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Fulton, Illinois

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TRACTOR DRIVE

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Riders of the annual Whiteside County Farm Bureau’s Agriculture in the Classroom tractor drive gathered at A.C. McCartney in Fulton on Monday, Aug. 16, before driving north to Thomson and into the countryside before their return to Fulton. Nearly 50 tractors were part of the annual tradition and fundraiser that is held on the Monday of Whiteside County Fair week. See page 2.

REGIONAL NEWS

LOCAL NEWS

Steamers Football

Tug Fest Returns

B.L.I.N.D. Leadership

Fulton brings experience to NUIC. / 10

Tug Fest returned to downtown Port Byron. / 3

Students are making an impact. / 11

WHAT’S INSIDE

Published every Tuesday

by Sauk Valley Media, a division of Shaw Media Illinois 28 pages • One section

LOCAL NEWS

Social News........................................ 4 Fulton Police....................................... 8 Glimpses of the Past......................... 8

Property Transfers.........................24 Church News............................ 22-23 Classifieds .............................25-28

DEATHS

Phyllis Weinstine, Carolyn Lamp, Flora Huizenga, Richard ‘Dick’ O. Griffin, Paige Decker, Page 6

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ABOVE LEFT: The group of riders are pictured at A.C. McCartney in Fulton before the tractor ride through Whiteside and Carroll Counties kicked off on Monday morning. ABOVE RIGHT: A rider passes the Fulton Marina as the annual Whiteside County Farm Bureau tractor ride participants head north on Monday morning.

Annual Tractor Drive starts in Fulton

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

The annual Whiteside County Farm Bureau’s Agriculture in the Classroom tractor drive took off from Fulton on Monday, Aug. 16, marking the start of Whiteside County Fair week. The 2021 ride began and ended at A.C. McCartney in Fulton, with

nearly fifty riders taking the route north to Thomson and Carroll County, south on Fairhaven Rd., west on Spring Valley Rd., with a few rural roads in between. Ron Shank was the route organizer, taking the lead on his old Ford tractor.

The annual ride began in 2009 when the Whiteside County Farm Bureau was asked to help coordinate the event. Since then,

riders have traveled more than 300 miles and helped raise nearly $24,000 for the county’s Agriculture in the Classroom program, according to the website.

The event sponsors were COUNTRY Financial, Bayer, Farmers National Bank, and Gold Star FS. Follow Whiteside County Agriculture in the Classroom on social media for photos and more.

IN BRIEF

Basking in the sun’s rays Tess the beagle is pictured basking in the sun at Peterson Plumbing, Inc. on Friday, Aug. 13. Her owner Matt Peterson said she has the “run of the shop” when he’s out working on calls, and she’s been a very good girl since he started bringing her to the office. Peterson bought the business at 1101 4th St. from his dad in 2010, and he’s currently running it through the phone since he’s without a secretary after the pandemic limited his business’s open hours.

Peterson’s Plumbing offers plumbing and pressure systems, well work, pump installation and more for residential and commercial customers within a 50-mile radius of Fulton. Matt and his crew thank all their customers for the support and patience during this challenging year.

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Registration ongoing for Min’s Mississippi Memorial Walk-Run Advance registration for the Min’s Mississippi Memorial Walk-Run goes until Aug. 27. Race fee is $13. All other registration fees are $15 for the event, which will be 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 at the west end of Main Street in Thomson. Money raised for the event helps the Melinda Ann Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund provides financial assistance to select graduating seniors from Thomson attending college in a field of helping others. Online registration can be done following the link at GetMeRegistered or at facebook.com/minswalkrun or by calling 815-275-7298.

Fulton Red Hats to meet Aug. 25 The Fulton Red Hats will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25 at Krumpets, 1016 Fourth St. Fulton.

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Tug Fest returned to downtown Port Byron over the weekend, with thousands of spectators visiting the riverfront for fireworks, carnival rides, food and drink, vendors, games, live music, and more. The weekend weather was perfect for the outdoor festivities and watching eleven teams compete in the tug of war against Iowa. Illinois secured the victory yet again, winning 8 out of 11 matches against their LeClaire rivals. The 2021 Tug Fest results with # of feet pulled are: Larson Pump – 88.2/ Allbee Strong LeClaire Auto – 43.6; Hillsdale Storage – 60.7/ First Central State Bank – 37.8; Edgebrooke Homes – 88.8 / Tommy’s Trucking – 27.3; Guither Tree Service – 56.0 / Keith and Co. – 65.6; Farrell Chiropractic Clinic – 56.6 / Roadhouse – 61.4; Rosenow Farms – 81.0 / IBEW – 37.5; Knapp’s Contracting & Storage – 66.3 / Muddy River Tug Club – 60.1; Black Fabrication, Inc. – 112.0 / Fulmer’s Fish and Bait – 13.5; DeClercq Farms – 79.10 / F&S Enterprises – 49.6; Duey’s Corner Tap – 53.6 / Team Frontline – 77.2; and Peacock’s Tavern – 98.2 / Mt. Vernon – 36.2.

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The Illinois Edgebrooke Homes team is pictured after starting their tug against Tommy’s Trucking team in LeClaire. Edgebrooke Homes won the competition by pulling 88.8 ft. to Tommy’s Trucking 27.3 ft.

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ABOVE: Team DeClercq tugger Casey Gonzalez of Rapids City holds his sleeping 11-month-old Coan before the competition on Aug. 14. ABOVE RIGHT: Rylee Clark, 16, of Rapids City collected donations for the annual Rapids City Fire Protection District pancake breakfast during Tug Fest. BELOW RIGHT: Remy Ford, 4, jumps to launch his paper rocket with his dad Rich Ford of Bettendorf during Tug Fest festivities. River Valley Library had lots of games and activities in the parking lot in the morning. LEFT: The carnival was the favorite part of the festivities for area kids with plenty of rides to keep them entertained.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS

Community blood drive July report

BY KAYWYN J. BESWICK, R.N. Morrison Blood Program Leader

The July blood drive took place at St. Mary Catholic Church on Thursday, July 15. The American Red Cross goal for the drive was 58 good units and we collected 66 which is 113.8% efficiency! Deferral rate was 5.9% with ARC standards being 7%.

No shows were nine out of 68 scheduled appointments.

Thank you to Knights of Columbus members Terry Hoehn and Mark Kaiser who help clear out the church hall the night before the drive and put everything back after the drive.

Sponsor for the July Blood Drive was Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison. Thanks to them for providing the monies for the canteen.

Also to the wonderfully flexible volunteers, Marcia Haag, Mary Ellen Brackemyer, Marsha Geerts, and Katie Swanstrom who managed the

kitchen by purchasing, preparing, and serving sandwiches, cookies, snacks, and drinks. Appreciation is also extended to St. Mary Catholic Church for letting us host our drives in their facility during the pandemic.

Three first-time donors stepped up to the plate; they were Jessica Weires, Arlyn Dykema, and one who did not want her name published. A total of nine double red cell/Power Red donors came in to give the ‘twice as nice’ gift of life. They were Vaughn Maxfield, Mark Zinnen, Mel Johnson, John “Jack” Bland, Dwaine Schroe der, Kel ly Smi th, To dd Thumma, Harvey “Bud” Tegeler, and a gentleman who did not want his name published.

The rest of the generous whole blood donors were Mary Latwesen, Lyle Bush, Barb Imel, Randy Kuehl, Julie Damhoff, Pat Doty, Darlene Hook, Steve Hook, Lisa Nice, Mark Schuler, Phil Olt IV, Pam Shank, Deb

Adolph, Luke VanderBleek, Ken Gooley, Carolyn Aiken, Cal Vandermyde, Martha Kophamer, Cheryl Geiger, Beth Wroble, Jean Zinnen, Donna Bausman, Nancy Bartels, Marsha Geerts, Kirk Pfeiffer, Melinda Cadogan, Kevin Medenblik, Keith Wiersema, Brad Bielema, Sheila Sonberg, Dave Temple, Tim West, Donna Weets, Susan Gomez, Connie Tegeler, Joe R. Bielema, Nancy Shank, Connie Swanson-Despain, Kari Forster, Kaywyn Beswick, and nine more people who did not want their names printed.

Lastly, I want to thank my faithful volunteers Mary Latwesen, Cal Vandermyde, Vern Latwesen, and two registration ARC certified volunteers, Pat Pendgraft and Beth Fiorini.

The next American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive will be on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at St. Mary Church.

IN BRIEF

Emmanuel Car Show returns to Morrison Aug. 28

prizes.

There will also be a pancake breakfast from 8 – 10 a.m. with donations accepted The 8th annual Emmanuel Reformed for Emmanuel’s College Mission. The Church Car Show will be back at the Kiwanis Club will have a food stand, and Whiteside County Fairgrounds on Satur3D Sound Company will provide music day, Aug. 28, rain or shine.

Registration is from 8 – 11 a.m., partic- and announcements. ipant judging is 11 – noon, and awards For information or pre-registration by will be given out at 2 p.m. The pre-entry Aug. 21, contact Lloyd DeShane at 815cost is $10, and $15 the day of the show. 535-3240 before 6 p.m.

Spectators and participants are encouraged to bring a nonperishable item for Fun family event at Countryside the Morrison Area Food Pantry.

Christian Awards will be as follows: Best in Countryside Christian Church, 3817 Show, People’s Choice, Best Car, Best Truck, and Pastor’s Choice, with trophies 230th Street N., Port Byron, is hosting their 9th Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, for each. There will also be ten Best of Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Anything on the Best trophies and Top 30 award plaques, plus dash plaques and door wheels is welcome! There will be a

Dewey Young from Port Byron in his 1951 Chevy Fleetline. Dewey won the award for the oldest participant at the 2019 Cruise-In.

bounce house and other activities for kids, and food will be available. Everything is free, though donations will be accepted for the Riverdale School District.

Dash plaques will be given to the first 50 cars and awards will be given to the oldest vehicle and oldest participant.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Eloise Bush to celebrate 101st birthday

Eloise Shipma Bush of 405 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, will celebrate her 101st birthday on August 29, 2021.

Eloise was born in Fulton and attended Fulton schools. She was married to Ken Bush for 68 years. Ken passed away in 2009. She is a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church, where she taught catechism and Bible study.

Eloise worked for many years in the office at Volckman’s/Ethan Allen furniture factory in Morrison. She was also a volunteer at Morrison Community Hospital and Resthave. She recently moved to Resthave, where she enjoys visits with her friends and family.

Eloise has a daughter and son-inlaw, Bonnie Bush and John Peart, who live in Chicago.

Eloise would love to receive birthday cards at her new address, 408 Maple Ave., Morrison, IL 61270.

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Saturday night fun in Prophetstown

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

The second annual “Kicking Cancer One Ball at a Time” kickball tournament will be at Dorrance Park on Saturday, Aug. 28, with team registration open until Aug. 23. Family and friends are organizing the tournament in celebration of “the Incredible Ollie J” and his remission from cancer.

Proceeds of the tournament will benefit 3-year-old Oliver Huizenga of LeClaire, IA and his ongoing medical costs. At 15-months-old, Oliver was diagnosed with testicular cancer. His outlook is great after extensive surgery and treatments, but he requires ongoing medical treatment and monitoring for the next ten years.

Oliver is the son of Dylan and Katelyn Huizenga, formerly of Port Byron.

The single elimination kickball tournament will begin at 10 a.m. at Dorrance Park, 401 Agnes St. in Port Byron. Each team will consist of 11 people of which four must be female. The cost is $10 per person. To register, email a team roster, team name, and team captain’s contact info to oliverhuizenga1@gmail.com by Aug. 23. Registration fees can be paid in cash on the day of the tournament or via Venmo. Donations are also greatly appreciated.

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Leo Stewart, owner of Thicksten’s Popcorn, brought seven of his nine grandchildren to get popcorn at the stand on Saturday, August 14. Leo said the grandkids are the 7th generation of the Thicksten’s family business that is located at 214 Washington St. in Prophetstown. Leo is pictured holding Gavin, left, and Colton, and in the tractor’s mini trailer are Mya, left, Hollyn, Ethan, Jordyn, and Brynlee. Leo and the kids took a five-block ride to get their popcorn treat during their visit with the grandparents, enjoying family time and fun before school starts this week.

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CORDOVA

Cordova FPD approves purchase of new ladder truck

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

The Cordova Fire Protection District approved the purchase of a 100′ Rosenbauer King Cobra Articulating Platform Ladder Truck on Thursday, August 12 during a special meeting.

Twenty members of the public were in attendance to show support for the decision.

A Truck Committee comprised of eight firefighters met numerous times and viewed multiple different brands of truck manufacturers prior to deciding to work with Doug Quam of Jefferson Fire and Safety of Middleton Wisconsin and Rosenbauer. After the discounts granted, the apparatus price is near $1.3 million.

The purchase will improve the firefighters’ capabilities in fire suppression and rescue efforts in the district. It will

PHYLLIS WEINSTINE

We hope that this meeting, with the turnout of the public, encourages others to attend on a more regular basis. We are funded by the community, for the community.”

Kyle Barger, firefighter and EMT replace the current 1996 75’ Quint Ladder truck, which has met the NFPA 1901 lifespan of 25 years for a fire service vehicle. The new truck will be delivered in the spring of 2023.

This purchase will also improve the Insurance Service Offices rating for the fire district, ultimately saving an estimated $150 per year for each home-

Phyllis Weinstine nee Bronstein, age 87, of Highland Park, Illinois, and Morrison, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Loved daughter of the late Tille (Silverstein) and Harry Bronstein and cherished daughter-in-law of the late Tee (Saltzman) and Jack Weinstine. Beloved and cherished wife of Lester Weinstine.

Loving and proud mother of Juli Shapiro, Debbie (Bob) Goldstein, and mother-in-law to Bruce Shapiro. Adored Nana to Sammi Shapiro (Sean), Mitch Shapiro (Taylor), Teddy Shapiro, Matthew Goldstein, and Bradley Goldstein. Brisket lady to Kipper, Kooper, and Otis.

Phyllis was raised in Albany Park and was a graduate of Von Steuben High School. She attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated from Roosevelt University. After working as a social worker for the Cook County Department of Welfare, she devoted her life to her husband, family, and other

meaningful causes. She helped pioneer the first nursery school in Morrison and was a founding and active board member of the Whiteside County Hospice. Because of her zest for adventure, she exposed her girls to worldly travels, which she and Lester continued to do throughout the years. Tennis was a big part of her adult life and she enjoyed playing socially and watching her girls compete.

Additionally, she loved playing bridge, mah jong, and canasta, and threw beautiful dinner parties. Phyllis valued her friendships and the communities she established at Morrison Country Club, Rock River Country Club, Indian Ridge Country Club in Palm Desert, and The Birchwood Club. Her Jewish identity was an important aspect of her life and she held committee positions at North Shore Congregation Israel.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Phyllis’ memory to the Jewish United Fund or Pediatric Cancer Foundation, https:// pcrf-kids.org/.

A graveside service was Monday, August 9, at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Illinois.

FLORA HUIZENGA

PAIGE DECKER

Died: August 7, 2021

Flora Huizenga, 97, of Fulton, Illinois, passed Paige Decker, 17, of Fulton, Illinois, passed on on August 12, 2021.

August 14, 2021.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Arrangements entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, Fulton, Illinois. Additional Funeral Home, Fulton, Illinois. Additional information: 815-689-2244. information: 815-589-9992.

RICHARD ‘DICK’ O. GRIFFIN Richard “Dick” O. Griffin, 87, of Port Byron, Illinois, passed on August 12, 2021.

Arrangements entrusted to Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron, Illinois. Additional information: 309-523-3151.

owner in insurance costs, while not raising taxes. This is the second apparatus the department purchased from Rosenbauer, the other a new Heavy Rescue Engine in 2015. That truck replaced two apparatus that had met their NFPA life expectancy.

“With the evolution of modern homes as well as the industrial presence in our fire district, from Exelon, 3M, Cordova Energy, all the way to Xylem, this apparatus will not only provide us with the capability to provide better, more efficient fire suppression and rescue operations if need be, but puts a large emphasis on the safety of our firefighters. With the number of firefighters decreasing, this apparatus will help us perform the job more safely and with less manpower,” said Firefighter and EMT Kyle Barber.

The truck committee was comprised of Chief Smalley, Assistant Chief Jason

Floming, Captain Perry Barber, Lieutenant Duane Wilkey, Lieutenant / EMT Jordan Barber, Board Member and Firefighter Kenny McCool, Firefighter Brian Hahn, and Kyle Barber.

“We hope that this meeting, with the turnout of the public, encourages others to attend on a more regular basis. We are funded by the community, for the community,” said Barber. Meetings are generally held on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the fire station.

Cordova Firefighters Association, in conjunction with the Cordova Library, will be hosting a Blood Drive at the Fire Station on Saturday, August 21, from 7 – 11 a.m., with 15 of the 20 spots currently filled. Please contact the Cordova Library 309-654-2330 for more information or to sign up. Cordova Firefighters will also be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 10 from 8 a.m. to noon.

CAROLYN R. LAMP

Illinois, Joanne (Mike) McConohy of DeWitt, Brent (Darla) Lamp of Clinton and Brian Lamp Born: October 31, 1942 in Moline, IL of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Died: August 11, 2021 in Charlotte, IA William R. Lamp, Wyatt Lamp, Carrington Steen-Lamp, AJ McNay, Jordan McNay, Parker Carolyn Lamp, 78, McNay, Thomas (Brittany) McConohy, Jenna of Charlotte, Iowa, passed away peaceful- (Chad) Kruse, John McConohy, Liam McColy at home, surrounded nohy, Caitlin Lamp, Bronson Lamp, Maddison by her family, Wednes- Daniels and Tristen Daniels; great-grandchildren, Barrett, Cash, Caleb, and a little girl day, August 11, 2021, following a battle with due in September; a brother, Richard (Joyce) Thomas of Albany, Illinois; a sister-in-law, Lincancer. da Lamp of DeWitt; and nieces and nephews.

Carolyn Ruth Thomas was born October 31, In addition to her husband, she was preced1942, in Moline, Illinois, to Kennard and Ellen ed in death by her parents, a brother, Clifford (Petersen) Thomas. She graduated from Erie High School in 1960 and went on to become a Thomas, a brother-in-law, LeRoy Lamp, and nurse, working at Jane Lamb Hospital in Clin- sister-in-law, June (Gene) Hood.

A service of Christian burial was held Monton. On September 29, 1967, she was united in marriage to William Lamp at the Methodist day, August 16, 2021, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Charlotte, Iowa. Burial was at Clinton Church in Albany, Illinois. The couple farmed Lawn Cemetery. and raised their five children on the Lamp Pallbearers will be Thomas McConohy, AJ family farm at rural Charlotte. William preMcNay, Jordan McNay, Bronson Lamp, John ceded her in death on October 15, 2016.

Carolyn was a longtime member of Imman- McConohy, William R. Lamp, Parker McNay, Liam McConohy, and Wyatt Lamp. Honorary uel Lutheran Church, Charlotte, serving as a pallbearers will be Jenna Kruse, Caitlin Lamp, member of the Ladies Circles. She enjoyed and Carrington Steen-Lamp. reading, coffee with friends, traveling, and Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt is caring for spending time with her grandchildren and the arrangements. great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be expressed and a photo Surviving are her children, William T. Lamp tribute viewed at www.schultzfuneralhomes. of Charlotte, Brenda (Troy) McNay of Quincy, com

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MORRISON GARDEN CLUB

This beautifully manicured lawn at 14825 Norrish Road in Morrison belongs to Beth Renkes of Morrison. Beth and her late husband, Lester, bought this home in 2005. Aside from the vast lawn, this yard holds many surprises. The uniqueness of the yard decor is why the Morrison Garden Club chose this yard to feature in August.

When driving by, one cannot help but see the wagon in the foreground filled with purple petunias and verbenas. Your eyes will continue be drawn to a stagecoach being pulled by two horses. The stagecoach was built from scratch by Lester. Towards the back of the property are an antique tractor and an antique farm implement. Planted in front are fall blooming perennials.

The little shed to the left of the house is decorated with many interesting and unique items from days gone by. Wagon wheels, antique car parts, birdhouses and an old gas pump are just a few of the items that will attract the eye. What is really fascinating is the stained glass window on the west side of the building.

The garden areas surrounding the front of the house which contain shrubs, annuals, and perennials, also contain unique and fun décor. Beth enjoys sitting on her front porch and after chatting with her for an hour, I understand why. What a wonderful quiet place to sit, watch the birds and just relax!

Would you like your garden or yard featured in the future, or perhaps you would like to nominate someone else? Send us a message of your nomina-

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Among the surprises in the yard, above, purple petunias and verbenas fill the wagon; above right, a made-from-scratch stagecoach is featured in the yard, and bottom right, many unique items decorate the shed next to the house. tion on our Facebook page “Morrison Garden Club” or an email to sharonkmoore@mchsi.com.

The Morrison Garden Club would like to extend an invitation to anyone that is interested in gardening to join our group. For information on membership or the location of the next meeting, please contact us on Facebook or send an email to sharonkmoore@mchsi.com.

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

1961: Location chosen for new bridge over Mississippi Sixty Years August 16, 1961

A site about 1,400 feet south of the present Lyons and Fulton bridge, connecting Fourteenth Avenue in Fulton with Nineteenth Avenue North in Clinton, has been chosen as the location for a new bridge across the Mississippi River.

Extensive improvements have been completed at Fulton State Bank to provide expanding operation announced President Henry Kiefer. The main front room has been completely remodeled providing five windows for tellers.

Total resources at the bank reached a new all-time high of $4,535,000.

Fifty Years August 18, 1971

New teachers have been hired for the start of the school year. They include Miss Sue Ann Hiland, Miss Paula Olson, Dennis Countryman, Miss Ruth Schaver, Austin Wallested,

Dennis Boeck, Mrs. Craig Faulkner, Miss Nancy Harvey, Miss Carol Giagnoni, Mrs. Randall Holesinger, David Colombo, Mrs. Frank Butt, Miss Sherry Boyd, Miss Cheryl Carlson, Miss Sharon Harding, and Richard Vogel.

Paul Huizenga of Borgman and Huizenga Feed Service was honored by Pride Seed Corn Company of Glen Haven, Wisc. for nine years of service as a Pride dealer.

Forty Years August 19, 1981

If the city council accepts the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Committee, Fourth Street will be changed from a one-way street with traffic moving south to a two-way street. At the same time Fifth Street, now a one-way with traffic heading north, will be changed to a two-way street.

Members of the Minor League

Champion Reds include Danny Ly, David Tollstam, Billy Ten Boer, Gary Kemp, Gene Kemp, Robbie Byker, Shane Sikkema, Kenny Allen, Danny Foster, Shawn Mask, Mike Shipma, Corey Senior, Danny Woods, Jeff Clark, Coach Bill Mask, and Manager Larry Senior.

Twenty Years August 15, 2001

Tiffany Engelkens, wife of Jim Engelkens formerly of Fulton, is a patient in the Burn Unit at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison.

She sustained 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns over 25% of her body from an electrical high voltage accident at their home in Evansville, WI. Fulton’s designated water line piping is now completed. Stretching along Thirteenth Ave. from the well east to Ninth St. and up to the water tower took a supreme effort by both the contractors and city employees to com-

plete the job during the hot weather the past several weeks.

Ten Years August 17, 2011

Early Step Preschool received a grant for $120,000. Accepting the grant were River Bend Superintendent Chuck Holliday, Early Step Preschool teacher Carol Wilkens and District Office secretary Virginia Petersen.

Mrs. Wilkens stated this was the first time since grant funding first began over 20 years ago that each Illinois State funded preschool had to write and apply for a brand new state grant to guarantee preschool funding to keep district preschools operating.

The final Fulton Summer Night event of 2011 ended with an estimated 600+ attendees, which featured local band Coupe De Ville, classic car cruise-in, games, train rides and food

by Fulton Meat Market and Corner Treasures and Treats.

YOUR HEALTH

Common causes of cirrhosis of the liver is discussed

BY DR. STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D. Cirrhosis is a disease of the liver in which liver cells are destroyed. The most common cause is due to alcohol, though there may be other causes involved. In fact, several different types of hepatitis has become a growing cause of cirrhosis. In any event, the function of the liver is often severely damaged. The liver itself may be of normal size or larger in certain phases before shrinking.

When cirrhosis is advanced, this may lead to the appearance of jaun-

dice, abdominal swelling, or bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, stomach, etc.

In early stages cirrhosis is often treatable to some degree. It is imperative that alcoholic beverages be avoided. However, plenty of fluids are encouraged. One should also watch salt and sodium in the diet, though one does not need to go to the extremes.

Occasionally your doctor may restrict protein, but often a regular balanced diet is sufficient.

Medications, including some overthe-counter treatments may affect the

POLICE REPORTS Fulton

Aug. 11 Singh Parvinder of Oak Creek, WI was cited for speeding in the 200 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply.

Briana N. Kerr of Hillsdale, was cited for speeding in the 100 block of 14th Avenue. She was released with a promise to comply.

Aug. 12 Kaleigh Jo Slapnicka of Clinton, IA

liver, including Tylenol, Motrin, etc.

Therefore check with your doctor before using them. Sometimes shortterm bed rest is necessary depending on the severity. Your doctor will want to keep a record of your weight on a day-to-day basis. Occasionally there are medicines to help balance the fluid status involved. Generally, your doctor will want you to stay fit by being active and avoiding cigarette smoking as well as alcoholic beverages and other mood-altering stimulants or sedatives, including many sleeping pills.

A particular concern with this con-

dition would be swelling of the ankles or abdomen, unexplained weight loss or gain, loss of appetite, dark-colored urine, mental confusion, vomiting black or tarry stools, or increasing jaundice.

Liver transplants are sometimes performed for those with severe liver disease, however, there is a definite shortage of available organs and transplants, and they are not always successful.

As with many other medical conditions, prevention is easier that treating the actual condition.

ERIE was cited for speeding in the 1600 block of 4th Street. She was released with a promise to comply.

LaKrystal S. Cowart of Fulton, IA was cited for speeding and failure to properly secure child under age 8 in appropriate restraint system. She was released with a notice to appear.

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

Erie man charged with 7 counts of sexually assaulting a child A 58-year-old Erie man is charged in Whiteside County court with sexually assaulting a child younger than 13 multiple times between October 2014 and July 2016.

David D. Skinner, 58, is charged with seven counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child younger

than 13, which carries a sentence of 6 to 60 years in prison and requires registration as a sex offender.

According to court records, the girl was 12 when the first assault occurred.

Skinner, who was arrested Friday after an investigation by Erie police, was released Monday after posting $25,000 of his $250,000 bond.

He has a hearing Aug. 23.

FOOTBALL - MORRISON MUSTANGS

BY ERIC INGLES

eingles@shawmedia.com Steve Snider comes to Morrison finding a team ready to run.

The speed that Morrison teams have been able to show off and rely on in recent years is still there, and Snider is excited to be able to tap into it.

“I think we’re really going to run the ball well,” Snider said. “We’ve got a backfield with a lot of track guys and some wrestling guys that are tough, physical runners, and fast too. You look at Alex Anderson, Justice Brainerd, they’re two of our backfield guys and they were both on the 4x400 relay that took fourth in the state in June.

Tommy Dauphin, he’s another track guy, a 200 and 100 runner. Kayden White and Logan Baker are both wrestlers.”

Snider comes to Morrison from Orangeville, where he joined the staff as an assistant coach in 2013, then took over as head coach for the spring season in 2021, going 2-4.

He was able to install most of the offense during summer work with the Mustangs.

“The playbook is different and we’re learning it,” Anderson said. “I think we’re picking up on it pretty quick.”

With so much speed on the field, Snider said he will be able to rotate players a lot more, keeping fresh legs on the field and allowing each player to make plays where they can excel.

While much of the speed is back, the Mustangs do have a new quarterback, as Danny Mouw takes over after Nathan Helms graduated.

“You look at him and you don’t think Brett Favre, you don’t think Aaron Rodgers,” Snider said. “He’s not a tall guy or anything like that, but he might be the most respected guy in the locker room.”

With Mouw taking a leadership role on offense, Anderson and Baker have that role on defense as the Mustangs’ free safety and strong safety, respectively.

“The safeties in our defense make all the calls, do everything in the huddle,” Snider said. “They walked out there from Day 1 and they listen and they learn and they do everything right, and that gets the attention of their teammates.”

Defense was one of the keys to the Mustangs’ resurgence a few years ago.

When Morrison reached the quarterfinals in 2019, the Mustangs allowed a total of 81 points in 12 games, shutting out Fulton, Bureau Valley and Erie-Prophetstown in the span of four weeks and holding six other teams under 10 points. In the spring season, Morrison opened the campaign with a shutout win over Riverdale and held Newman to 14 points a couple of weeks later, but also allowed 34 points in a loss to Rockridge and 56 in a loss to Fulton.

Anderson said a big key on defense is the size up front.

“It’s a lot of big guys,” defensive lineman Tyler Shambaugh said. “A lot of guys have been playing since sophomore year, a few since freshman year, so it should be pretty good.”

On defense, Snider brings in a philosophy of using non-contact tackling drills in practice, saving the hits for Friday nights while keeping players fresh later in the year.

“There’s always doubters that say you can’t do it that way, there’s always the old-school coaches that [think] you have to beat on guys day after day,” Snider said. “Especially at a small school – I came from an even smaller school [Orangeville] – we don’t want to get beat down. We’re going to work on our form every single day, but we’re not going to beat on each other.”

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Morrison coach Steve Snider, far right, watches as the Mustangs go through a drill during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 11.

FAR RIGHT: Morrison’s Alex Anderson tries to pull away from a Newman tackler during a game this past spring. RIGHT: Morrison’s Thomas Dauphin hauls in a pass for a first down against Newman this past spring.

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Support Morrison Athletic Boosters; buy gas at Shell The Morrison Athletic Boosters has been chosen as the recipient of the Morrison Shell Gas Station’s Giving Pump Promotion.

During the months of August and September, Morrison Shell will be donating 1 cent per gallon on pump one to the Morrison Athletic Boosters.

Booster president, LuEllen Lee,

encourages everyone to support the program and get fuel at the local Shell station! Lee stated, “These funds are used for the boosters to support the MJHS and MHS athletic programs and needs.”

The boosters regularly assist sports teams with equipment and other related athletic expenses. Most

recently, the boosters replaced the flags at the football stadium, recognized the track team with their state medals/plaques, installing a 3-sport/4year athlete sign in the gym, purchased bats for the baseball team, purchased electronic items and subscriptions for girls’ basketball and baseball, bought scale and mat tape for wrestlers, pur-

chased and hung softball and baseball state appearance signs at the sports complex, and purchased cheerleader senior gifts. That is just in the past few months!

For more information, you are invited to the boosters monthly meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Sept. 8 at Happy Joe’s.

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Fulton brings experience heading into first NUIC season

BY ERIC INGLES

eingles@shawmedia.com The new guys in the NUIC are bringing with them a lot of experience on the offensive line, with plenty of three-year starters sprinkled throughout what last year proved to be a tough defense.

Fulton’s defense allowed a total of 26 points in its first four games of the spring – all wins, including a shutout of rival Morrison in what could be the last Wooden Shoe game for a while.

That defensive dominance came to an end in a season-ending loss to Princeton, but the Steamers feel there is a lot to build on defensively in the NUIC. “We’re a fast team this year,” senior defensive back Brock Mason said. “I think we’re going to be fast to get to the ball, flying around the field making tackles.”

Mason is one of a trio of three-year starters on defense, along with linebacker Keegan Vankampen and defensive lineman Kole Schipper “Those are the guys we’re looking for in leadership, but you’ve also got other guys that played last year,” Steamers coach Patrick Lower said.

“We’re going to just keep building off what we did last year.”

Mason takes on more of the load offensively at wide receiver this year, as well as taking on more responsibility on defense. His coach is looking to see more consistency from Mason this year in hopes he will be ready for everything the team is throwing at him.

But even with the newcomers and the players who made the varsity debut in the spring, the learning curve is not as steep.

“A lot of our sophomores-turned-juniors have been around the program long enough to understand what we’re doing,” Lower said. “After only being gone two-and-a-half, three months from last year, there’s a lot more memory than what we thought there would be.”

On the offensive line, the Steamers have to replace the entire right side of the line after the graduations of Nate Portz and Josh Huizenga, but bring back the other three starters in Schipper, Joey Huizenga and Zach Dykstra.

To fill the right tackle and right guard roles, three players are in a fight for two starting spots.

“The competition there is good,” Lower said. “We’re going to do what we do and expect them to handle it.”

At quarterback, Lower didn’t have to look far to find a replacement for the now-graduated Connor Barnett, handing the ball to his son, Patrick.

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The Fulton Steamers gather around the Wooden Shoe trophy after beating rival Morrison 56-0 this past spring at E.M. “Bud” Cole Field in Morrison. Despite losing their star quarterback and a few other key players, the Steamers still have plenty of experience on defense and the offensive line. passes for 904 yards and 10 touchdowns in the abbreviated spring season, leading the Steamers to a 4-1 record and earning him SVM Player of the Year honors. His successor is benefitting now from many of the things Barnett had figured out in the spring.

“I think a lot of what Connor did last year was he taught me more about the mental game, knowing what’s coming in pass coverages, what the defense is going to be in,” he said. “I learned a lot from him last year, and I hope to use that and make myself even better this year.”

The senior quarterback sees a lot of versatility with Fulton’s offense, with Mason looming on the edge as a receiving target and plenty of options in the running game.

“We can run the ball inside and outside. We can throw shallow. We can throw deep,” he said. “I think I’m just excited to get going.”

Fulton is in its first year in the NUIC, with an unfamiliar Week 1 opponent in Galena looming at the end of the month.

“I think that our coaches are doing a good job getting us to where we need to be on the field, getting us to know what we need to do, so I don’t think we need to worry too much because our coaches will get us prepared no matter who it is,” Mason said.

Fulton’s Kyler Pessman (34) cuts back against the Morrison defense during their Three Rivers game this past spring at E.M. “Bud” Cole Field in Morrison. Pessman is one of the offensive weapons Fulton must replace this fall.

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The Newman boys golf team opened the 2021 season with a triangular win against Rock Falls and Morrison on Thursday afternoon at Rock River Golf and Pool.

Kyle Wolfe was medalist for the Comets, who shot a 157. Ty Brockman added a 39, while Logan Palmer fired a 40 and Grant Koerner had a 41. Jacob Donald (42) and Carson Palmer (44) also played for Newman.

Morrison shot a 177, led by Isaac Melton’s 42 and Mason Dykstra’s 43.

David Stralow (45) and Dayton Young (47) also counted toward the Mustangs’ score, and Adam Tichler (53) and Chase Decker (55) also teed it up.

Rock Falls fired a 217, with Colby Ward shooting a 52. Nicholas Vickers

had a 54, Jayce Ericks added a 55, and Riley Anderson fired a 56. Brody Van Weelden (59) and Caden Hartman (56) also competed.

Fulton 193, Eastland 202: The Steamers topped the Cougars in their inaugural NUIC match on the first day of the 2021 season at Lake Carroll.

Ian Wiebenga was runner-up with a 43, and Landon Meyers fired a 45 for Fulton. Reed Owen’s 52 and Kyle Meinema’s 53 also counted toward the team score, and Aden Daley (54) and Gavyn Mendoza (60) also played.

Eastland’s Andy Anderson was medalist with a 40, while Kellen Henze shot a 49. Gabe York fired a 51, and Ryan Sauer had a 62, while Peyton Urish (63) and Keegan Strauch (65) also competed.

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Whiteside County Fair daytime entertainment The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing line up of daily events at this year’s fair and it is sure to please all who attend! The fair starts on Tuesday, August 17th and completes after five fun filled days on Saturday, Aug. 21. The 150th annual fair, held at the fairgrounds in Morrison, has something for everyone that you won’t want to miss!

Here are some of the many things going on during the day.

Cake and Pie Walk Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 4 pm.

Chicken Poo Bingo at 3 pm. Tuesday through Friday.

Grampa Cratchet Stage Show throughout the day.

All Star Animal Revue with Pig Races daily, Bike Give Away sign up at the blue building during each day and with drawings Tuesday through Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Wood Carving every day of the fair with the auction Saturday at 4 p.m.

Livestock Judged Tuesday

through Friday. Check the website schedule for specific times.

Bingo nightly 6 to 9 p.m.

Fire Department display from 2 to 6 p.m.

Friday – Morrison Fire – grain bin rescue.

Saturday – Kid’s water fights.

Carnival Ride Wristband Days – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1 to 5 p.m. for a cost of $25 each day.

Carnival Ride MEGA BAND (anytime carnival is open) pre-fair cost is

$50 and week of the fair $60.

Thank you for supporting the Whiteside County Fair. There is no doubt without your continued support, our fair would not have been successful and been able to continue for 150 years. Your support is appreciated in keeping the fair going strong so we can continue with this important part of our county’s heritage for years to come.

Check out our website for more information about the fair at www. whitesidecountyfair.org

REGIONAL NEWS

Rapids City to seek engineering firm for 17th St. project

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Rapids City board members expressed concerns about the lack of communication with the village’s current engineering firm during their meeting on Tuesday, August 10.

Trustees have been frustrated with MSA Professional Services and “communication issues” around the village’s planned infrastructure projects. They’d hoped the 13th St. culvert project would be completed this year, but bidding may not start until November. The contract for the water loop project was signed earlier that day but the start date has not been solidified. The village will alert

affected residences when that start date is set.

The board agreed to seek out another engineering firm to evaluate, design, and oversee repairs to the 17th St. hill project, which consists of erosion control, water control, and suggested repairs. The board agreed that there should be a competitive process for all village projects moving forward, with MSA able to compete in that process.

Village President Harold Mire Jr. told the board that the village had received $1.5 million in three separate bonds, with $400,000 for the water loop project, $300,000 for the 13th St. culvert, and $800,000 for the 17th St. project, plus funds for other capital

improvement projects. The bonds can be paid off after five years without pre-payment penalties.

Mire added that the village’s portion of the project funding was made possible by the change of law enforcement and contract savings, and the village’s first-ever dedicated sales tax.

No property tax increases are expected for the projects, which will be beneficial for the whole community, he added.

Mire next thanked board members and village personnel for hosting the recent Bass Federation and Junior World Championships at Shuler’s Shady Grove Park. “It was an excellent event and I want to thank the Bass Federation, Rock Island County

Sheriff’s Office, Illinois DNR, Visit Quad Cities, plus the board of trustees for getting the boat ramp fixed up.

Trustee Rick Fiems did an exemplary job as a liaison between the village and the TBF. It was a roaring success,” he said of the event that brought youth anglers from across the United States.

The board also approved a $200 sponsorship to the local Raging Rapids softball team at the request of Colby DeBlaey, with Mire thanking all the parents for their dedication to their kids and their sports ambitions.

They also learned that village billing clerk Kelly Becht will remain on staff part-time, though she took another part-time clerk job with Port Byron.

SCHOOL NEWS

Erie Middle School ancestor stories continue

As one of the final projects of the school year, seventh graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor or someone else they could research and learn more about in order to write a story telling about their life. Students conducted interviews with family members.

While there were many great stories written, not all will be published in the newspaper.

“Verna Elizabeth Ballard”

By Victoria Ballard

Can you think of yourself holding mouse funerals under a weeping willow tree? Well, my paternal grandmother, Verna Elizabeth Ballard did.

Verna was born on October 12, 1957.

As a kid and teen Verna did a lot of moving from city to city. My grandma is a very inspirational and independent woman.

Verna’s first marriage was at the age of 15. She had her first child on December 31, 1973 and named him John. She then divorced John’s father and later met her now husband, Jim, and after getting married they had the twins Jimmy and Jerry on January 25, 1978. The twins were big pranksters and once put a snake in the mailbox. On September 24, 1985 Verna had my father and six months later she moved into her forever home. In March of 1997 she and her husband Jim went to bike week in Florida. Verna had a pig for 10 years called Charlotte. Just like the movie

Charlotte’s Web. Verna’s childhood was a little boring for her. She didn’t have a lot of friends because she moved all the time, so she didn’t have friends to spend time with. Verna had two sisters, Thelma and Cindy. She moved a lot from town to city to out to the country; some of the city’s she moved to are Milan, Andover, East Moline, Prophetstown, and Spring Hill. She loved to go play in the timber at her house and she would bring lunch out with her and have lunch out in the timber. There was a time when she went to school that all 12 grades were in the same building. Verna had a great friend called Libby where they would try to look the same. It always worked out for them somehow.

Verna has four kids and out of the four she has seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her youngest grandchild is 13 years old and her name is Victoria, then, Verna has a 17 year old grandchild and he loves football, wrestling and he loves building trucks with his grandpa.

My grandma is someone my family can’t live without. She always helped the grandkids and would always involve them. She has always loved camping and she brings the whole family with her. She loves her grandkids a lot and when she goes camping she always brings stuff for the kids to play with. As you can see Grandma Ballard is an amazing woman and the glue that holds the family together.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH, 2021 SATURDAY, AUGUST 21ST, 2021 9:00 a.m. ...............................Sheep Judged 9:00 a.m. ................Open Beef Show Judged 9:00 a.m. ............Heavy Horse Hitch Judged 1:00 p.m. ...................... 9:00 p.m.-Carnival 1:00 p.m. .............5:00 p.m. Wristband Day 1:00 p.m. .........Heavy Horse Hitch including ............................. 6-Horse & Unicorn Hitch 5:30 p.m.................. Antique Tractor Parade 6:00 p.m. ............................ Bike Give Away 6:30 p.m......................... Tractor, Truck Pull

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11:00 a.m..................Kids Tractor Pedal Pull 11:00-2:00 ......................Election of Officers 12:00 .............................................Carnival 12:00 ....................................Harness racing 2:00 p.m.............................. Bike Give Away 4:00 p.m. ................ Wood Carving Auction 4:00-6:00 p.m..................Exhibits Released 6:00 p.m. ............................ Bike Give Away 6:00 p.m. ................Exhibit Buildings Close 6:30 p.m..................................Demo Derby

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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

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

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

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

CORDOVA

FENTON

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

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

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

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

FULTON First Christian Reformed Church Pastor Michael Hooker 801 15th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3790 First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203 Pastor Charles Huckaby

Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Joe Crum 815-772-3554 Thrive Ministries-Bethel CRC Campus 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.thriveforchrist.com bethelcrc@juno.com Pastor Kevin Vanhoeven Thrive Ministries-First CRC Campus 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.thriveforchrist.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Michael Hook

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

HOOPPOLE Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church Rev. Eugene Baker, Pastor 815-948-2181 or 309-507-3283

Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.com.

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

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton

LYNDON

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

Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon, 815-590-6971 Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr.

Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542 Father Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com

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

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com Pastor Shannon Parrish

MORRISON

CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425

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

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Frary’s Lumber & Supply

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

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Morrison Veterinary Clinic

Allure of Prophetstown

Rock River Lumber & Grain

421 Lincolnway East Morrison

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815-537-5131 - Prophetstown

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 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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CHURCH LISTINGS

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

PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Lee Williams Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron Pastor Angel Gomez Parish Office: 309-523-9101 Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834 Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767 Messiah Lutheran Church Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron Congregational Church 200 N. High Street, Port Byron Rev. Michael Rubino - 309-523-2318 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th Street North Port Byron, IL 61275 Church Office Phone: 309-523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor

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

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 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

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Anticipation Ministries, made up of Chris and Erica Himmel and son Graham, take the outdoor stage at Spring Valley Reformed Church Aug. 22.

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Anticipation Ministries coming to Spring Valley’s outdoor stage Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, welcomes Anticipation Ministries to the outdoor stage on Sunday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. Please join us in the valley for an evening of worship and fellowship. A free will offering will be taken. Ice cream sundaes will also be served.

Don’t miss out!

CHURCH BRIEFS

First Reformed Church service, activities

Join us for worship at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 22 at First Reformed Church, located at 510 - 15th Avenue in Fulton.

Pastor Chuck Huckaby will bring the message from the book of Ruth. Special music will be provided by Art and Peggy Kilburg. Coffee and refreshments are served in the library after the service.

Senior Meals begin at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at the church.

Creative Crew meets on Wednesday, Aug. 25.

The Back-to-School Car Show will be held in the church parking lot on Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Our services are live-streamed 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 6:00 p.m. Sunday night.

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

Worship services at Emmanuel Reformed Church

Plan to join us on Sunday, Aug. 15 and feel free to come a little early and grab a cup of coffee in the welcome center before going into the sanctuary for the 9 a.m. worship service. All are welcome and are reminded that Emmanuel Church is a “come as you are” family and dress

Anticipation Ministries is made up of Chris and Erica Himmel and their son Graham from Hannibal, MO. They travel many miles every year sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Their ministries ultimate goal is leading as many lost souls to Christ as possible. If just one more soul is saved, it would be worth every mile.

clothes are certainly not necessary.

Pastor Luke continues his message series, “Armor of God” with “Helmet of Salvation” drawn from Ephesians 6:17a.

The High School YF group will share some of their experiences from their recent mission trip to serve at the Rockford Rescue Mission. Crosswalk will lead the worship set and Ministry Coordinator Rich Criss will serve as organist for the service. Coffee and fellowship follow worship in the Christ Center. All are welcome and invite your friends!!

Emmanuel Church will host its 8th annual Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. There will be a pancake breakfast served from 8-10 and lunch stands provided by the Kiwanis and Morrison High Cheerleaders.

Sunday, Aug. 29 will be a very special day as the congregations of Ebenezer and Emmanuel churches will join together for worship followed by a potluck. The combined service will be held at Ebenezer at 9:30 a.m. with Pastors Luke and J. T. joining forces to present the message. A combined praise team and combined choir will provide music and the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated. Mark your calendars for this very special morning.

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

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

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS Property transfers for Whiteside County July 30-Aug. 3

Triple W. Properties Inc. to Juan Carlos Vargas, 17971 Springview Drive, Sterling, $177,000.

Janell Beth Loos to Jose M. Navarro Warranty deeds Sandra K. McAllister to Nancy J. McAl- Diaz and Ariela M. Navarro, 506 E. 14th lister, 1328 Mary Ave., Rock Falls, $6,500. St., Sterling, $103,000.

Guy E. and Tracey Y. Pillars to Brylan Jacob and Tamara Allen to Adam and Dickinson and Bailey Benti, 1107 Ninth Kayla Jo Brown, 8310 Turkey Hill Court, Ave., Rock Falls, $90,000.

Fenton, $318,000.

Marcus Campos and Angelica Y. TayRita L. Zeeryp, now Sivright to Alexanlor Garnica to Tony Lee and Ginny Giang der and Tessa Anne Telford, 914 12th Melendez, 1904 19th Ave., Sterling, Ave., Fulton, $133,000. $145,000.

Roger H. Tucker to Vincent W. and Sarah R. Sorochan and Charlotte R. Carla J. Bush, 18843 Holly Road, MorriHouzenga to Gabriel Guerrero, 506 Eighth son, $3,500.

Ave., Sterling, $32,000.

Holesinger Farms Inc. to Ryan J. and Lisa Q. Bell to Michele L. Riesselman, Laura B. Medenblik, 7925 Lincoln Road, 2707 Yeoward St., Rock Falls, $40,000.

Fulton, $85,000.

Lailonie McKinney and Brandon CampRobert and Nancy Shambaugh to bell to Erick C. Morgan, 908 W. 18th St., American Eagle Overhead Doors, 601 Sterling, $110,000.

Milnes Drive and 652 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, $55,000.

Darrell and Leslea Wallace to Linda L.

Quit claim deed

Balderas, 1810 16th Ave., Sterling, $31,000.

JP Morgan Mortgage Acquisition to Sophia Properties LLC, 1606 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, $16,500.

Anthony J. Nardi to Jade L. and Heather M. Smith, 12662 Lawrence Road, Sterling, $330,000.

Joshua R. Johnson to Marilyn Deets, 903B Florence Lane, Sterling, $130,000.

Michele D. and William W. Vanburen III to MVC on Lincolnway LLC, 16938 Lincoln Road, Morrison, $175,000.

Arlyn H. and Mary E. Landheer to Sharee J. and Duwayne J. Ottens, 18538 Holly Road, Morison, $199,000.

Terry W. and Constance R. Metzger to Andrew J. and Jacqueline M. Wilkin, one parcel on Melody Hills Drive, Fulton, $30,000.

J. Darwin Olsen to Hunter L. Littrel, 823 Fifth St., Erie, $92,000.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s office.

The public is welcome to come help out, and also meet Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker and the department’s new comfort dog, Copper. Masks are required. Materials will be provided, and participants also can bring their

own.

Space is a little limited, so to RSVP to RSVP, contact volunteer coordinator Amy Ortiz at aortiz@lifescapeservices. org or 815-490-1124.

David L. Tompkins to Joseph Kuhn, 105 W. Market St., Tampico, $3,500.

Trustees deed

Larry J. and Alice L. McDonald Trust to D&R Property Investments LLC, 21370 Waller Road, Fulton, $350,000.

Executors deed

Keith B. Helms Estate to Kamryn and Tiffani Dickinson, 2200 Steven St., Rock Falls, $125,000.

Deed

Whiteside County Sheriff, Darrell S. and Betty Ann Tomman, also Oberheim and Iowa Bankers Mortgage to Federal National Mortgage Assoc., 7233 Covell Road, Fulton, $0.

IN BRIEF RSVP looking for volunteers to make cards for emergency responders

In honor of the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, The Retired Senior Volunteer

Program will be making cards from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at Sauk Valley Community College, Riverview Conference Room 1H16, to thank Lee and Whiteside County emergency responders for their hard work and dedication.

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Whiteside News Sentinel The Prophetstown Echo The Fulton Journal The Review

To be held at the show grounds located 3 miles east of Joslin, IL off of Rt. 92 or 9 miles North of Geneseo, IL off of Rt. 92

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

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HINRICHS PLUMBING & HEATING Prophetstown 815-537-2125

Heating & Cooling Goodman and Tempstar Certified Expert Installation and Repair Work WE SERVICE MOST BRANDS QUALITY WORK AT REASONABLE PRICES

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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TOWING AVAILABLE

60TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE ENGINE & TRACTOR WORKING FARM SHOW SEPTEMBER 17TH, 18TH, & 19TH OF 2021 Demonstrations, Exhibits, Great Food, Flea Market Featuring Minneapolis- Moline Tractors & Implements _____________________________________________

COUNTRY THYME CRAFT SHOW Saturday, November 13th 9am to 3pm Sunday, November 14th 9am to 2 pm Contact June (309)781-2206

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

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Antique Engine & Tractor Association will be hosting the following 2021 coming events: www.ae-ta-com

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

To Place Your Ad Here Call 815-632-2554

Rentals & Service

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Septic Tan Pumping

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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

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

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General Classified: 815-220-6942 Employment Ads: 815-526-4645 GARAGE SALES Place your Garage Sale ad 24/7 at: www.ShawLocal.com/ garagesales

FOOD - PRODUCE Fresh Michigan Peaches & Blueberries.

Delivery Friday, Aug. 6, 13, 20 2 miles south of Morrison on Rt. 78 White house on the left. May pre-order

by Wed. night.

Call 877-369-2442 or 269-358-6789

LYNDON FSBO Farm House $198,5009245 Crosby Rd Lyndon IL1.02 Acres w/ 30x60 mtl bldg Near I-88 / Rt 78 4Bd, 1.5 Bth, 2016 Sq', 780 sq' Fin Bmnt w/bth Open House 8/14/21 1-3pm Contact: 309-737-0964

EMPLOYMENT

LEGAL NOTICES TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2017-00001 TO: T & J LLC. JUDITH M. PUCKETT ROBBIE G. BAHR ROBERT POORE LISA POORE OCCUPANTS TENANTS SPOUSES County Clerk of WHITESIDE County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of WHITESIDE County, Illinois as Case # 2018-TX-1 Property located at 23718 WALLER RD. FULTON, IL 61252.

Legal Description or Permanent

EMPLOYMENT

GENERAL LABOR

Small excavating company looking for general labor. Any mechanical skills or a CDL a plus. Call 815-973-6465

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

FALL HARVEST FARM HELP WANTED

Starting mid-September. Duties include: operating tractors and a grain tandem. Valid class B CDL or above required. 815-632-8197 for more info

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

PARAPROFESSIONAL at Fulton Elementary School - (6.75 hrs/day).

Paraprofessional approval required, job description on webpage. $11.00/hr.

To apply, please complete application on the webpage and email to Mr. Jeffrey Hoese, Principal jhoese@riverbendschools.net

by August 20, 2021.

Don’t need it?

SELL IT!

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

Index No. 01-01-177-003 Said property was sold on 11-1-18 for delinquent taxes for the year 2017 The period of redemption will expire on 11-1-21 On 2-4-22 AT 9:00 AM. the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Douglas J. Johnson, Petitioner August 3, 10, 17, 2021 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2017-00002 TO: SANDRA G. KELLY JAMES P. KELLY JAMES P. KELLY JR. OCCUPANTS TENANTS

EMPLOYMENT

SPOUSES County Clerk of WHITESIDE County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of WHITESIDE County, Illinois as Case # 2018-TX-1 Property located at 23718 WALLER RD. FULTON, IL 61252.

Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 01-11-400-008 Said property was sold on 11-1-18 for delinquent taxes for the year 2017 The period of redemption will ex-

EMPLOYMENT

CLASSIFIED DISPLAY AD AND LEGAL NOTICE DEADLINE WEDNESDAY AT 5PM

LEGAL NOTICES mp pire on 11-1-21 On 2-4-22 AT 9:00 AM. the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Douglas J. Johnson, Petitioner August 3, 10, 17, 2021 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2017-00010 TO: M.A.K. AUTO SALES AND RENTALS LLC. OCCUPANTS TENANTS SPOUSES County Clerk of WHITESIDE County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties

EMPLOYMENT

Seasonal Opportunities

LEGAL NOTICES pa interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of WHITESIDE County, Illinois as Case # 2018-TX-1 Property located at LOT 8 SEC 22 TWP 22N R3E OF 4TH PM, WHITESIDE CO. IL. Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 01-22-100-027 Said property was 11-1-18 sold on for delinquent taxes for the year

AUCTIONS

LEGAL NOTICES y 2017 The period of redemption will expire on 11-1-21 On 2-4-22 AT 9:00 AM. the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Douglas J. Johnson, Petitioner August 3, 10, 17, 2021 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2017-00063 TO: BOBBY JOE FRALEY

AUCTIONS

LEGAL NOTICES RHONDA FRALEY GLOBAL EQUITY FINANCE INC. MIDWEST DAMAGE SHAWN SHERWOOD INCORP SERVICES INC. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOC LLC. OCCUPANTS TENANTS SPOUSES County Clerk of WHITESIDE County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown

AUCTIONS

TIMED ONLINE • NO-RESERVE

FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION

BIDDING CLOSES: THURS., AUG. 26TH STARTING AT 10:00 A.M. Physical Address: 17805 266th St N, Cordova, IL (Approx 15 miles NE of Moline, IL) 1 1/4 miles north of Cordova, IL on IL Rt. 84 to 178th Ave. N, then east 2 1/2 milesto the sale site. Watch for signs on preview day!

Reminder!

We offer the opportunity for seasonal employment on two shifts, working approximately 40 hours per week, during harvest at our Atkinson facility.

Positions available are:

Conditioning Personnel Drying Assistants Dryer Fillers Green Corn Receiving Husker Operators Moisture Testers Scale Operators Sheller Assistants Silage Loaders Plow-off Operators These positions are for 6-8 weeks and are expected to begin mid-August. You should be willing to work in a fast-paced, sometimes physically demanding work environment. All applicants must have proof of identity and employment eligibility. We offer competitive wages.

Apply ONLINE at

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LEGAL NOTICES property, owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of WHITESIDE County, Illinois as Case # 2018-TX-1 Property located at 17130 DIAMOND RD. FULTON, IL 61252.

Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 07-04-352-005 Said property was sold on 11-1-18 for delinquent taxes for the year 2017 The period of redemption will expire on 11-1-21 On 2-4-22 AT 9:00 AM. the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Douglas J. Johnson, Petitioner August 3, 10, 17, 2021 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2017-00095 TO: RONALD W MILLS CITY OF MORRISON OCCUPANTS TENANTS SPOUSES County Clerk of WHITESIDE County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of WHITESIDE County, Illinois as Case # 2018-TX-1 Property located at 515 E MAIN ST. MORRISON, IL 61270.

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2017-00154 TO: ERNA BOSS OCCUPANTS TENANTS SPOUSES County Clerk of WHITESIDE County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties rinterested in said ofland or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below erhas been filed in the Circuit Court of WHITESIDE rCounty, Illinois as axCase # 2018-TX-1 eProperty located at 1109 AVENUE L STERLING, IL 61081.

Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 11-20-280-002 Said property was sold on 11-1-18 for delinquent taxes for the year 2017 The period of redemption will expire on 11-1-21 On 2-4-22 AT 9:00 AM. the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Douglas J. Johnson, Petitioner

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TAKE NOTICE w CERTIFICATE NO. 2017-00364 TO: KAY A SELHOST KIMBERLY MCGEE OCCUPANTS TENANTS SPOUSES County Clerk of WHITESIDE County:

August 3, 10, 17, 2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of A.H., A Minor 2021 JA 79 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Amanda Saban 162 4th Ave #4 Moline, IL 61265 and Jason Hollenbeck, Any and All Unknown Fathers, Address: unknown and to any and all it may concern, that on 8/5/21 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 Center, Juvenile 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 9/9/21 @ 1:00pm 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.

LEGAL NOTICES THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Judgment entered.

Dated: 8/6/21 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: RLS August 17, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Morrison School District #6 in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, that a budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection in the District Office, 100 E Knox St, Morrison, Illinois, after 8:00 am, CSDT on the 17th day of August, 2021.

Notice is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget will be held at 6:30 pm,

LEGAL NOTICES 0 p CSDT on Monday, th the 20 day of September, 2021, at District Office, 100 E Knox St, Morrison, Illinois, in this School District #6.

Dated this 17th day of August, 2021. Board of Education of School District #6, in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois.

Scott Vance Superintendent Morrison CUSD #6 August 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7,14, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT - 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF HENRY ) 90-TX-19 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE In Re: Drainage District No. 1 of the Town of Yorktown, County of Henry, State of Illinois NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on Tuesday, the 7th day of September, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the residence on the Philip Arnold farm, 27510 Seyller Road, Prophetstown, Illinois, located in the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 15, Township 18 North, Range 5 East of the 4th P.M., Henry County, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said Drainage District, for the purpose of electing a Drainage Commissioner of said Drainage Dis-

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LEGAL NOTICES ge trict for a term of three (3) years.

Every adult owner of land in said District, whether residing within or without the District, is entitled to vote; and, if a resident of the State of Illinois, is eligible to the office of Drainage Commissioner.

Dated this 3rd day of August, 2021 at Cambridge, Illinois.

TERILYN A. MOTLEY Circuit Clerk of Henry County, Illinois and Ex-officio Clerk of said Drainage District August 10 & 17, 2021 LEGAL NOTICE A Public Hearing on the 2021-2022 budget for River Bend Community Unit District No. 2 will be held at 6:30 P.M., Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Fulton High School, 1207 12th Street, Fulton, Illinois 61252.

The budget will be on file and available to interested persons from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each business day, Monday through Friday beginning August 12, 2021, in the River Bend District Office, 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, Illinois 61252.

Eric Fish Eric Fish, Secretary Board of Education River Bend Community Unit District #2 8/12/2021 August 17, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS,

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Zuma Canoe Creek Annual Reports April 1 2020 to March 31 2021 MTAD FUNDS Beginning Balance $52,444.95 Revenues $17,984.47 Total Expenses $14,658.15 Ending Balance $55,771.27 Compensation under $300.00: Dale Killen, Douglas Zumaris, Stephen Dickhut, Gretchen Steiger, Nils Steiger Revenues: Property Tax $17,984.47 Vendor Payments: Total under $2,500 $3,651.76 Assessor $11,006.39 Sworn and subscribed the 15th day of June 2021 Douglas Zumaris, Treasurer Stephen Dickhut,Town Clerk August 17, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES Case No. 2018TX4 P30, Guardian Tax IL, LLC. To: Elizabeth K. Jensen; Occupants of; Wesley A. Pettifer; Rock Island County Clerk; and all other persons/entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: A leasehold interest as to the following described land: All that part of Tract F1-54 located in the SE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 36 and being part of Outlot 18, Township 19 North, Range 1 East of the 4th Principal Meridian in Rock Island County, Illinois.

Permanent Index No. 04-36-100-005 On June 28, 2021, Guardian Tax IL, LLC filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff's petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 2017-00038 for the delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued by the Rock Island County Treasurer on December 27, 2018. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2017 tax year. The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before

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LEGAL NOTICES December 22, 2021, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Rock Island County Circuit Court on January 6, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 202. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition.

Guardian Tax IL, LLC, Petitioner Stuart E. Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 (618)357-5315 August 3, 10, 17, 2021 LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the Village of Lyndon, Whiteside County, Illinois at the Lyndon Village Hall, 605 W. Commercial until 11:00am, Monday, September 13, 2021, for the following: 1999 GMC One Ton Dump Truck with 78,516 miles.

All bids must be returned in a sealed envelope marked with the item. The sealed bids will be opened at the Regular Board meeting on Tuesday, September 14,

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LEGAL NOTICES p 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Becky Piester Mayor August 10, 17, 24, 31, September 7, 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Morrison HISTORIC PRESRVATION COMMISSION will, pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance 09-03 et seq., convene a PUBLIC HEARING at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at City Hall, 200 West Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, for the purpose of considering a Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness submitted by Shane & Wendy Gallentine, to install an awning covering the entire length of the building located at 113/115 W Main Street, laying within the Historic Preservation Business District, Morrison, Illinois.

Any persons wishing to comment on this matter may view the aforementioned Request on file in The City Clerk's Office, 200 West Main Street, appear at the stated time and location, or direct written comment to the Morrison Historic Preservation Commission, City Hall, 200 West Main Street, Morri-

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LEGAL NOTICES son, Illinois 61270.

Mike Hemmer City Clerk August 17, 2021 NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of School District #100 in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, that a tentative budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection in the Administrative Office, 9624 256th Street North, Port Byron, Illinois, after 5:00 p.m., C.D.S.T. on the 27th day of August, 2021.

Notice is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget will be held at 7:00 p.m., C.D.S.T. on Monday, the 27th day of September, 2021, at the High School Library in this School District #100.

Dated this 17th day of August, 2021.

Board of Education of District School #100, in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois.

T.J. Bull-Welch CSBO/Business Manager Riverdale C.U.S.D. #100 August 17, 2021 Classified It works.

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Zuma Township Annual Reports - April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 TOWNSHIP Beginning Total Total Ending Balance Revenues Expenses Balance FUNDS TOWN $143,634.64 $25,447.47 $50,374.52 $118,707.59 CEMETERY $18,875.51 $7,732.12 $4,930.00 $21,677.63 GENERAL $18,837.86 $74.86 $0.00 $18,912.72 ASSISTANCE REVENUES: Property Tax $24,602.96, Replacement Tax $5,845.01, TOIRMA Refund $268.00, Interest $438.48, Cemetery Plots $2,100.00 Compensation under $25,000.00 - Dale Killen, Douglas Zumaris, Stephen Dickhut, James Conner, Scott Weaver, David Brooks, Richard Frels, Gordon Behrendt VENDOR PAYMENTS: Under $2,500 - $50,374.52 Lundquist Mowing $4,265.00 ROAD DISTRICT Beginning Total Total Ending FUNDS Balance Revenues Expenses Balance ROAD & BRIDGE $122,078.25 $90,335.36 $79,471.11 $132,942.50 SPECIAL BRIDGE $149,894.69 $14,181.79 $2,460.33 $161,616.15 REVENUES: Property Tax $60,739.22, Replacement Tax $12,529.55, Interest $946.38, TOIRMA Dividend $302.00, Transfer from GF $30,000.00 VENDOR PAYMENTS: Total vendors under $2,500 - $35,142.83, Nelson Construction $19,750.00, DeMarlie Maintenance $9,459.00, Greenfield Contractors $7,030.00, Jackson Septic $4,000.00, Bitler Heating $3,975.00, Bonnell Industries $2,574.61 Sworn and subscribed this 15th day of June 2021 Douglas Zumaris, Treasurer Steve Dickhut - Town Clerk August 17, 2021

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Index No. 09-18-428-016 Said property was sold on 11-1-18 for delinquent taxes for the year 2017 The period of redemption will expire on 11-1-21 On 2-4-22 AT 9:00 AM. the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Douglas J. Johnson, Petitioner

LEGAL NOTICES County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of WHITESIDE County, Illinois as Case # 2018-TX-1 Property located at 211 1ST AVE. LYNDON, IL. 61261.

Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 15-16-478-008 Said property was sold on 11-1-18 for delinquent taxes for the year 2017 The period of redemption will expire on 11-1-21 On 2-4-22 AT 9:00 AM. the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Douglas J. Johnson, Petitioner

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LEGAL NOTICES ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 29, 2021, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the known business as, The Blue Violet, LLC located at 115 East Main, Morrison, IL 61270 Dated this 29th day of July, 2021.

Dana Nelson County Clerk August 3, 10, 17, 2021 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE IN RE: UNION SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF THE COUNTIES OF HENRY AND WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS 90 TX 1 Notice is hereby given that an election will be held on the 7th day of September, 2021, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., at the Conrad Countryman farm, 25089 Countryman Road, located in Section 20 of Yorktown Township, Henry County, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said drainage district, for the purpose of electing a drainage of commissioner said drainage district for a term of three (3) years.

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

Dated this 3rd day of August, 2021, at Cambridge, Illinois.

Terilyn A. Motley Circuit Clerk of Henry County, Illinois Ex officio Clerk of said Drainage District.

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