VOLUME 58 NO. 28 • SERVING WHITESIDE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTIES SINCE 1857
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Erie, Illinois
CORDOVA FEST Sarah Ford for Shaw Media
Cordova District Library librarians Chalyn Fornero Green, JoAnne Boone in the passenger seat and Karen Lonergan in the back ride along Main Avenue during the Cordova Fest parade Saturday, July 9. The 1970s peace and love themed parade had participants decorating their golf carts, vehicles or bicycles in a colorful and groovy style. The parade started at the Shamrock and looped around Main Avenue before ending at the Cordova Civic Center and park, where an afternoon and evening of fun activities awaited. More photos on page 3.
LOCAL NEWS
LOCAL NEWS
LOCAL NEWS
Local Runner
Trap Shooting
Service Award
Murray takes second place in Reagan Run. / 8
High school trap shooting getting popular. / 8
Firefighters honored for help with relief efforts. / 2
WHAT’S INSIDE
Published every Tuesday 16 pages • One section
Glimpses of the Past......................... 6 Property Transfers............................. 7 Police Report...................................... 6
Sports................................................8 Church News............................. 10-11 Classifieds .............................. 13-16
DEATHS Carol A. Meurs, Gary Spencer, Page 4