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Morrison, Prophetstown and Fulton
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amanda Cook (left) and Barb Kophamer show the plans for Morrison Community Hospital’s second-floor addition sunday during an open house in which people could see the Family Care Clinic’s completed first-floor addition. see story on page 4.
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PROPHETSTOWN LIBRARY EVENT SCHEDULE
Little Gals Beauty Workshop
Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown will offer a Little Gals Beauty Workshop.
Tweens and young ladies are invited to the library’s first “Little Gals Beauty Workshop,” being led by local cosmetologist Madison Lackas. She will provide the gals with nail sets, a make-up session and hair accessories.
This workshop will be held Friday, July 24, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per child. Call the library to register at 309-714-2699 or email hcadams1@ yahoo.com.
UNO tournaments
All school-age kids are invited every Thursday this summer to the Prophetstown Library for UNO tournaments from 2 to 4 p.m. Kids will play against other kids. The winner will receive a candy or snack from another country in the world.
Pen Pal Club
Prophetstown Library will host a Pen Pal Club in cooperation with a nationwide program for people of all ages to write to a pen pal.
The program is for all ages. Once you get signed up, the administration will let us know a good match with a person of corresponding age and we will let you know what library they are from. There is no sharing of personal addresses. The person who writes the pen pal letter will drop off the letter at the library, and the library will mail the letter to the corresponding library where your pen pal is a patron at that library. Once they write back, the letter will get sent to Prophetstown Library, which will either email or phone you to let you know your letter is in. Stop by the library to sign up.
School of Rock
Calling all future musicians: The Prophetstown library is offering a new program to discover the joy of music. The second installment will be on the piano. All kids and adults are invited to attend a piano jam session with local pianist and former Prophetstown student Diane Deter. Deter will show how the piano works and different styles of music you can make on the piano. The session will be at 11 a.m. July 31.
Role-playing game club
A role-playing game club (Call of Cthulhu) will meet every Monday and Friday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Prophetstown library. This is for anyone ages 10 to adult. All materials will be available unless you would like to bring your own dice, pencils, books, etc. Stop by or phone the library with any questions at 309-714-2699.
Crafting Club with Raven
All kids are invited every Wednesday and Friday for a crafting club at the library. Come hang out with Raven Newman and craft some fun new projects. The club will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. All supplies will be provided.
Seed library
Prophetstown Library has received a generous donation from 4-H Extension of Whiteside County. There are many vegetable and garden seeds available for free at thel library.
Prophetstown Proud to Read Program
This is an incentive reading program that will run from now through Aug. 1. It is designed to encourage kids to read through incentives donated by area businesses.
Children who sign up for the Summer Reading Program and are committed to reading throughout the summer months will be presented with a tracking sheet, which the library or a parent can hold on to, meant to keep track of points earned from each book read.
All books can be checked out at Henry C. Adams Memorial Library and tracked by the library director. After reading the book, the child will have their parent sign the tracking paper, and as the child turns in the book, the librarian will add the points to the tracker.
When the child has completed the tracking card with their books read and signed by a parent or librarian, they will then receive a certificate to receive a reward. The reading program ends Aug. 1, with all certificates to be spent by Oct. 1.
Stop by the Prophetstown Library for details and to sign up for the Summer Reading Program.
Reading tutoring available
If your child is struggling with reading, Prophetstown Library can help. Anyone who would like help on a weekly basis with reading should contact the library and we will set up private times to tutor at the library. We will work through flash cards and direct person-to-person reading. The sessions are free and open to the public.
Contact the library at 309-714-2699 or email at hcadams1@yahoo.com.
Backyard herbalism workshop
The public is invited to the Prophestown library for a Backyard Herbalism Workshop at 9 a.m. Aug. 15. The workshop will be hosted by local herbalist and owner of Nettle Wood Herbs, Amanda Norris. Let us introduce you to the wild, wonderful world of weeds. Amanda will discuss wild medicine herbs you can grow in your own backyard and some you may have overlooked. This class is free and open to the public.
Karaoke competition every Wednesday
All school-age children are invited to come to the library to test their singing skills. If you want to come sing a few bars with no pressure, then you’re in it for the fun, but if you want the pressure we are beginning a competition with a panel of judges to determine if you are to move to the next round. Karaoke will be every Wednesday this summer from 2 to 4 p.m.
Bracelets and Bookmark event for back to school
Blooms A Latte is sponsoring a Bracelets and Bookmark making event for kids on Friday, Aug. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Prophetstown Library. Join us for an afternoon of crafts and snacks. This event is free and open to the public.
Fermentation classes to start
Prophetstown Library will host a series of fermentation classes at the library this fall. Kombucha making will be the first class. This class is limited to three people so if you would like to be in this first class, call the library to reserve your spot. A September date will be announced on the Kombucha making class. This is free and open to the public.
Youths can explore movement, creativity at Sterling dance program
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Youths looking for a fun way to stay active this summer are invited to participate in Get Up and Dance, an engaging series designed to introduce participants to many movement and dance styles while building confidence and having fun.
The program will be from 10 to 11
a.m. July 27, 28, 29, Aug. 3, 4 and 5 at the Whiteside County Extension Office, located at 12923 Lawrence Road in Sterling, for youths ages 7-14.
Throughout the series, participants will discover different movement styles in a welcoming environment that encourages self-expression, creativity, and physical activity. Whether learning new dance moves, exploring rhythm or participating in interactive
movement activities, youths will enjoy an energetic experience that promotes both physical and emotional well-being.
Get Up and Dance offers participants the opportunity to improve coordination, build confidence, and connect with others through movement-based activities.
The program is designed for all experience levels, making it an excel-
lent introduction to dance and creative movement.
The cost to participate is $15 for each youth.
Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged at go.illinois.edu/ sterlingdance.
For information, contact the Whiteside County Extension Office at 815-6323611 or Kathy Book at kbook@illinois. edu.
OBITUARIES
LARRY R. BUSH
Born: September 20, 1943 in Morrison, IL
Died: July 17, 2026 in Morrison, IL
LARRY R. BUSH, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, July 17, 2026, at his home.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison, IL. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial has been established to Bethesda Lutheran Church.
Larry was born on September 20, 1943, in Morrison, IL, to Robert W. and Bernita L. (Schumacher) Bush. He was educated in the rural South Clyde Grade School and graduated from Morrison High School with the Class of 1961. On December 7, 1962, he married Ruth L. Crumbacher in Morrison, IL. They shared their
lives for over 52 years before her passing on March 31, 2015. Larry worked for Goodenough Dairy, Bull Lumber, and Quality Ready-Mix, all in Morrison. In addition to those occupations, he was a lifelong farmer. Farming was more than a career to Larry—he truly loved it. He was especially passionate about making hay and was well known for doing custom hay farming for many neighbors throughout the area. He was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison.
Survivors include two daughters, Dawn Bush and Lori Bush both of Morrison, IL; one son, Jonathon (Rhonda) Bush of Morrison, IL; four grandchildren, Nicole (Clint) Shepard, Amanda Suarez, Brian (Jennifer) Suarez, and Aubrey Bush; five great-grandchildren, Caiden and Carson Becker, Branson Shepard, Tulsa Grant, and Tex Suarez; one sister, Carol StadlerBrandt (H. Gary Snipes) of Manning, SC; one brother, Rodney Bush of Morrison, IL; several cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his faithful dog, Pearl.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; one daughter, Robin Bush; and his parents.
To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com
Born: December 9, 1947 in Sterling, IL
Died: July 18, 2026 in Joliet, IL
DAVID LEE MILLER, 78, of Morrison, IL, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Joliet, IL, after a long battle with dementia and Parkinson’s. A time of visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma- Renkes Funeral Home. Cremation Rites will be accorded following the visitation. A private graveside service will be held at Rock Creek Cemetery in Morrison, IL. A memorial has been established to CGH Health Foundation Dementia Project. David was born on December 9, 1947, in Sterling, IL, the son of Homer and Emogene (Anderson) Miller. He grew up in Malvern on the Miller family farm. David had a lifelong love for farming, the Chicago Cubs, Johnny Cash music, Starbucks with his niece, Jillian, and loved his whole family. He was educated
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in the Malvern and Clystic grade schools of rural Whiteside County and attended Morrison High School. David was employed at Volkman Furniture in Morrison and Self Help Enterprises in Sterling, IL, for many years. He always had something to say. He was always on the move in later years with his walker. He was a loving brother to his siblings, Maurece “Morey” Johnson of Rensselaer, IN, Douglas (Cheri) Miller of Sterling, IL, and Tina Miller of Morrison, IL Survivors include his siblings; nieces and nephews, Whitney (Josh) Smith, Kennedy Smith; Tyson (Jill Reyna ) Venema - Steven (Jillian) Neas, Rosie Neas, Roman Neas and Abel Neas, Daryl (Chris) Johnson; Sandy (Arnulfo) Garcia, Laura Grist, Theo Grist , Jimmy (Marie) Johnson, Shawn Johnson, Michele (Jeff) Foust , Zac Foust, Alison Foust, and Carlos Foust; Adam (Kelli) Miller; Joseph Miller; Joshua Miller; special caregivers, Pam, Eric, Patience and Lorraine, whom Dave lovingly called “Raindrop”.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Emogene Miller; one brother-in-law, Lee Johnson; one nephew, Allan Johnson. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com
Jean Decker, 74, of Morrison, IL, passed on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.
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Morrison Community Hospital celebrates Family Care Clinic addition
By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com
Morrison Community Hospital celebrated its newly expanded Family Care Clinic on Sunday with an open house and tours of the new addition.
The clinic features 22 new exam rooms, expanded nurse stations, additional doctors’ offices, and a spacious
new waiting room. A new procedure room provides space for suture work, biopsies and injections.
Up next for the hospital are the addition of two more operating rooms on the second floor as well as two procedure rooms, an infusion room, a new conference room and expansion of the rehab services area. Work is expected to be completed by June 2027.
The hospital, located at 303 N. Jackson St., provides emergency services; radiology; lab services; medical and surgical inpatient services; rural health clinics for primary and urgent care; specialty physician services; inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation; a diabetes program; a skin care clinic; and a wound care program.
The hospital derives its revenue from
its services, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, third-party payers, the self-insured and the hospital taxing district, which includes townships in and around Morrison, as well as the nearby communities of Lyndon and Fenton.
The clinic sees about 5,000 patients a month, and has 82 employees, six primary care providers and 28 specialty providers.
ODELL PUBLIC LIBRARY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Odell Public Library has been a cool oasis during the summer heatwave. Please remind any friends or neighbors who may not have sufficient cooling that the library is free to use and open Monday through Saturday.
The Odell Public Library Friends are looking for members. Email the Friends at odell. friends@gmail.com with any questions or join them at their next meeting.
Kelly Park Story Stroll: Odell’s first Story Stroll of the season is at Kelly Park. Readers will race around the path to read Ross Burach’s laugh-out-loud story about an anxious butterfly who is learning to love himself while shining a light on the wonders of pollination,
too. This Story Stroll is made possible by Odell Public Library, CGH Morrison Medical Center and United Way of Whiteside County.
Scavenger Hunt: Complete our monthly scavenger hunt to solve the riddle and win a small prize. Thanks to the Odell Public Library Friends for sponsoring the goodies. Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in program each Thursday evening designed for families with preschool through early elementary-age kids (or anyone who still loves a good read-aloud). Families will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft each week as they become familiar with the library and meet new friends. Pajamas are welcome.
Patron-led programs
All programs are free and open to the public. Beginners are welcome. Please note that these programs are not run by Odell Public Library, though staff is happy to host and pass on any questions.
Pinochle: 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays, Odell Program Room
Scrabble: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Odell Program Room
Crafters: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Genealogy Room, bring a project and socialize Book Club: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., second Thursday, Odell Program Room (ask the front desk about getting a copy of the month’s
book).
Microgreens
Thanks to the generosity of the Friends, microgreen samples are now self-serve from the new mini fridge.
Odell is growing broccoli, kale, salad mix and radishes.
Museum and zoo passes
Check out Odell’s Putnam Museum, Sawmill Museum or Niabi Zoo passes available to adult Odell library cardholders on a first-come basis. Call 815-772-7323 to reserve a pass.
The library is located at 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.
Over the past four days, I had the privilege of participating in the Illinois C.O.P.S. Cycle Across Illinois, a 331-mile bicycle ride to honor and support the families of law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
At 59 years old, this was one of the most physically, mentally and emotionally challenging experiences I have ever taken on. Of the 331 miles, I rode 319. I missed four miles because of a mechanical issue with my bicycle and another eight miles because I was physically exhausted. I gave this ride everything I had, and I am proud of what
I accomplished.
As the first sheriff of Whiteside County to participate in this ride, I was honored to represent the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and the people of Whiteside County.
Throughout the ride, I was reminded that the challenges I faced were small compared to the loss and grief endured by the families of our
fallen officers. Hearing their stories, seeing their strength, and riding in memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice made this an experience I will never forget.
I want to sincerely thank everyone who donated, encouraged me and supported me along this journey. Your generosity helped support Illinois C.O.P.S. and the families they serve.
I also want to thank my family for standing behind me throughout the training and the ride. Your support and encouragement meant more than you know.
To Illinois C.O.P.S., thank you for
allowing me to be part of this incredible experience. I met amazing people, heard stories I will carry with me forever, and gained an even deeper understanding of what it means to “Never Forget.”
Four unforgettable days. 319 miles ridden. One purpose: honoring our fallen officers and supporting the families they left behind. This ride moved me physically, mentally and emotionally, and it is an experience I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
• John Booker is a Whiteside County sheriff.
FULTON GLIMPSES OF THE PAST: JULY
60 years
• July 20, 1966
• Construction will start soon on another major expansion of the facilities of Drives, Inc., to provide the plant with an additional 20,000 feet of floor space. The management of Drives announced the expansion plans indicating that the new space was needed to meet the growing demand for the company’s products.
• William Rothermel has been elected president and general manager of the Fidelity Life Association, and several others in the Fulton home office have been promoted. Other office personnel promoted are Lyle Barnhart, from secretary and actuary to vice president and actuary; Robert Cavanaugh and Steele Coddington, to assistant vice presidents; William Jones, to assistant secretary, and Robert Madden, financial secretary.
50 years
• July 21, 1976
• Tami Waddell was awarded the title of Miss Flame for 1976. She received a trophy, a dozen red roses and a $50 savings bond and other gifts from the Fulton Fire Protection District, who sponsored the contest.
• A crowd variously estimated at 3,000 to 4,000 persons and perhaps the largest ever assembled in Fulton heard a former Hitler youth enthusiast called “Hansi” give a stirring and emotional story of her conversion to ardent Americanism as the climax to Fulton’s Bicentennial celebration.
40 years
• July 23, 1986
• Jim and Anna Marie McClary are the new owners of Fulton Food. They owned and operated a Robin Hood convenience store in East Moline. They presently live in Moline but plan to move to Fulton. They have three children Chris, 15, Beth, 11, and Angela, 7.
• Mrs. Dorothy Sharer, owner of Country Orchids, will hold a grand opening at her new store in downtown Fulton. The business was located in the 1100 block of Fourth Street but after greatly expanding her inventory, Mrs. Sharer found it necessary to move to larger quarters. The business is now located at 1014 Fourth St. just north of Berg Pharmacy.
30 years
• July 17, 1996
• Gerry Kreuder, athletic director for the River Bend School system, has started a donation program to equip the new gym facility at the Fulton High School with athletic equipment and other needed fixtures. He told the board of education of the plan, and that he had several requests from citizens wishing to donate to the project.
• A large section of playground equipment has been installed at the School Park on Tenth Avenue and is now operational and heavily used by youngsters. The new section just installed is about 20 feet long and contains various slides, ladders, and S-rail and even a suspension bridge. The $20,000 price tag was paid for by the city with nearly volunteer labor providing the installation.
20 years
• July 19, 2006
• In photo, Fulton Majors All-Star Team members sport their first-place trophies after their tournament win on July 9. Members are Christian Meggers, Erik Renkes, Colin Tichler, Tracey Smith, Weston Jones, Zach Ryder, Coach Todd
Tiesman, Matt Hartman, Matt Carbaugh, Trae Tiesman, Coach Mark Renkes, Travis Ray, Dylan Groharing, Ryan Hoogheem and Coach Dave Ray.
• Agri-Bunge LLC, a joint venture between Agri Industries, a farmer-owned cooperative, and Bunge North America, the North American operating arm of global soybean processor Bunge Ltd., said it will provide Fulton Ethanol LLC. with services and corn for a proposed ethanol plant in Fulton.
10 years
• July 20, 2016
• The American Queen is scheduled to dock in Clinton four times this year. As they did last year, passengers will have the option to take a Hop On Hop Off bus tour of local points of interest, including stops in Fulton. While last year’s tours were only half day, this year they will spend all day visiting.
• Two monuments have been restored in Fulton Township Cemetery. It was a challenging project for the restorer, since the completed monuments were over 10 feet tall when reset and the cylindrical sections weighed over 500 pounds.
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Memory Cafe offers help, hope for dementia caregivers
By JEANNINE OTTO jotto@shawmedia.com
CGH Medical Center’s Dementia Resources program has two new programs to offer caregivers help and hope.
The Caregiver Respite Program is a once-a-week program that allows caregivers to take a break and know that their loved ones are in safe hands while they do so.
“As a caregiver, you have to step away in order to regroup and come back refreshed. People feel guilty about that, there is this guilt that comes with it,” CGH dementia navigator Beth Sterk said.
The Caregiver Respite Program has two sessions, a morning session from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and an afternoon session from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. The program is free, but space for the program is limited and prescreening is required. To participate, individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia need to be able to use the restroom independently and the program hosts cannot administer any medications.
“We look at the activities and the abilities the individual still has and those are the types of activities we offer them,” Sterk said.
Sterk said the respite program offers dementia patients a connection to others with the same diagnosis.
“We have a group of guys who love to play cards.
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CGH Medical Center’s Dementia Resources program has two new programs to offer caregivers help and hope.
They have always played cards and they continue to play cards. We play Uno because, for a lot of people with dementia, they are still able to identify colors and numbers,” Sterk said.
The goal of the respite program is to offer caregivers an opportunity to take time for themselves without worrying about caring for their loved one.
“We were seeing, in the families that I work with, these families were getting burned out as caregivers
and being on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A lot of caregivers don’t have a village to help them,” she said.
The Memory Cafe is the newest addition to the CGH Dementia Resources Program.
“It’s for adults living with memory impairment and their caregiver. It’s a time for the caregiver and their person to come and make connections, have a cup of coffee,” Sterk said.
Sterk started the Memory Cafe in March.
Helping caregivers and patients find community and connect with others who are experiencing the same diagnosis is one of the goals of the Memory Cafe.
“You look around the room and you know there are other individuals who are facing some of the same challenges as you are. As a caregiver, you look around the room and you see other caregivers who are experiencing the same caregiving challenges. I reference it to new moms who have a baby who is up a lot during the night, it’s 3 a.m. and they probably think to themselves I am the only person up at 3 a.m.,” Sterk said.
The Memory Cafe is free for caregivers and the individual in their care. The Memory Cafe at CGH meets every third Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the CGH Health Foundation Community Room, 2600 N. Locust St. in Sterling.
For more information on the caregiver respite program and the Memory Cafe at CGH, contact Amanda Blaine at 815-625-4790 or 815-625-0400, ext. 5672.
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS! 2026 SAUK VALLEY
JJ Grey & Mofro to bring Southern rock to Mount Carroll July 25
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Singer, songwriter and artist JJ Grey and his band Mofro will perform live at The Rhythm Section Amphitheater in Mount Carroll on Saturday, July 25.
On Grey’s 2024 Alligator Records album, “Olustee,” the North Florida-born Grey sings his personal stories with universal themes of redemption, rebirth, hard luck and inner peace, according to a news release.
With his music, Grey also celebrates good times with lifelong friends. Fueled by his vividly detailed, timeless originals spun from his own life and experiences in the northern Florida swampland, Grey’s gritty baritone drips with honest passion and testifies with a preacher’s foot-pounding fervor, according to the release.
“The best songs I’ve ever written, I never wrote. They wrote themselves. The best show I ever played, played itself and had little to do with me or talent. To me, those things come from the power of an honest moment, and I guess I’m trying to live in that power and not force life to cough up what I want,” Grey said in the news release.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The Rhythm Section Amphitheater is located at 13137 State Route 78 in Mount Carroll.
Tickets begin at $47.05.
For information or to buy tickets, visit therhythmsectiononline.com.
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Singer, songwriter and artist JJ Grey and his band Mofro will perform live at The Rhythm Section Amphitheater in Mount Carroll on Saturday, July 25.
Lyon Legacy Farms, owned by Nadine and David Lyon, turns 150 this year. They’re seen here with their family’s centennial farm sign from 1976.
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Long before modern equipment replaced manual labor, farming was more about generations of families working side-by-side, neighbors helping neighbors, and crowded dinner tables after a day of toil and sweat in the fields.
David Lyon remembers those days better than most people. He lived and breathed them — living off the land, breathing the country air.
But these days, times are different. Farmers whose calloused and dusty hands once tilled ’til sundown have seen their way of life evolve — still rooted in their commitment to feed the world, but with new ways replacing old. Toil and sweat have made way for technology and air conditioned cabs. Computer calculations have replaced pen and paper. The land remains, but the landscape has changed.
The days of a small farms that produced just enough food for the table and provided a living for the family who sat around it are largely gone — but they’re not forgotten.
Ask Lyon. He’s living proof of his family farm’s legacy.
Lyon Legacy Acres has reached its sesquicentennial this year, marking 150 years of family ownership. These days, David and his wife Nadine find themselves reflecting less on the milestone itself and more on the people, traditions and memories that made it all possible on their farm east of Prophetstown.
And one of those traditions that stands out? Sitting down to a hearty meal during a break from the hard work.
“We exchanged help when we were going to bale hay,” David said. “Dad had the baler and would bale for other neighbors and throughout the neighborhood. When you would go out there to bale hay — and if it was straw, you could start earlier in the day — everybody would come in the house and eat lunch. There might be 12, 14 people sitting at the dinner table.”
The work paused only briefly during the day, but those breaks often became as memorable as the labor itself.
“Then in the middle of the afternoon, you would take a break,” David said. “It would be iced tea, or water, and sometimes people wanted coffee. There would also be cookies and cake.
It got to be a contest between the farm wives of who was going to make the best whatever. I really miss that. Those days are all gone.”
The memories, though, remain. One meal served during a haying job became family legend.
“We had neighbors who moved in and were recently married,” David said. “We were baling hay for them, and when it came time for lunch, the wife served Kool-Aid.”
That choice did not go over well with his father.
“It was iced tea or water, but not Kool-Aid,” David said. “There was an understanding that there would never, ever be Kool-Aid again.”
At its peak, the family farm had dairy cows (before transitioning into beef cattle), chickens, hogs, corn, seed corn, soybeans, oats and hay. The farm now consists of about 300 acres of corn, seed corn and soybeans.
David and Nadine retired from farming in 2021 and sold their equipment, ending a chapter that had defined much of their lives. Today, local farmer Jeff Brooks operates the ground through a 50-50 lease arrangement, allowing the land to remain productive while keeping the Lyons connected to the farm.
The Lyons, who live in Davenport, Iowa, own a barndominium on the farm and visit it occasionally.
“We were very reluctant to retire, but it was time for us to do it,” David said. “It’s the next best thing what we’re doing, working with him.”
The couple still takes pride in seeing the fields cared for and the farm remain active. Even after stepping
away from day-to-day operations, David admits there are times when he misses climbing into the cab of a tractor.
“We wish we were still farming, but there comes a time when you can’t get on that tractor or combine anymore,” Nadine said.
Though neither David’s nor Nadine’s children have expressed interest in taking over the operation, the couple is proud to see the farm reach its sesquicentennial year. For now, they remain focused on preserving the land and the memories tied to it while considering what its future may hold.
The farm’s beginning in 1876 goes back to David’s great-grandfather, Moses Harmon, a Civil War veteran, and his wife Harriet. Their daughter, Florence, married Hubert “Bert” Lyon in 1900, and they settled on the Harmons’ farm in 1902. Hubert, a charter member of the Whiteside County Farm Bureau, and Florence retired from farming in 1942. Hubert and Florence’s son, and David’s father, Raymond was born in 1914, and he farmed — with help from his brother Wayne — until his death in 2000. Raymond married Ruth in 1941; she died in 2001. David’s only sibling, James, died at age 10 in 1948 of heart issues.
David gradually took over the farm’s ownership from his parents as they wound down their involvement. He eventually moved from the farm to Erie, where he managed a chemical and fertilizer company, and then to Davenport, where he started an environmental ag consultation business which took him to farms all over the Midwest.
Nadine’s son, Shawn Swanson, lives in the farmhouse, which recently was separated from the farm property. Although the farm has changed over the decades, many of David and Nadine’s favorite memories remain.
David was only 5 or 6 years old when some of his earliest farm memories took shape. Before the dairy herd was sold, he would accompany his father to the barn in the early morning.
“I can remember when Dad milked dairy cows, and I would go out early in the morning and watch him milk, and I’d lay down in the hay and take a nap while he was milking,” David said.
“After the milking was done, we’d go in the house and have breakfast. That’s one of the first things I can remember. I could fall asleep laying in that hay.”
As he got older, there was less time for naps and more time for work. David recalled helping with chores around the farm, including shoveling manure from livestock pens. It wasn’t always enjoyable work, but like many farm kids, he learned the value of seeing a task through to completion.
One of his favorite memories involved a Holstein cow he named Queenie. The memory of her has stayed with him for more than seven decades, serving as a reminder of how closely farm families lived alongside their animals.
“She had a calf in a pasture of ours,” David said. “My mother came out of the house as I was walking back toward the cow, and she yelled at me, ‘Don’t you go! Don’t you go!’ Cows can be very protective, but Queenie wanted to show me her calf — she was proud of that.”
Large family gatherings were just as common as neighborhood work days. David recalled Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations that regularly brought together about 30 relatives.
Nadine grew up in town, and it didn’t take too long for her to adapt to the farm life. She enjoyed mowing and being on the machines, and she and David developed their own set of hand signals while working in the field. She also remembers Ruth’s work ethic, and being among the first women to sell chickens door-to-door for Hy-Line.
Farm wives of that era often balanced countless responsibilities, working long hours while helping keep family operations running.
“Her and I had some good talks about
LYONS’ PRIDE from previous page farm life,” Nadine said. “She took care of the chickens, and she took care of the garden, fixed the meals and also had a job on the side. She worked hard. You talk about farm wives, I don’t know who could have kept up with her. I really don’t.”
Another reminder of days gone by: A farm accounting book dating to 1943, the year David was born. Ruth used it to record expenses, sales and other farm records by hand. The book offers a glimpse into the careful planning and management required to keep a family farm operating through changing times.
“Not all people kept track like this, but all of the better farmers did,”
David said.
While Ruth tended to the bottom line, Raymond tended to the tractors, even after a disaster culled a large part of his herd of Deere: a fire that destroyed a machine shed and nearly everything stored inside it, including much of the John Deere equipment Raymond relied on to operate the farm.
Then a Case dealer stepped up and offered a solution.
“Dad was pretty much all John Deere,” David said. “The Case dealer
from Erie, Charlie Brown, called Dad and said, ‘Pee Wee, what do you need?’ Dad said, ‘I don’t know, we don’t know all we lost, but I got to get a tractor with a manure loader because we have cattle and have to get manure out.’”
Brown offered to let him use some Case equipment for a while to see if liked it — and it turned out he did.
“He said he’d use it and see if he liked it. .. he ended up buying a couple of Case tractors, and some other Case equipment. He was a pretty good salesman to do something like that.”
One of those John Deeres did end up making a comeback — of sorts.
When Raymond took over the farm, he bought a 1948 John Deere A. The tractor made it into a John Deere newsletter not long after its purchase, and featured a picture of Raymond, a young David, and Hubert. Shortly before Raymond’s death, David bought a similar tractor as a gift for his father. The serial number was even close to the original, though the tractor had lost much of its signature Deere green paint.
“They brought it that day after I bought it in Cambridge,” David said.
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“And he said, ‘You dumb ... kid. What are you doing?’ He said, ‘What a piece of junk!’”
But his reaction quickly changed once he got back in the driver’s seat, David recalled. “He got on that thing, and he was smiling ear-toear.” David would later restore the tractor.
Before Deeres and Cases rumbled over the fields, Hubert — who died when David was 20 — once owned a 1917 Heider tractor, one of the few of its kind in Whiteside County, and used it for about 30 years.
This didn’t run as smoothly for Hubert, though, when it came to his car, David recalled.
“He had a Dodge with a push button on the dash instead of a gear shifter,” David said. “And a local mechanic found this thing, like a joystick, that would work the pedals for him because his legs weren’t good and he couldn’t work the brakes or the gas pedal. If you push it one way, it would speed up. If you did something else, it’d do something else. The guy who worked on the car, his poor garage got hit five or six times. It wasn’t a good system.”
As for young farmers making a living — and their own memories —
ag tools without lag
today, Raymond has some advice: Keep the land and air clean. “During your tenure as a farmer or rancher, it is your responsibility to maintain or improve the air, soil, and water for future generations,” he said. “Remember, they are not making any more land.”
Reaching the farm’s 150th anniversary is a source of pride for the Lyons. It’s a milestone that’s increasingly rare in a countryside where family farms often change hands through the years.
“When you look up and down our road, this is the only farm left that’s still in the family,” David said. “You could take any other road and say the same thing.”
Though the future ownership of Lyon Legacy Acres has yet to be determined, David and Nadine have worked to ensure the property remains cared for long after their time on the farm comes to an end.
“David once said, ‘This won’t be the Lyon Farm anymore,’” Nadine said. “I said, ‘Yes it will. It always will be the Lyon Farm. It always will be.’ You ask around on some of these old farms, and they’ll say it isn’t who’s living there now, it’s who built the farm. We’ve done everything that we can do to make sure the farm is going to be taken care of the way we want it.”
Shaw Media reporter Cody Cutter can be reached at 815-632-2532 or ccutter@shawmedia.com.
The Illinois Dept. of Agriculture’s Heritage Farm Program honors generations of farmers and agribusinesses who’ve worked to maintain family farms in Illinois. Go to agr.illinois.gov/assistance/ illinoisfarmprograms.html to learn more about the program.
Meet Whiteside Democrats
Aug.
2
at Floats & Votes
SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com
Floats & Votes, a chance to meet with the Democratic candidates, will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Odell Public Library in Morrison.
Enjoy a root beer float, giveaways for children and adults and conversation with Whiteside County Democratic candidates: Nolan Kemp, Illinois House District 74; Nicole Dopler, Illinois House District 73; and Jan Pels, Paula Schares and Dr. Mark Woods for Whiteside County Board.
Blank yard signs are available to take to make your own.
Participate in a silent auction and take home a cookie or other treat from the bake sale.
Door prizes, hand-crafted wooden projects and baskets will also be part of the event.
For kids, there will be books, stickers, temporary tattoos, environmental coloring pages, a world coloring book prize and children’s CDs (one a child, while supplies last).
Contact Paula Schares with any questions at tpschares@gmail.com.
Westward Road to play outdoor stage July 26 in rural Fulton
SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com
Spring Valley Reformed Church, located at 10960 Spring Valley Road in rural Fulton, welcomes Westward Road to their outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26. A free-will offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.
Westward Road provides a unique blend of gospel and modern worship music. Westward Road is an exciting and dynamic family trio, led by Scott Roberts, a 20-year-veteran worship leader and nation-charting songwriter, and his wife, award-winning vocalist Kelli Roberts. Their son, Garrett Roberts, completes the musical family with his smooth vocal tones.
Photo provided by MiKayla Medendorp
Westward Road is a dynamic family trio led by Scott Roberts (from right), and his wife, Kelli Roberts and son, Garrett Roberts.
A look back at Whiteside & Lee’s deadliest tornado
Tom Wadsworth COMMUNITY VIEWS
“The Great Tornado of 1860” is the deadliest storm to ever strike Lee and Whiteside counties.
In our last column, we reported on the storm’s devastation in Iowa, which included the obliteration of the entire river city of Camanche on that fateful Sunday, June 3, 1860.
After destroying Camanche, the monster tornado crossed the Mississippi River, smashing a helpless lumber raft carrying a crew of 24 men and two women. Only three men survived. They were thrown to the Illinois shore, where they eventually crawled to a house for relief.
Albany, a Whiteside County town of 600, sat directly across the river from Camanche.
Many citizens were preparing to attend Sunday evening church services. But when they saw the ominous
The likely path of the 1860 tornado through Lee County is indicated on this 1872 map.
storm across the river, they rushed back home, hoping to reach their cellars in time.
But they needed to hurry. The beast was rushing at 60 to 70 mph, packing deadly swirling winds then estimated at 300 mph.
Blown to pieces
“Their buildings were crashing around their defenseless heads,” said the 1877 “History of Whiteside County.”
“Timbers, stones, brick and missiles of a hundred descriptions were being hurled along the ground and through the air.”
Fortunately, only five died in Albany.
“The town was literally blown to pieces,” said the Whiteside historian. Only 15 or 20 homes were still standing; only six were free of damage. Fragments of Albany homes were found in Fulton, 6 miles away.
One small house was lifted in the air, carried around a neighboring building that was ripped to shreds, then set down gently within 6 feet of the destroyed building.
Denuded fowl
“Horses, cattle and hogs were killed on the spot, and chickens, geese and turkeys either killed or stripped of their feathers and left as bare as if ready for market.”
The phenomenon of denuded fowl was widely reported along the tornado’s path.
“All was the wildest disorder, and shrieks and cries resounded in all directions,” reported the Chicago Tribune.
“Women were rushing frantically to and fro in frenzied quest of their husbands. Children were wailing in fright and terror.”
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Photo provided by Tom Wadsworth
Continued from page 13
After the tornado ripped through Albany, only one business could continue to operate. The 1877 “History of Whiteside County” listed 78 Albany properties that suffered damage.
Morrison-Lyndon
After leaving Albany, the storm continued its path of destruction, passing “about five miles south of Morrison.”
The Tribune reported the testimony of an eyewitness, a doctor, who said that eight or 10 were killed there and about 50 seriously injured.
“One woman was taken from her bed and carried 20 or 25 rods” (330 to 412.5 feet), said the Tribune, a distance longer than a football field.
In that area, a two-story home was lifted off its foundation, stripped of its roof, spun 90 degrees, and carried 15 to 20 feet – with seven people still inside.
“Strange to say all escaped unhurt,” said the 1877 “History of Whiteside County.”
Sterling ‘depopulated’
The storm then raced toward Sterling. In Como, three children were killed. Some furniture was hurled 2 to 3
ling areas.
Disemboweled near Amboy
As darkness fell that Sunday night, the colossal storm plowed into Lee County, narrowly missing every town. Its swath of devastation proceeded “about a mile south of the north line of (Amboy) township.” The twister then shifted east northeast, clipping the northwest corner of Lee Center, brushing very close to the current site of the Lee County Fairgrounds.
feet) from my house and thrust into the earth 10 feet, at an angle of 45 degrees.” At a nearby farm, he claimed that “a few sheep … were transported something near 20 miles.”
Scared to death
Martin Wright’s wife survived the storm with no bodily injury, Gage said. But she “died in less than 10 days, as it was supposed, from fright.” In other words, she was literally “scared to death.”
miles away.
A Sterling eyewitness reported to the Chicago Tribune: “Our town is entirely depopulated.”
But Sterling wasn’t hit at all. Its 2,400 citizens streamed out of the city to see the damage and help survivors 2 to 3 miles south of town in Coloma Township, near what’s now Interstate 88.
“The whole city is in gloom,” said the Tribune, “and all feel that this is a severe stroke of Divine Providence upon our county.”
“The History of Lee County” (1881) reported that “about a dozen” were killed in the Morrison and Ster-
The stories from Amboy township are horrific. “Mrs. Morse was hurled five rods (about 83 feet) and disemboweled. She survived in this horrible condition about an hour.”
Gage’s eyewitness report
Isaac Gage’s testimony was recorded in the Amboy newspaper in 1874 and in the 1881 “History of Lee County.” After being flung out of his home, he watched his house – with his family – rise into the air above him.
Of his family of seven, only three survived. His 17-year-old son was blown about 1,000 feet away. He was so bruised, his body was like one large blood blister. He died seven days later.
Gage reported that a 13-foot wood beam “was taken over 100 rods (1,650
What frightened Mrs. Wright?
Besides the haunting sound and ruthless destruction, her sister was thrown up into some trees, breaking out a large piece of her jawbone, “taking with it the teeth.” Her husband teetered on the brink of death for a long time but survived.
In our final report, we’ll tally the storm’s total destruction, its place in U.S. history, some lessons learned and some encouraging outcomes of the Great Tornado of 1860.
•DixonnativeTom Wadsworth,PhD, is an author, speaker and occasional historian. His popular new book, “Distinctive Dixon: Fascinating Stories of Dixon’s Rich History,” is available at Books on First in Dixon.
Photo provided by Tom Wadsworth
This 1870 map shows the likely path of the 1860 tornado through Whiteside County.
Southern Driftless Music Alliance plays July 24 in Savanna
Monthly Live Music at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center has been in the planning stages for awhile and now is coming together rapidly for the July 24 performance.
The events team is turning the stage over to eight musicians who have created the newly formed group Southern Driftless Music Alliance. An evening of music that starts at 7:30 p.m. (doors opening at 6:30 p.m.), titled “Highs and Lows,” will characterize the beautiful region’s etched topography and the unique portrait stories of its inhabitants.
The musicians are artist-at-large Grant Stiles, Sophie Coyote, Tobin Kirk, Jody McGill, Char Behrens, Scott Clements, Loren Thacher and Liv Carrow. Refreshments will be served. Donations are appreciated.
Morrison soldiers’ involvement in Civil War is July 26 program topic
The Morrison Historical Society will host speaker Lonnie Rice on Sunday, July 26, at
the Odell Public Library’s Community Room.
He will illustrate involvement of Morrison soldiers during the Civil War. There will be historical items on display.
Doors open at 1 p.m. Rice’s program will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. The program is free to attend.
The library is located at 307 S. Madison St., Morrison.
Potters
Marsh Waterfowl Hunt Lottery drawing undergoes change
The 2026 Potters Marsh Waterfowl Hunt Lottery will be different starting this year as the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, Savanna District has transitioned from holding an in-person event to utilizing an online platform. Guidance for applying is as follows:
Access the registration page: Navigate to uppermiss.recaccess.com/ and click “Create Account” button at the top right of the screen.
Continue to Login.gov: Follow the on-screen prompts to create an account
by filling in the required fields such as your name, email address, and create a password. Make sure to use a valid email address.
Log in: Return to the uppermiss.recaccess.com/login page and enter your Login. gov credentials to access your new Upper Miss RecAccess Portal account.
Application period: The application period is July 13-25.
How to apply: Log in to Upper Miss RecAccess Portal and click on Potter’s Marsh Waterfowl Hunt Lottery and follow the instructions. A $10 application fee to be paid by credit or debit card online is required. Applicants can identify up to 10 preferred hunt sites (49 total) including any site available.
Drawing: The drawing will be conducted by RecAccess on July 27. There will not be an in-person or live drawing.
Notification: All applicants will be notified of their drawing status via email by noon July 28.
Guidance will be provided to successful applicants to purchase their hunt permits for $100 to be paid by credit card online by
Aug. 11. Hunt site permits that are not paid by Aug. 11 or sites that were not taken during the lottery drawing will be available for purchase after Aug. 11. The permit is good for the 2026 waterfowl hunt season. If you encounter any issues during the registration process or would like additional information, call the Refuge Office at 815-273-2732 or stop by the office at 7071 Riverview Road, Thomson, IL, 61285.
2 area students named to Iowa State’s spring 2026 dean’s list
More than 11,200 Iowa State University students – including two from the area – have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2026 spring semester dean’s list. Madyson Luskey of Fulton and Blake Geuns of Prophetstown have been named to the list.
Students named to the dean’s list must earn a grade-point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.
– Shaw Local News Network
Millcreek Crossing
CHURCH LISTINGS
ALBANY
Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. First Ave., 309-887-4781
Pastor Toni Lucas
St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany
Father Timothy Barr, Pastor CORDOVA Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova
Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com
EAST MOLINE
Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com
Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com
Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist
Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592
ERIE
Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie
Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584
Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561
Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com
Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125 Website: erieefree.org
Pastor Ron Eckberg
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg
Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org
Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie
Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com
St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main
Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077
Church Phone: 309-659-2781
FENTON
New Life Church of Fenton 10019 Main St., Fenton, 815-858-6180 fentonumc19@gmail.com
FULTON
Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com
Sunday service is 10 a.m.
First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203
Pastor Charles Huckaby
Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 www.fultonpreschurch.org email: presbyterianchurchfulton@gmail.com.
Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton
Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283
Pastor Wayne Wiersema
Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542
Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com
Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com
Pastor Shannon Parrish
CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com
Spring Valley Reformed Church
10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton
Pastor Paul Wissink 815-772-3554
First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com
Pastor Michael Hooker
HILLSDALE
Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340
Pastor Melva England
HOOPPOLE
Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church
Rev. Zachary Van Dyke, Pastor 563-370-8779
Hooppole Zion Methodist Church
Pastor Rolando Renteria 311 Main St, Hooppole, 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145
LYNDON
Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon 815-590-6971
Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr.
Trinity Baptist Church
403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com
MORRISON
Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church
301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office: 772-4896
Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. 815-772-4871
Church Of St. Anne Episcopal
401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org
Crossroads Community Church
201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com
Ebenezer Reformed Church
309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472
www.ercmorrison.com
Emmanuel Church
202 E. Morris St., Morrison 815-772-3890
www.ecmorrison.com
Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator
First Baptist Church
406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison
Pastor Roy Brown, II Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510
100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m.
YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org
Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, Morrison 815-772-4098
www.kingdomlife.global
Pastor Stephen Harmon
Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426
d.manley93@yahoo.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.
Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030
Farmers Elevator
Farmers Elevator
815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL
Rock River Lumber & Grain
815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL Rock River Lumber & Grain
815-537-5131 - Prophetstown
815-537-5131 - Prophetstown
Frary’s Lumber & Supply
Frary’s Lumber & Supply
815-537-5151 - Prophetstown
815-537-5151 - Prophetstown
RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC
RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC
822 Main, Erie
822 Main, Erie
Serving the Area Since 1980
Serving the Area Since 1980
Farm • Residential • Commercial Wiring & Contracting 309-659-2195
Farm • Residential • Commercial Wiring & Contracting 309-659-2195
Morrison Veterinary Clinic
Morrison Veterinary Clinic
Jentry Fane, DVM, DVM, R.R. Zinkem, DVM, S.E. Blair, DVM, SJ. Lawfer, DVM
Jentry Fane, DVM, DVM, R.R. Zinkem, DVM, S.E. Blair, DVM, SJ. Lawfer, DVM
Phone 815-772-4047
Phone 815-772-4047
14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison
14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison
WISDOM
WISDOM
Heating and Air
Heating and Air
Erie, Illinois
Erie, Illinois
“For your wisest climate solutions” 309-659-7944
“For your wisest climate solutions” 309-659-7944
Allure of Prophetstown
Allure of Prophetstown
Senior Living Apartments
Senior Living Apartments
Skilled Nursing Services Hospice
Skilled Nursing Services Hospice
Inpatient Outpatient Therapy Service
Inpatient Outpatient Therapy Service
310 Mosher Drive, Prophetstown 815-537-5175
310 Mosher Drive, Prophetstown 815-537-5175
CHURCH LISTINGS
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 815-772-3095
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com
Pastor David Strable Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. Bible study and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Sundays
PORT BYRON
Bethel Baptist
27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron
Pastor Todd Rowland Church Phone: 309-523-3352
Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron
Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201
Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron
Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834
Fairfield United Methodist Church
235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron
Pastor Larry Misfeldt 309-523-3767
Messiah Lutheran Church
302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421
Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy
Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295
Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th St. N., Port Byron, IL Church Office: 309-848-4050 Email: portbyronfirstumc@gmail.com
Roberta Robbins, Lead Pastor
Becky Butterfield, Associate Pastor PROPHETSTOWN
Advent Christian Church
200 Elm St., Prophetstown
Pastor Diana Verhulst 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org
First Lutheran Church
Interim Pastor Susan Davenport Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org
Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com
Prophetstown
United Methodist Church
200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496
River Church
218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com
St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077
RAPIDS CITY
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr Julien Esse Phone 309-755-5071
TAMPICO
St. Mary Catholic Church
Reverend Slawomir Zimodro 105 Benton St., Tampico Phone 815-438-5425
Tampico Baptist Church
209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton
Tampico First
United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS
Entries open for 155th annual Whiteside County Fair
Online entries are being accepted for the 155th annual Whiteside County Fair in Morrison, which runs from Aug. 18 to 22.
The Whiteside County Fair no longer publishes Premium Books, but the pages are available at whitesidecountyfair.org.
Look for the “Entries/Premiums” at the top right corner of the website. There is more than $119,000 in prize money to the winners in more than 1,500 classes.
Print-out entries must be delivered to the Secretary’s Office the week before the fair in person or mailed to Box 88, Morrison, IL, 61270.
The fairgrounds are located at 201 W. Winfield St., Morrison.
Learn about Morrison soldiers in the Civil War at library program
The Morrison Historical Society will host speaker Lonnie Rice on Sunday, July 26, at the Odell Public Library’s Community Room for a free presentation on the involvement of Morrison soldiers during the Civil War. Historical items will be on display. Rice’s program will begin at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
The library is located at 307 S. Madison St., Morrison.
Youths invited to join Building Bricks Creator Club in Sterling
Youths with a passion for creativity, engineering and hands-on learning are invited to participate in the Building Bricks Creator Club, an exciting summer program designed to encourage imagination, problem-solving, and teamwork through brick-building activities.
The program will be held at the Whiteside County Extension Office, located at 12923 Lawrence Road in Sterling, on July 27, 28 and 29, and Aug. 3, 4 and 5.
Two sessions will be offered: Ages 8-12 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and ages 5-7 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Participants can explore design concepts, tackle building challenges, and create unique projects while developing STEM-related skills.
Building Bricks Creator Club provides a welcoming setting where youths can experiment, collaborate with peers, and bring their ideas to life one brick at a time. Activities are designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and confidence while
encouraging participants to learn through play.
Whether constructing imaginative creations or solving engineering-inspired challenges, young builders will gain hands-on experience that promotes innovation and teamwork.
The cost to participate is $20 for each youth. Registration is available online at go. illinois.edu/sterlingBB. Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged.
For more information, contact the Whiteside County Extension Office at 815-632-3611 or Kathy at kbook@illinois. edu.
Southern Driftless Music Alliance brings ‘Highs and Lows’ on July 24
Monthly Live Music at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center is coming together for the July 24 performance.
The events team is turning the stage over to eight musicians who have formed the group Southern Driftless Music Alliance. An evening of music that starts at 7:30 p.m., titled “Highs and Lows,” will characterize the region’s etched topography and the unique portrait stories of its inhabitants. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The musicians are artist-at-large Grant Stiles, Sophie Coyote, Tobin Kirk, Jody McGill, Char Behrens, Scott Clements, Loren Thacher and Liv Carrow.
Potters
Marsh waterfowl drawing will be new process
The 2026 Potters Marsh Waterfowl Hunt Lottery will be different this year. The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, Savanna District, has transitioned to an online platform, uppermiss.recaccess. com.
The application period ends Saturday, July 25. The drawing will be conducted by RecAccess on July 27.
All applicants will be notified of their drawing status via email by noon July 28. Guidance will be provided to successful applicants to purchase their hunt permits for $100 to be paid by credit card online by Aug. 11. Hunt site permits will be available for purchase after Aug. 11. The permit is good for the 2026 waterfowl hunt season. For information or assistance, call the Refuge Office at 815-273-2732 or stop by the office at 7071 Riverview Road, Thomson, IL, 61285.
– Shaw Local News Network
TAKE NOTICE TO: OCCUPANTS
F & J FARMS, INC.
KATHLEEN M
BRINATI AS R/A FOR F & J FARMS, INC. DAVID A FRYMIRE AS PRESIDENT FOR F & J FARMS, INC.
S, INC. KATHLEEN
BRINATI AS DIRECTOR FOR F & J FARMS, INC. F & J FARMS INC
JOANNE D
LIVING TRUST DATED
2022-00388
Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2022
CLASSIFIED
KATHLEEN BRINATI AS SECRETARY FOR F & J FARMS, INC.
MCCAULEY AND ARNOLD P MCCAULEY, TRUSTEES, OR THEIR SUCCESSORS IN TRUST, UNDER THE JOANNE D MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST, DATED
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 ANGEL, ISAACSON & TRACY, IDENTIFIED AS PREPARER OF QUITCLAIM DEED RECORDED AS WHITESIDE COUNTY DOCUMENT NO. 2023-05832
Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) ..N/A And Special Assessment Number ...N/A
Warrant No ...N/A
Installmen t No N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE JOANNE D MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST
DAVID FRYMIRE AS DIRECTOR FOR F & J FARMS, INC. KATHLEEN BRINATI AS DIRECTOR FOR F & J FARMS, INC.
F & J FARMS INC
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Please contact Steve at steve@addisonprecision.com or call for interview 815-857- 4466
PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVER
Dry & Liquid Bulk (Local & Long Distance)
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About the Role:
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Res ponsibilities:
Haul dry and liquid bulk loads safely and on time
Run a mix of local and long-distance routes
Keep the rig clean and in good shape (we'll help with that)
Handle paperwork and basic load checks
Communicate clearly with dispatch and customers
Requirements:
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Clean driving record and up-to-date medical card
Ability to work flexible hours, including overnights and weekends as needed
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TAKE NOTICE TO: OCCUPANTS F & J FARMS, INC.
KATHLEEN M BRINATI AS R/A FOR F & J FARMS, INC. DAVID A FRYMIRE AS PRESIDENT FOR F & J FARMS, INC.
KATHLEEN BRINATI AS SECRETARY FOR F & J FARMS, INC.
DAVID FRYMIRE AS DIRECTOR FOR F & J FARMS, INC. KATHLEEN BRINATI AS DIRECTOR FOR F & J FARMS, INC. F & J FARMS INC
JOANNE D
MCCAULEY AND ARNOLD P
MCCAULEY, TRUSTEES, OR THEIR SUCCESSORS IN TRUST, UNDER THE JOANNE D MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST, DATED
JOANNE D
MCCAULEY AND ARNOLD P
MCCAULEY, TRUSTEES, OR THEIR SUCCESSORS IN TRUST, UNDER THE JOANNE D MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST,
DATED
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE JOANNE D MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST
DATED
DATED
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 ANGEL, ISAACSON & TRACY, IDENTIFIED AS PREPARER OF QUITCLAIM DEED RECORDED AS WHITESIDE COUNTY
DOCUMENT NO. 2023-05832
JOANNE D MCCAULEY AND ARNOLD P MCCAULEY, AS TRUSTEES
UNDER THE JOANNE D MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST
DATED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 26100
HAHNAMAN RD TAMPICO IL 61283
JOANNE D MCCAULEY AND ARNOLD P MCCAULEY, AS TRUSTEES UNDER THE JOANNE D MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST DATED
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE(S) OF THE JOANNE D MCCAULEY
LIVING TRUST DATED
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 UNKNOWN
BENEFICIARIES OF THE JOANNE D. MCCAULEY
LIVING TRUST DATED
TAMPICO
TOWNSHIP LEGAL
DESCRIPTION OR PROPERTY INDEX NO
23-18-300-002
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE(S) OF THE JOANNE D MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST DATED
PUBLIC AUCTION JULY 25
FOR Dory Stoller and other s
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 ANGEL, ISAACSON & TRACY, IDENTIFIED AS PREPARER OF QUITCLAIM DEED RECORDED AS WHITESIDE COUNTY
Auction Starts at 10 AM Doors open at 9 AM @ TIPTON AUCTI ON HOUSE 3001 IL RT 84, THOMSON, IL
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE JOANNE D MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 ANGEL, ISAACSON & TRACY, IDENTIFIED AS PREPARER OF QUITCLAIM DEED RECORDED AS WHITESIDE COUNTY
DOCUMENT NO. 2023-05832
JOANNE D
MCCAULEY AND ARNOLD P
MCCAULEY, AS TRUSTEES UNDER THE JOANNE D
MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST
DATED
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 UNKNOWN
SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE(S) OF THE JOANNE D MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST
DATED
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 UNKNOWN
DOCUMENT NO. 2023-05832
JOANNE D
MCCAULEY AND ARNOLD P MCCAULEY, AS TRUSTEES UNDER THE JOANNE D MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST
DATED
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 UNKNOWN
SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE(S) OF THE JOANNE D MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST
DATED
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 UNKNOWN
BENEFICIARIES OF THE JOANNE D. MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST
DATED
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 HEIRS OF ARNOND MCCAULEY AND JOANNE MCCAULEY, DECEASED
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE JOANNE D. MCCAULEY LIVING TRUST
DATED
2019 R am 4 door 4x4 183000 miles 2019 Dodge Charger pursuit 159400 miles; 1862 Cub Cadet power steering runs good, looks rough; Suzuki 4-wheeler with reverse; Griswold Griddle 609; Many pcs of cast Iron pans; Western Flyer bike (all there); J C Higgins adult bike; Hay Grapple fork for Trolley; IH owner's manuals for M, MH, 460 ,560, 2 MH Corn picker; Many old license plates; Steel animal traps various sizes; Foreign coins; Porch milk box; Double tree; Blue & Evinrude motor 7.5 hp; Many collectible blue fruit jars; Many Steins; Pressure cookers; Many Vintage medicine bottles in great condition; 2 8 ft. step ladders, Werner; 1 10 ft. Step ladder, Werner; Gang BOX;Two grills; Porter Cable small air compressor; Bench grinder; Craftsman 10" table top angle saw; Very nice limited edition 10" Craftsman table saw; Makita 1/2 drill; Tool Shop Nailer; Mantel Heavy duty extension cords; Large Dewalt reciprocating saw; Paslode 18 ga, Brad Nailer; Milwaukee 1/4 impact driver batter and charger; Flats of hand tools; Stihl BG 55 gas leaf blower; Snap-On top tool box; 12-foot aluminum break; New HomeLine Breaker BOX; Pipe clamps; Hand saws; Bosch charger and two batters; Bostitch Nailer; Many sizes of sockets; Brute pressure washer; Lumber or sheet rock carrier on wheels; Three tackle boxes; Collectible fishing lures; New Heddon fishing lures; 20 plus new fishing poles with reels; New DeWalt shop vac; Milwaukee compact heat gun batter and charger; Open end wrenches; 3 Dewalt impact tools with batteries and charger Much, Much more; For pictures go to: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qWPefmsGAhGdk4cL9 Frank Tipton, Auctioneer 3001 IL Rt. 84, Thoms on, IL 815-590-8206 ftipton01@gmail.com Auction Zip #3815 TiptonAuctionService.com Visa, M/C and Discover accepted Lunch by Dusty's 815-259-5015
BENEFICIARIES OF THE JOANNE D. MCCAULEY
LIVING TRUST
DATED
SEPTEMBER 28,
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property and all Claimants, Occupants, beneficiaries, heirs, devisees, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners"
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 HEIRS OF ARNOND MCCAULEY AND JOANNE MCCAULEY, DECEASED Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property and all Claimants, Occupants, beneficiaries, heirs, devisees, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners" "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots" TAX DEED NO: 2026TX41 FILED: 04/30/2026
County of WHITESIDE
Date Premises Sold 11/02/2023
Certificate No. 2022-00388 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) ..N/A And Special Assessment Number ...N/A
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 HEIRS OF ARNOND MCCAULEY AND JOANNE MCCAULEY, DECEASED Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property and all Claimants, Occupants, beneficiaries, heirs, devisees, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as "Unknown Owners" "Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots" TAX DEED NO: 2026TX41 FILED: 04/30/2026 County of WHITESIDE
Date Premises Sold 11/02/2023 Certificate No 2022-00388 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2022
Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) ..N/A And Special Assessment Number ...N/A Warrant No ...N/A
Installmen t No N/A
THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES
PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 26100
HAHNAMAN RD TAMPICO IL 61283
TAMPICO TOWNSHIP LEGAL
DESCRIPTION OR PROPERTY INDEX NO. 23-18-300-002
This notice is to advise you that the
This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 10/29/2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of the sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.
This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 10/29/2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in MORRISON, Illinois on 12/21/2026 at 09:00AM in Courtroom B, or such other courtroom as the Court may designate You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 10/29/2026 by applying to the County Clerk of WHITESIDE County,
10/29/2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in MORRISON, Illinois on 12/21/2026 at 09:00AM in Courtroom B, or such other courtroom as the Court may designate You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 10/29/2026 by applying to the County Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in MORRISON, Illinois. For further informati on contact the County Clerk.
ADDRESS: 200 E KNOX STREET, MORRISON, ILLINOIS 61270 TELEPHONE: 815772-5189 ANDREW R. HENDRIAN, Petitioner 10682-966601 July 7, 14, 21, 2026 966601
TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, IL LINOIS CASE NO. 2026TX44 To: A Trust Agreement dated the 4th day of September, 2013, a/k/a the Donald L Lines Revocable Living Trust; Harry DeBruyn, Potential Successor Trustee; Karen Stralow, Whiteside County Clerk; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties claiming any right, interest or title in the described real estate: Property located at: 1220 14th Ave, Ful ton, IL Property In dex No. 01-28-429-005 Tax Sale Certificate No. 2022-00028 This property was sold on November 2, 2023 for delinquent general taxes for the year of 2022. A Petition for Tax Deed for this propert y was filed on June 23,
01-28-429-005
Tax Sale
Certificate No 2022-00028
Certificate No 2022-00066
LEG AL NOTICES LEG AL NOTICES LEG AL NOTICES
This property was sold on November 2, 2023 for delinquent general taxes for the year of 2022. A Petition for Tax Deed for this propert y was filed on June 23, 2026.
Your right to redeem the property from the sale will expire on November 2, 2026. If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner a tax deed
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on November 9, 2026 at 9 AM before Judge Heuerman via Zoom (https:// www.whiteside countyil.gov/252/ Whitesi de-CountyCourts-Zoom-In formation, "Judge Heuerman"), or whomever may be sitting in his or her stead.
JICTB, Inc., Petitioner Angela L. Tucker, Esq. JICTB, Inc 1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821
July 7, 14, 21, 2026
TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, IL LINOIS CASE NO. 2026TX46
To: Hector Ruiz Trejo; Spouse of Hector Ruiz Trejo; Molly Ruiz; Spouse of Molly Ruiz; RRCA Accounts Management, Inc.; Jeffrey Pizano; Karen Stralow, Whiteside County Clerk; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties claiming any right, interest or title in the described real estate: Property located at: 506 N Genesee St, Morrison, IL
Property In dex No 09-18-227-009
Tax Sale
Certificate No 2022-00066
This property was sold on November 2, 2023 for delinquent general taxes for the year of 2022. A Petition for Tax Deed for this propert y was filed on June 23, 2026. Your right to redeem the property from the sale will expire on November 2, 2026. If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner a tax deed. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on November 9, 2026 at 9 AM before Judge Heuerman via Zoom (https:// www.whiteside countyil.gov/252/ Whitesi de-CountyCourts-Zoom-In formation, "Judge Heuerman"), or whomever may be sitting in his or her stead.
JICTB, Inc., Petitioner
Angela L. Tucker, Esq
JICTB, Inc
1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821
NOTICE
DOCKET # 26-41
In re: Application of Ag Farmacy to Construct a new Restricted Landing Area (RLA) heliport known as Ag Farmacy RLA near Erie, Illinois.
Please take notice that on or after July 20, 2026, the Division of Aeronautics intends to enter an Order, pursuant to Section 60 of the Illinois Aeronautics Act (620 ILCS 5/60), approving the application of CHB Properties for an RLA heliport, owned and operated by CHB properties, to be known as Ag Farmacy RLA. The facility will be located near Erie in Part of South ½ Northwest ¼ Section 31 Township 19 Range 4 East of the 4th Principal Meridian in Whiteside County, Illinois.
Said Order shall provide for the issuance of a Certificate of Approval for the RLA, after sufficient completion thereof, as proposed by the application to meet all minimum requirements of the Division for the operation of a RLA, and in accordance with a final inspection; and, shall further provide for the nullification of said Order if the Order is not acted upon and a Certificate of Approval issued within 18 months from the effective date
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTE ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC., PLAINTIFF, VS. JANELLE L LIEBBE; QUAD CITIES PROPERTIES, INC., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2026FC82 603 CHERRY STREET COURT PORT BYRON, IL 61275 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBL ICATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Janelle L Liebbe Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 30 IN SCENIC HILLS, AN ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF PORT BYRON; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 603 Cherry Street Court Port Byron, IL 61275 and which said Mortgage was made by, Janelle L Liebbe Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No 2016-04112; and for other relief.
UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before August 6, 2026, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.
July 7, 14, 21, 2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, I LLINOIS
GreenState Credit Union PLAINTIFF
Vs.
Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Josh Ludeking; Long View Condominium Owners Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Allison Walsh, as Special Representative for Josh Ludeking (deceased); Ben Ludeking a/k/a Benjamin Ludeking; Lori Ludeking DEFENDANTS No. 2026FC98 NOTICE B Y PUB LICATION
NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:
Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Josh Ludeking 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 conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1628 18th Ave Unit 12 Rock Island, IL 61201 and which said Mortgage was made by: Josh Ludeking the Mortgagor(s), to GreenState Credit Union, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2025-00325; 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.
This property was sold on November 2, 2023 for delinquent general taxes for the year of 2022. A Petition for Tax Deed for this propert y was filed on June 23, 2026. Your right to redeem the property from the sale will expire on November 2, 2026. If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner a tax deed. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on November 9, 2026 at 9 AM before Judge Heuerman via Zoom (https:// www.whiteside countyil.gov/252/ Whitesi de-CountyCourts-Zoom-In formation, "Judge Heuerman"), or whomever may be sitting in his or her stead.
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 August 20, 2026, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.
JICTB, Inc., Petitioner Angela L. Tucker, Esq.
JICTB, Inc 1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES , P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300
July 7, 14, 21, 2026
DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531
Our File No. 14-26-03003
NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector I3290806 Review Jul. 21, 28, Aug. 4, 2026
Said Order shall further provide that the Order and any Certificate of Approval issued pursuant thereto are not intended to and do not pre-empt, waive, suspend or modify any zoning regulations, building code requirements, or local ordinances adopted by any local governmental bodies having jurisdiction to control and impose land use restrictions.
All affected persons notified herein may, prior to the entry of said Order, file objections to (or comments on) the subject matter of said Order. After the entry of said Order such persons may enter written comments or request a hearing as to the validity or reasonableness of said Order within fifteen (15) days of the service date of the Order to: IDOT-Division of Aeronautics, Bureau of Aviation Safety, 1 Langhorne Bond Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62707-8415.
Clayton Stambaugh, Deputy Director Office of Intermodal
Project Implementation
DATED: July 6, 2026
TO BE SERVED: July 20, 2026 July 21, 2026
You have been sued. To participate in the case, you MUST file an official document with the court within the time stated on this Notice called an "Appearance" and a document called an "Answer/Response". The Answer/Response is not required in small claims or eviction cases unless ordered by the court. If you do not file an Appearance and Answer/Response on time, the court may decide the case without hearing from you, and you could be held in default and lose the case. After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court To e-file, you must create an account with an efiling service provider. For more information, go to ilcourts.info/efiling. If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case in-person or remotely by video or phone. Contact the Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. Need help? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-411-1121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov for information about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents You can also get free legal information and legal referrals at illinoislegalaid.org. All documents referred to in this Notice can be found at ilcourts.info/forms Other documents may be available from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or website ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Illinois Court Help al 833-411- 1121, o visite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener información sobre los casos de la corte y cómo completar y presentar formularios
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 333 W Wacker Drive, Suite 1820 Chicago, IL 60606-1220
Ph (312) 346-9088 File No. 26-26599IL-1421072
I3290104 Review July 7 ,14, 21, 2026
PUZZLES
ACROSS
1. Tire pressure measurement
4. Request
7. Clairvoyance
10. 007’s creator
11. Adult male
12. God of battle (Scandinavian)
13. Cloths spread over a coffin
15. Breeze through 16. Ladyfish genus
19. We all take them
21. Earl’s jurisdiction
23. Members of U.S. Navy
24. Rummy-like card game
25. Affected by injury
26. Member of a Semitic people
27. Withdrew from a union
30. Woman’s cloak
34. Spanish river
35. Prohibit
36. Something you can take
41. Dish soap brand
45. Ottoman military commanders
46. Ancient Italian-Greek colony
47. Makes somber
50. Discuss again
54. A tool to inject
55. Support
56. Informal term for money
57. Catch doing something wrong
59. Prehistoric people
60. Large African antelope
61. Vehicle
62. Georgia rockers
63. High resolution microscope
64. Pitching statistic
65. Attempt
DOWN
1. Indoor plant
2. Marketable
3. Rather
4. Collected
5. A bag-like structure in a plant or animal
6. Irish hip-hop trio
7. Ageless
8. Course requirements
9. Pokes at
13. TV channel
14. They __
17. Cooking material
18. Investment account
20. Iron-containing compound
22. Swiss river
27. Small coin (French)
28. Electronic countermeasures
29. Taxi
31. Helps little firms
32. Unhappy
33. Midway between
northeast and east
37. Glowing
38. Item to be addressed
39. An informal body of friends
40. Intrinsic nature of something
41. Neural structures
42. Brews
43. A place for ships
44. One who sings holiday
songs
47. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.)
48. Scottish town
49. The most worthless parts
51. Sticky
52. Put to work
53. Precursor to the EU
58. Retrospective analysis (abbr.)
WHITESIDE COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS: JULY 6-10
Warranty Deeds
• Ralph S Weaver to Shawna R Binder and John M Binder, 7950 Ball Rd, Erie, $400,000
• Debbi J Orlowski to Kenneth W Saul and Laurie L Saul, 12855 Lawrence Rd, Sterling, $300,000
• Aaron Watson and Emma Watson to Donald Taylor and Brandi K Taylor, 209 2nd St W, Prophetstown, $210,000
• Austin Lawrenz and Ashley Lawrenz to Tyler Hammer and Payton Hammer, 28050 Logan Drive, Rock Falls, $307,000
• Dwayne E Wetzell to David Schultz, 409 16th Ave, Sterling, $60,000
• Joshua S Hovey to Michael James Hovey and Jane Ann Hovey, 1 Parcel: 21-04-103016, $7,500
• Kenneth Welch to Chelsey R A Buckley and Samuel E J Buckley, 6th Ave North, Lyndon, $25,000
• Kathleen A Ferrigan to Steven Knapp, 24246 Penrose Rd, Sterling, $319,900
• Jamie Vandewostine and Penny L Vandewostine to Amy Achs, 1317 7th Ave, Erie, $150,000
• Henry A Steinhagen to Aims Industrial Services Llc and J Properties Series, 612 2nd St W, Rock Falls, $50,000
• Dylan A Veracini to Jake Curtis Warren, 1209 Mulnix, Rock Falls, $112,000
• Andrew D Hamstra and Callie Hamstra to Gregory Hofsommer and Maggie Hofsommer, 16630 Browns Rd, Morrison, $220,000
• Joyce J Long to Steven A Long and Debra J Long, 1 Parcel: 04-33-100-004, $396,150
• Michael Nielsen to Jeremy Golden, 29100 Summerdale Rd, Rock Falls, $22,867
• 1507 West Rock Falls Road Llc to City Of Rock Falls, 1507 Rock Falls Rd W, Rock Falls, $0.00
• Amber R Coplien to Kenny London, 210 Main St N, Tampico, $58,500
• Andre L Freeman Jr to Lucas J Sheridan and Abbygail L Whiles, 808 15th St W, Sterling, $160,000
• US Bank Trustee, Towd Point Mortgage Trust, and Trust No 20211 to Hugo T Tochimani and Jose Domingo Cuautle Tochimani, 2906 A St, Rock Falls, $23,000
Quit Claims
• Donald L May Sr. and Carolyn M May to Carolyn M May, 208 Ash Ave, Morrison, $0.00
• Michelle Snyder to Jason S Snyder, 1608 8th St, Fulton, $0.00
• M5 Industries Llc Central Series to City Of Sterling, 1009 W 9th, Sterling, $0.00
• M5 Industries Llc Kyia Series to City Of Sterling, 1208 5th St W, Sterling, $0.00
• David P Weisel and Cynthia J Weisel to Bethany J Weisel, 608 Park St W, Morrison, $0.00
• Jason D Loechel, Kelly L Loechel, and Kelly L Carpenter Fka to Jason D Loechel and Kelly L Loechel, 208 4th St W, Lyndon, $0.00
• David A Snodgrass and Derek A Snodgrass to Derek Snodgrass, 10846 Meredosia Rd, Albany, $0.00
• Christian J Remley and Tonya Remley to Christian J Remley and Tonya Remley, 1 Parcel: 15-21-208-005, $0.00
• Eric E Bushman and Marjorie J Bushman Estate to Eric E Bushman, 1402 Long Court, Sterling, $0.00
Trustee’s Deeds
• Jason Alt Trustee, Roger A Ketelsen Trust, and Donna M Ketelsen Trust to Daniel P Luhrsen, 710 1st Ave, Fulton, $180,000
• Lori P Keppen Trustee, Dale L Belt Trustee, Frank Belt Trust, and Linnea Belt Trust to Dale L Belt Trust, 5 Parcels: 09-33-400-003, 15-19-200-008, 15-19300-006, 15-19-300-013, and 15-19-400001, $0.00
• Dale L Belt Trustee, Lori P Keppen Trustee, Frank Belt Trust, and Linnea Belt Trust to Lori P Keppen, 2 Parcels: 09-33100-003 and 09-33-300-001, $0.00
• Marlene F Keisel Jackson Trustee and Marlene F Keisel Trust to Jennifer Bakener, 5th Ave South, Albany, $11,600
• Joann Canady Trust and Jo Ann Canady Trust to Marc C Larson, 231 Martin Rd, Rock Falls, $180,000
• Chicago Title Land Trust Trustee, The Land Trust Co Dba, Trust No 61534, and Chicage Title Land Trust Trustee to State Of Illinois Dot, 1801 4th St E, Sterling, $300
• James H Wike Trustee, Margaret M Wike Trustee, Margaret M Wike Trust, and James H Wike Trust to Angela Beighle, 1 Parcel: 11-22-133-023, $4,500
Executor’s Deeds
• David E Scott Estate to Robert J Standard, 811 Jackson St, Prophetstown, $79,900
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WE CANCELTIMESHARES
Many people think they’re stuck with their timeshare forever— but that’s often not the case. Wesley Financial Group has helped more than 50,000 families break free from unwanted timeshares, and we may be able to help you, too. If you were misled, pressured, or deceived during your purchase, you could qualify for cancellation.
How Does the Cancellation Process
Start with a FREE consultation to tell us your story.
If we determine your case qualifies, you’ll be paired with a specialist to guide you through the process.
Our Resolution Department works diligently to cancel your timeshare and help stop related maintenance fees—permanently.
Thousands of timeshare owners have already found relief through our proven process. You could be just one phone call away from peace of mind. Our dedicated team is ready to help.
debt and fees associated with it.”
- Chuck McDowell Founder & CEO
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