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A barge sits along the bank of the Mississippi River near Fulton last week. Barge traffic is expected to increase when the harvest begins to come in.

COUNTY NEWS

LOCAL NEWS

LOCAL NEWS

Whiteside County

Farm Safety

Harbor Crest Closing

COVID-19 cases are on the rise. /4

Tips to make safety on the farm a priority. / 12

Relocating residents to Savanna. / 2

WHAT’S INSIDE Social News................................... 3 Property Transfers............................. 4 Ag News.................... 9-10-11-12-13-14 Published every Tuesday

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FACILITY CLOSING

Fulton’s Harbor Crest Home closing, will relocate residents to Savanna

Declining number of residents and staff, virus-related problems

BY TIMOTHY EGGERT

teggert@saukvalley.com Citing financial burdens and employment strains amplified by the coronavirus pandemic, officials at Harbor Crest Home in Fulton announced Sept. 3 that the 84-bed skilled nursing facility will be closing.

Harbor Crest Home’s board and administrator announced in a press release they plan to relocate residents and honor employees’ benefits and salaries amid the closure of the facility, which has served Fulton since 1966.

Thirty-two residents currently live at the facility. Officials said up to 26 can be transferred to Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. The remaining six residents will likely transfer to facilities in Mount Carroll and Prophetstown.

“This decision was clear,” officials said in the release. “It was made with rapid communication with regulators, families and staff.”

Harbor Crest Board Secretary Larry Russell in an interview with Sauk Valley Media said there is no projected date by which the facility must close, but that its unwinding will likely continue through September.

“We haven’t been through this process before, but our main concern in following it was number one the residents and number two the employees,” Russell said.

As of Thursday, the facility employs only 18 staff members, down from the nearly 30 that had worked there, Russell said.

He attributed the decrease in staffing

Harbor Crest Home in Fulton. to a “whole myriad of things,” including the coronavirus pandemic and unstable staffing.

“When the virus hit back in April, several staff members left, but only a couple came back,” Russell said. “Maybe they decided not to return to the health care business or maybe they wanted the unemployment. Some people just choose other locations that don’t require overtime or limit vacation.”

Russell added that the pandemic is a “very stressful situation for everyone” and that it “wears on people.”

The facility in May transferred patients who had tested positive for the coronavirus to Generations Nursing Home, in Rock Island. Russell said the home has been virus-free since then.

It was the declining number of staff, he said, combined with the declining number of residents, trouble attracting

nurses to work at nursing facilities and the high costs of overtime or paying an outside staffing agency to cover the worker shortage that led to the facility’s closure.

And were the facility to keep operating, Russell said, resident care would suffer as early as next week and cash reserves would quickly be depleted.

“A lot of homes are going through this right now, and they may be in a stronger financial situation than us,” Russell said. “But we wanted to close when we weren’t totally out of cash, so that way we could try to do it right.”

Russell said the board will work to fulfill all accrued pay and benefits for remaining employees, and that some might transfer with residents to their new locations.

a notice to appear.

Marshall W. Robertson of Morrison, was cited for disobeying a no passing zone and improper overtaking. He was released with a notice to appear.

Alan E. Bielema of Albany, was arrested for illegal operation of a farm tractor; operation of a non-highway vehicle in the roadway; slow vehicle emblem violation and violation of a minimum speed regulation impeding normal movement of traffic. He

was released with a notice to appear.

Kevin C. Feller of Morrison, was cited for speeding in the 100 block of 14th Avenue.

He was released with a notice to appear.

Cody J. Weets of Morrison, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at Route 84 and Route 136. He 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.

FULTON POLICE Fulton Police Department Report from Aug. 27 to Sept. 2 Officers responded to a suspicious activity call and criminal damage to property in the 1600 block of Milnes Drive.

Alan E. Bielema of Albany, was arrested for Illegal Transportation of Alcohol (Driver); D.U.I; driving on sidewalk (Bike Path) and operating an uninsured vehicle in the 400 block of 38th Avenue. He was released with

Eloise Bush Observes 100 years

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ABOVE LEFT: Jack and Susan Bland display a congratulatory sign in celebration of Eloise Bushes 100th birthday on Aug. 29. ABOVE: Eloise Bush welcomes all the birthday wishes with open arms as family and friends drive by her home. Bonnie Bush and John Peart, daughter and son-in-law, help her celebrate. LEFT: Friends and family gathered in the Ebenezer Church parking lot to begin their car parade to help Eloise celebrate her birthday.

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WHITESIDE COUNTY

COVID-19 cases on the rise The Whiteside County Health Department reminds everyone COVID-19 is on the rise in Whiteside County, throughout Illinois and Iowa.

In Sept, 4 press release the agency said: “We urge EVERYONE to work together to protect one another from COVID-19 by physically distancing and masking around friends, family and strangers, staying home when you have symptoms of COVID-19, diligently washing your hands, and holding events and gatherings outdoors when possible.

“In just two weeks (Aug. 21 – Sept.

3) Whiteside County identified 158 (27%) of the 580 total cases. Additionally, during the month of August Whiteside County saw a rise in both cases and a 2.44% increase in our test positivity rate. Finally, with 18 new cases announced, August 31st became Whiteside’s highest single total day.

“Whiteside County saw an increase in cases among most age groups in August. While there were increases among those 60 and older, who are at highest risk for severe illness, the majority of new cases were among individuals in their 20s and their 50s.

This reminds us all ages, and particularly those in their 20s and 50s, need to take steps to protect those around them.

Recently, Whiteside County has also seen a worrying increase in the number of individuals unable to help us identify who or where they were exposed through contact tracing.

“This reinforced the fact that COVID-19 is being spread by individuals with mild to no symptoms who may not realize they are sick. That is why we ask everyone to mask and physically distance when around others. This is essential if you are planning on getting together with friends and family or traveling this Labor Day weekend, the release said.

“Our recent increase in cases and positivity rate seems to indicate that while testing, isolation and quarantine is helping to control COVID-19, it alone is not enough. Successful intervention is going to require a multilayered approach from all of us,” said Cory Law Whiteside County Public Information Officer. “If you are not actively working to slow the spread of COVID-19 through physically distancing and masking when around people you do not live with, staying home when you have COVID19 symptoms, and frequently washing your hands, intentional or not, you are helping contribute to its spread in our community.”

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County property transfers recorded the week of Aug. 24-28: Warranty deeds • David Olsen to Michael Petersen,1204 15th Ave., Fulton, $125,000.

• Gary J. and Angela A. Gibbs to Dale L. and Jane V. Richmond, 16610 Carroll Road, Morrison, $156,000.

• Russell D. Coers Sr. Estate and Lester, Amanda and Russell Coers Jr. and Donna and Ann Schlosser, Judith Cox, Lisa Shook, Cheryl King, Katheryn Como, and Elaine Tribble to Rebecca S. Vroman,106 N. Fremont St. Tampico, $30,000.

• John E. and Brenda S. Martin to Linsey N. and Travis L. McBride, 708 Coralyn Drive, Morrison, $180,000.

• D&L Investments II Inc. to Ryan Lee Wiersema, 811 Seventh Ave., Fulton, $71,000.

• Joshua J. and Rhonda L. Wade, now Sheaffer, to Jake R. and Larissa B. Francis, 15890 Wayne Road, Morrison, $345,000.

• Wilma Jean Foster to Nancy Malone, 916 12th Ave., Fulton, $62,500.

• Nora A. Rodriguez to Gonzalo and Marisa Garcia, 107 10th St., Rock Falls, $83,000.

• Timothy, Brenda and Nicole Sanders and the Department of Natural Resources to State of Illinois DNR, 201 Seventh Ave., Albany, $0.

• Mark R. and Lori Knoblauch to Dale E. Etheridge, 309 Maple St., Prophet-

stown, $101,000.

• Community State Bank to Kne Real Estate Inc., 1011 10th Ave., Fulton, $34,000.

• Roger A. Zuidema to Rowdy Ray Lathrop, 17830 Bunker Hill Road, Morrison, $47,500.

• Jesse K. Vandewostine to Gail Housenga, 716 Sixth St., Erie, $50,000.

• David F. and Rebecca Hilgendorf to Laura J. Amos, 15221 Ebson Road, Fulton, $179,900.

• Lorraine A. Gerich to Catherine J. Gravert, 1121 11th Ave., Fulton, $114,750.

Quit claim deeds • Jeanne Osteen to Joseph E. Blau, 404 Seventh Ave., Lyndon, $0.

Trustee’s deeds • Lisa L. Chester Trust to Kari and Eric C. Anderson, one parcel on Vandamme Road, Prophetstown, $160,000.

Executor’s deeds • Janice L. and Stanley A. Calsyn Estate to Sydney A. Segretto, 24799 Hahnaman Road, Tampico, $186,000.

• Gaelea J. Woods Estate to Peggy Chrisman, 1407 Fourth St., Fulton, $105,000.

Deeds • Robert J. and Denise K. Smither to Adam J. and Mary E. Smither, 12510 Archer Road, Albany, $135,000.

• Ann Marie Gibson to USAA Federal Savings Bank, 20813 Moline Road, Lyndon, $0 Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

GOLF CART TOURS

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media The 21st annual River Action’s Senior Citizen riverfront golf cart tours rolled through Upper Rock Island County on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Riders were greeted by a sunny, windy day as they passed through the river communities. The tours are designed so riders can see and learn about past, present and future riverfront development.

With three guided tours scheduled, groups consisting of 25 carts started in Rapids City, with a stop for snacks and a brief history lesson in Port Byron before rounding out the experience in Cordova. Village officials welcomed the guests on their experiential tour with traditional river town hospitality.

Cordova Mayor Jim Boone said it was his fourth year leading the tours, which he called an enjoyable experience. Cordova trustees offered snacks and restroom breaks to the recreational trail travelers.

Port Byron trustee Wayne Oney welcomed guests to Port Byron with an update on ongoing projects, such as the solar power wastewater treatment facility and the upcoming Rte. 84 sidewalk project, which will start next year. Besides the new sidewalks, water mains installed in the 1940s will be replaced, he told the group.

Jade Crisp with the River Valley District Library served up cookies and lemonade, and Dale Hatchel with the Port Byron Historical Society shared some details on the village’s history as the first settle-

ment between the Rock Island Arsenal and Galena, and of the Native American tribes that called the land home.

Philip Tunnicliff with River Action noted the changes that took place this year due to Covid-19:there were 25 carts shared by members of the same household, as opposed to the usual 30, and the carts were wiped down between each tour. He

was happy with the turnout and the beautiful weather.

“We got very lucky – not a cloud in the sky today,” he said of the outdoor excursion.

River Action is a non-profit based in Davenport, Iowa with a mission to foster environmental, economic, and cultural vitality of the Mississippi River and its riverfront in the Quad Cities region.

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The River Action tour group hears a presentation from Dale Hatchel of the Port Byron Historical Society.

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Participants of the Senior Citizen golf cart tour ride the trail through Port Byron on Thursday, Sept. 3.

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6 Mahaffey’s on Main Street Open for Business

A ribbon cutting was held at Mahaffey’s on Main Street, 121 E. Main St., Morrison. oN Sept. 3. Helping celebrate are: (l-r) Stephanie Vavra, LeAnn Schaefer, Barry Dykhuizen, Kelly West, Mayor Everett Pannier, Kaitlyn Mahaffey, Sidonna Mahaffey, owner, Kenny Mahaffey, Kevin Schisler, Ken Mahaffey, Dana Verdick, Angela Reamer and Robert Smith.

Chamber members were invited to tour the upstairs appartment.

Refreshments were served.

Mahaffey’s offers an incredible event space and store-front rental as well as home away from home accommodations on the MaryEllen Brackemyer/Shaw Media second floor.

COLLEGE NEWS A total of 1359 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the 2020 Spring Dean’s List.

To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade point average on a scale of 4.0, which equals an A in a minimum of 12 credit

hours of graded courses; pass-fail hours are not counted (e.g., student teaching, internships).

Area students earning Dean’s List honors are: Albany: Trisha Renae Naftzger (senior) Erie: Trey N. Anderson (senior), Arrianne Jean Lennox (senior), Samuel Patrick Vroman (junior)

Fenton: Jeremy Huizenga (sophomore) Fulton: Mackenna L Munson (senior), Bradley C. Schroeder (sophomore) Dylan M. Temple (senior) Morrison: Lauren S. Pannier (senior) Prophetstown: Jared David Forward (senior) Tampico: Alyson Wetzell (senior)

REAL ESTATE OFFERED TO PUBLIC

Whiteside County completes tax deed proceedings Whiteside County has completed its tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for the 2016 and prior real estate taxes.

The county will now offer for sale the real estate obtained to the public.

Approximately 24 items through a sealed bid auction sale will be offered. All sealed bids must be in the Whiteside County Treasurer’s

Office, located in the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, no later than the close of business on Sept. 18.

The sale of these lots should be a major benefit to both the Taxing Districts and the neighboring property owners. This sale will place the properties into the hands of individuals who have an interest in owning them. The county, as trustee, hopes

that these new owners will both maintain the property and keep the real estate taxes paid. By eliminating abandoned properties, the appearance of the neighborhood should improve and the value of adjoining properties should increase.

The required minimum bid is just $793.00 per item. All items will be sold to the highest sealed bid received on or before September 18, 2020. Complete bidder’s packets and

sale catalogs are now available at the Whiteside County Treasurer’s Office of online at www.iltaxsale. com.

For further sale information, contact the Auction Sale Department of the Whiteside County Tax Agent’s Office. The telephone number is 1-800-248-2850 or 618-656-5744 or visit us at www.iltaxsale.com. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. And 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Fridays

Lloyd Beal, 69, of Lyndon, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, at CGH Medical Center, in Sterling.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A memorial visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

A memorial has been established by the family.

KRISTINE M. “KRIS” DEWITTE

Kristine M. DeWitte, 65, of Lyndon, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at her home.

A private family service was held Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Bright, pastor of Erie Christian Church in Erie, officiating. A public visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment was at Lyndon Township Cemetery in Lyndon.

Memorials have been established to the American Cancer Society and Rock River Hospice.

Kris was born November 29, 1954, in Morrison, William E. and Joyce (Scudder) Blair Sr. She was educated in the Morrison school system. Kris married Ronnie DeWitte on March 13, 1971, in Morrison.

She raised her family, farmed, and

also worked for the United States Postal Service in Lyndon. Kris enjoyed sewing and reading. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

Survivors include her husband, Ron; one daughter, Misty (Gail “Codge” Young) Bielema of Erie; two sons, Ronnie (Missy) DeWitte of Lyndon, and Chad (Rhonda) DeWitte of Prophetstown; four grandchildren, Sydney Bielema, Brandon (Whitney) DeWitte, Brady DeWitte, and Olivia DeWitte; one great-granddaughter, Laiken DeWitte; one sister, Vicki Blair of Maquoketa, Iowa; and two brothers, William E. (Dolly) Blair Jr. of Marshalltown, Iowa and Steven Blair of Morrison.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Jennie M. Howell.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

JEFFREY M. WIATT Jeffrey Martin Wiatt, 64, of Hillsdale, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at home.

Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Spet. 4, at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Thursday at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the AFLAC Cancer Center. (give. choa.org) Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com.

MCUD #6 SCHOOL MENUS

Breakfast – All Schools Monday, Sept. 14: Cereal, String Cheese, 100% Juice, Fruit and Milk.

Tuesday, Sept. 15: Cereal Bar, Yogurt, 100% Juice, Fruit and Milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 16: REMOTE DAY Thursday, Sept. 17: Banana Bread, String Cheese, 100% Juice, Fruit and Milk.

Friday, Sept. 18: Breakfast Bar, Yogurt, 100% Juice, Fruit and Milk.

Lunch - Northside and Southside Schools Monday, Sept. 14: Bosco Stick, Marinara Sauce, Green Beans, Fruit and Milk.

Tuesday, Sept. 15: Bosco Stick, Marinara Sauce, Green Beans, Fruit and Milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 16: REMOTE DAY Thursday, Sept. 17: NS: Breakfast Pizza. *Turkey Product SS: French Toast, Sausage Link, 100% Juice, Fruit and Milk.

Friday, Sept. 18: Mini Corn Dogs, Baked Fries, Fruit and Milk. *Turkey Product Lunch - Junior High and High School Monday, Sept. 14: Bosco Stick, Marinara Sauce, Romaine and Dressing, Green Beans, Fruit and Milk.

Tuesday, Sept. 15: Bosco Stick, Marinara Sauce, Romaine and Dressing, Green Beans, Fruit and Milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 16: REMOTE DAY Thursday, Sept. 17: French Toast, Sausage Link, 2-Tri Taters, 100% Juice, Fruit and Milk. *Pork Product Friday, Sept. 18: Mini Corn Dogs, Baked Fries, Baked Beans, Fruit and Milk. *Turkey Product

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OBITUARIES LLOYD BEAL

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MORRISON SCHOOLS

Golfers get reinforcements from football team A few Morrison football players move to links from gridiron for 2020 season

BY ERIC INGLES Shaw Media The Mustangs boys golf team brings back some experience this fall.

Five of the six Mustangs who teed it up in the regional last October at Lake Carroll will be in a Morrison shirt again, with Mason Dykstra, Isaac Melton, David Stralow, Dayton Young and Adam Tichler bringing in that experience.

“It’s looking pretty sharp so far,” Dykstra said. “We’re putting in a lot of work during and after practice, taking it into our own hands.”

Dykstra, Melton and Stralow were on the varsity roster as freshmen in 2018, so as juniors this fall, they are entering their third year as Mustang varsity players.

“They have the experience and, more than anything else, they’ve watched and seen what good golf shots look like,” Morrison coach Justin Stevenson said. “It’s really just picking a specific thing we can work on with each of them. We know their games, so what can we work on to improve?”

Morrison also has some reinforcements, in the form of several football players who have chosen life on the links this fall over sitting on the couch waiting for the COVID-delayed start of football season in the spring.

Danny Mouw has been playing golf with family members most of his life, so the chance to do so while representing Morrison was one he couldn’t pass up.

“I’ve learned how far I can hit certain clubs,” Mouw said. “[I want to work on] my drives. I tend to slice the ball a lot.”

Beau Brackemeyer is a lineman for Morrison most falls. This fall, he is on the golf course.

“I’ve always liked golf, playing in my free time, and I thought what better chance to go out and get some fine-tuning and stuff to my game since football is delayed,” he said.

In a normal fall, Nathan Helms would be taking snaps for the Mustangs football team.

This year he has gone from being an adept signal-caller for one of the better teams in the Three Rivers to breaking out a golf game that,

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Morrison’s Beau Brackemeyer (left) Danny Mouw and Nate Helms have traded in their football helmets for golf bags and irons. The trio of football players will be playing golf for the Mustangs for this season. he admits, struggles at times. He already sees improvements in his short game, though.

“That’s what I’ve struggled with since I’ve played golf, and practicing every day has made it a lot easier,” Helms said.

He’s on a fall baseball team as well as suiting up for the Mustangs on the golf course, but there was zero chance that Helms was going to spend the fall on his couch.

“I haven’t played a competitive sport since last fall, and I definitely missed it,” he said. “When we finally got to practice [football] a little bit before it all got shut down, it was nice to get out and get to do something. When the opportunity presented itself, I decided I was going to play [golf] to do something.”

Brackemeyer did think a bit about sitting back and relaxing this fall.

“I’m so used to doing sports and work and everything like that where I figured I might as well come out,” he said. “Get along with some new people I haven’t really talked to that much.”

A lot of the veterans have been helpful with ways to improve his game, and he has seen it improve, he said.

“A lot of them have played golf or known of golf before, so it’s not like we’re teaching them the basics,” Dykstra said. “It’s just fine-tuning and fixing up parts of their game here and there.”

One of the big things that needed fine-tuning, Stevenson found, was the short game. To help boost the play around the greens, Stevenson had his players out at Kiwanis Park in Morrison chipping at targets and nets.

The 2020 season is a very different beast, as teams have to worry about safety protocols in the midst of a pandemic, and the schedules look somewhat different, with smaller tournaments on the weekends and no nonconference opponents from out of the region.

To add to the degree of difficulty,

the guidelines have changed a couple of times since golf got the green light to proceed with its season.

“Our athletic director, Gregg Dolan, does an unbelievable job of keeping me up to date on how quickly things change,” Stevenson said.

“We’ve never played golf with masks on, so that’s new. Obviously, with the heat we’ve had, making sure the guys stay hydrated. We’re doing everything we’re supposed to do. We take temperatures when they show up to practice. We take temperatures when they show up to school.”

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Morrison golfer Mason Dykstra is ready to hit the links.

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Harvest is drawing closer as Illinois crop conditions continue to hold steady. Harvest is expected to be in full swing in a couple of weeks.

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IN BRIEF Three Illinois counties named natural disaster areas

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue has designated three counties in Illinois as contiguous natural disaster areas.

The declaration, made Sept. 3 includes Carroll, Rock Island and Whiteside counties and was made in response to damage and losses suffered as a result of the Aug. 10 derecho.

“The extent of damage to crops, equipment, facilities and the ag sector as a whole from this storm is devastating,” Perdue said. “The recovery process is in full swing, and USDA is working diligently

to expedite financial and technical support for Iowa (and Illinois) farmers and livestock producers who suffered unprecedented losses.”

The bulk of the damage from the derecho occurred in Iowa. Eighteen counties were designated primary disaster areas and 24 counties were designated contiguous disaster areas there. The designations allow the Farm Service Agency to extend much-needed emergency credit to farmers recovering from natural disasters.

USDA remains on standby to possibly expand the designation to other counties pending additional damage reports from the derecho.

USDA FARM SERVICE AGENCY

Deadline nears for CFAP U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers that the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Sept. 11. This program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19.

“FSA offers several options for farmers and ranchers to apply for CFAP, including a call center where employees can answer your questions and help you get started on your application,” said Richard Fordyce, Farm Service Agency administrator.

Over 160 commodities are eligible for CFAP, including certain non-specialty crops, livestock, dairy, wool, specialty crops, eggs, aquaculture, and nursery crops and cut flowers.

All eligible commodities, payment rates, and calculations can be found on farmers.gov/cfap.

Customers seeking one-on-one support with the CFAP application process can call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employee ready to offer general assistance. This is a recommended first step before a producer engages the team at the FSA county office at their local USDA Service Center.

Producers have several options for applying to the CFAP program by the September 11, 2020 deadline: Using an online portal, accessible at farmers.gov/cfap. This allows producers with secure USDA login credentials, known as eAuthentication, to certify eligible commodities online, digitally sign applications, and submit directly to the local USDA Service Center.

Completing the application form using our CFAP Application Generator and Payment Calculator found at farmers.gov/cfap. This Excel workbook allows customers to input information specific to their operation to

determine estimated payments and populate the application form, which can be printed, then signed, and submitted to their local USDA Service Center.

Downloading the AD-3114 application form from farmers.gov/cfap and manually completing the form to submit to the local USDA Service Center by mail, electronically, or by hand delivery to an office drop box. In some limited cases, the office may be open for in-person business by appointment. Visit farmers.gov/ coronavirus/service-center-status to check the status of your local office.

USDA Service Centers can also work with producers to complete and securely transmit digitally signed applications through two commercially available tools: Box and OneSpan. Producers who are interested in digitally signing their applications should notify their local service centers when calling to discuss the CFAP application process. You can learn more about these solutions at farmers.gov/mydocs.

All other eligibility forms, such as those related to adjusted gross income and payment information, can be downloaded from farmers. gov/cfap/apply. For existing FSA customers, these documents are likely already on file.

All USDA Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service or any other Service Center agency should call ahead and schedule an appointment. Service Centers that are open for appointments will pre-screen visitors based on health concerns or recent travel, and visitors must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Visitors are also required to wear a face covering during their appointment. More information can be found at farmers. gov/coronavirus.

Illinois Farm Bureau’s Board of Directors met this week and agreed to hold this year’s annual meeting virtually Dec. 5.

The change was made with the safety of members and staff in mind as well as the state’s Phase 4 guidelines, which limits gatherings to 50 people.

“We would rather meet in person, but given the circumstances, this is the right approach,” said IFB President Richard Guebert Jr. “I’m confident we can use the virtual format to effectively handle the business of our organization.”

The agenda, still in the works, will include a business meeting as well as a speech by Guebert. Delegates will also review and approve policy. Further details will be released as they are known.

Old Fashioned Fall Harvest Show in Erie Bos Brothers Historical Farm will be hosting an Old Fashioned Fall Harvest Show the weekend of Sept. 11-13 at their

11 farm on 8105 Springhill Road in Erie.

John Deere equipment will be featured. Demonstrations include harvesting standing crops, plowing the stalks and stubble, corn shredding, corn shelling, rock crushing, shingle sawing, blacksmithing, horsepower testing, homemade ice cream, and corn bread baking in the CookShack.

The summer Threshing Show will return in 2021.

Parking and admission are free. Food is available on the grounds. All displays of equipment are welcome. Contact Kevin Bos at 309-945-8117 or Chuck Bos 309-781-6394 to include your working display.

Whiteside County SWCD Fall Sales If you are interested in ordering fish this fall, the grass carp orders are due by Sept. 9, and all other fish orders are due

by Sept. 16.

If you are interested in ordering trees, the order deadline is Sept. 18.

If you any questions, call 815-7722124, ext. 3 or email whitesidecountyswcd@hotmail.com.

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FARM SAFETY

Guidelines to make farm safety a priority

Tractor accidents, grain entrapment and injuries from ornery livestock are just some of the dangers agricultural workers face every day.

In fact, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health says agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the United States.

In 2016, the agricultural industry had a rate of 21.4 deaths per 100,000 workers, and each day agricultural workers experienced 100 non-fatal, lost-work-time injuries.

Agricultural dangers are not limited to North America. In Ireland, farm accidents have increased by 13 percent in the last five years and by 31 The agriculture industry says farming is one of the most hazardous percent in the last decade, according industries in the United States. to a national survey of farm accidents conducted by the Teagasc National products.

Farm Survey. Furthermore, 97 percent of all farm · Conduct routine safety checks. Look around accident victims required medical treatment. buildings and grounds for obvious hazards, such Farms are dangerous places, and while care- as fire hazards and hazardous materials, includlessness can and does contribute to many inci- ing farm chemicals that are not stored correctly. dents, accidents also take place during routine, · Practice cleanliness. Maintain clean and neat seemingly safe activities. These farm safety work areas with tools stored properly and out of guidelines can help lower the risk of injuries. the way after use. · Know farm equipment. Read and follow all · Be mindful of your clothing and hair. Many instructions in the equipment operation manu- accidents involve a power take-off system, or als. In addition, attend local farm safety work- PTO, which is a common component of large shops to learn more about specific equipment and rotary mowers, tractors and forage choppers.

Clothing can easily get caught in an engaged but unguarded PTO stub. It’s easy for laces or coveralls to become wrapped around a spinning stub shaft. The PTO driveline and other protrusion points also can be dangerous if people do not pay attention. · Use rollover protection structures. ROPS can be used on tractors and other equipment to prevent injuries. In addition, wear seat belts and employ other safety equipment as advised. · Avoid extra passengers. It can be tempting to take the kids for a spin, but do not allow additional passengers to ride on agricultural equipment. · Exercise caution when handling chemicals.

Take extra precautions when handling any chemicals, including pesticides. · Wear protective gear. Wear appropriate gear and equipment as outlined by NIOSH or the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Make sure the skin, feet, ears, eyes, and hands are protected at all times. · Employ lock out/tag out control. This is a process where one can work on equipment only after every energy source has been controlled, such as hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical, according to Rural Mutual Insurance Company.

Turning off equipment and using certain controls or locks on devices can prevent equipment from restarting before it is safe to do so.

Farm safety should be a priority for owners, their families and employees so that agricultural injuries can be reduced.

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YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Confirmed sighting of the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee in Hampton

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media Illiniwek Forest Preserve in Hampton recently became one of a few sites nationwide with a confirmed sighting of the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, or Bombus affinis. The species has declined by 96 percent in the last 20 years and is likely to be present in only 0.1% of its historical range.

The sighting was confirmed by Isaac Stewart, assistant professor of biology at Black Hawk College’s East Campus, and is a milestone moment for the Rock Island County Forest Preserve Districts’ conservation efforts.

“I was out walking my dog and happened to see this bee that looked awfully unusual,” said Mike Petersen, park ranger at Illiniwek. “I sent a picture of it to Isaac and he came out the next day and identified 10 female and 3 male Rusty

An endangered Rusty Patch Bumble Bee. Patched Bumble Bees in under an hour. We are beyond excited that our prairie restoration efforts are paying off in such a big way.”

In 2017, the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee was the first bumblebee protected under the Endangered

Species Act (ESA). Once common through the United States and Canada, today, the species is only found in fragmented populations of the Midwest.

“This is the best possible indicator that the prairie restorations the Forest Preserve District has been working on are paying off,” said Stewart. “Finding this new sighting is really important in our efforts of staving off the extinction of this species.”

The Rock Island County Forest Preserve District, which includes Illiniwek, Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, Dorrance Park, Martin Conservation Area, Niabi Zoo and Indian Bluff Golf Course, has been working hard to provide suitable habitats for all plants and animals that call its properties home.

Over the last five years, the Forest Preserve District has planted 55 acres of prairies between its six properties, and this fall, a season record-breaking 46 acres of prairies are expected to be planted.

Partners in this effort include the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pheasants Forever, Trees Forever, the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foun-

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Continued from Page 13 dation, Monarch Watch, the John Deere local area conservation fund administered by Living Lands and Waters, as well as donations from private contributors. Indian Bluff Golf Course is home to one of the state’s rarest native, undisturbed hillside prairies.

“Remarkably, prairie once covered 60 percent of Illinois, but today only one percent of that land remains,” said Jeff Craver, Forest Preserve District director. “It is our organization’s goal to re-establish these habitat-rich lands, and to educate our visitors and citizens to do the same in their own backyards.”

Stewart, who has been studying bumble bees since 2007, partnered with the District in 2017 to survey the bee population in the parks and help monitor an increase in diversity. On the same day Stewart spotted the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee on Illiniwek’s grounds, he also made a confirmed sighting of another threatened bee species, the bombus pensylvanicus or American Bumblebee.

“We’re definitely seeing an increase in diversity in the bee population,” said Stewart. “In doing this, we’ve also created habitat for other species that aren’t as well studied,

Illiwek Forest Preserve Trails charismatic and well understood.

It’s very, very exciting to see the efforts paying off.”

To help foster an environment that’s attractive for endangered bees, Stewart recommends people focus on wildflowers that are native to the region, like bee balms.

“There are many very pretty wildflowers at local nurseries, but it’s really important the flowers are native to the area. Also, try to plant a selection of wildflowers that bloom through the spring and fall. In addition to summer blooms, the bees need nectar to feed on early in the spring and late into the fall.”

If you think you’ve spotted a Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, take a picture of the animal and share it with an expert for confirmation. Websites like www.bumblebeewatch.org/ have portals to submit photos of bees. Do not attempt to capture, touch or disturb the bee.

For more information on Rock Island County Forest Preserve, please visit www.RICFPD.org.

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GLIMPSES FROM THE PAST - FULTON

Gateway bridge to be free of tolls by July 1, 1983 60 Years Sept. 15, 1960

The American Legion Auxiliary will begin their season with a potluck. They will install the following officers for the year: Mrs. Vernon Cady, president; Mrs. Charles Voss, first vice-president; Mrs. Ellis Ottens, second vice-president; Mrs. Walter Field, secretary; Mrs. Harold Thompson, treasurer; Mrs. Louis Borgman, chaplain; Mrs. Robert Pannell, historian; and Mrs. William Bos, sergeant-at-arms.

Dr. Marcus Bach, one of the nation’s most widely recognized speakers, will address the annual Kiwanis-Teachers banquet. Dr. Bach, who is a world traveler, lecturer and author, will speak on “God and the Soviets”.

50 Years Sept. 16, 1970 Fulton Locker Service has met the inspection standards of the Federal Wholesale Meat Act and has been

certified. John W. Lewis, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture made the announcement. He also stated the locker is among 98 state establishments to be approved under the jurisdiction of the department’s division of meat, poultry and livestock inspection.

Five young men were arrested in a narcotics raid staged at a cabin on the Mississippi River between Albany and Fulton. Bonds totaling more than $40,000 were set for the young men when they appeared in magistrate court.

40 Years Sept. 10, 1980 It was good news for Fulton residents, but not as good as many had hoped for. The good news is the Gateway Bridge and Mark Morris Bridge will be free of tolls by July 1, 1983, “and maybe sooner”.

New officers of the Fulton Chamber of Commerce are Tom Kelley, board member; Mrs. William Cunningham, vice president; Frank Lar-

son, president; Mrs. David Mitchell, treasurer; and Harold and Clifford Wierenga, board members and Martin Merema, secretary.

30 Years Sept. 12, 1990 The $3,000 debt still outstanding on the River Bend Senior Citizens’ van was reduced with the donation of $250 from the Altar and Rosary Society of Fulton’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Nellie Kettler has been associated with the van service for many years and she accepts the check from Mary Paul and son Matthew of the catholic society.

Albany Chamber of Commerce presented awards to Max Hoover, citizenship award; Linda Johnson, special recognition and Diane Coers, outstanding committee.

20 Years Sept. 13, 2000 It has been announced that Cen-

tral Bank, Inc. entered into a stock purchase agreement for the Marquette Bank in Fulton. It is anticipated that the purchase will be completed prior to December 31, 2000.

Dustin Hayden of Fulton, has been named an agent for the Country Companies insurance group for Whiteside and Lee Counties. He will serve clients form the country Companies office at 413 Thirteenth Ave., Fulton.

10 Years Sept. 15, 2010 Fulton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for new owner Sarah Eads of Curves and Supreme Tan. Attending were Patti Housenga, Greg Naftzger, Pam Donoho, Sarah, Mayor Larry Russell and Kim LaShelle.

Brad and Sara Houzenga are the parents of a girl, Kate Annika, born July 29. Kate is being held by her great-great grandmother, Betty Koenes, who turned 100 on July 30 making them five generations and 100 years apart.

The following individuals have 2020 yearbooks to be picked up in the front office at Erie High: Kaleb Hamm, William Boggs-Chavez, John Ruff, Class of 2020 Graduates: Ayden Brown, Kylie Chenoweth, Brianna Gibson, Zailey Greeno, Reno Hoffman, Destiny Jackson, Emily Jenkins, Dallas Jones, Sierra Koehn, Colton Nitz, JoHannah Ruff, Tyler Smith, Abby Stichter, and Erica Thulen.

There are also 2019 yearbooks to be

picked up by the following individuals or a family member. Hannah Bloodgood, William Dammon, Matt Garrison, Carissa Johnson, Krista King, Payten Sullivan, and Ryan Tuttle. The 2018 yearbooks waiting to go to their owners are for Clarice Skala, Allyson Roberts, and Katelyn Schwenneke. The 2016 yearbooks are waiting to be claimed by Kyle Laird, Dylan Hythacker, Kelli Mitchell, and Breana Henry and finally a 2013 yearbook for Stephanie Nagel.

Please, if you are a family member come and claim these memories for the individuals.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Discovery Center activities for September

The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, “Clinton, Iowa’s Children’s Museum!” will offer a birthday party special this month.

Birthday Party Special The Discovery Center is running a special for birthdays and other parties during the month of September.

Customers who reserve a private party room and hold their party at the children’s museum in September, will receive free arm painting for their party guests. This is a $15 savings.

To enhance safety, the Discovery Center has transitioned to arm painting, rather than their muchloved face painting. Arm painting uses a plexiglass window on a stand to separate the painter and the paintee. The window sits on top of a table and provides just enough clearance for the paintee to put his or her arm under for painting. And, while wearing masks, communication and friendliness can still be enjoyed. The Discovery Center has been using this arm painting method successfully since offering it at the LumberKings’ stadium on the Fourth of July.

Families can choose from two private event rooms each adorned with hand-painted murals. Each room has a kitchenette and tables and chairs for guests. There are no restrictions on food that may be brought in. Room rental includes admission to the children’s museum for all party guests. Please call the Discovery Center to reserve dates and times.

Pizza Hut Fundraising Night Pizza Hut on North Second Street, in Clinton, will hold two fundraising

nights for the non-profit children’s museum, during the month of September. Mark your calendars for Monday, Sept. 14, and Monday, Sept.

28.

Customers can order pizza for delivery or carry out, as the restaurant is not conducting dine-in service. Carry out service is particularly easy for customers. Pizza Hut employees bring the pizza out to the customer’s car for ease of pick-up The Discovery Center will receive 20% of everything sold during the two-hour fundraiser.

Monarch Caterpillar, Butterfly Exhibit A seasonal exhibit currently on display at the Discovery Center is the monarch caterpillar habitat.

Many monarch butterfly eggs, caterpillars, and chrysalises are on display to teach about the insect’s lifecycle.

Guests can watch caterpillars eat milkweed, make chrysalises and hatch into butterflies. The exhibit will continue until after the Great Migration, sometime in late September, when area butterflies will join the group flight south to over winter.

The Discovery Center is located at 332 8th Avenue South in downtown Clinton, Iowa, at the foot of the U.S. 30 Bridge.

Museum admission is $4 per person ages two to 64, $3 per person ages 65 and older, free for children one and younger, and free for members of the children’s museum.

Call 563-243-3600, email info@adlerdiscoverycenter.org or message the center on Facebook at FelixAdlerChildren’sDiscoveryCenter.

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YOUR HEALTH

Various degrees of mountain sickness

BY DR. STEPHEN HARRISON, M.D. More and more people are traveling to the mountains in the summer for vacation or hiking, or winter for skiing and other winter activities. A brief discussion is included on acute mountain sickness.

Acute mountain sickness includes a combination of conditions which can occur in anyone starting at altitudes as low as 5,000 feet. However, more significant mountain sickness seldom occurs until 8,000 feet with the most prominent symptoms typically occurring between 11,000 and 17,000.

The early symptoms may include headache, fatigue, trouble breathing, dizziness, and loss of appetite. Sleep disturbances may be a potentially early finding, such as fragmented sleep and frequent awakenings.

All of these symptoms may be aggravated by exercise, exposure to cold, anxiety, as well as rapid ascent.

Those with emphysema, congestive heart failure, and other chronic heart or lung conditions may experience symptoms at lower altitudes.

Those who ascent rapidly are more at risk for symptoms as well.

More significant symptoms include persistent dry cough which may progress to productive cough and gurgling, shallow respiration; also dyspnea with exerting oneself

and weakness with minimal effort.

Milder forms may have mild breathing changes, changes in heart rate, possibly decreased urine output, and disturbance in gait.

Any of these symptoms may progress unless the ascent of height is halted and may do so abruptly leading to much more difficulty at rest and exertion and changes in mental status.

Those who are overweight have more problems, and surprisingly, in addition to the chronic conditions above, people under 20 have a higher incidence of this condition.

Therapy depends on the degree of mountain sickness. For those with mild mountain sickness, the process may often resolve by stopping the ascent and staying at the same altitude for a day or two.

Fluid replacement also is important. Curtailing activity and eating lightly are recommended as well.

If these symptoms persist for more than 24 hours, the patient should consider returning to a lower altitude. Tylenol, aspirin, Advil etc., often relieve the headache in a fair percentages of patients.

For more severe symptoms, especially breathing difficulties, changes in the level of consciousness, alertness, etc., it is imperative for the patient to not only descend, but to seek immediate medical attention.

Certain patients may benefit from

prophylactic therapy with a medicine called Diamox, or Acetazolamide.

People with sulfa sensitivity should use this drug with precautions. Oxygen is employed for those with more severe symptoms, who should be transferred to a lower altitude in the sitting position.

Some other basic recommendations include staying in an intermediate altitude for one to two days and resting on arrival at the high altitude for one to two days.

Sufficient fluid intake and avoidance of alcohol are suggested. Additionally, some have suggested caffeine and cocoa may be helpful, though this has not been proven. If going skiing, avoid staying at the top of the ski slope all day, but rather descend and then rescind, which helps the body acclimate, which is the reason most skiers do not develop acute mountain sickness.

As a summary, mountain sickness comes in varying degrees starting with very basic symptoms and rarely progressing to the severe condition.

Most forms of this can be minimized by ascending slowly and stopping or descending for a period of adjustment if symptoms develop. If the more prominent symptoms of breathing difficulties, mental status, awareness, and others noted above occur, immediate medical attention should be sought.

UNITY CHRISTIAN September Lunch Menu

Thursday, Sept. 10: Sausage, egg and cheese biscuit, tator tots, fruit and milk.

Friday, Sept. 11: Nachos. refried beans, salsa, fruit and milk.

Monday, Sept. 14: Taco in a Bag, refried beans, salsa, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Sept. 15: French toast sticks, little smokies, fruit slushy and milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 16: Pizza, carrots and celery, fresh fruit and milk.

Thursday, Sept. 17: Pork fritter, mashed potatoes w/gravy, veggie, fruit and milk.

Friday, Sept. 18: Sloppy Joe, fries, veggie, fruit and milk.

Monday, Sept. 21: Creamy chicken & noodles, peas, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Sept. 22: Early Dismissal.

Wednesday, Sept. 23: Chef’s salad, croutons, fresh veggies/dip, fresh fruit and milk.

Thursday, Sept. 24: Goulash, bread, green beans, fruit and milk.

Friday, Sept. 25: Chicken Patty on bun, peas, fruit and milk.

Monday, Sept. 28: Hot Dog, baked beans, fruit cookie & milk.

Tuesday, Sept. 29: Chicken/broccoli casserole, cornbread muffin, fruit and milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 30: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, bread stick, broccoli, fresh fruit and milk.

MORRISON EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Morrison Education Foundation is pleased to announce that Sophie Prombo, Grace Steines, Nathan Mickley and Lindsey Houldson have been selected to receive Morrison Education Foundation scholarships for the 2020/2021 academic year. These awards will be applied toward their college expenses and are renewable for three additional years.

Sophie is the daughter of James and Tonia Prombo. She will be attending Clinton Community College and plans to pursue a degree in Exercise Science or Nutrition.

Sophie has received a MHS math department award, is an Illinois State ScholSophie ar, has been Rotary Prombo Student of the Month as well as High School Student of the Month. She has participated in Cross Country, Band, Drama, Key Club, Church Youth Group and Track while also working at Fareway grocery store.

Grace is the daughter of Stanley Steines and Deb Milder. She will be attending Illinois State University pursuing a degree in Exercise Science and Athletic Training. She has been recognized by National Honor Society, Second Team All-Conference her junior year in softball and

has been Student of the Month as well as Rotary Student of the Month. She has participated in Student Council, Key Club, Band, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Grace BLIND and RYLA Steines while also detasseling and roguing every summer.

Nathan Mickley is the son of David and Tricia Mickley. He will attend Illinois State University in his pursuit of becoming an actuary.

Nathan’s honors include All State Academic Football, National Honor Society, Rotary Student of the Month, and has received an Illinois State RedNathan bird Scholarship Mickley and Xerox Science Leadership Award.

In football he was selected for first team all conference linebacker; in basketball he was selected to second team all conference as a junior and honorable mention as a senior, and he is a four time state medalist, a two time state champion in track and field, a two time member of the area track team, and was selected on the all state academic team this year. Nathan is also busy working

on the family farm.

Lindsey is the daughter of Gregory and Deborah Houldson. She will be attending Illinois State University in her study of kinesiology or business.

Lindsey has been recognized by National Honor Society and has been Student of the Month, on the 4.0 honor roll, is an Illinois State Scholar Lindsey and has received an Houldson Illinois State Redbird Academic Scholarship. She has participated in Swimming, Basketball, Softball, Key Club, Student Council, Track, BLIND, Bowling and Cross Country, while also working at the concessions at the sports complex.

Morrison Education Foundation scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their formal applications, written recommendations and personal interviews with a scholarship selection committee, which also considers communication skills, level of maturity and extracurricular and community activities. This scholarship program was initiated by the late Anna M. Tucker in 1987 to “promote and reward educational achievement.” Mrs. Tucker and her late husband, William H. Tucker, were life-long residents of Morrison, graduating from Morrison High

School in 1915.

Due to the unusual circumstances this year with the COVID-19 pandemic, no in-person interviews were held. Instead of awarding the usual three scholarship, the board of the foundation chose to award four scholarships to the applicants above who best met the scholarship requirements. Please join them in congratulating all of the award winners.

One-time scholarships have also been awarded to the following students: Grace Harmon, who will be attending Sauk Valley Community College; Hannah Stralow, as Valedictorian who will be attending Wheaton College; Lindsey Houldson, as Salutatorian who will be attending Illinois State University.

Morrison Education Foundation continues to receive contributions from people who support the Foundation’s purposes and plans. In addition to continuing college scholarships and one-time awards, classroom programs designed by teachers have been funded at all grade levels. Library and music department equipment and science and art room renovations are among the projects partially funded by the Foundation.

Inquiries about Morrison Education Foundation may be addressed to P.O. Box 360, Morrison, IL 61270.

The board thanks all those who have supported the Foundation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EAST MOLINE Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston & Matt Winquist

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

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

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Rd., Fulton

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

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

Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-3542 Father Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com Pastor Shannon Parrish Second Reformed Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton - 815-589-3425 www.secondreformedchurch.net secretary@secondreformedchurch.net

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

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

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

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Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison - 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Marketm Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Reformed Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison - 815-772-3890 www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org Rev. Al Pruis, Interium Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Dick Adams - Phone 772-2696 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Livestream services Sunda’s 9:30 a.m. firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Rd., Morrison, - 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison Larry Kidwell, Minister - 970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Calvin Haines - 815-772-4030 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Rd., Morrison 815-772-3095 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Pastor Anthony Appel

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CHURCH LISTINGS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Messiah Lutheran Church Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron Congregational Church 200 N. High Street, Port Byron Rev. Michael Rubino - 309-523-2318 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 – 228th Street North Port Byron, IL61275

St. 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 Telephone (309) 496-2414

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

Prophetstown Family Health Center

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

815-537-5050

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

Dr. Matthew Wolf, MD 212 E. Railroad St., Prophetstown

Dykstra & Law Insurance Agency, Inc.

Brent Dykstra, Agent

DENNIS ELECTRIC

In River City Mall

Tampico, Illinois

815-589-2200

815-438-4402

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton

Harbor Crest Home (A Non-Profit Corporation)

Fulton, IL • 815-589-3411

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

Dave’s

Goldsmith Shop

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

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

“No Worries,” a bluegrass music and worship ensemble.

Brethren In Christ to host bluegrass worship, music Sunday morning, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. the Brethren In Christ Church, 207 E. Knox St., Morrison, will be hosting a bluegrass worship and music performance of the group “No Worries.”

“No Worries” is a three piece combo from the Mount Carroll

IN BRIEF Drive-up meals at First Presbyterian in Morrison First Presbyterian Church, Morrison, will host a free Drive-Up Meal on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

area.

A love offering will be taken during the service. The service will be held outside in the parking lot if weather permits. If weather is inclement it will be held in the sanctuary. Bring lawn chairs or remain in your car.

Meals of a pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, chips and cookies will be hand-delivered to cars in front of the church at 100 E. Lincolnway.

Volunteers ask that diners remain in their vehicles and wear facemasks.

LYNDON

Women’s Conference in Lyndon The Dominion Christian Fellowship Center in Lyndon is hosting a Women’s Conference on Friday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9 a.m.

“Life’s a Journey” conference is a day to build confidence, find purpose in day to day living, and equip women for their

journey. There will be prayer, worship, and an inspirational message on Friday, and a morning session and afternoon workshops on Saturday.

Lunch will be provided at no cost, but registration is required. Please register by texting or calling Cindy at 815-6311600. More details can be found on the church Facebook page @Dominionchurchil. The church is located at 104 4th St W. Lyndon.

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

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

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

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

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101 terling, I Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay assessment any legal fees and due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the

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deposit paid. The shall Purchaser have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-19-01079.

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I3154379 August 25, 2020 September 1, 8, 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 1, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: COMPLETE CARE PAINTING, located at 1902 1st Avenue Apt. H, Sterling, IL 61081.

Dated this 1st day of September.

Dana Nelson County Clerk September 8, 15 & 22, 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 1, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Helping Hand, located at 109 South Benton, Tampico, IL 61283.

Dated this 1st day of September.

Dana Nelson County Clerk September 8, 15 & 22, 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 20, 2020, a

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101 y 20, 2020, certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: J-Hoshe'ah, located at 721 8th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071.

Dated this 20th day of July.

Dana Nelson County Clerk September 1,8 & 15, 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on August 18, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside Illinois, County, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Sew Happy Quilting, located at 10232 Hill Rd., Erie, IL 61250.

Dated this 18th day of August.

Dana Nelson County Clerk August 25 & September 1 & 8, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of School District #6 in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, that a budget for said School District for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 will be on file and conveniently available for fo public inspection in the District Office, 300 Aca-

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Tammy Tegeler Secretary, Erie Board of Education Sept. 8, 2020

Notice is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget will be held at 6:30 pm, CSDT on Wednesday, the 23rd day of September, 2020, in the Junior High High School Library in this School District #6.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

Scott Vance Superintendent Morrison CUSD #6 Sept. 1,8,15,22, 2020

Budget Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education School District #1 in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, that a budget hearing for said school district for the fiscal year beJuly 1, ginning 2020 will be on file conveniently and available to public inspection at the Administrative Office, 520 Fifth Avenue, Erie, Illinois, after 7:00 a.m. on the 1st day of September, 2020.

Notice is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said budget will be held at 6:15 p.m. on the 30th day of September, 2020, at the High School media center.

Dated this 1st day of September, 2020. Board of Education of School District #1, in the County of Whiteside, State of Illi-

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of ProphetstownLyndon-Tampico CUSD #3 in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, that it will hold a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 at 6:25 P.M. in the district meeting room located at 79 Grove Street, Prophetstown, IL. The purpose of said meeting will be to receive public comments on a proposed waiver application to 17-1.5 in regards to an increase above the 5% for the Limitation of Administrative Costs due to a change in administrators.

Sept. 8, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Caliber Home Loans, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Josey Rumburg; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2020CH46 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 07/31/2020, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on October 9, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's

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101 S Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THAT PART OF LOT NUMBER ELEVEN (11) KUPPINGER'S SUBDIVISION OF LOTS NUMBER FIVE (5), SIX (6), SEVEN (7) AND PART OF LOT NUMBER EIGHT (8), MAHER'S GARDEN TRACTS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT NUMBER ELEVEN (11); THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT NUMBER ELEVEN (11) ONE HUNDRED FIFTY AND FOUR TENTHS (150.4) FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT NUMBER ELEVEN (11) SIXTY-NINE (69) FEET; THENCE WESTERLY ONE HUNDRED FIFTY AND THIRTY-EIGHT ONE HUNDREDTHS (150.38) FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT NUMBER ELEVEN (11) EIGHTY-TWO (82) FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NUMBER LOT ELEVEN (11); THENCE SOUTH FIFTY-EIGHT (58) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 0928305014 06-4632-3 ,

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Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 16305 3rd Ave East Moline, IL 61244 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay assessment any and legal fees due under The Condominium Property ILCS Act, 765 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a interest common community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property

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Act, 765 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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

The successful purchaser has the esole responsibility/ eexpense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the ysubject premises.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS eAFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF oPOSSESSION, IN yACCORDANCE WITH SECTION f15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS eMORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact ePlaintiff's attorney: rCodilis & Associates, P.C., North 15W030 Frontage Road, ySuite 100, Burr tRidge, IL 60527, e(630) 794-9876.

Please refer to yfile number 14-20-01355.

I3154756 y September a 8, 15, 22, 2020 NOTICE Bend eRiver yC.U.S.D. #2 is takting bids for snow eremoval for the 2020-2021 school The bid yyear. should include

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price to plow River Bend Middle School parking lot (415 12th Street), Fulton Elementary School parking lot (1301 7th Avenue), the north and south parking lots at Fulton High School (1207 12th Street), and the Bus Garage parking lots (1307 14th Street & 1301 13th Street) is required by 6:00 A.M. Include 12th Avenue from 12th Street to 13th Street, 13th Avenue from 12th Street to 13th Street, and 13th Street between the parking lots south of Fulton High School and the Bus Garage. Proof of insurance is required. No sidewalks should be included in the bid.

Plow if there is an inch or more of snow.

Questions should be directed to Dale Wiersema at 815-589-2902.

Bids should be submitted by 12:00 noon on September 16, 2020, to the River Bend District Office located at 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, IL 61252.

The River Bend Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Eric Fish, Secretary Board of Education River Bend CUSD #2 Fulton, IL 61252 9/2/2020 Sept. 8, 2020

REAL ESTATE 200 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper PLAINTIFF Vs. Jason Harris; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2019CH12 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Judgment of a Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 01/08/2020, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will

REAL ESTATE 200 y on October 1, 2020 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-19-279-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1002 East Ave Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the

REAL ESTATE 200 Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-19-01079.

I3154379 August 25, 2020 September 1, 8, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Caliber Home

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Loans, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Josey Rumburg; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2020CH46 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of and Foreclosure Sale entered in the above cause on the 07/31/2020, Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on October 9, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 0928305014 06-4632-3 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 16305 3rd Ave East Moline, IL 61244 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is

p p y a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after pur1/1/2007, chasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay assessment any and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

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

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. bidProspective ders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court

REAL ESTATE 200 file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-20-01355.

I3154756 September 8, 15, 22, 2020

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 MORRISON 1 Bedroom apt. in Morrison.

Call 815-499-2853

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CHADWICK Why rent when you can own?

325 Wilson Ave. $400 + option.

815-259-3168

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625-3600 MT. CARROLL Mt CarrollApplications are being accepted for the rental of 1 bedroom unfurnished apartments. The apartments are specifically designed for the independent living of serious mentally ill individuals. This housing opportunity is being made available to those individuals who comply with the requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Section 8 and in compliance with the Fair Housing and Equal Housing Opportunity Act. Please contact the Residential Services Coordinator at SPF-ILMC 1126 Healthcare Drive, Mt. Carroll IL, 61053, 815-244-4200

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 MORRISON GARAGE SALES 624 Sat, Sept 12 8:30 – 1:00 16090 Strawberry Rd Masks required New & used 31, Longaberger, old glassware, picture frames, cherished teddies, nascar collectibles, DVD movies, fall decorations, men's clothe LG-3X, woman's md-3X, brands include Quacker Factory, Alfred Dunner, Denim & Co, Cathy Daniels, and Christopher & banks, Lots of misc.

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WANT TO BUY 795 For Sale 6 plots at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. Will sell all 6 or pairs, $200 each.

608-359-1042.

J & S Antiques 16713 IL Hwy 40 Sheffield, IL 61361 Antiques, collectbles, furniture, toys, fishing tackle, postcards, duck calls, decoys, and entire estates.

Call Greg 815-303-6173

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those unwanted items with the help of a Classified Ad 625-3600 or 632-2554

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Henry County, Illinois

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH AT 10:00 A.M.

60 Acres± (subject to survey) • 1 Tract

The Martin farm is located at the northwest edge of Geneseo, IL and is further described as being located in Section 8, T17N – R3E, Geneseo Township, Henry County, IL. The farm represents productive, tillable farmland, a 2-story country home, outbuildings & a small amount of timber.

GAYLON MARTIN TRUST – SELLER

Representing Attorney: Richard A. Stone • Stone & Palmgren 211 S. State St., Geneseo, IL 61254 • PH: (309) 944-4628 Auction Manager: Dale Jones (309) 299-6400 Additional information, photos, maps & online bidding available at: www.SullivanAuctioneers.com

Ph. (844) 847-2161 • www.SullivanAuctioneers.com Sold@SullivanAuctioneers.com • Lic. #444000107

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