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PROPHETSTOWN ECHO TUES DAY, OCTOBER 24 , 2023 • $ 1 .00

VOLUME 134 • NO. 43

Prophetstown, Illinois

SQUARING OFF Earleen Hinton

White Team Bruns and Blue Team Pyron squared off Saturday, Oct. 21, during a Prophetstown Park District soccer tournament.

REGIONAL NEWS

LOCAL NEWS

Class 1A Playoffs

Halloween Happenings

Sports Roundup

Morrison to host Fulton in first round. / 13

Communities announce hours and activities. / 5

Find out how high school teams fared. / 13

WHAT’S INSIDE Fulton Police Report......................... 3 Glimpses of the Past.........................6 Property Transfers.............................6 Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section

SPORTS

Sports......................................... 12-13 Church News.............................14-15 Classifieds...............................17-19

DEATHS Karen Cecelia Abbott, Dale L. Balk, Nicole E. Hammer, Wilma Jean Tegeler, Page 4

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Tampico Fall Fest is Saturday at Reagan Park

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Plan on joining us for Tampico’s Fall Fest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Reagan Park in Tampico.

The schedule of events includes: • Trunk or Treat setup: 10 a.m. Displays needed and no sign-up required.

Arrive at Reagan Park to set up and be ready for trick-or-treaters at 11 a.m.

There is a best display contest.

• Pumpkin painting: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There are a limited number of pumpkins

available that were donated by Whitney Mitchell-DeWitte and family. Paint and brushes will be supplied. Judging for the best painted pumpkin contest will be at 4:30 p.m.

• Kids games: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fun Run, Shoe Scramble, egg races, threelegged races and more.

• Scavenger hunt: 2 p.m. Test your skills with trivia for $20 a group. Groups of any size and ages.

• Live music: 2 to 5 p.m. Grab your lawn chairs and gather around the gazebo to enjoy the talent of Brenner Bushman.

• Costume contest: 4 p.m. Come to the gazebo dressed in your costume for judging.

Food trucks available during the event include Coqui Comfort, Puerto Rican Fare, Main Squeeze and Kettle Corn.

Food pantry releases quarterly report

Tampico Area Historical Society, Museum Village Friendsgiving is Nov. 4

The Prophetstown-Lyndon Food Pantry, located at the American Legion Hall, 215 Washington St. in Prophetstown, is open from 9 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday.

The pantry has received many generous donations from individuals, companies and organizations during the past quarter.

The food pantry board would like to thank everyone who donated to the program in July, August, and September.

The following organizations made donations during the past quarter: Rock River Fabrications, Casey’s General Store of Prophetstown, First Lutheran Church of Prophetstown, Farmer’s National Bank of Prophetstown, River Church, Wheels Motorcycle Club, Mitchell Melons, and Tuesday Birthday Club.

The following individuals made donations during the past quarter: Beth

Zuidema, Gene Summers, Joan and Michael Bryan, Joan McCowen, Jackie Roman, Stu and Becky Richter, Doug Earl, Shirley Thompson, Esther Wagenecht, Ken Cocking, Tom Nance, Lee Nelson, Bradley and Marilyn Oncken, and Jim and Saly Heffernan, Lynn Gibson, John and Jody Farral, Richard Maronde, Beth and Bob Conrady, Glen Ackeberg, Connie Blackert, Marsha Chamberlain, Darrel and Leah Gibson, Clare Corbin, Larry Williams, Casey Goodell, Frank Stone, Sherri Waite, Richard Chapinski, and Gwen Hurd.

The food pantry board also wishes to express gratitude for the donations of anonymous groups and individuals.

The next meeting of the pantry board is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Jan. 16, 2024, at the American Legion Hall.

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The Tampico Area Historical Society and Museum Village Friendsgiving is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 4 and will raise funds to repair the museum’s foundation.

There will be a chili cookoff contest (cook at home and bring it in), bake sale, dessert auction, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, games and fellowship.

Contact Jenee Blackert at 815-4990343 or jeneeblackert@gmail.com if interested in entering. There are four awards: Spiciest, Best Non Traditional, Judges Choice and Village Favorite.

Cost is $15 to enter. Just bring your chili in a 5-quart crockpot with a ladle and extension cord to the Reagan Community Center, which is the old grade school.

Entrants will serve their chili. Organizers will provide cups and spoons. If you need an assistant to serve, let organizers know. Applications are due this weekend.

Another way to participate is to just show up to the door, pay the entry fee and hang out with those attending. Try all of the chilis and use your entry ticket to place it in the bowl next to your favorite one. Whomever gets the most tickets wins the Village Favorite award. Judges have been selected to vote on the other three categories.

This event is known as the “Admiral Reeves Chili Bull” after Tampico native Admiral Joseph Mason Reeves, who went off to the Navy Academy and played for the Navy Midshipmen. The doctor told him to take it easy (Bull Reeves had way too many head injuries) so he went to a local shoemaker and asked for something to protect his skull.

This became the modern football helmet.

Reeves later would serve in three wars and was honored with a cruise liner and airfield. His brother, Harley Edson Reeves, attended U of I and was a football standout. He later became the lead civil engineer in charge of building the Hennepin Canal. Their parents are buried in Tampico Memorial Cemetery.

By BRIAN BARTOZ

For Shaw Local News Network Morrison High School will host a Veterans Day Recognition assembly from 11:45 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10.

The assembly, which will be in the school’s auditorium, will provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the armed forces. In addition, Morrison High School’s National Honor Society chapter will serve a light lunch

to participating veterans at 12:30 p.m. as a gesture of the collective appreciation for their service.

All Morrison area veterans are cordially invited to the recognition event.

Veterans are welcome to begin checking in at 11:15 a.m. at either the “pool ramp” entrance in the rear parking lot or the front entrance at 643 Genesee Avenue. There will be reserved parking spaces in the rear parking lot for all veterans who RSVP for the event.

Morrison veterans, if you are able to attend this year’s luncheon and

assembly, please contact Brian Bartoz, social studies and driver’s education teacher, to confirm your interest in participating in the Nov. 10 event. Also indicate whether you would be interested in sharing the story of your service in the armed forces with smaller groups of students through classroom visits after the main assembly.

Morrison High School also invites all students to pay tribute to family members, relatives and neighbors who have served in the military through the My American Hero project. Partici-

pants are encouraged to attach the service member’s photo (preferably a copy of a photo) to the My American Hero sheet that is available in the high school office. Please return all completed sheets to the high school office. The submitted sheets will be posted near the trophy case from late October through late November.

Veterans are welcome to contact Bartoz by email at Brian.Bartoz@morrisonschools.org to RSVP for the event.

Individuals also can RSVP by calling Bartoz at 815-772-4071, ext. 12106.

Whiteside judge Steines retiring; Spencer seeks to replace him Comments sought on former State’s Attorney Spencer’s application

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – Former Whiteside County State’s Attorney Gary L. Spencer is applying to replace retiring 14th Judicial District Judge Stanley B. Steines, who is based in Morrison, the state Supreme Court said in a news release.

The public is invited to comment on Spencer’s application to the committee that is assessing his qualifications. After members have received the input and interviewed Gary L. Spencer Spencer, they will report their findings to the Supreme Court of Illinois, whose judges make the final decision.

Anonymous letters will not be

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14th Judicial Court Judge Stanley B. Steines, 59, is retiring Dec. 31. Former Whiteside County State’s Attorney Gary Spencer is seeking to replace him. accepted, but comments “will be held in the strictest confidence by the committee and the court,” the release said.

Comments are due by 5 p.m. Nov. 9.

Send them to VBluedorn@co.rock-island.il.us or to the 14th Judicial Screening Committee, Rock Island County Courthouse, 1317 Third Ave., Rock Island, IL 61201.

Whiteside Forum to host program on conservation The Whiteside Forum continues its 2023-24 season with guest expert Brian Ritter speaking on “Conservation: Nahant Marsh, the Mississippi River and Beyond” on Sunday, Oct. 29, in the community room of the Odell Public Library in Morrison.

The event, located at 307 S. Madison St., will begin at 2 p.m. and is free to attend.

Ritter is the executive director of Nahant Marsh and the program director for the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Conservation program. He teaches EICC courses on-site and uses Nahant preserve as

an outdoor classroom.

The Nahant Marsh preserve is the largest urban wetland on the Upper Mississippi River and is located in Brian Ritter Davenport, Iowa, on a former Superfund site. After the cleanup, wildlife and plant life

showed a vast improvement, so much that it was decided to make the wetland a nature preserve and Nahant Marsh Education Center was born.

Please join us for a presentation about our local environment plus conservation efforts here and globally.

A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

For more information about the Whiteside Forum, the event or an update on the season, contact Marc Adami at marcadami53@gmail.com or text 815-718-5347 or visit Whiteside Forum on Facebook.

The committee members are local attorneys Tim Zollinger, Michelle Buckwalter-Schurman and Allison Fagerman Members who are not attorneys are former Rock Falls Mayor Bill Wescott, chairman; former Sterling Police Chief Tim Morgan; Morrison Community Hospital spokesman Mick Welding; and Kurt Glazier, a member of the Whiteside County Board and Sterling Township’s road supervisor.

If appointed, Spencer, 74, of Morrison, will serve until the first Monday after the November 2024 election unless he chooses to run for the seat and is elected.

Before being elected a circuit judge in 2006, Steines, 59, was a Whiteside County assistant state’s attorney.

Spencer, the only applicant for the judgeship, was the county’s top prosecutor for 31 1/2 years before stepping down in December 2012. He has been in private practice with Mertes & Mertes in Sterling for nine years.

The 14th Circuit serves Whiteside, Henry, Mercer and Rock Island counties.

POLICE REPORT Fulton Oct. 18 Benjamin Jefferson III of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for no valid driver’s license in the 900 block of 10th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.

Oct. 19 Eric J. Salter of Clinton, Iowa, was arrested on a Clinton Police Department Warrant in the 1000 block of Fourth Street. He was transported to the Whiteside County jail.

Individuals named in the report have been accused of a charge. They are presumed innocent until proved guilty.

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Sterling Federal Bank named a Top 3 Extraordinary Bank Sterling Federal Bank has been recognized as one of the top three extraordinary banks in the U.S. by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking.

Sterling Federal Bank has been honored with the Institute’s Overall Excellence Banky Award, a testament

to its performance in five crucial areas of banking: philanthropy, customer service, thought leadership, workplace culture and financial literacy education.

“At Sterling Federal Bank, we’ve always believed in the power of community banking,” President and CEO

Dean Ahlers said in a news release.

“This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our team and our unwavering commitment to serving the people and businesses of our communities. We have worked tirelessly to make a positive impact on our communities and this award reaffirms

that our efforts are making a difference.”

The Extraordinary Banking Awards highlight the essential role community banks play in their local communities, serving as integral components of their economic and social fabric.

Elsie Morsing (Gertsen) Ketelsen. She was raised and educated in Clinton, attending the local grade schools and graduating from Clinton High School in 1958. On January 2, 1960, she married her childhood sweetheart, Harold KAREN CECELIA ABBOTT, 83, formerly Richard “Dick” Abbott, who preceded her in death on November 8, 2006. Throughout her of Fulton, IL, peacefully left this world on life, Karen wore many hats and touched the lives of countless individuals. She was the October 15, 2023, at The Alverno in Clinton, co-owner and operator of Cottage Pastry in Fulton, leaving a sweet legacy in the hearts IA. of all who enjoyed her cakes and encouraging Funeral services words. Karen also served as a Director of will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October Love, Inc. in Fulton and worked as a recep19, 2023, at the Church of the Open Door tionist at Pathways Counseling in Sterling, IL. in Clinton, IA, officiated by Rev. James L. She enjoyed serving as hostess at Rastrelli’s.

Machen, Sr., retired pastor. A visitation will Her dedication to her community was unwavbe held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 18th, also at the Church of the Open ering, as she also held the roles of Director of The Pregnancy Center in Clinton, IA and, Door. Interment will be at Fulton Township lastly the Senior Center in Fulton.

Cemetery in Fulton. The family kindly reKaren was a woman of faith and prayer quests that donations be made to Focal Point and a devoted member of the Church of the Ministries in Karen’s memory.

Open Door in Clinton. She was particularly Karen was born on December 6, 1939, in Clinton, IA, to Francis Cornelius “Connie” and passionate about her involvement in church groups, where she led Bible studies and

led children to the Lord through Covenant Keepers. Her commitment extended beyond the walls of the church as she actively participated in various community organizations, including the Fulton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Operation Pride, the River Bend Education Foundation where she developed the 3.0 Awards Dinner Night. Her two favorite awards are when she and Dick were named Grand Marshalls of the Dutch Days Parade and the Fulton Homecoming Parade.

Karen’s special interests ranged from supporting her grandchildren’s numerous activities to going on a missionary trip to China.

She was a skilled cake decorator, receiving numerous awards for her talents. But above all, her family was her greatest source of pride and happiness.

Survivors include her two daughters, Dixie (Robert) Shaff and Connie (Scott) Hoffman, both of Fulton; her two sons, Roy (Kim) Abbott of Fulton and Ron (Claudette) Abbott of Thomson, IL. Her legacy of love continues through her thirteen grandchildren, David Shaff, Tom Shaff, Mary (Jared) Brewer, Jacob

Hoffman, Samuel Hoffman, Jesse (Amanda) Abbott, Ben (Katie) Abbott, Christine (Nate) Johnson, Ronda (Trevor) McComb, Katy McCray, Crystal (Stella) Abbott, Aaron (Alisha) Abbott and Cecelia (Logan) Dodd; also fifteen great-grandchildren, Noah, Dessie, and Keziah; Lauren and Harper; Hadley and Sadie; Rebekah, Ellie, Joanna and Kayleigh; Dean; Alex, William and Juliette. She is also survived by her sister, Diane (Louie) Reed of Clinton; her brother, Mike (Janet) Ketelsen of Clinton, and one sister-in-law, Emily Ketelsen of Albany, IL; many nieces and nephews.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband Dick; one grandson, David Shaff; one great-grandson, Noah Brewer and one brother, John Ketelsen.

Her legacy will forever remain a testament to the power of love, faith, and the impact one person can have on the lives of many. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

NICOLE E. HAMMER

DALE L. BALK

OBITUARIES KAREN CECELIA ABBOTT

Born: December 6, 1939 in Clinton, Iowa Died: October 15, 2023 in Clinton, Iowa

One. She loved music. Her favorite songs were “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor and Born: November 24, 1994 in Sterling, IL “Happy Birthday”. She always smiled so big Died: October 16, 2023 in Sterling, IL whenever she would hear them. Nicole loved her brother, whether he was reading to her, Nicole Elizabeth watching “The Office” together, or she was Hammer, 28, of Erie, cheering him on during his sporting events.

IL, passed from her She was given the best life possible, with her parents’ arms to Jesus’s arms on Monday, loving mother navigating the life of a family with a child with special needs. She had October 16, 2023 at CGH Medical Center, in many incredible caregivers during her life.

Her last years with Jenelle and Bonnie moved Sterling, IL. Services them from caregivers to family. will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October Nicole’s family would like to thank the 20, 2023 at the Erie Evangelical Free Church, 1409 16th Ave, Erie, IL. Visitation will be from amazing staff at CGH Medical Center and Gift 5 – 8 pm Thursday, also at the Church. Burial of Hope for their care and compassion.

Nicole is survived by her parents, Scott will be in the Erie Cemetery. Memorials may and Meri Hammer of Erie; brother, Josh be made to Nicole’s parents for beneficiaries to be decided. Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Hammer, Erie; paternal grandparents, Tom Hammer of Erie and Vicki Hammer of Erie; Erie, is assisting with arrangements. aunts and uncles, Sheri (Scott) Melton, Erie, Nicole was born November 24, 1994, Kristi (Rusty) Packer, Erie, Jeff Hammer, Florthe daughter of Scott and Meredith “Meri” (Lohse) Hammer. Nicole attended Erie Evan- ida, Ronald (Joy) Lohse, Stavanger, Norway, Jana (Rick) Clancy, Bradford, IL, and Chris gelical Free Church with her family.

Nicole was part of the Erie and Bi-County Lohse, East Moline, IL; many special cousins and her beloved caregivers, Jenelle Given and Special Education systems until the age of Bonnie Given. She was preceded in death by 22. Her disabilities couldn’t hold back her beautiful smile, her contagious laugh, and her her maternal grandparents, Ronald and Karen Lohse. Share a memory or condolence at ability to bring joy to everyone who crossed www.gibsonbodefh.com her path. She was Daddy’s girl from Day

U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. For an extended period, he dedicated his profesBorn: March 26, 1948 in Morrison, IL sional life to the railroad industry and later Died: October 16, 2023 in Clinton, IA contributed his skills to Brinkman’s Building Center in Fulton until his retirement. He was DALE L. BALK, 75, a member of the Clinton AmVets, the VFW of Fulton, IL, passed in Polo, IL, and the Elks Lodge #90 in Pueblo, away on Monday, CO. Dale was an avid hunter.

October 16, 2023, at Survivors include one daughter, Kim (Adam) MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, IA. Cremation Vigil of Pueblo, CO; one son, Gregg (Rhonda) rites have been carried Balk of Pueblo, CO; three grandchildren, Courtnee, Aaron and Brendan; one great out, and no formal services will be held. The Fulton Chapel of the grandson, DJ; three sisters, Denise Schroeder Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting with of Knoxville, TN, Jolene (Dale) Sikkema of Fulton, IL and Amy (Tony) Fowler of Lake Havasu the necessary arrangements.

City, AZ; one brother, Edwin (Sandra) Balk of Dale was born on March 26, 1948, in Morrison, IL, to Jacob A. and Dorothy M. (Stuart) Thomson, IL; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Balk. He received his education at Unity and one brother, Roland Balk.

Christian Schools in Fulton and graduated To send online condolences go to www. from Fulton High School. Dale served in the bosmarenkes.com

WILMA JEAN TEGELER Wilma Jean Tegeler, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed on October 15, 2023.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

Morrison’s Fall Fest and Halloween Parade is from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, on Main Street. Admission is free.

Parade registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. near Community State Bank or register in advance on eventbright. com. The parade will begin at 1 p.m.

walking down Main to Base streets, where awards will be given out in the 1st Gateway parking lot.

The Fall Fest follows the parade.

There will be trunk-or-treating, a photo booth, crafts with The Loft, a Movie Cave by the Department of Fun, Witch Hat

ring toss, putt putt golf, mummy bowling, gourd tic-tac-toe and a bounce house.

Food will be available to buy including apple cider doughnuts, Marvy Marshmallows & S’more, Britos Grill Food Truck, Main Squeeze Lemonade, Kenny G Kettle Corn & Funnel Cakes

and Mama C’s Cookie Creations.

The Presbyterian church will be serving hot dogs, chili and pulled pork.

Sponsors for the event are Kunes Auto Group of Morrison, Farmers National Bank and Morrison Chamber of Commerce.

Area communities announce Halloween hours, activities It’s the season for all things scary and area communities are getting ready for trick-or-treating. The following is a list of Halloween hours and activities in your neighborhood.

are from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South St., Morrison, will be participating in Trunk-or-Treat from 4 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 31, in the Christian Reformed Church parking lot across from Bethesda. Nonedible treats such as pencils, stickers, etc., will be available for those with a food tolerance.

Albany

Albany’s trick-or-treating hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 Trunk-or-treat is from 5 to 7 p.m.

Oct. 28 at Albany Park.

Port Byron

Trick-or-treating will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Cordova

Cordova’s trick-or-treating hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Prophetstown

Erie’s trick-or-treating hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Erie United Methodist Church, 811 Eighth St., will host Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Trunk-or-treat at First Lutheran Church will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27. Candy, prizes and food for the family. Bring napkins, paper towels and toilet paper to donate to the Prophetstown Food Pantry.

Trick-or-treating hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Fulton

Rapids City

Erie

Fulton’s trick-or-treating hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

The Fulton Fire Department, 1802 16th Ave., will host a trunk-or-treat from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. There will be candy and games. A fun, safe place for everyone!

Hillsdale

Trick-or-treating will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department officers will be passing out filled treat bags in Rapids City this year.

Earleen Hinton

Morrison

in the parking lot. Candy and games for the kids and coffee and doughnuts for adults. Join with your trunks!

Morrison’s trick-or-treating hours

A free Halloween Dance is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Reagan Community Center. Costume contest and refreshments. Children younger than 18 are welcome.

Trick-or-treating will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Whiteside County Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion.

This is a community appreciation event but donation always are welcome. Hope to see you there!

Lincolnway. Doors open at 1 p.m. The program starts promptly at 1:30 p.m.

Koch’s presentation is a short overview of farmstead and barn construction in parts of Germany. He concentrates on the specific Hausbarns found in northern Germany and Denmark and the Hallenhaus and Haubarg farmsteads. While both the Manning and DeWitt, Iowa, barns are Hallenhauser, there are no Haubarg-type barns in this country. Only about 100 of these very large barns exist in Germany and Denmark.

Koch’s presentation will explore the traditional European farmsteads and compare them with those built later by German and Scandinavian immigrants in the Midwest. The presentation also will visit a German Farm Museum and discuss machinery used for small subsistence-level farming.

There is no fee to attend this program.

The Morrison Heritage Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the 1865 building is accessible to everyone from the back parking lot.

Trick-or-treating hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

A ghost hangs in a tree in a yard in Fulton as Halloween nears.

Lyndon

Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, will host a Truck-orTreat from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28,

Trick-or-treating will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Tampico

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS WHOA drive-thru chili supper is Friday

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center is having a drive-thru only community appreciation chili supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. or until the chili is gone on Friday, Oct. 27.

Enjoy delicious homemade chili and freshly baked cinnamon rolls from Harvest Bakery & More. There also will be hot apple cider, hot chocolate and bottled water.

WHOA will be serving out of the

Morrison’s Heritage Museum to present program on barns

Wolf Koch will present “A Comparison of Barns from Northern Germany, Denmark and Iowa to Barns Built by Midwest Settlers” on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Morrison Heritage Museum, 200 E.

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6 GLIMPSES OF THE PAST – FULTON

2003: River Bend, Thomson school districts discuss possible merger 60 Years

Oct. 23, 1963

Plans for Harbor Crest Home advanced several steps at a special meeting of the board of directors. A major step was the raising of almost $1,000 through voluntary contributions by board members and one other person to be used toward the down payment on the site for the new home. In addition to the amounts volunteered by board members to help meet the payment of $1,200, a check was sent in by Henry Holesinger as a preliminary contribution to the project.

Jahn’s is holding a Warehouse Sale offering room-size rugs for your choice at $69, all summer furniture at 50% off, seven-piece dinettes for $59.88, hide-a-beds for $159, carpeting at $8.95 a yard, a sofa reduced to $150 and mattress or box spring from $49 to $69.

50 Years

Oct. 24, 1973

The Hill Top Preschool Nursery School, for children ages 3 and 4, will open in November pending the arrival of the school’s license. Mrs. Don Ryder is the director and teacher and will operate in the classrooms of Albany United Methodist Church.

The tuition cost will be $16 a month.

Letter to the Editor: Tiskilwa travelers were driving through Fulton when they encountered car trouble.

Not being acquainted with the area, they knew nothing of garages or fill-

ing stations that would be open on Sunday. Two young men, Jerry and Freeman Graham, stopped and assisted them. After making trips to a garage for parts needed, they also assisted in replacing the parts. They wish to publicly thank these two young men and consider Fulton a friendly little town.

40 Years

Oct. 26, 1983

William J. Considine, a former Fulton mayor and active leader in many organizations and official bodies, died at age 85 at Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. Considine worked for Fidelity Life Association and the Northwestern Railroad for a time and operated Considine’s Confectionery and School Supply for 20 years. He later opened an insurance agency, served as city clerk, mayor, fire chief and original member and president of the Whiteside County Board of School Trustees, was a 57-year member of the Fulton Post of the American Legion, charter member of the Fulton Country Club and bowled for 20 years as a member of his church’s bowling team.

Trustees of the Fulton Flood Control District adopted an ordinance prohibiting the driving of any type of motorized vehicle “on, over or across the flood protection levee or upon the approaches thereto.” The ordinance was adopted as a result of numerous complaints that vehicles, including trucks and jeeps, were driving along

the levee and causing serious damage.

30 Years

Oct. 20, 1993

Jane Orman, president of the River Bend School Board, presented a Golden Eagle Award to Cheryl Edwards at a board meeting. The certificate said the recipient “gave above and beyond her role as parent and support of the overall program and activities at Fulton Elementary School.”

River Bend schools recently were summarized by the Illinois State Board of Education and the statistics ranged from teaching experience, class size and salaries of teachers.

Almost every category proved the local school system is compatible with other schools in the state of similar size except in River Bend it cost $3,592 a year to educate a child. The state average is $5,327. River Bend has smaller class sizes than the state average. Teachers’ salaries are almost equal between River Bend and similar schools in the state. The salary of River Bend’s administrator is about $10,000 less than the state average.

20 Years

Oct. 22, 2003

Administrators from River Bend and Thomson schools are discussing the possibility of a merger between the two school districts, citing a drop in enrollment and more reductions in state aid as the reason. The two super-

intendents said there is a good chance the state might have to reduce funding further, leaving districts to choose between cutting costs or raising tax revenue to make up the difference.

They feel a merger could help to reduce costs. If a merger is proposed, the superintendents said the districts would host public meetings. A referendum approving the merger then would have to be passed by voters in both districts.

The 1st Gateway Credit Union held a ribbon-cutting representing the opening of the branch as part of the open house celebration. Byron Kasterke, branch supervisor, was with Mayor Howard VanZuiden, who cut the ribbon.

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Fulton selected Ed Cannon from more than 50 applicants received during the past three months. The mayor presented his recommendation and the City Council’s executive committee presented its findings to the council at a special meeting. Ed’s leadership skills were well-documented: a 20-year career in the Air Force and hands-on experience in running the family-owned business.

River Bend CUSD 2 again has been announced as one of 91 (out of 866) Illinois school districts earning the School Search Bright Star Award for Educational Excellence. The award is presented to Illinois school districts that shine in spite of low funding.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY Filed Oct. 6-13 Warranty deeds

Paul E. and Jamie L. Harmon to Morrison GLC Properties LLC, 306 S. Heaton St., Morrison, $0.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Austin A. Turner, 1227 Albany St., Erie, $0.

Scott VanZuiden to Dale A. and Yvonne R. Burkholder Trust, 703 Deerview Lane, Morrison, $135,000.

Kahley and Danny Martinez Sr. to Mathew and Allison Cheeseman, 3210 W. Rock Falls Road, Rock Falls, $228,000.

Barbara R. Coughlin to Kendall Wallingford III, 24080 Kane Drive, Sterling, $162,000.

James A. and Sandra L. Cesarek to John and Susan Flick, 2608 E. Hill Drive, Rock Falls, $400,000.

Clifford A. and Heather J. Collins to Larrissa M. Lugo and Isaac T. Anderson, 1205 Wilson St., Sterling, $120,000.

Ryan L. Debrock to Madison Ann Marie Newman, 104 S. Joy St., Tampico, $135,000.

Linn Morgan to James A. Rahn and Hope C. Friday, 20986 Dean Road, Chadwick, $60,000.

Michael D. and Rebecca Dingus to Jazmine Cochran, 802 W. Seventh St., Sterling, $65,000.

Stephanie A. and David L. Brooks to Zachary Conners, 613 N. Orange St., Morrison, $295,000.

Teah M. Shirk to Brady L. Anderson and Abigail Lynn Marie Hershman, 101 Highland Ave., Erie, $183,000.

Arlene E. and Charles A. Rogers Jr. to Boss Roofing Siding Experts Inc., 1507 Fifth Ave., 1108 E. Third St. and 1203 E. Fourth St., Sterling, $180,000.

Rick A. and Tamara S. Mills to Montana Lee Scuffham, 1504 16th Ave., Sterling, $87,000.

Arlene E. and Charles A. Rogers Jr. to

Abbys Wine Inc., 1201 E. Fourth St., Sterling (Chuck Wagon Saloon), $100,000.

Robert E. Griffis to Lisa Lindquist, 1406 Harvey Drive, Sterling, $95,000.

Danyan A. and Jennifer L. Rodriguez to Rosa M. Velasquez, 206 E. Seventh St., Sterling, $41,900.

Ronald Davisson to Brice A. Keller, 1204 Main St., Erie, $150,000.

Mary R. and Larry G. McCormick Trust, Larry G. McCormick, trustee, to Brian V. Klein and Elizabeth Arduini, one parcel on East 18th Street, Sterling, $13,500.

Hess Family Trust, Paul R. and Maria L. Hess, trustees, to Johnny Cruz, 1406 Dillon Ave., Sterling, $3,000.

Betty L. Bell Trust to Maher Younes, 2200 Maddens Drive, Sterling, $375,375.

Quit claim deeds

Robert W. Card Estate to Brian A. and Elizabeth R. Sandrock, 23885 Hazel Road, Sterling, $239,000.

Jacob Medema Jr. Estate to Kalyan Investments LLC, 937 Melody Hills, Fulton, $263,000.

Ryder Robert Lee Whitehead to Shaun McGovern, 1708 English St., Rock Falls, $7,000.

Rock Falls Industrial Development Commission to M Li Realty LLC, 1116 First Ave., Rock Falls (former Checkers gas station), $12,500.

Maribel Hernandez to Raul Sanchez, 1008 Dillon Ave., Sterling, $0.

Cody Beyer to William J. and Kara A. Wisdom, 429 Private Drive, Erie, $0.

Trustees deeds

Executors deeds

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Central Illinois Real Estate Holdings LLC to Miguel Ramirez, 311 Ave F, Sterling, $20,000.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

YOUR HEALTH

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D. It’s the season when several illnesses may lead to dehydration. This occurs from fluid loss through vomiting or diarrhea, or if there is an increased need for fluids during times of illness. While dehydration may occur quickly in the young, fortunately most of the time it also can be corrected quickly outside of the hospital if some basic measures are taken early. The younger the child is, the more readily they may develop dehydration.

What are some of the signs to watch for?

As a minimum, your child should have three wet diapers or three urinations a day. While the doctor will not necessarily need to hospitalize the child if this does not occur, this is something for you as a parent to watch for as a guideline for concern as an outpatient.

Secondly, your child should have tears when they cry. This is another matter that can be watched by parents. Some benefit may be gained from observing the concentration of the urine in appearance and odor. There are many factors that can affect this, so it is not a very reliable indicator. Your physician may

observe skin texture and turgor, as well as check the membrane linings, mucosa of the mouth and other vital signs.

Increased irritability is another factor that may occur with dehydration though there are many other factors that could cause this as well.

After dehydration has been identified, how does one treat it?

The most important thing is to keep an eye out for this potential complication from many viral illnesses, and secondly, begin treatment early and encourage frequent fluids. Many parents will ask what is the best fluid for a child. It is one the child normally enjoys.

This even includes milk, according to current guidelines. For years, it was felt that milk might aggravate the situation of diarrhea. While it is true that more stools may be produced while on milk, it is felt that the fluid far outweighs any losses that may occur. Furthermore, drinking milk during a viral flu-like illness or diarrhea does not prolong the number of days that the child has the illness. It is generally not necessary to put your child on clear liquids, such as water or 7Up. In fact, these remedies do not have proper balances of sugar, salt, potassium, etc. Sometimes even apple

juice can perpetuate the diarrhea. In addition, soft drinks with caffeine should be avoided because they increase the loss of water and salt. Even plain water may be inadequate for the body’s sodium and sugar needs. Still, during a time of illness, your child may have a favorite beverage and the general rule of thumb is any liquid is preferable to no liquid, with the exception of harmful substances.

The World Health Organization developed an oral solution in the 1960s that improved the absorption of saltwater preparations and saved the lives of many dehydrated people.

WHO formula for dehydration: • Table salt – ¾ teaspoon • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon • Sugar – 4 tablespoons • Orange juice – 1 cup • Water – 1 quart/liter Studies show mild to moderate dehydration actually will respond to outpatient oral rehydration more quickly than IV therapy. IV therapy is better for more severe dehydration.

When and what do I feed the child?

Generally, sick children are fairly good judges of when to eat. Some foods to consider and encourage when they

are ready to eat include starchy foods such as noodles, bread, rice and potatoes. For babies who are old enough, baby rice and cereal in a thin paste has been quite helpful. They generally will take food whenever their bodies are ready for this, but, unfortunately, they will sometimes not take in the adequate fluid that their bodies need unless they are encouraged and helped.

This brings up the issue of what method to employ. If your child is not taking in adequate amounts of fluid or if they vomit them back up rather quickly, it is advised that the child who is old enough be offered fluids by a spoon given repeatedly and frequently. The experts are not sure why this route seems to work, but it has been shown that children often are able to keep down the liquid better and longer. Children empty their stomachs quickly. One of the keys to the spoon treatment is to keep coming back to the spoon and using it frequently. If your child is under six months of age and has a hard time using the spoon, consider brief trials of a syringe, provided no choking is involved. If this measure does not resolve the problem in a short time, your physician should be consulted.

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Tree removal underway on Illinois 78 in Morrison Work is in preparation for $5 million reconstruction project in spring 2024 DIXON – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction is underway on Illinois 78 in Morrison. The $5 million project will reconstruct Illinois 78 from U.S. 30 to south of Academic Drive on the city’s south side.

IDOT will use a current closure of Illinois 78 in the area by the city of Morrison for water main replacement work to remove trees for the reconstruction project. The road is open to local traffic with posted detours for through traffic.

The tree removal work is expected to be completed in three weeks. Afterward, there will be periodic lane closures for additional work during the fall and winter before construction resumes in spring 2024. Illinois 78 will close again at that time until the recon-

struction project is completed at the end of fall 2024.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,000 miles of highway and almost 10 million square feet of bridge deck as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation.

Accomplishments through Year Four of Rebuild Illinois included about $12.1 billion of improvements statewide on 5,339 miles of highway, 533 bridges and 762 additional safety improvements.

SVCC signs agreement with University of Illinois Extension SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

DIXON – Sauk Valley Community College has entered into an agreement with University of Illinois Extension to expand agricultural education programs.

SVCC President David Hellmich signed an agreement Friday, Oct. 13, with University of Illinois Extension that focuses on horticulture within the agriculture program on campus.

The agreement includes greenhouse coordination, horticulture instruction, Master Gardening consultation and non-credit community programs focused on agriculture.

“SVCC is pleased to continue to expand offerings for our students,” Hellmich said. “This agreement with University of Illinois Extension provides for a new hands-on learning opportunity for our students and for our community.”

Through the agreement, SVCC students will have the opportunity for hands-on experience in horticulture and greenhouse growing techniques.

Additionally, non-credit programs will be offered for the community to learn about agriculture and horticulture on SVCC’s campus. All instruction will be facilitated by University of Illinois

Illinois Extension is thrilled to partner in SVCC’s greenhouse project.”

Karla Belzer, Illinois Extension county director

Extension Master Gardeners.

“We are looking forward to the plethora of teaching possibilities this partnership creates for both SVCC students and the community that we serve,” SVCC Dean of Business, Career and Technical Programs Sasha Logan said.

“Illinois Extension is thrilled to partner in SVCC’s greenhouse project,” Illinois Extension County Director Karla Belzer said. “We are excited to work together to cultivate knowledge and provide hands-on learning experiences through community based programming in the greenhouse. This partnership promises to not only sow the seeds of knowledge and sustainability, but also grow the bonds of collaboration within our community.”

For information, email Vice President of Academics and Students Services Jon Mandrell at jon.d.mandrell@ svcc.edu.

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DIXON – Sauk Valley Community College’s Early Childhood Education program saw an increase in enrollment for the fall 2023 semester because of expanded access and financial incentives.

The increase in enrollment comes at a time when the region is experiencing a decrease in educators. SVCC aims to remove barriers for college students looking to pursue early childhood education to offset the decrease in educators and fill desperately needed positions in local schools and child care facilities.

For the 2023 fall semester, the ECE program at SVCC saw a 128.7% increase in registered credit hours from fall 2022. Additionally, this is a 208.5% increase in hours from fall 2021.

The ECE program at SVCC provides support to future educators academically, professionally and financially to remove barriers that students may face throughout their academic journey. With the support of Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Scholarships, Sauk Valley College Foundation Scholarships and institutional grant funds, SVCC extended financial support to assist students with tuition and fees, books and supplies, living expenses

and technology devices to support their studies.

Twenty-one students received Illinois Student Assistance Commission scholarships totaling $122,639 for the 2022-23 school year. There was an additional $24,301 awarded in tuition and bookstore credits across spring, summer and fall 2023 semesters. Technology support was provided each semester to allow access for all students to pursue higher education in the area of early childhood education.

“These funds have a dramatic impact on a student’s ability to stay connected to their instructors and coursework while continuing their local employment in early care and education,” said Beth Smaka, an early childhood education professor.

“Investing in our students supports them becoming academically and personally successful by reducing the barriers students face while completing their degrees,” said Celina Benson, early childhood education academic adviser and outreach coordinator.

The financial initiatives of ECE will continue through June 2024.

Individuals interested in pursuing ECE at SVCC are encouraged to email Celina Benson, celina.benson@svcc. edu, to explore financial incentives.

For information on Early Childhood Education at Sauk Valley Community College, call 815-835-6301.

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LEFT: A combine picks corn east of Prophetstown on Saturday, Oct. 21.

TOP LEFT: A tractor makes it past a corn field east of Prophetstown on Saturday, Oct. 21.

ABOVE: A combine unloads corn into a wagon east of Prophetstown on Saturday, Oct. 21.

Farmers took advantage of the sunny skies over the weekend to try to get this year’s crops harvested.

The Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame held its 36th annual induction ceremony Oct. 14 at Manny’s Pizza in Savanna.

Inducted was the 1982 Morrison girls basketball team, coached by Kevin Burns and assisted by Pete Mitchell. The Fillies ended their season with a 23-4 record, losing in the Elite Eight to the eventual state champions Kaneland 49-42.

The Fillies were the Three Rivers Conference champion with a 13-1 record. Their one conference loss came to Prophetstown, who they beat in the regional semifinals. Their other

losses came to Class 2A Sterling, back when there were only two classes for tournament play.

This Morrison team was the first Class A girls team to reach the Sweet 16 three times in a row.

Team members Barb Smith, Kim Kelly, Sherri Pannier, Kelly Williams and Lisa Beto were all-conference performers.

Smith, Kelly and Pannier received all-area honors and along with Williams were named Quad Cities Times All Western Steve Siefken Illinois. Other girls making up the team were Lori Workman, The 1982 Fillies team members attending the Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame were seated, from left, Sue VenHuizen, Margaret Cook Kim (Kelly) Kembitzky, Sherri Pannier, Pete Mitchell and Kevin Burns; and standing, from left, Margaret Cook, Sue (VenHuizen) Gomez, Lori Workman and Kelly Williams. and Sheila Larkins.

Fulton grad Evan McCallister inducted into Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame Evan McCallister was one of the inductees into the Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Manny’s in Savanna.

McCallister graduated from Fulton High School in 2003. He competed in football and wrestling.

In football, McCallister had a 40-win varsity record and played in 12 playoff games for the Steamers. He played both sides of the ball as a running back

and defensive end and received all-conference and all-area honors from 2000-02. He was named the Clinton Herald and Sterling Gazette Player of the Year in 2001. In his career, McCallister rushed for 3,633 yards on 512 carries with 42 touchdowns.

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fier with a fourth-place finish as a junior. In his career, he was able to pin his opponent 74 times. Additionally, he is one of four Steamers to win the Bob Leuders Invite in Clinton.

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Erie High School first-quarter honor roll announced The following students of Erie High School are on the first-quarter honor roll. The high honor roll requires an “A-” average (3.66 or higher), and the honor roll requires a “B” average (3.00 to 3.65). Physical education grades are not counted in figuring the honor roll. **Denotes straight A’s

Seniors High Honor Roll: Clara Ashdown,

**Colin Ashdown, Ian Brooks, Yermain Carreno, Sydney Collis, Logan Copeland, Jenna Dreisbach, Lucas Dreisbach, Caleb Eads, Afton Eyrich, Cassandra Fleener, Taylor Folson, **Hannah Huisman, Sarah Huizenga, Seth Johnson, Samuel Kilker, Elle Noble, **Jillian Norman, Nathan Packer, Joseph Papineau, Claire Reymer, **Nicole Schwenneker, Erin Terry, Zeblyn Wickes, Addison Wiersema, Piper Woodhurst

Honor Roll: Alexander Bomleny, Kenneth Croegaert, Reece Duncan, Jeremiah Fish, Bryce Folsom, Keira Grage, Jaelin Hawkins, Skylar Mendoza, Luke Otten, Chloe Seefeldt, Jonathan Tegeler, Matthew VanOosten, Taylor Wade Juniors High Honor Roll: Kiera Ary, Brenden

Boggs-Chavez, Kaleb Brooks, Lotus Crady, Isabelle Gabriel, Jaylynn Hamilton, Eli Heyvaert, Samantha Kilker, Lillian McWilliams, **Zachary Murphy, Alexis Payne, Hannah Ryan, Abigail Schipper, Max Temple, Avery VanOosten, **Jolene Wells, Grace Wheeler, Sophia Wheeler, Gwyneth Wickes, **Shelby Wiersema, Robert Winters, Kallie Wiseley Honor Roll : A l e x i s A n d e r s o n , Rebekka Craven, Ethan Daubman, Grace Friedrichsen, Keith Goodson,

Ysabell Hamm, Makailey Hanlon, Wyatt Hegwood, Erich Herzmann, Noah Hovey, Aiden Jepson, Chloee Lukehart, Jamie Neumiller, Keegan Peterson, Mason Quinn, Peyton Umstead, Lily Willett

Sophomores High Honor Roll: Lauren Abbott, Vic-

toria Ballard, Maewyn Bright, **Brynn Brown, Isaac Carlson, **Braedyn Frank, Saige Froeliger, Ava Grawe, **Aubrey Huisman, Ashlyn Johnson, **Elizabeth Johnson, Isabelle Johnston, Aubrey Misfeldt, Charleigh Misfeldt, **Michelle Naftzger, **Jonathan Norman, **Iszabel Oszfolk, Amiah Stubblefield, Keegan Winckler, Savannah Wueben Honor Roll: Aiden Almanza, Kaylin Brookhart, Keigin Brookhart, Aurora Chriest, Kennady Gehrking, Jalyn Hockaday, Rosie Jackson, Avery Jacobs, Connor Keegan,

Kaylee Keegan, Ethan Lavine, Max Milem, Isabella Pangrazio, Jessie Papineau

Freshmen High Honor Roll : Boston Besse,

**Sarah Carlson, Sawyer Copeland, Deacon Dewulf, Isabella Floming, Payton Holcomb, Tristan Hovey, Brice Howell, Justin Jacobs, Alexus Kapple, Navonna Lopez, Brayden Morrell, **Isabella Olvera, **Lauren Punke, Nathan Punke, Caleb Reymer, **Taylor Robshaw, Hailey Ryan, Evan Steimle, Ryleigh Stephens, Kash Temple, **Elley Weidel, **Makayla Wetzell, Roselyn Wicks, Lauryn Wunderlich Honor Roll : Mara Ary, Bradley Dugan, Elijah Foster, Vinvil Frazer Jr., Karrie Hamm, Holden Hawk, Cade Huisman, Ayden Klendworth, Alexandra McKenna, Jackson Meier, Landon VanDeWostine

ODELL LIBRARY NEWS Odell library to host annual book and bake sale Nov. 4 Mark your calendars! Odell Public Library Friends will host their annual Book and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 4. The sale will be held in the program room where whatever fits your reading pleasure can be found from romance to western to science fiction to biography, history, travel, cooking,

gardening and crafts. Included will be children’s books and those for the young adult reader.

Not to be outdone, our bakers will have a tantalizing array of baked goods including pies, cakes, breads, muffins, cookies and more. These goodies, made by our Odell readers, can be enjoyed immediately or frozen for the upcoming holidays.

Both books and baked goods will be sold by donation only. Do not miss this wonderful event that raises money for your local library and helps the library buy essential items!

Wee Naturalists program at Odell Library The University of Illinois Extension Wee Naturalists, in partnership with the Odell

Public Library, will have fun, interactive programs for youth ages 3-6. Come and explore environmental education topics through stories, activities, crafts and outdoor exploration.

Each program will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

Clouds will be the topic of the next program on Saturday, Nov. 4.

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Thirty-six companies, career training programs, colleges, organizations and military service branches participated in Morrison High School’s fifth annual College and Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Before the main event in the gym, students participated in four breakout sessions in which they met with presenters in classrooms across Morrison High School in order to learn more about colleges and career programs of interest.

Students from Southside Elementary (above) joined in on the action in the afternoon to begin exploring future career options.

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Morrison High School seniors were recognized before the home game against Bureau Valley on Friday, Oct. 20. The Mustangs went on to beat The Storm 38-13. Morrison will meet Fulton in the first round of the playoffs at 1 p.m. Saturday at E.M.Bud Cole Field in Morrison.

ABOVE: Senior Kelsey Gibbs is escorted by her parents Gary and Angela Gibbs.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP Rockridge 41, Erie-Prophetstown 6: At Rockridge, the Panthers were shut out for three quarters in a loss to the Rockets.

Justus Hough scored on a 16-yard touchdown run with 3:34 remaining in the game.

Demetree Larson was the leading rusher for Erie-Prophetstown, taking 10 carries for 47 yards.

The Panthers finished their season 3-6.

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Fulton’s Don Kramer runs for a gain during Sept. 29 action against Galena at Fulton High School.

Morrison and Fulton to meet in first round of playoffs Class 1A ​ No. 12 Fulton (6-3) at No. 5 Morrison (8-1) When: 1 p.m. Saturday About the Steamers: Fulton finished 9-3 last season, reaching

the Class 1A quarterfinals. The Steamers’ losses this season have come against teams with a combined 23-4 record (Lena-Winslow, Durand-Pecatonica and Forreston). In Week 8, they snapped Knoxville’s seven-game undefeated streak with a 42-0 win.

About the Mustangs: Morrison won its first six games – its best start since an 11-1 season in 2019. The Mustangs’ only loss came in Week 7 against Three Rivers West champion Rockridge, another 8-1 team. They have yet to allow more than 21 points in a game this season and they’ve held eight opponents to 14 points or less.

Leaders for the Steamers were Miraya Pessman with 34 kills, 45 digs, 43 assists and eight aces, Brooklyn Brennan with 32 kills, 54 assists, 39 digs and eight aces, Resse Germann with 56 digs, Ava Bowen with 17 kills and 15 digs and Reese Dykstra with 14 kills, 15 digs and six aces.

Cross Country

Class 1A Bureau Valley Regional: At Manlius, the Riverdale boys took the team title with 42 Volleyball points, Erie-Prophetstown finished second with Newman 2, Erie-Prophetstown 0: At Sterling, 63, Newman took third with 86 and Bureau the Comets defeated the Panthers 25-21, 25-23. Valley earned ninth with 230 in an 11-team field.

Leaders for Erie-Prophetstown were Claire E-P’s Charlie Link finished second out of 91 Reymer with seven kills and three blocks, runners with a time of 16:39.30. Link was joined Kennedy Buck with 23 assists and three blocks, in the top 22 by fellow Panthers Lucas Dreisbach Jamie Neumiller with six kills and eight digs, (10th, 17:11.10), Tyson Skinner (14th, 17:41.60), Lauren Abbott with six kills, Kallie Wisely with Gus Schultz (20th, 18:11.20), Alex Bomleny (21st, five kills and Peyton Umstead with eight digs.

18:12.50) and Wyatt Goossens (22nd, 18:15.40).

Fulton 2, Amboy 0: At Amboy, the Steamers Isaiah McDearmon ran an 18:30.60 to finish defeated the Clippers 25-18, 25-16.

29th for Morrison.

Leaders for Fulton were Ava Bowen with nine On the girls side, Riverdale edged E-P 71-72 for kills, Brooklyn Brennan with five kills, four digs the team title. Sarah Link paced the Panthers and four assists, Miraya Pessman with 18 assists girls with a fourth-place finish in 20:19.80, Jessie and five digs, Annaka Hackett with five kills, five DeNeve took 12th in 21:29.40, Chloe Slock blocks and four digs and Resse Germann with six nabbed 18th in 22:14.20 and Clara Ashdown digs. earned 28th in 23:14.60 in a 67-runner field.

Stillman Valley Tournament: At Stillman Morrison’s Emma Christin clocked a 22:43.80 Valley, Fulton went 4-1, losing 25-14, 25-9 to Lena-Winslow and defeating Aquin 26-24, 25-16, for 24th.

The qualifiers advanced to the Oregon SectionStillman Valley 21-15, 14-21, 15-4, DeKalb 21-7, 21-13 and Indian Creek 21-22, 20-9, 15-6. al on Saturday, Oct. 28.

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ALBANY

Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781 Pastor Toni Lucas

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

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

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

St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany Father Timothy Barr, Pastor

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

CORDOVA Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com

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

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

FENTON Fenton Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton

FULTON Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com Pastor Dan Jongsma First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203 Pastor Charles Huckaby Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.com.

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283 Pastor Wayne Wiersema Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542 Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com Pastor Shannon Parrish

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Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Paul Wissink 815-772-3554 First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340 Pastor Melva England

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

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

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

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Jentry Fane, DVM, DVM, R.R. Zinkem, DVM, S.E. Blair, DVM, SJ. Lawfer, DVM

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Senior Living Apartments Skilled Nursing Services Hospice Inpatient Outpatient Therapy Service 310 Mosher Drive, Prophetstown 815-537-5175

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Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. 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 Larry Kidwell, Minister - 970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.

Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

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

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 Street North, Port Byron Church Office: 309-523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor Becky Butterfield Youth and Family Life Pastor Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director

PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown Pastor Diana Verhulst 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org First Lutheran Church Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown Pastor Kicheon Peter Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kicheon@gmail.com Prophetstown United Methodist Church 200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496 River Church 218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077

RAPIDS CITY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Phone 309-496-2414

TAMPICO St. Mary Catholic Church Reverend Slawomir Zimodro 105 Benton St., Tampico Phone 815-438-5425 Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-438-2530 Church phone - 815-438-6105

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First Reformed Church’s worship and activities

Join us for worship at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at First Reformed Church, located at 510 15th Ave. in Fulton.

Pastor Chuck Huckaby will bring the message and the choir will sing. Sunday School classes begin at 10:30 a.m.

Coffee and refreshments are available during social time after the service in the library.

Creative Crew will meet at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Bible study on “A Praying Church” will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Senior meals will be available at 11:30 a.m. Fridays at the church.

The football and cheerleader breakfast will be at 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20.

Services are livestreamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/ groups/firstfulton to join the group and see the services.

For more information, go to www. firstrcafulton.org.

Fulton Presbyterian Church’s worship and activities

Fulton Presbyterian Church, located at 311 N. Ninth St., invites you to join them for worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Rev. Catherine Martin will deliver the message.

This week’s activities: Viewing of season 3 of “The Chosen” at 6 p.m. Monday.

Boy Scouts will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Monday in the Outreach Center.

The church will be hosting a warming station and treat-or-treating from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Christian Education for children and teens will meet at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday.

The Sit-N-Sew group will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday.

Bell choir practice will be at 6 p.m.

Thursday.

Choir practice will be at 7 p.m.

Thursday.

For more information, go to www. fultonpreschurch.org or call the church office at 815-589-3580.

The Table at CrossView Church’s menu

The Table, a free community meal, is held each Wednesday at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs to 6:15 p.m.

Oct. 25: Pork tenderloin, cheesy potatoes, peas, apple slices, desserts Nov. 1: Hot dogs with chili and cheese,

15 nachos, applesauce, brownies/Rice Krispie squares Nov. 8: Taco bar, chips and salsa, Jello, desserts Nov. 15: Spaghetti casserole, Jimmy John’s bread, tossed salad, desserts If River Bend schools are canceled because of weather, The Table also is canceled.

Church of the Cross Fall Bazaar and Luncheon is Nov. 4

The Church of the Cross annual Fall Bazaar and Luncheon will be Saturday, Nov. 4, at the church, located at 22621 Routes 2 and 92, Port Byron. The bazaar will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a menu of chicken casserole, a variety of salads, dinner roll, drink and dessert.

Dine-in or carryout will be available.

The cost per meal is $10.

The bazaar will feature a variety of crafts such as holiday decor, wall hangings, baby books, bib aprons, crocheted stuffed animals, woven rugs and hot pads, potholder towels, RADA cutlery, dip mixes and much more. New this year is Grandma’s Attic, which has a selection of gently used unique items.

There also will be a bake sale with breads, cookies, pies (whole or slices), pickles, jellies and salsa.

Frozen 5-by-7 pans of chicken casserole, ham balls, spaghetti casserole, cheesy potatoes and apple crisp will be for sale.

For more information, call Diana at 309-235-4623.

All are invited for Sunday worship at 8:45 a.m. with Pastor Mark Graham.

Tampico First United Methodist to host ham supper Tampico First United Methodist Church, located two blocks west of Casey’s General Store, will have its annual ham supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Nov. 8 in the church basement.

This all-you-can-eat meal includes ham, potatoes, corn and beans, roll, salad, beverage and dessert for a donation.

A bake sale will be upstairs in the south Sunday school room. Carryouts will be available in the church basement.

The building is accessible to people with disabilities by parking in the back of the church and using the elevator.

This will be a Chapter 1570 Royal Neighbors of America matching fundraiser. All donations up to $1,000 will be matched by RNA.

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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Interim Reverend David Andermann

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NIGHT CUSTODIAN

The Rock Falls Elementary School District #13 is taking applications for a night custodian for immediate employment (1:00 pm to 9:00 pm). Beginning hourly rate is $15.45, up to $21.45 depending on experience, plus benefits.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY - ROCK ISLAND ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Kory Leis Defendants.

Case No. 2022FC93 622 13th Avenue, Hampton, IL 61256 Judge Clarence Darrow NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 22, 2023, Darren Hart will on November 21, 2023, at the hour of 9:30AM at the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office, Rock Island Sheriff's Department Lobby, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 622 13th Avenue, Hampton, IL 61256 Parcel Number(s): 09-17-202-010 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 22-008481.

Andrew K. Weiss MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6284233 Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com I3230930 October 17, 24, 31, 2023

(iii) The name of the titleholder of record is: BEN K. WIEREMA (iv) A legal description of the real estate sufficient to LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE LOT 5 AND THE EAST 24 FEET OF FOURTEENTH LOT 4 IN BLOCK JUDICIAL 9, RANGE 7, IN CIRCUIT THE CITY OF FULWHITESIDE TON; SITUATED IN COUNTY, THE COUNTY OF ILLINOIS IN WHITESIDE, ASCENTRA THE STATE OF CREDIT UNION, ILLINOIS. Plaintiff, (v) A common advs.

BEN K. WIEREMA, dress or description of the location a/k/a BENJAMIN of the real estate is K. WIEREMA; as follows: UNKNOWN 710 8th Avenue, OWNERS AND Fulton, IL 61252 NON-RECORD (vi) An identification CLAIMANTS, of the mortgages Defendants.

No. 2023 FC 89 sought to be foreclosed as follows: NOTICE OF 1st Mortgage: FORECLOSURE Name of Mort(FOR gagor: PUBLICATION) (Ch. 735, Sec. 5/2- BEN K. WIEREMA, 206, 5/2-413, 5/15- a single person Name of Mort1502, 5/15-1503) Notice is given to gagee: Ascentra UNKNOWN OWN- Credit Union ERS and NON- Date of Mortgage: August 31, 2012 RECORD CLAIMANTS of the Date of Recording: September 6, 2012 following-described real estate County where that the above-en- recorded: titled foreclosure Whiteside County action is now Identification of pending, and the recording: day on or after 2012-06490 which a default 2nd Mortgage: may be entered Name of Mortagainst said UN- gagor: KNOWN OWNERS BENJAMIN K. and NON-RECORD WIEREMA, CLAIMANTS is the a single person 17th day of Name of Mortgagee: Ascentra November, 2023.

The undersigned Credit Union certifies that the Date of Mortgage: February 12, 2021 above-entitled mortgage foreclo- Date of Recording: sure action was February 23, 2021 filed on the 12th County where day of October, recorded: 2023, and is now Whiteside County Identification of pending. (i) The name of the recording: plaintiff and the 2021-01252 Allison E. Walsh case number are Brooks Law Firm, identified above.

P.C. (ii) The court in 3725 Blackhawk which said action Road, Suite 200 was brought is Rock Island, IL identified above.

61201 (iii) The name of the Telephone: titleholder of (309) 786-4900 record is: BEN K. Facsimile: WIEREMA (309) 786-4940 (iv) A legal descripaew@brookslaw tion of the real esfirmpc.com tate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is Oct. 17, 24, 31, 2023 as follows: LOT 5 AND THE EAST 24 FEET OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 9, RANGE 7, IN THE CITY OF FULTON; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. (v) A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 710 8th Avenue, Fulton, IL 61252 (vi) An identification of the mortgages sought to be foreclosed as follows: 1st Mortgage:

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff, v.

CHARLES PAYNE, Deceased, REBECCA PAYNE, NATHANIAL PAYNE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHARLES W. PAYNE, deceased, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Property Address: 609 19th Avenue, Fulton, Illinois 61252 No. 2023 FC 92 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants 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: Lot One (1) and the West 10 feet of Lot Four (4) in Block Five (5) of Blake's Addition to the City of Fulton, Whiteside County, lllinois according to the plat thereof recorded July 26, 1856 in Plat Book 1 page 45 in the Office of Whiteside County Recorder, all situated in the Township of Fulton, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois. PIN: 01-28383-001 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 600 19th Street, Fulton, Illinois 61252 and which said Mortgage was made by: L. Kimberly Vankampen a/k/a Kimberly L. Tichler, Mortgagor, to Community State Bank of Rock Falls, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 201906765; 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 pend-

ton, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois. PIN: 01-28383-001 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 600 19th Street, Fulton, OTICES LEGAL N61252 Illinois and which said Mortgage was made by: L. Kimberly Vankampen a/k/a Kimberly L. Tichler, Mortgagor, to Community State Bank of Rock Falls, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 201906765; 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, THEREUNLESS FORE, YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court: Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County Courts Building 101 E. Third Street Sterling, Illinois 61081 On or before 25, November 2023, 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. Dated: 10/19/2023 Sue R Costello Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois Courtney E. Kennedy (6322625) Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 114 E. Everett Street, Suite 300 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) kennedy@egbclaw.com Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2023

Street, Suite 300 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) kennedy@egbclaw.com LEGALofNOTICES Clerk the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2023 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of M.C. A Minor 2023 JA 91 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to any and all unknown fathers and to whom it may concern, that on 10/17/2023 a petiwas filed tion under the Juvenile Act by Court Calvin Dane in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 11/14/2023 @ 10:000am or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU CUSTODY THE AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMIYOUR NATE PAREN-TAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE REPETITION QUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Termi-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF RICHARD D. VEGTER, Deceased.

No. 2023 PR 87 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Richard D. Vegter. Letters of Independent Administration were issued on Sepember 22, 2023 to Michelle Heller and Tami Tegeler, whose attorneys of record are shown below.

The estate will administered be without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates 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, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or be-

tion to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Whiteside County LEGAL NOTICES200 E. Courthouse, Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the repor resentative, both, on or before April 22, 2024, 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. A copy a claim filed of with the clerk must be mailed or delivby the ered claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

MICHELLE HELLER and TAMI TEGELER, Independent Executor Ludens & Potter Attorneys for Executor 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270-0360 Telephone: (815) 772-2161 Fax: (815) 772-7440 October 17, 24, 31, 2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLENE R HINDS, DECEASED No. 2023 PR 92 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of CHARLENE R HINDS. Letters of Office were issued on September 25, 2023 to CHARLES MARK HINDS, Harmony 10715 Hill Road, Marengo, IL 60152 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 indeterminates pendent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

out Court Supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates indeLEGAL NOTICES pendent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Morrison, Street, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before April 10, 2024 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate (755 ILCS Act 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

NELSON, KILGUS & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN Attorneys for said Estate 209 E Main Street Morrison, IL 61270-0111 Phone: 815-772-2121 Fax: 815-772-2026 E-mail: wkilgus@ nelsonkilgus.com October 10, 17, 24, 2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE E. UFKIN, Deceased.

No. 2023PR45 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of June E. Ufkin. Letters of Office were issued to Barbara J. Vegter, whose address is 12810 Masters Drive, Morrison, IL 61270 and Steven K. Ufkin, whose address is 20394 Road, Mellotts Lyndon, IL 61261, Independent as Co-Representatives, whose attorney of record is Lester S. Weinstine, of the Law Offices of Lester S. P.C., Weinstine, 1024 Hilltop Drive, P.O. Box 409, Morrison, IL 612700409.

Claims against the estate may be filed

Co-Representatives, whose attorney of record is Lester S. Weinstine, of the Law Offices of Lester S. Weinstine, P.C., LEGAL Hilltop NOTICES Drive, 1024 P.O. Box 409, Morrison, IL 612700409.

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 the 10th day of April, 2024 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. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Barbara J. Vegter and Steven K. Ufkin, Independent Representatives for the Estate of June E. Ufkin, Deceased LESTER S. WEINSTINE ARDC #02968592 Attorney for said Estate LAW OFFICES OF LESTER S. WEINSTINE, P.C. 1024 Hilltop Dr. P.O. Box 409 Morrison, IL 61270 Tel: 815-772-7211 Fax: 815-772-8599 Cell: 224-623-4624 skipperlester@ hotmail.com Oct. 10, 17, 24, 2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID L. SWEENIE, Deceased.

No. 2023PR65 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of David L. Sweenie. Letters of Office were issued to Letters of Office were issued to Joyce M. Sweenie, whose address is 23316 Hillside Road, Fulton, IL 61252, as Independent Representative, whose attorney of record is Lester S. Weinstine, of the Law Offices of Lester S. Weinstine, P.C.,

were issued to Joyce M. Sweenie, whose address is 23316 Hillside Road, Fulton, IL 61252, as Independent RepresentaLEGALwhose NOTICES attortive, ney of record is Lester S. Weinstine, of the Law Offices of Lester S. Weinstine, P.C., 1024 Hilltop Drive, P.O. Box 409, Morrison, IL 612700409.

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 the 10th day of April, 2024 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. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Joyce M. Sweenie, Independent Representative for the Estate of David L. Sweenie, Deceased LESTER S. WEINSTINE ARDC #02968592 Attorney for said Estate LAW OFFICES OF LESTER S. WEINSTINE, P.C. 1024 Hilltop Dr. P.O. Box 409 Morrison, IL 61270 Tel: 815-772-7211 Fax: 815-772-8599 Cell: 224-623-4624 skipperlester@ hotmail.com Oct. 10, 17, 24, 2023 SCHMALING MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO 75 ILCS 16/35-5 BE IT RESOLVED by the President Board of and Trustees of the Schmaling Memorial Public Library District that the said District intends to levy a tax .02% of EAV for the construction and maintenance of buildings.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a petition seeking a referendum on this tax levy may be obtained from the Secretary of said Board. Any such petition shall con-

for the construction and maintenance of buildings.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a petition seeking a LEGAL NOTICESon this referendum tax levy may be obtained from the Secretary of said Board. Any such petition shall contain no less than 241 signatures of registered voters within the District and shall be filed with the County Clerk within thirty (30) days from the date of this notice and the referendum date would be April 4, 2024.

Passed at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees this 19th day of September, 2023.

Amber Turner Amber Turner, President Kathy Quick Kathy Quick, Secretary October 24, 2023

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Albany Public Library District Annual Report July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 Cash on hand June 30, 2022 $51,852.46 Money In $20,608.60 County Taxes $19,759.57 State Taxes $765.21 Interest earned Checking $16.16 Interest earned CDs $17.66 Money Out $21,920.57 Books/Digital Books $5,418.64 Computer Expenses $1,128.63 Insurance $1,208.00 Building & Maintenance $8,490.33 Miscellaneous Fees $20.00 Federal Taxes $57.85 Program $70.35 Periodicals $62.97 Postage and Printing $500.93 Supplies $840.17 Utilities $4,779.87 Cash on hand June 30, 2022 $50,540.49 Cash on hand in the following accounts Checking Account $34,469.57 CDs $16,070.92 Special Fund Balance $30.824.20 I certify the above account is true as reported.

Beth Wirth, Library Trustee Date: 10/17/2023 October 24, 2023

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY - ROCK ISLAND ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Kory Leis Defendants.

Case No. 2022FC93 622 13th Avenue, Hampton, IL 61256 Judge Clarence Darrow NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 22, 2023, Darren Hart will on November 21, 2023, at the hour of 9:30AM at the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office, Rock Island Sheriff's Department Lobby, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Number Sixty one (61) in Hampton Park Second Addition to the Village of Hampton, Illinois; situated in the Village of Hampton, situated in the County of Rock Island, in the State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 622 13th Avenue, Hampton, IL 61256 Parcel Number(s): 09-17-202-010 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 22-008481.

Andrew K. Weiss MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6284233 Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com I3230930 October 17, 24, 31, 2023

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

Dated: 10/17/2023 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: TJJ October 24, 2023

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