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Baylen Damhoff jumps over three Forreston defenders for the go-ahead touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter during their NUIC game Friday night in Forreston.

OBITUARIES

DENNIS LEE FERRIS

Born: October 21, 1955

Died: September 24, 2022

Dennis Lee Ferris, of Chadwick, IL, passed away Saturday, September 24, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL. A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at a later date. Family and friends are invited to share in Dennis’ life at lawjonesfuneralhome. com.

Dennis was born October 21, 1955, son of Ralph Harold Ferris Sr. and Ruth Elaine (Lar son) Ferris. He attended Chadwick schools, and graduated from Chadwick High School with the class of 1972. Dennis then went on to Western Illinois University, graduating with a B.A. in business in 1980. He furthered his education at the Dale Carnegie Institute. Dennis worked most of his life in finance. He worked for Credithrift of America as a branch manager in Princeton and Paris, Illinois.

NEWS BRIEFS

Quilt Guild to meet Oct. 18

The River Cities Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Ful ton Presbyterian Church.

The speaker will be Joyce Franklin of Winterset, Iowa, owner of Piece Works Quilt Shop. She will have a trunk show presentation with a look back at her quilting journey. It will begin with antique quilts and their stories, followed by traditional quilts, and work forward with modern quilts and art quilts.

Anyone interested in fiber arts is wel come to attend.

Chicken noodle dinner Oct. 15

The Coleta United Methodist Church will be holding its annual Chicken Noodle Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in the church dinning room.

The meal includes chicken and noo dles, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad

Dennis also worked as a credit manager at Bank of Chestnut and Landmark Credit Union in Danville, Illinois, as well as being bank manager for Kenney Bank. He was a member of the Men’s Club of Kenney, and the Kenney Heritage Association, acting as treasurer for many years. Dennis was a confirmed member of the First Lutheran Church of Chadwick. In his free time, Dennis enjoyed hunting and fishing in northern Minnesota. He was also an avid cyclist and golfer. Dennis was even a certified Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver. He enjoyed diving in waters off Florida and in Lake Superior.

Dennis will be dearly missed by his three brothers, Ralph Ferris Jr. of Chadwick, John (Kimberly) Ferris of Lanark, IL, and James Ferris of Payson, AZ; one sister, Cheryl (Keith) Padgett of Shawnee, KS; and many nieces and nephews. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ruth; and his nephew, Michael Reibel.

Dennis’ family would like to give their thanks and gratitude to the compassionate and caring staff of Big Meadows Nursing Home for their care of Dennis.

RONALD L. FOSSETT

Ronald L. Fossett, 78, of Mt. Carroll, IL, died October 4, 2022, at the Iowa City Veterans Hospital after a brief illness with cancer.

Ron was born in Chad wick, Illinois at home, the son of Harvey and Eleanor (Wiebenga)

Fossett on May 23, 1944.  He graduated from Chadwick High School in 1962.

He first married Cindy

Kness and two children were born to that union.  He later married Kathy (Hart) Miller on September 28, 1991.  They shared 31 years of love and laughter.

Ron was a Vietnam Army Veteran from 1963 to 1965, serving in the 101st Airborne Division as a paratrooper and combat medic.  Throughout his life his jobs included supervisor of the Chadwick Driver’s License Facility, serving as Carroll County Clerk, and as a prison guard.  He and Kathy ran the Chief Motel in Pocahontas Iowa for many years.  Ron retired as a Carroll County Jailer.  He was

a member of various organizations including Chadwick and Thomson American Legions and numerous VFWs.

He is survived by his wife Kathy, one son Brien (Luke) and Lisa Fossett of Chadwick IL, one daughter Leah (Ron) Kakacek of Pocahontas IA, three stepchildren Andy Miller of Mt. Carroll IL, Scott Miller of Tulsa OK, and Becky (Chris) Cassens of Oskaloosa IA and grandchildren Logan (MacKenzie) Jepsen of Fort Dodge IA, Keegan (Brittany) Jepsen of Cherokee IA, Reese and Gwen Miller of Elizabeth IL, Hannah and Camryn Cassens of Oskaloosa IA, Skyler and Morgan Ellis of Chadwick IL.  Great grandchildren Bella Ellis and Elijah Morris of Chadwick IL and Vivian Jepsen of Fort Dodge IA.  Two sisters Judy Piller of Dixon IL and Sherri (Ron) Brown of Pearl City IL and a brother-in-law Bill (Kelly) Hart of Springfield IL and several nieces and nephews.

Ron was proceeded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Richard Piller and sisterin-law Judi Risinger.

Services will be Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 10:00 am at the Church of God in Mt. Carroll IL.

Visitation will be Friday, October 14, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the church. Online condolences may be shared at www. schwarzfh.com

and dessert.

“This year, we have the option of din ning in or carryout. A freewill donation will be accepted for the meal,” said Mel ody McKenna, publicity chair.

Toastmasters to meet Oct. 18

The Inspiring Speakers Toastmaster Club will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18.

The club meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Freeport Public Library. The meeting is hybrid, with an online option via Zoom.

Guests are welcome.

Toastmasters builds communication and leadership skills in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.

For more information contact Tom Willison at 815-275-7111 or  tomwillison3@gmail.com and visit  toastmasters.org.

PEARL I. HAMIL

Pearl I. Hamil, 81, of Hanover, Illinois, passed on September 28, 2022.

Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover, Illinois. Additional information: 815-591-3317.

JEFFREY RAE PETTERS

Jeffrey Rae Petters, 67, of Hanover, Illinois, passed on October 3, 2022.

Arrangements entrusted to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover, Illinois. Additional information: 815-591-3317.

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The Carroll County USDA office is hiring. The Carroll County Farm Ser vice Agency office in Mount Carroll is hiring a full-time, permanent program technician. The deadline to apply is Oct. 17.

Duties include general office activi ties supporting FSA programs admin istered at the county level. Successful

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applicants must be reliable, have a professional attitude and enjoy work ing with the public.

If you or someone you know might be interested, please share this infor mation with them. The link to the job announcement with full description and instructions to apply is at USA JOBS - Job Announcement

Applications must be completed through USAJOBS no later than close of business Oct. 17.

Call Carroll County Executive Director Julie Skiles at 815-244-8732, ext. 2, if you have questions.

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Today, Wednesday, Oct. 12, is National Thank a Farmer Day. In the midst of harvest season, National Thank a Farmer Day is a day of important celebration to give thanks to farmers past and present.

Carroll County Farm Bureau members can place up to two free classified ads per week, with a limit of 250 characters per ad (not including spaces).

Ads are limited to personal or farm items for sale/wanted to buy, or farm labor or services available or wanted.

No ads for the sale or rental of real estate, garage sales or commercial businesses will be accepted.

To place an ad, call the Farm Bureau office at 815-244-3001 by 3 p.m. Thursday to get your ad in the following week’s paper.

The Farm Bureau office compiles the ads and Shaw Media runs them in the Prairie Advocate as a courtesy in conjunction with the weekly column. Shaw Media is not responsible for the ads and any errors or corrections need to be made to the Farm Bureau office.

Wanted: One JD single chain bale elevator on wheels with motor, 815-631-5501

Wanted: New Idea 2-3 row picker, 563-249-2517.

For Sale: A Western Saddle and a German Calvary Saddle. Call for info, 815-244-0819.

From early on, a farmer’s hard work and dedication has benefited our nation in terms of commodities for our livelihood along with their immense contributions to the national and local economies.

Farmers are not one to pat them selves on the back and we certainly take for granted the work that they

put in to grow us a safe, bountiful food supply each year.

If you missed the announcement last week, we are taking orders for holiday nuts and candies. I currently have a few on hand: cashews, pecan pieces and mixed nuts. I have an order in for more and they will be available after the first of November.

Mountain lion prowling rural Morrison, sheriff says

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – A mountain lion cap tured on trail cameras and spotted by several witnesses is in western Whiteside County near Morrison, Sheriff John Booker said in a news release Thursday night.

“We are now aware of multiple sight ings of an apparent mountain lion in the rural areas surrounding Morrison,” Booker said.

It’s at least the second big cat to roam the area in the past 10 years.

Mountain lions rarely attack humans, and this one does not appear to pose a sig nificant risk to people, Booker said.

“He looks pretty scary on the trail

NEWS BRIEFS

Afternoon concert at Methodist church on Oct. 23

A concert featuring both vocal and instrumental music will be given by the musicians of the Morrison United Method ist Church on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23, beginning at 4 p.m. The 50-minute con cert will highlight sacred music.

The performance will include both

cam, but we have received absolutely no reports of any threatening encounters with humans,” Booker said.

Mountain lions, or cougars, are pro tected species, so don’t shoot it unless there is an “imminent threat” to a person or property such as livestock or pets.

Anyone who sees the mountain lion and is concerned for their safety should call the sheriff’s office at 815-772-4044 or 911. Sightings should be reported to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at https://www.wildlifeillinois.org/ sightings/report.

It’s not the first time a mountain lion has visited the Morrison area, home of Rockwood State Park.

On Nov. 20, 2013 (two years before the law protecting the endangered big cats

was passed), IDNR conservation officer

Ron Palumbo shot a cougar that was cor nered in a concrete tunnel beneath a corn crib.

In that case, the big male posed a threat to locals and their livestock, as well as to horses on the property it was headed toward when it was spotted.

It was preserved and now is on display at the Andersen Nature Center in Fulton.

The IDNR has some advice for those who encounter a mountain lion:

• Don’t surprise it. Make enough noise to make sure it hears you.

• Don’t run. A cougar isn’t likely to attack a person unless it feels trapped or provoked, or if a person appears to be prey.

• If you are in a group, gather together

and move as a group.

• Don’t approach it.

• If the cougar sees you, stand your ground. Look as large as possible by standing up straight and putting your arms up in the air and slowly backing away. If possible, get inside a building or vehicle.

• If a cougar does attack you, try to fight it off. Throw rocks, use sticks.

• Don’t play dead.

For now, though, “we are not aware of any reason why people should stay indoors or act differently. Our farmers in rural Morrison may wish to keep a bit of a closer eye on their livestock until he moves on,” Booker said. “Hopefully, he is merely a unique visitor just passing through.”

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Chili, soup supper in Orangeville

The Orangeville American Legion and Auxiliary will host its 18th annual Chili and Soup Supper fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Orangeville Village Hall, 301 S. East St., Orangeville.

Three kinds of soup (all you can eat) will be available – chili, vegetable, and

ham and bean.

Applesauce, olives, cheese, crackers, assorted desserts and beverages are included with the ticket price of $8 for adults and $4 for children 6 to 10 years. Children younger than 6 are free.

Tickets are available from Orangeville Legion or Auxiliary members or can be purchased at the door.

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Thirty-one students got their sports physicals at a clinic held at Milledgeville High School, raising $775 for the Chadwick-Milledgeville School District. Pictured are FHN RN Shelly Kappes; Angie Conklin, FNP-BC; Athletic Director Jason Wroble; and Principal Brian Maloy.

FHN sports physicals return $775 to Chadwick-Milledgeville

FREEPORT – FHN’s series of pan demic-safe sports physical clinics, held throughout the spring and summer, helped save time and hassle for many area parents and raised more than $16,000 for area schools.

All proceeds from the $25 physicals are donated back to the schools by FHN.

Fourteen sports physical clinics were held at FHN offices across north west Illinois this summer, providing 663 physicals and raising $16,575 to donate back to 11 area schools.

Thirty-one students got their sports physicals at a clinic held at Milledgeville High School, raising $775 for the Chad wick-Milledgeville School District.

Pearl City wins $1,000 in FHN Miles and Minutes competition

FREEPORT – Seven area schools will receive checks from FHN this fall, thanks to their dedicated fans who counted their exercise minutes through the summer with FHN’s Miles and Minutes program.

Pearl City’s exercisers won third place in both the Average Miles per Participant category and the Miles per School System category, netting the district a $1,000 donation from FHN.

Together, Miles and Minutes exer cisers logged enough activity (for the contest, miles were normalized to help ensure a more level playing field for schools of all sizes) to equate to 251,018 miles – that’s the equivalent of more than 10 times around the equator!

FHN’s Miles and Minutes encouraged participants to be active and log various types of physical activity to win prize money for the school of their choice.

Miles and Minutes winners were chosen in two main categories – miles per school system (normalized based on the number of students in each

school system to help ensure that all schools had an equal chance to win, no matter their size or how many partici pants they enlist) and average miles per participant. The winners are:

Miles per School System

Tri-County Christian – 112,732 miles ($2,000)

Orangeville – 26,913 miles ($1,000)

Pearl City – 22,016 miles ($500)

Average Miles per Participant

Orangeville – 227.3 ($2,000)

River Ridge – 200.5 ($1,000)

Pearl City – 196.87 ($500)

Schools that did not win a prize in the two main categories were eligible for Sweepstakes prizes. This year’s winners are:

Stockton School District – $500

Lena School District – $400

Immanuel Lutheran – $300

The free program had 330 partici pants who logged all types of exercise from May 30 through Aug. 28.

Photo provided by FHN

NEWS BRIEFS

Woman to perform as Dutch Holocaust survivor

FULTON – A monologue from a Chris tian Dutch Holocaust survivor “A Visit with Corrie Ten Boom” will be featured at the Stonecroft “After Five” meeting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in Fulton.

Gayle Haas of Aurora, Illinois, will por tray Corrie Ten Boom, a Christian Dutch Holocaust survivor.

“Be inspired by a dramatic monologue and her powerful message of love and for giveness!” one of the event’s organizers said. “Gayle takes great pleasure in devel oping and performing dramatic mono logues of historical characters.”

Stonecroft “After Five” invites all women to the event at the Triple Play Banquet & Bowl, 1601 Ninth Ave., Fulton.

Cost for the dinner and program is $14.

Reservations are due by Oct. 16 and can be made by calling Carolene Steren berg at 563-212-5528 or Ruth Huizenga at 309-659-2175.

ENF offers fall bird seed sale

APPLE RIVER – A fall bird seed fundrais ing sale will be offered Nov. 5 for the Eagle Nature Foundation. ENF will have 20 vari eties of bird seed and two varieties of cat food available for pickup.

“Anyone interested in helping ENF and at the same time get their winter’s supply of bird seed should contact ENF’s office for a complete list of the varieties and an order form for this bird seed and cat food. Any and all purchases help ENF raise needed funds for its efforts to monitor the

bald eagle population and educate the public about the importance of saving all endangered species,” said Terrence Ingram, president of the ENF.

All seed must be ordered and paid for in advance of Oct. 28. Bird seed or cat food that has been ordered will be available Nov. 5 for pickup at 8384 N. Broadway, a half-mile south of Apple River. Pickup is between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Other arrangements can be made “if this date is impossible,” Ingram said.

For a complete list of foods available, call 815-594-2306 or write to Eagle Nature Foundation, 300 E. Hickory St., Apple River, IL 61001.

Local Girl Scouts receive $1,000 grant

MT. CARROLL – Girl Scouts of North ern Illinois recently received a $1,000 grant from the Mt. Carroll Community Foundation. The grant funds support two special events. A Welcome Back to School and Girl Scouts event took place in September. A showcase event will be in December to celebrate the work and accomplishments of the Girl Scouts of Mt. Carroll.

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois serves 16 counties including parts or all of Boone,

Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Win nebago. To volunteer, reconnect, donate or join, visit www.girlscoutsni.org or call 844-GSNI-4-ME (844-476-4463).

Local company wins awards

FORRESTON – DWP Custom Cabinetry won two Wood Diamond Awards – first and second place, respectively, in the cate gories of Living Spaces and Storage/Clos ets – from the Cabinet Makers Association.

The awards were presented at the International Woodworking Fair on Aug. 24 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Danlee Wood Products was established in 1995 by a father and son business part nership. Today, the company is operated by brothers Dan Reif and Lee Reif Jr.

The custom cabinet manufacturer serves the residential markets of Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Its commercial cabinetry division has provided cabinetry for businesses all over the U.S.

This is the second time Danlee has been recognized by the Cabinet Makers Associa tion for its achievements.

“It is truly an honor to know that our projects were selected by our peers in the industry,” Dan Reif said.

Fulton scores late to down Forreston for NUIC win

By ANDY COLBERT For Shaw Media

roller coaster

special teams

calls, Fulton

on to beat Forreston 30-28 in an NUIC game Friday night.

“We were lucky the clock ran out at the end,” Fulton coach Patrick Lower

“It wasn’t pretty, and we were fortunate to get out with the win.”

Dom Kramer threw a halfback-op tion touchdown pass to Baylen Dam hoff in triple coverage with 3:22 left for the final margin of victory.

“We just put that play in this week,” Kramer said. “I just threw it up and he made the catch.”

The score came on third down, and Forreston coach Keynon Janicke felt the back was in motion and vehe mently protested the non-call.

“I was nervous going in,” Damhoff said. “But my coach said I was taller than everyone and to go get the ball.”

Forreston outgained Fulton by 130 yards, but was hurt by numerous mis cues, the most serious allowing Con ner Sheridan to take a line-drive squib kick 60 yards for a touchdown with 10

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Forreston’s Zachary Shuman, Owen Mulder and another teammate tackle Fulton’s Ryan Eads during Oct. 7 action in Forreston.

seconds left in the first half.

“We can’t have that,” Janicke said. “We played good enough to have run ning clock in the first half, but made too many mistakes. That’s hurt us all year.”

On the strength of two touchdowns

by Johnny Kobler and another by Micah Nelson, Forreston recovered from an early turnover to take a 22-3 lead before Sheridan’s score. The Car dinals had 369 yards of total offense.

In the second half, the Steamers put together their most impressive drive,

going 63 yards in 14 plays to pull to within 22-16 on a Lukas Schroeder 2-yard touchdown. They converted twice on fourth down during the drive.

Ben Fosdick then had an intercep tion after Ryan Eads blinsided Forres ton quarterback Brock Smith. On the next play, it was Brayden Dykstra (12for-23 passing, 134 yards, interception) finding Damhoff for a 39-yard bomb and 23-22 lead, their first since a Endi Qunaj field goal made it 3-0.

Fulton had a chance to increase the lead after blocking a punt, but a staunch Cardinals defense forced a three-and-out.

That’s where Smith took charge. First it was a 17-yard run and then a 15-yard ramble that caught another 15 yards on a facemask penalty. In what Janicke thought was an inadvertent whistle, Smith broke free and ran untouched into the end zone.

“We played with a lot of heart,” Jan icke said.

Still, it was a first-and-10 at the 31-yard line, and Smith eventually found the goal line five plays later for a 28-23 Forreston lead midway through the fourth quarter.

“Forreston is so disciplined at what they do,” Lower said.

Polo 60, River Ridge 14: Polo amassed

436 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns in a 60-14 win over River Ridge in an eight-man game Friday night at home.

Brock Soltow was the bell cow for the Marcos (5-2), taking 11 carries for 242 yards and four touchdowns. Soltow’s scores came on runs of 63, 45, 62 and 28 yards; he also had an 80-yard pick-six. He is now just 62 yards shy of 3,000 yards rushing in his Polo career.

Avery Grenoble added 66 rushing yards and a score on six carries. Noah Dewey (57 yards) and Brady Wolber (47 yards) each had two carries and a touchdown. All 436 of Polo’s yards came on the ground, and the Marcos allowed just 204 total yards for River Ridge (3-4).

Eastland-Pearl City 61, West Carroll 0: The Wildcatz scored six first-half touch downs to dominate the rival Thunder (0-7, 0-6) in an NUIC game in Lanark.

EPC (2-5, 2-5) led 14-0 with 3:57 left in the first quarter, then tacked on another score 1:15 later to take a 21-0 lead through the opening period. Another touchdown 52 seconds into the second quarter made it 28-0, then the Wildcatz scored again with 7:04 left in the first half for a 35-0 lead; they added another touchdown before the break.

EPC stretched it to 48-0 midway through

Polo’s Brock Soltow runs through a big hole against River Ridge.

the third quarter, then scored with less than two minutes left in the third for a 55-0 lead.

West Central 64, Milledgeville 36: The Missiles trailed 48-22 by halftime and never recovered in an eight-man loss at home to unbeaten West Central.

After Kaiden Droste scored a pair of touchdowns on runs of 43 and 38 yards in the first five minutes of the game for West Central, Milledgeville answered with a 21-yard touchdown pass from Connor Nye to

Konnor Johnson, then responded to a Mason Carnes-to-Parker Meldrum 69-yard TD pass with a 47-yard scoring run by Micah Toms-Smith less than a minute into the second quarter to get to within 20-16.

Droste had an 88-yard touchdown run, then a 47-yard scoring scamper to push the Heat lead to 34-16, and Carnes ran in from 26 yards out to make it 40-16 with 5:13 left in the first half. Landon Frederick returned the ensuing kickoff 50 yards for a touchdown, but Droste scored from 43 yards out with 3:43 left in the second quarter to close out the first-half scoring.

Nye ran 13 times for 127 yards and a touchdown, and was 13-for-29 passing for 130 yards. Toms-Smith finished with 53 yards and a score on 10 rushes, while Kacen Johnson had six catches for 58 yards and a score, and Konnor Johnson had three catches for 43 yards and a TD.

Droste finished with 359 yards and five touchdowns on 30 carries, while Carnes ran for 131 yards and three TDs. West Central amassed 518 yards rushing.

Volleyball

Polo beats Eastland: 25-20, 10-25, 25-21 in an NUIC clash Oct. 6 at home. The Marcos were led by Teah Almasy with 11 assists, six kills, two blocks and two aces, Lindee Poper with seven kills and four blocks, Courtney

Grobe with three kills and two aces, and Sydnei Rahn with four kills and one block. Ellie Wells chipped in seven assists and two kills, while Bekah Zeigler spiked three kills for the Marcos.

Quinc Haverland tallied 15 kills and four blocks, Sienna Peterson served three aces, Jocelyn Green had 16 digs, and Jenica Stoner dished 32 assists for Eastland (9-11, 4-5).

Milledgeville def. Amboy 25-14, 22-25, 25-18

Forreston def. River Ridge 25-16, 25-17: The Cardinals downed the Wildcats in straight sets, improving to 17-8-1 on the season.

Leaders for Forreston were Jaiden Schneiderman with 14 kills and two blocks, Brooke Boettner with 16 assists and two aces, Rylee Broshous with 12 digs and six kills, and Jenna Greenfield with four blocks.

Tournament: Eastland High School will host the annual Linda Ludwig Memorial Varsity Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 15.

Teams competing are Eastland, Oran geville, Riverdale, Rock Falls, Freeport Aquin, Milledgeville, Oregon, Stockton, Sterling Newman, and Durand.

Games begin at 8 a.m. with the champion ship game tentatively scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Admission is $6.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Estate of Thomas G. Graff, Deceased

No. 2022 PR 32 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is hereby given of the death of Thomas G. Graff. Letters of Office were issued on the 4th day of October 2022, to Michelle R. Graff, as Independent Executor, and whose attorney of record is PIGNATELLI & ASSO CIATES, P.C., 102 East Route 30, Rock Falls, IL 6l071.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Carroll County Court house, 301 North Main Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053, or with the Inde pendent Executor, or both, within six (6) months from the date of publication of this notice, October 12, 2022, or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, whichever is later, to claimants Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Repres enta tive and to the At torney within ten (10) days after it has been filed Dated this 12th day of October, 2022.

Miche lle R. Graff, Independent Executor

PIGNATELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.C

Attorneys for the Estate 102 East Route 30 Rock Falls, IL 61071

Telephone: (815) 626-0500

Telefacsimile: (815) 626-0526

Email: contacts@nilaw yers.com

Dated this 12th day of October, 2022.

Miche lle R. Graff, Independent Executor

PIGNATELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.C

Attorneys for the Estate

102 East Route 30

Rock Falls, IL 61071

Telephone: (815) 626-0500

Telefacsimile: (815) 626-0526

Email: contacts@nilaw yers.com

October 12, 19, 26 2022

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHERRYL L DOTY, DECEASED

No. 2022 PR 35

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Cherryl L Doty Letters of Office were issued on October 4, 2022 to Melissa Aldridge, 948 Stover Ave, Milledgeville, IL 61051 as Indepen dent Executor, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus, & Buckwal ter-Schurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270-0111.

death of Cherryl L Doty Letters of Office were issued on October 4, 2022 to Melissa Aldridge, 948 Stover Ave, Milledgeville, IL 61051 as Indepen dent Executor, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus, & Buckwal ter-Schurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270-0111.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s inde pendent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk

with the represen tative, or both, on or before, April 11, 2022 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec tion 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or be fore that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attor neys within 10 days after it has been filed.

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ASSISTANT PROG RAM COORDINATOR

Michelle B Buckwalter Schurman NELSON, KILGUS, & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN Attorneys for said Estate 209 East Main Street, Morrison, IL 61270-0111

A program based on the Bible Weekly MeetingEvery Friday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at York Community Church, Thomson, IL. Contact: Robert Heath @ 815-259 3550.

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Housing currently accepting applications for 1 & 2BR Apts

Woodlawn Arts Academy is seeking a part-time assistant program coordinator to help with programming. Person needs strong communication, computer and organizational skills. Hours range from 10-15 hours per week

Send resume and letter of interest to Becky Rich at brich@woodlawnartsacademy.com

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Phone: 815/772-2121

Fax: 815/772-2026 E-mail: mschurman @nelsonkilgus.com

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The estate will be administered without Court Supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s inde pendent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the represen tative, or both, on or before, April 11, 2022 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec tion 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or be fore that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attor neys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the represen tative, or both, on or before, April 11, 2022 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec tion 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or be fore that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attor neys within 10 days after it has been filed.

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Phone: 815/772-2121

Fax: 815/772-2026 E-mail: mschurman @nelsonkilgus.com

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