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Plane crashes in Carroll County cornfield; 2 escape, treated for injuries
By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com
Two people were injured Sunday, Oct. 5, when an airplane crashed as it tried to land on a private airstrip in Carroll County.
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call about 10:45 a.m. Sunday reporting an airplane crash near Apple Hill Road, south of Mount Carroll, according to a news release issued by the sheriff’s office.
Two occupants in the airplane exited the aircraft and reached safety before the arrival of first responders,
authorities said. Fire crews extinguished the fire, which had fully engulfed the airplane.
An initial investigation indicates the airplane had flown to Mount Carroll from outside the area and was attempting to land at a private airstrip near Apple Hill Road.
During the landing attempt, the pilot experienced difficulties because of wind gusts, and the airplane crashed into a nearby cornfield.
The pilot was treated on-scene for minor injuries and declined transport. The passenger was taken from the scene and flown to OSF Saint Anthony
Medical Center in Rockford with injuries that authorities said are not life-threatening.
The names of the occupants have not yet been released to allow them time to notify family members.
The Mount Carroll Police Department, Mount Carroll Fire Department, Mount Carroll Ambulance, Lanark Fire Department, Chadwick Fire Department, Milledgeville Fire Department, Savanna Fire Department, AirCare Helicopter, National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration assisted at the scene.
Arellano invites families to honor veterans with Illinois Capitol Rotunda display
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State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, is inviting families across the district to honor their veterans by submitting photos and stories for the “Honoring All Who Served” Veterans Day Display.The exhibit will run in the Illinois Capitol Rotunda from Tuesday, Oct. 28, through Thursday, Nov. 13.
State Sen. Li Arellano Jr.
“Paying tribute to the men and women who defended our nation is one of our most meaningful traditions,” Arellano said. “Sharing the stories of the veterans in your life is a pow-
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Fulton Kiwanis Club Bucket Brigade collects over $6,000 for charity
The Fulton Kiwanis Club conducted its annual Bucket Brigade on Sept. 20-21. The Club chose Vets fore Vets as its fund-raising recipient. Several members assisted the group over the warm weekend and, due to their
erful way to remind us all that the freedoms we enjoy today were secured through their courage and sacrifice.”
How to participate
Families are encouraged to submit a photo and a brief story (up to 250 words) about their veteran. Please include the veteran’s name, military branch (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy), and the conflict served (such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Sept. 11, Gulf War, Vietnam, Korea, World War II, World War I, peacetime, or other). Military photos are especially meaningful but not required.
Deadline and submission
Submissions must be emailed to vet eransday@sgop.ilga.gov or mailed to Veterans Day Wall, 110 D Statehouse,
Sharing the stories of the veterans in your life is a powerful way to remind us all that the freedoms we enjoy today were secured through their courage and sacrifice.”
State Sen. Li Arellano Jr. , R-Dixon
Springfield, IL 62706 by Nov. 8.
For more information, call 217-7821154.
“Every story added to this display is a lesson in courage for the next generation,” Arellano said. “Please help us honor your loved one’s service at the heart of our state.”
efforts, raised $6,154. The group is thankful for the generosity of all the people who came through the corners when members were at Illinois 84 and 136 in Fulton.
The people opened up their hearts and pockets to enable the Kiwanis to raise the money for such a wonderful cause.
Vets fore Vets assists any veteran in need by building ramps, putting a new roof on a house, repairing other things on a disabled vet’s property, etc. This group aims to make life a bit better for the veterans and/ or spouses of veterans in Clinton, Jackson and Whiteside counties.
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Peanut Butter and Deli serves creative lunches from historic Morrison building
By CODY CUTTER ccutter@shawmedia.com
MORRISON – As an art teacher, it’s Jamie Harmon’s job to be creative, so when she was looking for a name for her family’s business, she knew she wanted something clever and catchy that would stick in people’s minds –like peanut butter to the roof of your mouth.
She didn’t have to look far. It was right there between a couple slices of bread.
The Harmons are the family behind Peanut Butter and Deli on Morrison’s Main Street, a deli-style restaurant where she and husband Paul and their son and two daughters serve up sandwiches, salads, drinks and desserts from one of Morrison’s oldest buildings – and one of it cleverest named businesses.
“Being an art teacher, I just couldn’t let it be boring,” Jamie said. “We were talking about the word ‘deli’ and what rhymed with it. We were going through it and it came to ‘jelly.’ We thought about that and I was like, ‘How about Peanut Butter and Deli?’ I thought it would catch attention. So there it stuck.”
For Jamie and Paul, who own the restaurant and building, investing in Morrison and responding to what residents wanted in their hometown was important to them as they considered opening a business. When the town’s Subway closed a couple of years ago, they looked for a way to fill the void, while bringing their own spin to the local restaurant scene. In December 2023, they brought their menu to Morrison, and put more than a few grins on people’s faces with a name that sounded good enough to eat.
Gracen Harmon, Jamie and Paul’s oldest daughter, manages the business and her sister Landri and younger brother Cort work with her. Landri is in college, and working in the family business helps pay her way through school; Cort is in junior high and helps wherever needed when he’s not in school. Pauls’s mom Bev also helps out, making the deli desserts.
Gracen enjoys taking on a leadership role at the family business and
working with her siblings.
“It’s been fun working with my family, and providing job opportunities to the girls in a fun environment to work,” Gracen said. “Although I get to boss around [my brother and sister], it’s great to work with them. It’s great to see all of the kids come in, and that’s one of my favorite parts about it. I get to see a lot of Cort’s friends come in, and some of Landri’s friends come in, and we’re able to have a lot of fun.”
The sandwich menu includes a turkey club, ham and cheese, chicken salad, roast beef, and The Big Red Rumble sandwich, named after a cheer that’s popular at the high school’s sports events, with roast beef, turkey, ham and American cheese. Breakfast options include egg and cheese sandwiches with either ham or bacon, or served plain.
Paninis are part of the sandwich fold, with a grilled cheese and a stuffed crust pizza-like sandwich with pepperoni, mozzarella and red pesto sauce. Every now and again, the Harmons will come up with a sandwich special as well. Sandwiches come on white sourdough or wheat berry bread, and any sandwich can be made into a wrap instead.
And of course, the sandwich selection wouldn’t be complete without a nod to the name of the business: The peanut butter and jelly comes with a choice of grape, strawberry, or the Harmon’s own “Deli Jelly” of a cream
cheese and raspberry mix.
Salads include a Caprese, grilled chicken and a side salad. Pasta and potato salads also are on the menu, as well as desserts such as parfaits, muffins, cinnamon rolls and occasional specials, courtesy of Grandma’s home cooking.
“It’s more of a fun, refreshing take on some of the classic sandwiches and sides, with some sentimental homemade aspects on it as well,” Gracen said. “We try to do something new each month if we can.”
The Harmons also have brought Dole Whip to town and offer it as a dessert with a different flavor each day. Dole Whip is a fairly new dessert offering to the Midwest. The gluten- and dairy-free treat is a cross between Italian ice and gelato, with a thick texture. Its name comes from the strawberry
and pineapple flavors that come from the Dole fruit company.
As for the drinks, regular, iced and frosted coffees are among the top sellers, as well as fruit smoothies and splash drinks, which are refreshing flavored waters with no caffeine. The drinks have become popular with customers, and have even shared equal billing with the sandwiches.
“The new thing that I did not imagine was going to be so crazy were the drinks,” Jamie said. “The smoothies and the splash drinks have been crazy. The frosted coffees and our specials, too. I never imagined this as a drink place, I always just thought sandwiches and a fun little environment, and all of a sudden it has become quite a bit of fun.”
Cody Cutter
Jamie and Paul Harmon own Peanut Butter and Deli in downtown Morrison, where they serve sandwiches, drinks and desserts. Their three children – Gracen, Landri and Cort – work with them.
Peanut Butter and Deli in Morrison’s chicken salad sandwich
Photo provided by Gracen Harmon
JAMES L. BENTERS
Born: August 22, 1950 in Morrison, IL
Died: September 28, 2025 in Morrison, IL
JAMES L. BENTERS, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
There will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private graveside service will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, with the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home assisting the family.
Jim was born August 22, 1950, in Morrison, IL, to Frederick and Eleanor (Rosenow) Benters. On May 6, 1972, he married Evelena House in Morrison, IL. Together they shared 53 wonderful years together, building their lives and family. Jim worked at Drives, Inc. in Fulton, IL, for 43 years. He was a member of St. Peter
Lutheran Church in Morrison. In his free time, Jim enjoyed spending time outdoors and could often be found in his garage, watching the Chicago Bears and enjoying a cold Busch-Light. He also loved working with his hands: fixing or building something. Jim enjoyed riding his Harley whenever he could. His place at the dinner table will be greatly missed, as he had the biggest appetite and would finish anything Leni would cook. Jim will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife, Evelena; two daughters, Angela Strosahl of Moline, IL, and Amber (Justin) Lewis of Columbus, OH; one son, Adam Benters of Eureka, IL; four grandchildren, Riely and Anna Strosahl, and Emma and Bella Lewis; one sister, Gloria (Phil) Garrison; three brothers, Eugene Benters of Sterling, IL, David (Dorothy) Benters of TN, and Dennis (Sheri) Benters of Mt. Carroll, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son-in-law, Glen Strosahl. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com
Whiteside County sheriff: Avoid outdoor burning
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Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker is asking all residents to refrain from outdoor burning activities as the county continues to experience extremely dry conditions.
“Even a small fire can quickly get out of control in these conditions,” Booker said. “We’ve already seen several grass fires sparked by burning debris and unattended fire pits. I’m asking everyone to use common sense and hold off on any burning until we get significant rainfall.”
The sheriff’s office has been in contact with local fire departments, which have reported an increase in brush and field fire calls.
Booker emphasized that public cooperation is key to preventing
John Booker
property damage, injuries, and the unnecessary strain on emergency resources.
“We all share the responsibility to protect our homes, our farms, and our first responders,” Booker said. “A moment’s caution can prevent a serious disaster.”
Residents are urged to avoid burning leaves, brush, or other debris until conditions improve.
Anyone who must burn for agricultural or emergency purposes should contact their local fire department first and take all necessary precautions.
Celebrate the season with fall, winter events in Whiteside County
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From small-town festivals to family activities and seasonal traditions, fall in Whiteside County offers no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the community.
Whether you’re looking for live entertainment, outdoor fun or family-friendly gatherings, here are some of the events and activities happening across the county this season.
Oct. 11
Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run – race starts and ends at Selmi’s Greenhouse and Farm Market, 1206 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls; options include half-marathon, 10K and 5K; finish-line treats include apple cider doughnut and apple cider; advance registration recommended; raceroster.com
Hops on the Rock – Sterling Marketplace, 111 W. Second St., Sterling; craft beer festival; must be 21 and older to attend; advance tickets available; 3 to 6 p.m.; sterlingmainstreet.org
Halloween Town – downtown Sterling; trick-or-treat stations, costume contests and fun for all ages; free; 5 to 9 p.m.; exploredowntownsterling. com
Oct. 18
Spooktacular Halloween Golf Cart/ UTV Parade – downtown Rock Falls; fun and festive lights and vehicles parade; 6:30 p.m.; visitrockfalls.com
Oct. 24
Biz Boo Trick-or-Treat – downtown Rock Falls; trick-or-treating at businesses, children’s activities and more; 4 to 6 p.m.; rockfallschamber.com or
815-625-4500 and Facebook
Oct. 25
Fall Fest and Halloween parade –downtown Morrison; children in costume parade down Main Street; 1:30 p.m., line up at 12:45 p.m.; morrisonil. org or morrisonchamber.com
Nov. 13
Ugly Sweater Sip N’ Shop – downtown Fulton; visit downtown businesses for special offers and delicious sips while wearing your best ugly sweater; 5 to 7 p.m.; Fulton Fun Crew on Facebook
Nov. 29
Christmas in Prophetstown and lighted parade – downtown; Small Business Saturday, visits with Santa, soup supper, lighting of the Love Light Tree at 5:30 p.m. and parade at 6:30 p.m.; prophetstownil.org or 815-537-5139
Nov. 20-22
Hometown Holiday – Rock Falls; activities for the family to enjoy; rockfallschamber.com and Facebook
Weekends from Nov. 28 to Dec. 21
Holiday light display – Centennial Park, 568 E. 11th St., Rock Falls; Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings; Facebook and visitrockfalls.com.
Dec. 5
Seasonal sights and sounds of Sterling downtown Christmas Walk – holiday shopping, children’s activities, lighting of the Library Plaza Christmas tree, live entertainment, Santa, music and fireworks at 8 p.m. on the riverfront; 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; sterlingmainstreet.org
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Hops on the Rock was held at the Main Street Pavilion in Sterling on Oct. 8, 2022.
2 businesses advance to Top 100 in 2025 Chicago Innovation Awards
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Two Whiteside County businesses have advanced to the top 100 finalists in the 2025 Chicago Innovation Awards. Online voting for the People’s Choice Award is open through Oct. 9.
Merge Impact, with roots in Morrison, and Morrison Institute of Technology are two of the 100 finalists, which were narrowed from a list of 315 nominations. Those 100 are now eligible for the People’s Choice Award.
The People’s Choice voting form is available online through Oct. 9. Voters can read about all the finalists within the form, and can vote for Merge and Morrison Tech on pages 6 and 7 of the form. The People’s Choice award winner will be announced, alongside the complete lineup of winners as selected by judges, at the 24th annual Chicago Innovation Awards ceremony on Nov. 13 at the UIC Forum.
Merge Impact: Regenerating agriculture with data transparency
Based in Morrison, Merge Impact is a team of food system experts, conserva-
Two Whiteside County businesses have advanced to the top 100 finalists in the 2025 Chicago Innovation Awards. Online voting for the People’s Choice Award is open through Oct. 9.
tion activators and farm data strategists dedicated to solving a fundamental problem in modern agriculture. The
organization uses expertise at the intersection of finance, data and on-theground farming to translate a farmer’s
environmental stewardship, such as building healthy soil and protecting clean water, into verifiable data.
This creates a trusted “receipt” that unlocks new market opportunities, giving farmers a durable income stream for their work while providing food brands with the authentic story they need to earn consumer trust. Merge Impact builds the financial and data bridges for a better food economy that restores ecosystems and strengthens rural communities, ensuring the food people eat helps heal the planet.
Morrison Institute of Technology: Expanding innovation in education
Morrison Tech is not just redefining technical education; it is shaping the future. Through its expanding Innovation Center, a dynamic space where students, entrepreneurs and industry partners collaborate on robotics, advanced manufacturing and construction technology, Morrison Tech is preparing the next generation of innovators.
The Center has become a regional magnet for hands-on learning and prototyping, supporting both academic
Photo provided by Morrison Tech
How is your health literacy?
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Sherry DeWalt – CGH Health
October is National Health Literacy Month. Health literacy is defined as the ability to access, understand, appraise, and use health information and services to make informed health decisions for yourself and others.
Poor health literacy can lead to misunderstandings, mismanagement of health conditions, and ultimately poorer health outcomes.
The healthcare system can be confusing, with complicated protocols, acronyms, insurance requirements, and access issues. Your ability to decipher information and apply it to your personal situation can make a big difference in your current and future health. Here are some tips for improving your own health literacy:
• Have a plan for every provider visit. Prioritize what you want to talk and learn about. Bring a written list of your questions so that you don’t forget anything.
• Ask additional questions. If you are not sure you understand something, ask your provider to explain. Repeat back what you think you heard to prevent any misunderstanding.
• Ask for information in plain language. Ask for handouts, photos, diagrams, or video links to specific information.
• Bring a friend or family member with you to your visit, if possible. This person can take notes so you can concentrate on simply listening. If
you’re attending a virtual visit, ask if they can join the call.
• Ask about additional resources. Some health care systems have special patient navigators to help patients get through their treatment plans. For example, CGH has patient navigators for cancer and for dementia. We also have dedicated social workers to help patients connect to any services they need to enhance their care.
• Look for multilingual providers or ask for an interpreter or translation services. Family members can help here but they might not be familiar with medical terminology.
• Embrace technology. Sign up for access to your health record so you can view test results, medication records, and your health history. Depending on the system used by your health care system you may also be able to make appointments and communicate with your provider.
• Be a careful media consumer. There’s no shortage of health information on TV, radio, websites, and social media. However, information can be incomplete, conflicting, or inaccurate.
• Provide feedback. Complete any surveys or questionnaires sent to you after your visits to help your provider understand where they may need to improve.
By improving your health literacy, you can more easily navigate the healthcare system, understand treatment options, and manage your health care more effectively.
•Sherry DeWalt is the healthy lifestyles coordinator for the CGH Health Foundation in Sterling.
Fulton Community Fund grant supports childhood literacy; kids to receive free books
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A $1,500 grant from the Fulton Community Fund will provide books for more than 40 Fulton children through the United Way of Whiteside County’s LIFE (Literacy is Fun for Everyone) program in partnership with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
The grant will provide each child, from birth through age 5, with 12 age-appropriate books delivered to their homes over the coming year. These monthly deliveries help families build home libraries and support kindergarten readiness.
“The Fulton Community Fund’s investment in early childhood literacy is an investment in our community’s future,” CEO of United Way of Whiteside County Keri Olson said.
“Children who arrive at kindergarten ready to learn are more likely to graduate high school. This grant will impact Fulton families for years to come.”
The LIFE program ensures every child in Whiteside County can receive a new book each month at no cost. The Fulton Community Fund’s support of childhood literacy demonstrates the impact of local philanthropy.
Their grant provides books while also showing that every child in Fulton deserves the opportunity to succeed.
Community members can support this effort by donating to the Fulton Community Fund or the LIFE program. To learn more about the LIFE program, register a child or make a donation, visit www.uwwhiteside.org or call 815-625-7973.
Solar panels are becoming a common feature in homes for sale, and for very good reason. They offer long-term value, energy independence, and sustainable living. If you’re buying a home with solar, here are some key things to keep in mind.
Ownership vs. Lease—Determine whether the solar system is owned or leased. If the panels are owned outright, they’re usually included in the home’s value, and you’ll benefit from the energy savings immediately. If the system is leased or financed, you’ll want to carefully review the agreement since lease payments or loan obligations may transfer to you as the buyer.
Documentation Matters—Ask for system details, including the installation date, warranty information, and past utility bills. Reviewing production records and electricity savings gives you a clear picture of the system’s performance and future value.
Incentives in Illinois—Many homeowners in Illinois also earn Solar Renewable Energy Credits
(SRECs) through the Illinois Shines program. These incentives may continue to benefit you and you may need to take over the agreement with the program depending on how the original contract was set up.
Installer Reputation—Find out who installed the system and whether they’re still available for service. A reputable, local installer like Stateline Solar ensures reliable support. In some lease situations, only the original leasing company can provide maintenance, which can lead to delays.
How Stateline Solar Helps
We regularly work with buyers and sellers of solar homes. Our team can review system details, explain warranties, and even provide inspections to give you peace of mind. If your new home doesn’t have solar yet, we’ll design a system tailored to your needs.
Buying a home with solar can be a smart investment. With the right questions, you can move forward with confidence and enjoy the benefits of solar from day one.
For more information, or to schedule a consultation, please contact:
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Erie-Prophetstown celebrates 2025 homecoming
Erie-Prophetstown celebrated their homecoming week with a powder puff game, parade and a crowning of a king and queen from their separate high schools. The senior girls were the powder puff tournament winners.
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Jessie
LEFT: The Prophetstown sophomore class displayed their sweet Candyland float during the homecoming parade Thursday, Oct. 2, in Prophetstown. ABOVE: Wednesday evening the Erie High School football field brought EHS girls under the lights to compete in a fun homecoming tradition, Powder Puff football. Here, junior Ayden Grawe runs the ball up field in hopes of getting past her senior class opponent, who also happens to be her big sister Ava Grawe.
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ABOVE: Junior Aiden Klendworth (blue) tries to stop her competitor, senior Ashlyn Johnson during the championship game of the annual EHS Powder Puff tournament Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Erie. Each year during homecoming week the girls take to the field to see which class will come out on top. This year the Seniors got the bragging rights and the trophy. LEFT: Prophetstown High School crowned Hayden Devore and Eden Jensen as their 2025 Homecoming King and Queen on Thursday, Oct. 2, after the homecoming parade.
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1985: Fulton sesquicentennial termed a success
60 years
Oct. 6, 1965
Nearing completion at the Fulton plant of Drives, Inc., is an additional building which will add 20,000 square feet of floor space to this thriving industrial plant. The addition is 100 by 200 feet, similar to the structures erected by the company during the past few years.
Excellent progress is being made on the building of Harbor Crest Home, the building committee reported at a meeting of the Board of Directors. The committee expects to have the roof on the building by Dec. 1, so interior finishing may be completed during the winter months.
50 years
Oct. 8, 1975
Support continued to grow for a favorable vote on two propositions which will be submitted to the voters in a Special Election that will determine whether the Fulton area is to have a comprehensive flood control system.
Miss Barbara Housenga, Fulton high School Homecoming Queen, and her court are pictured. The court includes Misses Mary Housenga, Linda
Rosenow, Marcia Hoogheem and Kathy Musk.
40 years
Oct. 9, 1985
With two days of the three-day celebration hampered by foul fall weather, the Fulton Sesquicentennial celebration was termed a huge success. Friday, cold showers kept people off the streets. The afternoon, a hail shower further discouraged participation. All outdoor activities are canceled for the day. Saturday morning, weather looked a bit brighter. Rain still threatened. The 40-degree morning and winds of 25-30 mph canceled some activities. Sunday was mild and sunny.
Members of the Sesquicentennial Committee met to discuss and plan for the contents and burial of Fulton’s Sesquicentennial Time Capsule. Many interesting items were on display that will be included in the capsule and other suggestions were made. One item to be included is a Certificate of Appreciation from the office of the Mayor to the Sesquicentennial Committee.
30 years
Oct. 4, 1995
In the photo are some of the person-
nel that will greet customers at the new Sunrise Family Restaurant. Lilly Finnicum, waitress; Zendel Zendeli, Arzija Zendeli and Akif Zendeli, the new owners; Coralie Beck, waitress and Andy Mehmedi, cook.
Gov. Jim Edgar has awarded $3.1 million to develop 83 miles of bicycle paths in 34 community projects that will provide expanded recreational opportunities and important transportation links throughout Illinois. The City of Fulton was awarded $42,200 to construct 6.3 miles of bike path within the Great River Trail corridor.
20 years
Oct. 5, 2005
At the City Council meeting, Heather Bennett, a member of the Windmill Area Development Committee, explained the importance of tourism, what type of timeline is being looked at to get the Tax House built and ready to open as part of the windmill operation. The estimated total of the project is $272,044.40, with $56,000 committed from windmill volunteers, $50,000 from Friends of the Windmill and $6,000 from the Millers.
In the photo, workers are putting up side walls on the new addition at
Barak’s Truck Repair, doubling the size of the operation. Barak Wierenga, owner, has expanded due to the increase in the volume of business and lack of space.
10 Years
Oct. 7, 2015
Central Bank Fulton made a $1,000 donation towards the Eagle Point Park Lodge in Clinton, Iowa for the restoration project. Karrie Kenney, Central Bank’s Marketing Manager, stated, “The Lodge at Eagle Point Park has great memories for many generations, and as a community bank we believe in supporting those projects that preserve, build and promote our Gateway Area.”
Gary Medendorp was a 1983 graduate of Fulton High School, where he was a two-sport athlete. He is being inducted into the 2015 Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame. When he finished his high school career, he had 11 school records: 2 sophomore records, 5 individual records (100, 200, 400, long jump and triple jump) and 4 relay records (400, 800, 1600, and sprint medley). Gary’s state 400-meter time and his state long jump distance still stand as school records after 32 years.
Sterling summit held in support of local veterans
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The inaugural Veterans Summit took place Sept. 24, at the Sterling Illinois Department of Employment Security office.
The event brought together organizations and service providers who support local veterans, creating an opportunity to network, share resources and collaborate on improving employment outcomes for veterans in the community.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, veterans face challenges such as underemployment, with almost 33% of veterans working jobs that do not match their education, training or experience.
This issue is particularly sig -
nificant for disabled veterans, who may face additional barriers in the hiring process.
Attendees discussed the various services available to veterans and explored ways to better coordinate efforts across agencies.
The goal of the summit was to enhance support systems and ensure that veterans have access to the tools and opportunities they need to succeed in the workforce.
This collaborative event marked a step toward strengthening the network of support for veterans in the region. The group will meet quarterly.
For more information, call Jack Kromer, IDES veterans representative/veterans career coach at 1-815-213-5596.
Photo provided By BEST, Inc.
Attending the first Veterans Summit were (from left) Elisabeth Henson, Goodwill Veterans Employment Readiness specialist; Eric Valdez, SVCC financial assistance adviser and coordinator of Veteran’s Services; Sammi Wiggins, Castor Home Nursing; Jack Kromer, IDES veterans representative/career coach; Tammy Nehrkorn, BEST, Inc. Business Services representative; and Deidre Woeple, IDVA Veteran Service officer.
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Annual Halloween Carnival returns to Erie Public Library on Oct. 21
It’s time again for the Erie Public Library’s annual Halloween Carnival.
The library invites all to join in on the festivities on Tuesday, Oct. 21. There will be games, prizes and fun for all. The event runs from 6 to 7 p.m.
The costume contest starts at 6:30 p.m.
The library asks carnival-goers to RSVP at 309-659-2707 by Oct. 18.
Morrison 3K costume run/walk and disc golf glow in the dark tourney are Oct. 18
Morrison Park & Rec is playing host to Nightmare on High Street 3K Run/Walk and a disc golf glow in the dark tournament Saturday, Oct. 18.
Both events are raising money for OUR – Operation Underground Railroad – to stop human trafficking.
The 3K run/walk, starting at Northside Elementary School, welcomes people in their Halloween costumes. The run
starts at 9 a.m. with the costume contest starting before the run.
Fees for the run are $35 including an event T-shirt and $15 without a T-shirt. The T-shirts for the 3K run/walk glow in the dark.
The Morrison Tombstone Tee-Off Glow Tournament takes place at dusk Saturday, Oct. 18, at Kelly Park.
Fee for the disc golf activity is $40, which includes the disc, and half the money goes to OUR Rescue.
Register for either or both events at www.quickscores.com/morrisonsports.
For more information, contact Nathan Jacobs by email at njacobs@morrisonil. org or by phone at 815-535-1105.
Annual Book and Bake Sale is Nov. 1 at Morrison’s Odell Library
Odell Library’s annual Book and Bake Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Odell Public Library, Morrison.
There will be books of various genres, including mystery, romance, adventure and non-fiction. If the community has
gently used books that would fit in these categories, they are asked to bring them to Odell Public Library no later than Oct. 25. The library will not accept encyclopedias or moldy books.
To enhance the book selling, there will be a bake sale of all types of goodies. The library is asking bakers to label baked goods with nuts or no nuts. The baked goods should be brought to the library the day of the sale at 8:30 a.m.
The sale will be held in the Program Room of the Library. The bake sale will be in the main room. Friends of Odell Library will be on hand to help with the baked goods and in the Program Room with the books.
Money from the sale will go toward providing outdoor seating.
The library is located at 307 S. Madison St., Morrison.
Open senior health insurance enrollment in Morrison from Oct. 20-Dec. 7
The Senior Health Insurance Program is a free statewide health insurance
counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers.
Kathy Schmidt, a local certified SHIP counselor, can answer questions on Medicare, Medicaid, Part D drug plans or supplemental plan information, and more.
Open enrollment appointments will be held by appointment from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays from Oct. 20 to Dec. 7 at 1st Gateway Credit Union, 200 N. Base St., Morrison. Additional days/times are available by request.
Schmidt said the time is now to sign up for a free confidential review of the Part D prescription drug plan or the Medicare Advantage Plan. Turning 65 in 2026?
Schmidt will have a conversation about Medicare.
Call Schmidt to schedule an open enrollment appointment at 815-5648772. All appointments are confidential and are not associated with any insurance group.
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Sterling Fire Department’s new deputy chief focused on improving training, fostering leadership
By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com
For more than 30 years, Scott Melton has answered the call to protect his neighbors and community.
“I think I have a servant’s heart, and so, I like to serve people,” Melton said.
That commitment to service has now led him to Sterling, where he was sworn in Sept. 2 as deputy fire chief. Before the move, Melton had spent 32 years serving Erie, climbing the ranks from volunteer firefighter to chief.
“A friend of mine was on the fire department, and my brother was on the fire department, and so I thought, ‘Why not? Let’s join and see what it’s about,’ ” Melton said of serving with the Erie department.
A few years into his firefighting career, Melton once again felt the call to serve – this time in a different way. On his way to work, he witnessed a bicyclist being struck by a car on Science Ridge Road.
“I was right behind them when it happened,” Melton said. “With my firefighting, I’d already learned a few things. ... I was able to help her. She ended up with a broken back in several places, but I was astute enough to know not to let her move around.”
The woman recovered, but the experience left Melton determined to build his medical skills.
“So, then I went into EMT school, and I joined our local ambulance service as well,” Melton said. “And so I kind of chased two volunteer careers – one firefighting, one EMS.”
Melton has since earned multiple firefighter and emergency medical technician certifications, including the legacy EMT intermediate credential, gaining the skills needed to help people in a wide range of emergencies. He has built on that experience over the past 30 years in emergency medical services and currently serves as EMS director for the Erie Ambulance Service.
“I think sometimes, especially in emergency situations, people need help, and they need help from people with a certain set of skills,” Melton said. “And I’ve enjoyed getting those skills over time and becoming better at helping people when they need it.”
Before becoming Sterling’s deputy
chief, Melton spent almost four decades at Wahl Clipper in Sterling, a career he began after studying at the Morrison Institute of Technology. He retired from the company’s engineering department to devote himself fully to his new role with the Sterling Fire Department.
“My main focus here is bolstering the training program,” Melton said. “I’m getting up to speed on their current training program and then looking for places where I can add value, add substance. I don’t need to reinvent the wheel. In most cases, they’re already doing things.”
The SFD recently took part in Calm the Chaos fireground command training as part of an ongoing effort to standardize leadership and improve emergency response.
“They brought in some interesting tactics on how to maintain control and delegate authority down the line,” Melton said. “A lot of traffic comes to the incident commander, and that’s a lot for one person. So, you need to delegate that and have several people controlling things, and that’s what Calm the Chaos was. It’s, ‘How do you delegate that out?’ And then when you delegate, you have to make sure you get good communication both ways. Otherwise, you’re giving it away, and you don’t want to completely give it away.”
As deputy chief, Melton’s focus is on strengthening the department’s training program while also taking command during emergencies. At larger incidents, he helps manage operations, ensuring firefighters remain safe, accounted for
and effective in their response. His responsibilities also include updating standard operating guidelines and procedures, as well as becoming more involved in the department’s inspection program as he gains familiarity with Sterling’s buildings and processes.
Looking ahead, Melton said one of his biggest goals is not only getting the training program “really rocking,” but also preparing the department’s next leader. He sees his role as temporary, focused on mentoring someone already within the ranks who can eventually step into the job.
“My other goal is to build my replacement,” Melton said. “Whether it’s one year to four years, I’m indifferent. If they’re ready to come in, I’m ready to get out. I’m completely content with that.”
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Scott Melton, newly sworn in as deputy fire chief for the Sterling Fire Department, stands in front of a fire engine at the station on Oct. 2.
Sheriff: Man charged with stealing vehicle in Morrison, crashing into vehicle while fleeing deputy
By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com
A Morrison man is in the Whiteside County Jail, accused of stealing a van from a Morrison grocery store on Friday, Oct. 2, then leading a deputy on a high-speed chase before crashing into another vehicle.
Nathan Sandell, 34, faces charges of aggravated fleeing to elude, theft over $500, and possession of a stolen vehicle, according to a news release issued by Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker.
According to Booker, a Whiteside County sheriff’s deputy saw a white minivan exit the parking lot of Moto Mark’s Auto Parts in Morrison about 12:30 p.m. Friday. The deputy said the van drove out onto U.S. 30 at a high rate of speed and was traveling erratically.
The vehicle continued east on U.S. 30, passing multiple vehicles, according to the release. Booker said the deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop; however, the driver, identified as Sandell, continued east at a high rate of speed.
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Odell Public Library news
The Odell Public Library in Morrison is teaming up with the Ogle County Health Department to offer free classes on growing microgreens. Microgreens pack a powerful nutritional punch, with a single serving providing proteins, fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals. It’s great in salads, soups, smoothies and it is easy to get them growing. Watch for class dates in October.
Fun passes
Odell’s adult library card holders can check out zoo and museum passes as part of the library’s mission to encourage life-long learning.
Odell has passes to the following attractions:
Niabi Zoo (Coal Valley)
As the vehicle approached the intersection of Lyndon Road, it made an abrupt U-turn and began traveling west on U.S. 30, back into Morrison, according to the release
The deputy reported the driver continued to operate recklessly, swerving from side to side and posing a danger to the public. Upon reentering the Morrison city limits, the deputy terminated the pursuit, according to the release.
Moments later, the minivan crashed into a vehicle at Jackson Street and U.S. 30, resulting in a rollover. During the crash investigation, it was learned the minivan had just been stolen from the parking lot of Morrison’s Sullivan’s Foods, according to the release.
Neither Sandell nor the sole occupant of the other vehicle involved in the crash suffered injuries, Booker said. Sandell was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, where he awaits a detention hearing.
The Morrison Police Department, Morrison Fire Department, and Morrison Community Hospital EMS assisted at the scene.
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Each pass grants entry and parking fees (if applicable). The passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may be checked out for one week.
Always available:
Odell Play Kitchen & Puppet Theater
Discovery Book Packs
Leapfrog Readers
Hot spot checkouts
Free library cards for kids
Free wi-fi and public computers
LEGO cart
Coloring and activity pages
Access to Ancestry.com
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Experts urge grain bin safety this harvest
By PHYLLIS COULTER Shaw Local News Network correspondent
A pair of researchers at the University of Illinois are urging farmers to prioritize safety while working in grain bins during harvest.
Some of the most frequent accidents happen when flowing grain gets stuck. Unfortunately, some farmers go inside the bin to unclog it, and the grain pulls them in. Of people pulled under the grain, about 90% don’t survive, said Salah Issa, University of Illinois assistant professor of agricultural engineering.
“Never go into a grain bin without a safety device to prevent being sucked in,” said Doug Gucker, University of Illinois commercial educator. “Never enter when the grain is moving. It can be like quicksand.”
“It takes more effort, but you are going to come home that evening,” he said of taking precautions.
In the U.S., there are between 20 and 40 grain entrapment incidents annually. Historically, 70% of grain entrapments result in fatalities, but in the past decade, as more firefighters have been trained to help, that percentage has fallen, Issa said.
One of the most recent grain bin accidents in Illinois, on Aug. 20, took the life of Tom Ritter, a 73-year-old farmer from Blue Mound (Macon County), while he was preparing for his 51st harvest, as
be taken. His research focuses on injury prevention through predictive algorithms, evaluating new technologies, and implementing those that can reduce or remove hazards.
No matter how well a farmer manages his or her grain bin, there will be times when the bin gets clogged. The first step in safety is to plan ahead, he said. That might include installing a plug buster or even simple bars to break up any clogs. If one has a bin that gets clogged and has not taken any precautions, there are inexpensive options, he said.
Issa is studying the use of compressed air to break up grain clumps. To use that tool, he suggests removing the auger from the flighting and replacing it with a 1-inch steel pipe to insert high-pressure compressed air to break clumps.
careful and do it from outside the bin. It takes two people to do it safely. It’s more doable when a person can open the side door.
Gucker, a nonvoting member of the Illinois Farm Bureau board of directors and president of the Illinois Extension Agricultural Association who reports on Extension activities across the state and new research at the U of I, cautions farmers to remember that the grain vac is much more powerful than a shop or home vacuum and more difficult to handle.
Another important part of prevention is monitoring grain quality.
“Treat it like a savings account –check on it,” Gucker said.
previously reported in FarmWeek. Elsewhere, a man trapped in a grain bin was successfully rescued near Nokomis (Montgomery County) and flown to a hospital Sept. 2.
Illinois grain entrapment incidents fluctuate between zero and 10 documented entrapments annually, but Issa said since this number reflects only accidents documented in news clippings; the actual number is higher.
Issa has studied thousands of cases of grain bin accidents to try to understand why people were trapped, why some don’t survive and what precautions can
“It’s not a perfect solution. You may have to do it multiple times, but it will break the clumps that block your auger. We tried it with a farmer at his grain bin,” Issa said, noting that it took almost twice as long but was effective.
“It is a quick and easy – in relative terms – option for farmers,” Issa said. However, he cautions that compressed air also can be dangerous. Wear safety equipment, including an N95 or higher mask; keep the nozzle away from the handler; and be aware of any sparks. The pipe could get hot, so users should wear gloves.
Using a grain vacuum is another solution, but again, farmers must be
Check grain temperatures monthly. Some people have warning systems to alert them to declining grain quality, he said.
Monitoring is essential, as poorer grain clogs more frequently. If it’s really bad, hire an external company to safely unload it, Issa said.
“Grain will get clogged; it will happen even if you are taking care of the grain very well,” Issa said.
Having a method to break grain clumps is crucial for every farmer to consider, he added.
•Thisstorywasdistributedthrougha cooperative project between the Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Association. For more food and farming news, visit FarmWeekNow.com.
Fake Facebook ads claim to recover your stolen money
Does everyone understand how Facebook and similar social media work?
Facebook algorithms review what you view, post, read or browse while on the site.
From that information, along with location data and other demographic data, they develop a profile which they sell to marketers and advertisers.
Those advertisers send us ads tailored to what the algorithms perceive as our interests. That’s why if you start looking at vacation cruises, you will see more ads promoting vacation cruises.
But what if you just got cheated out of bunch of money in a cryptocurrency scam? And you start to
post on Facebook to warn others, or research to find other victims. Then, the algorithm will soon identify you as a scam victim.
What kind of targeted advertising do you think scam victims receive? They get targeted with ads from criminals running fake “asset recovery” groups or phony “law firms” who claim 95% success rates in recovering stolen money.
Facebook marks such ads as “sponsored”, meaning the criminals pay a premium for the placement of
these ads. The ads look impressive. They often include logos of federal law enforcement agencies or imply some close association with these agencies.
They show photos of large groups of smartly dressed professionals, implying these “lawyers” are itching to get your money back. And they often describe themselves as “nonprofit” or “no payment upfront.”
Look folks, these “recovery services” are big fat scams also. They prey on desperate people, looking for any chance to get back their stolen money.
Are they really “no payment upfront”? Nope. From the complaints I have read, they will demand money right away to pay for such things as
“blockchain activation” (it does not exist). Or they will produce phony websites showing your recovered assets in some cryptocurrency account, which will require a payment from you to “unlock.”
If you lose money in a scam, report it to law enforcement. Don’t compound the loss by engaging with this type of cheat.
Contact Seniors vs. Crime
Let me know about scams, fraud, or other crookedness you run across. Most of what I learn, I learn from you.
Contact me at Seniors vs. Crime, Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, 563242-9211, extension 4433, or email me at randymeier@gapa911.us.
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A pair of researchers at the University of Illinois are urging farmers to prioritize safety while working in grain bins during harvest.
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The Best of Show quilt at the recent quilt show hosted by River Cities Quilters Guild held at Fulton Presbyterian Church was made by Cheryl Floming of Cordova.
LOCAL NEWS BRIEF
Floming wins ‘Best of Show’
During the recent quilt show hosted by River Cities Quilters Guild held at Fulton Presbyterian Church in Fulton, attendees
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excellence and economic development. With a 97% job placement rate and a growing network of industry partners, Morrison Tech is a beacon of hope for the future.
Whiteside County Economic Development: Cultivating a culture of innovation
Whiteside County’s Economic Development Department continues to champion growth through infrastructure investment, workforce development, and strategic partnerships. Located just
were able to vote on their favorite quilts. The winner of the Best of Show quilt was Cheryl Floming of Cordova. – Shaw Local News Network
99 miles west of Chicago, the county offers a fertile landscape for startups, educators and change makers. Also among the initial nominees was The Radar Free Press, an independently and locally owned news website covering Whiteside and Lee counties.
“These nominations are more than a recognition – they’re a reflection of the ingenuity and resilience that define Whiteside County,” said Gary Camarano, director of Whiteside County Economic Development. “From sustainable agriculture to cutting-edge education and community journalism, our innovators are solving real problems and shaping the future.”
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We must develop tomorrow’s Sauk Valley leaders today
Kudos to Sauk Valley Media for its coverage of career and technical educational opportunities for high school students from our five-county region.
Students from 16 school districts and three parochial schools have access to a topflight educational institution right here in the Sauk Valley. I counted six recent articles by Brandon Clark (Aug. 7, Sept. 2, Sept. 4, Sept. 6, Sept. 9 and Sept. 17) featuring a few of the 12 career programs available to our students which prepare them for well-paying careers in the real world. They are taught the technical skills for trades and computerization sorely needed for business and commerce in our region and in our country.
Founded in 1966, the Whiteside Area Career Center was the first area career center in the State of Illinois and was established through the local support and leadership from commercial and industrial firms here at that time. Much has changed in the workforce since its founding, but 60 years later there is a nationwide need for the type of career and technical education offered by WACC.
And I am pleased to say that WACC has experienced a renaissance addressing the modern educational needs of today. In years leading up to the present, WACC has experienced strong investment in today’s modern technology. The metal machining center with its simulators, funded 10 years ago by farsighted local manufacturers and gen-
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Bringing business and family together in their community is important to the Harmons. Jamie’s parents, Steve and Julie Belschner, once owned The Clothes Depot, a clothing and screen printing business, elsewhere on Main Street, and Jamie worked there as a teenager. Gracen is working with her grandfather to try to resurrect the business in the future; she’s already designed the staff’s shirts for the restaurant as well as Peanut Butter and Deli apparel they sell.
Getting to see her children experience the same community connection that she did years ago is a special thing to her, Jamie said.
“I like the feeling that it gives me from when I was young, having worked in my parents’ shop,” Jamie said. “Hav-
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erous philanthropists, is second to none among career centers statewide, let alone in our region.
We are strongly positioned today because the Sauk Valley has hard-working and passionate leaders who have helped our region navigate the turbulent economic and health-related storms that have rocked us over the past two decades. Regardless of the national political disagreements and distractions, our local leaders have worked collaboratively first and foremost to advance our communities here in our corner of northwest Illinois. A key to advancing us forward is through educating and preparing our youth and developing future leaders. At the risk of omitting many worthy of praise, I would like to single out and express gratitude to several community leaders who I’ve crossed paths with over the years.
Jon Mandrell – who as SVCC Dean of Instructional Services met regularly with surviving local manufacturers after the Great Recession, listened to their needs for workforce education and training, and put into motion a modernized complimentary curriculum and invested in the necessary equipment to support it. He renewed SVCC’s collaboration with WACC so that student core
ing something open and coming up with different ideas, it just brings back those memories for me.”
The Harmons also own rental properties in town, including the second floor above their business. The building dates back to 1855, not long after the railroad was built through town, and has housed several stores and bakeries through the years. Jamie and Paul got hooked on in its history when they bought the building, and enjoy sharing it with customers. Reproductions of old Whiteside News-Sentinel ads hang on the walls, featuring businesses once housed in the building.
They’ve found that their customers have a taste for history too, Jamie said.
“A lot of people in Morrison love that when they come in. We’ll hear them out here eating lunch and they’ll be talking about coming here to Carpenter’s Bakery. We went to the Courthouse and figured out who owned the building all the
career foundations are established at WACC and seamlessly flow into SVCC curriculum.
Kim Purvis – who as past Director of WACC established advisory committees consisting of local employers to determine the educational needs of their workforces and revamped and tailored WACC’s curriculum to meet those needs and requirements. And who, along with Jerry Binder of Sterling Public Schools, had the vision to bring to our Sauk Valley the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program, along with the perseverance to find local investors to commit to its longterm sustainable funding. WACC’s CEO program not only provides students with exposure to all facets of local businesses and its leaders, but also teaches teamwork and collaboration with their fellow peers, business etiquette, and real-life business creation. Now in its 13th year and with a second class added, this local investor-funded program is an unqualified success, resulting in students with maturity beyond their years.
Kris Nelson-Noble – whose 10-year tenure as Executive Director of the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce led many new initiatives to engage local businesses with the community, including adding new funded scholarships, focusing on the workforce development needs of local manufacturers.
David Hellmich – President of SVCC, is in my opinion the most consequential
way back to 1855, and figured out what businesses were here in it. Then we went to the library, got on the microfilm machines, and found advertisements that were in the newspaper.”
Pictures aren’t the only place where the walls talk about the building’s history. When they were remodeling, portions of the building’s original brick walls that had been exposed were left that way, cleaned off and edges smoothed, a nod to the building’s history.
“Being in an old building and finding some of these old things, to see all of that, it was interesting,” Paul said. “There were old fixtures and wallpaper hidden behind some of the stuff on the walls. There was stuff that’s been here since forever ago.”
For Jamie, entrepreneurship isn’t just a source of income, it’s a source of pride rooted in family tradition, born from the cherished childhood memories
president the college has had since I moved here in 1983. He set about developing a strong leadership team, including Lori Cortez and Jon Mandrell, and all quickly immersed themselves into the fabric of our communities. Their notable presence and active engagement in community organizations strengthened both the college and its mission to engage the community in lifelong learning, public service, and economic development. Of his many accomplishments, Dr. Hellmich’s spearheading of the Sauk Valley Community College Leadership Program stands out to me as visionary and impactful. The program trains and develops our leaders of tomorrow – a necessary investment we are making for our future today.
As those key leaders cited above and others move on or otherwise retire, it is critical that our community trains and equips new leaders to take their place. I know Jon Mandrell will do a great job at SVCC as its next leader. I encourage our current area CEOs, civic, faith, and notfor-profit leaders to find ways to personally engage with our students and to invest in, mentor, and develop employees under the age of 40 to lead us forward. This way, the future of our region in northwest Illinois will continue to shine brightly.
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of the time spent in her parents’ downtown shop. Now she gets to share that with her own family and her community.
“Our story kind of starts when I was a kid because my parents owned a store downtown,” Jamie said. “I just knew that it was something that we wanted to do and have my kids have that same experience.”
Running a business with her family, supporting the community and celebrating its history. For the Harmons, their business has allowed them to bring the past and present together – a combination that goes together like peanut butter and jelly.
Peanut Butter and Deli, 119 E. Main St. in Morrison, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Find it on Facebook and Instagram, go to peanutbutteranddeli.com or call 815-400-9024 for more information.
Freezing temperatures didn’t stop the crowd from lining the streets Nov. 30, 2024, for Prophetstown’s annual lighted Christmas parade. This year’s parade will be Saturday, Nov. 29.
Prophetstown Proud announces 40th
annual Christmas parade is Nov. 29
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The Lighted Christmas Parade is coming to town, as Prophetstown Proud announces “A Vintage Christmas” as the theme for this year’s parade.
The parade will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, with many activities taking place throughout the day.
If you would like to participate in the parade as a walker, vehicle or a float, go to www.prophetstownproud. com and sign up. The deadline to register is Nov. 21.
Photo provided by Jessie Otten
CHURCH LISTINGS
Warranty deeds
• Ebenezer Reformed Church to Buckwalter Properties Ltd, 405 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, $80,000.
• Janice E Workman to Benjamin B Brackemyer and Makayla R Brackemyer, 13190 Locust Court, Morrison, $250,000.
• Susanne Hondley to Lisa Hatten and Thomas Hatten, 908 Wiker Drive, Rock Falls, $169,900.
• Ronald L Russell to Christopher M Tucker and Kathryn M Tucker, 13360 Blue Goose Road, Morrison, $240,000.
• Chad D Molina and Jackie Molina to Latoya Denise Lewis, 806 W. 12th St., Sterling, $185,000.
• James P King to Dalton R Swanson, 4524 Bishop Road, Prophetstown, $190,000.
• Pervez Hai to Steven Schneider, 513 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown, $22,000.
• Luke John Jones to Donna M Obrien and Michael J Obrien, 7640 Felton Road, Prophetstown, $296,000.
• Rsr Development Llc to Janelle L Clayton, one parcel in Chestnut Court, Fulton: 07-10-100-076, $18,000.
• Holesinger Farms Inc to Rsr Development Llc, Lot 17 Hunters Ridge, Fulton, $0.
• Tracie L Morgan to Tara J Ambrozi, 204 W. 7th St., Prophetstown, $105,000.
• Jerimiah Johnston and Jordan Johnston to Heath L Anderson, 17150 Timber Drive, Sterling, $273,000.
• Terry L Boseneiler and Penny J Boseneiler to Jerimiah Johnston and Jordan Johnston, 601 Washington St., Prophetstown, $125,000.
• Kaitlynn E Obrien and Christopher E Obrien to Richard Marin and Debra Marin, 2000 7th Ave., Rock Falls, $125,000.
• Mary K Stoner, formerly known as Mary K Gassman, and Dillon J Stoner to Maria Lemus and Efrain Lemus Cardenas, 1827 2nd Ave., Sterling, $175,000.
• Lynn A Schultz, Douglas L Schultz and Ls Carpenters Inc to Kyle Young, 306 E. 12th St., Rock Falls, $12,900.
• Ray A Pope and Meredith Pope to Ashley Butler, 208 5th Ave., Rock Falls, $139,000.
• Michael J Urish and Lindsey A Urish to Ryan Jacob Lee Pinkston, 505 Oak Ave., Sterling, $78,000.
• Sharon E Hostetler, trustee, James W Hostetler Trust and Sharon E Hostetler Trust to Grant Garretson and Shirley Garretson, 23-27-351-001, 23-27-400-003 and 23-34-100-001, $0.
• City of Sterling to Carol Camps, 406 Broadway Ave., Sterling, $500.
• Idalia Sanchez to State Of Illinois DOT, 403 9th Ave., Sterling, $300.
• Kelli D Walker to State Of Illinois DOT, 1202 E. 4th St., Sterling, $300.
• Raymond Rentals Llc to State Of Illinois DOT, 1102 E. 4th St., Sterling, $300.
• Paul Bartolomei and Teodora Bartolomei to State Of Illinois DOT, 1501 E. 4th St., Sterling, $300.
• Larry G Mccormick Trust, Mary R Mccormick Trust and Larry G Mccormick, trustee, to Tony Cook and Christina Henry, 2951 Lyndon Road, Prophetstown, $55,200.
Deed
• Whiteside County Clerk to Oak Street Properties Llc, 505 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls, $0.
Executor’s deed
• Marcia Snyder Estate to Cynthia A Ramirez and Randall G Scott, 801 14th Ave., Fulton, $130,000.
Quit claim deeds
• Matthew S Reutzel to Shana S Reutzel, 509 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown, $0.
• Pamela A Hasselbacher to Eric A Hasselbacher, 513 W. 5th St., Rock Falls, $0.
• Lance E Williamson to 7220 Ag Llc, 322 Martin Road, Rock Falls, $0. –Shaw Local News Network
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Prophetstown’s Trick or Treat
Night – Fourth Friday is Oct. 24
Prophetstown Proud invites all ghouls, goblins, witches, wizards and princesses to join in for a night of safe trick-ortreating.
Located on Main Street from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 24.
The town’s local businesses will be
ready with lots of candy and would like to invite everyone to stop in and show off their costumes.
Along with trick-or-treating on Main Street, participants can stop by the First Lutheran Church and the United Methodist Church as both are hosting annual trunk-or-treat events.
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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
PROPHETSTOWN
Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown
Pastor Diana Verhulst 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org
First Lutheran Church
Interim Pastor Susan Davenport 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
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
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
BUSINESS AND SERVICE
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
- INDUSTRIAL We Sell and Service All Major Brands 309-887-4447 16262 Waller Rd., (Rt. 84), Fulton, IL
NOTICE TO CLYDE/USTICK TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2025
Valuation date (35 ILCS 200/9-95): January 1, 2025
Required level of assessment (35 ILCS 200/9-145): 33.33%
Median level of assessments for the Township: 30.51%
Valuation based on sales from (35 ILCS 200/1-155): 2022, 2023, 2024
Publication was hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this Township District in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required three-year median level of 33.33%:
same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:
1. Contact your Township Assessor to review the assessment.
2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Whiteside County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whiteside countyil.gov for more information.
3. The final filing deadline for your Township District is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this Township.
For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov
Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment. For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov
02-05-400-008 BRIAN STEINES LOGGING INC 2,801 02-30-100-014 EARLES, BRANDI & BRETT 50,867 02-30-100-015 HOFF, RICHARD W & MARDA J 3,768 02-31-100-008
02-10-300-010 KAMPE, ANDREW C & KAYLA A
02-30-100-012 KAUFMAN, CRAIG A & MARY TR
02-30-100-013 KAUFMAN,
02-35-300-012
02-22-200-010
02-32-300-008
Questions about these valuations should be directed to:
Heidi Kolk, Township Assessor Fulton, IL 61252 (779)809-0053
Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the Farm land assessments for the 2025 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $51.56 per acre increase for each soil productivity index.
Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.
If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the
Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows:
Final Equalized Assessed Value –Exemptions=Taxable Assessment Taxable Assessment X Current Tax Rate= Total Tax Bill
All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Whiteside County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
A complete list of assessments for this Township for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, is as follows:
Clyde 03-14-352-001 BUSH, JONATHAN R & RHONDA 31,645 03-11-400-001 BUSH, JONATHON R & RHONDA 87,525 03-21-200-011 BUSH, TRENT L & HEATHER A 30,580 03-18-100-002 DYKEMA, DOUGLAS E 91,289 03-22-100-015 EBERLE, RUTH D 4,634
03-11-300-004 GENE FARMS LLC %EUGENE R R 35,100
03-34-100-004 HOOK, DARLENE C TRUSTEE 47,352
03-11-400-006 PRITCHARD, TIMOTHY A 96,651 03-19-400-002 ROGERS, GAIL 41,668 03-22-100-016 ROGERS, GAIL C & RUTH I RO 10,096 03-14-377-004 SUMPTION, LARRY A & SUE A 61,132 03-14-377-005 SUMPTION, LARRY A & SUE A 15,402 03-12-100-010 VANDEVOORDE, JEFF 52,734
03-07-200-009 VANKAMPEN, ANGELA D 42,196
03-21-200-004 VERDICK, DAVID A 61,937 03-05-200-002 VOS, RAYMOND C 117,579 03-11-200-002 WILLIAMS, MARK A & LINDA M 77,291 03-24-300-005 WILLS, PAUL JOSEPH JR 42,753
Ustick
02-08-400-018 BECHTEL, REV DR CAROL 32,357 02-32-400-009 BORNTREGER, JONAS & MIRIAM 64,770
02-34-100-001
02-22-100-005
NOTICE TO MT. PLEASANT/ UNION GROVE TOWNSHIP
TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2025
Valuation date (35 ILCS 200/9-95):
January 1, 2025
Required level of assessment (35 ILCS 200/9-145): 33.33%
Median level of assessments for the Township: 30.39%
Valuation based on sales from (35 ILCS 200/1-155): 2022, 2023, 2024
Publication was hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this Township District in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required three-year median level of 33.33%:
Questions about these valuations should be directed to:
Melody Vonholten, Township Assessor Fenton, IL 61251 (815)441-5278
Office Hours are: By Appointment Only
Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the Farm land assessments for the 2025 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided Continue on
from previous page
by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $51.56 per acre increase for each soil productivity index.
Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be overassessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be underassessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.
If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:
1. Contact your Township Assessor to review the assessment.
2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Whiteside County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whiteside countyil.gov for more information.
3. The final filing deadline for your Township District is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this Township.
For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov
Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment. For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov
Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows:
Final Equalized Assessed Value –Exemptions=Taxable Assessment
Taxable Assessment X Current Tax Rate= Total Tax Bill
All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Whiteside County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
A complete list of assessments for this Township for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, is as follows:
Mt. Pleasant
09-34-200-005 ALDRIDGE, ROBERT R & SYLVI 50,057 09-20-400-002 ALT, ROBERT M & VALARIE A 154,285 09-18-456-004 ALVARADO, NICHOLAS J & RHO 27,950
09-31-100-007 BANKS, MELISSA A FAMILY TR 34,058 09-29-400-002 BENSON, NELLIE 140,335 09-07-376-007 BRACKEMEYER, JONATHAN G & 8,512
09-17-161-009 BREARTON, MICHAEL J 70,483 09-22-200-014 BUSH ACRES LLC 150,937 09-09-200-001 BUSH, CHARLES W ET AL 142,552
09-06-400-020 BUSH, KENT A & KENDRA K 107,084 09-16-126-002 BUSH, MAYE B 183,640 09-12-400-003 CENTRAL BANK IL AS CUSTODI 55,264 09-11-100-006 DAMHOFF FARM LAND TRUST NO 157,480
09-18-181-003 DARBY, BRUCE W 5,458 09-18-180-007 DROLEMA, ARNOLD D 2,700
09-25-400-004 ENGIE 2019 PROJECTCO-IL1 L 163,687
09-36-400-006 ENGIE 2019 PROJECTCO-IL2 L 163,687 09-36-400-007 ENGIE 2019 PROJECTCO-IL3 L 163,687 09-18-303-006 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE 1,979 09-18-184-002 HOOK, LINDA C 37,025 09-04-100-016 HOUZENGA, ZACHARY P & LAIN 105,141
09-26-473-001 KLOUNT, NATHAN J 21,957 09-18-204-009 KOPHAMER, BARBARA L 82,260 09-12-400-002 KOPHAMER, JON R & MARTHA J 34,890 09-24-376-002 M5 INDUSTRIES LLC KYIA SER 36,457 09-17-161-010 MAXFIELD, VAUGHN F & MARTI 3,759 09-17-401-002 MILLS , CHRISTOPHER D & AN 81,920 09-08-177-002 MILNES, GARY F & BETH E 123,998 09-17-176-004 MORRISON ELDERLY LIMITED P 82,277 09-18-410-009 OGBURN, RICHARD S & DORA L 29,856 09-26-200-007 OINK INC 68,856 09-34-300-003 PAGE, JESSICA 50,008 09-07-376-008 PANNIER, R EVERETT 91,040 09-06-400-017 ROCK CREEK PROPERTIES LLC 6,713 09-06-401-002 ROCK CREEK PROPERTIES LLC 190 09-29-100-003 SAWYER ROAD SOLAR 1 LLC 34,420 09-17-352-006 SCHMINKEY, THEODORE L 40,707 09-25-251-004 SCHULTZ, AARON B & CASSAUN 62,898 09-18-131-010 SIPES, EVAN M & KAYLA R 90,547 09-17-425-001 SW FASTBALL II LLC 1,075,039 09-17-104-009 SWANSON, COLE A & ASHLEY L 66,710 09-07-126-001 TEMPLE, KENT & LORNA FAM T
09-07-100-015 TEMPLE, KENT & LORNA FAM T
09-08-301-003 VANDERSCHAAF, LAVERNE F 3,353 09-08-351-023 VANDERSCHAAF, LAVERNE F 5,930 09-08-351-024 VANDERSCHAAF, LAVERNE F 1 09-17-160-008 WETZELL, JEFFREY C & LINDA 31,223 09-33-300-002 WHITE, ROBERT D LIVING
09-02-300-010 WILLIAMS, CURTIS A & LORI
09-36-200-004 ZAAGMAN, GORDON & PAULETTE
09-26-400-004 ZAAGMAN, GORDON D & PAULET 49,053 09-10-300-004 ZUIDEMA, KENT D 2,564
Union Grove 08-14-276-017 ANDERSON, AARON & TONYA
08-05-100-009 APPLE, ROBERT F 10,172 08-06-200-004 APPLE, ROBERT F 31,274 08-06-400-002 APPLE, ROBERT F 32,092 08-33-100-001 BAAR, NEVA D 118,774 08-17-400-005 BARNETT, EDWARD CLAYTON & 80,674 08-11-477-002 BONTRAGER, ORA & LYDIA 193,671 08-16-300-004 DYKEMA, THOMAS M 128,715 08-32-100-001 EADS, PAMELA R 84,081 08-11-376-007 EISSENS, JEFFREY S & DEBRA 115,553 08-22-300-003 ENGIE 2020 PROJECTCO-IL4 L 163,687 08-09-100-008 FORSTER, BLAKE & ELIZABETH 71,231 08-13-300-044 GALLENTINE, SHANE J 152,070 08-25-200-006 MORRIS, JUSTIN D & ERIN 50,858 08-16-400-005 RENKES, JEREMIAH L & BETRI 22,244 08-13-300-043 SMITH, ROBERT E & FRANCINE 127,868 08-02-400-002 SPANGLER, LANNY G & LINDA 79,788 08-30-300-002 TEMPLE, DOUGLAS G & ABRIGA 279,986 08-16-300-005 TENBOER, LOREN & CONNIE 21,325 08-02-200-005 VEGTER, MATTHEW J & NATALI 70,842 08-02-100-003 VEGTER, TIMOTHY J & JILL R 229,466 08-14-400-010 WIERSEMA FAMILY TRUST DTD 107,142 08-13-280-004 YOST, CHARLES 25,275
NOTICE TO PROPHETSTOWN TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2025
Valuation date (35 ILCS 200/9-95): January 1, 2025
Required level of assessment (35 ILCS 200/9-145): 33.33%
Median level of assessments for the Township: 29.60%
Valuation based on sales from (35 ILCS 200/1-155): 2022, 2023, 2024
Publication was hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this Township District in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required three-year median level of 33.33%:
same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:
1. Contact your Township Assessor to review the assessment.
2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Whiteside County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whiteside countyil.gov for more information.
3. The final filing deadline for your Township District is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this Township.
For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov
Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment. For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov
NOTICE TO LYNDON TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS:
ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2025
Valuation date (35 ILCS 200/9-95): January 1, 2025
Required level of assessment (35 ILCS 200/9-145): 33.33%
Median level of assessments for the Township: 30.51%
Valuation based on sales from (35 ILCS 200/1-155): 2022, 2023, 2024
Questions about these valuations should be directed to:
Melody Vonholten, Township Assessor Fenton, IL 61251 (815)441-5278
Office Hours are: By Appointment Only
Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the Farm land assessments for the 2025 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $51.56 per acre increase for each soil productivity index.
Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.
If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the
Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows:
Final Equalized Assessed Value –Exemptions=Taxable Assessment
Taxable Assessment X Current Tax Rate= Total Tax Bill
All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Whiteside County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
A complete list of assessments for this Township for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, is as follows:
Prophetstown 21-05-229-008 ANDREW, JUSTIN & STORMI 45,648 21-05-276-010 CELESTINO, RUBEN R 19,354 15-33-379-005 COLE, JEFFREY J ETAL 16,883 21-27-300-007 DOWNS, JAMES R & BARBARA E 43,760 21-27-300-006 DOWNS, KURTIS & AMY 9,700 21-04-103-009 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE 40,951
21-30-400-007 HANSEN, MARK 204,837 21-32-100-003 HURD, GWEN 73,372 21-04-108-010 JENSEN, RODNEY D 6,490 15-34-302-035 JOHNSON, DENNIS R & SALLY 96,469 21-34-400-001 JONES, WILLIAM A 262,680 21-04-205-013 KIRKPATRICK, CARSON & BETH 70,557 15-25-400-011 KUSTER, KEVIN & SANDRA 112,553
21-01-300-003 MELTON FAMILY FARM LLC
15-36-300-001 MELTON FAMILY FARM LLC
21-29-300-012 MORSE, MITCH T
21-12-100-007 NOORD FAM TR DTD 7/25/25
15-26-200-023 OLSSON, 1995 FRANK R & ASH 1,384 21-12-100-009 OLSSON, 1995 FRANK R & ASH
15-26-200-024 OLSSON, WILLIAM A REV TR D 12,109 21-12-300-005 OLSSON, WILLIAM A REV TR D
Publication was hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this Township District in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required three-year median level of 33.33%:
Land & Improvements
Questions about these valuations should be directed to:
Melody Vonholten, Township Assessor Fenton, IL 61251 (815)441-5278
Office Hours are: By Appointment Only
Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the Farm land assessments for the 2025 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $51.56 per acre increase for each soil productivity index.
Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. Continue on next page
If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be overassessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be underassessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.
If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:
1. Contact your Township Assessor to review the assessment.
2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Whiteside County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whiteside countyil.gov for more information.
3. The final filing deadline for your Township District is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this Township.
For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov
Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment. For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov
Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows:
Final Equalized Assessed Value –Exemptions=Taxable Assessment
Taxable Assessment X Current Tax Rate= Total Tax Bill
All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Whiteside County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
A complete list of assessments for this Township for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, is as follows:
Lyndon 15-21-227-004 FRANCIS, JERRY E & DEBRA K 79,699 16-04-300-002 GARCIA, TONY & RENEE L 53,512 16-04-300-012 MORGAN, DANIEL L 53,927 15-16-326-003 PORT, GARY L & GLYNIS K FA 194,044 15-21-208-006 REMLEY, TONYA LARAE 2,355 15-16-401-006 RODER, ALLEN O 35,057
15-02-300-002 RUSSELL, MARVIN E 107,101 15-16-478-007 SCOTT, TYLER J 9,786
15-15-353-005 TALPOS, RADU & ANDREEA 2,355 15-21-251-002 TAYLOR, DEBORAH L 40,251 15-06-400-001 VOCK, NATHAN D 64,374 15-01-300-001 VONHOLTEN, MARK 302,202
NOTICE TO TAMPICO TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2025
Valuation date (35 ILCS 200/9-95): January 1, 2025
Required level of assessment (35 ILCS 200/9-145): 33.33%
Median level of assessments for the Township: 30.51%
Valuation based on sales from (35 ILCS 200/1-155): 2022, 2023, 2024
Publication was hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this Township District in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required three-year median level of 33.33%: Residential: 1.0917
Farm Home
Other Land & Improvements
Questions about these valuations should be directed to:
Melody Vonholten, Township Assessor Fenton, IL 61251 (815)441-5278
Office Hours are: By Appointment Only
Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the Farm land assessments for the 2025 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $51.56 per acre increase for each soil productivity index.
Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be overassessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-
assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.
If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:
1. Contact your Township Assessor to review the assessment.
2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Whiteside County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whiteside countyil.gov for more information.
3. The final filing deadline for your Township District is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this Township.
For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov
Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment. For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov
Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows:
Final Equalized Assessed Value –Exemptions=Taxable Assessment
Taxable Assessment X Current Tax Rate= Total Tax Bill
All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Whiteside County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
A complete list of assessments for this Township for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, is as follows:
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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 representative , or both, on or before April 7, 2026 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, IL LINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD R. WINTERS, DECEASE D. No. 2025 PR 104 CL AIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Ronald R. Winters. Letters Testamentary were issued on September 29, 2025 to Lynnette Shaw, 300 Brookview Drive, Decatur, TX 76234 as Independent Executor, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus & Buckwalter-Schurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270.
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 independent 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 representative , or both, on or before April 7, 2026 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.
Copie s of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the
Copie s of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed
Michelle B. Buckwalter-Schurman
NELSON, KILGUS, & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN
Attorneys for said Estate 209 East Main Street, Morrison, IL 61270-0111
Tel: 815/772-2121
Fax: 815/772-2026
E-mail: mschurman @nelsonkilgus.com
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, IL LINOIS NOTICE OF THE DEATH, ADMISSION TO PROB ATE AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ARLA TOMMAN Case No. 2025 PR 89 Notice is hereby given to creditors and claimants of the death of Arla Tomman, last a resident of Fulton, Illinois, who died on August 11, 2025. Letters of office were issued on August 21, 2025, to Darrell Tomman, of 1890 Illinois Rte 84, Thomson, IL 61285; Brian Tomman, of 1813 5th Ave. So., Clinton, IA 52732; and Michael Tomman of 2212 Hart's Mill Rd , Clinton, IA 52732, as Independent Co-Executors.
The Attorney for the estate is: Rebecca L. Huizenga, 1011 4th St., Fulton, IL 61252. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Whiteside County
The Attorney for the estate is: Rebecca L. Huizenga, 1011 4th St., Fulton, IL 61252. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative or both, on or before March 30, 2026. 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 entative and the attorney for the estate within 10 days after it has been filed.
Dated this 30th day of September, 2025
REBECCA L. HUIZENGA Attorney for the Estate 1011 4th Street P.O. Box 102 Fulton, Illinois 61252 815/589-2859
Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 2025
THE CIRCUIT COURT
14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK
ISLAND, ILLI
U.S . Bank Nation al Association PLAINTIF F Vs Tremere Morney; Il lin ois Hous ing Development Auth ority; Unknow n Heirs and Legatees of Joy L . John son; Un kn own Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DE FENDANTS No. 2025FC169 NOTICE BY PUBL ICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Joy L Johnson Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and
Court, Tammy R Weikert
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Joy L Johnson
Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants
Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2020-17496; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.
Rock Island County Courthouse 1317 3rd Avenue, Suite 101 Rock Island, IL 61201
(630) 794-5300
DuPage # 15170
Winnebago # 531
Our File No. 14-2505292
on or before October 23, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.
NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector I3273332
Sep. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 2025
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100
Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300
DuPage # 15170
Winnebago # 531
Our File No. 14-2505292
NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3273332
Sep. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISL AND COUNTY, ILLINOIS
MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC. Plaintiff, -v.-
NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Tammy R Weikert Rock Island County Courthouse 1317 3rd Avenue, Suite 101 Rock Island, IL 61201 on or before October 23, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300
DuPage # 15170
Winnebago # 531
Our File No. 14-2505292
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL LINOIS FREEDOM MORTG AG E CORPORATION, PLAINTIF F, VS AL LISON WALSH, SPEC IAL REPRESENTATIV E OF MICHAEL J BAIRD, DECEASED; CITY OF ROCKL AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; AMANDA OHM; NICKOLAS BAIRD; NICKOL AS BAIRD AS NEXT FRIEND OF C.B.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL J BAIRD, DE FENDANTS. NO. 2025FC33 2507 29TH AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201
BAIRD, DECEASED; CITY OF ROCKL AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; AMANDA OHM; NICKOLAS BAIRD; NICKOL AS BAIRD AS NEXT FRIEND OF C.B.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL J BAIRD, DE FENDANTS. NO. 2025FC33 2507 29TH AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201
KEVIN SCOTT et al Defendant 2024FC146 NOTICE OF SAL E PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 23, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on October 27, 2025, at the McCarthy, Callas & Feeney, PC, 329 18th Street Suite 100, Rock Island, IL, 61201, sell at public inperson sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15602 36TH AV, EAST MOLINE, IL 61244 Property Index No. 18-08-200-061
The real estate is improved with a single family residence Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicia l Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted The balance, in certi fied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and withou t recourse to Plaintiff and in ''AS IS'' condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector I3273332
JUDGE PR ESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBL ICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
Sep. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 2025
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1624 20th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 and which said Mortgage was made by: Joy L Johnson the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2020-17496; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Tammy R Weikert Rock Island County Courthouse 1317 3rd Avenue, Suite 101 Rock Island, IL 61201 on or before October 23, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIO N
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES , P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales
Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Michael J Baird defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT NUMBER TWO (2) IN SOUTH LAWN THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND , IN THE STATE OF ILLINOI S. Commonly known as: 2507 29th Avenue
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2024FC146 I3273880 (The Review Sep. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 2025)
NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector I3273332
Sep. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 2025
Rock Island, IL 61201 and which said Mortgage was made by, Michael J Baird a/k/a Michael Baird Mortgagor(s) to
allow you to attend the first court date in this case inperson or remotely by video or phone. Contac t the Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. Need help? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-4111121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov for informati on about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents. You can also get free legal information and legal referrals at illinoislegalai d.org. All documents referred to in this Notice can be found at ilcourts.info/forms. Other documents may be available from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or websi te. ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Illinois Court Help al 833411- 1121, o visite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener información sobre los casos de la corte y cómo completar y presentar formularios PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602
JUDGE PR ESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBL ICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Michael J Baird defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT NUMBER TWO (2) IN SOUTH LAWN THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND , IN THE STATE OF ILLINOI S. Commonly known as: 2507 29th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 and which said Mortgage was made by, Michael J Baird a/k/a Michael Baird Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2021-06598; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before October 23, 2025, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. You have been sued. To
Freedom Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2021-06598; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before October 23, 2025, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. You have been sued. To participate in the case, you MUST file an official document with the court within the time stated on this Notice called an "Appearance" and a document called an "Answer/Response ". The Answer/Response is not required in small claims or eviction cases unless ordered by the court If you do not file an Appearance and Answer/Response on time, the court may decide the case without hearing from you, and you could be held in default and lose the case. After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court. To e-file, you must create an account with an efiling service provider For more informati on, go to ilcourts.info/efiling. If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case inperson or remotely by video or phone. Contac t the Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. Need help? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-4111121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov for informati on about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents. You can also get free legal information and legal referrals at
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL LINOIS IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. ALLISON WALSH, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF TRAVIS LIMKEMAN, DECEASE D; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; JOSHUA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL LINOIS IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, VS ALLISON WALSH, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF TRAVIS LIMKEMAN, DECEASE D; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; JOSHUA LIMKEMAN; CALEB LIMKEMAN; SAMUEL LIMKEMAN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TRAVIS LIMKEMAN, DEFENDANTS NO. 2025FC37 4039 12TH STREET MOLINE, IL 61265 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Travis Limkeman defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 20 IN BLOCK 5 IN FRUITLAND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MOLINE, SITUATED IN SOUTH MOLINE TOWNSHIP, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 4039 12th Street Moline, IL 61265 and which said Mortgage was made by, Travis Limkeman a/k/a Travis D Limkeman Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for First Central State Bank Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2022-11474; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before October 30, 2025, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY
a/k/a Travis D Limkeman Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for First Central State Bank Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2022-11474; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before October 30, 2025, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. You have been sued. To participate in the case, you MUST file an official document with the court within the time stated on this Notice called an "Appearance" and a document called an "Answer/ Response". The Answer/Response is not required in small claims or eviction cases unless ordered by the court. If you do not file an Appearance and Answer/Response on time, the court may decide the case without hearing from you, and you could be held in default and lose the case. After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court. To e-file, you must create an account with an efiling service provider For more informati on, go to ilcourts.info/efiling. If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case inperson or remotely by video or phone. Contac t the Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. Need help? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-4111121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov for informati on about going to court, including how to fill
but if you cannot pay them, you can file an
for Waiver of Court Fees It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case inperson or remotely by video or phone.
Contac t the Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. Need help? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-4111121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov for informati on about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents. You can also get free legal information and legal referrals at illinoislegalai d.org. All documents referred to in this Notice can be found at ilcourts.info/forms. Other documents may be available from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or website. ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Illinois Court Help al 833411- 1121, o visite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener información sobre los casos de la corte y cómo completar y presentar formularios
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff
1 N. Dearborn St Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No 2520336IL-1179542
I3273850
Sep. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTE ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS
RH FUND 34, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company as s/i/i to U.S Bank National Association Plaintiff, vs. STAR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.
No. 2025FC185 Property Address: 431 14TH Avenue S ilvis , Illi nois 61282 NOTICE BY PUBL ICATION
The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANT, Defendant(s) in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Rock Island County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 13 IN ONEIDA HEIGHTS 3RD ADDITION, LOCATED IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ALSO PART OF THE NORTH 3 RODS OF THE EAST 15 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN HAMPTON TOWNSHIP, IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS
PIN(S): 18-06-215-002
Commonly known as: 431 14TH AVENUE, SILVIS, ILLINOIS 61282
Mortgagor: STAR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING LLC
Mortgagee: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2022-12104. Present owners of the property: STAR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING LLC, an Illinois limited liability company Notice is also hereby given you that the said complaint also prays for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.
UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before November 6, 2025, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-fi ling, visit www.i llinoiscourts. gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp, or talk to your local circuit clerk's office
The form: "Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury for State of Illinois Execut ive Order 2020-72" is available at www.IHDA.org or at https://df7qosnywqs6g.cloudfront.net/ wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Tenants-Declaration-Form.pdf for any resident of the property to notify the bank and plaintiff's attorney if the resident qualifies as a Covered Person under the Governor's Executive Order 2020-72 (Nov. 13, 2020).
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAIN TIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTIN G TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Sheryl A Fyock LATIMER LeVAY FYOCK LLC
55 West Monroe Stre et, Suite 1100 Chicago, Illinois 60603 (312) 422-8000/(312) 422-8001 (Fax) ARDC No. 06204378 sfyock@llflegal.com File No. 35187-0003 I3273968 Review Oct. 7, 14, 21, 2025
Corporate Fund
Revenues
Property Taxes
Interest
Transfer from Bond
TOTAL REVENUES
Ex penses
Uncollectible Checks
Proph etstown Park District Budget For Year May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025
$44,088.05
$868.63
$8,000.00
$52,956.68
Material & Supplies – Office/Equipment
Material & Supplies - Postage
Salaries & Wages- Full Time***
Salaries & Wages - Bookkeeping
$2,735.44
$582.21
$34,373.20
$1,200.00 Professional Services
$4,243.17 Public Information - Media $858.86 Travel & Training $517.24 Uniforms $824.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
Net Revenue / Ex penses
Recreational Fun d Programs Coed Softball (shirts) Flag Football
Basketball Scorekeepers Other Community Events $101.00
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISL AND COUNTY, ILLINOIS MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC. Plaintiff, -v.-
KEVIN SCOTT et al Defendant 2024FC146 NOTICE OF SAL E PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 23, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on October 27, 2025, at the McCarthy, Callas & Feeney, PC, 329 18th Street Suite 100, Rock Island, IL, 61201, sell at public inperson sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: A LOT OR TRACT OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT TWO HUNDRED FORTY SIX AND SEVENTEEN HUNDREDTHS (246.17) FEET SOUTH AND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY NINE (669) FEET MORE OR LESS EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE WEST ONE HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8, SAID POINT BEING ON THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONE HALF OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH ON AND ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONE HALF OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF FORTY NINE AND NINETY FOUR HUNDREDTHS (49.94) FEET; THENCE WEST AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (225) FEET; THENCE NORTH ON A LINE PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF FORTY NINE AND NINETY FOUR HUNDREDTHS (49.94) FEET; THENCE EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (225) FEET TO THE PLA CE OF BEGINNING; TOGETHER WITH A RIGHT-OF-WAY OVER A TRACT OF LAND 20 FEET IN WIDTH LYING IMMEDIATELY SOUTH AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., THENCE S 0 DEGREES 42' EAST ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF PUBLIC ROAD 146.17 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 669 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONE HALF OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 80 FEET, THENCE WEST AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, 600 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE CENTER LINE OF A PUBLIC ROA D, THENCE NORTH 39 DEGREES 50' WEST ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 103.2 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 42' WEST, A DISTANCE OF 2.03 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SITUATED IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 15602 36TH AV, EAST MOLINE, IL 61244
Property Index No. 18-08-200-061
The real estate is improved with a single family residence Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicia l Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted The balance, in certi fied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and withou t recourse to Plaintiff and in ''AS IS'' condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1) IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIO N
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES , P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cs legal.com
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2024FC146 I3273880 (The Review Sep. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 2025)
Albany Public Lib rary Distric t Annual Report
July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025
Cash on hand June 30, 2024
$53,768.97 Money In
Books/Digital Books
$21,955.81
$20,776.38
$22,620.49
$4,094.26 Computer Expenses$1,526.07
$2,370.00 Building & Maintenance
Miscellaneous Fees
$218.94
$562.98
Program (Story Hour & Reading Program)$1,215.46
$108.977 Postage & Printing
$3,580.00 Furnishings
$3,055.61 Utilities
Cash on hand June 30, 2025
Cash on hand in the following accoun ts: Checking Account
$5,004.46
$22,104.29
$35,738.93 CDs
Special Fund Balance
$17,365.36
$47,961.56
I certify the above account is true as reported /s/Kayla Leu, Library Trustee Date: 9/25/2025
October 7, 2025
Annual Treasuer's Report G ar den Pl ai n Townsh ip & Road Distri ct Fiscal Year Ending March 31,2025
TOWNSHIP-COMPE NS ATION SUMMARY; Range: Under $25000.00: LaVerne Sterenberg, Brenda Harris, Steve Heun, Scott Reynolds, Gregg Pessman, Craig Drury, Steve Bull; over $25000.00: Roland Vander Eide
IDOR-$2733.95; Capital Outlay-$5000,00; Fastenal$1360,86; Bonnell Industries-$1823.96; Martin Equipment$6253.89: Rock River Cartage-$3301.25 illowa Culvert$2066.; Lawson-$1006.81; Other-5834.73 Maintenance Rd. Dan Stuart-$3400; Stickler-$465000; Other- $2021 _88: Mu!grew Oil-$11899.63; Savanna Quarry-$11315.68; WendlingQuarries-$4664.28; Manatts Rock Valley Services$1182.75; Salt- $5256.90;Other-$1037,50; Equipment Rental$9173.57; Telephone-$1752.96; Unemployment-WI .50; Building Heat-$3086.69 Culyert-$3275.00
TOTAL VENDORS; $93709.79
ROAD DIST RICT - COMPSENSATION SUMMARY
Range under $25000.00: Jonathan Sterenberg, Luke Hoiesinger, Tyler Geerts, Nathan Woessner, Joe Vander Eli:le; Harlan Foster, Sonja Swanson Eric Smith; Jace Smith; Range over $25000 None LaVerne Sterenberg - Treasurer
October 7, 2025
ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT VILLAGE OF PORT BYRON 120 S MAIN STRE ET PORT BYRON, IL FISCAL YEAR E NDING MARCH 2024
A. ALL MONIES RECEIVED BY SOURCE AND AMOUNT CASH RECEIPTS: PROPERTY TAXES-GENERAL 292531; OTHER LOCAL TAXES 55298; PROPERTY TAXES-TIF 1124927; STATE INCOME TAX 270641; STATE SALES & USE TAX 215541; STATE MOTOR FUEL TAX 20248; STATE REPLACEMENT TAX 37023; OTHER STATE SOURCES 43716; POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION 7800; LICENSES AND PERMITS 41822; FINES AND FORFEITURES 106; INTEREST 88097; WATER SALES 223149; SEWER SALES 226447; GARBAGE SALES 99583; GRANTS 357915; MISCELLANEOUS 56748; TOTAL 3161592
B. EXPENDITURES EXCEEDING $2,500 AGGREGATE: AFLAC 4539; ANTHONY GOMES 5000; AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS 20178; BITLER HEATING 3242; BLACKHAWK BANK AND TRUST 147039; BOB'S BLACKTOP 340950; Cargill 4593; CINTAS 13038; Cummins Central Power 4381; DORNER 4003; EAGLE CHEMICAL & SUPPLY 2714; Ferguson Waterworks 9258; FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS11868GOLD STAR FS13998Griffith Auto Stop5489GRAINGER7853Hach3073HAPPY PAWZ PLAYGROUND LLC8000IL EPA446965IL MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND 51534; IML RISK MANAGEMENT 47567; JAMES & MARGRET BULL 3405; MARTIN EQUIPMENT 4233; Menards 7250; MIDAMERICAN ENERGY 38168; MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 178439; Nebraska Iowa Fasteners 6179; PACE Analytical 5425; PLATINUM INFORMATIONAL SVS 8660; Pittsburg Tank & Tower 82377; QC Analytical 3750; QCA Water Treatment 3768; Quad City Tech 6757; Quadient Finance 5512; QUICK-ATTACH 6894; Quill 4372; Renewal by Anderson 12789; REPUBLIC SERVICES 125456; RK GRAPHIC S 28295; RIVER VALLEY TURF 4318; ROCK ISLAND COUNTY SHERIFF 152000; RVVS Holding, LLC 43487; Stengel, Bailey & Robertson 5713; SV Properties; 8023 TIMBERLINE BUILDERS 8560; TRI CITY ELECTRIC 4086; Tug Fest 3000; USA Bluebook 4867; UNITED HEALTHCARE 70712; VERIZON WIRELESS 3404; VULCAN INDUSTRIES 2959; Water Solutions 7128; ZIMMER & FRANCESCON 10404; ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES LESS THAN $2500 AGGREGATE 282857; TOTAL 2298529 C. COMPENSATION SUMMARY $50,000 TO $75,000: DON LOY, GARY DOYLE, CHRIS DILLION; $25,000 TO $49,999: KRISTIE GUARDIA, ALAN STICKLER; UNDER $25,000: KEVIN FARRELL; DOUG STREETER; CAROL HENRY; TRACY SOLOMAN; JAMIE FRITCH; BRIAN BITLER; BARB CRAY; TAMI MARSDEN; JOSHUA MATHIS; WAYNE ONEY; KEVIN KLUTE; KEVIN FREY; ROGER OLIVER; TREVOR INGRAM D. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION
Subscribed and sworn before me this 22nd day of July 2025. /s/Carol Henry, Treasurer I, Kristie Guardia, Clerk
WHITESIDE SPORTS ROUNDUP
Monday, Sept. 29
Volleyball
Fulton d. Milledgeville 25-22, 25-22: The Steamers snapped the Missiles’ seven-game win streak in the road victory. Kerby Germann (14 digs) had nine kills and Averi Bush added seven. Kendra Kingsby had eight digs and three kills for Milledgeville.
Tuesday, Sept. 30
Girls golf
E-P takes second at Eastland Regional: E-P (403) was second behind only Dixon (391), and River Ridge (414) took third to advance to the sectional as teams.
E-P’s Michelle Naftzger (94) tied Eastland’s Kaya Vanmatre for fourth. Polo’s Elsa Monaco (95) took sixth, Morrison’s Sarah Wetzell (97) was eighth, and E-P’s Isabella Johnston (98) was ninth. Eastland’s Jaden Brower (100) also advanced as an individual.
Taylor Richmond (103) and Ava Grawe (108) also scored for E-P.
Volleyball
Fulton def. Morrison 23-25, 25-18, 25-19: Kerby Germann led the Steamers with 11 kills, and Belle Curley had five of Fulton’s 14 aces in the win.
Wednesday, Oct. 1
Boys golf
Fulton takes second at Byron Hills: Riverdale (301) was the team champion at its home course as Fulton (306) took second.
Eastland (324) also advanced as a team. Oregon (332) was fourth, followed by Bureau Valley (336).
Fulton’s Owen Van Zuiden tied his own school record with a 67 to take first individually. Riverdale’s Braden Janicki (70) was runner-up and BV’s Wyatt Novotny (71) was third. Also scoring for Fulton were Jacob Voss (73), Dawson Price (74) and Chase Dykstra (92).
Eastland’s Braden Anderson and Camron Huber each shot 77s to tie for seventh; Brixen Dale (85) and Harper Keim (85) also scored for the Cougars.
Other locals advancing to the Class 1A Cambridge Sectional at Valley View Club were Oregon’s Nole Campos (77) and Jackson Messenger (82); E-P’s Grayson Johnston (80); Rock Falls’ Lucas Porter (83); and Amboy’s Chase Montavon.
Friday, Oct. 3
Football
Erie-Prophetstown 42, Riverdale 36: The Panthers (4-2, 2-2) held on to win after the Rams (4-2, 2-2) had a hail mary pass denied in the end zone. E-P led 42-30 late in the game before Riverdale nearly came back. The Panthers scored over 40 points for the second straight week.
Fulton 55, Dakota 14: The Steamers (1-5, 1-5) got in the win column after a tough last four weeks. It was a season-high in scoring for Fulton, which previously came in the 36-28 loss to Forreston.
Lena-Winslow 46, Morrison 7: The Mustangs fell to 0-6 with the loss. The third-ranked Panthers have allowed just three TDs in their last
four games.
Saturday, Oct. 4 Volleyball
E-P wins Sterling Invite: Erie-Prophetstown beat Fulton in the final 19-25, 25-23, 15-12 to finish 5-0. The Panthers also beat Fulton in pool play 25-22, 25-27, 15-11. E-P has not lost since back-to-back setbacks to Dixon and Lena-Winslow on Sept. 6. Fulton went 3-2, beating Sterling (25-20, 25-22), Pecatonica (25-21, 25-18) and Dixon (25-22, 29-7).
Girls swimming
Morrison takes fifth at United Township Sprint Invite: The Mustangs had six top 6 finishes, led by Sarah Prombo’s first-place finish in the 50 breaststroke and third-place finish in the 50 free. Mara Ary was fourth in the 150 free and sixth in the 50 back; Finley Steele was fifth in the 50 fly and Leah Swanson was fourth in the 50 breast for the Fillies.
– Drake Lansman
Erie-Prophetsown continues to thrive at Princeton
Panthers improve to 6-0 atop the Three Rivers East
By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com
As undefeated, defending champions, Erie-Prophetstown was pegged once again as the team to beat in Three Rivers East volleyball this season.
That added pressure doesn’t seem to bother the Panthers at all.
The Panthers continued to thrive, defeating host Princeton 25-13, 25-15 at Prouty Gym in Princeton on Monday night, winning going away in both sets.
E-P coach Rachael Bramm said her girls have handled any additional pressure that goes with being the conference favorite well.
“I think the girls have done a great job,” she said. “I know a lot of times when you’re the team to beat and have a target on your back, the pressure can overtake you and negatively impact you. I think the girls have taken it as a motivating factor and used it to kind of drive them to do better this year.”
E-P (18-2) moved to 6-0 atop the Three Rivers East. The Tigresses fell to 11-8, 4-2 in second place in the Three Rivers East.
“E-P is a pretty solid team. It wasn’t the outcome we wanted, but it showed us what we need to work on and be able to come together as a team,”
Princeton senior setter Makayla Hecht said. “They played really well, and we weren’t playing our game we usually do. We just need to learn from it and be better for our next game.”
Both games were close only for a bit.
The Panthers sided out on a kill by Ashlyn Johnson for a 12-7 lead in the first set, and Kaylee Keegan capped a 4-point run with an ace to serve them to a 16-7 edge.
E-P sided out again at 21-13, and Shelby Hodgett served out for the 25-13 win.
In Game 2, Hecht used a nifty lefthanded kill to side out on the way to a 6-5 Tigresses lead. Keegan served up nine straight points for the Panthers, including kills by Eden Jensen and
Kayler Pritchard, to take a 15-6 lead.
Princeton managed to put a small dent in the Panthers’ lead with Keighley Davis blocking for a sideout at 17-9 with two kills by Caroline Keutzer, one by Davis and an ace by Hecht drew the Tigresses within 21-14.
Jensen soon put the finishing touches on the E-P victory with a spike for a 25-15 win.
Princeton played E-P to a 25-21, 25-20 match last week, but coach Andy Puck said the Tigresses had no answer for the Panthers this time.
“They’re very, very good,” he said. “They block well. They pass well. They set well. Their transition from offense to defense is probably better than anybody we’ve played this sea -
son. And they just kept putting the pressure on us.
“We had problems putting the ball away, and when you do that, you send free balls to them, and that’s exactly what they want.
“We didn’t have too many people step up tonight. Caroline really tried. Keighley and Kathy (Maciczek) tried. Makayla finally started barking a little bit. We’ve got a lot of seniors on the floor. We just need more leadership and just got to push back. I think we just kind of took the easy way out, kind of rolled over.”
Bramm, the former Rachel Cobert who played for Erie prior to the co-op, said that kind of dominating win will only boost the Panthers moving for -
ward.
“We’ve been looking for that dominant performance over a solid program,” she said. “We’ve beat good teams and we’ve beat some not so good teams and everything, but just to be in complete control the entire time against a decent program, it felt good.”
Abbott (8) and Johnson (7) combined for 15 kills, Brynn Brown had 12 digs, Shelby Hodgett had 10 points and four aces and Keegan dished out 20 assists.
Keutzer led the Tigresses with six kills, with Ava Kyle serving for six points and an ace, while Lawson had a team-high six digs and Camryn Driscoll, Kyle and Hecht adding five digs apiece.
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Princeton senior Camryn Driscoll makes a pass against E-P Monday night at Prouty Gym. E-P won 25-13, 25-15.
SPORTS
PRESSURE? Panthers improve to 6-0 atop the Three Rivers East / 31
TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1984: DWalter Payton breaks Jim Brown’s career rushing mark of 12,312 yards and Brown’s career mark of 58 100-yard rushing games in a 20-7 victory over New Orleans. Payton breaks the record on Chicago’s second play from scrimmage in the second half.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
E-P’s Lauren Abbott stuffs Princeton Keighley Davis Monday night at Prouty Gym. E-P won 25-13, 25-15.
