Erie_Review-08-02-2022

VOLUME 58 NO. 31 • SERVING WHITESIDE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTIES SINCE 1857

Erie, Illinois

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PARK IMPROVEMENTS

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Crews with Stichter Construction Co. Inc. of Erie were busy laying asphalt for the walking track at Hillsdale Park on Friday, July 29. The park was temporarily closed last week while crews trenched the track around the perimeter of the park, with the asphalt work finished by Friday afternoon. The new walking track will be ready for use soon, while the pickleball court still needs a few finishing touches before being open to the public. See page 2.

REGIONAL NEWS

REGIONAL NEWS

Paint the Town

Toys For Tots Ends

Football Canceled

Morrison festival back after 3-year hiatus. / 3

Salvation Army comes to the rescue. / 10

Riverdale cites not enough varsity players. / 14

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LOCAL NEWS

Glimpses of the Past......................... 8 Property Transfers............................. 9 Police Reports.................................... 9

Sports........................................ 12, 14 Church News.............................15-16 Classifieds ..............................17-20

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Hillsdale is seeing some upgrades throughout the village this summer such as new additions to Hillsdale Park, wooden flower planters in full bloom, and new flagpoles and flags designed to bear up to wear and tear.

The board approved the park upgrade plans at its May meeting, agreeing to spend up to $60,000 for a walking track and pickleball court. Crews with Stichter Construction Co. Inc. of Erie completed the 30-footby-60-foot concrete pad for the new pickleball court earlier in July, though installation of netting and rubber paint still needs to be completed. Pickleball is becoming a popular sport and is described as “pingpong meets tennis on a badminton court,” with two to four players hitting Wiffle-type balls over a tennis-style net.

The walking track installed last week is a quarter mile of 8-feet wide asphalt around the park’s perimeter. There will be a couple of benches installed along the track, offering walkers a place to sit and take a break. The track will be ready for use soon after a few final touches are completed. A new bike rack at the park is set to be installed after the board approved the pur-

chase in June.

Earlier this spring, the board voted to build and install 17 flower planters around the village instead of the usual hanging flower baskets, which didn’t always hold up in the weather.

Maintenance employee Chad Tanner and trustee Theresa Brooks built the wooden planters and “torched” them to give a more finished look. Paradise Gardens in Fulton supplied the plants before crews placed them in front of village buildings and businesses, adding a colorful touch to the downtown.

The board also approved purchasing all new flagpoles and flags earlier this year.

Like the hanging flower baskets, the wind was wearing on the flags, and a few wooden poles had even snapped. The new aluminum poles are designed to spin around with the wind so the flags won’t get tangled up.

“I’m extremely pleased that we as a village are able to continue to improve our town,” Mayor T.J. Francis said. “The recent improvements to the park are big ones, but not the only ones. We have improved the ball field, playground equipment and pavilion. We will continue to make improvements to the village and hope all ages are able to enjoy the new and improved park.”

EP Panthers cheerleaders hold bake sale Erie-Prophetstown fresh/soph and varsity cheerleaders (from left) Madison Hill, Cassie Fleener, Chloee Lukehart, Molly Wisely, Charleigh Misfeldt and Skylar Paarmann had a bake sale at the final Winning Wheels summer concert of the season on Friday, July 29, at Eclipse Square Park in Prophetstown. The squad is raising funds to support their trip to Orlando, Florida, to cheer at the Citrus Bowl pregame on Jan. 2, 2023. The cheerleaders also will be face-painting at the Erie Sesquicentennial from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Other members of the squad not pictured are Carin Bowser, Kinzie Orr, Keigan Brookhart, Kate McConnell, Kayleigh and Brooklynn Neil, Brianna Goodhart, Jaylee Slater, Izzy Gabriel and coach Shauna DeBlieck.

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Wooden planters have been placed around Hillsdale this year, each with different combinations of flowers that are now in full bloom.

The Cordova village-wide yard sales are set for Friday, Aug. 12, and Saturday, Aug. 13.

Residents who want their location on the map can call the Cordova District Library at 309654-2330 to be included.

The Rapids City village-wide yard sale is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 13. Residents can call the Village Hall at 309-496-2321 by Aug. 9 to be added to the yard sale list. The village will advertise in a local newspaper, make flyers and post the sale locations on its

Facebook page and website. Flyers will be available for pickup at the Village Hall on Thursday, Aug. 11.

Albany Riverfest on Saturday

Albany Riverfest is returning on Saturday, Aug. 6, with plenty of free events and activities.

This is a family-friendly festival.

The day starts with the Red Lippy Race for Grace at 8 a.m., with all proceeds going toward dementia research and legislation.

The car and bike show at the marina starts at

10 a.m. and top 50 trophies will be awarded at 2 p.m. Proceeds from the show will support Wreaths Across America in Albany.

Other activities at the marina start at 10 a.m. with a beer garden, vendors and craft show. Kids’ games and bounce houses open at 11 a.m. A Dance Show is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. and at 5 p.m. there will be a bicycle giveaway. Live music in the pavilion features The Tailfins at 5:30 p.m. and the Summer Son Band at 9 p.m. The day’s festivities conclude with a golf cart and side-by-side lighted parade at 10 p.m.

The family festival Paint the Town will return Saturday, Sept. 17, in downtown Morrison after a three-year hiatus.

Paint the Town’s 25th anniversary was canceled in 2019 because of weather and canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic.

The Children’s Art Preservation Association, Paint the Town’s creating organization, is rewinding the clock to celebrate the event’s 25th anniversary. Morrison’s downtown will be transformed into an outdoor canvas of 5-foot squares ready to receive the creative expressions of children, families, friends and artists of all ages. Music and food will provide the backdrop for a fun day of painting on the street.

Paint the Town’s 25th anniversary rewind will offer 1,750 squares for painting throughout Morrison’s downtown. The registration fee is $20 and increases to $25 after 11 a.m. Sat-

Photo provided courtesy of Paint the Town

Main Street becomes a canvas during Paint the Town in downtown Morrison. urday, Sept. 17. Participants will receive an assigned 5-by-5-foot square on the street and an event bag contain-

ing all the supplies needed to paint.

Supplies include a primary color water based tempera paint set plus

black and white, one narrow brush for lining and one wide brush for filling, chalk for sketching, cups, stirrers and instructions for mixing colors, a T-shirt (there is a new logo each year) and giveaway goodies from sponsors.

CAPA requests multiple participants register together to reserve adjacent squares. Squares purchased for multiple names must be picked up under one designated purchasers’ name.

Online registration is open at www. paintthetownmorrison.com. Check the website for more event details, pictures from past Paint the Town’s and sponsor information.

CAPA welcomes volunteers to assist with Paint the Town before and on the day of the event. The three-year hiatus has created an urgent need for volunteers. If you can give an hour or two of your time to help, text or phone Angela Reamer at 815-499-8128, email angela.reamer@gmail.com or volunteer via the Paint the Town website.

Morrison Garden Club features the Reed garden on Locust Court

By SHARON MOORE Morrison Garden Club

Like the colors of a rainbow, a garden’s inhabitants burst forth in color.

But this is no plain garden.

From sunrise to sunset, your senses will be borderline overwhelmed when viewing this amazing garden. The Morrison Garden Club is featuring the beautiful garden of Don and Bonnie Reed of Morrison located at 13012 Locust Court, just off Garden Plain Road.

The beauty I saw when touring the Reed’s yard still has my jaw dropped, and they have inspired me to think about expanding my garden at home even more.

The Reeds have a large variety of perennials, including 25 varieties of hostas, 40-plus varieties of daylilies, cone flowers and phlox, just to name a few. Don Reed has added cannas, and annuals are scattered through the garden and an old tree stump is filled with calla lilies.

The bank on the south side of the backyard is designated for shade plants. It contains mostly hostas and some ferns along with a few volunteer phlox.

Photos of the garden are posted on our Facebook page at Morrison Garden Club. They are definitely worth a peek.

This mature, lovingly nurtured garden certainly beckons a visit, either online or in person – or both!

Would you like your garden or yard featured in the future, or perhaps you would like to nominate someone?

ABOVE AND LEFT: Don and Bonnie Reed’s garden includes many varieties of hostas, daylilies, cone flowers and phlox with annuals scattered throughout.

Photos provided courtesy of Sharon Moore

Please send us a message of your nomination on our Facebook page or email sharonkmoore@mchsi.com.

Organized on Dec. 10, 1948, the Morrison Garden Club has aimed to stimulate the knowledge of gardening and encourage civic pride. Meeting the first Thursday of the month, the club has beautified Morrison through tree

planting programs, youth garden clubs, nursing home and hospital plantings, garden walks and floral shows. More recently, our annual plant sale, maintenance of Odell Library’s landscaping and spring plantings in Veteran’s Park and the corner of Routes 78 and 30 have kept the club busy.

Morrison Garden Club members would like to extend an invitation to anyone who is interested in gardening to join our group and share social and learning times. If you are looking to just volunteer, please contact us for future opportunities. The location of meetings may change to reflect the current month’s program or space availability.

For information on membership or the location of the next meeting, please contact us on Facebook or send an email to sharonkmoore@mchsi.com.

Happy gardening!

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Semper Fi Slots becoming established in Prophetstown

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Though the namesake of the business is not quite operational, a new Prophetstown business is poised to bring a dynamic new element to the downtown. Semper Fi Slots, located at 352 Washington St., is the budding business of Mike and Bobi Jo Totten, a Marine and a nurse. Open on the weekends since June, the military-themed business adds another unique destination to a thriving Main Street.

The spacious building that sits catty-corner to Eclipse Square Park has been home to Bobi Jo’s CNA school and nursing scrub shop since 2010. She first purchased the building for her vocational school and successfully ran the operation for the past decade. She’s been a nurse for 33 years and a nurse teacher for the past 20 years, and Mike served in the Marines from 1989-1992 during Desert Storm. Even with the new business, they continue to work their regular full-time jobs – Mike is a welder and Bobi Jo is a home care nurse for veterans.

In 2020, changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and an opportunity to sell the business prompted the couple to make some new life plans.

Bobi Jo sold her school to Castor Health Institute of Sterling but continued to work with them during a transitional year. The upstairs of their building was a rental apartment, so the newly married couple also decided to make the move from Sterling to Prophetstown.

They had a lot of dreams, and the timing seemed right to make them happen.

Their idea for the building’s new business involved their life’s joys – Marines, gaming and gambling, smoking meats, imbibing drinks and community connections. They debated selling the building but tested out their ideas on family and friends and were met with a lot of enthusiastic support.

Bobi Jo’s son Jeremy encouraged them to go for it, and they started the tedious application and renovation process.

Their dreams of making it happen “someday” were activated.

Besides the gaming, plans are in motion to open up Oorah BBQ for carryout, though the back room still needs to be reconstructed to a prep room.

Mike has been smoking meats for 20 years and even built his own smoker to cook for private events. Two years ago, he purchased a custom smoker from Tennessee that’s now waiting behind the building. The racks can hold ample meats to meet the demand, and the aim is to be open for community carryout by next summer.

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Sponsored by In-Home Care Connection, Semper Fi Slots and Oorah BBQ “He does pulled pork, briskets and smoked beans, and I make a mean mac and cheese,” Bobi Jo said. As for now, they’re jumping through hoops to get the building in order, from plumbing to vents to connecting the smoker to the prep room, plus all the local and county inspections. “There’s a lot of pieces to this puzzle and I hope to write the book on how you do it someday,” she said, smiling.

They’re also waiting for their six gaming machines with double seating to arrive, which has taken longer than expected because of the bureaucratic process. Still, they’ve been busy building a different kind of rapport with the community: the military-themed establishment features patriotic décor and photos of their favorite veterans in uniform, and it’s a place where all area veterans are welcome to come for conversations and libations.

“It’s very personal, just us and our customer service,” Bobi Jo said of the business. “It’s not just a bar. Veterans can come and tell their stories and talk since we have a Marine behind the bar.

It’s like ‘Cheers’ where everyone is a friend.”

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By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Morrison’s inaugural Shuckfest, a sweet corn themed festival, brought hundreds to the downtown on Saturday, July 30.

The community festival was held to support Morrison area nonprofits and featured delicious, buttery, fire roasted local corn and plenty of fun activities.

From crafters to bakers to candlestick makers, local vendors were selling homemade goods, art and food. A corn eatery and food truck alley on Genesee Street provided an abundance of dining options featuring sweet corn, and “Libations Lane” and a beer garden were popular spots for the adults.

Musical acts throughout the day were New Vocal Blend, The Third Wheel, Creamery Road, Tobin Kirk, Mirabilia, The Skoundrels and 30 West. Two corn hole tournaments and a foam party for kids, sponsored

by Super Wash, added to the mix of a smashing good time.

Photos by Steve Siefken/Shaw Media

ABOVE: Millie Stuart, 7, Haedyn Connelly, 7, Chelsea Stuart and Zoey Stuart, 10, all of Morrison, take in the downtown festivities on Saturday, July 30. The girls enjoyed cool drinks, sweet corn, live music and the foam party. ABOVE RIGHT: Rosalie Neas, 3, and Kennedy Smith, 4, enjoy a meal – with sweet corn included – in downtown Morrison on Saturday, July 30, at the inaugural Shuckfest. The festival was pulled together after getting approval just 45 days ago, said Faith Rumfelt, executive director of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce. She said feedback was superb, with sponsors already talking about getting involved next year.

FAR LEFT: The Morrison Fire Department sponsored water fights outside the station during Shuckfest. Kids were lined up to battle over a ball while getting soaked in the process.

LEFT: Two corn hole tournaments were held between Base and Orange streets, with a $20 team entry for the casual and a $50 team entry for the championship.

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The couple want it to be a different kind of establishment and not another competitor on Main Street. They want guests to feel comfortable, they value cleanliness and a mellow vibe, and they’re already seeing many returning customers on the weekends. The business currently has a bar with a selection of beer and wine, a jukebox, DiscGlo Shuffle, BullShooter darts, coffee, window seating, and a line of T-shirts.

“Whether our customers were in the military or someone in their family was military, it’s a place to honor all services, veterans and their families. And even if there’s no connection to the service, it’s a place for everyone,” the couple said.

Current hours of operation are 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Follow “Semper Fi Slots” on Facebook for updates and more.

The interior of Semper Fi Slots features red, white and blue veteran and military-themed decor. The Tottens are waiting for an inspection by gaming officials before getting their machines, but the business is open on weekends or for private events.

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Morrison’s Shuckfest a delightful Saturday experience

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Tug Fest returns to Port Byron Aug. 11-13

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

With a current score of 23 for Illinois and 11 for Iowa, Port Byron’s tuggers are hoping to keep the winning streak going at Tug Fest on Aug. 11-13.

The 35th annual event features live music, great food, fun activities for kids and adults, Rumble over the River fireworks, and the one and only tug of war across the Mighty Mississippi.

The event’s namesake attraction will be on Saturday, Aug. 13, from noon until 3 p.m. Ten teams of 20 tuggers and a women’s team of 25 will pull with everything they’ve got to bring home the alabaster eagle trophy. The 2,700-foot long, 680-pound rope stops all Mississippi River traffic between Port Byron and LeClaire, Iowa, during the competition.

This year’s teams are sponsored by Black Fabrication Inc., DeClercq Farms, Duey’s Corner Tap, Edgebrook Homes LLC, Farrell Chiropractic Clinic, Guither Tree Service, Hillsdale Storage, Knapp Contracting & Storage, Larson Pump Co., Peacock’s Tavern and Rosenow Farms.

A schedule of events for the weekend festivities includes: Thursday, Aug. 11: 5 p.m. – Vendors, and 6 to 10 p.m. – Carnival and wristband night on the docks.

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The women’s team pulled for the win during the 2019 Tug Fest. The tug of war across the Mississippi River will be on Saturday, Aug. 13, from noon to 3 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 12: 4 p.m. – Vendors, Arts & Crafts; 5 p.m. – Harley Hill on Cherry Street; 6 p.m. – Carnival at the docks; 7 p.m. – Elite Tumbling on North Main Street; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Daylight Over on the gazebo stage; 9:30 – Fireworks; and 10 p.m. to midnight – Rolling Thunder on the gazebo stage.

Saturday, Aug. 13: 7 a.m. to noon – Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast at the fire station, with all proceeds to support the Port Byron Fire Department;

7:30 to 9:30 a.m. – Quad City Ukulele Club; 8 a.m. – Harley Hill; 9 a.m. – Vendors, Arts & Crafts; 10 a.m. – Prince and Princess Pageant at the gazebo, and Free Kids’ Games at the library until noon; 11 a.m. – Kids’ Tug of War at the Tug site, with different age brackets; noon – Carnival opens, and The Tug from noon to 3 p.m.; 4 p.m. – URICRA Bags Tournament at the north parking lot, and Tug Awards Ceremony at the gazebo; 5 p.m. – Arm

OBITUARY

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SHARON “SHEREE” JAMESREEDY

WHOA raffle to be held at Whiteside County Fair

High School. She graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL, in 1963. She then received her Masters in Education at the Born: August 15, 1941 in Clinton ,IA University of Arizona. She married Kenneth Died: July 29, 2022 in Sterling, IL Reedy in September 18, 1965. Sharon taught 2nd grade and special education while she SHARON “SHEREE” resided in Tucson, Arizona. Upon moving JAMES-REEDY, 80, of Prophetstown, IL, died back to Prophetstown, she taught special education. She was a previous member of Friday, July 29, 2022, the Congregational Church in Prophetstown at Rock River Hospice and was a current member of Leon United and Home in Sterling, Methodist Church in Prophetstown. She was IL. a board member of the Henry C. Adams MeHer funeral service morial Library in Prophetstown and was a 4-H will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August leader. She also coached cheerleading and 8, 2022, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown with Rev. Peter Kicheon Ahn, volleyball. Sharon was an avid traveler. She also enjoyed reading and going to Circa 21 pastor of Leon United Methodist Church in with her friends. Her greatest joy in life was Prophetstown officiating. Visitation will be spending time with her family and friends, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 7, especially her grandsons.

2022, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home.

Survivors include one daughter, Kelle Fieffer Interment will be at Erie Cemetery in Erie, IL. A memorial has been established to Rock of New Lenox, IL; two grandchildren, Stephen Fieffer and Jonathan Fieffer.

River Hospice and Home.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Sheree was born August 15, 1941, in one brother, Robert R. James; one son-in-law, Clinton, IA, to Robert E. and Mildred (Yager) David L. Fieffer.

James. She was educated in the Erie Grade To send online condolences go to www. schools and was a 1959 graduate of Erie bosmagibson.com.

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) of Morrison is having a raffle at the Whiteside County Fair on Aug. 16-20. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10 for a chance to win a Pit Boss tabletop griddle, griddle accessories set and a Dynatrap patio insect trap.

The drawing will be on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. and winners need not be present.

Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by calling Tawny Wiersema at 815-535-6208 or they can purchased at the Fair General Store the week of the fair. The Fair General Store is located at the north end of the grandstands, where WHOA volunteers will be selling fair merchandise and cold drinks.

Moline Road near Lyndon will close Aug. 8

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Moline Road

Wrestling Tournament on Main Street; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Live music by Ariel McReynolds at the gazebo; and 8 p.m. to midnight – Live music by North of 40 at the gazebo.

Admission is free on Family Night on Thursday and $5 a person each day on Friday and Saturday, with children 12 and younger free. Wristbands are required for alcoholic beverages and are available for free at local bars and beer wagons (ID required). No coolers, pets or weapons allowed. Port Byron Tug apparel will be available by Duey’s and at the tug site on Saturday morning.

Shuttle services will be available at Dorrance Park and Port Byron Methodist Church on Friday from 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handicap parking will be available in the Blackhawk Bank lower lot at Walnut Street.

On Sunday, the Port Byron Farmers’ Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust parking lot, and the Warren Sutton Riverdale Boosters Memorial Golf Tournament will be at Byron Hills Golf Course.

Tug Fest is a volunteer organization and the festivities are sponsored by local businesses and organizations.

Visit www.tugfest.org or follow on social media at Tug Fest – Illinois for more information.

(Old Illinois 2) in Whiteside County will be closed at the BNSF Railroad crossing on Monday, Aug. 8. The crossing, which is located about 2.5 miles west of Lyndon, will be closed through Saturday, Aug. 13, to allow the railroad to remove and replace their at-grade crossing and repave the approaches.

No detour will be posted.

Driver’s license and ID card expiration dates extended

Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the expiration dates for driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits are being extended until Thursday, Dec. 1.

The extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits.

To confirm eligibility for online renewal or to obtain your PIN, call 217785-1424 or visit https://apps.ilsos. gov/renewaldlid/eligible.jsp.

STATE FAIR DELEGATES

Gabriella Abell: 3-D Design/Mixed Media, STEAM Clothing 3, Vegetable Gardening, Metal, Wood/Original Vivian Baker: Clay/Original Anna Eggemeyer: Design Decisions, Food Decorating-Advanced Katherine Eggemeyer: Child Development Berkley Eggers: Creative Writing, Heritage Arts-Chalk Malory Eggers: Quilting Jordan Galloway: Woodworking 2 Lisa Hardesty: Aerospace, Electricity 3 Addison Horton: 4-H Cooking 201 Kyra Huisingh: Shooting Sports Grace Jacobs: Fiber Justin Jacobs: Welding, Food Preservation Quinn James: Scrapbooking August Johnson: Electricity 1 Harper Johnson: Photography 2 Dante Ketelsen: Animal Science 3 Aiden Koster: Photography 1 Madison Krum: Formal Speech, Veterinary Science Ethan Lee: Passport to the World Isabel Lee: Shooting Sports Alex Manon: Food Decorating Carson Meier: Welding Silas Newman: Entomology 1 Isabella Olvera: Floriculture C, Scrapbooking Katie Prombo: Geology Innovation Aliza Rogers: Quilting Chloe Slock: Woodworking 3 Alivia Story: Floriculture B, Design Decisions, Cooking 401 Jackson Tegeler: Animated Video Katelyn Temple: STEAM Clothing 1, Food Science 1-4, 4H Cooking 201 Hannah VonHolten: 4H Cooking 101, Visual Arts Fiber Noah VonHolten: Entomology 2, Beekeeping, Vegetable Plate Owen VonHolten: Beekeeping 2, Weather and Climate Sophia Wheeler: Chalk/Carbon/ Pigment

Photos provided courtesy of the U of I Extensions Office

Mason Krum of Cottonwood 4-H Club is judged for his 3D and Mixed Media art project.

Alayna Zinke: Chalk/Carbon/Pigment Hanna Zenke: Photography 2

Tea Thomas: Pole Bending Gracie Witmer: Showmanship Jr.

GRAND CHAMPIONS

Dante Ketelsen: Dogs – Showmanship Sr. Talisa Thomas: Horse Halter Gracie Witmer: Dogs – Showmanship Jr.

CHAMPIONS

Rachel Anton: Pen of Three, 1 Dozen Eggs (Ducks) Lara Bielema: Purr-fect Taylor Folsom: Senior Buck, Meat Pen, Senior Doe, Single Pen Alyssa Galloway: Market Pen Jordan Galloway: Fur Class Emma Gillette: Single Cockerel, Egg Production, Breeding Flock, Pullet, Pair of Chickens Dante Ketelsen: Showmanship Sr. Holly Koster: Rabbit Costume

Anna Eggemeyer of the Cottonwood 4-H Club in Morrison poses with her 4-H ribbons for her Interior Design project.

OUTSTANDING PRESENTERS

Malory Eggers (center) of the Fenton Wizards poses with her dad, Nathan Eggers, and sister, Berkley Eggers, at the Whiteside County 4-H Show holding up her State Fair Delegate winning quilting project.

Mason Krum: Dog Obedience Novice 2 Delaney Kuehl: Rally Novice Riley Manon: Junior Class Braxton Mapson: Pet Rabbit Class Grace Springman: Poultry Costume Katelyn Temple: Dozen Eggs (Chicken) Talisa Thomas: English Equitation

Gabriella Abell: STEAM Clothing 3 Vivian Baker: Chalk/Carbon/Pigment, Wood Anna Eggemeyer: Design Decisions, 4-H Cooking 301 Berkley Eggers: Glass/Plastic Kyra Huisingh: Shooting Sports Grace Jacobs: Fiber Justin Jacobs: Food Preservation August Johnson: Electricity 1 Harper Johnson: Photography 2, Passport to the World Dante Ketelsen: Photography 3 Holly Koster: 3-D Design/Mixed Madison Krum: Scrapbooking August Kuehl: Collectibles Riley Manon: Food Decorating Noah VonHolten: Beekeeping 2 Gracie Witmer: 4-H Cooking 201

COLLEGE NEWS Lauren Graham graduates from UW-Platteville

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville awarded diplomas to more than 800 students from its three campuses for spring 2022. Among those graduates was Lauren Graham of Port Byron, majoring in STEM middle childhood-early adolescence education.

Augustana College announces local graduates

Augustana College in Rock Island held its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22. The graduating class

totaled 508.

Those graduating were given advice

by Sen. Dick Durbin, who reflected on the resilience and hard work of this year’s graduates and commended Augustana’s commitment to preparing the next generation of peacemakers and problem-solvers.

Among the graduates who participated in the ceremony were: Madison Fouts of Prophetstown, with a major in music education-instrumental Brittany Wunderlich of Prophetstown, with majors in psychology and sociology Joshua Anderson of Port Byron, with

a major in computer science Luke Brinkman of Hillsdale, with a major in accounting and business administration-finance Ashley Laermans of Port Byron, with majors in psychology and Scandinavian studies

Local students graduate from Coe College

Nearly 300 students received degrees from Coe College this year. The following local students earned degrees: Hunter Collachia of Fulton graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business

administration and public relations.

Racheal Huizenga of Fulton graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Erin O’Gara on Palmer College Dean’s List

Erin O’Gara of Prophetstown has been named to the spring 2022 Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s main campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, Florida.

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

2002: Whiteside County Fair names Pat Keegan ‘Friend of the Fair’ 60 Years

Aug. 1, 1962

Employees of Drives, Inc., voted 51 to 6 against having the International Association of Machinists (AFL-CIO) act as their bargaining agent. The margin against the union was one of the highest ever recorded in the National Labor Relations Board election in this area.

Bud Ver Meer, of Pella, Iowa, a recent graduate from the Seminary at Grand Rapids, Michigan, has accepted a call to the Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Fulton. He will be examined by the Classis Chicago North and will be ordained to the ministry in Fulton at a later date.

50 Years

Aug. 2, 1972

An Albany resident was killed and a Missouri resident was injured when a painting scaffold broke loose and slung beneath the girders of Interstate 280, plunging them about 100 feet into the Mississippi River. The Albany man’s body was recovered one hour later after hitting a barge moored beneath the span and then rolling into the water.

Considerations of ways and means for providing improvements to a public swimming pool and updating the city’s street lighting system occupied the

attention of the Fulton City Council at its meeting. A proposal for improving the street lighting was presented by a sales engineer with Commonwealth Edison. The proposal was first presented more than a year ago, but action was deferred because the city had more pressing problems.

40 Years

Aug. 4, 1982

Steve Zuidema, an enterprising young man who has been a resident of Fulton his entire life, opened a delicatessen in Fulton and is now operating the business under the name Steve’s Deli.

A group of women started a vigorous effort a few weeks ago to get action for improvements on Seventh Avenue.

They attended council and committee meetings and were quite vocal in demanding action. They circulated petitions setting forth the merits of their case. Mayor Maliszewski listened to their pleas and promised to do everything he could to help. City officials took a big step toward spending as much as $250,000 for improvements on Seventh Avenue from Fourth to Ninth streets.

30 Years

July 29, 1992

Tori Norman, a student at Fulton

High School, attended the first Illinois Aerospace Institute held at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She was one of 34 high school students accepted to attend the institute.

Through lectures, labs, projects and presentations, participants explored topics such as the theory of flight, propulsion and aircraft and spacecraft design. “Overall, the Institute was a very good learning experience and it also was a lot of fun,” Norman said.

If some residents have their say, Whiteside County will not be putting a landfill on 400 acres of land east of Morrison. Whiteside County’s present landfill is scheduled to close Sept. 18 and county officials are attempting to enter into an agreement with Waste Management of Illinois to enable that firm to operate a huge new landfill on county land and on land not yet purchased and remove the burden of waste handling to a professional company.

20 Years

July 31, 2002

Charles DeClercq of Clinton recently took ownership of the old Martin Hotel on 11th Avenue. The property now will be known as DeClercq’s Apartments.

In the short time he has owned it, some enhancements have been made to each

apartment and he said he plans to make sure the property is a nice place for his residents to live.

The Whiteside County Fair Board has chosen Francis “Pat” Keegan as the “2002 Friend of the Fair.” The board offers its sincere thanks and appreciation for his friendship, expert advice and 32 years of service on the Whiteside County Fair Board.

10 Years

Aug. 1, 2012

Four new Welcome to Fulton signs have been installed. Fulton Chamber president Greg Naftzger and Jim Bosma, owner of Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes, showed off one of the signs. The signs were sponsored by the Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and an anonymous donor.

With Schmaling Library’s current expenses moving to an automated checkout system, the $250 grant presented by Don Johnson to library director Britni Hartman is a welcome financial assistance. FACE celebrated its fifth birthday and Johnson’s named was drawn, which meant he could direct this “instant birthday grant” from the community foundation to any Fulton area organization of his choice.

YOUR HEALTH

Hay fever is one of the most common allergic diseases

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D. If you are one of the millions who suffers from allergies, you have noticed that there may be certain times of the year when you have a runny nose, congestion, itching, sneezing, watery eyes, wheezing or other symptoms. This is especially true if you’ve noticed this happening year after year. Even if these symptoms are new to you, it is possible you have an undiagnosed allergy.

While it is largely responsible for hay fever in the Midwest, many other plants besides ragweed cause allergic rhinitis.

In fact, in this area, three well-defined pollen seasons exist. The spring season in March and April produces tree pollen, particularly elm, maple, oak, poplar, ash, birch, alder, beech, sycamore, hickory and walnut. During May and June, grasses pollinate. These include orchid grass, blue grass, Timothy and

Johnson grass, rye grass, Bermuda grass and redtop. Though the amount of grass pollen, which contaminates the air, is usually less than that of tree pollen, grass is a more prevalent cause of hay fever. The third season and most common is ragweed season, lasting from mid-August to first frost.

Some individuals are unfortunate enough to be allergic to the pollens that invade the air from March to October.

Others are allergic to one specific pollen. Sometimes the individual is not sure exactly what he is or is not allergic to. If this is the case, it may be helpful for you to visit your doctor. Testing may need to be done. Before testing, a comprehensive history of your problems will be taken. Your doctor may want to try treatment before extensive testing or go ahead and recommend allergy testing.

Hay fever is one of the most common

allergic diseases. If the mere mention of a walk through the woods in mid-August brings tears to your eyes and stuffs up your nose, you are probably a hay fever sufferer. Physicians refer to hay fever as allergic rhinitis, an allergic reaction in the nose causing nasal congestion, itching and sneezing. Hay is not the sole or even major cause of the disease. Most hay fever occurs in susceptible individuals when airborne pollen and old spores are inhaled. The primary source of irritants, which trigger hay fever, are trees, grass and ragweed pollens, mold spores and dust. The most common cause of hay fever is pollen.

Pollen is the male fertilizing element of flowering plants, trees and grasses. It consists of fine, powdery grains that are microscopic in size. Butterflies, bees and ants may carry the pollen from tree to flower; however, this pollen is sticky and heavy and cannot get into the air in

amounts significant enough to cause hay fever. Pollen transported by air is light and buoyant and easily inhaled, causing hay fever.

Plants that produce lightweight pollens are not colorful or particularly fragrant since they do not depend on attracting insects to help them propagate. In the U.S., the most significant hay fever causing pollen comes from ragweed. Its pollen fills the air in mid-August until the first frost in the Midwest. In fact, as much as a quarter million tons of pollen is distributed into the air during that time.

Ideally the best treatment for airborne pollen would be avoidance. Since this is difficult, treatments including antihistamines are commonly prescribed. These may cause common side effects, which will be discussed in a future article dealing specifically with allergy treatment.

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By RACHEL RODGERS

rrodgers@shawmedia.com

A 25-year veteran of the Dixon Police Department will head the new police academy coming to Sauk Valley Community College.

The Sauk Board of Trustees approved hiring Dixon police Sgt. Jason LaMendola on July 25 as the director of the police academy, which is scheduled to launch with its first batch of cadets in January.

LaMendola will begin in August to

ready the academy.

“We are proud to have Sgt. LaMendola leading our first police academy here at SVCC, where his great background in teaching and comm u n i t y p o l i c i n g Jason LaMendola will not only provide great training to Sauk Valley’s law enforcement officers, but also those throughout the

state,” said Jon Mandrell, Sauk’s vice president of academics and student services.

LaMendola has more than 25 years in law enforcement experience, including being the patrol supervisor sergeant, field staff instructor, school resource officer for eight years and as a special weapons and tactics team leader for Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm Systems Region 2. He also has training in terrorism event response.

He’s a certified instructor for ALICE training for school shooter situations

as well as Gracie Survival Tactics in jiu jitsu.

“Sgt. Jason LaMendola has been a great asset to the Dixon Police Department over the past 25 years,” Dixon Police Chief Steve Howell said. “His knowledge, leadership, and most importantly, his ability as an instructor will assist him in creating the gold standard for police academies and for the future men and women in the law enforcement profession.”

violation. As a result of the stop, Morrison police arrested and charged Harms with only one red taillight and driving under the influence (alcohol). Harms was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, processed and released on a notice to appear.

On Sunday, July 24, about 11:30 p.m., Morrison police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Justin R. Wallander, 27, of Morrison, in the 500 block of East Knox Street, Morrison, for a registration violation. As a result of the stop, Morrison police issued a citation to Wallander for no valid registration and arrested him pursuant to an arrest warrant (order of commitment) issued by Whiteside County for a civil complaint.

Wallander was transported to the Whiteside County Jail.

On Wednesday, July 27, about 8:39 p.m., Morrison police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Paul H. Maxfield, 65, of Morrison, in the 600 block of North Jackson Street, Morrison, for a registration violation. As a result of the stop, Morrison police arrested and charged Maxfield with no valid registration, operating uninsured motor vehicle, driving while license revoked and unlawful possession of license plate (Class 4 felony). Maxfield was transported to the Whiteside County Jail.

On Friday, July 29, about 12:56 a.m., Morrison police arrested Megan A. Hatfield, 28, of Morrison, pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Carroll County charging Hatfield with possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle.

Hatfield was transported to the White-

side County Jail.

$190,000.

Dawn M. Reed to Leonard J. and Nadine Leto and Brenda Gouldsberry, 1012 E. Sixth St., Sterling, $25,000.

Darryl E. and Katheryn A. Hogue to Deborah K. and Gregory D. Houldson, one parcel on Vegter Road, Morrison, $5,000.

City of Fulton to Corey Council, one parcel on Progress Drive, Fulton, $12,105.

City of Fulton to Kenny Mueller, one parcel on Fourth Street, Fulton, $30,000.

Sebero Basilio and Blanca Estela Renoj to Maria D. Rocha, 1103 Ave. J, Sterling, $18,000.

Michael A. Hunter to Alyssa Rae Ramirez, 808 Ave. G, Sterling, $104,000.

Ryan and Amanda Williams to Brok and Trinity Lewis, 1402 First Ave., Sterling, $203,000.

Allen L. and Donna L. Wagenecht to Brenda Nye, 502 Fairway Drive, Morrison, $163,500.

Amery Rentals LLC Lyndon to Sebastian R. Craft, 507 W. Third St., Lyndon, $49,000.

Anisa K. Abell Davis, now Torres, to Kristina Quick, 905 W. LeFevre Road, Sterling, $85,500.

Gene R. Houzenga to Kenneth C. and Sandra L. Bull, 108 S. Jackson St., Morrison, $92,500.

Trinity United Methodist Church to Cheryl A. Colmark, also Cheryle, one parcel on Reno Road, Sterling, $75,000.

Duane E. Habben to Timothy A. and Jaimi E. Romero, 105 S. Grape St., Morrison, $95,000.

Klendworth and Ruth Ann Hazen, trustees, to Pamela J. Klendworth Trust and Pamela J. Klendworth, 1104 Eighth St., Erie, $205,000.

Richard A. and Ruth A. Buikema Family Trust to Larry A. and Pamela S. Oesterborg, 105 Fifth St., Fulton, $0.

Genz Family Trust, Stephen M. and Shirley Genz, trustees, to Veronica L. Hunter, 604 W. 20th St., Rock Falls, $87,000.

See POLICE ACADEMY, page 16

POLICE REPORTS Fulton police

July 25 Kenneth M. McGovern of Fulton was cited for no valid registration in the 1900 block of Fourth Street. He was released with a promise to comply.

July 27 Omar S. Gibson of Biloxi, Mississippi, was cited for failure to stop/yield intersection. He was released with a promise to comply.

Morrison police

Arrests On Friday, July 22, about 9:08 p.m., Morrison police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Annette S. Harms, 64, of Morrison on East Wall Street at Ash Avenue, Morrison, for an equipment

Citations July 22 Morgan A. Price, 25, Sterling, improper use of electronic device (texting) July 25 Heather J. Chapman, 45, Morrison, no valid driver’s license and disobeyed traffic control device July 28 Chrysantara Jefferson, 30, Morrison, driving while license revoked

Individuals named in the police report have been accused of a charge. They are presumed innocent until proved guilty.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County

Warranty deeds David N. and Donna L. Kendall to Gary and Michelle L. Baysinger, 1905 11th Ave., Sterling, $158,000.

Sebastian T. Hall to Alexander M. Cervantez, 1108 W. Fifth St., Sterling, $74,000.

Timothy and Morgan Jacobs to Michael W. and Linett J. Sturch, 27670 Madlyn Drive, Rock Falls, $240,000.

David Mohr to Felicia Burton, 25000 Como Road, Sterling, $75,000.

Linda S. Hermes to Samantha M. Bushman, 1008 W. Third St., Sterling, $83,000.

Jennifer L. Swanson and Beth H. Kusch to Richard S. Kerr and Cindy L. McDanel, 10451 Feldman Road, Lyndon, $65,00.

Gregory A. Sandrock to Lucas A. and Ashleigh R. Sandrock, one parcel on Deerpath Lane, Deer Grove, $2,000.

Brian L. Lyons to Jimmy and Deana Lane, 6719 Meredosia Road, Albany,

Executors deed David A. Tabor Estate to Brett Adams, 206 W. Kimball St., Tampico, $22,000.

Quit claim deed Andrea Vandyke to Sabastian T. Hall, 1108 W. Fifth St., Sterling, $0.

Deed Daniel A. and Kimberly A. McEntee to Payton J. and Regan M. Shipp, 29553 Deer Valley Road, Deer Grove, $467,950.

Trustees deeds Nelda A. Klendworth Trust, Douglas D.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

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Toys for Tots ends in Whiteside County, but Salvation Army comes to the rescue

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

STERLING – There no longer is a Toys for Tots chapter in Whiteside County.

The familiar organization, long known for its red-and-white donation boxes placed all around the county with which to gather new, unwrapped toys, lost its volunteer coordinator, and no one has stepped up to fill the void.

That means the burden of helping thousands of low-income children have a merry Christmas likely will fall entirely on the Sterling-based Salvation Army.

The question is, can it handle the demand?

Last year, Toys for Tots Whiteside County served 1,800 families, including 400 in Lee County, former coordinator Brian Staggs said.

The Salvation Army, on the other hand, served 169 families, or 487 people, said Maj. Betty Yockey, who, with her husband, Charles, recently was assigned to the Sterling office.

Those two groups did not overlap – recipient families were allowed to apply for assistance from one organization or the other, but not both.

So if you take Lee County families out of the equation, as the Salvation Army has done – those families will have to apply to Goodfefllows of Lee County in Dixon, Yockey said – that still means almost 1,600 families could be asking The Salvation Army for assistance.

That’s about 10 times its usual number – and perhaps even more will apply, given the current economy.

Yockey isn’t worried.

“Between us and Goodfellows, Angel Tree [a Salvation Army program in which shoppers take tags off Christmas trees placed in stores and other locations and buy the clothes, toys and other items listed] and other programs, we should do OK,” she said July 26.

Toys for Tots, run by the national Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in Triangle, Virginia, gathers and distributes only toys.

The Salvation Army distributes toys and clothing, based on its donations.

As with Toys for Tots, it accepts only new and unwrapped toys, clothing with the tags intact, as well as money with which to buy those items.

Children typically get two toys each, Yockey said.

Its application process, which will begin in late October on a date yet to

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Salvation Army administrators Maj. Chuck Yockey and his wife, Maj. Betty Yockey, talk about future plans of the Corps Community Center for Sterling-Rock Falls at 409 Ave. F in Sterling. The two have been in the area for a couple of weeks. be determined and last two weeks, requires families to provide, among other things, proof of income, proof of residence, the number of people in the home and gift ideas for the children, Yockey said. Applications must be picked up at the office at 409 Ave. F; they will not be available online.

Donations of toys and clothing can begin immediately, and be dropped off at the office. Monetary donations can be made online at www.salvationarmyusa.org and designated for the Sterling corps Christmas fund, mailed to the office with Christmas fund in the check’s memo field, or dropped off.

Call 815-625-1622 for more information on the Christmas program, on providing a location for an Angel Tree or on becoming a volunteer bell ringer in The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign.

A Toys for Tots volunteer sorts through toy donations after last year’s toy drive in a file photo.

This year, there will be no Whiteside County Toys for Tots drive – the chapter is closed – which means families will need to apply with The Salvation Army in Sterling.

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“We do not go out and recruit individuals to apply to be a volunteer coordinator. We leave that up to the individual and the communities,” foundation spokeswoman Brooke Sumners said in an email. “Since nobody else applied to take over that area, we had to close that campaign.”

The application period to run a campaign closed May 30, and planning for the training in September, which all new coordinators must attend, already is underway, Sumners said.

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Morrison hits the ground running

With coach, system in place, offseason has been more effective for Mustangs

By TY REYNOLDS

treynolds@shawmedia.com Last summer was a scramble for every high school football team, a short turnaround after the pandemic moved the 2020 fall season into spring 2021.

It was even tougher for the Morrison Mustangs, who hired new head coach Steve Snider in late May and had little time to put together a summer workout plan before the 2021 fall season started in August.

This summer, Morrison is well ahead of where it was a year ago, and the coaches and players feel like they have a strong base to use as a springboard into 2022.

“Last year, I was hired right around Memorial Day, so right at probably the worst time you can come into a program, and we didn’t have a lot of time to get an offseason program really going and get the kids into it,” said Snider, who came to the Mustangs from Orangeville. “We had something, but I wasn’t here all year preaching it.

“Well, now we’ve got that. We’ve got a great offseason program, we’ve had great participation in the weight room, and the kids are excited about it; this is the most exciting time of the year. The kids are excited about camp, they’re in the weight room hard, we finished with a couple fun 7-on-7s, something nice and fun for them to do. So they’re excited, and that’s what’s most exciting to me.”

While Snider didn’t change much from Morrison’s traditional groundand-pound offense, it still took some time during summer workouts for the players to get to know him and his style of coaching.

That hasn’t been an issue this offseason, and the players are appreciative of the familiar relationship with their coach.

“It’s a lot nicer because now that we’re kind of used to his coaching strategies, we can come to practice and work hard from the start, instead of going through the first part of adjusting to a new coach and having to go through the meeting process, finding out what he’s like,” senior captain Logan Baker said. “We’ve gotten comfortable with him, and it’s a whole lot nicer and it goes faster. We can put more of our attention on playing and getting better, push to our limits to get ready for the season.”

It’s not just the relationship on the field throughout the summer work-

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ABOVE: Morrison football coach Steve Snider runs his players through drills during camp July 26. Snider was hired in late May 2021 and as a result didn’t have much time to implement an offseason program prior to last season. This year, the Mustangs are ahead of the curve as Snider gets ready for his second season at the helm. ABOVE RIGHT: Morrison football players run through drills July 26. BELOW: Morrison football players run through drills on the tackling sled. The team will open the season against rival Newman at home Aug. 26.

outs and camp that have helped the players adjust to Snider. The fact that they’ve had the chance to get to know him as a teacher and a person also has been a key factor in the relationship.

“Really, just the bond that we’ve got going throughout the weight room, the practice field, the classroom, he’s just been there for us, basically all offseason, and now he’s got us putting in work out here and in the weight room,” junior captain Carson Strating said.

“It just makes a big difference when

you’ve got him here year-round instead of right before the season.”

Another big piece of the puzzle this offseason was the return of experienced players and key positions.

Morrison graduated 15 seniors from last year’s roster of 40 players and that includes running backs Alex Anderson and Thomas Dauphin and wideouts Trey Strating and Andre McQueen.

Carson Strating led the Mustangs in rushes (204), yards (846)

and touchdowns (5) last season, and Baker ran for 101 yards as a backup fullback. Quarterback Danny Mouw completed 53.5% of his passes as a junior last season for 548 yards and four TDs, and leading receiver Chase Newman (17 catches, 255 yards, TD) was a junior last year.

There’s also a hunger from some of the other returning players who served in less than a starring role who are eager to step up and prove themselves.

“We had a lot of younger guys last year who really stepped up big-time playing for us at the varsity level,” Carson Strating said. “Those seniors are gone, but that happens every year. They were good athletes and leaders and all that, but I think we’ve really just got a lot of young guys that are really going to stand out this year for us. A lot of the younger guys, I think, are really going to show what they can do.”

That desire by the younger players, coupled with a much more stable situation this offseason, means Morrison is looking to bounce back from a 2-7 record last fall. With wins in weeks 5 and 8 last year, the Mustangs are ready to build on some late-season success.

Snider, for one, is excited to see the progress in his second season.

“That situation [last summer] is nobody’s fault; you can’t blame the school, you can’t blame anybody. It was the spring COVID season, and because of that there was the late resignation, so what else do you do?

Everybody did their best, and that’s all you can ask for,” Snider said. “But it’s nice having been here for a full year in the building, getting to know the athletes on a much, much better level before we get going, and have them all through the school year and all summer long doing our program, getting ready. That’s just exciting.”

Whiteside, Lee, Ogle county eighth graders to be given chance to explore career options

By TROY E. TAYLOR

ttaylor@shawmedia.com

A career showcase for eighth graders in Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties will be at 8 a.m. Oct. 14 at Sauk Valley Community College.

The regional office is in the process of asking area businesses and industries to participate.

The inaugural Pathway Playground is organized by the college and the Regional Office of Education 47.

The goal of the program is to promote career exploration and engagement with community organizations and businesses.

Students will engage in hands-on activities to explore interests in a range of career fields.

“Our goal is to provide students with this opportunity to explore what careers our area has to offer and guidance in their future endeavors,” said a release from Heather Waninger and Chanda McDonnell, Pathways Naviga-

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Erie-Prophetstown students Ryan Roman (from left), Ben Lantz and Connor Sibley race through paperwork during an activity at SVCC’s Education Symposium in a file photo from April 29. The Regional Office of Education 47 is planning another Pathways program for Oct. 14 that will provide career options to eighth graders. tors for the regional office of education.

During the program, eighth graders

will cycle through more than 50 booths representing seven career cluster zones. Each business will pro-

vide a hands-on activity representative of the career choice.

To inquire about taking part, contact Waninger at hwaniger@roe47.org or 815-590-2760 or McDonnell at cmdonnell@roe47.org or 815-677-2457.

The state legislature established the Postsecondary and Work Readiness Act in 2016, establishing the Education Pathway Endorsement program.

The regional office of education is working with schools in the region to develop college and career pathway endorsements.

As individual schools develop their Pathways career tracks, students can earn certification for their high school diploma that affirms they have completed the coursework and career exploration.

In spring 2022, Sauk Valley Community College served as host for the region’s inaugural Pathways event for aspiring educators.

High school students were able to meet with professional educators, take part in career-building activities and learn about career options. Carmen Ayala, state superintendent of schools for the Illinois State Board of Education, attended and gave the keynote address.

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Riverdale cancels varsity football season Riverdale running back Eli Hinde (24) runs down the line looking for a gap so he can turn upfield on Oct. 15, 2021, during the Rams’ game in Morrison.

Citing low numbers at the varsity level, Riverdale has canceled its 2022 varsity schedule.

By CODY CUTTER

ccutter@saukvalley.com

PORT BYRON – With only seven varsity athletes expected to return to their football roster, the Riverdale Rams have canceled their upcoming season.

In a letter to Port Byron school district households written July 27

by Superintendent Josh Temple, Principal Keith Stewart and Athletic Director and head coach Guy Dierikx, the high school “exhausted every avenue possible to maintain the program,” and “at this time, none of these avenues is a possibility for the 2022 varsity season.”

The program does have enough players to field a junior varsity team, made up of players from each of the four grade levels. The district, whose high school had 305 students enrolled this past school year, felt that the safety of the players currently in the program was a concern for varsity-level competition, where students typically are juniors and seniors.

Current juniors and seniors are eligible to play on the junior varsity level, a situation not possible at Illinois’ larger schools.

“We do not make this decision lightly, and we understand the impact this will have on our student-athletes and our community,” the letter continued. “However, our current roster of seven varsity athletes has led us to make this difficult decision.”

High school football participation numbers have declined nationwide since a peak of 1.1 million students played in the 2008-09 school year, with the current number estimated to hover just over 1 million, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Small, rural schools are particularly feeling the bite of low participa-

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tion. Ashton-Franklin Center and West Carroll high schools are among those in Illinois within 50 miles of Port Byron that have canceled varsity seasons. West Carroll played a junior varsity schedule in fall 2021 because of low numbers, but plans to field a varsity team this season. In the spring 2021 season, AFC switched to 8-man football, which has been a staple at small, rural schools in Iowa for decades, and recently has picked up in Illinois.

“As a school district, we believe it is in the best interest of all our student athletes’ safety to not play a varsity schedule,” according to the letter. “Again, this is a difficult decision facing many coaches and administrators across the country as participation numbers in school sports have declined, particularly in the wake of the COVID pandemic.”

Riverdale’s last winning season was in 2011, when the Rams went 6-4 under coach Nick Schroder; the varsity program is 15-70 since. Riverdale finished 1-8 in 2021, with the lone win coming in Week 9, 28-14 at home over

Sherrard. The Rams’ absence from the Three Rivers football schedule is the first such occurrence since 2004, when the River Valley cooperative based at Midland High School in Varna canceled its varsity season.

The cancellation of Riverdale’s varsity schedule forces its opponents to find replacements. The Rams were scheduled to play, starting with the first week of the season, at home against Bureau Valley, at Mendota, at home against Rockridge, at Orion, at home against St. Bede, at home against Erie-Prophetstown, at Monmouth-Roseville, at home against Morrison, then at Sherrard to conclude the regular season. All but the Bureau Valley, Mendota and St. Bede games are Three Rivers Rock Division games.

The official first day of varsity practice was scheduled for Aug. 8.

Depending on the junior varsity number situations at their opposing schools, the Rams’ JV schedule may see some changes. The school is arranging a schedule in the coming weeks. In addition, because of a grow-

ing officials shortage, the possibility of scheduling junior varsity games has become challenging, and games could be scheduled for any day of the week.

Participation in the Rams’ feeder football program for its junior high students remain steady, according to the letter. Dierkx confirmed Thursday that there are 25 kids total in the high school program, and the feeder programs saw 50 kids at a recent third-through-sixth grade camp, and 31 combined at the seventh-andeighth grade levels. As far as the future of the program, Dierkx said Thursday that “all options are on the table to do what we need to do in order to allow our kids to compete on a yearly basis.”

“We will continue to play a JV schedule in hopes of developing our athletes by giving them an opportunity to participate,” according to the letter. “We are working on a modified schedule, and we ask for your patience and flexibility as we work with several area schools to create a new schedule.”

CHURCH LISTINGS

Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781 Pastor Toni Lucas Faith Center Church 511 3rd Ave. North, Albany Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez Pastor Arlen VanZee Church Phone: 563-212-4032 St. Patrick Catholic Church Albany, Illinois Fr. Matthew Camainoi, Parochial Vicar

CORDOVA Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com

EAST MOLINE Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592

ERIE Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584 Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561 Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125 Website: erieefree.org Pastor Ron Eckberg Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main Father Toni Kretowicz Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON Fenton United Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton Pastor Peter Kicheon Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kitcheon@gmail.com

FULTON Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com Pastor Kevin Vanhoeven First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203 Pastor Charles Huckaby Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.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 Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com

CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Joe Crum 815-772-3554 First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340 - Cell 309-373-5316 Pastor Connor Morrison youthpast56@gmail.com

HOOPPOLE Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church Rev. Eugene Baker, Pastor 815-948-2181 or 309-507-3283 Hooppole Zion Methodist Church Pastor Dan Wright - Church 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145

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

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464

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

Farmers Elevator

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC

815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL

Frary’s Lumber & Supply

822 Main, Erie Serving the Area Since 1980 Farm • Residential • Commercial Wiring & Contracting

815-537-5151 - Prophetstown

309-659-2195

Morrison Veterinary Clinic

Allure of Prophetstown

Rock River Lumber & Grain

421 Lincolnway East Morrison

newtonzion@frontier.com Pastor Shannon Parrish

815-537-5131 - Prophetstown

Jentry Fane, DVM, DVM, R.R. Zinkem, DVM, S.E. Blair, DVM, SJ. Lawfer, DVM

Phone 815-772-4047

14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

Senior Living Apartments Skilled Nursing Services Hospice Inpatient Outpatient Therapy Service 310 Mosher Drive, Prophetstown 815-537-5175

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

Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Reformed Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison, 815-772-3890 www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Dick Adams - Phone 772-2696 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 Larry Kidwell, Minister - 970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.

Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

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Fulton Dental Associates

Dr. Scott Kunau Dr. Tina Kao-Reasoner 1130 17th Street, Fulton, IL 815-589-4007

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16 CHURCH LISTINGS St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Pastor Anthony Appel Morrison Christian Reformed Church www.morrisoncrc.org 815-772-4657 300 W. South St. Pastor Kevin Verhoeven bethelrevkev@gmail.com

PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Josh Matthews 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 David Efflandt Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron Congregational Church 200 N. High Street, Port Byron Rev. Michael Rubino - 309-523-2318 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th Street North, Port Byron Church Office: 309-523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor

Becky Butterfield Youth and Family Life Pastor Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director

PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org First Lutheran Church Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown Pastor Kicheon Peter Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kicheon@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 105 Benton St., Tampico Fr. Richard M. Russo, Pastor Phone 815-438-5425 Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-438-2530 Church phone - 815-438-6105

DENNIS ELECTRIC Tampico, Illinois 815-438-4402

Dykstra & Law Insurance Agency, Inc. Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

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1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200

Photo provided courtesy of Riven

Members of Riven include (from left) Joe Greatorex, Randy Pryor, Gary Brannaman, Scot Womble and Hunter Segers.

Riven Quartet to perform at SVRC Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, welcomes Riven Quartet to the outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. Come join us for an evening of music and worship.

It is the desire of Riven Music Ministry to first and foremost lift up the name of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. They pledge that their songs will reflect the goal and aim of lifting up Jesus, magnify and praise Him, so that people will be drawn to Him – to see

CHURCH BRIEFS

Society of St. Vincent de Paul fundraiser set for Aug. 8

men, women, boys and girls come to the saving knowledge of Jesus and that the Saints be uplifted and encouraged to become all that the Lord has designed and created them to be, and, above all, to make Jesus famous and the center of attention so that He can draw, through the power and anointing of Holy Spirit, all men to Himself.

In case of rain or extreme heat, concerts will be moved indoors. A freewill offering will be taken.

advance for your support.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Fulton/Albany conference will host its annual fundraiser at Pizza Ranch, 1347 11th St. NW in Clinton, Iowa, from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8.

St. Vincent de Paul’s mission is to help serve those in need. A percentage of the dine-in and pickup sales that evening, along with donations, will go to assist those in need with rent, utilities, bills, etc. in the Fulton/Albany area.

Please join us and thank you in

Fulton Presbyterian Church’s worship and activities

• POLICE ACADEMY

ment and municipalities, we have identified a dire need, which is to provide immediate access for training the local community police officers for the Sauk Valley and beyond,” Mandrell said.

New law enforcement officers are sent to one of seven police academies throughout the state where they receive 560 hours of training across 14 weeks. Academies are in Chicago, River Grove, Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Belleville and Glen Ellyn.

At this time, SVCC provides degrees in criminal justice, as well as police simulation training.

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LaMendola has worn many hats during his law enforcement tenure.

He’s served as team leader for a multiagency tactical response team, patrol officer, detective, sergeant and SWAT. Earlier this year, SVCC started working with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board to become a site for a police academy, which will be the first in northwest Illinois.

“In talking with our local law enforce-

Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth Street, Fulton, welcomes you to worship with them at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7.

Ron Koehn will be delivering the message. There will be fellowship following worship in the Outreach Center.

The Sit N Sew Group meets in the Outreach Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursdays.

EMPLOYMENT

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RECREATIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

The City of Morrison is seeking an energetic and ethical leader to be chiefly responsible for developing recreational opportunities for the City of Morrison, and marketing and maximizing usage of the Sports Complex to a regional audience. Position involves hiring and supervising seasonal staff, developing relationships and partnerships throughout the area, and creating a positive and productive working environment. Excellent Benefits and hiring range DOQ ($40,000 - $55,000). EOE. Job Application and Job Description are available at the City of Morrison Administrative Office, 200 West Main, Morrison, Illinois 61270 and available at www.morrisonil.org Interested applicants must complete a City of Morrison Job Application, in addition to submitting a Letter of Interest and Resume no later than August 12th, 2022 to lmatlack@morrisonil.org

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

The City of Morrison is accepting applications for a Public Services Maintenance Worker.

In addition to being energetic, personable, and ethical, the ideal applicant has experience with grounds maintenance, street, sewer, and/or water systems and experience with a wide variety of tools and equipment. Must be able to pass a physical and acquire a CDL within 6 months of hire. The typical daytime hours are Monday-Friday 7am3:30pm and after hours/overtime as needed. Applicants must embrace the Core Values of Kindness, Respect, and Integrity. Starting wage $17.77. Excellent benefits. The job application can be picked up from City Hall; found at www.morrisonil.org/forms/ under Human Resources; or requested from Lori Matlack lmatlack@morrisonil.org Send completed applications to Public Services Director, Lori Matlack at lmatlack@morrisonil.org or drop off / mailed to: City Hall 200 W. Main St., Morrison, IL 61270 If you have any questions, contact City Hall 815-772-7657 Application deadline August 12th. EOE

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with Class A CDL license.

Could turn into full time.

Monday through Saturday 8am to 8pm.

For more details or send resume to email: gchdsh@essex1.com

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EMPLOYMENT

EDUCATOR – Part Time

Whiteside County Healthier Communities Partnership has a part-time contracted position for an educator. The position is for 20-25 hours/month at $40/hour for one year. Flexible hours. Applicant must be comfortable doing public speaking, have good computer skills and their own transportation. Bachelors preferred.

Job application posted online at: www.childhood-trauma.com Please send resume to attention: Joan Hermes, CGH Health Foundation, 100 E. LeFevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

by August 12, 2022.

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Dixon

Sauk Valley Media, part of Shaw Media, a respected and dominant media company located in Dixon, IL, has a full-time opening in the Advertising Department.

Whether you are seeking to make a career change or you are new to the workforce, come join an established growing company!

About This Opportunity: This position is responsible for connecting businesses with their audiences in a variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, web-based products, and much more within an established territory in Whiteside and Lee Counties.

Some sales experience is desired, but we are seeking a person with personality, drive, and ambition. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn. Best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with! We work hard, but we like to have fun along the way.

This position is Monday - Friday and offers base pay along with a generous commission program. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and proof of insurance.

Enjoy the Rewards of Working Among the Best: In return for your contributions to our success, Shaw Media offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) with company match.

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume to:

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FOOD - PRODUCE Fresh Michigan Peaches & Blueberries.

Delivery Friday, Aug. 5, 12, 19 2 miles south of Morrison on Rt. 78 White house on the left. May pre-order

by Wed. night.

Call 877-369-2442 or 269-358-6789

SAVANNA Residential and Commercial property for sale 2 story, 2,091 Sq. Ft. on 1.5 lots,4 bedrooms, 2 garages (1st is 24 x18 the nd 2 is 36x 24), 1.5 bath, fence and basement.

Asking $125,000.

We are also accepting rental offers. Call 815-590-6474

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RETIREMENT AUCTION Bidding WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2022

Closes: 10, PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 29366 E 2400TH ST. | PROPHETSTOWN, IL

HIGHLIGHTS:International 4386 4WD tractor; International Farmall 806 2wd tractor; Oliver ‘Row Crop’ 88 2wd tractor; Allis Chalmers WD 45, non-running; JD 9400 2wd combine; JD 444 4 row 38” corn head; JD 544 5 row 38” corn head; JD 12.5’ platform; JD 5830 self-propelled 4wd forage harvester; JD 3 row wide silage head; JD 6’ pickup head; Kemper Champion Type M 3000 9’ row crop silage head; Agco Hesston 7434 large square baler; Gehl 970 16’ silage wagon on Gehl tandem gear; H&S Super 7+4 16’ silage wagon on Kory 6278 tandem gear; Hiniker 5600 15’ flail stalk chopper; Kelly Ryan ‘Big Bagger’ 2W-97 silage bagger; 9’X16’ kickbale hay wagon on Kory 6072 gear; International Cyclo Air 800 16 row 19” planter; Case-IH Cyclo Air 900 8 row 38” planter; Case-IH 5100 Soybean Special 12’ drill; Brillion Sure-Stand SS10 10’ pull type seeder,; Shop built 1,000 gal. tow-between liquid fertilizer tank; Buffalo All Flex Till 3-pt 10 row 19” planter; JD 722 24’ soil finisher; JD 1710A 11-shank pull type chisel; International 700 7-bottom on-land plow; International 720 5-bottom semi-mounted plow; International 540 4-bottom semi-mounted plow; Several other plows Allis Chalmers 8’ disk; Case IH 183 8 row 38” 3-pt. cultivator; Fuerst 24’ pull type pasture harrow; Hiniker 3600 3-pt. 8 row 30” ridge cleaner; Orthman 3-pt. 8 row cultivator with side-dress liquid fertilizer attachments; 3-pt. 30’ 28% side dress tool bar; Brent GT744 gravity wagon; Harvest Flow 200 bu. gravity wagon on Harvest Trail gear; Farm King 10”x70’ swing-away auger; Hutchinson 13”x40’ auger; Mayrath 8”x28 truck auger; Patz 800 Series 350 vertical feed wagon; Automatic Roller Mill Rollmix 9110 grinder mixer; Valmetal stationary roller mill; Roto Grind 760 bale processor; Kuhn Knight ProTwin Slinger 8124 tandem axle manure spreader; Agco New Idea Series 3739 tandem axle manure spreader; Clay Honey Wagon 800 gal. liquid manure spreader; Better-Bilt portable liquid manure pump; SI Feeders Arrow Front 20’ portable trail type hay/silage feeder; (4) concrete 8’ feed bunks; International 175 Series C track loader; Johnson Drainage Plows tile plow; Agri-Drain mounted stringer tile reel – NEW; Eagle Ditcher 4A pull type ditcher; Kuntz 10’ pull type box blade; Vermeer BC 1800A brush chipper; 2000 Ford F350 Super Duty 2wd service truck, 101,992 mi.; 1996 Freightliner FL120 day cab semi; 2000 Mack CH612 Maxi Cruise day cab single axle semi; 1988 International F-2554 tandem axle truck; 1988 Hilbilt 20’ end-dump trailer; 1995 Great Dane 48’ van trailer; 1984 Fruehauf 48’ semi van trailer; Also selling many farm support and other miscellaneous items

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4TH 10 am - 3 pm

DAVID BAUMANN EQUIPMENT QUESTIONS: (815) 590-6180 AUCTION MANAGER: DALE JONES (309) 299-6400

REAL ESTATE "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO A COLLECT DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W21-0255 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS Community Loan Servicing, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

Eric M. Mathis; Defendants.

21 CH 111 Judge Presiding NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff of Rock Island, Illinois, will on August 23, 2022, at the hour of 09:15 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, Rock Island IL 61201, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the

REAL ESTATE said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 1320 20th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 PIN: 16-02-221-001 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law 33 W. Group, Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W210255. The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours.

The property is improved by: single family home.

The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki

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REAL ESTATE (6186310) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Cory J. Harris (6319221) Tracey M. Coons (6311050) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 W21-0255 pleadings.il@ wirbickilaw.com I3198589 July 19, 26, 2022 August 2, 2022 "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO A COLLECT DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W21-0143 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS Community Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company; Plaintiff, vs.

Raymond C. Banks; Broadway Townhomes Association; City of Rock Island; Illinois Housing Develop-

REAL ESTATE g lopment Authority; Defendants.

21 CH 65 Judge Presiding NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff of Rock Island, Illinois, will on August 23, 2022, at the hour of 09:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, Rock Island IL 61201, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 942 22nd Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 PIN: 07-35-451-022 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The

REAL ESTATE pt.,

Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603.

Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W21-0143.

The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours.

The property is improved by: single family home.

The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Cory J. Harris (6319221) Tracey M. Coons (6311050) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 W21-0143 pleadings.il@

REAL ESTATE pl ding wirbickilaw.com I3198588 July 19, 26, 2022 August 2, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of M.G. A Minor 2022 JA 56 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Dale Chaplin, Address Unknown and to any and all it may concern, that on 7/22/22 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Jeffrey S McKinley in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 8/25/22 @ 11:30 am or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT

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August 2, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF RICHARD C. PARKINSON, DECEASED NO: 2022 PR 54 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Richard C. Parkinson, Letters of Office were issued to Mary Ellen

y Woertz, whose address is 112 Virginia Road, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, as Independent Representative, whose attorney of record is Lester S. Weinstine, of the Law Offices of Lester S. Weinstine, P.C., 1024 Hilltop Drive, P.O. Box 409, Morrison, IL 612700409.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 19th day of January, 2023 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 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 by the claimant to the representative and to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Mary Ellen Woertz, Independent Representative for the Estate of Richard C. Parkinson, Deceased LESTER S. WEINSTINE ARDC #02968592 Attorney for said Estate LAW OFFICES OF LESTER S. WEINSTINE, P.C. 1024 Hilltop Dr. P.O. Box 409 Morrison, IL 61270-0409 Phone: 815-772-7211 Fax: 815-772-8599 Cell: 224-623-4624 E-mail: skipperlester@ hotmail.com July 19, 26, August 2, 2022 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF

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LEGAL NOTICES WHITESIDE THE ESTATE OF: LEE ROY VANKAMPEN, SR., A deceased person.

Case No. 2022PR71 CLAIM NOTICE & NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is hereby to the given heirs and creditors of LEE ROY VANKAMPEN, SR., deceased. Letters of Office were issued on July 7, 2022 to Lee Roy VanKampen, Jr., who was named as Independent Executor. His 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 19th day of January, 2023, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date will be barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed.

Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC 19670 Waller Rd. Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961 (phone) July 19, 26, August 2, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALYCE L. COOK, DECEASED. No. 2022 PR 76 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the

LEGAL NOTICES death of ALYCE L. COOK. Letters of Office were issued on July 26, 2022 to David Cook and Margaret Cook as Co-Executors, Morrison, Whiteside, IL 61270, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus, & Buckwalter-Schurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 26, 2022 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 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 by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

NELSON, KILGUS & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN Attorneys for said Estate 209 East Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 Phone: 815/772-2121 Fax: 815/772-2026 wkilgus@nelson kilgus.com August 2, 9, 16 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

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Lyndon Township R&B Statement of Financial Affairs Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022 R & B General Funds Less Expenditures $0 Beginning Fund Balance $8,266.57 Ending Fund Balance $8,869.95 Total Revenue $43,300.50 Revenue: Property Tax $1,512.28 Less Expenditures $32,828.71 Illinois Replacement Tax $2,061.65 Ending Fund Balance $10,471.79 Interest Income $4.73 Revenue: Property Tax $25,834.26 Road & Bridge Fica Fund Illinois Replacement Tax $8,249.68 Beginning Fund Balance $11,485.12 Misc. $925.35 Total Revenue $2,402.32 Interest Income $24.64 Less Expenditures $0 Road & Bridge Permanent Ending Fund Balance $13,887.44 Beginning Fund Balance $10,966.47 Revenue: Property Tax $2,401.45 Total Revenue $46,377.62 Interest Income $.87 Less Expenditures $26,375.34 Road & Bridge Insurance Fund Ending Fund Balance $20,008.28 Beginning Fund Balance $805.50 Revenue: Property Tax $31,331.37 Total Revenue $2,004.76 Illinois Replacement Tax $4,061.59 Less Expenditures $2,453.00 Interest Tax $24.19 Ending Fund Balance $2,004.86 Road & Bridge Audit Fund Revenue: Property Tax $844.23 Beginning Fund Balance $3,396.12 Interest Income $5.03 Total Revenue $4,240.98 Insurance Rebate $350.00 Less Expenditures $160.00 Road & Bridge C.D Ending Fund Balance $4,080.98 Beginning Fund Balance $7,195.92 Revenue: Property Tax $844.23 Total Revenue $31.59 Interest Income $.63 Less Expenditures $0 Ending Fund Balance $7,227.51 Road & Bridge Building & Equipment Fund Interest Income $31.59 Beginning Fund Balance $5,291.29 Total Revenue $3,578.66 Lyndon Township Statement of Financial Affairs Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022 Town Funds Town C.D. Beginning Fund Balance $94,694.61 Beginning Fund Balance $39,666.73 Total Revenue $66,315.40 Total Revenue $213.98 Less Expenditures $54,531.95 Less Expenditures $0 Ending Fund Balance $106,478.06 Ending Fund Balance $39,880.71 Revenue: Property Tax $57,884.90 Revenue Interest Income $213.98 Illinois Replacement Tax $7,877.24 Cemetery Savings Funds Interest Income $107.26 Beginning Fund Balance $21,514.61 Misc. $446.00 Total Revenue $12,260.83 General Assistance Fund Less Expenditures $14,000.00 Beginning Fund Balance $66,444.12 Ending Fund Balance $19,775.44 Total Revenue $4,502.24 Revenue: Property Tax $10,113.45 Less Expenditures $0 Interest Income $22.38 Ending Fund Balance $70,946.36 Burial Plots $1,000.00 Revenue: Property Tax $3,696.36 Insurance Rebate $1,125.00 Illinois Replacement Tax $725.25 Cemetery C.D. Interest Income $80.63 Beginning Fund Balance $49,068.77 Town Insurance Fund Total Revenue $264.57 Beginning Fund Balance $14,726.27 Less Expenditures $0 Total Revenue $4,567.84 Ending Fund Balance $49,333.34 Less Expenditures $3,122.00 I, Michael E. Ransom, Supervisor for Lyndon Township Ending Fund Balance $16,172.11 for the Fiscal Year ending 31 March, 2022, do here by Revenue: Property Tax $4,109.17 declare the above report was taken from the superInterest Income $12.67 visor statement of financial affairs for the fiscal year Insurance Rebate $446.00 31 March 2022. All balances are true and correct and Town Audit Funds the township books balance with all statements and Beginning Fund Balance $7,214.92 balance as of 31 March 2022.

Total Revenue $948.36 Michael E. Ransom Less Expenditures $160.00 Township Supervisor Ending Fund Balance $8,003.28 Lyndon Township Revenue: Property Tax $938.17 August 2, 2022 Interest Income $10.19

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HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PAREN-TAL RIGHTS, AND TO A APPOINT 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 A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO 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 Terminate Parental 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 Judgment entered.

Dated: 7/25/22 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: RMB

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LEGAL NOTICES WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN A. ZIEGLER, DECEASED. No. 22 PR 62 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Carolyn A. Ziegler. Letters of Office were issued on July 6, 2022, to Christine E. Buis as Independent Administrator, 6358 Penrose Road, Fulton, IL 61252, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus & BuckwalterSchurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before December 7, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 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 by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

NELSON, KILGUS & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN Attorneys for said Estate 209 East Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 Phone: 815/772-2121 Fax: 815/772-2026

LEGAL NOTICES wkilgus@nelson kilgus.com July 19, 26, August 2, 2022 IN THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS GENERAL DIVISION STATE OF ILLINOIS SS. COUNTY OF HENRY 90TX15 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE IN RE: BIG SLOUGH SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT IN THE COUNTIES OF HENRY AND WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of September 2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Loraine Town Hall located in the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Ten in Loraine Township, Henry County, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said drainage district, for the purpose of electing a drainage commissioner of said drainage district for a term of three years.

Every adult owner of land in said district, whether residing within or without the district, is entitled to vote, and if a resident of the State of Illinois, is eligible to the office of drainage commissioner.

Dated: August 1, 2022 TERILYN A. MOTLEY Clerk of the Circuit Court Henry County, Illinois Ex officio clerk of said drainage district August 2 & 9, 2022 IN THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS GENERAL DIVISION STATE OF ILLINOIS SS. COUNTY OF

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90TX11 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE IN RE: CENTRAL SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT IN THE COUNTIES OF HENRY AND WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS AND SUB-DISTRICT NO. 1 OF SAID CENTRAL SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of September, 2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at The Tom Church Farm located in the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter located West of Seyller Road in Section 22, Township 18 North, Range 5 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, County of HENRY, State of Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said drainage district, for the purpose of electing a drainage commissioner of said drainage district for a term of three years.

Every adult owner of land in said district, whether residing within or without the district, is entitled to vote, and if a resident of the State of Illinois, is eligible to the office of drainage commissioner.

Dated: August 1, 2022 TERILYN A. MOTLEY Clerk of the Circuit Court Henry County, Illinois Ex officio clerk of said drainage district August 2 & 9, 2022 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 25, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting

LEGAL NOTICES ing, ucting and transacting the business known as, Cuttin Loose W/Style located at 19670 Waller Rd. Fulton, IL 61252 Dated this 25th day of July, 2022.

Dana Nelson County Clerk August 2, 9, 16, 2022 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 11, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as, Guy's Handyman & Carpentry Services located at 13940 Rick Rd. Morrison, IL 61270 Dated this 11th day of July, 2022.

Dana Nelson County Clerk July 19, 26, August 2, 2022 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REPAIR OF SCHOOL GROUNDS IN RIVERDALE C.U.S.D. #100, PORT BYRON, ILLINOIS. Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of School District #100, Rock Island County, Illinois, that a Public Hearing will take place on Monday, August 22, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the Riverdale High School Library, 9622 256th Street North, Port Byron, IL 61275.

The purpose of this Hearing is for the Board of Education to determine the need to undertake repairs to the asphalt in the playground area of the Riverdale Elementary School, 9424 256th Street North, IL Port Byron, 61275, and to receive any public comment regarding such repairs.

Tim Baldwin, Board President Laurie Vroman,

LEGAL NOTICES , Board Secretary Riverdale C.U.S.D. #100 Board of Education Port Byron, IL 61275 August 2, 2022

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF THE DEATH, ADMISSION TO PROBATE AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EILEEN K. REEDY Case No. 2022 PR 55 Notice is hereby given to creditors and claimants of the death of Eileen K. Reedy, last a resident of Albany, Illinois, who died on April 30, 2022.

Letters of office were issued on May 6, 2022, to Central Bank Illinois, of Financial Center, 425 US Hwy 6 East, Geneseo, IL 61254, as Independent Executor. The Attorney for the estate is: Rebecca L. Huizenga, 1011 4th IL St., Fulton, Claims 61252. against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative or both, on or before January 26, 2023. Any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and the attorney for the estate within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 26th day of July, 2022.

REBECCA L. HUIZENGA Attorney for the Estate 1011 4th Street P.O. Box 102 Fulton, Illinois 61252 815/589-2859 July 26, August 2, August 9, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO A COLLECT DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W21-0255 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS Community Loan Servicing, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

Eric M. Mathis; Defendants.

21 CH 111 Judge Presiding NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff of Rock Island, Illinois, will on August 23, 2022, at the hour of 09:15 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, Rock Island IL 61201, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: LOT NUMBER FIVE (5) IN BLOCK NUMBER ONE (1) IN THAT PART OF OF THE CITY ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS AND CALLED HENRY E. KRELL`S ADDITION TO SAID CITY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 1320 20th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 PIN: 16-02-221-001 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603. Any ques-

LEGAL NOTICES ny q tions regarding this sale should refer to file number W210255. The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours.

The property is improved by: single family home.

The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Cory J. Harris (6319221) Tracey M. Coons (6311050) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 W21-0255 pleadings.il@ wirbickilaw.com I3198589 July 19, 26, 2022 August 2, 2022 "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO A COLLECT DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W21-0143 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS Community Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company; Plaintiff, vs.

Raymond C. Banks; Broadway Townhomes Association; City of Rock Island; Illinois Housing Development Authority; Defendants.

21 CH 65 Judge Presiding NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore

LEGAL NOTICES entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff of Rock Island, Illinois, will on August 23, 2022, at the hour of 09:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, Rock Island IL 61201, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the judgment said mentioned, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: ALL THAT PART OF LOTS 8 AND 9 OF BLOCK 2, M. SCHNELL`S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, STATE OF MORE ILLINOIS, PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 10 OF SAID BLOCK 2; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES07`17" EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 2, A DISTANCE OF 87.16 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SAID EAST LINE AND CENTERLINE OF THE PARTY WALL TO COMMON TOWNHOUSE 3 AND 4, AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES47`54" WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, A DISTANCE OF 140.68 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES09`15" EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOTS 9 AND 8, A DISTANCE OF 17.53 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SAID WEST LINE AND CENTERLINE OF THE PARTY WALL COMMON TO 2 TOWNHOUSE AND 3; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES56`32" EAST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, A DISTANCE

LEGAL NOTICES , A D OF 140.67 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 2; THENCE SOUTH 0DEGREES07`17" WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 2, A DISTANCE OF 18.17 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESCRIPTHIS TION, THE EAST OF SAID LINE BLOCK 2 HAS AN ASSIGNED BEARING OF NORTH 0DEGREES07`17" EAST. C/K/A: 942 22nd Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 PIN: 07-35-451-022 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603.

Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W21-0143.

The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of with the sale, balance due within 24 hours.

The property is improved by: single family home.

The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Cory J. Harris (6319221) Tracey M. Coons (6311050) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 W21-0143 pleadings.il@ wirbickilaw.com I3198588 July 19, 26, 2022 August 2, 2022 Classified It works.

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