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FIRE CHIEF RETIRES Hillsdale Fire Chief Jim Oney is pictured during a house fire call in Hillsdale on August 20. After 30 years with the department, Oney retired on Sept. 1. See Page 2.

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Legends Bar & Grill

Area firefighters gather for training. / 9

Golf course gives back. / 14

Bar reopens with new owners. / 10

WHAT’S INSIDE Social News................................... 3 Real Estate Transfers........................ 7 Churches...................................... 16-17 Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section

Police Reports .................................7 Glimpses......................................... 12 Classifieds .......................20-21-22-23

DEATHS Peter Andrew Bebon, Emma H. Carpenter, Ronald Leroy Hilty, William M. Kraft, Patricia “Patty” Ritzema, Page 8

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For the Prairie Advocate After 30 years on the Hillsdale Fire Department, Fire Chief Jim Oney officially retired on Tuesday, Sept. 1 when he picked up his belongings at the station and filled out the last of the paperwork.

It was a long-awaited goodbye to a dedicated public servant.

Oney worked up through the ranks as a firefighter, lieutenant, captain, training officer, assistant chief, and finally spent the last six years as chief.

“I did a little of it all,” he said of his time in Hillsdale.

Tony DeCap of Hillsdale has been named interim fire chief and will lead the current 15 firefighters on the roster.

The final decision will be up to the Hillsdale Fire Protection District Board of Trustees, but Oney knows the department will be in good hands.

“Everything our department does has and always will be to ensure the safety of our firefighters and community. That has always been my goal,” he said of his time on the department.

The HFPD is currently short of volunteers, with room for 15 more firefighters to join the volunteer department.

With the firefighters having different schedules and commitments, there is an element of flexibility but also an urgent need for more in the community to step up to the plate.

Oney said volunteering with the fire service is not all about running into burning buildings or answering medical calls – there’s an administrative side that needs just as much, if not more attention.

“It’s not always about emergency calls,” he said. “There’s other things to be done on the admin side. Anyone who wants to learn more can talk to the chief.

You may have some knowledge that we can use - computers, grant-writing, technical skills - there’s all kinds of stuff

Hillsdale Fire Chief Jim Oney at one of the last calls of his fire service career on August 20. needed.”

He said it’s been challenging in Hillsdale lately, with only a handful of responders able to show up at calls.

Mutual aid agreements with surrounding departments ensure a response to the citizens, but when time is of the essence, a more robust department will only help first responders do what they need to do.

“We need all the people that we can get,” Oney said. “There are other jobs to do, and many skills that are needed in fire service.”

The minimum age to be on the department is 18, and once a firefighter reaches 65, they are required to retire.

Oney credits the standards of the National Fire Protection Association and OSHA for the current intensive training requirements. There are certain standards to follow to get from a probationary to regular firefighter.

“It’s hard to get people on the depart-

ment, mostly due to training requirements. Not everyone has the time. It’s hard for me and my officers. We train 2-3 times a month, 2-3 hours each time, just to keep up on requirements,” Oney said.

But the rewards come from assisting and protecting the citizens of the community in their times of need and building relationships with other department members, he said.

As for his post-fire service plans, Oney wants to start spending more time with his family and six grandkids. Besides occasional trips to Chicago to visit family, he envisions a peaceful retirement, with the time to do the things he wants.

“I want to thank everyone in the community who has helped out, participated in events, and donated to fundraisers.

And to the firefighters, they’ve meant the world to me and I thank them for everything they’ve done for this town,” Oney said.

Erie All-Town Garage Sale sign-up

For additional information contact Danae Wunderlich at 309-716-7599 or danaeleann@hotmail.com.

Erie’s All-Town Garage Sale will be happening on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost is $10 for an ad on Facebook, list of 10 items listed on paper list with map, and a yard sign. Deadline for garage sale signup is Sept. 12.

Paper forms are available at Erie Village Hall, Hanford & Country Insurance, Casey’s and the banks or an online form at form. jotform.com/202165454898162.

Rock Island County mobile home tax due Sept. 4

Island; between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays.Failure to pay this tax by the due date will result in a penalty of $25 per month, up to $100.If your taxes remain unpaid they will be sold at the Tax Sale on Dec. 30, 2020.

Due to COVID-19 we discourage in-house payments (social distancing in line and mask is required).To avoid anticipated long lines, taxpayers are urged to pay by mail or use 24 hour drop box.Payments bearing a postmark up to and including Friday, Sept.

4, are accepted without penalty.

IN BRIEF

Louisa A. Ewert, Rock Island County Treasurer, announces the mailing of 1,763 Rock Island County Mobile Home Tax bills totaling $122,199.They will be due Friday, Sept. 4.Mobile Home taxes can only be paid by mail or in person at the County Treasurer’s Office at 1504 3rd Ave, Rock

IN BRIEF

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Schaver family reunion canceled

Robert and Janice Olson to celebrate 60 years Ronald and Janice Olson of Fulton, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Ronald Olson and the former Janice Porter were married Sept.

3, 1960 at the First Presbyterian Church in Clinton, Iowa.

Ronald was employed at Inter-

Stonecroft “After Five” Women’s Connection

“After Five” Stonecroft Women’s Connection, Fulton, has been missing being together for their monthly meetings.

Unfortunately, they will not be meeting until the Whiteside County COVID-19 crisis is over. Please go to connections@stonecroft.org for information on internet connection and zoom meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Everyone is welcome to view and be in discussions, as well as prayer.

national Paper and Janice was a cosmetologist.

The couple are the parents of three children, Cheryl McRoberts of Clinton, Iowa, Eric (Nancy) Olson of Phoenix, Arizona and Lance (Jeri) Olson of Las Vegas, Nevada.

They are the proud grandparents of seven grandchildren.

Auditions for “A Christmas Carol” SUBMITTED BY STEPHANIE VAVRA

Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) will hold auditions for its future production, “A Christmas Carol,” on Sept. 10.

Produced as an on-air radio broadcast, set in the 1940s, Charles Dickens’s novella was published on Dec. 19, 1843.

LIKE A ROCK

Raffle results audited by Reiser, Jennings & Co., P.C.

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The Schaver reunion, descendants of William and Kate Schaver, will not be held this Labor Day, Sept. 7 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The reunion has been rescheduled for next year, Labor Day, Sept 6. 2021.

Audiences will find the format similar to MMTA’s 2019 Christmas radio play, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” There is no memorization of the script, because studio actors read their lines at the microphone.

This year’s play requires “a dozen or so teens and adults to cover the 33 voices,” said Eric Phend.

Auditions will be held at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison.

Shows are tentatively set for Friday, Dec. 4, and, possibly, Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Morrison Institute of Technology’s auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison.

For over 50 years, Morrison Music Theater Association has presented quality productions to local audiences.

Recent audience favorites include the June 2018 musical, “The 1940’s Radio Hour” ; the May 2019 concert, “100 Years of Broadway”; the 2019 Christmas radio play, “It’s a Wonderful Life”; and the 2020 musical comedy, “They’re Playing Our Song.”

For more information, contact Phend atchoochooman13@hotmail.com.

Please include “A Christmas Carol” in the subject line.

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ILLNIOIS & COVID-19

IDPH stresses importance of getting tested amid pandemic

Administration has increased testing capacity Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent announcement on changes regarding COVID-19 testing protocols, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding all Illinois residents of the importance of getting tested, including after close contact with someone who has tested positive.

The Pritzker administration’s strategy to combat COVID-19 across Illinois has always relied on increased testing. IDPH state labs were the first labs outside of the CDC to test successfully for COVID-19 early in the state’s pandemic response.

Since March, Illinois has tested more than 3.8 million COVID-19 specimens and has expanded testing to

areas in the northern, central, and southern parts of the state.

“In the face of increasing infections, we need to promote more testing, not less, to identify new cases and interrupt further transmission,” said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “Given that asymptomatic individuals have been linked to virus spread, we will maintain our more stringent guidance to support testing of any Illinois resident who thinks they may have been exposed, as well as asymptomatic close contacts of confirmed cases 5-7 days post exposure.”

The recent change in federal guidelines on COVID-19 testing does not recommend asymptomatic individuals who come into close contact with a confirmed case be tested for the deadly virus.

Many individuals who test positive for COVID-19 have not reported having symptoms. However, scientific studies have proven that those individuals are still able to spread the disease to family, friends, and

members of their community who may become sick and require medical attention and even hospitalization, especially for those with underlying health conditions.

Illinois will continue advising anyone who comes into close contact with a confirmed case be tested.

There are almost 300 testing sites in Illinois, including 11 state operated community-based testing sites and 12 mobile testing teams that collect specimens at facilities experiencing outbreaks (such as nursing homes and correctional centers) and areas around the state reporting increased cases.

Additionally, IDPH is deploying its Wellness on Wheels mobile unit to hotspots around the state to work with local health providers to collect specimens.

Testing at state operated sites is at no cost to the individual, as are several other sites. More information about locations, times, and requirements can be found at www.dph.illinois. gov/testing.

ROAD WORK IDOT announces construction work on Garden Plain Road The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that construction work is scheduled to begin Aug. 31, on Garden Plain Road between Fenton Road and IL 84 near Morrison.

Valley Construction Co. will be starting the $1.4 million project to complete cold-in-place recycling along with hot mix asphalt overlay on the existing roadway section.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane utilizing flaggers for the expected two-month duration of the project.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area.

To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered.

Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

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HEALTH NEWS

Surgical consultations are being offered at Morrison Community Hospital Dr. Abdul Foad has joinied Morrison Community Hospital.

Foad is a Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in: arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgeries, cartilage repair and transplantation, reconstructive surgery and injuries from sports activities.

According to a press release issued by the hopsital, Foad’s subspecialty training and clinical proficiency has lead the way for him to perform complex shoulder cases.

He performs minimally invasive single-incision endoscopic carpal tunnel surgeries as well.

He received his medical degree from Penn State University and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch.

He also completed his fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy from Ulleval Hospital at

this year: Disorders of the Rotator the International Olympic Trauma Cuff and Biceps Tendon. He advoand Research Center in Oslo, Norcates service with science and speway where he had the opportunity cializes in Sports Medicine, the to work on Olympic and professional release said. athletes.

“We are proud to have someone of “While working in Oslo, Dr. Foad Dr. Foad’s recognized surgical experperfected skills that were extremely tise join Morrison Community Hossuccessful on athletes who had sufpital as we continue to expand our fered career ending injuries,” the specialty services,” said Pam Pfisrelease said. “Using those skills, Dr. ter, Chief Executive Officer. “We are Foad performed the first knee carvery fortunate to have a successful, tilage transplant in eastern Iowa in highly skilled, Orthopaedic Surgeon September 2010. He has performed at our local hospital serving patients thousands of surgeries that have Dr. Abdul Foad in our community and surrounding allowed athletes to live normal painareas. We also have a highly skillefree lives.”

Foad publishes and gives presentations on the drehabilitation team at MCH to assist Dr. Foad with a conditioning program to get you back to national and international level.

“He recently published a simpler and less inva- living a fulfilled pain-free lifestyle.” sive technique in shoulder surgery,” the release Foad provides surgical consultations in two said. “His successful two-year outcome study was convenient locations. Morrison Community Hosalso recently published in a high-level peer-re- pital, 303 N. Jackson Street in Morrison or at the viewed sports medicine journal.”

Center of Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery & He continues to publish several peer-reviewed, Sports Medicine, 4622 Progress Drive, Suite C in evidence-based research papers regarding knees Davenport, Iowa. and shoulders and was an expert chapter author More information is available at: www. in a recently world-renown published textbook foadorthopaedic.com.

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Dr. Abdul Foad, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, joins MCH

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SPORTS

Wright returning to Northern Iowa to coach Morrison native is the new pitching coach for UNI

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN Shaw Media Monica Wright began her college softball career in the circle at Northern Iowa.

She recently returned to the Cedar Falls, Iowa university, this time as pitching coach for the softball team. Wright was hired for that position after successful stints guiding pitchers at Elon (2010), Bowling Green (2011-14) and Valparaiso (2015-19).

A 2005 Morrison High School graduate, Wright pitched for one season at UNI before completing her collegiate career at Indiana.

“It’s exciting to be back,” Wright said. “I chose Northern Iowa because I loved the potential of the softball program, the school and the community.

There is an underdog mentality when it comes to softball at UNI. They’re known to be fighters at the plate and in the field, and I want to bring that fight to the pitching staff.”

As pitching coach at Valparaiso, the 33-year-old Wright often crossed paths with Northern Iowa head coach Ryan Jacobs, whether it was on the recruiting trail or in games between the Missouri Valley Conference foes. Her familiarity with

Monica Wright Jacobs helped lead her to this opportunity.

“When the job became open, it was an easy transition,” Wright said.

Jacobs is happy to have Wright on board.

“We are excited for Monica to return to the place she chose out of high school,” Jacobs said in a UNI press release. “She is a student of the game and works very hard to keep building her knowledge base, which she uses to help herself grow and get the most out of her players. She has a great sense of the Missouri Valley Conference, which is a huge part of the reason we brought her on.”

Wright was part of some dominant softball teams at Morrison in the early 2000s before moving on to Northern Iowa. In her lone season pitching for the Panthers, she went 7-19 with a 4.41 earned run average in a staff-high 169.2 innings.

In three seasons at Indiana, Wright won 30 games. She made 124 appearances, 82 starts and tossed 559.2 innings, which all rank sixth in the Hoosiers’ softball record book. Her 348 strikeouts rank fifth.

Northern Iowa went 28-23 in 2019, including a 17-10 mark in Missouri Valley play.

2020 ELECTION NEWS Republican headquarters now open Whiteside County Republicans announce that their election headquarters have now opened.

The location of the headquarters is at 104 East 3rd Street in Rock Falls. The headquarters is in conjunction with the campaign office for Representative Tony McCombie who is running for a third term in the Illinois House of Representatives, 71st District.

The headquarters will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The hours will possibly be extended as the date of the election gets closer, and the office may be open on Saturdays beginning at some point, and the hours are subject to change without notice .

The combined headquarters will be open through Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Please contact Rachel Crandall, Headquarter Manager at 815-535-1219 or Kurt Glazier at 815-441-4737 with any questions.

On Aug. 20 at 1:04 p.m. Lyndon Police responded to a domestic battery complaint on the 100 block of 4th St East, Lyndon.

Following the investigation at the residence, Robert E. Large, 38, was arrested for the following charges: armed violence, unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of weapons by a felon.

Large was transported to the Whiteside County Jail and held awaiting court.

Lyndon Police was assisted at the scene by Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department and the Prophetstown Police Department.

Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following police activity.

Whiteside County property transfers recorded the week of Aug. 17-21: Warranty deeds • Amanda R. and Rodney G. McNeill Trust to Todd A. and Cinnament L. Davis, one parcel on Lyons Road, Prophetstown, $16,000.

• Judy Himmelright to Todd A. and Cinnament L. Davis, 16410 Lyons Road, Prophetstown, $44,000.

• Rollo K. and Faith R. Lindley Trust and Duane N. Peck to William M. Baker, 101

James T. Cortez, 36 of Morrison, was arrsted and charged on Aug. 21 with unlawful failure to register as a sex offender. Cortez was transported to the Whiteside County Jail.

Citations: Aug. 17 - Blasa Briseno, 53. Rochelle, speeding Aug. 18 - Dusti B. Batsch, 20, Morrison, speeding Aug. 18 - Tara J. Ferris, 38, Fulton, expired registration Aug. 18 - Charles L. Strand, 59, Morrison, expired registration Aug. 18 - Daniel P. Hepner, 46, Morrison, speeding Aug. 21 - Male Juvenile, 16, Morrison, speeding (School Zone) The public is reminded that these are merely charges and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty

in a court of law.

Fulton Police Report

Officers responded to a burning complaint in the 400 block of 24th Avenue; responded to a suspicious subject call in the 700 block of 13th Avenue.

Officers responded to a suspicious subject call in the 700 block of 13th Street; assisted the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department with a traffic accident at Route 30 and Millard Road; responded to a nuisance violation in the 1000 block of 15th Avenue; assisted with a criminal damage to property follow up call; assisted the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department with a disturbance call in the 19000 block of Elston Road and responded to an animal complaint in the 500 block of 18th Avenue.

$30,000.

Riverview Drive, Albany, $94,500.

• Thomas J. and Michelle M. Torres to • Cottage Acres Homeowners Assoc.

Robin Jay Hoffman Jr., 809 W. 14th St., to Mary E. Lindstrom, 710 A Coventry Sterling, $112,500.

Lane, Sterling, $45,000.

• Louise Poulter, Laura Miller, and • Mary E. Lindstrom to Shane J. and David, Clifford, John, Joel, Margaret, Wendy J. Gallentine, 510 Jenkran No. 4, Kent and Thomas Cook to Alyce L. Cook, Morrison, $42,500.

19885 Lake Road, Morrison, $0.

• Dale M. and Judith Howard to Patri• Neal A. and Sarah Jane Mahoney to cia J. Schneider, 8601 Lyndon Road, Kophamer Blean Property Series II, 310 Prophetstown, $0.

• Judith K. Turney to Michele L. Brown, W. Main St., Morrison, $69,000.

• Elizabeth E. White to Michael Hepker, 504 Elm St., Morrison, $0.

• Philip and Wendy Ottens to RK Devel- 910 Locust St., Sterling, $103,000.

• Michelle A. Hubbell to Ashton opment LLC Series 18, 1113 Fourth St., W. Hubbell, 806 E. 16th St., Sterling, Fulton, $65,000. $82,000.

• US Bank to Gheorghe C. Vasu, 2311 • Mark L. Henson to Anthony D. and Prophet Road, Rock Falls, $15,000.

Jennifer L. Adamson, 608 W. Fourth St., • Angela Lew Stolzoff to FTH Holdings Sterling, $217,500.

LLC, 106-107 Sixth Ave., 311 Eighth Ave., • Jerimiah G. and Jordan Johnston 705 Fifth St., and 414 Seventh Ave., all in to Debi Hill, 904 W. 19th St., Sterling, Sterling, $120,000.

• Linda S. Kuepker to Dustin R. and Jodi $125,000.

• Jenny K. Duden to Paul Lauff, 806 W. A. Thompson, 1210 W. 16th St., Rock Falls,

A juvenile was arrested for Adult Use Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle in the 400 block of 18th Avenue.

Officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 500 block of 11th Avenue; responded to a found property call in the 100 block of 14th Avenue; assisted with a welfare check in the 700 block of Valley View Drive and responded to a disturbance call in the 800 block of 14th Avenue.

Officers responded to a suspicious activity call in the 1000 block of 5th Avenue; assisted with a welfare check in the 300 block of 12th Avenue and assisted with a domestic disturbance call on Waller Road.

Individuals names in the above report have been merely accused of a charge, they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

11th St., Sterling, $78,500.

Trustee’s deeds • Howard and Gathe Thicksten Trust to D&R Investments Inc., 302 W. 19th St., Rock Falls, $26,000.

• John E.H. Cassens Trust to Mauro and Carmen Garcia Arellano, 608 E. 10th St., Rock Falls, $20,000.

• Bruno Family Trust to Susan A. Cedro, 807B Village Lane, Sterling, $71,500.

• Diane M. Baker Trust to William A. Jones, one parcel on Lomax Road, Prophetstown, $35,358.

Deed • Marianne M. Sprungman Estate to Peter S. Shapiro and Andrea R. Ostuni, 1203 Locust St., Sterling, $170,000.

• Whiteside County Clerk to MS Investment Group Inc., 718B Jackson St., Prophetstown, $0.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

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POLICE REPORTS Lyndon Police Report

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OBITUARIES PETER ANDREW BEBON

Peter Andrew “Andy” Bebon, 55, of Erie, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his home.

There will be no services at this time.

Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie is assisting with arrangements.

Andy was born July 1, 1965 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, the son of Joseph “Peter” and M. Suzanne (Ball) Bebon. He was married to Mary Howard and they made their home in Erie.

Andy has worked in insurance for many years and has served the Rock Island and surrounding areas as a State Farm Agent for most of those. His greatest enjoyment was golfing and fishing with family and friends. He will also be remembered for being a huge Florida Gators football fan.

Andy is survived by his mother, M. Susanne Doss, Sebastian, Florida; step-mother, Peggy Bebon, Hot Springs, Arkansas; wife, Mary Bebon, Erie; children, Calvin (Becky) Bebon, Prophetstown, Ian Bebon, Nashville, Tennessee, Sera Bebon, Erie; three grandchildren, Hadley, Porter and Sutton Bebon; and special cousins, Jane, Patrick, Mickey, Nancy, David and Edward.

He was preceded in death by his father, Peter; maternal grandparents, George and Mary Ball; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Emma Bebon; and cousin Timmy.

Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

EMMA H. CARPENTER

Emma H. Carpenter, 89, of Morrison, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

A private family visitation and funeral will be held at Bosma Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison. Interment will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison.

Emma was born April 24, 1931 at home, to August and Augusta Dhaemers.

She was educated in rural Henry County schools.

On May 24, 1958 she married Robert Carpenter who died May 8, 1992.

She was a homemaker. Emma enjoyed feeding bread to her birds and squirrels, sewing, growing flowers, and working in her yard. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her best friend and daughter Sally, her grandkids and great-grandkids and her special dog,

Kyara.

Survivors include one daughter, Sally (Tom) Kennedy of Morrison; five grandchildren, Amanda (Brian) Houzenga, Corey (Ashley) Kennedy, Jeffery Shepard Jr., Jacob Shepard and Megan Shepard; six great-grandchildren, Caleb and Dylan Houzenga, Anna and Willard Kennedy, Willow Shepard and Marlee Stone.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; one daughter, Barbara Shepard.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

RONALD LEROY HILTY

Ronald Leroy Hilty, 86, of Morrison, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at Resthave Home in Morrison.

Visitation was Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. A graveside service followed the visitation at Grove Hill Cemetery with Rev. Anthony Appel of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Morrison, officiating.

A memorial has been established to Morrison High School Athletic Department.

Ron was born January 25, 1934, in Apollo, Pennsylvania, to James M. and Mary Ellen (Shriver) Hilty. He attended Apollo grade schools and was a graduate of Apollo High School.

After graduation, he served an apprenticeship program with General Electric.

Ron married Virginia Rae Stralow on July 14, 1957, in Morrison. She died September 22, 1995.

Ron, along with his wife, ran the skating rink in Morrison for over 20 years until the Coliseum was torn down.

He also worked for General Electric in Morrison for over 30 years, retiring in June 1991.

Ron was a member of the Morrison Country Club and enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, and hunting. He was a member of the Chain Gang for over 43 years. He officiated at boys and girls high school basketball for over 20 years, and Little League baseball for over five years.

Ron was inducted into the Morrison High School Hall of Fame as a Friend of Morrison Athletics in 2012.

Survivors include two daughters, LuAnn (Terry) Wieneke of Morrison and Lori (Rod) Everett of Mukwonago, Wisconsin; one son, David (Carleen) Hilty of Mokena; seven grandchildren, Ashlyn Wieneke and Jessica (Brett) Mengler; Erin and Benjamin

Everett; Connor, Jacob, and Ryan Hilty; four brothers, George (Josephine) Hilty, James (Magdalene) Hilty, Carl Hilty, and Dennis (Deborah) Hilty.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia; one sister, Margaret “Peg” Martin; and five brothers, John, Richard, Harold, Ralph, and Leland Hilty.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

WILLARD M. KRAFT

Willard M. Kraft, 87, of Fulton, died Monday, August 24, at MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, Iowa.

His funeral service was Monday, Aug. 31, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clinton, Iowa with The Reverend Britt Vickstrom, interim pastor, officiating.

Visitation was Aug. 30, at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment was at Fulton Township Cemetery in Fulton.

Memorials have been established to the American Heart Association and Schmaling Memorial Public Library in Fulton.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

PATRICIA “PATTY” RITZEMA

Patricia Ritzema, 99, of Le Mars, Iowa, embraced her Savior and lovingly looked into His eyes at 1:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

Pieterke Land was born on July 7, 1921 to Derk Jan and Geertruida Hoiting Land in her home in Aduard, Groningen, the Netherlands.

She was the oldest of seven children.

She met Bert Ritzema while working at the Academic University Ziekenhuis (hospital) in Groningen. They married right after the war on Oct. 18, 1945.

Four children were born in the Netherlands. They immigrated to the United States in June of 1954, settling in Fulton.

Soon they were blessed with two more sons.

Patty was a loving, energetic, passionate homemaker, teaching her children about the Lord from the time they were born.

She always opened their home, her arms, and herself to anyone who needed a meal, a shoulder to cry on, or a cup of tea and a prayer.

Bert and Patty operated the Tasty-Mates Drive In in Fulton from 1964-1974. It was a family owned business and their children worked alongside them. We have very fond memories of those days.

One of her greatest dreams came true when she founded Fulton’s Dutch Days, in May, 1974. She was so proud that it put Fulton on the map.

After the drive-in was sold, Patty became Dietary Supervisor at Borden Manor Nursing Home and Wyndcrest Nursing Home (Eagle Point Health Care Center).

She was also the Head Cook at Unity Christian School.

She was an active member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church, as the Bible Leader of Lydia Society for over 25 years and was involved in many prayer groups.

She became an elder at the age of 88.

She served as President of the Christian School Auxiliary, and was instrumental in the purchase/planning of Bargain Bonanza.

Patty was also President of the Wa-Tan-Ya Club, and a board member of Love, Inc. After Bert’s death, Patty moved to Le Mars to be by her only daughter, Trudy.

She lived at Prime Assisted Living, and later moved to Good Samaritan Society. She was a very content, joy-filled, and thankful soul. Most importantly, Patty’s heart was always with her Lord and her family, in that order. She loved Him and her family fiercely. She was our prayer warrior and displayed unconditional love to everyone.

When she prayed, you felt as if you were in the presence of God Himself. She never complained, because she “had nothing to complain about,” and always made you feel like the most special person on this earth.

She was available at the drop of a hat. She was known for her “bear hugs,” and will be greatly missed by everyone she touched.

She is survived by five siblings, all of the Netherlands; one daughter, Trudy (Ken) Klaver of Le Mars, Iowa; four sons, Dick (Lois) of Pease, Minnesota, Jake (Priscilla) of Byron, Bill (Anna) of St. Catharines, Ontario, and Ed (Diane) of Posen; her daughter-in-law, Rose Ritzema of Chattanooga, Tennessee; 22 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bert in 2006; her son, Fred; her grandson, James Klaver; one brother, three brothers-in-law; two sistersin-law. A visitation with family present will be held at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Fulton, on Friday, Sept. 4 from 6 - 9 p.m.

A private funeral and burial will take place on Saturday, Sept. 5. Online condolences may be directed to, and a more complete obituary available at www.bosmarenkes.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the James Albert Klaver Memorial Scholarship Fund, Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa, or to the Unity Christian School in Fulton.

CERTIFICATION COURSE

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media There are 16 newly certified firefighters ready to serve and protect their communities, thanks to a Firefighter and Basic Operations Academy hosted by the Erie Fire Protection District.

The course was led by Academy Director Jared Barber and Lead Instructor and 1st Assistant Chief Scott Melton of the Erie Fire Department.

The graduates were recognized at a ceremony on Aug. 22 at the Erie Fire Station. The course was approved through the State Fire Marshal’s office, with Barber and Melton organizing and orchestrating the class while coordinating with local resources and training sites, working with instructors, and helping the trainees fill course requirements.

“It takes a village,” said Melton, calling it a regional effort to borrow equipment, work with different departments, and set the calendar with training dates.

The course participants ranged from the newest firefighter on the department to those with 20 years in the field. The volunteer-based academy brought in mechanics, plumbers, farmers, and other professions that “bring other skill sets to the table,” Melton said.

This year’s course also posed a challenge, with the pandemic shutting down instruction from March 16 – May 28. And once in-person learning resumed, there was “rigorous mitigation procedures” for the safety of participants,including mask-wearing, smaller groups and social distancing.

“It stretched things out more, which complicated it for the students,” Barber said.

The course consisted of 185 contact hours of both instruction and on-site training. Classes were held two nights a week and one weekend month, with plenty of quizzes and homework.

“It was a pretty full schedule for people with jobs, family, and busy lives. We commend them,” Melton said. The students were also required to research their own departments and fire protection districts.

Physical training included mastering the basic skills of firefighting such as taking the air pack off and on dozens of times, properly gearing up, running equipment, search and rescue functions and firefighter rescue, Hazmat, technical rescues, and water and fire applications. Hands-on training was held at Exelon’s Emergency Training Response Center, a junkyard unprovided, and a house in

Pictured are 16 newly certified firefighters after completing a course hosted by the Erie Fire Protection District.

Cordova.

Firefighting is not all about “putting the wet stuff on the red stuff,” Melton said. “There’s a lot of skill sets necessary. The academy builds preparation for those scenarios.”

Teamwork was a main component of all the training, especially since it’s a real-world component of firefighting.

When all on the same team, firefighters can be “proficient and efficient in serving our communities,” Barber said. He said many of the firefighters will see each other on mutual aid calls, so that connection is already there.

Capt. Trever Richmond of the Prophetstown Fire Department was appreciative of the course availability. “We had four firefighters from Prophetstown and two from Hoopole station complete the class, so we’re pretty excited for that. It was close to 10-month course and pretty stressful for the guys with the pandemic going on. They pulled through and got it done, and we’re happy that it’s done.”

The course was also the last organized by Barber, or at least as a member of the Erie Fire Department. He is moving to Princeton, Iowa and will be resigning his roles in the district, where he has served for the past ten years. He was also a firefighter in Cordova for six years. He’ll continue in the profession, just in another state.

“Jared is the heart and soul of these classes. His moving USA loss to me, the department, and to our community. He left tough shoes to fill,”Melton said. Barber has been instrumental in bringing four Academy training courses to the area.

The graduation ceremony also recognized the instructors, training assistants, and fire chiefs from local departments, who were thanked for their assistance during the academy.

Many organizations and individuals also contributed to the academy’s success.

The graduates are: Firefighters Jodie Wells and Hunter Littrel of the Erie Fire Dept., Chief Engineer Brian Hahn, and firefighters Kyle Barber and Garrett Schreiber of the Cordova Fire Dept., firefighter Chad Brown of the Fulton Fire Dept., Lieutenant Aaron Fargher, and firefighters Micheal Thompson, Cody Morgan, and Sean Adams of the Prophetstown Fire Dept., Lieutenant Dennis Martin and firefighter Warren Smith of the Hoopole Fire Dept., firefighter Alexandria Donna of the Hillsdale Fire

Dept., firefighter Tony Belha of the Morrison Fire Dept., firefighter Jacob Helms of the Savanna Fire Dept., and firefighter Jeff Bull of the Port Byron/ Rapids City Fire Protection District.

Jeff Bull, Tony Belha, and Jodie Wells were recognized for top grades, and Cody Morgan, Dennis Martin, Micheal Thompson, Aaron Fargher, and Jacob Helms had the top SCBA times (self-contained breathing apparatus), with Morgan and Martin breaking the old Academy record by four seconds.

Firefighters take part in hands-on training during the 185 hour course of instrution and on-site training.

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RIBBON CUTTING

Despite challenges, Legends reopens with new owners

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

It’s been a whirlwind of a month for Legends Sports Bar and Grill and new owners Dana and Nathan Schnitzler. They planned a grand opening for Saturday, Aug. 15 but after the derecho hit on Aug. 10 everything was up in the air. A generator allowed the last of the indoor work to continue, but with no phone, internet and other essentials, it was soon crunch time.

But despite the challenges Dana said everything fell into place, and the power was back on for opening weekend. Revitalize Erie, a team of citizens working to spur development, advertised a ribbon-cutting ceremony with dozens of family, friends and supporters showing up.

Customers filled the tables and bar throughout the weekend, eager to return to a long-time Erie establishment. And since that weekend, the flow of activity and list of tasks to get done hasn’t slowed down.

The Erie couple took the keys for the business on July 11 and immediately got to work. They updated the

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Nathan and Dana Schnitzler cut the ribbon as they reopen Legends Sports Bar & Grill in Erie on Saturday, August 15. Members of Revitalize Erie were on hand to welcome the new owners of the downtown establishment. electrical system, added new ceiling tiles, decked the walls with new paint and original barn roof tin, and added their own rustic décor throughout the space, such as vintage signs and lamps with a rustic barn vibe.

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New owner Dana Schnitzler behind the bar at Legends Sports Bar and Grill.

Other amenities at the family friendly establishment include a new ice machine, claw machine, and pinball and arcade games. A pool table, darts, digital jukebox, ATM machine, popcorn, and TVs round out the essentials of the Legends experience. The business also has six gaming machines that are currently spaced out and partitioned for social distancing mandates.

Getting into the bar business was a natural progression for Dana.

She’s worked at Legends for the past six years, so she felt comfortable with the purchase after the business went up for sale. Her parents and grandparents have been in the bar business in Erie too, so she’s the next generation bar owner in Erie. Nathan is on the Erie Fire Department, and the couple also run a home-based business, Green and Clean Pest Elimination.

Dana’s father Marty Verkruysse is in the process of gathering vintage photos of Erie’s history, such as the train wreck in the triangle and the movie theater that burned down, to be displayed on the wall. Bridging the past to the future, while bringing fresh vibes to the downtown triangle, is the inspiration for the investment and energy.

“I just felt I knew what needed to be done,” says Dana of operating a bar in her hometown. “I want to put the love into it.” She credits the small-town relationships and the friendships made in getting the business up and going in just over a month.

Legends will continue to be a supportive partner of the Erie community. The Schnitzler’s plan to carry on traditions started by the previous owners, such as offering senior

meals at a discount and holding events to support kids, like school supply drives and donating loose change from the gaming machines to the Erie School District to pay lunch balances. The business has held the title of largest cash donations for the Whiteside County Toys for Tots drive. The chili cook-off and customer appreciation nights in December features free food, drink specials and chances to win some fun and offbeat prizes.

“We have a lot of fun here. There’s always something going on,” Dana smiles.

Patron Sue Smith of Erie agreed. “I haven’t set foot in another bar since they’ve reopened. There’s nothing like this place – and drinking beer at home ain’t any fun.”

Other notable nights include DJs on the weekend, Taco Tuesdays, 50 cent wings on Thursdays, and Fish Fridays, which have been too popular since reopening. The menu has a few changes, such as renaming the famed Farmer’s Burger to The Schnit, but the appetizers, kids’ menu, salads, and sandwiches will be mostly familiar to customers.

They also sell locally made Lock14 Dam Good Salsa at $7 a container.

“We promise to do our best to make Legends a respected, fun, clean place for everybody of all ages to enjoy,” the Schnitzler’s wrote on a Facebook post. “We’re excited to see what the future of Legends has to offer.”

Legends Bar and Grill is located at 921 8th Ave. in Erie. Hours are 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Sundays. Kitchen hours are 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 – 10 p.m. Find and follow Legends on Facebook for updates, food specials, and special events.

MORRISON

By Anne Frame There is a big “Welcome Back” sign in front of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, these days.The church has returned to its in-person worship services, Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9:00 a.m., while continuing to post both services on YouTube each week.

“It is go great to be back worshipping as a body of believers in the sanctuary again,” says Rev. Calvin Haines, Jr., the church’s new pastor who began serving in July.“Ideally, Christian worship is to be done with the church family together in one place.Being able to do so again has been quite moving.”

Morrison UMC had been recording its Saturday contemporary service and Sunday traditional service with an empty sanctuary since March, when the COVID-19 restrictions prevented corporate worship in church buildings.“It is certainly better to be safe than sorry and take proper precautions, but so many of us really missed worshipping in the sanctuary.This is a real gift to be able to be together again.”

Haines says beginning at a new church in the midst of a pandemic has been a challenge.“I love meeting and talking with people, so I have had to adjust my approach to doing things,” Haines says.

The pastor added, however, the church arranged

COLLEGE NEWS Carl Sandburg College summer graduates Carl Sandburg College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements and graduated from the College at the conclusion of the 2020 summer session.

Area student who received Associate Degrees in Applied Science are: Dental Hygiene: Camerin Huizenga, Fulton; Taylor Benters, Morrison; Lindsey Berge and Madison Haskins, Port Byron; Adri-

for several face-toface meet-and-greet sessions with attendees wearing masks and observing safe distancing.

The pastor says he is enjoying ministry here despite the restrictions.“I am very excited about being appointed to Morrison UMC,” Haines says.“Located at the center of town on Route 30, Rev. Calvin Haines, Jr. this church has a wonderful history of outreach, serving the community in a variety of ways for years.I look forward to helping the congregation continue that tradition and move forward to launch new ministries.”

Haines previously served for six years at First United Methodist Church in Freeport.He is a self-described “city boy,” having lived on Chicago’s North Side for 30 years before being appointed to the Freeport church.“There was a bit of shift in perspective moving from Chicago to Freeport, but I really loved the friendly people and the all

the amenities of a smaller town.”This included beautiful Krape Park and a 5-minute commute to work compared to a 90-minute drive in his previous corporate position.

This is Haines’s third career, though he says he considers the pastorate a calling, not a career choice.He was a college professor for 12 years and worked in the corporate world in executive communications for another 12 years.In 2010 he sensed a call to ministry and began taking classes at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston and preparing for ordination.He graduated from Garrett Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree in 2015 and was ordained in 2017.

“Pastoring has been the most rewarding work I have ever done,” Haines says.“I have never been disappointed that I answered God’s call to pastoral ministry.I greatly enjoy all aspects of pastoral life, especially helping folks grow as disciples of Jesus for the transformation of the world, as we Methodists say.”

Haines says he and Morrison UMC congregation are trying to emphasize the positive aspects of the pandemic, hoping it will inspire new ministries and a different way of approaching established ones.

For more information about Morrison United Methodist Church’s services and ministries, call the church office at 815-772-4030.

enne Kelly, Prophetstown,

ipate in a future in-person ceremony.

Alyssa Patten receives degree from UW-LaCrosse

Alexis Rangel named a Distinguished Scholar

Alyssa Patten, Morrison, completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in May. The 110th annual spring commencement was held virtually in May due to health and safety risks of COVID-19 and graduates will be invited back to partic-

Alexis Rangel, a resident of Lyndon, is announced as a spring 2020 Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University.

Students attending Rockford University who earn at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below “C” and having completed all requirements for the semester are named as Distinguished Scholars.

CHURCH BRIEF First Reformed Church News Worship begins at 9:00 a.m. on Sept. 6 at First Reformed Church, located at 510 - 15th Avenue in Fulton. Ken Renkes will lead the service and special music will be will be given by our new pastor, Rev. Chuck Huckaby. Social distancing will be practiced and masks are required.

Senior meals will resume on Sept. 2 and 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the church.

The previous Sunday’s service is broadcast on WCCI, 100.3 FM at 6 p.m.

Sunday night.For more information, go to our website at www.firstrcafulton.org.

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

2000: Master Gardeners enhance Windmill area 60 Years Sept. 8, 1960 Charles Dykstra, Jr., received his Master of Science and Business Education degree at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. He will teach in the new Industrial Arts Department at the Unity High School in Hudsonville, Mich.

Alvin Heun has joined Robert V. Temple in a new partnership to operate the Garden Plain Feed Service, which Mr. Temple has been operating under his individual ownership for some time.

50 Years Sept. 9, 1970 Fulton, Albany and Garden Plain schools of the River Bend unit district will receive an estimated $689,525 in state aid for the 1970-71 school year, according to Regional Superintendent of Schools Loren S. Young.

E. Donald Huizenga, of Jahn’s Home Furnishings, was reelected president of the Fulton Chamber of Commerce at a breakfast meet-

ing. It was decided to combine the offices of secretary and treasurer and James Bosma of Bosma Funeral Home was elected to fill that office.

40 Years Sept. 3, 1980 Mrs. Dorothea Borchardt, merchandiser and accountant, writes check for the first load of corn to reach the new Agri-Industries plant in Fulton. Howard Van Zuiden, owner of the Garden Plain Feed Service in Fulton and Garden Plain, waits for the check for 400 bushels of corn. Since the first load a total of eight barges have been filled carrying 50,000 bushels of grain.

Fulton City Council and River Bend School Board agreed that sidewalks should be installed on several streets near the new elementary school. These locations include Thirteenth Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, north side of Seventh Avenue between Twelfth and Thirteenth Streets, and from the school parking lot entry to Fourteenth Street.

30 Years

Sept. 5, 1990 Fulton City Council is asking for a recount of the Census of 1990. Figures show a decline in numbers. The principal incentive for a recount is the probable loss of $20,000 in state revenues if the reduced count stands as the official figure.

The Rev. David J. Sterk will be installed as the pastor of the First Reformed Church. He comes from DeMotte, Ind. where he was the Associate Pastor at the First Reformed Church, where he also had served a year-long internship in 1984-1985.

20 Years Sept. 6, 2000 University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners in Whiteside County have been working with the Friends of the Windmill, the Dike Beautification Committee, and the City of Fulton on a landscaping plan to enhance the park area south of the Windmill along with both the front and upper entrances of the mill. The City Council approved the

plan.

Brinkman Building Center team won the 2000 Clinton Parks and Recreation Sunday Night Softball, Lower B Division Championship.

Team members include Tony Hunter, Todd Wiebenga, Jerry Stock, Jeremy Castro, Tom Wiebenga, Bob Milroy, Paul Dymkowski, Kevin Wright, Rob Huetter, Pat Arnold, Scott Whitmore, Jeff Winkel, and Gary Birely.

10 Years Sept. 8, 2010 Len and Barb Janis, Windmill Realty, had the privilege of meeting Harbor Crest’s new administrator, Myra Chattic and presented her a check for $600 that will pay the September payment for the newly acquired bus.

Girl Scout Troop 5024 is pleased to announce that Morgan Wierema has earned the Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest honor a girl can receive in Girl Scouting. It is not an easy task. It takes years of leadership, service hours, badges, volunteering and the willingness to achieve.

YOUR HEALTH

Improving your immune system with Vitamin D

BY STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D. I have written before about the double pandemic of the coronavirus when it meets up with obesity.

Obesity is the overlooked single biggest risk factor for the immune system and including the coronavirus.

While taking steps to optimize your weight, there are additional factors that can be done to improve you immune system. By far, optimizing your vitamin D level is the single biggest factor for your immune system, not only for coronavirus but all infections.

Dr. Al Sears has written extensively, along with numerous other specialists, about the connection with vitamin D and the immune system. He knows that those who have the highest range of vitamin D levels also have the best clinical outcomes. Conversely, those with the lowest levels in the blood have the worst outcomes. In fact, a person need only be able to be in the low end of normal which is just above 30 in order to have over 90%

chance of having only a mild case when confronted by the coronavirus.

On the other hand, those who have a critical or severe case of the coronavirus tend to have very low levels of vitamin D in the blood over 50% of the time. Unfortunately these low blood levels are common in our population, especially in the winter and the further north above

the equator that we live.

Blood levels tend to be at their lowest for vitamin D around April before we start to get our sun exposure again. Some people will find it helpful to test their blood around that time to see how their winter time efforts and supplements have performed.

If you do buy into this approach as I do, consider the following. Take

the form of vitamin D3 that is not synthetic and more bioavailable.

The more vitamin D that you take does cause a potential problem with calcium. In order for the calcium to get to the right place, it is important for you to have vitamin D2 in adequate supply which helps to ensure that the calcium goes where it supposed to. In addition magnesium helps to convert your vitamin D into the active form. Magnesium deficiency is unfortunately another common problem.

Additional minerals that may have some role in the vitamin D metabolism include zinc and manganese which is a trace mineral that is found in seeds, whole grains, legumes and dark leafy greens. It is also often available as an add on in supplements. As of this date Medicare and other insurances may limit your ability to test your blood level of vitamin D. If it is only once a year, as some do, then consider testing at you low point in early April.

Consider strongly supplementing to improve your immune system.

BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITY

By Barbara Proeger Erie High School As a country, we are becoming more concerned about saving lives.

Donating blood is one way you can help save a life.

A known fact is giving one pint of blood helps three individuals. What a great gift blood donation is. As a blood drive coordinator, I have read many testimonials about families that were so thankful for the donation of blood.

Unfortunately, in March I had a medical experience I thought I would never have in my life.

I ended up in the hospital and in our struggle to get me better, I needed blood and plasma.

Fortunately for me there was blood and plasma available. I felt like I was one of the lucky ones. COVID19 had just really arrived in our state three weeks prior, people were quarantined, and blood was in a shorter supply.

Fast forward about another month, blood supply was still in short supply in many banks. While I was in therapy, my therapist and I were discussing the National Honor Society upcoming blood drive that summer.

She shared with me that she was scared about donating blood, but her office was sponsoring a blood drive for a fellow worker. That worker has been receiving blood every month for many years as she battles cancer.

The patient was called to say they couldn’t give her blood that month as the blood supply was so low, the hospital felt they needed to keep the blood in reserve in case of an accident victim. Understandable - but nevertheless alarming.

Thankfully, these co-workers rallied together and hosted a successful drive. My therapist found out that donating blood was not so scary after all.

Although this started out as a personal situation, I think she is now planning on donating again.

Over the years of coordinating these drives, I have seen the same situation. People arrive knowing they are doing a good thing, but they do not really know what is involved.

However, blood donors can donate every 56 days and we have seen

The Erie National Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Appointments are needed (no walk-ins). Call: NHS advisor, Barbara Proeger at 815-213-1059 for more information. these first-time donors return, sometimes alone, sometimes with a family member or friend but always wearing a smile knowing they are helping someone, somewhere.

The people of Erie and the surrounding communities have been very generous at answering the call to donate blood when I have contacted them.

For that, I feel very grateful.

Your continued generosity to give the gift of blood is appreciated by those that need it.

I do not know who my donors were, but I know to this day and probably for every day in the future, I will always be grateful to whoever donated the blood and plasma I used.

The Erie NHS is once again sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 9 and has all the marks of great community support.

There are a few appointment times still open in the late afternoon.

If you are interested, and have not given blood after July 15, we encourage you to give some thought to contacting us for an appointment (no walk-ins).

Please call me, NHS advisor, Barbara Proeger at 815-213-1059.

The drive will be held at the St. Ambrose Church Hall at 820 5th Ave. in Erie.

Almost every community has a blood drive. If you want to find one near you, please log onto www. bloodcenter.org.

Once you are there you can view donation sites in the locations tab or call 1-800-747-5401 and someone will assist you in locating a drive.

All you have to do is schedule an appointment, bring a photo I.D. and wear a face mask.

I hope you feel that is not asking too much to help save someone’s life.

Again, I know I was one of the lucky recipients who benefited from someone else’s generosity.

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PORT BYRON

Byron Hills gives back to kids, military families

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media Byron Hills Golf Course in Port Byron has made a lasting impact in the lives of kids and military families by donating thousands of dollars to two organizations in August.

At the 30th annual Warren Sutton Memorial/Unified Boosters golf tournament held Aug. 16 the golf course raised $18,000 for the Riverdale Unified Boosters, which supports middle and high school activities and athletics in the Riverdale School District.

Owner Holly Sutton thanked all the golfers, volunteers, hole sponsors, and businesses that donated prizes for the outing.

“Without you, this wouldn’t be possible,” she said of the community support for the yearly event which is always held on TugFest weekend.

And on Saturday, Aug. 29 the course held their first annual “Byron Hills Fore Heroes” golf outing to honor Military and First Responders. With patriotic prizes, an American flag hoisted high, and a beautiful day to golf, the event drew in hundreds of supporters to kick off the inaugural event.

The money raised at the event each year will be donated to an organization that directly impacts those who took an oath to protect and serve, and who experienced a life-changing event. This first recipient was “Remember the Fallen,” with founder Jason Sullivan flying in from Texas to be part of the golf outing.

Course owners Mike and Holly Sutton and Jim and Jackie Groves were able to donate $17,000 to the non-profit. More information about the organization and their work to support families of the fallen can be found at rememberthefallen.net.

“We are so proud of the support we had from folks all over the Quad Cities and beyond for this great cause,” said Holly. “Thanks for all the golfers that came out for a great day of golf, and for the donations of raffle baskets and auction items. This is the first of many, so be looking for details for 2021.”

TOP LEFT: Here is one of the many teams who golfed at the Warren Sutton Memorial/ Unified Boosters Tournament on Aug. 16.

BOTTOM LEFT: Pictured left to right at Saturday’s Byron Hills Fore Heroes golf outing are Mike and Holly Sutton, Jason Sullivan, Jackie and Jim Groves.

On the ground is Shane Kern.

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Fat free and 1% milk offered daily.

Menu is subject to change due to availability of product!

Thursday, Sept. 3: Breakfast – Yogurt Granola Parfait, Fruit, Juice and Milk.

Lunch – Chicken and Noodles, Carrots, Fruit and Brownie.

Friday, Sept. 4: Breakfast – Glazed Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Juice and Milk.

MCUD #6 Sept. Menus All Schools Breakfast Menu Thursday, Sept. 3: BelVita, String Cheese, 100% Juice, Fruit and Milk.

Friday, Sept. 4: Banana Bread, Yogurt, 100% Juice, Fruit and Milk.

Tuesday, Sept. 8: Cereal, String Cheese, 100% Juice, Fruit and Milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 9: Breakfast Cookie,

Monday, Sept. 14: REMOTE LEARNING. Tuesday, Sept. 15: Breakfast – Donuts, Fruit, Juice and Milk. Lunch – Walking Tacos, Refried Beans, Lettuce/ Cheese, Salsa and Fruit.

Wednesday, Sept. 16: Breakfast – Eggs and Sausage, Fruit, Juice and Milk.

Lunch – Goulash, Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Fruit and Cake.

Thursday, Sept. 17: Breakfast – Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk. Lunch – Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Roll, Corn and Fruit.

Friday, Sept. 18: Breakfast – French Toast Sticks, Fruit, Juice and Milk. Lunch – Mini Pancakes, Sausage, Potato Puffs and Fruit.

Yogurt, 100% Juice, Fruit and Milk.

Thursday, Sept. 10: Cocoa Puff Bar, String Cheese, 100% Juice, Fruit and Milk.

Friday, Sept. 11: Cocoa Puff Bar, Yogurt, 100% Juice, Fruit and Milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 9: NS: Broccoli, Chicken, Cheese Casserole. SS: Mac and Cheese, Baked Fries, Fruit and Milk.

Thursday, Sept. 10: Rib Sandwich, WG Bun, Bakes Fries, Fruit and Milk. *Pork Product Friday, Sept. 11: Rib Sandwich, WG Bun, Bakes Fries, Fruit and Milk. *Pork Product

NS and SS Schools Lunch Menu Tuesday, Sept. 8: Fajita w/Tortilla Shell, Sour Cream/Salsa, Romaine & Dressing, Fruit and Milk.

Monday, Sept. 21: REMOTE LEARNING. Tuesday, Sept. 22: Breakfast – Bagel and Cream Cheese, Fruit, Juice and Milk.

Lunch – Beef Nachos, Lettuce/Cheese,

High and High School Menu Tuesday, Sept. 8: Fajita w/Tortilla

Refried Beans, Salsa and Fruit.

Wednesday, Sept. 23: Breakfast – Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk.

Lunch – Pizza, Bread Stick, Tossed Salad w/Romaine, Green Beans and Fruit.

Thursday, Sept. 24: Breakfast – French Toast Sticks, Fruit, Juice and Milk. Lunch – Hot Ham and Cheese, Chips, Celery/Carrots, Fruit and Cookie.

Friday, Sept. 25: Breakfast – Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice and Milk. Lunch – French Toast Sticks, Sausage, Sweet Potato Puffs and Fruit.

Monday, Sept. 28: REMOTE LEARNING. Tuesday, Sept. 29: Breakfast - Donuts, Fruit, Juice and Milk. Lunch – Chicken Patty, Curley Fries, Green Beans and Fruit.

Wednesday, Sept. 30: Breakfast – Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice and Milk.

Lunch – Hot Dog, Chips, Corn, Fruit and Cookie.

Shell, Sour Cream/Salsa, Spanish Rice, Romaine & Dressing, Fruit and Milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 9: JH: Mac & Cheese, Baked Fries, Green Beans. HS: Fajita w/Tortilla Shell, Sour Cream/ Salsa, Spanish Rice, Fruit and Milk.

Thursday, Sept. 10: Rib Sandwich, WG Bun, Cooked Carrots, Bakes Fries, Fruit and Milk. *Pork Product Friday, Sept. 11: Rib Sandwich, WG Bun, Cooked Carrots, Bakes Fries, Fruit and Milk. *Pork Product

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River Bend Sept. Menus

Lunch – Sausage/Egg/Cheese/Bun, Hash brown, Celery with Peanut Butter and Juice.

Monday, Sept. 7: LABOR DAY – NO SCHOOL. Tuesday, Sept. 8: Breakfast – Waffles, Fruit, Juice and Milk. Lunch – Tacos, Refried Beans, Salad, Cheese and Fruit.

Wednesday, Sept. 9: Breakfast – Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk.

Lunch – Meatball Sub w/Marinara Sauce, Tossed Salad w/Romaine and Fruit.

Thursday, Sept. 10: Breakfast – Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice and Milk. Lunch – Bosco Sticks, Marinara, Salad, Fresh Broccoli and Fruit.

Friday, Sept. 11: Breakfast – WG Pancakes w/Syrup, Fruit, Juice and Milk.

Lunch – Omelet, Little Smokies, Sweet Potato Puffs, Muffins and Juice.

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CHURCH LISTINGS ALBANY Albany United Methodist Church 502 North 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781 Pastor Toni Lucas

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org

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

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Rd, Erie Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

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

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

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

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

CORDOVA

FENTON

HILLSDALE

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

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

Faith Center Church 511 3rd Ave. North, Albany Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez Pastor Arlen VanZee Church Phone: 563-212-4032

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 & Matt Winquist

FULTON First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Ave., Fulton - 815-589-3207 First Reformed Church 510 – 15th Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-2203 Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton - 815-589-3580 Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org e-mail - fultonpres@mchsi.com.

Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Rd., Fulton

ERIE

Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-4283 Pastor Wayne Wiersema

Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. & 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 - Phone 309-659-7125 Website:erieefree.org Pastor Ron Eckberg Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

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 Second Reformed Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton - 815-589-3425 www.secondreformedchurch.net secretary@secondreformedchurch.net

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. E. Momolu, Sr. Trinity Baptist Church 403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com

MORRISON Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office 772-4896 Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC 822 Main, Erie

Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison - 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Marketm 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. Al Pruis, Interium 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 Livestream services Sunda’s 9:30 a.m. firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Rd., 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 Rd., Morrison 815-772-3095 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Pastor Anthony Appel

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815-537-5175

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

815-589-4007

CHURCH LISTINGS

PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Lee Williams

Church Office Phone: (309) 523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor Becky Butterfield Youth & Family Life Pastor Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director

PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown 815-537-5646 • ptownac.org First Lutheran Church Pastor Chelsey Weech Office -815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org

Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 & 92, Port Byron Pastor Angel Gomez Parish Office: 309-523-9101

Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Rd., Prophetstown Pastor Jan Shaulis

Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone 523-2834

Prophetstown United Methodist Church 200 West 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - (815) 537-2496

Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767

River Church 218 E 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com

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, IL61275

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Telephone (309) 496-2414

St. Mary Catholic Church 105 Benton St., Tampico Fr. Richard M. Russo, Pastor Phone 815-438-5425

Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-438-2530 Church ph. 815-438-6105

Dykstra & Law

DENNIS ELECTRIC

In River City Mall

Tampico, Illinois

815-589-2200

815-438-4402

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton

Harbor Crest Home (A Non-Profit Corporation)

Fulton, IL • 815-589-3411

The Bontragers will be sharing their musical talent on the outdoor stage at Spring Valley Reformed Church.

TAMPICO

815-537-5050

Brent Dykstra, Agent

together! They say that they have two lives. Life #1 is touring North America in a 45 foot bus and doing concerts. In Life #2, they work hard on a livestock and crop farm where they milk cows, garden, plant and harvest crops, and pack and unpack while trying to transition to or from Life #1. They love living all together in one house and are each other’s best friends.

Spring Valley also has an outdoor service every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. If you don’t have a place to worship come on out. Everyone is welcome!

RAPIDS CITY

Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton

Insurance Agency, Inc.

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, welcomes The Bontragers to the outdoor stage on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 6:00 p.m. This is the last concert of the season so come out and listen to this talented family in our beautiful outdoor setting. A free will offering will be taken.

The Bontrager Family Singers is a big, energetic family from the midwest. They love to sing, play their instruments, and shine the light of Jesus!

They live on a farm in the midwest, and love working and singing

St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077

Prophetstown Family Health Center Dr. Matthew Wolf, MD 212 E. Railroad St., Prophetstown

Spring Valley Church welcomes The Bontragers

Dave’s

Goldsmith Shop

Dave and Betty Habben Diamond Setting - Remounts Jewelry Sales & Repair • Watch Batteries

309-659-7147 7750 Kelly Court, Erie, IL

CHURCH BRIEFS Emmanuel Reformed Church News Sunday worship will be celebrated at the 9:00 a.m. service in Emmanuel Church and also via Livestream at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday. Pastor Ray Tilstra will be the guest in the pulpit while Pastor Al is away on vacation. First Sunday will lead the contemporary worship set.

Ministry Coordinator Rich Criss will also be the organist, providing the prelude, interlude and postlude for the service.

Reservations are needed to attend the service where social distancing is practiced and wearing of face masks is strongly recommended. Please call to leave a message or text your name, which service, how many attending and contact number beginning Tuesday morning through 4 p.m. Saturday afternoons. The Emmanuel Church reservation line is 815-213-8715. Reservations are received on a first-come, first served basis with a maximum of 100 in the sanctuary at one time.

Jr High JAM and Sr High YF continue to met at their regular times (4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.) in person in the parking lot when weather permits, or in the gymnasium following social distancing guidellines. Please contact Jamie Rodriguez with any questions.

Stay tuned for more details about our free community Wednesday night meals resuming in the near future!!

These, of course, will have a different look to them during the current pandemic, but will provide drive-thru, curbside service on Wednesday nights for anyone who would enjoy a hot meal.

More details about the restart of this Wednesday night tradition will appear in next week’s paper. Unfortunately, the DELTA Club for the children will not be able to be held this fall due to the COVID-19 guidelines.

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

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Thrive Ministries Christian Reformed Church Morrison Campus www.thriveforchrist.com - 815-772-4657 300 West South Street Pastor of Ministry: Kevin VerHoeven bethelrevkev@gmail.com

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Call 815-625-3600 or 815-772-7244 FINANCIAL REPORT OF ERIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 RECEIPTS EXPENDITURES TOTAL BALANCE ON HAND, JULY 01, 2019 Frontier CD Account—ES B 48,240.18 Guideposts Memorial/Gill Fund--Ist Trust Helene Schulze & Savings Bank 3,415.32 Illinois Library Association 1st Trust & Savings Bank--Grant Account 3,248.88 Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshall 1st Trust & Savings Bank-J.L. Brady Company, LLC Building--Checking Jo-Carroll Energy Cash in Bank--Working Cash--OFMB 16,019.81 LaborLawCenter Super NOW Account--OFMB 6,820.08 Lesa Ryan Money Market Account--OFMB 126,536.70 LexisNexis Matthew Bender TOTAL 204,280.97 Moring Disposal, Inc RECEIPTS: MPLC Fees-Fines-Miscellaneous 1,132.79 Nightwatch Security Services, Inc. Copier-Supplies Reimb-Refunds NuTrend accessibility Systems, Inc. Interest Earned--CD--ESB One Way Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Interest Earned--Memorial Fund 4.79 Oriental Trading Company, Inc Interest Earned-1st Trust & Savings 127.84 Overdrive, Inc. Interest Earned--Undistributed Re Tax Personnel Concepts Interest Earned--Working Cash 15.14 Petersen-Hagge Furniture Interest Earned - 1st Trust CD PrairieCat Memorial & Gift Account 200.00 Publisher’s Weekly Real Estate Taxes 58,555.54 Reimbursements, Miscellaneous Deferred Income--RE Taxes 85,892.46 Resource Mate Replacement Taxes 6,117.41 RLI Per Capita Grant 4,180.00 Rockford Map Publishers TOTAL INCOME 156.225.97 Rutledge Electric EXPENDITURES: Sauk Valley Media SALARIES: SBM Business Equipment Center Laurel Reiss 32,968.56 Smart Apple Media Karen Reisenbigler 6,573.96 Staples Jeff Wirth 7,800.64 Target Sherry Pilon 273.631 Team One Repair, Inc. Pamela Ashdown 14,540.53 techsoup Stock Susan Majeski 7,726.67 Tegeler Accounting Services Gina Epperly 140.28 The Library Store, Inc Sandra Gieson 3,364.71 Thriftbooks Kathy Kuhnen 2,874.40 Troy VanDeWostine TOTAL SALARIES 76,263.38 Two Rivers Lawn and Landscape Inc. U.S. Postmaster TUITION, MILEAGE, & MEMBERSHIPS: United States Treasury - Employer Taxes American Library Association IIIinois Library Association 85.00 Vernon Library Supplies OTHER EXPENDITURES: Village of Erie 1 and 1.com 146.57 WalMart Amazon.com 3,001.78 WCGS American Legion Post 582 30.00 Wisdom Heating & Air Conditioning Amtrust North America, Inc 572.00 WorkPlacePro.corn Annie’s 233.09 Aramark Uniform Services 708.60 MEMORIAL & GIFT EXPENDITURES: Baker & Taylor 6,162.26 Christian Bookstore 1,345.09 Book Look GRANT EXPENDITURES: BPI 75.00 Cengage Learning 1,748.49 TOTAL EXPENDITURES Center Point Large Print 447.49 Centurion Technologies 50.00 BALANCE ON HAND, JUNE 30, 2020 Clinton Window Cleaning 610.00 Cash in Bank--CD--ESB ComEd 4,840.38 1st Trust--Memorial Fund Curtis Huizenga 387.28 1st Trust--Grant Account Demco, Inc. 566.94 1st Trust--Money Market Dewey Decker 315.00 1st Trust--Super NOW Account Dimond Brothers Insurance Agency 3,068.00 1st Trust--W/C Fund Dispatch-Argus 234.43 1st Trust--Building Checking Dollar General 69.93 TOTAL Dollar Tree 25.68 EBSCO Information Services 342.63

RECEIPTS

EXPENDITURES TOTAL 2,485.57 443.07 60.65 30.00 76.69 3,847.66 1,943.73 62.99 60.00 306.86 274.50 136.31 324.00 1,810.00 725.00 724.48 2,500.00 52.60 207.60 6,516.85 249.99 -501.93 150.00 205.00 59.66 271.75 1,040.00 1,131.00 137.70 1,636.53 110.99 104.50 12.00 2,778.28 349.86 6.81 152.50 130.00 120.00 5,834.12 61.96 418.00 53.66 43.00 135.00 92.75 62,437.33 30.00 0.00

30.00 0.00 138,815.71

48,240.18 3,620.11 21.00 145,293.20 8,481.79 16,034.95 221.691.23

Difference

221,691.23 -

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Beginning Balance Expenditures US Treasurer IDES IL Dept of Revenue Dan Bitler Meridee Bitler Larry Tiesman Board Members Meeting Pay Torima WPF CPA PC Township Officials of IL Sauk Valley Postmaster All others under 50.00 Total Expenditures

$21,282.04

$1,880.00 $2,445.00 $950.00 $204.70 $208.00 $76.00 $91.22 $18,715.24

Revenue State Comptroller Interest County Collector Total Revenues Ending Balance 3/31/20 CD’s as 3/31/20 $7,527.59,

$2,341.93 $32.83 $21 905.01 $24,279.77 $26,846.57 $7,950.05

$3,161.76 $51.76 $385.92 $3,478.64 $2,020.00 $3,762.24

Albany Township Road & Bridge 4/1/2019 — 3/31/2020 Beginning Balance Expenditures: Merema Brothers Village of Albany Dick Schipper Torima Car Quest Barak’s Wendling Quarries Johnson Machine Mulgrew Oil Twp Officials of Illinois Township Hwy Harry’s Farm Tire Eastern, IA Propane Bonnell Determan AssphaIt Savana Quarries Larry Tiesman AC Marley Total Expenditures

$12,996.60 $199.54 $1,109.18 $175.50 $1,376.00 $344.00 $3,304.70 $171.26 $357.00 $2,535.39 $90.00 $60.00 $815.72 $916.39 $213.00 $1,084.22 $2,176.35 $112.30 $63.64 $15,316.37

Revenue: County Collector Interest State Comptroller Total Revenue Ending Balance 3/31/20 CD’s as of 3/31/20 $12,112.88,

$15,609.57 $19.00 $1,441.91 $17,070.48 $14,750.71 $10,362.04

Albany Township General Assistance April 1, 2019 — March 31, 2020 Beginning Balance 4/1/19 Revenue Interest Expenses Village of Albany Ending Balance 3/31/20

$11,022.09 $14.00 $340.80 $10,695.29

I Daniel Bitler, Treasurer of Albany Township, Whiteside County, Illinois, being duly sworn, depose and say that the following statement is the correct report for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2019 and ending March 31, 2020 September 1, 2020

Corporate Fund

Prophetstown Park District Budget For Year May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020

Revenues Property Taxes Interest TOTAL REVENUES Expenses Uncollectible Checks Material & Supplies - Office/Equipment Material & Supplies - Postage Salaries & Wages- Full Time Salaries & Wages - Bookkeeping Professional Services Public Information - Media Travel & Training Uniforms TOTAL EXPENSES

$44,000.70 $965.19 -----------$44,965.89 $20.00 $2,293.11 $323.20 $34,255.84 $1,200.00 $3,827.70 $1,213.81 $814.05 $152.36 -----------$44,100.07

TOTAL PROGRAMS Classes Concessions Donations Memberships Walk-Ins Punch Cards Rentals Recycling Program Property Tax IL Replacement Tax Transfer From Bond TOTAL REVENUES Expenses Class Supplies Class Instructor Fees Soccer/Flag Football Baseball/Softball Supplies Basketball Streetscape 5K Run/Reindeer Dash Baseball/Softball League or Tourney Fees Baseball/Softball Umpires Concession Stand Workers

$1,945.00 $1,518.00 $200.00 $1,612.08 $2,830.00 $2,923.00 $1,004.29 $1,870.00 $3,000.00 -----------$16,902.37 $6,702.00 $17,184.76 $4,315.92 $25,199.50 $14,349.10 $6,056.00 $4,322.00 $668.90 $34,592.89 $8,945.17 $70,000.00 -----------$209,238.61

$5,226.34 $9,123.83 $3,531.77 $5,423.09 $1,092.85 $2,735.91 $8,807.87 $15,600.00 $1,879.25 -----------$194,097.20

Bond Fund Revenues Property Taxes Sale of Bonds

Expenses Transfer to Recreational Fund Transfer to Projects Fund Bond Interest Payment Bond Payment TOTAL EXPENSES

$128,866.00 $125,000.00 -----------$253,866.00 $70,000.00 $54,594.00 $3,079.62 $125,000.00 -----------$252,673.62 ------------

Net Revenues / Expenses

Projects Fund Revenues Transfer From Bond Fund Donations

======== -----------$54,594.00

TOTAL REVENUES

-----------$54,594.00

Expenses Direct Material Direct Labor New Equipment

$8,179.25 $7,989.54 $3,532.22

TOTAL EXPENSES

-----------$19,701.01 ------------

Net Revenues / Expenses ========

$402.23 $1,975.00 $3,690.43 $5,016.29 $607.50 $955.49 $1,837.02 $300.00 $4,860.00 $1,327.50

Programs Total

$20,971.46

Salary & Wages - Full Time Salary & Wages - Part Time Facility Manager Lifeguards Attendant Teaching Maintenance

$17,350.00

Repairs/Materials/ Maintenance - Grounds Repairs/Materials/ Maintenance - Equipment Repairs/Materials/Maintenance

TOTAL EXPENSES

TOTAL REVENUES

Recreational Fund

Revenues Flag Football Elementary Basketball Mens Basketball-Summer Baseball and Softball Registration Fall Soccer 5K Run Streetscape Swim Lessons Dud Drummet

- Building Material & Supplies - Concessions Material & Supplies - Janitorial Material & Supplies - Pool Portable Toilets Cable Electric Gas Sewer & Water

LEGAL NOTICES

$15,808.41 $15,817.63 $53,909.99 $6,752.81 $2,562.71 -----------$112,201.55 $1,200.09 $6,303.19

Liability Insurance Fund Property Taxes Insurance Refund TOTAL REVENUES Expenses Liab. & Prop Insurance Ins/ Red Cross Training Exp TOTAL EXPENSES

$10,583.63 $1,483.00 -----------$12,066.63 $5,069.10 $920.48 -----------$5,989.58 ------------

Net Revenue / Expenses =======

Social Security Fund Revenues Property Taxes Interest TOTAL REVENUES Expenses Social Security TOTAL EXPENSES Net Revenues / Expenses

$12,788.55 -----------$12,788.55 $11,311.62 -----------$11,311.62 ------------

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper PLAINTIFF Vs. Jason Harris; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2019CH12 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Judgment of a Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 01/08/2020, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on October 1, 2020 at the hour of AM at 10:00 Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 2 IN WESTERN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION NO. 1, LOCATED IN THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF FILED JULY 28, 1969, AS DOCUMENT NO. 339081.

PIN 11-19-279-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1002 East Ave Sterling, IL 61081 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

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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 be required to pay assessment any legal fees and 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 mortgagees than 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 shall Purchaser have no further against recourse the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or Mortgagee's the 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 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. bidProspective ders are admon-

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ished 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: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-19-01079.

I3154379 August 25, 2020 September 1, 8, 2020 NOTICE The Garden Plain TWP Annual Supervisor's Report for the 2019-2020 Year has been audited by Winkel, Parker, & Foster in Clinton, IA. The report can be viewed at the Garden Plain TWP Building by calling 309-8874489 for an appointment.

LaVerne Sterenberg TWP Supervisor

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on August 6, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Little Lab Design's, located at 1702 Westwood Dr., Sterling, IL 61081. th Dated this 6 day of August.

Dana Nelson County Clerk August 18,25 & September 1, 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on August 18, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside Illinois, County, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Sew Happy Quilting, located at 10232 Hill Rd., Erie, IL 61250.

Dated this 18th day of August.

Dana Nelson County Clerk August 25 & September 1 & 8, 2020

September 1, 2020

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 20, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: J-Hoshe'ah, located at 721 8th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071.

Dated this 20th day of July.

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of School District #6 in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, that a budget for said School District for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 will be on file and conveniently available for fo public inspection in the District Office, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, Illinois, after 8:00 am, CSDT on the 25th day of August, 2020.

Dana Nelson County Clerk September 1,8 & 15, 2020

Notice is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget will be held at 6:30 pm, CSDT on Wednesday, the 23rd day of September,

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Dated this 25th day of August, 2020. Board of Education of School District #6, in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois.

Scott Vance Superintendent Morrison CUSD #6 Sept. 1,8,15,22, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE UNION SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF THE TOWNS OF TAMPICO, PROPHETSTOWN and HUME, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND STATE OF ILLINOIS NO. 02 TX 25 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE IN RE: UNION SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF THETOWNS OF TAMPICO, PROPHETSTOWN AND HUME IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of October, 2020, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the residence of Eugene LeFevre, 29640 Plautz Road, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071, which is within the boundaries of said drainage district, for the purpose of electing a drainage commissioner of said drainage district for a threeyear term.

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

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Dated: August 20, 2020 SUE R. COSTELLO Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GARVEY GLENN AKA GARVEY GLENN SR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF GARVEY GLENN AKA GARVEY GLENN SR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GARVEY GLENN AKA GARVEY GLENN SR., DECEASED, TIFFANY RIVERA GOMEZ, ANGELA JEAN GLENN, SHALONDA VICTORIA GLENN, GARVEY GLENN, JR., JAYDEN GLENN, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, WASHINGTON FEDERAL and STEVE ANDICH, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF GARVEY GLENN AKA GARVEY GLENN SR., DECEASED, Defendants.

19-CH-180 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 742 21ST AVE. EAST MOLINE, IL 61244 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on January 27, 2020, the following described real estate, to-wit: Tract 1: The East One Half (1/2) of the following described part of Out Lot B in Radden's Out Lots to East Moline: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Out Lot B; thence East along the North line of said Out Lot B, Eighty-five (85) feet; thence Southerly to a point on the South line of said Out Lot B; which point is Eighty-five (85) feet East from the Southwest corner of said Out lot B; thence West Eighty-five (85) feet to the Southwest corner of said Out Lot B; thence North along the West line of said Out Lot B to the Place of beginning; situated in the County of Rock Island and State of Illinois.

Tract 2: A part of the West One Half of that part of Out Lot B in Radden's Out Lots to East Moline, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Out Lot B, thence East along the North line of said Out Lot B, 42 1/2 feet to the dividing line between the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Out Lot B and the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Out Lot B for a place of beginning; thence West on the North line of said Out Lot B, 40 inches; thence Southerly to a point on the dividing line between the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Out Lot B and the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Out Lot B; 103 Feet 6 Inches; Thence North on the dividing line between the East 1/2 of the W 1/2 of said Out Lot B and the W 1/2 of the W 1/2 of said Out Lot B to the North line of said Out Lot B to the place of beginning, being a triangular shaped piece of ground, the base of the triangle, 40 Inches and the Length of said triangle is 103 Feet 6 Inches, Reserving unto Rene A. Gryp and Betty J. Gryp and easement to run natural water onto said driveway from the East Half to the residence currently located on the West Half of said Out Lot. All situated in the County of Rock Island, and State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 0836131005 aka 3799 fka 073799 Commonly known as: 742 21st Ave., East Moline, IL 61244 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 15, 2020, at 9:00 AM, in the public lobby area of the Rock Island County Jail, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $48,504.20.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Rock Island County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Julie Beyers (#6217185) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3154109 September 1, 2020 August 18, 25, 2020

ROAD&BRDG/INCOME ROAD&BRDG INCOME RD&BRDG RE TX RD&BRDG INT EARN RD&BRDG CCP TX RD&BRDG INS REFUND RD&BRDG OTHER TORT Total ROAD&BRDG/INCOME CAPITOL FUND INCOME EQUIP INCOME CAPITOL FUND Total-CAPITOL FUND INCOME Total-ROAD&BRDG/INCOME Total Income Expense TOWN/EXPENSE CORP EXP SUPER SAL COMM SAL CLERK SAL TRUST MEET ELECTRICITY DUES LEGAL ADS CONT SER OFF EXP OTHER EXP OFF/BLDG REPAIRS/MAINT OFF/BLDG HEAT EMPL SOC SEC INSURANCE Surplus to R&B Capitol Fund Total CORP EXP GA EXP GA OTHER Total GA EXP Total TOWN/EXPENSE RD&BRDG EXP RD & BRDG EXP EQUIP EQUIP RENTAL EMPL SOC SEC LABOR PARTS FUEL/OlL/CHEM ROCK CONT SER SALT/SAND OTHER EXP INSURANCE DUES IDES Total RD & BRDG EXP EQUIP & BLDG EXP CAP.FUND ROAD EXP. EQUIP EXP. Total EQUIP & BLDG EXP CAP.FUND Total RD&BRDG EXP

33,029.00 116.71 1,818.34 527.00 4,541.72 2,019.75 42,052.52

10,000.00 10,000.00 52,052.52 125,243.48

6,000.00 7,800.00 3,000.00 2,050.00 1,729.68 110.00 442.00 9,536.41 820.19 150.00 28,415.59 1,785.22 1,442.10 1,762.00 10,000.00 75,043.19 1,060.00 1,060.00 76,103.19

1,744.19 2,929.32 349.79 11,786.00 16,184.48 11,957.67 96.86 13.599.38 2,668.00 3,016.00 3,576.00 150.00 145.17 68,202.86 4,037.26 5,660.00 9697.26 77,900.12

Total Expense

154,003.31

Net Income

-28,759.83 September 1, 2020

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GARVEY GLENN AKA GARVEY GLENN SR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF GARVEY GLENN AKA GARVEY GLENN SR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GARVEY GLENN AKA GARVEY GLENN SR., DECEASED, TIFFANY RIVERA GOMEZ, ANGELA JEAN GLENN, SHALONDA VICTORIA GLENN, GARVEY GLENN, JR., JAYDEN GLENN, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, WASHINGTON FEDERAL and STEVE ANDICH, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF GARVEY GLENN AKA GARVEY GLENN SR., DECEASED, Defendants.

19-CH-180 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 742 21ST AVE. EAST MOLINE, IL 61244 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on January 27, 2020, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 0836131005 aka 3799 fka 073799 Commonly known as: 742 21st Ave., East Moline, IL 61244 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 15, 2020, at 9:00 AM, in the public lobby area of the Rock Island County Jail, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $48,504.20.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Rock Island County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Julie Beyers (#6217185) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3154109 August 18, 25, 2020 September 1, 2020

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper PLAINTIFF Vs. Jason Harris; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2019CH12 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Judgment of a Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 01/08/2020, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on October 1, 2020 at the hour of AM at 10:00 Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-19-279-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1002 East Ave Sterling, IL 61081 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 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 Mortgagee's the attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser receive a shall 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 any tenants or other individuals in presently 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 15-1701(C) OF ILLINOIS THE MORTGAGE

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ERIE TOWNSHIP Annual Treasurers Report April 2019-March 2020 Income TOWN/INCOME CORP/INCOME CORP/RE TX 60,492.25 CORP/INT EARN 467.84 CORP/CPP TX 2,484.51 CORP/INS REFUND 259.00 TORT 3,526.48 Total CORP/INCOME 67,230.08 GA/INCOME GA/RE TX 5,859.73 GA/INT EARN 101.15 Total GA/INCOME 5,960.88 Total TOWN/INCOME 73,190.96

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REAL ESTATE 200 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.

Please refer to file number 14-19-01079.

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