Prophetstown

Winning Wheels brings music to Prophetstow n park

By SARAH FORD for Shaw Media

Live music is filling the air at Prophetstown’s Eclipse Square Park on Friday nights with the return of the Winning Wheels Summer Concert Series. This year’s series features nine concerts scheduled through July, up from six last year, with the shows running from 7 to 9 p.m.

For the past two Fridays, people arrived in vehicles, golf carts, bikes and wheelchairs to find a spot on the lawn to enjoy live music and a family friendly atmosphere that includes kids at play, babies in strollers, and adorable dogs on leashes. Tacos and Pizza Joe’s pizza were on sale in the park’s pavilion.

Mike Chastain, event coordinator and Winning Wheels Safety Director, helped start the concert series to foster connections between the community and residents at the brain and spinal cord rehabilitation facility. The first year was held at the Winning Wheels pavilion, but it was later moved to Eclipse Square to get a better community turnout. This is the fifth year for the concerts in the park, though they were canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic.

“It’s all about us working together, enjoying live music and getting to k n o w e a c h o t h e r a f t e r C O V I D , ” Chastain said. Winning Wheels staffers are selling concert T-shirts and 50/50 progressive raffle tickets at each show, with all proceeds to support Winning Wheels activities.

The next concert will be on Friday, J u n e 1 7 , w i t h t h e b a n d A t o m i c Blender, followed by 3 On the Tree on June 24, Mountain Swallower on July 1, Down 24 on July 8, MT Pockets on July 15, Fast Lane on July 22 and Jim Ryan on July 29.

Prophetstown Proud will join in on the fun on the fourth Friday of each month with kids’ games and activities, food and craft vendors and Main Street businesses staying open late. The Prophetstown Main Street Love Light Tree Committee also will be selling concessions. Besides teaming up with Winning Wheels for their concert series, Prophetstown Proud also w il l h av e 4 t h F r id ay c o n ce rt s a t Eclipse Square on Aug. 26, Sept. 23, and Oct. 28.

Chastain said having the shows at Eclipse Square allows the community to enjoy an “awesome park” and a variety of music. He thanked the city council for their support, as well as local sponsors American Gear, Gibson Oil Co., Hometown Hardware, Prophetstown Proud, 1st Gateway Credit Union, Hanford Insurance, AroundPtown.com, Erie Foods International, Prophet Mini Mart and Genesis III, Inc.

In the event of severe weather, the concerts will be canceled, but they will go on if there’s just rain. Follow Winning Wheels and Prophetstown Proud on Facebook to stay up to date on the concerts and other community happenings.

Sarah Ford for Shaw Media The Gray Wolf Band entertained the crowd during the Winning Wheels Summer Concert Series kickoff Friday, June 3.

NEWS BRIEF

Friends of the Hennepin Canal to hike June 19

The Friends of the Hennepin Canal will be holding their monthly Hike the Canal outing on Sunday, June 19.

The hike will be from Lock 25 to Bridge 37, which is 4.4 miles long and named “The Cardinal.”

Meet at Bridge 37 at the Geneseo Campgrounds at 1:30 p.m. A shuttle will take you to Lock 25 where the hike begins. The campgrounds are located on Route 82 north of Geneseo on the north side of the canal.

The monthly hikes were developed by the Friends of the Hennepin Canal as an opportunity for everyone to get to know the canal personally by hiking it from the Illinois River to the Mississippi in small legs.

For more information, email Ed Herrmann at hikes@friends-hennepin-canal. org or call 815-664-2403 or log on to www.friends-hennepin-canal.org.

EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE Early Voting for the June 28, 2022 General Primary Election for all Whiteside County Precincts will be conducted at the Office of the Whiteside County Clerk at the Courthouse at 200 E. Knox Street in Morrison, beginning Thursday, May 19th through Monday, June 27th from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday and Saturday June 25th from 9 am until noon. There will also be early voting on a limited basis available in Sterling for all Whiteside County Precincts at the Eastern Branch Court Facility at 101 E. Third Street in Sterling. The dates and times for voting in Sterling are: Wednesday, June 15, Thursday, June 16 and Friday, June 17 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period, however, any vote cast is final, and may not be revoked, and the voter is not eligible to cast a vote on election day. DANA NELSON Whiteside County Clerk

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Whiteside, L ee far m bureaus matching $10,000 in f undraiser for SVCC ag program

The Whiteside and Lee county farm bureaus are joining together to match up to $10,000 in donations to benefit the agriculture program at Sauk Valley Community College.

The farm bureau foundations are launching a campaign to grow SVCC’s ag animal science lab running through Aug. 31.

The goal is to expand the animal science labs to increase hands-on learning opportunities for students. Students will be able to perf o r m a n a t o m y a n d p h y s i o l o g y activities as they relate to animal reproduction, nutrition and digestion and physical movements.

“Livestock agriculture is crucial across the entire state, and we have several SVCC ag students who are animal science majors who will transfer on to veterinary technician programs or to universities as pre-veterinary medicine m a j o r s , ” a g i n s t r u c t or Ke v i n Larsen said. “These enhanced labs will help those students succeed in the next level of their education and help them make an impact on their communities.”

Customiz ed training will be available with portable lab kits, and collaboration for training sessions will be available to county farm bureaus, area vet clinics, county 4-H groups and others in need of training.

“Better hands-on instruction leads to better learning, and students will have these experiences to draw from when applying for jobs and working in the animal science field,” he said.

Go to svcc.edu/give and choose S V C C A n i m a l S c i e n c e L a b t o donate, or contact the Sauk Valley College Foundation at 815-835-6260 or foundation@svcc.edu for information.

NEWS BRIEFS

Prophetstown State Park to host Dick Brown Youth Fishing Derby

The 16th annual Dick Brown Youth Fishing Derby will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Prophetstown State Park on Park Avenue.

Participants will be divided up into age groups that will have different fishing times throughout the day. Participants ages 6 and younger will fish from 8 to 9 a.m., ages 7 to 10 will begin fishing at 9 a.m. and ages 11 to 14 will begin fishing at 10 a.m.

Prizes will be awarded.

Parents must sign a registration form for children to participate in the fishing derby. Registration forms are available at the Prophetstown police station or at the derby. For information, call 815-537-2386.

Cruisin’ the Triangle in Erie to take place June 15

The Countyline Cruisers Car Club will be Cruisin’ the Triangle in Erie on Wednesday, June 15, starting at 5 p.m. Classic cars and souped-up rides will be parked throughout the downtown, while music provided by Slick Willy Radio brings a nostalgic vibe. Food and beverage specials will be offered at three downtown restaurants.

Cruisin’ the Triangle also will be held on July 20 and Aug. 17. Call 309644-0126 for more information.

Temporary closure to Iowa 136 bridge

Bridge deck joint repairs on the Iowa 136 bridge over the Mississippi River in Clinton will require the temporary closure of the Iowa 136 bridge between Clinton and Fulton, beginning on Tuesday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s DeWitt maintenance garage. During this closure, traffic will be detoured around the work zone using U.S. 67, U.S. 30 and Illinois 84.

Last week, the lights on the Iowa 136 bridge were shut off in anticipation of mayfly hatches. Mayflies are attracted to the lights on the bridge and cover the bridge deck, which can cause dangerous driving conditions for motorists. The lights on the bridge will remain shut off until after Labor Day weekend.

Whiteside County

Warranty deeds

Charles M. and Maxine E. Gaumer Living Trust to Ruffit Park LLC, 24832 Rock Falls Road, Rock Falls, $440,000.

John Currier Hixon and Skip Dettman to Noah Lenert, 909 W. Third St., Sterling, $73,000.

Art and Marge Wetzell Farms LLC to Scott D. and Miranda P. Wetzell, two parcels on Luther Road, Tampico, $1,738,500.

Linda M. Greenwood to Ashley Letcher, 202 W. Seventh Ave., Lyndon, $67,500.

Matthew and Vanessa I. Kolve to Scott T. and Aida Baker, 614 W. 10th St., Sterling, $85,000.

Niloufar Rouhanizadeh and Arasah Golzarsaravi to Matthew J. Downie and Sarah E. Diemer, 1512 First Ave., Sterling, $270,000.

Ronnie L. and Evelyn L. Henson to Adnan Akiti, 204 W. Sixth St., Sterling, $45,000.

Mitch D. and Nicole M. VanZuiden to Randy John Spoden, 601 Main St., Albany, $105,000.

Bruce Brownell to Tara Jackley, 1209 Johnson Ave., Sterling, $58,500.

Zak and Emmalea Bittner to Wayne Abell, 1001 Arland St., Rock Falls, $160,000.

Clarence S. Porter and Mary E. Lindstrom to Nicholas P. and Courtney L. Taylor, 11159 Crosby Road, Morrison, $145,000.

Sally E. Oudekerk, now Terry, to Michaelene S. Banks, 203 High St., Morrison, $65,000.

Kevin E. Heller to Michael B. Smith, 1706 Reno Road, Sterling, $205,000.

Gerald and Diane Williamson to Matthew J. Wagenecht, 28121 Woodside Drive, Rock Falls, $140,000.

William W. and Jeanette L. Stickel to Douglas M. and Jessica R. Devers, 1009 Charles St., Rock Falls, $0.

Elise M. Steeg to Renee M. and Milton G. Steeg, 4387 Ward Road, Fulton, $0.

Arlene M. Burkholder, formerly Smith, to Ken Kophamer LLC, 615 W. Wall St., Morrison, $39,000.

Karen M. Harris and Amy S. Dewey to Mark E. and Sheila R. Fisher, 1503 Third Ave., Sterling, $140,000.

Maurice D. and Debra M. Brown to William J. Wiersema, 1409 14th Ave., Fulton, $90,000.

Beth Heusinkveld to David A. Olsen, 1126 15th Ave., Fulton, $90,000.

Marcia, Jonathon and Payden Comer to Ellen V. Cook and Amanda Wolf, 26644 Avers Road, Sterling, $142,000.

Debra J. Cline to Christopher and Ashley Frey, 1808 New High St., Rock Falls, $170,000.

Serrell E. Bell to Susan Ann Houck, 801 Second Ave., Sterling, $130,000.

Dakota Hagerman Properties to Wallin Holdings, three parcels on West 15th Street, Rock Falls, $115,000.

Eastern Iowa Propane LTD to River Valley Cooperative, one parcel on Lincoln Street, Fulton, $78,000.

Richard E. Maronde III to Anthony J. Kulm, 16709 Lomax Road, Prophetstown, $125,000.

Sheila R. Fisher to Timothy G. Hood Jr., 18474 Holly Road, Morrison, $240,000.

Quit claim deeds

John Anzelmo to Donald Peppers, 708 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, $0.

Richard and Nedean A. Chavez Trust to Albany Farms LLC, 9955 Meredosia Road, Albany, $3,000.

Roy D. Clay to Daniel J. Berkeley, 1908 13th Ave., Rock Falls, $3,500.

Maria Reyna to Elizabeth Gwen Romo, 1108 W. 20th St., Rock Falls, $0.

Trustees deeds

Larry G. and Mary R. McCormick Living Trust to Christopher Plachno and Larissa J. Dale, 1100 E. 36th St., Sterling, $14,000.

Gerald K. and Monica J. Anderson to Casey L. and Jennifer A. Hires, 209 Johnson St., Morrison, $150,000.

Vincent W. and Carla J. Bush Living Trust to Derek W. Bush, 17694 Malvern Road, Morrison, $170,000.

Jane E. Apple Trust, Christan A. Schrader and Charles E. Apple, trustees, to Mark D. and Traci L. Heusinkveld, 13980 Damen Road, Morrison, $340,000.

Executors deed

Francis D. Bushman Estate to Midnight Hour Development, 1701 Ave. L., Sterling, $20,000.

Deeds

Brent and Andrea Sisson to Sterling Federal Bank, 300 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, $47,500.

Gary R. Eno Living Trust to Barry M. and Lisa A. Skaaland, one parcel on Waller Road, Fulton, $39,000.

Whiteside County sherrif and Stella Fortney to NRPL Trust 20191, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, trustee, 707 W. Ninth St., Sterling, $0.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office