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Bald Eagle 83, or “Golden Warrior” as she – or he – has been dubbed, continues to recover from lead poisoning, thanks to help from Hoo Haven.

The eagle was standing up on Sunday, which the ailing bird wasn’t able to do previously. It was rescued on Valentine’s Day in Sterling, after falling repeatedly from the sky. STORY ON PAGE A3

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Fulton woman’s crash death under investigation STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501 FULTON – Iowa State Police continue to investigate the Feb. 8 death of a Fulton woman in a two-vehicle crash near DeWitt.

Saturnina L. Galo Franks, 56, died from injuries suffered in the crash, which took place at 1:14 a.m. on Iowa Highway 61 just

south of DeWitt. State Police District 12 Lt. Brian Votroubek said Franks’ car was stopped in traffic for an unknown reason, and that witnesses said her car’s lights were off.

According to the crash report, Franks’ 2003 Ford Mustang was facing southbound when it was rear-ended by a Freightliner truck driven by Richard A. Lee, 42, of Hillsdale. Franks’ car then entered the median, while Lee’s truck continued across all four

lanes of traffic and came to rest facing north on the east side of the road.

Franks was declared dead at the scene.

Lee suffered minor injuries and was taken to Genesis Hospital in DeWitt, where he was treated and released. No charges have been filed against him.

Franks was wearing her seat belt at the time of the crash. Investigators are awaiting results of a toxicology test performed on Franks.

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MOUNT CARROLL – Carroll County Crime Stoppers members are asking for any information on a burglary which occurred around Feb. 10 on Short Road in rural Lanark.

People forced entry into storage units and took a homemade gas cart and many hydraulic jacks.

Anyone with information on this, another crime, or the location of a wanted felon can call 815-244-7867.

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Ailing eagle found in Sterling shows signs of improvement

BY PHILLIP HARTMAN Prairie Advocate phartman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 STERLING – A bald eagle rescued last week after falling repeatedly from the sky in Sterling is recovering from lead poisoning, Hoo Haven staff said.

Karen Herdklotz, director of the Durand animal rescue group, said Bald Eagle 83, or “Golden Warrior,” as the eagle has been nicknamed, was standing up on Sunday, which the ailing bird wasn’t able to do previously.

“He is still under chelation treatment and being tube-fed, but is looking much more bright-eyed. Saturday was the first day he was seizure-free. Sunday, he was standing for the first time. I offered him some fish, but he wasn’t ready yet,” Herdklotz said.

The bird’s gender still hasn’t been determined, but Herdklotz said she thinks it might be female, due to its size – female bald eagles are larger than the males.

People had seen the bald eagle fumble in flight throughout Sterling last week, falling from the sky several times and thrashing on the ground, causing bruising to its wings, before Greg Hunter with the Dixon Park District rescued it on Valentine’s Day afternoon in the 1400 block of Weaver Road. He took it to River Ridge Animal Hospital in Dixon for an initial evaluation.

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A bald eagle spotted in Sterling repeatedly falling from the sky now is in the hands of the good folks at Hoo Haven, who are trying to figure out why the bird is having seizures. cial medication for the chelation therapy. An IV feeds a solution into the bird’s bloodstream that binds the heavy metal toxins so they can be flushed out via the eagle’s urine.

Though the treatment is taking effect, it’s still too soon to say how quickly the bird will completely recover. The bird receives two injections a day, and will take the chelation treatment “until the lead levels come back negative,” Herdklotz said.

The bruising might take longer to heal, she said, since the bird’s been

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Like mammals, birds with lead poisoning suffer paralysis, lose their appetite, and struggle to stand.

They can develop blindness, brain damage and organ failure.

No one’s sure how Golden Warrior was poisoned – it had no buckshot or other gunshot-related injuries, Herdklotz said, but the bird could have ingested buckshot from a carcass, eaten contaminated fish, or found a tainted water source.

The Illinois Department of Natu-

ral Resources has advised hunters to use copper instead of lead ammunition, noting that a fragment smaller than a grain of rice can be lethal to a bald eagle if ingested.

Herdklotz hopes the eagle can eventually be released back into the wild.

“When the lead levels are down to normal, then we’ll put her in a flight pen to make sure there’s no residual [lead],” Herdklotz said.

Go to facebook.com/hoohavenevents for updates on the eagle’s progress.

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LINDY MUTH MEADOR LANARK – Lindy, 63, passed away peacefully after a long illness, with her two sons by her side.

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Lindy was a 1972 graduate of Harrison High School in Colorado Springs.

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BETTY J. GUENZLER CHADWICK – Betty J. Guenzler, 77, of Chadwick, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at her home.

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Whiteside airport hires outside attorney to address FAA complaint

BY RACHEL RODGERS Sauk Valley Media rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 ROCK FALLS – The Whiteside County Airport Board is hiring a Chicago attorney to handle a complaint filed with the Federal Aviation Administration accusing the airport of a handful of violations.

Airports receiving FAA grant funds are obligated to follow a list of assurances set by the agency, and Franklin Grove pilot Jim Timble is saying the board has failed to meet those obligations, specifically when they denied the business of its former longtime airport manager, Mike Dowell, to operate his company, M&M Aviation, at the airport.

After being passed over for new Airport Manager Darin Heffelfinger in August, Dowell approached the board about continuing to be a fixed-base operator at the airport, offering a charter service, flight school and aircraft rental at the airport.

The board rejected that request in October, stating that the four hangars and office space Dow-

ell wanted to lease wasn’t enough to meet space standards, that they weren’t going to make an exception, and that he would need to build his Mike own building if he Dowell wanted to stay.

Timble said that decision gave Heffelfinger, and the business he started after being hired as manager, Sauk Valley Aviation, an exclusive right to business at the airport.

“By refusing to allow M&M Aviation to continue to do business at [the airport], we believe that its sponsor, Whiteside County, granted an exclusive right to Sauk Valley Aviation, and thereby, performed a grossly anti-competitive act,” the complaint says.

According to the FAA grant assurances regarding exclusive rights: “[The airport] will permit no exclusive right for the use of the airport by any person providing, or intending to provide, aeronautical services to the public.”

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LANARK – John “Jack” Jankovec of Lanark died peacefully Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at home, surrounded by family, at the age of 82.

Jack was born Sept. 28, 1935. He and his sister, Beverly, were raised by their mother, Norma, in Wisconsin, and later moved to Chicago. His life truly began in 1953, when he met the love of his life, Joyce, at the North Avenue Roller Skating rink in Melrose Park. They married on June 16, 1956, and raised their three children in Joyce’s childhood home at 1606 N. 16th in Melrose Park. When he wasn’t working, Jack was out in his garage.

He loved cars, and he took pride in restoring old cars and keeping his new cars in mint condition.

After more than 40 years as an industrial mechanic at White Cap in Chicago, Jack traded in his uniform for his signature retired look; a John Deere hat and a shirt with a front pocket that always had a pen in it. He enjoyed his retirement at his lakefront property in Lake Carroll, and later at his farm in Lanark. A true outdoorsman, Jack enjoyed fishing, hunting, and driving his tractor. He loved working with his hands; there was nothing that “Big Jack” couldn’t build or fix. He enjoyed spending time with his best fur-friend, Sandy the dog.

Authentic as they come, he was “Big Jack” through and through, no excuses or apologies. He had the biggest heart, and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for his family and friends. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.

Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Joyce; his son Dan and wife, Laurie of Streamwood; his daughter, Sandy of Geneva; his son, Mike of Ely, Minnesota; six loving grandchildren, James, Joe, Katie, Jeana, John,

and Hannah; four great-grandchildren, Ryan, Leo, Eva, and Emily; sister-in-law, Jennie Fanella; and many nieces and nephews.

The Jankovec family will hold a private memorial to celebrate Jack’s life.

Memorial donations can be made to Friends Forever Humane Society in Freeport.

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STUDENT NEWS Lanark collegians complete degrees at ISU NORMAL – Miranda R. Graham and Laura A. Kniss, both of Lanark, graduated in the fall with bachelor of science degrees from Illinois State University.

Local collegians make dean’s list at Iowa State University AMES, Iowa – Anna Badtke and Rachel Badtke, both of Mount Carroll, were named to the fall dean’s list at Iowa State University’s College of Human Science.

Lanark student recognized at Missouri university SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Tyler Mueller of Lanark was named to the fall dean’s list at Missouri State University.

Local collegians graduate from Davenport school DAVENPORT, Iowa – Those graduating Dec. 16 from St. Ambrose University with bachelor’s degrees are, by city and area of study: Erie: Brooke Naftzger, nursing Sterling: Reghan Edwards, graphic design, summa cum laude; Tyler Verbout, psychology Bridgette Prince of Chadwick graduated with a master’s degree in criminal justice.

University of Wisconsin – Parkside honors Sterling student KENOSHA, Wis. – Isaac Kinnicutt of Sterling was named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin – Parkside.

Local students graduate from Wisconsin – Platteville PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Those graduating Dec. 16 from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville are, by city and degree: Lanark: Devin Steen, business administration, industrial technology management Mount Carroll: Allen Piper, industrial engineering Savanna: Karley Metz, agricultural business, soil and crop science; Charlotte Thomas, elementary education Sterling: Gavin Jensen, media studies – Prairie Advocate staff reports

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The Whiteside County Airport Board next meets at 5 p.m. March 15 at the airport’s Terminal Building, 10950 Hoover Road.

Go to whitesidecountyairport.org or call 815-213-7636 for an agenda or more information. lance service that set up shop at the airport, has closed its doors.

The company signed a 5-year lease with the airport in May to pay $1,200 a month, and Koster said the market didn’t work out how Air Evac expected.

“It’s a disappointment that they left,” he said. “They were a valuable asset for the community and the local economy, but it didn’t work out for it.”

Air Evac is continuing to pay rent, and Koster said its contract did not have a clause to vacate the lease so the business is on the hook until May 2022. It could sublease the space but would need board approval.

Board member Chris King said no action should be taken until Air Evac submits a request in writing.

Air Evac representatives did not comment on the closure.

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The complaint also lists violations against the economic nondiscrimination, preserving rights and powers, civil rights, and competitive access clauses in the list of grant assurances.

Timble sent his complaint Jan. 2 to the FAA on behalf of himself and more than 20 other pilots and student pilots, and the agency forwarded it to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division, which administers federal funds to airports across the state.

Airport Board President Dave Koster and County Board Chairman Jim Duffy received a notice of the complaint later that month, giving the county 60 days to provide a response to the stated violations.

After a brief closed session Thursday, the Airport Board approved hiring Jack Harrington, an attorney specializing in airport affairs at Chicago-based Smith Amundsen law firm, to address the complaint.

Koster said the board thought it was necessary to hire outside counsel to respond to the complaint.

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Pearl City Lutheran church plans Lent service PEARL CITY – St. John Lutheran Church members will begin their midweek Lenten observances with a service at 7 p.m. at the church, 229 S. First St. Stations of the Cross will be observed at noon each Friday in Lent.

This Sunday’s 9 a.m. worship service will mark the second Sunday in Lent, with Sunday school and confirmation classes at 10:15 a.m.

Email prshadmin@gmail.com or call 815-443-2215 in the mornings for more information.

Lenten services at churches in Lanark and Shannon LANARK – Shared community worship services will be observed Wednesdays during Lent in Lanark and Shannon.

Worship will begin at 6 p.m., with a soup supper at 6:30, at each service.

Dates, churches, and addresses are: Today: Trinity Lutheran Church, 316 S. High St., Lanark Feb. 28: Bethel United Methodist Church, 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon March 7: First Brethren Church, 220 E. Locust St., Lanark March 14: United Methodist Church, 405 E. Locust St., Lanark March 21: Bethel United Methodist, Shannon

THURSDAY 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.

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.

Bible studies professor to speak 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.

The nonprofit, nonpartisan Whiteside Forum sponsors speakers to discuss topics of local to international interest.

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Art show rescheduled at Highland FREEPORT – Due to illness, the opening reception and award ceremony for the 49th annual Highland Community College District Juried Art Exhibit has been rescheduled from Feb. 15.

The program will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Highland Gallery, at the west wing of Ferguson Fine Arts Building on the Highland campus, 2998 W. Pearl City Road.

The exhibit will continue until March 8. Email highlandgallery@highland.edu or call Bill Buehler, fine arts department assistant, at 815-599-3490 for more information.

FRIDAY 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. Adults can eat for $10, while children 9 and younger eat for $4.50, and free for preschool and younger. Carry-outs will be available. A bake sale will take place.

SATURDAY 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.

MONDAY 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.

TUESDAY Brain exercise program in Sterling STERLING – University of Illinois Extension will offer a free Wits Fitness memory and cognitive function workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. Educator Karla Belzer will lead the program, with interactive activities available.

Future sessions will meet at the same time on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the library, except for June and September.

Go to go.illinois.edu/witsfitness to register.

Blood donors needed in Fulton FULTON – An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St. Go to redcrossblood.org or call 800733-2767, or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App at redcrossblood.org/ bloodapp to make an appointment.

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Safe driving course in Hanover HANOVER – The Senior Resource Center will offer an AARP safe driving class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 500 Fillmore St. A review of driving skills and techniques will be provided, as will strategies and tips to help adjust to normal age-related physical changes that might affect driving ability.

The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch. Illinois has mandated an insurance premium discount for driver safety program participants 55 and older.

Advance registration is required; call 815-235-9777 or 815-777-1316 to sign up, and the first number at ext. 221 for more information.

FEB. 28 Blood drive in Prophetstown PROPHETSTOWN – A blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Prophestown High School, 310 Riverside Drive.

Call 800-733-2767, or download the Red Cross Blood Donor app at redcrossblood.org.bloodapp or go to redcrossblood.org to make an appointment.

Trapshooting meeting planned SAVANNA – Carroll County Pheasants Forever Longspurs Trapshooting team will have an informational meeting on the Scholastic Clay Trapshooting program at 7 p.m. at Manny’s Pizza, 211 Main St. Boys and girls 8 to 18 are welcome to take part in age-group and experience-group shooting sports.

Call Brock Wackerlin at 815-291-6360 for more information.

MARCH 1 Brain health course dates set in Mount Carroll, Thomson THOMSON – A free Wits Fitness memory and cognitive function workshop series will be a 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at Thomson Public Library, 1005 W. Main St., and 1 to 3 p.m. on the same date at Mount Carroll Public Library, 208 N. Main St.

Linen sale at Sterling hospital STERLING – CGH Auxiliary will hold a linen sale from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 1 and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 2 in the Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road.

The sale will feature a new vendor, and is open to the public. Blankets, quilts, pillows, sheet sets, and other items will be available for purchase, with all proceeds to benefit auxiliary projects.

Go to cghmc.com/auxiliary or call 815-625-0400, ext. 5727 for more information.

MARCH 2 Blood drive in Freeport FREEPORT – M45 Marketing Services and 524 Building will have a community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the mobile Rock River Valley Blood Center bus at 524 W. Stephenson St. Anyone 17, or 16 with parental consent, who weighs at least 110 pounds and is in general good health should be able to donate.

Go to rrvbc.org or call 815-965-8751 or 877-778-2299 to make an appointment. Walk-ins will be welcome.

MARCH 3 Waterfowl group plans winter banquet in Thomson THOMSON – Waterfowl USA will have a sportsman’s banquet to benefit local wetland projects at Majestic Pines, 11503 Three Mile Road.

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MARCH 4 Relay for Life kickoff event at Manny’s Pizza in Savanna SAVANNA – The Carroll and Jo Daviess County Cancer Relay for Life Committee will have its kickoff event from 4 to 6 p.m. at Manny’s Pizza, 211 Main St. It will feature a pizza and taco buffet for $8 per person, which includes lemonade or ice tea. Les Wilson of Prophetstown will entertain with music.

The 2017 Relay teams will be honored, and 2018 team members will be introduced. The evening will end with a dessert and crafts silent auction.

MARCH 5 Blood drive at Savanna school SAVANNA – The American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at West Carroll High School, 500 Cragmoor Drive.

Call 800-733-2767, or download the Red Cross Blood Donor app at redcrossblood.org.bloodapp or go to redcrossblood.org to make an appointment.

MARCH 6 Blood donors wanted in Sterling STERLING – An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newman Central Catholic High School, 1101 W. 23rd St. Call 800-733-2767, or download the Red Cross Blood Donor app at redcrossblood.org.bloodapp or go to redcrossblood.org to make an appointment.

MARCH 7 Seed information available at area libraries MORRISON – Whiteside County Master Gardeners will visit county libraries during March to offer free advice and seeds for backyard gardens.

Times and dates are: • March 7: 9 to 11 a.m., Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. • March 14: 9 to 11 a.m., Rock Falls Public Library, 1007 Seventh Ave., and 2 to 4 p.m., Henry C. Adams Memorial Library, 209 W. Third St., Prophetstown • March 21: 10 a.m. to noon, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison • March 28: 2 to 4 p.m., Schmaling Public Library, 501 10th Ave., Fulton

Grazing conference in Stockton STOCKTON – University of Illinois Extension will offer the annual Northwest Illinois Grazing Conference from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 233 E. Front Ave. Presenters include Denise Schawb, Iowa State University Extension beef field specialist; Russel Higgins, University of Illinois Extension commercial ag educator and environmental stewardship educator; Philip Alberti, Extension commercial ag educator; and Matt Bunger, Illinois Natural Resources Conversation Services grassland specialist.

The cost is $20 before Feb. 23 and $25 after, or $30 the day of the conference. Go to web.extension.illinois.edu/ jsw or call 815-858-2273 to register.

MARCH 8 STEM program at Thomson library THOMSON – Preschoolers and their parents or grandparents can attend a spring-themed science, technology, engineering and mathematics program form 5 to 6 p.m. at Thomson Public Library, 1005 W. Main St. Hands-on cooking and experiments will be available.

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MILLEDGEVILLE – The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Milledgeville High School, 100 E. Eighth St. Go to redcrossblood.org or call 800733-2767, or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App at redcrossblood.org/ bloodapp to make an appointment.

Sessions start March 1. There is no July session at either site. Karla Belzer, educator, will lead the programs, with interactive activities available. Participants can join the class at any time.

Go to go.illinois.edu/witsfitness 2 or call 815-632-3611 to sign up for the Thomson sessions, or go.illinois.edu/ MCwitsfitness or call the phone number to register for the Mount Carroll course.

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LEFT: Carroll Jo Daviess National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented awards Feb. 17 at its annual Recognition Day luncheon in Lanark. Pictured are (front row, from left) winners of the American History Essay Contest, Hannah Foster, fifth grade, Chadwick Junior High School; and Shelby Williams, sixth grade, West Carroll Middle School; and (back row) George Buss, portraying Abraham Lincoln, and Barb Burger, DAR chapter chairman of American history. RIGHT: High school students were recognized as DAR Good Citizens. Pictured are (front row, from left) Emma Thompson from Freeport; Megan Litwiller from Milledgeville; Emily Denekas from Eastland; and Madelyn Cocagne from Scales Mound; and Gwen Smith, DAR chapter regent; and (back row) Buss; Samuel Lange from East Dubuque; Emma Aljets from West Carroll; Dylan Dietmeier from Orangeville; and Bryce Platt from Stockton. Not pictured are Devin Koester from River Ridge; Elizabeth Ludwig from Galena; Rebecca Raab from Warren; Georgia James from Aquin; Jared Lee from Dakota; Kayla Niehaus from Pearl City; and Asa Lake from Lena-Winslow. Photos submitted by Gwen Smith.

Carroll-Jo Daviess DAR recognizes citizen efforts Williams also was the chapter winner in the Illinois State Organization DAR’s poster contest. This year’s theme was “What is Great About Our State,” related to Illinois’ bicentennial this year. Williams received a certificate and coloring book.

Frank O’Malley of Thomson was recognized for his patriotism by flying the U.S. flag. He received a certificate, flag desk set and patriotic tote bag. O’Malley also received a certificate and lapel pin for his military service during the Vietnam War. The Excellence in Community Service Award was given to two women. Lois DeGarmo of Freeport

PRAIRIE ADVOCATE STAFF LANARK – Carroll Jo Daviess National Society Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual Recognition Day luncheon Feb. 17 at the Heritage Center in Lanark.

Fifteen high school seniors from Carroll, Jo Daviess and Stephenson County high schools were named DAR Good Citizens, picked by the schools for patriotism, leadership, responsibility and dependability.

Winners are Devin Koester from River Ridge; Elizabeth Ludwig from Galena; Bryce Platt from Stockton; Samuel Lange from East Dubuque; Rebecca Raab from Warren; Madelyn Cocagne from Scales Mound; Georgia James from Aquin; Jared Lee from Dakota; Kayla Niehaus from Pearl City; Emma Thompson from Freeport; Asa Lake from LenaWinslow; Megan Litwiller from Milledgeville; Emily Denekas from Eastland; Emma Aljets from West Carroll; and Dylan Dietmeier from Orangeville. Each student received a certificate, pin and patriotic tote bag.

This year’s American History Essay contest topic was related to World War I. The contest is for students in fifth through eighth grades.

Frank O’Malley of Thomson was recognized for flying the American flag. Pictured are (from left) Connie Foster, 1st Vice Regent; Buss; and Frank O’Malley.

Winners are Hannah Foster from Chadwick Junior High, in fifth grade. while Shelby Williams from West Carroll Middle School won in the sixth-grade category. Each student received a certificate, bronze medal and patriotic tote bag.

was recognized for many years of volunteer work at the History Room at Freeport Public Library. Gretchen Wallender received the award for her extensive volunteer work with Pitter Patter Pantry, Lanark United Methodist Church and Carroll County Help Center. DeGarmo received a certificate, pin, patriotic tote bag and bumper sticker. Wallender will receive her award at a later date.

George Buss of Freeport portrayed Abraham Lincoln, and gave the Gettysburg Address.

Visit dar.org or email Gwen Smith, chapter regent, at gwenmsmith@ hotmail.com or call her at 815-2757362 for more information.

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Traveling from Hawaiian papaya groves, to banana farms in Uganda, to the cornfields of Iowa, “Food Evolution” wrestles with the emotions and the evidence driving one of the most heated arguments of all time. Carroll, Lee and Whiteside County Farm Bureaus are partnering to offer a free showing of “Food Evolution” on Wednesday, March 21, at the Sterling Theater in the city’s downtown. Along with the documentary, we will have a panel discussion. The doors will open at 6 p.m., with the showing beginning at 6:30.

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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.

ence will be held Friday, March 16, at Jumer’s Casino & Hotel in Rock Island. Are you a woman who is involved in agriculture? Are you actively farming, working in the industry or married to a farmer? If so, then we have the conference for you! Join more than 200 women for the 7th annual Women in Agriculture Conference. This year’s featured speaker is Michelle Miller, Farm Babe, presenting “Bridging the Gap Between Farmers and Consumers.”

Miller was once a big city girl and moved to rural Iowa for love.

Once there, she learned that her original thoughts of modern agriculture (based on mainstream Hollywood media and marketing) were very inaccurate, and now enjoys debunking myths and spreading facts about REAL Farms from REAL farmers.

The keynote address will be followed by a variety of breakout sessions that participants may choose among. A lunch break will be included between the morning and afternoon breakout sessions.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

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Jaden Rice (106) dropped his only match, losing to Althoff’s Matthew Minick 4-2.

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WRESTLING STATE FINAL HIGHLIGHTS Kuehl’s state title leads PantherHawk quartet: Lena-Winslow senior Ian Kuehl can add a wrestling championship to his state football championship.

Nearly 3 months after he led the Panthers to a 1A football championship, Kuehl found state championship success once more Saturday at the IHSA State Finals at State Farm Center in Champaign.

Kuehl pinned Keaton Fogler of Standorf Olympia in the 285-pound championship bout in 3 minutes, 25 seconds. The pin was Kuehl’s fourth in four state final matches. Only Kuehl and Hononegah’s Anthony Cassioppi (3A, 285) recorded four pins at state.

In his semifinal bout, Kuehl held down Immaculate Conception’s David Vargas long enough to barely beat the first period buzzer, scoring the pin in 1:59. Before that, Kuehl scored pins against Prairie Central’s Alex Steidinger (3:11) and Hope Academy’s Reginald Young (1:17).

Kuehl became Lena-Winslow’s seventh state champion since the co-op with Stockton began. He took third place last year at 285. Vandalia’s Anthony Enlow, who took third, was the only wrestler to defeat Kuehl this season, at the Litchfield Tournament.

Rahveon Valentine (170) couldn’t score a takedown against Prairie Central’s Drew Hoselton in his championship bout, and an escape point he allowed proved to be the difference in the 1-0 loss.

Valentine broke free from Clifton Central’s Jacob Smith in a semifinal bout during an ultimate tiebreaker, escaping from the bottom position in a 3-2 win.

Valentine started his tournament with a pin of Westchester St. Joseph’s JaVontay Bright in 1:17, and followed that with a 16-8 major decision against Mt. Carmel’s Ryan Johnson.

Valentine became the first wrestler in PantherHawks history to win state medals in each of his four appearances. He was fourth as a freshman at 132 pounds, fifth as a sophomore at 138, and third as a junior at 170.

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Fulton’s Tyler Fleetwood (right) works against Alleman’s Jack Patting in the 1A 132pound third-place match. Fleetwood won his fourth state medal, beating Patting by decision.

Fulton’s Taylor Fleetwood (left) can’t escape Vandalia’s Anthony Enlow in the 1A 285pound third-place match. Fleetwood lost the match.

Hunter Luke (138) placed fourth for the PantherHawks. He scored an 11-4 decision over Litchfield’s Collin Davidson and pinned Knoxville’s Reuben Cantu

in 3:31 before falling 5-1 to Immaculate Conception’s Joey Bianchini in a semifinal. Luke eventually lost to Rockridge’s Nolan Throne 9-8 in the third-place bout.

Tyler Fleetwood’s third leads Steamers: Tyler Fleetwood went from being on his back to being back in familiar territory.

The Fulton senior rebounded from a rough semifinal round to win two bouts Saturday and claim third place at 132 pounds.

A two-time defending state champion, Fleetwood adds to quite a collection, as he also finished fourth as a freshman.

That made the position he was in Friday so shocking. In the semifinals, he was pinned in 3 minutes, 40 seconds by the eventual champion, Jared VanVleet of Stillman Valley. VanVleet needed overtime to subdue Fleetwood in the Oregon Sectional.

Fleetwood began his Saturday with a 3-0 win against Belleville Althoff’s Anthony Federico. A takedown 35 seconds into the bout staked Fleetwood to an early lead, and he added a third-period escape.

In the third-place bout, Fleetwood avenged another sectional loss by taking a 5-3 decision against Alleman freshman Jack Patting.

Tyler’s twin brother, Taylor, also capped off his high school career with a medal. He placed fourth at 285 pounds, matching his place as a sophomore. He was a state runner-up as a junior.

Taylor Fleetwood had all kinds of trouble with Vandalia sophomore Anthony Enlow, who won a pair of bouts between the two. The first came in the quarterfinals on Friday afternoon, when Enlow took a 5-0 decision.

The second came in the third-place bout, which Enlow won 1-0, with the only point being an escape at the 1:16 mark of the second period. Fleetwood was unable to escape in the third period to gain the tying point.

Taylor Fleetwood got into the medal round with a 9-7 win against Orion’s Logan Lee in the wrestleback quarterfinals. It was the fourth meeting between the two this season. Lee pinned Fleetwood the first two times, then Fleetwood won a 10-9 decision at the Rockridge Regional, followed by a 9-7 decision at state.

In the wrestleback semifinals, Taylor Fleetwood was a 2-1 overtime winner against IC Catholic’s David Vargas.

Fleetwood rode out Vargas in the first 30-second OT period, then quickly escaped from the down position to nab the win.

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Continued from Page 12 Eli Pannell (195), the Steamers’ single-season pins leader, lost a 7-2 decision to Beardstown’s Chad Grimm in the wrestleback semifinals, then dropped a 7-5 contest to Stillman Valley’s Drake Jennings for fifth place.

Newman 2-for-2 in medal winning: Kyle Tunink and Brody Ivey were the only Comets to advance to the state finals, and both earned medals for the respective finishes – Tunink fourth, and Ivey sixth.

Tunink (120) reached the semifinal round before falling to Coal City’s Alex Friddle 5-2. He bounced back to win an 8-0 major decision against Bishop McNamara’s Caleb Magruder in the wrestleback semifinals. A takedown and three back points midway through the second period put him in the driver’s seat.

Ivey (145) also reached the semifinal round before falling to eventual state champion Trey Hild of PORTA 5-0. Ivey then lost 5-2 to Roxana’s Alex Maguire in the wrestleback semifinals, then fell 6-2 to Aurora Christian’s Eli Ibarra in the fifth-place bout.

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Garcia’s fourth leads Golden Warriors: Turner Garcia’s state finals didn’t start off on the right foot, but it ended with a 2A fourth-place medal at 160 pounds.

Garcia needed the wrestler who beat him in Thursday’s preliminary round, Grayslake Central’s Alex Cramer, to win again just to be eligible for wrestlebacks.

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When Cramer obliged, Garcia was in. He opened with a 4-2 win against Champaign Centennial’s Cam Nesbitt on Friday.

On Saturday, Garcia drew Crystal Lake Central’s Frank Carone in the wrestleback quarterfinals and eked out a 6-4 decision. Garcia was penalized twice for stalling, once in the second period

Doty makes history: Eastland freshman Ethan Doty, who wrestles as part of the West Carroll-Eastland co-op, became the first wrestler from his school to win a state medal as a freshman.

Wrestling at 120 pounds, Doty finished in fifth place. He is the fourth wrestler from Lanark High or Eastland to place at state, following Pat Dapkus and Nathan Hoffberg (both in 2001), and Mike Nansel (1983).

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and again in the third, but gained a match-deciding reversal with a mere 19 seconds remaining. It got him into the medal round.

The magic continued in the wrestleback semifinal round, where he trailed 10-3 after two periods against Dalton Hall of Champaign Central. Garcia, however, got Hall to his back and won by pin at the 4:48 mark.

In the third-place bout, however, Garcia ran into a force he couldn’t overcome in Hampshire’s Casey Allen, who won by pin in 56 seconds.

Isaiah Figueroa (138) lost both of his state bouts; falling to eventual state champion Riley Palm in 1:11, and being on the wrong end of a 12-1 major decision against St. Rita’s Jake Viloria.

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• HIGHLIGHTS Continued from Page 13 Doty split a pair of bouts Saturday to wind up fifth. He opened with a 9-0 major decision loss against Lutheran’s Schrank, but rebounded with a pin of McNamara’s Magruder in the fifth-place bout.

Doty pinned Magruder twice. The first came at the 1:13 mark of a quarterfinal bout on Friday morning. The second came in a mere 59 seconds in the fifthplace bout.

“I wrestled that guy before, so I already knew I had fifth place locked in,” Doty said. “It’s just really fun being here.”

Morrison duo eliminated early: Augustus Linke and Reilly Dolan had to wait to see if they got a chance to continue their seasons in wrestlebacks following opening-round losses. However, that didn’t happen.

Linke lost 11-4 to Belleville Althoff’s Max Kristoff at 138 pounds, while Dolan fell 14-2 to Murphysboro’s Ryan Chambers at 145.

GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

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Eastland’s Lydia Coatney (41) tries to drive past Stockton’s Elizabeth Eisfeller(24) during the third quarter of their Class 1A Aquin Sectional semifinal Feb. 13 in Freeport. The Cougars rallied late, but fell to Stockton 48-46. Stockton went on to win the sectional with a 71-65 win over Aquin on Thursday.

THURSDAY Country Financial 1A Three-point Showdown preliminaries, 5 p.m.

FRIDAY 1A State semifinal at Redbird Arena, Normal, Belvidere Supersectional winner vs. Salem Supersectional winner, 11:15 a.m.

Country Financial 1A Three-point Showdown finals, 12:45 p.m.

1A State semifinal at Redbird Arena, Normal, Brown County Supersectional winner vs. Pontiac Supersectional winner, 1 p.m.

SATURDAY 1A State consolation game, at Redbird Arena, Normal, 11:15 a.m.

1A State championship game, at Redbird Arena, Normal, 1 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS Blackhawks top Eastland in 1A Aquin Sectional: Stockton’s quest to win its first sectional title since 2010 first ran through a rather familiar opponent.

Eastland had suffered a pair of defeats against the Blackhawks, but had a win against them early in the season at the Forreston Tournament.

The Cougars came into the sectional semifinal game Feb. 13 used to playing from behind. Two fourth-quarter comebacks at the 1A Newman Regional

Eastland’s Meredith Janssen (2) fights for a rebound with Stockton’s Megan Gille (21) during the second quarter

lifted Eastland to a second regional title, and they were poised to pull off a third straight come-from-behind win after Lydia Coatney converted a three-point play to put Eastland up by one in the final minute.

However, a layup by Elizabeth Eisfeller with 29 seconds to go and a free throw from Katie Wright sealed the Blackhawks’ 48-46 victory.

Stockton led from the gate until

Eastland took its first lead at 37-36 just a minute into the fourth quarter, and Coatney tied the score at 43 with 2:07 to play. The Cougars hit just 5 of 13 free throws, and couldn’t get a final shot with 1.4 seconds to go with the ball.

The Blackhawks led 17-6 after the opening quarter. Emily Offenheiser had six points and three offensive rebounds in the first, while Tiana Timpe had nine points for the Blackhawks.

Stockton was just 1-for-11 from the field and 3-for-5 from the free-throw line in the second quarter, but still led 22-17 at halftime after Kali Haas’ layup at the intermission buzzer. Eastland couldn’t catch up due to a 7-for-29 performance from the floor in the first half.

Eastland cut it to a one-possession game twice before a Henze 3 knotted the score at 26 with 5:38 left in third quarter. But the Blackhawks pulled down six offensive boards in the third, and kept a 34-32 advantage despite Katie Krogman’s jumper right before the horn.

Stockton shot 40 percent (18-for-45) from the field, and sank 11 of 20 foul shots. Offenheiser dominated the paint with 18 points, 16 rebounds and a block.

Tina Timpe finished with 10 points, Eisfeller chipped in nine points, and Megan Gille added eight points and 10 boards.

Eastland shot just 37 percent (19-for51) from the floor. Coatney and Henze led the Cougars with 12 points apiece.

Stockton went on to win the Aquin Sectional championship with a 71-65 win Thursday over the hosts.

The Blackhawks had three players score in double-figures. Timpe led the way with 18 points, Aspyn Stewart scored 15 points, and Elizabeth Eisfeller added 13 points.

Stockton advanced to the 1A Belvidere Supersectional Monday to try for its first trip to the state finals since 2001.

The game was played after Prairie Advocate’s press deadline for this week’s edition.

Sterling sees history, but bows out in regionals: The Golden Warriors on Wednesday couldn’t follow up a historic performance from junior Josi Borum on Monday, seeing their season end against the Rockford Lutheran Crusaders in a 3A Dixon Regional semifinal, 58-40.

In a 73-44 win over Freeport, Borum recorded the first triple-double in Sterling history: 15 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds.

She achieved the feat with a couple of minutes remaining in the game in one motion: she grabbed an offensive board, and after that, in the midst of a scrum, poked the ball low toward her freshman sister Brooklyn – who jumped up for a bucket.

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Kylee Sweenie of Fulton High School (left) and West Carroll High School’s McKenna Sullivan of Savanna take aim in the Three-Point Showdown on Feb. 15 at the Bureau Valley Sectional. Neither was able to advance.

Timpe, Frederick, advance to Threepoint Showdown: Milledgeville’s Mady Frederick and Stockton’s Tiana Timpe will participate Thursday in the Country Financial Three-point Showdown, held at Redbird Arena in Normal.

Timpe made 11 of 15 shots Thursday to win the sectional challenge. Frederick qualified by making eight shots.

Also qualifying was Whitney Bramm of Erie, who will hold the distinction of being the final Erie High School athlete to participate as an Erie Cardinal. Her team will co-op with Prophetstown next year.

1A East Dubuque Regional, Pearl City vs. Stockton/Scales Mound winner (from Monday) 1A Dakota Regional, Lena-Winslow vs.

Orangeville/Pecatonica winner (from Monday), 6 p.m.

2A Fulton Regional, Bureau Valley vs.

West Carroll/Kewanee winner (from Monday), 6 p.m.

FRIDAY Rochelle at Sterling, 7 p.m.

1A Polo Regional championship, 7 p.m.

1A Amboy Regional championship, 7 p.m.

1A East Dubuque Regional championship, 7 p.m.

1A Dakota Regional championship, 7 p.m.

2A Fulton Regional championship, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY 1A Eastland Sectional semifinal, East Dubuque Regional winner vs. Amboy Regional winner, 7 p.m.

2A Bureau Valley Sectional semifinal, Fulton Regional winner vs. Mendota Regional winner, 7 p.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

BOYS BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS

TODAY 1A Polo Regional, Newman vs. Eastland/Erie winner (from Monday), 6 p.m.

1A Amboy Regional, Milledgeville/ Hiawatha winner (from Tuesday) vs.

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SATURDAY Sterling 54, Ottawa 42: The Golden Warriors accomplished history in more ways than just one at Kingman Gym. With its win over the Pirates, Sterling clinched a share of the Northern Illinois Big 12 West Division title for the third

straight year; never before in program history had the Golden Warriors won three consecutive conference crowns.

The win was Sterling’s 61st in the past 3 years – the most in such a span.

With the teams tied 20-20 with 3 minutes left in the second quarter, Sterling scored the final eight points of the first half – four each from Alek Duran and Marquez Willams – to grab the halftime lead, and it never looked back.

Every time the Pirates tried to mount a comeback, Sterling shut it down. After back-to-back baskets by Tyler Carson got Ottawa within 34-28 in the third quarter, Sterling had another quarter-ending run, capping it by going over the top to Tyler Willman in the post in the final minute for a 39-28 lead lead going into the final 8 minutes.

Sean Gingrich then stuck in the dagger with the Warriors’ lone 3-pointer of the game after Ottawa had pulled within 43-35, and Kendrick sealed the deal with a score inside after the Pirates got within 50-42.

Gingrich has 103 3-pointers in his career; and is tied with Josh Brown for fifth place all-time behind the arc.

Kendrick scored 19 points, grabbed seven rebounds, handed out two assists and swiped three steals to lead the Golden Warriors. Gingrich added nine points, and Willman finished with seven points and 11 rebounds for Sterling.

FRIDAY Newman 60, Bureau Valley 55: The Comets avenged an earlier loss to the Storm with a home win to secure a share of the Three Rivers East Division title.

Entering the fourth quarter tied 37-all, it was the Comets’ seniors in their final home game who stepped up.

Travis Williams scored six of his 14 points and nabbed two of his four steals after fellow post Devon House fouled out with 4:20 to go and Newman trailing 51-48.

Cade Gorzny scored nine of his gamehigh 24 points in the final 8 minutes, six of them coming at the free-throw line with the Comets clinging to a slight lead. Gehrig Koerner scored all five of his points in the fourth, and held BV’s guards in check all game.

Newman, who led 21-20 at intermission, hit 13 of 18 foul shots and finished at 42 percent (21-for-50) from the floor.

House picked up a double-double with 13 points and 12 boards for the Comets.

Bureau Valley sank 14 of 20 free throws, but shot just 34 percent (18-for53) from the field. Andrew Petros led the Storm with 13 points.

Sterling 60, LaSalle-Peru 42: Tyler Willman led the way with 14 points for the Golden Warriors in a road win over the Cavs.

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The accomplishment didn’t quite hit her until after the game.

“I didn’t even realize it,” said Borum, who scored 13 points in the first quarter.

“I was just kind of playing. I was just having fun out there.”

For the first 8 minutes of Wednesday’s game, Sterling ended the first quarter trailing 22-18.

Grace Gould hit her first four shots for nine points in the first quarter to keep the Warriors close, but Lutheran’s dynamic duo of Ambranette Storr and Madison Davis combined for 17 points in the opening 8 minutes.

Lutheran (20-10) extended its lead to double digits at 32-22 with 3:15 to go in the second quarter, and the Crusaders led 35-22 at halftime. Sterling (12-20) shot just 2-for-15 from the field in the second on its way to being outscored 13-4.

A 33-percent (10-for-30) performance from the floor in the first half, coupled with 11 turnovers, drastically damaged the Warriors’ chances of a comeback.

Sterling shot just 31 percent (16-for52) from the field, including 22 percent (8-for-37) over the final three quarters of play. The Warriors made just 1 of 10 3-point attempts.

Grace Gould led the way with 15 points and four rebounds. Gretchen Gould added eight points and five rebounds for Sterling, while Josi Borum finished with six points and grabbed a team-high 10 boards.

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CELEBRATIONS Barb Woessner of Shannon celebrated her 75th birthday Feb. 18, 2018, with a family meal.

She was born Feb. 18, 1943.

She has two children, Brett and Brad, and three grandchildren, Theo, Ben, and Hannah.

Cards may be sent to 206 E. Countryside Drive, Shannon, IL 61078.

The Lamoreux family of Lanark recently received a $2,000 travel voucher from Country Financial. With the certificate are (from left) Rhett Coatney, Country Financial representative; Stacy Lamoreux, holding Josie Lamoreux; and Dan Lamoreux, holding Ty Lamoreux. Dan won the certificate in a drawing during the Illinois Agricultural Association’s annual meeting, Dec. 2-5 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. Photo submitted by Jen Sturtevant.

• HIGHLIGHTS Continued from Page 15 Micah Kendrick and Marquez Williams added nine points apiece. Sean Gingrich scored seven, and Aidan Shore chipped in six.

Milledgeville 66, Durand 46 Lena-Winslow 48, West Carroll 25 WEDNESDAY Pearl City 47, Lena-Winslow 44: The Wolves sealed the NUIC West championship with a narrow road win over Lena-Winslow.

Pearl City led 21-15 at halftime, but trailed 31-28 after three quarter before Seth Palmer came up big with a trio of fourth-quarter buckets to lift the Wolves to the win.

Palmer finished with 11 points, and Lucas Peterson led the Wolves with 12 points.

Ty Chrisman led the Panthers with 11 points.

TUESDAY Sterling 66, Geneseo 64: Tyler Willman sank a pair of free throws with 2.9 seconds remaining in a NIB-12 West win at Musgrove Fieldhouse.

Tied with 6.2 seconds remaining, Sterling inbounded the ball from its own left wing. Aidan Shore caught the inbounds lob at the top of the key and dished it to a driving Willman in the lane. Will-

man was fouled by Ty Johnson on the approach, with the Maple Leafs in the double bonus.

Geneseo took a 62-59 lead with 2:30 to play; Mick Haverland came up with a steal and dished to Isaiah Rivera for the three-point lead.

Sean Gingrich countered that by doing what he did best throughout the game.

His seventh 3 of the game – a careerhigh for the Golden Warrior senior – tied it at 62 with 2:01 to play. Rivera made a pair of free throws for the Maple Leafs’ final lead of the game, then Micah Kendrick scored a bucket in the lane for a tie at 64.

With 50 seconds to play, Rivera missed a short jumper and Shore grabbed the rebound to give Sterling a chance to close it. The Golden Warriors tried to hold the ball as long as possible, but got it to the left corner with 6.7 seconds left.

Gingrich’s 21 points led the Golden Warriors. Isaiah Rivera led the Maple Leafs with 27 points.

Lena-Winslow 59, Eastland 57: Ethan Christians scored his 1,000th point as an Eastland Cougar, but Isaiah Bruce had the last laugh.

Bruce caught fire in the fourth quarter, scoring 16 of his game-high 23 points in a close NUIC West home win over the Cougars.

Eastland led 49-33 at the end of three

quarters with three players – Ethan Christians, Reid Janssen, and Brett Swalve – already in double-figures. The Panthers outscored the Cougars 26-8 in the final quarter.

Parker Magee scored nine of his 17 points in the fourth quarter to help the Panthers’ comeback.

MONDAY Erie 45, Morrison 44: Josh Hammer’s 27 points for the Cardinals were too much for the Mustangs to overcome in a TRAC West road loss.

In a back-and-forth game, the Mustangs led 15-12 after one quarter before the Cardinals jumped ahead 24-22 at halftime. Morrison again led 34-30 after

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Kyle Stover added 11 points for Erie.

Ben Brackemyer had 15 for the Mustangs with Britt Ottens adding 14 and Ethan Medenblik scoring 10.

Eastland 61, West Carroll 31: Ethan Christians scored 19 points to lead Eastland, and Reid Janssen added 13 in a balanced Cougars attack with 10 different players scoring.

Eastland’s win came just days after winning the program’s 600th victory Saturday against Dwight at the Riverton Shootout.

Dawson Wurster led the Thunder with eight points.

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IN BRIEF SAVANNA – State Rep. Tony McCombie, R–Savanna, is asking 71st District residents to submit veterans’ names for the HONOR 200 Bicentennial Veterans Program.

In a news release, McCombie wrote the program will recognize veterans statewide who go above and beyond to serve their fellow veterans and their communities. Those honored will be recognized during the Illinois Birthday Gala, on Dec. 3 at the United Center in Chicago.

Nominations are due by July 31. Go to illinois.gov/veterans and click on Illinois Bicentennial Honor 200 Veterans for the nomination form and guidelines.

Galena hospital receives federal roadwork money GALENA – Midwest Medical Center will receive $43 million in federal loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

U.S. Rep Cheri Bustos, D – Moline, announced the loan award on Feb. 14.

In a news release, Bustos’ staff said

the low-interest loans from the USDA’s Office of Rural Development will be used to help provide health care services, and construct new traffic safety infrastructure, including a new entrance, a new turn lane, and highway improvements.

Currently, the hospital’s only entrance is a service road. Midwest Medical is JoDaviess County’s only hospital.

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Attorneys general from all states voice support for Bustos bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorneys general from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia recently supported a bill by U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D–Moline, to let survivors of sexual harassment take their cases to court instead of through mandatory forced arbitration.

In a news release, Bustos’ staff wrote she introduced the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017 in December to allow people subject to forced arbitration clauses in their contracts to opt out, and instead take their cases to court.

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Tables; chairs; hutches; usual dishware, glassware, pots, pans, sm appl; Oster mixer/blender/food processor; sofas; loveseat; recliners; misc chairs; Oriental coffee & end tables plus others; sm LG flat screen TV; wicker & bamboo furniture; VCR tapes, CD’s & records; games & puzzles; figurines; lamps; desk; roll top desk; book shelves; Persian area rugs; scatter rugs; Lyons-Healy piano; binoculars; beds; dressers; rollaway bed; cedar chest; lots of linens & bedding; yarn; jewelry; pet carrier; Outers Hickory Smoker; air conditioner; fruit jars; bowling balls; Sentry locking personal safe; bike; pool table; ladders; shop vac; Craftsman power saw; radial arm saw; B&D elec drill; sm drill press; sm lathe; misc hardware; drop cords; air compressor; Sears torpedo heater & other heaters; yard tools; hose & reel; trash can; dog house; car ramps; refrig cart; snowblower; push mower; lawn roller; sump pump; 1999 Lincoln Town Car; plus much more.

Collectibles

Lighted standing art deco ashtray; rack full of old hand tools; license plates; wood & metal block planes; Monkey wrenches (some RR); 3 leg stool; tire clamps; horse bits; ice tongs; wood adv boxes; elec tube tester; 2 parking meters; flat irons; trombone in case; box Boy Scout uniforms; Army canteen; bag of flags; Pac-Man lunch pail; Polaroid camera & others; old pictures & frames; lamp parts & chimneys; cast brackets; Hoosier canister jars; feed sacks; kitchen clocks; oil lamp; various dolls; doll bed; doll case w/clothes; doll clothes material; cookbooks; post cards; old photos (1 album); old hankies; silver service pieces; Avon; cast pans; stemware; pink depression; set Knowles wheat pattern china; cruets; chicken on nests; plus much more.

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson(IL#440000158) Lyle & Shery Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-4120 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Mark Ebert(IL#440000341) 815-946-4120 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards (3% convenience fee for credit cards).

All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

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311 W. PEARL CITY RD.

BUSINESS HOURS:

Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm • Sat. 9am-Noon

PEARL CITY, IL

815-443-2030 Authorized Atlas, Hull & United Trailer Dealer!

Tim Gross

Tim Maurer

*Does not include Tax, Title, Lic. or DOC fee. See Dealer for details. Dealer not responsible for pricing errors. Rates as low as 2.95%! Must qualify for financing to receive the lowest rate. *D

2015 ONLY 18K

FORD FUSION SE

ONLY 43K Moon, Heated Leather, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Factory Warranty

ONE OWNER

AWD Heated Leather Seats, Navigation, Back Up Camera, Loaded, Factory Warranty

2017

$17,990

DODGE RAM 2500 SLT CREW CAB

4WD, HEMI

ONE OWNER

5.7 Hemi, Tow Package, Factory Warranty

$33,990

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 ‘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

ONE OWNER

4 Cyl. Eco Tech Gas Saver

4WD ONLY 41K Panoramic Sunroof, Navigation, Back Up Camera, Heated Seats, Factory Warranty

AWD, ONLY 21K Tow Pkg., Xtra Nice

2015 CHEVY CRUZE LTZ 13,990

$

2015 CHEVY EQUINOX LS 12,990

$

2014 FORD ESCAPE SE 16,990

$

2012 CHEVY SILVERADO LS 1500 CREW CAB $ 24,990

AWD, ONLY 43K

ONE OWNER

Power Seat, Bluetooth, Backup Camera, Factory Warranty, ONLY 43K

NEW 4’ Side Door, Ramp Door, D-Rings, 7000 Lbs. GRW (2).

AWD, ONLY 26K

ONE OWNER

Heated Leather Seats, Navigation, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Factory Warranty, Loaded

4WD ONLY 71K 5.3 Lt. V-8, Tow Pkg., Aftermarket Wheels

2015 FORD EXPLORER XLT 25,990

$

2017 ATLAS 8 FT. X 16 FT ENCLOSED TRAILER $ 4,890 2016 DODGE JOURNEY RT

21,990

$

2012 GMC SIERRA SLE CREW CAB

23,990

$

‘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 ‘03 CHEVY AVALANCHE CREW CAB 4WD, Z-71 PKG., Moon, Heated Leather Seats, Bose Radio, Tow Pkg., Xtra Nice, Rust Free, From Florida, Only 104K .....................................................................................$11,990

‘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

CARS ‘15 CHEVY IMPALA LT LIMITED Moon, Remote Start, Factory Warranty, Xtra Nice, Only 42K ..........................................$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

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

SUVS ‘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 CHEVY EQUINOX LS AWD, 4Cly. Eco Tech Gas Saver, One Owner ...................................................................................$12,990 ‘15 FORD EXPLORER XLT, AWD, Power Seat, Bluetooth, Backup Camera, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 43K .......................................$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 ..............$16,990 ‘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

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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