season. Green is the daughter of Joe and Rebecca Green. She plans to pursue an associate’s degree in music education. During her years at Eastland, Green has played volleyball, basketball and softball. She has been an all-conference softball player and was the starting libero for the volleyball team this season.

Sport S man’S Banquet

Hosted by Mississippi Flyway CHapter oF waterFowl U.s.a.

goods, pistols, shot-guns, deer hunting equipment, art

kids raffle, ladies raffle, “Young hunters” can win hunting firearms. we will draw to give away 7 or more hunting guns for kids attending with waterfowl Usa members.

Photos provided by Eastland School District Audrey Sundquist (right) sits with her mom, Jennifer, after signing her national letter of intent.

Jocelyn Green (seated), alongside her family Joe Green, Rebecca Green and Jenna Green, signs her national letter of intent.

Fulton’s Pannell takes 170-pound title at sectional

Polo-Eastland’s Wyatt Doty also advances to state finals this week

By DAN WUSSOW dwussow@shawmedia.com

Ten local wrestlers finished in the top four in their respective weight classes at the 1A Oregon Sectional at the Blackhawk Center on Saturday to qualify for the IHSA Individual State Tournament in Champaign this week.

Fulton senior Zane Pannell was the only sectional champion from the area and the only Steamer to qualify for state, taking the 170-pound title with a 10-5 decision against Riverdale’s Alex Watson.

“Just offense. Shooting. Staying on the offense the whole time. Not letting him work anything,” Pannell said about how he won the title match. “I think it’s pretty cool, especially winning the sectional, because I think there’s only been like seven people from Fulton to win a sectional. It’s the same feeling as last year. Moving on to state is always fun, up there for a whole week, missing a whole week of school.”

The Dixon Dukes earned two thirdplace finishes. Junior Ayden Rowley took an 8-4 decision against Riverdale’s Tharren Jacobs at 113, and senior Shaun DeVries won a 3-1 overtime victory against Lena-Winslow’s Henry Engel at 285.

“I just practice hard every day. Countless hours on the mat, in and out of the weight room, and everything like that,” Rowley said, citing reasons for his sectionals success. “I feel like it’s a pretty good feat – there’s not many people who are able to take third at sectionals, or even go to state.”

As he has done several times this season, DeVries pulled out his win at the last moment. After he and Engel went into overtime tied 1-1, DeVries recorded a takedown as the buzzer sounded to avoid going to the tiebreaker round.

“I listened to my coaches very well. They are very, very talented coaches,” DeVries said. “One of them made it nationally, Jacob Hey. The other ones are multiple time state champ Micah Hey, and the newest coach, he’s only like 21 years old, very young, Sebastian Quintana. He also went to state multiple times. Listening to their advice and coaching throughout the whole time has made me a better wrestler. If I didn’t have them as coaches, I wouldn’t have won today. I couldn’t have made it to state. It’s

really all them.

“It’s incredible. Last time I made it to state I was in middle school and that was my first year wrestling. So it was kind of like an eye-opening experience. But making it in high school, completely different ballgame. To make it as a senior, it’s kind of like a poetic ending to the year. I started off my career going to state and ended going to state, so we’ll just see how it goes over there.”

The Newman Comets had two state qualifiers.

At 138, Carter Rude finished second, losing an 8-4 decision against Riverdale’s Brock Smith. At 126, junior Brady Grennan pinned Wheaton Academy’s Will Hupke in the bloodround match and finished fourth.

“I had a plan going into the match and I executed it well. I knew what I was going to do beforehand, and I’m just closing the gap, just like we talked about,” Rude said. “I mean, it’s not ideal, but it’s the farthest I’ve gotten so far, so I’m happy with it. I’m excited. I love state week. It’s the best.”

“Really relieved, just because that was a tough match for me, being out of shape and stuff. So winning that match meant a lot,” Grennan said about the blood-round win. “Obviously, [finishing fourth] wasn’t my end goal, but I’m still happy with it, advancing on to next week and hopefully taking first.”

PUBLIC NOTICE

EARLY VOTING FOR APRIL 4, 2023 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION

The Carroll County Clerk’s Office at 301 N. Main St., Mt. Carroll, IL will serve as a temporary site for early voting, and will serve the following precincts in Carroll County:

CHERRY GROVE/SHANNON 1 SAVANNA 1

CHERRY GROVE/SHANNON 2 SAVANNA 2

ELKHORN GROVE SAVANNA 3

FAIRHAVEN SAVANNA 4

FREEDOM SAVANNA 5

MT. CARROLL 1 SAVANNA 6

MT. CARROLL 2 WASHINGTON

MT. CARROLL 3 WOODLAND

ROCK CREEK/LIMA 1 WYSOX 1

ROCK CREEK/LIMA 2 WYSOX 2

SALEM YORK

The site will be open for early voting starting Thursday, February 23rd thru Monday, April 3rd, 2023 The hours for voting 8:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. The office will be open on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 9 a.m. till 12 noon for early voting.

If you have any further questions regarding early voting, please call the office at 815-244-0221

Amy R. Buss CARROLL COUNTY CLERK & ELECTION AUTHORITY

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Polo’s Wyatt Doty tries to break free from Harvard’s Marques Merida as they wrestle for third place at 132 pounds at the Class 1A Oregon Sectional on Saturday. Doty won the match. Both wrestlers advanced to the state finals.

Riverdale crowns three champs at Oregon Sectional

By DAN WUSSOW dwussow@shawmedia.com

The Riverdale Rams won three sectional titles and qualified five wrestlers for the IHSA Individual State Tournament at the Class 1A Oregon Sectional at the Blackhawk Center on Saturday.

Freshman Dean Wainwright claimed the 106-pound championship, taking a 9-4 decision against Polo’s Josiah Perez in the first match of the finals.

“Feels good,” Wainwright said. “We’ve got a couple other guys going to state, too, so it’s pretty exciting.”

Senior Brock Smith was the 138pound champion, winning an 8-4 decision against Newman’s Carter Rude.

“Keeping my head in the way. Headhands defense I’d say was the most important thing because he kept taking those kind of half-shots, and if I wouldn’t have kept my head and my hands in the way, he might’ve gotten my ankles and scored on me. So probably my head-hands defense was the key to that match,” Smith said. “It’s cool [to be advancing to state]. It’s just tough. It’s tough on my body and my mind, my family. I’m excited to have a chance to wrestle that state tournament, but man I’d wrestle it tomorrow

SPORTS ROUNDUP

Girls basketball

2A West Carroll Regional Rock Falls 75, West Carroll 12: The Rockets (18-13) rolled past the Thunder in a regional quarterfinal at Tabor Gym, earning a berth in the semifinals against Alleman on Tuesday night in Savanna.

Riverdale 42, Erie-Prophetstown 37: The Rams knocked off the Panthers in a regional quarterfinal in Prophetstown, advancing to Tuesday’s semifinals against Stillman Valley.

2A Byron Regional Rockford Christian 72, Oregon 56: The Hawks’ season ended with a regional quarterfinal loss to a Big Northern foe in Rockford.

Oregon trailed 34-25 by halftime, then was outscored 23-13 in the third quarter. Hadley Lutz hit four 3-pointers and poured in a game-high 25 points, and Mariah Drake added three 3s and 11 points for the Hawks. Kaitlin Park scored 17 points, Emma Joiner had 16, Cassidy Proper added 13, and Courtney Park chipped in 11 in a balanced attack for the Royal Lions.

1A Pearl City Regional

Pearl City 32, Newman 30: The Wolves’ Kenzee Evans scored a basket with five

if I could and get it out the way. It comes in time. God has a plan for me, and when God’s with me, He has a plan. And in time, it’ll be mine.”

Senior Collin Altensey won his third sectional title at 160, taking an 8-2 major decision against Woodstock Marian’s Max Astacio.

“I knew at the beginning of the week that I could win it again. That was the goal. That’s the goal every time,” Altensey said. “Next weekend I’m hoping to be wrestling even better, so I’m just gonna get back to practice and work on what I need to.”

Senior Alex Watson finished second at 170, losing a 10-5 decision to Fulton’s Zane Pannell.

Junior Tharren Jacobs finished fourth at 113, losing an 8-4 decision to Dixon’s Ayden Rowley in the thirdplace match.

Riverdale’s Eli Hinde (152) and Zac Bradley (182) just missed the cut for a qualifying spot, falling to Erie-Prophetstown’s Jase Grunder and Yorkville Christian’s Christopher Durbin in their respective blood-round matches. West Carroll’s Connor Knop (106), Erie-Prophetstown’s Wyatt Goossens (120) and Fulton’s Braiden Damhoff (285) also lost in the consolation semifinals.

seconds left to end the Comets’ season in the regional quarterfinals.

Jess Johns had 19 points and 15 rebounds for Newman (7-23), which battled back from a 17-11 halftime deficit and only trailed 21-20 going into the fourth quarter. Lucy Oetting scored four points, Pyper TerBush added three points and five assists, and Madison Duhon and Helen Papoccia each chipped in two points for the Comets. Papoccia also had three rebounds, and Amiya Rodriguez pulled down five boards.

Fallyn Endress led Pearl City with 14 points. Morrison 65, Milledgeville 24: The Fillies led 27-5 after one quarter, then stretched the margin to 43-9 by halftime in a regional quarterfinal win over the Missiles at home.

Shelby Veltrop scored 24 points, and Camryn Veltrop had 15 for Morrison, while Jordan Eads and Diana Robbins each added eight.

Lilianna Smith led Milledgeville with 14 points, and Olivia Schurman scored eight.

1A Amboy Regional

AFC 56, Indian Creek 18: The Raiders jumped out to a 25-2 lead through the first quarter, then pulled away with a 24-6 scoring edge in the second half in a regional

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Woodstock Marian’s Max Astacio tries to break the grip of Riverdale’s Collin Altensey during the championship at 160 pounds at the Class 1A Oregon Sectional on Saturday. Altensey won the match.

quarterfinal win in Ashton.

Brianna Gonnerman poured in a career-high 23 points for AFC (12-19), while Alexis Schwarz finished with 15 points and Taylor Jahn added 13.

Isabella Turner paced Indian Creek with 12 points.

Forreston 42, Hiawatha 6: The Cardinals pitched shutouts in the first and third quarters in a regional quarterfinal win at home.

Jenna Greenfield hit a pair of 3-pointers and led a balanced Forreston squad with 10 points.

Brooke Boettner scored nine points, and Keeli Larson and Jaiden Schneiderman each added six as seven Cardinals scored.

Crystal Haack hit a 3-pointer to lead Hiawatha.

1A Galena Regional Eastland 50, East Dubuque 28: The Cougars slowly pulled away for a regional quarterfinal win in Lanark, leading 22-13 at halftime and 35-21 through three quarters.

Quinc Haverland had 14 points, eight rebounds and two steals for Eastland (22-9), while Sarah Kempel added 10 points and five boards. Lily Mullen had six points, four

rebounds, eight steals and two assists, Sienna Peterson added six points and two steals, Trixie Carroll finished with four points, six rebounds and two steals, and Keni Burkholder scored four points for the Cougars. Paige Joiner finished with two points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals, and Jocelyn Green chipped in three rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Mia Wilwert’s 10 points paced the Warriors, and Emily Gockel added eight.

Eastland plays again on Monday, Feb. 13. The regional championship is Friday. Feb. 17

Girls wrestling

Pair of Panthers advance to state: Erie-Prophetstown had two wrestlers qualify for the IHSA State Tournament on Feb. 25 in Bloomington. Jayda Rosenow took first and Michelle Naftzger finished fourth at the Geneseo Sectional.

Rosenow won the 140-pound title, winning by pin in the quarterfinals and semifinals before pulling out a 9-7 win in overtime in the championship bout.

Naftzger lost in the quarterfinals at 120, then had three straight pins to earn a spot in

See ROUNDUP, Page 9

WRESTLING

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The Polo Marcos advanced two of their three sectional qualifiers to state. At 106, freshman Josiah Perez finished second, losing a 9-4 decision against Riverdale’s Dean Wainwright. At 132,

senior Wyatt Doty came in third, taking a 6-2 decision against Harvard’s Marques Merida.

“It feels good to move on to state. Not happy about the second-place finish, but first freshman from Polo to make it to state,” Perez said. “Hoping I place top three [at state]. Hopefully I wrestle better there than I wrestled here.”

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“I just didn’t want to lose. Since it’s my senior year, there’s no next year for me,” Doty said. “That was my ambition throughout the [bloodround] match. I just told myself, ‘Don’t give up. This is your most important match this year, just stay in it for another week.’ And I’ll keep that mentality for next week.”

At 120, Rock Falls senior Aaron Meenen finished third, taking a 6-3 decision against Orion’s Luke Moen.

“I kept my composure no matter if I was winning, losing or tied. I just kept focusing on getting there, winning the match by points,” Meenen said. “You score as many points as you can – if you score more than him, you’re going to win – so just keep grinding and score as many points as I can.

“I feel like I was a true second, but it happens. And third place, well, I’ll be a better seed [at state] than fourth, so it’s all right. I just gotta work at state more. I’m a senior, so this final week is going to be rough, but I just gotta grind through it.”

At 113, Amboy freshman Landon

Blanton finished second, losing a 14-3 major decision to Woodstock Marian’s Andrew Alvarado.

“I was a little mad at first, but I’m still going to state and got second, so it’s not that bad after all,” Blanton said. “I’m very happy for that, because I did not want my season to be over yet.”

At 152, Erie-Prophetstown senior Jase Grunder finished fourth. With a 5-0 decision against Riverdale’s Eli Hinde in the blood round, he secured his spot at state.

“I just really wanted to make sure I made it to state,” Grunder said. “After losing in the semifinals, going to blood round, I made it to state and it’s another day to live. I’ll get back out here next week and come back, hopefully, with a state title.”

West Carroll’s Connor Knop (106), Erie-Prophetstown’s Wyatt Goossens (120), Fulton’s Braiden Damhoff (285), and Oregon’s Lane Halverson (138) and Gabe Eckerd (170) just missed the cut for state, losing in the consolation semifinals.

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West Carroll’s Connor Knop and Princeton’s Augustus Swanson wrestle at 106 pounds at the 1A Oregon Sectional on Saturday.

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Fulton’s Zane Pannell (right) and Riverdale’s Alex Watson lock up at the start of their championship match at 170 pounds at the 1A Oregon Sectional on Saturday.

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the third-place match, where she lost an 8-2 decision.

Rock Falls’ Ellisa Russell advanced to the semifinals at 145, but lost a 5-2 decision before suffering a pin in the blood round to fall one match short of state. Oregon’s Elizabeth Ruter also lost in the blood round at 130 after she won two pins and two overtime decisions following an opening loss.

Boys basketball

United Township 66, Fulton 41: The Steamers fell to the Panthers in a nonconference game on Stan Borgman Court.

El Paso-Gridley 64, Eastland 61, OT: The Cougars led 30-27 at halftime, then rallied from a 46-40 deficit entering the fourth quarter to force overtime, but were outscored 11-8 in the extra period in a loss at the Riverton Shootout.

Parker Krogman poured in 26 points for Eastland, and Carsen Heeren hit three 3-pointers and finished with 17 points. Trevor Janssen and Max McCullough both scored seven points.

Micah Meiss hit three 3s and led all scorers with 31 points for EPG, while Chancesaye Maxon scored 13 points and Jonah Funk added 12.

Rockridge 56, Morrison 28: After a low-scoring first quarter for both teams, the Rockets took control with a 20-3 second-quarter surge, then shut the door on a comeback by the visiting Mustangs with a 20-10 third-quarter run in their Three Rivers

West contest.

Carson Strating led Morrison with eight points, while Brenden Martin scored seven points and Chase Newman and Mitch Johnson added four points apiece.

Rockridge was led by Jase Whiteman with

20 points and Caleb Cunico with 12 points.

Erie-Prophetstown 53, Riverdale 36: The Panthers rolled past the Rams in a TRAC West game in Erie.

Milledgeville 55, Amboy 34: The Missiles seized momentum with a 21-10 second-quarter surge, then finished strong for a 21-point NUIC South win over the host Clippers.

Connor Nye led Milledgeville with 21 points, and Zach Pauley added 10 points. Colten Hendricks scored nine points and Eric Ebersole chipped in six points for the Missiles.

Troy Anderson and Eddie Jones paced Amboy with eight points each, while Kyler McNinch chipped in six points and Garrett Pertell added four points.

Fulton 51, Forreston 29: The Steamers fell behind the Cardinals by three points in the first quarter, but pulled ahead with a 16-7 second-quarter run on their way to a 22-point NUIC South road win.

Leaders for Fulton were Ethan Price with 16 points, Baylen Damhoff with 14 points, and Payton Curley with 11 points.

Forreston was led by Brock Smith with eight points, Brendan Greenfield with seven points, and Owen Greenfield with five points.

Galena 76, West Carroll 20: The Thunder couldn’t keep up with the Pirates in an NUIC West loss on the road.

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Polo’s Nolan Hahn battles Fulton’s Reed Owen (32) for a rebound during their NUIC South game Feb. 8 in Polo. The Marcos won the game 38-36.

ILLINOIS

CLASSIFIED

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Estate of:

IVON L. MILLER, Deceased No. 2023 PR 7

CLAIM NOTICE

A program based on the Bible Weekly Meeting -

Every Friday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at York Community Church, Thomson, IL. Contact: Robert Heath @ 815- 2593550.

RIP -N- TEAR: Sewing RepairsBlue Jeans, Work Clothes & Zippe rs Replaced In Thomson area 815-541-3178

Locally raised pork and beef for sale. Processed at Johnson's Locker in Chadwick, IL. Frozen & packaged. Call 815- 632-7149 please leave a message

IN THE CIRCUIT

COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Estate of: IVON L. MILLER, Deceased No. 2023 PR 7

CLAIM NOTICE

RN and LPN's needed par t-time for one-on-one care in a client's home

Weekend hours currently open 8am to 9pm. Shift may shorten to meet employee availability Competitive wages with paid training Other hours may become available during the week

To apply go to 10760.AxisCare.com or GaffeyHealthService.com and click Jobs. For additional information call 815-625-5575

Electrical and Industrial Technology Faculty

Must possess 2000+ hrs workforce experience w/ hands- on manufacturing skills in industrial maintenance

A ppl y online: https://jobs.sv cc. edu/ postings/1644

Chemistry Faculty

Master's in chemistry or related w/ 18 graduate hours in chemistry. Must be able to teach organic chemistry

A ppl y online: https://jobs.sv cc. edu/ postings/1643

Accounting Assistant

Associates in business or accounting required. Knowledge of accounting, experience w/ accounting software, experience w/ Excel, & ability to maintain confidentiality required

A ppl y online: https://jobs.sv cc. edu/ postings/1649

Executive Assistant to Academic Services

Associates & 5 yrs of admin assistant experience required.

A ppl y online: https://jobs.sv cc. edu/ hr/posti ngs/1630

LC Writing Center Instructional Assistant (part-time)

Bachelor's in appropriate field & experience which provides relevant knowledge required. Ability to maintain good working relationships w/ staff & students required

A ppl y online: https://jobs.sv cc. edu/ postings/1652

Sauk Valley Community College

Attn: Human Resources

173 Illinois Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021 EOE

e-mail: employment@svcc.edu

Notice is given of the death of IVON L. MILLER. Letters of Office were issued to KRISTY J. STREHLOW, 207 W. Will St., Forreston, IL 61030, as Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Estate of: IVON L. MILLER, Deceased No. 2023 PR 7 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of IVON L. MILLER. Letters of Office were issued to KRISTY J. STREHLOW, 207 W. Will St., Forreston, IL 61030, 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, Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main St., Mt. Carroll, IL 61053, or with the Represen tative, or both, on or before August 21, 2023 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 Represen tative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: February 6, 2023

ACCO UNTANT or BOOKKEEPER OPPORTUNI TY

Climco Coils is seeking an Accountant or Bookkeeper. Position and wages commensurate with qualifications. Climco is a financially solid manufacturing company that has been operating in Morrison, IL for over seventy years Climco offers competitive wages & attractive benefits including company daycare, medical and dental insurance, 401K, continuing education and a professional work environment.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main St., Mt. Carroll, IL 61053, or with the Represen tative, or both, on or before August 21, 2023 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 Represen tative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Notice is given of the death of IVON L. MILLER. Letters of Office were issued to KRISTY J. STREHLOW, 207 W. Will St., Forreston, IL 61030, 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, Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main St., Mt. Carroll, IL 61053, or with the Represen tative, or both, on or before August 21, 2023 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 Represen tative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

ga estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main St., Mt. Carroll, IL 61053, or with the Represen tative, or both, on or before August 21, 2023 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 Represen tative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: February 6, 2023

Kristy J. Str ehlow, Representative Ryan M. Olson ARDC 6333161 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 olson@wmpj.com

February 15, 22, March 1, 2023

Kristy J. Str ehlow, Representative Ryan M. Olson ARDC 6333161 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 olson@wmpj.com

February 15, 22, March 1, 2023

Ca nd id ates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to : employment@climco.com

Dated: February 6, 2023

EMPLOYMENT

SPRING ROAD POSTING NOTICE

SPRING ROAD POSTING NOTICE

The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the posting of spring weight limits for County Highways. These postings will go into effect on Monday, February 20, 2023 and will remain in effect until further notice (Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each township be contacted regarding their postings.)

EMPLOYMENT

The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the posting of spring weight limits for County Highways. These postings will go into effect on Monday, February 20, 2023 and will remain in effect until further notice (Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each township be contacted regarding their postings.) For questions concerning the postings on County Highways, please contact the Highway Department at 815-772-7651.

February 15, 2023

Thursday, Please Personal Milledgeville items; decor memorabilia celebrities, hats; swords; memorabilia

Viewing

Thursday, Item Pick-up: February made between Follow A & and additional for online

Tool a nd Die Maker Appre ntice and Maintena nce Apprentice

Kristy J. Str ehlow, Representative Ryan M. Olson ARDC 6333161 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 olson@wmpj.com

Raynor Garage Doors and United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Local 790 Apprenticeship committee will be accepting applications for a second shift Tool and Die Maker Apprentice and second shift Maintenance Apprentice This is a 5-year program that involves academic and on the job instruct ion.

Applications for t his pos ition will be accepted

Dated: February 6, 2023

Kristy J. Str ehlow, Representative Ryan M. Olson ARDC 6333161 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081

February 15, 22, March 1, 2023

February 14, 2023, through February 24, 2023. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age, have a high school dip loma or GED, and be able to pass a physical Raynor and United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Local 790 are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Applicants may apply at: www.raynor.com

P: 815.625.8200 olson@wmpj.com

February 15, 22,

March 1, 2023

EMPLOYMENT

MECHANIC

For questions concerning the postings on County Highways, please contact the Highway Department at 815-772-7651.

February 15, 2023

Full time Mechanic needed in Ohio, IL Diesel mechanic knowledge is preferred but will train. Flexible hours during the week but need to work Saturdays. Competitive pay and insurance benefits Fo r more information call 815-376-27 92

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

3RD SHIF T R.N.

WANTED F.T.

Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL 61021 EOE

TRUCK MECHANIC

Heavy

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

AUCTIONS AUCTIONS AUCTIONS

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NG ROAD POSTING

NOTICE

Whiteside Highway

Personal Property Auction

Thursday, February 16th to Saturday, February 18th

Bruce Francis Estate

Roxanne Francis, Owner 326 Main St., Milledgeville, IL, 61051

This is an Online Sale ONLY.

Please visit https://aandtauctionservices.hibid.com/ for sale viewing beginning 1/9/2023.

AUCTION OF CURT EBERSOHL & SUSAN EBERSOHL

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • 10:00 AM • See pictures at: www.daviddamhoff.com

GUNS, HORSES, SKID LOADER & EQUIPMENT

Property of: Curt Ebersohl & Susan Ebersohl at: 15344 Norrish Rd. Morrison, IL 61270

OTICES

rtment has ed the of spring limits for Highways. postings will effect on February and will effect unurther notice nship roads vary, so it is sted that ownship be ted regardpostings.) tions conthe postn County s, please the Highpartment at 815-772-7651. 15, 2023

Personal Property: LOTS of various antiques; vintage local items–Milledgeville & surrounding areas (yearbooks, photos, etc.); household items; decor items, including figurines; glassware; antique oil lamps; memorabilia (Chicago bulls, vintage music posters/bills, various celebrities, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, and others); lots of collectibles; hats; swords; antique furniture; collectible signs; American Indian memorabilia and items; plus much, much more! Something for everyone!

Viewing Hours: Items will be available for optional viewing on Thursday, February 18th from 4-6pm at the address listed above.

Item Pick-up: Items will be available for pick-up on Monday, February 20th from 2-4pm unless alternate arrangements are made between buyer and auctioneer.

Follow A & T Auction Services on Facebook for the Online Sale Link and additional sale information, including pictures, how to register for online bidding, and complete sale terms and conditions.

Travis Cunningham, Auctioneer IL Lic. # 441.002600 A & T Auction Services, LLC atauctionservices@gmail.com • 815-297-4595

GUNS Henry Golden Boy 22 Long, Rizzini O/U ZOga, 12 Ga Include: Fabarm Gold Lion, Rem 1100 Deer Gun, Ugartechea #30, Savage #550, Mossberg Mariner #500 Pump, New England Arms Sing Shot, Hand Guns Inc: S & W 686 357, S & W 586 357, Glock 19 9MM, Lorcin L25 25 Cal, Bushmaster 223 Rifle, CVA Muzzle Loaders 50 Cal Inline & Optima 50 Cal Incline, H & R Topper #48 410 Single Shot, Air Rifles: Legacy 1000, Gamo Varmit Hunter, 1008 Repeat Air Gun, Crossman AR 17 BB, Remington 20 Gun Safe Fire Proof Shelves, Sm Sentinel Gun Safe (Lock Broke) Deer Stands & Target Throwers, Deer Mounts: (2) 9 Point, 14 Point, Mule Deer , (10) Bird Mounts (RIGLERS WILL BE HANDLING GUN SALES)

EQUIP/SIDE BY SIDE/TRAILERS

CAT 2771 C Skid Loader SN 0277CVJWF288975 Hr 3550 18” Tracks, 2 Sp Trans 72” Bucket (New Tracks & Idlers Replaced at 3400

Hr) Counter Wts, MF 1433 Compact 615 Hr Tractor FWA SN LG309 16 Sp Shuttle Trans 3 Pt PTO Ft Guard 14/9/24 Ft 10/16.5 R Tires

w/Woods 1012 Ldr 60 Bkt, 2011 Polaris Ranger 400 4 WD 497 Hr Dump Box (New Tires), 2006 Bison Gooseneck 3 Horse/Liv Qtrs

Trailer 42’ 1-Slide Sleeps 6 Micro Frig Gen, 2012 Titan Challenger Livestock 16’ Trailer (NICE), 1991 B & B G/Neck Flat Bed Trailer 25’ w/Beaver Tail Tandem Axle, Woods RD7200 3 Pt Mower, JD 740 Riding Mower 663 Hr Hydro 62” Deck w/Bagger, Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower 50” Kohler Eng, SKID LOADER PLATE EQUIP: Titan 6’ Rotary Mower, Bale Speer, (2) Pallet Forks, Titan 12” Tree Shear Vert/Horiz, Blue Diamond Stump Digger, FFC Snow Blower 7’ Elec Controlled Spout, Blue Diamond 12” Post Hole Digger, 6’ Rotary Hoe, Box Blade w/Dolly Wheels, Post Hole Digger w/ 8” 12” 16” Augers 2-Ft Plates, MTD Yard Rototiller 9 ½ HP, JCT SS Rototiller 6’, Agrotek PHD SS 8”, 12” & 16” Augers, MS SS Plates (1) Solid, New Peak SS Plate, IA BF06 Box Blade SS, MK Pallet Forks 3600 Lb. 48”, Alum 2 Pcs Tool Box 12 Drawer 41W X 19D X 61H, MS 180 & MS 290 18” Chain Saws, Chain Saw Sharpener, Craftsman Table Saw, Tile Saw, ½ Floor Drill Press, Clarke 130EN Port Mig Welder, Metal & Wood Chop Saws, Air Compressors, Shop Vac, 300 Gal OH Fuel Barrel, 2 Bt Ford Plow, 3Pt Disk 7’ Heider Barge Wagon

HORSES & EQUIPMENT

(3) Tenn Walkers: White & Sorrel Mare 7 Yr, Sorrel Mare 18 Yr, Bay Mare 17 Yr, Blk Standard Breed Pacer Male 18 Yr (No Papers) Saddles: Western Roping 16” Hand Tooled w/Saddle Bags, WST Tucker Blk 18”, Jack Higgins Blk 17” MI Canada, WST/Aussie Outback 15” Brn/Blk, English 16” Blk, WST 14” Tooled, Frontier/Marathon Horse Carriage Cut Under 4 Wheel Brakes, Pony Cart, Misc Saddle Bags, Full Size Harness, Bits & More

HOUSEHOLD & ANTIQUES

(2) 55” Flat Screen TV’s, Amish Oak Style: Din Rm Table w/Chairs, Rolltop Desk, Matching Glass Front Cupboards, Whirlpool Side/ Side Refrig, GE Refrig, Whirlpool Gas 5 Burner Stove, Ken Elec Stove, Gas Dryer, Sofa w/Recliners, King & Queen Size Bed Frames, (2) Recliners, Queen Size Hide-A-Bed, ANTIQUES: 1934 Cast Iron Wood Stove Kalamazoo Bun Warmer (Very Good), Oak Hoosier w/ Zink Top (Nice), Qtr Sawan Oak Hall Tree, Oak Com g mode, Singer Ped Sewing Mach #29-4 Cloth/Leather, (2) Queen Ann Style End Tables, Many Western/Outdoor Prints, 4 & 5 Chest of Drawers, Usual Line of Household Goods

Daves Note: Online Bidding at ProxiBid. We will sell online items and onsite starting at 10:00 A.M. Good Line of Guns, Equip & Horse Equip. Mark your Calendars!

*** 2 RINGS BRING A FRIEND! ***

RING 1-Sale Order…HORSES, GUNS, HORSE EQUIP, EQUIP, TRAILERS RING 2- Sale Order… HOUSEHOLD, APPLIANCES, MISC

*LOADER AVIALBLE DAY OF SALE TIL 5, SUN 10-3 OR BY APPT.

Terms: Cash or Good Check. Picture I.D. Required. Not Responsible for Accidents or Thefts. Announcements Made the Day of Sale Take Precedence Over Written Material. Everything is Sold “As Is”, “Where Is”.

DAVID DAMHOFF AUCTIONEERING & APPRAISAL SERVICE 18661 Holly Road, Morrison, IL 61270 Cell (815) 535-4470 Illinois Licensed Auctioneer #440-000345

Auctioneer: Clerks: David Damhoff D.A.S. Computerize Jeremy Redinger Auction Service

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