Fulton_Journal-02-01-2022 by Shaw Media

VOLUME 167 • NO. 5

Fulton, Illinois

T U E S D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 1 , 2 0 2 2 • $ 1 .0 0

READY TO WRESTLE

Sarah Ford for Shaw Media

A wrestler watches from the edge as Alias Jetter, 8, of the River Bend Steamers Wrestling Club and Kellan Blocker, 8, of the North Scott Wrestling Club get ready to grapple during the Lil Steamer Open at Fulton High School on Friday, Jan. 28, with Fulton wrestling coach Russ McCallister officiating the match. The school was busy on Friday as more than 250 wrestlers and a full house of spectators watched the competition on the mats. See page 13.

REGIONAL NEWS

Rebuild Illinois

Winter Activity

Gardens Fund

Reliable internet coming to rural areas. / 3

Ice skating rink returns to Lake Carlton. / 9

Grants available to support Fulton public gardens. / 2

WHAT’S INSIDE Police Report...................................... 5 Glimpses of the Past......................... 8 Property Transfers........................... 10 Published every Tuesday by Sauk Valley Media, a division of Shaw Media Illinois 24 pages • One section

LOCAL NEWS

High School Sports ....................... 14 Church News............................. 16-17 Classified Ads .......................20-23

DEATHS

Thomas Joseph Bennett, Carl Edward Vander Eide, Ramona Mae VanZuiden, Frederick E. Seilhymer Jr., Carol Anne ‘Annie’ Kemp, David L. Lawton, Gary A. Nicolaysen, Page 6

Fulton Journal • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

FULTON BEAT

FULTON NEWS

Grants available from the Fulton Gardens Fund

OFFICE 113-115 Peoria Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 SUBSCRIPTIONS In Whiteside County 24 months - $50 12 months - $30 Remainder of Illinois, Iowa 24 months - $68 12 months - $41 Remainder of United States 24 months - $79 12 months - $48 Single-copy price is $1 To subscribe, make a payment or discuss your delivery, call 815-632-2520 Monday through Friday or send an e-mail to wnsnews@shawmedia.com. CLASSIFIED SALES 815-220-6942 apicco@shawmedia.com Classified Ad Deadline: Thursday at 4 p.m. OBITUARIES 815-632-2534 phartman@@shawmedia.com Deadline for obituaries is Monday at 9 a.m. NEWS Sarah Ford wnsnews@shawmedia.com Advertising Sales 815-632-2554 PUBLISHER Jennifer Heintzelman 815-632-2502 jheintzelman@shawmedia.com

The FULTON JOURNAL (USPS No. 211-940) is published weekly by Sauk Valley Media, Shaw Media. Periodical postage paid at Fulton, Illinois, 61252 POSTMASTER Send address changes to: The Fulton Journal P.O. Box 31, Morrison, Illinois, 61270 All rights reserved. Copyright 2022

There may be snow on the ground now, but it’s time to start thinking about May showers and spring flowers. As of Tuesday, Feb. 1, any group or governmental agency that helps maintain or enhance any of Fulton’s public garden areas should consider applying for grant money available from the Fulton Gardens Fund. This includes all public gardens and landscaping areas such as those at public schools, governmental offices, and public parks. All applications need to be submitted to FACE, Fulton’s community foundation. Requests can be made for grants to cover most aspects of maintaining or creating a public garden spot including plantings, landscape elements, equipment and labor. FACE is a component fund of the Quad Cities Community Foundation and all applications must be submitted using its online grant application system. To access the grant application system, go to www.fultonFACE.org and click on “Ways to Participate” at the top of the homepage, then choose “Apply for a Grant,” and click on “FACE: Fulton Gardens Fund” to get

started. If you have questions or want additional information, please contact Heidi Kolk at 815-589-3160. Applications must be completed and submitted online by no later than Friday, Mar. 4. The Fulton Gardens Fund is an endowment established by the Kopf family, through FACE, in 2013 in memory of Gerhart A. Kopf. Kopf spent much of his professional career in the agricultural/nursery fields. Through his Bald Eagle Nursery, he became known for his expertise in ornamental grasses and hostas. Over several decades, he established and helped maintain many beautiful gardens in Fulton which included grasses as well as tulip and daffodil beds. This fund is intended to maintain and build on his legacy to the community and honor his efforts and passion to beautify Fulton. It is hoped that this fund will both inspire and assist those who share Kopf’s passion for beautification. The fund’s purpose is to permanently support public garden areas in Fulton by providing grants to help maintain or

enhance these gardens. Priority will be given to maintaining garden areas that already exist. Additionally, priority will be given to applications received for those garden areas in which Kopf played a role. These include the windmill area/Den Besten Park, the bike trail flowerbeds on south 4th Street, and 14th Avenue beautification (tulips at the corners and flowering trees). About $800 is expected to be available in 2022. It will be distributed in up to three grants with no grant for less than $250. Previous grant recipients include the Girl Scouts who received a grant that helped them enhance the Lincoln Highway gazebo area on 10th Avenue and the Friends of the Windmill received a grant allowing them to refurbish the South 4th Street daffodil flowerbeds that were established by Kopf. Please note that this will be the last year the Fulton Gardens Fund will have an application process in the spring. Beginning in 2023, the Fulton Gardens Fund application process will start in the middle of the year. We ask that applicants keep this in mind for their spring 2022 and spring 2023 needs.

Harbor Crest endowment continues to benefit Fulton

Even though Harbor Crest Nursing home closed its doors more than a year ago, its endowment is intact and will continue to support Fulton residents for years to come. It recently benefited four different services Fulton offers. This is a result of some donors to Harbor Crest chose to have their gifts endowed rather than go into a general fund. The Harbor Crest Endowment was created in 2009 through Fulton’s Association for Community Enrichment (FACE) and its parent, the Quad Cities Community Foundation (QCCF), to provide a perpetual source of granting funds for the support of the nursing home and was protected from going toward Harbor Crest debts when it closed. With Harbor Crest’s closure, FACE and QCCF are now responsible for ensuring that

each year’s distribution of funds goes to support Fulton services and programs in line with the original intent of the endowment. Going forward, FACE will be recommending grants from this endowment to services and programs that help residents live at home more successfully, avoiding or delaying the need for them to move to an out-of-town nursing facility. Grants from the now called Harbor Crest Legacy Endowment began in December 2021. Four different services have received grants: Fulton’s Meals on Wheels, Fulton Township’s medical equipment loan program, Schmaling Library’s collection of large print books, and the Fulton-Thomson Food Pantry’s trial addition of adult diapers to the personal items they can offer. FACE advisory board member Connie

Koehn commented, “This is such a great example of the benefit of endowing one’s donation because it protected that money from disappearing with the closure of the nursing home. Everyone who donated to the Harbor Crest endowment can feel good that their contributions are continuing to support people in Fulton with medical challenges.” Any organization or program interested in being considered for a 2022 grant from this fund should be sure to submit a grant application. The application period is scheduled to open on April 13 and close on May 31. If your organization or service would like to be added to our distribution list announcing grant opportunities and how to apply for them, email FACE at facecf@QCCommunityFoundation.org.

Great Kindness Challenge week at Fulton High School BY ELLA PENCA

During the week of the Jan. 24, Fulton High School participated in a “Great Kindness Challenge,” which is a national week commonly celebrated by schools. The week was filled with fun dress-up days and activities. On Monday, students wore yellow in honor of suicide awareness. On Tuesday, they wore B.L.I.N.D. T-shirts to represent how the B.L.I.N.D. program promotes kindness in our school. Wednesday was pajama day and advocated “don’t sleep on kindness,” while on Thursday students wore blue to stand for the fight against bullying. Finally, Friday was

Steamer gear day, so students showed their support for one another and their school by wearing red and black. Throughout the week, students practiced kindness by writing positive messages on sticky notes and sticking them on lockers. The foods classes also participated by baking hundreds of cookies and handing them out to students during lunch. Overall, it was an eventful week that stood as a good reminder for students to always be kind. Fulton High School thespians gathered together for their monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 24. At this meeting, the students discussed upcoming events such as the winter one acts which will be on Friday, March

4, and the thespians’ trip to Circa 21 on Feb. 2. Later, two students on the speech team, Brenna Bell and Victoria McGovern, presented their speech readings. To end the night, the thespians enjoyed snacks, refreshments and played a game.

My name is Ella Penca and I am currently a senior at Fulton High School. This semester, I get the opportunity to write for the Fulton Journal to experience what working as a journalist is like. I’ve loved writing all my life and may one day like to do this as a career. I enjoy dance, playing the ukulele, watching movies, and hanging out with friends. I’m also actively involved in band, student council, thespians, and key club at my school.

BY KATHLEEN SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

First-time and faster, more reliable broadband internet service is coming to underserved areas of rural Whiteside and Carroll counties, thanks to about $10.3 million in state Rebuild Illinois funds awarded to three area providers. The nonprofit Jo-Carroll Energy cooperative, which is based in Elizabeth, was awarded $4,688,840 for work in Whiteside, Carroll, and Jo Daviess counties; Quad-Cities-based internet provider Strada Communications received $5 million for work in Rock Island and Whiteside counties; and Comcast’s share is $595,300 for work in Whiteside County. The money comes from a pool of $47 million in Connect Illinois funding, which will pay for 22 broadband expansion projects statewide. Connect Illinois is part of the Rebuild Illinois infrastructure program.

Jo-Carroll Energy and Sand Prairie Internet

Jo-Carroll Energy’s grant will be matched by the cooperative, bringing its total project to nearly $9.4 million to upgrade its Sand Prairie fiber internet service. With the money, JCE plans to build out 146.8 miles of fiber “to bring Sand Prairie fiber to approximately 625 households, businesses or farms in rural portions of Whiteside, Carroll and JoDaviess counties,” including rural areas north of Mount Carroll, and in Fenton, Fulton, Garden Plain and Albany, it said in a news release. A timeline for the project will be announced soon. In the meantime, the grant areas have been added to Sand Prairie’s fiber communities map at connectSP.com and are identified as MTC9 and GPN1 (click on fiber communities and find it under grants). Those interested can go to the web-

IN BRIEF

Annual Sauk Valley Wedding Expo on Feb. 6 at Sterling mall

site to sign up for service; others who already have indicated their interest will get an email with a customized link to sign up for service, the release said. “This expansion of Sand Prairie broadband will provide numerous benefits to our communities,” and especially to farmers, Jesse Shekleton, director of broadband operations, said in the release. “Building a fiber network that provides the ultimate in broadband services to the farms and residences of the area will enable these members to access applications and tools to make their operations more efficient and enhance crop production,” Shekleton said. “The economic benefit of helping agri-business be more successful will trickle down to other businesses and individuals in and around the area.” Those in need of telehealth services and students and others working from home also will benefit, JCE President and CEO Mike Casper said in the release. Casper and Shekleton thanked those residents and businesses that provided letters of support for the cooperative’s grant application. “Access to reliable, affordable highspeed broadband is vital to the overall prosperity of our region of northwest Illinois,” Casper said. “As one of our members noted, they ‘needed it yesterday.’ This grant is the fourth the cooperative has received for its fiber-to-thepremise projects. Additional applications are pending, the release said. Last year, JCE was awarded a $14 million USDA ReConnect grant, also to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas. Sand Prairie is using that money to bring a high-speed, fiber-to-the-premise network to more than 3,000 homes in about 250 square miles in rural portions of Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside

There will be a fashion show along with exhibits on photography, flowers, tuxedos and everything in between. The annual Sauk Valley Wedding Expo Admission is free. One member of each will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 6 at couple who registers could win prizes, Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway. including $50, $100 and $250 gift certifiSauk Valley Media, Selmi’s Weddings & cates to use at the vendor of his or her Events, Selmi’s Formal Wear, and 7:24 Fit- choice. ness On The Rock are sponsoring the fair, Contact Kelly Null, 815-632-2566 or which is designed to help couples plan the marketing@saukvalley.com, for more perfect wedding in one stop. information.

Jo-Carroll Energy will use its $4.6 million Rebuild Illinois grant to bring Sand Prairie fiber to about 625 households, businesses or farms in rural portions of Whiteside, Carroll and JoDaviess counties. As shown here, the project includes rural areas north of Mount Carroll, as well as Fenton, Fulton, Garden Plain and Albany. The grant will be combined with JCE matching funds, bringing the total project to $9,377,681, with which it will build out 146.8 miles of fiber. Go to connectSP.com to learn more. Jo-Carroll Energy

and Stephenson counties, including the rural Savanna, Chadwick and Prophetstown areas, according to the website. The grant will be used ”to deploy a fiber-to-the-premise network to an area with 7,629 people, 378 farms, 150 businesses, eight public schools, three fire stations, two post offices and two museums” in those four counties, the company said in a previous news release. The work will be done within five years, as required by the grant, although plans call for the build to be done in four years or less.

Comcast

In Whiteside County, Comcast will use its nearly $600,000 grant to upgrade broadband service to 179 homes in an unincorporated area north of Sterling that is north of Science Ridge Road, south of Fulfs Road and west of Hickory Hills Road, improving speeds, the

Saturdays with a Master Gardener kicks off

company said in an email. “This project will improve underserved levels up to 1 gigabit per second down and 35 megabits up,“ the email said.

Strada Communications

Strada Communications also has not yet returned calls seeking details on its plan for its $5 million state grant. According to its website, Strada is a locally owned and operated internet service provider with more than 600 customers in the Rapids City and Port Byron area. It is in the process of bringing fiber internet to Erie, installing lines at no cost to the homeowner, and has and “opt out” option for those who don’t want a fiber line coming to their homes. Go to stradacomm.com for a map of the build area in Erie and other information.

“Grab your Websters’! It’s time for Plant Phenology” on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Whiteside What better way to look forward to spring than to start planning your garden! County Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Gardeners have taken their cue for plant- Rd., Sterling. You must be registered to attend. Register online at: go.illinois.edu/ ing times from nature. Join Whiteside whitesidesaturdays or by calling Mary County Master Gardeners as they navigate common garden folklore. Learn how Nelson at (815) 632-3611. Registration seasonal signs can tell you which chores will be limited to 25 participants, social to do in the garden! distancing and masks will be required.

WHITESIDE NEWS Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

State invests $10.3 million in rural Whiteside and Carroll counties for broadband internet

AMERICAN RED CROSS

WHITESIDE NEWS

SUBMITTED BY KAYWYN J. BESWICK, R.N.

Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

Morrison Community Blood Drive January report Morrison Community Blood Drive Team Leader

It was a very chilly day in Morrison on Jan. 20 at the first American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2022. The temperatures outside were single digits with wind chills below zero but spirits were warm inside St. Mary’s Catholic Church hall. Anticipation of a special day for a longtime donor had everyone eagerly waiting for the KWQC Channel 6 camera crew to set up, the “233” balloons to be placed, and the 80-yearyoung retired farmer to arrive for his appointment. Seventy of the 72 appointment time slots were filled with faithful donors. The ARC staff were unfortunately short-staffed with two calling off sick. The charge person, Kaya, was up front and honest and all of our volunteers and donors were understanding and gracious. It’s the way of the world now that workplaces have to be shortstaffed and it is a workplace for the ARC employees. It’s always a fun, upbeat atmosphere for donors and volunteers with good food, great music and fun conversations. I sometimes forget that it is a weighty and important environment because I enjoy doing it so much! Lyle Bush was our “special occasion” donor, donating his 233rd unit of blood, achieving over 29 gallons donated to help save 699 lives! What a terrific accomplishment! His son, Trent, came in with him, and ARC Account Manager III Janet Jarvis presented Lyle with a certificate, a Red Cross medal, and a bag of ARC goodies. You can see the segment about Lyle at the KWQC and WQAD websites. The Bush gentlemen were home with cupcakes to celebrate with family. The dependable “Three Morrison Methodist Musketeers,” Carole Patton, Jean Tichler and Mary Vos, came through and made delicious sandwiches for the donors after giving b lo o d . T h e y h a v e m a n ag e d t h e kitchen and canteen several times in the past 12 years I have been coordinating blood drives. Carole stayed and served donors sandwiches and cupcakes for a full shift. The other “certified” volunteer who helps me often at the registration desk was Pat Pendgraft. Irene Russell job-shadowed Pat for the day, with both doing a great job. Thanks to Knights of Columbus members Terry Hoehn and Jim Fisher for clearing out the church hall the evening before and coming back to return everything to its original places. Gratitude to St. Mary’s for

Photos provided

ABOVE: Lyle Bush of Morrison receives applause and a certificate from Janet Jarvis of the American Red Cross after he donated his 233rd unit of blood. BELOW: Bill Kuehl of Morrison gives a thumbs up after donating his 16th gallon.

allowing us to host our drives in their church hall since the pandemic hit hard and full-blown 20 months ago. There were 10 milestone gallon achievements reached at the drive. The one-gallon-pin recipients were Bryan Vogel, Jill Bramm, and one who did not want his name published as a donor. Receiving two-gallon-pins were Trish Kingery and Lilly Hadley (mother and daughter). Awarded a seven-gallon-pin was Harvey “Bud” Tegeler. Earning eight-gallon-pins

were Stephanie Vavra and Randy Kuehl. Acquiring 15-gallon-pin status was Pam Shank. And obtaining the 16-gallon-pin position was William Kuehl. These regular donors have helped 1,404 patients with their donated blood products in their lifetime! There were 15 (almost 24% of our donors) double-red-cell/Power Red contributors who gave the equivalent of two units of packed red blood cells or packed RBCs. They were Harvey “Bud” Tegeler, Vaughn Maxfield,

Craig Brady, Evan Davis, DiAnn Adolph, Joe Sage, Mitchell Milnes, Mel Johnson, Terry Jones, Duane Imel, Kelly Smith, Jim Fisher, William Oswald and Natasha Peppers. Other generous donors who donating whole blood were Connie Tegeler, Barb Imel, Lorna Temple, Ava Valdez, Kirk Pfeiffer, Larry Tichler, Amy Oudekerk, Teresa Slagle, Mark Schuler, Deb Adolph, Lisa Nice, Bill Anderson, Carolyn Aiken, Leevi Frint, Beth Wroble, Sarah Bull, Susan Noble, Keith Wiersema, Pat Hamstra, Nancy Shank, Joe R. Bielema, Tammy Pruis, Donna Weets, Susan Gomez, Stacie Baker, Dale Belt, Connie Swanson-Despain, Philip Olt, Debra Knapp, Keith Lilly, Jeffrey Anderson, Kaywyn Beswick, and 10 others who did not want their names published. There were four deferrals, which is about 6.25%, less than the ARC expected deferral of 7% for each drive. Nine people (13.8%) did not make it in for their appointments but we had a few “walk-ins.” The American Red Cross is accepting a limited number of walk-ins right now, depending on what time they come in, and if there is a “no-show” spot to slip them into. ARC staff decides whether we can allow them to donate or not. January is National Blood Donor Month, so I’m offering special appreciation for each and every person who came to give, volunteered to help, or simply supports blood donors with gratitude acknowledging their efforts of saving lives and giving back to their community. We are all one body, nobody more or less important than the others. Lastly, I cannot end this communication without expressing my gratefulness toward Janet Jarvis and Holly Baker from the Illinois American Red Cross for creating a wonderful day for Lyle Bush! And for the unexpected surprise of naming me the Volunteer of the Month! What a humbling gesture! I was totally caught off guard when that came up on my phone from Janet and Holly! There are no adequate words that would convey my deepest appreciation for the recognition. I truly thank all the donors, volunteers and the excellent ARC staff who make the drives run smoothly. I could not do it without all of you! The next community blood drive will be Thursday, March 17, from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Garden Plain Road. The sponsor will be the Bethesda Lutheran Church Ladies. Be sure to wear green so that the leprechaun doesn’t pinch you!

CRIME WATCH

ROCKFORD – A former punishable by a minimum 6 Fulton man was indicted to 30 years; possession of a Tuesday on federal drug and weapon by a felon, which firearms charges. carries a minimum of 3 to 14 Bradley Scott Goddard, 33, years; and escape, which now of Clinton, Iowa, is carries 3 to 7 years, for charged with possession of a escaping from a Fulton controlled substance (more Bradley Goddard police officer, court docuthan 50 grams of methamphetments show. amine) with intent to distribThose charges were disute, possession of a firearm in fur- missed Tuesday when the circuit therance of a drug trafficking crime, court judge learned federal charges and possession of a firearm by a felon, were being filed. the U.S. Attorney’s office in Rockford Goddard also was charged in Lee said in a news release. County in August 2019 with felony Goddard possessed the drugs and retail theft and was free after posting firearm on Sept. 8 in Fulton, the $730 of his $7,300 bond that September, indictment states. That’s when he then failed to pay or appear starting was arrested by Fulton police. that October. That case is pending. He pleaded not guilty Wednesday. He was sentenced in Whiteside Goddard initially was charged County to 2 years in prison in FebruSept. 9 in Whiteside County Court ary 2020 for theft worth more than with armed violence, for possessing a $500 but less than $10,000 in a 2019 Ruger handgun along with metham- case. He stopped paying his fines in phetamine, a charge that. carries a March and was sent to a collections minimum of 15 years in prison; pos- agency, court records show. session with intent to deliver more Fulton Police Chief Nicholas Nebthan 100 but less than 400 grams of lung, the Morrison Police Departmeth, punishable by a minimum of 9 ment and the Whiteside County Sherto 40 years; possession of more than iff’s Office assisted in the federal 100 but less than 400 grams of meth, investigation, the release said.

POLICE REPORTS Fulton

Jan. 15 Josephitis Stanley of Forreston was cited for no valid registration at 14th Avenue and Route 84. He was released with a notice to appear. Jan. 20 Makayla A. Warren of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for operating a vehicle with an expired registration in the 400 block of 19th Avenue. She was released with a promise to comply. Jan. 24 Christopher E. Easter of Fulton was cited for no valid driver’s license in the 1400 block of Seventh Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.

Morrison

Arrests On Wednesday, Jan. 19, Morrison police arrested David W. Byerley, 52, of Sterling pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Whiteside County charging Byerley with failure to appear – driving while license suspended. Byerley was transported to the Whiteside County Jail.

On Friday, Jan. 21, about 12:30 p.m., Morrison police responded to a domestic dispute at 409 W. Lincolnway, Morrison. As a result of the investigation, Morrison police arrested and charged Megan C. Kochevar, 36, of Morrison, with domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor) and possession of methamphetamine (less than 5 grams, Class 3 felony). Kochevar was transported to the Whiteside County Jail. On Tuesday, Jan. 25, about 10:11 a.m., Morrison police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a parked vehicle. The suspect vehicle had left the scene. As a result of the investigation, on Jan. 28, Morrison police arrested and charged Kevin J. Wiebenga, 32, of Morrison, with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and failure to give information – striking an unattended vehicle (Class A misdemeanor). Wiebenga was released with a notice to appear for Feb. 14. Individuals names in the above report have been merely accused of a charge. They are presumed innocent until proved guilty.

Bills propose arming DCFS workers, reinstating death penalty for those killing first responders

Two Republican state lawmakers from northwest Illinois introduced legislation Wednesday they said is in response to the line-of-duty deaths of workers from the Department of Children and Family Services and other first responders. State Rep. Tony McCombie of the 71st District has a package of bills for the 102nd General Assembly’s spring session, including one that allows caseworkers to be armed in the course of their duties. She said hers is in direct response to the Jan. 4 death of Deidre Silas, who was stabbed during a visit in Thayer and the Feb. 8, 2018, slaying of Pam Sue Knight of Dixon. State Sen. Neil Anderson of the 36th District filed a bill to reinstate the death penalty for individuals found guilty of killing first responders. McCombie’s package also includes a death-penalty provision. “Children and adult protective services caseworkers and investigators deserve the same worker safety protections as other first responders in the performance of their, too seldom recognized, life-saving duties,” McCombie said in a news release. McCombie’s proposals: House Bill 4636: Allows DCFS caseworkers to carry concealed handguns and sets training requirements. HB 4637: Reinstates the death penalty for adults in the killing of police officers, firefighters and workers in the areas of child or adult protective services and those who supervise sexually violent persons. HSB 3933: Clarifies that an attack against a DCFS or Adult Protective Services workers is the same as attacking a firefighter or teacher.

State Rep. Tony McCombie

State Sen. Neil Anderson

The intent of that last bill has been one the House Republicans have advocated for since the Knight slaying, McCombie said. Anderson’s proposal, Senate Bill 3125, extends first responder language to include police, firefighters, EMT/ paramedics, ambulance drivers, firstaid personnel, employees of the Department of Corrections and other similar agencies. “These are people who wake up every day to serve and protect our communities, the people on our streets, our homes and our loved ones,” Anderson said in a news release. “We owe it to the first responder community to make sure that anyone who attacks them is held accountable to the highest possible level.” Anderson notes that 27 states have death-penalty sentences for the killing of a police officer. Former Republican Gov. George Ryan imposed a moratorium on Illinois state executions in 2003 before commuting all death sentences to life in prison. Illinois lawmakers, under Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn, later abolished the death penalty in 2011.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

5 WHITESIDE NEWS Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

Former Fulton man indicted on meth, firearms charges

GOVERNMENT NEWS

Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

WHITESIDE NEWS

OBITUARIES THOMAS JOSEPH BENNETT

He was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and also attended St. Boniface Catholic School in Clinton, IA. He was a resident of Fulton, IL for many years then later resided in New Hartford and Grundy Center, IA. Thomas Joseph Bennett, 72, of Grundy “Enjoyment” was Tom’s life objective, from sporting events to family gatherings. Thank Center, IA, died Sunyou to all who had shared those events with day January 23, 2022 him. No one could clap louder for the Iowa at the Grundy County Hawkeyes, Fulton Steamers, NH Hawks, or Memorial Hospital. DNH Wolverines. A memorial visiTom is survived by his brother, Michael tation will be held at the Dike Community Center on Main Street in (Georgia) Bennett of Dike, IA; a niece, Dawn (Sean) Hughes of Waconia, NM, their Dike, IA from 5:00-7:00 PM, on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. A private family service will children, Megan (Donovan) Hart-Thomas, be held at a later date in Fulton, IL. Cremation Andrea Hughes, Hannah Hughes; a nephew, Daimien (Suzanne) Bennett of Dike, Iowa, rites have been accorded; the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assist- their children, Alex Anderson, Lillien Bennett, ing the family with arrangements. A memorial and Sophia Bennett. Tom was preceded in death by his has been established. Tom was born June 7, 1949 in Clinton, IA, parents. To send online condolences go to www. son of Raymond and Arlene (Smith) Bennett. bosmarenkes.com. Born: June 7, 1949 in Clinton, IA Died: January 23, 2022 in Grundy Center, IA

CAROL ANN “ANNIE” KEMP Born: June 12, 1935 Died: January 27, 2022

CAROL ANN “ANNIE” KEMP, 86, of Prophetstown, IL, died on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Allure of Prophetstown Nursing Home. A private family funeral service will be held at Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of life event for friends and family will be scheduled for late spring pending COVID restrictions. Memorials may be directed to the Prophetstown Historical Society. Carol was born June 12, 1935, to Eli and Laura (Williar) Upton. She was raised and

RAMONA MAE VANZUIDEN FREDERICK E. SEILHYMER, JR. Born: December 21, 1949 in Danville, IL Died: January 27, 2022 in Iowa City, IA

Frederick “Fred” Earl Seilhymer, Jr, 72 of Prophetstown, died Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Fred was born on December 21, 1949, in Danville, Illinois, the son of Frederick and Doris (Dartnell) Seilhymer, Sr. He was a United States Army Veteran and served during the war in Vietnam. He married Bonnie Jean Muller on February 13, 1971 in Indiana. Fred worked at Frantz Manufacturing for 18 years and then at Walmart in Sterling for 9 years. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping, and being outdoors, especially on the river. He loved having fish fries and spending time with his family. He was an avid NASCAR fan and New Orleans Saints fan.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; two daughters, Michele (Curt) Siperly of Rock Falls and Carrie Ritemon of Prophetstown; nine grandchildren, Sarah Anderson, Albert Cook, Erin Seilhymer, Alyvia Ritemon, Marly Siperly, Naudia Ritemon, Natalie Seilhymer, Trinity Scott, and Daniel Seilhymer; two great grandchildren, Malachi Clark and Abigail Anderson with one more on the way; two sisters, Evelyn Seilhymer and Vickie McCrone, both of Georgetown, Illinois; four brothers, Michael (Jackie) Seilhymer, John Seilhymer, Tom (Mary) Seilhymer, and David (Sandy) Seilhymer, all of Georgetown; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Michael Seilhymer. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Paul Sheeley officiating. Military rites will follow after the service. For online condolences, please visit: www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

Born: October 19, 1933 in Morrison, IL Died: January 25, 2022 in Morrison, IL

RAMONA MAE VANZUIDEN, 88, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully at Resthave Home in Morrison on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, surrounded by family. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Ken Renkes officiating. The visitation will precede the service starting at 9:30 AM until the start of the funeral. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. Memorials have been established to Resthave Home and Windsor Manor. Ramona was born October 19, 1933, in Morrison, IL, to Ralph and Mary (Bonneur) Holesinger. She was educated in the Argo Faye grade schools and was a graduate of Mt. Carroll High School in Mt. Carroll, IL. She

DAVID L. LAWTON

GARY A. NICOLAYSEN

CARL EDWARD VANDER EIDE

David L. Lawton, 74, of Thomson, IL, passed on January 27, 2022. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

Gary A. Nicolaysen, 78, of Fulton, IL, passed on January 27, 2022. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

Carl Edward Vander Eide, 94, of Fulton, Illinois, passed on January 24, 2022. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, Illinois. Additional information: 815-589-2244.

educated in Prophetstown, IL. She worked at Scott’s Grocery during and after High School. She married Lynn Kemp in 1956 and they raised their family in Prophetstown, IL. Carol was a lifelong and very active member of the First Congregational Church of Prophetstown, serving on numerous committees over the years. She loved living in and being an active member of the Prophetstown community and enjoyed the Historical Society. She is survived by her husband Lynn, daughters Julie (Larry) Noord, Jennifer (Dean) Kreismer, three grandchildren, David (Amanda) Noord, Samantha Tarpley, and Ethan Tarpley, two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Henry Noord, and her sister, Esther Wagenecht. Carol was preceded in death by her sisters Kathryn Garrison, Barbara Thicksten, and her parents, Eli and Laura Upton. Online condolences may be sent to www. bosmagibson.com. married Roland “Rollie” J. VanZuiden on October 26, 1951, in Morrison, IL. He died October 9, 2021. Ramona was primarily a homemaker and then was employed at Vend-O-Mac and at Resthave Home. She was a member of the Morrison Christian Reformed Church where she participated in Ladies Aide and went on several mission trips. Ramona enjoyed her family, taking trips with her husband, playing cards with friends, baking, canning, gardening, sewing and quilting. Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl (Hank) Batterink of Wyoming, Ontario and Robin (Jeff) Brands of Morrison, IL; two sons, Henry (Deb) VanZuiden of Sun City, AZ and Keith (Jen) VanZuiden of Maricopa, AZ; twelve grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dort VanZuiden of Mesa, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rollie; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Eleanor Tervelt and Adeline Port; three brothers, Marvin Holesinger, Vernon Holesinger, Gerald Holesinger; brother-in-law, Jay Roland VanZuiden. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

FULTON

SPECIAL EVENT

Photo provided

The team of de Immigrant Millers, Educators and Friends of the Windmill who traveled to Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, to exchange ideas.

‘North Carolina Cultural Exchange’ program featured at next WWW@WCC The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton invite the public to attend the next Wild Winter Wednesday program on Feb. 9 at 9 a.m., featuring coffee, tea, and mill treats. The program, titled “North Carolina Cultural Exchange,” will feature a team of de Immigrant Millers, Educators and Friends of the Windmill who traveled to Raleigh/Durham North Carolina to exchange ideas and learn about the area. The team learned some of their best practices, while sharing about the best of Fulton. The presenters will also discuss their visits to

The Ninth Annual Quilts of Valor National Sew Day will be held at Keeping You Sewing Fabric Shop in Clinton, Iowa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5. This event encourages sewers to gather and make Quilts of Valor for local veterans. Every two years the local guild River Cities Quilters Guild presents Quilts of Valor to veterans and in 2020 they presented over 50 quilts. Sewers should bring their own sewing machine, sewing supplies and a dish to pass for the potluck lunch. There will be quilt kits ready to sew or you may bring your own Quilt of Valor that you may be working on. All sewers are invited to participate in this free event. Please register by calling Keeping You Sewing at 563-242-6135 as space is limited.

Photo provided

Lisa Smith of Erie displays her quilt from a previous Quilt of Valor National Sew Day.

Frary Lumber

other interesting places in North Carolina. WWW@WCC programs are held on Wednesday mornings through March. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the program starts around 9:20. Programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Windmill Cultural Center Facebook page or call 815-5893671. The building, located at 111 10th Ave., is disability accessible. Programs are funded through a grant from the D.S. Flikkema Foundation and a donation from Nelson Corp. If River Bend Schools are closed due to weather, WWW is also canceled.

A Division of Rock River Lumber & Grain

915 2nd Street, Fulton Phone 815-589-3100 “Where It’s Easier to Shop”

Buy 1 Gallon ~ Get 1 Gallon

FREE!!!

Seale d Bid Sale 550.6 Acres, M/L - Henry County, IL One-Chance Sealed Bid Deadline: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 @12PM High Percentage Tillable Cropland Located in Loraine Township To Request a Bid Packet with Complete Details Contact our Geneseo Office

SM-ST1950656

Geneseo Office • 309-944-2184 www.Hertz.ag

SM-ST1943695

Includes: Best Look Interior and Exterior Paints

WHITESIDE NEWS Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

Quilts of Valor National Sew Day is Saturday

Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

WHITESIDE NEWS

GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

1992: Agreement made to use part of dike as a bicycle path 60 Years

Feb. 2, 1962

The Fulton Jaycees presented awards for outstanding community service. Those honored were Rev. Gerald Iwerks, Outstanding Young Man; Dr. Michael Vruno, Distinguished Service Award for outstanding service to the community; Arvid Huizenga, Outstanding Jaycee; and Neal Luker, Outstanding Young Educator. The Fulton City Council voted to make formal demands that the Northwestern Railroad clean up its car wrecking yards in south Fulton. The council adopted a motion that City Attorney Lester Weinstine be instructed to take up the matter with state authorities if no action is forthcoming from the railroad.

50 Years

Jan. 31, 1972

An additional grant of $7,800, increasing the total grant to $101,000, has been approved for the City of Fulton. Formal notice of the additional federal grant to help pay for a new sewage disposal plant was contained in a letter signed by the regional

health director for the federal department with headquarters in Chicago. Bud’s IGA Foodliner advertised half gallon of ice cream for .69 cents, package of 8 hamburger buns for .25 cents, 25 lb. bag of potatoes for .59 cents, 2 lb. bag frozen french fries for .29 cents, a pound of bacon for .49 cents, Oscar Mayer wieners for .49 cents, and ham butts and pieces .39 cents a pound.

40 Years

Feb. 3, 1982

The 51 sirens, in case of a nuclear emergency, located within 10 miles of the Quad Cities nuclear plant will be installed this week on orders of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission at a cost estimated at $1.2 million. Firemen were called to two fires caused by electrical short-circuits causing damage in excess of $2,000. According to firemen damage oc cur red when ci ty cre ws wer e attempting to thaw frozen water pipes with an electric welder. With electricity flowing through the frozen pipes the current can back feed through the ground wire in house circuits causing it to short-circuit

that could cause a fire.

30 Years

Jan. 29, 1992

The Fulton Flood Protection District and the City of Fulton have agreed in principle to use portions of the flood protection dike for use as a bicycle path which will complete the trail through the City of Fulton and into Garden Plain Township. Estimated pledged payroll contributions of $18,535.53 including a gift of $12,000 from ComEd employees, the Fulton Community Fund has exceeded its goal of $35,500. Other donations to the fund were city door-to-door, $4,488.26; rural door-to-door, $1,033.00; merchants gifts, $3,240.00; corporate gifts, $3,485.00 and payroll to date, $10,046.00.

20 Years

Jan. 30, 2002

The Kings Palace Steak House, located at the intersection of Route 84 and Route 136, has a new owner Mr. John Mazomenos. He has been in the restaurant business for the past 32 years in the Chicago area and has a great deal of experience on the desires

and foods that people enjoy. The City of Fulton was awarded a grant in the amount of $159,000 from the Department of Natural Resources Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Program. Another grant came from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation for $65,500.

10 Years

Feb. 1, 2012

Fulton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Fit Assist located at 1130 17th Street next to Fulton Dental Associates. The new business is owned by Colleen Wilkin, Certified Personal Trainer. Chamber members helping her celebrate were President Greg Naftzger, Chuck Dykstra, Marsha Norman, Mayor Larry Russell and Jami Smith. CF Industries donated $2,561 to Fulton Elementary School teachers Julie Geyer, Shauna Lampe and Elizabeth Byam and Fulton High School teacher Jennifer Pepper. The company partnered with River Bend School District to offer grants to teachers who incorporate agriculture or the environment in classroom activities.

YOUR HEALTH

Part 5: Sources of support for the alcoholic and family BY STEPHEN D. HARRISON, MD When alcoholism has affected an individual or family there are a variety of sources one can turn to for support. Groups such as Al-Anon are programs designed specifically for family members of alcoholics to gain an understanding of how to cope with the devastating consequences in their own lives. Through these and other program, an important point to remember is to avoid judgment. While your local alcoholic treatment center may refer you to a number of helpful sources, no potential source should be left untouched when trying to reach and treat an alcoholic. This includes professional clinics for alcoholism treatment, counselors, church, family, friends, employer, etc. Family members should avoid taking the illness upon themselves, inevitably some type of confrontation needs to be made if the alcoholic is going to be helped. The reason should be clear if you followed the earlier series as one recognizes it is rare for the alcoholic to understand or perceive his or her illness. Counselors

can help family in providing the best approach for your particular situation. Be prepared for reflection and blame, but do not give up your efforts. Your efforts are worthy for the ones you love. People with this disease have been helped who initially seem to be beyond help and reject help. The alcoholic’s treatment will involve various stages. There is the process of detoxification which needs to be done under supervision to avoid the potentially dangerous effects of withdrawal. Counselors can help determine if this is best done under the inpatient setting or outpatient setting. The point being it needs to be done with a supervised and coordinated program where the alcoholic understands there is to be a long-term commitment. Nutrition is often neglected. Proper nutrition can enhance recover and help minimize the cravings which may occur for months to years afterwards in some alcoholics. This is because of a variety of nutritional deficits and imbalances which occurred over the years. One example of extreme importance is the effect of

simple sugar. Because of the various changes that occur, such foods may induce several changes in the alcoholic that are potentially significant and may aggravate the craving. Keep in mind that alcohol may deplete vitamins and other elements for proper nutrition and many would advocate a multivitamin daily for malnutrition, intermittent low blood sugar, depletion of brain chemicals, central nervous system dysfunction, etc. Thiamine is the most commonly depleted vitamin. The alcoholic needs to be aware there is a cross tolerance to many other drugs which affect the central nervous system including anti-anxiety agents, tranquilizers such a Valium, many sleeping medications and many others. Finally, without a doubt, most experts would agree that the single most effective management for coping with alcoholism through the years has been the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) organization. The organization, which was founded by two alcoholics, has helped millions since its inception. It is based on much of the above and is noted for its 12 steps for the

recovering alcoholic. Key features of the 12 steps include recognition of dependence upon a higher power to cope with the ongoing disease because of the extensive difficulty dealing with the disease process which is widespread and far-reaching it its effects. Participation with others of like background is important and highly recommended as a regular, lifelong practice to help both the alcoholics as well as many others who may benefit from ongoing support. The first drug developed for alcoholism was Disulfiram or Antabuse. The mechanism is by producing extreme nausea and vomiting. The reaction can be very prominent. Naltrexone is a treatment that blocks the sensations of pleasure that are associated with alcohol. It may also help reduce cravings. It works best for those who have stopped for at least four days. Campral works by balancing some central nervous system receptors. Since alcohol throws off this balance, this medication can help restore that. Like Naltrexone, it works best if the person of off alcohol for a few days.

NEWS BRIEF Preschool screenings will begin in February for school districts in Whiteside County the Bi-County Special Education Cooperative announced. Screenings provide parents a measure of a child’s development in areas important to learning. Children identified with special needs will be directed to preschool programs for children between 3 and 5 years of age. Parents should accompany their child to the screening and should be prepared to answer questions pertaining to the child’s development. Baby books, immunization records and a medical history are important documents for this process. Some districts only do screenings by appointment, so call in advance. Morrison: 815-772-2153. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 9, 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 9. Morrison Northside School. Erie: 309-659-2239, ext. 2512. 3 to 6:30 p.m. March 10, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 11. Erie Elementary Annex Building. Fulton River Bend: 815-589-2309. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 16, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 16. Fulton Presbyterian Church. Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico: 815537-2345. 8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. March 11, noon to 7 p.m. April 29. Unit Office in Prophetstown.

Dave Layton and Chuck and Sally Finley of Morrison prepared a section of Lake Carlton for ice skating and hockey for winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy. Sarah Ford for Shaw Media

Ice skating rink returns to Lake Carlton BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Winter recreationalists have another option for some outdoor activity thanks to a “pop-up” ice rink on Lake Carlton at Morrison Rockwood State Park. Volunteer skaters recently cleared a 50x80 patch of snow near the boat launch ramp, providing a natural ice rink for winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy. The ice was already a foot thick before the snow fell, said volunteer Chuck Finley, so it was easy to clear off with snow blowers and shovels. Chuck, his wife Sally, and their friend Dave Layton were gliding on their skates while passing the puck on the rink last week. The snow has been cleared off for a rink in previous years by local volunteers. Now that it’s ready for use this year, the recreational skaters want the community

Now Available s g in d d e W S AU K VA L L E Y

PUBLICATION

PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 440 Sterling, IL 61081

2022/23 EDITION

'!,."$ -$)&#'$ )$+($-*$%

to know about the opportunity. “Anyone interested in skating can use it at any time. We normally go out there any afternoon when the temperature gets in the mid-20s or above. If any skaters are interested in hockey, all they need is their own hockey stick,” said Chuck. “The ice on the lake is particularly smooth this year and it’s a great place to get outdoors and enjoy winter.” Anyone interested in skating or playing hockey can email Chuck at cfskydiver@frontiernet.net to be added to a group notification list. The park is already a prime spot for winter recreation, from ice fishing on the lake to sledders on the hills to cross country skiers on the trails. A sign at the park entrance warns everyone to be aware of areas of thin ice on the lake. The park closes at dusk during the winter.

Come Snowbird Assisted Living

408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL

Winter is here..... Why not snowbird with us? Relax and take a vacation without the hassle of travel!

SM-ST1953138

Above this cover: Page 4

To request your FREE copy, simply call us at (815) 632-2566 or email your requests and address to: knull@saukvalley.com

Resthave is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

CALL JA MIE ABO UT OUR SN OWBIRD RATES TODAY!

815.772

.4021

WHITESIDE NEWS Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

Scheduling begins for Whiteside County preschool screenings

Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

WHITESIDE NEWS

COLLEGE NEWS John Searl graduates from University of Illinois

John Searl, son of Mark and Karen Searl of Port Byron, graduated Dec 17, 2021, from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, College of ACES. He obtained a Bachelors of Science degree in 3-1/2 years in Crop Sciences with a concentration in Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. Searl worked in John Searl the research lab under Dr. Anthony Studer, was a James Scholar, a Jonathan Baldwin Tourner Scholar, and on the Dean’s List. John also interned for three years at Beck’s Hybrids in Indiana. He spent winter break 2019 in Hawaii working in their research plots. Searl is pursuing his PhD in Crop Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Black Hawk College releases Honors lists

East Campus (Galva/Kewanee) High Honors – GPA 3.75 to 4.00 for

the semester Albany: Gunnar Wuebben Erie: Brooke Chandler Port Byron: Kelsey Doty Tampico: Haley Sebby Honors – GPA 3.50 to 3.74 for the semester Fenton: Carson Wiebenga Hooppole: Cassidy Miller Tampico: Gracy Lindsey, Jasmyn VanHorn Quad-Cities Campus (Moline) High Honors – GPA 3.75 to 4.00 for the semester Albany: Olivia Henry, Ashley Livingston Cordova: Ashley Hall, Clara Lonergan, Matthew Lowe, James Moorhusen Erie: Christina Ayers, Jadyn Collis, Emma Davis, Jaden Johnson, Jade Nickerson, Kelsey Stichter, Jaylee Stortz Fenton: Emily Decker, Malory Eggers, Cadance Hawk, Ella Heyvaert, Shea Winters Morrison: Tyler Glover Port Byron: Jordan Bull-Welch, Jessee Pinson, Sarah Prigge, Preston Searl, Molly Sharp, Madison Wallace Prophetstown: Koby Brooks, Adysson Scott Rapids City: Carrie Riley Honors – GPA 3.50 to 3.74 for the

semester Erie: Macy Ashdown, Lynette Foree, Sara Gaskill, Emily Herzmann, Parker Holldorf, Aylah Jones, Mya Jones, Mikayla Morrissey, Isabelle VanOosten, Noah Wiseley, Bailey Youngberg Fenton: Erin Ashdown, Bryce Jepson Fulton: Paige Dykstra Port Byron: Jasmine Bell, Lauren Day, Parker Friant, Emma Hart

Local students on Carthage College Dean’s List

More than 600 students have been named to the Carthage College dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester. Dean’s list honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester. Brett VanDeWostine and Abigail Stichter of Erie, earned this achievement.

Palicki makes Dean’s List at Monmouth College

Alivia Palicki, an art education major from Fulton, has made the Dean’s List at Monmouth College for the Fall 2021 semester. Students on the list achieved a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a

4.0 scale while taking at least three full academic credits.

Holldorf on UW-Whitewater men’s track and field roster

Tyler Holldorf, a native of Erie, and graduate of Erie High School, will compete for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s track and field team during the 2022 season, which began Saturday, Jan. 22. Holldorf, a sophomore at UW-Whitewater, is majoring in human performance.

Chenoweth named to fall 2021 Dean’s List

Northern Illinois University announces its fall 2021 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Kylie Chenoweth, College of Business Dean’s List, Human Resource Management, of Erie, earned this honor.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County

Warranty deeds Amy L. Eifel, formerly Johnson, to Timothy J. and Patricia A. Bush, one parcel on Hill Road, Erie, $80,000. Keith E. and Lydia B. Crady to Dru R. and Tess M. Crady, 500 Highland Ave., Erie, $95,000. Craig E. and Phyllis A. Graham to Lisa and John Barger Sr., 8999 Wilmont Road, Fenton, $132,500. Sterling SNF Management LLC to Dirks Family Trust, Linda S. Dirks, trustee, 803B Coventry Lane, Sterling, 90,000. Gregory S. Fullman to Cal Jarrett, 405 Second Ave., Rock Falls, $120,000. Vickie L. Collins to Amber G. and James R. Walker, 22478 Mill Road, Tampico, $215,000. Paulette Petersen and Richard P. Munz to Daniel Mitchell, 17178 Elston Road, Fulton, $150,000. Michael B. Gabriel to Melissa K. and Phillip C. Gonterman Jr., 130 Main St., Erie, $130,000. Thomas A. McCleary to Perry Wancket, 1215 W. 20th St., Rock Falls, $85,000.

Jeffrey A. Lenhart to Dyllan Willett, 311 Third Ave., Sterling, $100,000. J. Darwin Olsen to Joshua W. and Keli C. Knuth, 16891 Hunters Ridge Road, Fulton, $304,500. Terry L. and Penny J. Boseneiler to Amery Rentals LLC Lyndon, 504 W. Sixth St., Prophetstown, $40,000. Quit claim deeds Michael S. and Jennifer M. Rangel Kelly Trust to Anne Skibb, one parcel of farmland in Prophetstown Township, $0. Seth M. and Kara B. Spooner to Anthony Renello, one parcel in Fenton Township, $0. Roger K. and Susan A. Meiers to Anthony and Christopher Meiers, 15543 Bishop Road, Morrison, $0. Trustees deeds Richard H. Landheer Estate, Leta Ann VanZuiden, trustee, to Scott Alan and Todd Michael VanZuiden, two parcels in Mt. Pleasant Township, $0. Dean A. Pierson Trust to Lelia D. Gibson Trust, 386 Perkins Road, Prophetstown, $584,000.

Sandra L. and Merle L. Grau Trust to Michael K. and Elizabeth M. Hamilton, 501 E. High St., Morrison, $230,000. Executors deeds Denny R. Fulfs Estate to Kurtis T. and Amy Downs, one parcel on Science Ridge Road, Sterling, $154,000. Denny R. Fulfs Estate to DLK Funding LLC, two parcels on Science Ridge Road, Sterling, $563,500.

Denny R. Fulfs Estate to DLK Funding LLC, one parcel on Science Ridge Road, Sterling, $154,000. Darlene Rathje Estate to Angela R. Dickau, 1110 Sixth Ave., Fulton, $120,000. Deed Mark D. Duchay Estate to Castle 2020 LLC, 302 W. Fifth St., Sterling, $23,000.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

SAUK VALLEY

WHITESIDE NEWS Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@shawmedia.com

Enrollment at Sauk Valley Community College is up 15% in the 2022 spring semester from the 2021 fall semester.

Anonymous donor gives $50,000 to Sauk Valley College’s Impact Program DIXON – An anonymous donor has pledged $50,000 to the Sauk Valley Community College Impact Program, which will be launching across the college district this spring. The donation was made to the We Are the Future endowment campaign, a multiyear campaign to raise $10 million in financial support for the impact program, which will allow high schoolers to earn up to 3 years of tuition and fees at Sauk Valley by doing community service in the area. The anonymous donor was described as “a longtime supporter of the college and a passionate advocate for the students and programs at SVCC.” “When Sauk Valley Community College was created in the 1960s by Peter Dillon and the founders, other supporters realized that SVCC would answer the needs of our area for vocational training, medical care, initial studies for bachelor’s degrees, and basic education,” the donor said in a news release. “We must solidify our ability to provide for the next 60 years. Many people are proud of our contributions to SVCC, and we encourage others to become involved by giving their time, attention, and finances.” The SVCC Impact Program is based on national promise programs, and it was designed to address the specific needs of the Sauk Valley region including stemming out migration, growing the pool of skilled workers, and helping to strengthen the area’s community service organizations. Sauk Valley Community College

President Dave Hellmich said the program will be a game changer for growing the community. Pilot programs are currently underway for students in Fulton and Prophetstown thanks to a $1 million donation from an anonymous Whiteside County resident last year, and the earned tuition program will be available across Sauk’s six-county footprint in the spring. The first round of students who successfully complete the program requirements will be eligible to enroll at Sauk in 2026. Since May, 60% of students in the impact pilot programs have participated in 122 different volunteer opportunities, totaling close to 800 hours of service. Students would need to meet five criteria to qualify, consisting of registering for the program by Sept. 1 of their freshman year, graduate on time or early with their class, participate in 25 hours of community service a year totaling 100 hours, graduate from high school or an accredited home school program within the district, and apply for at least one other local/ state/national scholarship as well as complete FAFSA. Those who meet those requirements and who enroll in a career or transfer program would be given up to 3 years of tuition and fees. For information about the Sauk Impact Program or the We Are the Future campaign, go to svcc.edu/ impact or email foundation@svcc. edu.

HEART CHECK

Safe, painless, and lasting 15 short minutes, HeartCheck of the Rock River Valley is performed just like a traditional x-ray. Scans of your heart provide an accurate view of how much calcium buildup exists in your arteries.

YOU SHOULD CONSIDER GETTING A HEART CHECK IF: • You are between the ages of 50 and 65 • You smoke • You are overweight • You have high blood pressure • You have elevated cholesterol • You have a family history of heart disease

ONLY

To schedule an appointment, please call

(815) 625-0400, ext. 5550

1 0 0 E . L e Fev r e Ro a d , S t e r l i n g • w w w. cg h m c . co m

SCHOOL NEWS

WHITESIDE NEWS

4.00 and above

Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

Morrison High School releases second-quarter honor roll Class of 2022: Clara Bush, Kendra

Fisher, Tanna Frederick, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Hailey Kozovic, Rongxuan “Mae” Li, Evelyn Lira, Samuel Richards, Lillian Weston, Bailey Williams, Macy Williamson, Brady Wolf Class of 2023: Zayden Boonstra, Mark Cyphers, Taylor Swanstrom, Shelby Veltrop, Hannah Zinke Class of 2024: Madison Banks, Carly Boonstra, Madison Krum, Gracelyn Streets Wood, Ethan Taylor Class of 2025: Austin Boonstra, Landon Cook, Blake Huizenga, Paige Leighton, Isaiah McDearmon, Hunter McNeece, Sarah Stralow

3,500 to 3.999

Class of 2022: Teyana Arroyo-

Miller, Beau Brackemeyer, Sidney Cook, Katherine Henson, Quinn James, Noah May, Michaela Millard, Adam Neumann, Kristen Peters, Keaton Still, Trey Strating, Allison Taylor, Cadie Unger, Faith VanderVinne, Ethan Wiersema Class of 2023: Carter Behrens, Jerrica Bormann, Cheyenne Callan, Anlynn Dykstra, Katherine Eggemeyer, Marissa Folkers, Nelly Gil, Landri Harmon, Jalyn Johnson, Erika King, Gina Lee, Jordan Luhrsen, Owen Mussmann, Nevaeh Strobbe, Jenna Tichler, Jace Wagner, Lexi Wilkens Class of 2024: Blake Adams, Dylan Anderson, Alyvia Behrens, Caden Bielema, Emery Brewer, Cambell Buikema, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Theron Decker, Hailey Edwards, Brianna Groenewold,

Madison Houzenga, Katie Hutchison, Jayden Kershaw, Karalynn Kirkpatrick, Cameron McDonnell, Madeline Milnes, Emma Oldham, Kaleb Randall, Allen Rumfelt, Viola Schmidmeier, Nicholas Wagenecht II, Sarah Weston, Steven Zhang Class of 2025: Madilyn Armitage, Colton Bielema, Katie Bush, Olivia Dauphin, Jett Decker, Isabella Duncan, Airiana Frederick, Brooklynn Knouse, Emma Mackum, Makenzie Neas, Danica Pfister, Kaylee Pruis, Lauren Rubright, Gavin Streets Wood, Camryn Veltrop

3.200 to 3.499

Class of 2022: Chloe Austin-Roeder, Kayla Carpenter, Thomas Dauphin, Payton Decker, Mason Dykstra, Carver Findley, Floridalma Garcia Izaguirre, Owen Hayenga,

Braxton Houzenga, Dakota Houz enga, Isaac Melton, Aracely Pineda, Xona, Lindsey Schroeder, Layne Stephenson Class of 2023: BayLeigh Brewer, Schyon Drolema, Kendall Leighton, MaKenna Moon, Daniel Mouw, Molly Riffle, Leah Scott, Demery Smith, Marissa Wadsworth, Jario Xono Lucero, Ava Yates Class of 2024: Kaylynn Alfrejd, Dailey Damhoff, Jordan Eads, Peyton Emerson, Afton Eyrich, Brayden Houzenga, Keegan Mayberry, Abbagail McClain, Chase Newman, Carson Strating, Marissa Tichler, Hailey Wiersema Class of 2025: Ilmeta Dzeladini, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Zachary Milder, Violet Mills, Daniella Morgan, Zoey Patterson, Reynolds Reavy IV, Emily Roggy, Kaleb Schroeder

Erie Middle School second-quarter students On-A-Roll Erie Middle School has announced the second quarter On-A-Roll. Students on the list have a B average, with * denoting all A’s. Congratulations to the following students: Fifth Grade : Luna Addis, Jaxon Alls, Chance Anderson, *Micah Bach, Cooper Beaver, *Noah Berk, *Caleb Brown, *Brady Burns, Hunter Bush, Taylie Cope, *Sydney Dornbush, *Hailey Eyrich, *Aidan Garcea, *Kingston Gehrking, Zoey Horton, Taytum Jacobs, *Ava Johnson, *Grayson Johnston, Levi Knudtson, Averee Lukehart, Ethan Meier, *Lia Milem, Adah Mills, *Lillian Misfeldt,*Peyton Misfeldt, Donivan Monkus, Wyatt Oszfolk, *Dawson Pool, Alyssa Pratt, Addison Roupe,

Keegan Ryan, Reese Ryan, *Atreyu Shramek, Robin Stephens, Charlotte Stropes, Kerin Turner, *Ellah Weaver, Maddison Weaver, Walker Wright, and Caleb Zaagman. Sixth Grade : Sophie Anderson, *Faith Baar, *Nolan Bradley, Ivy Brooks, Kyla Crady, Carson Eyrich, Andrew Fenzel, Elijah Franzen, Chloe Hamilton, Addision Horton, *Lyla Johnson, Hunter Jones, *Laila Keeling, Addison Knapp, *Jacob Murphy, *Jennica Norman, Kelsi Packer, Anthony Paxton Jr., *Braeden Punke, Christopher Pyse, Kaycee Russell, *Ella Schipper, Carter Shepherd, Toby Tate, Jackson Tegeler, *Addilyn Temple, Cheyenne Terry, Craig Thompson, and Mia

Trent.

Seventh Grade: Mara Ary, Boston

Besse, Hailie Blumhoff, *Sarah Carlson, *Sawyer Copeland, Deacon Dewulf, *Isabella Floming, Allie Frieberg, Karrie Hamm, *Holden Hawk, *Payton Holcomb, Tristan Hovey, Brice Howell, Cade Huisman, *Justin Jacobs, *Alexus Kapple, Ayden Klendworth, Navonna Lopez, *Ashton Miner, *Brayden Morell, *Isabella Olvera, *Lauren Punke, *Nathan Punke, Caleb Reymer, *Taylor Robshaw, Dane Ryan, Hailey Ryan, Evan Steimle, Ryleigh Stephens, Kash Temple, *Elley Weidel, Nevada Wells, *Makayla Wetzell, *Roselyn Wickes, and *Lauryn Wunderlich.

Eighth Grade: Lauren Abbott, Aiden Almanza, *Stella Ashdown, *Victoria Ballard, Kaylin Brookhart, *Keigin Brookhart, *Brynn Brown, *Isaac Carlson, *Aurora Chriest, Braedyn Frank, Saige Froeliger, Abby Gabriel, Kennady Gehrking, Draven Graham, Ava Grawe, Jack Hockaday, Jalyn Hockaday, *Aubrey Huisman, Avery Jacobs, *Ashlyn Johnson, Elisabeth Johnson, *Isabella Johnston, Connor Ke egan, Ka ylee Kee gan, Ethan Lavine, Layne Licklider, Max Milem, Aubrey Misfeldt, *Charleigh Misfeldt, *Michelle Naftzger, *Jonathan Norman, Iszabel Oszfolk, Isabella Pangrazio, Jessie Papineau, Amiah Stubblefield, Keegan Winckler, and *Savannah Wuebben.

River Bend Middle School first-semester honor roll ‘A’ Honor Roll

Eighth grade: Belle Curley, Alyssa

Griffith, Lauren Guenther, Landen Leu, Jessa Read, Jada Schaver, Brooklyn Thoms Seventh grade : Natalie Anton, Wiley Blasdell II, Madison Bolton, Liam Brubaker, Averi Bush, Trenton Dykstra, Paige Emerson, Evan Folk, Leo Frick, Lillian Frick, Ashton Morhardt, Maxwell Owen, Jasen Siglar, Logan Smither, Alicen Wiersema, Iris Williamson Sixth grade : Noah Anton, Teague Bray, Addison Christiansen, Wrenn Coffey, Isaac Echebarria, Ella Folk,

Lillian Hauck, Talon Meyers, Evan Speir, Easton Spooner

‘B’ Honor Roll

Eighth grade: Tyler Barsema, Noah Bauscher, Wyatt Becker, Landon Boonstra, Grace Bray, Isabella Bush, Zachary Clark, Paige Cramer, Chase Dykstra, Kaitlyn Foley, Cathryn Graham, Aidan Griser, Wesley Hackett, Gwendolyn Huizenga, Mason Kuebel, Isabel Merema, Braedon Meyers, Tarik Paisley, Brandon Petersen, Jake Pidde, Janell Preston, Dawson Price, Jordin Rathburn, Liam Robbins, Kody Schipper, Jaiden Shepherd, Aubry

Smith, Haley Smither, Gavin Snyder, Aaron Stillings, CJ Struckman, Brooklyn Vogel, Jacob Voss, Hannah Wiersema, Caden Wilkin Seventh grade: Addisen Barsema, Mason Bray, Kyley Burden, Gianna Carpenter, Matthew Connor, Landon Dykstra, Aidan Elder, Melissa Facio, Kara Griffy, Haylee Hamstra, Benjamin Huisenga, Makenna Kampe, Zoe Kunau, Sophie Lippens, Cammie Lubinski, Jonah Lutz, Kayleen Mendoza, Tate Norman, Amelia Ottens, Chloe Peter, Jaxon Resop, Madisyn Rynes, Megan Smith, Emma Tichler, Owen VanZuiden

Sixth grade: Kyleigh Allensworth, Kiah Baker, Jordan Brechon, Brianne Brennan, Meranda Butt, Brayleigh Cook, Blaze Damhoff, Sara Hodge, Teighlor Holesinger, Victor Jackson, Jameson Kingery, Nora Kingery, Claire Luskey, Kathryne McGovern, Evan McWilliams, Ashlee Meinema, Jacob Overkamp, Peterson Parisi, Daisy Peter, Leah Quick, Eduard Qunai, Kathleen Robbins, Bodey Stephenson, Katelyn Temple, Breleigh Terrock-Hayton, Keaton Thyne, Aiden VanZuiden, Chloe Wilkin, Armani Cooper, Michael Foley, Tucker Tiesman

FULTON

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

For a few hours on Friday night, Fulton High School was packed as the Lil Steamer Open wrestling tournament returned after a year hiatus. Around 250 boys and girls from 35 area wrestling clubs descended on the school on Jan. 28 for the annual tournament hosted by the River Bend Steamers Wrestling Club. The gym and bleachers were filled with wrestlers and spectators, and a constant line at the concessions stand kept volunteers busy. Wrestling divisions were Tots (5 and under), Bantam (6-7), Intermediate (8-9), Novice (10-11), and Senior (1214). Every kid who participated got a medal, and champions of each bracket got a t-shirt. The top wrestlers of each division got their photos taken on a winners’ podium in the cafeteria. Organizers thanked all the kids, parents, and coaches for their support of the tournament, as well as the River Bend Wrestling Club parents, the high school wrestling team, and the wrestling alumni. River Bend Steamers Wrestling

Club consists of wrestlers ages 5 through 8th grade, and the club is a member of the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation. River Bend School District had 67 kids competing on the mat, with Mason Kuebel of Fulton winning his 8th Lil Steamer Open Title.

Sarah Ford for Shaw Media

LEFT: Ezekiel Walker, 6, of the Sauk Valley Wrestling Club and Pearl Long, 6, of the River Bend Steamers Wrestling Club, grapple on the mat Friday, Jan. 28, at Fulton High School while Gunnar Wuebben of Albany officiates the match. ABOVE: Grayson Meyers, 7, of Fulton and Victor Oehrlein, 7, of Clinton are pictured during their match at the Lil Steamer Open while coach Russ McCallister officiates. More photos on page 15.

Bridal Fair 2022 SUNDAY, FEB. 6, 2022 12PM - 3PM Northland Mall • Sterling, IL Free Admission

Visit with vendors that specialize in planning YOUR perfect wedding! Sponsored By:

WHITESIDE NEWS Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

Lil Steamer Open draws hundreds to high school

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP

WHITESIDE NEWS

Fulton 59, Eastland 40: The Cougars

Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

Boys basketball

led 14-10 after the opening quarter and 23-21 at halftime, but the Steamers outscored Eastland 14-6 in the third period and 24-11 in the fourth to rally for an NUIC South win in Fulton. Ethan Price hit four 3-pointers and finished with 18 points, and Jacob Jones scored 16 points for Fulton (202, 5-0). Baylen Damhoff added 11 points Riverdale 67, Morrison 35: The Mustangs fell behind 21-11 in the opening quarter and 37-15 by halftime in a Three Rivers West loss in Port Byron. Trey Strating finished with 15 points, and Andre McQueen scored 13 for Morrison. Brandon Stone hit four 3-pointers and had 21 points to lead Riverdale, with Kye Smeltzly scoring 17. Erie-Prophetstown 79, Orion 62: The Panthers led 26-11 after one quarter and 47-29 by halftime in a Three Rivers East road win. Kolby Franks poured in 31 points to pace Erie-Prophetstown, with Caleb Naftzger and Connor Sibley scoring 17 points apiece. Rockridge 68, Morrison 32: The Mustangs trailed 31-16 by halftime, then were outscored 23-12 in the third quarter of a Three Rivers East road game. Trey Strating had nine points to lead Morrison, while Danny Mouw added eight and Alex Anderson scored six.

Girls basketball

Morrison 54, Riverdale 32: The Fillies led 26-12 by halftime and never looked back in a Three Rivers West win at home. Shelby Veltrop had 18 points, five rebounds, six assists, three blocks and two steals to lead Morrison, which pulled away with a 17-7 scoring edge in the third quarter. Camryn Veltrop finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, three blocks and two assists, and Diana Robbins added 13 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Jordan Eads had five points and three steals, Kendra Fisher chipped in four points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals, and Kalli Fisher dished four assists for the Fillies. Erie-Prophetstown 26, Orion 23: The Panthers pulled out a close win in a Three Rivers East game in Erie. Amboy 62, Fulton 19: The Clippers led 18-4 after the opening period and 38-11 by halftime, then outscored the Steamers 17-3 in the third quarter for an NUIC South road win. Kylie Smither’s five points led Ful-

ton, and Lara Bielema and Miraya Pessman scored four each. Morrison 54, Erie-Prophetstown 27: The Fillies built a 33-15 halftime lead and rolled to a Three Rivers West win at home over the Panthers. Camryn Veltrop tallied 16 points, six rebounds and two blocks to lead Morrison. Jordan Eads scored 11 points, Kendra Fisher added nine points, seven steals, five rebounds and four assists, and Shelby Veltrop chipped in 10 points, five rebounds and two steals for the Fillies. BayLeigh Brewer nabbed five steals for Morrison. Malory Eggers and Kennedy Buck paced Erie-Prophetstown with six points apiece. Fulton 45, Milledgeville 29: Freshman Miraya Pessman scored 23 points and nabbed four steals to lift the Steamers over the Missiles. Kylie Smither scored eight points for Fulton, and Resse Germann added four points, six rebounds, seven assists and four steals.

Girls bowling

Sterling 2,507, Erie-Prophetstown 2,156: The Golden Warriors won all

three games to top the Panthers in a dual in Fulton. Hannah Neumiller led E-P with a 410 series, while Phoebe DeNeve rolled a 388 series, and Kholee Rangel had a 380. Naudia Ritemon (348), Ysabell Hamm (330) and Jolene Wells (300) rounded out the Panthers’ lineup.

Dixon 2,857, Erie-Prophetstown 1,960 : Naudia Ritemon and Kholee

Rangel led Erie-Prophetstown with series of 378 and 365. Ysabell Hamm bowled a 326 and Hannah Neumiller bowled a 287, while Gwyn Wickes finished with a 248.

Wrestling

Polo 36, Morrison 28: The Marcos claimed four victories by forfeit and two by pin to edge the Mustangs in a dual meet. At 126, Wyatt Doty pinned Karder White in 2:29, while at 195, Maddux Hayden pinned Cameron McDonnell in 2:28. Picking up wins for Morrison were Camden Pruis at 132, who beat Lucas Nelson in a 14-4 major decision; Donny Reavy at 138, who pinned Clay Davis in 2:36; Logan Baker at 152, who defeated Nicholas Cain in a 10-0 major decision; Kayden White at 182, who defeated Wyatt Queckboerner 11-4; and Nathan Schaefer at 220, who pinned Blake Diehl in 3:06. Orion 33, Erie-Prophetstown 30: The Panthers were edged out by the host Chargers in a Three Rivers dual.

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

TOP PHOTO: Morrison’s Donny Reavy looks for the pin signal from the referee as he battles Polo’s Clay Davis at 138 pounds during Jan. 26 action in Polo. ABOVE: Morrison’s Logan Baker wrestles Polo’s Nicholas Cain at 152 pounds during Jan. 26 action in Polo. RIGHT: Morrison’s Nate Schaefer picks up Polo’s Blake Diehl during Jan. 26 action at 220 pounds. Wyatt Goossens (120 pounds) won a 4-2 decision in overtime, while Jacob Gibson (126) won 5-3, Jase Grunder (152) won 5-2, and Elijah Friedrichsen (285) won 6-1. E-P also received three forfeits. Morrison splits at home: The Mustangs defeated Putnam County 42-18, but lost 54-29 to Riverdale in a home triangular. Nate Schaefer won a pair of con-

tested bouts for Morrison, winning by pin at 285 pounds against Putnam County, and by pin in 1:25 at 220 against Riverdale. Camden Pruis (132) and Cameron McDonnell (195) also won by pin against Riverdale, and Kayden White (182) added a technical fall. The Mustangs gave up seven forfeits in the loss to the Rams, but picked up six forfeits in the win over Putnam County.

LIL STEAMER WRESTLING OPEN

We Support Our Local Schools!

GO STEAMERS AND KNIGHTS! SM-ST1887413

WHITESIDE NEWS Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

Sarah Ford for Shaw Media

ABOVE: Bantam Division (ages 6-7) match winners take the stand after their victories. From left are Deacon Woodin, 6, of Fulton, Lucas Hamilton, 6, River Bend Steamers Wrestling Club, Raelyn Reyes, 6, of the Rock Falls Junior Rockets, and Annabelle Hoffman, 7, of the Sauk Valley Wrestling Club. TOP RIGHT: From left, Bennett Moody, 5, siblings Gage Killinger, 7, and Gracie Killinger, 6, of the Riverdale Wrestling Club, are all smiles after their matches at the Lil Steamer Open at Fulton High School. RIGHT: Volunteers working a very busy concession stand included Michael Foley (left), Silas Tautz and Victor Jackson during Friday night’s Lil Steamer Open.

Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

WHITESIDE NEWS

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

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

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

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

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

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

FULTON Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com Pastor Kevin Vanhoeven First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203 Pastor Charles Huckaby Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.com. Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283 Pastor Wayne Wiersema Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542 Father Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com

CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Joe Crum 815-772-3554 First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Michael Hooker

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

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

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

MORRISON

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

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

Farmers Elevator

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC

815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL

Frary’s Lumber & Supply

822 Main, Erie Serving the Area Since 1980 Farm • Residential • Commercial Wiring & Contracting

815-537-5151 - Prophetstown

309-659-2195

Morrison Veterinary Clinic

Allure of Prophetstown

Rock River Lumber & Grain

421 Lincolnway East Morrison

newtonzion@frontier.com Pastor Shannon Parrish

815-537-5131 - Prophetstown

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

Phone 815-772-4047

14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

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

Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 FaceBook live at 10:30 a.m. Sundays Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Reformed Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison, 815-772-3890 www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Dick Adams - Phone 772-2696 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m. YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison Larry Kidwell, Minister - 970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons. Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Calvin Haines - 815-772-4030 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

WISDOM

Heating and Air Erie, Illinois

“For your wisest climate solutions”

Fulton Dental Associates

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 302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Pastor David Efflandt Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron Congregational Church 200 N. High Street, Port Byron Rev. Michael Rubino - 309-523-2318 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th Street North, Port Byron Church Office: 309-523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor

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

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

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

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

DENNIS ELECTRIC Tampico, Illinois 815-438-4402

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

SM-ST1891458

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200

Conservative Coffee Club announces February schedule

The Conservative Coffee Club of Whiteside County will be hosting the following speakers this month: Feb. 3 – Stephanie Trussell, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor; Feb. 10 – Tony

McCombie, Mike Thoms, and Dan Swanson and a District Map presentation; and Feb. 17 – Christopher Roper, Republican candidate for Governor of Illinois. The club meets every Thursday from 9 – 10:30 a.m. at Harvest Bakery & More, 916 Albany St. in Erie. All are welcome to join.

CHURCH BRIEFS Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection to meet Feb. 9

menu is beef stroganoff, corn, bread stick and cherry cake dessert. Plan to join us on Sunday, Feb. 6 and Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connecfeel free to come a little early and grab a tion will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, cup of coffee in the Welcome Center Feb. 9, at Community Reformed Church, before going into the sanctuary for the 9 747 N. 12th St., Clinton, IA. The cost to a.m. worship service. All are welcome. attend is $10. There will be a brunch folPastor Luke Schouten continues his lowed by music and an inspirational, message series “Where Life Begins…” with non-denominational speaker. There are no “The End of My Dreams” with scripture dues or memberships required to attend drawn from Matthew 5: 4. Crosswalk will the monthly meetings. Music will be provided by Elizabeth and lead the praise set and ministry coordinator Rich Criss will accompany the hymns Paul Hopkins. Speaker Bobbie Furr of Coal Valley, will on the organ. The Sanctuary Choir will sing “I Stand Redeemed!” for the anthem. present “Love Starved-Love Satisfied”. Sunday School for children in preschool God has a wonderful plan for our lives with rewarding satisfaction when we turn through high school is held following worship until 11 a.m. Coffee and fellowship for the reins over to Him. All women are invited to attend. Reser- the adults also follow worship in the vations are due Friday, Feb. 4. For reserva- Christ Center. All are welcome and invite tions or more information, contact Donna your friends! More information is readily available on at 563-357-6843 or Nancy at 563-242the church’s website, www.emmanuelre8819, cell 563-357-8859. formedchurch.org or by calling the church office at 815-772-3890.

Free community meals at CrossView Church

CrossView Church, formerly Second Reformed Church, in Fulton will host a free community meal every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. If River Bend School District in Fulton is canceled on a Wednesday because of a weather issue, the meal will also be canceled. CrossView is located at 705 14th Ave. in Fulton. Upcoming menu: Feb 2: Chicken & Noodles, green beans, applesauce, desserts Feb 9: Soup, sandwiches, desserts Feb 16: Chinese buffet, assorted desserts Feb. 23: Sausage and pepperoni mini pizza, tossed salad, brownie sundaes

First Reformed Church announces worship and activities

Join us for worship on Sunday, Feb. 6 at 9 a.m. at First Reformed Church, located at 510 - 15th Avenue in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will preach and the sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated. Choir practice begins at 8 a.m. and Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and refreshments are served in the library during the social time after the service. Senior Meals are held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at the church. Creative Crew will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 9:00 a.m. Also on Wednesdays, the Bible Study “Solving the Bible Jigsaw: Genesis” will begin at 6:30 p.m. Our services are live-streamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/ Emmanuel Reformed Church groups/firstfulton to join the group and announces worship and activities see the services. The previous Sunday’s Wednesday night meals are once again service is broadcast on WCCI, 100.3 FM at offered until March 16 and all are welcome 6 p.m. Sunday night. For more information, to either dine in at 5:30 p.m. or drive thru go to our website at www.firstrcafulton. beginning at 5:30 until 6 p.m. The Feb. 2 org.

WHITESIDE NEWS Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Pastor Anthony Appel

IN BRIEF

BUSINESS AND SERVICE

Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

WHITESIDE NEWS

PETERSEN

CREMATION

Reasonable Rates

Simple Digniﬁed Affordable

Sanitary Service Publishers of

521 W. Wall St., Morrison, IL

Phone 815-400-9141

Dr. Mindy Hochgesang, DMD Dr. Craig Peterson, DMD www.midwestcornerstone.com

Whiteside News Sentinel The Prophetstown Echo The Fulton Journal The Review

Portable Toilet Rentals & Service

563-242-0252

Septic Tan Pumping

SNELL-ZORNIG

Phone 309-887-4585

WE ARE OPEN!

Drs. Terry and Sarah Foust “Serving Large and Small Animals”

602 N. High Street, Port Byron, IL Phone 309-524-6484 Fax: 309-524-6485 www.riverviewvets.com

HINRICHS PLUMBING & HEATING Prophetstown 815-537-2125

Heating & Cooling Goodman and Tempstar Certiﬁed Expert Installation and Repair Work WE SERVICE MOST BRANDS QUALITY WORK AT REASONABLE PRICES

WANTED Dead or Alive REWARD Junk Cars - Farm Equipment - Appliances - Fencing, etc. Copper - Brass Aluminum Cans & More We Pick Up Large Items Roll Off Service

Larry’s Metal Company, Inc.

7999-1/2 Black Rd., Fenton Hours: M-R 8-4:30; Sat. 8-12 309-659-2912

916 Alanah Lane, Clinton, IA

Dan Dolan built homes feature: No step entry - ADA approved Roll in shower Lawn care and snow removal Learn about purchasing a home with a one-time payment for anyone over age 62 . Projected monthly expenses less than $800 including utilities. Dan Dolan 563-570-1460 Ofﬁce 563-381-4088

7 carpenters • building plans • excavating concrete work • siding & windows • metal roofs

FARM TIRE INC. ON THE FARM SERVICE BIG or SMALL SEMI - CAR - LIGHT TRUCK FARM - INDUSTRIAL We Sell and Ser vice All Major Brands

309-887-4447

16262 Waller Rd., (Rt. 84), Fulton, IL

REBECCA HUIZENGA

Chad Milnes, Brian Bender, Mitch Milnes, Gary Milnes, Dale Klausing

Attorney at Law

1011 Fourth Street, Fulton

815-589-2859

You can get the entire job done with 1 call

STICHTER

Tim Voltz,Agent Ofﬁce 815-273-3523 Ofﬁce 815-589-2360 Email: tim.volz.cbrv@statefarm.com web: www.timvolz.com Auto, Fire, Life Health

Quality work! We move the earth! • Farm Tiling with GPS Mapping • Waterways • All types of Excavating • Trucking • Ditch Work • Tree Shredding • Culverts • Basements • Demolition • Site Prep • Clearing • Road Building • Asphalt Paving • Ponds • Sanitary Sewer & Water • Commercial Building Alan Stichter, Owner/Operator 309-659-2022 • Erie, IL

815-772-7171

Home of the Loaner Car! 1001 31st Ave., Fulton Dan Bennett, Owner

JR’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Winter Services: • Snow Removal • Interior Painting • Hauling

TOWING AVAILABLE

(815) 718-2530

CONSTRUCTION, Inc.

SCRAP IRON & METALS

ROLL OFF SERVICES AVAILABLE!

Licensed in Illinois & Iowa Serving the area since 1937

Making Homes Accessible

DEERVIEW CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT

Russ and Karen Wiersema

106 8th Ave. S., Clinton, IA 563-243-5534 Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sat. 7-12:30

Funeral Homes and Crematory

Millcreek Crossing

COMPLETE AUTOBODY REPAIR!

815-589-3266

DIRECTORY

SM-ST1906200

Enjoy up to 50% more space in your kitchen and better access to your most-used items with our custom pull-out shelves installed in your existing cabinets

50% OFF INSTALLATION* *Limit one offer per household. Must purchase 5+ Classic/Designer Shelves. EXP 3/31/22

Schedule Your FREE Design Consultation: ®

(855) 560-6975

WHITESIDE NEWS Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

HOME SWEET ORGANIZED HOME

CLASSIFIED LINES AD DEADLINE THURSDAY AT 4PM

General Classiﬁed: 815-220-6942 Employment Ads: 815-526-4645 SAVANNA Residential and Commercial property for sale 2 story, 2,091 Sq. Ft. on 1.5 lots,4 bedrooms, 2 garages (1st is 24 x18 the 2nd is 36x 24), 1.5 bath, fence and basement. Asking $134,000. Call 815-590-6474

WANT TO RENT Two quiet adults that work full time, with two large indoor only German Shepherd dogs that are potty trained and well behaved. Are looking to rent a 2-4 bdrm. house . Text or Call after 4pm 815-876-7566

EMPLOYMENT

CLASSIFIED DISPLAY AD AND LEGAL NOTICE DEADLINE WEDNESDAY AT 5PM

EMPLOYMENT

STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER

The City of Sterling, Illinois is seeking applicants to fill Street Maintenance Worker position. Responsibilities include manual work, operating light / heavy equipment, repairing streets, sidewalks, curb / gutters, snow / ice removal, carpentry, sewer repair, and general maintenance. Applicant must have a valid driver's license, a Class A CDL is preferred, but must able to acquire a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement; within 90 days of being employed. The City of Sterling offers an excellent work environment, fringe benefits, and IMRF pension. Resumes or applications and at least three (3) work related references should be addressed to: City of Sterling, Public Works, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081, faxed to 815-6251940, for more information and/or an application visit; www.sterling-il.gov and email to mfarmer@sterling-il.gov by no later than 5:00 PM, February 11, 2022. Questions concerning this position may be directed to Brad Schrader at 815-6326657, or emailed to bschrader@sterling-il.gov The City of Sterling is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EMPLOYMENT

ATTENTION N PR PRESS RESS OPERATORS and other Skilled Folks! FRANTZ Manufacturing Company is growing, and we have an URGENT NEED for PRESS OPERATORS to setup and run our Steel Stamping Press machines. Positions in Assembly, Heat Treat, Maintenance and Tool & Die are available, too. Anyone with experience is welcome, and we offer a great starting wage and excellent benefits with:

Immediate Medical/Dental insurance, Quick Vacation plus Earned Paid Time Off, Retirement 401k w/Co Match, and Monthly Bonuses!

Multiple shifts and part time available. Contact us today to learn more!

CALL - 815 220-6942

Email us at: HR@frantz-mfg.com or

SM-ST1956162

Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

WHITESIDE NEWS

Come in person or send resume to: 3201 West Lefevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081.

Call us at: (815) 625-7063

E.O.E M/F

SM-ST1953372

convenient

The latest job openings 24/7. Jobs.ShawLocal.com

EMPLOYMENT

REAL ESTATE

Quad City Construction Company needs full time experienced Mechanic Technician. Contact Trackmasters, Inc. 1825 First Avenue Silvis, IL 61282 309-792-2432 trackmastersinc.com

EMPLOYMENT

Nutrition Community Worker University of Illinois Extension is offering an exciting position for a self-starter teaching basic nutrition education in the community. Full-time position is based in our Sterling office. All training provided. Health insurance, paid leave, etc. available. To apply go to go.illinois.edu/job by February 21, 2022. Find this job under search job-off campus. For more information contact Karla Belzer at 815-632-3611 or kbelzer@illinois.edu. The University is an AA-EOE www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu.

EMPLOYMENT

CALL - 815 220-6942 EMPLOYMENT

Shaw Media is proud to be the third oldest, continuously owned and operated family newspaper in the nation. Our legacy of success dates back to 1851. We have opportunities to join us: Sheetfed Press Operator - Dixon News Assistant - Multiple Locations News Editor – LaSalle Controller - Crystal Lake Account Executive - Multimedia - Crystal Lake Inside Sales - Multimedia - Crystal Lake Photographer - Crystal Lake Web Developer - Crystal Lake Audience Analytics Coordinator - Crystal Lake Copy Desk Lead - Crystal Lake Reporter Court and Crime - Crystal Lake Reporter - Crystal Lake Copy Editor / Page Designer - Crystal Lake Enterprise Reporter - Joliet AgriNews Field Editor - Indiana Circulation Clerk - Creston, IA Reporter - Creston, IA Visit our Careers Page at

www.shawmedia.com/careers

for complete information on these positions & to apply. Shaw Media is a Equal Opportunity Employer

Ads that work pay for themselves. Ads that don’t work are expensive

Description brings results!

recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property 765 ILCS Act, 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a interest common community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property ILCS Act, 765 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for and inspection Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. 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

REAL ESTATE 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-19-01588. I3185541 January 25, 2022 February 1, 8, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Wintrust Mortgage, of a division Barrington Bank & Trust Co., N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Lora M Humphrey; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2020CH103 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 09/09/2020, the Sheriff of Rock County, Island Illinois will on March 8, 2022 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 18-08-102-038 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2405 12th St Silvis, IL 61282 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Proper-

REAL ESTATE pe ty Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest purcommunity, chasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting or any tenants other individuals in presently possession of the

REAL ESTATE po subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of property. the Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION 30 DAYS FOR AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) ILLINOIS THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-20-03745. I3185540 January 25, 2022 February 1, 8, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Deborah J. Sanders a/k/a Deborah Sanders; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2020CH28 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/13/2021, the Sheriff of Rock County, Island Illinois will on February 22, 2022 at the hour of 9:15 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State

REAL ESTATE of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 18-05-40-5007/6558 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2120 Lindenwood Drive East Moline, IL 61244 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is a located in common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any and assessment legal fees due under the Condominium Property 765 ILCS Act, 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set any aside for reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of

21 WHITESIDE NEWS Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

MECHANIC WANTED

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Nicholas Havemann; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2019CH70 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 06/20/2019, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on March 8, 2022 at the hour of 9:15 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 1626105013; BH-2483 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8020 10th St W Rock Island, IL 61201 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without

REAL ESTATE

Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

WHITESIDE NEWS

REAL ESTATE y t the deposit paid. Purchaser The shall have no recourse further against the the Mortgagor, or Mortgagee the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser a shall receive Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting or any tenants other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) ILLINOIS THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-1912305. I3184896 January 18, 25, 2022 February 1, 2022

Home for sale? Call today!

LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of N.A. 2021 JA 125 A.S. 2021 JA 126 A Minor NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Pascaline Bukuru Address: 418 13th Avenue, Rock Island II 61201 and to any and all it may concern, that on 12/14/2021 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Jeffrey S McKinley in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 3/3/2022 @ 2:30 pm or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental

LEGAL NOTICES Rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Judgment entered. Dated: 1/21/22 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rls February 1, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF RICHARD H. LANDHEER, Deceased. No. 2021 P 162 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Richard H. Landheer. Letters of IndepenAdministradent tion were issued on December 28, 2021 to Leta Ann VanZuiden, 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 August 1, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim 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 attor-

LEGAL NOTICES neys within 10 days after it has been filed. LETA ANN VANZUIDEN Independent Executor Ludens & Potter Attorneys for Executor 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270-0360 Telephone: (815) 772-2161 Fax: (815) 772-7440 January 25, February 1, 8, 2022 AGENDA Joint Review Board Meeting Village Of Cordova, Illinois TIF #1 February 3rd, 2022 At 10:00A.M. Village Hall 107 9th Street S. Cordova, Illinois I. Convene the Joint Review Board Meeting II. Review April 30, 2021 TIF #1 Annual Report III. Public Comment on TIF #1 Annual Report IV. Adjournment of Joint Review Board Meeting January 25, February 1, 2022 AGENDA Joint Review Board Meeting Village Of Cordova, Illinois TIF #2 February 3rd, 2022 At 10:10A.M. Village Hall 107 9th Street S. Cordova, Illinois I. Convene the Joint Review Board Meeting II. Review April 30, 2021 TIF #2 Annual Report III. Public Comment on TIF #2 Annual Report IV. Adjournment of Joint Review Board Meeting January 25, February 1, 2022 AGENDA Joint Review Board Meeting Village Of Cordova, Illinois TIF #3 February 3rd, 2022 At 10:20A.M. Village Hall 107 9th Street S. Cordova, Illinois I. Convene the Joint Review Board Meeting II. Review April 30, 2021 TIF #3 Annual Report

LEGAL NOTICES ep III. Public Comment on TIF #3 Annual Report IV. Adjournment of Joint Review Board Meeting January 25, February 1, 2022 Cordova Township Cemetery is now accepting bids for the 2022 lawn care season. All bids must be receivedby Feb 7, 2022. Send bids to P.O. Box 311 Cordova, IL 61242 Attn: Kristie Please contact the cemetery manager at 309-507-2720 or email cemetery manager@cordova township.com to obtain requirements of this job for bid. February 1, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF GREISON HELTON, A minor. No. 19 JA 44 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: DANIELE PARKS, JUSTIN HELTON, and to ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on December 29, 2021, a Juvenile Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and for the Appointment of Guardian with the Power to Consent to Adoption was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by State's Attorney Terry A. Costello in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, entitled "In of the Interest GREISON HELTON" and that in COURT ROOM 108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT FACILITY, 101 EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL, on March 8th, 2022, at 10:10 A.M., or as soon thereafter as this be cause may heard, a first appearance will be held upon the petition, to have the child declared to be a ward of the

LEGAL NOTICES

Court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY THIS PROIN CEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU CUSTODY THE AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO A APPOINT GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY ALL LOSE PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS TERMINATHE TION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN A WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered. Dated: January 21, 2022 Sue R. Costello Clerk of Court COLLEEN M. BUCKWALTER WHITESIDE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 101 EAST THIRD STREET STERLING, IL 61081 815-535-4540

No. 2022 PR 8 Notice is given to creditors of the death of Richard S. Wright. Letters of office were issued on January 21, 2022, appointing David C. Wright, of 713 10th Ave. South, Clinton IA 52732, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is named 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 Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County. 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 August 14, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim 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 24th day of January, 2022. RUSSELL J. HOLESINGER HOLESINGER LAW OFFICES 1405 14th Avenue Fulton IL 61252 815/589-2409

February 1, 2022

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 Barbara A. Wright, Deceased No. 2022 PR 9 Notice is given to

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 Richard S. Wright, Deceased

February 1, 8, 15, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES g creditors of the death of Barbara A. Wright. Letters of office were issued on January 21, 2022, appointing David C. Wright, of 713 10th Ave. South, Clinton IA 52732, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is named 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 Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County. 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 August 14, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim 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 24th day of January, 2022. RUSSELL J. HOLESINGER HOLESINGER LAW OFFICES 1405 14th Avenue Fulton IL 61252 815/589-2409 February 1, 8, 15, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Nicholas Havemann; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2019CH70 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICES IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 06/20/2019, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on March 8, 2022 at the hour of 9:15 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 20 IN ROCK ISLAND LUMBER 11TH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS PIN 1626105013; BH-2483 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8020 10th St W Rock Island, IL 61201 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium

LEGAL NOTICES

e o ty f e

pres to the condition of property. the Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-19-01588. I3185541 January 25, 2022 February 1, 8, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Wintrust Mortgage, of a division Barrington Bank & Trust Co., N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Lora M Humphrey; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2020CH103 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICES IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 09/09/2020, the Sheriff of Rock County, Island Illinois will on March 8, 2022 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO (162) IN GLENDALE FOURTH SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST OF QUARTER SECTION NUMBER EIGHT (8), TOWNSHIP NUMBER SEVENTEEN (17) NORTH, RANGE NUMBER ONE (1) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 18-08-102-038 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2405 12th St Silvis, IL 61282 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close

LEGAL NOTICES of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and due legal fees under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LEGAL NOTICES 605/18.5(g-1) If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further against recourse the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for and inspection Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of property. the Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information:

LEGAL NOTICES Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-20-03745. I3185540 January 25, 2022 February 1, 8, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Deborah J. Sanders a/k/a Deborah Sanders; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2020CH28 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/13/2021, the Sheriff of Rock County, Island Illinois will on February 22, 2022 at the hour of 9:15 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to

LEGAL NOTICES pu the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER EIGHTEEN (18) IN MERRY OAKS SECOND ADDITION, IN PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION NUMBER FIVE (5) IN TOWNSHIP NUMBER SEVENTEEN (17) NORTH, RANGE NUMBER ONE (1) EAST OF THE FOURTH (4TH) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; SITUATED IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 18-05-40-5007/6558 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2120 Lindenwood Drive East Moline, IL 61244 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real

LEGAL NOTICES ag estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay assessment any and legal fees due under The Condominium Property 765 ILCS Act, 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is a located in interest common community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any and assessment legal fees due under the Condominium Property ILCS Act, 765 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the the Mortgagor, Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser a receive shall Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confir-

LEGAL NOTICES mation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) ILLINOIS THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-1912305. I3184896 January 18, 25, 2022 February 1, 2022 Classified It works. 833-584-NEWS

23 WHITESIDE NEWS Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

and the foreclosure atakes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than ethe mortgagees will be required to pay assessment heany kand legal fees due under The Condominium Property 765 ILCS tAct, 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a interest common purkcommunity, rchasers other than mortgagees will be trequired to pay any and assessment fees due klegal funder the Condominium Property 765 ILCS eAct, r605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to Ra return of the deposit paid. The shall Purchaser have no further against recourse the Mortgagor, Fthe Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ eexpense of evicting tenants or eany other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. ty The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as he he

LEGAL NOTICES

Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

WHITESIDE NEWS

F R E E DAT E C H A N G E S FROM $

1,849

1,599

FROM $

1,949

1,699 *

FREE ONBOARD CREDIT

CRIMSON CANYONS & MESAS NATIONAL PARKS TOUR

GRAND ALASKAN CRUISE & TOUR

10 days, departs April - September 2022

12 days, departs May - September 2022

Las Vegas • Grand Canyon • Bryce Canyon • Zion • Capitol Reef • Arches & Canyonlands • Grand Junction • Denver and more — Prepare to be awed as you experience

Seattle • Vancouver • Ketchikan • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • Anchorage • Denali National Park • and more — Visit Denali National Park and Glacier Bay National

the stunningly red rocks of these 6 iconic southwestern national parks. Travel through deserts, forests, mountains, and to the very edge of the Grand Canyon on this breathtaking tour.

Park on the same incredible trip! Cruise through the Gulf of Alaska and the Inside Passage as you discover the best of the Frontier State by land and by sea.

FROM $

1,949

1,699

FROM $

2,549

2,299 *

BEST OF IRELAND

BEST OF HAWAII FOUR-ISLAND TOUR

12 days, departs April - October 2022

12 days, departs year-round

Dublin • Waterford • Cork • Killarney • Galway • Ring of Kerry • Cliffs of Moher • Sligo • Belfast • Giant’s Causeway — Take the ultimate trip around the legendary

Oahu • Hawaii Island • Kauai • Maui — Enjoy a fully guided

Emerald Isle! Experience the magniﬁcent sights that are the Cliffs of Moher and the Giant’s Causeway, the fairytale castles of Blarney and Bunratty with our expert local driver guide. TM

promo code N7017

4-island Hawaiian vacation with centrally located lodging in Waikiki on Oahu, and beachfront lodging on the “Big Island” of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. Guided throughout by our friendly Tour Directors—your local experts. Includes 3 inter-island ﬂights.

CALL 1-833-779-0546

* Prices are per person based on double occupancy plus up to $299 in taxes & fees. Single supplement and seasonal surcharges may apply. Add-on airfare available. Free date changes 60 days before departure for all land tours and 100 days before departure for cruise tours. Deposits and ﬁnal payments are non-refundable. Onboard Credit requires purchase of Ocean View or Balcony Cabin. Offers apply to new bookings only, made by 3/31/22. Other terms & conditions may apply. Ask your Travel Consultant for details.

Fulton_Journal-02-01-2022

Articles inside

Property Transfers

High School Sports

Church News

Police Report

Classified Ads