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The Fulton Thespians and Music Department entertained audiences during performances of “Charlotte’s Web: The Musical” at Fulton High School on Friday and Saturday evening. The musical wrapped up an active year of theater for the Thespians and a memorable performance for the soon-to-be-graduating seniors. Pictured in the front are Brenna Bell (left), Paige Lower and Jerrica Bormann, and in the back are Shawn Anton, director, Colin McGovern, Joel Ford, Emily Kane, Kelsey Crimmins, Victoria McGovern, Reese Dykstra, and Neal Luker, director and Thespians sponsor. See page 2.

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Whiteside Co. Fair Fun

Education Symposium

Dutch Days Festival

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Students gather with teaching in mind. / 4

Activities underway in Fulton May 6-7. / 7

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The Fulton Thespians and Music Department delivered a delightful musical performance of “Charlotte’s Web: The Musical” at Fulton High School on Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30.

The musical is based on the book by E.B. White and adapted by Joseph Robinette, w it h mu s ic a n d l y r i c s b y Charles Strouse. The hour and half performance had the audience of all ages engaged while reliving the classical childhood tale that features lovable characters and an uplifting story of friendship.

The two-act play was directed by Neal Luker and Chorus and Band Director Shawn Anton. Performers were Jerrica Bormann, Colin McGovern, Kelsey Crimmins, Joel Ford, Rigo Facio, Victoria McGovern, Emily Kane, Brenna Bell, Zach Dykstra, Paige Lower, Anna Huizenga, Lindsey Carlson, Reese Dykstra, Mikaela Migraso, Lucas Outzen, Rane Clements, Kaylee Chriswell and Isabelle Fletcher.

Committees and stage crews also included Ella Holmbo, Kaedence Kreider, Owen Bru-

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Charlotte, played by Paige Lower, and Wilbur, played by Brenna Bell, act out the County Fair scene of “Charlotte’s Web: The Musical” during the Fulton Thespians and Music Department’s Saturday night performance at the high school. baker, MaKayla Nelson, Brenna Bell, Rachael Bennett, Max Klimstra, Ella Penca,

Lydia Huizenga, and Arieanna Moreland. Thespian officers are Zack Dykstra, Victoria

McGovern, Kelsey Crimmins, Marcus Dixon, Ella Penca and sponsor Neal Luker.

Fulton High students can place yearbook orders

By ELLA PENCA

FHS student writer With the school year coming to a close, the students in Fulton High School’s Yearbook Class are busy making their final finishing touches to the 2021-22 yearbook. This class has worked on this yearbook since the start of the year, incorporat-

ing hundreds of photos and fun stories that are intended to last a lifetime.

Inspired by the Pixar animated movie “Toy Story,” the yearbook is titled “Steamer Story” and is themed throughout with characters and settings from the Toy Story movies. The deadline to order a yearbook is Friday, May 13. They are currently being sold for $55, but after May 1 the price will increase to $60.

In contrast to previous school years, the Yearbook Class has not sold as many year-

books yet as they’d like. As Christy Hackett, teacher of the class, said, “Every student will be grateful in 30 years to have a yearbook that they and future generations can look back on.”

A yearbook contains everything in high school worth remembering.

The Yearbook Class is excited for the students to see all their hard work into making just that, and they encourage everyone who hasn’t already to buy a yearbook.

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and can be purchased at www.eventbrite.

Krumpets in Fulton will have its next Book com/e/326202168467. Krumpets is located at 1016 Fourth St. Club Night on Friday, May 20, at 6 p.m.

The event includes dinner and a discussion of the book “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn May the 4th fun at Fulton library Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Tickets are $20 Come and celebrate Star Wars Day at

Schmaling Memorial Public Library on Wednesday, May 4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

There will be open house activities for all ages and refreshments served. Dress as your favorite Star Wars character and come and join the fun!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

ENTERTAINMENT

Greg and Kathy Raser will celebrate their 50th anniversary on May 14.

Greg and Kathy Raser to celebrate 50th anniversary

Greg and Kathy Raser will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 14, at Prophet Hills Country Club in Prophetstown.

Greg Raser and Kathy Dennis were married on May 13, 1972, at the United Methodist Church in Prophetstown.

They are the parents of three children, Mitch (Casey Lewis) Raser, Jeremy (Gayla) Raser and Kelly (Jeremy) Brooks, and nine grandchildren, Alex, Addison, Erika and Aaron Raser, Braiden, Koby, Jakob and Ellah Brooks and Gabe Bohms.

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MORRISON – The Whiteside County Fair announced the 2022 musical guest will be the Dolly Parton tribute artist “Karen as Dolly.”

Karen Hester will perform Thursday, Aug. 18.

From gospel to country, Hester has delighted audiences around the world.

Her bright, angelic vocals, accompanied by her captivating stage presence, touches the lives of people internationally. With musical and theatrical chops beginning at a young age, she has enjoyed many roles in productions both on and off stage. She continues following her passion for entertaining through many ventures including her tribute show to Dolly Parton, “Karen as Dolly.”

Recent TV appearances by Hester include performing live on the AXS TV sh ow “Wo rld’ s Greatest Tribute Bands” in Hollywood, California. She appeared on “Clash of the Cover Bands,” a competition show on the E! Network and not only won her episode but was named the series’ Season 1 overall winner. Among the prizes was performing on “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.”

The Whiteside County Fair will

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Karen Hester, a Dolly Parton tribute artist, will perform Aug. 18 at the Whiteside County Fair.

open on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The five-day fair concludes Saturday, Aug. 20.

Check the Whiteside County Fair Facebook page and www.whitesidecountyfair.org for updates.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sauk Valley Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Westwood Sports Complex, Building 3, Sterling Open to the public to view Luminaria by recipients or purchasers.

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EDUCATION

Aspiring teachers participate in inaugural symposium

By TROY E. TAYLOR

ttaylor@shawmedia.com DIXON – Brenda Tavares assisted in a bilingual kindergarten class, earning the Education Pathways endorsement for her high school diploma.

So it was a treat to have a one-onone conversation on Friday with state schools Superintendent Carmen I. Ayala, who specialized in bilingual education throughout her career.

“I definitely want to work in a bilingual setting,” said Tavares, a student at Sterling High School.

The inaugural Education Symposium was Friday morning at Sauk Valley Community College. Ayala was the keynote speaker, but she also was available for followup conversations with students such as Tavares who are exploring education as a career path.

Tavares said her goal to become a teacher with bilingual skills means more than helping students achieve.

“There are parents who know English, but it’s easier for them to communicate in Spanish,” Tavares said. “Being in a school setting where there are more people who speak Spanish is beneficial for the parents.”

A key component to the Pathways endorsement is devoting 60 work hours in a chosen field. For education, that usually means shadowing a teacher and performing tasks as directed.

Tavares took part in multiple activities. Her main task was to help two specific students learn the alphabet in Spanish and English.

During the seminar’s introductory session, Ayala gave her story to attendees, including her distinction as the first woman and first Latina to sit as state superintendent at the Illinois State Board of Education. But she also shared her experiences as a teacher.

There was a give and take during that first session.

“They shared with me what levels they wanted to teach in: early elementary, middle school, high school,” said Ayala later as she strolled through Dillon Hall meeting the students.

“And so I tried to engage with them.

We laughed. Had a good time. I hope it was inspiring.”

About 80 students from 11 schools in the Regional Office of Education 47 participated in the symposium, part of an effort to promote teaching as a career path, said Chanda McDonnell, Pathway navigator for the office.

As the symposium continued, there were team-building exercises in the gym. The contingent from Rock Falls High School was there working on a

positive-reinforcement bulletin board.

“I just like interacting with the students, creating new ideas, helping the kids,” said Hailey Vos, who was grateful for the head start on her teaching career. Time spent earning the Pathways endorsement meant she earned dual college credits through SVCC. Vos plans to attend Illinois State and would like to teach fourth or fifth grade students.

She said four seniors from Rock Falls earned their endorsement – Ellie Wasson, Allie Royer and Breanna Morgan were the others. Morgan was chosen as a Golden Apple finalist, meaning she is in line for financial assistance.

In the main hall, students had the opportunity to meet with educators from various disciplines in the field.

“Some of us are high school teachers, some elementary, some are counseling, some are athletic directors, all different parts of the education world,” said Morrison High School teacher Connie Royer, one of the professionals who volunteered.

Some of the participants were Narcisco Puentes, a retired elementary teacher who serves on the Sterling Public Schools board of education; Dave Baisden, a Fulton High School guidance counselor; and Amy Sigel, a Rock Falls special education teacher.

Also on hand: Jackie Wiersema, a middle school counselor at River Bend Middle School and therapy dog Kaiser.

Royer said her hope is that students will gain “a positive view on education and a possible interest in going into it.”

On the second floor, students got to participate in mock job interviews with nine administrators from across the region, including Mike Berentes, Rock Falls principal, and Jessica Muesel, Dixon High School assistant principal.

In the concourse, representatives from five colleges and universities, in addition to SVCC, had recruitment materials ready to hand out.

“For me, it’s really the bigger picture: building the teacher workforce,” said Christine Schweitzer, assistant director in the office of student success at Northern Illinois University.

“Illinois still has 1,700 unfilled teaching positions, which is insane, and it’s been that way since February.”

She sees her role as a way to simplify the admissions process for teaching candidates bound for NIU. “Get those students in, work with community colleges, build those relationships and make it easier for students to pursue that (teaching career) and obtain their license.”

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Morrison High School senior Faith VanderVinne (left), teacher Jennifer Stevenson, freshman Annett Morris and senior Tanna Frederick work on a task at SVCC’s Education Symposium.

Erie-Prophetstown students Ryan Roman (left), Ben Lantz and Connor Sibley race through paperwork during an activity at SVCC’s Education Symposium on Friday, April 29. The symposium was aimed at high school students looking to go into the field of teaching.

Schweitzer said not only are job prospects good, NIU is able to offer a range of financial assistance to students in the education program. One avenue, which is for people working in child care to earn an early childhood teaching degree, covers all the costs of attendance.

On Thursday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a package of bills designed to address the teaching shortage, most of which was focused on easing licensing restrictions.

The other component, though, is directing high school graduates into

college programs. Education Pathways an d th e sym p osiu m itsel f streamline that process and provide financial assistance for students willing to get started while still in high school.

For example, SVCC offers $100 to students with the Pathway endorsement.

“So impressed with Sauk Valley Community College and what ROE 47 is doing to promote and inspire the students,” Ayala said.

The goal, after all, is “so we can grow our own,” she said.

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Pictured from left are Carol Hill, RAD director; Mick Welding, marketing director; Heather Cook, RAD tech; Cassi Schultz, MACF chairwoman; Sarah Bull, MACF board member; and Tonya Edfors, RAD tech.

MACF awards grants to hospital, school district The Morrison Area Community Foundation awarded Morrison Community Hospital the funds to purchase items for its new Hologic Selenia Dimension 3-D Mammography project, which includes Medline gown/capes, protective pads and vouchers to offset out-ofpocket expenses for women who may not be able to afford a mammogram.

The Morrison Area Community Foundation also awarded Morrison Community Unit District 6 the funds to purchase new educational items from teachers’ “wish lists.” Those items include, but are not limited to, art supplies, math tools, colorful classroom rugs, a document camera, laminating materials, garbage cans and a chair.

Many MCUD 6 teachers have “wish lists.” Check with your favorite teacher and help them obtain much needed items for their classrooms.

MACF funds projects directly benefiting the Morrison community. The fall grant application deadline is Sept. 30.

For information, visit the website www.MorrisonAreaCF.org. You also

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Relay For Life of Sauk Valley Plans Survivor Activities All cancer survivors are invited to the activities on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 6 – 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 little words, “You have cancer”.

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Educator Karla Belzer from 10 to 11:30 These webinars will provide new infora.m. May 9 as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to mation on natural resources and help exercise the brain to maintain and you learn how to make small changes in enhance cognitive function and memory. your lifestyle to have a positive impact We will be offering this program at the on the environment. From lawn care, Whiteside Extension Office in Sterling; native plants and managing home new participants are welcome to join at waste to understanding coyote behavany time. Social distancing and safety ior and atmospheric optics, there is guidelines will be followed. Register never a shortage of new things to learn online at go.illinois.edu/witsfitness about your everyday environment. Register online for Geothermal Energy at go.illinois.edu/everydayenvironmentEveryday Environment Webinar Join us at 1 p.m. May 12 for sessions webinars

OBITUARIES THOMAS “TOM” J. VANDERLEEST

Born: January 7, 1961 Died: April 13, 2022 in Iowa City, IA

Thomas “Tom” J. VanderLeest, 61, of Clinton, IA, died April 13, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

There will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites have been accorded.

A private graveside service will be held at the Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Tom was born January 7, 1961 in Morrison to Norman J. VanderLeeest and Leona C. (Buhrow) VanderLeest.

He is survived by his partner and love of his

BETH E. ABBADUSKY

Born: June 26, 1941 in Morrison, IL Died: April 24, 2022 in Sterling, IL LYNDON – Beth E. Abbadusky, 80, of Lyndon, died on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Beth was born on June 26, 1941 in Morrison, the daughter of Charles “Rusty” and Ardis (Conrady) Detra. She was a 1959 graduate of Prophtestown High School. Beth married John Abbadusky in 1966. He predeceased her on November 12, 2016. Beth was employed at Penberthy for many years. She was a member of First Congregational Church in Prophetstown. Beth enjoyed visiting with her girlfriends over coffee, but most of all she loved her grandchildren.

Hillsdale board hopes for park improvements

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

The Hillsdale board discussed potential park improvements, such as adding a pickle ball court, walking track and additional playground equipment, at their meeting Monday, April 18.

The board has been working on a plan to upgrade Hillsdale Park along Main Street. The park currently has playground equipment, a pavilion, baseball field and ample space for new additions. They’re finalizing plans for park improvement projects to submit to the Bi-State Regional Commission for possible grant funds, with more discussions and updates planned for the next meeting.

The board also discussed needed repairs to the Jackson Street lift station, approving Mississippi Valley Pump’s estimate of $9,375 for repairs, along with a $1,300 charge for an Enviromark truck to be on-site. They approved purchasing 64 sewer manhole inserts from Zimmer & Francescon Inc. for $5,472 and ratified

life, Julie Brown; Children, Thomas VanderLeest, Anthony (Ashley) VanderLeest, Tristan (Andrew) Zahnle and Cheyenne (Blake) Huskey. Sisters Norma (Gail) Young of Morrison, IL, Debra (Galen) Johnson of Morrison, IL, Joanne (Duiane) Dahler of Morrison, IL, Bonny (Dale) Kennedy of Fulton, IL, Virginia (Stephen) Velazquez-Wirsing of Sycamore, IL, and Julia Velazquez of East Moline, IL. One brother, Jerry VanderLeest of Morrison, IL; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman J. and Leona C. VanderRICHARD CARROLL PARKINSON Leest-Velazquez; one sister-in-law, Cynthia Born: August 28, 1940 in Chicago, IL VanderLeest.

Tom had a passion for antiquing, Nascar and Died: April 24, 2022 in Sterling, IL collecting cars both real and toy. He always RICHARD CARROLL had an eye for a great deal. His favorite being PARKINSON, 81, of Red Line Hot Wheels and his Richard Petty Morrison, IL, died look-a-like pickup truck.

Sunday, April 24, 2022 Send online condolences to www.bosmaat Rock River Hospice renkes.com and Home in Sterling, Survivors include two daughters, Amy (Troy Rittmer) McCombs of Clinton, IA, and Leisa (Curt) Coburn of Peoria; two sons, Tim (Victoria) Abbadusky of Petosi, MO, and Andrew Abbadusky of Prophetstown; two sisters, Shirley Bohms of Prophetstown, and Audrey (Perry) Bolhous of East Moline; eight grandchildren, Aaron, Andre, Olivia, Emily, Gabe, Samantha, Nathan, and Mackenzie; six great grandchildren, Isabella, Carder, Taylor, Norah, Charlie, and Jacob; many nieces and nephews; and a group of wonderful friends.

Beth was preceded in death by her parents; husband John; two brothers, Carl and Larry; and two sisters, Thelma and Betty.

Cremation rites will be accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00-6:00pm on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Memorial service will follow at 6:00pm with Pastor Geoff Leu officiating.

Online condolences maybe made at www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com

$752.50 to Mississippi Valley Pump Inc. for emergency repairs on the Jackson Street lift station in March.

After reviewing interest rates from local financial institutions, the board voted to roll over two maturing certificates of deposits at FNB, where they’re currently held. One is a General Fund CD and the other a Sewer Account CD. They also appr oved spend in g $975.50 for new flagpoles and flags from Regalia and learned that village staff have been working with current neighborhood vehicle permit holders on applications. Rock Island County deputies will perform required inspections for all applicants by the end of May. The board also made a $200 donation to the Hillsdale Fire Protection District for its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, May 1. In celebration of Illinois Police Officer Appreciation Week in May, Mayor T.J. Francis authorized a meal purchase at Hillsdale Express Lane for on-duty officers that week. “We’re grateful for what they do, and this is a small way of saying thanks,” he said.

High School and Junior College until 1966.

He then moved to Morrison and became an Instructor, Department Chair, Academic Dean and Placement Officer for the Institute of Drafting and Technology, now known as Morrison Institute of Technology. He remained there until his passing. He was the President of the College for 22 years, held the position of Chief Financial Officer for three years, and for the last twelve years held the position of Vice President of Finances and Facilities IL. Planning. Richard, affectionately known as His Funeral Mass Mr. “P”, devoted his life to the college and his will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Morrison, church - St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison. He enjoyed taking students on outings, with Rev. Father Slawomir Zimodro, Celetraveling in his motorhome and spending brant of the Mass and Rev. Father William time with his dogs. Richard was on the parish Antillon, concelebrant. A visitation will be Finance Council, was very involved in the held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, church renovation and improvements and April 28th at the Morrison Chapel of the was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment His hobbies included skiing, hiking, aviation will be in Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A and ATV riding. memorial to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital Survivors include a cousin, Mary Ellen has been established.

(Bill J.) Woertz of Glenwood Springs, CO, Richard was born August 28, 1940, in Chicago, IL, to Kenneth C. and Mae L. (Carroll) and her son, William Carroll Woertz. He also Parkinson. He was a graduate of Park Military leaves one brother, Kenneth R. Parkinson, his church and Morrison Tech family and many Academy in Chicago, and in 1961 he graddear friends. He was preceded in death by his uated from Iowa State University in Ames, parents.

IA, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocational & The family would like to thank Rock Technical Education. He continued on at Iowa River Hospice for their wonderful care during State and in 1964 he received a Master’s in Educational Administration. After graduation Richard’s last days.

To send online condolences go to www. he was an instructor at the Fort Dodge, IA bosmarenkes.com

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Fulton will give a warm “Welkom” to visitors during the 46th annual Dutch Days Festival on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, as the celebration returns after two years of cancellations because of the pandemic.

The theme this year is “Operation Food Drop in the Netherlands,” which marks the 77th anniversary of the May 1945 mission that saved thousands of Dutch people from starvation when Allied Forces, under the leadership of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, flew B-17s filled with tons of food and air-dropped the food to thousands of starving Dutch people in the Netherlands. An airplane flyover and mini parachute drop during Saturday’s parade at 3 p.m. will commemorate those missions, weather permitting.

Dutch Days activities will be ongoing throughout Fulton all weekend, including Dutch displays and presentations at businesses, plus arts, crafts and concession stands in the downtown area, “de Immigrant” Windmill tours, windmill displays at the Windmill Cultural Center and a vintage car and tractor show.

Saturday’s schedule of events includes a children’s race at 8 a.m. and the Dutch Days Race 5K Run/Walk at KT3 Fitness at 8:15 a.m. Films of the Netherlands will be shown at the Masonic Lodge. View Dutch treasures, Stippling displays, Hindeloopen paintings and displays, Dutch Klompen dancing, wooden shoe-making, a Dutch costume fashion show, street scrubbers and much more at downtown locations.

Also on Saturday there will be a Dutch pastries and Poffertjes stand,

The Dutch Days Festival is returning to Fulton this weekend to celebrate Dutch culture and heritage with food, dancing, vendors, a parade and more. There Tom Bijvoet a l s o w i l l b e to speak at numerous eduDutch Days. cational opportunities, including speaker Tom Bijvoet of Canada.

Bijvoet is an author and publisher of Dutch history, war years, cultural activities, places to visit in the Netherlands and immigrant experiences. He has prepared a power point presentation on the Dutch Days theme, “The Food Airdrop in the Netherlands, May 1-8, 1945,” to mark the 77th anniversary of the riskiest, greatest humanitarian mission at that time.

Bijvoet came to Canada with his family from the Netherlands in 1999.

He studied at the University of

windmill tours, Great River Gymnastics demonstrations, Fulton Elementary fourth and fifth grade chorus performance and “Chalking the Dike” behind the windmill. Children’s activities will be at 11th Avenue between First and Second streets with a petting zoo, train rides, bounce houses and Discovery Center Games.

The Fidelity-Drives Historic Building, currently under renovations for a future community center, will be open for first floor tours on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The lower level was a high school gymnasium from 19251950,with renovations revealing that original building layout.

Wierenga’s Heritage Canyon and Andresen Nature Center will have activities on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Early American Crafters will have exhibits and re-enactments at the canyon. Shuttle bus service will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday only, with pickup at Fourth Street and Ninth Avenue.

Saturday’s festivities will conclude with the festival’s first Lighted Boat Parade at 8:30 p.m., viewable from the dike. The weekend celebrations will wrap up on Sunday, May 8, with Bethel Christian Reformed Church having a Community Church Service at 6 p.m. followed by a fellowship hour with Dutch pastries compliments of the Fulton Dutch Days Committee. Retired Pastor Jake Ritzema will be speaking.

Maps and a detailed schedule of events are available at the City of Fulton website, on the “Dutch Days” Facebook page, at local businesses, and at the festival. Come on out and experience the return of the beloved festival that celebrates Fulton’s Dutch heritage. Admission and parking are free.

Amsterdam. He started writing for De Krant, a monthly magazine in 2000, and founded the DUTCH magazine in 2011, to which he is a regular contributor. He also is the publisher of Mokeham Publishing Company.

In 2012, he edited a series of nine books about WWII in the Netherlands. This year, a collection of his essays about the Dutch in North America was published under the title “Hiding in Plain Sight – Reflections of the Dutch Presence in Canada and the USA, 1609 to Today.”

Bijvoet is frequently invited to speak about the Netherlands and the Dutch in North America. He and his wife Petra and their four children live in Oakville, Ontario.

His speaking schedule for Dutch Days is Friday, May 6, at noon in the Masonic Lodge at 1014 Fourth St. and later at 6 p.m. in the EPIC Center at 514 13th Ave., with a power point presentation on the Hunger Years and the Food Airdrop in the Netherlands in May 1945. He also will speak on Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge.

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST – FULTON

1962: City employees receive pay increase of 5 cents an hour 60 Years

May 2, 1962

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brackemyer of Prophetstown have bought half an interest in the Fulton Locker Service from Mr. and Mrs. Earle Amman and on May 1 became partners with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zuidema in the business. The Ammans have purchased Modder’s Department Store and will take possession of that business in the near future.

The new schedule of wages for city employees will provide for an increase of about five cents an hour for most hourly employees, changes some from an hourly rate to a monthly salary rate and provides increases for salaried employees. The salary of Chief of Police Howard Reedy is increased $10 monthly to $375 and a provision was made for a second police officer at a monthly salary of $350, although no such officer has yet been employed.

50 Years

May 3, 1972

The National Honor Society inducted 16 new members at its 37th annual initiation ceremonies. The new members include Nancy Kraft, Joan Pruis, Laurel Wiersema, Karen Michalak, Joan Schuitema, Mary Ellen Keegan, Barbara Vruno, Marla Mensch, Connie Dykstra, Denise Welch, John O’Connell, Steve Workman, Kenneth Brinkman, Michael Knight, Steve German and Paul Van Rheenen.

Lyle Barnhart, vice president and actuary of Fidelity Life Association and Federal Kemper Life Assurance Co., was named Boss of the Year at the annual Bosses Night Dinner held by the River City Chapter of the National Secretaries Association.

40 Years

May 5, 1982

Bigger and better than ever was more than just a slogan for the eighth annual Dutch Days Festival. The crowds were bigger. Chief of Police Robert Lear estimated the crowd at 8,500 at the time of the parade Saturday.

Without no opposition, the Fulton City Council approved the employment of a new city attorney at a fee of $4,800 a year, compared with the $1,500 paid to the city attorney last year. The appointment was for the firm of Nelson, Kilgus, Richey and Tusek of Morrison, with Lon Richey as the firm member assuming the duties during the meeting.

30 Years

April 29, 1992

The Fulton Community Fund received a big financial boost when members of the Commonwealth Edison Employee Contribution Committee presented a check for $11,395.83 to the local community fund. Several members of the FCF and Commonwealth gathered for the check presentation including Eleanor Medema, FCF Budget Committee; Kathy Merema, FCF payroll deduc-

tion; Jim Simmonds, chairman of the Quad Cities Station United Way; Robert Dykema, FCF coordinator; Megan Asher, FCF board member; Gilbert Balli, Quad Cities co-chairman; Kim Verdick, Quad Cities co-chairman; Karen McDearmon, Quad Cities adviser; Bill Wilkin, FCF president; and David Smazik, FCF board member.

Fulton City Hall was overflowing when Mayor Kenneth Ven Huizen called a special meeting of the council to discuss the proposal to buy the Bluff Medical Center on the east edge of Fulton and use the building as a new city hall and police center. The council rejected the offer not knowing that Dr. Wilkin had placed bids on the building.

Once word was out that Wilkin had put in an offer, citizens rallied to his side and urged the council to keep city hall downtown and let “Bill have Bluff.”

20 Years

May 1, 2002

J.T. Cullen Company began hauling large pieces of equipment they have been making for a coal-fired electrical supplier in Ohio to barges on the Mississippi River. The pieces of equipment covered both lanes of Fourth Street and even part of the bike trail. The steel structures are about 45 feet square, 15 feet tall and weigh about 96,0000 pounds each.

The Fulton Dutch Days theme “In Step Together” is recognizing and celebrating the contributions that different

cultures have given to Fulton, past and present. The first census from 1860 found that of 1,151 residents, 211 had been born in Ireland and only five had been born in Holland. It wasn’t until the late 1800s that the Dutch began coming to the community. The committee is bringing in the Mullane Irish Dancers from the Quad Cities, the Aald Hielpen Dancers from Hindeloopen, Netherlands, and the Lake Carroll Squares, who along with Fulton’s own Dutch dancers, will teach one another their unique dance steps, bringing them all “in step together.”

10 Years

May 2, 2012

Neal Luker has been named Dutch Days parade grand marshal for 2012.

His volunteerism includes Volunteer Millers, Friends of the Windmill co-chairman, Fulton Historical Society vice president, Windmill Steering Committee and president of C.A.S.T. “It is an honor for me,” Luker said. “I really don’t like to be in the limelight, but I am truly honored.”

FitAssist, the new fitness club that opened in January, already is receiving high praise from its members. After only three months of classes, members are seeing great results. One member joined to lose weight and lower her blood pressure. In three months she lost 30 pounds and lowered her blood pressure. She has a lot more energy, flexibility and less joint pain, the member said.

YOUR HEALTH

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Types and treatment of burns are discussed

Community garage sale at fairgrounds May 14

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D. Many of us have experienced the irritating effect of a minor burn. Unfortunately, burns are sometimes quite devastating.

First-degree burns cause superficial injury that only reddens the skin. Second-degree burns cause deeper injury and commonly produce blistering.

Third-degree burns cause even deeper injury, but may not have associated blistering. They are difficult to separate from second-degree burns, but they may look white or charred and leathery. Although the depth of a burn is of great concern, the extent and location also are important. Sometimes a small burn may be quite serious because of its location.

What is the treatment for burns?

Upon suffering a burn, one should

immediately cool the burn in cold water or with a cold, wet compress such as a washcloth. Cooling may help decrease tissue injury. Of course, care should be taken to avoid frostbite, which will cause additional injury. Do not use butter or other grease products on a burn. These agents may encourage the growth of bacteria, causing infection.

Next, you should make certain your tetanus shots are up to date. Even when the skin does not appear to be broken, tetanus may be a real risk with burns.

You should always obtain medical attention for second- and third-degree burns and those that involve the face, hands, eyes, ears, feet or genital region.

If there is any doubt about the severity of the burn, it should be checked.

Extensive or serious burns in sensitive

areas may need hospitalization.

Your doctor may give you a special cream or ointment, often Silvadene, to put on the burn. Directions should be followed. There also are new types of dressing agents that may be employed to help limit inflammation and infection, depending on the type of burn.

Whatever is used, the burn should be kept clean and protected from further injury. If at any point the healing does not seem to be going the way it should, contact your physician.

Some abrasions and scrapes also may be treated as burns. Because of their nature, they often will respond to the same types of treatment. Also, while it is well known that a burn may scar the outer skin, a tightening or scarring of the underlying tissue, such as muscle, may lead to the necessity of therapy to help improve the function.

The third annual community garage sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St. in Morrison. This year, 22 families have signed up for the sale.

EHS pork chop dinner fundraiser is May 11

The Erie High School Student Council will host a pork chop carryout dinner fundraiser Wednesday, May 11, to benefit student William Dersham, who has been battling Nodular Sclerosing Hodgkin lymphoma. Dinners can be picked up at the high school between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. The meal includes a pork chop sandwich, baked beans, applesauce, potato chips and a chocolate chip cookie for $8 or a meal with two pork chops for $10. Although preorders were taken, students will have 100 extra pork chops available on a first come, first served basis.

Erie Police Dept. hosts Coffee with Cops

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The Erie Police Department hosted Coffee with Cops at Harvest Bakery & More on Thursday, April 26, to meet with citizens and introduce new police officer Jordan Garrison. Many in the community, such as Dewey Decker, stopped by to enjoy free coffee and to chat with (from left) Police Chief Brian Hawk, part-time officers Boyd VanDellen and TJ Spencer and officer Garrison. Follow “Village of Erie Police Department” for community updates and other upcoming events.

Hillsdale Fire Dept. has annual pancake breakfast

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MORRISON POLICE REPORT Arrests On Friday, April 29, about 7:50 a.m., Morrison police responded to a possible domestic dispute between two people walking along West Lincolnway, Morrison. As a result of the investigation, Morrison police arrested and charged Logan D. Smith, 19, of Morrison with possession of methamphetamine (less than 5 grams, Class 3 felony) and unlawful use of weapons - dangerous weapon (Class A misde-

meanor). Smith was transported to the Whiteside County Jail.

Citations April 26 Kathryn A. Janicek, 70, Morrison, disobeyed traffic control device

The public is reminded these are merely charges and all people are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

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TLP to hold open call for area high school students MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theater of northwest Illinois, invites area high school students to audition for the summer main stage season. Auditions will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the playhouse.

As Timber Lake Playhouse gears up for its 2022 Summer Series, it will hold an open call audition to all area high school students to audition for the

summer musicals. The musicals are the regional premiere of Jimmy Buffet’s “Escape to Margaritaville” (June 1 to 11), “Annie” (June 30 to July 10), “Legally Blonde” (July 14 to 24) and “We Will Rock You” (Aug. 11 to 21).

Actors may audition for one or more shows. The opportunity also is open to student technicians.

Each show has a two-week rehearsal period and includes 12 performances. If

COLLEGE NEWS

Kayaira Belha inducted into NHS

Western Illinois University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society held its 50th annual induction ceremony Thursday, April 7, adding more than 55 WIU students to its membership.

Admission to Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only, and invitations are extended to the top 7.5 percent of juniors, the top 10 percent of seniors and the top 10 percent of graduate students.

Keyaira Belha, a graduate student in school counseling, was one of this year’s inductees.

Mattie Francis contributes to CC’s Writing Anthology Central College has published its annual Writing Anthology.

The Writing Anthology presents an annual collection of remarkable student work that spans a

cast, you must be available to commit to the whole rehearsal and performance period. Visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org to find out the dates and information about each production.

Open auditions will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7. Call the TLP box office at 815-244-2035 to schedule an audition time. Students who wish to audition should prepare a 32 measure karaoke version of a song

they love to sing. A dance combination will be taught. Technicians should submit a resume and letter of application stating which shows they would like to work.

Information for Timber Lake events is available online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling the box office at 815-244-2035. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

NEWS BRIEFS wide variety of academic disciplines. After review of dozens of strong pieces, the editorial team chooses the works for publication.

Mattie Francis of Port Byron contributed a fiction short story “The Edge” and was editor of the publication.

Local students recognized as honor scholars Western Illinois University scholars will be recognized at the May commencement ceremonies.

Local honors to be acknowledged are: Morrison: Casandra Reed, recreation, park and tourism administration, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Rapids City: Parker Corson, supply chain management, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

SVCC Impact Program open for registration

DIXON – Sauk Valley Community College announced registration for its Impact Program is open until Thursday, Sept. 1. The program is open for eighth grade students in the Sauk Valley Community College district.

The Impact Program is an earned-tuition program that provides eligible students who graduate within the Sauk Valley Community College district the opportunity to earn tuition and fees for up to three years at Sauk Valley Community College, or until they earn their certificate or degree. Students who participate in the program will be able to have their fee and tuition earned at Sauk Valley Community College. Students who graduate in the top 10 percent of their class also will have their books covered.

Informational sessions are being held for students and parents interested in learning more about the Sauk Valley Community College Impact Program.

For information regarding Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact Program, email impact@ svcc.edu. To learn more about the program or to register your current eighth grade student for the Impact Program, visit svcc.edu/impact.

SVCC Impact Program presentation set for May 11 in Morrison

Students interested in the SVCC Impact Program can come to an informational night at the Morrison Junior High School gym at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11. SVCC’s earned-tuition program provides eligible students who graduate within the Sauk District the opportunity to earn tuition and fees for up to three years at SVCC.

Couples Night back at Byron Hills Golf Course

Friday Night Couples at Byron Hills Golf Course in Port Byron returns on Friday, May 6, at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $30 a couple, which includes 9 holes with a cart. Get registered to win hole prizes for an extra $5 a couple. There also will be three random drawings for additional prizes. Cash only, and memberships will apply.

The grill will be going after golf, so bring anything you want to cook, plus individual place settings and a dish to pass.

Call 309-523-2664 to sign up. Couples Night will be held Fridays during the season, weather permitting.

Follow Byron Hills Golf Course on social media for updates and more.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County

Warranty deeds Cody P. and Krystal Spencer to Nicolasa Padilla, 1505 10th Ave., Rock Falls, $0.

Colby M. and Cassandra Jo Raymond to Raymond Rentals LLC, 403 Broadway Ave., Sterling, $0.

Travis T. Corwell to Corwell Properties LLC, 507 E. Fourth St., Sterling, $0.

Gary J. and Becky L. Hovey to Janette Nizeyimana, 716 S. Fifth Ave., Albany, $113,000.

Lyle D. Wade Trust to Gary and Ella Bright, 422 12th St., Erie, $150,000.

Kraig A. and Julie D. Grell to John E. and Constance C. Fisk, 23401 Holly Road, Sterling, $511,500.

Will and Tracy J. Shaffer to Selby Enter-

prises LLC, 405 East St., Prophetstown, $10,000.

DWF LLC to BHNB Enterprises LLC, one parcel on Avenue E, Sterling, $200,000.

14 E Third Street LLC to BHNB Enterprises LLC, 2501 Ave E, Sterling (The Boulevard Pub and Grill), $295,000.

Jack D. and Pamela S. Jones to Susan Brinkman, 609 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, $74,000.

Adrian and Angela R. Johnson to Christa R. Bertolozzi, 1207 Yates St., Rock Falls, $90,000.

Wilma Jean Smith to Michele Brown, 1818 17th Ave., Sterling, $74,000.

Trustees deeds Laura C. Knie Trust to Jay Dirks, one parcel on Blue Goose Road, Sterling, $7,500.

John H. and Karen J. Mouw Family Trust to David J. and Nancy K. Weber Trust, 16061 Greenland Drive, Morrison, $267,500.

Denise L. and Steve A. McGinn Trust to Michael R. McGinn Trust, one parcel on Star Road, Prophetstown, $0.

Deeds US Bank to Richard Brauer and Gregory Layn, 25570 Indian Ridge Road, Sterling, $110,000.

Whiteside County sheriff and Kelly L. McCartney to Rock River Housing Trust, 1005 Fifth Ave., Sterling, $39,500.

Rocket Mortgage LLC and Quicken Loans LLC, formerly Quicken Loans Inc., to Mark Gary Duncan, 1118 Eighth Ave., Erie, $45,500.

Quit claim deeds Sean Finn to Candy Jo Gardner, 600 First

Executors deeds Bruce A. Grimes Estate to Amanda

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

St., Rock Falls, $0.

John A. Toman to William A. Bradt, 402 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, $0.

Sandra L. and Cory W. Huisenga to Carrie A. Shallenbarger, 1127 15th Ave., Fulton, $0.

McGinnis, 509 Ninth Ave., Erie, $144,500.

Walter M. Heath Sr. Estate to Joshua Proud, 218 Cedar St., Morrison, $67,000.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP Erie-Prophetstown 7, Morrison 2: The Panthers broke a 2-2 tie with a five-run fifth inning, then pitched two scoreless innings to close out a Three Rivers West win over the Mustangs.

Mason Misfeldt went 2 for 3, and Connor Sibley, Noah Wiseley, Bryce VanDeWostine and Conner Meadows drove in one run each to lead Erie-Prophetstown at the plate. Meadows got the win, going 4 1/3 innings on the mound. He struck out seven batters and allowed zero hits, zero runs and one walk.

Carson Strating drove in one run for Morrison, and Payton Decker had the lone hit.

Fulton 12, Milledgeville 2, 6 inn.: The Steamers scored in every inning except the third in an NUIC crossover win over the Missiles at Drives Park.

Jacob Jones singled, homered, scored three runs and had two RBIs for Fulton, and Drew Dykstra doubled, tripled, drove in a run and scored three times. Kole Schipper had an RBI and scored twice, and Ryan Eads and Kannon Wynkoop also drove in runs. Brock Mason and Ian Wiebenga both had two hits and two runs scored for the Steamers.

Ethan Price allowed two unearned runs and three hits in a complete game, striking out 10 and walking one.

Fulton 8, River Ridge-Scales Mound 2:

The Steamers scored six runs in the third inning to claim an NUIC West win at Drives Park.

Drew Dykstra singled twice, doubled, drove in a run and scored twice, and Ethan Price added two RBIs to lead Fulton. Ian Wiebenga and Ryan Eads each had an RBI and scored a run, and Davis Ludin also drove in a run.

Brock Mason allowed an unearned run and six hits in six innings, striking out 10 without a walk. Kannon Wynkoop gave up an unearned run with a walk and a strikeout in an inning of hitless relief.

Erie-Prophetstown 7, Geneseo 3: The Panthers picked up a nonconference win on the road, scoring in each of the first four innings to top the Maple Leafs.

Kolby Franks was a home run shy of the cycle and drove in two runs, and Connor Sibley and Tucker VanDeWostine each had two hits and two RBIs; Sibley also scored twice. Mason Misfeldt doubled and scored two runs, and Bryce Jepson also drove in a run for Erie-Prophetstown.

Bryce VanDeWostine allowed three runs (one earned) and three hits in three innings, striking out two and walking one to earn the victory. Reece Duncan allowed four hits and three walks with a strikeout in three shutout innings of relief, and Austin Cole struck out all three Geneseo batters he faced in a perfect seventh inning.

Sherrard 13, Morrison 1, 5 inn.: The Mustangs lost a Three Rivers West

Erie-Prophetstown 5, Morrison 1: The Panthers scored four runs in the top of the sixth to break a scoreless tie on their way to a Three Rivers West win over the Mustangs.

Kolby Franks doubled and had an RBI and scored twice for Erie-Prophetstown, and Conner Meadows also drove in a run. Connor Sibley, Zander Dyson and Noah Wiseley scored runs for the Panthers. Austin Cole allowed one hit in five shutout innings, striking out six and walking two, while Franks allowed an earned run, two hits and a walk over the final two innings.

Chase Decker drove in the lone run for Morrison. Danny Mouw gave up four unearned runs and four hits in six innings, with four strikeouts and a walk. Decker gave up an earned run, a hit and a walk in the final inning.

Bureau Valley 14, Erie-Prophetstown 10: The Storm built a 12-6 lead through five innings and held off the Panthers for a Three Rivers crossover win.

Kolby Frank, Connor Sibley and Tucker VanDeWostine drove in two runs each for E-P. Franks went 3 for 5, and Sibley was 2 for 4. Noah Wiseley took the loss, conceding three hits, seven runs and two walks, while striking out one in two innings.

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Mustangs catcher Mason Dykstra waits for the ball to reach his glove as an Erie-Prophetstown player scores Monday, April 25.

Softball

Erie-Prophetstown 11, Morrison 1, 6 inn.: The Panthers scored four runs in

the fifth inning and two more in the sixth to secure a Three Rivers West win over the Fillies.

Jaylynn Hamilton went 2 for 4 with three RBIs, Mya Jones went 2 for 3 with two RBIs, and Aylah Jones and Sydney Schwartz added two RBIs each for E-P. Aylah Jones got the complete-game win, striking out 15 and allowing three hits, one run and two walks over six innings.

Marissa Folkers, Emery Brewer and Bella Duncan had one hit apiece to lead Morrison. Folkers took the loss, allowing seven hits, nine runs and four walks, while striking out four over three innings.

Fulton 15, Milledgeville 4, 5 inn.: The Steamers scored all of their runs in the second and third innings, rolling to an NUIC crossover win against the Missiles.

Addison Hartman went 1 for 2 with four RBIs, Amy Hughes went 2 for 2 with two RBIs, and Madyson Luskey went 2 for 2 with one RBI to lead Fulton at the plate. Teegan Germann went the distance in the circle for the win, surrendering seven hits, four runs and one walk, while striking out six.

Erie-Prophetstown 10, Orion 0, 6 inn.:

The Panthers combined for six runs in the fifth and sixth innings en route to a Three Rivers West win over the Chargers.

Mya Jones went 3 for 3 with one RBI, Jenna Gibson, Jaden Johnson and

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ABOVE: The Mustangs’ Danny Mouw connects with the ball Wednesday, April 27, at home during a game against Sherrard. The weather was brutal as was the loss, 13-1.

RIGHT: E-P’s Aylah Jones winds up for a pitch against the Morrison Fillies on April 25.

Aylah Jones each went 2 for 4, and Sydney Schwartz and Jaiden Oleson both went 1 for 3 with two RBIs for Erie-Prophetstown.

Jaylynn Hamilton threw a complete game for the win, striking out two, walking zero and allowing four hits over six innings.

Fulton 8, River Ridge-Scales Mound 1:

The Steamers built a 5-1 lead through three innings and cruised to a decisive NUIC West win.

Resse Germann went 2 for 2 with a home run, Brenna Bell singled and homered to go with two RBIs, and Ariana Nielsen went 2 for 3 with one RBI to lead Fulton. Addison Hartman went the distance for the win, conceding four walks, one hit and one run, while notching 13 strikeouts.

Erie-Prophetstown 10, Geneseo 0, 5 inn.: The Panthers scored four runs in the third, two in the fourth and four

more in the fifth to top the Maple Leafs in a nonconference road game.

Aylah Jones had a double and a solo homer, scoring twice, and Sydney Schwartz singled and homered for

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Morrison’s Bella Duncan (7) is tagged out at the plate by St. Bede catcher Bella Pinter on Friday, April 29, at the Academy in Peru.

Erie-Prophetstown. Jaden Johnson was 3-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored, and Jaylynn Hamilton had two hits and two RBIs. Jaiden Oleson drove in a pair of runs, Emma Davis scored twice and added an RBI, and Mekenzie Loechel also had an RBI for the Panthers.

Jones struck out 13 in a three-hitter.

Sherrard 23, Morrison 8: The Fillies fell to the Tigers in a Three Rivers West home game.

Erie-Prophetstown 17, Morrison 2, 5 inn.: The Panthers scored nine runs in

the second inning en route to a Three Rivers West run-rule win on the road.

Emma Davis had two hits, two runs and two RBIs for Erie-Prophetstown, and Mekenzie Loechel doubled, drove in three runs and scored twice. Sydney Schwartz singled and tripled to go with two RBIs and two runs scored, and Jaylynn Hamilton and Jaiden Oleson both drove in a pair of runs. Aylah Jones singled, tripled, drove in a run and scored three times, and Jaden Johnson also scored three runs, while Mya Jones scored twice.

Aylah Jones allowed two unearned runs and one hit in four innings, striking out nine and walking three. Hamilton pitched a perfect fifth inning to finish the game.

Airiana Frederick drove in both runs for the Fillies.

Newman 11, Fulton 0, 5 inn.: The Comets piled up seven runs in the first three innings and rolled to a shutout victory over the Steamers.

Addison Hartman and Arianna Nielsen had the hits for Fulton. Hartman took the loss, striking out six and allowing 11 hits and 11 runs over four innings.

St. Bede 11, Morrison 5: The Fillies took an early three-run lead, but fell in a Three Rivers crossover in Peru as the Bruins scored eight runs over the third and fourth innings.

Erie-Prophetstown 5, Bureau Valley 1: The Panthers plated two runs in both the fourth and fifth innings to pull away for a win over the Storm.

Mya Jones went 2 for 4 with two RBIs, and Aylah Jones went 2 for 4 with one RBI to lead E-P hitters. Aylah Jones got the complete-game win, striking out 13, allowing two hits and one run, and walking zero.

Girls track and field

Forreston-Polo 88, Milledgeville-Eastland 51, Morrison 15: The Cardinals won

a triangular in Milledgeville, spreading eight individual wins among six athletes.

Morrison’s top finishes came from Kate Herche and Erika King. Herche placed second in the 100 (15.73 seconds) and the long jump (4.17 meters), and King took second in the 400 (1:09.38) and third in the 100 (16.01 seconds).

Leah Scott added a third in the 800 (3:14.84).

Steamers win Riverdale quad: Fulton scored 85 points to top the host Rams (61), West Carroll (60) and Morrison (22) in a four-team meet in Port Byron.

Lara Bielema led the way with wins in the 100 hurdles (17.45 seconds) and 300 hurdles (52.23), and the Steamers won three relays: the 4x100 (53.93 seconds with Emery Wherry, Annaka Hackett, Hailey VanZuiden and Miraya Pessman), the 4x200 (1:58.44 with VanZuiden, Hackett, Grace Dykstra and Abbigail Thyne) and the 4x800 (11:47.11 with Kali Brewer, Jasmine

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St. Bede third baseman Ryann Stoudt (00) misses a tag on Morrison’s Marissa Folkers (2) on Friday, April 29, at the Academy in Peru.

Moreland, Olivia Knott and Mikayla Gazo).

Wherry was runner-up in the 100 hurdles (17.85 seconds), 300 hurdles (56.42 seconds) and triple jump (9.26 meters), and Paige Lower was second in the shot put (8.38 meters) and discus (21.16 meters). Thyne took second in the 100 (13.88 seconds), Pessman was runner-up in the long jump (4.44 meters), and Lauren Mahoney placed second in the 800 (2:53.24). Fulton also took second in the 4x400 (4:42.20 with Brewer, Hackett, Moreland and Pessman).

VanZuiden took third in the 200 (31.38 seconds) and long jump (4.19 meters), while Pessman added a third in the 100 (13.89 seconds) and Moreland was third in the 800 (2:55.06).

Riverdale’s top finishers were Makenna Bode with a win in the 400 (1:03.14) and Mattea Wuest placing first in the 1,600 (6:19.23). Avery Mays, Logan Mitton, Lexi Poleske and Taylor Kohrt placed second in the 4x100 (58.83) and second in the 4x200 (2:04.68). Mays, Ali DePorter, Kohrt and Wuest won the 4x400 (4:35.45). Haylie McKoon won the shot put (9.09 meters) and Allie Lorfeld won the discus (21.64 meters). Poleske placed first in the high jump (1.42 meters).

Leah Scott led Morrison with a win in the 800 (2:52.53), and Erika King was second in the 200 (30.67 seconds) and 400 (1:06.79), and fourth in the 100 (14.71 seconds). Kate Herche added a fourth in the long jump (3.52 meters), and Gracelyn Streets-Wood finished fifth in both the 100 (15.02 seconds) and 400 (1:11.48).

Boys track and field

Fulton sixth at Forreston Relays: For-

reston-Polo scored 93 points to take second in the Forreston Relays, finishing behind only Lena-Winslow (100).

Oregon was third (60), Stillman Valley finished fourth (53), and Milledgeville-Eastland rounded out the top five (45). Fulton placed sixth (40) in the nine-team event.

Daken Pessman notched Fulton’s lone win in the triple jump (12.00 meters). Isaac Taylor took third in the 3,200 (14:53.32) and Lukas Schroeder was third in the high jump (5 feet, 3 inches). The Steamers also placed third in the 4x100 meters (48.57 seconds with Carson Wherry, Pessman, Joel Ford and Schroeder), the 4x110-yard relay (52.13 seconds with Josiah Heald, Lucas Hartman, Daniel Holman and Zeke VenHuizen), and the 4x200 meters (1:41.90 with Wherry, Schroeder, Pessman and Zach Dykstra).

Rams first, Steamers second, Mustangs third in Port Byron: Fulton finished

with 44 points and Morrison scored 38 to finish behind host Riverdale in a four-team meet. West Carroll was fourth (13).

Riverdale’s top finishers were Luke Wiklund placing first in the 100 (11.92 seconds) and Nicolas Goodson in second (12.37 seconds). Landis Musser placed first in the 400 (54.02 seconds) while Peyton Sand came in second (58.29 seconds). Musser (2:07.21) and Sand (2:13.00) placed first and second in the 800. In the 1,600, Tommy Murray (4:26.15) and Caden Ludin (5:07:61) placed first and second. In the 110 hurdles, Eli Hinde (18.77) placed first with Matthew Downey (22.86) following.

Hinde placed first in the 300 hurdles (47.18) while Cameron Overton placed

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second (49.59). The 4x200 team of Merik Rozek, William Leighty, Andrew Murray and Carson Page placed second (1:45.25). Overton, Musser, Wiklund and T. Murray placed second in the 4x400 (3:39.77).

Reece Richmond placed first in the discus (37.85 meters) with Cole Jennings coming in second (34.76 meters). Max Maring won the high jump (1.65 meters) and Wiklund placed second in the long jump (5.32 meters). Leighty took the win in the triple jump (12.38 meters).

The Steamers got wins from Daken Pessman in the 200 (25.22 seconds) and Joel Ford in the 3,200 (15:00.63), and Ford also finished second in the triple jump (10.92 meters). Carson Wherry added a runner-up finish in the 200 (25.77 seconds), and Fulton finished second in the 4x100 (46.97 with Wherry, Pessman, Lukas Schroeder and Brock Mason). Mason added a third in the 100 (12.39 seconds), and Klayton Schipper took third in the 400 (1:01.39) for Fulton.

Tyler Shambaugh won the shot put (12.96 meters) for the Mustangs, which also saw the team of Brady Wolf, Thomas Dauphin, Justice Brainerd and Alex Anderson win three relays: the 4x100 (46.04 seconds), the 4x200 (1:36.08) and the 4x400 (3:37.63). Braiden Damhoff was runner-up in the shot put (12.93 meters), and Beau Brackemeyer (discus, 34.03 meters) and Aiden Dolieslager (triple jump, 10.36 meters) both took third for Morrison.

Erie-Prophetstown places fifth in Oregon: At the 44th annual Art Carlson Hawk Classic on Friday night at Landers-Loomis Field, Erie-Prophetstown placed fifth at the 20-team event.

Erie-Prophetstown had a trio of winners: Ben Lantz took the 300 hurdles (43.88 seconds), Parker Holdorf won the pole vault (4.11 meters), and Braxton Froeliger finished first in the long jump (5.84 meters) and added a fourth in the 200 (24.20 seconds).

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

LEFT: Erie-Prophetstown’s Charlie Link (center) reaches back for the baton during an exchange in the 3,200 relay at the Art Carlson Track Classic in Oregon on April 29. ABOVE LEFT: Erie-Prophetstown’s Trevor Cobo runs a leg of a relay race at the Art Carlson Track Classic in Oregon on April 29.. ABOVE: Erie-Prophetstown’s Parker Holldorf heads down the runway as he competes in the pole vault in the rain at the Art Carlson Track Classic in Oregon on April 29. He finished first in the event.

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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 Albany, Illinois Fr. Matthew Camainoi, Parochial Vicar

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

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

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

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

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

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

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283 Pastor Wayne Wiersema Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542 Father Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com

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

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

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

LYNDON Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon, 815-590-6971 Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr. Trinity Baptist Church 403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com

MORRISON

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

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

Farmers Elevator

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC

815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL

Frary’s Lumber & Supply

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

815-537-5151 - Prophetstown

309-659-2195

Morrison Veterinary Clinic

Allure of Prophetstown

Rock River Lumber & Grain

421 Lincolnway East Morrison

newtonzion@frontier.com Pastor Shannon Parrish

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

Phone 815-772-4047

14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

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

Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 FaceBook live at 10:30 a.m. Sundays Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Reformed Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison, 815-772-3890 www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Dick Adams - Phone 772-2696 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m.

YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison Larry Kidwell, Minister - 970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.

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

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Fulton Dental Associates

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

Morrison Christian Reformed Church www.morrisoncrc.org 815-772-4657 300 W. South St. Pastor Kevin Verhoeven bethelrevkev@gmail.com

PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Josh Matthews Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron Pastor Angel Gomez Parish Office: 309-523-9101 Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834 Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767 Messiah Lutheran Church 302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Pastor David Efflandt Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron Congregational Church 200 N. High Street, Port Byron Rev. Michael Rubino - 309-523-2318 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th Street North, Port Byron Church Office: 309-523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor

PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org First Lutheran Church Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown Pastor Kicheon Peter Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kicheon@gmail.com Prophetstown United Methodist Church 200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496 River Church 218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077

RAPIDS CITY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Phone 309-496-2414

TAMPICO St. Mary Catholic Church 105 Benton St., Tampico Fr. Richard M. Russo, Pastor Phone 815-438-5425 Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-438-2530 Church phone - 815-438-6105

DENNIS ELECTRIC Tampico, Illinois 815-438-4402

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

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Riverdale Elementary and Riverdale PTO both thank Fehr Orthodontics of East Moline for this year’s generous gift of $1,000 to the PTO. Fehr donated $100 for each new Riverdale patient this year. Pictured at the school last week is Renee with Fehr Orthodontics and Mark Lofgren, Riverdale Elementary Principal.

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

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CHURCH BRIEFS First Reformed Church announces worship, activities

Join us for worship at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 8, at First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave. in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will preach from II Samuel 12 and Psalm 51.

The hand chimes will provide special music. Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and refreshments are served in the library during the social time after the service.

Senior Meals are at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays and Fridays at the church.

Wednesday night Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m.

Creative Crew meets at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, May 11.

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

Sunday night.

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

Free community meals at CrossView Church

CrossView Church, formerly Second Reformed Church, in Fulton will host a free community meal every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

CrossView is at 705 14th Ave. in Fulton.

Wednesday menus: May 4: Spaghetti and meat sauce, garlic bread, cuties, coleslaw, ice cream bars May 11: Scalloped potatoes and ham, Jimmy John’s bread, green beans, applesauce, dessert May 18: Chinese buffet and assorted desserts May 25: Taco bar, nachos and cheese, ice cream

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection to meet May 11

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Community Reformed Church, 747 N. 12th St., Clinton, Iowa. The cost to attend is $10. There will be a brunch followed by a special feature and an inspirational, non-denominational speaker. There are no dues or membership required to attend the monthly meetings.

Special featured speaker Linda Ray will present Red Hatters.

Speaker Lori Boruff of Monmouth will share her message “Stranger Danger.”

She will talk about tips and techniques women need to know in order to be aware and prepared for the unexpected when they are alone. Her presentation ends with a compelling story of forgiveness and healing when her hopeless end became endless hope through Jesus Christ.

All women are invited to attend. Reservations are due Friday, May 6. For reservations or more information, call Donna at 563-357-6843 or Nancy at 563-2428819 or her cellphone at 563-357-8859.

Fulton Presbyterian welcomes you to worship

Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth Street, Fulton, welcomes you to come worship with the church at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 8.

Ron Koehn will be delivering the message.

There is a time of fellowship, coffee and light refreshments following worship in the Outreach Center.

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

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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Pastor Anthony Appel

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

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

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

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Call: 833-584-NEWS(6397)

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Fulton High School Secretary Night Cleaner Bus and Van Drivers

SEASONAL PRODUCTION HELP!

Join one of the largest independent seed companies!

Wyffels Hybrids is currently hiring for seasonal employees at our Production facility in Atkinson, Illinois. We are looking for hard-working, dependable individuals to join our team! Must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be a team player and be able to lift 20-65 lbs. as needed.

Competitive Pay! Forklift experience is a plus Must be 18 years old Apply in person or online at:

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MACHINE OPERATORS & Tool & Die Machinists

River Bend Schools $12.00/hour. Job descriptions online at www.riverbendschools.org Persons interested in applying should complete a written application at the River Bend District Office 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, IL 61252

EMPLOYMENT

HEALTH ASSISTANT

The Rock Falls Elementary School District #13 is taking applications for a Health Assistant position for the 20222023 school year. This position is a part-time, school calendar position.

LPN licensing required. Starting salary is $20.00 per hour, plus benefits.

Applications are being taken at the Superintendent's Office, 602 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm; or on-line through the District's website: www.rfsd13.org through Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Anyone with experience in manufacturing is welcome to apply. We offer a great starting wage and excellent benefits with: Immediate Medical/ Dental insurance, Quick Vacation plus Earned Paid Time Off, Retirement 401k w/Co Match, and Monthly Bonuses!

Contact us today to learn more!

Email us at: HR@frantz-mfg.com or Come in person or send resume to: 3201 West Lefevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081.

Call us at: (815) 625-7063 E.O.E M/F

Looking for 1-2 people who can sit with my Mom to watch over her.

Evening and weekends. $10-$11/hour in Prophtestown.

This position does not need a Nurse, as the duties are easy. For the most part the person will sit with her clean dirty dishes and vacuum if needed.

Pick up around the house and make sure Mom does not get into things she is not supposed.

She has Alzheimers. If you are interested please email me jppdc@ hotmail.com

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LYNDON GARAGE SALES Fri & Sat 8-4 ESTATE SALE 501 4th St E. (Across from Richmond Park).

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SUMMER HELP

The Village of Cordova is taking applications for seasonal, part-time summer help.

Applications are available to be picked up at the Village Hall in Cordova, Illinois, 107 9th Street South, Cordova.

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FRANTZ Manufacturing Company is growing, and we have an URGENT NEED for MACHINE OPERATORS to set-up and run production machines. Also need TOOL & DIE MACHINISTS to do maintenance on fixtures and press tools.

Night shifts workers wanted!

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PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN The Production Technician is involved in all areas of seed production at Wyffels Hybrids and performs any or all of the tasks associated with general plant operations and field activities. Responsibilities can include crop production, detasseling, harvest, conditioning, packaging, or warehousing.

QUALIFICATIONS· Bachelor's degree in an ag related field.

Two to three (2-3) years of on-the-job or related agricultural experience.

Possess or willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Send resume to: Wyffels Hybrids, Attn: Human Resources, 13344 US Hwy 6, Geneseo, IL 61254

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REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Amber SierraSpurgetis; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 17 CH 00131 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/08/2019, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on June 7, 2022 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island of and State Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-2980800 (07-35-443-003) Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 933 17th Street Rock Island, IL 61201 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

REAL ESTATE 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 a located in common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any and assessment legal fees due under the Condominium Property 765 ILCS Act, 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 recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or Mortgagee's the attorney.

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

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/

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REAL ESTATE po bility/ expense of evicting or tenants any other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) 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 14-1704122.

I3192739 April 26, 2022 May 3, 10, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTOPHER D. SMITH, Defendant.

19-CH-266 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1608 89TH AVE W ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a pursuant to Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 10, 2022, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number:

REAL ESTATE 16-27-42-80-29 Commonly known as: 1608 89th Ave W, Rock Island, IL 61201 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 10, 2022, 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 $224,521.42.

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 will be checks 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 twentyfour (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 receive a shall Certificate of Sale, which will entitle

REAL ESTATE the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. bidProspective ders 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 (g1).

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

REAL ESTATE 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.

Ryan M. Beavers (#6335549) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPlead ings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3187620 April 26, 2022 May 3, 10, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. JUDY K WILLSON A/K/A JUDY WILLSON; DISCOVER BANK; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, NA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2020CH18 24TH AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS

REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 7, 2022, will on 06/07/2022, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 09:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 1610201015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 532 24th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 Description of Improvements: single family detached 1 car garage The Judgment amount was $111,849.70.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special or assessments special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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. bidProspective

REAL ESTATE pe ders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

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 OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088.

Please refer to file# 20-04033IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of P.P. 2022 JA 27 J.M. 2022 JA 28 J.M. 2022 JA 29 A Minor NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Lae Lae Address: Unknown and to any and all it may concern, that on 4/1/22 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Jeffrey S McKinley in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 5/27/22 @ 9:30am or as soon thereafter as this be case may heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO A APPOINT GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights. Now, un-

LEGAL NOTICES gh , u less you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Judgment entered.

Dated: 4/21/22 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: RLC May 3, 2022 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 20, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Hamstra's Handyman Service 314 W. 7th Street Prophetstown, IL 61277 Dated this 20th day of April 2022.

Dana Nelson County Clerk April 26, May 3, 10, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, v.

LEROY G. PRINS, JR., Defendant.

Case No. 2022 ED 2 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been notice is filed, hereby given you, Leroy Prins, Jr, Defendant in the above entitled action, that the said action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois, by

LEGAL NOTICES County, I , by the Plaintiff against you, praying for acquisition by eminent domain of certain real estate located at 519 14th Avenue, Fulton, IL 61252, Whiteside County P.I.N. 0128-330-010.

Now therefore, unless you Defendant, Leroy Prins, Jr., respond to the complaint in the action or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois in the Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, on or before the 20th day of May, 2022, a trial may be held and judgment entered against you at any time after that day, and an order entered in with accordance the prayer of the complaint.

Dated Morrison, Illinois, April 13, 2022.

Sue R. Costello Circuit Clerk Whiteside County Illinois Lon M. Richey Special Assistant Attorney General 225 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 128 Morrison, IL 61270 Tel: 815.772.4900 Email: lrichey@richeylegal .com April 19, 26, May 3, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Amber SierraSpurgetis; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 17 CH 00131 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/08/2019, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on June 7, 2022 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office

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$1 $1,000 or fraction of the thereof 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 assessment any and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser 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 presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

LEGAL NOTICES representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION 30 DAYS FOR AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) 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, 794-9876.

(630) Please refer to file number 14-1704122.

I3192739 April 26, 2022 May 3, 10, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTOPHER D. SMITH, Defendant.

19-CH-266 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1608 89TH AVE W ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a pursuant to Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 10, 2022, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot Number FortySix (46) Hawthorn Place Second Addition, being a Subdivision located in part of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section Number Twenty-Seven (27), Township Number Seventeen (17)

LEGAL NOTICES (17) North, Range Number Two (2) West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in the City of Rock Island, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 16-27-42-80-29 Commonly known as: 1608 89th Ave W, Rock Island, IL 61201 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 10, 2022, 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 $224,521.42.

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 twentyfour (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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 a receive shall 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-

LEGAL NOTICES (g1).

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 the against the Mortgagor, or Mortgagee the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION 30 DAYS FOR 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.

Ryan M. Beavers (#6335549) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPlead ings@hsbattys.com

LEGAL NOTICES ings@hsb ttys.c Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3187620 April 26, 2022 May 3, 10, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. JUDY K WILLSON A/K/A JUDY WILLSON; DISCOVER BANK; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, NA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2020CH18 24TH AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 7, 2022, will on 06/07/2022, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 09:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described

LEGAL NOTICES llowing d real estate menin said tioned Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF TWENTY-FOURTH (24TH) AVENUE, WHICH IS NINE HUNDRED FIFTY SIX AND SIXTY HUNSEVEN DREDTHS (956.67) FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF TWENTYFOURTH AVENUE AND NINTH STREET, IN THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF TWENTY-FOURTH AVENUE FORTY FOUR AND SIX HUNDREDTHS (44.06) FEET; THENCE SOUTH ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX AND ONE TENTH (136.1) FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF TWENTYFIFTH AVENUE, FORTY FOUR AND SIX HUNDREDTHS (44.06) FEET; THENCE NORTH ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX AND ONE TENTH FEET (136.1) TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE NORTHOF EAST 1/4 SECTION 10,

LEGAL NOTICES 0, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; IN THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 1610201015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 532 24th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 Description of Improvements: single family detached 1 car garage The Judgment amount was $111,849.70.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special or assessments special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without to recourse plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island of and State Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THAT PART OF OUTLOT 50 ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF 1864 IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE SET AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF 10TH AVENUE WITH THE EAST LINE OF 17TH STREET IN THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND; THENCE NORTHWEST 46 7/8 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF 17TH STREET FOR A STARTING POINT; THENCE NORTHWEST 46 7/8 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF 17TH STREET; THENCE EASTERLY 110.5 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 96 FEET NORTHWEST FROM THE NORTH LINE OF 10TH AVENUE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 46 FEET PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF 17TH STREET; THENCE WESTERLY 110.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE OF COUNTY ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 09-2980800 (07-35-443-003) Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 933 17th Street Rock Island, IL 61201 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

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PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 22-08794IL767503 I3193350

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. JACOB K GREEN; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 22 FC 59 1025 23RD STREET ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Jacob K Green Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage the conveying premises described as follows, to wit: LOT NUMBER 3 AND 4, IN JOHN G. SCHEURMANN'S 4TH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1025 23rd Street Rock Island, IL 61201 and which said Mortgage was made by, Jacob K Green Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Inland Bank and Trust Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 201601191; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before

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The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

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: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088.

Please refer to file# 20-04033IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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