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Eastland’s Katie Krogman (center) smiles as she holds the 1A Regional Championship plaque after the Cougars won Friday’s game against the Prophetstown Prophets, 48-40, in the title contest of the Class 1A Newman Regional. The victory marked the second consecutive regional championship for Eastland, which played Stockton on Tuesday in an Aquin Sectional semifinal. GO TO PRAIRIEADVOCATE.COM FOR COVERAGE OF THE EASTLAND-STOCKTON MATCHUP. TURN TO PAGE 18 FOR THIS WEEK’S SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS. Vol. 80 No. 46 One Section - 24 Pages

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LANARK – Almost 20 years have gone by since Lanark’s water tower received a coat of paint, and the City Council wants to spruce things up a bit.

Aldermen talked at the Feb. 6 meeting about painting the inside and outside of the tower, which has its original coat of paint from 1999. “It’d be full paint on the outside, and them updating a few of the inside components. There’s some valves that need replacement, some maintenance,� Alderman Brad Knutti said.

The project would take about 8 weeks, with work possibly starting as soon as this fall or spring 2019. “It depends on bids and scheduling. It’s not out for bids yet. We’re working on the final presentation of options for the bid, and it should be out in the next few weeks,� Knutti said.

Right now, the project looks to cost between $300,000 and $500,000, Knutti added.

In action items, the council: • Accepted the resignation of two cemetery

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The council also approved appointing Joselyn Lilly and Joe Drozd to the cemetery board. • Approved a mowing contract with resident Ardina Grant, for about $15,000. “In droughts, she doesn’t mow. If it doesn’t need it, she doesn’t do it, and doesn’t bill us,â€?

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The council tabled a discussion on parking restrictions for semitrailers. “Residents have raised issue of having a large semi truck parked in front of their house. Also, an 80,000-pound truck could damage some side streets,� Viglietta said.

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John Booker addresses the crowd Saturday night during the Whiteside County Sheriff candidate forum at the Rock Falls American Legion. Booker was one of five candidates at the event; the others were Tim Fisher, Mike Lewis (center), Clark Mortensen and Kris Schmidt (right).

Full field at forum Candidates give public a lot to choose from for sheriff

BY RACHEL RODGERS Sauk Valley Media rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 ROCK FALLS – The five candidates running for Whiteside County sheriff weighed in on their priorities and qualifications to a packed house at the American Legion on Saturday.

The Legion hosted a forum aimed at letting community members get a closer look at the candidates, each with varying law enforcement experience, who will be on the March 20 primary ballot.

The goal is to have a debate in September between the Democrat and Republican front-runners before voters have the final say in November.

The candidates largely agreed on focuses and challenges a sheriff will

face, including mental health, community relations and financial hurdles in the county.

Here’s a rundown of the candidates and highlights from the 2 1/2hour event:

Mike Lewis A Whiteside County deputy, Lewis, 46, of Rock Falls, is one of four Republicans running for the office.

He began at the department in 2003 after 3 years at the Lanark Police Department and said he’s the only candidate to have worked every post at the sheriff’s department including the jail, patrol, courthouse security and civil process. He also is a part-time Tampico police officer.

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FRANK C. VRANICH MILLEDGEVILLE – Frank Charles Vranich, 92, of Milledgeville, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. He worked for many years at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont.

Frank was born April 10, 1925, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Steve and Barbara (Biondich) Vranich. He was a veteran of the Navy. He married Helen Frey on Nov. 1, 1947, in Chicago.

Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Georgiana Cain of Milledgeville; one brother, John Vronich of Milledgeville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Anne Jorgensen and Margaret Heser; and one brother, Steve Vranich.

A private family service will be held at a later date. McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville handled arrangements.

EMMETT J. ENGEL LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – Emmett Joseph Engel, 73, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, at Havasu Regional Medical Center. For the past year, he courageously battled a deteriorating state of Bell’s Palsy, renal disease, pseudo tumors, and coronary artery disease.

He passed due to complications from a heart attack.

Emmett was born Aug. 5, 1944, in Galena, the second son of Edward and Emma Engel. He was raised in Hanover, graduating in 1962 from Hanover High School. Emmett served in the Army from August 1965 to August 1971. His medals and commendations include Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Marksman M-14 rifle, Expert M-2 Carbine, and Sharpshooter M-1 Carbine.

His chosen career was with the Illinois Department of Transportation, where he was a field maintenance engineer until retirement.

His choice of recreational enjoyment circled around good company, auction sales, great food, and tinkering in the ever growing junk yard.

Emmett’s spirit lives on through his children, Eric and Erin (Chet); grandchildren, Emma and Kori; brother, Eugene

(Marilyn); nephew, Ryan (Tabitha); great-nephew and great-niece, Henry and Emily; as well as numerous friends, family members, and devoted auction goers.

Emmett was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Emma Engel; and brother, Ellis Engel.

The memorial service will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24 at LawJones Funeral Home, 309 Chicago Ave., Savanna. If Emmett touched your life, please come, we would love to see you.

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SATURNINA L. GALO FRANKS FULTON – Saturnina L. Galo Franks, 56, of Fulton, formerly of Thomson, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, from injuries suffered in a car crash near DeWitt, Iowa.

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MARY KELLEY SAVANNA - Mary Kelley, 89, of Savanna, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna.

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JANESVILLE, Wis. – Robert J. “Bob” Heckman, 60, of Janesville, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 3, 2018, after a 6-year battle with cancer.

He was born Jan. 1, 1958, in Freeport. He graduated in 1976 from from Lanark High School in 1976. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and was stationed at Vandenburg Air Force Base in California, where he learned power production. In 1987, he started work for CCI Systems where he was lead tech/coax splicer supervisor. There he met his lifelong friends, Greg and Lisa Anderson, and worked until his illness in 2013. Bob enjoyed bowling, gardening, growing his zinnias, and golfing with his friends, Shane Rose, Scott Wooden, and his sweetheart, Virginia Gonzales.

A very sincere thank you to the ICU nursing staff of Mercy Hospital and to Bob’s oncologist, Dr. Shahid Shehkani.

Bob is survived by his fiancée and longtime love, Virginia Gonzales; children, Mike, Steve, Andy, Billy, and Caroline Heckman; parents, John and Donna Heckman; brothers, Denny (Kathy Lewis) Heckman, Larry (Robin) Heckman; sisters, Kathy (Kirt) Gruhn, Cindy

(Mike Leonard) Wagner; and nieces and nephews, Janica, Branden, Jarren, Baily, Kara, Kyle, Kelsey, Carissa, Jakob, and Cole.

The memorial service was Feb. 10 at Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory in Janesville.

Go to schneiderfuneraldirectors.com to send condolences.

Correction Abbie Reese is the daughter of Dr. David and Lee Reese. An article in the Feb. 7 edition of the Prairie Advocate listed an incorrect name for Dr. Reese.

We regret the error.

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PEORIA – Andrew J. Wiersema of Chadwick graduated Dec. 16 with a Bachelor of Science degree from Bradley University.

Shannon student honored ROCKFORD – Payton Clouse of Shannon was named a Distinguished Scholar for the fall semester at Rockford University.

Lanark student earns recognition PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Robert Wyeth of Lanark was named to the chancellor’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

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Morrison Middle School student Aaron Freeman pauses to ponder the possible answers Saturday during the first head-tohead round of MathCounts at Sauk Valley Community College.

SAVANNA – Carroll County Help Center will offer $500 scholarships to graduating seniors in Carroll County interested in training at a community college or a vocational, technical school.

Selection will be based on financial need, academic achievement, and future goals. Students can study licensed practical nursing, agricultural business, auto mechanics, data processing, laboratory technology, secretarial, and other fields.

Money for the scholarships is from memorial donations and used item sales through the Carroll County Thrift Shop.

The deadline is March 1. Interested students can contact their high school guidance counselor for application forms or more information.

Students are up for the Counts PRAIRIE ADVOCATE STAFF Middle-school mathletes flexed the arithmetic muscles Saturday at Sauk Valley Community College for the MathCounts competition. The program consists of written tests and fast-paced verbal matches. Sixty students in grades six through eight from St. Mary School in Dixon, St. Mary’s School in Sterling, Byron and Rochelle middle schools, St. Anne School in Dixon, Morrison Junior High School, and Christ Lutheran School in Sterling competed in the local competition of the national program. The top teams and individuals will represent their schools in the Illinois State MathCounts competition in Lisle on March 3. The results …

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Complications from head injuries caused Knight’s death, medical examiner rules

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ Sauk Valley Media kschultz@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5535 CHICAGO – The DCFS worker gravely injured in a beating in September died Thursday of “complications of blunt force head injuries due to assault,” which makes her death a homicide, the Cook County medical examiner’s office said Friday.

Pamela Knight, 59, was pronounced dead around 8:15 a.m. at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, where she was admitted Feb. 4 for emergency surgery, her family said in a post on CaringBridge.org. The type of surgery was not specified.

At the time of her death, “she could move her left finger half an inch and her neck to the right a few inches. She couldn’t talk, she couldn’t walk, she couldn’t eat or swallow,” her daughter, Jennifer Hollenbeck, said in Facebook post-

ings Friday afternoon.

In the 4 and a half months since the attack, Knight underwent five “major surgical procedures.”

She spent the first 2 Pamela Sue months in a coma, and Knight in the last few weeks was working with therapists at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, formerly the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, learning to communicate using eye movements and undergoing physical therapy to help her regain movement in her arms and legs.

In anticipation of a lifelong struggle with the disabilities the attack had caused, her husband, Don Knight, had spent in excess of $70,000 modifying their Dixon home.

Knight, a veteran Department of Children and Family Services worker, was taking a 2-year-old into protective custody when investigators say she was knocked to the ground

and kicked in the head by Andrew Sucher, 25, of Rock Falls.

Sucher was indicted Dec. 7 on charges of attempted first-degree murder, which carries at least 6 to 30 years in prison, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, and aggravated battery of a state employee, each of which carries 2 to 5 years in prison. He is being held at Stephenson County Jail on $275,000 bond.

Carroll County State’s Attorney Scott Brinkmeier could not be reached Friday for comment on whether or when those charges would be increased; the county closed its offices because of the weather.

The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Sucher is accused of fracturing Knights’ skull, causing permanent brain damage that also led to her extensive physical disabilities.

Knight had gone to Sucher’s home first, with a police escort, to take the child into custody, and when no one was there, she went to his parents’

Bill that would up penalties for assaulting DCFS workers in Senate committee

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ Sauk Valley Media kschultz@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5535 A bill introduced by state Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, that would make it a felony to batter a Department of Children and Family Services worker – as it now is to batter a firefighter, police or peace office – is making is way through the Senate, filed Jan.

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home in Milledgeville, which is in another police jurisdiction. She did not ask for assistance from village police.

She was attacked shortly after she got out of her car around 5:45 p.m. Sucher’s mother called 911 and another relative threw himself over Knight to protect her.

Preston Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon handled arrangements.

A mental evaluation of Sucher was ordered Jan. 9; a status hearing on the report, which was to take about a month to complete, is set for Feb. 23.

The report, being done by Dr. Joel Eckert of Peoria, will help determine, among other things, whether Sucher is fit to stand trial, is able to aid in his own defense, and whether he was sane at the time of the attack of which he is accused.

Sucher also is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, which carries 3 to 7 years.

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• BILL Continued from Page 7 who’s performing his or her official duties; batters a worker to prevent the performance of those duties; or batters a worker in retaliation for performing those duties, causing great bodily harm or disfigurement.

It would make it a felony punishable by 3 to 7 years if the above were true, minus great bodily harm or disfigurement.

DCFS workers are not allowed to carry Mace or other weapons on home visits.

Meanwhile, two felony cases against Andrew Sucher are advancing in Carroll County Court in Mount Carroll.

The 25-year-old was indicted Dec. 7 on charges of attempted first-degree murder, which carries at least 6 to 30 years in prison, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, and aggravated battery of a state employee, each of which carries 2 to 5 years in prison.

A mental evaluation was ordered Jan. 9; a status hearing on the report, which was to take about a month to complete, is set for Feb. 23.

The report, being done by Dr. Joel Eckert of Peoria, will help determine, among other things, whether

• DEATH Continued from Page 7 Officials say he was being moved to another cell in the Carroll County Jail around 3:40 p.m. Dec. 19 when he became “verbally combative” and punched Chief Deputy Craig Dimmick in the face. He subsequently was transferred to Stephenson County.

The status of that case also will be heard Feb. 23. ​Sucher also has pleaded not guilty in Whiteside County to aggravated

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Sucher is fit to stand trial, is able to aid in his own defense, and whether he was sane at the time of the attack of which he is accused.

Sucher also is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, which carries 3

to 7 years.

Officials say he was being moved to another cell in the Carroll County Jail around 3:40 p.m. Dec. 19 when he became “verbally combative” and punched Chief Deputy Craig Dimmick in the face. The status of that case also will be heard Feb. 23. ​Sucher also has pleaded not guilty in Whiteside County to aggravated battery of a child, which carries 2 to 5 years, and battery, domestic battery, and interfering with the reporting of a domestic battery, all misdemeanors.

He is accused of dragging a 6-yearold by the foot and striking him in the face with a squirt gun, and of throwing a woman against a wall and taking her phone in a July 29 incident.

He was out on bond in that case when Knight was attacked. It’s on hold while the Carroll County case proceeds.

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battery of a child, which carries 2 to 5 years, and battery, domestic battery, and interfering with the reporting of a domestic battery, all misdemeanors.

He is accused of dragging a 6-yearold by the foot and striking him in the face with a squirt gun, and of throwing a woman against a wall and taking her phone in a July 29 incident.

He was out on bond in that case when Knight was attacked. It’s on hold while the Carroll County case proceeds.

IN BRIEF Beware online dating scams, bank warns STERLING – Sterling Federal Bank staff are warning residents of the risks of online dating scams.

In a news release, Cindy Friesen with SFB wrote that social media networks and dating websites have become increasingly popular tools for meeting and communicating.

“According to the FBI, over $220 million was lost in 2016 to online romance scam artists. Older Americans in particular have been targeted by this type of scam,” Friesen wrote.

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LEFT: Students at Eastland Junior-Senior High School in Lanark placed second out of eight teams during a Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Academic Challenge. With the trophy are, by name and placement in subject, (from left) Justus Dobish, second in computer science; Brady Balk, first in computer science; Ian Kromer, second in biology and first in English; Kaden Henze, third in chemistry and first in math; Cecilia Guerrero, third in English; and Robert Markley, third in engineering graphics. Eastland’s WYSE team will advance to the sectional competition in March at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Students answer questions from senior high school and freshmen level college curricula, and compete as individuals and as part of a team. RIGHT: Eastland WYSE team members include (front row, from left) Wil Lartz, Kira Finifrock, Lydia Coatney, Mac Byer, Erin Henze, Adrianna Hensgen, and Cecilia Guerrero; and Sarah Spears, coach; and (back row) DJ Heeren, Justus Dobish, Brady Balk, Kaden Henze, Ian Kromer, Connor Erbsen, and Robert Markley. Photos submitted by Sarah Spears.

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Clark Mortensen Jr., 47, of Erie, a Republican candidate for Whiteside County sheriff, spoke Feb. 2 with residents at Resthave Home in Morrison. Pictured are (from left) Marge Kettler, Mortensen, and Paul Huizenga. Republican Sheriff’s Sgt. Kris Schmidt, 46, of rural Morrison, will visit at 10 a.m. March 2, while Whiteside Deputy Mike Lewis, 46, of Rock Falls, also a Republican, will visit at 10 a.m. March 17. Also running are Democratic Sheriff’s Lt. John Booker, 51, of Rock Falls, and former Rock Falls police officer Tim Fisher, 47, of Rock Falls. Photo submitted by Karla Burn.

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• FORUM Continued from Page 3 Lewis said his know-how of the department and former financial experience with Northwestern Steel and Wire as well as positions on the Rock Falls and Montmorency school boards set him apart from the rest.

He wants to “trim the fat” and cut administration positions to make room for more deputies.

“We need to make cuts and get more for less,” he said.

The department also need to focus on reducing “stagnancy” in the jail and work to lower the inmate population, which has reached north of 100 people.

“We need to move these people through the system to decrease our costs on the jail floor,” he said.

Kris Schmidt Schmidt, a sheriff’s sergeant and 46-year-old Republican from Morrison, started out in the U.S. Air Force’s security police in 1990, was a sergeant at the DeWitt Police Department and director of security for Ashford University in Clinton, both in Iowa. He came to the department in 2001, where he was promoted to sergeant in 2009.

His solution to most of the issues – such as budgetary strains, addic-

tion and mental health of inmates, and community relations – is working with others, including other law enforcement agencies, to cover more ground, working with the state’s attorney’s office on decreasing the jail population, and streamlining training with area police.

“We need a cohesiveness with continual training,” he said. “We all need to know how each other is going to react in a situation.”

Tim Fisher A Republican, Fisher, 47, of Rock Falls, spent most of his career in law enforcement. He joined the Rockton Police Department in 1993 after serving in the U.S. Army military police and then worked at the Rock Falls Police Department for 18 years where he was a patrolman, canine officer, sergeant, investigator, and certified dispatcher.

He has spent the past 3 years working in the behavioral health department at KSB Hospital, spent a dozen years as vice president of the Rock Falls police union, and was on the Sterling Christian School board.

Fisher said Whiteside County needs its own behavioral healthcare unit and either needs to create its own mental health crisis team or join Lee County’s. He also wants to do away with participating in roadside safety checks to devote man-

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“We need to get out of the car and talk with the public,” he said.

“We have got to get back to where the community is comfortable with talking with officers.”

Clark Mortensen Jr. Rounding off the list of Republicans is Mortensen Jr., 47, of Erie, who served in the Illinois National Guard for 6 years as a Stinger Missile Crewman, was an officer for the Colona Police Department from 1992 to 2000, and has been a police officer and firefighter for Quad City International Airport for the past 17 years.

He also was on the Colona City Council from 2001 to 2005 and was a member of its economic development committee.

Mortensen said the department needs training for a mass casualty situation, needs to be more involved with the community, find a way to extend patrol areas in the county and make better use of auxiliary groups.

The only candidate who hasn’t worked in Whiteside County, he said his knowledge from other towns gives him a better perspective on what needs fixing at the department.

“I’m the outside guy who’s going to come in with the fresh ideas,” he said.

John Booker Booker, 51, of Rock Falls, a lieutenant with the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department, is the sole Democrat in the race.

He was first hired by the department in 1998 and was a patrol sergeant and detective before becoming lieutenant and commander of the county’s SWAT team.

Booker said he has the most knowledge of how to run the department, given that he’s worked closely with Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi, who announced last year that he’s retiring and will not seek another term after 10 years in the position, and who endorsed Booker, the man he defeated in the 2010 race.

He said money is the biggest issue for the county, and he’s familiar with all aspects of being the sheriff, including administration, programs and drafting budgets.

“You don’t go to a doctor who has never performed surgery before,” he said.

Most of the candidates have yet to name a preferred deputy sheriff, except for Lewis, who has chosen Gabe Gomez, who started at the sheriff’s department and recently retired after 23 years with the Morrison Police Department, and Mortensen, who picked Donnie Pridemore, a lieutenant with the Fulton Police Department.

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Carroll County Farm Bureau Thanks you for your support!

The Carroll County Farm Bureau Young Leaders would like to thank everyone who participated in the Annual Harvest For All. Due to the overwhelming generosity of the Carroll County Farmers, the Young Leaders were able to collect…

$31,526.85

The committee will distribute all the proceeds to The Carroll County Food Pantries and those in need. We would like to thank the following contributors: • ACR Transportation, Inc. • Kevin & DiAnn Adolph • Jeff & Jill Adolph • Sam & Jackie Adolph • Adolph Red Angus/Randall & Jane Adolph • Kurt & Sheila Alexander • Larry & Linda Alexander • Andresen Farms • Aaron & Melinda Appel • Randy & Jenny Appel • Ray & Jan Appel • Carroll County Locker • Jerry & Diann Cassens • Christians Farms • COUNTRY Financial Agents John Bickelhaupt & Ernie Bates • Daehler Farms & Family • Daw Acres Corp.

• Durward Farms • Eastland Feed & Grain

• Faulkner Farms • Carollynn Fink • Chris & Deanna Fink • Gerald & Penny Fink • Rod & Marshall Fink • Tom Fink • Ron & Marsha Foltz • Jim & Laurie Foltz • FS Grain • Fransene Farms • Freedom Hills Ranch • Flikkema Farms • Bob & Barb Hartman • Tom Hartman • Dustin Hook • Hopkins Family Farm • J&J Farms • Janssen Farms • Mike & Dawn Johnson • Kurt Krum • Lamoreux Farms • Doug & Jeanette Linker

• Ludwig Family Farms • Martz-Spears Farms • Milledgeville Farmers Elev.

• Miller Farms – Eric Miller • Gale & Adam Miller Farms • Les & Michaela Nelson • Walter & Lavonne Nelson • Al & Denise Norman • ODK Wagenknecht Farms • Phil & Deb Ohlwine • Alan Ottens • Bill & Dee Pilgrim • Curtis & Anna Pilgrim • Steve & Holly Queckboerner • Correy & Kellie Rahn • Elmer & Annette Rahn Jr. • Judy Rahn • Justin & Ellen Rahn • Kyle & Nicole Ruter • Tim & Barb Ruter • Bryan & Chelsea Schoeny • Kent & Julie Schoeny

• Denny & Karen Schriner

Join Carroll County Farm Bureau to take advantage

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County Farm Bureau® and Illinois Agricultural Association®

• Keith & Joanie Schriner • Smith Farming Corporation • Francis & Linda Snider • Stanrod, Inc. • Darrell & Laurie Stitzel • Darrell & Carol Stoner • Ryan & Shelley Stoner

Our goal is to maintain an organization through which farm people and others can think, act, and work together to strengthen agriculture’s role and infl f uence as a vital part of a strong and prosperous economy in a free Am A erica. We work to better the conditions of those engaged in agriculture, improve the grade of agricultural products, and develop a higher degree of effi f ciency in the production of agricultural products.

I believe in and support these goals and purposes and seek to promote them by t Farm Bureau. I hereby apply for membership in County t joining this county Farm Bureau and the Illinois Agricultural Association. This application is for the membership year beginning __________________, 20 ____, and ending __________________, 20 ____, and from year to year thereafter, so long as the membership dues are paid in advance. Such membership is subject to the bylaws of these organizations. The membership dues of $__ _____* for the fi f rst membership year are paid herewith. I agree to pay membership dues in the total amount fi f xed in the bylaws of the county Farm Bureau and in the bylaws of the Illinois Agricultural Association for each succeeding membership year in advance so long as this agreement remains in effect.

• Steve & Jamie Stoner

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To The Young Leaders Harvest For All. Thank You To All Who Have Contributed These Past 14 Years!

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Since 2005, Carroll County Farmers have donated $307,736.16

Either party may terminate this membership agreement as of the end of any membership year by notice in writing to the other party during the last 60 days of such year.

Membership Number __________________________ Telephone _________________________________________

• Richard Tyne

• Brad & Brett Woessner

I understand that this application for membership is subject to acceptance by the county Farm Bureau board and the Illinois Agricultural Association.

In the event this application is not accepted, the membership dues paid herewith shall be refunded. Further, the county Farm Bureau board has the authority to classify f my membership in accordance with the bylaws of the county Farm Bureau and the Illinois Agricultural Association on the basis of the personal information contained in this application.

* Membership dues are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.

• Sturtevant Grain Farms

• Justin & Augusta Witt

I understand that $3.00 of my annual membership dues is for a year’s subscription to the Illinois Agricultural Association’s offi f cial publication as checked: ( ) FarmWeek (designed for farm operators) or ( ) Partners.

Also, $ ______ _ of my annual membership dues is for a year’s subscription to ______ _ _____ _ ______ _ _, the offi f cial publication of my county Farm Bureau.

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Gross farm income $2,500 per year or more Does not own or operate farm

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Baseball season cannot come fast enough for me, both high school and MLB. We are taking a bus to see the Cubs play the Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Sunday, April 8. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. for the 1:10 p.m. game.

Seats are $65 for members and include transportation and your seat at the game. If this is anything like last year’s trip, seats will sell out quickly! Payment is required to hold your spot.

••• Membership has its value has been a long standing slogan for Farm Bureau membership. It is a very true statement. I have heard from a number of members who have saved quite a bit more than one year’s worth of dues. Recently, you probably remember me writing on the lady who saved more than $1,000 on her prescription coverage.

I have had members tell me they have saved $30 on a pair of shoes using the new Abenity app – with its more than 300,000 membership discounts available. I have personally saved more than a year’s dues using the hotel and car rental discount available.

Have you looked into using the IAA Credit Union? It has competitive rates and makes it easy to bank from here. ADT is another great benefit we have available. What about $500 off a new Ford vehicle?

The list goes on and on.

If you are not a member, it is easy to join! We have associate members

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Farm Bureau Classifieds

Chastity Welch

Carroll County Farm Bureau members can place up to two (2) 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 4 p.m. Thursday to get your ad in the following week’s paper.

who are non-farmers. We have our farming members, and last year we also have the classification professional members who are non-farmers who have an interest in agriculture and want to support or be involved more than just a non-farmer member. Professional members may be those who work in agribusiness, maybe someone who grew up on a farm and wants to just continue to support agriculture, or have an interest in agriculture. Contact our office today to find out how you can become a member.

Along with the typical membership benefits, Farm Bureau has been very socially responsible. We know that farmers feed the world and this is their job, but they take it a step further than that. As you can see in this week’s paper, we have very generous farmers in Carroll County who have no problem with giving to those less fortunate. The amount of money donated in Carroll County since the program began is unbelievable.The dollars that are raised from the Harvest for All go to the food pantries and to help support the Backpack Program.

The backpack program began back in 2015, when Eastland Feed & Grain along with our Young Leaders teamed up to begin sending

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TODAY Bird activities at Thomson library THOMSON – University of Illinois Extension will have an “I Love Birds” program for school-aged children, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Thomson Public Library, 1005 W. Main St. Kids can receive information about birds in their backyard, and make a feeder to take home.

The cost is $3 for supplies; call the library at 815-259-2480 to register.

Ash Wednesday service at St. John Lutheran Church PEARL CITY – St. John Lutheran Church will begin the observation of Lent with Ash Wednesday services at the church, 229 S. First St. Imposition of ashes and an abbreviated service will be at noon, with a full service at 7 p.m.

Call the church at 815-443-2215 in the morning for more information.

THURSDAY Livestock management course MORRISON – University of Illinois Extension will offer certified livestock

managers training from 8;30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. Participants will receive information on best practices for managing and handling manure. The Illinois Livestock Management Facilities Act of 1997 requires livestock producers to receive training through this program. Go to regonline. com/CLMT2018 to sign up and for more information.

Lanark library group to gather LANARK – Friends of the Lanark Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the Lanark Municipal Building, 111 S. Broad St. New members are welcome.

FRIDAY Panda program at HCC library FREEPORT – The Natural Science and Mathematics Division at Highland Community College will offer a free program, “A Science Café: Giant Pandas,” at 10 a.m. in the Clarence Mitchell Library, on the second floor of the Marvin-Burt Liberal Arts Center at the college, 2998 W. Pearl City Road.

Dr. Sarah Bexell, a Freeport native and director of conservation education with the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, will discuss the pandas’ natural history, behavior, and extinction crisis. A question and answer period will follow.

The public is welcome. Email Laura Watson at laura.watson@highland.edu or call 815-599-3456 for more information.

“Sportsmen’s Banquet” MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY CHAPTER WATERFOWL U.S.A. www.waterfowlusa.org

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Saturday, March. 3rd Majestic Pines 11503 3 Mile Rd. Thomson IL DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 P.M.

TICKETS: $55.00 Spouses/Kids $20.00 For tickets call (309) 887-4390, ronkaufman1@msn.com The Mississippi Flyway Chapter is a wetland conservation group that works to provide waterfowl nesting habitat in our area.

MIKE CYZE from ESPN Outdoor Radio will emcee the event.

Please join us for this mid-winter banquet. Hunting families are encouraged to attend.

We will be giving 5 guns away to young hunters that night who attend. Whether you fish, hunt, enjoy sport shooting or have interest in conceal carry, please come, and don’t forget the kids.

We will have a ring toss game for them to win a bike or other prizes. You will see sporting goods, gun raffles, ladies raffles, wildlife art auctions and more.

The chapter along with generous donors has given away over 98 guns over the years to young hunters attending the banquet.

MONDAY ‘Magnificent’ 4-H day set MORRISON – The University of Illinois Extension will offer a 4-H Magnificent Monday workshop for children from 8 to 18, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson St. A special 5- to 7-year-old session also is planned for Cloverbud-aged youth. Three sessions will rotate every 50 minutes The cost is $15 per child. Space is limited; visit go.illinois.edu/MagMonday2018 to register. Email lancast@ illinois.edu or call Extension at 815-6323611 for more information.

Orangeville quilter to speak at guild meeting FORRESTON – Country Crossroads Quilt Guild will meet at Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Road.

Quilt demo warm-ups and a meetand-greet will start at 6:30 p.m., with the program at 7. Sandy Haffele from Uniquely Yours Quilt Shop in Orangeville will present a lecture on quilt rulers, and give a trunk show and introduce new quilting material.

Visitors can attend for $5.

Call Doreen at 815-973-5113 or Lynda at 815-443-2688 for more information.

TUESDAY Women’s group to meet at Pearl City church PEARL CITY – The Women’s Gathering group at St. John Lutheran Church will meet at 9:45 a.m. at the church, 229 S. First St.

Activities will start with fellowship, followed by a Bible study and brief meeting.

Call the church at 815-443-2215 in the morning for more information.

FEB. 22 Morrison Presbyterians prepare community meals MORRISON – First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will offer a free community meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the church, 100 E. Lincolnway.

Five types of chili, with side dishes, desserts, and beverages, will be provided.

The church is accessible to wheelchairs. Search for the firstpresmorrison group on Facebook or call 815-772-3510 for more information.

Native American presentation planned in Fulton FULTON – Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will offer a free presentation on Illinois’ Native Americans by the Rev. Dan Lybarger of Galesburg at 6 p.m. at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave. Lybarger, who is Cherokee and Ojibwe, presents flute and storytelling programs throughout the Midwest. The presentation is part of a recognition of Illinois’ bicentennial this year, and is titled “Preparing for the Future by Touching the Past.”

Light refreshments will be provided after the program. The center is accessible to people with disabilities.

Stop at the center, go to cityoffulton. us or call 815-589-3925, or search for the de Immigrant Windmill page on Facebook.

FEB. 22 Bible studies professor to speak

FEB. 23 Life story series at Thomson library THOMSON – University of Illinois Extension will offer “Share Your Life Story” sessions at 10 a.m. Fridays until April 6 at Thomson Public Library, 1005 W. Main St. The program is free, and will include how to begin writing a life story, writing sessions, and activities. There is no session on March 30.

Email Karla Belzer at kbelzer@illinois. edu or call her at 815-32-3611 to register.

Fish fry at Polo church POLO – Brookville United Methodist Church will have a fish fry from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church, 17725 W. Chambers St.

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Methodist men plan yearly meal MILLEDGEVILLE – The Milledgeville Methodist Men will prepare their annual all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage supper from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 321 N. Holcomb Ave. Cost is by donation, payable at the door.

Trivia competition in Savanna SAVANNA – West Carroll Family Career and Community Leaders of America will have a trivia night at Manny’s Pizza, 211 Main St. Doors open at 6 p.m., with competition at 7. The night will feature 10 questions from 10 categories, with a 50-50 raffle and door prizes. Registration is $10 per person.

To register, email Sharon Guilinger at sguilinger@wc314.org to send Individual and group team names. For more information, call Travis Findlay at West Carroll High School at 815-273-7715, ext. 701.

FEB. 26 Bird activities at Thomson library THOMSON – University of Illinois Extension will have an “I Love Birds” program for school-aged children, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Thomson Public Library, 1005 W. Main St. Kids can receive information about birds in their backyard, and make a feeder to take home. The cost is $3 for supplies; call the library at 815-259-2480 to register.

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MORRISON – Whiteside Forum’s series on exploring politics will continue with a discussion at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. Matthew Comber, associate professor of Biblical studies at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, will talk about his class on “Genocide, Rebellion, and God in Nazi Germany,” and experiences he and his students have had with the course. A question-and-answer period will follow.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

BY CODY CUTTER Prairie Advocate ccutter@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5552

BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FRIDAY Sterling at LaSalle-Peru, 7 p.m.

Bureau Valley at Newman, 7 p.m.

Milledgeville at Durand, 7:30 p.m.

Lena-Winslow at West Carroll, 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY 1A Polo Regional, Eastland vs. Erie, 7 p.m.

1A East Dubuque Regional, Stockton vs. Scales Mound, 7:30 p.m.

2A Fulton Regional, West Carroll vs.

Kewanee, 6 p.m.

2A Fulton Regional, Fulton vs. Morrison, 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY 1A Amboy Regional, Milledgeville vs.

Hiawatha, 6 p.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS SATURDAY Pearl City 38, West Carroll 26: The Wolves held the Thunder without a field goal in the third quarter in an NUIC West

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FRIDAY Newman 69, Kewanee 45: The Comets took an early lead and never trailed against the Boilermakers in a Three Rivers East road game.

Cade Gorzny hit four 3-pointers and scored a team-high 20 points, Brycen Bartel added 12, and seniors Gehrig Koerner and Travis Williams chipped in 10 apiece for the Comets.

Newman stretched a 14-8 first-quarter lead into a 36-15 margin by halftime with a 22-7 second-quarter run. Newman led 55-27 heading into the final period.

TUESDAY Sterling 57, Sycamore 39: The Golden Warriors raced out to a 17-8 lead after the first quarter and closed well by outscoring the Spartans 17-6 in the fourth to win a NIB-12 crossover game on the road.

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Micah Kendrick scored a game-high 13 points, while Sean Gingrich added 12 for Sterling. Tyler Willman and Isaiah Ryan chipped in 10 apiece.

Quinten Petit led Sycamore with 12 points, all coming from beyond the 3-point line. The Spartans hit 10 3-pointers in the game.

Milledgeville 58, Pearl City 50: Kyle Ottens scored 30 points as the Missiles topped the Wolves in an NUIC crossover game in Pearl City.

Cade Schave added 11 for Milledgeville, and Blayne Kappes scored eight.

Brock Smargiassi led Pearl City with 15.

Fulton 59, Morrison 47: The Mustangs got off to a good start, leading 19-16 after one quarter, but the Steamers’ defense locked down over the next three quarters and Fulton came away with its 20th win of the year.

Fulton outscored Morrison 16-9, 9-8 and 18-11 in the second, third and fourth quarters.

Cody Sanderson led the Steamers with a career-high 30 points. Tyler Bruggenwirth added nine.

Ben Brackemyer led the Mustangs with 14 points. Britt Ottens added 11.

Lena-Winslow 52, Forreston 41: After a halftime tie at 25, the Panthers held the Cardinals to just a pair of field goals in the third quarter to come away with an NUIC crossover home win.

Isaiah Bruce scored 13 first-half points and finished with 16 points to lead the Panthers. Parker Magee added 13 points, and Cade Benson chipped in 10 points.

Brandon Schneiderman led the Cardinals with 18 points, including the Cardinals’ lone third-quarter field goals – both 3s.

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The Eastland Cougars celebrate their win over the Prophetstown Prophets at Friday’s 1A Newman Regional Championship.

• HIGHLIGHTS Continued from Page 16 MONDAY 1A Belvidere Supersectional, Aquin Sectional winner vs. Walther Christian Sectional winner, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY 3A Genoa-Kingston Sectional semifinal, Dixon Regional winner vs. Wheaton St. Francis Regional winner, 6 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS FRIDAY 1A Newman Regional final Eastland 48, Prophetstown 40: The Cougars’ hopes of a second straight regional title were on life support, and Prophetstown appeared on its way to extending the life of its program at least another few days while adding one last regional crown to the already-packed trophy case.

But Eastland turned up the pressure on defense, the 3-pointers started to fall from Erin Henze, and Eastland’s 24

fourth-quarter points led the Cougars to the championship.

The Prophets led 30-17 until Henze hit the second of her five 3-pointers in the second half with 3:27 left in the third. That came at the start of a stretch during which Prophetstown turned the ball over 11 times in the span of 13 trips down the floor.

“Our defense in the first half was not good at all,” said Henze, who had four steals during the stretch. “I think we just came out [in the second half] with a lot more intensity in our press and our halfcourt defense, and that picked up our momentum on offense as well.”

Prophetstown led 34-24 to open the fourth quarter, but the Eastland defense was still clicking and the offense started to follow suit. An Erykah Ames steal led to a Coatney layup. Henze hit a 3-pointer, then picked up a steal and hit another. Krogman added a putback, and with 4:58 left in the game, Eastland tied it 34-34 with a 10-0 run.

Prophetstown’s Dena Johnson (left) knocks the ball away from Eastland’s Gabby Snyder See HIGHLIGHTS, Page 18

during the second half of Friday night’s 1A Newman Regional championship game in Sterling.

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Eastland’s Erin Henze shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of Friday night’s Class 1A Newman Regional championship in Sterling. The Cougars won 48-40.

• HIGHLIGHTS Continued from Page 17 Prophetstown briefly regained the lead thanks to a Hannah McKinney jumper and a basket from Johnson, but Eastland answered again.

Henze hit a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to one, then was fouled attempting another and converted two of her three free throws, putting the Cougars in front with 1:14 left, Eastland’s first lead since early in the second quarter.

In the final 1:14, Eastland iced the game by shooting 7-for-9 from the freethrow line, and one of those misses was rebounded and put back by Jordan Miller.

Prophetstown’s defense also helped build the early lead. Playing a triangle-and-two on Henze and Coatney, the Prophets held the two Cougar guards to two points each in the first half.

With Prophetstown switching to a box-and-one on Coatney in the second half, Henze broke loose, hitting five 3-pointers on her way to a 20-point night.

Dena Johnson had eight of her teamhigh 12 points in the first half. Pierceson had seven points in the half and 10 for the game.

THURSDAY Sterling 61, Rochelle 38: After all of the pomp and circumstance of Senior Night transitioned to game time, Ster-

Prophetstown’s Dena Johnson (left) shoots the ball against Eastland’s Jordan Miller during the first half Friday night in Sterling.

three-point play 4 seconds later gave Eastland a lead with 49.6 seconds it wouldn’t relinquish in a semifinal victory over the hosts.

Newman took its first lead of the game at 40-39 with 4:25 left after Delaney Hinrichs knocked down a 3 from the wing. Hannah Wilson came up with two huge offensive rebounds down the stretch, and knocked down a pair of free throws to give the Comets a 47-43 advantage.

Even with Eastland’s Erin Henze on the bench after fouling out, Newman Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com couldn’t close the door, due to a 4-for-9 Eastland’s Lydia Coatney (left) and Prophetstown’s Hannah McKinney reach for a performance from the foul line and sevrebound off Prophetstown’s hoop during the first half of Friday night’s 1A Regional eral turnovers in the final 2 minutes.

Championship game at Newman.

Eastland hit its first nine shots of the game and had eight assists on its way ling senior Emilie Powers had a bad feel- trail again. to leading 21-11 after one quarter.

Sterling coach Taylor Jackson started ing something wasn’t going right while Madison Craft’s second 3 of the all four of her seniors – Powers, Kailey shooting during warmups. second quarter cut the Comets’ deficit Mitchell, Gabi Schilling and Akira Tanton to 28-21, and Josie Rank’s putback put Facing the Rochelle Hubs in her final – along with Josi Borum. home game, Powers had a much better Newman within striking distance down Josi and Brooklyn Borum pulled down 30-23 at the half. time hitting shots when it mattered. plenty of rebounds on both ends of the She hit 3-pointers in the second, third, Savannah Skinner hit a 3 and a runner court. Both finished with double-douand fourth quarters to provide enough to trim Eastland’s lead to 30-28, and bles: Brooklyn scored 15 points, pulled pop to lead her team to a Northern Hinrichs tied the score at the 4:20 mark down 13 offensive boards, and finished Illinois Big 12 West win at Musgrove of the third quarter with a pair of free with 20 total rebounds; Josi finished Fieldhouse. throws. The Cougars held a 37-34 lead with 12 points and 16 rebounds.

Powers’ first 3 came with 3:56 left in after three quarters, but scored just nine Abby Lundquist led the Hubs with 19 the second quarter. She caught a pass and seven points in the second and third points and nine rebounds. from Grace Gould just to the left of the quarter, respectively. top of the key and sank it to inch the Craft scored a game-high 14 points WEDNESDAY Golden Warriors within one point of for Newman. Skinner scored all 10 of 1A Newman Regional Rochelle’s lead (21-20). her points after halftime, and Hinrichs Eastland 53, Newman 47: Down by Gould followed that with an eventual added eight while limiting Coatney to four as the clock ticked under a minute go-ahead 3 from the left elbow for a just nine points. to go, Karlie Krogman scored a bucket 23-21 lead with 2:38 to play. Sterling through contact, and Katie Krogman’s (12-18) led 26-23 at halftime and didn’t See HIGHLIGHTS, Page 19

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1A Newman Regional Prophetstown 41, Milledgeville 29: The Prophets used a box-and-one defense to limit Mady Frederick, the Missiles’ lead scorer, to only a pair of fourth-quarter field goals on nine total shots, and that was well after the Prophets had control of the game.

Milledgeville trailed 13-5 at the end of the first quarter, and outscored Prophetstown 5-4 in the second quarter. The Prophets doubled up on their own first-half point total, as well as Milledgeville’s total points at the end of three quarters (32-16).

Frederick finished with nine points for Milledgeville.

2A Riverdale Regional Riverdale 52, Fulton 36: The Steamers could not hang onto a halftime lead and fell to the host Rams.

Fulton led 23-21 at half, but scored just 13 points the rest of the way. By the end of the third quarter, the lead was gone as Riverdale had pulled in front 39-30.

Rylee Leitzen led Fulton with 11 points. Liz Fish added eight.

Harvest Christian 69, West Carroll 29: The Thunder’s season came to an end in the regional semifinals in Port Byron.

Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Prophetstown’s Hannah McKinney (20) guards Milledgeville’s Mady Frederick during the second quarter of their regional game Feb. 7 at Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling. The Comets ended Milledgeville’s season with a 41-29 victory.

2A Riverdale Regional West Carroll 49, Morrison 32 Kaneland 59, Sterling 40: The Golden Warriors fell at Musgrove Fieldhouse, being outscored 12-5 in the first quarter, 22-12 in the second and 13-5 in the third.

Josi Borum led the Warriors with 19 points. Katelyn Grell added six.

WRESTLING SCHEDULE

1A East Dubuque Regional East Dubuque 53, Lena-Winslow 34 TUESDAY 1A Newman Regional Newman 53, Erie 37: The Comets began their postseason the way they started the regular season – with a lopsided win over Erie.

The Comets got out to a big early lead and cruised to a win against the Cardinals, leading 19-4 in the first 6½ minutes of play.

Erie did claw its way back with a ninepoint run, but Newman responded with a 13-0 run over the next 6 minutes, capped by two free throws from Madison Craft to up the Comets’ lead to 32-13.

The Cardinals committed 14 first-half turnovers, and 26 for the game. Newman had 17 steals, with Lauren Wilson leading the way with eight.

Newman led by as many as 23 points

Milledgeville’s Rebecca Waite (left) defends Prophetstown’s Courtney Pierceson as Pierceson looks to pass the ball during the second quarter of their 1A regional game at Newman.

(38-15) with 4:30 left in the third quarter.

Samantha Skinner paced a balanced Newman attack with 14 points, Craft had nine, and Lauren Wilson had eight points, eight steals and four rebounds.

Whitney Bramm led Erie with 13 points, while Riley Redell added 11. Skylar Steimle grabbed a team-high nine rebounds and nabbed four of her team’s seven steals.

1A East Dubuque Regional Lena-Winslow 68, River Ridge/Scales Mound 51: The Panthers scored 47 points in the second half to run away with a regional quarterfinal win over the Wildcats.

Madilyn Schultz hit six 3-pointers – including five in the second half – to finish with 33 points for the Panthers.

Carmen DeVries added 10 points.

THURSDAY IHSA State Meet, 1A preliminary round, 1 p.m.

IHSA State Meet, 2A preliminary round, 3 p.m.

FRIDAY IHSA State Meet, 1A quarterfinals and first-round wrestlebacks, 8:30 a.m.

IHSA State Meet, 2A quarterfinals and first-round wrestlebacks, 11 a.m.

IHSA State Meet, 1A/2A semifinals, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY IHSA State Meet, 1A/2A quarterfinal wrestlebacks, 9 a.m.

IHSA State Meet, 1A/2A semifinal wrestlebacks, 11 a.m.

IHSA State Meet, 1A/2A third-throughsixth-place matches, 1 p.m.

IHSA State Meet, 1A/2A championships, 5:30 p.m.

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Eastland finished at 34 percent (18for-53) from the floor, but made up for it by sinking 14 of its 18 free throws. Karlie Krogman had 12 points, five rebounds and two assists, and her senior sister added 11 points, eight boards, three assists and two steals. Henze had 12 points, three steals, and a pair of rebounds and assists.

• HIGHLIGHTS Continued from Page 19 TUESDAY 1A Morrison Dual Team Sectional, Lena-Winslow/Stockton vs. Aurora Christian, 6 p.m.

WRESTLING HIGHLIGHTS SATURDAY Figueroa, Garcia advance to 2A state: Two Sterling wrestlers survived the Sycamore Sectional and will compete at the 2A state meet at State Farm Center in Champaign.

Isaiah Figueroa (138 pounds) and Turner Garcia (160) finished in fourth place at the sectional.

Figueroa dropped a 8-4 decision to Geneseo’s Andrew Rizzo in a semifinal, but recorded six takedowns in his wrestleback semi against Metamora’s Brayden Smith on his way to a 12-8 decision.

Figueroa went on to take fourth place after falling in a 12-6 decision against Rochelle’s Eddie Villalobos for third.

The Sterling junior barely made it out of regionals as a third-place winner, and used his role as an underdog to his advantage.

Garcia had his high school career on the line after losing an 11-2 major decision to Washington’s Jared Head in a semifinal, but pinned Metamora’s Vinny Querciagrossa in 5:37 in a wrestleback semi to clinch his first state berth. Garcia led 6-2 in the third period before a reversal put him in position for the pin.

Kuehl, Valentine win 1A sectional titles: The final area tally of state qualifiers out of the 1A Oregon Sectional included four Lena-Winslow/Stockton PantherHawks, three Fulton Steamers, two Morrison Mustangs, two Newman Comets, and one West Carroll Thunder wrestler.

Kuehl scored a 3-1 decision win against Fulton’s Taylor Fleetwood in the 285-pound championship, while Valentine scored a 16-0 tech fall against Erie-Prophetstown’s Mat Garrison at 170 pounds.

Jaden Rice (106) and Hunter Luke (138) also advanced for the PantherHawks, but both fell to Aurora Christian wrestlers in their title bouts. Rice lost 6-4 to Joel Mylin, and Luke lost 7-6 to Zeke Marshall.

Fulton’s single-season pins record fell, as Eli Pannell (195) set the new mark at 29 after pinning Byron’s Colton Ingram in his third-place bout. Tyler Fleetwood (132) also advanced for the Steamers, but fell 3-1 to Alleman’s Jack Patting in a

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Morrison’s Reilly Dolan (top) wrestles Stillman Valley’s Logan Lagerhausen in a 145-pound bout on Saturday at the Oregon Class 1A Sectional. Dolan finished in third place to qualify for state.

third-place bout to end his weekend.

Newman’s Kyle Tunink (120) and Brody Ivey (145) dropped sectional championship bouts to Aurora Christian opponents. Tunink lost 1-0 to Cameron Johnson, and Ivey lost 8-6 to Eli Ibarra.

Augustus Linke (138) and Reilly Dolan (145) will represent Morrison at state.

Dolan beat Orion’s Trent Scharpman with a 9-0 major decision in a thirdplace bout. Linke dropped his thirdplace bout to Rockridge’s Nolan Throne by major decision.

Ethen Doty (120) will represent West Carroll at state, finishing in fourth place after falling 7-4 to Rockford Lutheran’s Josh Schrank.

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AUGERS: 28ft., 10in. Mayrath elec. auger Arctic Cat 650, 4x4, 1662 mi., speedrack, on truck; 70ft., 10in. Buhler w/swing auger frt. & rear winch on truck, pto; 70ft., 10in., pto, on truck SKID LOADER: Case 1845C, D., FARM RELATED & MISC: (2) 1978hrs, new rubber, 6ft. bucket, hay tine, DUMP & GRAIN TRUCKS: 1986 GMC grainavators; Brush Hog mower w/8hp. forks Brigadier, 3208 Cat motor, D., auto trans., engine; chain hoist; Reese 5th wheel steel dump box, dual axle, 15ft. box, steel hitch w/tailgate; Int. Loadstar 1800 fire COMBINE & HEADS: Case Int. truck for parts; AC hitch; pr. Int. hubs; floor, remanufactured motor 2188, axle flow, D. hyd. drive, Knowles running gear w/flotation tires; (3) separator 3295hrs., engine 4622 hrs., 1993 Ford L8000, D., 328,680mi., dual S#JJC0192565; 2206, 30in., 6-row, poly axle, 2sp. axle, twin screw, Cummins, 20ft. bale feeders; (2) 16ft. wood bunks;12ft. self feeder; truck & tractor tires; 30.5Lx32 snouts, hyd. strippers, new gather chains, alum. box w/roll tarp 10 ply combine tires on rims; (3) poly sprockets-400A., S# CBJ032035; 72 GMC 5500 w/13ft. box, wood floor, Int. 1063 grain head, 30in., 6-row, calf huts; scrap iron; metal shelving; file 6cyl., gas, 4sp. w/2sp., dual cylinder, S#JJC0069870 77,324mi. cabinets

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK PHOTO ID REQUIRED JIM CALHOUN, AUCTIONEER MT. CARROLL (815) 244-9660 IL Lic. 040000333 For pictures www.calhounauction.com

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Computer equipment & desks, king size headboard & frame, matching armoire & night stands 2 matching chairs, end tables, coffee table, love seat, recliner, plants, glassware, sets of dishes, Princess House crystal, Raggedy Ann collectibles, collector plates, handicapped equipment, stained glass lamps & hangings, paintings, numbered prints, pots, pans, towels, serving utensils, pitchers, cookbooks, tea pots, cat collection, bells, angels, lg. Chest freezer, cedar chest, desk, and much more!!

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GUNS & ARCHERY

706

GUN SHOW FEB 23, 24 & 25. Fountain Hall, Junction I-94 & Hwy.11, Racine/Sturtevant Fri. 3-8:30, Sat. 95, Sun 9-3. Info 563-608-4401

APPLIANCES

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RIP -N- TEAR: Sewing RepairsBlue Jeans, Work Clothes & Zippers Replaced.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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OXYGEN - Anytime.

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NEW TODAY John Deere 2 stage electric start 10hp, 31” cut, very good cond. $400 815-973-3223

WANT TO BUY 795

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

NEWSPAPERS, aluminum cans for Senior Services recycling project. Will pick up in Lanark & Milledgeville on the 2nd Sat. of month; Chadwick on the 3rd Sat. In Lake Carroll, take to the Ctr. Conference Shed. In Mt. Carroll, take to the Sr. Center from 8AM -1PM, Mon. thru Friday. 244-1800

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2016 4WD

CHEVY COLORADO CREW CAB ONE OWNER

ONE OWNER

2015 CHEVY EQUINOX LS 12,990

$

4Cly. Eco Tech Gas Saver

Heated Leather Seats, Back Up Camera, Factory Warranty, New Tires

2013

AWD

$24,990

DODGE RAM SLT 1500 CREW CAB

4WD, OUTDOORSMAN PKG. ONLY 38K

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$26,990

TRUCKS ‘17 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT CREW CAB 4WD, 5.7 Hemi, Tow Package, Factory Warranty, One Owner ................................$33,990 ‘17 DODGE RAM SLT 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4, Big Horn Pkg., Only 26,000 Miles, Back Up Camera, Remote Start, Trailer Tow Pkg.,One Owner, Factory Warranty, Hemi 5.7 V-8....................................................$29,990 ‘16 FORD F-150 FX-4 CREW CAB, 4WD, Chrome Pkg., Power Seat, Back Up Camera, Xtr 6.5 Ft. Bed, Tow Pkg., Factory Warranty, Local Trade Loaded ......................................................................$33,990 ‘16 CHEVY COLORADO CREW CAB 4WD, Heated Leather Seats, Back Up Camera, Factory Warranty, One Owner, New Tires ........$24,990 ‘16 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB 4X4, Pro X-4 Pkg., Only 18,000 Miles, Heated Leather, Sun Roof, Navigation, One Owner, Factory Warranty, Backup Camera ............................$28,990 ‘15 FORD F-150 XLT CREW CAB 4WD, Sport Pkg., Back Up Camera, Tow Pkg., Xtr 6.5 Ft. Bed, Factory Warranty, Only 25K .........................................................$32,990 ‘15 FORD F-150 XLT SUPER CAB 4WD, Chrome Pkg., Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Tow Pkg., Loaded, Only 25K, Power Everything, Factory Warranty ............................$29,990 ‘15 FORD F-250 XL CREW CAB 4WD, 6.7 Power Stroke Diesel, 8 Ft. Bed, Remote Start, Power Locks,Windows, & Crusie, New Tires, Hideaway Fifth Wheel Ball, Ready To Haul, Tow Pkg., One Owner ...................................................................................$31,990 ‘14 FORD F-150 XLT, 4WD, Crew Cab, Chrome Pkg., Power Seat, Tow Pkg., Xtra 6.5 Ft. Bed, Factory Warranty Only 46K ................................$26,990 ‘14 DODGE RAM SLT 1500 CREW CAB 4WD, Big Horn Pkg., Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Tow Pkg., 5.7 Hemi, Only 48K ....$26,990 ‘14 GMC SAVANA G3500, 1 Ton Utility, Cut Away Van, 6.0 LT. V-8, Local Trade, One Owner, Only 27K ...............................................$24,990 ‘13 DODGE RAM 1500 CREW CAB SLT 4WD, Outdoorsman Pkg., Heated Seats, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, 5.7 Hemi, Tow Pkg., Power Everything, Only 38K, Air Suspension Ride, New Tires ....................................................$26,990 ‘13 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT QUAD CAB, 4WD, Big Horn Pkg, Heated Seats, Remote Start, 5.7 Hemi, Trailer Tow Pkg, Tonneau Cover, only 39K...............................................................$25,990 ‘12 GMC SIERRA SLE 1500 CREW CAB 4WD, 5.3 Lt. V-8, Tow Pkg., Only 71K, Aftermarket Wheels......................................$23,990 ‘12 FORD F-150 XLT SUPER CREW 4WD XTR 6.5 FT. BED, Power Seat, 5.0 LT. V-8, Tow PKG. Running Boards, ONLY 67K ....$23,990 ‘12 DODGE RAM SLT 1500 QUAD CAB, 4WD, Big Horn Pkg., 5.7 Hemi, Remote Start, ONLY 76K .............................................$19,990 ‘12 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT CREW CAB, 4WD, Big Horn Pkg., 5.7 Hemi, Remote Start, Tow Pkg., One Owner ............................$18,990 ‘12 CHEVY SILVERADO LS 1500 CREW CAB 4WD, Tow Pkg., Xtra Nice, Only 21K .......................................................................$24,990 ‘11 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE CREW CAB 4WD, Z-71 Pkg., Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Tonneau Cover, Xtra Nice, Local Trade, One Owner, Only 54K ..................................................$22,990 ‘11 FORD F-250 XL SUPER CAB 4WD, 6.2 LT. V-8, Rust Free From Texas, Local Trade .................................................$9,990 ‘07 CHEVY SILVERADO LT HD 2500 CLASSIC CREW CAB, 4WD, 6.6 Duramax Diesel, Allison Trans, Fifth Wheel, Hideaway Ball, Local Trade, One Owner....................................... $17,990

4WD DIESEL

ONE OWNER

6.6 Duramax Diesel, Allison Trans, Fifth Wheel, Hideaway Ball, Local Trade

2014 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT $ 25,990 2015 CHEVY IMPALA LT LIMITED

12,990

$

2007 CHEVY SILVERADO LT HD 2500 CLASSIC CREW CAB

17,990

$

‘07 RANGER XL, Reg Cab, Short Bed, 3.0 LT. V-6, Tommy Lift ..............$4,990 ‘06 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT, 4WD, Reg Cab, Short Box, V8, Xtra Nice, One Owner, Only 93K....................................................$10,990 ‘06 DODGE DAKOTA St Club Cab, 3.7 LT. V-6, Only 89K .......................$6,990 CARS ‘15 CHEVY IMPALA LT LIMITED Moon, Remote Start, Factory Warranty, Xtra Nice, Only 43K ..........................................$12,990 ‘15 CHEVY CRUZE LTZ Moon, Heated Leather, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Factory Warranty, Only 43K..............................$13,990 ‘15 FORD FUSION SE, Heated Leather Seats, Navigation, Back Up Camera, Loaded, One Owner, Factory Warranty, Only 18K ...........$17,990 ‘13 CHEVY CRUZE LT Eco Tech, 4 CYL. Gas Saver, Remote Start, One Owner, Factory Warranty ..................................$7,990 ‘12 CHEVY MALIBU 1 Lt, Remote Start, 4Cyl. Eco Tech Gas Saver, Power Seat, Local Trade, Only 49K...............$10,990 ‘11 DODGE CHALLENGER RT, 2DR. Coupe, 5.7 HEMI, Moon, Heated Leather Seats, Navigation Remote Start, Loaded, One Owner, Rust Free From Texas, Only 70K ...............................$19,990 ‘11 BUICK LUCERNE CXL Moon, Heated Leather Seats, Remote Start, Loaded, Only 62K, One Owner ...............................$12,990 SUVS ‘15 CHEVY EQUINOX LS AWD, 4Cly. Eco Tech Gas Saver, One Owner ...................................................................................$12,990 ‘16 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT, 4WD Xtra Nice, New tires, Factory Warranty, One Owner.......................................................$18,990 ‘16 CHEVY TRAX LT AWD, Moon, Cloth/Leather, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 29K ...............$16,990 ‘16 CHEVY EQUINOX LS AWD 4 CYL., Eco Tech Gas Saver, Back Up Camera, Power Seat, Factory Warranty, One Owner.............$16,990 ‘16 CHEVY TRAVERSE 2LT AWD, Heated Seats, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Pearl White Paint, Factory Warranty, Only 34K .......................................................................................$25,990 ‘16 DODGE JOURNEY RT AWD, Heated Leather Seats, Navigation, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Factory Warranty, Loaded, One Owner, Only 26K .......................................................................................$21,990 ‘15 FORD EXPLORER XLT, AWD, Power Seat, Bluetooth, Backup Camera, Factory Warranty, One Owner............................$25,990 ‘14 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 4WD, 2DR. Hard Top, Auto, Power Everything,6.5 Ft, Stainless Steel Snow Dawg Snow Plow, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 36K ...................$25,990 ‘14 FORD ESCAPE SE, 4WD, Panoramic Sunroof, Navigation, Back Up Camera, Heated Seats, Factory Warranty, Only 41K ..............$25,990 ‘14 CHEVY EQUINOX LT, Moon, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, 4 Cyl., Eco Tech Gas Saver, Factory Warranty, One Owner ............... $15,990 ‘14 FORD EDGE SEL,Heated Leather Seats, Navigation, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Factory Warranty, Loaded, Only 30K ...............$19,990

NEW Drive On/Drive Off, LEDS 2990 LBS. GVW

2017 ALUMA 102” X 12 FT 2 PLACE SNOWMOBILE TRAILER $ 1,990

4WD CHROME PKG. Power Seat, Back Up Camera, Xtr 6.5 Ft. Bed, Tow Pkg., Factory Warranty, Local Trade Loaded

ONLY 49K 1 Lt, Remote Start, 4Cyl. Eco Tech Gas Saver, Power Seat, Local Trade

4WD ONLY 54K

ONE OWNER

Z-71 Pkg., Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Tonneau Cover, Xtra Nice, Local Trade

2016 FORD F-150 FX-4 CREW CAB $ 33,990

2012 CHEVY MALIBU 1LT 10,990

$

2011 GMC SIERRA SLE 1500 CREW CAB

22,990

$

‘09 JEEP WRANGLER X 4WD, Soft Top, 3.8 LT. V-6, Auto Trans, Excellent Condition, Only 122K ....................................................$13,990 ‘08 GMC YUKON SLE 4WD, 5.3 LT. V-8, Remote Start, 7 Passenger Seating, Tow Pkg. Local Trade Only 108k ................$17,990 ‘08 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT, 4WD, Leather Seats, Xtra Nice, Moon ....$6,990 ‘04 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED 4WD, Moon, Leather, Loaded ................... $7,990 VANS ‘17 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, Leather, Remote Start, Power Everything, One Owner, Factory Warranty, Only 20K...............$21,990 ‘15 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, DVD, Remote Start, Power Seat, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Backup Camera.............$17,990 ‘14 GMC SAVANA G3500, 1 Ton Utility, Cut Away Van, 6.0 LT. V-8, Local Trade, One Owner, Only 27K ...............................................$24,990 MOTORCYCLES ‘13 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE, Many Extra Up Grades, Only 11K .................................................$16,990 TRAILERS ‘18 RICE 82” X 20’ Full Power Deck Tilt Trailer ADJ. 2 5/16 Coupler, 10K Jack,Treated Wood, LEDS, 2 Axles Brakes 14,000 LBS., GVW ..................................................$6,990 ‘18 ATLAS 8’X16’ Enclosed Trailer 4’ Side Door, Ramp Door, D-Rings, 7000 Lbs. GRW. ................................................................$4,990 ‘18 RICE 82” X 20’ Car Trailer, 2 FT. Dovetale 2 Axle BRAKES, Slide In Ramps, 10,000 Lbs. GVW .................................................$3,490 ‘18 RICE 82” X 18’ Car Trailer, 2 FT. Dovetale, 2 Axle Brakes, Slide In Ramps, 7000 Lbs. GVW .....................................................$2,990 ‘17 ATLAS 8'X16’ Enclosed Trailer 4' Side Door, Ramp Door, D-Rings, 7000 Lbs. GRW (2)............................................................$4,890 ‘17 LOAD TRAIL 5FT. X 10FT. DUMP TRAILER 3-Way Split, Spreader Gate, Scissor Hoist, 18 In. Sides, 15 In. Radial Tires, Built In Tarp Kit, D-Rings, Leds, 2 Axles Brakes, 2.7 Cubic Yard Capacity, 7000 Lbs. GRW...............$4,790 ‘17 UNITED 5'X10’ Enclosed Trailer Ramp Door, D-Rings, 2990 Lbs. GRW ...............................................................................$2,290 ‘17 WESCO 82”X 14’ Utility Trailer 2’ Dovetail, 3’ Fold Down Gate, 2990 Lbs. GVW.................................................$1,790 ‘17 WESCO 82"X20’ Equipment Trailer 2' Dovetail, Fold Up Ramps, 14000 Lbs GRW ...................................................$3,990 ‘17 WESCO 82"X16’ Trailer 2' Dovetail, 4' Fold Down Mesh Gate, 7000 Lbs. GRW................................................................................................$2,390 ‘17 WESCO 82”X16’ Utility Trailer, 2’ Dovetail, 3’ Fold Down Gate, 7000 lbs GVW...................................................$2,190 ‘17 LOAD TRAIL 77”X14’ Utility Trailer, 2’ Dovetail, 4’ Split Fold Down Gate, 4 U-Hooks, 3000 LBS. GVW......................$1,990 ‘17 ALUMA 102” X 12’ 2 Place Snowmobile Trailer Drive On/Drive Off, LEDS 2990 LBS. GVW ...........................$1,990 ‘17 ALUMA 102” X 10’ 2 Place Snowmobile Trailer Drive On/Drive Off, LEDS 2990 LBS. GVW ......................................$1,890 ‘16 UNITED 6'X12’ Enclosed Trailer Ramp Door, D-Rings, 2990 Lbs. GRW Black .....................................................................$2,590

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