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Following Gov. JB Pritzker’s declaration of the monkeypox virus (MPV) as a public health emergency, the Whiteside County Health Department is providing an update on the JYNNEOS vaccine (also known as Imvamune or Imvanex), which has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of the monkeypox virus infection.
Because of limited supply, the JYNNEOS vaccine currently is prioritized in areas with recent cases of MPV and currently is not available in Whiteside County.
WCHD will issue additional information and guidance once the vaccine becomes available.
To help protect yourself and others from MPV and other illnesses, individuals who develop a new or unusual rash or who have symptoms of MPV should contact their primary health care provider.
Individuals are encouraged to take the following steps to reduce their risks of getting MPV: • Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like MPV.
• Do not touch the rash or scabs of a person with MPV. • Do not kiss, hug, cuddle or have sex with someone with MPV. • Avoid contact with objects and materials that a person with MPV has used. • Do not share eating utensils or cups with a person with MPV. • Do not handle or touch the bedding, towels or clothing of a person with MPV. • Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially before eating or touching your face and after you use the bathroom.
WCHD reminds residents that while c e r t a in i n d i v i du a l s ma y b e a t a n increased risk of exposure to MPV at this time, the disease does not discriminate. Anyone can contract and transmit MPV.
WCHD encourages individuals to continue to monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and t h e Il l in o is D ep ar t me nt o f P u b li c Health for situational updates and new guidance as this outbreak continues.
Additional information is available on Illinois’ Monkeypox Page and the CDC Monkeypox websites.
Whiteside County
Warranty deeds
Rt30-40-Rock LLC to Exchangeright Net Leased Portfolio 58 Delaware Statutory Trust, 1700 First Ave., Rock Falls (Walgreens), $4,547,008.
Scott B. Williams to Fifty Six D LLC, four parcels in Coloma Township, $550,000.
Rodney D. Cady to Vera A. Bode, 108 E. Morris St., Morrison, $80,000.
Theresa A. Johnson to Alexis Alvarado, 10171 Bristle St., Rock Falls, $339,900.
Vincente and Maria L. Villa to Jesus Aguilar Cadenas, 308 Seventh Ave., Sterling, $108,500.
Benjamin R. Francque to Charles and Corrine Popejoy, 2912 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, $375,000.
Reuter Family Trust, David Reuter, trustee, to Theresa A. Johnson, 2506A Katey Court, Sterling, $156,000.
Kenneth R. Funk to Chris L. Peed, 20590 Moline Road, Lyndon, $85,000.
Douglas D. House Estate and Rosalouise, Craig D., and Curt J. House to Daniel D. and Chelsey L. McLaughlin Threehouse, one parcel on A Street, Rock Falls, $2,000.
Marilyn J. Smith to Hugo J. Lemus Guzman, 616 Portland Ave., Morrison, $148,000.
Kim R. Shutterle to Terry and Connie Freeman, 27878 Fulfs Road, Sterling, $160,000.
Francisco Javier Flores Pedroza and Pablo Flores Esparza to Nathan A. Castillo, 810 W. Sixth St., Sterling, $15,000.
Jamie J. Lehman Estate and Darla J., Justin P., and Robert L. Lehman Jr. to Satin R. and Brandon M. Charneski, 411 16th Ave., Sterling, $81,000.
James V. Wagenknecht to Kenneth Lehman, 1206 Harvey Drive, Sterling, $10,000.
Peter and Suzanne Gutierrez to Machelle Johnson, 1403 Seventh Ave., Sterling, $75,000.
Audrey Dekker to Richard and Theresa Walters, 2307 22nd Ave., Sterling, $215,000.
Cindy Olson to Jannet Barrientos, 208 17th Ave., Sterling, $90,000.
Gene and Diana Johnston to Lydia, Brandy and Roberto Martinez Jr., 1404 Sycamore Drive, Rock Falls, $139,000.
Karen E. Erickson to Jaden Nielsen, 1203 W. 21st St., Rock Falls, $40,000.
Robert E. Bentley to Christine Bail, 307 Seventh Ave., Rock Falls, $60,000.
Brian D. and Elizabeth K. Hull to Trisha A. Richards, 1307 13th Ave., Sterling, $115,500.
Linda Kuepker to Christopher R. and Savannah D. Dravis, 1316 14th Ave., Sterling, $18,500.
Wilma J. Vandereide to Jave Farms LLC and Jason J. Vandereide, 7300 Hazel Road, Fulton, $45,000.
TCHL Enterprises LLC to Andrew R. Barsema, 515 13th Ave., Fulton, $97,000.
Frank and Karen Olson to Kevin Kilker, 9768 Burn Road, Fenton, $280,000.
Marian I. Osborn to Sean Ford, 804 Glenwood Drive, Morrison, $132,000.
Gregg D. and Tamara A. Hamstra to Matthew and Ashley Gill, 614 Woodlawn Drive, Prophetstown, $100,000.
Gordon L. and Jane E. Sissing to Charles T. Monkman, 14895 Vans Road, Fulton, $150,000. Wickes, 18800 13th St., Fulton, $17,000.
Trustees deeds
Shirley A. Domack Trust, Christopher S. Domack, trustee, to Alison James, 13564 Damen Road, Morrison, $330,000.
Wilma J. Vandereide Trust to Jave Farms LLC and Jason J. Vandereide, three parcels at 7300 Hazel Road, Fulton, $1,271,500.
Executors deeds
Ruth S. Thompson Estate to Duane A. Thompson, 100 S. Washington St., Tampico, $1,153,732.
Jack D. and Ruth S. Thompson Estate to Duane A. Thompson, four Parcels on Blue Goose Road, Tampico, $1,840,000.
Daniel Miles Estate to Aaron A. and Tammy Todd, 10475 Polo Road, Rock Falls, $150,000.
Carl E. Vandereide Estate to Wilma J. Vandereide Trust, 7300 Hazel Road, Fulton, $0.
Mary J. Arduini Estate to Vicente Menchaca, 203 E. 10th St., Rock Falls, $117,000.
Mary A. Morphew Estate to Harrison and Michelle Roberts, 20308 Prophet Road, Prophetstown, $230,000.
Deeds
Wieland Development LLC to 301 W 3rd Street Sterling Industrial, 301 W. Third St., Sterling (The Warehouse), $2 million.
Donna I. Jaggers, also Miller Estate to Zenon and Krystyna I. Jablonski, 1705 English St., Rock Falls, $13,500.
Jaramie L. and Jackie S. Pierceson and Whiteside County sheriff to Central Bank Illinois, 308 E. Second St., Tampico, $0.
NEWS BRIEFS
Moline Road (Old Illinois 2) near Lyndon closed through Aug. 13
Moline Road (Old Illinois 2) in Whiteside County is closed at the BNSF Railroad crossing. The closure began Monday, Aug. 8.
The crossing, 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, the Illinois Department of Transportation said in a news release.
No detour will be posted, according to the release.
“Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment,” the release said.
For IDOT District 2 updates, follow on Twitter @IDOTDistrict2, or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
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 to 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 apps.ilsos.gov/ renewaldlid/eligible.jsp.
MORRISON – Since 1989, the Whiteside County Fair Board has honored those who have made an extra effort to support and make the annual fair as much fun as possible for those who participate and attend the many shows and events.
The 2022 Friend of the Fair is the Venhuizen family.
The Venhuizen family started participating in the Whiteside County Fair some years ago, when Kenny and Nancy both showed beef cattle when they were young kids in 4-H.
Kenny and Nancy were married in 1956. Their children Tom and Kim also grew up showing beef cattle and even added in showing hogs.
K e nn y, w i t h t h e h e l p o f T o m , enjoyed restoring antique tractors and displaying them on the grounds and in the parade. Kenny began tractor pulling in the 1960s at the fair, and he became the superintendent of the tractor pull in the early 1970s.
The Venhuizen family was always there to help with the pull. Kenny built many pulling tractors over the years and most donned the name “Blue Max.”
After years of helping and watching his dad build pulling tractors, Tom started his tractor pulling career in 1977 by building his own modified tractor named “Panic.”
After hard years of farming, both men retired from the competitor side of tractor pulling, but the call to the track was still strong for the Venhuizen men.
In the early 1990s, Kenny purchased his sled called “Mean Green” and operated it at the tractor pull. Later in the 1990s, Tom and Amy bought a sled. Their sled, called “The Mechanical Mule,” took over the pull after Kenny sold his sled and retired from pulling.
The Venhuizen family has operated their sleds down the track at the Whiteside County Fair many times for many years. Last year was the final time that Tom ran his sled down the track.
Tom retired from pulling after 26 years of running the Mechanical Mule.
Kenny passed in December 2020. His presence at Tom’s final time down the track was felt by many.
The Whiteside County Fair Board thanks the Venhuizen family for all they have done for this fair and the many other fairs.
Visit www.whitesidecountyfair.org for more information about this year’s fair.
Photo provided by Todd Mickley and the Whiteside County Fair Board Nancy Venhuizen (from left), Amy Venhuizen and Tom Venhuizen have been recognized as Friends of the Fair for the 151st Whiteside County Fair. They were selected by the fair board for their many contributions, but especially for their devotion to tractor pull events.
Janice McCoy named reg ional assistant director for Extension
Janice McCoy has provided University of Illinois Extension educational programs and leadership for residents of Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties for more than 20 years.
McCoy now will oversee 39 counties in western and central Illinois as the region’s newest Extension assistant director.
McCoy’s Extension career began in 2001 as a family life educator before transitioning to county director for Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties.
“My most important role as assistant director will be to ensure that each of the 10 units has a solid program plan that serves the needs of their communities,” McCoy said. “Designing researchbased programs that improve the lives of individuals and communities is the c o r e m i s s i o n o f Extension and our local counties are the point of access.”
M c C o y t r a n s i tioned to her new role Aug. 1.
“Extension is a t r e m e n d o u s resource for local communities,” McCoy said. “We harness the groundbreaking research done in myriad areas and make that useable for all people.”
McCoy believes Extension transforms people’s lives.
“We are developing young leaders in our 4-H programs – the next generation of the workforce, public servants and volunteers. We are helping farmers increase their productivity to feed the world. Families benefit from learning how to raise their children, nourish their households and care for those they love.”
A network of volunteers assist in the development and delivery of Extension programs, including volunteers who work with 4-H, Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and Money Mentor programs.
“Extension really is the glue that brings groups together to make a difference,” McCoy said, “and our local staff are incredible resources. They work every day to help their communities thrive and prosper. They are focused on the mission of Extension and helping people improve the quality of their lives.”
McCoy also is the president of the Illinois Epsilon Sigma Phi professional association chapter and has been an active member of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, receiving the Distinguished Service Award in 2014.
“Extension has a local presence in every Illinois county, allowing it to seamlessly link communities, businesses and the public to the innovative research of the university and its partners. A regional network provides support for the organization’s 650 staff members,” said Judy Mae Bingman, Illinois Extension Marketing and Communication Manager.
Janice McCoy
WHITESIDE COUNTY EXTENSION UPCOMING EVENTS
The Whiteside County University of Illinois Extension announced its schedule of upcoming events and programs:
Four Seasons Horticulture webi-
nar series: Horticulture programs offered by the Illinois Extension horticulture team. Registration is required and can be completed at go.illinois.edu/fourseasons.
Lessons for Living Monthly webi-
nar series: 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, online. Monthly workshops that provide easy-to-understand tips for living full, rich lives. To register, visit go.illinois. edu/2022HCElessons.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
workshop: Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Whiteside Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling. Attendees will learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. To register, go.illinois.edu/youthmentalhealth.
Learn. Think. Care monthly webi-
nar series: 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, online. Workshop will help professional caregivers build personal resiliency, knowledge and strategies for meeting the needs of clients in long-term care environments. Register at go.illinois.edu/ LTCwebinars at least one week prior to each workshop to receive all access information.
Saturdays with a Master
Gardener: 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 19, at the Whiteside Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling. Registration is required and can be completed at go.illinois.edu/whitesidesaturdays.
















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