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PRAIRIE ADVOCATE SPRING PREEN

A white pelican preens while sitting on a sandbar during Saturday’s summerlike temperatures. Pelicans have returned to the region, migrating back to their northern breeding areas along the Mississippi and Rock rivers. Earleen

EXTENSION EVENTS

Gardening series taking place at Lanark Community Garden

The University of Illinois Extension announces a free gardening series, Learning in Lawn Chairs, starting May 18 at the Lanark Community Garden, 26549 U.S. Highway 52, Lanark. Extension horticulture educator Bruce Black will present the series each month from May to October. Learning in Lawn Chairs is for anyone interested in learning more about gardening, growing food in a home or community garden or looking for ideas for the upcoming growing season.

Carroll County Master Gardeners will be on hand at each session to answer questions. No registration is required. Remember to bring your lawn chairs. We will meet rain or shine. Tents and water will be available. The first session will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 18. We will discuss ways to plant in practical containers, raised beds and straw bales. We will have demonstrations and there will be time to answer any gardening questions. For information on the series. visit go.illinois.edu/learninginlawnchairs.

Native plants: Sequence of Blooms!, Four Seasons Gardening, 1:30 p.m., April 25, online, and Invasive plants: Beyond Outlawed, Four Seasons Gardening, 1:30 p.m., May 16, online Seasons come and go, but home gardening never stops. Pick up the knowledge you need to maintain a safe and healthy home landscape, create friendly spaces for indoor plants and support a resilient environment by joining Illinois Extension Four Seasons Gardening’s horticulture experts. Sessions are free to

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attend. Registration is required at go.illinois.edu/FourSeasons.

Student loan management: Get Savvy Monthly Webinar Series, noon, May 3, online Money management education through University of Illinois Extension’s free Get Savvy webinar series empowers students, young adults and anyone seeking financial fitness skills with the confidence to make smart decisions about money to build a stronger financial foundation. Register at go.illinois.edu/GetSavvyWebinars for any or all one-hour sessions in the noon series.

Rabbit workshop: 10 a.m. to noon, May 6, Whiteside Extension Office, Sterling Whiteside County 4H is offering a rabbit workshop for youth ages 8 to 18. Youth will be learning proper rabbit showmanship, education on rabbit breeds and how to show rabbits. Register online at go.illinois.edu/WhitesideRabbit

Youth Mental Health First Aid workshop: noon to 5 p.m., May 9, Whiteside Extension Office, Sterling Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This fivehour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents. Before attending the live training session, participants will complete a twohour self-paced pre-training course. To register, go.illinois.edu/ YMHFASterling

VIRGIL ‘RED’

Sorensen announces more than $4 million for public health services

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $4,348,188 million in federal grant funding for public health services in central and northwestern Illinois.

The grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Chestnut Health Systems, Inc. in Bloomington and the Knox County Health Department to provide affordable medical, dental and behavioral health services.

“Everyone deserves affordable health care, and expanding access for these services, particularly in our rural communities, is more important now than ever before,” Sorensen said. “I welcome this critical lifeline to our region, which helps support the needs of our communities and allows Illinoisans to lead healthier, happier lives.”

“On behalf of the Knox County community, Knox County Health Department appreciates the continued support of the federal government in funding the nearly 1,400 community health centers across the

nation. Without the Community Health Center program, the Knox County Health Department would not be able to provide affordable, accessible, high-quality medical, behavioral health and dental services for its patients,” said Michele Gabriel, public health administrator for the Knox County Health Department. “Continued support and funding of this program is essential to ensure the many extraordinary Community Health Centers, both in Illinois and across the United States, are able to continue the essential work they do in knocking down barriers to health care.”

The grants were awarded as part of HHS’s Health Center program, which funds health clinics across the country that meet certain criteria. The 2023 award amounts to Chestnut Health Systems, Inc. and Knox County are $2,850,156 and $1,498,032, respectively.

Congressman Eric Sorensen is the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to represent Illinois at the federal level and is a member of the New Democrat Coalition. He serves on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. His district includes Illinois’ Quad Cities, Rockford, Peoria and Bloomington-Normal.

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Master Gardeners can help with

Did you know April is National Garden Month? As much as I love the foods out of a garden, I also know my limitations with having a garden and it boils down to time for sure!

That, and I am not a fan of dirt at all.

We get a number of calls asking questions about gardening. While I would love to answer your questions, I certainly am not a garden expert. I am the person who tries to keep a cactus plant alive or even an air plant! And I have even killed an air plant.

So, who do you call about gardening questions? The University of Illinois Extension has a Master Gardeners’ program. You will get much better advice and success asking them. You can call the Extension at 815-244-9444.

Things I can tell you: I learned that container gardens are the way to go! When I did plant a garden, having it in raised beds made it much easier to keep weeded. Plus, if we get that crazy late frost, they are easier to move!

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Here are two more of our scholarship winners. Each recipient will be awarded $1,000 toward their college tuition this fall.

AT A GLANCE

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• Carsen Heeren, son of Scott and Therica Heeren of Lanark. Carsen will be graduating from Eastland High School in May. Carsen played football and basketball in high school. He was a member of the High Honor Roll and 3.75 club. He is a member of the Eastland FFA. Carsen will be studying agricultural and consumer economics-financial planning at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign this fall.

• Brieann Spoerlein, daughter of James and Kathy Spoerlein of Lanark. Brieann will be graduating from Eastland High School in May. Brieann serves as the Clever Clovers 4-H Club as secretary. She is a member of the St. Wendelin youth group. She was involved in FFA. Brieann will be attending Blackhawk College East to pursue a degree as a vet tech.

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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. Shaw Media is not responsible for the ads and any errors or corrections need to be made to the Farm Bureau office.

For Sale: Old small solid wood desk, china cabinet 40”w by 18”D, 58”H, glass top patio table, older wooden patio set, freestanding metal frame porch swing, 13 ft. swimming pool cover, new in box. All items – make offer, Lanark area 815-821-2172.

For Sale: Cinder blocks 33 – 8X16X16, 11 square liners, 700+ 8X8X16, 9 round liners, 1,000 gallon plastic water tank, no chemicals, transfer pump with Briggs & Stratton engine, hose and valves, 815-441-3405.

For Sale: 1986 Model 160 SSDC Starcraft boat with an open up front windshield with a 1989 45 HP Mariner motor and a 1983 Shoreline trailer, heavy duty type with rollers, 815440-1473.

For Sale: Hamilton Beach indoor grill (like George Forman) good used condition asking $20. Call or text 815-499-8777 in Fulton.

For Sale: Like new Christopher and Banks brand women’s jeans size 18 and Lee size 20. Asking $10 each. Smoke free/pet free home.

For Sale: Movies, $4 Blu-Ray, $3 DVD, $1 VHS each. Call or text for titles. Call or text 563-357-8555 in Thomson.

For Sale: 2003 Monte Carlo SS, loaded, leather, 109K miles, mechanically sound, $4,900, 815-493-6241.

For Sale: Round bales alfalfa, 3rd cutting, wrapped dry, large square bales alfalfa, 815-718-5168.

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Annual frog walk and frog call survey is April 21 in Galena

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GALENA – The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation’s annual frog walk will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, April 21, on the east side of the Meeker Street footbridge along the Galena River Trail in downtown Galena.

A great event for kids, participants will learn about the difference between frogs and toads, as well as how to identify them by their sound or “call.” This “catch and release” event is free.

Parking is available on Park Avenue and Jefferson Street in Galena.

The frog walk is subject to weather-related postponement or cancellation. Please check JDCF’s website or Facebook page for updates. Rain date is April 28 at the same time.

JDCF owns several beautiful and

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unique preserves that are open to the public free of charge for hiking, wildlife viewing and picnicking, including community favorites Casper Bluff and Horseshoe Mound. For more information, visit www.jdcf.org.

Morrison water rate increase in the works

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – For the first time in seven years, Morrison water rates might be going up.

To update and maintain its water infrastructure, the City Council was to vote on a four-year plan to raise rates

3.7% on May 15, 3.6% on May 15, 2024, 3.5% on May 15, 2025, and 2.10% on May 15, 2026, City Administrator Brian Melton said in a news release.

Based on the average residential use of 3,740 gallons a month, the increase would be $1.39.

“This proposed rate plan is a result of a financial analysis conducted which evaluates operating expenses, identifies future infrastructure needs and assesses historical data on revenue, expense and inflation trends,” Melton said in the release.

The last city water usage rate change was a 4.5% decrease in fiscal 2013-14.

The last water service charge – a flat fee change – was a 5.5% increase in fiscal 2016-2017, according to the release. Sewer rates will not be affected.

As part of the city’s five-year infra-

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Did you know that April is National Safe Digging Month?

It can get quite expensive, let alone cause major issues, if you dig before you call JULIE.

Six things to know before you dig:

structure plan, upcoming projects will focus on various water mains and loops throughout the community, water main replacement during the state Route 178 South reconstruction, water tower improvements and hydrant replacements.

Since at least 2013, the city has completed various improvement projects, Melton said, including:

• A new well and east end water main loop and water tower rehabilitation in fiscal 2013-14 at a cost of $2.8 million;

• Installation of a new water main during the Main Street reconstruction project in fiscal 2021-22, $1.2 million;

• And set to finish this year, water meter replacements and work on the west end water main loop, estimated to cost $1 million.

“We have been and continue to be very mindful of the current cost of water, sewer and refuse collection,” Melton said. “As with any resident or other business, costs are increasing for everyone, to include the city of Morrison. Every effort is being made to ensure that the city ... can continue to offer utility services effectively and responsibly.”

• Call JULIE 48 hours before work begins. It’s the law.

• Signs indicate pipelines in the area, not precise locations.

• Pipelines can shift over time.

• Double-check third parties that are coordinating the project.

• Gas providers will work with you. Give the marker flags a wide berth

• It is as simple as dialing 811.

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The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation’s annual frog walk will take place at 6 p.m.

West Carroll to host annual Radiothon

NEWS BRIEFS

Eagle Nature Foundation meeting, luncheon set for April 22

APPLE RIVER – The Eagle Nature Foundation will hold its Annual Meeting and Fund Raising Luncheon on Saturday, April 22, at the Apple River Event Center.

The center is located on the east edge of Apple River, two blocks east of the ENF office. The meeting was postponed from March 25 because of 13 inches of snow.

The meeting is open to the public. The cost, including the meal, is $30 for a member and $40 for a nonmember, including a one-year membership.

The luncheon will be catered by the Sidetrack Cafe in Apple River. If you have special food requirements, please explain them when you register.

Tri-County Gun Club’s open house is May 6-7

POLO – The Tri-County Gun Club will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7.

The free event is open to the public. All ranges will be open with a range officer or instructor in charge.

Participants will be able to try 10 shooting sports. An NRA Women On Target Class will be offered by TriCounty Woman of Caliber, with 20 seats available each day. There also will be raffles and door prizes.

“Have you ever wanted to experience shooting a full auto rifle? Come give it a try,” said Gary Juist, vice president of the club.

There will be two food vendors on-site from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

West Carroll’s annual Radiothon will be from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, April 21, at the West Carroll Primary School. It will feature student presentations and performances from all three of the district’s schools. Anyone can call in with a donation at 815-273-9273 or drop off a donation at any school

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A silent auction will begin at 11 a.m. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by a live auction at 12:30 p.m. The annual business meeting and award ceremony for ENF members will begin at 1 p.m. There will be a slideshow on Eagle Valley by Terrence Ingram at 2 p.m.

Information and raffle tickets are available online at www.tcgc.net.

Tri-County Gun Club is located between Polo and Milledgeville on South Brookville Road, just north of Hazelhurst.

Watch for the gun club’s sign. GPS coordinates are N 41 58.043’-W 089 40.966’.

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Funds distributed by Thomson Community Fund

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THOMSON – The Thomson Community Fund meeting was March 20. $9,000 was distributed to Tyler’s Justice Center, Lutheran Social Services, Rolling Hills, York Township Library (to assist with programs), Carroll County Senior Services, Thomson Depot, Thomson Halloween and Christmas parties for the kids, the Thomson Children’s and Family Christmas Fund, Thomson Youth Ball, Thomson Chamber, Toys for Tots and CASA.

Volunteers discussed this year’s canvassing. Thank yous were expressed to Abby Mickelson and LouAnn Hoch for their years of service.

New officers are Regina Vesely, president; Katie Floming, vice president; Deeann Kramer, secretary; Kay Appel, treasurer; and Rita Mitchell, public relations.

The next meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the York Township Library.

We always are looking for volunteers.

You may donate anytime at the Thomson branch of the Savanna-Thomson State Bank or mail your donation to P.O. Box 321, Thomson, IL, 61285.

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Pictured from left are Craig Dimmick, representative of the Carroll County Senior Center and Senior Transit and also The Tyler Justice Center; Jean Smith, Thomson Community Children’s and Family Christmas fund; Kathy Gray, representative of the Thomson Depot Fund; Todd Franzen and Jenny Sharin representing Rolling Hills Center; Lisa Campbell, TCF volunteer; Deb Peterson, representative for Toys For Tots of Carroll County; Kay Appel, TCF treasurer; Ashley, representative of LSSI; Regina Vesely, TCF’s new president; Abby Michaelson, TCF past president; Angelique, representative of LSSI; Katie Floming, TCF vice president; and Deeann Kramer, representing Thompson York Township library and TCF’s new secretary. Recipients not pictured are Leigh Ann Piper, CASA Carroll County; and LouAnn Hoch, Thompson, Children’s Halloween and Christmas Party Fund and head coach of the Thomson Youth T-ball. TCF volunteers not pictured are Samantha Whiting and Rita Mitchell.

Chloris Lowe Jr. receives leadership award from JDCF

Chloris Lowe Jr., twice past president of the Ho-Chunk Nation, received the 2023 Nancy Hamill Winter Conservation Leadership Award from the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation.

The award was presented to Lowe by Nancy Winter at JDCF’s annual meeting April 6.

For 12 years, Lowe has served JDCF as a volunteer adviser and consultant on projects, increasing JDCF’s understanding of the vast and unique collection of Native American heritage found on many of the agency’s preserves.

Lowe has helped JDCF form relationships with many descendant tribal communities now known as the Ho-Chunk, Winnebago, Sac and Fox, Osage, Ioway, Meskwaki and Potawatomi.

“Chloris Lowe has brought life to landscapes that we in JDCF initially preserved for historical and archeological reasons,” said JDCF board member emeritus Nancy Winter, for whom the award is named. “However, through walking in this gorgeous Mississippi River Valley area with Chloris, we now know that the Ho-Chunk heritage has not been diluted by time. Portage, Keogh, Casper Bluff, Wapello are teeming with spiritual qualities deeply felt today by Native Americans. Their

ancestors were forcefully removed during the westward expansion of the settlers from Europe, but their own hearts are in the Driftless Area.

“Just as significant is that the respect which Chloris holds amongst his Native American peers has instilled in many tribal leaders confidence to

work in harmony with JDCF to develop interpretive centers, which express their connection to the Driftless Area. His sincere, humble leadership has brought to the table representatives from several Native Nations now exiled in Oklahoma, as well as his own Ho-Chunk in Wisconsin. They all are

integrally involved in the future use of these properties, which will be exciting to witness. Chloris can be credited as the catalyst.”

Lowe has spent his life bridging the understanding between tribal and nontribal communities and people and has chosen JDCF to be the beneficiary of his knowledge and generosity for the past decade.

The Nancy Hamill Winter Conservation Leadership Award is named after Winter, JDCF’s longtime board member and past board president and vice president. Formerly a Stockton resident, Winter dedicated much of her adult life to the preservation and care of natural habitats and the Native American cultural heritage of northern Illinois.

In its 30th year, JDCF is a local, member-supported nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and steward land and water for the lasting well-being of all people and wildlife. JDCF owns several beautiful and unique preserves that are open to the public for hiking, wildlife viewing and picnicking. No tax dollars are used for the acquisition, restoration or maintenance of JDCF properties.

For more information, visit www. jdcf.org.

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Pictured from left are Chloris Lowe III; Christine Hall; Chloris Lowe Jr., past president of Ho-Chunk Nation; Nancy Winter, JDCF board member emeritus; Emily Painter, JDCF board chair; and Steve Barg, JDCF executive director.

Savanna officials pass first reading to raise water rates

By MICHAEL MILLER For Shaw Media

SAVANNA – The Savanna City Council passed the first reading of ordinances that would raise the city’s water rates and related charges, as well as the basic user rates.

The first readings of both passed unanimously April 11, and if passed on second reading, will encompass the following changes:

Residential, industrial and commercial use accounts will go from $2.78 to $2.86 per thousand gallons of use per billing period.

The basic user rate for residents who do not exceed 10,000 gallons per billing period will go from $27.80 to $28.60, and the rate for residents who use in excess of 10,000 gallons per period will go from $2.78 to $2.86.

The council also:

• Accepted with regret the resignation of City Clerk Betsy Kinder. Mayor Val Gunnarsson said Kinder was a very good clerk and he will appoint a temporary one in her place while searching for a permanent replacement.

• Approved the appointments of Stacey Lamp to a two-year term on the police pension board and Craig Hatteberg and Shawn Picolotti to three-year terms on the Planning and Zoning board.

• Approved a rate hike for garbage and recycling

collection and disposal, per the city’s contract with Republic Services. This will be a 3.5 percent increase, taking the rate from $15.01 per month to $15.54 per month; per the contract, the rates then will go up a minimum of 3.5 percent annually, beginning May 1, 2024.

• Approved an intergovernmental agreement with the park district for joint riverfront redevelopment including the formation of a Riverfront Development Board. Gunnarsson said the board’s chief purpose would be obtaining funding for group projects. Related to this item, the council also unanimously agreed to submit a bid of an amount not to exceed $13,000 (the city’s portion of the bid) for seven boat docks from Port Byron for possible use on the marina.

The council accepted the Hotel/Motel Committee report, including the suggestion to use the name “vacation rental” instead of “bed and breakfast” for those relevant businesses.

Gunnarsson gave a brief TIF report, which included a tentative proposal for an agreement with Manny’s Pizza which will be reviewed by the business and then, depending on the result, placed before the full council for their consideration.

The committee elected to deny a request from Point Rock Investments because of their proposal’s inclusion of work regarding underground gas tanks, which Gunnarsson said is likely not TIF qualified.

Baseball

Polo 7, Milledgeville 5: The Missiles took a 4-2 lead with a four-run fourth inning, but the Marcos came storming back, plating five runs in the seventh to win the NUIC contest.

Dawson Foster went 2 for 4 with four RBIs, including a triple, to lead Polo. Nolan Hahn pitched six innings for the Marcos, allowing five hits and four runs (one earned) and striking out nine with three walks.

Colton Hendrick went 3 for 4 to lead Milledgeville.

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Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media Polo’s Logan Nelson catches a fly ball for an out April 6 against Forreston.

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Connor Nye took the loss in six innings, allowing four hits and three runs (one earned) and striking out 11 with four walks.

Eastland 7, AFC 4: The Cougars built a 4-0 lead in two innings, then added three more runs over the next two to top the Raiders.

Allyn Geerts had two RBIs, and Cole Huber and Max McCullough scored two runs apiece for Eastland. Peyton Spears pitched 4 2/3 innings for the Cougars, allowing five hits and four runs and striking out six with three walks. Miller allowed two hits and struck out four without a walk in 2 1/3 innings of scoreless relief.

Griffin Bushman and Carson Rueff had two hits apiece for Ashton-Franklin Center, with Bushman, Brock Lehman and Austin June driving in runs. Caleb Thomas pitched two innings of hitless, scoreless relief for Raiders starter Michael Cochrane; he struck out one batter and walked none.

Forreston 9, Amboy 8: The Cardinals trailed the Clippers 7-4 after three innings, but took the lead for good with a five-run fourth.

Owen Greenfield went 3 for 5 with two RBIs, and Kendall Erdmann went 2 for 3 with two RBIs to lead Forreston. Brendan Greenfield and Patrick Wichman added two hits apiece. Alex Milnes threw three

scoreless innings for the Cardinals, allowing one hit and striking out one batter without a walk.

Landon Whelchel, Brody Christofferson, Landon Montavon and Jackson Rogers had two hits apiece for Amboy. Montavon had four RBIs, with a home run and a double.

Tucker Lindenmeyer pitched four scoreless innings for the Clippers, allowing three hits and striking out seven with one walk.

Softball

Stockton-Warren 11, West Carroll 4: The Thunder couldn’t keep up with the WarHawks, who scored in every inning but the second in an NUIC West contest in Thomson.

Kyaria Kerkove and Abbey Skiles each had two hits and an RBI for West Carroll (1-10, 0-3 NUIC West). Bella Smith drove in a run, and Karissa Andrews added a double for the Thunder.

Kendal Asay pitched six innings and allowed 10 runs (six earned) and seven hits, with seven strikeouts and 10 walks. Domynique Lego gave up one run and one hit in an inning of relief, striking out one and walking one.

Milledgeville 7, Polo 2: The Missiles took a one-run lead in the first inning, then scored a pair of runs in the third, fifth and sixth

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Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media Milledgeville third baseman Lily Smith throws to first during April 8 action at the Pearl City Tournament.

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innings to pull away from the Marcos.

Kendra Kingsby went 3 for 4 with one RBI, doubling on all three hits and scoring three runs for Milledgeville. Marissa Sturrup and Kendra Hutchison added two RBIs apiece, and Sturrup and Maliah Grenoble had two hits each.

Sturrup also pitched a complete game, allowing five hits and two runs (one earned) and striking out eight with five walks.

Karlea Frey and Lindee Poper drove in the runs for Polo.

Forreston 5, Amboy 4: The Cardinals took the lead with a two-run third inning, then regained the lead with a three-run fifth to beat the Clippers.

Rylee Broshous had two hits and Brooke Boettner had two RBIs for Forreston. Broshous hit a double and scored two runs. Aubrey Sanders earned the complete-game win, allowing two hits and four runs and striking out 14 with one walk.

Alyvia Whelchel gave up five runs and six hits in a complete game for Amboy, striking out five and walking four.

Orangeville 14, Eastland 1 (5 inn.): The Broncos scored in every inning except the third as the Cougars suffered an NUIC crossover loss in Lanark.

Olivia Klinefelter smacked a solo home run for Eastland, and Gracie Steidinger and Vanessa Allen also had hits.

Only two of the eight runs allowed by Jocelyn Green were earned, and she also gave up eight hits and two walks to go with five strikeouts. Morgan McCullough allowed six runs and five hits in two-thirds of an inning, with one walk and one hit batter. Klinefelter gave up a hit and two walks in the final third of an inning, recording a strikeout. Forreston 16, West Carroll 6 (5 inn.): The Cardinals took control with eight runs in the bottom of the first and went on to score in every inning of an NUIC crossover win at home.

Rylee Broshous was 3 for 4 with an RBI double and three runs scored for Forreston, while Hailey Greenfield and Jenna Greenfield were each 2 for 2 with two RBIs. Hailey scored a run, and Jenna had a triple and scored twice. Ella Ingram also was 2 for 2 with a double, two runs and an RBI, and Brooke Boettner and Nevaeh Houston also doubled.

Alaina Miller allowed six runs (two earned) and five hits in four innings pitched, striking out three and walking one. Broshous had a strikeout and a walk in a hitless, scoreless inning of relief.

Haley McGinnins doubled and drove in two

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Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media Polo’s Carter Merdian pitches against Forreston during an April 6 game in Polo.

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runs, Kyaria Kerkove added a double and an RBI, and Bella Smith ripped a triple and drove in a run for West Carroll. Abbey Skiles and Aubrey Wurster also had RBIs.

Eastland 21, Orangeville 1 (4 inn.): The Cougars scored eight runs in the first inning, six in the second and seven in the third in an NUIC crossover win in Lanark.

Hunter Miller was a triple shy of the cycle for Eastland, finishing 3 for 3 with a double, a home run, three RBIs and three runs scored.

Allyn Geerts was 3 for 3 with a double, three runs and four RBIs, and Tanner Stern was also 3 for 3 with a double, a run and an RBI.

Cole Huber had a pair of doubles, drove in a run and scored twice for the Cougars, while Ethan Kessler drove in three runs and scored two more. Trevor Janssen was 2 for 3 with three runs and an RBI for the Cougars, Cooper Taylor had a pair of RBIs and Brady Sweitzer also drove in a run.

Kessler went the distance on the mound, allowing one run and four hits, with five strikeouts, two walks and a hit batsman.

Forreston 15, West Carroll 0 (4 inn.): Three pitchers combined for a perfect game, and the Cardinals scored at least three runs in every inning in an NUIC crossover win in Thomson.

Alec Schoonhoven singled, doubled and drove in four runs for Forreston, while Kendall Erdmann and Carson Akins both had two hits, two RBIs and two runs. Erdmann tripled and Akins doubled. Brendan Greenfield had two hits, three runs and two RBIs, Alex Milnes doubled and drove in a pair of runs, and Owen Greenfield had two hits, four runs scored and an RBI.

Brendan Greenfield (2 IP, 2 K), Daniel Koehl (1 IP) and Akins (1 IP, 1 K) didn’t allow a baserunner in the game.

Girls Track and Field

Le-Win Invite: Milledgeville-Eastland took

the title at the eight-team Lena-Winslow/ Pearl City Invite, outscoring runner-up Oregon 117-111. Forreston-Polo took third over the host Panthers, 91-90.

Kennedy Burkholder, Leslie Mayne and Lynn Stringini each posted an individual win and a relay win to lead the Missiles. Burkholder won the 1,600 (6:17.51), Mayne took the 3,200 (14:56.17), and Stringini won the 300 hurdles (53.22 seconds), and they teamed up with Skyler Hartman to win the 4x800 (11:34.89).

Mayne placed second in the 1,600 (6:49.22), and Hartman was runner-up in the 3,200 (15:37.24) and took third in the 1,600

(6:53.40). Quinc Haverland was second in the discus (105 feet, 1 inch) and third in the shot put (9.35 meters) and Shelby Groezinger took second in the long jump (4.75 meters).

Milledgeville-Eastland took second in the other three relays: the 4x100 (54.32 seconds) with Abi Sturrup, Marissa Sturrup, Paige Joiner and Trixie Carroll; the 4x200 (1:56.58) with Groezinger, Marissa Sturrup, Joiner and Abi Sturrup; and the 4x400 (4:39.59) with Abi Sturrup, Olivia Schurman, Groezinger and Carroll.

Sydni Badertscher won both the shot put (9.65 meters) and discus (117 feet, 3 inches) for Forreston-Polo, while Letrese Buisker won the high jump (5-4), placed second in the 300 hurdles (54.41 seconds), and took third in the 100 hurdles (18.48). Autum Pritchard was runner-up in both the 100 (13.41) and 400 (1:04.61), and Kyla Lamm finished third in the 1,600 (6:53.40).

Track and Field

Lena-Winslow Jack & Jill Meet: The Fulton and Milledgeville boys track and field teams placed third and fourth out of four teams with eight and seven points, trailing champion Lena-Winslow (37) and runner-up Dakota (18).

Milledgeville-Eastland’s Quinc Haverland was the girls discus champion with a toss of 30.76 meters, and the second-place finisher in the shot put, recording a throw of 9.09m.

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Forreston’s Alex Milnes pitches during a Wednesday, April 5, game with Sterling Newman.

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POLO GARAGE SALES

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