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After American Legion Post #328 asked for volunteers, many came out early Saturday morning to help install flags on the graves of veterans at the Grove Hill Cemetery. See page 7 for a list of Memorial Day services in the area..

REGIONAL EVENT

LOCAL NEWS

Body is Recovered

Cruisin’ the Triangle

Council Decision

Prophetstown man dies in accident. / 3

Erie’s event is back on for this summer. / 5

City officials agree to try and help MCP. / 2

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DEATHS Michael A. Embree, Kelly ‘Russ’ Hicks, Richard L. Glazier, Arlyn K. Bush, Leroy Wright, William J. Pannier III, Ronald E. Zuidema, Page 8

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BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

The Morrison City Council voted to allow the Morrison Community Preschool to use half of the Community room at Odell Library for one year, after a special meeting was called on the matter on May 17.

The approval is still subject to regulatory and legal approvals; however, it allowed the preschool to meet their deadline of May 21 to find a new location, even temporary, else the board was ready to dissolve the non-profit after 52 years of providing services for young children in the community.

“The preschool lost its existing space and is subject to a myriad of requirements, mostly related to fire code. The Community Room was its last chance of all available properties in town. There is plenty of space in town, of course, but to bring other spaces up to code would simply cost too much,” said Mayor Scott Vandermyde.

The City of Morrison owns the Odell Library building.

MCP needs to renew their license in June, but a new location had to be secured

by May so it could pass DCFS and Fire Marshal inspections before opening in the fall. Requesting use of the Community Room was the last option available to keep it alive and not have it become another

unfortunate loss from the pandemic, said Anne Mills, MCP teacher and Director.

MCP has been in Morrison since 1969, being housed at The Methodist Church for almost 50 years until fire code regulations required extensive updates in order to remain as a DCFS licensed preschool. MCP next rented a classroom at Northside Elementary School, where it’s been housed the past few years. Due to COVID-19, however, MCUD informed MCP in mid-March that the room would be unavailable because of the need to hire more teachers and specialists to combat the learning loss from the unprecedented school year.

MCP did have numerous churches and business owners offer space, but none were

ready to meet the strict state fire code requirements for licensure. Though the MCP board recognizes the inconvenience of the temporary move, they are grateful for the community’s understanding and support. The Community Room will still be accessible to other community groups in the evenings and on weekends.

“We would need to have the preschool set up in half and would need exclusive use of the room on days school is in session, but the other half of the room could still be rented out over the summer, and evenings and weekends during the school year. We will close the preschool if an election falls on a school day so it can continue to be used as a polling place,” Mills added.

Katie Rider, MCP Board Secretary, added over 80 children have been identified as needing preschool in Morrison this year.

The preschool program through MCUD 6 (MELP) can only accommodate up to 40 children, with 29 out of those spots already filled for the fall.

“The preschool is very appreciative of the opportunity to continue to offer the families of Morrison a program that helps prepare their children ages 3-5 socially, emotionally, and academically for kindergarten. The MCP Board plans to also use this year to work towards a permanent, code compliant space in the community,” Mills said of the Council’s decision.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Lions extends thanks to the Morrison community Dear Editor, Wow! 24,162 pounds or over 12 tons! That is combined weight of TVs, electronics, aluminum cans, scrap metal, and appliances received through a very successful Morrison Lions Recycle Day held on April 24.

The Morrison Lions Club members extend a big thank you to the Morrison community for their participation and generosity in Helping Keep Morrison Beautiful. We are grateful for the assistance from the Boy Scouts, Morrison Chapter of FFA, and Key Club.

The young adults from these groups were outstanding in their work ethic as they helped direct traffic, collected aluminum cans and paper, received and sorted scrap metals and electronics, and helped with the huge amount of TV’s, monitors, and microwaves received. They worked hard to help make Recycle Day a success.

After a challenging year delayed this event, it was great to see the community come together with assistance from so many people to make the event a success.

We would like to thank our generous monetary sponsors TBK Bank and 1st Gateway Credit Union.

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LEFT: Members of Boy Scouts Troop 96 assisted in the Community Recycling Day by collecting cardboard and aluminum cans. RIGHT: Broken or obsolete electronics were collected.

Thank you to Scott Folkers and Brandon Peppers for providing extra trucks on short notice to handle the extra electronic recycling volume.

Thank you to Arnie Drolema from Yarbrough Appliance, Doug Kuehl and Joe Robbins who provided trailers for the event. Thank you to the City of Morrison staff who contributed in many ways from helping to promote the event, running the forklift, trucking scrap metal, and collecting old medications.

In addition we would like to thank Chris Shetler of CarQuest Auto Parts, Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, the American Legion Post 328, Kunes Auto Group of Morrison, and Moring

Disposal.

A huge thank you goes to the Whiteside County Fair Board and Todd Mickley for providing the fairgrounds for our use as it is a great location for the event.

Finally, I would like to thank the Lions Recycle Committee who put in a “ton” of hours preparing for the event through a great team effort – Karla Burn, Sue and Terry Costello, Jim Ridley, Bart Smith, Darlene Smith, and Flora Stralow. Praise God for blessing us with such a great community!

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The Rock Falls Fire Department pulls its boat out of the Rock River after searching the river the morning of May 18.

Rescuers recover body of missing Prophetstown man, 79

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

PROPHETSTOWN – The search for an elderly man who fell into the Rock River while mowing May 17 west of Prophetstown State Park ended May 18

when rescuers recovered the body of 79-year-old Arlyn K. Bush around 4 p.m., Sheriff John Booker said in a news release.

Prophetstown police responded about 5:30 p.m. May 17 to a report of an accident involving an adult man mow-

ing along the river bank. The lawn mower was pulled from the river.

Bush, owner of Bush Family Farms, lived at 29 Meadow Lane, just west of the park, online records show.

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, Prophetstown Police, Prophet-

stown Fire, Erie Fire, Lyndon Fire, Prophetstown Ambulance, Rock Falls Fire Department, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Yorktown Search and Rescue and Quad Cities Search Dive Team helped in the search.

Let’s Feed Our Children begins Home Free to entertain at 150th Whiteside County Fair June 2 in Whiteside County MORRISON – After a year of waiting, the musical entertainment for the 150th Whiteside County Fair has been announced.

Home Free, a fan favorite, will be on the stage Wednesday, Aug. 18.

All-vocal country entertainers, Home Free has made its mark on the music scene by racking up nearly 600,000 album equivalents globally, embarking on major international tours, amassing more than 399 million views and more than 1 million subscribers on YouTube, and being declared “country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” by Taste of Country.

“Warmest Winter” (Home Free Records), the band’s Nov. 6 album release, features 12 holiday staples and Home Free originals, all perfect for the festive season.

The new project followed the

acclaimed group’s “Dive Bar Saints” album, which arrived at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Album Sales chart.

Home Free’s extensive catalog spotlights six top 10 albums, including “Timeless,” “Full of (Even More) Cheer,” “Full of Cheer,” “Country Evolution” and their breakout debut “Crazy Life” (2014).

With praise rolling in from Billboard, Rolling Stone, “FOX & Friends” and American Songwriter, the extraordinary showmen have continued to build a loyal fanbase with their harmony-laden versions of hits by John Mayer, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, The Oak Ridge Boys and more.

Check the Whiteside County Fair Facebook page and website (www. whitesidecountyfair.org) for fair updates.

The annual Let’s Feed Our Children free summer meal program begins June 2 at 18 sites throughout Whiteside County.

Meals feature kid-friendly foods such as crackers, granola bars and fruit cups, as well as juice boxes. No registration or ID is required. Participation is open to all children and teens.

Meals will focus on prepacked, individually sealed items. Instead of serving lunches three days a week, each site will serve only on Wednesdays but will provide three lunches for each child.

United Way of Whiteside County is looking for donations and volunteers for the program. Go to www.uwwhiteside. org or call Keri Olson at 815-625-7973 or email kolson@uwwhiteside.org.

Lunches will be distributed from noon to 12:30 p.m. through Aug. 11 at: Erie: Margaret Park Fulton: First Reformed Church, 801

15th Ave.

Lyndon: Richmond Park Morrison: Crossroads Community

Center. 201 W. Market St. Milledgeville: Milledgeville Public Library, 18 W. Fifth St. Prophetstown: Eclipse Square, 301 Washington St. Rock Falls: Coloma Homes, 401 W. 18th St.; Merrill Elementary School, 600 Fourth Ave.; Rock Falls Public Library, 1007 Seventh Ave.; Wallingford Park, East Eighth Street and Avenue C. Sterling: B r o a d w a y M e t h o d i s t Church, 501 Broadway Ave.; Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Lincolnway; Scheid Park, 1102 Woodburn Ave.; Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St.; SterLynn Apartments, 215 E. 25th St.; Salvation Army, 409 Avenue F; St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1701 16th Ave. Tampico: Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St.

MORRISON ROTARY NEWS

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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Thomas and Genevieve Nedbal on their wedding day.

Nedbals celebrating 65 years of marriage Submitted photo

Tyson Smith (left) and Alexandria Bullard are named May Students of the Month by the Morrison Rotary.

Rotary recognizes MHS Students of the Month for May Alexandria Bullard is the daughter of Angela Dykstra and Terry Bullard.

She was involved in Key Club, drama/ theater, choir and recently was elected into the National Honor Society. She is active in 4-H, choir and is a blood drive coordinator at her church. Alexandria’s hobbies include singing, acting, writing and reading. She will attend Clinton Community College and then transfer to a four-year college to major in business and/or marketing. Congratulations, Alexandria!

Tyson Smith is the son of Kelly and Jeff Smith. He played football all four years, two years of baseball, a year of golf, was a B.L.I.N.D. leader for two years, and was in National Honor Society for two years. As a B.L.I.N.D. leader, he assisted freshmen in helping acclimate them to high school and he worked at community events. He also works at Windsor Manor as a resident assistant. Tyson loves football, fishing and hanging out with friends. After graduation, he will attend Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and major in physical education and health. He will play on the football team in college.

Congratulations, Tyson!

Paul Harris Plus 9 award goes to Stephanie Deckro

Thomas F. Nedbal and Genevieve F. Louda were married on May 26, 1956, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Chicago.

They lived in the Chicago suburbs for 40 years and have one son, Thomas Jr. (Tracy).

Tom was a tool and die engineer and worked for 30 years as a partner at Hill Engineering. Tom and Genevieve’s dream was to move west when they retired, and in 2000, they moved to Morrison. They owned and operated Fairhaven Fruit Farm for 18 years.

Their love story continues in retirement with Genevieve taking ceramic classes and Tom enjoying Chaplin Creek Muzzleloaders Club.

IN BRIEF No book sale at Odell library this fall

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Paul Harris Foundation Director Dave Abele presents the Paul Harris Plus 9 award to Stephanie Deckro, who made a $10,000 donation to the Paul Harris Foundation. A Morrison Rotarian receives the Paul Harris award after donating at a certain level to the foundation.

The Friends of Odell Library will not be sponsoring their annual book sale this fall. Staff at Odell Public Library ask that people do not bring or drop off books at the library.

There will be books on several tables that were donated before the COVID-19 pandemic that may be taken, or a small donation may be given.

The Friends of the Library will be working on a project in the fall in lieu of the book sale and will need the help of the community at that time.

With the help of many in the community, Revitalize Erie has filled 38 planter boxes this spring.

Revitalize Erie is grateful to Mark Melton for building 10 new boxes and JKLaserWorks for engraving the plaques. We also appreciate Gwen Baar and Baar’s Potato Farm for sourcing the beautiful fountain grasses and petunias.

Sponsors donated $100 to cover costs for the year. The beautification committee is responsible for filling and watering the planters. There were more willing sponsors than needed, so a list was begun for next year’s sponsorships. If you are interested, call Kindyl Weber at 630-6724945 for information.

Revitalize Erie is grateful for the generosity of this year’s sponsors: those in memory of Ron Lohse and Dick Gerald; Russ Holcomb; Troy Larson and Connie Barry; John and Dorothy Heun; the Hein and Wolf families; Mary Strohman and Marv and Audrey Temple; Patrick Duffy; Charles Schoaf; Lauren and Jeanette Young; Sol and Ethel Shaheen; and Jim and Helen Melton.

Thanks also to the Friedrichsen family; Klendworth family; Scott Melton family; Craig and Cris Paulson; Kent and Jerri Hargrave; the

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Sarah Ford for Shaw Media

Revitalize Erie has filled 38 planter boxes this spring.

Saad, Shaheen and Farral families; St. Ambrose Catholic Church; Erie State Bank; Hanford Insurance Agency; Erie Foods International; Shirley Masterson Ruhl & Ruhl; Miller Real Estate; Village of Erie; Country Financial Sara Reed; Girl Scout Troops 1559, 596, and 83; Young Seed Service; Rhonda Misfeldt ARNP; Legends Sports Bar & Grill; Erie Masonic Lodge 667; Clock Tower Community Bank; Stichter Excavating and Construction; and Lake Erie Country Club.

Cruisin’ the Triangle, presented by the Countyline Cruisers Car Club, is back in downtown Erie on the third Wednesday of every month, starting at 5 p.m.

Riders can park on the asphalt and mingle with others, get food or beverages at the downtown restaurants, and enjoy the music provided by Bill Weeber of Slick Willy Radio, which broadcasts out of Erie.

With classic oldies filling the air, it brings a nostalgic feel that matches the cars on display.

“We old guys like to park our cars and eat,” Weeber says of his fellow cruisers and car enthusiasts. Drivers and spectators alike are invited to the social gathering to enjoy the vehicles and all that downtown Erie has to offer.

The next cruise-in events are scheduled for June 16, July 21, and August 25 this year, weather permitting. Social distancing and masks are optional and at the wearer’s discretion. For more information call 309-6440126.

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ABOVE: Dallas Ballard, left, and MJ Current cruised in from Geneseo in his Chevy truck on Wednesday, May 19. BELOW: Rob Snowden, left, of Albany, Larry Dhooge of Cordova, and Bill Weeber of Erie talk about cars and more by Rob’s 1977 Ford F150 in the Erie triangle on Wednesday, May 19.

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POLICE REPORTS Fulton police May 17

Rafael E. Webber of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for speeding in the 1300 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply.

May 18

Bryanna R. Leab of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for disobeying a stop sign at Routes 30 and 84. She was released with a promise to comply.

Dominic J. Larson of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for no proof of insurance on the North Bridge. He was released with a notice to appear.

Leann E. Irvine of Albany was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. She was released with a promise to comply.

Morrison police Arrests

On Friday, May 14, about 8:24 p.m.,

Morrison police responded to a complaint of a reckless driver on Route 78 entering the city. Morrison police conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle driven by Mikayla A. Cummings, 24, of Morrison, on East Winfield Street (Route 78) at South Clinton Street. As a result of the investigation during the traffic stop, Morrison police arrested Cummings, charging her with improper lane use and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Cummings was taken to the Whiteside County Jail, processed and released with a notice to appear.

On Saturday, May 15, about 2:12 p.m., Morrison police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Sebastian A. Rodriguez, 28, of Prophetstown, on East Lincolnway at Sawyer Road for a registration violation. As a result of the traffic stop, Morrison police issued Rodriguez a warning citation for no valid registration and arrested Rodriguez pursuant to an order of commitment issued by Whiteside

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County charging Rodriguez with obstructing court order. Rodriguez was released after posting the required bond.

On Saturday, May 15, about 5:56 p.m., Morrison police arrested Michael L. Merema, 52, of Morrison, pursuant to an order of commitment issued by Whiteside County charging Merema with obstructing court order. Merema was released after posting the required bond.

On Wednesday, May 19, about 4:17 p.m., Morrison police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Blayne T.A. Crump, 24, of Tampico, in the 400 block of North Cherry Street for a registration violation. As a result of the stop, Morrison police issued citations to Crump for no valid registration and possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle.

Crump was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor). Crump was taken to the Whiteside County Jail, processed and released on a notice to appear.

Citations

May 14 Timothy J. Kyarsgaard, 40, Clinton, Iowa, driving while license suspended May 15 Carol L. Wright, 60, Milledgeville, speeding May 17 Scott A. Nurczyk, 57, Rock Falls, speeding Antonio C. Lira, 34, Rock Falls, expired registration May 20 Gerardo Longoria, 19, Weslaco, Texas, no valid driver’s license Kyle J. Coleman, 25, Morrison, speeding Jeron Lee, 53, Clinton, Iowa, driving while license suspended

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

Relay For Life of Sauk Valley Plans Virtual Event RB & W Riverfront Park in Rock Falls Saturday, June 5, 2021 Team Formation American Cancer Society Relay For Life is planning a virtual event again in 2021 due to covid-19 restrictions. Relay For Life is dedicated to celebrate survivorship, remember those lost to cancer, and fighting back through education, advocacy, patient services and research.

Register your team at www.relayforlife.org/saukvalleyil or call 1-779-250-0407 for assistance. Resources are available on that website to start team fundraising. There is no minimum of money to be raised, no charge to join Relay For Life. Every dollar collected is tax-deductible; every luminaria sold can be added to team total collected.

Survivors are the Heart of Relay Who is a cancer survivor? Anyone who has heard the three little words, “You have cancer”.

1. Call 1-779-250-0407 or register online at www.relayforlife.org/saukvalleyil to receive a box lunch from Arthur’s Garden Deli at RB & W Riverfront Park in Rock Falls on June 5 between 5 – 6 p.m. for yourself and one caregiver. Deadline to reserve your box lunch is Wednesday, May 26.

2. Visit RB & W Riverfront Park as a registered survivor between 3 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 5th as one of the first 48 survivors and receive a gift.

3. Pink Heals firetruck will be on site for signatures of survivors from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at RB & W Park. No reservation needed.

4. Luminaria will be set up along sidewalks at RB & W Riverfront Park by 3 p.m.

The names of all recipients will be scrolled on website of www.relayforlife.org/ saukvalleyil to honor those who have fought the battle with cancer. Luminaria may be removed after 5 p.m.

Luminaria For Sale to honor cancer survivors and those lost to cancer Sale of Luminaria to be set up at RB & W Riverfront Park on June 5th must be received by May 26. Forms are available on website of www.relayforlife.org/ saukvalleyil, and at your local church.

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Numerous Memorial Day ceremonies are planned in the area for the holiday on Monday, May 31. Veterans and citizens are invited to honor and pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed their all for freedom.

All events listed are scheduled for Monday, May 31.

Cordova – The Cordova American Legion Post 1033 will host two Memorial Day ceremonies. The first will be at 12:30 p.m. at the Town Bridge (near the exercise equipment) which will include a brief ceremony to honor those lost at sea. Then at 1 p.m., Legion members will gather at Cordova Civic Cemetery for a brief ceremony followed by a rifle salute and volleys. Flags will be placed on all veterans’ graves on Saturday, May 29 starting at 9 a.m.

Fulton – Members of American Legion Post 402 will have their annual ceremony at noon at Veter-

ans Memorial Park at 10th Ave. and Route 84. They will honor those who served, then read off the names of veterans who have passed away the past year, marking each with a bell ring.

On Friday, May 28 at 1 p.m., Legion members and community volunteers will meet at the South Cemetery circle flagpole to post flags and/or flag holders on all veterans’ graves at the north, south, and Garden Plain cemeteries. The flags and holders are provided by the Legion. They would appreciate any help from volunteers, as there are over 600 veterans buried in the cemeteries, from the Civil War and on.

Erie – The 135th annual Memorial Day ceremony and parade will start at 10 a.m. (lineup at 9) followed by a service at the Erie Cemetery.

Tim Possley of Erie will emcee the ceremony, and former Erie resident and Vietnam Veteran William “Bill” Martin, of the 502nd Infantry 101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles,” will be the keynote speak-

Retired. In case of rain, the ceremony will be moved to Morrison United Methodist Church.

Port Byron – The Coe-Lamb American Legion Post #421 is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony near the war memorial at N. Main and Oak St. at 10 a.m. Mayor Barb Cray will sing the National Anthem, followed by a speech by a representative of the American Legion. There will also be a band, and refreshments after the ceremony. er. There will also be music, a rifle salute, and taps. Entries and volunteers for the parade are still being accepted – call Clark Mortensen Sr. at 309-236-2455 for more information or to sign up.

Morrison - Memorial Day parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. (lineup at 10) followed by a ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial at Grove Hill Cemetery. The speaker will be Chief Jerry Brearton, United States Navy

Rapids City – Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders were honored by the village during a free luncheon on Sunday, May 23. The flags will line Route 84 in honor of Memorial Day. Revitalize Erie will be hosting a Memorial Day picnic at Heritage Park from noon – 2 p.m. following the Erie ceremony. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy a free lunch of hot dogs, chips, water, and freezer pops, as well as games for kids in the park.

Savanna Veterans Memorial Dedication is May 31 Savanna’s 2021 Memorial Day Service and Savanna Veterans Memorial Dedication will be on Monday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m.

In the event of rain, the event will be held on Saturday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m.

The agenda for the ceremony is: Welcome and Introduction of special guests — Mike Raleigh Invocation — Pasto r Barb ara Hayden Calvary Lutheran Church in Sabula, Iowa National Anthem — Men of Calvary

Pledge of Allegiance — Audience Address of the Day — LTC Peter Mills U.S. Army Retired Service Medley — Men of Calvary Placing of the Wreath Commanders — Mike Raleigh VFW Post 2223; Paul Mayer American Legion Post 148 Roll Call of Veterans — Paul Mayer Alleluia - (Veterans Version) —

Men of Calvary Honor Guard Rifle Salute — VFW Post 2223; American Legion Post 148 Taps — VFW 2223 Others planning to attend are: Committee Chairman Todd Swanson; Savanna Mayor Chris Lain; 71st District Representative Tony McCombie; and 36th District State Senator Neal Anderson.

The Benediction will be by Pastor Barbara Hayden, Calvary Lutheran Church in Sabula, Iowa.

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OBITUARIES

KELLY ‘RUSS’ HICKS

granddaughter, Beatrix Cosmian; several nieces and nephews; many friends; and dog, Mattie.He Born: October 16, 1962 was preceded in death by his parents and Died: May 12, 2021 beloved grandparents, Elva and Kathryn King and John and Mazie Embree.

LYNDON – Kelly Mike was raised in Erie, Illinois and was a great “Russ” Hicks, 58, of big brother who always kept watch over his little Lyndon, went to be with brother and sisters. Of course, Mike’s siblings his Lord and Savior were often on the receiving end of his wellJesus Christ on known ornery behavior, but those closest to Wednesday, May 12, Mike know that teasing was one of his 2021. languages of love.

Russ was born on Growing up, Russ and Dorothy instilled the October 16, 1962 in Sterling, the son of Kelly E. importance of a strong work ethic in Mike. This and Lois (Davis) Hicks. He was from the class of was something he took an unspoken pride in for 1981 at Prophetstown High School, and later attained his CDL. Russ was affectionately known his entire life. Mike’s first job was as a bagger at as “The Cheese Man,” and operated his business Seger’s Grocery Store in Erie. While in high school, he also worked as a farmhand for Don “Got Cheese?”

Morphew in Cordova and Bob Mix in Erie.

In his younger years, Russ loved playing Mike graduated Erie High School in 1977 and baseball along with his father as the coach of went on to work at Illini Beef Packers in Joslin, IL. their American Legion team. Russ enjoyed He later became a security guard at the Cordova watching Dallas Cowboys football, playing the Nuclear Energy Plant. Mike was a hard-working, guitar, tinkering around with small motors, and dedicated employee and eventually accepted a also loved a good scary movie. He also enjoyed the outdoors, holidays and cookouts, but most of promotion that led him and his family to relocate to the Chicagoland area in 1989. Mike was in the all, he loved spending time with family. security business for the rest of his professional Survivors include one daughter, Amanda Thomas; one son, Anthony Thomas; three sisters, life. He retired from Allied Universal as Vice President of Operations in 2018.

Sharon Hicks of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Joan (Mike) Mike was a quiet and unassuming man. Those Smith of Sterling, and Tracy (Will) Shaffer of that knew Mike best knew his sensitive side - he Prophetstown; one brother, Gregory Hicks of was very kind, sentimental, and soft-hearted.

Rock Falls; two grandchildren, Maycie and Maddyn Hicks of Prophetstown; numerous nieces Family was extremely important to Mike and he and nephews; and his dog and best friend, “Taz.” was a loving, supportive and attentive father. He prioritized sit-down family dinners and Friday Russ was preceded in death by his parents, movie nights and he attended nearly every event and one sister, Sandra Hicks. his children were involved in through the years Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service was Saturday, May 22, 2021 at from band concerts to tee ball, softball, basketball and horseback riding lessons. Mike McDonald Funeral Home, 46 Grove St, loved to drive, especially in his (many and Prophetstown, IL. always) RED Ford pick-up trucks, and drove Online condolences may be made at www. hundreds of thousands of miles to spend time mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com. with family throughout the years.

MICHAEL EMBREE Mike was a man of numerous interests and talents. He enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, Born: November 22, 1959; Quincy cooking, baking and making (and eating!)

Died: May 6, 2021; Houston, Texas homemade ice cream. He started playing the banjo again in recent years and loved learning SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Michael Allen Embree, and picking some of his favorite bluegrass songs.

He was an artist and liked painting, sketching 61, of San Antonio, Texas, died unexpected- and cross stitching. But his true passion was ly on May 6, 2021 at the woodworking. He found joy in making intricate, beautiful and priceless pieces for his family and MD Anderson Cancer friends. Mike loved spending his days in his shop Center in Houston, listening to his favorite classic country music and Texas.

Mike was born on Nov. 22, 1959 in Quincy, bringing his meticulous attention to detail to Illinois, the eldest child of Dorothy Embree (King) each piece he was working on. and Russell Embree. Mike married Karen Sparks Mike was also an avid runner, and began on July 4, 2003. running alongside his father Russ. They often ran He is survived by his wife of nearly 20 years; together in the evenings on the country roads in his children, Dutch (Caitlin) Cosmian (Embree) of and around Erie and they finished many of the Kailua, HI and Halsey (Zach Gring) Embree of same races, including several marathons. Mike Sugar Grove, IL; siblings, Don (Sally) Embree of was also there at Russ’s side when he set out to Waukee, IA, Kathy (Jim) Koenig of Wheaton, IL, run 50 miles on his 50th birthday. Running and Lisa (Alvaro) Perales of Bettendorf, IA; through the night, the two of them accomplished

the milestone together. After that, marathons became a passion of Mike’s, and he completed over 70 in his lifetime, many of them with his wife Karen. The couple often combined their love of travel with their love of running by attending races in cities throughout the country.

Mike moved to Texas in 2003 and created a wonderful community in San Antonio with Karen.

Mike could often be found at his favorite Tex-Mex restaurants or attending get-togethers with Karen and their many close friends. Mike was well known for his great sense of humor, infamous pranks and delicious rum punch and Bloody Marys that brought a little more life to parties.

The last several years tested not only Mike, but the entire Embree clan. Throughout those difficulties Mike remained stalwart and courageous and brought strength to us all even when he had little of it himself.Mike was guided by his faith in God and was a loving and devoted husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, and touched countless lives. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

The Embree Family would like to thank family and friends who have reached out during this difficult time with prayers, words of encouragement and support.

Funeral services were Saturday, May 15, at Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling, Illinois Interment will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery, near Camp Point, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to The Salvation Army of San Antonio, 521 W. Elmira St., San Antonio, TX 78212 and Brown County Against Cancer, 406 S. Capitol Ave., Mt Sterling, IL 62353. We also encourage the community to leave a condolence or remembrance on the website for the family.

RICHARD L. GLAZIER Died: May 17, 2021; Morrison

MORRISON - Richard L. Glazier, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 17, 2021 at Resthave Home in Morrison.

The Morrison chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home handled arrangements.

ARLYN K. BUSH

Born: December 12, 1941; Sterling Died: May 18, 2021; Prophetstown PROPHETSTOWN – Arlyn K. Bush, 79, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, near his home in Prophetstown, IL. His funeral service was. Monday, May 24, 2021, at the Morrison chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment was at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL. A memorial has been established to the local fire departments, and search and rescue teams.

The family would like to thank them for their extraordinary efforts, along with all the volunteers who helped.

Arlyn was born December 12, 1941, in Sterling, IL, to Donald and Coramae “Cork” (Norman) Bush. He was a graduate of Erie High School Upon graduating from high school, Arlyn entered and completed the apprentice program at General Electric where he learned to design parts for GE products, and worked there for 17 years. After retiring from General Electric, he went on to engage in farming full time with his father and brother in the Morrison, Erie, and Prophetstown areas.

Arlyn married Carol Poel on December 26, 1961, in Fulton, IL. She died April 15, 1992. He later married Janette Ballard on April 9, 1994, in Morrison, IL. Arlyn served as a drainage ditch commissioner for many years. He enjoyed farming and spending time mentoring the younger generation of farmers. Arlyn always had a project, and was excited by designing and building new things for himself, family, and friends. He was always a fan of a good practical joke. Arlyn cherished spending time with his friends, family, and loving wife.

Survivors include his wife, Janette of Prophetstown; one daughter, Kimberly (Paul) Mehring of Elmhurst, IL; one son, Craig (Jennifer) Bush of Olathe, KS; four grandchildren, Erin and Morgan Mehring; Alexander and Ashley Bush; one brother, Milton (Jan) Bush of Morrison; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Cork; and his wife, Carol.

To send online condolences, go to www. bosmarenkes.com.

LEROY WRIGHT

Died: May 19, 2021; Rochester, Minnesota MORRISON - LeRoy Wright, 65, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. The Morrison chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home handled arrangements.

WILLIAM J. PANNIER III Died: May 20, 2021; Port Byron

ROCK ISLAND - William J. Pannier III, 80, of Friendship Manor in Rock Island, formerly of Cordova, Illinois, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Silver Cross Health and Rehabilitation, Rock Island. Arrangements are pending with Gibson Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron.

RONALD E. ZUIDEMA

Died: May 21, 2021; Iowa City, Iowa MORRISON - Ronald E. Zuidema, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, May 21, 2021 at the University of IA Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. The Morrison chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County property transfers recorded May 10-14: Warranty deeds Richard E. Bach to Stan and Deborah Johnston, 1301 14th Ave., Fulton, $140,000.

Todd A. Tiesman Trust to David A. Olsen, 1108 15th Ave., Fulton, $49,000.

RSR Development LLC to Jessica D. McMullen, one parcel on Hunters Ridge Road, Fulton, $40,000.

Holesinger Farms Inc. to RSR Development LLC, farmland in Garden Plain Township, $0.

Brian D. and Kirsten E. Engelkens to Kyle E. Sarver, 405 E. North St., Morrison, $80,000.

Ryan D. and Susan A. Mapes to Brian D. and Kirsten E. Engelkens, 304 E. Park St., Morrison, $75,000.

Morr Land Investments LLC to Top Tier Rentals LLC, 15255 Sawyer Road, $50,000; 15279 Sawyer Road, $52,000; 411 W. Park St., $44,000; 701 W. Wall St., $50,000; 107 W. South St., $32,000; all in Morrison.

Anthony P. and Ashley Vanderleest to Deborah K. Adolph, 106 Carolee Lane, Morrison, $150,000.

Loren W. and Connie S. Tenboer to Kerrie L. Tenboer, 13577 Hillside Road, Morrison, $125,000.

Manreet and Melanie G. Kalyan to Mary Smither, 1015 Suncrest Drive, Fulton, $145,000.

Carla E. Haubrich Estate to Garry B. Bunnell, 916 W. LeFevre Road, Sterling, $0.

Eileen Cook to Gilbert L. Stralow and Renee M. Steeg, 311 W. Main St., Morrison, $30,000.

Kevin L. Bush to Jacob Howard and Julie A. VanZuiden, 900 Second Ave., Fulton, $140,500.

Larry A. and Andrea L. Niccoli to Diane K. Mosher, 601 Buttercup Lane, Prophetstown, $93,500.

Ronald J. and Lois M. Vogel to Johnny Lee Wiersema, 1201 15th Ave., Fulton, $101,000.

City of Fulton to Fulton Thomson Food Pantry, one parcel on Third St., Fulton, $1,600.

Preston and Michelle L. Ziglar to Edward J. Zegar, 1301 15th Ave., Sterling, $61,000.

Kevin D. and Jeri D. Misfeldt to Paul Rozek Jr., 1310 Albany St., Erie, $90,000.

Betty L. Schutt to Steve Koser, 1008 Elm Ave., Sterling, $112,000.

Patricia Wagner to Tamara S. and Rick A. Mills, 1801 English St., Rock Falls, $68,000.

Carla E. Haubrich Estate to Garry B. Bunnell, 916 W. LeFevre Road, Sterling, $103,000.

Leslie E. Funderberg Jr. and Melanie J. Berogan to Sean C. and Tracy L. Fowkes, 1511 Prophetstown Road, Rock Falls, $95,000.

Ashley N. and Luke B. Kuehl to Brian J. and Megan B. Reinhart, 13430 Deer Trace Drive, Morrison, $297,000.

David A. Olsen to Gabriel A. Urrutia, 813 W. Park St., Morrison, $77,500.

Got Realty LLC to Tanner Dewitt, 911 Sixth Ave., Sterling, $50,000.

Richard J. and Joan M. Hensgen to Angel Deloza Gonzalez, 306 W. 20th St., Rock Falls, $80,000.

K. Nadine Moore to Melanie J. Berogan, 1203 W. Second St., Rock Falls, $59,000.

Jacob J. Gustofson to Michael J. and Colleen M. Buckwalter, 202 W. South St., Morrison, $59,000.

Robert G. Tower to James M. and Jennifer A. Tower, 24641 Empire Ave., Sterling, $94,000.

Shirley J. McCloud to 309 Homes LLC,

712 E. 19th St., Sterling, $115,000.

Taylor J. and Alexandria S. Payne to Jessica Lee and Diante C. Sanders, 802 Locust St., Sterling, $128,000.

Karman K. Rapp to Joseph Mango, 1205 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, $95,000.

Jerry Celletti to Matthew D. Sutherland, 1200 W. 20th St., Rock Falls, $77,000.

SNL Rental LLC to Leon and Tori Hill, 1211 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, $54,000.

Donald L. and Janice White to Kelly Jo Oudekerk, 509 Jenkran, No. 8, Morrison, $50,000.

RBJH Properties LLC, Randall A. Boonstra and James P. Hegner to Fenix Manufacturing LLC, 2001 Ninth St., Fulton, $285,000.

Jacob, Connor and Erica Evers to Nikola C. Pompou, 702 Milnes Drive, Morrison, $86,000.

Mary M. Prior to Beth Lancaster, 1303 Long Court, Sterling, $115,000.

Michael and Kathleen A. Barsema to Gerald A. and Pamela K. Phillips, 19039 Elston Road, Fulton, $12,500.

Bryan R. and Susan J. Bowen to Robert L. Bates, 301 E. Fourth St., Lyndon, $154,000.

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4-H’ers advance to state in public speaking contest competition June 5 in Decatur.

Whiteside County results

• Madison Krum, Cottonwood, state fair delegate • Alex Manon, Genesee Hillbillies, state fair delegate • Noah VonHolten, Fenton Wizards, state fair alternate • Alexandria Bullard, Fenton Wizards, state fair alternate

• PROPERTY TRANSFERS Continued from page 10

David A. and Timothy J. Matuszewich and Teresa A. Reynolds to David A. Matuszewich, 414 E. Second Ave., Lyndon, $54,000.

Rhett L. and Keller Coatney to Zoran Kalajdzic, 829 Ninth Ave., Fulton, $55,000.

3G Rental Properties LTD to Ellen M.

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Johnson, 2015 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, $68,500.

Quit claim deeds Sterling Associates LLC to Rutown LLC, one parcel in Sterling Township, $0.

Connie Eshelman to Kelly Butler, one parcel on 23rd Ave., Fulton, $0.

Trustees deeds Frederick D. Steele Trust to Robert M.

Noah VonHolten of the Fenton Wizards 4-H Club makes a speech April 17.

Howard, 512 E. First St., Lyndon, $150,000.

Darrell A. Bielema subtrust, Randall L. Deweerdt, trustee to HLB Farms LLC, farmland in Albany Township, $0.

Weckesser Family Trust, Craig R. Weckesser, trustee to Amanda R. Bernal and Luis A. Velazquez, 301 W. Miller Road, Sterling, $120,000.

Deeds Trust No. 0918202003, Whiteside

County, trustee to Tracy and Richard Oshea, 105 Prospect St., Morrison, $0.

Whiteside County Clerk, Virginia Joan Lubbe and Ray Lyle and Wilfred E. Gould to Trust No. 0918202003, Whiteside County, trustee, 105 Prospect Ave., Morrison, $0.

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Whiteside County 4-H’ers gathered Saturday, April 17, to give public speeches at the University of Illinois Extension Office in Sterling.

4-H’ers had several types of speeches to choose from, including formal speech, illustrated speech, original works and oral interpretation.

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Riverdale’s Ditto signs to play football for SAU

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Bryce Ditto and his parents Shelley Vermeulen and Chuck Ditto are pictured after he signed his Letter of Intent to play football at St. Ambrose University.

BY GUY DIERIKX Riverdale Athletic Director and football coach Riverdale Senior and multi-sport athlete Bryce Ditto signed his National Letter of Intent on Saturday, May 15 to play football at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. Throughout his high school career, Bryce has participated in football, basketball, track, and baseball. As a Junior, Bryce won the starting quarterback position and led the Rams to their best finish in nearly a decade, while narrowly missing out on the playoffs by losing 14-7 to eventual state champions Sterling- Newman at the end of the year. During that campaign and for the first time in school history, Bryce eclipsed the 1,000-yard passing mark and set the

school record at 1,047 yards.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Rams were not able to have their season in the fall and instead had an abbreviated season in the spring.

Unfortunately, Bryce got injured in the first game and never was able to make it back onto the field.

Bryce has all the tools to be a successful quarterback at the next level.

He has participated in many camps and leagues across the Midwest.

Bryce is signing with St. Ambrose University, which is just across the river, and a member of the Mid-State Football Association. Head coach Mike Magistrelli is in his 14th season as head coach of the Bees. Congrats to Bryce and his parents Shelley Vermeulen and Chuck Ditto

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP Baseball

drove in two runs. Jayden Johnson

duel kept things scoreless until the sixth when Erie-Prophetstown got a run on the board, but that lead did not last long as the Red Devils scored two runs in the seventh to come away with the Three Rivers win.

Jamie Miner struck out seven in 6 2/3 innings for the Panthers. Erik Daubman drove in Erie-Prophetstown’s run.

Daubman and Connor Sibley each had two hits for E-P.

and struck out 13. She allowed three hits.

homered. Addy Scott tripled.

Varsity Aylah Jones pitched seven innings Hall 2, Erie-Prophetstown 1: A pitchers’

Softball

Varsity Rockridge 13, Fulton 0: The Steamers could not hold off the Rockets.

Erie-Prophetstown 9, Hall 1: The Panthers had a five-run first inning to spark a Three Rivers win at home.

Corrie Remley and Mya Jones each

Frosh/Soph St. Bede 5, Fulton 0: Fulton fell behind

early and couldn’t come back May 14.

St. Bede scored on a passed ball and a home run in the first inning.

Bri Cramer took the loss for Fulton, allowing nine hits and five runs while striking out four.

Rockridge 6, Fulton 4: The loss was a heartbreaker for Fulton. The game was tied at four in the bottom of the fifth when Rockridge drew a walk with the bases loaded.

The Steamers lost despite outhitting Rockridge 9-6.

Brooklyn Brennan took the loss for Fulton, giving up six runs on six hits over six innings. She struck out five and walked one.

WRESTLING

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Morrison proved to have just enough horsepower to win a wrestling triangular on May 20 against Newman and Polo.

The Mustangs began the night with a 36-35 victory against the Comets. Newman actually won three of five contested matches, but Morrison received four forfeits to Newman’s three, and that proved to be the difference.

Morrison’s wins came at 145 and 220 pounds. Logan Baker won by pin in 1 minute, 1 second against Liam Schmall at 145, while Wolf needed just 9 seconds to polish off the Comets’ Nik Nardini. That was the final bout of the match.

For Newman, 120-pounder Brady Grennan and 126-pounder Carter Rude were both dominant. Grennan

won by technical fall in 5:30 against Karder White, while Rude pinned Camden Pruis in 1:58.

The Comets’ other win came from 138-pounder Will Rude, who pinned Colton Linke in 3:36 in a battle of state-quality grapplers.

“I knew he was a defensive wrestler and I knew he would put the legs in me if I went down,” Will Rude said. “I just had to go fast and be on my attack and make sure to try to get in on his legs and take him down to the mat. I wanted to work my stuff and not let him work his stuff.”

In the second match, Morrison was a 46-36 winner against Polo, and took six of seven contested bouts in the process.

White (120), Brennon Stanfel (126), Pruis (132), Baker (145) and Nathan Schaefer (285) each won by pin for the Mustangs, while Wolf took a 12-4

major decision against the Marcos’ Joel Ludewig at 220.

Wolf topped out at 260 pounds in January as he prepared for football season, but is now ready to rumble at 220.

“I dropped weight, so I’m getting used to the new style from heavyweight,” Wolf said. “They’re a little bit faster, but I think I can out-power them and out-maneuver them a little bit better than heavyweights, and be able to actually work my moves.”

Polo’s lone win against Morrison came at 195 pounds, where Wyatt Queckboerner pinned Cameron McDonnell in 1:50.

In the final match of the night, Newman won four of six contested bouts against Polo, but it was the Marcos who took a 54-30 decision on the strength of seven forfeits.

Polo’s wins came at 160 and 285.

Braydon Altherr won by pin in 4:43 against Quinten Williams at 160, while Blake Diehl pinned Nardini in :47.

Newman wins came from Grennan (120), Carter Rude (126), Will Rude (138) and Schmall (145).

The bout that got the crowd going the most was the last one, an exhibition between Polo’s Devin Rucker and Newman’s Nardini. Rucker was able to escape with 7.5 second left in an ultimate tiebreaker to take a 3-2 decision.

“That last match was so exciting,” Polo coach Jesse Culbertson said.

“Devin Rucker showed a lot of heart.

When you see a kid not quit and push through when they’re tired, that was great. The team points, with COVID and everything, who cares? It was really fun and a great way to end the night.”

Osborn received a bachelor’s degree in Biology.

versity were named to the 2021 spring dean’s list. The total includes 101 students at the WIU-Quad Cities Campus.

To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade point average on a scale of 4.0, which equals an A in a minimum of 12

credit hours of graded courses.

Students earning dean’s list honors are Gabby A. Portz, Albany; Arrianne J. Lennox, Erie; Erik J. North, Fulton; Mckenzie M. Hinrichsen and Ryan J. Tillman, Morrison.

COLLEGE NEWS Zachariah Osborn graduates from Central College

Zachariah Osborn of Morrison, was one of 204 Central College students who were celebrated during Commencement on Saturday, May 15, at the Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium.

Area students named to WIU spring dean’s list

A total of 1,224 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois Uni-

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YOUR HEALTH

Friends have a strong impact on our health

BY STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D. Despite the focus and preoccupation on numbers in medicine, there may be something as important as your blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, smoking, alcohol use and activity that you seldom hear about.

I’m talking about your circle of friends.

Friends may have a stronger impact on our health and well being than any of the above measures. In addition, our close peers will influence heavily on the type of lifestyle and behaviors we exhibit.

A major study following more than 300,000 people over a long period of time looked at factors that contributed to literally life and death. Two factors had a huge impact. It was not what people ate, how much they drank, how much they weighed or how much they exercised. The first was the amount of social support they had, and the sec-

ond was how connected they were in their community.

This amazing phenomenon is well documented in a book called “Friends”

by Robin Dunbar. Interestingly, it refers to the famous medical study in history known as the Framingham study in which thousands of people were followed for many years. Peer influence was nothing short of phenomenal. It’s all there, but you’ve never heard of it. Of course, there is no money in making statements about friendships unlike there is about hypertension, weight, cholesterol, etc.

Dunbar shows the research that displays distinct layers of friends. In our close circle, we have an average of five people who are our intimate support system. Those who we can share anything with. We are in regular contact with these friends, often every few weeks or more. The number five supports the fact there is a time invest-

ment of helping a friend in need, both physically and emotionally. We only have so much time and cannot take on a large number of people with that type of service.

There is another layer of about 15 people behind that intimate layer.

These are still close friends. We are in touch with them every few weeks to six months. We don’t share as much with them and don’t have the full-time emotional support for them that we do for our first five.

The next level has about 150 people.

Think Facebook. This is also the average wedding guest size.

Researcher Eric Barker summarizes friends with these six features: • They stay in touch. More than just Facebook.

• They are grateful for the friendship.

• They value quality over quantity.

• They schedule time and make

time, even when inconvenient.

• They share time-telling stories, laughing and reminiscing, though not about small talk. They share meals and not uncommonly alcohol.

• Best friends make their friends better. It is a gentle persuasion that motivates a better lifestyle.

There is even science about meaningful touch among good friends that Dunbar details. MRI research supports well-documented chemistry changes that are associated. These bonding hormones support our immune system and help us to fight infections and inflammation. Depression often is lessened by these connections. Even how well we respond to immunizations, such as the flu shot, has been documented as a response to the connection with our friends.

I highly recommend this book, but more so, I challenge you to cherish and nurse your friendships.

GLIMPSES OF THE PAST – FULTON

ENTERTAINMENT

1961: Fulton Kartway to open for business

Clinton symphony to host concert June 6

60 Years

May 24, 1961

A new business and entertainment enterprise, the Fulton Kartway, will open for business on Memorial Day at the intersection of Alternate Route 30 and Route 80, just east of the Y Motel. Owners William Haiduck and Robert Stuart will offer rides in motorized go-karts.

The federal government has approved a $23,000 grant to the Albany Sanitary District to help pay for the cost of a sewage disposal plant. The sanitary district is working with the village of Albany in a broad program of sewer extensions and other improvements. Bond issues were approved by both the village and the sanitary district last year to help finance the work.

50 Years

May 26, 1971

Fulton Community Christian School officers were elected for the 1971-72 school term. They include Marvin Balk, president; George Wiebenga, vice president; Ronald Shear, secretary; Arnold Tiesman, treasurer; Dale Wessels, assistant secretary-treasurer; and Charles Medenblik, debt reduction treasurer.

Hank’s Gas Mart advertised gas at 32.9 cents for regular and 34.9 cents for ethyl.

40 Years

May 27, 1981

The 800-meter relay team of Jeff Wessman, Gary Medenblik, Rod Gossard and Jerry Snyder earned a fourth-place medal at the state meet in Charleston.

Carol Bechtel graduated from Hope College in Holland, Michigan.

She received a bachelor’s degree in religion, English and ancient civilization. She was recognized with the Southland Medal, an all-campus award that is given to one woman in the senior class for scholarship, character and usefulness.

30 Years

May 22, 1991

Jim Asher of Bay Field, Wisconsin, has been hired as the new principal at Fulton Elementary School.

He will replace Ben Ray, who resigned in April. The River Bend School Board voted unanimously to hire Asher. His annual salary will be $39,500.

The city of Fulton parks and recreation committee is asking citizens to name the new park on Cattail Road north of Fulton.

20 Years

May 23, 2001

The new water tower will not be activated. On the day of filling the

new tank, the city experienced four or five service line breaks to homes.

In order to prevent more problems, the city will consider other options to prevent such breaks.

At the River Bend School Board meeting, Superintendent Kent Hammer announced the board has scrapped the idea of remodeling the old kitchen at the high school.

Costs came in at $500,000 to $600,000 for the project, which was higher than expected. A new structure between the old and new sections of the school would cost more. A move would make the kitchen more centrally located, easier for deliveries and handicapped accessible.

10 Years

May 25, 2011

Fulton High School students Morgan Wierema and Kristen Fields attended the Young Women of Achievement banquet in Union.

They were recognized for attaining their Girl Scout Gold Awards.

Fulton High School valedictorians included Lydia Bilyeu, Bradley Dierks, Gwenyth Naftzger and Rachel Senior. Salutatorian is Brandon Dierks. Unity Christian High School valedictorian is Callie Willoughby. Salutatorian is Eli Skipper.

After 15 months of silence, the Clinton Symphony Orchestra will be heard again Sunday, June 6, at the Riverview Park band shell in Clinton, Iowa.

The 50 musicians will perform an outdoor pops concert starting at 6:30 p.m.

The orchestra was last heard in February 2020. The remainder of that season – the orchestra’s 66th season – was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and almost the entirety of the 67th season was canceled, as well.

The June concert, which is free, will include all-time favorites from classic and popular theater, patriotic music, marches and summer-themed selections. The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center will be on-site at 5:30 p.m. with activities for the family, and local food vendors will be stationed around the park. Bring a chair or blanket for the large, grassy area.

Brian Dollinger is the conductor of the orchestra.

Musicians are drawn from about a 50-mile radius of Clinton.

“It’s a one-concert season,” Clinton Symphony Orchestra Board President William Zickau said. “This is our usual end-of-theseason pops concert, but it’s the only time the orchestra has played together this season.”

A full season of concerts by the symphony is planned starting in September.

Information about the symphony is on its website at www.clintonsymphony.org or on the symphony’s Facebook page.

REGIONAL

By BRIAN WEIDMAN

bweidman@shawmedia.com A group of students at the Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling have created a tool to fight against COVID-19 and other germs.

About 20 students from area high schools who also attend WACC collaborated on a project to produce the “Germinator,” a UV sanitizing robot that will be used to disinfect rooms and kill germs that cause illnesses, including COVID-19. It is a partnership with professors and staff at the University of Illinois.

The WACC is the first school in the nation to have a partnership with a university to produce a UV sanitizing robot. IT Administrator Owen Harrell lined up the project, and it was funded by a host of local businesses and individuals.

“I jumped on right from Day 1,” Harrell said. “I said, ‘Us, we want to work with you.’ That’s how we got to be the first one.”

It all began a few years ago when a foreign student at U of I developed a sanitizing robot that was extraordinarily bulky, about 8 feet tall and weighing 800 pounds. Although the robot worked, the school wanted to implement something smaller. The university reached out to the high school level to see if technical students would be interested in working on a prototype. It chose WACC, at Harrell’s urging.

Harrell hand-picked some of the best students from the computer technology, machining and digital media arts departments to work on the project last fall, and it is getting closer to completion.

“I was quite surprised, honestly,” said Dixon senior Ethan Fox, who worked on 3D printing and some assembly. “I was asked, ‘Mr. Harrell wants to see you. He’s got some project.’ I was like, ‘Oh, all right, I’ll go

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Students at the Whiteside Area Career Center have developed a sanitizing robot called the Germinator. along and see what this is.’ It ended up being pretty cool. I was pretty amazed.”

“I thought I was just going to class and learning about computer technology,” said Erie senior Carter Jepson, who helped install the platform, connect iron rods and solder the UV light bulbs into place. “I’m glad I had the opportunity to do this and help build this robot.”

Harrell said area hospitals have similar UV sanitizing robots already in operation, and they cost upward of $50,000 to $60,000 a piece. The one produced by WACC cost about $1,500.

“Theirs look nicer,” Harrell said.

“Ours will do the same thing.”

The robot has a small computer, the Raspberry PI, that will soon be operated by a cellphone, to limit exposure to harmful UV rays. The computer is programmed to operate two UV light bulbs as the Germinator meanders throughout a room. The light bulbs kill 99.99% of germs, including those that cause COVID-19. It takes about 20 minutes to disinfect a normal-sized

classroom.

“COVID may be done this year, hopefully, but flu, pneumonia and everything else – the common cold – is still there,” Harrell said. “We can kill that virus. If we can stop the spread of that, then we still are much ahead of the game.”

It is a work in progress. There are sensors at the bottom and top of the Germinator, but nothing in the middle prevents it from running into, say, a table or chair that can obstruct it.

Another sensor may be installed in the middle, or perhaps the top sensor can be adjusted to cover more space.

“The University of Illinois is working on the design of that right now,” WACC Director Josh Johnson said.

“That’s why we don’t necessarily want to make them into production just yet.

They’re going to figure that out over the summer, and the next ones that we build will be perfect, and we’ll modify this one with whatever design they come up with.”

Three area high schools – Rock

Locals named to dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University

4.00 grading scale.

Falls, Polo and Fulton – already have put in orders for Germinators, complete with their school colors, when they become available sometime in the next school year. WACC students who attend those schools will be responsible for the bulk of the work. Now that the prototype is built, it will be easier for those in the future to follow.

“When we go to work on them, it will be done differently,” Harrell said.

“This one, we used the top kids in each class. When we go to work on the one for, say, Rock Falls, that will be Rock Falls students building it, not other local students. That way, they can go back and have pride in their school.”

Dixon senior Skyler Connolly, who worked on wiring and soldering, was happy to be part of the first group of students to figure out how to make the Germinator a reality.

“We had a little bit of an idea of what we needed to do, but we didn’t really know the specifics until we got in there and started doing it,” Connolly said. “It was very exciting to see the whole thing starting to come together, especially near the end when we were getting ready for the presentation today.”

Nonprofits such as schools and churches are eligible to place orders for the Germinator. The robots will not be mass-produced for businesses and factories.

For Harrell, it has been a rewarding project as he’s witnessed students put together something tangible that has a practical use.

“The very first thing I told them is, ‘This is not my project. This is yours,’ ” Harrell said. “I was there for a little bit of moral support. I was there to communicate between them and the university. The actual building, it was all them. The programming, it’s them.

The university did supply us with some programming, but you install it, not them.”

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Courtney Kruthoff graduates with Alpha Zeta Mu Honors

Courtney Kruthoff of Fenton, was one of 41 Central College students in the Class of 2021 to graduate with Alpha Zeta Mu honors.

Students that graduate with these honors must be full-time students, complete at least three semesters at Central and achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale.

Sara Norman of Fulton and Julia Cooper of Tampico were named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed spring 2021 semester.

To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a

English honor society at BHC new members

The Black Hawk College chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta, the national English honor society for two-year colleges, recently inducted 27 new members.

The inductees have earned an A or B in an English course, have completed at least 12 credit hours, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students are

not required to be English majors.

Among the new members is Christina Brown of Morrison.

Kimberly Schroeder on SNHU dean’s list

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates Kimberly Schroeder of Albany, on being named to the winter 2021 dean’s list. The winter term runs from January to May.

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Former coach Clarence Reiley fondly remembered

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN

bweidman@shawmedia.com Kent Verkruysse first heard about the man who in many ways would help shape his life when he was 11 years old.

Verkruysse was a paperboy in Erie, and halfway through his route, he often stopped at a local ice cream shop. That was where the high school jocks and cheerleaders liked to hang out.

Erie had a dominant boys basketball team at the time. Verkruysse liked being around those guys, and hung on their every word. They occasionally would talk about a guy named Clarence Reiley.

Verkruysse thought to himself, ‘Who the heck is Clarence Reiley?’ He soon would find out.

“We went to a basketball game in Prophetstown – a bunch of us kids got a ride over there – and there was this one player and he was tremendous,” Verkruysse said. “I asked somebody, ‘Who is that?’ They said, ‘That’s Clarence Reiley. He’s also the quarterback on the football team.’

“My world was small. Erie, Prophetstown, that was it. Here this guy in Prophetstown, all the girls loved him, he was a tremendous basketball player, he was quarterback of the football team – that’s who I wanted to be. That was good enough for me. He had everything I ever wanted in life. I wanted to be Clarence Reiley.”

More than 60 years later, Verkruysse would count Reiley as his dearest friend.

Verkruysse was one of six casket bearers at Reiley’s funeral. Reiley died April 7.

Verkruysse didn’t have a storybook high school experience. He attended Newman for three years before getting kicked out of school. The family moved to Clinton, Iowa, and he enrolled at St. Mary’s High School, where he excelled on the basketball team – for a while.

“When I got to Clinton my senior

year, I was a pretty good basketball player, but I learned about beer and women,” Verkruysse said.

Verkruysse said St. Mary’s had an enrollment of just 90 students, but one of Clarence Riley them was a 7-footer.

The team, without Verkruysse, advanced all the way to the one-class state finals before losing to Des Moines Roosevelt, which had an enrollment of 2,000 students.

“I still wake up in the middle of the night and think about that,” Verkruysse said.

Without a high school degree, Verkruysse enrolled in the Navy and served four years. He did three tours of Vietnam and endured horrific things. Once, he was thrown off a ship in a hurricane.

Another time, he was trapped below deck when he thought the ship was going to explode.

He left the Navy in 1969, married his wife of 51 years, Diana, in 1970, and moved to Chicago to work for Walgreens. At his father’s behest, he moved to St. Louis in 1973.

Verkruysse returned to Erie in 1985.

It was at a basketball game in 1985 that Verkruysse struck up a conversation with a gentleman sitting next to him. It turned out to be Clarence Reiley.

They would see each other often at games. Reiley’s son, Darrick, and Verkruysse’s daughter, Dionne, were in the same class.

“He’d say, ‘Kent, come on up. Sit down,’ ‘’ Verkruysse said. “We were kindred spirits in so many ways. I’m very politically incorrect in so many ways, and he liked that.”

Verkruysse described their early days as pals. It grew into friendship, close friends, and possibly best friends.

It was a relationship Verkruy sse cherished.

“When I got out of the Navy, for a host of reasons, I never made any friends from 1969 to 1989,” Verkruysse said. “For that Kent Verkruysse 20-year period, the only friends I had were the guys I grew up with in Erie. I just didn’t make any.

When I came back and met Clarence, I told my wife, ‘I have a friend.’ “ Reiley was a sounding board for Verkruysse on a variety of subjects.

“We’d talk for hours every week, as friends would talk,” Verkruysse said. “I knew his joys, his sorrows, and my wife liked him better than I did. He was such a gentleman, such a conversationalist.

I’m fairly well-traveled, and I could talk to Clarence, maybe ramble on for five or 10 minutes with war stories from Vietnam or this, that and the other thing, and the silence would ensue.

“I’d say, ‘Clarence, are you there?’

He’d say, ‘I’m listening Kent, go ahead.’

What a wonderful thing it is to listen and actually care about that which you have to say.”

Kent and Diana Verkruysse would pick up Reiley several times a week during the school year to attend sporting events. They would be Prophetstown events involving Reiley’s grandchildren, or just a good football, basketball or baseball game or track meet from another town. The group were followers of the dominant Annawan girls basketball teams from the early and mid-2010s. For the past three years, the Amboy girls basketball teams caught their eye.

A meal usually would follow the road trips. The Verkruysses remember one of them especially fondly.

Reiley had some sort of nasty break-

out on his face, but he insisted the group go to that night’s game. It was always Diana driving, Reiley riding shotgun, and Kent in the backseat. After the game, they went out to eat.

“We pulled into the restaurant, and this really pretty girl pulled in right alongside of us,” Kent said. “Clarence looked at her, she looked at him, he looked at my wife, he looked back at the pretty girl, he looked back at my wife, and he said, ‘I think she wants me.’ “ As technology improved, the Verkruysses were able to hook up their computer to their television set and they’d watch high school and lower-level college games on television.

Reiley would come over to watch those games, as well as his beloved Boston Celtics, on TV. “Clarence was always full of humor, and he had nice things to say about everybody,” Diana said. “He was a true sports fanatic. If we were going, he wanted to go along. We just loved Clarence.”

Reiley was a youth coach in Prophetstown over the years in multiple sports, an influence that Verkruysse said was invaluable.

“Everybody knew he was one of the best athletes to come out of Prophetstown, so they listened to him,” Verkruysse said. “The teams he coached always won district or something. He knew what he was doing.”

At Reiley’s funeral, he was described time and again as a “great man” by many of the well-wishers. Verkruysse concurred with that sentiment.

“When I die, ain’t nobody going to call me a great man,” Verkruysse said.

“That takes a lifetime of doing things for people to decide you’re a great man.

He started as a kid, went on up, and dedicated his life pretty much to Prophetstown. All the kids there benefited from him being alive. And he was my friend.”

Steamers wrestling action FAR LEFT: Fulton’s Broden VenHuisen wrestles a Rochelle opponent during May 22 action in Rochelle.

LEFT: Fulton’s Ryan Snyder avoids being pulled to the mat by his oppoenent. Results of the match were not sent to the newspaper.

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

Football

First Team Offense

Center: Tyson Smith, senior, Morrison Guard: Nate Portz*, senior, Fulton Tackle: Josh Huizenga, senior, Fulton Tackle: Brody Naftzger, senior, Erie-Prophetstown Back: Ethan Rash*, senior, Fulton Flex: Kyler Pessman*, senior, Fulton

Defense

Linemen: Josh Huizenga, senior, Fulton Linemen: Nathan Schaefer, junior, Morrison Linemen: Nate Portz, senior, Fulton Linebacker: TC Ottens, senior, Morrison Back: Brock Mason, junior, Fulton Back: Nate Helms, senior, Morrison Back: Mason Misfeldt, junior, Erie-Prophetstown

Specialty positions

Punter: *Nate Helms*, senior, Morrison Placekicker: Endi Qunaj, sophomore, Fulton Return specialist: *Kyler Pessman*, senior, Fulton

Second Team Offense

Guard: Aaron Wolf, senior, Morrison Guard: Zach Winchester, senior, Riverdale Guard: Jacob Otten, junior, Erie-Prophetstown Tackle: Kole Schipper, junior, Fulton Tackle: Brady Reed, sophomore, Riverdale End: Brock Mason, junior, Fulton Running back: Justice Brainerd, junior, Morrison Running back: Thomas Dauphin, junior, Morrison Running back: Connor Sibley, junior, Erie-Prophetstown Flex: Alex Anderson, junior, Morrison Quarterback: Connor Barnett, senior, Fulton

Defense

Linemen: Ethan Rash, senior, Fulton Linemen: Justice Brainerd, junior, Morrison Linemen: Brody Naftzger, senior, Erie-Prophetstown Linebacker: Will Conner Jr., senior, Fulton Linebacker: Keegan VanKampen, junior, Fulton Back: Alex Anderson, junior, Morrison

Back: Mason Misfeldt, junior, Erie-Prophetstown

Honorable mention Offense

Guard: Joey Huizenga, junior, Fulton Guard: Logan Wheeler, senior, Erie-Prophetstown End: TC Ottens, senior, Morrison End: Cole Jennings, senior, Riverdale End: Mason Misfeldt, junior, Erie-Prophetstown Flex: Gage Hugart, junior, Riverdale Quarterback: Nate Helms, senior, Morrison Quarterback: Kolby Franks, junior, Erie-Prophetstown

Defense

Linemen: Tyson Smith, senior, Morrison Linemen: Carter DeCap, senior, Riverdale Linemen: Logan Wheeler, senior, Erie-Prophetstown Linebacker: Kyler Pessman, senior, Fulton Linebacker: Jacob Jones, junior, Fulton Linebacker: Noah Huizenga, junior, Riverdale Linebacker: Eli Hinde, freshman, Riverdale

Linebacker: Jace Grunder, sophomore, Erie-Prophetstown Linebacker: Connor Sibley, junior, Erie-Prophetstown Back: Patrick Lower, junior, Fulton Back: Gage Hugart, junior, Riverdale

Selected by a vote of conference coaches. *Denotes unanimous selection.

Volleyball First Team

Kylie Collachia*, senior, Fulton Shae Hanrahan*, senior, Riverdale Molly Sharp, senior, Riverdale Emily Brooks, senior, Erie-Prophetstown

Second Team

Teegan Germann, junior, Fulton Katelyn Oleson, senior, Riverdale Ady Scott, senior, ErieProphetstown Kennedy Buck, freshman, Erie-Prophetstown Baylee Anderson, senior, Erie-Prophetstown

Honorable mention

Gracie Sanderson, sophomore, Fulton Jordan Eads, freshman, Morrison

* Indicates unanimous vote

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2021 Three Rivers all-conference selections

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CHURCH LISTINGS ALBANY Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781 Pastor Toni Lucas Faith Center Church 511 3rd Ave. North, Albany Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez Pastor Arlen VanZee Church Phone: 563-212-4032

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. Patrick Catholic Church Albany, Illinois Fr. Matthew Camainoi, Parochial Vicar

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

CORDOVA

FENTON

Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com

Fenton United Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton Pastor Jan Shaulis 815-778-3789 Church - 708-717-3908 Cell

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

FULTON First Christian Reformed Church Pastor Michael Hooker 801 15th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3207 First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203 Pastor Charles Huckaby Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.com.

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283 Pastor Wayne Wiersema Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542 Father Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com 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

Farmers Elevator

815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL

Rock River Lumber & Grain 815-537-5131 - Prophetstown

412 Lincolnway East Morrison

Frary’s Lumber & Supply

815-537-5151 - Prophetstown

Morrison Veterinary Clinic Insurance & Financial Services Ken L. Jansma, Agent office tel (815) 772-5658 100 E. Knox St. office fax (815) 772-8252 Morrison, IL 61270 Auto / Disability / Farm / Health / Home / Life

Jentry Fane, DVM, DVM, R.R. Zinke, DVM, S.E. Blair, DVM, S.J. Lawfer, DVM

Phone 815-772-4047 14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

www.wearecrossview.com secretary@secondreformedchurch.net Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton 815-772-3554 Thrive Ministries-Bethel CRC Campus 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.thriveforchrist.com bethelcrc@juno.com Pastor Kevin Vanhoeven Thrive Ministries-First CRC Campus 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.thriveforchrist.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Michael Hook

HILLSDALE Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340 - Cell 309-373-5316 Pastor Connor Morrison youthpast56@gmail.com

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

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

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

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC 822 Main, Erie

Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 FaceBook live at 10 a.m. Sundays Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Reformed Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison, 815-772-3890 www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Dick Adams - Phone 772-2696 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m.

YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison Larry Kidwell, Minister - 970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.

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

WISDOM

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Heating and Air

309-659-2195

“For your wisest climate solutions”

Farm • Residential • Commercial Wiring & Contracting

Allure of Prophetstown

Senior Living Apartments Skilled Nursing Services Hospice Impatient Outpatient Therapy Service 310 Mosher Drive, Prophetstown

815-537-5175

Erie, Illinois

Dr. Bill Wilkin Dr. Scott Kunau Dr. Tina Kao-Reasoner 1130 17th Street, Fulton, IL

815-589-4007

CHURCH LISTINGS

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

PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Lee Williams Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron Pastor Angel Gomez Parish Office: 309-523-9101 Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834 Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767 Messiah Lutheran Church Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron Congregational Church 200 N. High Street, Port Byron Rev. Michael Rubino - 309-523-2318 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th Street North Port Byron, IL 61275 Church Office Phone: 309-523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor

PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org First Lutheran Church Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown Pastor Jan Shaulis Prophetstown United Methodist Church 200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496 River Church 218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077

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

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

DENNIS ELECTRIC Tampico, Illinois

815-438-4402

Dykstra & Law Insurance Agency, Inc. Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton

815-589-2200

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Becky Butterfield Youth and Family Life Pastor Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director

Submitted photo

Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison celebrated National Skilled Nursing Care Week May 9-15 with special activities for the residents. Above, Martina Maxfield, yoga instructor, teaches residents Lois Wiebenga, left, Carol Macke, and Gloria Gram yoga exercises.

CHURCH BRIEFS Emmanuel Church returns to one service at 9 a.m.

This Sunday is an exciting day for Emmanuel Church, when the church family returns to one service at the regular 9 a.m. hour. Come a bit early and enjoy a cup of coffee in the Welcome Center, and take your coffee into the sanctuary during worship.

The church will celebrate the 2020 and 2021 eighth grade, high school and college graduates. The church wasn’t able to celebrate the 2020 grads a year ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

While the church realizes this is Memorial Day weekend, Emmanuel Church is going to focus this service on graduates and looks forward to honoring our veterans and service personnel with a special service on Sunday, July 4.

This Sunday, Pastor Luke Schouten will be continuing his message series, “3:16” with his third message “Revelations 3:16.” The Sanctuary Choir will sing “Truth is Marching On.” Crosswalk will lead the worship set and will be using “Today” and “Days of Elijah.” Ministry Coordinator Rich Criss will be the organist for the service, providing the prelude and postlude and accompanying the hymns, “To God Be The Glory” and “How Great Thou Art.” Coffee and fellowship will follow in the Fireside Room after worship. (Sunday School has been completed.)

The service will continue to be livestreamed for those unable to be present

in the sanctuary.

Morrison Community Vacation Bible School will be from 6 to 8 p.m. June 14-18 at Morrison Junior High School.

Registration information is available in the church office or you may register online at www.myvbs.org/morrisonvbs.

Information about Emmanuel Church is on the church’s website, www. emmanuelreformedchurch.org, or call the church office at 815-772-3890.

First Reformed Church’s worship service at 9 a.m.

Worship begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 30, at First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave. in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will preach, and special music will be provided by Art and Peggy Kilburg. Social distancing will be practiced and masks are required. Visitors are always welcome!

Pastor Chuck leads a Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, both in person and on Zoom.

Senior Meals begin at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays and Fridays at the church.

Creative Crew meets at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, May 26.

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

Sunday night.

For information, go to First Reformed Church’s website at www.firstrcafulton.org.

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REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. MICHAEL A VAN DE VELDE; CAROLYN G VAN DE VELDE, DEFENDANTS. NO. 18 CH 361 2517 15TH AVENUE MOLINE, IL 61265 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on April 23, 2021, will on 07/06/2021, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD D. BERRY, DECEASED. No. 2021 P 47 NOTICE OF DEATH AND CLAIM PERIOD Notice is given of the death of Donald D. Berry. Letters of Administration were issued on April 23, 2021, to Ella L. Bright of P.O. Box 380, Erie, IL 61250 and Cindy S. Berry of 9983 Diamond Road,

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The Estate will be administered without Court Supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a Petition to Terminate to the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the Independent CoExecutors, or both,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, 210 15TH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Linda D. Noblet-Smith, DECEASED. 21 P 168 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of office were issued to Franklin A. Noblet, 4110 36th Avenue, Apt 1, Moline, Illinois, 61265, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Nicholas P. Hoeft, Jostock & Jostock, P.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1230, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before November 18, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts. gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp.

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LEGAL NOTICES on or before November 12, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Co-Executors is required

by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice.

Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Independent Co-Executors and their attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions.

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Lon M. Richey Attorney for said Estate 225 East Main Street, P.O. Box 128 Morrison, IL 61270 Phone: 815.772.4900 Email: lrichey@richeyle gal.com May 11, 18, 25, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF THE DEATH AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT J. DIETZ, JR. Case No. 2021 P 52 Notice is given to the creditors of the death of ROBERT J. DIETZ, JR., who died on March 28,

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LEGAL NOTICES 2021, and that letters of office as were issued on April 30, 2021, appointing Judy C Dietz, of 4441 Lawson Drive, Decatur, IL 62526, as Independent Representative, whose attorney is named below.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Independent Representative, or both, on or before November 18, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of notice from the is representative required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Representative or to the attorney within 10 days after it has

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Annual Treasurer's Report For the Village of Lyndon Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2021 REVENUE SUMMARY Property Taxes $67,580.99, Sales Tax $102,794.91, State Use Tax $28,971.75, Income Tax $74,284.50, Personal Property Replacement Tax $6,874.85, IL Replacement Tax $833.03, Fines $550.50, Licenses & Permits $5,225.00, Interest $10,414.81, Misc. Income $11,585.74, Charge for Services $40.00, MFT $22,988.20, MFT-Rebuild IL Bond Funds $21,352.86, Video Gaming Tax $11,659.86, Local Share of Cannabis Use Tax $529.65, Grants & Donations $45,167.00, Water & Garbage Billing $161,620.79, Total Gross Revenues $572,474.44 COMPENSATION SUMMARY Under $25,000 Craig E Bohms, Bryan R Bowen, Raistlin D Hughes, Becky V Piester, Michael D Piester, Tyler J Scott, Gary L Sutton, Alicia M Wetzell, Beau J Wetzell. $25,000 to $49,999 Georgia A Schaver. $50,000 to $74,999 John P Wright, Michael R Fisk, Total Compensation $172,488.11 EXPENDITURES Bushy's Bar & Grill $2,603.50, Bears Showtown USA, Inc. $2,500, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois $19,971.42, C&D Machining $2,500, Commonwealth Edison $21,880.33, Elliot Equipment $3,035.68, Frary Lumber $2,897.30, Frontier $5,059.17, Gibson Conoco $8,075.62, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency $3,502.14, Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association $55,495.95, IMEG Corporation $43,000, Lauterbach & Amen, LLP $9,000, Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc. $8,185.00, Moring Disposal $3,881.25, Porter Brothers Asphalt and Paving $40,377.22, Postmaster $2,734.28, Prairie Hill RDF $8,528.52, Rock Valley Services, Inc. $2,805.12, S.A.W. Tree Removal $5,800, Thompson Truck & Trailer $3,151.45, Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C. $10,637.31, Water Solutions $4,077.90, Wheelhouse, Inc. $3,081.50 Whiteside County Treasurer $3,674.00. Expenditures under $2,500, $41,237.30. Total Expenditures $316,441.96.

Subscribed and sworn this 17th day of May 2021.

I, Alicia Wetzell, Treasurer for the Village of Lyndon, Whiteside County, Illinois, Submit the above copy of the annual Treasurer's report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2021.

Alicia Wetzell, Treasurer Village of Lyndon May 25, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES y been filed.

Dated this 18th day of May, 2021.

REBECCA L. HUIZENGA Attorney for the Estate PO Box 102 1011 4th Street Fulton, Illinois 61252 (815) 589-2859 May 18, 25, June 1, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF DEATH AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD E. HOLESINGER, Deceased No 2021 - P - 56 Notice is given to creditors of the death of Donald E Holesinger. Letters of office were issued on May 4, 2021, appointing Kristi M. Huizenga, of 16421 Millard Road, Morrison IL 61270, as Executor, whose attorney is named below.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before November 30, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

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

Dated this 13th day of May, 2021.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of School District #100 in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, that an amended budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection in the Administrative Office, 9624 256th Street North, Port Byron, Illinois, after 4:00 p.m., C.D.S.T. on the 28th day of May, 2021.

Notice is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget will be held at 7:00 p.m., C.D.S.T. on Monday, the 28th day of June, 2021, at the High School Library in this School District #100.

Dated this 25th day of May, 2021.

Board of Education of School District #100, in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois.

T.J. Bull-Welch Business Manager/CSBO Riverdale C.U.S.D. #100 May 25, 2021 Notice of Public Hearing Public Hearing on the Albany – Garden Plain Multi – Township Assessment District Budget for the year, April 1, 2021 March 31, 2022 will,be held June 14, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at the Garden Plain Township Building.

Multi - Township Clerk Meridee Bitler May 25, 2021 LEGAL NOTICE A Public Hearing on the 2020-2021 amended budget for River Bend Community Unit District No. 2 will be held at 6:30 P.M., Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the River Bend District Office, 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, Illinois 61252.

The budget will be on file and available to interested persons from 7:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. each business day, Monday through Thursday beginning May 20, 2021, in the River

LEGAL NOTICES Bend District Of1110 3rd fice, Street, Fulton, Illinois 61252.

Eric Fish Eric Fish, Secretary Board of Education River Bend Community Unit District #2 5/19/2021 May 25, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF ZENDEL ZENDELI, Deceased.

No. 2021 P 59 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Zendel Zendeli. Letters of Independent Administration were issued on May 11, 2021 to Arzija Zendeli, whose attorneys of record are shown below. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before 24, November 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

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

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file

LEGAL NOTICES pt you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider.

Visit http://e-file.illi noiscourts.crov/ser vice-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAO/cr ethelp.asp, or talk with your local circuit clerk's office.

Arzija Zendeli Independent Administrator Thomas J. Potter Ludens & Potter Attorneys for Co-Executors 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270-0360 Telephone: (815) 772-2161 Fax:(815) 772-7440 E-mail:tlpotter@lin colnwaylaw.com May 25, June 1, 8, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF CLARENCE A. REILEY, Deceased.

NO: 2021P46 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Clarence A. Reiley. Letters of Office were issued on April 23, 2021, to Darrick A. Reiley, 502 W. Hopewood Lane, Peoria, IL 61607 and Lenny S. Reiley, 31 Meadow Lane, Prophetstown, IL 61277, as Independent CoRepresentatives, whose attorney of record is William R. Shirk, of the Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, or with the CoRepresentatives, or both, on or before the 18th day of November, 2021, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Co-Representatives is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that

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wrshirk@wrshirk law.com May 18, 25, June 1, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. MICHAEL A VAN DE VELDE; CAROLYN G VAN DE VELDE, DEFENDANTS. NO. 18 CH 361 2517 15TH AVENUE MOLINE, IL 61265 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

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that pursuant to Judgment of a Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on April 23, 2021, will on 07/06/2021, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 09:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE WEST FORTY (40) FEET OF THE EAST ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) FEET OF LOT NUMBER FOUR (4) IN D. GORDON'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT NUMBER FOUR (4) IN THE

(4) NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, IN TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; SITUATED IN THE CITY OF MOLINE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 1704131011 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2517 15th Avenue Moline, IL 61265 Description of Improvements: White aluminum siding, two story single family home, detached two car garage The Judgment amount was $105,640.37.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds,

LEGAL NOTICES within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective are bidders admonished to check the court

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file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or individuals other presently in possession of the subject premises.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088.

Please refer to file# 20-06021IL 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. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth

LEGAL NOTICES in this notice of sale.

I3169356 May 25, 2021 June 1, 8, 2021 SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 30, 2021, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, concerning the business known as, Able Element Design located at 20374 Polo Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 which certificate sets forth the following changes in the operation thereof: ceased doing business.

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Honoring the Memory of Our Nation’s Fallen Heroes

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n Memorial Day, we remember the U.S. service members who gave their lives for this country. Their courage and sacrifice remind us that freedom is not free, and their dedication will never be forgotten. The legacies of these brave men and women live on in the memories of family and friends, and in the strength of our nation. God bless America and all those who protect our great nation.

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