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PROPHETSTOWN ECHO VOLUME 136 • NO. 44

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • $1.00

Prophetstown, Illinois

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Fulton American Legion Post 402 recently made a donation to the Fulton Food Pantry. Pictured (from left) are Post members Shane Malone and Amanda Wolfe, Pantry Managers Brian and Gail Ystad, Post Adjutant Craig Miller and Post Commander Bill Blecha. The Fulton Food Pantry is located at 1114 Third St. in Fulton. Its hours are 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays.

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Author Danielle Scott of Port Byron has officially released her debut early reader children’s book, “Max the Great,” published by Pegasus Publishers under the Nightingale Books imprint.

“Max the Great” is a humorous story that celebrates the unbreakable bond between humans and their furry companions.

Inspired by experiences with her own Max, a six-pound chihuahua/papillon mix dog, Scott wanted to write a story

from the dog’s perspective that would entertain early readers.

“I wanted to write an engaging and funny series that I would have enjoyed reading to my kids at bedtime and then hearing them read it as they grew older,” Scott said.

Scott plans to make “Max the Great” the first in a series of adventures. These adventures are ones she hopes will inspire, entertain and resonate with children everywhere.

“Max the Great” is available to buy Photo provided by Danielle Brooks online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Local author Danielle Scott holds up her debut Walmart. children’s book, “Max the Great”.

Morrison Jr. High competes in Chess Invitational Tournament SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com Three members of the Morrison Jr. High School Chess Club competed Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Sterling High School Chess Invite Tournament, of the Western Division of the Northern Illinois Chess League (IHSA Chess Conference) held in Sterling.

Cindy Pelka, Jace Cochran and Brayden Hulme, in the Middle School Open section, gained 4, 2.5 and 2 points, respectively (1 point for a win, 0.5 for a draw).

Pelka ended second overall, and Jace Photo provided by Morrison Junior High Chess Team and Brayden finished in the middle of the unusually large pool of 48 players from Here are some of the top junior high students that competed on Nov. 1 in the Middle School Open as Rockford, Sterling, Freeport, Hinckley, part of the Sterling HS Chess Invite Tournament in Sterling. Among those students is Morrison’s Cindy Pelka (far left), who finished second overall.

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Prophetstown-Lyndon Food Pantry open Tuesday mornings SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com The Prophetstown-Lyndon Food Pantry is open from 9 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday at the American Legion Hall at 215 Washington St., Prophetstown.

The food pantry continues to receive many generous donations from individuals, companies and organizations each quarter. The food pantry board would like to thank everyone who donated to the program in July, August and September.

The food pantry thanks the following organizations for their donations in the past quarter: the First Lutheran Church of Prophetstown, the River Church, Leon United Methodist Church, PJ Turbo, Tri-

City Trail Riders, Blackert Family Memorial and Tara Johnson Memorial.

The food pantry has received many donations from individuals during the last quarter. The board wants to thank all the people who donated to the pantry for their generosity: Beth Zuidema, Joan and Michael Bryan, Joan McCowen, Stu and Becky Richter, Doug Earl, Al and Sherri Turner, Ed Burge, Rick Chapinski, Lynn Gibson, David Heitzler, Reid Johnson, Richard Maronde, Gene Summers and Kenny and Gayle Tegeler.

The Food Pantry Board also wishes to express gratitude for the donations of anonymous groups and individuals.

The next meeting of the Food Pantry Shaw Local News Network File Photo Board is scheduled at 11 a.m. Jan. 13, Stacks of sorted canned goods 2026, at the American Legion Hall.

Keith Paulsen of Morrison will represent Chicagoland Skydiving Center

By JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com Skydiver Keith Paulsen of Morrison will represent Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle as he travels to Lake Wales, Florida, this month to attempt to break the world record for most skydivers in a canopy formation.

From Nov. 16 to 23, skydivers from around the world will gather to try to break the standing world record of 100 people in parachute formation in flight, set in 2007. Paulsen will be in a group of 131 elite skydivers who aim to build a new formation of 107 to 109 skydivers, marking a historic milestone in the sport. If successful, the record could stand for years to come, Paulsen said.

Paulsen is a regular skydiver at Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle.

He previously was an instructor at the business that calls the Rochelle Municipal Airport home. He’s spent recent years training at CSC and across the U.S. with jumpers from all over the world to prepare for the record attempt. Athletes from 19 countries have been invited.

“We will work our way up to the record,” Paulsen said. “I will be in the second wave of skydivers. The top group will get out at 19,500 feet and will wear oxygen. Four passes will be made with eight airplanes all together.

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Skydiver Keith Paulsen of Morrison will represent Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle as he travels to Lake Wales, Florida, to attempt to break the world record for canopy formation.

“A lot of hard work has gone into it by the organizers. We’ve all been practicing. We’ve done a lot of camps, and we’ve been graded on our performances. I made the cut and was invited. You have to keep and earn your spot in the pool.”

Paulsen, 65, has been skydiving for the past 40 years. He recalls seeing skydivers at a baseball game when he was a child, which sparked his interest in the sport. He did his first jump when he was 24.

The group trying to break the record is optimistic about its chances, Paulsen said. Organizers have done analytics on timing and skydivers’ skill grades. Big-

ger parachutes will be located on top of the formation, and slower parachutes will be on the outside to ensure stability.

“It’s going to be a big deal,” Paulsen said. ”It could stand for a long time if we break it. The current record has stood a long time – 18 years. It was set in the same place. This has taken a lot of preliminary work. All I’ve done in the past five years is this discipline. We open our parachutes right away and fly together.

I’m 65, so this is my last chance to be a part of something like this.”

Canopy-formation skydiving is a unique discipline within the sport, and Paulsen travels all over to find other

people to do it with. His travels have included Michigan, Wisconsin, Canada, Portugal, California, Florida and more.

Canopy-formation skydiving also has been done at CSC in Rochelle. The discipline is very technique-specific, Paulsen said, with skydivers flying up to a formation and getting a hold of it to fly together.

Skydivers in other disciplines are usually taught to stay away from other parachutes to avoid collisions.

Paulsen did his first canopy formation jump in 1986.

“It’s been a lifetime of working up to a record like this,” Paulsen said. “To be at the top level for this world record takes a lot of dedication and focus on the discipline. I’ve been focusing on it for the past few years. It’s always fun, and it can be a lot of work, but it’s worth it.”

The idea of achieving the record is what excites Paulsen most about his trip to Florida. When he saw the current record set 18 years ago, he wanted to break it.

Paulsen said canopy-formation skydivers have fun and help each other as they work toward a common goal. He’s honored to be among a group of 131 skydivers from all over the world as they try to leave a legacy.

Paulsen has made more than 5,000 skydiving jumps in his career.

“Skydiving is a relief from the day to day,” Paulsen said. “You don’t think about things like paying bills or doing chores when you’re up in the air and enjoying the view. Some of the views are spectacular. The people are the biggest part of it. They’re just awesome, wonderful people to have fun with.”

Meet Fulton High School’s senior BLIND leaders Thoms and Vogel Editor’s Note: This profile is the second in an ongoing series spotlighting members of Fulton High School’s BLIND – Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die. Today we are featuring leaders Brooklyn Thoms and Brooklyn Vogel.

and traveling.

Every Wednesday, she spends time cooking and baking for her family. She also is the founder of B.Positive, a small business that sells positive apparel and donates 5% of all profits to NAMI to support mental health resources.

Her future goals include opening a SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK healthy smoothie and food business and contact@shawmedia.com becoming a certified personal fitness Brooklyn Thoms Brooklyn Vogel trainer.

Brooklyn Thoms is a senior at Fulton She loves being a BLIND leader High School and a mentor in the BLIND senior representative on the Whiteside because it gives her the opportunity to program, where juniors and seniors sup- County United Way board. Along with make new connections, advocate for port freshmen throughout their first year. being a full-time student in the Sauk freshmen, and brighten their days by She runs track, is active in Key Club Valley Community College Academy, checking in and making sure they’re and Student Council and serves as the she enjoys volunteering, working out doing OK.

Brooklyn Vogel is a senior at Fulton High School.

She plays volleyball and softball and plays travel softball for the Clinton Comettes, including outfield and third base.

She is involved in BLIND, student council and Key Club. She plans on attending Sauk Valley Community College next year to play softball and to become a rad tech.

Her favorite color is pink, favorite sport is softball and favorite drink is Dr. Pepper. Her favorite thing to do in her free time is hangout with friends or spend money.

A fun fact about her is she broke both her elbows in the exact same spot.

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Sterling alum shares daughter’s story of courage

By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com An author with ties to Sterling is sharing a message of inclusion and empowerment through a pair of new children’s books inspired by his daughter’s real-life courage.

In recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, author and Sterling High School alumnus Josh Binder has released two new children’s books in his “Mighty Maddie” series – “Mighty Maddie’s Big Game” and “Mighty Maddie’s Big Dance Show.”

Binder drew inspiration for the series from his daughter Madison, who was born with Down syndrome and several congenital heart defects. He focuses the books on themes of courage, kindness and self-belief. Binder hopes the books will encourage young readers to see their unique abilities rather than disabilities and to find their own kind of “mighty” in everyday life.

“When Maddie was born, it was just one of those things l thought would be cool to do someday,” Binder told Shaw Local. “I was trying to get a positive message out, while using my daughter as the inspiration, because Down syndrome has a stereotype around it. I thought this would be a cool way to spread the message that people with Down syndrome are just as capable as anyone else, and bring awareness to that.”

Each new story draws inspiration from someone close to Maddie. In “Mighty Maddie’s Big Game,” Maddie draws motivation from her older brother, Wes, and discovers a love of basketball. In “Mighty Maddie’s Big Dance Show,” she admires her cousin Keni and dreams of becoming a great dancer like her.

“These stories are about spreading positive words for individuals not just with Down syndrome, but for anyone born with a unique ability or something

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Sterling High School alumni Josh Binder (left) and DJ Olalde started the Outwork Elite basketball program in 2017. In recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, author and Sterling High School alumnus Binder has released two new children’s books in his “Mighty Maddie” series – “Mighty Maddie’s Big Game” and “Mighty Maddie’s Big Dance Show.” that makes them feel different,” Binder said. “Those are the very things that make you special – and make you strong.”

Binder said the process of publishing his books was largely one of trial and error. With no formal background in publishing, he leaned on a few friends and colleagues with experience in the book world for guidance, but much of what he learned came from teaching himself. Using Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing platform, he figured out each step of the process, using a few AI tools to help bring the illustrations to life.

“The writing part was the easiest because I had a story that I wanted to tell with Maddie and our son Wes, her big brother,” Binder said. “It was putting it all together, which was a process of trial and error, eventually getting it to some-

thing we thought was worthwhile to share.”

Binder admitted that he did not originally intend to write more than one book.

He said the first installment began as a personal experiment to see if he could even complete the process. But after working through the details of self-publishing and finally holding the finished copy in his hands, he realized he wanted to do more.

Once the book began gaining attention online and readers started reaching out with positive feedback, Binder saw an opportunity to expand the series and share his family’s story with a wider audience. He said his daughter’s reaction to the books has been one of the biggest motivations to keep going.

“She goes, ‘My Maddie stories, my

Maddie stories.’ She lights up when she sees them.” Binder said, adding that he often shows her other cover ideas to get her reaction. “She loves them. She’s taken them to her school, and you can tell she’s proud of them.”

He currently is working on the next title in the series, “Mighty Maddie Stands Tall.”

“I’ve got a couple other entries in the works too,” Binder said. “We definitely plan on releasing more, but I want to keep the stories in a framework from Maddie. We want her life to dictate the stories. So as she does more, we will do more.”

Binder said one of his goals for the series is to make the books available to families who have just received a Down syndrome diagnosis. He said that when his family first got the news, organizations like the National Association for Down Syndrome provided support through care baskets and resources for new parents.

“One of our goals is to get these books to families so that when they get the news and they’re scared, like we were, they can read a book about this girl, Madison, who has Down syndrome and is thriving and doing her thing,” Binder said. “It’s just another way to hopefully spread some positivity and let families know there’s a lot of sunshine on the other side of this.”

Binder also helps run Outwork Elite, a youth basketball program that organizes travel teams and offers skill-development camps and training sessions for boys and girls. The program’s events draw hundreds of young athletes eager to sharpen their skills, build confidence and share their love of the game.

“Mighty Maddie’s Big Game” and “Mighty Maddie’s Big Dance Show” are available on Amazon. Learn more at OutworkElite.com or on Facebook and Instagram via @OutworkElite and @ MightyMaddie.

SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com The Martin House Museum of Fulton will host the monthly historical society program at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16.

This month’s presentation is titled “These Walls Do Talk: A Visual Tour of Our Architectural Heritage.” Presenter is Herb Shafer, who has previously presented on the themes of the Historic American Building Survey and its role in restoration of historic buildings, and the Underground Railroad, as it linked stations from Iowa to Illinois during the years before the American Civil War. Regarding this month’s presentation, Shafer describes himself as an Photo provided by Stephanie Vavra amateur architectural historian. His The Fulton (Martin House) Museum is located at 707 10th Ave., Fulton. interest in architecture, its evolving styles and modes of construction about what he observed in the fami- century-old farm house. began in his childhood with curiosity ly’s often repaired and remodeled, “I was regularly sent to the cellar

for something from the store of homecanned goods, sometimes needed immediately as an ingredient for something delicious like a pie, or something else for supper,” he said. “I was almost always hungry, no matter the time of day. Nevertheless, I cared more about studying how floor joists were mortised into the supporting beams than I was about being prompted in delivering to the kitchen the requested goods.”

In his presentation Shafer will review America’s changing architectural tastes and illustrate with examples from our own community.

All “old house lovers” are encouraged to attend and will be invited to add their own observations during the presentation. The Martin House Museum is located at 707 10th Ave. in Fulton. The building is accessible.

The program is free and open to the public.

FULTON’S GLIMPSES OF THE PAST: NOV. 11

1995: Whiteside deputy VanDellen saves the lives of two men 60 years

Nov. 10, 1965

Mrs. Duncan Reed was appointed librarian of the Fulton Public Library at a meeting of the board of trustees. Mrs. Reed was one of nine applicants for the position of librarian and was the choice of a committee appointed to interview applicants.

In the MacDonald’s Deep Rock Service ad they are advertising gas for less for Reg. at 29.9 a gal. and Hi-test for 32.9 gal. They also have free pickup and delivery on all services.

joins the Illinois House in voting to override the veto.

40 years

Nov. 13, 1985

len was the first officer at the scene of an early morning accident which involved several vehicles. He took a fire extinguisher from his squad car and put the fire out. He could not remove the occupants without assistance. They were extricated by the Morrison Fire Department, using the Jaws of Life.

Fulton City Council gave preliminary approval to sell three lots in Fulton’s Industrial Park to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ross, owners of Ross Motors in Clinton, who plan to operate a facility in Fulton. Council spent the majority of the time at the City Council meeting to approve the request. There were five motions concerning the request by council members at the conclusion of the discussion and most were either altered or withdrawn.

In photo is Charlene Schaver as she stands at a counter in her newly opened business at 1104 Fourth Street. The new business is called New Reflections Styling Salon and features complete hair care for every member of the family.

She is a recent graduate of the Professionals Academy of Science and Beauty and is trained in the latest innovations in hair care and beauty techniques.

50 years If City Council accepts the recomNov. 12, 1975 mendation of Mayor Ven Huizen and It was just two weeks ago when work- the Safety Committee, the Fulton police men began demolishing the toll house force soon will be reduced by one man to and canopy of the old Fulton-Lyons four full time policemen. Everyone bridge. Bulldozers have completed the involved expressed regret at the prodestruction, removing bricks, steel and posed reduction, but as Alderman Ver- 20 years Nov. 9, 2005 concrete and leaving nothing but dirt. non Temple put it “We have to bite the Members of City Council approved The River Bend school district will bullet” in view of the grave financial sitan ordinance that changes traffic and lose about $120,000 in state funding if uation in which the city finds itself. parking schedules near the Fulton EleGov. Walker’s veto of an $81,000,000 item mentary and Middle schools. The in the state budget is not overridden. 30 years Nov. 8, 1995 changes were at the request of the FulSupt C. R. Leininger said that the River Whiteside County Deputy Boyd Van- ton Police Department and River Bend Bend district stands to receive about $1,100,000 in state aid for the current Dellen is credited with saving the lives schools. The two groups recommended school year if the veto stands and will of two men from Rock Falls who were the changes after the groups studied the receive about $120,000 more if the Senate pinned inside a flaming vehicle. VanDel- problems around the two school build-

ings.

The Community State Bank building has been completed and will open for the first day on Nov. 14. The facility will host a larger floor area to accommodate their banking patrons. The building will have increased office space, private meeting rooms and a vault. The vault will include new lock box facilities.

10 years

Nov. 11, 2015

Members of the first graduating class of the present Fulton High School building gathered at the school 65 years later.

Members of the Class of 1951 included Betty (Dykstra) Boelkins, Lois (Balk) Clark, Geneva DeWitt, Marguerite (Norman) Clark, Charles Flikkema, and Bob Rowland.

After winning the regional championship against Dakota Indians, the Steamer varsity volleyball team moved on to play for the sectional. Sectional play began with a match against Elgin St. Edward with the Steamers winning.

After that win they have a total of 30 on the season. The girls played in the championship game against Lena Winslow, losing the first game. They came back and won the next two games, which gave them the title of Sectional winners.

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Today, we honor the brave.

To every veteran who stood strong so our country could stand free, thank you.

Your courage, sacrifice, and continued legacy of service mean more than words can express.

We remember. We appreciate.

We are grateful.

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A total of 450 people crammed into the Rock Falls American Legion on Nov. 21, 2024, for the Rock Falls Chamber of commerce bingo event.

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The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce will welcome the community to a three-day shindig in the city that’s celebrating the magic of the season.

It begins Nov. 20 and ends Saturday, Nov. 22. Activities include holiday bingo, a Christmas Walk, Love Light Reading, giveaways, Grinch Dodgeball and a business showcase.

Here’s a look at the schedule: Nov. 20: Holiday bingo is back and bigger than ever. Doors open at 4 p.m., and games start at 6 p.m. at the McCormick Event Center, 205 E. Third St. in Rock Falls.

Get tickets at Sauk Valley Bank locations in Rock Falls and Sterling or online at rockfallschamber.com/holidaybingo. The cost for a regular ticket is $15 (or $17 online), which allots you 10 regular games. For $35 (or $37 online), you can buy a bonus ticket, which allots you 10 regular games, four special games and two jackpots. Tickets will be available now through Nov. 9 or until they’re sold out.

Nov. 21: The Christmas Walk has been a tradition for almost 40 years.

From 5 to 8 p.m., holiday cheer fills the streets of Rock Falls with vendors, business booths, cocoa, treats, live music and entertainment, photo ops, activities, giveaways and Santa of course. Plus, take part in so much more, including the Love Light Ceremony at 6 p.m. and the $1,000 giveaway at 7:30 p.m.

The Love Light Reading event takes place at 6 p.m. at Rock Falls United Methodist Church, 210 Fourth Ave. Love Light names are available for pur-

chase at the Rock Falls Public Library or online at rockfallschamber.com/ hometownholidays. The cost is $5 ($6 online) per name. To be included in both the ceremony and newspaper, register by Nov. 10 (newspaper only: Dec. 7). Memorial candles are available at the Rock Falls Chamber for $7 through Dec. 12.

Nov. 22: Grinch Dodgeball starts with an 11:30 a.m. check-in and a noon start for games at Rock Falls Middle School, located at 1701 12th Ave. This free event is for kids in pre-K through seventh grade.

The Grinch has challenged the community, and Santa is going to referee to ensure he plays fair. Can the children defeat the Grinch at his own game?

Teams will be divided up based on age groups and each team will enter the court, one team at a time, to defeat the Grinch at a game of dodgeball. Local mascots will make a special appearance as well.

The first 100 children to register get a free goodie bag. Register by Nov. 16 at rockfallschamber.com/hometownholidays.

The East Coloma Craft Show takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Harvest Time Bible Church.

The Chamber is asking local businesses to be a part of the Hometown Holidays Christmas Walk. It is looking for sponsors for the weekend events and volunteers.

If interested, register at the Rock Falls Chamber, online at rockfallchamber.com/hometownholidays or by emailing coordinator@rockfallschamber.com. Prices are $15 ($17 online) for members and $25 ($27 online) for nonmembers.

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FACE donates $5,000 to Fulton/Thomson food pantry

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LOCAL NEWS BRIEF SVCC’s new student-led theater club presents first show Nov. 13

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Fulton Association for Community Enrichment board member Dave Ray (left) presents a $5,000 grant to Gail and Brian Ystad (third and fourth from left) of the Fulton/Thomson Food Pantry.

Sauk Valley Community College’s student-led theater club presents its first Student Variety Show on Nov. 13.

The show will take place at SVCC’s Jerry Mathis Theatre at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Guests are encouraged to arrive early for prime seating.

The newly emerged Theatre Club began due to growing student interest.

Many students involved with the club come from high school theater backgrounds and were looking for an outlet to reignite that passion in the college setting.

“Viewers can expect to see several forms of visual arts [at The Student Variety Show], including monologues, improv, dancing, singing, and skits,” said Falan Schwarz, SVCC student and founding member of the SVCC Theatre Club. For questions regarding the event, contact Hess at patrice.hess@ svcc.edu.

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By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com Whiteside County candidates had until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, to turn in their nomination papers as they seek candidacy for the March 17 primary election.

On that day, voters can choose a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot in November 2026. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

Here’s a list of Democratic candidates who have filed their nomination papers in Whiteside County:

Sheriff:

• John F. Booker (D) • • • • • • • • •

County Board District 1:

James C. Duffy (D) Fidencio Hooper-Campos (D) Vincent Joseph Vaughn (D) Ernie Smith (D) Alex Regalado (D)

County Board District 2:

Shawn Dowd (D) Glenn C. Truesdell (D) Amie Topp (D) Paul J. Cunniff (D)

• Douglas Wetzell (R) • Linda Pennell (R)

questions authorized by local governments, just ones submitted through County Board District 3: voter-signed petitions.

• Edward Weeks Jr. (R) Dec. 17: First day to apply for a • Marci Bohnert (R) mail-in ballot.

Precinct Committeeperson: Precinct Committeeperson: Dec. 22: Deadline to file objections • Paula M Schares (D): Union Grove • James A. Starr (R): Montmorency on referendum questions.

• James C. Duffy (D): Sterling 12 Dec. 29: Deadline for local govern• Fidencio Hooper-Campos (D): 2 • Edward Weeks Jr. (R): Mt. Pleas- ment boards – such as school boards Sterling 17 and city councils – to adopt a resolu• Katherine A Nelson (D): Coloma 6 ant 2 • Kristol Anderson (R): Coloma 8 tion or ordinance for a binding refer• Glenn C. Truesdell (D): Coloma 10 • Kurt Glazier (R): Sterling 17 endum.

• Sean Sanders (D): Hume • Gary L. Pearson (R): Tampico Jan. 8: Last day for a candidate to • Thomas Ausman (D): Sterling 1 • Linda Pennell (R): Coloma 5 withdraw from the race.

• Robbie Niesen (D): Sterling 15 • Thomas Alex Williams (R): Clyde Jan. 15: Last day for a candidate to • Steven Dowd (D): Coloma 5 • Marci Bohnert (R): Newton file as a write-in.

• Owen Harrell (D): Sterling 7 • Douglas Crandall (R): ProphetFeb. 5: Early voting starts, and • Oliver Sweetser (D): Lyndon stown 3 county clerks begin mailing ballots.

• Catherine Clarke (D): Sterling 1 March 1: Last day to register to vote Here’s a list of Republican candionline through the Illinois State Board dates who have filed their nomination Important dates Nov. 10: Last day to file objections of Elections website. Grace period regpapers in Whiteside County: challenging whether candidates can istration and voting continues through County Clerk: appear on the ballot. election day.

• Karen J. Stralow (R) Nov. 17 to 24: Filing period for candiMarch 17: Election day for the 2026 County Treasurer: dates seeking to fill judicial vacancies. primary. Polls close at 7 p.m.

• Penny VanKampen (R) Dec. 3: Deadline to file objections in Voters can request a partisan ballot County Board District 1: judicial vacancy races. with either Democratic or Republican • Kurt Glazier (R) Dec. 15: Deadline to file petitions for candidates listed or a nonpartisan bal• Thomas P Witmer (R) referenda to appear on the March bal- lot, which includes any referenda.

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Festival of Trees begins Nov. 9 in Rock Falls SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com The 36th annual Festival of Trees celebration will begin this weeekend at the McCormick Event Center in Rock Falls.

The celebration will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Nov. 9 to 15.

This cherished event brings the community together to support Rock River Hospice & Home through a week filled with holiday magic, including the Country Store, crafts, live entertainment, silent auctions, raffles and beautifully decorated trees and table settings.

The Festival of Trees is a beloved community event in which businesses and individuals donate unique items to

be auctioned during the festival, raising significant funds to support the Rock River Hospice & Home’s mission.

Festival of Trees is Rock River Hospice & Home’s largest fundraiser, and directly benefits the patients and families it serves. As a non-profit organization, it relies on the generosity of businesses, organizations and individuals in the community, along with the vital support it receives from United Way funding. Every contribution – whether time, talent, or treasure – helps Rock River Hospice & Home continue providing compassionate care to terminally ill patients and their families.

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SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com Sauk Valley Community College has been named one of 200 institutions eligible to compete for a $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, a premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.

The 200 colleges selected were based on student outcome data, such as retention, completion, transfer and bachelor’s attainment rates.

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program aims to strengthen higher education leadership and practice to improve student outcomes with the ultimate goal of advancing economic mobility and developing talent for the good of each individual and society as a whole.

“While we do not seek external recognition, we are very pleased that the Aspen Institute acknowledges the success of our students in obtaining their academic goals,” SVCC President David Hellmich said. “Our students are successful because of their dedication and

Sauk Valley Community College serves the community by offering a range of programs and services, including in workforce development, through flexible online classes and with support for students transferring to a four-year college to complete their bachelor’s degree.

The Aspen Prize process identifies and celebrates community colleges showing that achieving stronger outcomes is possible. SVCC will apply and participate in the rigorous review process that will determine the Aspen Prize winner in spring 2027. All 200 eligible colleges will be assessed based on student outcomes data and whether they have engaged in scaled practices that have led to high and improving student Alex T. Paschal file photo outcomes.

This is the first time since the incepKayleen Mecum of Morrison fires her hat in the air for pictures May 9 after graduating from tion of the Aspen Prize that 200 colleges Sauk Valley Community College. SVCC is among 200 institutions eligible to compete for a $1 have been invited to apply, growing million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. from the initial 150. It also is the second because our faculty, staff and commu- the breadth and diversity of the commu- time since 2019 that SVCC has been nity partners are committed to provid- nity college sector, as these institutions invited to apply for the honor. ing our students a great educational are located in urban, rural and suburTo learn more about the Aspen Instiexperience.” ban areas across the country, serving tute and its College Excellence ProThe 200 selected colleges represent both large and small populations. gram, visit highered.aspeninstitute.org.

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By MARTHA BLUM mblum@shawmedia.com Seeing a fistulated cow at a young age triggered Delana Erbsen’s interest in research that has led her to develop FFA award-winning projects.

Erbsen, an Eastland student, is one of four finalists for the American Star in Agriscience award that will be presented during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

In addition to Erbsen, American Star in Agriscience finalists include: Joanna Hamilton from the Felicity-Franklin Chapter in Ohio, Matthias David Hefty from the DeKalb Chapter in Indiana and Madison Perkins from the Gilmer Chapter in Texas.

“When I was young, we took a cow to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Vet School and I thought the fistulated cow was so cool,” Erbsen recalled. “My mom worked at Furst-McNess, she found out they had a fistulated cow, so I went there because I wanted to learn more about it and that got the ball rolling.”

During her freshman year in high school, the Eastland FFA member received a grant from the feed mill company for her research project, where she collected samples from the fistulated cow.

“I created an environment to simulate the rumen and test the digestibility of different feedstuffs,” she said.

Erbsen continued to work with Furst-McNess the next year to test which type of silage inoculate worked best at preserving different silages.

“I also did a project working with Profresh, which is a powder propionic acid, to determine what amount was the most economically beneficial to keeping feed palatable for cattle,” she said.

During her sophomore year, Erbsen’s family decided to grow hemp on their farm since it was the COVID year and milk prices were low.

“I worked with Furst-McNess to determine if field corn or sweet corn fields grew better hemp,” she said.

“My junior year I worked with Lena Vet Clinic and a dairy farm to test if the presence of gram negative or gram positive bacteria at freshening in dairy cows would increase their risk of getting mastitis during the first 30 to 60 days in milk,” said the daughter of Kevin and Wendy Erbsen.

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Delana Erbsen works on one of her many FFA science projects that resulted in becoming a finalist for the American Star in Agriscience award. She is one of four finalists in the nation for this award that will be announced during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo.

During her last year of high school, Erbsen continued to work with milk culturing and Lena Vet Clinic along with Derek Noland from the University of Illinois.

“I brought it home to my farm where I tested what strain of bacteria was causing high cell counts and chronic mastitis in my cattle,” she said.

The Erbsen herd has about 50 registered Holstein cows and the family competes in local, state and national dairy shows.

“We are a little different than the average dairy farm. We breed for high classification scores and high genetics,” the Star finalist said. “So, we can market them as well as be successful in the show ring and my dad really loves to milk pretty cows.”

As a result of her research projects, Erbsen said, changes have been made at her family’s farm.

“My dad changed the ration and started top dressing with cottonseed,” she noted.

“We changed how much propionic acid we were putting on our hay and the milk culturing helped us lower our chronic mastitis, as well as our high cell counts,” she said. “The most beneficial part of all these projects was bringing it home to my family dairy to make improvements.”

While in high school, Erbsen’s favorite FFA activities were dairy judging and dairy handling.

As a senior, she was a member of the national winning dairy judging team, which gave the team the opportunity to travel to Scotland and Ireland.

“My cousin, Nevin Erbsen, was on the same judging team and I was the top individual and Nevin was No. 2,” said the FFA member who is advised by Cindy Feltmeyer.

In addition, Nevin is also a finalist this year for the American Star in Agricultural Placement award.

“As soon as I found out I was a finalist, I texted Nevin,” she said.

Currently, Erbsen is a senior at Iowa State University, where she is studying dairy science with a minor in genetics.

“This is my last semester and then I’ll be starting a full-time position with Select Sires Member Cooperative as a dairy program specialist in northeast Iowa,” she said. “And I will be able to be involved with my home farm, so it was a perfect fit.”

Erbsen did not think she would be named an American Star finalist.

“But it is really cool to see all my hard work pay off,” she said. “My advice to other FFA members is stay on top of your record books, get out there, try new things and just be you.”

A Savanna man has been charged with several weapons offenses, including unlawful possession of silencers, after a search of his apartment turned up a cache of weapons.

Joshua A. P. Denomy, 39, is charged with two counts of possession of a silencer, a Class 3 felony; one count of unlawful possession of a handgun/ addict, a Class 4 felony; and two counts of possession of a firearm with no serial number, a misdemeanor.

Denomy was charged after Savanna police executed a search warrant about 2 p.m. Tuesday at his residence at 1318½ Chicago Ave. He was taken to the Carroll County Jail and made a court appearance Wednesday. He was released from jail that day on pretrial conditions that include not possessing firearms, according to court records.

According to a Savanna Police Department news release, the search at Denomy’s residence led to the seizure of three assault rifles, unlawful firearm silencers, ammunition, high-capacity assault-rifle magazines and firearm components.

The search warrant resulted from an earlier investigation by the Savanna Police Department, according to the release.

Denomy also was charged wth one count of possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony; and one count each of possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful sale of alcohol to a minor, both misdemeanors.

Those offenses, which are listed in a separate Carroll County court case, are alleged to have occurred Monday, according to court documents.

Denomy is to appear for a status hearing on both cases at 9 a.m. Dec. 1 at the Carroll County Courthouse.

By TOM C. DORAN tdoran@shawmedia.com A new economic impact report shows there’s more to Illinois farms than just corn, soybeans and wheat near highways.

The Dual Impact – Environmental Stewardship and Economic Value of the Illinois Livestock Industry report was released by the Illinois Pork Producers Association and Illinois Beef Association.

“Agriculture is one of Illinois’ largest industries. Livestock farms have often been operating in Illinois for generations, with commu- Cheryl Walsh nities building around them,” the report said.

“Livestock adds value to existing agriculture in our local communities and provides significant income and jobs in Illinois. The livestock industry, which includes raising livestock, processing meat and dairy, and producing animal feed, is an economic engine in Illinois.

“In 2024, the state’s livestock industry accounted for $7.8 billion in value added, 69,826 jobs, $27 billion in total sales and $4.9 billion in labor income.”

The report also looked at sustainability in both pork and beef production.

“For hog production, an industry-funded life cycle analysis of pork production between 1960 and 2015 demonstrated that pig farmers reduced their land, water and energy use by 75%, 25% and 7%, respectively, resulting in a nearly 8% smaller environmental foot-

print,” according to the report.

“Furthermore, data released by the EPA in April 2021 attributes only 10% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions to agriculture, of which the pork industry is responsible for about 0.4%.

“For beef production, from 1961 to 2021, the U.S. beef industry reduced the carbon footprint of beef by 42.76%. EPA data from 2022 also notes that raising beef accounts for just 2.3% of all U.S. GHG emissions.”

“We did the impact report on what the livestock means to Illinois. It’s really a good report, and I’m glad we were able to team up with the beef producers to do that,” said Cheryl Walsh, of Princeville, IPPA’s immediate past president.

The economic impact report helped bring to light the data that those in urban areas may not be aware of.

“We’re able to produce more with using less resources every day on the beef and pork side of it,” said Walsh in an interview during the Illinois State Fair’s Ag Day. Walsh, a fourth-generation producer, operates Cowser Inc., which includes a sow farm, hay and a cow-calf operation.

All the weaned pigs from the farm are sold directly to customers.

She also operates a sister company, Cowser Field and Feedlot, which grows corn and soybeans and helps produce some of the products that are fed to the sows.

gins. It’s a lot better than it was a few years ago. We’re not bleeding red. To do this, you have to enjoy it. If you don’t enjoy it, there’s no way you can do it.”

From an IPPA policy standpoint, members hope for a new farm bill and strong exports and have continued concerns regarding Proposition 12, which forbids the sale of whole pork meat in California from hogs born of sows not housed in conformity with that state’s law.

Walsh said there are efforts to address Prop 12 in the new farm bill.

“We’re still kind of in the back-andforth process of getting it written into the farm bill in different phases and things like that,” she said.

“U.S. Rep. GT Thompson serves as House Agriculture Committee chair. He is a huge advocate for the pork industry.

He’s a very good advocate for us, and we

have some other really good advocates that understand our reasoning behind why we need a fix on this, and then there’s some that are screaming ‘states’ rights’ and it’s OK. We just have to explain what’s going on to some of them and then they start to understand why we’re doing things the way we are and why things are the way they are.”

IPPA is also advocating for increased exports.

“Exports are extremely important to our industry and the cattle industry. A lot of the meat and other things that are exported to other countries are products that we wouldn’t use here,” Walsh said.

“One big thing for the pork industry is ham. A lot of hams get exported to Mexico. It is huge and there’s a huge potential there for us for even more, and it adds a lot of value to the animal with that export market.”

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“It’s been a great year for us producers. Production’s up. Profitability is up a little bit more. Some of our input costs are down a little bit more, and that’s just helped all of us in general,” Walsh said.

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SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com Wild Rose Casino & Hotel in Clinton, Iowa, has announced that David Anthony will make his second 2025 appearance in December.

Anthony’s first show was in February, so this marks a chance for a night of magic and belly-laughing comedy hypnosis.

Anthony will bring all-new magic and comedy to the stage. Join in on the fun at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, in the Oakwood Ballroom. Tickets are now on sale.

This is a 21-and-older event.

The venue is located at 777 Wild Rose Drive in Clinton.

Anthony’s love of magic started when he was just 5 years old after receiving a magic kit from his uncle. A native of Cleveland, his first performance took place at age 12. Rodney Whitlock, the owner of a local magic shop, assisted him with his craft. He attended his first magic convention when he was 15.

Since then, Anthony has won competitions with his award-winning act, “A Tale of Serendipity.” Those awards include receiving third place at the 2008 International Battle of magicians, first place at the 2009 Magi-Fest, and first place at the 2009 International Brotherhood of Magicians, where he also won

the prestigious Fantasma Award.

Anthony continues to work with his theater director, Art Thomas, in developing bigger and better routines.

Mind-blowing magic and laugh-outloud comedy hypnosis will be experienced during this fun-filled evening. The first half will include some of Anthony’s most well-known magic routines that will leave the audience in amazement.

Then, the crowd becomes the star of the show in the second half, as Anthony invites volunteers up on stage to get hypnotized. Imagine your friends or family on stage not being able to remember their name or claiming that their belly button was stolen! This is just the beginning of what to expect during this funfilled evening.

Doors open at 7 p.m., with the excitement starting at 8 p.m.

Advance tickets start at $20, plus tax and fees. They are available to purchase at the Iowa store box office or online at wildroseresorts.com.

The price of day-of-show tickets will increase, starting at $30 plus tax and fees.

A cash bar will be available. For more, go to the Wild Rose’s Facebook page or Wild Rose’s website. Stick around after the show for fun and to redeem the ticket stub for $10 of free play.

The following three local students are among the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 202526 academic year.

• Emily Lego, who is from Rock Falls and studying psychology, won the following scholarship: Chancellor Scholars.

• Kelsey Stichter, who is from Erie and studying sociology, won the following scholarship: Chancellor Scholars.

• Laura Wright, who is from Polo and studying environmental science, won the following scholarships: Metcalf Family Endowment and Chancellor Scholars.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF ‘After Five’ to meet Nov. 18 in Albany

All ladies are invited to “After Five” for dinner and a program Nov. 18 at United Methodist Church, 502 First Ave., Albany.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost of dinner is $14.

The group will be giving thanks for its years together and singing Thanksgiving songs.

Inspirational Speaker will be Kelly Davis from Moline. She will speak on “From Mess to Message” and will tell how God got her through difficult circumstances.

Phone reservations and cancellations to Carolene Sterenberg at 563-212-5528 by Nov. 14.

“On behalf of the UW-Whitewater Foundation Board of Directors, I extend heartfelt congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients,” UW-Whitewater Foundation President Katie Kuznacic said. “These life-changing financial awards are made possible by the generosity of thousands of individuals, families, friends, and organizations who are committed to our present and future. We are profoundly grateful for their continued commitment to UW-Whitewater students and their success.”

The UW-Whitewater Foundation awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarship dollars to students last academic year. Applications for many 2026-27 scholarships opened Nov. 1.

For information, go online to www.edu/scholarships.

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Turkey Trot participants pose for a photo Nov. 30, 2024, during the event’s line-up starting phase in Morrison.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF Morrison’s 3rd annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk is Nov. 29

The 2025 third annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Morrison High School.

Come for the run or walk, but also contribute to the food drive so no one goes hungry.

Register now at www.quickscores. com/morrisonsports; the contact person is Nathan Jacobs, who can be reached at

njacobs@morrisonil.org or 815-535-1105.

Cost is $20 a person. All proceeds go to the Morrison Food Pantry.

There will be a food drive that takes nonperishable items for the pantry.

Contact the pantry at www.morrisonfoodpantry.org to learn what are the most-needed items.

Morrison High School is located at 643 Genesee Ave. in Morrison.

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SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com Following more than a year of preparation, staff training and system testing, CGH Medical Center in Sterling has completed one of the most significant technology upgrades in its history – launching a new, digital system that unifies each patient’s health information, modernizes how clinicians work, and expands access for all CGH patients.

The transformation centers on the implementation of Epic, the nation’s leading electronic health record and billing system, according to a news release.

CGH providers across both hospital and clinic settings can now work from the same up-to-date record, improving communication, reducing duplicate testing, and enhancing safety and coordination of care.

“We’re entering a new chapter for CGH,” said Ben Schaab, CGH’s chief financial officer. “Hundreds of CGH employees – nurses, physicians, IT specialists, and support staff – devoted themselves to making this transformation successful. We’re excited for both our patients and our clinicians to experience the benefits of a more connected, modern healthcare system.”

MyChart, CGH’s new patient portal

As part of the Epic transition, CGH’s new patient portal – MyChart – combines and replaces the two separate hospital and clinic MyAccess accounts.

With MyChart, not only do patients have direct, 24/7 access to their own health information and care team, but they also can: • View test results as soon as they’re available • Send and receive messages with their care team • Schedule or change appointments • Join video visits with providers • Request prescription renewal • Review visit notes and discharge instructions • Pay bills and manage insurance information “MyChart is a game-changer for our patients,” said Dr. Marcia Jones,

CGH Board of Directors chairman and family medicine physician. “It gives our community direct access to their health information and their care team – something that’s become a hallmark of major health systems and is now available right here at home.”

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That means that when a new patient arrives at CGH, or when a local patient receives care elsewhere, their records and test results can follow them – making it easier for clinicians to understand their health history without relying on paper files or patients having to track down or repeat details.

State-of-the-art AI

CGH’s technology transformation also includes a suite of AI-powered tools built by Epic to support patients, clinicians, and staff. These tools help with tasks such as summarizing clinical notes, drafting patient summaries, suggesting follow-up actions, and assisting with documentation – all within a secure, clinician-controlled environment.

Every CGH provider will also have access to ambient listening technology, which securely captures conversations during patient visits and automatically drafts clinical notes for physician review. This allows doctors to spend less time typing and more time engaging directly with their patients.

“There’s a misconception that advanced health care technology is only for large, urban hospitals,” said Dr. Paul Steinke, CGH president and CEO. “We’re proving that innovation can thrive in rural communities – and that our patients deserve access to the same modern tools as anyone in the country. We appreciate your patience during this transition and thank you for trusting us with your care.”

To sign up for a MyChart account, go to www.cghmc.com/mychart.

For information, contact the CGH MyChart Help Desk at 815-564-4004 or mychart@cghmc.com.

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CHURCH LISTINGS Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Paul Wissink 815-772-3554

Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org

St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany Father Timothy Barr, Pastor

St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781

First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Michael Hooker

Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com

FENTON New Life Church of Fenton 10019 Main St., Fenton, 815-858-6180 fentonumc19@gmail.com

HILLSDALE Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340 Pastor Melva England

CORDOVA Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com EAST MOLINE Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592 ERIE Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584 Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561 Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125 Website: erieefree.org Pastor Ron Eckberg Pastor Jonathan Eckberg Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org

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FULTON Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com Sunday service is 10 a.m.

First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203 Pastor Charles Huckaby Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 www.fultonpreschurch.org email: presbyterianchurchfulton@gmail.com.

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283 Pastor Wayne Wiersema Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542 Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com Pastor Shannon Parrish

HOOPPOLE Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church Rev. Zachary Van Dyke, Pastor 563-370-8779

Emmanuel Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison 815-772-3890 www.ecmorrison.com Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator

Hooppole Zion Methodist Church Pastor Rolando Renteria 311 Main St, Hooppole, 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145

First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Roy Brown, II Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist

LYNDON Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon 815-590-6971 Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr. Trinity Baptist Church 403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com MORRISON Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office: 772-4896

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Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m.

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First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m.

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Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030

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ALBANY Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. First Ave., 309-887-4781 Pastor Toni Lucas

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18 WHITESIDE COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS Warranty Deeds

• Marlene F. Keisel Trust and Marlene F. Keisel Jackson Trustee to Conor Hugunin and Olivia Hugunin, 205 PHEASANT RIDGE DR, ALBANY, $278,000 • Carlos Lucas, Carlos Lucas aka Morales, and Elaine R. Lucas to Shanna Marie Hillers, 1111 AVENUE J, STERLING, $89,000 • Iris Yarbrough to Wade L. Larkey, 419 13TH AVE, FULTON, $79,000 • Michael J. Hobson to Dominic J. Geerts and Marissa J. Eye, 407 GENESEE ST N, MORRISON, $108,000 • Arthur F. Como Jr. to Hev Enterprises, 800 AVENUE A, ROCK FALLS, $80,000 • Conor S. Hugunin and Olivia N. Hugunin to Ronald M. Hill II, 913 2ND AVE N, ALBANY, $257,900 • Ricardo Montanez and Seng Montanez to State of Illinois DOT, 312 16TH AVE, STERLING, $300 • Mario Salas to Jason Harris, 611 BROADWAY AVE, STERLING, $70,000 • Donald W. Durall, Tracy A. Durall and Tracy A. Fka Owens to Thomas P. Howard, Pamela J. Howard, 24455 FULFS RD, STERLING, $315,000 • Kenneth Nelson and Patience Marie Nelson to Ixtla Wilson and Laurance Wilson, 604 2ND AVE STERLING, $99,000 • Joseph D. Queen and Rebecca G. Queen to Andrew Knapp, 1110 6TH STREET W, ROCK FALLS, $30,000 • Jeffrey J. Hanson and Angela R. Hanson to Gregory Hanson and Kyla Jo Hanson, 18559 HENRY RD, MORRISON, $255,000 • Lindsay A. Buis and Kevin M. Buis to Rolando Gonzalez and Kira Gonzalez, 15501 BISHOP RD, MORRISON, $515,000 • Pennymac Loan Services Llc to Secretary Of Hud, 600 5TH ST E, ROCK FALLS, $0.00 • Russell J. Kraus to Dana Saathoff, PINE HILL RD, STERLING, $18,000 • Terry Wolf Construction Inc. to Ben Johnson and Calista Gilszmer, KNIEF RD, ROCK FALLS, $17,000 • Lawanda Koenig to Barbara Thielenhouse, 1304 7TH AVE, ROCK FALLS, $135,000 • Keith J. Zoeller and Lucinda K. Zoeller to Austin M. Howard, 1407 LEFEVRE RD E, STERLING, $127,500 • Antori L. Dirks and Nickolaus W. Dirks to Reid Blackburn, 1503 18TH ST E, STERLING, $180,000 • Judith M. Howard to Rosario Deleon and Andrea R. Deleon, 213 5TH AVE, ROCK FALLS, $59,900 • Gregory L. Hanson and Kyla J. Hanson to John A. Dickey and Arlene F. Dickey, 18795 HENRY RD, MORRISON, $200,000

• Edward Andersen and Janice Andersen to Dylan A. Veracini and Felicia H. Veracini, 3705 14TH AVE, STERLING, $355,000 • Andrew Wilhelmi to Nicole M. Martinez, 1716 17TH AVE, STERLING, $120,000 • Nicole M. Burkett, Nicole M. Martinez Nka, and Oscar Martinez to Sarah Mccloud, 410 10TH ST W, STERLING, $194,900 • Laurance Wilson and Ixtla Wilson to Christopher Henson and Alisha Henson, 204 GLASSBURN ST W, TAMPICO, $45,000 • Midfirst Bank to Secretary Of Hud, 300 HIGHLAND AVE, ERIE, $107,800 • Laverne F. Vanderschaaf to Laverne F. Vanderschaaf and Phyllis Ann Vanderschaaf, 4 Parcels: 09-08-301-001, 09-08-351-001, 09-08-351-002, and 09-08-351-007, $0.00 • Margo F. Atherton Trustee, Robert l Atherton Trust, and Margo F. Atherton Trust to Robert C. Atherton and Kelly C. Vegter, 601 DIAMOND CT, MORRISON, $0.00 • Bettrina Renkes and Jeremiah Renkes to Bettrina Renkes and Jeremiah Renkes, 10974 PRAIRIE CENTER RD, MORRISON, $0.00

Quit Claims

• David J. Hamilton and David J. Hamilton and Billie Jensen, 14745 VANS RD, FULTON, $0.00 • Daniel J. Vegter to Sarah L. Vegter Trustee, Daniel J. Vegter Trustee, and Djsl Vegter Trust, 10350 GARDEN PLAIN RD, MORRISON, $0.00 • Brian R. Ystad and Gail J. Ystad to Kyle Andrew Wiersema, 5515 BUNKER HILL RD, FULTON, $0.00

Trustees Deeds

• Katherine A. Kruckenberg Trust to Andrew Kruckenberg and Maria A. Kruckenberg, 3 Parcels: 12-36-100-001, 12-36-100-003, and 12-36-100-005, $1,210,054 • Allan Den Besten Trust to Den Besten Real Estate Group Llc, 800 FOURTH ST N, FULTON, $0.00 • Mark F. Geisler Trust and Janice M. Geisler to Joseph W. Price and Ashlei A. Price, 10135 FROG POND RD, ERIE, $215,000 • John Vanosdol Trustee and Joyce Geneva Winch Trust to Scott I. Cobane, 4 Parcels: 17-16-300-007, 17-16-300008, 17-16-300-009, and 17-16-400-010, $0.00

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CHURCH LISTINGS St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Interim Pastor Mark Peters Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m.

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PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown Pastor Diana Verhulst 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org First Lutheran Church Interim Pastor Susan Davenport Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com Prophetstown United Methodist Church 200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496 River Church 218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077 RAPIDS CITY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Phone 309-496-2414 TAMPICO St. Mary Catholic Church Reverend Slawomir Zimodro 105 Benton St., Tampico Phone 815-438-5425 Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302

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The Oldham Farms tract is located approximately 0.5 miles west of Yorktown, IL or approximately 12 miles north of Annawan, IL with access along Highway 92/County Rd 2900 N and is further described as being located in Section 1, T18N-R5E, Yorktown Township, Henry County, IL and Section 6, T18N-R6E, Fairfield Township, Bureau County, Illinois.

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT MT. PLEASANT – UNION GROVE MULTI TOWNSHIP FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2025 MULTI TOWNSHIP --- REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes – 36,998; TOTAL REVENUES: $37,023 TOWNSHIP --- EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Expenditures over 2500 – All other disbursements less than ($2,500) - $23,517 TOWNSHIP --- COMPENSATION SUMMARY Range: Under $25,000.00: Melony VonHolten TOTAL COMPENSATION: $23,517 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION TOWNSHIP SPECIAL CAPITAL DEBT INTERNAL DISCRETELY GENERAL REVENUE PROJECT SERV ENTERPRISE SERVICE FIDUCIARY PRESENTED COMPONENT UNITS Revenues 37,023 Expenditures 23,517 Excess of 13,506 Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures Transfers In 0 Transfers Out 0 Bond Proceeds 0 Other 0 Net Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance 13,506 Previous Year Fund Balance 12,646 Other 0 Current Year Ending Fund Balance 26,152 Subscribed and sworn to this 31st day of October 2025 Paulette Zaagman - Supervisor November 11, 2025

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VILLAGE OF CORDOVA, ILLINOIS FISCAL YEAR ENDED APRIL 30,2024 (Modified Cash Basis) Governmental Water/Sewer/Garbage/Mosquito Fund REVENUE SUMMARY Operating Revenue $234,302 Grant Income $750.00 Property Taxes $258,147 Sales Tax 94,523 Utility Tax 16,006 Income Tax 129,859 Motor Fuel Tax 31,554 Other Taxes 58,416 Interest Income 48,263 Income from disposal of Assets 0 Loan Proceeds Other Income 24,092 TOTAL REVENUES $660,860 $235,052 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY Operating Disbursements $298,434 General Administration $312,745 Public Safety 31,666 Parks & Recreation 8,294 Economic Development Streets & Highways 85,103 Capital Outlays 1,090 Debt Service Principal Interest TOTAL EXPENDITURES $438,898 $298,434 COMPENSATION SUMMARY Compensation Detail 0-$1,500: Ben Roush, Mark Townsend, Jeff Claus, Justin DePorter, Harvey Sothmann, Ida Kerr, Ron Willhite, Della Scott, Pat Fidlar, Kim Plumb, Mike Chavez, Stephen Teney $1,501-$5,000: Tara Brimeyer, Austin Ortiz, Robert Helm, Erick Sikkema, Rod Stiner $5,001-$10,000: James Boone $10,001-$20,000: Colleen Willhite, Melissa Bowman $20,001-$35,000: $35,001-$45,000: Alvin Barber, Wes Frazier Expenditure Summary Vendor Detail of Payments in Excess of $2500 Ambetter Of Illinois, Anchor Lumber Co, Inc., Arborists Advantage Tree Service, Cargill Incorporated, Davey Tree Expert Co., Ferguson Waterworks, Franks Flying Service, Hoffman & Tranel, IL Dept. of Revenue, IML RISK Management Association, IRS, JC Cross Co., Mason & Scott P.C., MediaCom, MidAmerican, Miller Trucking & Excavating, Morton Community Bank, PS3 Enterprises, Inc., QC Analytical Services, LLC, Republic Services, Riverdale School District#100, Rock Island County Sheriff's Office , Ron Downey Building & Remodeling, Shaw Media, Stichter Construction, Tri-City Electric Co., Utility Data System of Texas, Utility Service Company, Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C., Wex, Young's Heating & A/C, INC. VILLAGE OF CORDOVA, ILLIOIS ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT Fiscal Year ended April 30, 2024 General Special Revenue Water/Sewer/Garbage/Mosquito Fund Beginning Fund Balance $703,846 $367,741 $595,835 Revenues $389,521 $220,952 $235,052 Expenditures ($287,050) ($88,516) ($227,364) Other Financing Sources (-) (-) (-) (Uses) Ending Fund Balance $806,317 $500,177 $603,523 Subscribed and Sworn to this 5th day of November 2025.

Ida Kerr, Ida Kerr, Deputy Clerk I, Colleen Willhite, Clerk/Treasurer of the Village of Cordova, Rock Island County, Illinois, do hereby certify, that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending April 30th, 2024.

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JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE ANTIQUES & OTICES LEGAL IN THENMATTER COLLECTIBLES OF THE ESTATE OF KAY A. JACOBS, DECEASED. No. 2025 PR 111 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the Antique Farm death of Kay A. JaBell with yoke, cobs. Letters of Ofcradle & dapper fice were issued on Appraised to be October 20, 2025, between: to Shane A. Ja1866-1872 cobs of 102 RanBlymeyer, Norton dall Dr, Morrison, and Co. Illinois 61270 as InCincinnati, Ohio, dependent Execu15 inch diameter, tor, whose attorno chips or cracks neys of record are $850.

Nelson, Kilgus & If interested leave Buckwalter-Schura message at man, 209 East 815-994-0700 Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270WANT TO BUY 0111.

The estate will be administered withWanted To Buy out Court SuperviStanding Timber sion unless under Oak, Walnut & Section 28-4 of the Maple Probate Act (755 No Yard Trees, ILCS 5/28-4) any please interested person Call 319-361-0371 terminates independent adminisMISCELLANEOUS tration at any time by mailing or delivFOR SALE ering a petition to terminate to the BOAT DOCK Clerk.

25' by 3' Claims against the $100. estate may be filed 815-626-4991 in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, AUTOMOBILES 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, 2004 Illinois, 61270, or with the represenRange Rover tative, or both, on 93,000 miles or before April 28, $12,000 2026 or, if mailing 815-626-1117 or delivery of a notice from the SUVS representative is required by Section 18-3 of the 2014 JEEP Probate Act (755 COMPASS ILCS 5/18-3), the 4 wheel drive date stated in that Fully loaded notice. Any claim $3550. not filed on or be815-213-1665 fore that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the LEGAL NOTICES Clerk must be mailed or delivered IN THE CIRCUIT by the claimant to the representative COURT OF THE and to the attorFOURTEENTH neys within 10 JUDICIAL days after it has CIRCUIT been filed.

WHITESIDE Walter C. Kilgus COUNTY, NELSON, KILGUS, ILLINOIS, & BUCKWALTERIN PROBATE SCHURMAN IN THE MATTER Attorneys for OF THE ESTATE said Estate OF KAY A. 209 East Main JACOBS, AUTOS WANTED AUTOS WANTED Street, Morrison, IL DECEASED. No. 2025 PR 111 61270-0111 Tel: 815/772-2121 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to Fax: 815/772-2026 creditors of the E-mail: wkilgus death of Kay A. Ja- @nelsonkilgus.com Oct. 28, cobs. Letters of Ofbe running &Nov. drivable 4, 11, 2025 fice wereMust issued on October 20, 2025, to Shane A. Jacobs of 102 Randall Dr, Morrison, Illinois 61270 as Independent Executor, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus & Buckwalter-Schur-

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Walter C. Kilgus NELSON, KILGUS, & BUCKWALTERLEGAL NOTICES SCHURMAN Attorneys for said Estate 209 East Main Street, Morrison, IL 61270-0111 Tel: 815/772-2121 Fax: 815/772-2026 E-mail: wkilgus @nelsonkilgus.com Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 2025 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE Estate of: RUSSELL L. HOOGHEEM, a deceased person Case No. 2025 PR 115 CLAIM NOTICE & NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is hereby given to the heirs and creditors of Russell L. Hoogheem, deceased.

Letters of Office were issued on October 27, 2025 Nicholas L. to Hoogheem, who has been named Independent as Administrator. His attorney is named below.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 Knox St., East Morrison, IL, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 10th day of May, 2026, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date will be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed.

Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC 19670 Waller Rd. Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961 (phone) Nov. 4, 11, 18, 2025 Notice The Village of Erie is seeking sealed bids for a TwoYear lease of 138.3 tillable acres of farmland near Village Sewer Plant.

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The Village of Erie is seeking sealed bids for a TwoYear lease of 138.3 tillable acres of farmland near VilLEGALSewer NOTICES Plant. lage Bid packet of information can be picked up at Village Hall during business regular hours . All bids are due by 4:00 Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Village Office. The Village of Erie has the right to accept or reject any and all bids and waive any irregularities.

Nov. 11, 18, 2025 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE LYNDON DRAINAGE DISTRICT # 3 IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS NO: 94 MR 64 Notice is hereby given that on or about November 5, 2025, the Commissioners of said Drainage Lyndon District # 3 have filed their Financial Report for the current year. Any objections to said Financial Report must be filed with the Circuit Clerk of the Court within 10 days after the publication of this notice.

Sue Scott, Circuit Clerk Courthouse Whiteside County 200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270 William R. Shirk ARDC #2589699 Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C. Attorney for said District 301 E. Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 Tele: 815.772.7231 Fax: 815.772.4599 Email: wrshirk@ wrshirklaw.com Nov. 11, 2025

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PROPHETSTOWN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TREASURER’S REPORT STATE OF ILLINOIS The undersigned, Keith Crady, does hereby state that he is the Treasurer of the PROPHETSTOWN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT of Whiteside County and Henry County, Illinois and has been the Treasurer continuously throughout the period of this report, that the following is a report of all items of receipt and disbursement by the said District for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025.

AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT Cash Balance as of 5/1/24

$

171,554.75

Whiteside County Taxes

$

197,058.00

Henry County Taxes

$

42,906.62

Interest Earned

$

1,247.69

Call Receipts Earned

$

19,723.71

IL Replacement Tax

$

8,617.87

Memorials, Donations, Grants

$

11,050.00

Refunds

$

3,604.84

Cash Available

$

455,763.48

Cash Disbursements

$

183,926.45

Cash Balance as of 4/30/25

$

271,837.03

Expenses Billing & Collection Expense

$

29,595.01

Trustee Salaries

$

1,966.40

Bookkeeper Salary

$

2,884.20

Office Supplies & Postage

$

1,291.77

Legal Expense

$

2,924.84

Insurance

$

53,436.50

Software

$

10,883.28

Telephone

$

3,958.40

Misc. Expense

$

6,820.05

Heating and Lighting

$

658.25

Janitorial Supplies

$

530.88

$

Dues

$

1,211.00

Trustee Salaries

$

1,966.45

Bookkeeper Salary

$

3,495.95

Office Supplies and Postage

$

560.02

Printing and Publishing

$

50.00

Legal Expense

$

1,880.85 30,373.33

Insurance

$

Retirement

$

1,808.88

Telephone

$

8,849.60

Misc. Expense

$

935.00

Heating and Lighting

$

12,552.04

Janitorial Supplies

$

1,730.39

Paint and Repairs

$

8,858.17 16,549.52

Equipment Repairs

$

Gas, Oil, and Batteries

$

6,857.22

Radio and Monitor Repairs

$

5,745.85

Education and Training

$

2,608.22

Supplies

$

5,845.05 13,477.51

Chief and Asst.Chief Salaries

$

Software

$

563.84

Equipment Testing

$

8,336.31

Boots & Helmets

$

10,525.84

Tools and Equipment

$

12,337.36

Vector

$

4,600.00

Grant Expenditures

$

10,400.00

Incentive Program

$

7,357.20

Payroll Taxes

$

1,974.73

Total Fire Department Expenses

$

181,450.33

336,737.29

BUILDING FUND Cash Balance as of 5/1/24

$

1,398.17

Whiteside County

$

1,658.18

Interest Earned

$

7,142.48 345,537.98

Supplies

$

15,772.55

$

2,275.72

Total Cash Available

$

1,214.99

Cash Disbursements

$

0.00

Total Cash Available 4/30/25

$

345,537.98

Expenses

$

0.00

$

Gas, Oil, and Batteries

$

9,121.75

Radio and Monitor Repairs

$

501.39

Administrator Salary

$

11,248.99

Grant Expenditures

$

450.00

Payroll Taxes

$

26,993.31

COUNTY OF WHITESIDE

Total Ambulance Expenses

$

183,926.45

Keith Crady, being first duly sworn on oath deposes and states that as such acting Treasurer of said PROPHETSTOWN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, he has examined the foregoing Annual Report as said District for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2025 and states that the same is true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief.

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Cash Balance as of 5/1/24

$

637,094.59

Whiteside County Taxes

$

224,209.70

Henry County Taxes

$

49,586.84

Interest Earned

$

16,407.32

Rental Income

$

240.00

Replacement Tax

$

9,222.11

Refunds

$

10,172.89

Memorials, Donations, Grants

$

72,404.52

Sale of Equipment

$

10,770.60 1,030,108.57

Total Cash Available

$

Cash Disbursements

$

181,450.33

Cash Balance as of 4/30/25

$

848,658.24

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Growing season has seen successes, challenges

By TOM C. DORAN tdoran@shawmedia.com The 2025 corn and soybean growing season ended as it started – ideal conditions – along with the usual and unusual challenges sandwiched in between.

Crystal Williams, Pioneer agronomist in DeKalb, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties, recapped the northern Illinois growing season.

Planting began ahead of schedule.

“A lot people utilized opportunities to plant mid-April, depending on conditions and eagerness to get started or how willing they were to get started early,” Williams said.

“If they hadn’t gotten started then, a lot of people did start planting the last few days of April. Those dates seemed like they were the problem child days.

Every spring has some days that, ‘Oh, I wish I didn’t plant’ or it might have caused some headaches. Those last few days of April were certainly that.”

Soil conditions were ideal until the end of April.

“Our soils worked up really beautifully this year, then we ended up getting a cool, heavy-like driving rain. We truly had garden soil for planting conditions and that rain caused a lot of crusting in some of that area,” Williams said.

The heavy rains forced some replants in the later planted crop and the need for rotary hoeing due to soil crusting.

Temperatures cooled toward the end of May, slowing heat accumulation and crop development.

“It was dry and hot in June, which it seems like has been kind of the norm the last couple of years. That being said, once we did get our shots of rain finally in July and heat that crop had a lot of energy to drive through and just shot up quite a bit. Things turned around quite a bit,” Williams said.

“We had good post-application windows, but from a fungicide timing standpoint between corn and soybeans it all kind of ran together a little bit. So, it was a little chaotic for much of that area.”

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The Swartz family had about 450 acres of corn left to be harvested Oct. 14 after wrapping up the soybean harvest several weeks prior. Craig Swartz was trucking corn to the bin from a field near Wing in northeast Illinois.

Pests

Corn rootworm continues to be a significant pest in many northern Illinois counties.

“Looking at the weather conditions and how that affected the corn rootworm populations, really any time we have a dry fall, followed by a dry spring, dry May and June, we’re going to have pretty favorable survival rates of corn rootworms,” Williams said.

“There was pretty heavy pest pressure this year. We’ve been kind of building that population. It’s very cyclical.

“We’ve had to have some conversations this year in terms of what are we going to do to change and control this corn rootworm population.

Maybe a field popped up that didn’t seem like it had a problem or we didn’t realize there was an issue and this year we did find one.

“Rotating to soybeans is the easiest way in managing weeds in that field, as well, and is really the best way we can suppress a significant amount of corn rootworm.”

Diseases

Southern rust, tar spot, sudden death syndrome and other diseases also popped up during the growing season.

“Southern rust seemed to have stayed a little bit farther west. You can find southern rust and tar spot in northern Illinois. I heard of southern rust down in the Macomb area and the next thing it was up by the Quad Cities and kind of followed the Mississippi River up and then blew east a little bit,” Williams said.

“I feel like there was a little bit more pressure in Lee and Ogle counties than it was in DeKalb, in my opinion, but not that you couldn’t find it.”

Sudden death syndrome in soybeans was significant this year.

“A great treatment for that would be IleVO with your seed treatment. Some people cut that out this year because of input costs and different things. Anytime that we extend the time that soybeans are protected while they are below ground and not emerged, that’s really where we can inoculate a little bit earlier in that season,” Williams said.

“There was also a little bit of white

mold, which is typically what we deal with, but it seemed like there was not as much white mold pressure this year.”

Corn Acres

Northern Illinois continued to lean toward corn in 2025.

“We do have quite a bit of continuous corn and I’d say we tended to run a little bit more corn even this last year because of markets. On average, I would say there’s a minimum of two to three years of corn-on-corn. Some stick to a twoyear corn, one-year soybean rotation.

Then there’s obviously more years of continuous corn than that, too,” Williams said.

Harvest

The crops dried down quickly in the fall, helped by the hot, dry weather.

There was a lot of sub-20% corn in early October, which is typically not common in northern Illinois.

“I harvested a plot on Oct. 1 that was 100-day to 116-day, and everything was right around between 13% and 16%. It was planted mid-May. It was pretty surprising to see that,” Williams said.

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Port Byron Historical Society to meet Nov. 12

The Port Byron Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the River Valley District Library in Port Byron.

Guest speaker Marian Skaggs, RISE Life Skills Teacher at the Riverdale Schools, will talk about the history of a more recent program at the school.

Reaching Independence through

Support and Education is a program to educate and empower students with diverse needs and abilities. This has been active for several years at Riverdale and is a continuing program this

year.

Come to the meeting to learn more about this program’s recent history and its current activity at school.

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL – CLASS 2A ROCK FALLS REGIONAL FINAL: RIVERDALE 2, ERIE-PROPHETSTOWN 0 (25-23, 25-19)

Panthers (32-5) season ends in regional final

By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com Playing a Riverdale team that looks to be peaking for the postseason, Erie-Prophetstown struggled to get going in a 25-23, 25-19 loss in Thursday’s Class 2A Rock Falls Regional final.

The top-seeded Panthers finished 32-5 as the fifth-seeded Rams (23-10-1) advance to host the sectional at 6 p.m. on Tuesday against Eureka, which beat El Paso-Gridley.

The upset earned Riverdale its first regional title since 2021.

“They were relentless from start to finish,” E-P coach Rachel Bramm said of the Rams. “Both sets, [they] took advantage of some weaknesses that we showed tonight. Full props to them and best of luck moving forward.”

Both teams traded points in the opening set before the Rams began to pull away with a 12-6 lead. The Panthers rallied to tie it at 22-all, but the Rams always seemed to have an answer and make it tough for E-P to put balls away.

“Those couple runs that they built two, three, four points in a row got us a little bit down on ourselves and allowed them to build momentum,” Bramm said. “That’s what really made the difference in the end.”

E-P took a 1-0 lead in the second set, but the Rams would not trail again.

The Rams used soft touches to go over E-P’s blockers, often finding the floor or creating errors in the process.

The Rams also had 12 aces.

Riverdale senior Katie Cox said keeping their energy high throughout the match this time around was key for the Rams. E-P beat Riverdale 23-25, 25-18, 25-19 on Oct. 8.

“I think we were really aggressive with our serving, which kept them out of system,” Cox said, “and helped us get some more out of system balls coming our way, so then we were able to put the ball down on their side.”

Riverdale’s defense made it tough for E-P to go on an extended run. Down 23-15, E-P got within five points in the second set before the Rams closed it out.

“Their defense is just really sound,

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Erie-Prophetstown’s Lauren Abbott spikes the ball past Riverdale’s Cayleigh Hungate (right) and Preslie Willemkens at the Class 2A Rock Falls Regional final Oct. 30 at Rock Falls High School. they touch a lot of balls,” Bramm said.

“They don’t let a lot of balls hit the floor, and it’s hard to score on a team like that.”

Riverdale coach Amy Mitton said playing for each other made the difference in the win against such a talented team.

“I’m so proud of them,” she said.

“They really play well as a team, and I love it.”

Riverdale’s small but very loud and engaged student section also fed into the momentum.

“We’ve been working really hard on keeping teams out of system. More aggressive serves. And when they came at us, we have been working endlessly on our blocks,” Mitton said. “We took that momentum away from them, and that’s what our goal was.”

Although the Panthers were not able to win another regional title after earning their first as a co-op last season, they have put together plenty of wins in

EP Panther’s Ashlyn Johnson spikes the ball over the net Oct. 30at Rock Falls High School during the Regional championship game against the Riverdale Rams.

recent years. E-P won 32 games the past two seasons and a total of 89 the last three seasons.

Bramm said this year’s team has been special in her first year as coach.

“We had 11 seniors this year, which is just unheard of,” she said. “Rarely do you ever see a senior class that big that

sticks it through all the way. So we’re proud of them and just so happy that they had as successful a season as they did for their senior year.

“They provided some great leadership and a great opportunity for these younger kids to see an example of what they can do in the future.”

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TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY 1972: 22nd NASCAR Sprint Cup: Richard Petty wins his fourth Cup. 1975: NY Mets’ Tom Seaver wins his 3rd Cy Young Award.

Erie-Prophetstown Kaylee Keegan (left) sets the ball for Eden Jensen during the first set of the Regional championship game held at Rock Falls High School on Oct. 30. Despite the Panthers’ best efforts, they fell in two sets to the Riverdale Rams.

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