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OFFICERS PICKED Photo provided by The Fulton Kiwanis Club

The Fulton Kiwanis Club, now 103 years old, has elected new officers who have been installed for the year 2026-27. They include Bambi Starr, past president; Toni Kalyva, new board member; Regina Lehman, board member; Chris Meyers, new president; Kathy Suehl, board member. David Frantz, vice president; Barb Frantz, treasurer; and John Roche, lieutenant governor for Division 16. Kathleen Schipper, club secretary, is absent from the photo.

WHAT’S INSIDE Glimpses of the Past...................7 Puzzles........................................10 Churches................................17-18 Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section

Property Transfers ....................18 Classifieds.............................19-21 Sports....................................22-24

DEATHS Sandra M. Rideout, Joanne C. Hopson, Elmer G. Huizenga, Shirley K. Drenner / 4

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Save the date for a “Family and Friends” free CPR training at Prophetstown Library on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. until noon. This training is free, but if you would like certification, the instructor will guide you on how to get certified. There will also be a Narcan training class in October, so please watch for more details.

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CPR training available in October As of April 7, 2026, Whiteside News is the successor newspaper to Prophetstown Echo, Fulton Journal and Whiteside News Sentinel

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Pen Pal Club

Prophetstown Library is hosting a Pen Pal Club in cooperation with a nationwide program for people of all ages to write to a pen pal. The program is for ages 5 to 100. Once you get signed up, the administration will let us know a good match with a person of corresponding age and we will let you know what library they are from. There is no sharing of personal addresses. The person who writes the pen pal letter will drop off the letter at the library, and the library will mail the letter to the corresponding library where your pen pal is a patron at that library. Once they write back, the letter will get sent to Prophetstown Library, which will either email or phone you to let you know your letter is in. Stop by and sign up.

Reading tutoring for fall semester

If anyone in the community is in need of reading tutoring, please reach out to the Prophetstown Library, which is tutoring any age from pre-K to 101 years old. Homeschooled kids are welcome. This is free and open to the public. Please call for more details.

Role-playing game club meets once a week on Mondays

Samples of sourdough will be available. This class is free and open to the public. A role-playing game club will meet every Please register by emailing the library at hcadams1@yahoo.com. Monday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Prophetstown Library. This is for anyone ‘Haunted Rock River Valley’ author ages 10 to adult. All materials will be Kathy Kresol to present in October available unless you would like to bring Local author Kathy Kresol will present your own dice, pencils, books, etc. Please her book “Haunted Rock River Valley” just stop by or phone the library with any in time for spooky season in October. questions at 309-714-2699. She will host at the Prophetstown Library at 6 p.m. Oct. 15. The public is Kombucha making class A kombucha-making class will begin at 9 invited to come learn about the ghostly history of the Rock River area and have a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Prophetstown Library. Learn how to make your own refreshments. The author will have her book for sale to the public, but the event fermented kombucha. This class is free is free and open to everyone. and open to the public; if you would like to participate, please let the library know. Medicare 101 class Email hcadams1@yahoo.com or call Open enrollment is quickly approaching. 309-714-2699. The Whiteside County Senior Center will be available and ready to answer any Dream catcher workshop This traditional Native American skill will questions you have about Medicare. The event will be at the Prophetstown be taught by Olive Huff. Olive is a Navajo Library at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29. Indian and will show patrons how to RSVP at 815-622-9230. create a one-of-a-kind catcher with natural materials as per tradition. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Sept. Rocket launch Yep, It’s Science will host an all-ages 26, at 10 a.m. This class is free and open rocket launch at the Prophetstown to the public. Library! Come make your own paper rockets and launch them from the library Sourdough bread-making class This class will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, yard. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 9, at 4 Oct. 3, at the Prophetstown Library. Learn p.m., with the Ford family hosting the how to make your very own sourdough last-of-the-season Rocket Launch starter that is ready to bake with. This is the step-by-step lazy sourdough method. Workshop.

MORRISON’S ODELL PUBLIC LIBRARY Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in program each Thursday evening designed for families with preschool through early elementary-age kids (or anyone who still loves a good read-aloud). Families will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft each week as they become familiar with the library and meet new friends. Pajamas are welcome.

Patron-led programs

All programs are free and open to the public. Beginners are welcome. Please note that these programs are not run by Odell Public Library, though staff is happy to host and pass on any questions. Pinochle: 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays, Odell Program Room

Scrabble: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Odell Program Room Chess: Paused for the summer Crafters: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Genealogy Room, bring a project and socialize Book Club: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., second Thursday, Odell Program Room (ask the front desk about getting a copy of the month’s book).

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Microgreens

Looking to explore locally? Check out Odell’s Putnam Museum, Sawmill Museum, or Niabi Zoo passes and enjoy a day exploring on us. Passes are available to adult Odell library cardholders on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 815-772-7323 to reserve a pass. The library is located at 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

Thanks to the generosity of the Friends, microgreen samples are now self-serve from the new mini fridge. Odell is currently growing broccoli, kale, salad mix and radish Pop them in salads, smoothies, soups, and

Adopt-a-Book

The latest book orders can be found by scrolling to the bottom of Odell’s website or stopping by the circulation desk. You can “Adopt-a-Book” for $15 to ensure the first read.

Museum and zoo passes

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WACC Culinary Arts puts skills on the front burner 3 By JEANNINE OTTO jotto@shawmedia.com The creme brulee was, to quote Chef Joe Hunt, “Perfect. Restaurant quality.” Kyver Toppert, a Morrison High School senior and a second-year student in Hunt’s culinary arts program at Whiteside Area Career Center, was relieved. The creme brulee was his creation. “It’s a lot of steps that you have to get right. I think being precise and exact with it is the key to getting it right,” Toppert said. Taking initiative and having the patience to make a perfect creme brulee – the custard-like dessert that involves whisking egg yolks and sugar together, tempering the mixture with heated cream, then cooking the dessert in a water bath, before chilling it and topping the dessert with sugar that is caramelized with a broiler or a kitchen torch before serving – are what Hunt wants to see in his students. Hunt, who has been the instructor of the culinary arts program at WACC for 16 years, is teaching students more than baking, boiling, frying, and sautéing. “Definitely discipline and accountability. You have to show up,” Hunt said. Along the way, students learn what they need to know to pursue careers in the food service and hospitality industries, and they can earn their food service certifications. “The ultimate goal is to get them their certifications, maybe a couple of career paths, and get them licensed for food handler and manager licenses,” Hunt said. The program currently has 65 students; close to 70 signed up for the spring semester and a waiting list. When Hunt started, as the part-time instructor, he had 11 students. Hunt credits the popularity of TV food shows and personalities and online food preparation for some of the growth of the program. “Kids are here to develop their own skills and get hands-on training. I think that is why most of them are here, to get the hands-on experience. It’s one thing to read about it or to see it on TV and online. It’s another to get in there and actually do it, and I think that is the biggest draw,” he said. Toppert said he was drawn to the program after a tour of WACC when he was in eighth grade. “I didn’t know if I wanted to do

Jeannine Otto

Chef Joe Hunt (from left); Dayton Hutmacher, a senior at Milledgeville High School; and Kyver Toppert, a senior at Morrison High School, will be part of the Sauk Valley Grown Farm Tours and Dinner event, sponsored by the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. The WACC Culinary Arts class, under Hunt’s direction, will cater the dinner following the farm tours. Hutmacher and Toppert are second-year students in the WACC culinary arts program. WACC until my junior year. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do after high school, so I thought it would be nice to know how to cook because that’s a great skill to have. Taking this class has made me want to become a chef and pursue a career in culinary arts,” he said. Events like the upcoming Sauk Valley Grown Farm Tours and Dinner, a collaboration among Hunt’s program, the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, and the University of Illinois Extension, give Hunt’s students realtime catering experience. The menu is planned around local products from farms in the area. The event includes tours of several of those farms. “It’s a great connection between the

students because we have former students coming back to help, and our new students who will be helping. We have the farmers connecting with our students so it’s all about connections,” Hunt said. It’s also all about the work involved with catering. The kitchen at WACC has certification to serve food, and it does so, from catering events inside and outside the school to serving up breakfast at events for staff, faculty, and fellow students. In February, WACC will be a guest vendor at the Twin Cities Farmers Market in Sterling, selling breakfast pastries created by students. “We do live catering, so they plan it, prep it, cook it, and clean it up. That is a

great experience for them, being able to handle food properly, keep and cook it properly, and then cleaning up after to make it look like there was nobody even in there,” Hunt said. Along the way, whether it’s grilling burgers, perfecting their omelette, or caramelizing the sugary top of a creme brulee, Hunt sees his students learning more than culinary arts. “There are so many other levels to what they learn in this kitchen,” he said. “They learn to be a good teammate, a good classmate, and they learn to work together. They learn to be the ‘all the time’ student, who shows up ready to go every day. That is what I want to teach them; it’s as simple as that.”

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OBITUARIES SANDRA M. RIDEOUT

nature and conservation. She and her daughter established a business called “Snug as a Bug”, Born: October 26, 1940 in Princeton, IL marketing woven rag rugs. Sandy was also an Died: September 5, 2026 in Morrison, IL accomplished quilter and an artist in many media. The Odell Public Library has a large mural Sandra Epperson Rideout passed away on in the Children’s section which was designed Saturday, September 5, and painted by Sandy and her daughter. In her 2026 at Resthave Care early Morrison years, she was active with the Morrison Music Theater Association as an and Rehabilitation in actor and a props and set design collaborator. Morrison, Il. She enjoyed traveling and often spoke of a Sandra Mae Epperson memorable trip to England and Scotland with was born October 26, her close friend, Bette Hall. 1940 to William and Edna Glaze Epperson Above all, Sandy loved her home, her family, in Walnut, Il. She grew up in Walnut and and her cats. She was endlessly resourceful graduated from Walnut High School. She then and creative; a friend de-scribed her as “a attended Illinois State University in Normal, Il person with a clever, creative mind with a earning a bachelor’s Degree in Art Education. twist of humor.” Sandy was preceded in death Sandy then made her home in Morrison, Il by her parents, her husband, her daughter, and and began to teach Art in the grade schools. her brother, Roy. Many remember her patient and encouraging She is survived by a brother Lewis, of Walnut, manner. “Miss Epperson” married Richard a nephew, Scott Epperson, and a niece, ChrisT Rideout on December 31, 1969 in Walnut, tina Caney Il. To that union was born a daughter, Elisa Cremation rites have been accorded by McNicole “Nicki” Rideout. After the birth of Elisa Nicole, Sandy gave up teaching to focus on the Donald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. There will be no funeral service per Sandy’s wishes. upbringing of her beloved daughter. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been In later years, Sandy worked at the Morrison established. True Value store and The Odell Public Library. Online condolences may be sent to www. Sandy was a member of the Natural Area mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com Guardians as she had a great appreciation for

SHIRLEY K. DRENNER Born: October 15, 1939 in Savanna, IL Died: September 5, 2026 in Albany, IL SHIRLEY K. DRENNER, 86, of Albany, IL, died Saturday, September 5, 2026, at her home. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. A memorial has been established. Shirley was born on October 15, 1939, in Savanna, IL, to Merle E. and Lucille (Hannah) Chase. On December 29, 1958, she married Gary W. Drenner in Savanna, IL. They shared their lives together for over 55 years before his passing on March 17, 2014. Shirley retired

from General Electric in Morrison, IL, after many years of employment. She was an avid shopper and enjoyed the excitement of finding something special, especially when it came to finding the perfect pair of shoes. Survivors include two daughters, Robin Davis and Kim Drenner both of Spring Hill, FL; one son, Kurt Drenner of Albany, IL; eight grandchildren, Dustin Davis, Tamra Sableski, Daniele (Natascha) Sexton, Danielle (Adam) Neely, Devin Drenner, Derek Drenner, Dawson (Emily Huff) Drenner, and Dolan Drenner; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bill Chase of North Aurora, IL, and Gary (Georgia) Chase of St. Joseph, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gary; three sisters, Gretchen Cossman, Bette Kozyra and Jean Eizenga-Struckman; one brother, Terry Chase. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

JOANNE C. HOPSON Born: April 17, 1932 in Wayland, MO Died: September 11, 2026 in Sterling, IL Joanne C. Hopson, 94, of Erie, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Visitation will be from 9:00 am – 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am Wednesday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Erie. Burial will be private in the Erie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Erie Food Pantry or Self Help Enterprises. Joanne was born April 17, 1932 in Wayland, Missouri, the daughter of Phillip and Marguerite (Schmidt) Filz. She graduated from Wayland High School in 1950. On July 12, 1950

ELMER G. HUIZENGA

Joanne married Karl Hopson at St. Francis Church in Keokuk, Iowa. They made their home in Erie and Joanne worked several years at Sandstrom Products in Port Byron. Joanne was a longtime active member of St. Ambrose Church in Erie. She was an avid golfer. She and Karl were members of the Lake Erie Country Club for over 40 years. Joanne is also a past member of the Erie Lioness. She enjoyed reading and loved going to the Lake of the Ozarks. Her favorite food was chicken wings and Chicken George from the Candlelight Inn. She is survived by her husband Karl of 76 years; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Barb Hopson, Erie; daughter, Becke Medema, Erie; grandchildren Christel, Sean, Chance, Heather, and Lissa; and several great grandchildren. Joanne was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Carla and Jerry Martens; son-in-law, Bob Medema; brother-in-law, Seldon Hopson; and her 5 siblings. Share a memory or condolence at www. gibsonbodefh.com

married Gertrude “Gertie” Baar at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison. They shared Born: November 2, 1932 in Erie, IL their lives for over 66 years before her passing Died: September 11, 2026 in Morrison, IL on March 19, 2021. Elmer farmed in the Fenton Area for many years until 1985 and worked at Elmer G. Huizenga, Drives from where he retired after 30 years. 93, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, September After retirement, he worked as an attendant at Super Wash in Morrison, IL, for 17 years. Elmer 11, 2026, at Resthave was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church. Home in Morrison. Visitation will be held He was an avid Cubs Fan. Elmer’s greatest joy in life was visiting with family, friends and from 9:30 AM until anyone that would stop to talk with him. 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Survivors include three daughters; Betty September 15, 2026 at the Morrison Chapel of Bower (John Danko) of Murfreesboro, TN, Nanthe Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. The funeral cy (Jerry) Rutledge of Morrison, IL and Debbie service will follow at 11:00 AM, with Mr. Ken (Craig) Hills of Dixon, IL; one son, Tom (Kristi) Renkes officiating. Interment will be at Grove Huizenga of Morrison, IL; eleven grandchildren; Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial has been established to Quad City Honor Flight and eighteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren. Ebenezer Reformed Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; Elmer was born November 2, 1932 in Erie, IL his wife, Gertie; one son, Gary Dale Huizenga; the son of Fred J. and Alice (Noordt) Huizenga. granddaughter, Abbie Marie Huizenga; three He was educated in the Erie Grade Schools and was a graduate of Erie High School. He was a brothers, Peter, Jacob and Edward Huizenga; one sister in infancy. veteran of the United States Army during the To send online condolences go to www. Korean Conflict. On December 10, 1954, he bosmarenkes.com

By ALEX T. PASCHAL

Month, NAMI Sauk Valley held a vigil Thursday at Grandon Civic Center in Sterling.

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LEFT: Candles are held Thursday during a suicide awareness vigil at Grandon Civic Center in Sterling. NAMI Sauk Valley held the second annual event as part of Suicide Awareness Month. ABOVE: Randi (left) and Anya Sturtevant, 13, attend a vigil Thursday for those lost to suicide.

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Whiteside County mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com Mosquitoes collected as part of Whiteside County’s West Nile Surveillance Program have tested positive near Prophetstown for West Nile virus, according to Jennifer Kolb, director of environmental health for the Whiteside County Health Department. A positive mosquito pool is significant since Culex mosquitoes have a very short flight range of about a quarter-mile, according to the release. This confirms West Nile is in Whiteside County and that there are infected mosquitoes around Prophetstown, putting

residents at greater risk of exposure. West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Typically, August and September are when WNV activity is at its highest, and the threat of West Nile exposure can remain until the first frost. The public must continue their vigilance, take some precautions to reduce the number of mosquitoes around their home, and protect themselves from exposure. Precautions include practicing the three “R’s” – reduce, repel, and report.

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It’s comforting to have artwork on the walls, there when you need it “Stan ~ 62.” In the traditional bottom right corner of the painting, I found how my dad had signed off on his artwork. He finished this painting in 1962 when I was 14 years old. Now it fills a prominent spot on my living room wall. Dad’s handiwork is scattered across the house, but this one dominates. I would never claim it was his best work, but this one speaks to me. We talk about a time and place long ago. I look at the painting, and a familiar scene unfolds. I was a budding teen, and Dad would have been 35. Seems strange now to realize he was so young. So many of my memories are of him older and then getting even older. He had fashioned a small studio in our basement. I saw him painting but didn’t watch him. That would have been intruding into his creative space. But I caught him now and then sitting on his stool, leaning into a large canvas on an easel ... working on what is now framed on my wall. I would sneak down and check on his progress. I watched as a majestic Appaloosa horse began to fill the white space, standing on a grassy mound with a lower range of moun-

PAPERWORK Lonny Cain tains nearby. Something about the horse was magnificent. The muscle lines were prominent against his beautiful spotted coloring. He was an important part of the surroundings. He belonged there. But there was something more as the image slowly filled in. Each time I would walk away thinking, “My dad did that. How does he do that? Where does such talent come from?” It was magical to watch his ideas take form. Later I saw many more paintings, drawings, carvings and other creations. My admiration grew. I wondered if his skills could be genetic. I took lessons. And yeah, there were hints of potential. I even surprised myself at times. I remember him showing me how to draw a tree. There was a logic to his process. Start at the bottom with the roots and draw it as it grows. Sketch the bending lines up and outward. Let smaller branches sprout and spread outward

and upward. Feel the growth all the way to the tips of the leaves. So I played with art, but eventually I chose to fill a different white space. With words. I wish I had talked with him more about his creative process. But how do you clearly explain imagination and the process of capturing and controlling it? Perhaps the how is not as important or revealing as the why. It’s the why that pulled me into these thoughts today. Earlier this year, I saved something author Susan Cain posted on Facebook. She shared thoughts about art and expressing ourselves that came from actor Ethan Hawke’s TED talk on “The Secret to Discovering Your Creativity.” “Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about poetry,” Hawke said. “They have a life to live, and they’re not really concerned until their father dies, they go to a funeral, you lose a child, somebody breaks your heart, they don’t love you anymore, and all of a sudden, you’re desperate for making sense out of this life. Has anybody felt this bad before? Or the inverse, something great. You meet somebody and your heart explodes. ... And that’s when art’s not

a luxury, it’s actually sustenance. We need it.” He’s right. Art in any form helps us understand, find and express ourselves. It’s a hot wire to our emotions, the soul, the depth of who we are or dream to be. In 1962, my dad was expressing himself, doing something he loved. I do not know what was driving his passion. But I can see he was more than a father. He was a young man who still had hopes and plans for himself beyond the job he labored at for years to support a family. Dad was exploring who he was and sharing it. He had to look at the painting and see and feel and perhaps discover parts of himself. Now I look at his efforts and see the same. Parts of him but also parts of me. And it’s comforting ... because he is still in the room.

• Lonny Cain, retired managing editor of The Times in Ottawa, also was a reporter for The Herald-News in Joliet in the 1970s. His PaperWork email is lonnyjcain@gmail.com. Or mail the NewsTribune, 426 Second St., La Salle, IL 61301.

FULTON’S GLIMPSES OF THE PAST: SEPT. 15 • Sept. 21, 1966 • James Shipma, who resigned as superintendent of the city’s Waterworks and Sewerage Department after 23 years of service, was honored at a dinner arranged by city employees. About 40 city employees and their wives were present for the dinner, served at the Red Carpet Restaurant in Sterling. Mayor Wiersema acted as master of ceremonies. Mr. Shipma was presented with a watch bearing his initials and 1943-1966, the period during which he served. • The Clinton Bridge Commission reached a final decision at a meeting to use 14th Avenue in Fulton as the eastern approach to the new Lyons and Fulton bridge. The decision came after several weeks of delay, during which the Commission had surveys made of possible variations that would permit the use of the abandoned Northwestern railroad right-of-way south of 16th Avenue.

• A fire of unknown origin destroyed a mobile home belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Yohe. The owners were on vacation for several days, returning home Monday to find their home and all personal belongings destroyed. The home was located in the Sikkema Mobile Home Park.

40 years

• Sept. 17, 1986 • The Board of Education adopted a budget calling for expenditures of $3,611,090 and anticipated revenues of $4,392, 989. Superintendent Jeffrey Storm explained that the indicated deficit might be reduced or even eliminated altogether depending upon possible developments, which cannot be predicted accurately. • Principal Ben Ray is using four student secretaries in his office at Fulton Junior High School. Mrs. Sheila VanKampen, the regular secretary, is teaching them how to use the spirit duplicator, the copier, the inter-communica50 years tions system, proper telephone procedures, • Sept. 15, 1976 filing, selling lunch tickets, etc. The four • In an ad from Borgman & Huizenga Feed and students are Dee Slater, Jamie Drey, Coral Fuel, they are advertising Mr. Farmer and his Flikkema, and Laura Stuart. wife for the annual 4-H Club Calf Steak Fry and 30 years appreciation night. They have just added another service to livestock raisers: a telephone • Sept. 11, 1996 • As a benefit for the Fulton Schmaling pig auction.

Memorial Library, there will be five homes open for tours. Homes on the tour include: Ed and Nancy Kolk, Marv and Pat Ohsann, Ron and Connie Koehn, Johnnie and Susie Cook, and Bill and Lynn Loerop. • Fulton residents were asked to limit their amount of water and sewer use for a few days because a main distribution center for over 80% of Fulton’s sewage needed replacing – a major project that was only supposed to last a few days but turned into a week. The reason for the reduction in usage was that all wastewater needed to be stopped before it got to this main distribution point at the intersection of Fifth Street and 13th Avenue.

20 years

• Sept. 13, 2006 • In photo are staff members of Community State Bank who will be holding a customer appreciation evening. Members include Ann Crouse, Valerie Jungen, Betty Jones, Cheryl Green, Patti Housenga, Sue Mussmann and Marcy Luett. Don Beswick was absent at the time of the photo. • Fulton High School has announced plans to honor Jim Proud for his 18 years as head coach of Steamer football. Coach Proud will be retiring at the end of the 2006-07 school year. On Oct. 20, Coach Proud will be

recognized in a short ceremony before the final regular season game with Sterling Newman. All former Steamer players are asked to be on the field before the varsity contest to offer Coach Proud congratulations.

10 years

• Sept. 14, 2016 • Breton Williams, founder of First Wealth Giving, announced that it has awarded a scholarship for the 2016-17 academic year. The First Wealth Giving Determined Achiever Scholarship has been awarded to Kyle Huebner of Fulton. Kyle was selected on the basis of a combination of academic merit, interest in the financial services industry, community involvement and excellent leadership ability. Kyle is attending Western Illinois University, pursuing a degree in business management. • Over the summer, Fulton High School made numerous renovations throughout the school, including the addition of two science labs and the renewal of a third lab. When the 1% sales tax was passed in Whiteside County, the school knew there would be additional funds that could be used for building upgrades. Mr. Hogue decided that changes to the science rooms would be most beneficial to the school.

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Rock Falls welcomes new chamber director By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com Rock Falls welcomed its new chamber of commerce executive director at an open house Thursday. The chamber announced in July that Camryn Johnson of Morrison would be filling the director role, and she officially started Aug. 3. Johnson replaces former executive director Sam Kersey, who resigned March 9. At Thursday’s event in the Rock Falls Community Building, at 601 W First St., members of the public were able to meet Johnson, grab a bite to eat, and learn about the chamber’s upcoming events. City leaders and local business owners attended. Johnson told Shaw Local that she grew up in Rock Falls, is a Rock Falls High School graduate, and has previously been involved with the chamber as an intern, volunteer, and ambassador. Prior to starting her director role, she worked at the YWCA, Johnson said. Johnson said she’s looking forward to growing the chamber’s events, strengthening its relationship with the community and showing local businesses that it supports them. She said they’re already planning to hold some new events in 2027, including a school supply drive, among others. “Camryn is a natural relationship-builder who believes in listening first, working collaboratively, and creating meaningful connections throughout our business community,” the Chamber said in its July announcement. “Her experience, positive attitude, and commitment to continuous growth makes her exceptionally well-suited to lead the Chamber into its next chapter,” the Chamber said. Some upcoming chamber events include community garage sales from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13, speed networking for local businesses on Sept. 16 and a mystery dinner show on Oct. 22, according to its website. Rock Falls and Sterling residents can still register for the garage sales until Sept. 7 online or in person at the Rock Falls Public Library. The fee is $20 in person, $22 online, and a $5 late fee will apply. For those wanting to shop the sales, maps will be available on the chamber website Sept. 10. The speed networking event starts with check-in at 5 p.m. and runs from

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New Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Camryn Johnson chats with visitors Thursday, Sept. 3, during an open house to welcome her. 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Rock Falls Community Building. It’s free for chamber members and $15 in person and $16 online for non-members. The deadline for registration is Sept. 15. The dinner show event is in collaboration with SERVPRO of Clinton and Sterling, and the entertainment is provided by Dixon Stage Left. It’ll be held at The Classroom, at 207 Pope St. in Nelson, and doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased on the Chamber’s website until Oct. 15. For information, visit rockfallschamber.com or call 815-625-4500.

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RiverChor Community Choir begins its 22nd season with Kristen Jones stepping up to the podium as director. This new role brings her journey full circle, as she has been a member of RiverChor intermittently since its inaugural year. Trained in the legendary upper-Midwest choral tradition, she brings a deep appreciation for expressive music that defines great ensemble singing. Jones’s musical background spans far beyond the voice; she also is actively involved in orchestra and concert band, bringing a well-rounded instrumental perspective to her vocal leadership. Jones is dedicated to creating a collaborative, welcoming environment where RiverChor singers can refine their skills, connect with neighbors, and share in the joy of making great music together.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to take on this role in an exciting new chapter of music with RiverChor,” Jones said. Nov. 15 marks the season’s first concert, titled “What We Need is Here.” The choir will explore a wide range of choral music from sublime to downright silly from composers such as Fleming, Rutter, Rachmaninoff, Hairston, MacGillivray, Bruckner, and Whitacre. The annual “Messiah” performance is Dec. 20, and the spring concert is April 25. All concerts begin at 2 p.m., are free to the public, and are hosted by Zion Lutheran Church, 439 Third Ave. South in Clinton, Iowa. RiverChor is open to singers throughout the Gateway area; current members hail from Fulton, Morrison, and Albany, and the Iowa cities of Clinton, Bryant, DeWitt, Low Moor, Goose Lake, and Davenport, and range in age from 18 to 80. The choir rehearses in Clinton from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays. For information or to join, visit RiverChor.org.

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SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com The annual Harvest Hammer, presented by the Morrison Rotary Club, will be held on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 19. Both the 5K run/walk and the 22-mile bike race will begin at the high school, then continue on rural roads southwest of town. The courses for both the 5K and the bike race are different from those in recent years due to road work that is in progress. Race participants will be on the rural course from 8 a.m. until the last bicyclist finishes.

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ter Road just east of Henry Road. The 2026 bicyclist’s course will include Prairie Center Road and segments of Hillside, Harvey, Henry, Bunker Hill and Lister roads. There will be two laps before returning on Prairie Center Road to the high school. Motorists on the race routes are discouraged and will be halted until most of the runners/walkers have cleared the course. Right of way will be given to runners, walkers, and bikers. Vehicles should proceed with extreme caution. Members of the Rotary Club and other volunteers will serve as Steve Siefken for Shaw Local News Network road guards at intersections to ensure Morrison Rotary Club’s annual Harvest Hammer 5K and duathlon brought runners and walkers the safety of the race. of all ages to the streets on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Morrison. This year, the event, along Residents along the race course have with the 22-mile bike race, will take place Sept. 19. been asked to confine their dogs and other rambunctious pets while the race School leaves town on Prairie Center Road and is in progress. There will be restricted traffic on the will be an out-and-back to the high Several children’s runs, followed by rural race routes. school. The turnaround point for the a Color Run, will also take place at 10 This year, the course for the 5K runners/walkers will be on Prairie Cen- a.m. on Genesee Avenue.

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Story Quest

• Story Quest is a choose-your-own-adventure story come to life. You’ll be given the first page of your adventure at the library. From there, the choices you make will lead you around town, dodging spells or fighting dragons before you’re led back to the library in hopes of putting yourself back to normal. Participants receive a passport to track their travels. Story Quest is designed for kids and their grown-ups. It is free and offered every day.

Genealogy research

• The Erie Public Library District is now a FamilySearch affiliate library, giving you free access to extensive genealogy records, including some 400 million images viewable only at an affiliate library. Stop in, log in on our computer, and learn about your history.

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• Practicing your art is so much more fun with friends. So bring your art or craft (and don’t forget the snacks!) to Open Studio from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 19. Make some progress on your work and get caught up on your friendships, or build new ones, at the same time. Any type of art and all types of artists are welcome.

Stuffy sleepover

• Your stuffy is invited to a Stuffy Sleepover from Sept. 18-19. Drop off your stuffy on the 18th and the library will post pics of your stuffy with all their new friends as they slumber the night away. Pick up is the next morning – you enjoy a takeaway breakfast while you hear all about your stuffy’s adventures. Responsi-

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• Learn to play mahjong! This free, four-session class will take you from “That looks fun” to “Pung!” (don’t worry, that will make sense after the first class). Interested adults should email Director@EriePublicLibrary.com to reserve their spot. The session is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sept. 21.

contact@shawmedia.com ITC Midwest will be conducting aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures and lines throughout its service territory from approximately Sept. 8 to Oct. 2, weather permitting. Helicopter patrols provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system owned and operated by ITC Midwest, according to a news release. The patrols are a North American Electrical Reliability Corporation requirement for ITC Midwest’s vegetation management program, support proactive maintenance objectives, and align with the company’s model for operational excellence. The flights will include the inspection of vegetation in the vicinity of transmission structures, wood poles, conductors (wires), insulators, and other equipment. The inspection flights are often conducted at low altitudes to facilitate accurate visual inspection of vegetation hazards. This is normal procedure, so there is no cause for alarm if a low-flying helicopter is sighted near transmission lines during the time frame listed above, according to the release. The flights in Illinois will take place across Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Whiteside counties, including the communities of Galena and Savanna.

Medicare 101

• The Whiteside County Senior Center will be presenting a free class on how to decipher Medicare from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Bring your questions and be ready when open enrollment arrives. This presentation takes place at the library and requires no registration.

Brew your own kombucha

• Ready to stop buying booch by the bottle and start making it by the gallon? Join us for this free, hands-on class at 9 a.m. Oct. 10 with Amanda Burger and walk away knowing how to brew, flavor, bottle, and carbonate your own kombucha – plus how to keep your SCOBY [Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast] happy for years to come. You’ll need a one-gallon glass jug and a SCOBY before class – email us for details, or grab a free home-grown SCOBY from the library. Space is limited, so email Director@EriePublicLibrary.com to reserve a spot. Students under 16 are to bring an adult.

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SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com Clinton Symphony Orchestra music director Silas Huff has received a finalist honorable mention in the Orchestral Programming category for The American Prize – Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award. This prestigious national competition recognizes the best achievements in orchestral programming, celebrating music directors who build orchestras, cultivate audiences, educate listeners, and enrich their communities through knowledgeable, creative and courageous repertoire selection, according to a news release. Huff, who also serves as director of orchestras at UT Arlington and director of Maestro Masterclasses, was recognized for his impactful programming work with the Northern Illinois University Philharmonic. “We are thrilled to see Silas receive this national recognition,” said Robert Whipple, executive director of the Clinton Symphony Orchestra. “His commit-

The Clinton Symphony Orchestra invites the community to join in congratulating Huff at upcoming concerts throughout the 2025–2026 season. Sept. 19’s “Overture to the Season” dinner at the Copper Mill will offer an intimate opportunity to hear directly from Huff regarding Season 73’s programming. Details on the dinner and season tickets are available at clintonsymphony.org. The American Prize – Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award in Orchestral Programming honors the memory of the late Lithuanian conductor, Maestro Vytautas Marijosius, who served as music director of the Lithuanian State Opera and for almost 35 years as the director of orchestral activities at the Hartt School of Music of the University of Hartford. Celebrating its 73rd season, the ClinPhoto provided by Clinton Symphony Orchestra ton Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to Clinton Symphony Orchestra music director Silas Huff has received a finalist honorable mention enriching the community through live in the Orchestral Programming category for The American Prize — Vytautas Marijosius orchestral music. Based in Clinton, Memorial Award. Iowa, the orchestra performs a variety of concerts throughout the year, featurment to creative programming and performance, and we are proud to have ing a diverse range of repertoire and talmusical excellence is evident in every his leadership guiding our 73rd season.” ented guest artists.

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St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St. Father Timothy Barr, Pastor CORDOVA Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South 309-654-2501 Pastor Carmen Weaver www.fbccordova.org EAST MOLINE Sycamore Reformed Baptist Church 5323 180th St. North 309-302-0005 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road 309-496-3592 Rev. Gary A. Wright ERIE Erie Baptist Church 1102 Eighth Ave. Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584 Erie Christian Church 715 Sixth Ave., 309-659-2561 Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., 309-659-7125 www.erieefree.com Pastor Ron Eckberg Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

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Erie United Methodist Church 811 Eighth St. 309-659-2541 Pastor Dexter Ceballos

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

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

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

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

Crossroads Community Church 300 W. South St., 815-956-0090 Pastor Jon Eastlick morrison@crossroadscn.com

St. Ambrose Catholic Church 820 Fifth Ave. Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781 FENTON New Life Church of Fenton 10019 Main St., 815-858-6180 fentonumc19@gmail.com FULTON Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 Third Ave., 815-589-2501 bethelcrchurch@gmail.com Sunday service is 10 a.m. www.bethelfulton.com First Reformed Church 510 15th Ave., 815-589-2203 Pastor Charles Huckaby Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. Ninth St. 815-589-3580 presbyterianchurchfulton@gmail.com Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Ave., 815-589-4283 Pastor Wayne Wiersema

HILLSDALE Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St. Church: 309-658-2340 Pastor Melva England HOOPPOLE Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church 563-370-8779 Rev. Zachary Van Dyke, Pastor Hooppole Zion Methodist Church 311 Main St. 815-948-7591 Parsonage: 309-658-2145 Pastor Rolando Renteria LYNDON Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 Fourth St. West 815-590-6971 Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr. Trinity Baptist Church 203 Sixth Ave. North, 563-242-0307 Pastor Alan Jahn

Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Ave., 815-589-3542 Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com

MORRISON Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 W. South St. 815-414-1758; Office: 772-4896 Pastor Tammy Anderson

CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., 815-589-3425 secretary@wearecrossview.com www.wearecrossview.com

Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox St. 815-772-4871 Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.

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Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St. 815-772-2472 Pastor J. T. Bean www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Church 202 E. Morris St. 815-772-3890 Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator www.ecmorrison.org First Baptist Church 406 Maple Ave. 563-206-4723 Pastor Roy Brown II facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist First Presbyterian Church 100 E. Lincolnway, 815-772-3510 Rev. Michael Selburg Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m. YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road 815-772-4098 Pastor Stephen Harmon www.kingdomlife.global Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee St., 602-750-6426 David Manley, Minister d.manley93@yahoo.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons. Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, 815-772-4030 Pastor Sun-Ah Kang

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

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church 13320 Garden Plain Road 815-772-4890 Rev. Slawomir Zimodro www.stmarymorrison.org

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St. 815-772-3386 Pastor David Strable Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. Bible study and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. North 309-523-3352 Pastor Todd Rowland www.facebook.com/BethelBaptistPB Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92 309-523-2201 Pastor Mark Graham Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. North 309-523-2834 Pastor Steve Allison www.countrysidecc.org Fairfield United Methodist Church 23505 115th Ave. North 309-507-3336 Pastor Larry Misfeldt www.fairfieldumc.org Messiah Lutheran Church 302 11th St., 309-523-2421 Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy www.messiahlutheranpb.com Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, 309-523-2295 Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th St. North, 309-848-4050 portbyronfirstumc@gmail.com Roberta Robbins, Lead Pastor Becky Butterfield, Associate Pastor www.firstumcpb.org

REMAX Sauk Valley Barb Kophamer Barb@BarbKophamer.com 815-772-4850

WHITESIDE COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS: AUG. 31 TO SEPT. 4 PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St. 815-537-5646 Pastor Diana Verhulst www.ptownac.org First Lutheran Church 300 W. Third St. 815-537-2758 Interim Pastor Susan Davenport www.firstlutheran-ptown.org Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road Pastor Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com Prophetstown United Methodist Church 200 W. Second St., 815-537-2496 Pastor Joey Garcea River Church 218 E. Third St. 815-876-6226 www.riverchurchag.com St. Catherine Catholic Church 308 E. Third St. 815-537-2077 RAPIDS CITY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave. 309-755-5071 Rev. Julien Esse TAMPICO St. Mary Catholic Church 105 N. Benton St. 815-438-5425 Rev. Slawomir Zimodro www.stmarytampico.org Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St. Pastor Ethan Horton www.tampicobaptistchurch.yolasite.com Tampico First United Methodist Church 202 Lincoln St. 815-564-2302 Pastor Leanne Keate

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• Sherry Ann Hill to Lori J Shear Trust, 21370 Smit Rd, Morrison, $150,000 • Justin E Shuman to Crescencio Avila and Oralia Avila, 1302 Lefevre Rd E, Sterling, $165,000 • Duane Shaffer and Stephanie P Shaffer to Sharon Cheshier, 807 2nd St W, Rock Falls, $165,000 • Lakeview Loan Servicing to Relo Property Llc, 203 14th Ave, Sterling, $76,000 • Reo Trust 2026nr1 to Amanda Hubbard, 7806 Wilmot Rd, Erie, $152,250 • Larrissa M Lugo and Isaac T Anderson to Brian D Boyd and Kayla A Boyd, 1205 Wilson St, Sterling, $128,900 • Christopher J Ford and Culleen Jo Ford Estate to Joseph J Juarez and Toby M Juarez, 209 19th St W, Rock Falls, $40,000 • Benito Rodriguez and Linda S Rodriguez to Claronze Cummings and Terra L Crowder, 2101 20th Ave, Sterling, $236,900 • Sharon Gertie to Mario Campos Jr and Shannon Campos, 612 3rd St E, Rock Falls, $40,000 • Pcrk Limited Partnership to Dwf Llc, 1605 1st Ave, Rock Falls, and a second parcel on 1st Ave In Rock Falls, $165,000 • Sheryl Beien to Randy M Jacobs and

Marilyn J Jacobs, 2503B Katey Court, STERLING, $155,000 • Angelica F Howard and Zachary P Howard to Dillon Collette, 107 Washington Street, Prophetstown, $68,900 • Rleeh Properties Llc to Dgr 1 Llc and Crystal Blue Wash East Llc, 206 Dixon Ave, Rock Falls, $807,000 • Janelle L Clayton to Robbie A Velchansky and Samantha N Velchansky, 7209 Long Rd, Fulton, $265,000 • Robert D Fountain Jr to Elizabeth A Graham, 609 12th Ave, Fulton, $89,000 • Mauro Arellano Sr and Carmen Arellano to Jesse A Williams and Cristal Rosas, 2005 Chestnut Ave, Sterling, $115,000 • Bryan Govani Jimenez to 903 W Morris Llc, 903 W Morris, Morrison, $12,500 • Bryan Govani Jimenez to 903 W Morris Llc, 903 W Morris, Morrison, $100,000 • Bryan Govani Jimenez to 903 W Morris Llc, 1 parcel: 09-18-301-001 on W Morris St, $3,000 • Michael Bushaw to Jonathan C Hitt Jr, 1402 3rd St W, Sterling, $118,000 • Sterling Federal Bank to Ty Allen Moore, 1007 16th Ave, Fulton, $86,500

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE Estate of: ARLENE F. DYKSTRA, a deceased person Case No. 2026 PR 60 CLAIM NOTICE & NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is hereby given to the heirs and creditors of Arlene F. Dykstra, deceased. Letters of Office were issued on August 18, 2026, to Marcia Heinitz, who has been named as Independent Executor. Her attorney is named below. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 East Knox St., Morrison, IL, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 1st day of March, 2027, 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 representatives' 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)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CRAIG A. STRALOW, DECEASED. NO. 2026 PR 61 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of CRAIG A. STRALOW who died on JANUARY 25, 2026. Letters of Testamentary were issued on AUGUST 18, 2026, to L. WENDY STRALOW, 12512 ROAD, LYNDON MORRISON, IL 61270, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is David G. Wierman, Wierman Law Firm, PC, 1617 2nd Ave, Suite 210, Rock Island, Illinois 61201. Claims against the estate may be efiled in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Division, Probate Whiteside County 200 Courthouse, East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before the 8th day of March, 2027, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 2nd day of September, 2026. David G. Wierman ARDC

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PENNY LEE HARKER; PATRICIA C ROBERTS; ROBIN JEAN JOHNSON; GLORIA A WINTHURST; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2026FC160 220 NORTH 20TH STREET EAST MOLINE, IL 61244 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Penny Lee Harker a/k/a Penny L Harker Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT NUMBER SIX (6) IN BLOCK NUMBER THIRTY-NINE (39) IN THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 220 North 20th Street East Moline, IL 61244 and which said Mortgage was made by, Penny Harker a/k/a Penny Lee Harker Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2012-00450; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before October 8, 2026, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. You have been sued. To participate in the case, you MUST file an official document with the court within the time stated on this Notice called an "Appearance" and a document called an "Answer/Response". The Answer/Response is not required in small claims or eviction cases unless ordered by the court. If you do not file an Appearance and Answer/Response on time, the court may decide the case without hearing from you, and you could be held in default and lose the case. After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court. To e-file, you must create an account with an efiling service provider. For more information, go to ilcourts.info/efiling. If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees. It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case in-person or remotely by video or phone. Contact the Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. Need help? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-411-1121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov for information about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents. You can also get free legal information and legal referrals at illinoislegalaid.org. All documents referred to in this Notice can be found at ilcourts.info/forms. Other documents may be available from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or website. ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Illinois Court Help al 833-411- 1121, o visite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener información sobre los casos de la corte y cómo completar y presentar formularios. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 333 W Wacker Drive, Suite 1820 Chicago, IL 60606-1220 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 26-27640IL-1475450 I3293477 Review Sept. 8, 15, 22, 2026

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FOURTEENTH A.M., or as soon JUDICIAL thereafter as this CIRCUIT cause may be WHITESIDE heard, an adjudicaCOUNTY, tory hearing will be ILLINOIS held upon the petiIN THE tion have the LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGALtoNOTICES INTEREST OF: child declared to ARRIANA be a ward of the th DILLARD IN THE CIRCUIT COURT and FOR THE 14 JUDICIAL Court under that JAVON DILLARD, CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS Act. THE COURT Minors, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF HAS AUTHORITY No. 24 JA 34 IN Vs. THIS PRO24 A. JAValdivia 35 CEEDING Heather Hagemann a/k/a Heather a/k/a Heather TO NOTICE OF Valdivia; Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC; Unknown TAKE FROM YOU Owners and NonrecordPUBLICATION Claimants DEFENDANTS THE CUSTODY No. 2025FC89 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: SHERI CHAPAND GUARDIANNOTICE IS GIVENLIN, TORUSSELL YOU: Heather SHIP Hagemann a/k/a OF THE MIHeather A. Valdivia a/k/a Heather Valdivia DILLARD, and to NOR, TO TERMIUnknown Owners and Claimants AllNonrecord Whom It May NATE YOUR That this case has been commenced in this Court against PARENTAL Concern: you and other defendants, for the foreclosure a Take praying notice that RIGHTS, ANDof TO certain Mortgage conveying the premises described asA on August 28, APPOINT follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN 28060 Woodside 2026, Juvenile Pe-AS:GUARDIAN WITH Dr Rock Falls, IL 61071 andfor which said Mortgage CONtitions TerminaPOWERwas TO made by: Heather Hagemann Heather SENT A. Valdivia a/k/a tion a/k/a of Parental TO ADOPHeather Valdivia theRights Mortgagor(s), Electronic and for to theMortgage TION. YOU MAY Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee ALL for Appointment of LOSE Midland States Bank, as Mortgagee, recorded in the Guardian with theandPARENTAL Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, RIGHTS TOIllinois, YOUR Power to Consent as Document No. 2014-00982 re-recorded as 2014-01137; to Adoption were CHILD. IF THE PEand for other relief; filed that under summons was duly issued out of the JuTITION REQUESTS said Court against you as provided and thatTERMINAthe said venile Court ActbybylawTHE suit is now pending. State's Attorney TION OF YOUR NOW, THEREFORE,Colleen UNLESS YOU file PARENTAL your answer or Buckwalter otherwise file your appearance in Court this case in the AND OfficeTHE of in the Circuit RIGHTS the Clerk of this Court, Scott Coun- APPOINTMENT OF of Sue Whiteside Whiteside Courthouse E. Knox Street Morrison, IL 61270 ty,200 Illinois, entitled A GUARDIAN on or before October 1, Interest 2026, AofDEFAULT MAY BE "In the WITH POWER TO ENTERED AGAINST ARRIANA YOU AT ANY DILTIME AFTER THAT DAY CONSENT TO AND A JUDGMENT LARD" MAY BE ENTERED ACCORDANCE ADOPTION, YOU and "In the IN WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Interest of JAVON MAY LOSE ALL CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys Plaintiff DILLARD" and that for PARENTAL 15W030 North Frontage Road, ROOM Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL in COURT RIGHTS TO THE 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 # 531 you CHILD. Unless 108 at the EAST-Winnebago Our File No. 14-25-07462 ERN BRANCH appear you will not NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3293242 COURT FACILITY, be entitled to furWhiteside News101 Sept. 1, 8, 15, 2026 ther written notices EAST THIRD STREET, STER- or publication noIN THE CIRCUIT LING, IL, on tices of the proCOURT OF THE September 22nd, ceedings in this FOURTEENTH at 11:00 case, including the 2026, JUDICIAL A.M., or as soon filing of an amendthereafter as this ed petition or a CIRCUIT cause may be motion to termiWHITESIDE parental heard, an adjudica- nate COUNTY, rights. tory hearing will be ILLINOIS Now, unless you held upon the petiIN THE tion to have the appear at the hearINTEREST OF: and show child declared to ing ARRIANA be a ward of the cause against the DILLARD and Court under that Petition, the allegaJAVON DILLARD, Act. THE COURT tions of the petition Minors, No. 24 JA 34 HAS AUTHORITY may stand admitTHIS PRO- ted as against you 24 JA 35 IN CEEDING TO and each of you, NOTICE OF TAKE FROM YOU and an order or PUBLICATION THE CUSTODY judgment entered. To: SHERI CHAPAND GUARDIAN- Dated: LIN, RUSSELL SHIP OF THE MI- September 4, 2026 DILLARD, and to /s/Sue Scott NOR, TO TERMIAll Whom It May Sue Scott YOUR NATE Concern: Clerk of Court PARENTAL Take notice that SEAL August 28, RIGHTS, AND TO on A JANNA L. 2026, Juvenile Pe- APPOINT titions for Termina- GUARDIAN WITH LINVILLE tion of Parental POWER TO CON- WHITESIDE Rights and for the SENT TO ADOP- COUNTY STATE'S of TION. YOU MAY ATTORNEY'S Appointment ALL OFFICE Guardian with the LOSE WHITESIDE Power to Consent PARENTAL COUNTY RIGHTS TO YOUR to Adoption were filed under the Ju- CHILD. IF THE PE- COURTHOUSE venile Court Act by TITION REQUESTS STERLING, IL TERMINA- 61081 Attorney THE State's Colleen Buckwalter TION OF YOUR 815-535-4540 Sep. 15, 2026 in the Circuit Court PARENTAL of Whiteside Coun- RIGHTS AND THE IN THE CIRCUIT ty, Illinois, entitled APPOINTMENT OF COURT OF THE GUARDIAN "In the Interest of A FOURTEENTH WITH POWER TO ARRIANA DILJUDICIAL TO CONSENT LARD" and "In the CIRCUIT Interest of JAVON ADOPTION, YOU WHITESIDE DILLARD" and that MAY LOSE ALL COUNTY, in COURT ROOM PARENTAL ILLINOIS 108 at the EAST- RIGHTS TO THE IN THE ERN BRANCH CHILD. Unless you INTEREST OF: COURT FACILITY, appear you will not TREVIN KIMMINS, 101 EAST THIRD be entitled to fur- A Minor, STREET, STER- ther written notices No. 24 JA 36 LING, IL, on or publication noNOTICE OF September 22nd, tices of the proPUBLICATION 2026, at 11:00 ceedings in this To: SHERI CHAPA.M., or as soon case, including the LIN and TAYLOR thereafter as this filing of an amend- KIMMINS: ed petition or a

WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF: TREVIN KIMMINS, NOTICES ALEGAL Minor, No. 24 JA 36 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION To: SHERI CHAPLIN and TAYLOR KIMMINS: Take notice that on August 28, 2026, a Juvenile Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and for the of Appointment Guardian with the Power to Consent to Adoption was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by State's Attorney Colleen Buckwalter in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, entitled "In the Interest of TREVIN KIMMINS" and that in COURT ROOM 108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT FACILITY, 101 THIRD EAST STREET, STERIL, on LING, September 22nd, at 11:00 2026, A.M., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROTO CEEDING TAKE FROM YOU CUSTODY THE AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN A WITH POWER TO TO CONSENT ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to termiparental nate rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the petition

ceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental LEGAL NOTICES EMPLOYMENT rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Mainte judgment entered. Dated: Electr September 4, 2026 /s/Sue Scott M Sue Scott Clerk of Court SSC pro SEAL JANNA L. ben LINVILLE WHITESIDE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE STERLING, IL 61081 815-535-4540 Sep. 15, 2026

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22 PREP FOOTBALL: FULTON 20, EASTLAND-PEARL CITY 14

Fulton improves to 4-0 after topping Eastland-Pearl City By TERRY DUCKETT

Shaw Local News Network correspondent After spending the first third of the 2026 regular season on the road, the Fulton High School football squad finally got to taste home cooking Friday night. Even better from the Steamers’ point of view, it enabled their hometown fans to honor longtime head coach Patrick Lower and his accomplishment of 100 career victories, achieved the week before. But most importantly, Fulton was looking for a 2-0 start to Northwest Upstate Illini Conference play. Meanwhile, visiting Eastland-Pearl City was looking to get into the NUIC win column after last week’s tough last-minute loss to reigning league champion Stockton. Up by two scores at halftime, Fulton had to hold off a relentless fourth-quarter comeback by the Wildcatz before it could celebrate its home opener with a nail-biting 20-14 victory. “These were two very good teams matching each other blow for blow out there,” said Lower, whose club is now 4-0 after winning just twice last fall. “There were a couple of times where we thought we could pull away and make it a threescore game, but we couldn’t quite do that. “But we just had to keep fighting, and

our guys did that with two really good goalline stands. We want to keep playing and getting better each week, and we’re doing that.” Eastland-Pearl City was able to make it a six-point game with 2:43 left to play when junior quarterback Deaken Hofmaster hooked up with Sawyer Williams on a 13-yard touchdown pass, with Williams running in the two-point conversion. The Wildcatz attempted an onside kick, but Fulton’s Easton Spooner fell on the ball, and the Steamers were able to run out the clock. “We had a lot of missed opportunities,” said EPC coach Jared McNutt. “Missed assignments were the No. 1 thing. I don’t think we rose to the occasion. Fulton is a very good team, and they outplayed us and out-physicaled us. It’s hard to put a pin in on what we like and don’t like from tonight.” Up 20-6 at halftime, the Steamers put together a lengthy drive after taking the second-half kickoff that ate up more than five minutes of the third quarter. However, Fulton came up dry when Eddie Qunaj’s 34-yard field goal attempt fell short. The Wildcatz (2-2, 0-2 NUIC) then drove deep into Steamer territory, but on a fourth and goal from the hosts’ four-yard line, Hofmaster’s pass was broken up by

Mason Bray. Brycen Voegeli’s second fumble recovery of the night set EPC up at the Fulton 46-yard line, but the Wildcatz’s second golden opportunity of the second half stalled at the hosts’ 16 with 7:31 remaining. “The big thing now is, we’ve got to make sure we get back to basics and do the right things,” said McNutt. “We have to focus on ourselves. We can’t let these last two games define the rest of our season.” The Steamers set the early tone with a highly productive first half that saw them score touchdowns on two of their first three possessions, then cap the half with a third TD in the closing seconds. The last of those touchdowns, a 25-yard scoring strike from Spooner to Brayden Powell, came with 19 seconds on the clock to stake the Steamers to a 20-6 halftime lead. “As soon as they did that, the first thing we thought was that while our guys were in position to make plays at times, and not in position at times,” McNutt said. “We had opportunities to make plays, but we didn’t make enough of them.” After getting nothing from Bray’s interception on the third play of the game, Fulton began its second series at the EPC 41-yard line after a bobbled snap and a blocked punt put the hosts in good

field position. This time, the Steamers made the Wildcatz’s miscue hurt as a five-yard TD run by Wyatt Connor put them up 6-0. On its second series, Fulton made it a 13-0 game when Spooner (5 of 8 passing, 89 yards, two TDs) hooked up with Blaze Damhoff on a 44-yard scoring strike. Connor finished with 136 yards on 22 carries, seconded by Damhoff’s 117 yards on 17 totes; Damhoff finished with 161 total yards. “This feels great, especially after last year,” Damhoff said, referring to both the home-opening win and this season’s turnaround after last year’s 2-7 finish. “It feels like we’re getting better as a team every week. “We had to go through last year,” added Connor, “to get to where we’re at now.” It did not take long for Eastland-Pearl City to answer after the second Steamer score, needing just one play to make it a 13-6 game when Hofmaster (124 yards on nine carries) kept the ball and turned on the burners for a 72-yard scoring romp. Defensively, the Wildcatz came up with a key play to blunt a lengthy Fulton drive as Voegeli recovered a fumble at the EPC 16-yard line with 4:21 left before halftime. Unfortunately for EPC, it could not turn the turnover into points.

and Alivia Heald 12 as the Rockets fell to the Panthers in a nonconference match. Byron Invite: The Missiles beat Pecatonica (25-22, 25-14), Stillman Valley (25-12, 25-15) and River Valley (25-15, 25-11) to win their pool Saturday at the Byron invite. They defeated Winnebago 21-25, 25-20, 15-12 in the semifinals before falling to Genoa-Kingston 26-24, 25-16 in the championship. In 11 sets, Kennedy Livengood (seven aces, 25 digs) had 42 kills, and Ava Dodson (30 digs, five blocks) had 31 kills. Elaina Pilgrim had nine aces and 40 digs. Kallie Schryver led the Missiles (8-3) with 73 assists. Fulton went 4-1, falling 25-27, 25-9, 15-12 to G-K. The Steamers beat River Valley (25-19, 25-16), Dakota (23-25, 25-15, 15-10), Rock Falls (25-15, 25-20) and Forreston (25-12, 25-20). The Rockets went 3-2. Taylor Segneri had 41 kills, Alivia Heald had 33 kills, Miley Bickett (53 digs) had 87 assists, Julia Renner had nine blocks, and Isela Valdivia (seven aces) had 54 digs.

meet by fifth-score tiebreaker as Paisley Van Zuiden shot a 42. She and E-P’s Baylie Snowden earned co-medalist honors. Eastland’s Ava Parkinson and West Carroll’s Riley Runions both shot a 51. Fulton 231, Eastland 275: Fulton’s Paisley Van Zuiden earned medalist with a 45, and Kate Houzenga was runner-up with a 56. Rockridge 194, Sherrard 198, E-P 221, Newman Central Catholic 298: At Rock Island, Baylie Snowden shot a 49 to lead E-P. Violet Anderson shot a 60 for Newman. Stillman Valley Invite: Snowden shot a 94 at Prairie View. Byron (362) won the invite and E-P (445) was eighth. Ava Grawe shot a 109 for the Panthers to take 36th. Boys golf Fulton 160, Eastland 187: Owen Van Zuiden earned medalist honors with a 33 at Lake Carroll. Eastland’s Brixen Dale was second with a 39, and Luke Bush shot a 40 for Fulton. Kewanee invite: The Panthers shot a 323 to edge Brimfield (326) and Hall (326). Bureau Valley (338) was seventh, and Fulton (341) was eighth. Forreston’s Daylen Rahn shot a 76 to take third.

Brimfield’s Will Snyder (73) was medalist, and Orion’s Owen Bollinger (75) was runner-up. E-P’s Callen Keegan and Gavin Vandyke each shot 78s to take fourth.

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Girls volleyball Fulton def. Milledgeville 22-25, 25-23, 25-18: Kerby Germann had 15 kills, and Chloe Wilkin (four blocks) added 13 in the win. Brianne Brennan had 19 assists, and Zoe Kunau had 14. Kennedy Livengood (15 digs) led the Missiles with 11 kills. Elaina Pilgrim had 16 digs. Morrison def. Polo 25-12, 25-11: Morrison’s Elle Milnes had 11 kills and four digs in the win. Reese Mekeel led Polo with five kills and four digs. Milledgeville def. Morrison 18-25, 25-18, 25-18: On Monday, Morrison’s Halle Schaefer had two aces, six kills and a block. Elle Milnes added nine kills, and Claire DeRycke had 14 digs. Riverdale def. Morrison 25-21, 25-22: On Wednesday, Elle Milnes (two aces) led the Fillies with 12 kills, and Bricelyn Osborn had 20 assists. Claire DeRycke had nine digs. Fulton def. Eastland, 25-23, 25-23: At Lanark, Kerby Germann had six kills and 22 assists Thursday to lead the Steamers over the Cougars in the NUIC. Emerson Mlakar led Eastland with six kills. Erie-Prophetstown def. Rock Falls, 25-17, 21-25, 25-21: At Erie, Taylor Segneri had 13 kills

Girls golf Erie-Prophetstown 212, Fulton 212, West Carroll 235, Eastland 241: The Steamers won the

Football Stockton 40, Morrison 3: The Blackhawks rolled to a home win after scoring all 40 points in the first half. Stockton (3-1, 2-0 NUIC) has allowed just 11 points in its past three games after opening the season with a 41-20 setback to El Paso-Gridley. Eli Modglin led the Mustangs with 10 tackles. Josh McDearmon kicked a field goal and caught a pass. Boys cross country First to the Finish Invitational: In the Class 1A race, Erie-Prophetstown’s Braeden Punke (16:24.7) took 52nd as the only local finisher in the top 100. Girls cross country First to the Finish Invitational: In the Class 1A race, Oregon’s Anya Anaya (19:16.8) took 26th as the highest local finisher. Morrison’s Kenadee Carrigan (20:19) was 64th, and Oregon’s Madeline Rogers (20:27) was 70th. – Drake Lansman

PREP FOOTBALL: ERIE-PROPHETSTOWN 14, NEWMAN 13

By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com With the game on the line and the Erie-Prophetstown football team looking to beat Newman for the first time since 2003, Panthers senior quarterback and linebacker Evan Steimle came through. Facing a third-and-11 late and down a score to the Comets, Steimle hit Lane Decker for an 81-yard touchdown strike with 1:10 left to tie it. His extra point kick put the Panthers ahead for good for a 14-13 Three Rivers Rock win over the Comets. Not only was it the first time E-P has beaten Newman in 23 years, it is the Panthers’ first 4-0 start since becoming a co-op in football in 2001. Fittingly, Steimle sealed the win with an inter- Evan Steimle ception on defense. He said he trusted his line up front as he delivered the game-winning throw. “I knew I had the time, I knew I didn’t have to worry about pressure,” Steimle said. “I was reading the safety. I saw the one safety leave for Caleb [Brown]; he’s one of my main guys too. “Lane, he’s got the track speed, just burned him deep and I just knew I had to air it out. I could overthrow him and he’s going to go get it. Just having the confidence in him, and I knew he had it.” Decker said it was a perfect pass. He did the rest. The pass went about 40 yards through the air before he caught it and outran his defender. “I kept running and I’m like, ‘Oh man, I’ve got to get on my horse,’” he said. “I see him dive and last second I kick my feet up and I got in the end zone. It was probably the best feeling of my career for sure.” Coming out of a timeout, E-P did not catch the Comets (2-2, 0-1) off guard. Steimle and Decker just made a big play to beat them. “We just broke out of the huddle and literally said, ‘Don’t give that up,’” Newman coach Mike LeMay said. “They threw a nice pass and perfect connection. “It’s stuff that we’ve got to coach and get right so we don’t get put in those positions.”

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Newman’s Rylan Alvarado makes a move against the Erie-Prophetstown defense. E-P beat Newman 14-13 on Saturday, Sept. 12. It was otherwise a back-and-forth game throughout as both teams turned it over in the first quarter. Steimle’s 16-yard pass to Brown helped put E-P up 7-0 with six minutes left in the second quarter. Danny Welty’s 4-yard score helped tie the game with 33 seconds until halftime after an Ayden Gutierrez kick. Then, with Newman getting the ball to start the second half, Rylan Alvarado exploded for a 62-yard TD run 90 seconds after the break. Gutierrez’s PAT was missed. Looking to potentially put the game away, Newman had two drives derailed in the fourth quarter – one by a fumble and another by penalty. A blocking in the back penalty was

called, resulting in Newman looking at a fourth-and-14 at the E-P 32 with 2:53 left. They opted to punt, and the ball rolled into the end zone. “I felt like we had all the momentum and an untimely penalty really put us back behind the chains. And if we would have gotten that one, I think we could ice the game,” LeMay said. “The little stuff piles up, and you’ve got to be able to execute on those things. “We had a first down on a pitch play, and I don’t know what was seen there.” The Panthers spoiled a strong outing from Alvarado, who finished with 142 yards rushing. Tyson Williams had an interception. Newman mostly held the E-P ground game in check, but turnovers and big

plays from Steimle turned out to be costly. “This team just has that attitude that it’s never over until it’s over,” E-P coach Tyler Whitebread said. “Every game we’ve been down at some point and we just keep grinding away. We keep it close and we’ve just found a way.” Whitebread said his playmakers came through and the line did its job in the win. No moment has been too big for Steimle. “He’s our superstar, [on] offense, defense,” Whitebread said. “He kept his head up the entire game, and I think it was fitting for him to get that interception at the end. He was in the right spot at the right time.”

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