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Essay contest winners named
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APPLE RIVER - The winners of the Eagle Nature Foundation's School Essay and Art Contest were announced Nov. 1 in Galena, Ill.

Thorin Croushore of Monticello Public Schools, Monticello, was the winner of the junior high school essay contest. Croushore received a trophy and $100 and his school received a plaque and $50.

Madeline Zirkle, Dakota Junior-Senior High School, Dakota, received third place, $25, in the essay contest.

Samantha Wirth, Dakota Junior-Senior High School, Dakota, was the winner of the junior high school division of the nature art contest. She received a trophy and $100 and the Dakota school received a plaque and $50.

Matthew Andrews, Monticello Public School, Monticello, placed fourth and received $10, in the junior high school division of the nature art contest.