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Sheriff Booker will run for reelection in 2026
By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com
MORRISON – Whiteside County Sher-
iff John F. Booker announced May 6 that he will run for a third term.
Booker, whose seat will come up for election in November 2026, was first elected to the office in 2018.
“I am honored to have served as your sheriff for the past two terms and I’m excited to announce that I am running for
reelection to build on the progress we’ve made together,” Booker said.
Under his leadership, the department has implemented enhanced training programs for deputies, bolstered community
policing initiatives and incorporated the latest technologies to support law enforcement efforts, Booker said.
“Having lived in Whiteside County for 34 years, I understand the values and needs of our community, and my experience has prepared me to continue leading the sheriff’s office with integrity, professionalism and dedication,” he said. “Politics has no place behind the wheel of a patrol car and I will continue to ensure that our law enforcement remains focused
on what truly matters: keeping our community safe.”
Booker has been in law enforcement for 34 years. A Democrat, Booker was first elected to office in 2018 after defeating Republican Kris Schmidt, who at the time was a Whiteside County sheriff’s deputy. Booker won reelection four years later after defeating Republican challenger Mike Lewis, who at the time was Tampico’s police chief and earlier had served as a Whiteside County sheriff’s deputy.
River Bend schools partner with Constellation for summer learning classes
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FULTON – River Bend Schools students, in partnership with Constellation, will experience summer enrichment classes from June 2-6.
About 150 students in grades 4-8 will participate in the program, which is designed to spark curiosity, build
skills and prepare students for a successful year ahead, River Bend Schools Superintendent Darryl Hogue said.
The summer enrichment classes will include hands-on activities, STEM-based learning, creative arts, culinary arts and physical activities. With a focus on exploration and fun, the weeklong series aims to promote
lifelong learning while providing a safe and stimulating environment for students.
Classes will be held at River Bend Middle School. Transportation and meals will be provided.
Times and touring the Field of Dreams, as well as several other fun and exciting adventures.
More than 300 students also will participate in one-day trips offered in June and early July. Trips include a 3D printing tour, visiting Medieval
“Constellation’s generous sponsorship allows us to bring meaningful learning opportunities to our students outside of the regular school year,” Hogue said. “This initiative is about keeping students inspired and connected over the summer break.”
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OBITUARIES
RETTA MARCUM
Born: April 10, 1954 in Clinton, IA
Died: May 8, 2025 in Sterling, IL
Retta Marcum, age 71, of Fulton, died Thursday, May 8, 2025 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Retta was born April 10, 1954 in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Harry and Helen (Turner) Petersen. She married John Marcum on June 10, 1972 at Zion Lutheran Church in Clinton, IA. She was employed as a Pharmacy Tech at Berg’s in Fulton, a CNA at Harbor Crest in Fulton, and was a River Bend School Bus Driver. Retta was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clinton and enjoyed vacationing with her family, attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, planting flowers, shopping, and bowling.
She is survived by her husband, John Marcum
of Fulton; her daughter, Tonya (Craig) Buikema of Rockford; her son, Ryan (Korri) Marcum of Fulton; two brothers, Mike (Virginia) Petersen and Rick (Karen) Petersen both of Fulton; four grandchildren, Hannah (Adam Kuhr) Buikema, Caleb (Signe Dobbs) Buikema, Gabe Marcum, and Gavyn Marcum; one sister-in-law, Sue Marcum; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews; and her grand-dog, Rora.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sibling in infancy; one brother-in-law, Jim Marcum.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton. A Celebration of Life will be Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Ron Lott of the First Baptist Church in Clinton officiating. Burial will be at Fulton Township Cemetery. A memorial has been established. Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
LEOTA “LEE” MAE ROBERTS
Born: March 9, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA
Died: April 27, 2025 in Bettendorf, IA
Leota Mae “Lee” Roberts, 80, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones; Sunday, April 27, 2025, in her home. She was born March 9, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, born to Sally (Aul) and raised by her parents Charles and Estella (Leonard) Overly.
Lee graduated from Palm Beach High School in West Palm Beach, Florida. Shortly after high school Lee married the love of her life
Doug where they would create the love story of a lifetime. She was united in marriage to Douglas David Roberts on August 30, 1963, in Palm Beach, Florida. She birthed three children Jeffrey, Carol, and Christine. Whom Lee was immensely proud of for their many accomplishments in life. So much so she had Doug pack up their entire existence and followed them cross country.
Lee thoroughly enjoyed working as an activities assistant at Prophet Riverview Good Samaritan Society, Grand Villa of Palm, and Harbors Chase of Palm nursing homes. She enjoyed playing the piano for the Sunday service or helping the “ladies” with crafts. During her time of employment at these locations she made many lifelong friends as well.
While Lee could be remembered for a lot of
Morrison Kiwanis Club makes donations
LEFT: Morrison Kiwanis President Steve Davis (left) presents a $200 check to Katie Rider and Christina Snyder, the new director of tje O’Dell Public Library. The Kiwanis Club meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the O’Dell Public Library. Guests are welcome. FAR LEFT: Davis presents a $500 check to Carrie Melton of April House. Kiwanis members said they are happy to support the Morrison community and remind everyone to stop in and tour April House’s new location.
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100th anniversary of Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge to be topic May 18
FULTON – Ed Britton, wildlife refuge manager of the Savanna District, will present a program on the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Fulton Martin House Museum.
Britton will talk about the history of the refuge and the fish and wildlife species present in the local area of the Mississippi – a great natural resource that Fulton shares with Clinton, Iowa.
His topic also will cover the management challenges of the “often times” unpredictable changes of Fulton’s closest neighbor, the “mighty” Mississippi River.
Britton will provide information on
things; some of her favorites included the simple things in life. Whether it be an ice-cold diet coke, a hidden gem in a thrift store, or a sweet treat. In her free time, she also enjoyed restoring furniture, gardening around her home, and a hot sunny day at the beach. But most of all, she will be remembered for the love she had to offer. She made sure that everyone around her felt her welcoming arms. As for Lee’s family we know she is happy being reunited with the love of her life and smiling back at all of us. We will see her in the spring flowers, the crazy lady with a cart full at the thrift store, or any time we pass a dairy queen.
Lee is survived by her son Jeffrey Roberts of Franklin, North Carolina, daughter Carol Howard of Erie, Illinois, daughter Christine Roberts of Bettendorf, Iowa, grandchildren Joseph
recent restoration projects.
The Fulton Martin House Museum, 707 10th Ave., consists of 11 rooms of historical artifacts and an extensive photo gallery of local interest. The Fulton Historical Society manages the property for the city of Fulton. In addition to bequeathing their home, Maxine and Leonard Martin donated $355,000 to the city to ensure there would never be any cost to the local taxpayer. Interest from the principle is used to cover maintenance costs only.
The north entrance is easily accessible. Refreshments will be served at the presentation.
One of the museum’s permanent displays features the Lincoln Highway Bridge, erected in 1891 over the Mississippi River.
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(Taylor) Howard, Bradley (Kim) Howard, Brandon (Ana) Howard, Tiffany (Jordan) Shippert, Michael (Samantha Miller) James, Christopher (Shannon) James, Jack James, great- grandchildren Walker, Payzleigh, Bransen, Waylon, Hunter, Hoyt, Whitley, Archer, Iris, Hazel, Mason and Hallee, sister Susan Rhoades and sister Robin Seery.
Lee is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and mother-in-law, Marg Roberts.
Per the family’s wishes at this time there will be a private ceremony with a celebration of life to follow at a later date which will be announced via Facebook. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the hospice team that provided comfort and care during this time. Gibson - Bode Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
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Rapids City tae kwon do students compete in tournament
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Chung Kim’s Black Belt Academy hosted its annual Inter-School tournament on April 26 in Bettendorf, Iowa.
The Inter-School tournament was designed by Grand Master Kim as a way to bring the branch schools together for friendly competition while giving students a chance to learn how to compete.
Many times it is the student’s first time competing. The Chung Kim branch schools in attendance included Rapids City and Milan from Illinois and Bettendorf, Davenport, Dewitt, Ankeny and Adel from Iowa.
With about 70 competitors, the tournament started with the youngest white belts competing and moved through the belt ranks and ages, concluding with the adult black belt competitors.
Each age group/belt rank division first performed their forms, followed by board breaking and ending with the fighting/free-sparring competition.
second in fighting; James Matthies, second in forms, first in breaking and second in fighting; Emily McDowell, first in forms, first in breaking and second in fighting; Megan Matthies, second in forms, second in breaking and third in fighting; Darryn Ostrander, first in forms, second in breaking and first in fighting; Matt Huggins, first in fighting, third in breaking and first in fighting; Caleb McCoy, third in forms, third in breaking and fourth in fighting, Hannah McCoy, first in forms, second in breaking and first in fighting.
Brennan Huggins, Tyler DeCap and Bobbie Hesse helped with the tournament.
The Rapids City tae kwon oo school holds classes from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the Rapids City Community Center.
It is a traditional style of tae kwon do, with the focus on developing the martial art spirit.
The school has been holding classes in the Port Byron/Rapids City area for 39 years.
The Korean United Church of Bettendorf hosted a lunch counter with Korean food.
Martial artists from the Rapids City
tae kwon do school were Asher McDowell, first in forms, second in breaking,
For questions, call Grand Master Kevin Saathoff at 309-496-9732.
Photo provided by Kevin Saathoff Rapids City tae kwon do students competed in the Inter-School tournament April 26 in Bettendorf, Iowa. In the front row from left are Bobbie Hesse, James Matthies, Caleb McCoy, Megan Matthies and Asher McDowell. Back row are Grand Master Kevin Saathoff, Hannah McCoy, Emily McDowell, Darryn Ostrander, Matt Huggins and Tyler DeCap.
Clinton’s Bickelhaupt Arboretum begins bold new chapter
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CLINTON, Iowa – Under a cloudy sky, dozens of residents, alumni, community leaders and college officials gathered at the Bickelhaupt Arboretum on May 1 where the scent of damp soil mingled with spring blossoms and the promise of a bold new chapter.
Golden shovels in hand, they leaned into the earth – not just to mark the start of a construction project, but to plant the next seeds in a legacy five decades in the making.
“This is more than a groundbreaking,” said Brian Kelly, president of Clinton Community College. “It’s the continuation of a dream that started with two people walking the streets of Clinton, wondering how they could help humanity.”
That dream belonged to Bob and Frances Bickelhaupt, a local couple who transformed their private property into a public garden beginning in 1970.
What began as a personal conservation project has grown into an arboretum spanning 15 acres and housing more than 2,000 species of trees, shrubs and perennials.
Now it’s poised for its most ambitious transformation yet.
The Bickelhaupts’ story has become something of Clinton folklore. In 1964, the couple walked 90 miles of city streets on 38 excursions, mapping tree species and discussing their shared vision to give back to a community that had given them so much.
Confronted with the devastation of Dutch elm disease and a lack of public green space, they imagined an educational arboretum that could heal, teach and inspire.
Now, through the joint efforts of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and the Paul B. Sharar Foundation, that legacy is being renewed. A $5 million renovation campaign – years in the making – is set to transform the arboretum into a more inclusive, sustainable and community-centered space by November 2025.
Among the most vocal supporters of the project is Shawn Hill-Lamb, granddaughter of Bob and Frances Bickelhaupt, who spent childhood summers on the property when it was still her grandparents’ home.
“I remember picking the apples in an apple tree that my grandmother had. We fished and we played in the creek all day long. And, of course, we learned to swim
here in the swimming pool,” Hill-Lamb said.
Hill-Lamb later joined the arboretum’s board of directors and played a key role in helping her family transfer the property to the Paul B. Sharar Foundation and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges in 2014. She said the renovation builds on the foundation her grandparents laid with purpose and care.
“They always were planning for the
future,” Hill-Lamb said. “This renovation project will beautifully honor my family’s legacy.”
Plans include ADA-accessible facilities, community gathering spaces, expanded educational programming and long-term sustainability measures. The updates will improve access and ensure the arboretum remains a resource for learners of all ages.
Fundraising was led by the Clinton
Community College Paul B. Sharar Foundation. Jenny Boysen, former EICC board member, the foundation’s president and a Clinton Community College alumnus, praised the teamwork behind the effort.
“When we first heard about the idea, I wasn’t sure we could pull it off,” Boysen said.
A groundbreaking is held for the Bickelhaupt Arboretum.
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Officials take part in a groundbreaking for the Bickelhaupt Arboretum.
Fulton Kiwanis Club gives $3,000 to Rec League
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FULTON – The Fulton Kiwanis Club presented the Rec League with a check for $3,000 on April 21.
“The money will be used as needed for uniforms, referees, repairs, groundskeepers fees, etc., so that 356 boys and girls can have a fun summer playing softball and baseball,” committee chairpersons Barbara and David Frantz said in a news release.
The Fulton Kiwanis Club raised the money by selling banner advertising that hangs on the field fencing from May through September each year.
“We give 100% of all money raised to the Rec League. Without the caring businesses that advertise, this could not happen. We thank all of them very much,” the release said.
Kiwanis Lt. Gov. David Frantz presented the check to Colleen Temple, Jean Roeder, Larry Buikema and Larry Russell.
The Fulton Kiwanis Club presented the Rec League with a check for $3,000. Pictured are Kiwanis Lt. Gov. David Frantz presenting the check to Colleen Temple and Leona Freeman, Kelly Petersen, Owen Petersen, Kane Temple, Grant Temple, Elise Vogel, Barron Vogel, Braxton Vogel, Angie Eacker, Leah Eacker, Landen Eacker, Jean Roeder, Larry Buikema and Larry Russell.
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Local school districts to receive state library grants
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DIXON – The Erie, River Bend, Riverdale, Morrison and Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico school districts are among 30 districts in the 37th District that will receive state library grants, State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, announced April 23.
The annual grants, totaling $34,000, have been awarded to public schools throughout the district. The grants, administered by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, are aimed at supporting school libraries serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
“These grants are a great win for our students, educators and communities,” Arellano said. “School libraries are more
State Sen. Li Arellano Jr.
than just books, they’re learning hubs that promote literacy, access to technology and academic achievement. I’m proud to see our local schools receiving these important funds to strengthen those resources.”
The library grants can be used for buying books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, updated technology and educational programming.
The following school districts in the 37th Senate District have received funding:
GLIMPSES OF THE PAST – FULTON
• Amboy CUSD 272 – $850
• Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 – $850
• Illinois Valley Central UD 321 –$1,697
• Dixon CUSD 170 – $1,999
• Dunlap CUSD 323 – $4,132
• Erie CUSD 1 – $850
• River Bend CUSD 2 – $850
• Geneseo SD 228 – $2,078
• Germantown Hills SD 69 – $850
• Leland CUSD 1 – $850
• Bureau Valley CUSD 340 – $850
• Mendota CCSD 289 – $850
• Mendota High SD 280 – $850
• Morrison CUSD 6 – $850
• Princeton Elementary SD 115 – $850
• Princeton Township High SD 500 –$850
• Princeville CUSD 326 – $850
• Ohio Community High SD 505 –$850
• Ohio Community SD 17 – $850
• Wallace CCSD 195 – $850
• Polo CUSD 222 – $850
• Riverdale CUD 100 – $876
• Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUD 3 – $850
• Rochelle CCSD 231 – $1,235
• Rochelle Township High SD 212 –$850
• Rock Falls Elementary SD 13 – $850
• Rock Falls Township High SD 301 –$850
• Indian Creek CUSD 425 – $850
• Sterling CUSD 5 – $2,624
• Steward Elementary SD 220 – $850
For a full list of Illinois schools receiving library grant funding, visit the Illinois Secretary of State’s website.
1965: Both bridges reopen after Mississippi River flood
60 Years
May 12, 1965
With the opening of both bridges over the Mississippi River and the opening of a section of Highway 84 between Fulton and Highway 30, Fulton residents now have access to the outside world in all directions and business and living conditions rapidly are returning to normal after the recent flood.
The Junior class voted to cancel the dinner planned as part of the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom and the money will be given for flood relief. Junior class officers are Diane Faber, president; Jim Koenes, vice president; Shelia Wade, secretary; and Gary Bowen, treasurer. Class sponsors are Harold Vance, Ed Criss, James Zahnle and Mrs. Roline Bruhn.
50 Years
May 14, 1975
Mrs. David Vogel was installed as vice president of the Fulton Junior Woman’s Club during the May dinner meeting. New president Mrs. Robert Feldt was absent and will be installed at the September meeting. Others installed were Mrs. James Zuidema, secretary, and Mrs. Donald Tollstam, treasurer.
Voting will take place on a proposal to annex additional territory to the Schmaling Memorial Library District. People in the area to be annexed presented a petition to the board of trustees of the library asking that it be extended to them. When the number of people served passes the 5,000 mark, they become eligible for state and federal funds and specialized services.
40 Years
May 15, 1985
Fulton High School students inducted into the National Honor Society were Amy Dannels, Andrea Senior, Joyce Deelsnyder, Pamela Engelkins, Kirsten Tollstam, Lisa Turner, Charlene Kerr, Dawn Sterenberg, Heidi Kolk, Jeff Medema, Kristi Wiersema and Dan Kettler.
Another move toward making the proposed new shopping center for Fulton a reality was taken at a special meeting of the City Council. The council voted unanimously to ask for bids on the tract at the intersection of Highway 84 and 14th Avenue. Investment in the project might be more than a million dollars and there is the possibility that 70 new jobs will be created.
30 Years
May 10, 1995
A huge storm system produced several tornadoes, hail and strong winds and heavy rain moved across the area. Several tornado clouds were spotted throughout the area and one tornado touched down east of Fulton, causing devastation to several farms and homes. Jeff Holesinger’s farmhouse was completely gone and several outbuildings were destroyed.
All that remains to get developers started on a new 16-unit condominium in the northern part of Fulton is a change in zoning classification on the land. The property is being purchased from Joseph Keegan. The homes will be in eight buildings with two units in each building.
20 Years
May 11, 2005
Supporters on both sides of the announcement of the closing of the Albany K-5 grade school continue their efforts. The Albany group has sent letters to residents in the proposed area of the annexation to Erie schools. Concerned Citizens of River Bend who are opposed to the detachment from River Bend schools also have been active working to provide
information. The River Bend citizens group has presented a Fact Sheet detailing information on the plan.
The Dutch Days Festival was well-attended with a large crowd for the parade and other festivities. Cloudy skies started off both days of the festival, but the sun came out and brought with it plenty of visitors to the event.
10 Years
May 13, 2015
Awesometown Music announced Fulton’s annual Venusfest in Heritage Canyon. Awesometown has lined up five girl bands as they raise money for breast cancer awareness. Proceeds will go to Gilda’s Club in the Quad Cities.
Congratulations to River Bend Middle School students Max Lemke and Mandy Alstead. Max and Mindy were chosen to represent RBMS at the annual Illinois Principal Association Leadership awards ceremony. A retired principal spoke to students about leadership and emphasized to students that they are leaders. Max and Mindy were chosen to attend the banquet by the eighth grade staff at River Bend Middle School.
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“But when you have leaders like Brian Kelly and Karen Vickers, and you’ve got people like Ann Eisenman running marathons around you, how can you say no?”
Boysen laughed as she recalled a memorable moment with Eisenman.
“Ann caught me while I was walking and asked for a letter of support for permeable pavers,” she said. “You don’t say no to Ann. I’m glad I didn’t.”
Eisenman, who coordinated planning, grant writing and community outreach, said the renovation reflects the community’s values.
“This project is really about stewardship,” she said. “It’s about honoring what came before us and making sure the arboretum remains a place for learning, reflection and connection for everyone.”
Clinton Mayor Scott Maddasion, who lives nearby, said the arboretum is part of the daily life of many Clinton residents.
“This property is very highly trafficked and a lot of people walk by my house to go right into the arboretum, and they’re walking their dogs and things like that,” he said. “It’s a wonderful piece of property to have in the middle of town and a treasure for our community. This project is just going to amp that up even more, so I am really excited to see this come to fruition.”
Liang Chee Wee, chancellor of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, drew parallels to his upbringing in Singapore, which is known for its lush green public spaces.
“This place offers a kind of welcome we all need,” he said. “It invites us to slow down and appreciate the world around us. That’s what makes it so important.”
As the ceremony came to a close, Kelly acknowledged the emotional significance of the arboretum to many Clinton residents.
“I can’t count the number of homes I’ve visited that have prom pictures or family portraits taken here,” he said. “This space is part of our shared story.”
He looked out at the crowd, smiling.
“Start thinking about your outfit,” he said. “We’ll see you back here in November.”
Features of the renovations and enhancements project include:
• The Events Center is a large area offering a variety of seating options. The 2,033-square-foot room features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the spacious outdoor deck and the Bickelhaupt Arboretum.
• The Deck with Railing will be out -
side of the Events Center. It’s an area that provides options for events at the Bickelhaupt Arboretum. At 2,200 square feet, the composite deck features sweeping views of the arboretum landscape with seating for 110.
• The Art Installation in the pool footprint is a feature of the Gathering Room. Artwork will be installed in the pool cavity of the Events Center with special lighting and covered with glass flooring, creating a unique environment for family gatherings, special events and conferences.
• Education Center rooms feature 1,242 and 800 square feet of learning environment including a library space.
• Welcome Pavilion is the entry point to the Bickelhaupt Arboretum from the parking lot. This open air structure provides a respite from the rain and a place for learning materials.
• The Gathering Place is the first stop upon entry through the Welcome Pavilion. Accessible pathway, benches and shade are a wonderful place to experience the sight and sounds of the Bickelhaupt Arboretum.
• The Animal Exhibit is a walk through nature. Visitors of all ages will enjoy seeing animals in their native habitats.
To learn more about the arboretum, visit eicc.edu/bickelhaupt.
Image provided by Johnna Kerres
An artist’s rendering of the Bickelhaupt Arboretum.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP
Girls track and field
Fulton wins conference meet: The Lady Steamers took top honors at the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference meet May 8 in Dakota.
Fulton scored 143 points en route to the title. Second place went to LenaWinslow with 120 points, followed by Galena (84), Forreston-Polo (81), Amboy (55), Pecatonica (53), West Carroll (39), Stockton (38), Milledgeville (37), Morrison (13), Dakota (7) and AFC (2).
Fulton’s 4x100 relay team of Paige Cramer, Brooklyn Thoms, Haley Smither and Miraya Pessman took first in 50.09 seconds.
The 4x800 relay team of Ellie Mulder, Breleigh Terrock-Hayton, Peighton Stretton and Jessa Read won in 10:21.33.
Grace Bray won the 300-meter hurdles in 49.39 seconds, followed by teammate Chole Wilkin in second at 50.62.
Kylie Smither won the shot put with a throw of 11.45 meters and was second in the discus at 31.66 meters.
Pessman won the long jump with a leap of 4.74 meters, followed by Cramer in second place at 4.59 meters.
Emery Wherry won the triple jump at 9.89 meters and Olivia Knott was fourth.
Pessman was second and Thoms was fourth in the 100, Wilkin was second in the 100 hurdles, Jordin Rathburn was second in the high jump, Mulder was fifth and Jasmine Moreland was sixth in the 800, Haley Smither was seventh in the 200 and Terrock-Hayton was seventh in the 400.
The 4x400 relay of Strettman, Rathburn, Read and Thoms was second.
For Morrison, Emma Christin was first in the 3,200 meters.
Baseball
Orion 9, Erie-Prophetstown 4: The Panthers were unable to come back after Orion scored nine runs in the first three innings. Braylon Swertfeger had three of E-P’s six hits.
Fulton 15, Orion 0 (4 inn.): Dane VanZuiden was 4 for 4 with a double and four RBIs in the home win. Braedon Meyers pitched all four innings, allowing only two hits and striking out six. Braeden Brennan had three RBIs and scored three runs.
Erie-Prophetstown 7, Mendota 1: E-P took control with five runs in the fourth inning in the road triumph. Braedyn Frank earned the win after going 6⅔ innings with eight strikeouts and three hits allowed.
Morrison 10, Ashton-Franklin Center 9: Trailing 9-8 heading into the bottom of the seventh, Morrison rallied for a walkoff win as Collin Renkes put the ball in
Erie-Prophetstown’s Tristan Hovey throws to first base after forcing out Hall’s Luke Bryant at second base during a double play May 9.
play and Jacob Reed scored on a fielder’s choice. Kaleb Schroeder led the Mustangs with three RBIs. AFC’s Brock Lehman had three RBIs.
East Dubuque 7, Fulton 6 (9 inn.): A Drew Christ RBI single with one out won it for East Dubuque at home. Jacob Huisenga led Fulton with two RBIs and Braedon Meyers had three hits.
Hall 5, Erie-Prophetstown 1: The Panthers were held to three hits and had three errors in the home setback. Hall took advantage of four unearned runs in the win.
Softball
Erie-Prophetstown 13, Orion 8: The Panthers outhit Orion 13-11 in the road win. Chloe Hamilton (home run) and Isabella Olvera led E-P with three RBIs apiece. Fulton 6, East Dubuque 5 (8 inn.): Belle Curley had a walk-off RBI single that scored Kira Wilson in the extra inning. The Steamers scored five times in the fourth before the Warriors tied it 5-5 with three runs in the fifth. Wilson finished 3 for 5 and Jessa Read had two RBIs and pitched a complete game with nine strikeouts.
Erie-Prophetstown 4, Hall 3: E-P’s Hannah Ryan hit a walk-off RBI single as the Panthers came back from a 3-1 deficit after five innings. Ryan finished with two hits and two RBIs.
Fulton 4, Orion 3: The Steamers held on after Resse Germann scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the sixth. Fulton’s Jessa Read pitched a complete game with three strikeouts, no walks and two earned runs allowed. Read and Zoe Kunau had RBIs.
Morrison 13, Annawan 1 (5 inn.): Morrison’s Ava Duncan pitched five innings with four strikeouts and one walk, scattering 11 hits. Kiyah Wolber had three RBIs and Bella Duncan had two doubles and two RBIs.
Erie-Prophetstown 13, Mendota 1 (6 inn.): E-P had five extra-base hits in the road win. Wynn Renkes led the way with two doubles and three RBIs and pitched three scoreless innings. Ayden Klendworth worked three innings and got the win.
Erie-Prophetstown 9, Newman 2: E-P outhit Newman 13-4 in the home win as Jaylynn Hamilton went 3 for 4 with three RBIs leading off. Wynn Renkes struck out 13 in seven innings for the Panthers.
East Dubuque 1, Fulton 0: The Steamers lost in a pitchers’ duel after being outhit 2-1. East Dubuque’s lone run came without a hit in the second inning after multiple errors. Fulton’s Jessa Read took the loss after pitching six innings with six strikeouts, no walks and no earned runs allowed. Curin Oberman pitched a complete game with eight strikeouts and two walks for the Warriors.
Morrison 15, Ashton-Franklin Center 0 (4 inn.): Bella Duncan pitched a no-hitter and struck out 12 in the home win. Duncan also had two triples and three RBIs. Allie Anderson had four RBIs.
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Fulton wins the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference meet May 8 in Dakota.
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Bella Duncan strikes out 18
Morrison wins 10th straight
By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com
MORRISON – After what she described as a “rocky” start to the season, Bella Duncan and Morrison are on a roll.
Opening the season with a 3-3 record, the Fillies have lost only once in the past month.
Duncan’s pitching, a balanced offense and just having fun are big reasons why.
Duncan threw her fifth no-hitter of the season in a 9-0 nonconference win over Bureau Valley on May 9.
Morrison (15-4) won its 10th straight game.
Duncan pitched aggressively and kept the pressure on as she struck out 18 and walked none. Bureau Valley (13-15) reached once on an error and Sadie Bailey reached twice on catcher interference calls.
Kiyah Wolber and Allie Anderson each had two RBIs and Bella Scachette had three of Morrison’s 12 hits in the win.
“Having 10 wins in a row for us is absolutely huge,” Duncan said. “We’ve just been doing so well. I can’t ask for anything better.”
Committed to play softball at Western Michigan, Duncan was recruited to the school for her hitting.
She entered the game batting a teambest .561, but the Fillies haven’t needed to rely on her bat this season. There is more balance on offense this year compared with previous years.
Seven Fillies had hits and scored runs for Morrison in the win over the Storm. Anderson, Madi Armitage and Bella Scachette‘s younger sister, Ava, all had doubles.
“We’ve finally found a way to have hit after hit and really get those runs each inning,” Bella Scachette said. “It’s big for us that we’re scoring a run each inning usually. That’s something that we haven’t been doing this whole year until recently and it’s made a huge difference in our 10 wins in a row.”
The second and fifth innings were the big ones for Morrison on Friday as they scored four times in each frame.
While dominating the game, Morrison had fun doing so. Team chants, jokes in the dugout and hyping one another up
happened frequently.
“It’s made a big difference for us when we all realized that the whole point of this game is to have fun,” Bella Scachette said. “We’ve been playing better. I would say that’s like the root of our wins right now is us having fun.”
Duncan said her main strength in the circle is her rise ball as she attacks hitters.
“Once I get going, I don’t like to stop,” she said. “I’m a very fast-faster pitcher. I like to get in there, get things done and get out.”
Bureau Valley coach David Shepard said that was a challenge for his hitters as they tried to escape an offensive funk while playing some tough teams. They also were shut out twice against Biggsville West Central (21-3).
“She likes to work fast,” Shepard said of Duncan. “If you’re not prepared for that, it can take you off guard. I kept telling our girls, you need to slow her down. And she threw nothing but strikes and she would climb the ladder. She pitched really well.”
The Fillies are the No. 1 seed at the Class 2A Princeton Regional, opening their postseason May 20.
Up next is a big Northwest Upstate Illini Conference matchup with Milledgeville on Tuesday.
Duncan said continuing to have success all comes back to having fun and staying calm.
“That’s what I love about them,” Morrison coach Chelsea Eads said about the team. “That’s the whole point we play softball, to have fun. I always tell them there’s no point in being here if you’re not having fun. ... We owe everything that we have to the game. It’s given us so much, so it’s important to have fun.”
FAR LEFT: Morrison pitcher Bella Duncan delivers a pitch May 9 against Bureau Valley.
LEFT: Morrison’s Ava Duncan has some fun with teammates in the dugout after hitting a double. Morrison won its 10th straight game with a 9-0 victory over Bureau Valley.
Photos by Brian Hurley
players wrap up prep careers at Jim Shaw All-Star Classic
Morrison’s Camryn Veltrop scores 20 in girls game
By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com
Area boys and girls basketball players from the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference competed in their high school uniforms one last time at the Jim Shaw All-Star Basketball Classic on May 4 at Eastland High School.
Competing players had to be in the WCCI-listening area and be an all-conference member. The event was sponsored by the Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame.
In the girls game, the North team won 63-50 behind an MVP performance from River Ridge-Scales Mound’s Laiken Haas, who scored 29 points. West Carroll’s Caitlyn Stingley scored eight points in the second half and Domynique Lego scored two.
Morrison’s Camryn Veltrop led the South team with 20 points. Eastland’s Olivia Klinefelter had eight points and Fulton’s Kylie Smither added eight.
Milledgeville’s Kendra Hutchison had four points. Pearl City’s Fallyn Endress scored four and Kendra Kuhlemeier had six.
Area girls invited but unable to play were Morrison’s Kaylee Pruis, West Carroll’s Emma Randecker and Forreston’s Jayleigh Newill.
In the boys game, Eastland’s Adam Awender earned the Most Valuable Player honor after scoring 33 points to help the South team beat the North 93-64. Awender hit nine 3-pointers, including six in the third quarter. The team was coached by Eastland’s Tyler Zumdahl.
Milledgeville‘s Micah Toms-Smith scored 11 points, Brendan Greenfield had seven, Peyton Spears had 13 and West Carroll’s Tyler McGinnis had three. Lena-Winslow’s Michael Mowery scored 12 and Pearl City’s Tyler Clark had eight.
Reaching double figures for the North All-Stars were East Dubuque’s Bradin Lee (11) and River Ridge’s Damon Dittmar (14) and Joseph Winter (15).
Invitees who were unable to play included Morrison’s Colton Bielema and Fulton’s Braeden Brennan and Jacob Huisenga.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF LAW OFFICE CLOSURE
Due to Attorney Thomas J. Potter’s death December 29, 2024, the office of Thomas J. Potter, d/b/a Ludens & Potter will close on June 1, 2025. If you have estate planning documents such as a Trust, Will, Powers of Attorney, or HIPAA Authorizations prepared by Attorney Potter, and you have not been contacted, please call the office at 815-772-2161 to make arrangements for pickup. After June 1, 2025, all files will be placed in storage and to retrieve any files, call the office of Nick Heid, attorney, at 815-589-9961 and ask for Cinda or Cheryl. The family and staff thank you for your business through the years.
Attorney William R. Shirk, as Executor of the Estate of Thomas J. Potter
Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sauk Valley Saturday, June 14, 2025 5:00
to: Cancer Survivors, Loved Ones Battling Cancer, Loved Ones Lost
Drake Lansman file photo
Morrison senior Camryn Veltrop led the South team with 20 points at the Jim Shaw All-Star Basketball Classic on May 4 at Eastland High School.
Morrison softball team shuts out Bureau Valley
Morrison’s Bella Duncan pitches against Bureau Valley. Duncan tossed a no-hitter in a 9-0 win.
Photos by Brian Hurley
Morrison catcher Allie Anderson brings in a high pitch during a 9-0 win over Bureau Valley on May 9.
CHURCH LISTINGS
ALBANY
Albany United Methodist Church
502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781
Pastor Toni Lucas
St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany
Father Timothy Barr, Pastor CORDOVA
Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova
Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com
EAST MOLINE
Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com
Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com
Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist
Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline
Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592
ERIE
Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584
Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561
Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com
Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125 Website: erieefree.org
Pastor Ron Eckberg
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg
Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie
Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org
Farmers Elevator
815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL
Rock River Lumber & Grain
815-537-5131 - Prophetstown
Frary’s Lumber & Supply 815-537-5151 - Prophetstown
Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie
Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com
St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main
Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077
Church Phone: 309-659-2781
FENTON
Fenton Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton
FULTON
Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com
Pastor Jeremiah Mitchell
Sunday service is 10 a.m.
First Reformed Church
510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203
Pastor Charles Huckaby
Fulton Presbyterian Church
311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 www.fultonpreschurch.org email: presbyterianchurchfulton@gmail.com.
Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton
Gateway Faith Fellowship Church
701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283
Pastor Wayne Wiersema
Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542
Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com
Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com
Pastor Shannon Parrish
CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com
RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC
822 Main, Erie Serving the Area Since 1980
Morrison Veterinary Clinic
Jentry Fane, DVM, DVM, R.R. Zinkem, DVM, S.E. Blair, DVM, SJ. Lawfer, DVM
Phone 815-772-4047
14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison
Spring Valley Reformed Church
10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Paul Wissink 815-772-3554
First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com
Pastor Michael Hooker
HILLSDALE
Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340
Pastor Melva England
HOOPPOLE
Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church
Rev. Zachary Van Dyke, Pastor 563-370-8779
Hooppole Zion Methodist Church
Pastor Rolando Renteria 311 Main St, Hooppole, 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145
LYNDON
Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon 815-590-6971
Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr.
Trinity Baptist Church
403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com
MORRISON
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
Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.
WISDOM
Erie, Illinois
“For
Church Of St. Anne Episcopal
401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org
Crossroads Community Church
201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com
Ebenezer Reformed Church
309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472
www.ercmorrison.com
Emmanuel Church
202 E. Morris St., Morrison 815-772-3890 www.ecmorrison.com
Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator
First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison
Pastor Roy Brown, II Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist
First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510
100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m.
YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org
Kingdom Life Community Church
11429 Ward Road, Morrison 815-772-4098
www.kingdomlife.global
Pastor Stephen Harmon
Morrison Christian Church
201 S. Genesee, Morrison David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.com
Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.
Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030
CHURCH LISTINGS
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro
13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com
Interim Pastor Mark Peters
Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. Bible study and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Sundays
PORT BYRON
Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352
Pastor Josh Matthews
Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron
Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201
Countryside Christian Church
3817 230th St. N., Port Byron
Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834
Fairfield United Methodist Church
235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron
Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767
Messiah Lutheran Church
302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421
Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy
Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295
Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th St. N., Port Byron, IL Church Office: 309-848-4050 Email: portbyronfirstumc@gmail.com
Roberta Robbins, Lead Pastor Becky Butterfield, Associate Pastor
REMAX Sauk Valley
Barb Kophamer
Barb@BarbKophamer.com
815-772-4850
Dykstra & Law
Insurance Agency, Inc.
Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall
1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200
PROPHETSTOWN
Advent Christian Church
200 Elm St., Prophetstown
Pastor Diana Verhulst 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org
First Lutheran Church
Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org
Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown
Pastor Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com
Prophetstown
United Methodist Church
200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496
River Church
218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com
St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077
RAPIDS CITY
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Phone 309-496-2414
TAMPICO
St. Mary Catholic Church
Reverend Slawomir Zimodro 105 Benton St., Tampico Phone 815-438-5425
Tampico Baptist Church
209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton
Tampico First
United Methodist Church
Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302
April 28-May 3
Warranty deeds
Molly Macke to Darrin R Bielema and Valerie K Gammel, 207 S. Clinton St., Morrison, $108,000.
Ruth V Gundlach to Kent A Bush and Kendra K Kophamer Bush, 16960 Crosby Road, Morrison, $190,000.
Neva D Baar to Kim R Schaefer and Mary K Schaefer, 10070 Main St., Fenton, $90,000.
Central Illinois Real Estate Holdings LLC and Series Sh1 to Brent M Thomas, 2209 Canal St., Rock Falls, $32,000.
Central Illinois Real Estate Holdings LLC and Series Sh1 to Brent M Thomas, 1006 Charles St., Rock Falls, $48,000.
Rickey T Stokes and Jo Lynn Stokes to Corwell Properties LLC, 503 15th Ave., Sterling, $35,000.
Thomas M Tiesman and Debora A Tiesman to Patricia A Chess, 904A Coventry Lane, Sterling, $163,000.
Blaeco Properties LLC to Ian B Franks, 305 W. Commercial St., Lyndon, $45,000.
Richard W Hoff and Marda J Hoff to Brandi Earles and Brett Earles, 19716 Acker Road, Fulton, $0.
Fatih D Sen to Global Team LLC, 305 S. Main St., Tampico, $10,000.
Joshua James Frederick, Joshua J Schroth, Kristin Frederick, Renee L Schroth to Joey M Driscoll, Jaini L Driscoll and Tom Zuidema, 203 Pine St., Morrison, $40,400.
Waunita Schaefer to Tyler Gibler, 28700 Thome Road, Rock Falls, $210,000.
Champaign Investment LLC to Kyle Unger, 501 S. Madison St., Morrison, $71,220.
City Of Sterling to Tarlton & Pignatelli LLC, one parcel on 16th Avenue, Sterling: 11-15-251-017, $100.
City Of Sterling to Tarlton & Pignatelli LLC, three parcels on West 7th Street, Sterling: 11-21-333-006, 11-21-333-007 and 11-21-333-008, $100.
Nathaniel J Mcbride to Katie M Ulery, 18538 Holly Road, Morrison, $267,000.
Scott C Krone to Katherine E King, 710 W. 13th St., Sterling, $112,900.
Lois J Como to Lisa K Trader, 1409 Sycamore Drive, Rock Falls, $111,000.
Rhonda K Bohms to Ture A Person and Conni Person, 805 E. Humphrey Ave., Rock Falls, $92,000.
Michelle L Wiersema Estate, Addie L Pace and Amy L Reed to Kirsten Anderson and Joshua Anderson, 610 Third Ave., Sterling, $117,500.
Loos 1052 LLC to Rentco LLC, one parcel on Merrill Street, Sterling: 11-14-351-001, $30,000.
Stephanie R Gloria, Adam S Gloria, and Alexis K Gloria to Linda J Williams, 1715 Avenue E, Sterling, $111,000.
Xavier Deion Jerrols and Laneedra Jerrols to Aidan Langley, 203 W. Third St., Tampico, $85,000.
Garry E Medema Family Trust and Brenda E Medema Family Trust to Andrew Bennett and Alexandria Bennett, 111 11th St., Fulton, $207,000.
Alejandro Xona Cal to Sonia Alvarez Cruz, 105 E Knox St., Morrison, $40,000.
Richard W Hoff and Marda J Hoff to Brandi Earles and Brett Earles, 19716 Acker Road, Fulton, $200,000.
Fulton Community Christian School, now known as Unity Christian School of Fulton, Ill., to Ryan Eissens Construction Inc., 1000 11th Ave., Fulton, $100,000.
Jason Backes to Dakota Carber, 105 Prospect, Morrison, $185,000.
Shawn L Mckenna and Donna M Mckenna to Jared L Mckenna, 107 E. 4th St., Lyndon, $67,500.
Quit claim deeds
Brick L Boss to Toma Ventures LLC, 11379 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, $75,000.
Zachariah A Heald to Kimberly D Heald, 28912 Knief Road, Rock Falls, $0.
Alex Moen to Michael Fritz, 504 W. Grove St., Chadwick, $0.
Santiago D Martinez and Berta M Martinez to Santiago M Martinez and Patricia A Martinez, 614 W. 14th St., Rock Falls, $0.
Jeanine M Tufty, trustee, and Terry J Tufty Trust to Jeanine M Tufty Trust, 15005 Vans Road, Fulton, $0.
Kaleb C House to Amanda K Gerlach, formerly known as Amanda K House, 16580 Norton Road, Morrison, $0.
Jeanne Sue Hansen and Gregory Allen Hansen to Gregory Allen Hansen Trust and Jeanne Sue Hansen Trust, 10-25-400-003 and 10-35-226-002, $0.
James A Winn to James A Winn and Rebecca Jeann Winn, 20845 Moline Road, Lyndon, $0.
Leticia Gomez to Leticia I Guerrero and Federico Guerrero Jr, 611 Woodburn Ave., Sterling, $0.
Carson Kirkpatrick to Bethany Kirkpatrick and Carson Kirkpatrick, 611 Rita Court, Prophetstown, $0.
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Drs. Terry and Sarah Foust
“Serving Large and Small Animals”
602 N. High Street, Port Byron, IL
Phone 309-524-6484
Fax: 309-524-6485 www.riverviewvets.com
FARM - INDUSTRIAL
Larry’s Metal
We Sell and Service All Major Brands 309-887-4447
Call 815-632-2560
16262 Waller Rd., (Rt. 84), Fulton, IL
DIRECTORY BUSINESS AND SERVICE
Billing Clerk
DUTIES:
Data entry in Excel & company ERP; Research billing & shipping variances; Communicate with internal & external customers; Assist in physical inventory; Backup accounting team; File paperwork & Complete assigned projects
EXPERIENCE:
HS diploma required; Billing experience preferred, in mfg. office a plus
PAY & BENEFITS:
Above avg. hourly pay Insurance & investment benefits
SKILLS:
Billing & Receiving knowledge; Strong computer skills with Excel proficiency; Organized & detail-oriented; Able to communicate effectively & meet deadlines; Work well independently & with team
APPLICATIONS:
Qualified candidates apply online careers.leggett.com or at 101 Ave K, Sterling
Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veteran/Disability Employer
Recycle Your Stuff for Cash in the Classifieds
Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc for over 50 years has designed, engineered and specialized in producing customized material weighing and batching systems , bulk bag filling/packaging stations, bulk bag unloading systems, process controls and plantwide automation systems
SALES SUPPORT SPECIALIST
40 hour work week; Monday - Friday
This role is pivotal in providing comprehensive support to our Regional Sales Managers by assisting in customer lead and proposal follow-ups, CRM data maintenance, and contributing to the overall organization's sales strategy
Principal Responsibilities:
Assist Regional Sales Managers in day-to-day activities:
Assist with new lead qualifications and follow-up directly with customers.
Create and/ or review proposal packages for customers before they are submitted
Gain proficiency in Sterling product offerings including products integrated fr om 3rd party vendors.
Assist in post propo sal follo w- up directly with customers.
Becoming proficient and taking lead role in Hub Spo t CRM administration
Understand and manage sales aspects of Visual ERP System
Identify key competitors, their offerings and increase Sterling's market share positio n.
Minimal travel required but could be asked to attend Trade Sho ws as directed by Sales Manager
Skills:
Accuracy and high attention to detail.
Demonstrate ex ceptional organizational skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written grammar skills.
Strong computer proficiency, including knowledge of MS Office Suite
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment and meet deadlines.
Knowledge, Education or Experience:
Previous sales adm inistration or technical inside sales experience
Knowledgeable with sales CRM software. (HubSpo t)
Technical degree or engineering experience preferred
Advancement Opportunities:
Regional Sales Manager
Project Manager
Inside Sales Manager
To apply, send resum e to : Human Resources, Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. PO Box 418, Sterling, IL 61081 or email: sci@sterlingcontrols.com
Clerk Persons in occupancy or actu al possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots
A Petition for Tax
Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX29
The Property is loca ted at: 601 AVE A., ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 Property Index Number: 11-27-307-001
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021.
The period of redemption will expire on 8/25/2025. On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner wi ll make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investmen ts, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952848
Apr. 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952848
TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00241
TO:
Travis Langley
Kaila Langley Occupant
Stonepride Financial Corporation Whiteside County Clerk
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property;
Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots
A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX30
The Property is located at: 712 11TH AVE., ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 Property Index Number: 11-28356-020
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021.
The period of redemption will expire on 8/ 25/2025. On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952849
demption will expire on 8/ 25/2025.
On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner
10594-952849
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952849
TAKE NOTICE
CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00243
TO: Larry Karn
Spouse of Larry Karn
Barbara Ducoing
Spouse of Barbara Ducoing
Larry Karn
Spouse of Larry Karn
Larry Karn
Spouse of Larry
Karn
Barbara Ducoing
Spouse of Barbara Ducoing
Nikki Tintori
McLane Bellows
Occupant
Illinois Attorney General
IL Dept. of Employment
Security
IL Dept of Employment Security
Illinois Department of Revenue
United States
Attorney General
US Attorney
Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Service
Whiteside County Clerk
Midland States Bank
Persons in occupancy or actu al possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots
A Pet ition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX31
The Property is loca ted at: 304 7TH AVE., ROCK FALLS , IL 61071
Property Index Number: 11-28-402-014
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021. The period of redemption will expire on 8/25/2025. On 09/17/2025 at 9:00
AM the Petitioner wi ll make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investmen ts, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952850
Apr. 29, May 6, 13, 2025
09/17/2025 at 9:00
AM the Petitioner wi ll make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investmen ts, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952850
Apr. 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952850
TAKE NOTICE
CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00250
TO: Christopher J Kenny
Spouse of Christopher J Kenny
Christopher J Kenny
Spouse of Christopher J Kenny
Christopher J
Kenny
Spouse of Christopher J Kenny
Occupant
City of Rock Falls Whiteside County Clerk
Persons in occupancy or actu al possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots
A Pet ition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX32
The Property is loca ted at: 510 PLEASANT ST., ROCK FALLS, IL 61071
Property Index Number: 11-28-409-008
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021. The period of redemption will expire on 8/25/2025. On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner wi ll make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investmen ts, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952851
Apr. 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952851
TAKE NOTICE
CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00317
TO:
Jeanne K Osteen
Spouse of Jeanne K Ostee n Lacy Lewis
Spouse of Lacy
Lewis
Jeanne K Osteen
Spouse of Jeanne K Ostee n Lacy Lewis
Spouse of Lacy
Lewis
Jeanne K Osteen
Spouse of Jeanne
Spouse of Jeanne K Ostee n Lacy Lewis
Spouse of Lacy
Lewis
Jeanne K Osteen
Spouse of Jeanne K Ostee n Lacy Lewis
Spouse of Lacy
Lewis
Jeanne K Osteen
Spouse of Jeanne K Ostee n Lacy Lewis
Spouse of Lacy
Lewis
Occupant
Illinois Attorney
General
Illinois Department of Revenue
Whiteside County Clerk
Persons in occupancy or actu al possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots
A Pet ition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX34
The Property is loca ted at: 102 E COMMERCIAL ST., LYNDON, IL 61261
Property Index Number: 15-16-477-001
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021. The period of redemption will expire on 8/25/2025. On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner wi ll make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investmen ts, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952852 Apr. 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952852
TAKE NOTICE
CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00336
TO:
Joshua Smith
Spouse of Joshua Smith
Occupant
Whiteside County Clerk
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots
A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX35
The Property is located at: 2606 KAUFFMAN ST , ROCK FALLS, IL 61071
A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX35
The Property is located at: 2606 KAUFFMAN ST , ROCK FALLS, IL 61071
Property Index Number: 17-02126-012
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021. The period of redemption will expire on 8/ 25/2025. On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952853
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952853
TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00359
TO: Michelle Greggs Spouse of Michelle Greggs Occupant Whiteside County Clerk
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots
A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed w ith the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX38
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots
A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed w ith the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX38
The Property is located at: 29112 SUMMERDALE RD., ROCK FALLS, IL 61071
Property Index Number: 17-10101-010
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021. The period of redemption will expire on 8/ 25/2025. On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952854
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952854
TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00364 TO:
Estate of Samuella
Myers
Byron Myers
Sandra Sumner
Occupant
Nancylee Limond
Rebecca Feldthouse
Whiteside County
Clerk
CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00364
TO:
Estate of Samuella
Myers
Byron Myers
Sandra Sumner
Occupant
Nancylee Limond
Rebecca Feldthouse
Whiteside County
Clerk
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property;
Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots
A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX39
The Property is located at: 29048 KNIEF RD., ROCK FALLS, IL 61071
Property Index Number: 17-10301-018
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021. The period of redemption will expire on 8/ 25/2025.
On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952855
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952855
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Whiteside - Morrison , ILLINOIS Bankers' Bank; Plaintiff vs. Cody J. Meie r; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defenda nt 25 FC 2 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE
The Property is located at: 29112 SUMMERDALE RD., ROCK FALLS, IL 61071
Property Index Number: 17-10101-010
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021.
The period of redemption will expire on 8/ 25/2025. On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952854
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952854
On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952855
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952855
TAKE NOTICE
CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00372
TO:
Estate of Steve J Steele
Occupant
Estate of Steve J Steele
Whiteside County Clerk
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots
A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed w ith the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX40
The Property is located at:
1016 MAIN ST., ERIE, IL 61250 Property Index Number: 20-06478-008
or parties
A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed w ith the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX40
The Property is located at: 1016 MAIN ST., ERIE, IL 61250 Property Index Number: 20-06478-008
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021.
The period of redemption will expire on 8/ 25/2025. On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952856
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952856
24 FC 73 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHIT ESIDE MORRISON, ILLINOIS New American Funding, LLC Pla intiff, vs. Joshua Mothershed; et. al. Defendant 24 FC 73 NOTICE OF SALE
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021. The period of redemption will expire on 8/ 25/2025.
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property;
Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the abov e entitled cause Intercounty Judici al Sales Corporation will on June 12, 2025, at the hour 3:00 p.m., Third Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidde r for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT FIVE (5), LINCOLN SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 22, 1941 IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 101, IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERID IAN; ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF STERLING, COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 11-22-207-005. Commonly known as 1616 East 13th Street, Sterling, IL 61081. The real estat e is : single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common inter est community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Secti on 18.5 of the Condominium Prope rty Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection Prospecti ve bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information For informati on call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group LLC, 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1540, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W24-0368 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL S ALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3265471 May 6, 13, 20, 2025
A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX39
The Property is located at: 29048 KNIEF RD., ROCK FALLS, IL 61071
Property Index Number: 17-10301-018
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021. The period of redemption will expire on 8/ 25/2025. On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereb y given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on June 12, 2025, at the hour 3:00 p.m., Third Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61 270, sell, in person, to the highest bid der for cash, the following d escribed mortgaged real estate:
On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952856
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952856
LOT SEVEN (7) AND THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK THIRTY-TWO (32), EAST OF BROADWAY, IN THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED MARCH 2, 1839 IN PLAT BOOK 2 PAGE 19. P.I.N. 11-22-278-010. Commonly known as 203 17th Ave., Sterling, IL 61081. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purc haser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Cond ominium Prope rty Act. Sal e terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Pros pective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
For informat ion call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road. Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-24-04623
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
intercountyjudicialsales.com
May 6, 13, 20, 2025
AL NOTICES
arties interestn said land or etition for Tax ed on premise scribed below been filed w ith Circuit Clerk of ITESIDE Coun-
L as Case No. 2025TX40 Property is loted at: 1016 MAIN ST., ERIE, IL 61250 operty Index Number: 20-06478-008 Property was on 11/3/2022 Delinquent Real ate Taxes or Special Assessments for the 2021. period of remption will exon 8/ 25/2025. 09/17/2025 at AM the Petier will make pplication to such Court in said County for an Orfor Issuance of x Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952856
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952856
On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952856
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952856
TAKE NOTICE
CERTIFICATE
NO. 2021-00375
TO:
April D Rick
Spouse of April D
Rick
April D Rick
Spouse of April D Rick Jake V erkruysse Occupant Village of Erie Whiteside County Clerk
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property;
Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots
A Petition for Tax
Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX41
The P roperty is located at: 611 8TH AVE., ERIE, IL 61250
Property Index Number: 20-07230-008
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021.
The period of redemption will expire on 8/ 25/2025.
On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952857
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952857
ERIE, IL 61250
Property Index Number: 20-07230-008
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes
and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021. The period of redemption will expire on 8/ 25/2025.
On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952857
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952857
TAKE NOTICE
CERTIFICATE NO. 2021-00389
TO:
Adam I Anderson
Spouse of Adam I Anderson
Adam I Anderson Spouse of Adam I Anderson
Mischa Anderson
Charles Burger Occupant Whiteside County Clerk
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots
A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX43
The Property is located at: 409 E MARKET ST., TAMPICO, IL 61283
Property Index Number: 22-14328-011
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021.
The period of redemption will expire on 8/ 25/2025.
On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952858
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952858
or parties interested in said land or lots
A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2025TX43
The Property is located at: 409 E MARKET ST., TAMPICO, IL 61283
Property Index Number: 22-14328-011
Said Property was sold on 11/3/2022 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2021. The period of redemption will expire on 8/ 25/2025. On 09/17/2025 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 10594-952858
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025 952858
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF THE DEATH, ADMISSION TO PROBATE AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARCIA SNYDER Case No. 2024 PR 81 Notice is hereby given to creditors and claimants of the death of Marcia Snyder, last a resident of Fulton, Illinois, who died on June 10, 2024. Letters of office were issued on November 6, 2024, to Wade Larkey, 801 14th Ave., Fulton, IL 61252, and Trisha Sikkema, 3649 West 12th St , Newton, IA 50208, as Independent Co-Executors.
WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
NOTICE OF THE DEATH, ADMISSION TO PROBATE AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARCIA SNYDER
Case No. 2024 PR 81
Notice is hereby given to creditors and claimants of the death of Marcia Snyder, last a resident of Fulton, Illinois, who died on June 10, 2024. Letters of office were issued on November 6, 2024, to Wade Larkey, 801 14th Ave., Fulton, IL 61252, and Trisha Sikkema, 3649 West 12th St , Newton, IA 50208, as Independent Co-Executors.
The Attorney for the estate is: Rebecca L. Hui zenga, 1011 4th St , Fulton, IL 61252
Claims against the estate may be filed wi th the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or wi th the Representative or both, on or before October 29, 2025. Any claim not filed wi thin that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and the attorney for the estate within 10 days after i t has been filed.
Dated this 29th day of April, 2025
REBECCA L HUIZENGA
Attorney for the Estate 1011 4th Street P.O. Box 102 Fulton, Illinois 61252
815/589-2859
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025
ber 29, 2025. Any claim not filed wi thin that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and the attorney for the estate within 10 days after i t has been filed.
Dated this 29th day of April, 2025
REBECCA L HUIZENGA
Attorney for the Estate 1011 4th Street
P.O. Box 102 Fulton, Illinois 61252
815/589-2859
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF THE DEATH, ADMISSION TO PROBATE AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LYNNE ZAHNLE
Case No. 2025 PR 24 Notice is hereby given to creditors and claimants of the death of Lynne Zahnle, l ast a resident of Fulton, Illinois, who died on June 3, 2024. Letters of office were issued on March 17, 2025, to Jill Swanson, of 3723 Loma Ventosa, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650, as Independent Personal Representative.
The Attorney for the estate is: Rebecca L. Hui zenga, 1011 4th St , Fulton, IL 61252
Claims against the estate may be filed wi th the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or wi th the Representative or both, on or before October 29, 2025. Any claim not filed wi thin that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and the at-
The Attorney for the estate is: Rebecca L. Hui zenga, 1011 4th St., Fulton, IL 61252. Claims against the estate may be filed wi th the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative or both, on or before October 29, 2025. Any claim not filed wi thin that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and the attorney for the estate within 10 days after i t has been filed.
Dated this 29th day of April, 2025
REBECCA L. HUIZENGA
Attorney for the Estate 1011 4th Street P.O. Box 102 Fulton, Illinois 61252
815/589-2859 April 29, May 6, 13, 2025
Courthouse, 200 East Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative or both, on or before October 29, 2025. Any claim not filed wi thin that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and the attorney for the estate within 10 days after i t has been filed.
Dated this 29th day of April, 2025
REBECCA L. HUIZENGA
ORDINANCE NO. #250505A
mailed or delivered to the Representative and the attorney for the estate within 10 days after i t has been filed.
Dated this 29th day of April, 2025
REBECCA L. HUIZENGA
Attorney for the Estate 1011 4th Street P.O. Box 102 Fulton, Illinois 61252
815/589-2859
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT BYRON, ILLINOIS BY AMENDING THE NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE
pendent Personal Representative. The Attorney for the estate is: Rebecca L. Hui zenga, 1011 4th St., Fulton, IL 61252. Claims against the estate may be filed wi th the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative or both, on or before October 29, 2025. Any claim not filed wi thin that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and the attorney for the estate within 10 days after i t has been filed.
Attorney for the Estate 1011 4th Street P.O. Box 102 Fulton, Illinois 61252
815/589-2859
WHEREAS, the City of Port Byron, Illinois, and MidAmerican Energy Company entered into a natura l gas franc hise agreement for Natural Gas Ordinance No. #250302B, adopted by the City Council on February 3, 202 5, and
Dated this 29th day of April, 2025
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025
WHEREAS, the City of Port Byron and MidAmerican Energy Company agree the franchise must be amended
NOW, THE REFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Byron, Illinois, as follows:
the death of Lynne Zahnle, l ast a resident of Fulton, Illinois, who died on June 3, 2024. Letters of office were issued on March 17, 2025, to Jill Swanson, of 3723 Loma Ventosa, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650, as Independent Personal Representative. The Attorney for the estate is: Rebecca L. Hui zenga, 1011 4th St., Fulton, IL 61252. Claims against the estate may be filed wi th the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative or both, on or before October 29, 2025. Any claim not filed wi thin that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and the attorney for the estate within 10 days after i t has been filed.
REBECCA L. HUIZENGA
1. That Section 13 of Ordinance No. #250302B being:
Dated this 29th day of April, 2025
REBECCA L. HUIZENGA
Attorney for the Estate 1011 4th Street P.O. Box 102 Fulton, Illinois 61252
815/589-2859
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025
Attorney for the Estate 1011 4th Street P.O. Box 102 Fulton, Illinois 61252
815/589-2859
April 29, May 6, 13, 2025
Section 13. There is herby imposed upon the cus tomers an Electricity Infrast ructure Maintenance fee ("franchise fee") of one (I) percent upon the gross revenues, minus uncollectible accounts, generated from sales of electr icity and distribution service, pursuant to the Tariff, by the Company within the corporate limits of the City. The franchise fee shall be remitted by the Company to the C ity on or before the last bus iness day of the calendar quarter following the close of the calendar quarter in which the franchise fee is charged. A. The City agrees to modify the level of franchise fees imposed only once in any 24-month period. B. The Company will commence collecting franchise fee s on or before the first Company billing cycle of the first calendar month following ninety (90) days of receipt of information req uired of the City to implement the franchise fee, including the City's documentation of customer classes subject to or exempted from City-imposed franc hise fee. C. The City shall be sol ely responsible for i dentifying customer classes subject to or exempt from paying the City imposed franc hise fee. The Company shall have no obligation to collect franchise fees from customers in annexed areas until and unless such ordinances have been provided to the Company by certified mail. The Company shall commence collect ing franchise fees in the annexed ar eas no sooner tha n sixty (60) days after receiving annexation ordinances from the City. D. The Company shall not, under any circumstance s be required to return or refund any franchise fee s that have bee n collected from customers and remitted to the City. In the event the Company is required to provide data or informat ion in defense of the City's imposition of franchise fees or the Company is required to assist the City in identifying customers or calculating any franchise fee refunds for groups of or individual customers the City shall reimburse the Company for the expenses incurred by the Company to provide such data or information G. With respect to the distribution or tr ansportation by the Company of natural gas sold to the customer by a third-party supplier of the commodity, the percentage of gross recei pts shall be applied to the customer's full cost of gas delivered within the City, including all costs of acquisition, ownership, and transportation whereof, wherever incurred. In determining the amount of the fee, the Company may presume that the customer's commodity cost of gas is the same as if the gas were sold by the Company, unless a differ ent cost is provided is hereby struck and the follo wi ng Section 13 is substi tuted therefore: Section 13. An Utility Franchise Fee of one (1) perce nt is imposed upon, and shall be collected from, the natural gas customers of the Company receiving service and located within the corporate limits of the City. The franchise fee shall be imposed upon the gross receipts, minus uncollectible accounts, generated from sales of natural gas and d istribution service with the following conditio ns. A. The City agrees to modify the level of franchise fees imposed only once in any 24month period. B. The Company will commence collecting franchise fees on or before the first Company billing cycle of the first calendar month following ni nety (90) days of rece ipt of information required of the City to implement the franchise fee, including the City's documentation of customer classes subject to or exempted from City-imposed franchise fee C. The City shall be solely responsible for identifying customer classes subject to or exempt from pay ing the City imposed franchise fee. The Company shall have no obligation to collect franchise fees from customers in annexed areas until and unless such ordinances have been provided to the Company by certified mail. The Company shall commence collecting franchise fees in the annexed area s no sooner than s ixty (60) day s after receiving annexation ordinances from the City. D. The Company shall not, under any circumstances be required to return or refund any franchise fees that have been collected from customers and remitte d to the City. In the event the Company is required to pr ovide data or information in defense of the City's imposition of franchise fees or the Company is required to assist the City in identifying cus tomers or calculating any franchise fee refunds for groups of or individual customers the City shall rei mburse the Company for the expenses incurred by the Company to provide such data or information.
Passed by the Village Board on the 5th day of May, 2025, and approved this 5th day of May, 2025.
Barbara Cray, Mayor ATTEST: Kristie Guardia,City Clerk I certify that the foregoing was published as Ordinance No.250 05A on the day of May, 2025.
Kristie Guardia, City Clerk
May 13, 2025
