Fulton_Journal-04-23-2024

Construction underway at Fulton City Hall

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The Fulton City Hall and Police Department building is undergoing renovations. The city is replacing the walls and flooring of the facility. The construction includes a new floor plan for the building and the end result is expected to create more space for both city hall and the police department.

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The construction, being completed by Eissens Construction & Roofing Inc., is expected to continue into the next few weeks. Business at Fulton City Hall and the police department, however, is expected to continue as usual.

The police department will open up the application process to prospective entry-level officers as part of Chief Nick Neblung’s ongoing recruitment efforts.

Construction materials are set outside of Fulton City Hall during the ongoing renovations.

Phase II habitat rehabilitation project open house is April 30

CLINTON, Iowa – The Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are hosting a public open house on the Lower Pool 13 Phase II Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project from 5 to 7 p.m. April 30 at Eagle Point Lodge, 4101 N. Third St., Clinton. This project is part of the Upper Mississippi River Restoration’s Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Program funded by the Army Corps of Engineers and lies within the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.

Phase I planning for this project was completed in 2023 with a focus on the southwest corner of Lower Pool 13 at Fulton. This area is primarily shallow open

water that receives constant wind-driven wave action resulting in poor water quality and a lack of habitat diversity. A series of rock chevrons will be constructed to minimize wave fetch that will improve water quality and provide a diversity of habitat types for fish and wildlife species. Funding for construction of Phase I has not yet been approved.

The April 30 open house will provide an overview of the Phase II project and cover potential options for restoration and enhancement of the area. The public is invited to provide feedback and engage in discussion about the project. Representatives from the partnering agencies will be available to answer questions and gather input from the community.

The Upper Mississippi River Restoration program is part of ecosystem resto-

ration in the local area. Previous projects completed under this program include Beaver Island and Princeton Wildlife Management Area in Pool 14; Potter’s Marsh, Spring Lake, Pleasant Creek and Brown’s Lake in Pool 13; and Pool 12 overwintering in Stone, Tippy, Sunfish and Kehough lakes. The Steamboat Island project in Pool 14 is in Phase II construction. The Green Island and Pool 12 Forestry projects are in planning stages.

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the most visited refuge in the U.S. The refuge extends 261 miles containing 244,000 acres along the Upper Mississippi River from Wabasha, Minnesota, to Princeton, Iowa, protecting and preserving habitat for migratory birds, fish and a variety of other wildlife.

Masonic soup and sandwich supper is April 25

Fulton City Lodge No. 189 will hold a soup and sandwich supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Brunch House Restaurant, 1901 Fourth St., Fulton.

The menu for the all-you-can-eat supper will include vegetable beef and chicken dumpling soup, chicken salad and ham salad sandwiches, cookies, vanilla ice cream and beverages. Carryouts will be available.

The proceeds from this fundraiser will help fund the maintenance of the Lodge building and charitable donations to the Fulton and Albany communities.

In the past, funds generated from the Lodge’s biannual soup suppers have been donated to the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities for Whiteside County veterans, paid entrance fees for Fulton High School’s scholastic bowl team to com -

Tickets will not be sold for the fundraiser but donations for the Lodge will be accepted at the door when entering the Brunch House.

pete in the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl Tournament and contributions have been made to the public libraries in Fulton and Albany.

Last fall, money was donated to the River Bend Educational Foundation, and in conjunction with Merton Chapter 356, Order of the Eastern Star, the Lodge has donated school supplies to needy children at Fulton Elementary School and nonperishable food items to the Albany Food Pantry and the Fulton/Thomson Food Pantry.

Fulton Township Recycling Day set for April 27

Fulton Township Recycling Day is from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Fulton Township Maintenance building at 801 22nd Ave. The event is being sponsored by Central Bank and the Fulton Kiwanis Club.

Paper shredding will take place at Central Bank from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The bank is located at 1404 14th Ave. They will cover

the cost of the service.

Other acceptable items being collected at no charge are medical waste such as prescription drugs and medical sharps; old newspapers, bundled or bagged (no magazines, please); lead acid batteries, home appliances (white goods); and florescent light bulbs. Electronic waste such as computer

towers, printers, video cameras, radio and CD players, fax machines, phones and cellphones and circuit boards also will be collected at no charge.

There will be a $10 charge for large flat screen and console TVs (2); all others are $5.

For information regarding the recycling program, call supervisor Charles Dykstra at 815-266-7619.

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Traffic charges dismissed against teen driver in Tampico triple fatal 3

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

ROCK FALLS – The traffic charges against the teen driver of a pickup truck that investigators said failed to stop at an intersection on March 28, resulting in the deaths of his three teen passengers, have been dismissed for now.

That’s because the investigation into the cause of the crash is continuing. This is a common process when a person involved in a fatal traffic crash is charged with a traffic violation.

Once the investigation is complete, the Whiteside County State’s Attorney’s Office will review the evidence to decide if more serious charges should be filed, if it will reinstate the original traffic charges or if it will make any other charging decision based on the findings.

Keyan L. Crow, 17, of Deer Grove, was cited April 2 for failure to stop and for violating his graduated license restrictions. Those charges were dismissed April 10.

The driver of the semitractor-trailer that hit the pickup, Korey L. Hostetler, 29, also of Deer Grove, was cited April 1 for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. His charge stands and he has an initial court appearance April 25.

Crow was driving his 2003 Ford pickup north on Luther Road just outside of Tampico about 1 p.m. when he failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by Hostetler’s semi, which was traveling east on Hahnaman Road, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker said.

Jayden Hanson and Channing Swertfeger, both 14, and Douglas “DJ” Dorathy, 16, died at the scene. Crow was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.

Crow initially was cited for disobeying a stop sign and because until he turns 18 on Nov. 7, the number of passengers he is allowed to carry is limited to one person younger than 20, unless the passenger or passengers are siblings.

All four boys were Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico High School/Middle School students. Channing was an eighth grader.

Hostetler, who was driving for Fairfield Specialty Eggs in Deer Grove, was not injured, the sheriff said.

Whiteside Forum guest to speak on building a strong community

The Whiteside Forum will host Rev. Violet Johnicker at its final program of the season at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library. The event is free and all are welcome. The library is located at 307 S. Madison St., Morrison.

Johnicker will speak on “Unity Beyond Labels: Building a Respected, Strong Community Together.” She is the senior pastor at Brooke Road United Methodist Church in Rockford and executive director at Rockford Urban Ministries.

Johnicker holds a Master of Divinity degree from McCormick Theological Seminary and a Master of Public Policy degree from Adler University with a bachelor’s degree in

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Route 78 in Morrison to close for reconstruction project

Illinois Route 78 from South Cherry Street to Academic Drive in Morrison will be closed starting May 1, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The closure is to complete the reconstruction of the state highway corridor in Morrison. This part of Route 78 is also known as South Cherry Street, East Wall Street, South Clinton Street

and Portland Avenue.

Construction generally will start at Academic Drive and progress north and then west. A detour has been established. Like last year, local traffic may have limited access to maneuver through areas of the road closure with caution.

Fischer Excavating, of Freeport, is the contractor. It is the same contractor that completed the city’s watermain infrastructure for the project.

nonprofit management. She has been involved with faith-based policy advocacy and social justice work since her undergraduate internship at the General Board of Church and Society, the United Methodist agency devoted to working for policies that live our faith, seek justice and pursue peace.

Johnicker joined the staff of Rockford Urban Ministries in July 2021 and is proud to be part of the community’s interfaith work to build love for neigh-

‘An Explosion of Color’ program at Morrison’s Heritage Museum

“An Explosion of Color” by accomplished photographer Steve Siefken will be the program at Morrison’s Heritage Museum on Sunday, April 28. Doors open at 1 p.m. for previewing and the program begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the program. There is no fee to attend. Siefken’s subject matter is skillful and diverse, whether it is calendars and note

bor into public policies.

After the program, questions about political polarization, faith, social justice and Johnicker’s work are encouraged.

For more information about the Whiteside Forum, the event or to suggest topics or speakers for future events, contact Marc Adami at marcadami53@gmail.com or text 815-7185347 or visit Whiteside Forum on Facebook.

cards, graduations, weddings, family photos, local events or up-close nature. “Wings, petals and tails is a collection of around 60 vibrant photos taken within the past four years, most of them recently,” Siefken said. “They have not been shown at previous programs.” Visitors will be encouraged to interact with the matted or framed subjects. The museum is located at 202 E. Lincolnway. There is easy access from the ramp behind the building.

Rev. Violet Johnicker

Alex T. Paschal

A memorial to accident victims Jayden Lee Hanson and Channing Swertfeger, both 14, and 16-year-old Douglas “DJ” Dorathy is at the intersection of Luther and Hahnaman roads in rural Whiteside County.

RCFPD Walking Taco Fundraiser

The Rapids City Fire Protection District will be hosting a Walking Taco Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the fire station located at 120 S. Main in Port Byron. Come and support your local fire protection district.

OBITUARIES

PATRICIA L. STARBUCK

Born: January 9, 1947

Died: April 14, 2024

Patricia L. Starbuck, 77 of Fulton, Illinois formerly of Portage, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was a passionate advocate for Parkinson’s and was the facilitator of the Parkinson’s support group in NW Indiana.

Patricia was born in South Amana, Iowa on January 9, 1947, the daughter of Herbert F. and Adaline (Duda) Zuber. She was a graduate of Amana High School in Amana, Iowa. Patricia was the Executive Director for the Center for Possibilities in New Chicago, Indiana for 30 years, caring for children and adults with devel-

JAMES “JAMEY” J. VERMEIRE

Born: March 31, 1967 in Rock Island, IL

Died: April 18, 2024 in Clinton, IA

James “Jamey” J. Vermeire, 57, of Hillsdale, IL, died Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Mercy One Clinton Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa. Services will be at 10:00 am Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron, IL. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Jamey was born March 31, 1967 in Rock Island, IL, to James E. and Virginia “Eileen” Vermeire. He attended Hampton and later Riverdale Schools. Jamey went to work at Tyson in Joslin, IL, in 1985 and worked in maintenance. He also had a lawn mowing / snow plowing business for several years. He married Jannette Bisanz December 1, 2001.

Jamey was a kind, loving person that would help out anyone in need. He was an amazing father and son and was determined to teach his kids to do things the right way (his way). After all, he was a perfectionist

Spring Market at Morrison Tech

The public is invited to the made@ morrison Spring Market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Ave., Morrison. All items are handcrafted. Items to be sold include garden decor, bird feeders, holiday decor, lamps, clocks, picture frames, cutting boards and more.

opmental disabilities. After her retirement from the center, she served on the Board of Directors.

Patrica had a servant’s heart, and loved the Lord and lived her life serving him. She had been an active member of Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran Church in Porter, Indiana prior to her move to Illinois.

Patricia’s compassion, love and friendship will forever be remembered and cherished by her family and friends. Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew her.

Survivors include her daughter Brenda (Craig) Vanderploeg, Fulton, Illinois; Son, Chad Starbuck, Fulton, IL; her grandchildren: Jessica, Nicole and Joshua Vanderploeg; Brother; Thomas (Janet) Zuber of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and 3 Nieces.

Honoring her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering will take place at McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton, IL on Saturday April 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM . Followed by services at 10:30 AM. Interment will conclude at Fulton Township Cemetery.

and his work was meticulous. He was adventurous and loved driving, riding and working on cars, snowmobiles, motorcycles and anything with an engine. He built drag cars and spent many hours at the Cordova Dragway. In his younger years he was mentored by Bob Windt, in Cordova where he developed a passion for building and operating hovercraft. He also enjoyed working in his garden.

Jamey is survived by his mother, Virginia “Eileen” Schipper, Fulton, IL; children, Shawn Vermeire (Melissa Olson), Donahue, IA, Amanda Vermeire, Port Byron, Jarred Vermeire, Gatesville, TX, Anna Vermeire, Rock Island; former spouse and friend, Jannette Bisanz Vermeire; brother, Jason Vermeire, Port Byron; half-sister, Susan (Keith) Rezin; grandchildren, Autumn, Annabelle and Steven Earl, Ryker and Journee Vermeire, Jentry Vermeire; nieces and nephews, Jake (Hannah) Vermeire, Jessica (Caleb) Lindsey, Nate, Tory, Alexa and Zach Rezin, Clint and Nicole Schipper, James Jamison; and good friends, Ray and Wendy Byers. He was preceded in death by his father, James Edmond Vermeire; step-father, Kenneth Schipper; half-brothers, Kevin and Jim Schipper; grandmother, Madelyn Fredrickson; and good friend, Brian Moffitt. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

Timber Lake Playhouse joins with band Better Late Than Never for fundraising concert

MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse has partnered with local band Better Late Than Never for a fundraising concert benefiting the playhouse at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27.

Better Late Than Never plays a wide variety of music intended to surprise and engage the audience as well as tap into all musical tastes. BLTN is known for its continually changing cover set list commonly labeled by fans as something they have never heard covered by other bands. BLTN consists of four musicians, all with more than 20 years of experience, including members having professional education in music, studio recording experience and Nashville record label experience.

A delightful adaptation of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, the Junie B. Jones series, will be performed at the playhouse from May 7 to 11. Park’s books are brought to life in a genuinely comical musical, “Junie B. Jones, The Musical.” Sneak a peek into the “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal” of the outspoken and lovable Junie B. Jones. Awaken your young person’s desire to read with the sassy little diva, Junie B. Jones, and her adventures in school.

Featuring a tremendously lovable character and fun-filled songs, “Junie B. Jones The Musical” will capture

young audience members’ hearts just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. Performances are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. All tickets are $10.

Additional activities and events fill the remaining TLP spring schedule. TLP’s Kentucky Derby Party and Bourbon Tasting Event comes to TLP at 3:30 p.m. May 4. You’ll begin with bourbon tasting and a barbecue and conclude with a viewing of the Run for the Roses. Don your best derby attire, sip on a bourbon flight and place your “bets” for a chance to win fabulous prizes.

Dog auditions for TLP’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” will be at 4 p.m. May 11.

May 18 brings The Four C Notes: Recreating the Music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to the playhouse. TLPalooza, a day of games, food, music and theater tours, along with an evening concert by Jonny Lyons & The Pride, will round out TLP’s spring events May 25.

Information for all TLP spring events, dog auditions, education programs and opportunities for youths can be found on the Timber Lake Playhouse website at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling the box office at 815-244-2035. The box office is open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Photo provided by Timber Lake Playhouse Timber Lake Playhouse partners with local band Better Late Than Never for a fundraising concert on Saturday, April 27.

1984: Harold Wierenga chosen as Dutch Days grand marshal

60 Years

April 22, 1964

Two Clinton businesses contributed to the Harbor Crest Home financial campaign. The Servisoft Company gave a gift of $360 and Wardrobe Cleaners gave $300. Two Fulton businesses put it into high gear for the campaign, with Patent Novelty Company approving a $1,500 contribution and Fay Funeral Home with a gift of $1,000.

Elvin Norman was elected president of the Board of Education of the Fulton Junior High and Grade School District. He succeeds J.E. Mitchell, who retired from the board after more than 20 years of service.

50 Years

April 24, 1974

State Sen. Don Wooten congratulated W.W. Bull of Morrison and Mrs. William Mask of Fulton on recent appointments to state advisory boards. Both were notified of their appointments in letters from Gov. Dan Walker after being recommended by Wooten.

Maurice Wiersema reports that work at the Fulton Country Club is progressing very well and the ninehole golf course is expected to be ready as scheduled. Wiersema is president of

the club. Charter membership closed with 221 members and only 29 more regular memberships remain.

40 Years

April 25, 1984

After only 15 months of tranquility, the Fulton Police Department was again in the news when Mayor Peter Maliszewski announced at a meeting of the Public Safety Committee that he would not reappoint Police Chief Richard Chapman when appointments are made May 1. The mayor gave no reason for his decision except that it is best for Fulton at this time to appoint a new chief. The Dutch Days Committee chose Harold Wierenga as the grand marshal to lead the annual parade. He is a lifelong resident who has served his community and church. He has served the Second Reformed Church consistory and its committees, served as an alderman on the Fulton City Council, director of the Fulton Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Fulton Dike Beautification Committee. Wierenga’s major contribution is his dedicated development of Heritage Canyon.

30 Years

April 20, 1994

River City Chiropractic, located in

the Horizon Plaza, 1314 17th St., Fulton, is open. Dr. Kenneth Lambchick is the owner. He has a degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport.

Getting ready for the spring rush are Roger and Margaret Wikoff, owners of the former Jake Wiersema Greenhouse in Fulton. They have extensively remodeled the showroom and added many new products and services. The new building has 4,400 square feet of space. One of the newest services to be offered is a full-service floral shop within the showroom.

20 Years

April 21, 2004

Not many people from Fulton or Morrison attended the special meeting about consolidating the two school systems. It was a chance for both school boards to share the opportunities and drawbacks of the consolidation. The districts have many similarities and the community size is not that different. No decision was made about future meetings.

For several years, groups of people, politicians and others interested in increasing U.S. 30 have tried to entice the federal government to enlarge the two-lane highway to a four-lane high-

way. Many from Fulton and Clinton have made trips to Washington, D.C., trying to encourage more action on the request. It was announced the federal government has included $1.5 million in the recent federal transportation reauthorization bill. That means a study will be conducted to determine the feasibility of such a roadway.

10 Years

April 23, 2014

The Whiteside County Cattlemen’s Association continued its tradition of donating beef to area food pantries. The most recent donation was 600 pounds of ground beef for pantries in Fulton, Albany, Port Byron, Rock Falls, Sterling, Morrison, Erie, Tampico and Prophetstown. Representing the Whiteside County Cattlemen Association were Eric Benson, Scott Wetzell, Sid Dykstra, Wally Peterson, Dale Pfundstein and Gary Dykstra.

The Fulton and Unity Christian boys track team accomplished something not done since 1997 – winning the Fulton Relays. The Steamers finished first in the 68th annual running of the event, scoring 81 points. Finishing second was Erie-Prophetstown with 71 points. Newman took third with 64 points.

Relay For Life of Sauk Valley Plans Survivor Activities

All cancer survivors are invited to the activities on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 5 – 9 p.m. at Westwood Sports Complex Building 3 by the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sauk Valley. Who is a cancer survivor? Anyone who has heard the three words, “You have cancer”. Register at relayforlife.org/saukvalleyil to receive a free survivor T shirt in the mail or call 1 – 800 – ACS 2345 to request a T shirt. Registration forms also available at Sauk Valley Foodbank in Sterling.

• Register below no later than May 30 to participate in the first lap for survivors on June 8th and to reserve a box lunch for self and one guest from Arthur’s Garden Deli prior to the first lap. (Registration begins at 5:15 p.m. to record number of years of survivorship.)

• Experience the Luminaria Ceremony at 8:00 p.m. in which names of all persons for whom luminaria have been purchased are read aloud to honor those who have fought the battle with cancer and survived or lost.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sauk Valley Survivor Reservation

Survivor name ____________________________Phone ( _________ ) __________________ Mailing address

Treating pain of the tailbone is discussed

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

The tailbone also is known as the coccyx and at one time there were clinics called coccydynia clinics to treat the pain of the tailbone. Unfortunately, this type of manipulation fell out of favor, leading to the detriment of many related medical conditions.

The tailbone sits at the base of the spinal column and in addition to the nervous system attaching to it, muscles and ligaments stabilize the pelvis as well. The coccyx is not fused to the sacrum, rather it is mobile about twothirds of the time. The bones that make up the coccyx have fluid filled joints or discs in between them. It also has ligaments that help to determine how much it moves.

When you are sitting, the coccyx may point forward more than 20 degrees. By the same token, it may

move backward up to 15 degrees. It even has the ability to wag side to side much like the tail of a puppy. All kinds of muscles attach to this area, including the muscles of the pelvic floor. In order to keep the muscles attached from having chronic tension, it is important that the coccyx be in the proper resting position.

In order for the entire spine to be safe, it must be stabilized by the key muscles and, in particular, the core muscles. For this to happen, your spine needs to become rigid at the right time and we have to have an increase in the pressure inside the abdomen. A big key, though, is the fascia on the back also has to tighten. The key muscles must all contract at the same time, which becomes a problem when any one muscle is not firing. Meanwhile, the diaphragm has to tighten on the top while other muscles

coordinated with this create the proper pressure core. When the tailbone is not in the right place, there is improper tension in the gluteus maximus and decreased stability.

When the bungee cord known as filum terminale, which includes many nerve roots, is tied down it is known as tethered cord syndrome. There is too much rigidity, which can lead to the following problems: back pain, pain in both legs, the sensation of numbness and tingling or pins and needles in the feet may occur. Muscle stiffness, weakening of muscles and muscle wasting may occur along with scoliosis. There may be bladder problems and what is known as radicular pain.

Often the medical field goes looking for a bulging disc while overlooking the possibility of coccyx syndrome. While it is common to get a CT scan or MRI, sometimes a basic problem is

uncovered by an X-ray of the tailbone in the sitting position, which is not the usual form of X-ray.

Some spinal therapists, including physical therapists, chiropractors and related practitioners, feel the coccyx or tailbone trumps any other structure of the body. In fact, correcting this area may lead to corrections in other areas as well.

The good news is the coccyx or tailbone is easy to treat once you have the right therapist. About 90 percent of the time, the therapist can simply correct it from the outside or externally. However, on occasion, the therapist may have to place a finger inside the rectum to reposition the tailbone, which takes one or two treatments. This treatment is not overly painful.

For chronic symptoms listed above, it may be helpful to rethink your approach.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Fulton’s Spring Plant Sale is May 11 at Cattail Park Spring has sprung! The surroundings have turned to plush greens and vivid colors of spring blooms. As you ponder changes and improvements, consider coming to the annual Fulton Plant Sale on Saturday, May 11, at Cattail Park in Fulton. The community event promotes gardening by sharing perennials and horticulture tips.

The sale operates solely on donations

from area gardens. If you have plants you no longer want or need to split, dig them up and bring them to Cattail Park (follow Eighth Avenue out of town toward the golf course) from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 12. Gardeners will be there to repackage your donations for sale the next day. The sale will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11. Come out early for top choices. Most plants are priced at $2 and up.

Master Gardeners will be available to

PROPERTY TRANSFERS FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY

Filed April 5-12

Warranty deeds

U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to David and Rotche Kort, 2005 Fifth Ave., Sterling, $87,032.

ASM Property Solutions to Michael Williams, 203 N. Main St., Coleta, $58,000.

Michael Williams to Artur Stachyra, 1406 E. 19th St., Sterling, $145,000.

Paul and Sarah Lucas to Noel and Michelle Paxton, 2040 Banks Road, Erie, $0.

Jonna R. Surratt to Whiteside County Health Deptartment, 1400 W. Second St., Rock Falls (house due west of dental office), $88,000.

Edward L. and Marlene I. Hurley to Leland E. and Karen J. Sedig, 720 1/2 Broadway Ave., Sterling, $60,000.

Stephen and Betty Snitchler to Edwin and Jane Shaffer, 608 W. 12th St., Sterling, $128,000.

Thomas F. and Cindy S. Starr to Eric Deanda and Megan E. Cleary, 612 W. 12th St., Rock Falls, $155,000.

John E. Gaffey to Wess A. and Jodie N. Gaffey, 1010 W. Fourth St., Sterling, $40,000.

Yonghee Han to Rodney Hansen, 501 13th Ave., Fulton, $149,000.

Lanny and Linda J. Spangler to SW

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answer questions concerning planting tips and plant care.

The Fulton Plant Sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Fulton Windmill. All proceeds will benefit the beautification of the Windmill area.

For questions about splitting plants, call Jude Holesinger at 563-249-6115.

Friends of the RVDL Mother’s Day Plant Sale is May 10-11

The Friends of the River Valley District

Fastball II LLC, two parcels on Lincoln Road, Morrison, $149,715.

Timothy J. and Patricia A. Bush to Frederick E. and Lynda A. Borsdorf Trust, one parcel on Hillside Road, Erie, $707,500.

Dennis Q. and Jill A. Metcalf to Cody N. Hungerford, 15629 Moline Road, Lyndon, $180,000.

Palm Properties 2.0 LLC to 5G Ventures LLC, 600 20th Ave., Fulton (Unique Boat & RV Storage), $440,000.

Oscar Ramirez to Michael and Penny Ohrt, 1401 10th Ave., Fulton, $139,000.

Bruce T. and Doris J. Hayes to Erik and Megan L. Gerischer, 908 Fifth St., Erie,

Library’s annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday May 11. There will be hanging baskets, spring combo planters and flats of strawberries, vegetables, herbs, flowering annuals and perennials including two varieties of ornamental grasses. Individual bedding plants and native plants will be available. This year, all sales must be paid by check or cash. The library is located at 214 S. Main St. in Port Byron.

$153,500.

Quit claim deed

Timothy W. and Betty Jane Kundert and Melissa A. Babcock to Katherine J. Delaney, 8495 Grennan Road, Fenton, $0.

Trustees deeds

Gregory D. Hayen Estate and Eric S. Hayen Trust, Thomas J. Potter, trustee, to Ryan Anthony Workman, 20040 Acker Road, Fulton, $170,000.

Duane R. and Pamela R. Kerr Trust to SW Fastball II LLC, two parcels on Lincoln Road, Morrison, $149,175.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

Relay For Life of Sauk Valley Plans Face-to-Face event

Westwood Sports Complex, Building 3 Saturday, June 8, 2024 5:00pm-9:00pm

Team Formation

American Cancer Society Relay For Life is planning a face-to-face event. Relay For Life is dedicated to celebrate survivorship, remember those lost to cancer, and fighting back through education, advocacy, patient services and research.

Register your team at www.relayforlife.org/saukvalleyil or call 1-800-ACS2345 for assistance. Resources are available on that website to start team fundraising. There is no minimum of money to be raised, no charge to join Relay For Life. Every dollar collected is tax-deductible; every luminaria sold can be added to team total collected. All registration forms available at Sauk Valley Foodbank in Sterling.

Survivors are the Heart of Relay

Who is a cancer survivor? Anyone who has heard the three little words, “You have cancer.”

1. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 or register online at www.relayforlife.org/ saukvalleyil to receive a free survivor T-Shirt in the mail.

2. Survivors should pre-register to participate in the first lap on June 8th from 5:00-6:00pm and to receive a free box lunch from Arthur’s Garden Deli before the first lap, for themselves and one guest by: May 30th. The form is on the website www.relayforlife.org/saukvalleyil and at Sauk Valley Foodbank in Sterling.

3. Luminaria will be set up to honor those who have fought the battle with cancer.

Luminaria For Sale to honor cancer survivors and those lost to cancer Sale of Luminaria must be postmarked by June 1st. Forms are available on the website www.relayforlife.org/saukvalleyil and at Sauk Valley Foodbank in Sterling.

Family fun ride to Rockwood State Park is May 18

MORRISON – A free family fun bike ride to Morrison Rockwood State Park will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18.

Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church parking lot, 601 N. Jackson St., with the ride commencing at 10 a.m. At Rockwood Park, hot dogs, drinks and treats will be served, compliments of Friends of the Parks Foundation. The

city of Morrison Department of Fun will be on hand with lawn games and craft activities.

Two lucky youth riders will win new bikes donated by Mead’s Bike Shop and Ben’s Bicycles. About noon, Friends of the Parks members will give away swag bags to the first 50 kids who ride back to St. Peter’s Church.

“Kids and adults of all ages are

Land of Smiles program brightens student smiles

MORRISON – Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation wrapped up its spring Land of Smiles tour April 17 at Northside Elementary School in Morrison.

Land of Smiles is a free educational program that aims to empower children with information on essential oral health habits. The program is designed not just to educate but also to entertain. Characters such as Captain Super Grin, Terri Tooth Fairy, Toothpick and their playful nemesis, Caz Cavity, captivate young audiences while delivering important messages about oral hygiene, nutrition and regular dental checkups.

Tooth decay remains the leading chronic disease affecting children. Research shows that 22% of Illinois third graders have untreated tooth

Hillsdale Fire Dept. pancake breakfast is May 5

The Hillsdale Fire Protection District’s annual pancake breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Hillsdale Fire Station, 412 Main St.

decay. In an effort to address and curb tooth decay among children, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation’s free Land of Smiles program tours twice a year.

In the first half of 2024, Land of Smiles is reaching more than 30,000 prekindergarten through third grade students in almost 150 Illinois schools. Every student at a Land of Smiles performance receives a free oral health kit with a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss, along with bilingual oral health tips outlining how students should care for their teeth.

Over the past 14 years, Land of Smiles program has reached 573,352 students at 1,034 Illinois elementary schools. To learn more about the Land of Smiles program, download K-3 oral health educational resources or request a school performance, visit landofsmilesil.org.

welcome to participate in the ride,” said Marc Adami, Friends of the Parks board member. “Through this event, we are hoping to encourage bike safety and get folks out to Rockwood Park. Riding a bike is great exercise and a healthy alternative to screen time. We want to help people do it safely while enjoying the great outdoors.”

Children 12 and younger must be

accompanied by an adult. Children 17 and younger must have a parent’s permission. Participants are encouraged to bring their bike helmets. A limited number of youth helmets will be available at the ride, courtesy of the Morrison Rotary Club.

For more information, call Andi Paulsen at 563-663-0518 or go to the Facebook page Friends of the Parks, Morrison.

For a donation, enjoy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, milk or juice.

All proceeds will be used to provide training and equipment for the Hillsdale Firefighters Association.

Photo provided by Delta Dental Terri Tooth Fairy captivates audiences while delivering important messages about oral hygiene.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP

Baseball

Fulton 10, Eastland 0 (6 inn.): At Lanark, the Steamers rolled to a run-rule win over the Cougars.

Dom Kramer, Jacob Huisenga and AJ Boardman each totaled two hits to lead Fulton. Kramer homered and tripled for a team-high five RBIs. Mason Kuebel added three RBIs for the Steamers.

Boardman pitched a complete-game two-hitter, striking out 11 and walking three.

Softball

Fulton 21, Eastland 3 (4 inn.): At Lanark, the Steamers homered four times and totaled 18 hits in a run-rule win over the Cougars.

Emily Kane and Madyson Luskey each went 3 for 4 to lead Fulton at the plate. Luskey hit two home runs and Kylie Smither and Kane each had one homer. Kane had a team-high five RBIs, while Luskey, Brooklyn Brennan and Resse Germann each chipped in three RBIs.

Fulton 10, Warren/Stockton 0 (6 inn.):

At Warren, the Steamers plated three runs in each of the first three innings en route to a run-rule win over the Warhawks.

Zoe Kunau led Fulton with three hits and two RBIs, including a triple, while Resse Germann had four RBIs.

Addison Hartman pitched a three-hit shutout for the win, striking out 11 with no walks.

Fulton 12, River Ridge/Scales Mound

6: At Fulton, the Steamers scored in every inning en route to an NUIC crossover win over the Wildcats.

Brooklyn Brennan went 2 for 4 with two RBIs, including a triple, and Kira Wilson chipped in two RBIs for Fulton.

Addison Hartman earned the complete-game win, allowing six unearned runs on six hits and striking out seven with three walks.

Boys and girls track & field

Riverdale’s Paul Parker Invite: At Port Byron, Newman’s Elaina Allen won the 100 and 200 meters in a 12-team field

See ROUNDUP, Page 11

Photo provided by Laurel Decker

Morrison Junior High student Lane Decker broke the 35-year-old MJHS high jump record held by Jason Damhoff in 1989. Decker successfully cleared 5 feet, 11 inches at the Prophetstown Track Meet on April 11 to break Damhoff’s mark of 5-9. Decker is the son of Matt and Laurel Decker of Morrison. Congratulations Lane!

Earleen Hinton

Morrison’s Josh McDearmon clears a hurdle in the 100 hurdles at the Ed Schmidt Invitational Track Meet on April 19 at Erie High School.

Continued from Page 10

with times of 12.90 seconds and 26.86 seconds, respectively.

The Comets’ Ella Ford tied for second in the girls high jump, clearing 1.47 meters. The Newman girls placed seventh as a team.

In a nine-team field for boys, Newman’s Wyatt Widolff won the 400 meters in 52.33 seconds, while teammate Lucas Schaab won the 1,600 meters in 4:35.46. The Comets’ 4x800 relay team won the event in 8:59.95.

Morrison’s Brady Anderson (11.28) and Camden Pruis (11.56) finished 1-2 in the boys 100 meters and DaeShaun McQueen won the long jump (5.65 m.).

Zach Milder, Colton Bielema, Levi Milder and Anderson won the 4x400 relay in 3:35.67. Pruis, Levi Milder, Zach Milder and Anderson won the 4x200 relay in 1:31.99 and the 4x100 relay in 44.43 seconds.

The Mustangs boys took third as a team. Newman took fourth.

Boys and girls track & field

Erie-Prophetstown’s Ed Schmidt Invite:

At Wayne Hein Memorial Field in Erie, the Erie-Prophetstown girls placed second as a team with 77 points and Morrison placed fourth with 23.

E-P’s Jessie DeNeve won the 1,600 meters in 5:59.58. Kennedy Buck won the shot put (11.32m) and teammate Claire Reymer won

the discus (36.00m). Olivia Purvis and Gracelyn Abell tied for the top spot in the pole vault (2.74m). Ellie Johnson won the long jump (4.46m) and Lauren Punke took first place in the triple jump (9.34).

The Erie-Prophetstown varsity boys team took home first and the Morrison boys followed in second place.

E-P’s Charlie Link won the 800 meters in 2:04.52 and the 1,600 meters in 4:46.27. Tyson Skinner won the 3,200 meters in 10:52.88. Charles Link, Lucas Dreisbach, Wyatt Beck and Gus Schultz won the 4x800 in 8:57.76.

Joe Papineau took first in the discus (34.73m) and Aidan Jepson placed first in the pole vault (3.51m).

Caleb Eads won the long jump (6.18m) and the triple jump (12.29m).

Morrison’s Brady Anderson won the 100 meters with a time of 11.06 and Levi Milder won the 200 meters in 22.71.

Camden Pruis, Levi Milder, Rylan Alvarado and Brady Anderson won the 4x100 relay in 43.63, and Levi Milder, Zach Milder, Rylan Alvarado and Brady Anderson placed first the 4x200 in 1:29.93. Zach Milder, Camden Pruis, Chase Newman and Brady Anderson won the 4x400 in 3:33.88.

Morrison’s Daeshaun McQueen won the high jump (1.73m).

We Support Our Local Schools!

GO STEAMERS AND KNIGHTS!

Earleen Hinton

Erie-Prophetstown’s Alex Bomleny (center) and Morrison’s Isaiah McDearmon (right) run the 3,200 meters at the Ed Schmidt Invitational Track Meet on April 19 at Erie High School.

ALBANY

Albany United Methodist Church

502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781

Pastor Toni Lucas

Faith Center Church

511 3rd Ave. North, Albany

Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez

Pastor Arlen VanZee

Church Phone: 563-212-4032

St. Patrick Catholic Church

1201 N. Bluff St., Albany

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor

CORDOVA

Cordova Baptist

602 Third Ave. South, Cordova

Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com

EAST MOLINE

Sycamore Baptist Church

5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505

www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com

Wildwood Baptist Church

18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397

office@ wildwoodchurch.com

Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist

Zion Lutheran Church

17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline

Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592

ERIE

Erie Baptist Church

8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie

Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584

Erie Christian Church

715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561

Minister: Nathan Bright

Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com

Erie Evangelical Free Church

1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125

Website: erieefree.org

Pastor Ron Eckberg

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

Erie United Methodist Church

811 8th Street, Erie

Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541

www.erieumc.org

Newton Zion Reformed Church

10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie

Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464

newtonzion@frontier.com

St. Ambrose Catholic Church

Corner of 5th and Main

Father David Reese

Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON

Fenton Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton

FULTON

Bethel Christian Reformed Church

1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com

Pastor Dan Jongsma

First Reformed Church

510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203

Pastor Charles Huckaby

Fulton Presbyterian Church

311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580

Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.com.

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton

Gateway Faith Fellowship Church

701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283

Pastor Wayne Wiersema

Immaculate Conception Church

703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com

Newton Zion Reformed Church

10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464

newtonzion@frontier.com

Pastor Shannon Parrish

CrossView Church

703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com

Spring Valley Reformed Church

10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton

Pastor Paul Wissink 815-772-3554

First Christian Reformed Church

801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com

Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE

Hillsdale United Methodist Church

124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340

Pastor Melva England

HOOPPOLE

Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church

Rev. Eugene Baker, Pastor 815-948-2181 or 309-507-3283

Hooppole Zion Methodist Church

Pastor Dan Wright - Church 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145

LYNDON

Dominion Christian Fellowship Center

104 4th St. W., Lyndon, 815-590-6971

Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr.

Trinity Baptist Church

403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com

MORRISON

Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church

301 W. South St., Morrison

Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office: 772-4896

Brethren In Christ Church

207 E. Knox Street, Morrison

Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

Church Of St. Anne Episcopal

401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org

Crossroads Community Church

201 W. Market, Morrison

Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com

Ebenezer Reformed Church

309 E. Park St., Morrison

Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com

Emmanuel Church

202 E. Morris St., Morrison, 815-772-3890 www.ecmorrison.com

Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator

First Baptist Church

406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison

Pastor Roy Brown, II - Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist

First Presbyterian Church

Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510

100 East Lincolnway, Morrison

Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m.

YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org

Kingdom Life Community Church

11429 Ward Road, Morrison, 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global

Pastor Stephen Harmon

Morrison Christian Church

201 S. Genesee, Morrison

David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.com

Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.

Morrison United Methodist Church

200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison

Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030

CHURCH LISTINGS

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Rev. Slawomir Zimodro

13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com

Interim Reverend David Andermann

PORT BYRON

Bethel Baptist

27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352

Pastor Josh Matthews

Church of the Cross United Methodist Church

22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron

Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201

Countryside Christian Church

3817 230th St. N., Port Byron

Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834

Fairfield United Methodist Church

235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron

Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767

Messiah Lutheran Church

302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421

Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy

Peace Lutheran Church ELCA

20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron

Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295

Port Byron First United Methodist Church

9412 228th Street North, Port Byron Church Office: 309-523-2396

Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net

Jim Crozier, Pastor

Becky ButterfieldYouth and Family Life Pastor

Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director

PROPHETSTOWN

Advent Christian Church

200 Elm St., Prophetstown

Pastor Diana Verhulst 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org

First Lutheran Church

Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758

www.firstlutheran-ptown.org

Leon United Methodist Church

17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown

Pastor Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com

Prophetstown

United Methodist Church

200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496

River Church

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

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

RAPIDS CITY

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

1416 Third Ave., Rapids City

Fr. Glenn H. Harris

Phone 309-496-2414

TAMPICO

St. Mary Catholic Church

Reverend Slawomir Zimodro

105 Benton St., Tampico Phone 815-438-5425

Tampico Baptist Church

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

Tampico First

United Methodist Church

Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302 Church phone - 815-438-6105

NAMI Sauk Area working to provide mental health services

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

The goal of NAMI Sauk Area is, at its core, simple: work within the community to provide as much mental health support as possible.

NAMI Sauk Area officially became an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and NAMI Illinois in 2010. Now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it serves Ogle, Lee, Carroll and Whiteside counties.

First formed in 1979 around a kitchen table, NAMI now is “the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness,” according to NAMI.org.

“It was just families that were seeking help and just decided to start at the grassroots and come up,” NAMI Sauk Area co-President Maggie Wike said.

Those who are part of NAMI on the national level are the ones working with legislators and advocating for people with mental illness, Wike said. They also are the ones developing the programs NAMI Sauk Area offers, she said.

NAMI Illinois provides the education to local affiliates such as NAMI Sauk Area to be able to offer and facilitate the programs developed by NAMI, as well as speak publicly, Wike said.

“We are the worker bees,” she said of the local volunteers who are called stigma busters.

The core of what NAMI Sauk Area provides is peer-led, 18-plus support groups, Wike said.

She said that to do any kind of leading or speaking at a NAMI event, training is first required.

Family Support Groups provide support for anyone who has a loved one or friend living with a mental health condition, Wike said.

“[We’re] hoping that we can make people stronger so that they can be

CHURCH BRIEF

The Table at CrossView Church’s menu

The Table, a free community meal, is held each Wednesday at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs to 6:15 p.m.

April 24: Chili, cinnamon rolls, veggies, assorted desserts

May 1: Dutch supper – pea soup, meatballs, cabbage and potatoes,

stronger for their loved ones and friends,” she said.

The Survivors of Suicide Support Group is for adults who have lost a loved one or friend to suicide, Wike said. It is led by co-President Cheryl Robinson.

Starting in June, there will be a virtual family support group for parents and grandparents of youths who have mental health conditions or are neurodivergent, Wike said.

Connections Recovery Support Groups are for anyone 18 or older who is living with a mental health condition, she said. There soon will be three such groups, one of which meets virtually, Wike said.

Support groups

Connection Recovery Support Groups

• From 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first Monday of each month starting in June, Living Well Church, 116 E. First St., Dixon

• From 6 to 7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month starting in June, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 501 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls

• From 6:30 to 9 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, virtual, limited to 10 participants

Survivors of Suicide Support Group

• From 6:30 to 8 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month, Crossroads Community Church, 201 W. Market St., Morrison Family Support Groups

• From 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Thursday of each month, Faith Lutheran Church, 14206 E. Flagg Road, Rochelle

• From 6:30 to 8 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling

• From noon to 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month starting in June, virtual, limited to 10 participants

For information, visit www.NAMISaukArea.org.

carrots and potatoes, rolls, pudding

May 8: Chicken and dressing casserole, baked beans, Jello cups, brownies

May 15: Pancakes, sausage, applesauce, ice cream bars

If River Bend schools are canceled because of weather, The Table also is canceled.

The Table meals are served through May and will begin again in September.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDEMORRISON, ILLINOIS

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1; Plaintiff, vs. JUDITH S ROBIDOUX; ET AL; Defendants, 23 FC 91 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the hour of 3:00 p.m., in the third floor lobby of 200 East Knox Street, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-33-253-007. Commonly known as 1513 8th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the

ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1; Plaintiff, vs. JUDITH S ROBIDOUX; ET AL; Defendants, 23 FC 91 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the hour of 3:00 p.m., in the third floor lobby of 200 East Knox Street, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-33-253-007. Commonly known as 1513 8th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. (630) 794-

SCHAEFFER, DECEASED No. 2024 PR 24

CLAIM NOTICE

Commonly known as 1513 8th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071.

hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the hour of 3:00 p.m., in the third floor lobby of 200 East Knox Street, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-33-253-007.

Commonly known as 1513 8th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. (630) 7945300. 14-23-06262

IJSC XOME INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercounty judicialsales.com

I3242495

April 23, 30, 2024

May 7, 2024 cash,

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. (630) 7945300. 14-23-06262

IJSC XOME INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercounty judicialsales.com

I3242495

April 23, 30, 2024

May 7, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN SCHAEFFER, DECEASED

No. 2024 PR 24

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of SUSAN SCHAEFFER. Letters of Office were issued on March 26, 2024 to SUSAN SCHAEFFER as Independent Administrator, 7909 St Andrews Street, Charlestown, IN 47111, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus & BuckwalterSchurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates in-

Notice is given to creditors of the death of SUSAN SCHAEFFER. Letters of Office were issued on March 26, 2024 to SUSAN SCHAEFFER as Independent Administrator, 7909 St Andrews Street, Charlestown, IN 47111, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus & BuckwalterSchurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270. The estate will be administered without Court Supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 2, 2024, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

NELSON, KILGUS & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN

Attorneys for said Estate 209 E Main Street Morrison, IL 61270-0111

Tel: 815-772-2121 Fax:

ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO

BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1; Plaintiff, vs. JUDITH S ROBIDOUX; ET AL; Defendants, 23 FC 91 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the hour of 3:00 p.m., in the third floor lobby of 200 East Knox Street, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE SOUTH 42 FEET OF LOT 6 AND THE NORTH 5 FEET OF LOT 7; ALL IN BLOCK 3 IN WIKE SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS, PAGE 170. P.I.N. 11-33-253-007. Commonly known as 1513 8th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. The improvement on the property

gaged real estate: THE SOUTH 42 FEET OF LOT 6 AND THE NORTH 5 FEET OF LOT 7; ALL IN BLOCK 3 IN WIKE SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS, PAGE 170. P.I.N. 11-33-253-007. Commonly known as 1513 8th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. (630) 7945300. 14-23-06262

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A Minor No. 24JA16 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION To: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on March 27, 2024, a Juvenile Petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by State's Attorney Terry A Costello in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, IN THE CIRCUIT

Take notice that on March 27, 2024, a Juvenile Petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by State's Attorney Terry A Costello in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, entitled "In the Interest of MYLA POFF" and that in COURT ROOM 108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT FACILITY, 101 EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL, on MAY 7th, 2024, at 10:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the TAKE

GAL NOTICE A Public Hearing on the 2023-2024 amended budget for River Bend Community Unit District No. 2 will be held at 6:30pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the River Bend District Office, 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, Illinois 61252.

The budget will be on file and available to interested persons from 7:30am to 4:00pm each business day, Monday through Friday beginning April 18, 2024, in the River Bend District Office, 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, Illinois 61252.

Eric Fish

Eric Fish, Secretary Board of Education River Bend Community Unit District #2 4/18/2024

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The Zoning Board of Appeals for the Village of Port Byron will meet on May 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m at Village Hall, 120 S. Main St. Port Byron IL Item under consideration: requested by Sandra & Brent Enright at 1105 N High St Port Byron Il to be rezoned from R-1 to Commercial to allow for a business at that location This meeting is open to

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