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Twice already the Pearl City Wolves had taken on the Dakota Indians at a local tournament and beaten them to advance on to the "medal" round. But Monday night in Dakota, the Indians got a small ounce of revenge by taking the conference victory by a slim 28-26, 25-22 margin. "I don't know what it is," said Pearl City head coach Jane West. "Maybe we only know how to play well in tournaments. I guess I should get them tired before the match." Pearl City and Dakota are almost mirror images of each...
Name the last time the Orangeville Broncos were able to win a game against the Lena-Winslow Panthers in Volleyball? Most people would be having to go back more than 15 years, but the fans who were in Orangeville Tuesday night saw it happen in front of their eyes. For the first time in her career, a former player of Sue Amendt's was able to win a game against her as a coach as the Broncos played some nearly flawless volleyball in game one to claim a 25-22 victory. "Well, it had to happen...
The Stockton Blackhawks started three freshman in their conference battle against West Carroll Wednesday night, but you would have bet money that it was the Thunder who were inexperienced and out of sync as the Blackhawks claimed a 25-21, 25-18 victory on senior night. "They've improved so much, they're already a big help on the floor," said senior Kenzie Haas of the freshman starters. "What's impressive is when you see how far they've already come, just think about how good they're going to...
The showdown for the South took place in Lanark Thursday night as the Milledgeville Missiles – undefeated in conference play – paid a visit on the Eastland Cougars – also undefeated in conference play. And while both teams had their share of strong hitters and excellent defenders, in the end it was the serving prowess of the Cougars that carried them to the 25-20, 25-10 victory. A preview of what was coming took place right out of the gate as Quinc Haverland opened the match with a pair of ac...
From the first quarter it was obvious to everyone in attendance that the Galena Pirates were not going to overpower the Stockton Blackhawks on their home field. Although Galena was seen as a huge favorite coming in, that quickly changed when the Blackhawks took their first drive and marched 68 yards down the field – culminating in a one-yard quarterback sneak by Caleb Mammoser for the touchdown and a 6-0 lead. It appeared as if the score was going to stay that way going into the halftime b...
The Lena-Winslow Panthers shrugged off a sluggish start Friday night and eventually found their groove as they racked up a 52-0 win against the East Dubuque Warriors in Lena. In a sign of things to come for the visiting Warriors, their opening drive included a run for a loss, a penalty and eventual punt. The Le-Win defense also provided a preview of what they had in store for the night as they shut down that drive and gave the ball to their offense for their first chance to drive for points. But, the East Dubuque defense showed early they were...
Dear Editor, More of us have been exposed to the COVID virus than will ever be known, which is fine, we need to build natural immunity. Of which the vaccines are preventing. The hospitals are filling up with many who have been vaccinated and are now sick with COVID. Or are dealing with adverse side effects of the so called vaccine. The "vaccines" are gene therapy agents...not true vaccines. The drug companies are making money and our health is not at the forefront of their minds. (Information from Truth for Health Foundation.) Susan Coomber...
Ford Named To President's List Andrew Ford of Apple River (61001) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's summer 2021 President's List. Eligibility for the President's List requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.7-4.0 and earn 12 credits for the term. Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with an 89-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 150,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200...
Winneshiek Playhouse, the area’s longest running, all volunteer amateur theater, will be presenting: These Shining Lives on September 24th, September 25th, and October 1st at 7:30 p.m. and October 2nd at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. These Shining Lives, a play by Melanie Marnich, revolves around the real-life circumstances of women in the 1920s who worked in Ottawa, IL, at a factory painting watch faces with glowing radium-rich paint. While the characters and company in These Shining Lives are fictitious, the story of the Radium Girls and the t...
The Safe Haven Humane Society needs foster homes to help some of our dogs and cats find their new family. A foster home can provide the bridge between Safe Haven and a forever home that some animals who struggle with life at the shelter need. While the majority of recuses do just fine adjusting to shelter life, there are some that find the noise and activity too stressful. According to Shelter Manger, Jeannette Thraen, there are varying reasons that this can happen. "I often get asked why a dog...
President Biden has declared that the world has witnessed the greatest airlift in American history as 120,000 people were flown out of Afghanastan in the last days of August 2021. The mainstream media are all in on heaping praise on this president on what many others are calling "the greatest debacle in American history". I am among this group of "many others". Thirteen Americans dead at the hands of a suicide bomber. 85 billion dollars worth of military equipment abandoned and left to the...
This summer, a team of volunteers from the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) positively identified the rusty patched bumble bee in the prairie at one of JDCF's 7 public preserves. This is an exciting find as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) listed the rusty patched as an endangered species in January of 2017. In August of 2018, JDCF hosted an informational workshop covering native bees in Jo Daviess County including bee identification. This led to a group of volunteer citizen...
Northern Illinois residents and businesses are invited to participate in the upcoming recycling and paper shred event set for Saturday, October 2, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Carroll County Highway Department just off Rt. 64, at 10735 Mill Rd, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Several categories collected at the event include fees to cover a portion of recycling expenses while some categories are free. NO PAINT, NO TIRES and NO HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ITEMS will be accepted. A $.70 per pound recycling...
Pretzel City Brewfest will be held September 25 featuring over 150 craft beers from local and national breweries for tasting in a modern outdoor setting in Downtown Freeport. Tickets can be purchased online through noon Friday, September 24 at greaterfreeport.com/brewfest and also at the gate during the event. Pretzel City Brewfest is a great event for residents and visitors who are 21 and older to socialize, be entertained with games and contests and enjoy food from local vendors. The event is...
The question is often asked: “Why is unbelief such a big deal? Why would someone’s failure to believe in Jesus Christ lead to eternal damnation?” It isn’t uncommon to hear something like this: “Sally is a really nice person. She’s faithful to her husband. She is a wonderful mother to her children. She doesn't use profane language. She’s never committed a crime. She’s a good neighbor. She’s involved in her community. She’s really great to be around. But she’s just not very religious. She doesn...
Ok, before getting into my story, I need to give you a little background by pointing out the rather "unique" trait of our dog, Bucky. Now, Bucky was a rescue we got from the Humane Society, and according to his bio, he came originally from Georgia. This made itself obvious to us when we had the first snowfall last winter – Bucky was not a fan. In fact, walking on snow to "do his business" was not at all in the cards, so my wife literally had to snow-blow part of the backyard in order to give him...
Truck Overturns At about 4:12 pm on 9/15/21, the Warren Police Department relayed to Jo Daviess County 911 Dispatch a motorist report of a traffic crash involving a roll-over on East Winslow Road East of Stagecoach Trail in rural Warren. Upon arriving at the scene, the Warren Police requested an ambulance for the driver of the truck that was hauling corn and had rolled over into the ditch. The responding deputy concluded that the driver of the truck, Myron R. Eder, 68 of Warren, was traveling east on East Winslow Road when the crash occurred....
Martintown Gerald “Jerry” Hastings, 98 Gerald “Jerry” Hastings died peacefully in his home Monday, September 13, 2021. He was born August 21, 1923, to Hap and Hulda (Blaisdell) in his grandparents’ home in Martin(town) Wisconsin. Nathaniel Martin was his great-grandfather who built the dam, grist mill and a power plant. Jerry and Ike helped in their folk’s General Store and Post Office. Martintown had electricity before Winslow and would dim the lights 5 minutes before turning the power off. Gerald Hastings joined the United States Army on Feb... Full story
A graduate of Lena-Winslow High School in 1991, Michael Maher admits he was not a good student, had no idea of where his life was headed but was expected to go to college. He enrolled at Highland Community College. He said, "I was academically lost." "Highland saved my life," Maher said. "Had I attended a university, I would have failed. Highland gave me the type of exposure of what was available to me. My instructors gave me their time, their guidance and when I graduated in 1993, I was headed...
If Babies Could talk ... "My plan is start crying at 3 am for no reason." "Why does your voice change every time you talk to me?" "I came out of your what?!?" "How do I put this ... you will never 'sleep in' again." "Please don't talk to me right now. I was up all night keeping my parents awake, and I am absolutely exhausted." "Does it look like I was born yesterday?" "I sure hope the boob gets home soon. I'm hungry." "That's It! Daddy gets three years in jail for stealing my nose!" "So today in church, some guy in a suit tried to drown me!...
Kristi Krahmer, co-club leader of the Lena Lucky Clovers 4-H, was recently named to the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame for her leadership and mentoring role as a volunteer. The Hall of Fame honors volunteers and former staff members for their dedication to the University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development program. Kristi was nominated by Stephenson County extension staff and is one of 71 individuals that were recognized during a virtual ceremony on August 17. Kristi has been a volunteer with the Stephenson County 4-H program for over 10...
Nobody likes the mask mandate imposed upon us. Go into any area store, and while they may have the sign out front saying a mask must be worn, if more than 50% of the people inside – including employees – are wearing masks, it would be the first. Volleyball games are no exception. While the mask mandate has been imposed upon every school in Illinois, seeing players wearing the mask like it were a chin strap is common – and you rarely see anybody say anything about it. "We're not the mask polic...
The Badger State Archaeological Society will hold its 42nd Annual Indian Artifact Show on Sunday, October 24th. The event will be held at the Rehmstedt gymnasium in Monticello School, 334 South Main Street, Monticello, WI from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm. Cost of admission is $2 for everyone 14 years and older. The show was started by Ralph Hammerly, Paul Severson and James Beer with only five tables in Monroe. Since then, the show has grown to over 80 tables of artifacts on display or for sale,...
Senate Democrat legislative leaders pushed through the latest version of controversial energy “reforms” Sept. 13, providing huge subsidies for special utility interests at the expense of Illinois consumers and businesses who will have to pay the largest utility rate increase in history, according to State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport). “It’s been nearly two weeks since the Governor and Senate Democrat leaders first jammed through energy reforms to promote special utility interests at the expense of tried and true energy providers. Changes hav...
Boy Scout Troop 91 of Lena is growing and will be starting an annual pop can drive fundraiser to support troop functions. To make it easier to support your local Troop, we ask that you place your cans in a trash bag and set on the curb by 9 am on Saturday, October 23rd. Scouts will then come to you to collect your cans. All funds raised from this event will stay in Lena with our Troop. The funds help the troop provide a quality program to the scouts and help fund events like Summer Camp at...
