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Unity Christian School observes historic year
from Whiteside-05-17-2022
by Shaw Media
FULTON
Unity Chr istian School celebrates 100th school year
Unity Christian School in Fulton is completing its 100th school year of offering a Christian education in the area. The school began as Fulton Excelsior Christian School in the fall of 1921 in the First Christian Reformed Church’s basement, housing 51 donated desks.
In 1924, a two-room schoolhouse was built on the corner of 14th Avenue and Eighth Street and had 42 students. In 1954, the name changed to Community Christian School as 80 students moved into a newly built four-room brick facility on 10th Street.
As the school continued to grow in numbers, four more rooms were added to the brick facility in 1960, with a gymnasium/kitchen being added in 1976, and a junior high wing in 1979. In 1981, 16 freshmen began Unity’s first high school class, and in 1983 the Community Christian School/Unity School system purchased the old Fulton Public Elementary Annex building on 11th Avenue to house the P-6th grade students. In 1992, the entire school system became known as Unity Christian School.
Today, Unity Christian School hosts K-12th grades at the facility at 711 10th St. as they need to tear down the 11th Avenue property. The school is now home to 144 students and growing. Unity also owns and operates Unity Christian Preschool and Daycare (UCPC) on 12th Street for 3 and 4-year-olds and after-school and summer care.
In August 2021, a 100th year kickoff celebration was held at the 10th Street school, complete with food and a live band playing praise and worship music, giving the Lord thanks for His faithfulness through the years. As Unity concludes this monumental year, it is offering commemorative T-shirts and sweatshirts at cost. The back side of the shirt features Unity’s theme verse for its 100th year and is fitting as Unity looks toward the years to come. It is from Hebrews 12:1-2 and states, “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus.” That’s exactly what Unity wants to do.
If interested in purchasing one of these specially designed shirts, please order online at https:// unity100.itemorder.com or call the school at 815-5893912 for an order form. All orders must be in by June 1 and can be mailed or picked up at the school from June 6-10 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
After 100 years, Unity Christian School continues to grow as more and more families are seeking a Christ-centered education for their children. Donations are being gratefully accepted to invest in a larger facility so Unity can “teach Truth from a Christ-centered perspective for lives of discipleship” into the next 100 years. Learn more by visiting Unity Christian Schools on social media or going to www. unitychristian.com. LEFT: The present Unity Christian School that was built in 1954. BELOW: The two-room school house built in 1924.
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All cancer survivors are invited to the activities on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Westwood Sports Complex Building 3 by the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sauk Valley. Who is a cancer survivor? Anyone who has heard the three little words, “You have cancer”. Register at relayforlife.org/saukvalleyil to receive a free survivor T shirt in the mail or call 1 – 800 – ACS 2345 to request a T shirt. • Register below no later than May 20 to participate in the first lap for survivors on June 4th and to reserve a box lunch for self and one guest from Arthur’s Garden Deli after the first lap. (Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. to record number of years of survivorship.) • Experience the Luminaria Ceremony at 8:00 p.m. in which names of all persons for whom luminaria have been purchased are read aloud to honor those who have fought the battle with cancer and survived or lost.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sauk Valley Survivor Reservation Survivor name
Survivor name ____________________________Phone ( _________ ) __________________
Mailing address _______________________________________________________________ (street, city, state, zip)
_______ I plan to participate in the first lap of Relay For Life on June 4th at 6 p.m. _________ 1 Box Lunch or_________2 Box Lunches on Saturday, June 4th (check either 1 or 2 please)
Mail this bottom portion to: Survivorship Committee of RFL Attn: Betty Clementz 1001 West23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081
2 0 2 2 A n n ua l M e e t i n g o f M em b er s
Thursday, June 2, 2022 // Fulton High School
1207 12th Street, Fulton, IL 61252 // Please use 13th Ave entrance by gym
4:30 pm : Member Registration 6:00 pm : Meeting of Members 7:00 pm : Pork Chop Sandwich Dinner Hot Dog Dinner for kids
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Activities for kids ages 5-12 during the meeting
jocarroll.com/ annual-meeting
800-858-5522 ext. 1208
Fulton police May 6
Aaron R. Engelbrecht was arrested on a Bureau County warrant on Highway 30 and Dakin Road. He was transported to Whiteside County Jail.
May 7
A juvenile driver was cited for disobeying a stop sign at 14th Avenue and Route 84. The juvenile was released with a promise to comply.
A juvenile driver was cited for failure to wear a seat belt at 14th Avenue and Route 84. The juvenile was released with a promise to comply.
Johnathan A. James of Elizabeth was cited for failure to wear a seat belt at 14th Avenue and Route 84. He was released with a promise to comply.
Jampri M. Jones of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for failure to wear a seat belt at 14th Avenue and Route 84. He was released with a promise to comply.
Elijah M.L. Brock of Galesburg was cited for failure to wear a seat belt in the 1300 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply.
May 8
A juvenile driver was cited for no proof of insurance at 14th Avenue and Route 84. The juvenile was released with a notice to appear.
Douglas A. Bitler of Albany was cited for improper use of registration, operating a vehicle displaying an expired registration sticker and driving while license is revoked at Ward Road and Dakin Road. He was released with a notice to appear.
May 10
Lonnie Dykema of Fulton was arrested for disorderly conduct in the 800 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.
May 12
Beth McGovern of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for no valid registration in the 1100 block of 12th Avenue. She was released with a promise to comply.
Morrison police
On Tuesday, May 10, about 1:28 a.m., Morrison police responded to the area of Greenland Drive regarding the sound of gunshots. Morrison police arrested and charged Michael A. Vegter, 28, of Morrison with reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony). Vegter was transported to the Whiteside County Jail.
On Tuesday, May 10, about 5:20 p.m., Morrison police arrested Daphnee D. Wayman, 39, of Morrison, pursuant to a body attachment warrant (civil – non-criminal) issued by Whiteside County. Wayman was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, posted bond and was released.
Citations
May 7: Nancy R. Carlson, 70, Morrison, dog bite May 11: Adam J. Swearingen, 43, Morrison, dog running at large
Individuals named in the police report have been accused of a charge. They are presumed innocent until proved guilty.
All-village garage sales are June 3 and 4 in Erie
All-village garage sales are set for Friday, June 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Erie. For $10, Erie residents can have their address added to the map, receive a yard sign and have their items listed on promotional materials by signing up at https:// bit.ly/VillageGarageSale.
Erie to host Heritage Park Day on June 25
Save the date for Heritage Park Day on Saturday, June 25, from 4 to 10 p.m. in Erie.
There will be hot air balloon rides, a kickball tournament (sign up by June 8), a movie in the park and free walking tacos and popcorn.
Details can be found at the Revitalize Erie Facebook page or at revitalize-erie.square.site
PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Whiteside County
Warranty deeds
David M. and Sharon L. Durling to Randi J. and Julie M. Besse, one parcel on Wilder Road, Erie, $85,000.
Hugh R. Nelson Estate and Todd A., Randy J., and Danny L. Nelson to Randy J. and Dana Nelson, 1 Genesee Court, Morrison, $204,000.
Lauren N. and Adam J. Becker to Logan D. Housenga, 605 W. First St., Lyndon, $80,000.
Frank A. and Kristina M. Hosticka to Shaun Milnes, 1884 Banks Road, Erie, $85,000.
Jason and Christina Howell to Rogaciana Aragon Sanchez and Antonio Santiago Pucheta, 1005 Second Ave., Sterling, $115,000.
Jestun Gatz to Eileen A. Ortiz, 1400 Ave L, Sterling, $33,000.
Got Realty LLC to Emily R. Kitsmiller, 1518 10th Ave., Rock Falls, $115,000.
Carlos Lorenzy to Duaine E. and Debra L. Rote, 706 W. First St., Lyndon, $57,000.
Grant and Denise Snow to Robert Lockwood, 106 W. Second St., Rock Falls, $120,000.
Lou Ann Kolb to Nicole R. Castaneda, 229 W. 13th St., Rock Falls, $83,000.
Monty R. and Austin Hey and Marty L. Egert to Veronica Zaragoza, 612 Third Ave., Sterling, $79,500.
JMS Land Development to Larry W. and Margaret Ebersohl, 1216 Cardinal St., Rock Falls, $228,500.
Arnold W. and Charlotte A. Frank to Benjamin L. and Jeanne M. Frank, 505 Adams St., Prophetstown, $31,000.
Amy L. Eifel, formerly Johnson, to Larry G. and Mary R. McCormick Living Trust, three parcels on Hill and Wilmot Roads, Erie, $573,500.
Dorothy K. and Edwin P. Bielema, Linda S. Merema, Kathy J. Hofman, Jim L. Bielema and Beth A. Wiersema to Bruno and Peggy Chesher, 1018 16th Ave., Fulton and two parcels in Fulton Township, $0.
Ginger G. Blasdell to Ryan Allen and Victoria Noel Blasdell, 10909 Fenton Road, Morrison, $97,000.
Rick Brown to United States, 1201 N. Fourth St., Fulton, $142,000.
Franklin E. DeHaan Living Trust to Riverside MHP LLC, 900 Regan Road, Rock Falls (Riverside Mobile Estates), $1.23 million.
Elwyn W. Rhode Estate and Nancy A. Wetzell to Sally L. Unterzuber, 406 N. Main St., Coleta, $0.
Duwayne W. and Ellen J. Beck to John Booker, 18412 Wagon Wheel Lane, Sterling, $195,000.
Eric Anderson to Gregory Lane, 1717 Locust St., Sterling, $62,500.
Jeffrey D. and Tanya L. Steder to Stacy D. Tufte, 608 W. Ninth St., Sterling, $93,000.
Jodi Frederick to Andrea K. Mayes, 1010 Parkview Drive, Rock Falls, $270,000.
Reta J. and Theodore C. McKee to Nicholas J. and Rhonda McKee Alvarado, 311 E. Winfield St., Morrison, $10,000.
Debra and Maurice Brown to Joshua McCool, 824 15th Ave., Fulton, $70,000.
Brenda Sue Drury and Danny Ray Housenga to Mathew and Brooke E. Newman, 8710 Kenton Road, Morrison, $140,000.
Damien J. Ross to Joshua Plantz and Alexis Julius, 609 W. Sixth St., Sterling, $120,000.
Carolene Sterenberg to Nathaniel and Lindsey Davis, 5727 Garden Plain Road, Fulton, $110,000.
Gary W. and Monica C. Steen to Rhonda G. Martin, 603 Genesee Ave., Morrison, $58,000.
Michael A. and June E. Perrine to R&B of Rock Falls, Inc., 901 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls (formerly Mike’s Repair), $145,000.
Linda S. Retherford to Hannah M. Schultz, 407 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls, $50,000.
Quit claim deed
Barbara J. Lovell to Kirk D. Folks, 4002 W. Lincolnway, Sterling, $0.
Trustees deeds
Frank E. Simester Trust to Alexander L. Carney, 411 Third Ave., Rock Falls, $90,000.
Larry G. and Mary R. McCormick to Steven and Sarah Wiebenga, one parcel on Como Road, Sterling, $25,000.
Tichler Family Trust, Gary L. Tichler, trustee, to Melissa A. Bank Family Trust, two parcels on Crosby Road, Morrison, $350,000.
Tichler Family Trust, Gary L. Tichler, trustee, to Edward C. Vock, two parcels on Crosby Road, Morrison, $416,500.
Howard R. Nelson Living Trust, Douglas Nelson and Dolores Stralow, trustees, to Stone Rock LLC, 16255 Liberty St., Morrison (formerly USDA/Farm Service Agency), $165,000.
H. Kent and Jane L. Huisingh Joint Living Trust to Dean L. Huisingh Trust, two parcels on Elston Road, Fulton, $400,000.
Eugene and Florence B. Bush Trust, Susan K. Griffith, trustee, to Carolene R., David J., and Jonathan P. Sterenberg, Barbara L. King and Amy E. Bateman, 744 Milnes Drive, Morrison, $145,000.
Executor’s deed
Florence Rae Shaw Estate to Terry G. Gibbs, 1511 Ave K, Sterling, $58,000.
Deeds
Rose Marie Huston Estate to Robert Turner, 314 E. Ninth St., Rock Falls, $10,000.
Michelle L. Phelps to Wesley Dean Anderson, 208 E. Second St., Prophetstown, $0.
RIVERDALE CLASS OF 2022
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Abigail Erickson Sofia Fornero-Green Jackson Gaines Ella Garrett Zachary Hardin Breanna Holderman Lena Hollowell Gage Hugart
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Andrew Meloan Aidan Miller Aisha Miller James Moorhusen Chase Neff Benjamin Nelson Nathan Newberry Cameron Overton
Alexan Perex de Tejada Braden Peterson Jessee Pinson Sarah Prigge Samuel Rasmussen Reece Richmond Aidan Rivas Brady Rogers
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