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Morrison’s Tiny Art Show opened Tuesday, March 1, at Odell Public Library. The exhibit boasts more than 365 miniature masterpieces created by artists of all ages. The artwork will continue to be displayed at the library until the end of March. See story on page 2.

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Kris Schmidt retires after 21 years. / 3

The Shed in Erie closing its doors this spring. / 5

Nephew and uncle break record on the Rock. / 16

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A proposal to convert the Morrison Sports Complex to a youth baseball tournament home was unanimously voted down at the council meeting Monday, Feb. 28.

Last month, more than 40 residents showed up at a special meeting with some providing input on the facility’s future after Baseball365 CEO Shawn Kramlich proposed a partnership with the city to convert the complex to baseball tournament play for youth boys teams. Residents were concerned that girls baseball and T-ball teams wouldn’t have a place to play.

After that meeting, the council requested an updated proposal from Kramlich based on community feedback, but the only difference was a change to profit-sharing after the fourth year, Alderman Greg Kruse pointed out on Monday. “I’m concerned about his attitude toward it and the lack of diplomacy,” he said.

Other council members also voiced their reasons for objecting to the proposal.

Josh West said “not a single person came forward to advocate” for it. Sidonna Mahaffey said she was “hopeful at first, but the community spoke, and we listened.” Mick Welding stated that it made no sense for Baseball365 to take over the facility when Kramlich has similar operations in Rockford and Freeport.

The council next debated whether to provide $17,500 in additional funding to the On the Move committee to help complete

the Bark Park. Committee chair Karla Burn said they met their $50,000 fundraising goal but the costs of materials have risen substantially, with an additional $25,000 needed to complete the project this year.

Mayor Scott Vandermyde reported that the Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) agreed to contribute their semi-annual payment of $7,500 from the city to the dog park. Burn noted that around $28,000 has already been spent for excavating and materials, with inflation and prevailing wages leading to the cost increases.

Kruse and West debated on the merits of the city’s contributions, with West saying it’s a positive for the community and it will improve city land, while Kruse argued that the committee took on the project and taxpayers shouldn’t be on the hook, especially when non-dog owners won’t use the park.

The Bark Park was the result of a community mapping exercise to enhance Morrison, with the city allocating unutilized land at Norrish Road toward it. Burn said the aim is to have it completed this year, and the committee hopes to install playground equipment in the future. Volunteers have contributed hundreds of hours to the project’s fundraisers, and without the city’s support it may be delayed further, she noted.

More than 2,000 individual contributions have been made to the project.

Mahaffey recognized the volunteers for “working diligently to bring something to the town,” and for the community’s sup-

port of the project, especially during COVID-19. “It betters our city as a whole and it’s a partnership, and we encourage partnerships,” she said. West agreed, saying the volunteers “did the heavy lifting” and were charitable with their time. The council voted to contribute $12,500 to the project, leaving the committee with $5,000 left to raise, with Kruse being the lone no vote.

The council also heard a presentation from Charles Yost about an art installation project that “augments the Paint the Town idea,” by installing 10 sculptures around the city. Yost requested a contribution of $20,000 to the project for concrete bases.

The council asked for more details and will vote on the project at an upcoming meeting.

In other action, the council approved the purchase of a Vactor 2100i combination sewer cleaner at a final cost of $464,231.50, which includes $6,500 trade-in for the city’s 1996 vac truck. Funding will come from the water and sewer funds. “It’s a truck that the city wants and needs,” Vandermyde said.

Vandermyde also reported that the former Carnation plant at the corner of Heaton Street soon will be demolished, although GE plans on keeping the land. A maintenance position has opened in the department, with applications available at City Hall. A proclamation for Junior Achievement Day on April 7 was approved, and the board received a request to livestream the meetings so residents and busy families can watch from home.

Tiny Art on display at Odell through March

By KATIE RIDER

Odell Public Library Youth Services Coordinator Morrison’s first-ever Tiny Art Show opened to rave reviews on Tuesday, March 1, at Odell Public Library. The show boasts more than 365 miniature masterpieces created by artists of all ages from the Morrison area and beyond.

Participants each received a free tiny art kit containing a 4-by-4 inch canvas, paints and a brush with instructions to create anything they could imagine.

Completed artwork was as varied as the participants. From spring flowers to scenic views, cartoons, pets and abstract visions, each artist added color and creativity to the canvas. The diverse creations serve as a reminder that art really is for everyone.

The tiny artwork will continue to be displayed at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison, through the end of March.

The public is invited to tour the exhibit during the library’s open hours: Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., Friday 2 to

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Morrison’s Tiny Art Show boasts more than 365 miniature art pieces created by artists of all ages. Even Legos made their way into the show. The public is invited to tour the exhibit at Odell Library during their regular hours.

5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A portion of the exhibit will be displayed at the Loft on Main, 112 E. Main St., Morrison, beginning in April.

This program was made possible by the Odell Public Library staff and volunteers with generous support from the Loft on Main and Thrivent Financial.

Schmidt moving to Fairbanks, Alaska, to start new adventure

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – Former Whiteside County sheriff’s candidate Sgt. Kris Schmidt retired March 1 after 21 years with the department.

He and his wife, former Sterling Kris Schmidt Police Detective Sgt. Sarah Schmidt, are heading to The Last Frontier to start a new adventure.

“We have a new outlook and a new lease on life,” he said.

Kris Schmidt, 50, who ran unsuccessfully for sheriff in 2018, will be working with the Adult Probation and Parole Department in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Schmidt grew up in Lyndon and is a 1990 Prophetstown High School graduate. He was a security police officer with the Air Force until 1995, worked for the DeWitt (Iowa) Police Depart-

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Sgt. Kris Schmidt signs off March 1, retiring after 21 years with the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department. ment for a while and then returned home to work for the Whiteside County sheriff in 2001. He also worked part time for the Morrison and Albany police departments.

“You were a true asset to our agency and will be greatly missed by your fellow law enforcement officers, as well as all those you served and protected over the many years,” the department

posted on its Facebook page. “We sincerely hope you and your family enjoy the new chapter of your life! Safe travels, Sgt. Kris Schmidt #307!”

Sarah Schmidt, who has been involved in corn and soybean seed sales since her retirement three years ago, likely will be doing something similar to satisfy her passion for agriculture and maybe also get involved with search and rescue work, Kris Schmidt said.

They’ve been to Alaska several times.

“I’m not a big hunter or fisherman, but I do love to hike and explore,” Kris Schmidt said. “We want to explore. We want to really check out the Alaska wildlife.”

They’ve sold their small farm in Morrison, and a new traditional log cabin home is under construction in Salcha, a Fairbanks suburb. It’s scheduled to be done in April.

None of the couple’s six children – Jordan, 23, Elizabeth, 22, Wade, 20, Gracyn, 19, Madelyn, 18, or Jaicee, 18 – “has expressed an interest in coming to Alaska with us. They’re all busy in their own lives,” Kris Schmidt said.

But with their first grandbaby, a boy born in October, “I’m sure we’ll come back quite a bit.”

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History of model windmill creators at next WWW@WCC The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton invite the public to attend the next Wild Winter Wednesday program at 9 a.m. March 16. There will be coffee, tea, mill treats and a presentation about the center’s 21 European scale model windmills.

Program speakers will be Neal and Jane Luker, who will share “The Henk Story.” The Lukers are longtime educators and primary caretakers of the windmills, sawmills and watermills displayed at the Windmill Cultural Center. They will share the life story of Henk Hielema, a Netherlands native who masterfully created all the models displayed, and how they came to be gifted to the city of Fulton.

WWW@WCC programs are on Wednesday mornings through March.

Doors open at 9 a.m. The program starts about 9:20 a.m. Programs are free and open to the public. For information, visit the Windmill Cultural Center Facebook page or call 815-5893671. The building at 111 10th Ave. is disability accessible. Programs are funded through a grant from the D.S. Flikkema Foundation and a donation from Nelson Corp. If River Bend schools are closed because of weather, WWW also is canceled.

As we head into St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists that it will be out in full force to keep the roads safe while the green beer flows.

“This St. Patrick’s Day, make your own luck by designating a sober driver,” Sheriff John F. Booker said.

“If you’ll be drinking, using cannabis or partaking of any other impairing substance, planning ahead is the best way to ensure you and your friends make it home safely.”

In addition to looking for alcoholand drug-impaired drivers, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office will be stepping up seat belt enforcement, particularly at night when seat belt use rates are lowest. Speeding, distracted driving and other traffic laws also will be strictly enforced.

Due to circumstances beyond its control, the Morrison Music Theater Association regretfully announces the production of “Steel Magnolias” has been postponed. Performances were scheduled for March 11-13. The production will be rescheduled later this spring.

Tickets that have been purchased in advance will be honored at the rescheduled performances. More information will follow as soon as specific dates are finalized.

River Cities Quilters Guild to meet March 15

The River Cities Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 Ninth St., Fulton.

The speaker will be Linda Brandon of Morrison, who will talk on the do’s and don’ts of framing and matting textiles.

Those attending may bring an unframed or framed textile for her suggestions.

Anyone interested in fiber arts is welcome to attend the meeting.

The campaign runs from March 11-18.

While designating a sober driver is the simplest way to avoid a tragic crash or DUI arrest, here are some additional tips to help you keep yourself and others safe: • If a friend is about to drive impaired, take their keys and help them get home safely.

• Buckle up. It’s your best defense in the event of a crash.

• Remember, pedestrians are at risk, too. If you’re walking, keep an eye out for cars. If you’re driving, remain alert for impaired walkers who may not obey street signs.

The St. Patrick’s Day enforcement effort is made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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The late Henk Hielema, pictured with his wife June, will be the focus of the next WWW@ WCC program. The couple donated their collection of model windmills to the city of Fulton in 2009.

NEWS BRIEFS MMTA’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ play postponed

Law enforcement to be out in full force heading into St. Patrick’s Day

Virtual book discussion at Odell Library March 15

PFLAG of the Sauk Valley and the Odell Public Library are hosting a virtual book discussion from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 15.

“The Savvy Ally” by Jeannie Gainsburg is a practical and easy-to-understand guide for people striving to become allies of the LGBTQ+ community.

PFLAG educators will lead the first half of discussion. Gainsburg of Rochester, New York, will join the Zoom call at 7 p.m.

Topics include information on identities and language, techniques for respectful dialogue and suggestions for addressing questions and concerns. The conversation aims to serve as a fun and encouraging approach to allyship. The book is especially relevant for teachers, counselors, social workers, health care providers, parents and those who want to be supportive of local LGBTQ+ communities.

Pick up a free copy of “The Savvy Ally” at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison, or by contacting PFLAG of the Sauk Valley at pflagsaukvalley@gmail.com or 815408-0604 while supplies last.

POLICE/FIRE REPORTS Morrison Police

Arrests On Tuesday, March 1, about 10:07 a.m., Morrison police responded to a motor vehicle crash (with personal injury) on East Lincolnway, one-quarter mile east of North Jackson Street, Morrison, involving two vehicles. As a result of the crash investigation, Morrison police issued citations to Michael T. Evans, 49, of Kewanee for failure to yield (from a private drive) and Angela M. Davis, 45, of Rock Falls for improper lane use (passing in center left turn lane only). Davis was taken to Morrison Community Hospital by MCH EMS for apparent minor injuries. Morrison police were assisted by MCH EMS, the Morrison Fire Department and Hunter’s Towing.

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Michael J. Rippy, 46, of Prophetstown was stopped for failure to yield to a stationary authorized emergency

vehicle at 8:22 a.m. Feb. 23 on Interstate 88 westbound at milepost 17 in Whiteside County and was charged with driving while license suspended.

Rippy was released on an I-bond.

The public is reminded these are charges and all people are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

Rapids City Fire Protection District February report Volunteers with the Rapids City Fire Protection District responded to 35 calls for assistance in February. A breakdown of those calls is as follows: Village of Rapids City – one EMS call.

Village of Port Byron – seven EMS calls.

Fire Protection District (Rural) – 20 EMS calls, one vehicle fire, one grass fire and one citizen assist with a smoke detector.

Automatic aid was given to the Hillsdale Fire Department for one traffic accident and one grass fire. Mutual aid was given to the Cordova Fire Department for one vehicle fire and East Moline for one structure fire.

The Rapids City Fire Protection District is in need of volunteers. Contact Fire Chief Don Carey at pbfd1@mchsi.com or call 309-523-2511 for information.

BUSINESS

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

After nearly four years in business, The Shed in Erie will be closing later this spring.

Becky Bebon and Erin Stern opened The Shed at 624 12th St. in Erie in June 2018. The shop featured home decor, novelty gifts, handcrafted furniture, clothing, jewelry and more.

Their husbands, Cal Bebon and Nick Stern, used the back of the building for their construction business and furniture workshop.

In a social media post last week, Becky and Erin attributed the closure to rising costs, COVID-19, other fulltime jobs and to spend more time with their families.

“We’ve enjoyed trying something new and offering a new business to Erie and the surrounding areas. We will greatly miss shopping for the store and meeting new customers,” they wrote, thanking the community for supporting the small business.

The plan is to close May 7. Those with gift cards are encouraged to come in and spend the cards. There will be discounts and extended hours

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After nearly four years in Erie, The Shed will be closing May 7, with “everything must go sales” until then. for the “everything must go” sales.

The couples will continue to own the building. S&B Construction will have more space to work and meet

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Normal business hours at The Shed are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, 10 to 5 Fridays and 9 to 2 on Saturdays.

Stonecroft ‘After Five’ dinner and program is March 15

The Stonecroft “After Five” dinner and program will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at Triple Play Banquet and Bowl, 1601 Ninth Ave., Fulton.

Cost of the dinner is $12.

Stonecroft Ministries is a nonprofit Christian organization providing global leadership in women’s ministry. Its mission is to equip and encourage women to impact their communities with the Gospel of Christ.

Special feature this month will be St. Patrick’s Day trivia. Come and join the fun!

Inspirational speaker will be Elaine James from St. Charles.

She will perform a humorous skit of overthinking life called “A Day in the Life of Marjory Overload.”

Call Carolene Sterenberg at 309-887-4097 by March 13 for reservations.

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BETTY ANN VOS

BETTY ANN VOS, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, peacefully at her home in Morrison.

Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Spring Valley Reformed Church in Fulton, IL, with Pastor Joseph Crum officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes

MARY “JERI” RENKES

Born: May 30, 1922 in Tampico, IL Died: March 5, 2022 in Morrison, IL MARY “JERI” RENKES, 99, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL died Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Resthave.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison, IL with Rev. Father Slawomir Zimodro officiating. A memorial visitation will precede the service, starting at 10:00 a.m. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial to St. Mary’s Catholic Church has been established.

Jeri was born May 30, 1922, in Tampico, IL to Francis Edward and Helen Alice (Brophy) Kelly. She was educated in the Tampico Grade School and was a graduate of Tampico High School. Jeri served in the U.S. Navy Waves during WWII. On December 6, 1946 she married Henry J. Renkes in Morrison; he died on February 27,1973. Jeri was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she

Funeral Home. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10th. A memorial has been established to the Spring Valley Reformed Church.

Betty was born on November 19, 1931 in Fulton, IL, to Garrett and Gertrude (Housenga) Ottens. She was a 1949 graduate of Fulton High School. Betty was proud of the fact that she first attended the Union Grove Grade School in rural Whiteside County, where all six of her children later attended. On February 14, 1952 she married Albert J. Vos in Morrison; they had just celebrated their 70th year of marriage. She worked as a telephone operator for the Morrison Telephone Company and then together, Betty and Al developed the Pleasant View Acres Subdivision west of Morrison. They also owned and operated the

ParkView Motel, the East End Mini Restaurant and Vos Apartments. She was a member of Spring Valley Reformed Church in rural Fulton for over 75 years, where she loved being involved in many groups. When Betty had free time, while raising her six children, she enjoyed refurbishing trunks, bowling on the Wednesday Morning Coffee League, doing puzzles, feeding wildlife and watching cardinals. She especially enjoyed staying in-touch and never missed an opportunity to send a card. Her family will fondly miss her beautiful handwriting. Above all, Betty valued her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Al; four daughters, Nancy (Doug) Bush of Fulton, IL, Brenda (Jim) Mitchell of The Villages, FL, Bar-

taught religion class and served as a prayer chain member and on the Altar and Rosary Society. She was a member of the Morrison VFW Auxiliary and served as a Cub Scout Leader. Jeri enjoyed reading, cooking and golfing.

Survivors include one daughter, Rebecca (Tim) Reilly of Cincinnati, OH; two sons, John “Rocky” (Jane) Renkes of Rock Falls, IL and Patrick Renkes of Lansing, MI; one daughterin-law, Pamela (Lee) Daniels of New Buffalo, MI; ten grandchildren, Patrick (Becca) Reilly, Mary (Patrick) Newton, Will Reilly, Anne (Matt) Welter, Julia (Mark) Sonnichsen, Tom (Aimee) Renkes, Marc Renkes, Reilly Renkes, Wyatt Renkes, Christina (Dave) Hamilton; twelve great grandchildren, Franklin and Owen Reilly, Rory, Oliver and Eliza Newton, Armando and Max Valerio, Rosalindh, Bob and Tara Renkes, Ryan and Layne Renkes; two sisters, Margaret “Peggy” Foreman and Rita (Burt) Seaman both of Morrison, IL; a sister-in-law, Janice Kelly of Morrison, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert J. Renkes; two sisters, Helen Millerschone and Marlene “Molly” Jones; two brothers, Francis and James Kelly; three brothers-in-law, Kent Foreman, Kenneth Jones and Ken Millerschone.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

TERRY JAMES TUFTY

Born: August 23, 1943 in Sioux Falls, SD Died: March 1, 2022 in Clinton, IA TERRY JAMES TUFTY, 78, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, IA. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fulton, officiated by Rev. Father Matthew Camaioni.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 7th, at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.

Interment will be at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Fulton. A memorial to the Fulton Association for Community Enrichment (FACE) has been established.

Terry was born August 23, 1943 in Sioux Falls, SD to Ivan A. and Minerva A. (Overskei) Tufty. In 1961 he graduated from Sioux City Central High School in Sioux City, IA. He received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, in 1966. On July 22, 1967 he married Jeanine M. Steele in Iowa City. Terry was employed at

DONALD GENE ‘SWANY’ SWANSON

Died: January 28, 2022 in Shannon, IL

MARIAN L. VANDERLEEST

Born: April 20, 1929 in Sterling, IL Died: February 27, 2022 in Morrison, IL MORRISON – Marian L. VanDerLeest, 92, of Morrison, died Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Morrison Community Hospital.

She was born on April 20, 1929 in Sterling, the daughter of Carl and Reka (Camps) Meiners. She married Arnold VanDerLeest on June 16, 1949. He died in April 1987. She had worked for 12 years at GE in Morrison, and also as a CNA at Pleasant View Nursing Home. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her children, Sue (Carl)

Stephens of Morrison, John (Christy) VanDerLeest of Morrison, Marcia (Dave) Brands of Morrison, Mike VanDerLeest (Rudy Wright) of DeBary, FL, Sandy (Lester) Huizenga of Morrison and Jeff VanDerLeest of Moline; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her two sons, Terry Joe in infancy and Richard VanDerLeest; her granddaughter, Melissa VanDerLeest; five brothers and two sisters.

Graveside services were held Wednesday March 2, 2022 at Hopkins Township Cemetery, rural Sterling.

Memorials may be given in her memory to Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Arrangements by McDonald Funeral Homes.

Donald Gene “Swany” Swanson, age 84, of Shannon, Illinois passed away, Friday, January 28, 2022 at home surrounded by his caring family and FHN Hospice. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 – 11:30 Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Bethel United Methodist Church, Shannon. Masonic Rites will be held at 11:30 followed by a memorial service at 12:00 noon. Law Jones is in charge of arrangements and friends and family are encouraged to share in Don’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome. com. You may also view these events on FB Live at Law Jones, or anytime thereafter at the following link: http://bit.ly/32JUYSF. Memorials may be made in Donald’s memory to the Shannon Lions Club, the Shannon Fire Department & Ambulance, and the Shriner’s Hospital.

bara (Mike) Schorpp of Rogers, AR, and Lisa (Joshua) Bush of Morrison; two sons, Larry Vos and Tim (Linda) Vos, both of Morrison; eleven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren, plus one due in July; five step great-grandchildren; three brothers, Richard (Marlene) Ottens, Gary Ottens and Jim (Barb) Ottens, all of Morrison; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Ottens and Marilyn Vos, both of Morrison; one brother-in-law, Dewey Decker of Erie, IL; several nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Alberta Decker; one brother, Leon Ottens.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com Moline Lutheran Hospital in Moline, IL – from 1966 until 1986 – as the Assistant Director of Pharmacy. He and Jeanine then moved to Fulton, where he owned and operated Berg Pharmacy, until retiring in 2011. Terry was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fulton, where he was on the Financial Council. He served on the Fulton Community Fund for six years, and was on the Chamber of Commerce Board for 12 years, six years as the board president. He was a member of the Fulton Kiwanis Club and the American Pharmaceutical Association.

He and his wife volunteered at the Windmill Cultural Center and were Grand Marshalls of Dutch Days in 2019. Terry was a member of the University of Iowa Alumni Association and was an avid Hawkeye Fan. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, but Terry’s greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends, especially attending his granddaughters’ activities.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanine; one daughter, Anne (John) Davis of Clinton, IA; two granddaughters, Halle and Elle Davis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Janis Tufty; two brothers, Ivan and Thomas Tufty.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

VIRGINIA K. (BUSH) CARROLL Virginia K. (Bush) Carroll, 74, of Galena, IL, passed on 03/02/2022.

Arrangements entrusted to Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, IL. Additional information: www.furlongfuneralchapel.com .

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Exciting things are happening in Erie this year as the town of 1,600 readies to celebrate its 150th anniversary. Planning is well underway for festive spring and summer events and a once-in-a-lifetime sesquicentennial celebration.

Erie’s AmeriCorps intern Katelin Bridgman, the organizer of a “dedicated and passionate” team of volunteers, is bridging the gap between public and private partners that are unifying for Erie’s year in the spotlight. Operating out of the Country Financial office, Bridgman credits numerous planning partners for working toward a bold vision this year: the Village of Erie, Revitalize Erie Event Planning Committee, small businesses, the Erie Illinois Historical Society and dedicated citizens including Carla Jaquet, Sandi Gieson, Kathy Kuhnen and Village President Marcia Smith.

The sesquicentennial will culminate with celebrations all weekend on Aug. 12-14, and organizers want community members to mark their calendars for the festivities. An Erie school reunion is set for Friday, Aug. 12, fol-

lowed by a daylong downtown celebration on Saturday, Aug. 13. The weekend wraps up on Sunday, Aug. 14, with a community worship service, golf outing and burying of a “2022” time capsule.

Saturday’s celebration will include live music, an artisan and farmers market, bouncy houses, a petting zoo, water hose fights at the Erie Fire Department, horse-drawn wagon rides, a pie-baking contest with three categories, Little Miss & Mister competition, a beard judging competition at Legends Bar & Grill and 150th memorabilia giveaways. There will be a sesquicentennial clothing contest, with categories for historical 1800s and 1900s styles and the vintage decades of the 1970s and ’80s. A historical museum showcasing relics of Erie’s past will be at the Village Hall.

“We’re keeping it as historical as possible,” Bridgman said of the celebrations.

“We’re building upon our history

and honoring our foundations.”

Part of the planning process for both the celebration and the restoration of the old fountain in the triangle includes researching Erie’s history in older newspapers and the 1972 centennial celebration book full of historical information, such as 10,000 attendees lining the centennial parade route.

And thanks to social media, citizens are reaching out with old documents, black and white photos and information about the past.

Other Erie projects in the works include the makeover of Margaret Park, complete with sidewalks, weather-resistant benches and crabapple trees and flowerbeds. A mural on a downtown building is in the planning phase and contingent on grant funds. The design incorporates elements of Erie from the 2020 winning contest design by high school student Jillian Norman. A muralist from Rockford is lined up, with the art project tentatively scheduled for the last week of July and first

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“We’re hoping that it will instill a sense of community pride while showcasing Erie’s unique characteristics,” Bridgman said of the mural.

Planning and preparations are underway for the Revitalize Erie 1970s Trivia Night on Friday, March 18, at Lake Erie Country Club, an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt around the village on Saturday, April 9, a Memorial Day picnic following the annual parade on Monday, May 30, and a Heritage Park Day on Saturday, June 25, featuring hot air balloon rides, a kickball tournament, and a movie with pizza and popcorn at dusk.

A 5K fundraiser is the newest idea, with organizers still working out the details.

With all the events this year, Revitalize Erie will not be hosting its Street Fest in conjunction with the annual Countyline Cruisers Car Show in September. Still, the group has plenty to keep it busy for the year.

“The volunteers are just astonishing. People are stepping up to make it happen,” Bridgman said. And while some of the events are months away, it’s those behind the scenes that are working away to make it happen.”

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1962: Speed Wash Laundromat destroyed by raging fire 60 Years

March 7, 1962

A blaze starting in the Speed Wash Laundromat on the northwest corner of Main Street and 11th Avenue in Fulton sprang into a raging fire that destroyed the building and equipment and threatened nearby buildings for several hours. Clinton, Iowa, and Morrison fire departments were called to assist. Henry Jahn, owner of the building, is convinced the fire was deliberately set. An investigation is underway. Estimated damage was $75,000 from fire and smoke.

Fulton Cub Pack 342 had its annual Blue and Gold Banquet. Those receiving awards were Tim Van Kampen, Tad Mitchell and Tim Temple, Bobcat badges; Scott Henderson, Rick Norman, Randy Dickau and Mark Stoeker, Wolf badges; Randy Dickau, Dale Temple, Lynn Stoeker and Steve Wiersema, gold arrows; Wayne Letcher, Steve Wiersema and Steve Baird, silver arrows; Mike Workman, Larry DeVries and Bill Garret, Bear badges; Jon Rentschlerm, Larry DeVries and Bob Eshelman, Lion badges; Bob Eshleman and Keith Mason, gold arrow; Bob Eshelman, silver arrow; and Bud Rose, Steve Gripp, Jon Stontz and Gene Johannsen, Denner badges.

50 Years

March 8, 1972

The latest estimate for the cost of a

permanent long-range flood protection levee system for the Fulton area is $10 million, and the earliest possible starting date for work on the system is spring of 1975, U.S. Corps of Engineers officials said. Construction would require three years for completion.

The cost is more than double the $4,480,000 figure given by engineers in 1966 when the first serious studies of a flood protection system for Fulton were discussed.

McEleney’s car dealer in Clinton, Iowa, has some spring clearance prices: a 1970 Ford Maverick for $1,695, 1969 Ford Mustang for $1,995, 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 for $1,295, 1965 Ford Thunderbird for $1,095, 1968 Dodge Coronet for $1,795 and a 1968 Chrysler for $2,195.

40 Years

March 10, 1982

Next Tuesday will be a crucial day in the history of Fulton area schools.

Voters will decide whether to approve a bond issue of $505,000 for River Bend schools. A great deal of interest has been generated in this question and a large turnout is expected. Members of the Kiwanis Club adopted a motion urging a “Yes” vote on the River Bend School District bond issue.

Fulton Elementary School Spelling Bee winners included Heather Boeck, second grade; Melissa Doescher, first grade; Chad Eshelman, third grade; and Barbara Hackett, fourth grade.

30 Years

March 4, 1992

If new construction is any indication of the stability of a city and the economy of the area, Fulton should be listed as vastly improved. It was announced at the Fulton City Council meeting that there already have been permits granted for eight new residences and two commercial buildings. Another condominium is a possibility. Building permits issued will amount to more than $1 million in total construction costs.

Theresa Eissens of Thomson remains a patient at Samaritan Hospital North for medical testing after she was involved in an accident. Her vehicle attempted to climb rock walls at the west end of 10th Avenue.

20 Years

March 6, 2002

After 30 years of running her own business, Alice Huizenga is feeling peer pressure to ret ire. “All my friends are retired, so I guess I should retire, too.” Her business, Mor-Huiz Inc., has been a fixture on Fulton’s Main Street for more than three decades. The business will remain in Fulton with a new owner. On Feb. 1, Huizenga sold the business to Heidi Kolk.

When the River Bend School Board meets, it will be considering several reductions for the next school

year. Reductions are due to declining enrollments and projected shortfalls in state funding. Reductions are necessary to offset a deficit of $199,000 for this fiscal year. The total reductions come to $263,000. The board has to look at the recommended reductions and decide which ones to choose in order to cover the $199,000 shortfall.

10 Years

March 7, 2012

FACE representative Jeannine Tufty awarded a D.S. Flikkema Foundation check to the volunteer educators at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center for their requested $1,000 to be used for a school assembly science program. WCC volunteer educators at the presentation included Deb Wheat, Pam VanZuiden, Betty Wiebenga, Kathy Rynders, Nancy Kolk, Gaile Brinkman, Joy VanZuiden and Trudy Feldt.

Schmaling Memorial Library received a grant to cover the cost of a new security camera, fax machine and digital camera. Ronald Koehn, library board president and Britni Huizenga, library director, accepted the D.S. Flikkema grant from FACE representative Heidi Kolk. The Windmill Area Steering Committee was awarded a D.S. Flikkema Foundation grant of $1,500 to assist with purchasing the Paltrok Sawmill.

YOUR HEALTH

The connection between hearing loss and dementia

BY STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D. For several years, scientists have been aware of a connection between hearing loss and Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. The reasons behind the process are uncertain, but the connection is becoming clearer.

People with significant hearing loss exhibit more dementia. In addition, they show a more rapid decline of their cognitive abilities. The more severe the hearing loss is, the higher the risk, although dementia occurs even in mild forms of hearing loss.

There may be various factors behind the connection of hearing loss and dementia. There does not necessarily need to be a cause and effect relationship. There might be a common denominator that is more cen-

tral to the seemingly separate outcomes of hearing loss and dementia.

The atrophy hypothesis is based on the fact that those with hearing loss have some of the same findings as those with dementia.

The inflammation hypothesis notes that generalized inflammation is the common pathway that affects the regions of both cognition and hearing, ultimately leading to dementia and hearing loss.

The synapse theory, sometimes known as the use it or lose it theory, notes that hearing loss occurs first.

This leads to decreased social interaction because of hearing challenges, which contribute to dementia. Social interaction may foster and stimulate cognitive function through the synapses.

While millions of people suffer from hearing loss, only about one in seven seek evaluation and effective treatment. Whatever the connection is with cognitive impairment, there is definite social impairment because of decreased interaction. Hearing loss even has an association with increased falls, possibly because of the fact that a fall is connected to multiple sensory input. Hearing loss may even contribute to premature death because of having less social interaction.

There are lots of reasons or rationalizing that people do to avoid hearing aids. The appearance of aging and cosmetic appearances in general are most often cited. Expense is another factor. The consequences may be far more costly, as well as socially

impairing. In the meantime, proper nutrition may radically reduce the inflammation that appears to contribute to these conditions, as well as ringing in the ears.

Research on Marines has shown protection from hearing loss or damage with the amino acid N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC). The recommendation is 250 milligrams for prevention though some experts advise 1,200 mg 12 hours before loud exposure such as a rock concert. Then 1,200 mg immediately after and three times a day for two weeks. Other sources recommend CoQ10, as well. Hearing trauma may be assisted by acetyl-l-carnitine 1,000 mg two times a day for 10 days.

As always, sudden hearing loss needs to be considered a potential medical emergency.

Morrison High School is exploring the feasibility of offering both the classroom and behind-the-wheel phases of driver education during the summer.

Provided that at least 12 students register and pay for the course by the registration deadline of Friday, April 22, the program will run from Monday, June 6, through Thursday, June 30, and will cost $295.

If sufficient interest exists, the classroom course will run from 10 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday. No

sessions will be held on Fridays. The course will be open to students outside MCSD 6 as well as those who live within the MCSD 6 boundaries.

Driving sessions will take place before the course from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and after the course from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Students will be able to select driving time slots that fit their schedules during a timeslot selection process on the first day of the course.

Since the driver’s ed vehicle is shared with staff members who

attend conferences during the summer, some driving might continue into July and August, depending on vehicle availability.

Students who are at least 15 will be able to complete the 30-hour classroom requirement, the 6-hour behindthe-wheel driving requirement, and the 6-hour in-car observation requirement during the summer class. Students who are at least 14 years and 6 months old may enroll in the classroom phase. These students will be able to participate in behind-the-

wheel driving sessions later in the summer or during the fall 2022 semester upon turning 15.

All classroom sessions will be in person at Morrison High School unless a student is subject to quarantine. In cases of quarantine, remote instruction will be provided on a temporary basis until the quarantine period is complete.

Students will need to pay a $20 instruction permit fee to the Illinois Secretary of State when they apply for their instruction permits.

LOCAL FISH FRIES Knights of Columbus Fish Fridays returning in Morrison

with the church hosting one meal before the lockdowns.

The menu includes fried or baked polMark your calendars for March 11 and lack fish, baked potato, coleslaw, des25 and April 8 as Lenten Fish Fridays serts and a drink. Desserts will be proreturn to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in vided by St. Mary’s Church families and Morrison after two years off because of the Council of Catholic Women. the pandemic. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for chilwith meals served until 8 p.m.

“We’re excited to see everyone in per- dren 12 and under.

Bring your friends and family, have a son, as there will be in-person dining as day off in the kitchen and celebrate the well as carryout for those not comfortable with inside seating,” said Luke Van- return of the annual tradition. Funds raised will go toward the charitable derbleek with the Morrison Knights of works of the Knights of Columbus.

Columbus.

The last fish fry was March 13, 2020, St. Mary’s Catholic Church is at 13320

Garden Plain Road in Morrison.

carryout available.

The churches were able to host two Lenten fish fries back fish fries in March 2020 before the COVIDat St. Ambrose Church in Erie 19 lockdowns took effect, with none held in 2021.

Mark your calendars for the return of Lenten fish fries in Erie, hosted by St. “It’s been a long two years. People are ready for a return to normalcy,” parishioAmbrose and St. Catherine Catholic ner and volunteer Sherry Pilon said.

Churches. The meals will be served Fridays during Lent on March 18 and 25 and The only change this year is no door prizes or raffles.

April 1 and 8 from 4 to 7 p.m.

The meals will be served at St. The “all you can eat” menu includes wild caught Alaskan Pollack fish with Pol- Ambrose Church Parish Hall, 820 Fifth Ave. in Erie. Funds raised will help supish seasoning, baked potato, coleslaw, port the Erie and Prophetstown churches roll, dessert and coffee or lemonade. throughout the year.

Cost is by donation, with dine in or

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10 PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County

Warranty deeds Blake J. and Amy J. Francque to Daniel and Miriam Hunter, 3409 16th Ave., Sterling, $185,000.

Jon R., Martha J. and Kenneth W. Kophamer to Gail C. and Ruth I. Rogers Family Trust, one parcel on Lyndon Road, Morrison, $372,000.

Jon R., Martha J. and Kenneth W. Kophamer to Jonathon R. and Rhonda L. Bush, one parcel on Lyndon Road, Morrison, $367,500.

Larry J. and Melody A. Smith to Frank and Connie Booth, 208 S. Lincoln St., Tampico, $136,000.

Jose F. Garcia to Raquel Huerta and Gabriela Rocha, 214 E. Sixth St., Rock Falls, $35,000.

Robin J. and Danial Duncan to Jacob R. Johnson and Haley M. Carber, 908 Fourth Ave., Sterling, $95,000.

Debra S. Hogge, now Anderson, to Robert K. and Marie L. Connolly, 1209 E. Third St., Prophetstown, $170,000.

Jeri D. Froeliger to Kyle R. Nehring, 17185 Timber Drive, Sterling, $325,000.

Kalyan Enterprises LLC to Cole Ryan Atkinson, 8 N. 10th St., Fulton, $208,000.

Kendra Kirk and James R. Spangler to Hector Segura and Dalilah L. Soto, 514 E. Main St., Morrison, $92,000.

WRL Cos. Inc. to Andrew and Melissa Schott, 805D Coventry Lane, Sterling, $35,000.

Michael R. Breed and Clarise K. Henson Estate, formerly Clarise K. Breed Estate, to Brandon W. Johnson and Antonio T. Gutierrez, 408 11th Ave., Sterling, $60,000.

NEWS BRIEFS Koty and Lindsay Schwartz, also Knutsen, to Tyler E. Dambman, 23469 Moline Road, Sterling, $180,000.

Morton Community Bank to Noah Beauvais IRA, Equity Trust Co., custodian, 306 S. Eighth Ave., Albany, $45,000.

King Real Estate LLC to Sheli Lyne Buntjer, 2103 Scott St., Rock Falls, $130,000.

Lulu F. Nelson to Dale E. Fenzel, 8300 Walnut Drive, Morrison, $175,000.

Thomas H. Pladna to Bruce E. Aude, 1114 Sixth Ave., Fulton, $118,000.

Justin R. and Jennifer L. Stevenson to Lisa Kay and Lyman E. Rumfelt Jr., 613 W. Park St., Morrison, $182,500.

Quit claim deed Steliana Ralisa Starzyk to Steliana Ralisa Starzyk and Justin Louis Mulnix, 705 Fourth Ave., Sterling, $0.

Trustees deeds Charles R. and Carol J. Burris Living Trust, Gail L. Ketchum, trustee, to Orville E. and Judith A. Hodge, 805A Florence Lane, Sterling, $110,000.

Steven L. and Susan K. VanOosten to Kyle Knautz, 18990 13th St., Fulton, $75,000.

Deed Mark D. Duchay Estate to Iron Cross Properties LTD, 1005 Ave. E, Sterling, $23,500.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

Sauk Valley Home Show is Saturday at Northland Mall

If you are planning a home remodeling project or just want new ideas to spruce up your home, make plans to attend the Sauk Valley Home Show on Saturday, March 12, at Northland Mall in Sterling. The show will feature vendors displaying products and services from home remodeling and construction to solar and more.

“There is a wealth of home improvement specialists in and around this market. The Sauk Valley Home Show is a great opportunity for them to showcase their products or services to the community,” said Kelly Null from Sauk Valley Media.

“We are so happy to have such a variety of vendors at the show. It is an event where individuals interested in improving their homes will have the opportunity to talk with multiple home improvement specialists all under one roof.”

One Sauk Valley Home Show attendee will win $100 to spend at a vendor of their choice.

The Sauk Valley Home Show is free to the public. Start your to-do list today by making plans to attend the Sauk Valley Home Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

March 12 at Northland Mall in Sterling.

For information, call 815-632-2566 or email marketing@saukvalley.com.

No appointment for Health Dept.’s drive-up COVID-19 testing

As of Feb. 28, no appointment is needed for COVID-19 testing through the Whiteside County Health Department Community Based Drive-Up Testing Site.

Individuals seeking testing simply will be able to drive up to the tent during testing hours. A SHIELD IL account will be required to view results. To create an account, visit shieldilportal.pointnclick. com and use agency code df5brbrj.

The health department hopes the change will help individuals more easily access testing as soon as they develop symptoms and keep cases low by identifying positive cases early.

The Whiteside County Health Department also will be expanding testing hours on Thursdays to offer additional evening opportunities for testing.

The testing site is closed daily for a meal break from 1 to 1:45 p.m.

The weekly testing schedule is: • Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For information on WCHD’s SHIELD testing or on creating an account, visit whitesidehealth.org/covid-19-information/covid-19-information.html.

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Sauk Valley Community College will expand mental health services offered to students with the addition of TimelyMD. Telehealth services are slated to be available by the fall 2022 semester.

TimelyMD is the only all-in-one telehealth provider created for universities and colleges. The company focuses on the unique needs of students to customize a complete care solution so campus is

a place where they thrive. Services include emotional support (TalkNow), scheduled counseling and psychiatry.

All providers are verified, as well as trained on TimelyMD practices and modules.

Services will be free for enrolled credit-bearing students. SVCC students will be able to access all services 24/7 by phone, chat or video call.

“TimelyMD will supplement and expand our already existing mental health services, plus add additional features including virtual medical visits.

This is just another way that SVCC is providing support to assist students to reach their academic, career and personal goals,” said Janet Matheney, dean of Student Services.

SVCC recognizes the need to expand

SVCC advocates to be considered host site of police academy

COLLEGE NEWS Local students on University of Dubuque Dean’s List

The University of Dubuque congratulates Erie’s Lexus Georgean and Joshua Hammer on being appointed to the Fall Semester 2021 Dean’s List. To be named to the list, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

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Steve Miko, criminal justice instructor at Sauk Valley Community College, runs through a scenario on a police simulator with his class March 2. There have been talks of a police academy being located at SVCC.

Jay Dykstra of Fulton is studying aviation administration at Lewis University and made the 2021 Fall Dean’s List. To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester with a gradepoint average of at least 3.5.

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believe SVCC can be a strong partner in that,” said Jon Mandrell, vice president of academics and student services.

There are seven police academies in Illinois and all are full for enrollment and experiencing lengthy waitlists. By providing an additional and more convenient location, SVCC can help alleviate the statewide backlog of cadets waiting to attend academy and thus aid in providing more trained officers within the community.

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Sauk Valley Community College is advocating to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board that SVCC be considered as a host site of a police academy.

As part of the college’s mission, SVCC aims to provide access to education. SVCC sees a need for a more convenient location for training for local law enforcement agencies and believes the college can respond to the industry’s need. With the closest academy site being hours away, the Sauk Valley region is an ideal location for local law enforcement training and education, according to a news release.

SVCC provides degrees in criminal justice, as well as state-of-the-art police simulation training.

When a local department hires a new officer, they are sent to an academy in the state in which they receive 560 hours of training, which amounts to 14 weeks. Sending an officer away involves a great deal of travel and cost, and the officer returns home on weekends. A closer option would provide the region with greater access to training and more frequent contact with the officer.

“In talking with our local law enforcement and municipalities, we have identified a dire need, which is to provide immediate access for training the local community police officers for the Sauk Valley and beyond. We

health offerings, especially mental health services, to students particularly in light of the pandemic. These services are supplemental to the existing care provided in the Sauk Valley through local hospitals and care providers.

For information on SVCC’s expansion with TimelyMD, contact Janet Matheney at janet.l.matheney@svcc. edu.

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Freezin’ for a Reason 5K run/walk in Fulton The annual Freezin’ for a Reason 5K run/walk was held in Fulton on Saturday, March 5, but the runners had an unseasonably warm day to make the trek around town.

The race started and ended at Fulton Presbyterian Church, with a challenging course winding downhill and along the bike path on the Mississippi River. Marcus Blount of Clinton won the men’s division with a time of 19:17 and Joanna Lochner of Davenport won the women’s race with a time of 23:34.

All proceeds will help the church’s Mission Starfish

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Haiti project, which provides a Christian education to the poorest children in Haiti, according to their website.

The church is still accepting donations for the fundraiser, and contributions can be dropped off or mailed to 311 N. Ninth St. Fulton, IL 61252, with checks made payable to Fulton Presbyterian Church - Mission Starfish.

Fulton senior Brock Mason advances to the finals in the 3-point showdown making 11 out of 15 shots during sectional competition.

Marcus Blount of Clinton crosses the finish line at the Freezin’ for a Reason 5K in Fulton on Saturday, March 5.

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Erie-Prophetstown bowlers recognized at end of season Awards for the EP Panthers boys bowling team were given last week after the conclusion of the 2021-22 season. Recognized were Keith Goodson for Most Improved and sectional qualifier Michael Miner for Most 3+ strike runs – 20; High Single Game – 246; High 3-Game Series – 592; and High 6-Game Series – 1134.

“Our numbers were down this year, and as a result we had to compete a couple times without a full squad due to some COVID quarantines,” EP

coach Tom Rickels said. “The six bowlers we did have improved throughout the year, but unfortunately did not make it past regionals. Michael Miner, our lone senior, was able to advance to sectionals and was the first bowler to do that for our program.”

Keith Goodson (left) and Michael Miner display bowling awards they received at the end of the season.

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RMS wrestlers participate in IESA Sectional

Congratulations to the Riverdale Middle School Wrestling IESA (Illinois Elementary School Association) sectional qualifiers!

Regionals were in Morrison on Feb. 26, with the top three participating in the Rockridge Sectionals on Saturday, March 5.

The top four from that competition will be going to the state finals in DeKalb on March 11 and 12. “We had a very large team with a lot of them being new to wrestling and we were still able to finish second in conference and are sending 12 to sectionals,” Coach Alex Earhart said. “That is a testament to the hard work and dedication this group has shown. We look forward to how these guys will perform next year, whether here at the middle school or the eighth graders that will be freshmen next year.” Pictured in the front (from left) are Cole Barrett (alternate); Cameron Geigle, second place; Corbin Mathis, third place; Triton Pulfrey, third place; and Elijah Newton, third place; and in the back (from left) are Jayden Leighty (alternate); Cole Smith, first place; Ben Porter, second place; Dean Wainwright, first place; Jimmy Bark, second place; Finley Sullivan, first place; Jake Schradeya, second place; Lucas Dunbar, third place; and Henry Schradeya, second place.

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treynolds@shawmedia.com Morrison junior Shelby Veltrop and Amboy senior Olivia Dinges were honorable mention selections on the Class 1A Associated Press All-State team that was released March 2.

Veltrop received 23 points. Dinges garnered 18 points.

They were the only local players named to the team in any of the four classes.

Three Rivers names girls basketball all-conference teams

Morrison’s Shelby Veltrop and Newman’s Jess Johns were named first-team all-conference in their respective divisions of the Three Rivers Athletic Conference, the league announced March 2.

Veltrop, a junior, was one of six unanimous picks in the TRAC West, joining Monmouth-Roseville sophomore Carmyn Huston, Rockridge seniors Kierney McDonald and Madison Heisch and Sherrard junior Olivia Meskan and senior Sydney Adamson.

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Morrison junior Shelby Veltrop (left photo) and Amboy senior Olivia Dinges (right photo) were honorable mention selections on the Class 1A Associated Press All-State team. more Kennedy Buck were named to the second team. Morrison senior Kendra Fisher was an honorable mention selection.

NUIC South names all-conference teams

The Northwest Upstate Illini Conference announced its boys and girls basketball all-conference teams March 1.

On the boys side, Eastland senior

Kellen Henze, Fulton sophomore Baylen Damhoff and Milledgeville senior Kieren Harris were unanimous picks, with Henze earning MVP honors. They were joined on the first team

by Fulton junior Ethan Price, Fulton senior Brock Mason and Polo sophomore Brock Soltow.

Second-teamers were AFC junior Carson Rueff, Amboy sophomore Brennan Blaine, Eastland senior Andy

Anderson, Forreston junior Owen Greenfield, Fulton senior Ian Wiebenga, Milledgeville sophomore Connor Nye and Polo senior Tyler Merdian.

Honorable mention selections were AFC junior Lane Koning, Amboy junior Tucker Lindenmeyer, Amboy senior Connor Simpson, Eastland senior Jaxson Sturtevant, Forreston senior Cole Becker and Fulton senior Jacob Jones.

Amboy senior Olivia Dinges was named MVP of the girls team, and was one of four unanimous picks, along with Eastland seniors Addison Burkholder and Chloe Sweitzer and Polo junior Lindee Poper. AFC sophomore Taylor Jahn and Polo senior Nicole Boelens also were named to the first team.

Amboy sophomores Elly Jones and Maeve Larson, Eastland senior Annika Myre, Forreston junior Brooke Boettner, Fulton freshman Miraya Pessman and Milledgeville senior Adriana Miller were second-team selections.

Honorable mention picks were Amboy junior Courtney Ortgiesen, Eastland senior Delana Erbsen, Fulton freshman Resse Germann, Milledgeville senior Rylee Matthews and Polo senior Kadence Sheaffer.

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Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781 Pastor Toni Lucas Faith Center Church 511 3rd Ave. North, Albany Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez Pastor Arlen VanZee Church Phone: 563-212-4032 St. Patrick Catholic Church Albany, Illinois Fr. Matthew Camainoi, Parochial Vicar

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

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

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

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main Father Toni Kretowicz Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON Fenton United Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton Pastor Peter Kicheon Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kitcheon@gmail.com

FULTON Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com Pastor Kevin Vanhoeven 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 Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com

CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Joe Crum 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 - Cell 309-373-5316 Pastor Connor Morrison youthpast56@gmail.com

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

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464

Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office: 772-4896

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Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 FaceBook live at 10:30 a.m. Sundays 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 Reformed Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison, 815-772-3890 www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Dick Adams - Phone 772-2696 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison 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 Calvin Haines - 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 815-772-4657 300 W. South St. 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 Angel Gomez Parish Office: 309-523-9101 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 David Efflandt Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron Congregational Church 200 N. High Street, Port Byron Rev. Michael Rubino - 309-523-2318 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th Street North, Port Byron 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 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 105 Benton St., Tampico Fr. Richard M. Russo, Pastor 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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Bethel Baptist Church welcomes new pastor Josh Matthews recently joined Bethel Baptist Church as senior pastor.

Matthews earned a master’s degree in children’s and family ministry from Bethel Theological Seminary in 2016 and was ordained by the American Baptist Church of the USA in 2020.

Before relocating to Port Byron, he served as an associate pastor of youth and children at the First Baptist Church of Aberdeen, South Dakota.

He’s been involved in ministry for more than 16 years.

Matthews describes himself as a storyteller, writer, director and cartoonist, saying he uses his talents to help people encounter and experience God in new and transformative ways.

He uses creative methods to illustrate and enhance an engaging atmosphere within the worship service.

Matthews has been married to Katie for more than five years and they serve alongside each other as ministry

partners. They have a toddler, Benjamin, with another baby on the way this spring. In their spare time, they enjoy the adventures of camping and the great outdoors. They consider the church an “integral part in the life of the community,” and value small group ministries for mentoring and discipleship.

Bethel’s former pastor Lee Williams retired from ministerial work after eight years with the church, although he continues to attend Bethel. He now works in insurance and resides in Port Byron.

Worship services are at 10:30 a.m.

Sundays. Bible School is at 9:30 a.m.

Sundays. There is an adult Bible study on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Kids Club on Sundays at 4:30 p.m.

The church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, that is open to all in the community.

Bethel Baptist Church is at 27308 108th Ave. N. in Port Byron.

CHURCH BRIEFS First Reformed Church announces worship, activities

Join us for worship at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 13, at First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave. in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will preach from Deuteronomy in the Exodus era of the Bible. The choir will sing, with practice beginning at 8 a.m.

Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and refreshments are served in the library during social time after the service.

Senior Meals are at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays and Fridays at the church.

Creative Crew will meet at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, March 9. Also on Wednesdays, the Bible study “Solving the Bible Jigsaw: Genesis” will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Services are livestreamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/groups/ firstfulton to join the group and see the services. The previous Sunday’s service is broadcast on WCCI 100.3-FM at 6 p.m.

Sunday night.

For information, go to the church’s website at www.firstrcafulton.org.

Fulton Community Lunch Program menu announced

The Fulton Community Lunch Program has announced the menu for March. Meals will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. at First Reformed Church, 510

15th Ave., Fulton. Everyone is welcome to attend and bring a friend.

Wednesday, March 9: No meal Friday, March 11: Pork loin, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, chocolate cake Wednesday, March 16: Catered by Eagle Point Nursing Home Friday, March 18: Goulash, tossed salad with dressing, garlic toast, dessert Wednesday, March 23: Catered by Windsor Manor Friday, March 25: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, dessert If you have any questions, call 815589-3670.

VanOostens to share story at Prophetstown church

The Advent Christian Church, 200 Elm St., Prophetstown, invites the public to attend its 10 a.m. worship service Sunday, March 20, to hear Larry and Connie VanOosten of Erie.

The VanOostens will share their unbelievably true story of kidnapping, theft and the power to overcome by their faith in God. They will have their book “Rescued for a Reason” available for purchase after the service. The cost of the book is $15, with proceeds donated to charity.

Child care will be available.

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16 OUTDOORS | FISHING

Nephew, uncle break records on Rock Troy, Marty Gustafson break 8-year-old state record within 1 month of each other

By DAN WUSSOW

dwussow@shawmedia.com DIXON – Troy and Marty Gustafson have been fishing buddies for years.

Nearly every Friday morning, the nephew and uncle take their boat out in search of new bounty, typically to the Mississippi River or Rock River.

The thrill of potentially reeling in a rare or big catch keeps them going back, time and time again.

But the enjoyment of the outdoors and quality time together makes it a worthwhile experience every time.

Usually the fishing trips are just casual, catch-and-release fun, but recently, they’ve had a more specific purpose.

Over the winter season, Troy, 36, of Port Byron, and Marty, 58, of Prophetstown, have been focused on catching shovelnose sturgeon in the Rock River.

Recently, they’d been catching some sizable ones in different parts of the river, so they made it their mission to catch a record-breaker.

A few months ago, they found what they were looking for.

On Nov. 16, 2021, Troy caught a 38-inch female shovelnose weighing 9 pounds, 14.1 ounces near Hillside, breaking the previous Illinois state record set by Larry Morine of Erie on Aug. 31, 2013.

In the moments before he reeled in the fish, Troy and Marty thought they might have a catfish on the line. Once Troy reeled it in, however, he was thrilled to discover that it was instead a large shovelnose sturgeon.

“It was super windy, and the boat’s kind of swinging around a lot. We had a fish get on, we brought it on. It was a smaller one. My uncle caught that,” Troy said. “Then another came on. I caught that. We heard drag ripping off, and it ended up being the big one. He grabbed it and pulled it in. It still took him probably three minutes to pull it in. We’re just using lighter tackle, not really heavy stuff. This one kind of stayed down like a catfish, so we couldn’t really tell how big it was right away.”

Marty said he was surprised by the size of the fish once he saw it surface.

“I was glad to see that. I knew that he had figured out how to fish one. I figured that he’d be catching some, but I didn’t expect it to be that big,” he said.

“Then we went out and we’re catching some of them that were about that big.

We were catching a lot of them that

Photos from Illinois Department of Natural Resources Facebook page

ABOVE: Marty Gustafson, 58, of Prophetstown holds his potentially state-record-breaking shovelnose sturgeon that he caught in the Rock River on Dec. 12, 2021. It weighed in at 10 pounds, 8.2-ounces, beating the previous record broken less than a month before by his nephew and fishing buddy, Troy Gustafson of Port Byron. BELOW: On Nov. 16, 2021, Troy Gustafson, 36, of Port Byron caught this shovelnose near Hillside that weighed 9 pounds, 14.1 ounces. It was the state record-breaker for all of a month until his uncle, Marty Gustafson, 58, of Prophetstown, caught one that weighed 10 pounds, 8.2 ounces. Both fish were caught in the Rock River.

were probably in that range.”

Troy said they kept the fish in a livewell overnight until Illinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist David Wyffels could come out the next day, take measurements and procure a fin clip for genetic verification.

Wyffels explained that process in a recent phone interview.

“They’re going to run the samples that I took for those fish. They’ll run those through a PCR facility to make sure they’re a true strain, to genetically verify that they’re shovelnose vs.

a pallid or something,” he said. “Basically it’s just running them against standards that we already have in order to verify what species of fish they are.”

From an earlier conversation with staff at Carbon Cliff Bait & Tackle, their local bait shop, Troy and Marty learned about the process of reporting and verifying record-setting catches.

That knowledge would come in handy again less than a month later.

On Dec. 12, 2021, Marty shattered his nephew’s recently broken state record

with a 42-inch male shovelnose catch weighing 10 pounds, 8.2 ounces on the Rock River, north of the Quad Cities.

The more recent of the record-setting catches was a mad scramble, Marty said. “[Troy] was busy. He had gotten a small one. It was in the boat. He had another one and he thought, ‘I might have another record here,’” he said.

“And all of a sudden I’m taking pictures. All of a sudden the pole started screaming out some drag and it’s like, ‘You get that one.’ I went over and got that one. ‘Wow, this is going to be a good one. It’s staying down,’ almost like a flathead. ‘We gotta get this one, too,’ so he was hurrying to get the other one out of the net. I’m sitting here trying to get that one in. We got it in, weighted with the net, so we knew what the weight was. And ‘That looks like it could break the record, Troy.’”

Troy said he was surprised by the length of Marty’s record-breaking catch.

“We were kind of expecting it, but at the same time, the fish was so much longer than the other one. We thought it would be bigger than the other one,” he said. “The males have a flat bottom.

It’s pretty easy to tell the male from females. We saw the length of it, and we thought this thing was going to be like 13 pounds, but it wasn’t that heavy. We’re digging the fish out of a net, so he can have a net for his fish, lines are tangled. It was a big mess.”

Since Marty’s record-setting catch was made during the middle of the day Sunday, he and Troy were able to take it in to Carbon Cliff Bait & Tackle the same day.

Currently, both Marty and Troy’s records are pending genetic verification.

As they wait for confirmation, Troy said they are already planning trips back to the Rock River.

“Getting into a big fish like that, we both are planning to break that record again this spring. As long as the situation is the same on the river ... there’s no doubt in my mind we’ll be doing it again,” he said.

Troy said he also plans on taking his kid out – and other kids – to give them an experience and chance to do something similar.

“I take a lot of kids fishing. That’s kind of my thing,” he said. “I think it’d be cool to have my boy out there. I’ve had 4-year-olds catching them. I think it’d be really neat if he, or whoever’s kid I take out, can get into the next record.”

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REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY-ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, PLAINTIFF vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF CHERYL L. HALLORAN; DANA ELLEN TRAMAN; STEPHEN ANDICH, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHERYL L. HALLORAN; VILLAGE OF COAL VALLEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 2020CH159 Address: 124 W. 4th Street Coal Valley, IL 61240 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of and Foreclosure Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2021, I, Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois, will on April 8, 2022 at the hour of 9:00 AM at the Rock Island County Justice Center,

REAL ESTATE y J 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 124 W. 4th Street, IL Coal Valley, 61240 P.I.N.: 17-23-104-007 The real estate is improved with a single-family residence.

THE JUDGMENT WAS: AMOUNT $99,124.21 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in

REAL ESTATE Up pay full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

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

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

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff a party until obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the sale, foreclosure 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 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 OF 15-1701(C) ILLINOIS THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 20 8251.

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LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of T.R. A Minor 2022 JA 15 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Deon Westerfield Jr. and to any and all it may concern, that on 2/28/2022 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Jeffrey S McKinley in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 3/31/2022 @ 9:30 am 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 THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PAREN-TAL RIGHTS, AND TO A APPOINT GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU

LEGAL NOTICES , 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 admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Judgment entered.

Dated: 3/2/22 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: TLG March 8, 2022 BID NOTICE The Erie School District will be accepting bids for replacement of fencing at the Track/Football field from now until March 18, 2022 at 10AM. Bid packets are available upon request at the District Office, 520 th 5 Ave., Erie, IL. Sealed bid packets and certificates of insurance are due back to the District Office by 10AM on March 18, 2022.

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March 8, 15, 2022 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 18, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Bella Luna Resale Shop located at 1113 4th St., Fulton, IL 61252 Dated this 18th day

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Dana Nelson County Clerk Mar. 1, 8, 15, 2022 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 25, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: EP INSURANCE AGENCY 308 Washington St. Prophetstown, IL 61277 Dated this 25th day of February 2022.

Dana Nelson County Clerk March 8, 15, 22, 2022 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 24, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Pam's Perks located at 504 S Jackson St., Morrison, IL 61270 Dated this 24th day of February, 2022.

Dana Nelson County Clerk Mar. 8, 15, 22, 2022 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 15, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

LEGAL NOTICES SPICY 1603 4th Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 Dated this 15th day of February, 2022.

Dana Nelson County Clerk February 22, March 1, 8, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CARL E. VANDEREIDE,, DECEASED. No. 22 PR 26 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Carl E. Vandereide.

Letters of Office were issued on March 2, 2022, to Arnold J. Vandereide as Co-Executor, 6126 Holly Road, Fulton, Illinois 61252; John A. Vandereide as Co-Executor, 6149 Hazel Road, Fulton, Illinois 61252; and Carol J. Dewitte as Co-Executor, 12719 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, Illinois 61270, 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 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 of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before September 8, 2022, 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

LEGAL NOTICES y c 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 East Main Street, Morrison, IL 61270 Phone: 815-772-2121 Fax: 815-772-2026 E-mail: wkilgus@nelsonkil gus.com March 8, 15, 22, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY-ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, PLAINTIFF vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF CHERYL L. HALLORAN; DANA ELLEN TRAMAN; STEPHEN ANDICH, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHERYL L. HALLORAN; VILLAGE OF COAL VALLEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 2020CH159 Address: 124 W. 4th Street Coal Valley, IL 61240 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of and Foreclosure Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2021, I, Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois, will on April 8, 2022 at the hour of 9:00 AM at the Rock Island County Justice Center, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to

LEGAL NOTICES at p the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER FORTY-ONE (41) IN SELHOST SECOND SUBDIVISION, SECTION NUMBER TWENTY-THREE (23), TOWNSHIP NUMBER SEVENTEEN (17) RANGE NORTH, NUMBER ONE (1) WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 124 W. 4th Street, IL Coal Valley, 61240 P.I.N.: 17-23-104-007 The real estate is improved with a single-family residence.

THE JUDGMENT WAS: AMOUNT $99,124.21 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff a party until obtains a Court Order for its

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For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 20 8251.

Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@ johnsonblumberg. com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 20 8251 I3187838 March 1, 8, 15, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC., PLAINTIFF, VS.

LEGAL NOTICES UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PATRICIA A SHEAN; KATE ENSMINGER; MEREDITH BUTLER; DOUGLAS STONEHOCKER; DOUGLAS STONEHOCKER AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. SHEAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 21 CH 68 300 3RD AVENUE HAMPTON, IL 61256 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Patricia A Shean Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for

LEGAL NOTICES , a ing the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 8 in Block 14 in the Original Town, of now Village Hampton; situated in Rock Island County, Illinois.

Commonly known as: 300 3rd Avenue Hampton, IL 61256 and which said Mortgage was made by, Patricia A Shean Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Waterstone Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2016-02053; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before April 7, 2022, A JUDGMENT OR

LEGAL NOTICES DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. E-filing is now mandatory with limited exemptions.

To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider.

Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/faq/ gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk's office. If you cannot e-file, you may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinois legalaid.org. If you are unable to pay your court fees, you can apply for a fee waiver. For information about defending yourself

LEGAL NOTICES nding y in a court case (including filing an appearance or fee waiver), or to apply for free legal help, go to www.illinois legalaid.org.

You can also ask your local circuit clerk's office for a fee waiver application.

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, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 21-07558IL705370 I3188537 March 8, 15, 22, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Paula Coleman; City of Rock Island; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Betty J. Roberts; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Allison Walsh, as Special Representative for Betty J. Roberts (deceased) DEFENDANTS 2022FC16 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Betty J. Roberts Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage

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tgag conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3704 12th St Rock Island, IL 61201 and which said Mortgage was made by: Betty J. Roberts the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2020-17529; 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 April A 7, 2022, 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. 14-22-00399 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the of an absence order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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 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 OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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