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BY TONY CARTON For Prairie Advocate MOUNT CARROLL – While an off-highway vehicle trail can be a tremendous economic asset to any area looking to become a tourism destination, there can be drawbacks.

The Carroll County Board heard brief summaries of both sides of the argument during its regular meeting Thursday.

Carroll County Highway Engineer Kevin Vandendooren had organized and staged a public meeting March 7 to gather public comment and present plans for the trail.

Eighty-five area residents attended the session.

“I thought it was a good meeting,” Vandendooren said. “We had a lot of responses on issues I had not addressed. For instance, we didn’t have any restrictions on time for operation.”

Other issues brought forward include noise, a 35-mph speed limit, damage to private property, availability and costs of law enforcement, and geographic location of the trail.

“Ultimately, we are not going to please everybody, but we are trying to make it a little more palatable to as many people as possible,” Vandendooren said.

Board Chairman Kevin Riebel attended that public meeting, and noted the remarks concerning law enforcement.

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Members of the West Carroll Chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions present the Carroll County Board with a resolution recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month during the board’s meeting Thursday. us as far as finance for things like a UTV for the Sheriff’s Department, we would have to create a UTV Trail Fund and use funding out of that fund and any fees collected and the general fund to go towards the purchase of a possible vehicle needed to enforce the rules and provide manpower at the sheriff’s discretion,” Reibel said.

“The county should be involved in the funding process as far as creating a fund that you pass through at the County Board’s discretion Vandendooren said it was never intended for the project to cost the county any money.

“I was thinking of something along the same lines as our Hotel Motel Board or our 708 Board, where you have some oversight,” Vandendooren said. “The way

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the laws are written, it’s going to be on some road somewhere. So, the County Board will have to be involved.”

There is no county ordinance regulating a trail, but by state law the only place an off-highway trail can actually cross a highway is at an established intersection.

“There is proposed legislation where they are going to try to make it permissible to cross a state road anywhere, provided there is a stop sign in place for the trail riders.

But right now, to cross the state

road, it has to be at an existing state approved intersection,” Vandendooren said.

Reibel asked Vandendooren to use the information gained at the March 7 meeting to help the board formulate a trails ordinance, and he suggested the County Board host a public meeting on the matter.

“We do need another meeting to discuss a possible ordinance,” Vandendooren said. “It is easier to become more restrictive than less restrictive with an ordinance.

We do need additional restrictions within an ordinance, and that’s something we’re going to work toward and then get updated with all the good comments we got the other night.”

Off-highway trail discussions will continue from both sides, and estimates put the earliest possible trail construction projects (if approved) a year in the future.

In other business, the board approved a resolution put forward

by Students Against Destructive Decisions recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month, and approved the appointments of Lou Schloderback to the Board of Review, Bill Robinson to the Jo-Carroll Foreign Trade Zone, Sherry Morel to the 708 Board, and Jenny Bergman to the Board of Health.

The next regularly scheduled County Board meeting is 9:30 a.m.

April 5 in the Carroll County Courthouse Small Courtroom.

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SHANNON – James D. “Jimmy” Wallace, 43, of Shannon, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, at home, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

He was born Aug. 22, 1974, in Savanna, to the late Donald And Janet (Traum) Wallace. Jimmy was a 1992 graduate of Eastland High School, and attended Sauk Valley Community College.

Jimmy worked for Honeywell Sensing and Control in Freeport; and at Seward Screw Products, Greenlee Textron, Triparts Screw Products, Process Screw, and Rudes Custom Butchering in Shannon and Polo. He was co-owner of G&J Trucking Co., and owned his own machine shop, Wally’s Screw Products. Jimmy enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, and computers.

He is survived by his wife, Corrine of Shannon; his daughter, Carmen; his sister, Tammy (Henry) Ihus; his father-in-law, Paul (Pat) Rhoads; his mother-in-law, Lupe Rhoads (John Grove); and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Brenda Reed.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday, March 23, at Hermann Funeral Home in Shannon. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Brethren Cemetery in Shannon.

In Lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for his daughter.

Condolences may be shared with Jimmy’s family at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.

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Savanna Rotarians prepare scholarship raffle fundraiser

PRAIRIE ADVOCATE STAFF SAVANNA – Rotary Club of Savanna members are selling raffle tickets to benefit the club’s scholarships for West Carroll High School seniors.

The club will hold five days of drawings during the week of April 30, with ticket proceeds to increase the amount of scholarship money presented May 2 at the West Carroll Senior Awards Night.

RIA Credit Union, 103 Third St., or from any Rotary Club of Savanna member.

Each day during the week of April 30, five winners will be drawn and announced on WCCI Radio. Each day’s winners will be eligible for the following day’s drawing, making it possible to win more than once with each ticket. Search for Savanna IL Rotary on Facebook for a complete list of raffle prizes and more information.

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Wildlife refuge offers summer jobs for teens PRAIRIE ADVOCATE STAFF THOMSON – Applications are wanted for this summer’s Youth Conservation Corps crew at the Savanna District of Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.

Refuge staff will hire four high school students from 15 to 18 years who attend River Ridge and West Carroll high schools. The schedule will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-

day through Friday, June 11 to Aug. 3. Crew members will report to work daily at the Lost Mound Unit, 3159 Crim Drive, 8 miles north of Savanna.

Applicants must be U.S. residents.

Hiring will be without regard to social, economic, racial, or ethnic backgrounds.

Crew members will work with a crew leader, refuge staff, and volunteers on biological, maintenance, and visitor service projects at the unit.

Applications are due by 3 p.m.

April 20 at the refuge office, 7071 Riverview Road, Thomson, IL 61285.

Application forms are available at the West Carroll secretary’s office, the River Ridge counselor’s office, or from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the refuge office.

Applicants will be selected April 23 by public random draw, and successful candidates notified by April 24. Call the refuge office at 815-2732732 for more information.

OBITUARY BARBARA HOLM Barbara Holm, 82, of Mount Carroll, died Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa.

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The Chadwick-Milledgeville FFA had members compete in speaking and in the science fair March 14 at Polo High School. Pictured (from left) are Nikki Ebersole, Natalie Wilkinson, Regan Scidmore, Kortney Queckboerner, Rachel Scidmore, and Andrea Feary. Queckboerner placed first in the section FFA job fair in social agriculture issues with her research on public perceptions of GMOs. Maddy Hicks, who is not pictured, placed first in water conservation. Her research was based on using charcoal to filter water contaminates. Ebersole placed first in plant science research on work that determined effects of vinegar, barn acid and sugar water on soybean growth.

Scidmore placed first in chemical research, researching the results of mixing aluminum and hydrochloric acid. Feary placed third in her prepared speech on animal chiropractic. Wilkinson placed fourth in extemporaneous speaking about urban lawn fertilizers. In the job interview contest, Queckboerner placed second and will be advancing to district, and Scidmore placed third.

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PRAIRIE ADVOCATE STAFF Chadwick-Milledgeville FFA had 10 members compete Feb. 9 at the Section Proficiency Awards in Stillman Valley. Those members included Natalie Brown in Vet Science, Tommy Dyson in Ag Processing, Shelby Judd in Specialty Crops (popcorn), Nikki Ebersole in Agriculture Education, Dylan Houzenga in Beef Placement (job) and Diversified Livestock Placement (job), Rachel Scidmore in Dairy Placement (job), Natalie Wilkinson Ag Sales, Kortney Queckboerner AgriScience, Mady Frederick Beef Entrepreneurship and Cody VanDyke Ag Mechanic and Repair Placement (job) and Forage Placement.

Of those who competed at the Section 2 awards, seven individuals advanced to the district level – Frederick, Houzenga, Scidmore, Wilkinson, Queckboerner, Judd and VanDyke. They represented Chadwick-Milledgeville FFA at Geneseo High School on March 7 at the district proficiency contest.

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LEFT: Carroll County Pheasants Forever Chapter heard updates from its continuing scholarship recipients March 10 at the chapter’s annual banquet. Pictured are (in no particular order) Natalie Shaw, Cassie Johnson, Jacob Casey, Daniel Hartman, Danielle Shedden, and Gabrielle Shedden. RIGHT: Longspurs Shooting Team members (in no particular order) Ella Wackerlin, Daniel Sauer, Ryan Sauer, John Morgan, Kegan Dazell, Conor Dazell, and Ethan Kehl assisted with the live auction.Photos submitted by Dan Hartman.

Carroll Pheasants Forever chapter celebrates Has 21st annual banquet at Manny’s PRAIRIE ADVOCATE STAFF SAVANNA – Carroll County Pheasants Forever Chapter members held their 21st annual banquet March 10 at Manny’s Pizza and Saloon.

Gun raffles, bucket raffles, and a live auction took place, and the Longspurs Shooting team’s 10th anniversary was recognized. Jill Harmston gave a speech praising the coaches and program, and received a $1,000 scholarship from Scholastic Clay Target Program. Thom and Denise Casey were honored for meritorious service, and Denise was given an quilt with pictures of the teams they coached.

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12 Happy birthday, Morrison American Legion Post 328!

LEFT: The American Legion turned 99 years on March 15. Morrison American Legion Post 328 members celebrated March 12 with cake and ice cream. CENTER: The youngest and oldest members of the Legion cut the cake. Pictured are (from left) Service Officer Dennis VanZuiden, and Chaplain Bob Brands. RIGHT: Legionnaires at the party are (seated, with cake) Dennis VanZuiden; and (standing, from left) Junior Vice Commander EH Stralow; Jack Brearton; Larry Zuidema; Adjutant Ken Petersen; Chaplain Bob Brands; Senior Vice Commander Terry Jones; Al Buikema; Barry Linder; and Clayton Pearson. Not pictured is Jerry Brearton. Photos submitted by Jerry Brearton.

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National Wildlife Service news THOMSON – Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, Savanna District, has the following notices: • Youth Conservation Corps crew members are needed to work from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 11 to August 3, meeting at the Refuge’s Lost Mound Unit, 3159 Crim Drive in Savanna.

Students ages 15 to 18 from River Ridge and West Carroll high schools are encouraged to apply for the paid positions. Applicants will be selected by public random draw on April

23, and successful candidates will be notified by April 24.

Applications are due by 3 p.m.

April 20, and are available at the Refuge office, 7071 Riverview Road, and at both schools.

• Biologists from Western Illinois University will perform research on canvasback ducks and wetland quality through April at pools 12 and 13 at the refuge.

For more information on the project, email Dr. Christopher N. Jacques, assistant professor at Western Illinois University’s Department

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• Compatibility determinations for Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge uses are available for public comment. Evaluations are for commercial fishing floats, commercially-guided wildlife and wildlands observation, guided sport fishing, and guided waterfowl hunting.

Draft compatibility determinations are available at Refuge headquarters, 51 E. Fourth St., Winona, Minnesota, 55987; or go to fws.gov/

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• Monthly birds walks will begin April 14, and continue every second Saturday of the month. Participants meet at 8:45 a.m. at Ingersoll Wetland Learning Center, 7071 Riverview Road, and the walk is 9-11 a.m.

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BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ Sauk Valley Media kschultz@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5535 MOUNT CARROLL – The attorney for a Rock Falls man charged in the death of a Sterling DCFS worker will not seek a hearing to determine whether he is fit to stand trial.

Andrew Sucher, 25, faces at least 20 to 60 years in prison in the death of Pamela Knight, 59, of Dixon.

Knight died Feb. 8 in a Chicago hospital of injuries investigators say Sucher inflicted on Sept. 29 when he kicked her in the head, fracturing her skull and causing severe brain damage.

Sucher is being held on $1 million bond, charged with five counts of first-degree murder, as well as aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and aggravated battery of a state employee, each of which carries 2 to 5 years in prison.

March 9 in Carroll County

Court, Sucher’s public defender, Colleen Buckwalter, withdrew her motion for a fitness hearing.

The results of a mental evaluation were submitted to the Andrew J. court Feb. 23. At the Sucher time, Buckwalter told Judge John “Jerry” Kane that she had not yet been able to discuss the contents with her client, and asked for some time to decide whether a fitness hearing was needed.

The contents of such evaluations are not part of the public record, but Carroll County State’s Attorney Scott Brinkmeier said at that hearing that he didn’t see anything in it to indicate Sucher was not mentally fit.

Both sides now have 45 days in which to file any motions in the case; a motions hearing was set for May 4, and the trial for May 21.

Those dates are fluid and depend

upon, among other things, what, if any, motions are filed.

Knight, a veteran Department of Children and Family Services worker based in its Sterling office, went to Sucher’s home to take a 2-year-old into protective custody. When he wasn’t home, she went to his parents’ home in Milledgeville to check on the whereabouts of the child; she was attacked shortly after getting out of her car.

She spent the following 4 months hospitalized, the first 2 in a coma, underwent five “major surgical procedures,” and in the last few weeks of her life was being treated at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago, trying to learn how to communicate using eye movements and undergoing physical therapy to help her regain movement in her arms and legs.

She was admitted to another Chicago hospital 4 days before she died for unspecified emergency surgery.

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 on Dec. 19 when he became “verbally combative” and punched Chief Deputy Craig Dimmick in the face. He subsequently was transferred to Stephenson County, where he remains.

Bond in that case is $75,000. ​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 cases proceed.

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TODAY Food documentary in Sterling STERLING – Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside farm bureaus will screen the documentary “Food Evolution” at Sterling Theater, 402 Locust St. The showing is free. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the film’s start at 6:30. The documentary takes a look at the science around genetically-modified food. A panel discussion will follow.

Registration is required. The first 100 people to sign up will receive a $10 gift card for concessions.

Call Lee County Farm Bureau at 815857-3531 to register or for more information.

Estate planning program in Freeport FREEPORT – A free buffet supper and presentation on estate planning, titled “Founding Our Future,” will be offered at Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1200 W. Galena Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the program at 5:45. Speakers include: • Heather McPherson, an attorney from McPherson Law Offices • Steve Kroeger, Union Savings Bank vice president and senior trust officer • Doug Freidag, a CPA from Freidag Associates • Stephen Lafferty with Diamond Brothers Insurance FHN Foundation, Freeport Community Foundation, Highland Community College Foundation, and Stephenson County Farm Bureau are organizing the presentation.

Seating is limited, and registration is required by March 14. Email office@ste-

phensoncfb.org or call the farm bureau at 815-232-3186 to sign up.

THURSDAY Well-living series at library THOMSON – University of Illinois Extension will offer a Let’s Live Well series at 10:30 a.m. March 22, April 10, and May 17 at Thomson Public Libary, 1005 W. Main St. Extension Educator Karla Belzer will present the sessions. The first is “Someday is Today: Live Your Bucket List.”

Stop at or call the library at 815-2592480 for advance registration or more information.

Nationalism vs. globalism the subject of forum in Morrison MORRISON – The Whiteside Forum will host a TED talk on “Nationalism vs. Globalism: The New Political Divide,” at 6:30 a.m. at Odel Public Library, 307 S. Madison. There will be a 1-hour video with Yuval Noah Harari, author of international bestsellers “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” and “Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow.” He is a lecturer at the Department of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. A short discussion period will follow the presentation, which is free and open to the public.

Transportation meeting dates set OTTAWA – The next Regional Transportation Committee meeting for Region 1 will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Boone County Council on Aging, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere.

Region 1 includes Boone, Carroll, JoDaviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties.

The Region 3 meeting, covering Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, and Putnam counties, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the DeKalb County Community Foundation Freight Room, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore.

The RTC develops and implements the Human Services Transportation Plan, identifying transportation needs and developing solutions to improve trans-

portation services for the general public.

Call Kim Zimmerman at 815-433-5830 for more information on either meeting.

SATURDAY Heritage arts program in Freeport FREEPORT – University of Illinois Extension and Home Community Education Associations in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, and Stephenson counties will offer a Heritage Arts make and take workshop from 9 to 1:30 p.m. March 24 at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau, 210 W. Spring St. The cost is $20, including a keynote speaker presentation, two make and take craft sessions, and lunch.

The cost is $20, due by March 9. Call the Extension office at 815-244-9444 for registration forms or more information.

Egg hunt at nursing home MOUNT CARROLL – Good Samaritan Society – Mount Carroll’s annual Easter egg hunt for children up to 9 years will be at 10 a.m. on the nursing home’s lawn, at 1006 N. Lowden Road.

Participants should bring their own baskets. After the hunt, refreshments will be provided and prizes for the Easter coloring contest will be awarded.

Call Adrienne Johnson at 815-2447715 for more information.

Egg hunt at Polo church POLO – An Easter egg hunt will take place at 6 p.m. at Brookville United Methodist Church, 17725 W. Chambers St., Polo. Pizza and a beverage will be provided; attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass. Prizes will be awarded. Call 815493-2274 for more information.

Sign up for veterans dinner GALENA – Reservations are wanted for the fourth annual Welcome Home Dinner for veterans, organized by Vietnam Veterans Chapter 928 of Northwest Illinois.

The meal will be at the Desoto House Hotel, 230 S. Main St. A reception wiill start at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7. The

guest speaker is Chief Warrant Office Elizabeth McCormick, Blackhawk helicopter pilot and recipient of the Congressional Veteran Commendation.

The cost is $25 per person. Email VVA928@gmail.com or call 563-5802098 to sign up.

SUNDAY ‘Messiah’ performance at St. Peter Lutheran Church MORRISON – The Morrison Ecumenical Chorus will perform the Lent and Easter portions of Handel’s “Messiah” at 7 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson St. The chorus includes singers from Morrison and surrounding communities, directed by Kathy Janicek, choir director at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison.

Christine Holmer of Clinton, Iowa, will be the accompanist. Soloists are Connie Swanson-DeSpain, soprano, and Eric Phend and Luke VanderBleek, tenors, all of Morrison; Laurie Wilkins, mezzo-soprano of Mount Carroll; Mark Kapusinski, bass, of Fulton; and Ben Logan, trumpet, of Fulton.

Pearl City church hosts Palm Sunday service, breakfast PEARL CITY – St. John’s Lutheran Churc, 229 S. First St., will host a Palm Sunday worship at 9 a.m. that will include the Joy Choir and Chancel Choir.

Sunday School will meet at 10:15.

The SPLAT Youth Group of St. John’s will have its annual Palm Sunday Breakfast from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The menu will be scrambled eggs, sausage, cheesy potatoes, apple sauce and beverages. Cost is $7 per person and $3.50 for children 3-10 years of age (2 and under are free). Tickets may be purchased at the door. All proceeds will benefit the youth going to the National Youth Gathering in June.

On Fridays during Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be held at noon. Midweek Lenten services are held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Community Lenten Lunches are served at noon on Wednesdays at the Pearl City United Methodist Church, 411 S. Main St. All are welcome.

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FULTON – University of Illinois Extension will sponsor a question-and-answer session from 2 to 4 p.m. at Fulton Schmaling Public Library, 501 10th Ave. with local Master Gardener Judy Holesinger. She will discuss basic tips on spring garden techniques. Fundamentals of starting plants from seed indoors will be demonstrated. Selection of direct seeding vs. transplants will be discussed.

A free seed library will be available at the library for those interested in beginning a garden.

MARCH 29 Aging workshop at Sterling church STERLING – University of Illinois Extension will offer a healthy aging summit, “The POWER of Aging,” from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Life Lutheran Church, 702 W. Lynn Blvd.

Three speakers will address participants, who will help participants to examine physical, nutritional, emotional, and social factors of healthy aging.

The cost is $10, which includes a box lunch. Go to go.illinois.edu/powerofpostiveaging or call 815-632-3611 to register.

Community dinner in Morrison 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.

Cheesy ham and potatoes will be provided, with side dishes, desserts, and drinks.

The church is accessible to wheelchairs. Call 815-772-3510 or search on Facebook for “firstpresmorrison” for more information.

Easter Celebration

LANARK – Lanark Community Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 7:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 312 S. High St. There will be a breakfast at 8 a.m. All are welcome.

APRIL 3 Shooting sports clubs planned MOUNT CARROLL – University of Illinois Extension will offer shooting classes Tuesdays from April 3 to June 1 at the Vanbuskirk Shooting Range, 9542 Vanbuskirk Road.

Shotgun classes for children 10 to 18 will be from 5 p.m. to dark, and rifle for children 8 to 18 from 6 p.m. to dark. Parents or another adult must attend with children. The cost is free for 4-H members and $20 for non-4-H members.

Go to go.illinois.edu/carrolloutdoorsports to register. Call 814-244-9444 for more information.

APRIL 4 Audubon group to visit Freeport Prarie Nature Preserve FREEPORT – Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will offer a free trip from 3 to 4 p.m. to Freeport Prairie Nature Preserve, just off of Walnut Road on Freeport’s south side.

The focus will be on the blooming of the pasque flower, a member of the buttercup family. The blooms move to track the sun.

Society membership is not required to attend. Call Mary at 815-938-3204 or go to nwilaudubon.org for more information.

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Educator to offer programs University of Illinois Extension Educator Karla Belzer will present free programs across the area.

Sessions are: •Wits Fitness brain exercise workshops monthly at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday starting April 5 at York Township Public Library, 1005 W. Main St., Thomson, and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Thursday at Mount Carroll Public Library, 208 N. Main St. Participants can perform interactive activities to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory.

Go to go.illinois.edu/witsfitness2 to register for the Thomson sessions, and go.illinois.edu/MCwitsfitness for the Mount Carroll sessions.

• “Being Mindful in a Busy World,” 1 p.m.

April 11 at Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. The basics of mindfulness meditation and stress reduction techniques will be presented.

Advance registration is required; go to go.illinois.edu/beingmindful or call 815632-3611 to sign up.

• “DeClutter DeStress,” 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Ogle County Extension Office, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Information on organizing to lower clutter and stress will be presented.

Advance registration is required. The cost is $3 per person or $5 per couple; go to web.extension.edu/bdo to sign up.

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Blood donors sought in Mt. Carroll MOUNT CARROLL – An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 1 to 6

p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 301 Clay St. Go to redcrossblood.org or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App at redcrossblood.org/bloodapp or call 800733-2767, to make an appointment.

APRIL 7 Carroll 4-H Federation plans outing at Dubuque, Iowa, park DUBUQUE, Iowa – Carroll County 4-H Federation will have a fun day from 1:40 to 3 p.m. at Vertical Jump Park, 555 J.F. Kennedy Road, No. 400, Dubuque.

The cost is $5 for 4-H members and volunteers, $13 for family, and an additional $4 for an additional hour of jumping.

Registration is due by March 15; go to go.illinois.edu/CCFederation or call Carroll Extension at 815-244-9444 for more information.

Eagle group sets annual meeting APPLE RIVER – Eagle Nature Foundation’s annual business meeting, award ceremony, and fundraising luncheon will be in the basement of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 105 W. Webster St. A silent auction will start at 11 a.m., with a pulled pork luncheon at 11:30 catered by Sidetrack Café in Apple River.

The cost is $20. A live auction will begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by the announcement of the silent auction winners and a 50-50 raffle. The business meeting will begin at 1 p.m., with three members to be nominated to the foundation’s board of directors.

At 2 p.m., Chuck Tennessen, community organizer for the Driftless Area Conservancy in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, will give a presentation.

Call 815-594-2306 for more information on pricing and attending, or write ENF, 300 E. Hickory St., Apple, River, IL 61001.

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BASEBALL SCHEDULE TODAY Milledgeville at Pearl City, 4:30 p.m.

THURSDAY Eastland at West Carroll, 4:30 p.m.

Lena-Winslow at Pearl City, 4:30 p.m.

Amboy at Milledgeville, 4:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Lenz Field Jamboree, Jacksonville – West Carroll vs. Washington, 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Lenz Field Jamboree, Jacksonville – West Carroll vs. Newark, 11:15 a.m.; West Carroll vs. Knoxville, 3:45 p.m.

Pearl City at Fulton, 11 a.m.

Eastland at Oregon, 11 a.m.

Byron at Lena-Winslow, 11 a.m.

MONDAY Eastland at Milledgeville, 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY Warren/Stockton at Eastland, 4:30 p.m.

River Ridge/Scales Mound at LenaWinslow, 4:30 p.m.

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BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS SATURDAY Eastland 6, Freeport 4: Tucker Welch and Brett Swalve each drove in two runs for the Cougars in a road win against the Pretzels.

Lane Christians drew two walks and scored three runs for Eastland. Kaden Henze scored one run and drove one in.

Sterling splits in Jacksonville: Tyler Willman tossed five shutout innings and struck out nine batters as Sterling beat Chicago Solorio, 3-1, in Jacksonville.

Willman and Trey Morse each had two hits for the Golden Warriors.

Sterling also dropped a 5-4 decision against Plainfield East, giving up the tying and go-ahead runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Nolan Sullivan had two hits, including a triple, scored a run and drove in one to pace the Warriors.

Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Morrison shortstop Nate Helms (right) loses the ball as Rock Falls’ Jared Rassmussen slides safely into second base during the first inning of Friday’s game in Rock Falls.

FRIDAY Rock Falls 11, Morrison 1 (5 innings): The Mustangs’ season-opener proved to be a challenging one as the Rockets rode hot bats and a pair of solid performances on the mound to the runrule win.

Down 5-0, Morrison got on the board in the top of the third inning. Riley Wilkens reached on a throwing error, advanced to third on a fielder’s choice, and scored on a passed ball.

However, the Rockets answered back with two more runs in the bottom of the third, as Jay Schueler and Sandrock touched home via an error and passed ball, respectively, to make it 7-1.

The Mustangs’ first hit came with one out in the fourth on a single through the right side by Ben Brackemyer. Morrison committed six errors, while managing Morrison’s Koby Brackemyer bats during just two hits. the second inning of Friday’s game in Jay Schueler paced the Rock Falls Rock Falls. offense with two singles, two RBIs, three stolen bases and three runs scored. Austin Sandrock hit a two-run WEDNESDAY home run, reached base and touched Fulton 9, Milledgeville 5: Erik North home in each of his three plate appearwent 4-for-4 at the plate and pitched ances, and picked up a pair of stolen four scoreless innings on the mound bases.

Jalen Bickett picked up the win for the to earn a win in the Steamers’ season debut at Drives Park.

Rockets. Allan Meinsma took the loss.

North also drove in two runs and struck out nine.

THURSDAY Seth Sikkema homered and had four Orangeville 7, Milledgeville 6

RBIs for Fulton, which jumped out to the early lead with three runs in the first, three more in the second, and three in the fourth. Larson Barnett had three hits.

Milledgeville tried to rally with three runs in the sixth and two in the seventh.

Kyle Ottens doubled and drove in two runs for the Missiles.

SOFTBALL SCHEDULE TODAY Milledgeville at Pearl City, 4:30 p.m.

Morrison at West Carroll, 4:30 p.m.

Forreston at Eastland, 4:30 p.m.

THURSDAY Eastland at West Carroll, 4:30 p.m.

Lena-Winslow at Pearl City, 4:30 p.m.

Amboy at Milledgeville, 4:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Lenz Field Jamboree, Jacksonville – West Carroll vs. Serena, 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Lenz Field Jamboree, Jacksonville – West Carroll vs. Genoa-Kingston, 9 a.m.; West Carroll vs. Morris, 1 p.m.

Pearl City at Fulton, 11 a.m.

Eastland at Oregon, 11 a.m.

Rockford Lutheran at Lena-Winslow, 11 a.m.

MONDAY Eastland at Milledgeville, 4:30 p.m.

Juda (Wisc.) at Lena-Winslow, 4:30 p.m.

West Carroll at Alleman, 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY Warren/Stockton at Eastland, 4:30 p.m.

River Ridge/Scales Mound at LenaWinslow, 4:30 p.m.

Dakota at Milledgeville, 4:30 p.m.

West Carroll at East Dubuque, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL HIGHLIGHTS THURSDAY Riverdale 6, West Carroll 5: The Thunder posted four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, but couldn’t overtake the Rams in a nonconference game in Thomson.

The game featured no walks by either pitcher. Riley Sullivan struck out seven batters in a complete-game performance for West Carroll. She also had a two-run homer and three RBIs to pace the Thunder offense.

Emma Aljets, Sydney Long and Madison Magill each had two hits and a double for West Carroll. Aljets and Magill each added an RBI. See HIGHLIGHTS, Page 18

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Dakota at Milledgeville, 4:30 p.m.

Pearl City at Galena, 4:30 p.m.

West Carroll at East Dubuque, 4:30 p.m.

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• HIGHLIGHTS Continued from Page 17 Ashlyn Hemm pitched the final 2 1/3 innings for Riverdale, allowing no hits or runs while striking out five. Addison Geland had three RBIs for the Rams.

Orangeville 5, Milledgeville 4 WEDNESDAY Rock Falls 10, West Carroll 0 (5 innings): The Thunder were held to just two hits against Rock Falls’ Payton Yanes in a nonconference run-rule loss in Thomson.

Yanes struck out 12 in a complete game.

McKenna Sullivan and Madison Magill had the Thunder’s lone hits; Sullivan’s came to lead off the West Carroll offense.

Taylor Hoefler led the Rockets’ on offense, going 4-for-4 with a two-run home run and three additional RBIs. Daniella Tafoya took the loss.

Fulton 10, Milledgeville 2

GIRLS BASKETBALL Three locals make SVM all-area first-team

Josi Borum of Sterling, Mady Frederick of Milledgeville, and Erin Henze of Eastland made Sauk Valley Media’s first-team in the publication’s all-area selections Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com announced in Saturday’s SV Weekend.

Borum, a junior guard, averaged 11.8 Eastland’s Erin Henze (ABOVE) and Milledgeville’s Mady Frederick (BELOW) were among five players selected to Sauk Valley Media’s points and 8.7 rebounds per game for the All-Area first team. The Shaw Media publication’s all-area selections were announced in Saturday’s SV Weekend.

Golden Warriors, and scored the program’s only triple-double in its history Feb. 12 in a 3A regional quarterfinal game against Freeport.

Frederick, a senior forward, averaged 15.9 points per game and 6.8 rebounds for the Missiles, and advanced to the state finals in the IHSA Three-point contest in February.

Henze, a sophomore guard, led the Cougars to a regional championship, scoring 14.1 points per game and dishing out 5.1 assists per game.

Jaynee Prestegaard of AFC repeated as Player of the Year, and her sister, Madeline, rounded out first-team selections.

Eastland’s Lydia Coatney was named to the second team, and Newman’s Madison Craft made third team. Eastland’s Katie Krogman and Milledgeville’s Rebecca Waite made special mention.

BOYS BASKETBALL Faith’s Hauck signs with Sauk Trevor Hauck, of Shannon, will continue his basketball career at Sauk Valley Community College.

Hauck, who attends Faith Christian School in Grand Detour, led the Falcons this season with 26.6 points per game, 14.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 4.5 blocks.

APRIL 7 Mississippi waterfowl viewing planned

Cancer survivor meal in Mount Carroll MOUNT CARROLL – Reservations are due by April 1 for Relay for Life of Carroll and JoDaviess Counties’ Cancer Survivor celebration and dinner.

The meal will be at Mount Carroll Church of God, 816 S. Clay St. Registration and appetizers will stat at 4:45 p.m., with dinner at 5:30. Pink Heals Sauk Valley chapter members will bring their pink fire truck, and meet and greet survivors. Judge Val Gunnarson, a cancer survivor, will share his story.

Invitations will be sent out. Cancer survivors in Carroll and JoDaviess counties who do not receive an invitation can call Bev Lundquist at 815-244-9684 for an invitation or more information.

Trivia night to raise funds for Haiti programs SAVANNA – Carroll County Haiti Mission Project’s 23rd trivia night benefit will be at Manny’s Pizza, 211 Main St. Doors open at 6 p.m., with competition starting at 7.

The cost is $10 per person, with teams of four to eight people. A total of 100 new questions will be asked, with cash prizes to the top two teams.

Go to cchmp.tripod.com or email larry.libberton@ gmail.com for advance registration. When registering online, teams will receive the answer to one of the trivia night questions.

All funds will help CCHMP projects in Haiti. Go to the website for more information.

APRIL 10 Hospice training in Sterling STERLING – Rock River Hospice & Home will offer a volunteer training course from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. at the home, 2706 Ave. E. Volunteers are needed to provide companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families.

To register, email Alisa Wolf at alisa@hospicerockriver.org or call her at 815-625-3858.

Audubon banquet to feature authors FREEPORT – Northwest Illinois Audubon Society’s 37th annual banquet will be at Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Road.

A silent auction of nature-related items will begin at 5:30 p.m., with the meal at 6 and the program at 7:30.

The program will feature authors Michael Jeffords and Susan Post as they share stories and photos from their most recent book, “Curious Encounters with the Natural World – From Grumpy Spiders to Hidden

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Tigers.” Copies of the book will be available for sale.

The menu will include pasture-raised turkey, locally-grown sweet corn, side dishes, and homemade desserts. Vegetable lasagna will be offered as an option.

The cost for the banquet is $22 for adults or free for children 11 and younger. The program can be attended for $3 per adult, or free for students.

Advance registration is not needed for the program, but is required by March 30 for the meal. Email Teresa Smith at 815-238-3963 or email her at timtreetsmith@ gmail.com or go to nwilaudubon.org for more details or a registration form.

APRIL 12 Programs on Highland adult ed planned FREEPORT – Information sessions on Highland Community College’s Adult Education program will take place in Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Ogle counties.

Each session is from 2 to 3 p.m. Dates and locations are: • April 12, Forreston Public Library, 201 First Ave. • April 18, Savanna Public Library, 326 Third St. • April 26, Warren Township Public Library, 210 Burnett Ave., Warren The adult education department offers help to adults seeking to improve their reading, writing, or math skills, earn a GED certificate, improve their English language skills, or volunteer as academic tutors.

Call 815-599-3460 for more information.

Audubon film dates set FREEPORT – Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will show a free series of environmental films on Thursdays in April in honor of Earth Day. Films will start at 5 p.m. each date, all at Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St. Dates and titles are: • April 12, “Deep,” about an octopus and her friends who must cross the ocean when their home is destroyed, geared for children.

• April 19, “Being the Change: A New Kind of Climate Documentary,” about the life of atmospheric scientist Peter Kalmus’ efforts to cut his fossil fuel use, geared for adults.

• April 26, “Disney Nature: Bears,” about a mother bear raising her cubs in the Alaskan wilderness, geared for children.

Visit nwilaudubon.org for more Information.

Mexican meal at Morrison church MORRISON – A free community meal will be provided from 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 12 at First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway.

The menu will be Mexican dishes, with side dishes, drinks, and desserts.

The church is accessible to wheelchairs. Search for

“firstpresmorrison” on Facebook or call 815-772-3510 for more information.

Bird walks planned across area FREEPORT – A series of free bird walks will be organized by Northwest Illinois Audubon Society during April and May. Walks will carpool from the Staples parking lot at 1722-1723 S. West Ave. Participants are asked to call the leader for the date they plan to walk on. Dates, locations, carpool departure times, and leaders are: • April 12, wetland areas of eastern Stephenson County, 8 a.m., Mary at 815-938-3204.

• April 17, Duck’s Misery and the southern Jane Addams Trail, 7:40 a.m., Laura at 815-947-2720.

• April 24, Pecatonica River Forest preserve, 7:30 a.m., Richard at 815-865-5279.

• May 3, Northern Jane Addams Trail and the Orangeville Wetlands, 7:30 a.m., meet at 8 a.m. at the trailhead in Orangeville just east of the BP gas station on Route 26, Somer at 815-275-0719.

Go to nwilaudubon.org for more information.

4-H cooking program in Dixon DIXON – Children can take part in a 4-H Cooking and Booking club, at 4:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month from April 12 through Nov. 8 in the private dining room at KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St. Nutrition, food safety, cooking, and other topics will be covered. The club is open to children 8 to 12 years as of Sept.1 , 2017. The cost is $50. Go to go.illinois. edu/CookinBookin to sign up.

APRIL 14 Flower class in Mount Carroll MOUNT CARROLL – River Valley Designs will offer flower arranging class sessions for 4-H and non-4-H youth at the Carroll County Extension meeting room, 807D S. Clay St. Beginners will meet at 1 p.m., and will make an arrangement to take home. The cost is $15. Advanced will meet at 2 p.m., learn how to create a grid, line, and focal, and also will make an arrangement, for $25.

Participants can sign up for one or both classes. Go to go.illinois.edu/CarrollFlower to sign up and for a list of what to bring.

Denim & Diamonds dinner and dance scheduled in Mount Carroll MOUNT CARROLL – The Mount Carroll Rotary Club is hosting its annual Denim and Diamonds dinner dance at Henry’s Double K, 834 S. Jackson St. Dancing to music with DJ Brooke Byam will follow a buffet style dinner featuring chicken and pork entrees.

A variety of gourmet desserts will be auctioned in the Dessert Dash to benefit Rotary’s community service projects. Live and silent auctions conducted by Rotarian Dan Danielowski will benefit the numerous local community projects that Rotary supports.

Tickets are $30 and are available from Mount Carroll Rotarians. Seating is limited and preferred seating for table reservations is available.

For more information about ticket sales, or if you would like to donate an item for the silent or live auction, call Anna at 815-499-7571.

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SAVANNA – Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will offer a free trip from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the Mississippi River to view migrating waterfowl.

Participants will leave at 8 a.m. from the municipal parking lot on Route 26 in Forreston, or at 9 a.m. from Spring Lake, just south of Savanna. Ducks, bald eagles, grebes, sandhill cranes, some early songbirds, and tundra songbirds may be seen.

Call Anne at 815-938-3263 or Laura at 815-541-8958 to reserve a spot and for more information.

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IN BRIEF Milledgeville farmer places in corn competition ST. LOUIS – A Milledgeville farmer took second place in the Illinois portion of the National Corn Yield Contest.

In a news release, Rachel Orf with the National Corn Growers Association said Brad Smith of Milledgeville placed second in the AA No-Till/Strip-Till Non-Irrigated class, with a yield of 308.4609 bushels per acre.

Smith was one of 426 state winners nationwide, with 7,269 entries from 46 states.

Go to ncga.com for a complete list of winners and more information.

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Diana Verhulst (left), executive director of the United Way of Whiteside County, congratulates Rebecca Munoz-Ripley of the YWCA on her Giving Leader Award on March 15 at the agency’s annual luncheon.

‘A great year’ for United Way

Freeport native and Navy Petty Officer Second Class Joshua Armentrout serves aboard the USS Mason as a boatswain’s mate. Photo taken by Dusty Good, Navy Office of Community Outreach, and submitted by Dawn Scott.

Freeport native serves with Navy

Agency exceeds goal, announces new program

BY PHILLIP HARTMAN Prairie Advocate phartman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 STERLING – “It was really a great year.”

That’s how United Way of Whiteside County board member Keith Grell summed up the agency’s 2017 campaign, in which it exceeded its goal by $27,000.

Donors and the United Way raised $752,000, with $675,180.12 of that raised from individuals and businesses, the rest through fundraisers and grants. The campaign goal was $725,000, Grell and campaign Chairman Robbie Minor said March 14 at the agency’s annual recognition luncheon at Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling.

Whiteside United Way CEO Diana Verhulst also announced a new initiative starting this fall, Born Learning Academies, workshops for parents of infants through age 5 that will teach them how to turn everyday activities into learning opportunities.

The pilot program will launch in

the River Bend School District in Fulton, Verhulst said.

Kevin Anderson, director of information technology at CGH Medical Center, will lead this fall’s campaign, which will feature Born Learning as a component.

Also at the luncheon, longtime Executive Director Russ Siefken Jr., who retired Dec. 30, 2016, was honored with a lifetime achievement award.

Among others receiving awards: • CGH Medical Center in Sterling, Company of the Year, for raising the most money, consistently allowing the United Way a presence among hospital staff during the campaign,

PRAIRIE ADVOCATE STAFF NORFOLK, Va. – A Freeport native and Freeport High School graduate is serving aboard the Navy’s guided missile destroyer, the USS Mason.

In a news release, naval staff said Petty Officer Second Class Joshua Armentrout is a boatswain’s mate aboard the destroyer.

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••• There is a sewer project that is taking part at our building and the FSA building. It is projected to take a couple weeks. FYI, you should use our entrance for both buildings if they are working on the lines.

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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.

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••• I was just printing off something else to set on our counter when I saw how many other things were laying out there. We seem to have quite a bit going on. There are a number of trip flyers available to look into. We also recently put together a flyer on what we are calling the Carroll County Convoy.

This event is taking the place of the Carroll County Tractor Drive this year. Yes, you read that right. We are taking a year off to do something different. We know some of you are already talking about it. It could prove to be bigger than our tractor drive!

This year, we are going to do a convoy of semi trucks (no trailers), straight trucks, grain trucks, etc., but no pickup trucks. We will be holding the event on Saturday, June 9. We will be leaving from the Carroll County Fairgrounds.

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• The President’s Award, Sterling Federal Bank, for standing out in the community by providing significant support for campaign and day-today activities, a campaign representative and gifts-in-kind to the United Way, and more.

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••• The Carroll County Farm Bureau Foundation recently met to award its 2018 scholarships. Watch for the announcement in the paper on the winners. Once we get all senior pictures in, we will be publishing our news release.

We also had a group meet to discuss the 100th anniversary of the Carroll County Farm Bureau. That will be coming up in 2019. The last big celebration was in 1994 for our 75th anniversary. As we met to discuss the 100th, I realized I have been here for a good portion of those past 25 years. I missed 19941998 and 2003-2006, but that is all.

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

AUTOMOBILES 905

NEW TODAY

FREON R12 WANTED: CERTIFIED BUYER will PAY CA$H for R12 cylinders or cases of cans. (312) 2919169; www.refrigerant finders.com

1999 Buick Lesabre. Perfect engine and trans.

Needs suspension work. $800. Call 815-973-0942

SAWMILLS from only $4397.00 MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship!

FREE Info/DVD: www.Norwood Sawmills.com 800 567-0404 Ext.300N

2004 Jeep Liberty, mi., fair 197k shape, runs good, needs cat. converters, asking $2000 815-499-6841

AUTOMOBILES 905

2010 Toyota Prius 63k mi. great shape. $11,500 815-441-5106

Mini Golden Doodles, Red. $1500.

Standard Doodles, $800 563-212-7307.

LAWN MOWERS

NEWSPAPERS, aluminum cans for Senior Services reGrass mowing tractor, MTD, Hy- cycling project. Will draulic. 16 HP, 42” pick up in Lanark & Very good cond!

Milledgeville on the $375 2nd Sat. of month; 309-525-3386 Chadwick on the 3rd Sat. In Lake WANT TO BUY 795 Carroll, take to the Conference Ctr. Shed. In Mt. CarNEW TODAY Looking for a white roll, take to the Sr. enclosed pull trailer Center from 8AM 15'-20' 815-878- -1PM, Mon. thru Friday. 244-1800 6195 779

20 hp John Deere Tractor, hydro foot drive, 42” deck, 46” snowplow w/ wts. & chains, runs good, $1,175 815625-1606

Heat your entire domestic home, water and more with the Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace. Dual fuel models ready Northavailable. west Plumbing, Heating & Pumps (815) 684-9977.

1996 Sable LS, 4 door, lots of power options, nice cond., runs great.

Asking $2000 815213-1580 1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 Liter V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233

2006 Toyota Sienna XLE excel. cond., loaded, looks & runs great, 131K mi., $8800.

815-303-9386.

NEW TODAY 2013 Dodge Grand blue, Caravan, stow-n-go seats, 3.6 v6, 77k mi. $11,000 fin. avail.

815-379-2528 Ford Taurus 2008 SEL, Very good cond. Newer tires & brakes 165k mi. $2,900 309-525-3368

TRUCKS

910

BOATS/MOTORS 940 NEW TODAY

1992 Ford 350 one ton dump truck new rockers, cab paint, corners, brand new custom box on back, 7.3 diesel motor, 4wd, comes w/9' Myers plow, like new cond., 125k mi, $10,500 815-5901677 2009 Toyota Tacoma, 4WD, Full sports package w/ reverse camera. $19,900 815-213-7146

BOATS/MOTORS 940 1999 4 stroke 70 hp Suzuki Motor, runs great, tilt-ntrim, new lower unit $1200 815631-3027

Boat, Conquest IO. 18', V6 new engine, 1 yr. Warranty. Clean, few hrs. $5200 firm 815625-1293

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WANT TO BUY 795

The Auction Shed Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064

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See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip

Join The Team!

Sauk Valley Media, a respected and dominant media company located in Sterling, IL, has an opening in our Advertising Department.

This position would be responsible for selling advertising in a variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, and much more.

Sure, some sales experience is desired, but we look for a person with personality, drive and ambition more than just past sales experience. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn from our other seasoned veterans in this business. And best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with, we work hard but we like to have fun along the way.

If you are looking for a change of career or are new to the workforce and want to join an established but growing company, then we'd like to talk with you. Base pay along with a liberal commission program makes this an excellent opportunity to make money.

A liberal Shaw Media benefits package is included.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Heintzelman at jheintzelman@saukvalley.com -- OR -3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

This posting may not include all duties of the position An Equal Opportunity Employer

Saturday, March 24, 2018

9:30 am

Poorboys Catering

Items belonging to Michael Phalen Estate, Kenny Williams, Pamela Black, Partington Family & others. Viewing will begin sale day at 8:00 am. Auction ring one starts on rack items at 9:30 am.

Ring two starts at 12:00 noon on floor items.

Household - Tools - Etc GE & Westinghouse refrigerators; sm fridge; Whirlpool & Magic Chef gas stoves; microwaves; Maytag Centennial & Roper washers & dryers; Frigidaire sm chest freezer; tables; chairs; usual dishware, glassware, pots, pans, sm appl; fruit jars; sofa; misc chairs; coffee & end tables; vacs; fireplace heater plus other space heaters; curio cabinet; corner shelf; elec Gone w/the Wind type lamp; Vollmond Grandfather type clock; pictures; CD’s; figurines; Holiday mug collection & decorations incl Hallmark; lots of books; desks; bookcases; file; Sentry safe w/comb; beds; dressers; bedding & linens; bicycles; golf clubs; exercise equip; lawn chairs & table; 4 - new P185/65R14 tires; Craftsman & Porter Cable Jet Stream air compressors; Tractor Supply truck tool box; 2 new elec truck mirrors; elec chain saw; garden tools; weed eaters; edger; Store Horses; ladders; Walker 2T floor jack; alum ramps; JD L111; Toro push mowers; snowblower; Delta bench drill press; power miter saw; Ryobi 16” scroll saw; drills; Delta mortising attach; various elec hand tools; hand tools incl wrenches; hardware; plus much more.

Car - Truck - Boats 980 MG convertible; 2008 Ford F150 XLT. 5.4 Tritan eng, ext cab, bed cover, 8,389 actual miles, NICE; 1979 Lowe Line fishing boat w/trlr; 1983 Sawyer Oscoda canoe; 2 kayaks; Johnson 3 SeaHorse plus larger boat motor; paddles & oars; boat seats; 2 trolling motors; fishing poles.

Collectibles Marble top chest; walnut chest; metal boiler; wood crank wall phone; Singer sewing machine in dome case; old adv tins & cigar boxes; cruet set; Roselyn Lennox china set; few Barbie & Ken dolls; plus much more.

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#0440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#0440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

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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PEARL CITY, IL

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

Tim Maurer

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*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.

2016

FORD F-150 FX-4 CREW CAB

2006 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT REG. CAB

4WD,ONLY 93K, ONE OWNER REG CAB, SHORT BOX, V8, XTRA NICE

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$10,990 2016 CHEVY TRAVERSE 2LT

AWD,ONLY 34K

$33,990 2012 FORD F-150 XLT SUPER CREW Power Seat, Back Up Camera, Xtr 6.5 Ft. Bed, Tow Pkg., Factory Warranty, Local Trade Loaded

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ONLY 11K

$25,990 2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE $16,990

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$23,990

TRUCKS ‘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, Z-71 Pkg., Heated Seats, Navigation, Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Tow Pkg., Loaded, Factory Warranty, One Owner, Only 37K ......................................$30,990 ‘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 DODGE RAM SLT 1500 CREW CAB 4WD, Big Horn Pkg., Remote Start, Back Up Camera, Tow Pkg., 5.7 Hemi, Only 48K ....$26,990 ‘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 ‘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 DODGE RAM SLT 3500, Mega Cab, 4WD, 6.7 Cummins Diesel, Tow Pkg., Excellent Condition, Local Trade, Only 350K ...............$21,990 ‘09 DODGE RAM SLT 3500 Quad Cab 4WD, 6.7 Cummins Diesel, 8Ft. Bed ,Power Seat, Tow Pkg., Fifth Wheel Hideaway Ball, Local Trade, Ready To Haul ...........................................................$15,990 ‘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

AWD, ONE OWNER

2015 CHEVY EQUINOX LS

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$12,990

CARS ‘15 CHEVY IMPALA LT LIMITED Moon, Remote Start, Factory Warranty, Xtra Nice, Only 42K ..........................................$12,990 ‘15 FORD FUSION SE, Heated Leather Seats, Navigation, Back Up Camera, Loaded, One Owner, Factory Warranty, Only 18K ...........$17,990 ‘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 ‘16 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT, 4WD Xtra Nice, New tires, Factory Warranty, One Owner.......................................................$18,990 ‘16 CHEVY TRAX Z 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, 4 Cyl. 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, Only 55K ....... $15,999 ‘04 JEEP WRANGLER SE 4WD Soft Top, 5 Speed Manual, Excellent Condition, ONLY 117K ...................................................$10,990 ‘04 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED 4WD, Moon, Leather, Loaded ................... $7,990

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$12,990 2017 WESCO 82 IN X 20 FT EQUIPMENT TRAILER

2’ DOVETAIL, FOLD UP RAMPS, 14000 LBS GRW

4WD,ONLY 41K PANORAMIC SUNROOF, NAVIGATION, BACK UP CAMERA, HEATED SEATS, FACTORY WARRANTY

ONE OWNER,ONLY 20K LEATHER, REMOTE START, POWER EVERYTHING, FACTORY WARRANTY

$3,990 2014 FORD ESCAPE SE $16,990 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT $21,990

VANS ‘17 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, Leather, Remote Start, Power Everything, One Owner, Factory Warranty, Only 20K...............$21,990 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 WESCO 82” X 18” Car Trailer 2 Ft Dove Tail 1 Axle Brake, Slide In Ramps, 7000 Lbs. GVW ..................................................................$2,590 ‘18 RICE 82” X 18’ Car Trailer, 2 FT. Dovetale, 2 Axle Brakes, Slide In Ramps, 7000 Lbs. GVW .....................................................$2,990 ‘18 WESCO 82” X 12’ Utility Trailer 2’ Dove Tail 33’ Fold Down Gate, 2990 Lbs. GVW ...............................................................................$1,690 ‘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"X20’ Equipment Trailer 2' Dovetail, Fold Up Ramps, 14000 Lbs GRW ...................................................$3,990 ‘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

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