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Students from Mrs. VenHuizen’s third grade class at Riverdale Elementary School were intrigued by a presentation from Ranger Jimmy of Nahant Marsh, Davenport, on Earth Day on April 22. Here, a student pets Rocky the bull snake. See story and more photos on page 6.

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IN THE ARTS

Barn Quilts See some of the colorful creations made in Rock Falls by residents. / 3

Back to the Raceway

Diamond Action

Cordova has opened for the season. / 10

Baseball and softball seasons have begun. / 14

WHAT’S INSIDE Police Reports............................. 10 Glimpses of the Past....................... 18 Property Transfers............................17 Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section

Sports ........................................13-15 Church News............................ 20-21 Classifieds .................................. 22-24

DEATHS Jenneth ‘Jan’ Stage, Leo L. Fitch, Wayne E. Akker, Charlene A. Hanson, Page 9

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Four Erie Village Board trustees were recognized for their service and commitment to the community at the April 13 board meeting.

Trustee Kathy Kuhnen was thanked for her 22 years on the board, as she chose not to seek re-election this year. Also recognized was Keith Morgan, who resigned as trustee effective April 26 since he was voted onto the Erie School Board, and Mark Armstrong and Ella Bright, who also didn’t seek reelection.

Newly elected board members Woody Besse, Tara Kapple, and Quincy Poole will be sworn in at the May meeting, joining trustees Becky Cox and Jeff Wirth. Village President Marcia Smith will serve another

thanked for time, service four years, and will make a trustee appointment at the next meeting.

The board also approved Smith’s reappointment of Michelle Blackmer for a 6-year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the appointment of Eamonn Cox to a 6-year term, to replace Brenda Anglese who is retiring.

Ron Huisman, representing Revitalize Erie, informed the board that Revitalize was chosen to have an intern from Western Illinois University from Sept. 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022. The $5,000 cost of the program would be split between the Village of Erie, Erie School District, and Revitalize Erie, with the intern to aid each entity.

After 18 months of discussion, the board approved an ordinance that prohibits cannabis business establishments in the Village limits. The board also approved the

purchase of a Vac-Tron vacuum excavation system at a cost of $122,912 from Vermeer, which will be financed from a loan from Clock Tower Community Bank for 6 years, at a rate of 1.85%.

In reports, Public Works Supervisor Joel Papineau said water at the cemetery and Heritage Park would be turned on by May 1. Police Chief Rollie Elder stated that officers Brian Hawk and Jessica Adams completed training to be certified Lead Homicide Investigators. Recycling for Feb. was 29,220 lbs., and sales tax for Dec. $7,252.86.

Upcoming events include all-town garage sales on Saturday, June 5, and bulky waste pick-up on Saturday, June 12.

The next board meeting is on Tuesday, May 11 at 6 p.m. at the Village Hall.

PORT BYRON

Port Byron board settles engineering

BY SARAH FORD

Trustees agreed to the final bill, noting that they also received an extra $210,000 grant for the project.

Fluhr also updated the board on the Route 84 sidewalk project after his recent meeting with IDOT officials. Construction along the corridor is expected to begin in July and go through November.

The board also approved a preliminary engineering report for N. Shore and N. River Dr. after the village was awarded $19,000 from the IEPA to complete the study. Fluhr said the report will eventually

help the village seek more grants and funding for providing for sewer hook-ups to households without a connection to the village’s system.

In other action, the board learned that the village received $200,000 in COVID relief funds, with more funding still possible. Efforts to fix the cable on the flagpole near the war memorial are underway, with parts ordered; the village is waiting on a bucket truck to string up the new cable.

Tug Fest planning is still underway, though organizers are waiting on the state’s approval. Bulk pick-up for residents is on Saturday, May 1, with no electronics accepted.

In final action, Bruce Peterson reviewed his time as mayor, thanking the board, residents, and volunteers for the support over the past four years. He noted that taxes haven’t been raised, the budget has a surplus, and there is still a need for a Chamber of Commerce in the village.

“It’s not an easy job in a small town,” he said of his time as mayor.

Barb Cray will be sworn in as mayor at the next meeting, along with incumbent trustees Brian Bitler and Stacey Getting, and newly elected Jesse Clark. Trustee Patty Lindley decided not to run again, after serving four years.

Village of Rapids City – Two EMS calls.

Village of Port Byron – Seven EMS calls and one cooking fire.

Fire Protection District (Rural) – Eight EMS calls, one tree fire, one brush fire, one brush pile fire, and one downed power line.

Automatic Aid was given to Hillsdale for four traffic accidents and one structure fire.

The Fire Protection District is currently taking applications for volunteers.

The monthly report is prepared by Don Carey, RCFPD Fire Chief.

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Port Byron trustees agreed April 19 to pay MSA Professional Services an additional $30,000 for state-mandated storm sewer engineering work for a 2019 project.

Jared Fluhr of MSA had requested additional payment from the village at the March meeting, but the board tabled the request until they could review the unexpected request.

The additional costs stem from amending the storm sewer design on Route 84 during the road project near the Public Works building. State hydraulic engineers determined there wasn’t enough drainage in the design, which would lead to water ponding on the road. The last-minute changes to the project cost the village an extra half a million dollars, with over 40 storm inlets added.

Fluhr said requirements caught everyone off guard, but if they didn’t comply all the state funding would have been pulled.

He estimated that MSA engineers could bill an extra $63,000 for hours put into the project. The company originally requested $45,000 from the village, but after negotiations he brought the $30,000 figure to the board.

BRIEF

RCFPD issues monthly report Volunteers with the Rapids City Fire Protection District responded to 26 calls for assistance in March 2021. A breakdown of those calls is as follows:

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Port Byron mayor Bruce Peterson holds up a certificate of recognition during the last board meeting of his term. Also pictured is Deputy Clerk Laura Johnson and Trustee Gerry Meade.

ABOVE: Twenty designers work on their barn quilts during a craft class hosted by Rock Falls Tourism on April 17.

Instructor Sue Pascarella provided the materials and expertise for the artists. ABOVE LEFT: Diane Walter of Prophetstown colors in her quilt. FAR LEFT: Sue Sterenberg of Morrison works on a red, white and blue themed quilt. Sterenberg already has a barn quilt displayed at her Morrison farm but wanted something patriotic as well. LEFT: Marsha Smith of Prophetstown carefully puts down tape for her next blocks of color. In between paint applications, designers used a hairdryer to dry the paint.

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IN BRIEF Join fireside chat with noted author Alex Kotlowitz

Odell Public Library again will join more than 70 libraries to present noted author, journalist and filmmaker Alex Kotlowitz via Zoom at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 6.

Kotlowitz’s most Alex Kotlowitz, notable books are noted author, “An American Sum- journalist and mer: Love and Death filmmaker in Chicago” and the award-winning bestseller “There Are No Children Here.” He won an Emmy for the 2011 documentary “The Interrupters.”

The “fireside chat” will be moderated

by Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Mary Schmich of the Chicago Tribune. They will have a 45-minute discussion on wide-ranging topics from his books. The last 15 minutes will be devoted to questions.

Register using this link: forms.gle/ fUMy23BjQ6d4qHyX6. An email will be

sent the day before the chat that will connect you to the Zoom event.

CGH Health Foundation to host fundraiser

Need a gift for mom or something kid-friendly for the summer? Don’t miss the CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal Silent Auction.

Bidding begins at 7 a.m. Friday, April 30, via AirAuctioneer.com. Bidding ends at 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 4.

All proceeds go toward funding 18 projects to assist area children and adults, so your dollars stay local. A special project this year is to offer two extra days of Ways to Wellness Program mental health counseling for patients, with one day specifically devoted to pregnant and postpartum moms.

Baskets for the auction are at the CGH Health Foundation office, 2600 N. Locust St., Sterling, and can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 30, Monday, May 3, and Tuesday, May 4. Photos and descriptions of baskets will be available

through the online auction website.

Watch for the link on www.cghmc.com/ auction on Thursday, April 29.

Cash, checks, Venmo and credit/debit cards will be accepted. Payment is required before baskets can be removed.

Pickup of baskets will be at 2600 N. Locust St. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, and Thursday, May 6.

Event co-chairs are Tiffany Marquez, CGH accounts receivable, and Beth Warner, CGH main clinic communications coordinator.

For information, call Amanda Blaine, foundation development officer, at 815625-0400, ext. 5575, or email amanda. blaine@cghmc.com.

Resthave announces new cardiac, pulmonary program

MORRISON – Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Ave., announced it is teaming up with Dr. Jeremy Berg, a pulmonologist, Alteas Health, Dr. Joel Okner, a cardiologist, and Integrated Respiratory Solutions to pro-

vide a cardiac pulmonary program to residents.

The Cardiac Pulmonary Center of Excellence program will integrate with physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy to create a rehabilitation and wellness delivery model, officials said in a news release. Residents participating in the program will be provided a cardiac and pulmonary consultation, respiratory-pulmonary rehabilitation services provided by a licensed, registered respiratory therapist and utilization of advanced clinical modalities including oxygen therapy, aerosol delivery, airway care, respiratory care applications and modalities, pulmonary diagnostic and pulmonary rehabilitation techniques.

The benefits of the program include symptom relief, improved exercise tolerance, increased quality of life, lower health care use, early intervention, and associated education and evaluation tools so residents and direct care staff can monitor progress.

Call the director of nursing at 815-772-4021 for more information.

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Morrison Athletic Boosters present plaque to Mike Hamilton

State Scholars named in county

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Mike Hamilton, owner/operator of Hilltop Lanes for 23 years, closed Hilltop Lanes on April 23. Hamilton’s father bought the business in 1964. Hamilton took over the business from his father in 1998. Hamilton was presented a plaque in recognition of his many years of supporting the Morrison Athletic Boosters. Also receiving a plaque was Rich Irion, who worked at Hilltop Lanes for 40-plus years. The plaques were created by KAST Laser Creations in Morrison.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has named its 2021-22 State Scholars for outstanding academic achievement.

State Scholars are chosen based on a combination of ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank. State Scholars generally represent the top 10% of their school.

The ISAC, a state agency committed to helping make college accessible and affordable, first introduced the designation in 1958.

The recognition does not include a monetary prize, but honorees will receive a congratulatory letter from the ISAC and a certificate of achievement. Honorees can download a digital Illinois State Scholar badge that can be displayed on their online profiles and social media platforms and shared with high school counselors, prospective colleges, employers, family members and others.

The designation applies to the year the high school students will begin their post-secondary educa-

tion. This year, the list includes more than 16,640 students from 676 schools.

Following is the list of students from Whiteside County.

Erie High School

Ella Heyvaert Grace Johnson Kaylee Stichter Chloe Wiseley

Fulton High School

Kylie Collachia Joshua Dolph Giana Floming Corinne Leonhardt Morrison High School Chloe Bielema Anthony Fulton Ashton Smith

Morrison High School Chloe Bielema Anthony Fulton Ashton Smithw

Newman Central Catholic High School Adrian Ackert Isabella Trancoso

Prophetstown High School Emily Brooks

Jakob Grunder Sydney Minssen Elexis Vickrey

Rock Falls High School

Jermiah Burtlow Kassandra Estrella Karli Fischbach Kylie Fischbach Logan Flynn Joshua Howard Amelia Mount Jadyn Osborne Savannah Pinske Sydney Reyes Alaina Schreiner

Sterling High School

William Boze Kylie Bresley Haley Ceruzzi Riley Dittmar Ellie Gasso Malachi Greschke McKenzie Hubbard Jazmin Martinez Olivia Pitkin Walter Reter Mackenzie Sisson Kimzey Spreeman Victoria Stutzke Trinity Winchell Amy Zeigler

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Area clubs keep the highway clean

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RIGHT: Members of the Prophetstown Lions Club took to the highway for a clean-up on Tuesday, April 20. It was organized by Rod Copeland, with members Tara Johnson, Don Vogel, Ken Cocking, and Teresa Bielema joining in to tend to their stretch of adopted highway. The next club event is Diabetes Awareness Day on May 15.

FAR RIGHT: Lion Ken Cocking stands by a large pile of orange trash bags that show the efforts in cleaning the roadside and ditches of litter.

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BRIEFS Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection

After not meeting for several months due to Covid 19, Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection will meet Wednesday, May 12 at 9:30 at Community Reformed Church, 747 N. 12th St., Clinton, IA. The cost to attend is $10.

It is asked that attendees wear masks and social distance according to Covid 19 safety guidelines. There are hand sanitizer stations available. There will be a brunch followed by a special feature, and an inspirational, non-denominational speaker.

Bea Ingersoll will present a topical talk entitled “Childlike Memories” about children’s books and their authors, such as “Little Women by Louisa Alcott. She explores the authors’

lives and their need to share their gifts with children, The stories point to where everyone’s deepest needs may be met. Bea is from Albany, and is a retired elementary teacher and children’s librarian.

The special feature is Regan Michaelsen of Information and Referral of Clinton.

All women are invited to attend. Reservations are due Friday, May 7. For reservations or more information, contact Nancy at 563-242-8819.

Morrison FD cancels pancake breakfast

The Morrison Fire Department has announced that they will not be having their annual pancake breakfast and fundraiser this year.

In a Facebook post last week, MFD wrote: “After much discussion at the meeting last night, the members of the Morrison Fire Department have elected to not host our annual pancake breakfast in 2021. While this was a very difficult decision, we feel as though it is in the best interest of the safety of our community.”

It was noted that Morrison Main Streetconstruction at the time of the event would force everyone to enter from and cross Route 30. Additionally, Whiteside County is experiencing a continued growth in COVID-19 cases.

“We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to seeing a fire station full of our friends and community members in 2022. See you all next year,” the statement concluded.

Erie FD finalizes pancake breakfast plans After a year off, the Erie Fire Department pancake breakfast isback for 2021. The annual fundraiser and community event will be on Sunday, May 23 from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the station, located at 807 9th Ave., Erie.

Firefighters will be serving their classic menu of pancakes (with M&M’s if preferred), scrambled eggs, sausage patties, and milk, coffee, or water.

The cost is by donation. Masks will be required when not seated or eating in the firehouse. The department will offer spacious indoor seating or carry-out, andall donations will be used for needed equipment and supplies.

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LEFT: Members of the Fulton Kiwanis Club and Fulton High School Key Club members gather to do their part in cleaning a one mile stretch of Highway 30. ABOVE: Many orange garbage bags were collected.

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EARTH WEEK

Riverdale Elementary students celebrate Earth Week Riverdale Elementary students had many ways to love and learn about the planet during the annual Earth Week celebration last week.

The week’s activities included virtual visits by Living Lands & Waters crew members, and in-person visits by Illiniwek Forest Preserve Ranger Mike Peterson talking about local wildlife, Dave Murcia of the Wapsi River Environmental Center with two live owls, and Ranger Jimmy of Nahant Marsh with a threetoed box turtle named Bob and Rocky the bull snake.

Bill Brockmann of Brockmann Timbers, Port Byron, shared about maple syrup production, and Kate Mape of Quad City Botanical Center taught the kids how to make seed balls. Every student made their own rock or shell necklace to celebrate that “Earth Week Rocks.” The 4th and 5th grade students also had virtual visits with Yellowstone National Park Rangers.

Other activities included a “river clean-up” in the gym, Earth-themed artwork, painted rocks, and a positive message of caring for the Earth, with every student encouraged to do their part to keep it clean. Teachers also incorpo-

rated Earth Week education into their curriculum.

The Earth Week activities were coordinated by Riverdale Secretary Chris Bradshaw, with the PTO funding all the special guest speakers.

ABOVE: Fifth graders Brecken Polenske and Kaiden Stubbs learned about local wildlife during a presentation by Ranger Mike Petersen. They’re pictured holding a beaver pelt. FAR LEFT: Fifth grader Kyle Wright holds up a skunk pelt during Earth Week activities at Riverdale Elementary School last week. LEFT: Lynnlee Hilburn, 3rd grade, shows off the rock necklace she made during Earth Week at Riverdale Elementary School.

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SUNSHINE AWARDS

Matt Dingus, a cardiac monitor tech in CGH Medical Center’s Critical Care Unit, recently was recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service.

The Sunshine Award was created to honor and recognize outstanding service and compassionate care by those in non-nursing roles, such as CNAs, CMAs or CMTs. Stephanie Waller, a registered nurse in the Digestive Health Center and Sunshine Award coordinator, read the nomination: “I have worked at CGH for more than 16 years in the CCU. Over the years, I have been at many patients’ bedsides as they passed but in these last few months, I have seen more death than throughout my entire career. Every night I come to work, I hope that we do not lose anyone but this particular night, I lost two. Matt was asked to interpret for the physician and staff to a family of a patient whose death was imminent. He had the painful task of hearing the words of the doctor, translating them to the family, and listening to the family’s words through

their tears and translating back to us. He did this very eloquently with respect to the patient’s and family’s religion and customs.

“When it was Matt Dingus time to withdraw life support, Matt stayed at the bedside with the family and me, showing much regard for all of us. There is always great sadness at a time like this but the despair of this family will never leave me. These months have been hard. So cruel that I wouldn’t wish them on an enemy. God has given me the strength to bear this duty but if I was ever at a breaking point, this one was it. After the patient passed and the family left, Matt reached out his arms and we wept in full isolation gear – together. I needed that. I am thankful that it was him there that night to care for this family in a manner I could not but more so as my co-worker, friend and strength.”

CGH recognizes award winner Jessica Morris Jessica Morris, a certified podiatry nursing assistant in CGH Medical Center’s Podiatry Department, recently was recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service.

Stephanie Waller, registered nurse at the Digestive Health Center and Sunshine Award coordinator, read the nomination: “I have been going to Dr. [Eric] Riley for many years. I have an infection in the bone, and he is trying his best to save my foot. When I had my last surgery, I was very, very scared. Jessica was in the operating room, and before surgery she kept telling me, ‘We’ve got this. … You’ve got this. … I will do anything to help you get better.

“Every time I go in there, she brightens my day. … She makes all the treatments – and everything else they’re doing to save my foot – bearable. She takes time to answer all of my questions and makes me feel a lot better. She does an absolutely amazing job with my wound care, and I truly don’t know what Dr. Riley would do without her. I don’t

know where I would be or if I could have fought this fight without her.

“Her care, compassion and dedication is absolutely amazing,” the nomination concluded.

Jessica Morris “I’ve never seen anybody like her ever. I truly believe she is a well-deserved recipient of this award. She should be recognized because I truly believe this award is what you created it for.”

“I have worked in podiatry for 13 years,” Morris said when receiving her award. “What I love most about my job is patient care but I also enjoy assisting in surgery, casting in the office and being part of a great team. Thank you so much.”

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VILLAGE OF CORDOVA BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 5/1/2021 - 4/30/2022

OBITUARIES

A memorial to the Rock River Hospice and Home has been established.

Wayne was born September 30, 1929 in Morrison, to Cornelius and Ruvine (Brackemyer) Akker. He was a 1947 graduate of Morrison High School. Wayne served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a radio operator with the military police corps. He was able to attend the 27th trip with Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. On February 15, 1955, he married Gertie I. VanderPloeg at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison. She died on April 1, 2001. After the service, Wayne and his brother-in-law, Bill Sykes, started the home building company of Sykes and Akker Construction. Later, after Bill moved to Wisconsin, Wayne continued the JENNETH ‘JAN’ STAGE business as S & A construction until retiring.

Died: April 18, 2021; Sterling He was a lifelong member of Ebenezer Reformed Church and cherished going to the FULTON – Jenneth “Jan” Stage, 79, of Fulton, Father and Son banquets with his family. He IL, died Sunday, April 18, 2021, at CGH Medical was a member of the NRA, and liked hunting Center in Sterling, IL. and fishing. Wayne enjoyed square dancing The Fulton chapel of the Bosma-Renkes with his wife, Gertie, and he took her on many Funeral Home handled arrangements. trips he earned selling homes through Homeway Homes. He bowled for years, liked to LEO L. FITCH read and was an avid Bears fan. Wayne Died: April 8, 2021; Port Byron inherited the joy of gardening from helping his dad at their greenhouse when he was younger.

PORT BYRON – Leo L. Fitch, 79, of Port Byron, In his later years, Wayne went walking and for Illinois, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, coffee every morning at Emmanuel Reformed at home. Gibson-Bode Funeral Home handled Church. arrangements.

Survivors include two daughters, Penny (John) Dyke of Morrison and Melody (Tim WAYNE E. AKKER Hartman) Hartson of Argo Fay, IL; two sons, Born: September 30, 1929; Morrison Gerry (Shari) Akker of Morrison and Steve Died: April 19, 2021; Sterling (Lynn) Akker of Mt. Morris, IL; four grandchildren, Shanna (Dennis) Welch, Luke Akker, Jason MORRISON – Wayne E. Akker, 91, of Morrison, (Katie) Akker and Andrew Akker; four great-grandchildren, Tyvan Hartson, London IL, passed away Hasenmiller, Zachary and Zoey Akker; one Monday, April 19, 2021 sister, Virginia (Wayne) Carrol-Williams of Las at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Vegas, NV; and one brother, Dr. Lee Akker of Idaho.

Cremation rites have He was preceded in death by his parents; his been accorded. A memorial service will be wife Gertie; three sisters, Thelma Mae Rick, Ruth Sykes, and Alice Bolluyt; and two brothers, held at a later date. Interment will be in the Rev. Dale Akker and one in infancy.

Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. The Morrison To send online condolences, go to www. chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in bosmarenkes.com. charge of arrangements.

Survivors include one niece, Bethany (John Butemeyer, PhD) Toppert, PhD of Grapevine, TX; three nephews, Mark (Jane) Toppert of Mullin, TX, Colonel Kent A. (Gaye) Toppert, USAF, Retired of New Braunfels, TX, Lt. Col. Gary (Marcy) Toppert, USAF, Retired of Abilene, TX; 14 great-nieces and great-nephews; two great-great-nieces and one great-great-nephew; and numerous beloved cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Edna Weber; her husband, Howard; and one brother, Lt. Col. Arlyn (Betty) Toppert, USAF, Retired.

To send online condolences, go to www. bosmarenkes.com.

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in 1960 at the Eclipse Lawn Mower Company CHARLENE A. HANSON which was later sold to Penberthy, InternationBorn: July 31, 1937; Sterling al. She initially worked as a bookkeeper in the Died: April 21, 2021; Clinton, Iowa Accounts Receivable Department and later CLINTON, Iowa - Char- worked as a computer operator. Charlene retired from Penberthy after 40 years in July lene Anita (Weber) 2000.

Hanson, 83, of Charlene was a member of the First Lutheran Prophetstown, IL, died, Church in Prophetstown. She was also an avid Wednesday, April 21, and longtime member of the Order of the 2021, at Prairie Hills at Eastern Star, beginning in 1957 and spanning Clinton, Clinton, IA. Her graveside service the next 60 years. She started with the will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021, Hooppole Chapter in March 1957, moving to the Morning Star Chapter in Tampico in 1984, at Leon Cemetery in Prophetstown, with Rev. merging with the Minerva Chapter No. 6 in Jan Shaulis, Pastor of the Leon United Prophetstown in 1994, which later merged with Methodist Church in Prophetstown officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, the Sterling Chapter in 2011. In 2016, Charlene transferred from the Sterling Chapter No. 354 to April 30, 2021 at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral the Moline Chapter No. 258 and established Home in Prophetstown. dual membership with the Clinton Chapter No. Memorials have been established to 65 as a life member. In addition to being a very Prophetstown Area Historical Society & active member in Eastern Star, attending Compassus Hospice Care.

Charlene was born July 31, 1937 in Sterling, IL numerous meetings and conferences, which to Warren and Edna (Meier) Weber. She and her found her driving across the Midwest any time of the day or night, she held a significant family lived on various farms around the number of leadership positions. Positions held, Prophetstown community, initially living on a often multiple times, over the years included: farm located on the Prophetstown-Rock Falls blacktop for several years, then later moving to Associate Conductress, Conductress, Associate a farm in Sandytown. In 1944, her family moved Matron, Worthy Matron, Chaplain, Organist, Secretary, Esther, various installing officer to the farm that her father’s parents, Samuel positions, Grand Organist, Grand Representaand Alix Weber, farmed. The farm was located tive, Grand Lecturer instructing other Chapters, on the Henry County-Whiteside County line, 7 miles south of Prophetstown off of Highway 78. and held the honorary title of Grand Lecturer Her parents farmed there until 1975 when they Emeritus of The Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois. retired and moved to town after which her Charlene was active in numerous other brother farmed the family farm until 2012. organizations, and like Eastern Star, assumed Charlene attended Pleasant Ridge School, leadership roles: President of the local Woodward’s Bluff School, and graduated from Prophetstown AARP Chapter and Secretary for Prophetstown High School in 1955. She attended Carthage College in Carthage, IL for a the Prophetstown High School Alumni Association. She was at one time a member of year prior to returning home to Prophetstown Prophet Hills Country Club and thoroughly to help her dad farm. In 1957 she started enjoyed golfing with friends. She also enjoyed working at Soliday Farm Equipment as a attending performances with friends at the bookkeeper. In November 1958, Charlene Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island. In married Howard Hanson at Leon United addition, Charlene enjoyed crafts, gardening, Methodist Church. They farmed in the Yorktown area from 1958 to 1977, until Howard cooking, and helping at her church, First Lutheran Church, Good Samaritan, and Pat’s passed away in the fall of 1977. While helping Howard with the farm, she also started working Table in Prophetstown.

POLICE REPORTS Fulton

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April 16 Jennifer N. Smith of Clinton, Iowa, was arrested on a Whiteside County warrant. She was taken to the Whiteside County Jail.

April 19 Samantha Soibel of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for driving while license suspended in the 400 block of 14th Avenue. She was released with a promise to comply.

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Jenny Wilson of Colona is lined up and ready to race a rear engine dragster at Cordova International Raceway on Saturday, April 17. Wilson said she started racing with her dad and brother in 1996, calling it a family thing.

April 20 Kerri J. Knapp of Fulton was cited for speeding on Highway 30, west of Route 84. She was released with a promise to comply.

Individuals named in the Fulton report have been accused of a charge.

They are presumed innocent until proved guilty.

Morrison Arrests

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On Saturday, April 17, about 8:04 a.m., Morrison police arrested Charlie D. Davis, 43, of Morrison pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Whiteside County charging Davis with failure to appear – sex offender registration violation. Davis was taken to the Whiteside County Jail.

On Saturday, April 17, about 1:21 p.m., Morrison police responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Sullivan’s Foods. As a result of the investigation, Morrison police arrested Jason R. Spencer, 42, of Sterling pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Whiteside County charging Spencer with failure to appear – driving while license suspended. Spencer was released on a notice to appear.

On Sunday, April 18, about 7:57

p.m., Morrison police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Benito Juarez, 52, of Joliet in the 100 block of West Lincolnway for an equipment violation. As a result of the traffic stop, Juarez was issued a written warning for unsafe equipment and was arrested pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Cook County charging Juarez with domestic battery. Juarez posted the required bond and was released.

On Monday, April 19, about 2:09 a.m., Morrison police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Patrick O. Kleckner, 28, of Savanna in the 100 block of West Lincolnway for an equipment violation. As a result of the traffic stop, Kleckner was issued a written warning for unsafe equipment and was arrested for driving while license revoked and obstructing identification (Class A misdemeanor). Kleckner was taken to the Whiteside County Jail, processed and released on a notice to appear.

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April 16 Angela M. Jones, 37, Chicago, no valid registration April 22 Johnnie A. Reese, 37, Gary, Indiana, driving while license suspended Deshaon T. Askew, 26, Chicago, driving while license suspended April 23 Angela M. Russell, 39, Chadwick, speeding Stephen B. Hill, 32, Sterling, driving while license suspended

Individuals named in the Morrison report have been accused of a charge.

They are presumed innocent until proved guilty.

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Farmer’s National Bank donates to future Morrison Bark Park

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Farmer’s National Bank in Morrison recently donated $500 to On the Move with Parks and Recreation for the future Morrison Bark Park. Thank you Farmer’s National Bank for helping the dream become a reality. Pictured are Doug Vanderlaan (from left), Farmer’s National Bank; Jim Strating, On the Move; Nick Volckmann, Farmer’s National Bank and On the Move board member; Ashley Bruins, Farmer’s National Bank; Angie Erickson, Farmer’s National Bank; and Bart Ottens, Farmer’s National Bank.

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New truck for Hillsdale Fire Protection District

By Sarah Ford For Shaw Media The Hillsdale Fire Protection District put into service a new brush truck with basic medic capabilities last week, a purchase to help them condense and modernize their fleet.

The 2020 Dodge Ram 5500 is equipped with firefighting tools, plus needed space for medical response equipment such as first aid kits, an AED defibrillator, and backboards.

The truck bed accommodates the department’s tools better and makes it easier for responders to get them in and out. The cab also has space fora four-man crew.

The multi-purpose truck replaces three older trucks that were showing their age with mechanical issues, thereby saving on maintenance and licensing fees. All three older vehicles, including a medical pick-up and brush truck, have been sold to other departments, including one in Idaho.

Assistant Chief Deke Carls said the department has been downsizing and modernizing their fleet in order

to serve the community better. They had some funding set aside, plus some in the budget, and proceeds from the other vehicle sales to give them enough to make the truck purchase. “The need was there, and it was time to rotate out,” he said.

The Hillsdale department’s consolidated fleet now includes a tender, rescue pumper, structure engine, rescue boat, and the new brush truck. After the retirement of Chief Jim Oney last fall, the department also has new leadership: Fire Chief Tony DeCap, Assistant Chief Deke Carls, Captain David Dickhut, and Lieutenant Cody Kessler.

The firefighters will have their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 2 from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

For a donation, guests can enjoy pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice, and milk served by the firemen, either drive-thru or socially distanced dine-in. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. All donations will be used to provide training and equipment for the Hillsdale Firefighter’s Association.

HFPD members meet every Tues-

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PREP FOOTBALL

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Fulton has played in the Three Rivers Conference for 46 years. It’s last game certainly had to be one of its most exciting games.

The Steamers led 3A No. 2-ranked Princeton for most of the first three quarters of play Friday night, relinquishing the lead with less than nine minutes to go. Princeton added another touchdown with 8:48 left in the game and held on for a 49-38 win.

“We kept fighting. They made couple adjustments. They’re a good football team. We knew we wouldn’t be able to keep them down for four quarters,” Fulton coach Patrick Lower said. “That was a great high school football game. I know they say these [spring games] don’t mean anything, but this game meant a lot to these kids out here, these fans, these communities.

“I’m just proud of both football teams and communities. This was a fun football game. I was proud to be a part of it.”

Fulton, a charter member of the TRAC in 1976, which will be joining the NUIC this fall.

The Steamers (4-1), ranked No. ? in this week’s 1A AP Poll, led as much as 31-14 midway through the third quarter when Ethan Rash scored on a 33-yard touchdown run.

Rash added a 1-yard touchdown with 11:54 left to play to put the Steamers up 38-28.

The Tigers (6-0) didn’t panic, and scored three touchdowns in the final 10 minutes.

Princeton quarterback Tyler Gibson threw a 12-yard TD pass to Augie Christiansen to make it 38-35 Fulton with 10:25 remaining.

The Tigers then recovered an onside kick at the Fulton 23, and six plays later, Gibson sneaked in from a yard out to give the Tigers their first lead of the night at 42-38 with 8:48 remaining.

Ronde Worrels, who became Bureau County’s all-time leading rusher this season, capped his career with a 5-yard touchdown to put the finishing touches on the Tigers’ 49-38 come-from-behind victory.

“That’s another thing Coach [Ryan] Pearson preaches, doesn’t matter if we’re down 40-0, or 50-0, anything. We’re never giving up, and we never gave up,” Worrels said.

Pearson agreed that his Tigers never gave up.

“I’m so happy for our kids. They’re extremely resilient, and there’s no quit in these kids. They get down 31-14, but our kids continue to persevere. They continue to keep fighting,” he said.

“What a win. What a win. Oh my gosh, what a win.”

With no postseason to play for, Pearson had billed this game as the Tigers’ state championship.

“We said this was going to be our state championship game, and it was every bit and then some. Hats off to Fulton. They came over here and played a whale of football game,” he said. “It just came down our kids made a couple more plays at the end and got the big win.”

“We came in knowing us seniors built this program up, and Coach Pearson has taught us everything.

We couldn’t let him down the last game,” Worrels said. “He’s been such a great coach to all of us. Give that W to him, and getting that W to us seniors is very important to us.”

The Steamers struck quickly for a 7-0 lead on a 70-yard pass from Connor Barnett to Jacob Jones less than 2 1/2 minutes into the game.

Kyler Pessman added an 11-yard touchdown run to make it 14-0 with 6:33 left in the first quarter.

Princeton evened the score on touchdown runs by Worrels (2 yards) and Gibson (21 yards) at the end of first quarter to tie the game at 14.

Pessman scored on a 35-yard touchdown reception early in the second quarter, and Endi Qunaj added a 30-yard field goal just before time expired in the second quarter to give the Steamers a 24-14 halftime lead.

“They definitely hit us hard and smacked us in the mouth. I think everybody else wrote us out, but we kept our heads on. We said, ‘Keep fighting, keep fighting. Those were the key words tonight, ‘keep fighting,’” PHS senior lineman Grant Foes said.

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FULTON

May Day at Heritage Canyon Celebrate May Day at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, with the Early American Crafters, on Saturday, May 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission is by donation.

Park at Cross View Church, 703 14th Avenue, and ride the free shuttle to and from the Canyon; the last pickup is 4:00 p.m.

Visitors will not enter buildings, due to COVID-19 precautions with large groups. However, the public can see into 11 buildings while talking with the Early American Crafters. Cotton Candy, ice cream, popcorn, Canyon tea, coffee, and water

will be available.

May Day fun will be found outdoors. Craft a May basket.

Jennifer Garden will tell “Stories in the Garden.” Guitarist Jim Perron and The Elf Returns Band will be at the gazebo.

Make huge bubbles with Prof B3. Dance around a May Pole.

Hear Rev. Danny Lybarger play his flute and tell Native American stories by his tepee.

Blacksmiths Rick Medd and Gene Whistman will be at the forge. Native American beaders, Leonard and Judine Clancy, and wood carver Johan Stoltz will demonstrate their artistry.

Craft a May Day basket at Heritage Canyon.

SPORTS ROUNDUP Baseball Erie-Prophetstown 14, Fulton 13: The Panthers beat the Steamers in a wild game in the Three Rivers. Fulton jumped out to a 6-1 lead before the Panthers rallied back with a nine-run fifth inning. Fulton responded with six runs in the top of the sixth only to have E-P retake the lead with a run in the bottom of the inning. The Steamers scored again to tie it in the top of the seventh, and Erie-Prophetstown scored again to win it in the bottom of the seventh.

Fulton’s Kannon Wynkoop and Ethan Price each had three RBIs. Jake Jensen struck out four for the Panthers.

Softball Erie-Prophetstown 11, Fulton 1: The Panthers got 10 strikeouts from A Jones in a win over the Steamers.

Aylah Jones helped her own cause at the plate with three hits and three RBIs. Jaden Johnson also had three RBIs with a pair of hits. Mariah Underwood had a double and drove in Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media Fulton’s lone run.

Fulton’s Bri Anders catches a throw from third during action against Oregon on April 22.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP Varsity

Fulton 10, Dixon 4: The Duchesses dropped their season opener on the road, as the Steamers scored four runs in the fifth inning and three more in the sixth to rally for the victory.

Dixon led 1-0 after the second inning before Fulton tied it up in the third.

Dixon scored once in the top of the fourth before Fulton went ahead 3-2 with two runs in the bottom of the inning. The Duchesses grabbed the lead with two runs in the top of the fifth, but Fulton came right back.

Olivia Mowery had two hits and two RBIs to lead Dixon.

Mariah Underwood had three hits and two RBIs for Fulton. Anna Jacobs added two hits and drove in three runs.

Liz Fish struck out eight and walked one, allowing six hits in a complete-game victory.

Oregon 5, Fulton 3: The Hawks picked up the nonconference win at Park West.

Steamers starter Liz Fish struck out four in her first three innings in the circle. She allowed three runs on two hits.

After giving way to Bri Anders in the fourth after allowing a hit and a run, walking two and hitting two, Fish returned to get another strikeout to end the fourth. Fish then worked the fifth and allowed a walk and a run.

Freshmen/sophomores

Fulton 14, Dixon 3: Fulton gave up three runs to Dixon in the first inning, but came away with the win April 21.

Dixon got things going in the first inning as an error allowed it to score two runs. Fulton knotted the game at three in the bottom of the second with a run on an Annaka Hackett double. The Steamers pulled away for good with four runs in the third inning. In the third, Emily Kane homered on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs; Brooklyn Brennan tripled on an 0-2 count, scoring a run; and Bri Cramer singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring a run. Fulton scored six runs in the fourth, getting singles by Kane, Jacie Miller and Hackett, a home run by Hackett, a fielder’s choice by Cramer, and scoring on an error on a ball put in play by Ally Bruggenwirth. Brennan was credited with the victory for the Steamers. Brennan surrendered three runs on two hits over five innings, striking out nine and walking one.

Fulton 22, Oregon 10: The Steamers defeated Oregon on April 22 after taking the lead late in the game.

The game was tied at 10 with Fulton batting in the top of the sixth when Amy Hughes tripled on a 1-2 count, scoring three runs. Madyson Luskey collected four hits in four at-bats to help lead Fulton. Luskey singled in the third, singled in the fifth, doubled in the sixth and singled in the seventh. Brooklyn Brennan earned the win for the Steamers, surrendering eight runs on 13 hits over five innings, striking out eight and walking one. Bri Cramer threw two innings.

Fulton 17, EP 8: F/S Softball claimed a 17-8 victory on April 24, despite a big push by Erie-Prophetstown in the third inning.

Fulton collected 11 hits and Erie-Prophetstown tallied eight in the high-scoring game. The Steamers opened up scoring in the first inning when Bri Cramer singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. After E-P scored one run in the top of the sixth, Fulton answered with one of their own. Fulton took the lead for good with seven runs in the third inning. Ariana Nielsen singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, Cramer singled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs, and Ally Bruggenwirth singled on a 0-2 count, scoring two runs. Brooklyn Brennan was the winning pitcher for Fulton going five innings, allowing seven hits and seven

runs while striking out eight. Cramer threw two innings in relief. Cramer, Emily Kane, and Brennan all managed multiple hits for Fulton. Cramer went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead the Steamers in hits. The Steamers are 3-0.

Baseball Varsity

Fulton 11, Milledgeville 7: The Steamers scored in every inning but the fourth and overcame a six-run third by the Missiles to win at home.

Jacob Jones had three hits and three RBIs for Fulton, and also got the win on the mound in relief of starter Drew Dykstra. Cameron Glazier had two hits and two RBIs and scored three runs.

Nick Smith drove in a pair of runs for Milledgeville, and Ashton Nobis and Treyton Selman each added two hits.

Kieren Harris took the loss in relief of Selman.

Kewanee 9, Erie-Prophetstown 4: The Panthers had nine hits, but fell to the Boilermakers at home.

The Panthers took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third, but Kewanee jumped in front with a four-run fourth and a five-run fifth.

Justice Cole and Dawson Haggard each had a pair of hits for E-P. Jaime Miner struck out six in three innings on the mound.

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Fish, Anders, Ally Reed and Mariah Underwood all had hits for Fulton.

Anders and Fish drove in runs. Underwood scored on a passed ball.

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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report LYNDON IL1950300 Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2020 This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water.

The source of drinking water used by LYNDON is Ground Water For more information regarding this report contact: Name John Wright Phone 815-590-2098 Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre el agua que usted bebe. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguien que lo entienda bien

Source of Drinking Water The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: - Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming - Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

- Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

- Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturallyoccurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-4264791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Source Water Information Source Water Name Type of Water Report Status Location WELL 1 (11904) GW Active 107 6th East WELL 2 (11905) GW Active 310 4th St East Source Water Assessment We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop by City Hall or call our water operator at 815-590-2098.

To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/ recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

Source of Water: LYNDON Based on information obtained in a Well Site Survey published in 1991 by the Illinois EPA, several potential sources are located within 1,000 feet of the wells. The Illinois EPA has determined that the Lyndon Community Water Supply’s source water is not suspectibile to contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including; monitoring conducted at the wells; monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system; and available hydrogeologic data on the wells. Furthermore, in anticipation of the U.S. EPA’s proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that the Lyndon Community Water Supply is not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the evaluation of the following criteria during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the community’s wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper siting conditions; a hydraulic barrier exists which should prevent pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and the sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. Because the community’s wells are constructed in a confined aquifer, which should prevent the movement of pathogens into the wells, well hydraulics were not considered to be a significant factor in the susceptibility determination. Hence, well hydraulics were not evaluated for this system ground water supply.

2020 Regulated Contaminants Detected Lead and Copper Definitions: Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety.

Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Lead and Copper Date Sampled MCLG Action Level (AL) 90th Percantile #Sites Over Al Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination Copper 07/31/2019 1.3 1.3 0.166 0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching Preservatives; corrosion of from household systems 2020 Regulated Contaminants Detected Water Quality test Results Definitions: The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.

Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.

Level 1 Assessment: A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Level 2 Assessment: A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.

Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. na: not applicable. mrem: millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) ppb: micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water. ppm: milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.

Treatment Technique or TT: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Regulated Contaminants Disinfection and Disinfection By-products Collection Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Date Detected Detected Contamination Chlorine 12/31/2020 1.3 1.09 - 1.5 MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4 PPM N Water Additives use to control microbes Inorganic Contaminants Collection Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Date Detected Contamination Barium 01/24/2018 0.0884 0.0798 – 0.0884 2 2 PPM N Discharge of Drilling waste; Discharge from metals refineries; Erosions of Natural Deposits Fluoride 01/24/2018 0.514 0.459 - 0.514 4 4.0 PPM N Erosion of Natural deposit; Water additive which Promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

Iron 01/24/2018 0.263 0 - 0.263 1.0 PPM N This contaminant is not Currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state Regulates. Erosion of natural deposits.

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Burnses announce birth of daughter

Whiteside County property transfers recorded the week of April 12-16:

Bianca Grace Burns was born on Feb. 11, 2021, at Trinity Hospital in Moline to Bill and Christina Burns of Erie.

Bianca Grace weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces.

She was welcomed home by her brothers, Brady and Blake, and

her sisters, Brynna and Braelynn.

Her grandparents are Mel and Cindy Saad of Erie, and Bill and Sue Burns of Cordova.

Her great-grandparents are Bonnie Kuhnen, Morrison, Mel and Marlene Saad, Erie, and Marilyn Lamb, Silvis.

Warranty deeds • Laura L. Frederick Estate to Jason R. Frederick, 104 E. Morris St., Morrison, $0.

• Sarah Denning to Cody Rothermel and Kristin Truemper, 10697 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, $215,000.

• Betty S. and Louis G. Hummel Trust to Lewis, Linda and Kevin Hummel, 106 Birch St., Prophetstown, $0.

• Barbara E. Brewer to Mark S. Brewer, 8282 Ridge Road, Rock Falls, $0.

• Kari A. Horack to Karen J. Robinson, 509 Jenkran St. No. 3, Morrison, $55,000.

• Bridget and Scott Eyrich to James Smolenski, 15902 Ebson Road, Fulton, $35,000.

• SNL Rental LLC to Gregory Layn, 1712 and 1714 Ave. C and 1713, 1715, 1721 and 1723 Locust St., Sterling, $210,000.

• Chehalis A. Thomas to Marc Batley, 510 Fifth Ave., Sterling, $13,000.

• Ambrose Monroe to EMH Holdings LLC, 1509-1511 E. 25th St., Sterling, $190,000.

• Matthew A. Greer to Jonathan A. and Linda D. Gieson, 1701 14th Ave., Rock Falls, $67,000.

• Jacquelyn L. Fecht to Nicholas and Courtnie Griffin, 608 13th Ave., Sterling, $47,000.

• Stacey Dubree, formerly Russell, to Adrian John Lopez, 401 Ave. E, Rock Falls, $88,000.

• Beth Rosenberry to L. Edward Ebersohl, one parcel on Ridge Road, Rock Falls, $50,000.

• David L. Pape to Mark D. and Kimberly S. Pape, 9209 Union Grove Road, Morrison, $0.

• Mary H. Robinson to Jeffrey M. and Christine M. Straley, 16171 Moline Road, Lyndon, $345,000.

• Loretta G. and Michelle G. Parson to Bradley J. Kindle, 1303 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, $90,000.

• Sterling Nifty Real Estate to Colby M. Raymond, 1102 E. Fourth St., Sterling, $20,000.

• Laura Ira Wancket to Amery Rentals LLC, 510 W. Riverside Drive, Prophetstown, $0.

• Donald A. and Janet D. Amery to Laura Ira

MercyOne Clinton Wound Care earns Going the Distance Award MercyOne Clinton Wound Care earned the 2020 Going the Distance Award, issued by RestorixHealth, an organization that specializes in the development and management of comprehensive wound healing and Amputation Prevention Centers.

The Going the Distance Award acknowledges outpatient wound healing centers that have achieved or exceeded nationwide patient outcome standards within a set period of time during 2020. Results are calculated by comparing the clinic’s patient outcomes with RestorixHealth nationwide benchmarks.

“Our wound clinic staff bring a wealth of talent to wound healing, and that fuels a positive impact on

COLLEGE NEWS Scholarship Celebration honors Central students Central College’s annual Scholarship Celebration, which had been scheduled for April 22, was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event would have given scholarship recipients the opportunity to personally thank and share dinner with donors. More than 800

our patients’ outcomes,” said Amy Berentes, executive vice president and chief operating officer at MercyOne Clinton Medical Center.

“Amidst a pandemic, their dedication to healing is a sign of resilience and strong work ethic. We are proud to be recognized as Going the Distance.”

MercyOne’s Wound Care applies proven wound care practices and advanced clinical approaches, including wound products, dressings, antibiotics and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, to help heal patients who suffer from chronic wounds. For information about wound care or to schedule an appointment, call 563-244-5495.

students would have been recognized this year.

Area students included Megan Muur of Morrison, who received the Ray and Eva Rathmell Scholarship and Journey Scholarship; Shanna Hudson of Morrison, who received the John and Vera Wesselink Scholarship and Journey Scholarship; and Mattie Francis of Port Byron, who received the Journey Scholarship.

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Wancket, two parcels on Moline Road, Lyndon, $67,500.

• Wenger Rentals LLC to Shane Turner and Erin Cassidy, 2006 15th Ave., Sterling, $80,000.

• Tamie and Leroy O. Jones Jr. to Christian Williamson, 616 16th Ave., Sterling, $92,000.

• Brian D. Dykstra and Janessa M. Ensinger to Marcia A. and Danny L. Larson Trust, 5312 Fairway Court, Fulton, $355,000.

Quit claim deeds • Empire Property Investment Co. to Ronald Benevento, 309 Broadway, Sterling, $28,000.

• Maxine A. Ybarra Trust to Alonzo and Joanne Gribbons, 507 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls, $35,000.

• Cheryl and Gary E. Harris Sr. to Shannon Miller, 2606 Kauffman St., Rock Falls, $5,000.

• Mark J. McDonnell to Denice N. Smith, 604 S. Jackson St., Morrison, $0.

• City of Rock Falls to Joseph P. McDonald, 1015 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, $0.

• City of Rock Falls to Joseph P. McDonald, 614 Third Ave., Rock Falls, $0.

Trustee’s deeds • Arthur F. and Marian E. Hiland Trust and Marian E. Hiland Survivors Trust, Mary L. Bend, trustee to Maia Hiland Farm LLC, five parcels in Lyndon Township, $1,380,000.

• Trust No. 7709, First Midwest Bank, trustee to Bruno Rodriguez, 4300 W. Lincolnway, Sterling, $150,000.

Executor’s deed • Norman H. Tollenaar to Darlene Rathje, 1110 Sixth Ave., Fulton, $110,000.

• Vicky Whitten Estate to Brandon S. Hook, 429 21st Ave., Fulton, $76,000.

• Charles William Condon Jr. Estate to Joshua L. Styles, 19579 Fellows Road, Morrison, $15,000.

Deed • Sheriff of Whiteside County and Jeremy D. Waller to Federal National Mortgage Association, 201 W. Grove St., Coleta, $0.

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YOUR HEALTH

Initial treatment of herniated disk will be conservative

BY DR. STEPHEN D. HARRISON, MD Disks are cushions between the bones and spine. When they herniate, they bulge out. This may be referred to as a ruptured disk.

Ruptured disks are most common in people in the 30s and 40s because with time, the disk becomes flatter with less cushion. Next, the outer part may tear with the inside part of the disk pushing through the tear and pressing on the nerves that are nearby.

When the disk presses on the nerve, it may cause pain in the back and the legs. The type of pain depends on which disk is weak. Often the pain will spread over the buttocks and down the back of one leg and into the calf. Occa-

sionally it will occur in both legs. The legs or feet may feel numb or tingly.

The pain is usually worse when you are active and gets better when resting. Even coughing, sneezing, sitting, driving and bending forward may make the pain worse because it puts more pressure on the nerve. People with painful herniated disks often try to change their position to reduce pain.

Herniated disks may be diagnosed

by X-ray imaging studies, such as CT scans and an MRI. The experts point out that many people have some degree of protrusion or herniated disk and do not necessarily have symptoms or need to have any treatment. Your doctor may not even obtain any stud-

ies on your back initially, even if a herniated disk is a possibility, because initial treatment will be conservative and to avoid surgery.

Initial treatment may include medicine and adjustment in activities. Generally activity is not greatly restricted because sitting or lying around may cause other problems. Walking can be helpful. In fact, it may restore function quicker. Medicines such as anti-inflammatories, Neurontin and Lyrica may provide symptom relief, but not structural correction. If pain medicine is not effective, sometimes injections are given into the backbone. Stretching of the back or with the assistance of a chiropractor may help. Exercises may help strengthen the back. Your

doctor may give you some exercises that emphasize extension.

Good posture and proper lifting can help as well. The knees and hips should be employed when lifting, and objects should be held close to the body. Avoid sleeping on your stomach.

Avoid high-heeled shoes.

The following principles should be kept in mind. First, most people with back pain will usually get better in time with basic adjustments. The majority will not even need an X-ray.

If an X-ray, CT, etc. identifies a disk problem, it does not mean you need surgery. Most of those people are better within four weeks. Many specialists advise waiting a good three months, if possible.

GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

IN BRIEF

1961: Fire damage at Vander Bleek greenhouse

Everyday Environment webinar to take place May 13

60 Years

man placed third in the shot put.

April 26, 1961

Dr. M.J. Vruno, physician and surgeon, and Dr. M.E. Brookstra, dentist, are now practicing in their offices in the new Medical Arts Building at 12th Avenue and Fourth Street. Also located in the new building is a pharmacy, devoted to the dispensing of drugs and operated by the Woods Drug Store.

Damage estimated at more than $25,000 resulted from a fire at the Clarence Vander Bleek Greenhouse in southeast Fulton. Volunteer workers helped to make temporary repairs to protect thousands of growing tomato plants.

50 Years

April 28, 1971

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Venema purchased the Fulton Paint and Paper Store from Mr. and Mrs. Albert Faber, and after May 1, the business will be known as Fulton Electric and Refrigeration. They will continue to offer the same services and products. The business also expanded to include electrical wiring and repair for home, farm or business, refrigeration service, air conditioners and coolers, and sales and installation of room and central air conditioning.

Mike Miller took second place in the shot put at a track and field event in Camanche. Miller broke the school record with his effort. Miller’s mark was 44 feet, 6 1/2 inches. The school record had been 44 feet, 1 1/2 inches, set by Dick Woods in 1956. Rick Nor-

20 Years

April 25, 2001

40 Years

April 29, 1981

The first-place winner in the inaugural Tulip Bed contest sponsored by Fulton Press was the display at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Vredeling, 908 13th Avenue. The display contained multicolored blooms in a Dutch setting of a boy and girl and a windmill made by Mr. Vredeling. Second place went to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Noordt.

Coach Craig Faulkner and his assistants were pleased with the efforts of the Fulton high track team, which brought home the sweepstakes trophy by winning first place in the Oregon Invitational. Depth in a variety of events enabled the Steamers to pile up 55 points to the 52 complied by Morrison and 50 by Prophetstown.

30 Years

April 24, 1991

Winners of the third annual Fulton Junior High School eighth grade Science Fair included Amanda Schaver, Angela Dykema, Miranda Schaver, Matt Meiners, Ben Hartman, James Leemhuis, Jaime Barnhart and Jimmy Carroll.

Terry Veldhouse resigned as the superintendent of Community Christian Schools. He had been the superintendent at Community Christian Schools for six years. The Veldhouse family will move to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in mid-summer.

Gerry Kopf has been named the grand marshal of the 2001 Dutch Days Parade. The Dutch Days Committee chooses someone who has contributed greatly to the community, and Kopf certainly fits the bill. Donating his time, Kopf plants and maintains many flower beds throughout the city, making Fulton a more attractive place for visitors and residents.

The Mississippi River has crested with a reading of 23.5 feet, making this the second-highest crest ever since the reading of 24.75 feet in 1965.

10 Years

April 27, 2011

For the second time in the past three years, the Fulton Kiwanis Club has received Distinguished Club status. Kiwanis International recognizes a few clubs that excel in community service, charitable giving and membership growth during the previous year. Barb Suehl-Janis received the Distinguished President pin and certificate from current Club President Ken Tiesman.

Boyd VanDellen and Jason Brewer, who are Fulton firemen, patrolled the dike looking for boils that may cause the dike to erode from the flooding.

Firemen patrol the dike three times a day, seven days a week during April.

The patrol was part of the flood contingency plan created by members of the Levee District, Fulton Fire Protection District, city of Fulton and the Corps of Engineers.

Join the monthly sessions on environmental topics presented by the University of Illinois Extension’s Energy and Environmental Stewardship Team.

The next session will be 1 p.m.

May 13.

These webinars will provide new information on natural resources and help you learn how to make small changes in your lifestyle to have a positive impact on the environment.

From lawn care, native plants and managing home waste to understanding coyote behavior and atmospheric optics, there is never a shortage of new things to learn about your everyday environment.

Register online for Shade Gardens: Native Plants and Ecological Benefits at go.illinois.edu/everydayenvironmentwebinars.

Master Gardener plant sales set for May 8 and 15

Don’t miss the Whiteside County Master Gardener plant sales this year.

A big selection of plants will be available May 8 at Cattail Park in Fulton and May 15 at the Odell Library Community Room in Morrison. Both sales run from 8 a.m. to noon or until plants are sold out.

The event will take place rain or shine, with no sales starting before 8 a.m.

Social distancing and masks will be followed.

DIRECTORY

To Place Your Ad In This Directory, Call 815-632-2554 Millcreek Crossing

FARM TIRE INC.

521 W. Wall St., Morrison, IL

Phone 815-400-9141

Dr. Mindy Hochgesang, DMD Dr. Craig Peterson, DMD www.midwestcornerstone.com

WE ARE OPEN!

Drs. Terry and Sarah Foust “Serving Large and Small Animals”

602 N. High Street, Port Byron, IL Phone 309-524-6484 Fax: 309-524-6485 www.riverviewvets.com

STICHTER

CONSTRUCTION, Inc.

Quality work! We move the earth!

• Farm Tiling with GPS Mapping • Waterways • All types of Excavating • Trucking • Ditch Work • Tree Shredding • Culverts • Basements • Demolition • Site Prep • Clearing • Road Building • Asphalt Paving • Ponds • Sanitary Sewer & Water • Commercial Building Alan Stichter, Owner/Operator 309-659-2022 • Erie, IL

WANTED Dead or Alive REWARD Junk Cars - Farm Equipment - Appliances - Fencing, etc. Copper - Brass Aluminum Cans & More We Pick Up Large Items Roll Off Service

Larry’s Metal Company, Inc.

7999-1/2 Black Rd., Fenton Hours: M-R 8-4:30; Sat. 8-12 309-659-2912

ON THE FARM SERVICE BIG or SMALL SEMI - CAR - LIGHT TRUCK FARM - INDUSTRIAL We Sell and Ser vice All Major Brands

309-887-4447

16262 Waller Rd., (Rt. 84), Fulton, IL

Russ and Karen Wiersema

Making Homes Accessible

916 Alanah Lane, Clinton, IA

Dan Dolan built homes feature: No step entry - ADA approved Roll in shower Lawn care and snow removal Learn about purchasing a home with a one-time payment for anyone over age 62 . Projected monthly expenses less than $800 including utilities.

Dan Dolan 563-570-1460 Office 563-381-4088

MANYNEEDS.ONENUMBER. Call the 2-1-1-Helpline

Reasonable Rates

CREMATION

SNELL-ZORNIG United Way of Whites ide Cou nty

Funeral Homes and Crematory

Licensed in Illinois & Iowa Serving the area since 1937

Shambaugh Construction Richard Glazier 815-772-4241 or 815-772-2625 Custom Built Homes Room Additions Remodeling Decks Siding Replacement Windows Quality Work Since 1953

7 carpenters • building plans • excavating concrete work • siding & windows • metal roofs

COMPLETE AUTOBODY REPAIR!

REBECCA HUIZENGA

Rentals & Service

Phone 309-887-4585

QUALITY WORK AT REASONABLE PRICES

Tim Voltz,Agent Office 815-273-3523 Office 815-589-2360 Email: tim.volz.cbrv@statefarm.com web: www.timvolz.com Auto, Fire, Life Health

DEERVIEW CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT

Portable Toilet Septic Tan Pumping

Heating & Cooling Goodman and Tempstar Certified Expert Installation and Repair Work WE SERVICE MOST BRANDS

563-242-0252

106 8th Ave. S., Clinton, IA 563-243-5534 Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sat. 7-12:30

PETERSEN

Sanitary Service

Prophetstown 815-537-2125

Simple Dignified Affordable

SCRAP IRON & METALS

ROLL OFF SERVICES AVAILABLE!

HINRICHS PLUMBING & HEATING

Attorney at Law

Home of the Loaner Car! 1001 31st Ave., Fulton Dan Bennett, Owner

1011 Fourth Street, Fulton

TOWING AVAILABLE

815-589-2859

815-589-3266

Chad Milnes, Brian Bender, Mitch Milnes, Gary Milnes, Dale Klausing

You can get the entire job done with 1 call

815-772-7171

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CHURCH LISTINGS ALBANY 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

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. Patrick Catholic Church Albany, Illinois Fr. Matthew Camainoi, Parochial Vicar

St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main Father Toni Kretowicz Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781

CORDOVA

FENTON

Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com

Fenton United Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton Pastor Jan Shaulis 815-778-3789 Church - 708-717-3908 Cell

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

FULTON First Christian Reformed Church Pastor Michael Hooker 801 15th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3207 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 Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com Pastor Shannon Parrish CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425

Thrive Ministries-First CRC Campus 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.thriveforchrist.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Michael Hook

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

Rock River Lumber & Grain

Serving the Area Since 1980

Frary’s Lumber & Supply

815-537-5151 - Prophetstown

Morrison Veterinary Clinic Ken L. Jansma, Agent office tel (815) 772-5658 100 E. Knox St. office fax (815) 772-8252 Morrison, IL 61270 Auto / Disability / Farm / Health / Home / Life

Thrive Ministries-Bethel CRC Campus 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.thriveforchrist.com bethelcrc@juno.com Pastor Kevin Vanhoeven

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC

815-537-5131 - Prophetstown

Insurance & Financial Services

Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton 815-772-3554

Farmers Elevator

815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL

412 Lincolnway East Morrison

www.wearecrossview.com secretary@secondreformedchurch.net

Jentry Fane, DVM, DVM, R.R. Zinke, DVM, S.E. Blair, DVM, S.J. Lawfer, DVM

Phone 815-772-4047 14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

822 Main, Erie

Farm • Residential • Commercial Wiring & Contracting

309-659-2195

Allure of Prophetstown

Senior Living Apartments Skilled Nursing Services Hospice Impatient 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 FaceBook live at 10 a.m. Sundays 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 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 Calvin Haines - 815-772-4030 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

WISDOM

Heating and Air Erie, Illinois “For your wisest climate solutions”

Dr. Bill Wilkin Dr. Scott Kunau Dr. Tina Kao-Reasoner 1130 17th Street, Fulton, IL

815-589-4007

Working together to celebrate Earth Day

CHURCH LISTINGS

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 Lee Williams Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron Pastor Angel Gomez Parish Office: 309-523-9101 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 Port Byron - 309-523-2421 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, IL 61275 Church Office Phone: 309-523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor

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 Jan Shaulis 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

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton

815-589-2200

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

Submitted photo

On Sunday, April 25, members of Messiah Lutheran Church and preschool showed their skills of cooperation. Working together, they were able to move mulch to the preschool outdoor classroom, clean up the grounds, and power wash and sand various items. It was a great way to celebrate Earth Day and the spring weather!

CHURCH BRIEFS Emmanuel Reformed Church announces events

This Sunday’s 8:30 a.m. (masks mandatory) and 10 a.m. (masks recommended) worship services will have Pastor Luke Schouten continuing his spring message series, “Obscure Bible Characters” with his second message “Ehud” drawn from Judges 3. The Sanctuary Choir will sing “It’s About the Cross” as recorded by the Ball Brothers at the 10 a.m. service. First Sunday will lead the worship set at both services. Ministry Coordinator Rich Criss will be the organist for the service, providing the prelude, interlude and postlude.

Reservations are no longer needed to attend in person. Simply come and join us!

The Youth Fellowship of Emmanuel Church will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo Drive-Thru Dinner on Wednesday, May 5, at Emmanuel Church. They will serve from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The menu is two flour tortilla tacos, one flour enchilada, rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, salsa and dessert. This is a fundraiser for their summer mission trip to work at the Rockford Rescue Mission.

Emmanuel Church will be hosting a blood drive for the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, May 10. Appointments and wearing masks are required.

To schedule an appointment, call Deb

Eissens at 309-714-2008.

More information at the church is available on the church’s website, www. emmanuelreformedchurch.org, or by calling the church office at 815-772-3890.

First Reformed Church announces activities

Worship begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 2, at First Reformed Church, 510 15th Avenue in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will preach, and Eric and Carol Janvrin will present special music. Social distancing will be practiced and masks are required. Visitors are always welcome!

Pastor Chuck leads a Bible study at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, both in person and on Zoom.

A women’s Bible study on the book of Galations, led by Renee Huckaby, is held on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the church and 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.

Senior meals are at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at the church.

Creative Crew will meet at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, April 28.

Services are livestreamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/groups/ firstfulton to join the group and see the services. The previous Sunday’s service is broadcast on WCCI 100.3-FM at 6 p.m.

Sunday night.

For more information, go to the church’s website at www.firstrcafulton.org.

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CLASSIFIED DISPLAY AD AND LEGAL NOTICE DEADLINE WEDNESDAY AT 5PM

Call 815-625-3600 or 815-772-7244 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE THE ESTATE OF: RAYMOND L. GILBERT, A deceased person.

Case No 2020 P 34 CLAIM NOTICE & NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is hereby given to the heirs and creditors of RAYMOND L. GILBERT, deceased. Letters of Office were issued on March 11, 2021 to Michael R. Hanrahan, 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 12th day of November, 2021, 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) April 27, May 4, 11, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY ILLINOIS CITIZENS FIRST BANK, Plaintiff, v.

SHERRILL M. FOSTER f/k/a SHERRILL M. EBLE, deceased, RONALD FOSTER, Surviving Spouse of SHERRILL M. : FOSTER f/k/a SHERRILL M. EBLE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES OR LEGATEES, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and ANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY Defendants.

Case No. 2021CH NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a judgment for foreclosure entered herein, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, or his deputy, will on Wednesday June 3, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. in the Board Room of the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office, 400 Cherry North Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, real estate legally described as follows: The east forty (40) feet of lot six (6) and the west six (6) feet of lot seven (7) in block eight (8) in Range ten (10), City of Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof

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Commonly known as 411 8th Avenue, Fulton Illinois 61252. The real property identification number is 0128-115-007.

The real estate is improved with a single-family home.

Terms of Sale: This real estate is being sold in “AS IS” condition for cash or certified funds and the successful bidder is required to deposit 10% of the bid amount at the time of sale with the Whiteside County Sheriff and the balance to be paid by noon the following Tuesday after the sale. The real estate is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to return of the deposit paid.

The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a sheriff's deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ex-

LEGAL NOTICES sponsibility/ pense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The real estate will not be open for inspection unless an appointment is made with the person identified below.

Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the real estate. bidProspective ders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information, interested parties may examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's representative: Kristine Wiersema, Citizens First Bank, 1442 Lincoln Way, Clinton, IA 52732, 563-243-6000.

By: Citizens First Bank, Plaintiff/Mortgagee FARWELL & BRUHN James D. Bruhn, P.L.C. 343 5th Avenue South, Clinton, IA 52732 563-242-6162 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Published April 27, May 4, 11, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY ILLINOIS 1st GATEWAY CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v.

JIMMY E. CHASE, Defendant.

Case No. 2021CH13 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE TO: Jimmy E. Chase, Defendant You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the Office of the Clerk

LEGAL NOTICES of the above Court, a Complaint in the above-entitled action, wherein the above-named Plaintiff seeks the foreclosure of a real estate mortgage against the following described real estate: Part of Lot Thirteen (13) in the fraction West of Rock River of the Southwest Fractional Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 33, Township 20 North, Range 5 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Block Two (2) in the Village of Prophetstown; thence Northerly along the West line of said Block Two (2), 125 feet; thence Westerly at right angles to the last described course 80 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot Thirteen (13); thence North 18 degrees East, 100 feet; thence Westerly at right angles to the last described course 150 feet; thence South 18 degrees West 100 feet; thence Easterly at right angles to the last described course 150 feet to the Place of Beginning; all situated in the Township of Prophetstown, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 112 Ferry Street, Prophetstown, Illinois.

You are further notified that Plaintiff has filed a Motion requesting expedited judgment of foreclosure and sale of the above property pursuant to Section 151508.8 of the Code

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You are further notified that unless you enter a written special appearance, motion or answer in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit for Whiteside County, Illinois, at the Courthouse in Morrison, Illinois, on or before the 20th day of May, 2021, default will be entered and judgment rendered against you by the Court.

Sue R Costello Circuit Clerk of Court Whiteside County Courthouse 200 East Knox Street Morrison Illinois 61270 James D. Bruhn, PLC Farwell & Bruhn 343 5th Ave. S. Clinton, IA 52732 (563) 242-6162 April 20, 27, May 4 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NATALIE DENISE WILLIAMS, Deceased.

No. 2021 P 33 NOTICE OF DEATH AND CLAIM PERIOD Notice is given of the death of Natalie Denise Williams.

Letters of Administration were issued on April 16, 2021, to Thomas A. Williams, 11350 Lincoln Road, Morrison, Illinois 61270 and Sabrina Stock, Morris 105 W. Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270 as Independent Co-Administrators.

The Estate will be administered with-

LEGAL NOTICES out 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 Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison IL 61270, or with the Independent CoAdministrators on or before October 27, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Administrator 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 Independent Administrator and his attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Prepared by Walter C. Kilgus Nelson, Kilgus, BuckwalterSchurman & Stubblefield 209 East Main St P.O. Box 111 Morrison IL 61270 Phone: (815) 772-2121 Fax: (815) 772-2026 E-mail: wkilgus@nelsonkil gus.com April 27, May 4, 11, 2021 NOTICE OF SALE of Property Owned by the Village of Lyndon and Invitation to Bid Thereon

LEGAL NOTICES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lyndon (the "Village") will receive sealed bids for the purchase, under the successful bid, of the fee simple interest in the real property commonly known as 408 7th Avenue East, Lyndon, Illinois and legally described as follows (the "Real Property"): Lots Thirteen (13) and Fourteen (14) in Block Three (3), in Fitch's Addition to the Village of Lyndon, Whiteside County, Illinois, according to the Plat recorded June 11, 1874 in Plat Book 3 page 9.

PIN #15-15-305-005 The Real Property is currently zoned R-1 under the Village's Zoning Ordinance and is currently vacant ground. The successful bidder shall agree to accept the Real Property in "as-is" condition. The Village expressly disclaims any warranties, express or implied, relating in any way to the Real Property, including but not limited to any warranty relating to the environmental condition of the Real Property.

Bids for the purchase of the above Real described Property are hereby invited and will be received by the Village Clerk during business hours until 4:00 p.m. on June 8, 2021, for the bid opening on the date specified below. Said proposals shall be addressed to: Village Board Village of Lyndon c/o Village Clerk 404 W.

LEGAL NOTICES Commercial St. Lyndon, Illinois 61261 and shall bear the legend "PROPOSAL - SALE OF REAL PROPERTY" and the name and address of the bidder.

All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lyndon at 6:00 p.m. on June 8, 2021, at Village Hall.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or bank draft in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid price or $500.00, whichever is greater. A formal real estate contract shall be executed by the successful bidder at the time the highest qualified bid is accepted.

A contract may be awarded to the bidder whose bid is found to be in the best interest of the Village. The Village Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. The Village Board further reserves the right to review and study any and all bids and to make a contract award within thirty (30) days after the bids have been opened and publicly read.

A copy of the bidding documents, including a copy of the real estate contract the successful bidder will be required to execute, may be obtained at the office of the Village Clerk.

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April 27, May 4, 11, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Robert Smith Jr.; et. al.

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, t Sheriff of Rock County, Island Illinois will on May 21, 2021 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER THIRTY-SEVEN (37) IN MEADOWLAWN SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE;

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LEGAL NOTICES ; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN SM-8867 1701206022 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 954 36th Ave East Moline, IL 61244 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the

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LEGAL NOTICES p by purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will

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gag be required to pay assessment any and legal fees due under The Condominium Property ILCS Act, 765 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any and assessment legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall

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have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting or any tenants individuals other presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no

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LEGAL NOTICES representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney:

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILL. CITIZENS FIRST BANK v. SHERRILL M. FOSTER f/k/a SHERRILL M. EBLE, deceased, RONALD FOSTER, Surviving Spouse of SHERRILL M. FOSTER f/k/a SHERRILL M. EBLE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES OR LEGATEES, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and ANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY; Case No. 2021CH1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a judgment for foreclosure entered in the above case, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Morrison, Illinois, or his deputy, will on Thursday June 3, 2021, 10:00 A.M. in the Board Room, of the Whiteside County Sheriff's Department, 400 Cherry North Street, Morrison, IL sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, property commonly known as 411 8th Avenue, Fulton Illinois 61252. The real property identification number is 01-28-115-007.

Terms of Sale: This real estate is being sold in “AS IS” is condition for cash or certified funds and the successful bidder is required to deposit 10% of the bid amount at the time of sale with the Whiteside County Sheriff and the balance to be paid by noon the following Tuesday after the sale. The subject property is subject to general real es-

REAL ESTATE g tate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to return of the deposit paid.

The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale, which will entitle the Purchaser to a sheriff's deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information, interested parties may examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's representative: Kristine Wiersema, Citizens First Bank, 1442 Lincoln Way, Clinton, IA 52732, 563-243-6000.

By: Citizens First Bank, Plaintiff/Mortgagee FARWELL & BRUHN James D. Bruhn, P.L.C. 343 5th Avenue South, Clinton, IA 52732 563-242-6162 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Published April 27, May 4, 11, 2021 CARS815.com Search for local cars

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DEFENDANTS No. 2019CH169 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 09/27/2019, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on May 21, 2021 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN SM-8867 1701206022 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 954 36th Ave East Moline, IL 61244 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity

REAL ESTATE qu y o qu ty of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser a shall receive Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting or any tenants other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION

REAL ESTATE 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

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