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Vera’s widely-known pandemic kept visits virtual onCruse. the Toepfer; sisters Rosella Quillen, and Marie Brenner; andtoson-in-law Jerry hobby was quilting. She made quiltsShe for all from Facebook Portal. country school near Pleasant Valley. operator and a longtime member of the 31st, 1949, son of hobby was quilting. She made quilts for all Facebook Portal. Marie Brenner; and son-in-law Jerry Cruse. Funeral services were held at Ebenezer of her family and for a host of people from Next to family, Mom’s church was the most worked as a caretaker for Johnnie’s mother teamsters union. At the center of Ron’s life Thaddeus andFebruary Lillian Funeral her familything and for hostHer of main people fromthat Next to family, church was the most services were held at Ebenezer United ChurchMom’s of Christ on Monday, thelater area.she Vera was active in theinShannon to aher. focus and worked for a family Freeport ofimportant was his family. He would do anything for his Frys.that He grew United theshe area. Verarecently was active theshe Shannon main focus Church of Christ on Monday, February 7, 2022.thing to her. Her(Labno) Club, in various voiced was inthat hoped that important atWoman’s which time sheserved and John startedcapacities dating. son and grandchildren, and was always fair up in Chicago, andtoat- 7, 2022. Club, served various capacities she Memorials voiced recently was name that she hoped that in Vera’s can be made at Ebenezer United Churchon of September Christ, such as Woman’s all generations of herinfamily would know Vera married John Peterson and kind – values that Ron instilled in those tended Gordon Technical High School, graduatChrist Ebenezer United ChurchShe of Christ, generations Memorials in Vera’s name can be made to Ladies andwas as a aSunday as their Saviour. alwayssuch had as her all FHN Hospice.of her family would know 28, 1939Guild, in Deschurch Moines,board, IA. Vera farm he leaves behind. ating with class of After graduation Ladies Guild, church anda as a Sunday Christ asdevotions, theirthe Saviour. She1967. always had her FHN Hospice. School teacher. Shewhile has been a member morning devotions, attended Bible Study, morning teacher. She board, has been member attended Bible Study, wife and homemaker raising her seven School Ronald will be dearly missed by his wife Ron joined the United States Army. He was of that church since as 1940. Veraatand John services longand as she children. She worked an aide Ortez of and thatattended church since 1940.asVera Johnwas and attended services as long as she was Linda, his son Ron Jr, his brother Ted, his stationed in Korea operating radios during enjoyed traveling with lateratgoing enjoyed able. Later, shewith listened to and TV ministries Nursing Home in Lena andfamily later and worked traveling family later goingand able. Later, she listened to TV ministries and Daughter in law Jenny and his granddaughthe Vietnam After returning from bus tours with friends. was churchMom services. Mom was a attended virtual War. church services. Mom waswar, a theonVillas of Shannon NursingMom Home foralways 22 onattended bus toursvirtual with friends. was always ters Nichole, Kaitlyn, Hailey, and Aliyah. Ron met the love of his life, Linda Talley. After Christian for family and friends. eager play card games scrabble, years asto a nurse’s aide. Afterorretiring, sheeven if eager to playexample card games or scrabble, even if Christian example for family and friends. Ronald is preceded in death by His father dating for a few years the couple got married Vera is survived by herbychildren, it meant playing scrabble by herself. She also it meant volunteered at Villas of Shannon and helped playing scrabble herself. Randall She also Vera is survived by her children, Randall Thaddeus His mother Lillian, and his brother in 1975. Together RonRyan and Linda raised one (Joyce), Richard Ryan (Debbie), enjoyed reading and doing crossword Richard (Janet), (Debbie), care for people in their Shannon homes. puzzles enjoyed reading and(Janet), doing crossword puzzles (Joyce), Lawrence. son and celebrated 47 years of marriage. (Nancy), Rita (Randy) rarely missed an episode of Shannon, Jeopardy or andReggie Inand 1986, Vera and John moved to Reggie (Linda), Rodney (Nancy), Rita (Randy) rarely(Linda), missed Rodney an episode of Jeopardy or Brinkmeier, andVera’s Ramona Also survivWheel ofthere Fortune. Vera’s wit and humor remaining for almost 27 years. They was Wheel of Fortune. witCruse. and humor was Brinkmeier, and Ramona Cruse. Also surviving areuntil 18 grandchildren, grandchil- ing MARIAN evident untilindependent the very endliving of her shipping and playing the organ or piano for are 18 grandchildren, 36 great grandchilthen enjoyed in 105 Free-years evident the very end of36 hergreat 105 years B. RASMUSSEN and 7 great great grandchildren. in this ever-changing world. Shetocontinued whatever was the local church at the time. port Liberty Village before moving Winn dren, and December 7 great great in dren, this ever-changing world. She continued Born: 27,grandchildren. 1929 in Lanark, IL She is preceded in in death her husband to challenge mind in many ways and After they retired in Lanark, they were both Prairie in 2017, her where both Vera and John She is preceded in death by her husband to challenge her mind manybyways and Died: January 29, 2022 in Fort Wayne, IN John of 76 years in 2018; a brother kept connected with herand family evencare when a kept active members of Trinity Lutheran Church. formed more friendships received connected withwho herdied family even when a John of 76 years who died in 2018; a brother She liked to sing the old Christian hymns any Virgil Toepfer; sisters Rosellachats Quillen, and pandemic keptstaff. visitsVera’s to virtual chats on the pandemic from thoughtful widely-known Virgil Toepfer; sisters Rosella Quillen, and kept visits to virtual on the Marian B. Rastime or day, and would listen to them daily as Marie Brenner; Facebook Portal. She made quilts for all hobby was quilting. Jerry Cruse. Facebook Portal. and son-in-law Jerry Cruse. Marie Brenner; and son-in-law mussen, 92, of Fort she was resting and relaxing in her final days. Funeral services were held at Ebenezer Next to family, Mom’s wasfrom the most Next of her family and for a hostchurch of people Funeral services were held at Ebenezer to family, Mom’s church was the most Wayne, IN, died on United Church Christ Monday, February United Church of Christ onSaturday, thing her. Her main focus that important Monday, January February29, She and Pete laughed a lot together. theimportant area. Vera wastoactive in the Shannon thing toofher. Heron main focus that Marian will be dearly missed by three 2022. recently was that she hoped that 7, 2022. she voiced recently that she hoped that she7,voiced Woman’s Club, servedwas in various capacities 2022 at the home of daughters, Fern (Robert) Fiesthumel of Fort Memorials inofVera’s namewould can be made to Memorials in Vera’s nameher generations of Church her family wouldsuch knowas all generations atall Ebenezer United of Christ, candaughter, be madeBecky to her family know Collins, CO, Rebecca (Stephen) Lane of Fort Ladies church board,She andalways as a Sunday their Saviour. She always had her FHN Hospice. ChristGuild, as their Saviour. had her Christ FHNas Hospice. Lane, and son-in-law, Stephen Lane. Marian Wayne, IN, and Kristina Rasmussen (Koichi had lived and been cared for at their home for Hidaka) of Miyazaki, Japan; three sons, Samuel (Helen) Rasmussen of New Canaan, Conn., the past six years. Marian was born in Lanark, IL, on December Andrew (Maital) Rasmussen of Los Altos, 27, 1929, the daughter of George B. and Elsie Calif., and Jonathan Rasmussen of Okinawa, F. (Klenz) Crofton. She attended Lanark High Japan; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one brother, Randall (Pat) Crofton of For information on classified advertisements, School, graduating with the class of 1947. Oregon, IL, and one sister, Virginia (Howard) Marian later received her Bachelor’s Degree display advertisements or billing please dial: Helms of Mount Carroll, IL. Marian was prefrom Carthage College in Carthage, IL. Marian For information815-625-3600 on classified advertisements, was united in marriage with Peter Rasmussen ceded in death by her parents; her beloved Fax 815-625-9390 display advertisements or billing, please call: husband, Peter Rasmussen; one sister, Marjoon August 12, 1951, in Lanark. Marian served For editorial833-584-NEWS please dial: 815-625-3600 the Lord her entire life. She and her husband rie; one brother, Robert; one daughter-in-law, were called to serve the Lord in Japan for 40 Michi; and one granddaughter, Praise. www.prairieadvocate.com Fax 815-625-9390 A memorial gathering will be held in Lanark, years. They learned to walk with the people For editorial, please call: 833-584-NEWS IL, on July 9, 2022. Arrangements entrusted and to understand/speak the Japanese language and culture. While they were in Japan, to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – www.prairieadvocate.com Mungovan of Fort Wayne, IN. they served in Nagasaki prefecture, Kyoto Fond memories and expressions of sympaPublisher .......................................... Jennifer Heintzelman and Takamatsu. She enjoyed spending time thy for the Marian Rasmussen family may be with her family and never forgot a birthday or Circulation ........................................................ Abbie Clark shared at www.AdvantageMungovan.com. anniversary. 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POLICE NEWS Three Savanna men arrested SAVANNA – Three Savanna residents were arrested on drug charges after the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 1100 block of Chicago Avenue in Savanna on Feb. 3. Arrested were: Scott A. Kessler, 51, of Savanna, violation of the controlled subtance act (Class 4 felony)

and violation of the methamphetamine control act (Class 1 felony); Gary L. Arnold, 43, of Savanna, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, 0-5 grams (Class 3 felony); Dirk J. Legal, 45, of Savanna, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, 0-5 grams, Class 3 felony. All three appeared in court on Feb. 4 and were held in lieu of bond.

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less than 5 grams of meth, and manufacturing/delivering meth. He was sentenced Nov. 20, 2020, to 3 years for the controlled substance and 10 years for the meth charge, those terms to run consecutively. The delivery charge was dismissed per a plea agreement, and he was give credit for 205 days served. According to court records, also indicted Feb. 20, 2020, in the conspiracy were: • Kevin Mezera, 48, of Savanna, charged with conspiracy to deliver more than 100 but less than 400 grams and more than 15 but less than 100 grams of meth, delivery of and possession of less than 5 grams of meth, and three counts each of delivery of and possession of more than 5 but less than 15 grams of meth. He was sentenced Jan. 28, 2021 to 3 years on one count of delivering 5-15 grams; the rest of the charges were dismissed. • Shawn Mernack, 30, of Hanover, formerly of Savanna, charged with conspiracy to deliver more than 100

but less than 400 grams and more than 15 but less than 100 grams of meth, and two counts each of delivery of and possession of more than 5 but less than 15 grams of meth. He was sentenced April 22 on one of the possession charges; the rest were dismissed. • Adrianne Zito, 37, of Hanover, charged Jan 10, 2020, with possession

in Shannon and then became a substitute teacher for decades after starting a family. When she married Elmer, all her students that year attended her wedding. She used to brag that she had taught everything, even boys P.E. Elmer and Judy married on January 24, 1959 in Chadwick at Hope Church. They celebrated 53 years of marriage before Elmer’s passing in 2012. Judy was a devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed watching basketball, especially when her grandsons played, and Rachel cheered. She attended all events that her grandchildren were in, taking great pride in their many accomplishments. She loved to cook and make family members their favorites. Everything was homemade with love. She gardened and canned for decades. Always making her favorite pickle beets. She made Barbie clothes for her daughter and granddaughter, taking pride in her unique creations. Judy was a member of the Carroll Co. Chadwick Lamplighters Extension HCE unit

for over 50 years. She served as county HCE secretary/treasurer for over 40 years. She worked tirelessly beside her husband and in 1972, Judy and Elmer proudly received the State Outstanding Young Farmer Award. She was a member of the Chadwick Women’s Club, Carroll Co. 4 C’s, Carroll Co. Livestock Feeders Women’s group, and worked as a voting judge for several years. Her favorite activity was morning coffee group with her friends. The group started in Chadwick and then moved to Lanark when it closed. These ladies were some of her most treasured friends. She liked being social and even though she had a dry sense of humor, was quite funny. Judy enjoyed taking her JD Gator for rides, using it to clean up roadways, pick up the yard, deliver lunch to the fields and even go to church or coffee with it when Elmer took her car. When they were able Elmer and Judy liked to travel, especially going out west and up into Canada. When the children were younger many trips were taken by RV. She enjoyed clipping articles and pictures from

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Allen B. Clarkson Sr., 78, of Savanna, Illinois, passed on February 6, 2022. Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, IL. Additional information: 815-273-2264.

Arlyn D. Huizenga, 76, of Morrison, passed on 2/7/2022. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

Eleanor Torke, 87, of Savanna, Illinois, passed on February 4, 2022. Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. Additional information: 815-273-2264.

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GALENA – A Savanna man sentenced Feb. 7 in Jo Daviess County court to four and a half years for possession of methamphetamine is among at least five people indicted and sentenced in a 2020 methamphetamine-dealing conspiracy. Devon Brashaw, 35, will serve that sentence after he serves 10 years levied in Carroll County two years ago, also for possession of meth, Jo Daviess State’s Attorney Christopher Allendorf said in a news release. Brashaw was indicted Feb. 20, 2020, on conspiracy to deliver more than 100 but less than 400 grams and more than 15 but less that 100 grams of meth. He pleaded guilty to an amended charge of possession of less than 15 grams. He was given credit for 622 days served. Brashaw was charged May 1, 2020, in Carroll County with possession of a controlled substance, possession of

Devon Brashaw

of less than 5 grams of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia, then indicted on conspiracy to deliver more than 100 but less than 400 grams and more than 15 but less than 100 grams of meth, and delivery of and possession of more than 5 but less than 15 grams of meth. She was sentenced Jan 14, 2021 to 5 years for delivery of more than 5 but less than 15 grams of meth; all other charges were dismissed. • Anthony Zito, 35, of Danville formerly of Hanover, charged Dec. 18, 2019 with possession of less than 5 grams of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia, then indicted on conspiracy to deliver more than 100 but less than 400 grams and more than 15 but less than 100 grams of meth. He was sentenced March 31 to 7 years on the amended charge of delivery of more than 5 but less than 15 grams of meth. All other charges were dismissed. More cases are pending, court records show.

OBITUARIES JUDITH A. RAHN Born: November 11, 1938 Died: February 1, 2022 Judith A. Rahn, age 83, of Chadwick, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Rock River Hospice Home, Sterling, Illinois. A funeral service was held Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Zion Community Church, 10100 West Sabin Church Rd, Pearl City, Illinois. Burial took place in Chadwick Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at lawjonesfuneralhome.com Judy was born November 11, 1938 to Lester and Lucille (Koertner) Kloepping. She grew up on the family farm in rural Pearl City. Judy attended Northern Illinois University, where she received her teaching certificate and met her best friend for life, Mary Ellen. She taught

magazines of things she thought someone needed to read or would enjoy and send it to them. It was a family joke, that she highlighted and emphasized where you were in the picture and what she wanted you to read. She has files full of puzzles, poems, and game ideas for “just in case you need one.” Judy will be dearly missed by her two children, Leanne Rahn of Lanark, Illinois and Elmer (Annette) Rahn of Mt. Carroll, Illinois; five grandchildren, Justin (Ellen) Rahn of Mt. Carroll, Correy (Kellie) Rahn of Chadwick, Darrin (Romelle Morris) Rahn of New York City, Rachel (Timothy) Keil of Milton, Wisconsin, and Mitchel (Samantha) Rahn of Mt. Carroll; six great-grandchildren, Austin, Emilie, Adalynn, Anthony Rahn, and Wyatt and Olivia Keil; two brothers, David Kloepping of Monroe, Wisconsin, and Charles Kloepping of Freeport, Illinois. Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Rahn, Sr.; and her parents, Lester and Lucille Kloepping.

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Ag in the Classroom fundraiser offers 10 freezer meals It is spring Freezer Meal time! Take the hassle out of trying to figure out what is for dinner and having to shop. Plus, you can support our Ag in the Classroom program, as well. A set of meals includes 10 frozen meals and feeds three to five depending on your eaters. Cost is $170. Orders are due March 7 and pickup is from 1 to 4 p.m. March 23. This spring the menu is hickory smoked pulled pork, barbecue pulled chicken, country fried steak with gravy, smoked pork loin, sweet chili meatballs, shaved barbecue beef, broccoli cheese soup, baked mostaccioli, chicken bacon ranch pasta and pulled pork macaroni and cheese. Forms are available at our office, on our website and on our Facebook page. ••• We are looking for an energetic, motivated young mind to intern with us this summer. There will be lots of experience to be gained through leading and developing programs, attending meetings and all the other fun stuff we do throughout the summer months. And the bonus is it is a paid internship! If you know of someone who is look-

AT A GLANCE Chastity Welch ing for something to do this summer, have them reach out to our office at carrollcfb@gmail.com. ••• Ford recently announced it would continue to offer the Farm Bureau Exclusive Cash Reward to active Farm Bureau members. The $500 exclusive cash reward is available on the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2021, 2022 or 2023 Ford Maverick, Ranger, F-150 or Super Duty. The offer may not be used in conjunction with most other Ford Motor Co. private incentives or AXZD plans. Some customer and purchase eligibility restrictions apply. You must be a Farm Bureau member for 30 consecutive days prior to purchase or lease and take new retail delivery from an authorized Ford dealer’s stock by Jan. 3, 2023. ••• Have you made your appointment

Carroll County Farm Bureau members can place up to two free classified ads per week, with a limit of 250 characters per ad (not including spaces). Ads are limited to personal or farm items for sale/wanted to buy, or farm labor or services available or wanted. No ads for the sale or rental of real estate, garage sales or commercial businesses will be accepted. To place an ad, call the Farm Bureau office at 815-244-3001 by 3 p.m. Thursday to get your ad in the following week’s paper. The Farm Bureau office compiles the ads and Shaw Media runs them in the Prairie Advocate as a courtesy in conjunction with the column. Shaw Media is not responsible for the ads and any errors or corrections need to be made to the Farm Bureau office. For Sale: Round bales of hay 4th crop alfalfa. Also, rye, wheat, clover wet bales, wrapped. Call 815-590-5265. Wanted: 4-wheel golf cart with gas engine in any condition. Call 815-493-6241. For Sale: Green leather swivel recliner in excellent condition, $95. Call 493-6241 For Sale: Baldwin piano in excellent condition asking $300. Call 815-535-1713. For Sale: Schwin AirDyne exercise bike, 815-821-2172. For Sale: JD CX15 Batwing mower. 8 airplane tires and air bag suspension, anti window shielding, small 1000 rpm pto, kept inside, $15,000. Call 815-821-3397. For Sale: First and second large round bales, not wrapped, stored inside no rain, 815-244-9223. Wanted: Woman to drive senior in Mt. Carroll to out-of-town appointments, 815-6845443. For Sale: Echo CS-370 chain saw, $220, 815-244-0819. for the preventive health screening? The base package health screening for $100 includes blood draw and blood pressure check. The base package blood draw will include comprehensive meta-

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of the Animals” by French composer Camille Saint-Saens. It will be performed with two pianos and the orchestra. Also included in the program is the winner of the symphony’s Young Artist Auditions, Keegan Roddy, who plays cello and is a senior at Sterling High School. The concert honors the excellent opportunities for music education offered by area schools and music teachers. In addition to student musicians – and potential musicians – the

program will be of interest to all music lovers. The 50 orchestra musicians include many of the area’s music educators, as well as other area adult musicians. “This is the first time we have tried the Saturday afternoon schedule,” said Robert Whipple, the symphony’s executive director. “Our audiences and musicians are drawn from a wide area of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois, and due to unpredictable winter weather and early darkness, we are hoping the Saturday afternoon will be

a convenience for all.” Students are admitted free for the orchestra’s concerts. Adult tickets are $20. An adult with a student is admitted for half price. The concert is included in the symphony’s annual season ticket. Individual adult concert tickets will be available at the door. The symphony suggests wearing face masks. Masks will be available at the door. Information is available on the symphony’s website at www.clintonsymphony.org or on Facebook.

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Milledgeville Souper Super Feb. 26

MILLEDGEVILLE – Four types of soup are on the menu at the Souper Supper, Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Milledgeville United Methodist Church, 321 N. Holcomb Ave. Orders are being taken for these tasty choices: chili with beans, ham and bean, chicken noodle vegetable, and cheesy broccoli. Soups are available by the pint or quart. Orders need to be placed by Feb. 23. The cost of the supper is a freewill offering. Cookies also will be sold by the dozen.

Home deliveries are available for Milledgeville residents. To place an order ,call Diane at 815-2257022 or Steve 815-718-4944.

West Carroll blood drive March 4

SAVANNA – The West Carroll Student Council will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, March 4, at the West Carroll High School Gym. For information or to make an appointment to donate, call the high school or signup online at redcrossblood.org.

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“A Symphonic Menagerie” is the theme of this year’s family concert by the Clinton Symphony Orchestra. The concert is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, in the Morrison High School auditorium. Music Director Brian Dollinger has chosen a program of music with animal titles, including the overture to the opera “The Thieving Magpie,” a waltz from “Swan Lake,” Leroy Anderson’s “The Waltzing Cat,” and “Flight of the Bumblebee.” A special feature will be “Carnival

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blocked that by going 2-on-1 on my arm and doing shucks.” Doty said he’ll be ready for state after he gets in some more work this week. “I’ve got to do a lot of stuff this week, watch some film, know what I’m doing wrong and what I’m doing right, and hopefully I place next week,” he said. Engel took third at 285, locking up in an exciting third-place bout with Erie-Prophetstown’s Elijah Friedrichsen. The final match of the day, it was scoreless until Engel scored a takedown with 38 seconds left. After Friedrichsen escaped right away to make it 2-1 with 35 seconds to go, Engel scored another takedown and got a pair of back points in the final three seconds for a 6-1 decision in the battle of senior heavyweights. “He pushed me into the table, and I got a little upset. I just came back strong,” said Engel, who won a 7-2 decision over Plano’s Alex Diaz in the consolation semifinal to earn his state berth. “I just went out to try and take people down, just used patience waiting for them to act first so I can react to what they’re doing.”

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Stevens said. “It was pretty much just my practice partners giving me good competition in the room, and my coaches pushing me, that helped me through it and get to this point.” Riverdale’s Brock Smith and Alex Watson both placed second, while Fulton’s Zane Pannell and Erie-Prophetstown’s Wyatt Goossens both took third. His Panther teammates Jase Grunder and Elijah Friedrichsen finished fourth, as did Morrison’s Nate Schaefer. White took care of business in the title bout at 182, notching an early takedown against Sandwich’s Alex Alfaro, then adding a few more en route to an 11-2 major decision. “I was just confident in my offense. I know if I keep on my offense instead of just defending, if I keep going, I’m more than likely going to win,” said White, who’s already hungry for more. “I would say it’s already sunk in now that I’m a sectional champion, but this is just part of the journey. I’m striving for that state title. That’s what I want, and this is just part of the road to get there.”

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Eastland, Polo, Fulton girls roll to regional quarterfinal wins The Eastland girls basketball team downed Sterling Newman 59-26 in its regional opener on Saturday. Chloe Sweitzer led Eastland with 10 points followed by Delana Erbsen with eight, Sarah Kempel with seven, and Addison Burkholder and Audrey Sundquist with six each. The Cougars and Morrison were scheduled to play on Tuesday. The regional championship is Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Polo 59, Hiawatha 17: Polo also won its regional opener on Saturday at home, defeating Hiawatha 59-17 to advance to the 1A Indian Creek Regional semifinals on Tuesday in Shabbona. The Marcos led 38-11 by halftime and cruised from there. Nicole Boelens had 12 points, three rebounds, four steals and two assists for Polo, while Kadence Sheaffer, Courtney Grobe and Lindee Poper pitched in nine points each. Sheaffer added seven steals, five assists and three rebounds, and Poper finished with three rebounds and two blocks. Natalie Nelson added eight points, four rebounds and two steals for the Marcos, who will take on regional host Indian Creek at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Hiawatha was led by Calli Schell with six points. Oregon 42, Riverdale 35: The Hawks trailed by six points at halftime, but rallied with a 27-14 run in the second half to top the Rams in a regional quarterfinal in Port Byron. Hadley Lutz led the way for Oregon with 18 points, while Mariah Drake scored eight points and Liz Mois added seven points. Mya Engelkes chipped in six points for the Hawks, who will play top-seeded Winnebago at 6 p.m. Tuesday in a 2A Oregon Regional semifinal at the Blackhawk Center. Alexis Duke paced Riverdale with 12 points. Fulton 44, Milledgeville 36: Kylie Smither poured in 19 points to lead the Steamers past the Missiles on Stan Borgman Court. Miraya Pessman added seven points for Fulton, which led 13-11 after the first quarter, then trailed 23-22 at halftime before taking a 32-30 lead into the final period. The Steamers will face Galena in a 1A Eastland Regional semifinal at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Lanark. Milledgeville was led by Adriana Miller with 13 points and eight rebounds, Lily Smith with 10 points and 10 rebounds, and Olivia Schurman with seven points and seven rebounds. Rylee Matthews added six points and four rebounds, while Brooklyn Balsiger chipped in six rebounds for the Missiles. Rockford Christian 57, West Carroll 49: The Thunder trailed by 12 late in the second quarter, but battled back to tie the score twice in the fourth quarter – at 39 and 42 –

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--NOTICE-WYSOX TOWNSHIP MEETING DATES FY April 1, 2022 March 31, 2023 All Meetings held at 7:00 P.M At Township Office Township Building 301 North Main Milledgeville April 12, 2022 Tuesday May 12, 2022 June 9, 2022 July 14, 2022 August 15,2022 Monday September 8, 2022 October 13, 2022 November 10,2022 December 8, 2022 January 12, 2023 February 9, 2023 March 9, 2023 All Wysox Township Cemeteries Are to be cleared by: March 15, 2022 & October 15, 2022 Laurie Byvick, Clerk Feb. 16, 2022

NOTICE ELKHORN GROVE WYSOX MULTI TOWNSHIP MEETING DATES FY April 1, 2022 March 31, 2023 Held At Wysox Township Office in Township Building 301 North Main Milledgeville At 5:15 P.M. •April 26, 2022 •October 25, 2022 •January 24, 2023 Feb. 16, 2022

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