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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Award goes to Fulton’s Breleigh Hayton / 18

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Fulton’s Breleigh Hayton drives the baseline for a shot in a game against Eastland. Hayton is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week after scoring 19 points in a 46-39 comeback win over Stark County and helping the Steamers go 3-1 at Erie-Prophetstown’s Cliff Warkins Memorial Classic.

WHAT’S INSIDE Glimpses of the Past.......................... 7 Business and Service Directory............11 Churches.............................................12-13 Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section

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DEATHS Elizabeth “Betty” L. Ashpole, Laurence “Larry” E. Bealer, Craig James Leffel, Michael A. “Mick” Wasilewski / 4

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Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact Program rang in the new year with an incredible milestone. The program has reached 100,000 volunteer hours to date since its launch in 2021. The achievement is a collaborative effort between Impact students and the more than 280 nonprofit organizations that partner with the program to make Impact’s mission possible, according to a news release. “Reaching 100,000 volunteer hours is more than a milestone. It’s a testament to the dedication of our students and the incredible support of our nonprofit partners,” Executive Director of Student Recruiting and Impact Program Ashleigh Sorenson said. “Together, we are shaping leaders who understand the power of giv-

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Wild Winter Wednesday’s Jan. 14 program will feature the Rev. John Byker speaking about the early history of Fulton and how Gerardus “George” deBey was instrumental as an early Fulton John Byker recruiter. Byker was principal of Unity Christian School from 1974-1985 and then pastored four Christian Reformed churches. He now is retired and living in Clinton with his wife, Kathy. The program will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center, 110 10th Ave., in Fulton. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for coffee, hot cider and Mill flour treats. The program begins about 9:15 a.m. The building is accessible and the program is free and open to the public. If River Bend schools are canceled, delayed or have remote learning, Wild Winter Wednesday is canceled.

ing back and the impact they can make in their own communities.” SVCC’s Impact Program is an earned-tuition program that provides eligible students within the Sauk district the opportunity to earn tuition and fees for up to three years at SVCC, or until they earn their degree – whichever comes first. Students must complete 100 hours of community service before high school graduation to qualify for the program. Impact Program Volunteer Partners are nonprofit organizations within the Sauk Valley such as places of worship, schools, community event spaces and community-based organizations. Volunteer opportunities are posted throughout the year for students to complete their hours and establish a connection within community spaces. You can almost always spot an Impact

student out in the community, whether they’re serving at a local food pantry, setting up for a large community event, or helping at a school-run sporting event. Parents and students have noted that volunteering with the Impact Program has enabled them to become confident and responsible leaders who are attaining career-readiness through real-world work settings. The Impact Program always welcomes new Volunteer Partners. For more information about the Impact Program or to learn how your nonprofit organization can partner, visit svcc. edu/impact or email impact@svcc.edu. Interested students and parents can learn more information at svcc.edu/ impact. Registration for the program begins April 1 and ends Sept. 1.

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State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, will host a series of office hours events, including one in Byron. These events are an effort to make state resources accessible Tony McCombie to all residents throughout the 89th District, which includes all of Carroll and Jo Daviess counties. This series is the first of many constituent-driven events that McCombie will continue throughout 2026. Hours will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Byron Public Library, 100 S. Washington St. This event will be by appointment only; call the office at 815-291-8989 to secure a spot. “Come get your questions answered,” McCombie said. “Constituent service remains a top priority for me throughout this new year, and I look forward to connecting with residents in communities

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Southern New Hampshire University has named the following students to the fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the president’s list. Prophetstown: Hailey Smith Morrison: Rachael Bennett Fulton: Jordan James Fenton: Hailie Asher Rock Falls: Allyson Howard, Melissa Adams Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with a 93-year history of educating students and working adults. – Shaw Local News Network Play now by going to ShawLocal.com/games or by scanning the code at the right. eNewspaper readers, click the link above to play now.

$4.50 per bushel and has been there for a long time with some wiggles here and there for most of last year,” Janzen said. USDA and farmdoc expect the 20252026 season-average corn price of $4 per bushel. USDA had ending stocks of 2.019 billion bushels as of the December estimate, while farmdoc’s year-end balance estimate is 2.132 billion bushels on slightly lower production, but also lower feed use and exports. “USDA’s balance sheet has stocksto-use levels [12.5%] that are consistent with a corn price at the farm gate right around $4, and I don’t see any reason to deviate from that,” Janzen said. “If anything, I think USDA might reduce its yield estimates going forward, that they’re still at a very high estimate for yield that a lot of people in the trade think is too high. But I think we’ll see corresponding reductions in use that kind of keep us around the price levels that we’re at. “USDA is building in a healthy level of production; 95 million acres is their long-run corn acreage estimate for 2026. That might be high, but even if you reduce that number, you’re still looking at a pretty substantial carryout. They have pretty optimistic expectations for feed use [6.1 billion bushels] and exports [3.2 billion bushels] going forward into 2026. “We’re remain at stock levels that would be burdensome, that keep corn prices in that $4 range.”

By TOM C. DORAN tdoran@shawmedia.com Don’t let the prospect of ad hoc government support payments sway crop marketing plans in the current window of opportunities, according to an agricultural economist. “The one place that you don’t necessarily want to put yourself is where you have a very narrow window to market what’s left of the 2025 crop,” Joe Janzen, a University of Illinois agricultural economist, said Dec. 12 at the University of Illinois Extension’s Farm Assets Conference. “The danger that I see, particularly with the announcement of some ad hoc support payments to the farm sector, is kind of an unwillingness to think about moving bushels in January, February, March and holding that crop until right before the next harvest, and all that supply is going to come to market at one point in time. That’s likely to lead to relatively poor pricing in that, let’s say, May to July marketing window, when you’ve got to get ready for the crop that’s coming in 2026,” Janzen said. “The one thing we can do, if we can’t predict prices, is at least spread those sales out over as wide of a window as possible to manage some of that risk.”

Soybean outlook

Price signals through late December indicate a swing back toward more soybean acres in 2026. U.S. farmers planted 98.7 million acres of corn and 81.1 million acres of soybeans in 2025 – a much larger gap than usual historically. “We do plant more corn acres than soybeans, but it’s usually much closer than it was in 2025. Price signals are not necessarily strongly encouraging that, but at least they’re swinging back toward more soybean acres, and I think that’s also built into the limits on soybean price upside,” Janzen said. U of I’s farmdoc team concurs with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s December forecast that the 2025-2026 season-average soybean will be $10.50 per bushel. The post-harvest soybean market has been volatile, particularly with the run-up of prices that began in the second half of October and peaked at just over $11.50 per bushel in mid-November before falling back. “The difficult part is these slight rallies that we’ve seen in the last month and a half, maybe they’re the result of

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Joe Janzen, a University of Illinois agricultural economist, speaks Dec. 12 at the Illinois Extension Farm Assets Conference. news, maybe there’s a China export demand story there. We also got through harvest pretty quickly, and there is typically sort of a post-harvest rally,” Janzen said. “Once the combines stopped rolling and grain gets put in the bin, the market’s going to reward people who pull that out a little bit earlier than they might otherwise.” Another market-swaying factor in the near future is the record Brazilian soybean crop that’s about to be harvested. Brazil is projected to harvest 6.5 billion bushels of soybeans in 2026, compared to the previous record of 6.301 billion bushels in 2025. “The global balance sheet is filling up,” Janzen said. USDA forecasts soybean exports of 1.635 billion bushels in the current mar-

keting year, while farmdoc plugged in 1.5 billion bushels of exports in its balance sheet. USDA projects ending stocks of 290 million bushels, and farmdoc projects ending soybean supplies of 377 million bushels on lower production and exports. “We are going to see the swing back to more soybean acres in 2026, that’s going to fill up the soybean balance sheet. I think there’s some reason to be maybe skeptical, even of the export number that USDA has for soybeans, given the story of where we’re at with China trade,” Janzen said.

Corn outlook

Corn prices are expected to grind sideways in the first half of 2026 because of continued high supply levels. “The March futures price is around

Futures and basis corn and soybean prices have moved off the harvest lows. “It’s really hard to sort out to what extent the post-harvest rally was export-news-driven and how much of it just was high inventories being held back by the U.S farmer and the market needing to rally to pull some of that grain into the supply chain,” Janzen said. “How much is that trade optimism driving the soybean rally? Well, I think the last couple days [in mid-December] have suggested a good portion of that was maybe some misplaced [China trade] optimism. “The current volatility in calendar spreads suggests some potential for a price volatility in 2026. The situation is much less certain with that volatility and spreads suggesting we’re not sure. We’re not slamming the brakes on marketing and saying, hold as much as you can. So, I think that puts the farmer in maybe a slightly more precarious position.”

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OBITUARIES LAURENCE “LARRY” E. BEALER Born: February 6, 1931 in Sterling, IL Died: January 3, 2026 in Morrison, IL LAURENCE “LARRY” E. BEALER, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Resthave Home in Morrison. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Morrison, IL, with Rev. Dr. Michael Selburg, officiating. A graveside service with military honors will take place at 1:45 PM at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established to First Presbyterian Church in Morrison, IL and Morrison American Legion Post 328. Larry was born February 6, 1931, in Sterling, IL, to Charles and Leah (Bugbee) Bealer. He was educated in the Fenton grade schools and was a graduate of Erie High School. He was raised in Fenton, IL, where he farmed with his father, learning the value of hard work at an

early age. Following high school, Larry completed technical training in the United States Air Force, where he served as a mechanic and attained the rank of staff sergeant. On June 14, 1959, he married Beverly Schuler in Fenton, IL. They shared their lives for over 66 years and made their home in Morrison, where they raised their family. Larry spent much of his working life operating heavy equipment while helping build and maintain the roadways in the Fenton area. For many years, he was a mechanic and service manager at Schuler Motors, Inc., before concluding his career with the Illinois Department of Transportation. He was a member of the Morrison American Legion Post 328. Larry was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Morrison, where he served as an elder and served as property and maintenance manager for the church. Survivors include his wife, Beverly; three sons, Michael Bealer of Cowiche, WA, Phillip (Teri) Bealer of Hornbeak, TN and John Bealer of Kenosha, WI; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Janice (Bill) Lundin, Dee (Dan Wohlstadter) Berge and Joan Zuidema. He was preceded in death by his parents; and all other family members that we have lost. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

ELIZABETH “BETTY” L. ASHPOLE Betty married Charles Eugene “Gene” Ashpole

in Sterling, IL. Betty was first employed at Woolworth’s in Sterling and later at Smith’s Trust and Savings in Morrison. Following her marriage to Gene, she devoted herself to being ELIZABETH “BETTY” a homemaker, a role she embraced with love L. ASHPOLE, age 87, and dedication. She was a faithful member of Morrison, IL, died at of St. Catherine Catholic Church in Prophether home on Saturday, stown, where she was active in the Women’s January 10, 2026. Visitation will be held Club. Betty’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and friends, especially from 5:00 to 7:00 PM attending her children’s and grandchildren’s on Friday, January 16, activities. 2026, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home She is survived by her loving husband, Gene in Prophetstown, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. A memorial Ashpole; three daughters, Laura (Kent) Hawk of Erie, IL, Kim Vock of Sterling, IL, and Bridget mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, (Cary) Schubert of Mesa, AZ; two sons, Todd January 17, 2026, at St. Catherine Catholic (Marlene) Ashpole of Geneseo, IL and Troy Church in Prophetstown, Illinois, with Rev. Fr. Ashpole of Lyndon, IL; eighteen grandchildren David J. Reese, Pastor, officiating. Interment will take place at Grove Hill Cemetery at a later and twenty-two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, date. A memorial has been established. Dr. Michele Lee Ashpole; three sisters, Lois Betty was born on August 8, 1938, in Sterling, Frank, Patricia Tiesman, and Billie Ebersole; IL, to Thomas P. and Helen C. (Sauer) Burke. and one brother, John Burke. She was educated in the Catholic grade To send online condolences go to www. schools in Sterling and attended Newman bosmagibson.com Catholic High School. On September 22, 1956, Born: August 8, 1938 in Sterling, IL Died: January 10, 2026 in Morrison, IL

CRAIG JAMES LEFFEL

Craig was self-employed and owned his own construction company for many years, where was well known for his strong work ethic and dedication. Craig married Delores Stephens, she preceded him in death in 2020. Craig James Leffel, (Michael) Moss of Bloomington; sons, Michael After retirement, Craig enjoyed spending MICHAEL A. ‘MICK’ 76, of Williston, FL, (Althea) Wasilewski of Naperville and Matthew his time fishing and being out on the water. He formerly of Port Byron, WASILEWSKI (Brenda) Wasilewski of Sheffield; grandchilwas an avid animal lover, with a special place IL, died December 26, Born: November 22, 1941 dren, Malia and Marin Moss, and Alaina, Ryan, in his heart for cats, which were truly his pride 2025 at his home. Per Died: January 5, 2026 and Audra Wasilewski; and siblings, Andrew and joy. his wishes, Craig has (Elaine) Wasilewski of Marquette, MI and Barb Craig is survived by his children, Brian been cremated and a Michael A. “Mick” (Morris Wilcoxon) Harrison of Athens. (Kandi) Leffel, Shawn (Sadie) Leffel, Jennifer memorial service will be Wasilewski, 84, of Cremation will be provided by Butler Crema- held at the end of April in Missouri. Dutkiewicz; grandchildren, Bayley Leffel, Normal, IL, formerly tion Tribute Center prior to services. A memoBrittany Leffel, Erica (Ralph) Clouse, Dylan Craig was born on December 10, 1949 at of Springfield, passed rial gathering and ceremony will be Monday, St. Luke’s Hospital in Davenport, IA, the son of Leffel, Wyatt Leffel; great grandchildren, Anaway on Monday, January 12, 2026. Family will receive friends drew, Josh, Owen, Lucas; siblings, Tracy (Ron) Russell James and Frances LaVerne (Morgan) January 5, 2026, at his from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. on Monday, January Downey, and Wayne “Butch” (Tracey) Leffel. Leffel. He attended school in Port Byron, IL, home. 12, 2026, at Christ the King Catholic Church, He was preceded in death by his parents; inand graduated from Riverdale High School He was born on 1930 Barberry Dr., Springfield, followed by the fant son Shayne Edward Leffel; sister Kathleen in 1969. After graduating high school, Craig November 22, 1941, in Springfield, IL, the son of ceremony at 11:00 a.m., with Fr. Mark Tracy Marie Leffel-Marselle; and his grandparents. proudly served in the United States Navy Alex and Anna (Gillespie) Wasilewski. Michael officiating. Inurnment will be held at Calvary Share a memory or condolence at www. for four years. Following his military service, married Marilou Waite on January 16, 1965, in Cemetery at a later date. gibsonbodefh.com. Prophetstown, IL. She preceded him in death In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions on January 30, 2023. Michael graduated from Athens High School, may be made to Life Center for Independent Living (LIFE CIL) at www.lifecil.org and earned his bachelor’s degree from The family is being served by Butler Funeral Western IL University. He went on to work Home – Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springas a teacher and principal at Portland Grade field. School, and later taught and coached at Erie Please visit www.butlerspringfield.com to Middle School, retiring in 1994. Michael was offer your condolences. a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He loved working on odd jobs after retirement, volunteering at church and hospitals, fishing, hunting, and watching sports. He was also preceded in death by his parents. Michael is survived by his daughter, Marissa Born: December 10, 1949 in Davenport, IA Died: December 26, 2025 in Williston, FL

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Twin City Conservatives will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at A’s Kitchen in Rock Falls. Breakfast and coffee are at attendees’ expense. At the meeting, attendees will explore what’s new in politics and how it affects people. The Twin City Conservatives meeting is open to the public and admission is free. For information, call administrators Linda Pennell at 815-535-6949 or Kristol Anderson at 815-499-9145. Twin City Conservatives can be found on Facebook.

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Amanda Cook picks up trivia answers Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Morrison Department of Fun trivia night benefiting the Morrison Fire Department. The 10-round trivia event took place at the fire department, with teams of eight competing for bragging rights and winning door prizes and silent auction items throughout the night. The event is one of several leading up to the fire department’s 150th anniversary celebration June 6.

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WACC names students of the month for November SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com The Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling announced its students of the month for November. They include: • Brody Cox, a Rock Falls High School senior, in welding, machining and manufacturing. He is the son of Jann Cox. • Tyler Cowley, a Rock Falls High

School junior, in Auto 1. He is the son of Scott and Ruth Cowley. • Zoey Varga, a Dixon High School senior, in Allied Health. She is the daughter of Ryan and Nicole Varga. • Raul Salgado, a Rock Falls High School senior, in Health Occupations. He is the son of Raul and Maria Salgado. • Zhyler Hansen, a Newman High School senior, in Auto Service. He is the son of Tyee and Aimee Hansen.

• Lola Barber, a Dixon High School senior, in Early Childhood Education. She is the daughter of Nick Barber and Tessa Spader. • Matthew Clemen, a Newman High School senior, in Criminal Justice. He is the son of Earl Clemen and Linda Clemen. • Lillian Biller, a Milledgeville High School senior, in Culinary Arts. She is the daughter of Mike Biller and Becky Herlin.

The WACC is a cooperative endeavor of 16 member school districts and three parochial schools, educating students who come from five counties: Bureau, Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside, according to WACC’s website. Most of the population is from Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon, with the remainder residing in surrounding rural areas and small towns. For more information,visit wacc.com.

Sorensen challenger officially Illinois Attorney General wins removed from primary ballot civil hate crime lawsuit against By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com A Rockford Democrat running against U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District primary has officially been removed from the ballot, leaving Sorensen without a primary challenger as he seeks a third term. The Illinois State Board of Elections on Jan. 7 upheld an objection to Montez Soliz’s candidate petition and officially removed him from the ballot. Soliz filed his nomination papers Oct. 27. A Peoria resident filed an objection to Soliz’s candidacy Nov. 10, reportedly claiming Soliz’s petitions were not properly notarized and that several signatures were from people who either were not registered to vote at the listed address or by people who resided outside of the 17th District. Soliz, in a Dec. 9 Facebook post, wrote that he had been removed from the ballot. That removal, however, did not become official until Illinois’ State Officers Electoral Board began meeting Jan. 7 to discuss objections to 2026 general primary election candidates’ campaigns, including the one filed against Soliz.

Jan. 8 was the last day for the election board to certify the names of candidates for the general primary election ballot to county clerks. Jan. 8 also marked the last day a candidate could file a withdrawal of candidacy to the State Board of Elections Office, was the last day for circuit court clerks and local elections officials to certify any binding public question or advisory referendums to the election authority having jurisdiction over the political subdivision and the last day for county clerks to certify to board of election commissioners any referendum questions to be submitted to the voters in a jurisdiction. Illinois’ 17th Congressional District spans central and northwestern Illinois and encompasses all of Carroll, Rock Island, Whiteside and Knox counties, and parts of Mercer, Stephenson, Tazewell, McLean, Fulton, Peoria, Henry, Warren and McDonough counties. It is anchored by Rockford in the north and Bloomington-Normal to the south and includes Peoria and the Illinois side of the Quad-City region, which includes Rock Island, Moline and East Moline. Illinois’ general primary election will be March 17. Julie Bickelhaupt and Dillan Vancil are candidates on the Republican primary ticket.

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Jan. 5 that his office has won the first civil hate crime lawsuit filed by the Attorney General’s office. As a result of Raoul’s lawsuit, a Carroll County Circuit Court judge ordered two former Carroll County residents, who are white, to pay more than $90,000 for their months-long campaign of intimidation against their neighbor, who is a Black man. “This behavior is shocking, racist and un-American. I appreciate the judge’s order that shows such despicable behavior will not be tolerated in our state,” Raoul said. “With dramatic increases in reported hate crimes, I will continue to use all of the tools at my disposal to prosecute hate crimes and send the message that hate has no place in Illinois.” In the case prosecuted by Raoul’s office, Carroll County Circuit Court Judge Jerry Kane found that Chad Hampton, 49, of Victoria, and his mother, Cheryl Hampton, 70, of Rock

Island, violated the Illinois Hate Crime Act by engaging in intimidation and disorderly conduct toward their neighbor, Gregory Johnson. Kane ordered Chad and Cheryl Hampton to each pay a $5,000 civil penalty, as well as actual and punitive damages of $45,000 each to Johnson. According to Raoul’s lawsuit – filed in June 2022 – Chad and Cheryl Hampton engaged in months of racist behavior aimed at intimidating Johnson, including displaying a racial slur in front of a Confederate flag in a window directly facing the victim’s home. Raoul alleged in his lawsuit that the escalating harassment came to a head with the Hamptons using a noose to lynch a bound and chained effigy of a Black man made to resemble Johnson from a tree directly in view of Johnson’s home. The case marked the first time Raoul used expanded authority granted to his office under a 2018 amendment to the Illinois Hate Crimes Act, which allows for the Attorney General’s office to file civil lawsuits against perpetrators of hate crimes.

FULTON GLIMPSES OF THE PAST: JAN. 13

brate her 105th birthday Jan. 20 and officials and residents of Harbor Crest Home are planning a party. Miss Stichter taught in Fulton area schools in 60 years her early years and has been a resiJan. 12, 1966 dent of Harbor Crest for only a few The Journal was informed by the months. She and her sister, Mrs. State Department of Conservation that Lenora Snyder, maintained their home Gov. Otto Kerner had instructed the in Fulton until a few months ago. Mrs. Department of Conservation to com- Snyder will celebrate her 100th birthplete plans and specifications for an day on Nov. 3 this year. earthen dam at the Whiteside County Five Fulton High School students Lake site three miles north of Morrison. have been selected as 1986-87 state Bids for construction of the dam will be scholars. Chosen for the honor are requested after the plans and specifica- D r e w B u s h , H e i d i K o l k , J e f f r e y tions are complete. Medema, John Oostenryk and Andrea A stolen car from Waukegan, Illinois, Senior. To enter the competition, high was abandoned in Fulton and the driver school students must take the ACT or admitted to stealing it. Another car sto- SAT exam during the junior year of len from Sheffield, Illinois, was aban- high school and have the scores sent to doned at the corner of Third Street and the Illinois State Scholarship Commis16th Avenue. sion. Selection is based on test scores and class rank at the end of their 50 years junior year.

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In conjunction with the Bicentennial celebration and kickoff dinner, a replica of the Liberty Bell will be on display Friday and Saturday. Bruce Heimburger, librarian at the Schmaling Memorial Library, said the bell is being brought to Fulton through the sponsorship of the Illinois State Library. In an ad from Midwest Federal in Clinton, Iowa, it is offering a six-year certificate with a $1,000 minimum for 7.75% and a one-year and two-year certificate for 6.50%. A passbook savings is being offered for 5.25%.

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Petitions are circulating around Fulton and other Whiteside County towns asking that Pleasant View Nursing in Morrison remain county run. Members of the Whiteside County Board announced they are considering selling the county-run facility because of financial problems. One of the reasons for the nursing home’s financial problems is the Medicare system. Fulton’s Industrial Park soon will be a beehive of activity when the Chewton-Glen generating plant begins 40 years construction there. In addition, two Jan. 15, 1986 other enterprises will be located there. Miss Katherine Stichter will cele- The three additions will fill the indus-

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training and will be sent to Iraq when training is complete. Erickson will leave next week for training before being deployed.

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In February 2015, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office announced The Dispensary, LLC qualified under Illinois’ Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act to register as a medical marijuana facility in Fulton. The Dispensary Holding Company LLC has begun construction on a 10,500-squarefoot, three-unit commercial building on the southeast corner of Routes 136 and 84. The Dispensary in Fulton will serve Whiteside, Carroll, Lee and Ogle counties. Senior Kegan North was named to the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All-State team as a linebacker. Kegan was a three-year starter for the Steamers at tight end and linebacker.

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Fulton Fire Protection has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The fire district was awarded a grant for $33,497, with the district matching 5% for a total of $35,269. The money received was used to purchase 50 new pagers, 17 portable radios, four truck radios and a new base station. The Ninth Naval Construction Regiment, comprising a detachment of Seabees, will be sent to Iraq for an undermined amount of time and will include two Fulton sailors and two from Clinton. Serving their country from Fulton are Forrest “Frosty” Erickson and Steve Bailey. Bailey already has left for

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Lentils may be small in size compared with other beans and legumes, but they pack a significant amount of nutrition into that little package. They are rich in plant protein (second only to soybeans), fiber, vitamins and minerals, and they do not contain saturated fat or cholesterol. Although better known in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries, lentils can be found in most grocery stores in the U.S. alongside other canned and dry beans. There are several varieties available, with brown, green and red being the most common. There also is a black (sometimes called beluga) lentil available in specialty stores. I like using dried lentils. While all canned beans are economical, dried beans and lentils are usually less than half the price of canned. One advantage of dried lentils over dried beans is that lentils do not require soaking, and they cook in a lot less time than other forms of dried beans. Lentils can be used as a side dish or in salads. They can even be used to make taco filling or burger patties, but my favorite way to use them is in soups. Everybody should have a good lentil soup recipe on hand, so here is one that you can try:

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil • 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium onion) • 2 cups chopped carrots (4 medium) • 2 celery stalks, chopped • ½ teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon sea salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes • ¾ cup dry green or brown lentils, rinsed • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar • 1 teaspoon dried thyme • 6 cups vegetable broth Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, cumin, salt and several grinds of pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, lentils, vinegar, thyme and broth. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Studies suggest that regularly eating lentils promotes good health and can reduce your risk of some diseases. Beneficial compounds in lentils can help lower blood pressure (potassium), protect against cancer (polyphenols and anti-oxidants), improve heart health (folate, iron and vitamin B1) and improve gut health (fiber). Grab a bag of dried lentils the next time you are in the grocery store and give them a try. • Sherry DeWalt is the healthy lifestyles coordinator for the CGH Health Foundation in Sterling.

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munity and businesses responded this year,” Castillo said. Castillo is a familiar face in Sterling, having worked as assistant to the Sterling city clerk for more than 30 years. She was familiar with the Whiteside County Toys for Tots program, having previously assisted with administrative duties. Castillo said she stepped away from the program a few years ago, but after urging from others in the national Toys for Tots network, Castillo put her hat in the ring and applied to be the local program’s director. Castillo was approved as director of the program in July 2025. Her first goal was to let the community and the county know that Toys for Tots was back with a new director. “The beginning was getting my name out, letting people know the program is here and it’s in good hands,” she said. Her tenure at Sterling City Hall helped with that. “I’ve been with the city for over 30

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and I thought that was a good guideline to have. I may change some things about that, but it was good to have those guidelines this first year,” Castillo said. With a successful 2025 behind her, Castillo said fundraising will be a priority for the 2026 program, along with some changes to the application process and possible changes to the distribution process. She has been encouraged by the fundraising efforts from the community. “I have people in the community who do their own fundraising for the program,” Castillo said. “We have a group who does a private fundraising gala for Whiteside County Toys for Tots. It’s invitation only and it’s catered. It’s a beautiful event. “Everyone who attends brings toys, and last year they gathered 250 toys and a $160 cash donation for the program. When I started, they came to me and said, ‘This is what we do.’ It’s just so wonderful to have support like that for the Toys for Tots program.”

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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. Bible study and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Sundays PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201 Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834 Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767 Messiah Lutheran Church 302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th St. N., Port Byron, IL Church Office: 309-848-4050 Email: portbyronfirstumc@gmail.com Roberta Robbins, Lead Pastor Becky Butterfield, Associate Pastor

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

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

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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 Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. 815-772-4871

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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. YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, Morrison 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons. Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST SERIES 2006-NC2 ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, vs. ELIZABETH BURGE; JASON BURGE; STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No.: 2025FC94 Property Address: 16210 Liberty St, Morrison, IL 61270 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING, 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: THE WESTERLY 66.00 FEET OF LOT 2 AND LOT 3 IN BLOCK 5 IN THE VILLAGE OF UNIONVILLE, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 16210 Liberty St, Morrison, IL 61270 Names of the titleholders of record: Elizabeth Burge. Date of the Mortgage: April 10, 2006. Name or names of the mortgagors: Elizabeth Burge; Jason Burge. Name of the mortgagee: New Century Mortgage Corporation. Date and place of recording: April 11, 2006; Office of the Recorder of the Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois. Identification of recording: Document No. 2920-2006. NOW THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before January 29, 2026, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. E-filing is now mandatory with limited exceptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://illinois courts.gov/self-help or talk with your local circuit clerk's office. If you cannot e-file, you may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinoislegalaid.org. For information about defending yourself in a court case (including filing an appearance or fee waiver), or to apply for free legal help, go to www.illinoislegalaid.org. You can also ask your local circuit clerk's office for a fee waiver application. 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. Lender Legal PLLC 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 250, Orlando, FL 32810 Tel: (407) 730-4644 Service Emails: cwinters@lenderlegal.com EService@LenderLegal.com Elizabeth Burge 16477-4363 s/ Colin Winters, Esq. Colin Winters, Esq. Counsel of Record for Plaintiff ARDC # 6297980 Dec.30, 2025, Jan. 6, 13, 2026

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, STATE OF ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EVALEE A. FOY A/K/A EVALEE ANNE FOY, MILISSA FOY, GEORGE E. FOY JR., STEPHEN G. ANDICH AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, MICHAEL FOY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). Case No. 25 FC 186 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EVALEE A. FOY A/K/A EVALEE ANNE FOY, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: A PART OF LOT NUMBER 1 OF TWIN KNOLLS ADDITION TO HOMEWOOD TO THE CITY OF MOLINE, ILLINOIS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT NUMBER 1; THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 0' 00" EAST 65.39 FEET ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT NUMBER 1; THENCE SOUTH 26 DEGREES 6' 40" EAST 99.33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 54 DEGREES 32' 40" EAST 111.18 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 50' 35" WEST 128.17 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT NUMBER 1; THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES 26' 55" WEST 13 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT NUMBER 1; THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 58' 25" WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT NUMBER 1, 261.74 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS DESCRIPTION THE WEST LINE OF LOT NUMBER 1 ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF 53RD STREET, IS ASSUMED TO HAVE A BEARING OF NORTH 22 DEGREES 58' 25" WEST; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Tax Number: 17-11-306-023 commonly known as 3438 53RD STREET MOLINE IL 61265; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by EVALEE A. FOY A/K/A EVALEE ANNE FOY, and recorded in the Office of the Rock Island County Recorder as Document Number 2004-05083; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Rock Island County, located at 1317 3RD AVENUE, SUITE 101, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201, on or before February 12, 2026, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #6185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 Andrew Chu - ARDC #6285924 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com KP #25-01810 I3279432 Review Jan. 13, 20, 27, 2026

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. SHAWN THOMAS SHULL A/K/A SHAWN T SHULL; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2025FC220 2319 8TH STREET SILVIS, IL 61282 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Shawn Thomas Shull a/k/a Shawn T Shull 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 SIXTY (60) IN GLENDALE SECOND (2ND) SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION SIX (6), AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION SEVEN (7), ALL IN TOWNSHIP SEVENTEEN (17) NORTH, RANGE ONE (1) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, STATE OF ILLINOIS. 8th Street Commonly known as: 2319 Silvis, IL 61282 and which said Mortgage was made by, Shawn Thomas Shull a/k/a Shawn T Shull Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2023-06825; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before January 29, 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 Suite 1820 333 W Wacker Drive, Chicago,IL60606-1220 Ph.(312)346-9088 File No. 24-19325IL-1302492 I3278774 Review Dec. 30, Jan, 6, 13, 2026

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18 SAUK VALLEY ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Fulton sophomore Breleigh Hayton honored By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com

Name: Breleigh Hayton School: Fulton Sport: Basketball Year: Sophomore Why she was selected: Hayton

Game MVP honors for E-P’s Aubrey Huisman

Have you learned anything from it? hoop more. As a team, winning Hayton: I like how competitive conference was one of our main

and fast-paced it is. Basketball has goals. Do you have a favorite athlete, taught me resilience, discipline sports team or anyone else that and how to be a good teammate.

Any specific strengths you feel you inspires you? have? Anything specifically you have Hayton: Caitlin Clark worked at improving this year? What Any other sports, hobbies or activiscored 19 points in a 46-39 come- things do you attribute your success ties you are involved in? Hayton: Volleyball, track and back win over Stark County and to? Hayton: My biggest strength is softball. helped the Steamers go 3-1 at Do you have a favorite book or Erie-Prophetstown’s Cliff War- shooting. This year, I have been kins Memorial Classic. Fulton working on driving to the basket quote? Hayton: “Success is not given, it trailed 19-4 before playing its way more. I attribute my success to lis-

back to a win. The Steamers have tening to my coaches and always is earned. You have to put in the work and stay focused on your trying to improve every day. won five of their last six games. What stands out about this year’s goals.” - Caitlin Clark Hayton is the Sauk Valley AthFavorite restaurant? lete of the Week. Here is a Q&A team? Hayton: We work well together Hayton: Olive Garden with the sophomore standout. How did you first get into basket- and push each other to be better. Favorite place you have visited? ball? Any highlights or standout moments Hayton: Florida Hayton: I have played basketball for you and the team so far this season? Favorite movie? Hayton: Going 3-1 at the WarHayton: “Moana” for as long as I can remember. I Favorite music artist or genre? started in rec leagues and always kins tournament. What are your goals this season? Hayton: Zach Bryan played with my brother growing Does the team have any goals? Any favorite school subjects? up. What do you like about basketball? Hayton: My goal is to attack the Hayton: Math

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Panthers were held to eight points or fewer in every quarter in the home loss. Fulton 45, Morrison 15: Fulton’s Breleigh Hayton scored 15 points, and Brianne Brennan had eight in the road win.

Panthers were unable to dig out of a Jonner Smith also took first at 165 for 29-13 first-quarter hole in the road loss. the Thunder. Girls basketball Fulton’s Mason Kuebel took second Polo 54, Morrison 31: Carlee Grobe and at 175. Cam Jones each scored 18 points in the Polo’s Micah Stringini was champion Marcos’ road win. Polo hit nine 3-point- at 190. Girls wrestling ers. Sophie Damhoff scored 15 points for E-P tournament: Newman’s Blair GrenMorrison and Avery White added 12. Amboy 43, Fulton 36: The Clippers got a nan was the 110-pound champion after fifth straight road win. Breleigh Hayton three straight pins. She beat Erie-Prophled Fulton with 14 points. etstown’s Rozlyn Mosher in the final. Fulton’s Kerby Germann was chamSaturday, Jan. 10 pion at 130, and Tessa Fosdick was runBoys wrestling ner-up at 115. Polo invite: Oregon tallied 188.5 points E-P’s Michelle Naftzger was chamto take second, behind only Yorkville pion at 140. Girls basketball Christian (229). Fulton (115) was fifth, Erie-Prophetstown 60, Easton Valley 35: and Polo (77.5) was ninth. Fulton’s Coltin Hartman was run- Aubrey Huisman was named game MVP ner-up at 106 after falling 4-3 to after scoring 22 points and pulling down Yorkville’s Davin Torza. Hudson Price eight rebounds at the Iowa vs. Illinois also took second for the Steamers at 113. shootout. Boys basketball Oregon’s Josiah Perez was the 120Oregon 67, Morrison 35: Tucker O’Brien pound champion, and Isaiah Perez took second at 126. Jack Benesh was cham- led the Hawks with 18 points and Brian pion at 132 after beating WC’s Jack Wallace had 15. Brayden Rubright led McIntyre by pin. Nelson Benesh was the Morrison with nine points.

Girls basketball Princeton 45, Erie-Prophetstown 23: The

Boys basketball Boys bowling Morrison 39, Amboy 27: Brayden Erie-Prophetstown 2,632, Hall 2,456: Zach Rubright led the Mustangs with 11

Phillips rolled a 513 series, and Brice Howell added a 511 for the Panthers in the win.

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points, and Koltin Swain had eight in the win. Ezra Parker led the Clippers with 14 points.

Boys bowling Erie-Prophetstown 2,229, St. Bede 1,851:

Boys wrestling Zach Phillips led the Panthers with a Morrison 77, Putnam County 0: Earning 466, and Owen Rhodes added a 440 in the

pins for Morrison were Mason Grismore, Conrad Eichman, Noah Stout and Caleb Carroll. Xavier Baldwin added a tech fall for the Mustangs. Morrison falls via tiebreaker: The Mustangs tied Riverdale 41-41, but two forfeit wins gave the Rams the dual victory. Cael Wright, Eli Modglin, Grismore, Caleb Modglin, Ethan Bush and Stout had pins for Morrison. Jacob Schradeya, Lucas Dunbar, Brady Rogers and Elijah Newton had pins for the Rams.

road dual win.

Boys wrestling Morrison 54, West Carroll 27: Cael Wright,

Eli Modglin and Mason Grismore earned pins for the Mustangs in the win. West Carroll’s Jack McIntyre won a 5-4 decision over Jaken Updike and Connor Knop pinned Caleb Modglin. Morrison 56, Stillman Valley 24: Patrick Schaefer, Cael Wright, Caleb Modglin, Ethan Bush and Noah Stout all had pins for Morrison.

138-pound champion.

Boys basketball WC’s Connor Knop was champion at Mendota 70, Erie-Prophetstown 60: The 157, and Cole Herrell took second at 150.

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SPORTS

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY 1962: Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scores 73 points in the Warriors’ 135-117 win over the Chicago Packers. At the time, it is the most points scored in an NBA regulation game. The mark is now tied for the third-highest total.

Fulton’s Coltin Hartman throws Yorkville Christian’s Davin Torza in the championship match at 106 pounds at the Polo Wrestling Invitational on Jan. 10 at Polo High School. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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