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Donkey Ball competition raises money for newly established Fulton FFA

By ANAKIN WESTON For Shaw Media

Rigor Mortis, Elvis, Enforcer, Mr. Ed and Killer were the donkeys who competed in a head-to-head title match of Donkey Ball on Sunday, Feb. 25, at Fulton High School.

Fulton High School played host to Dairyland Donkey Ball, the extreme donkey basketball sport, with teams of expert and amateur donkey riders competing against one another on the court to raise money for the newly established chapter of the Fulton FFA.

Members of the new FFA chapter, Reese Dykstra and Grace Dykstra, participated in Donkey Ball for the first time and said, “There’s a lot of laughs. A lot of people falling off donkeys. It’s a great opportunity for us.”

The Dairyland donkeys are specially trained to run, trot and perform on the court, but that doesn’t mean they always cooperate with the players.

Sunday’s two elimination games and

LOCAL BRIEFS

Fulton Rec softball and baseball registration

Sign-up for Fulton Rec softball and baseball will be held in person at River Bend Middle School from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 28, noon to 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 2, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 6, and noon to 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 9.

Cost for T-Ball through Major Leagues is $35 and Pony League is $45. There is a family fee of $70 if more than two children

championship match were filled with FFA members and teachers trying to ride safely. Scoring points, it seemed, was the last thing on a few of these donkeys’ minds.

In the first game, the Fulton FFA chapter competed against Team Bubblegum in a tense match that ended with Team Fulton winning 4–2. After a 15-minute intermission that allowed the donkeys time for water and rest, two new teams entered the court.

In the second game, Team Old Farts lost to Team Amateurs by a crushing 8-4 score.

In the championship round, Amateurs defeated Team FFA by a score of 6-2.

The real prize of the evening was the funding raised for the organization.

The Dykstra girls said, “This is for us to raise money for our FFA chapter since we’re just getting started to get funds. Thank you for coming and supporting and watching us. Be on the lookout for our social media posts about events.”

For more information about the FFA,

you can find them on Facebook at Fulton FFA or on Instagram at Fulton.FFA.

register and an additional $10 for each child. All fees must be paid in order to receive a jersey. Fees are used to pay for equipment, umpires, concession workers, field prep, etc.

Dutch Days Arts & Crafts Show early registration

Early registration for the Dutch Days Festival Arts & Crafts Show is through March 31. Assignment of spaces will be made after early registration.

If you want the same space(s) as the 2023

festival, the application and fee must be received by the March 31 deadline. If your application is received after March 31, you will be assigned the next available space(s), taking into account the need to space out vendors with similar products. The cost for each 10-foot-by-13-foot space is $65. The fee increases to $80 per space if received after April 15.

Go to getmeregistered.com to submit an application. Fees are nonrefundable 21 days before the festival.

Photos by Anakin Weston for Shaw Media Team FFA gets acquainted with its donkeys before a Donkey Ball game Sunday, Feb. 25, at Fulton High School.

A member of Team FFA tries to stay on her donkey and make a basket during the Donkey Ball game Sunday.

Region crowns new Spelling Bee champion

By ALEX T. PASCHAL apaschal@shawmedia.com

It was a big win for Fulton Unity Christian’s Jake Bailey on Feb. 22 as the eighth grader defeated 29 top-tier spellers from Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties to advance to the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

Bailey went toe-to-toe with Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico seventh grader Jackson Melton for several rounds before coming out on top.

In round 12, Melton misspelled sedum, which opened the door for Bailey, who misspelled privet. Since no correct word was spelled in that round, the contest continued. Melton’s next word was theorem, which he spelled incorrectly. Bailey spelled debilitate correctly and punched his ticket to the nation’s capital with fraudulent.

Jake Andrzejewski, an East Coloma-Nelson Elementary eighth grader, took third place.

Photos by Alex T. Paschal

TOP LEFT: Fulton Unity Christian eighth grader Jake Bailey, the winner of the regional spelling bee, shakes hands with runner-up Jackson Melton, a Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico seventh grader. TOP RIGHT: The Lee-Ogle-Whiteside regional spelling bee kicks off Thursday, Feb. 22 at Dixon High School. ABOVE: Announcer Tom Wadsworth speaks to Fulton Unity Christian’s Jake Bailey, the regional spelling bee winner, on Feb. 22. LEFT: Jackson Melton (left) of PLT middle school, Jake Andrzejewski of East Coloma-Nelson, Natalie Isley of Tilton Elementary and Jake Bailey of Fulton Unity Christian are the last four competitors in the regional spelling bee.

RICHARD DYKSTRA

Born: February 6, 1952 in Morrison, IL

Died: February 17, 2024 in Thomson, IL

Richard “Rick” Lee Dykstra, age 72, of Thomson, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at home with his loving family by his side.

Rick was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11am Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Law Jones, Thomson. Burial will be in Lower York Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4 – 8pm Friday, March 1, 2024, at Law Jones, Thomson. Memorials may be made in Rick’s honor for the Thomson Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Department, Thomson Police Department

SARA JO BESWICK STUART

Born: March 27, 1949

Died: February 17, 2024

Sara Jo Beswick Stuart, 74, of Kings Mountain, NC and Fulton, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Wendover Hospice House.

Born on March 27, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Taylor Beswick and “Mary” Elizabeth Beswick. She was a retired office manager. Sara enjoyed playing cards and was a member of a card club in Fulton as well as bowling where she was a member of Fulton Lanes Bowling Club. She had also been a member of Fulton Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed country dancing with her husband and friends. She also had a passion for sewing crocheting and ceramics for many years.

Sara cared for a lot of her friends and family during hard times before they passed

DAVID ALLEN GILROY

David Allen Gilroy, 66, of Rock Falls, passed on 02/10/2024.

Arrangements entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, Inc, Cremation has taken place and there will no services at this time.

RUTH L. LETCHER

Ruth L. Letcher, 87, of Fulton, IL, passed on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

and the Clarrisa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Rick was born February 6, 1952 in Morrison, IL the son of Clifford and Evelyn (Bielema) Dykstra. He grew up on a farm near Morrison, and when he was in sixth grade his family moved to Thomson. He was a 1970 graduate of Thomson High School, where he was in FFA and on the basketball team. On November 25, 1983, Rick married Linda (Wilkens) Eshelman in Clinton, Iowa. They celebrated 40 years of marriage and have been blessed to have a blended family of four children, Jamie, Wesley, Chad and Amanda. Family is what Rick thrived on. Whether it was riding ATV trails with the “Geriatric Juveniles” group or having a bonfire with all the cousins on the bluff. Rick was happiest when he and Linda were spending time with family. His passion was hunting and trapping. He loved watching his grandchildren play

away and had such a big heart. She also loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and looked forward to all their activities. You did not see her often without a Pepsi and a cigarette.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers, Tom Beswick and wife Jane and an infant brother and a sister, Marge Houzenga and husband Ken.

She is survived by her husband Thermon Stuart; three children, Dan Stuart and wife Cheryl of Fulton, IL, Taylor Stuart and wife Maureen of Hillsboro, MO, and Lisa Marten and husband Kyle of Kings Mountain, NC; a sister, Virginia Fay and husband Jim of Bellevue, NE; and eight grandchildren, Max Stuart, Eli Stuart, Sam Stuart, Isabel Marten, Tatum Marten, Jouva Marten, Caleb Marten, and Niko Marten.

The memorial service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at Triple Play Bowling and Banquet, 1601 9th Ave., Fulton, IL 61262. Memorial at 3:00pm, luncheon to follow.

A guest register is available at www. stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.

ALBERT “AL” PIERCE, JR.

Albert “Al” Pierce, Jr. , 81, of Henderson, Nevada, passed on 02/17/2024.

Arrangements entrusted to Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Erie, Illinois.

BECKY V. PIESTER

Becky V. Piester, 64, of Lyndon, passed on 02/17/2024.

Arrangements entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, Prophetstown. A gathering of friends and family will be Saturday February 24th from 10-12 Noon at the funeral home..

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sports and enjoyed teaching them to hunt. He enjoyed building bird houses and other woodworking projects. He took pride in his yard, always creating new hosta and flower gardens and would often hear, “It looks like a park!” Rick loved to travel to many places with Linda to see family and different parts of the country, especially the National Parks. This past August he made his bucket list trip to Canada for a bear hunt.

Work ethic was something that Rick learned about as he grew up on the farm. He carried that with him in his 32 years with the Illinois Department of Transportation, where he was a heavy equipment operator. After retiring from the DOT, he worked 12 years for Mt. Carroll Township. He previously served 10 years as a part-time Police Officer for Thomson, and 18 years on the Thomson Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Service. The last few years he helped a local farmer with crops and

MARSHA WELFER

Born: May 15, 1966 in Geneseo, IL

Died: February 16, 2024 in Geneseo, IL

livestock as well as maintaining their fences. You could count on Rick that he was always willing to lend a helping hand. He always said his favorite part of work or volunteering for his community, was the people he met. Rick will be dearly missed by his wife, Linda; four children, Jamie Dykstra of Savanna, IL, Wesley Dykstra of Phoenix, Arizona, Chad Eshelman of Vandalia, Ohio and Amanda Fix of Waterloo, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Emilee, Brenna, Avery, Ashby, Holden, Kaelyn and Peyton; two siblings, Sandra Challeen of Green Bay, Wisconsin and James (Linda) Dykstra of Morrison, IL; brother-in-law Ronald Hans; and mother-in-law, Evelyn Wilkens of Morrison, IL.

Rick is preceded in death by both parents; grandparents; sister, Judith Hans; daughterin-law, Kandis Eshelman; brother-in-law, Jon Challeen, and father-in-law, Wilbert Wilkens.

MARSHA WELFER, 57, of Geneseo, IL died Friday February 16, 2024 at the Hammond-Henry Long Term Care Living Center in Geneseo. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the First Congregational Church in Geneseo, officiated by Rev. Linda Hunsaker. The graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM the same day, at the Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown, IL. There will be a visitation on Friday, February 23rd, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, IL. A memorial has been established to the First Congregational Church in Geneseo.

Marsha was born May 15, 1966 in Geneseo to Elwood A. “Woody” and Marilyn J. (Kilberg)

KRISA LYNN (DEBUYSERE) HEINSEN

Born: June 10, 1968 in Moline, IL Died: February 24, 2024 in Rock Island, IL

Krisa Lynn (DeBuysere) Heinsen, 55, of Carbon Cliff, IL, died Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Unity Point – Trinity, Rock Island. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 pm on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. A Celebration of Life Service will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to her family to establish a care fund for her grandchildren.

Krisa Lynn was born June 10, 1968 in Moline, IL, the daughter of Ron and Susie DeBuysere. She went to Erie Schools and

Hummel. She attended the Prophetstown Schools and was a 1984 graduate of Prophetstown High School. She continued her education at Robert Morris College, receiving a degree in business. On April 4, 2015 she married Casey A. Welfer in Geneseo. For over 30 years Marsha worked for Accenture in the human resources department, and also as a recruiter. She was a member of First Congregational Church in Geneseo, and planned many events for them, including the Mother-Daughter Tea. She found satisfaction and pleasure in decorating for the holidays and special events. She loved animals, especially dogs and horses.

Survivors include her husband, Casey, of Geneseo; two daughters, Danielle Nixon and Kinsley Nixon, both of Prophetstown; four step children, Katelyn Welfer, Griffin Welfer, Meghan Welfer and Ethan Welfer; three granddaughters, Rory, Avery and Kennedy; one brother, Mark Haverland of Arizona. Marsha was preceded in death by her parents.

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graduated in 1986. Krisa married Wade Heinsen in 1990 with whom she shared her three children, Taylor, Trae and Wade, Jr. She loved horses as a child and the farm life. In her professional life she worked as Treatment Supervisor. She loved her patients and being able to help them. She enjoyed cooking. Her favorite shows to watch were the Golden Girls and Mash. She was a diehard football fan, especially of the Steelers. Krisa loved her family and lived for her grandkids. She is survived by her parents, Ron and Susie DeBuysere, Erie, IL; children, Taylor Heinsen (Austin Gillis), Moline, IL, Trae (Paige) Heinsen, East Moline, IL; grandchildren, Dominick, MaLeigha, Braelynn and Bentlee. She was preceded in death by a son, Wade Heinsen, Jr; uncle, Larry Roselieb; paternal grandparents, Cyril and Eleanor DeBuysere; and maternal grandparents, Howard and Thelma Roselieb. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

GLIMPSES OF THE PAST – FULTON

1994: Fulton receives grant for further development of bike trail

60 Years

Feb. 26, 1964

Mayor Warren Wiersema and two aldermen flew to Springfield to attend conferences with the State Board of Economic Development and the State Board of Aeronautics. The party was flown to Springfield by Al Den Besten in a private plane. They discussed prospects for industrial development for Fulton with state officials and also investigated the possibility of getting state aid in the development of an airstrip on the land owned by Drives Inc. in the southern part of Fulton.

Six of the top TV wrestling stars in the nation will be involved in three bouts that promise to shake the foundation of the Fulton Community High School gymnasium.

50 Years

Feb. 27, 1974

Things seem to be back to normal in Fulton and other sections of Whiteside County after an icy winter storm late Thursday night and Friday morning. The storm resulted in the closing of all schools in the county and at General Electric and a part-time shift at Fulton Corporation and caused several hundred families to be without power. Parts of rural Albany and East Clinton

YOUR HEALTH

were without power until Saturday afternoon.

Pam Merema, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Merema, was selected by the American Legion Auxiliary as the local delegate to Girls State. Mary Armstrong was chosen as alternate.

40 Years

Feb. 29, 1984

Three new businesses begin operations in Fulton. Dr. Merrit Pitcher and Dr. Robert Hahn opened the River Bend Veterinary Clinic at 1207 Fourth St. Gary Balk and his son, Jim, are now located at 1103 Fourth St. in the Klooster building. A full line of insurance service is provided by Sally Parker, who has opened a State Farm Insurance office in the west end of the Sikkema Furniture building on 10th Avenue.

Nancy Dykstra, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Dykstra, was chosen as 1984 Basketball Sweetheart by members of the Fulton Steamers varsity squad. She was crowned during the Camanche game and given a bouquet of roses and a plaque by co-captains Dave Foster and Rob Willey.

30 Years

Feb. 23, 1994

People in the area were hoping for

an early spring when Pacific winds came across the country causing temperatures to reach 60-plus degrees and an inch of rain fell. By the weekend, all of the ice and snow was gone. High winds started coming in and falling temperatures combined with a large storm front doomed the area to another bout of snow. Snow started falling late Tuesday afternoon and continued into Wednesday. Six inches of accumulation fell during the night. Up to four more inches may fall Wednesday.

Fulton has received $71,000 in grant money from the Intermodel Surface Transportation Efficiency Act for further development of the Great River Bike Trail, which goes through Fulton. Other towns along the trail receiving grant money were Moline, Cordova, Hampton, Port Byron, Rapids City, Albany, Mount Carroll and Savanna.

20 Years

Feb. 25, 2004

This issue of the Fulton Journal is marked Volume 150, No. 1, which means the community newspaper has been in existence for 150 years and this is the first issue in this special year. The first issue was printed in 1854 and was the first newspaper in Whiteside County.

Fulton’s wrestling program can boast another state medalist after Matt Tyler’s fourth-place finish at the IHSA state wrestling tournament last weekend. Tyler, a senior, concluded his season with a 37-5 record and 25 pins. He had a career mark of 114-36 with 58 wins by fall.

10 Years

Feb. 26, 2014

The Carroll County Farm Bureau Young Leaders presented donations from area farmers to Carroll County food pantries. Thomson/Fulton, Chadwick/Milledgeville, Lanark/Shannon and Mount Carroll/Savanna each received $7,141.57. Young Leaders Austin Schriner, Trevor Fransene, Jeremy Flikkema, Justin Witt, Justin Rahn and Thomson/Fulton Food Pantry volunteers Harlan Wiebenga and Ron Pessman presented the donations.

Kiwanis International has recognized Fulton’s Larry Russell with the Legion of Honor recognition for his 25 years of active service in the Fulton Kiwanis Club. He has served as president of three separate Kiwanis Clubs and served as lieutenant governor for southern Wisconsin in the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District, Russell is secretary of the Fulton club.

The condition and diagnosis of Alpha Gal Syndrome is discussed

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

Alpha Gal Syndrome was discovered early in the century as an allergy to animal products, in particular, meat from animals that have been exposed to certain types of tick bites. Symptoms include rash, hives and nausea or vomiting. It may progress to a drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing, dizzi -

ness, faintness and even shock.

The condition of AGS is a reaction to the carbohydrate, galactose alpha, introduced by a tick bite. The body overproduces a gliadin type of antibodies. The alpha molecule is found in almost all mammals. The most common tick to produce this condition in the U.S. and other countries is the Lone Star tick.

Showcase your products or services at Sauk Valley Home Show on April 20

STERLING – Could your business benefit from interacting one-on-one with consumers? If so, the Sauk Valley Home Show is for you.

The annual event, sponsored by Sauk Valley Media, will be Saturday, April 20, at Northland Mall in Sterling and is the perfect venue to showcase your products or services. The show will feature displays for services and products such as home remodeling and construction to landscape, indoor

living, design and much more.

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

Call Null at Sauk Valley Media to find out about a vendor booth at the show. Call 815-632-2566 or email marketing@saukvalley.com for more details.

Certain individuals will even crossreact with the gelatin and dairy products from some mammals.

AGS is not carried by reptile meats, poultry or seafood. The condition typically does not occur until three or more hours after the ingestion of the mammalian meat product and differs from many other food allergies.

The condition may be diagnosed by

an allergy type of testing, although the test must be specific for this condition as it is not part of the normal food testing line.

There is no particular cure, although those with significant concerns and significant reactions are best to avoid red meat and other mammalian products. Antihistamines may be employed and desensitization may be helpful.

OBITUARIES

LAVONNE M. LATHAM

Born: March 17, 1942 in Bruce Township, IA

Died: February 12, 2024 in Bettendorf, IA

LaVonne Marlys Latham of Erie, Illinois, passed away in hospice on, February 12, 2024, after a brief illness, in the company of her stepsons and spouses, and her nieces and nephew. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Erie United Methodist Church, followed by interment with her late husband, Robert Latham, a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, at the Rock Island National Cemetery at the Rock Island Arsenal.

Born March 17, 1942, in Bruce Township, Iowa to Harry August and Vona Irene Hilmer (Loveless), LaVonne was the youngest of three children. LaVonne was a regular winner of 4H ribbons at the Benton County Fair with achievements in various sewing crafts and her infamous geese. A lover of animals, her first dog, Queenie, set the stage for a life enriched by many more cherished four-legged friends.

LaVonne was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School in Vinton, Iowa, where she excelled in band and academics. She graduated from The University of Iowa, where she was nick-named “Sparky” on the ladies Field Hockey team. During her junior year, she was elected president of the SUI Women’s Recreation Association, which provided college women opportunities to participate in intramural or club sports, there then being no varsity teams for women at The University of Iowa. LaVonne maintained life-long friendships with her teammates.

Following college, LaVonne accepted a position in the Erie Public Schools, teaching Physical Education and Science The now grown-up neighbor boys on Tenth Avenue still remember LaVonne roaring up the street in her four-barrel 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS, which got her potential buyers at nearly every gas stop.

LaVonne changed focus in the 1980’s after returning to The University of Iowa to study Computer Science so that she could bring that then new technology to Erie students and faculty. For many years, she also sponsored Jump Rope for Heart, a school fundraiser for research and education programs offered by the American Heart Association.

LaVonne complimented lifelong love of the

outdoors with her passion for photography and travel. She and her mother took annual trips throughout the United States during LaVonne’s summer vacations. For many summers, LaVonne was, first, an activities director at Camp Owaissa and then lead counselor at Camp Lenore-Owaissa in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. She even persuaded her mother to come out a few summers to serve as head cook and nieces Linda and Pam Hilmer to attend as campers. Her “Bluebirds,” her fellow staff members and campers, remained her fast friends for life, and they all enjoyed many reunions in Boston and Greater New England. In the 1970’s LaVonne adopted Pax, the first of her several Labrador Retrievers. Over the years Pax led her to the Erie Veterinary Clinic. where in the late 1970’s – and initially naïve as to his romantic inclinations, Veterinarian Robert Latham began scheduling Pax (and LaVonne) as his last appointment of the day, with dinners to follow, which ultimately led to their marriage on July 21, 1979. LaVonne and Bob enjoyed adventure travel, including whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, where they enjoyed hosting their children at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. and sailing in the windjammer schooner the Victory Chimes

out of Rockland, Maine. LaVonne and Bob became accomplished chefs together, and besides serving up gourmet meals to family and friends, they mastered bagel making.

LaVonne was an early enthusiast of Apple computers and iPhones, including texting family and friends on her new iPhone 15. In addition to enjoying visits from her nieces, nephews, stepchildren, and their families, she enjoyed daily visits from her close friends and neighbors Mark and Sheila Trent.

LaVonne was preceded in death by husband, mother, brothers Dale and Gary Hilmer, sisters-in-laws Doris (Dale) Hilmer, Margaret (Gary) Hilmer, and stepdaughter Katherine Latham.

LaVonne will be fondly remembered by stepsons Robert Latham (John McLouth), Timothy Latham (Sue Ellen) and Benjamin Latham, nieces Linda (Ted Kunz); Pam (Calvin Gordon), Deborah (Jeff Obermeyer), Sharon (Chad Fleming), Becky (Brad Stainbrook), nephews Craig Hilmer (Lori Cedarholm), and Andy Hilmer (Sharon). She is additionally remembered by many great-nieces and nephews.

The family thanks Genesis Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa for excellent and compassionate care during her brief stay.

Living on and tending to the farm his parents bought in the early 1960s, Bos repairs new and old tractors and farm equipment at his nearby shop, Bos Farm Repair, where he’s joined by his wife, son, daughter and son-in-law at the family business.

Every day is different in the repair and service world, and the business has tackled all kinds of services, repairs and restorations from the entire gamut of machinery. That’s not all: there’s also an

of the business that

The business is a natural fit for Kevin, who grew up learning that if something breaks down, you don’t pick up the phone and call someone to fix it; you

• See BOS on next page

GENESEO – Kevin Bos doesn’t have far to drive for work. If he wanted to, he could just hop on a tractor for his daily commute — and if it broke down on the way there, he could fix it, too.

excavation side

helps with construction and land management.

Bos Farm Repair in rural Geneseo is a family-run business with Kevin and Karen Bos, and their children Aaron Bos and Amber Boelens, and son-in-law Curt Boelens. They are assisted by Spenser Coers. Pictured are (front row, left) Karen Bos, office, and Amber Boelens, office manager; and (back row, left) Coers, mechanic, Aaron Bos, excavating, Kevin, owner and restorations, and Curt Boelens, excavating.

• BOS from previous page pick up a wrench and do it yourself.

“I don’t ever remember growing up ever hiring a mechanic to do anything, ever,” Bos said. “You just didn’t waste money on that. My dad was a Depressioner, so everything you did, you did yourself. If you didn’t know how, you were going to figure out how.”

After spending a couple of decades working for John Deere and Massey-Ferguson dealers in Geneseo, Bos started his business in 1999 on the farm he was living on in rural Atkinson, about a 10-minute drive from the current shop. When he got the chance to buy some land on the family farm in 2004, he moved his shop there, where it remains today. Kevin takes on the restoration work, his son Aaron runs the general repair shop, daughter Amber Boelens is the office manager, and sonin-law Curt Boelens runs the excavating side. Kevin’s wife, Karen, did much of the office work before turning it over to Amber, but continues to help in the office as needed.

“It’s really great because it’s a lot more than a job to me,” Curt said. “There’s a lot of pride in what you do. I like the family aspect; and with a family of my own, having the flexibility to make them be included; and I can take time off whenever I need to be with them.”

As an independently owned service dealer, Bos Farm Repair is color-blind when it comes to brands. John Deere green, Case-IH red, New Holland blue and others, they’ve all ended up at the shop, though they do tend to see more green due to the shop’s location: only about a 20-minute drive from the Quad Cities and its John Deere plants and world headquarters.

The staff is also trained to be able to work on different brands, Bos said, as opposed to techs who work on only one make or model, giving them a greater flexibility to be able to help customers.

When it comes to finding the right fit for their team, experience is a plus, but the right mindset can be just as important.

“The mechanical skill is something that, what I’ve seen over my years, is something that you either have the personality to want to learn it, or you don’t,” Bos said. “I’ve had mechanics in the past that were poor mechanics to start with, but they knew what questions to ask and they wanted to learn,

and they turned into good mechanics. You have to have a will to learn. What we do, we’re not brand specific, so you have to have more of a clear mind and not so set in your ways.”

Repair jobs offered range from minor to major, from simple servicing to extensive projects such as engine overhauls, clutch and transmission repairs. Welding and hydraulic work also is done. If something comes up during the repair process that warrants a discussion with the customer, they’ll get a call to go over what needs to be fixed and what it will take to get it done. The shop can also pick up equipment if customers can’t get it to the shop.

Like many of the skilled trades these days, finding good mechanics can be a challenge. Bos said he could really use another hand or two with repairs and restoration, and a couple more people to help with excavation. If you’re the kind of person who likes to do a little bit of everything, crossover work is offered, something Bos sees as a benefit to not only the employee — who gets hands-on experience in different job skills — but the customers too, who can deal with someone versed in various aspects of the operation.

“We’re small enough to where we’re flexible in hours, what you want to work on, or if you are flexible enough to work in the shop and go out on an excavating job, the benefit I can offer is some

flexibility with not being stuck with the same, repeated thing every day,” he said. “Some people like [repetition], but I like change. It gives you more skills later in life and skill sets you may not have.”

The shop also sells tools and parts, including Baldwin brand filters, Chevron lubricants, Interstate batteries, battery cables, welding supplies, tillage parts, roller chains, hydraulic hoses and fittings and aftermarket tractor parts.

On the excavation side, the crew can handle new constructions, demolitions, ditch cleaning, tile repair, tree removal, digging ponds and waterways. Estimates are free.

Before it was a business, excavation was a project on the family farm. Bos would do projects on his farm in Atkinson, and it didn’t take long for neighbors to notice.

“Even before I started the business, I had opportunities to not just find something on my own farm, but also to do work for neighbors as well,” Bos said. “When you have the equipment, you’ll find the neighbors will ask you, ‘Why don’t you do that for me?’ It diversifies us to give us another option of things; if we’re not busy at one place, we can be busy somewhere else.”

These days, Kevin has been focusing his own attention more on the restoration business, having given Aaron a larger role in the repair shop. Projects

can range from small to big — from finding a few parts to paint jobs to complete restorations — and can come from customers near and far. Like the repair work, all makes and models are welcome.

Bos enjoys tackling work on the older workhorses.

“I kind of like the old stuff because it’s always a mechanical failure and there isn’t electronics,” Bos said. “If there’s something wrong with it, it’s a mechanical issue. There’s something to be said about taking something that doesn’t look like it should run and make it run. There’s a great feeling of accomplishment with it.”

Kevin owns a number of vintage tractors and pieces of farm equipment himself, pieces that he’s restored himself. He brings some to tractor shows, and also showcases some at the annual Bos Brothers Historical Farm shows that he runs with his brother Chuck.

He’s also restored several pieces of Deere equipment that are on display at the John Deere Museum in Waterloo.

One of Bos’s current restoration projects is a 1926 John Deere corn picker, one of the very first manufactured by Deere. His goal is to have it working in time for the Bos Brothers Historical Farm’s fall harvest show in September.

“I like the challenge of the old, old

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stuff,” Bos said.

Running a business isn’t without its challenges, but having family at his side has helped him over the rough parts, and Bos is thankful to have them around to keep him in line. “I need somebody to keep me focused on some of the more important things at times,” he said, “otherwise I’ll drift off into one of the antiques in the back and forget.”

That family atmosphere has not only strengthened the business, but family bonds, too. Where some families go their separate ways when they leave the nest, the Bos family goes to work together.

“I’ve always thought that if I didn’t work with my brother, I probably wouldn’t be able to see him ever,” Amber said. “It’s nice to still have that relationship, too.”

Amber is usually the first person customers greet in the shop or on the phone, a role in which she takes great pride.

“I enjoy seeing our customers,” Amber said. “Many of them are our neighbors, live close by or people we go to church with. I’ve made so many connections through the business and gotten to know people that I wouldn’t get to know otherwise. We have really good, loyal customers.”

Cody Cutter can be reached at 815632-2532 or ccutter@shawmedia.com.

Iceland adventures at next WWW@WCC program

Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton invites the public to its next program March 6. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with coffee, tea and mill treats, followed by the program beginning about 9:20 a.m.

The program will feature Randy Meier, who is retired from the Clinton, Iowa, Police Department. Meier is an avid outdoorsman and adventurer and will share his adventures of his recent trip to Iceland.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

WCFB Foundation announces agriculture scholarships

In the spring, the Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering scholarships to Whiteside County high school students and current college and technical school students pursuing a career in agriculture.

Three $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to high school students attending a four-year school in the fall.

Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to college students attending

WWW@WWC programs are held Wednesday mornings from December through March.

The program is funded through a grant from the D.S. Flikkema Foundation and a donation from Nelson Corp. Programs are free and open to the public. The building is disability accessible.

If River Bend schools are delayed or canceled because of weather, WWW also is canceled.

The program will feature Randy Meier, who is retired from the Clinton, Iowa, Police Department. Meier is an avid outdoorsman and adventurer and will share his adventures of his recent trip to Iceland.

or transferring to a four-year school in the fall.

Four $1,000 scholarships will go to students attending a two-year college or trade school.

For details, visit wcfbagfoundation. org/apply-for-scholarships. For questions, contact WCFB Foundation Executive Director Matt Lillpop at matt. wcfb@gmail.com.

Grove Hill cemetery cleanup is March 25-29

From March 25-29, the cemetery

maintenance staff will be removing and disposing of gravesite decorations as part of the annual cleanup program at Grove Hill Cemetery.

Any items that are not attached to a memorial will be removed including wreaths, grave blankets, sculptures, lawn decor, shepherd hooks, solar lights, flower arrangements, etc. Monument saddles may remain.

Individuals who wish to save decorations are asked to remove them before March 25. Decorations may be returned no earlier than Monday, April 1.

Erie Preschool screenings set for March 8

Erie Preschool screenings will be held Friday, March 8, for children who will be 3 years old by Sept. 1. If your child currently is enrolled in pre-Kindergarten, they do not need to be rescreened.

Children will be screened in the following areas: cognitive, fine motor, hearing and vision.

For more information or to schedule a screening, call Erin Eckberg at 309-6592239, ext. 1512.

Photo provided by Windmill Cultural Center

ISP announce roadside safety check in March

Illinois State Police Troop 1 Commander Capt. Joseph Blanchette announced the ISP will conduct a roadside safety check in Whiteside County in March.

The ISP has zero tolerance for impaired driving in Illinois. Officers working the detail will be watchful for drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked license, transporting open alcoholic beverages and most important driving under the influence, safety belt and child restraint use,

MORRISON POLICE REPORT

Arrests

About 1 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, Morrison police conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of West Winfield Street on a vehicle in violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code. During the stop, it was discovered Christopher Sawyer, 18, of Morrison, was wanted on a robbery warrant, authority Knox County. Passenger Maverick Denning, 18, of Morrison, was found to be unlawfully consuming and in possession of alcohol. Sawyer was transported to the Whiteside County jail to await extradi-

speeding, distracted driving and all Illinois vehicle code and criminal violations.

Alcohol and drug impairment is a factor in more than 30% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois and throughout the U.S. and almost 10,000 people die each year due to alcohol-impaired driving. Roadside safety checks are designed to keep roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road.

The project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Imprisoned Erie child sex offender facing more charges

An Erie man who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl is facing more child sex assault charges in Whiteside County.

Devontae K. Petrie, who turns 28 on Feb. 27, is incarcerated at Menard Correctional Center after pleading guilty Jan. 4, 2023, to two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child younger than 13.

the first case. The molestations happened between June 27 and July 4, 2019, and per a plea agreement, he was sentenced to a 71/2-year prison term on each count.

tion. Denning was cited on scene and released.

Citations

Feb. 17

Mollie Salas, 27, Prophetstown, disobeyed stop sign

Feb. 22

Tyler Shambaugh, 19, Morrison, speeding

Patrick Grayer, 60, Chicago, speeding

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

EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE

Early Voting for the March 19, 2024 General Primary Election for all Whiteside County Precincts will be conducted in the Whiteside County Clerk’s Office located at 200 E. Knox Street in Morrison, beginning Thursday, February 8th through Monday, March 18th from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday and Saturday, March 16th from 9 am until noon.

Early voting will also be held on a limited basis in Sterling for all Whiteside County Precincts at the Eastern Branch Court Facility located at 101 E. Third Street in Sterling. The dates and times for voting in Sterling are: Wednesday, March 6, Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Any registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period, however, any vote cast is final, and may not be revoked, and the voter is not eligible to cast a vote on election day.

DANA NELSON

Whiteside County Clerk

According to online court records, he was charged last week with four more counts in another case.

The charging document in that case is sealed until Petrie is served with the paperwork, however, so details were not available Friday.

Petrie was charged Feb. 16, 2021, in

Those two sentences are to be served consecutively. He must serve 85%, or almost 13 years, and register as a sex offender upon his release.

He could have been sentenced to six to 60 years on each count.

The potential penalties will be the same in this new case.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY

Filed Feb. 9-16

Warranty deeds

H&T LLC to BRD Enterprises LLC, 1412 12th Ave., Fulton, $175,000.

Janice L. Wiersema to WCS Land Holdings LLC, 15049 Lyndon Road, Morrison, $215,000.

Gary A. and Angela K. Minor to David R. Cochran, 219 W. Second St., Rock Falls, $40,000.

Deena R. Simester, formerly Gallentine, to David R. Cochran, 3205 Island View Drive, Rock Falls, $280,000.

JICTB Inc. to Daniel R. Koster, one parcel in Sterling Township, $14,500.

John R. and Nicole Lin Kuehl to Josh P. Martens, 614 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison (Spencer’s Automotive Inc.), $325,000.

Peter A. Portner Jr. to Deivid Godinez Zuniga, 209 Hudson Drive, Rock Falls, $79,900.

Justin D. Frank and Jennifer J. Pinkston to Kole Joseph Beswick, 791 Bunker Hill Road, Albany, $293,500.

Rodney D. Cady to town of Erie, 900 13th Ave., Erie (Cady Electric),

COLLEGE NEWS

Jericha Stout on University of Maryland Dean’s List

ADELPHI, Maryland – Jericha Stout of Cordova was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at University of Maryland Global Campus.

$400,000.

Connie L. Olds Estate, Joy Lynn and Timmy D., Kenneth R., and Christopher W. Olds, Craig J. Froeter, trustee, to Froeter Family Trust, Craig J. and Jillanne M. Froeter, trustees, 1418 W. 21st St., Sterling, $179,000.

Donald R. Walker Estate and Lydia M. Broderick to Matthew M. and Lydia M. Broderick, 2006 21st Ave., Sterling, $0.

Brenda J. Besse to Verda M. Wolf Estate, Randy Wolf, trustee, one parcel on Jersey Road, Erie, $20,000.

John C. Dyke to Vincent W. and Carla J. Bush Trust, one parcel on Sawyer Road, Morrison, $21,500.

Trustees deed

Susan E. Burns Trust to J&C Family Farm Trust, one parcel on Wilmot Road, Erie, $15,000.

Deed

Betty L. Pashon Estate to Ryan W. G. Camps, one parcel on Pilgrim Road, Sterling, $1,370,700.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term and have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

Devontae K. Petrie

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Bulldogs headed to Illinois Special Olympics state tournament

By STEVE STEIN For Shaw Local News Network

The Bulldogs are barking and making a lot of noise.

The Bi-County Bulldogs, a first-year basketball team playing under the auspices of the Bi-County Special Education Cooperative, are undefeated and headed to the Illinois Special Olympics state basketball tournament March 8-10 in Bloomington-Normal.

Mandi Roggy, a special education paraprofessional at Morrison High School, is the Bulldogs’ coach.

“I’m definitely shocked by how well we’ve done as a new team,” she said. “There have been lots of tears of joy shed this season. After we won our first game and were waiting to play our second game, I put my head down and cried because I was so happy.

“Our players love the game, are very coachable and they play well together. They have different skill levels and a wide age range, but you can’t tell. They’re all very excited about playing in the state tournament.”

There are nine players on the Bulldogs team, males and females, from seven school districts. They range in age from 13 to 26.

Angelo Heald, J’Marion Hill and Collin Mealing are from Sterling. Brenden Hoagland is from East Coloma-Nelson, Emily Hoffman is from Morrison, Havannah Lee is from Rock Falls and Samantha Zimmermann is from Eastland.

Two Bulldogs players are former students. Samantha Merriman is from Grand Detour and Kaleb Schipper is from River Bend.

Mealing is the team’s leading scorer. Schipper is the top rebounder and Heald is the best 3-point shooter.

After winning seven regular-season games – six by double-figures – the Bulldogs went into a Special Olympics regional tournament Jan. 28 at Byron High School and dominated again.

They earned a spot in the state tournament by knocking off NASR Pirates White 50-22 and the Rockford Blues 48-16 at the regional.

The Bulldogs will compete in a four-team senior division at the state tournament. They’ll play March 9 and 10 at Horton Field House on the campus of Illinois State University and the Shirk Center at Illinois Wesleyan University.

There will be more than basketball for the Bulldogs to enjoy during the weekend. They also will participate in the opening ceremony March 8 at Horton Field House that will feature a reciting of the athlete’s oath, a torch run with law enforcement personnel and the lighting of a cauldron. Dances with laser tag and bags will be March 8 and 9 at Horton Field House.

To add to the scheduled events, Bulldogs players and coaches will have opportunities to bond further while

traveling together and staying in the same hotel.

Roggy has been coaching Bi-County athletes in basketball skills, track and bowling for eight years. She said she formed the basketball team so she could provide new experiences for Bi-County athletes. There were no tryouts for the team. Everyone who wanted to play is playing.

Roggy recruited her fiance, Jess Hurley, to be an assistant coach for the basketball team. Her daughter, Emily, 16, a junior cheerleader at Morrison High School, also is an assistant coach. Other assistant coaches are Kristen Hoagland, Teri Holldorf and Kolten Sage.

“It’s amazing our team made it to the state tournament,” Hurley said. “Even if we don’t win a game there, it will be a great experience for the athletes and bring them closer together.”

Six Bi-County athletes will be in the

individual basketball skills competition at the state tournament. That competition will be March 9 at Metcalf Elementary School, a short walk from Horton Field House. Andrew Bertolozzi, Yadira Gomez and Aedyn Reyes from Sterling, Marshall Armstrong from Morrison, Stephanie Howard from River Bend and Bradley Stuart from Rock Falls will compete in the dribbling, passing and shooting skills competition.

Those athletes were chosen in a lottery among the 15 Bi-County athletes who signed up to compete in basketball skills because weather canceled the state tournament qualifying competition.

The Bi-County Special Education Cooperative was formed in 1969. It provides special-education services to 11 member school districts. Regional offices of education in Sterling and Freeport also are members.

Members of the Bi-County Bulldogs are (back row, from left) Collin Mealing, Damian Hughes, Havannah Lee, J’Marion Hill, Kaleb Schipper; (middle row, from left) Angelo Heald, Samantha Zimmermann, Emily Hoffman, Samantha Merriman; and (front, holding trophy) Brenden Hoagland.

Photo provided by Mandi Roggy

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Riverdale defeats Seneca, wins Class 2A regional crown

SPRING VALLEY – With the Class 2A Hall Regional title on the line Friday, both teams came out a bit nervous but playing solid defense.

No. 3-seeded Riverdale managed to build a 10-point lead over Seneca by the end of the first quarter.

Things picked up after that and both teams made runs.

The Rams led by as many as 14 points before the Fighting Irish put on a feverish charge to pull to within three points late before falling 59-54.

“Both teams came out a little tight and both defenses played hard and we played pretty well for most of the game, but give them credit, they battled back and made a great game of it,” Riverdale coach Alex Kelly said. “I guess we like to make games tight at the end, but I’m proud of the composure we showed at the end to get the win.”

The game saw the Rams get out to a 16-6 lead after the first quarter on the strength of a 10-0 run started by a layup from Dawson Peterson and back-toback 3-pointers from Jake Willems and Paxton Kiddoo to head to the second quarter with a big lead.

But Seneca did not go away as the Irish battled back from 11 points down with a run of their own started by a 3

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from Brady Sheedy and a pair of layups from Lane Provance to cut the deficit to 19-16 with just under four minutes to play in the half.

That’s when Willems stepped up as he did all night with two of his game-

high 29 points to extend the lead to five. The Rams built the lead to eight at the half, going up 30-22.

Seneca struck first in the second half as Provance dropped in a layup for two of his team-high 26 points, but the man

for the Rams, Willems, hit consecutive step-back jumpers to inch Riverdale’s lead larger.

The two stars exchanged hoops for much of the rest of the quarter and the score was 46-30 after three periods.

In the final quarter, Provance began to take over inside with two quick hoops, but Willems would not be denied as he answered with a three-point play and a layup to make the score 51-37 with six minutes left.

Seneca got the next five points from a 3 ball and a deuce from Paxton Giertz, which were followed by a Provance hoop and a Sheedy 3 to cap off a run and tighten things up at 51-47 with 2:45 left on the clock.

The Rams battled back with four points – two each from Brody Clark and Willems – to extend the lead to 55-47.

Provance showed no quit as he muscled up a pair of layups to once again cut the lead to four with 42 seconds to go.

Seneca got another Sheedy 3, but it was not enough as Willems knocked down four free tosses to seal the 59-54 victory for the Rams.

Riverdale (22-8) advanced to play Byron (27-2) at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Mendota Sectional.

The Irish finished at 23-10.

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Riverdale’s Brody Clark attempts to block a shot by Seneca’s Cameron Shriey during the regional championship game Friday at Hall.

Morrison falls to Princeton in close

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com

PROPHETSTOWN – The Princeton Tigers defeated the upstart Morrison Mustangs 57-55 for the Class 2A Prophetstown Regional championship Friday night, the Tigers’ third straight regional crown.

Morrison (13-17) overcame a 30-23 halftime deficit by outscoring the Tigers 18-8 to close out the third quarter and take a six-point lead.

DaeShaun McQueen bounced in a 3-pointer from the top and added a layup to give the Mustangs a 44-38 edge at quarter’s end.

Noah LaPorte brought the Tigers even at 45-45 with a putback, a 3-pointer and a drive with six minutes remaining.

McQueen scored on a drive and Carson Strating hit a 3-pointer to put the Mustangs back up by five, only to have the Tigers answer to tie the game at 50-50 on a drive by LaPorte and 3-point play by Korte Lawson with 2:43 to play.

The Mustangs gained their last lead at 53-52 on 1-of 2 free throws by Chase Newman with 1:21 remaining.

LaPorte was fouled on a drive and cashed in both free throws to give the Tigers a 54-53 edge with 52.5 to play. LaPorte made a steal, leading to a wideopen look by Daniel Sousa to make it 56-53.

McQueen came up big again for the Mustangs with a hoop to cut it to 56-55 with just 16.4 seconds showing.

The Tigers missed two free throws, but Morrison center Brenden Martin tumbled coming down with a rebound and was called for traveling.

Jordan Reinhardt made 1 of 2 free throws for the final score of the game at 57-55.

“We knew they weren’t going to give up. They got the lead and we shot back in the fourth quarter and finished the game,” LaPorte said. “Just believing in each other, getting tips on defense. Defense leading to offense and it just cycles itself.”

“They’ve been resilient all year long. We had a tough schedule and the fight and the grit that these guys have is just second to none. I couldn’t be any prouder of every single one of them,” Princeton coach Jason Smith said. “Man, what a game. Hats off to Morrison. They’re physical and athletic. Wow. It was just fun to be part of this game.

“Morrison’s fans brought it. Princeton’s fans brought it and it was a great atmosphere. Couldn’t hear yourselves sometimes it was so loud.”

Morrison coach Mark Ernst said the Mustangs gave it their best shot,

including a 73-66 upset over top-seeded Rock Falls in the Feb. 20 semifinals while playing without starter Dawson Hepner, who was out with the flu.

“He’s one of our best defenders and we could have used him tonight. He wanted to come back but just couldn’t get rid of the fever,” Ernst said.

Besides his team, Ernst said “not many people,” would have given the Mustangs a chance to beat Rock Falls and make it to the finals.

“Tuesday was our best game all year. We didn’t shoot as well tonight as we did Tuesday and that was also unfortunate,” he said. “You have your highs and lows. Somebody has to lose. Unfortunately, it was us tonight.”

McQueen matched LaPorte’s 24 points for the Mustangs while Strating and Martin added 10 each.

The Mustangs got out of the gate quickly, taking a 10-1 lead with nine points by McQueen. They scored the last seven points of the quarter to go up 17-6.

“Got off to a great start and unfortunately second quarter we just turned it over way too much,” Ernst said. “Even though we got back in it after that, that killed our lead. We wouldn’t have been in this trouble if we had done a better job in the second quarter.”

The Tigers took their first lead of the night at 21-20 on a pair of free throws by Sousa with 3:16 left in the second quarter.

They outscored the Mustangs 11-3 to take a 30-23 lead at the half.

Photos by Scott Anderson

Morrison’s Chase Newman eyes the hoop while cutting in the lane past Princeton’s Noah LaPorte during the Class 2A regional title game Friday, Feb. 23, at Erie-Prophetstown High School.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP

Girls wrestling

IHSA state tournament: Erie-Prophetstown sophomore Michelle Naftzger and freshman teammate Ryleigh Stephens were both eliminated on the first day of the tournament.

Naftzger (130 pounds) finished 1-2 in her second trip to state.

Naftzger was pinned in 2:56 in her first-round match against undefeated Collinsville junior Taylor Dawson (46-0) and then bounced back with an 8-0

major decision against Zion-Benton sophomore Emily Ortiz in the first round of wrestlebacks. Naftzger lost 4-1 by decision against Camp Point Central sophomore Amber Louderback in the second round of wrestlebacks.

Stephens (110) went 0-2 on the day, bowing out in the first round of wrestlebacks.

Boys basketball

Morrison 59, Oregon 52: At Oregon,

the Mustangs built a 14-7 first-quarter lead and fended off the Hawks for a Class 2A Prophetstown Regional quarterfinal win.

Morrison was led by Chase Newman with 13 points.

DaeShaun McQueen scored 12 points and Brenden Martin had 11 points for Morrison.

Fulton 68, Wethersfield 46: At Kewanee, Baylen Damhoff scored 31 points to lead the No. 3-seeded Steam-

ers past the Flying Geese in a Class 1A Wethersfield Regional semifinal.

Landen Leu scored 15 points and Brady Read added 10 for the Steamers.

Fulton 30, Annawan 28: At Kewanee, the Steamers edged the Braves in a defensive slugfest to win the Class 1A Wethersfield Regional championship.

No. 3 seed Fulton will face No. 1 Pecatonica in the River Ridge Sectional semifinals at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

We Support Our Local Schools! GO STEAMERS AND

Earleen Hinton

Morrison’s DaeShaun McQueen drives to the basket as Oregon’s Nole Campos (5) follows during Class 2A regional action Monday, Feb. 19, at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.

Photos by Earleen Hinton

LEFT: Riverdale’s Jillian Murray drives to the basket against Stillman Valley on Tuesday. Feb. 20, at the Class 2A Oregon Sectional at the Blackhawk Center at Oregon High School. ABOVE: Riverdale’s Katie Cox reaches for a loose ball Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Class 2A Oregon Sectional at the Blackhawk Center at Oregon High School. The Rams’ season ended with a 57-34 loss to Stillman Valley.

Morrison follows game plan, upsets Rock Falls

Mustangs answer every surge by Rockets in regional semifinal victory

By TY REYNOLDS Special to Shaw Media

PROPHETSTOWN – Going into the Class 2A Prophetstown Regional semifinal as an underdog, Morrison tried to keep the game plan as simple as possible Feb. 21 against top-seeded Rock Falls.

“We knew they were going to score. We just had to respond,” Morrison senior Chase Newman said. “That was the whole mentality of the game. They’re going to make shots, so keep your head, get to the next play and respond.”

It worked to perfection as the 10th-seeded Mustangs had the answer every time the Rockets made a run at them to advance to the regional title game with a 73-66 victory.

The Mustangs (13-16) closed the first half with a 9-0 run to take a 32-29 lead into halftime and then had the answer every time Rock Falls (19-11) tried to rally.

“We came into this game knowing that we were not the favorites at all, so we just came out hot and just kept going,” Newman said. “All our guys made shots, knocked them down, just made plays and kept going.”

Offensive rebounds played a huge part in the game. Morrison outscored the Rockets 14-7 in second-chance points. The Mustangs grabbed 14 offensive boards and outrebounded Rock Falls 34-27. 6-foot-9 center Brenden Martin used his size advantage to finish with game-highs of 31 points and 14 rebounds.

“We needed every board we could get to be able to beat this team because they’re good. We just played like a team. We bonded and did what we needed to do,” said Martin, who also had a pair of blocks. “We were the underdog going into this game. We know they’re a fast team and can shoot it from outside and all we could do was work as hard as we could.”

Morrison used dribble penetration and lob passes to feed Martin and power forward Carson Strating (18 points) down low and also benefited from some balls bouncing their way. On four occasions, Rock Falls seemed to have nabbed steals only for the Mustangs to recover the loose ball and turn it into points.

“They did a good job. Pulling down a bunch of offensive rebounds was key for them. The ball just didn’t fall our way a few times and they did a really

good job of keeping us out of our game,” Rock Falls coach Zach Sandrock said. “Credit to them. They knocked down some big shots and got those 50-50 plays when the ball was loose.”

Newman had 14 points, five rebounds, six assists, two steals and three blocks and DaeShaun McQueen hit a couple of big 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and nailed a free throw in the final 30 seconds to provide the winning margin. McQueen finished with seven points, four rebounds and six assists. The Mustangs shot 56.6% (30-for-53) from the field.

Defensively, Morrison held the Rockets to 5 for 15 from beyond the 3-point line. Rock Falls made up for it on the fast break, turning 11 steals into 14 points and also held its own on the glass, pulling down 13 offensive rebounds.

“My role on the team is to get rebounds, so I just tried to box out, especially on their big kid. You know he’s going to get boards and it’s a playoff game, so he’s going to play extra hard. I just had to fight hard down low,” said Rock Falls senior Devin Tanton-DeJesus, who finished with 16 points, nine rebounds and two assists. “We knew this could be our last game

for us seniors, so we just went after it like it was all or nothing.”

The Rockets led by six twice in the first half, but had to play from behind after the break. Back-to-back runout layups by Aydan Goff gave Rock Falls the lead back at 35-34 early in the third quarter and the teams played the rest of the quarter in a five-point window. There were eight lead changes and a tie in the period.

Morrison scored the final four points of the third quarter on two layups, the first by Newman off a loose-ball scramble and the second when Strating went coast-to-coast on a steal. McQueen opened the fourth quarter with a 3 before Strating scored back-to-back layups on pretty driveand-dish plays by McQueen and Newman, who finished off the 13-4 run with another driving layup for a 60-52 lead with 5:35 to play.

“When we drove, they had to collapse and we fed it to our big guys down low,” Newman said. “Everybody just played together and we got the job done tonight.”

The Rockets hung around and cut the deficit to two (68-66) with 1:26 to go after junior Kuitim Heald’s layup on a baseline drive and Gavin Sands’ steal of the Morrison inbounds pass for a

three-point play.

But Colton Bielema and Martin both split a pair of free throws on the next possession – Bielema’s came after an intentional foul was called – to push the lead back to four and Heald received a technical after missing a 3 that Sands grabbed the rebound. Heald was whistled for saying something to the official after he felt he was fouled on the shot.

Martin hit both of those free throws to stretch the lead to six with 26.4 seconds to go, effectively sealing the upset for the Mustangs.

“We just couldn’t get over the mountain. Our energy on defense was just not there tonight,” said Heald, who scored 24 points to surpass the 1,000-point mark for his career.

“It means the world to me to get to 1,000 points, but I couldn’t do it without all of my teammates. I appreciate every single one of them and I appreciate the seniors. It sucks that they had to go out like that.”

Heald also had four assists and three steals.

Seniors Gavin Sands (12 points, five rebounds, four steals) and Goff (10 points) also hit double-figures in their final game. Ryken Howard chipped in four points and five boards.

Alex T. Paschal

Morrison’s Brenden Martin puts up a shot over Rock Falls’ Kuitim Heald on Feb. 21 at the Class 2A Prophestown Regional.

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 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany Father Timothy Barr, Pastor

CORDOVA

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

EAST MOLINE

Sycamore Baptist Church

5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505

www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com

Wildwood Baptist Church

18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397

office@ wildwoodchurch.com

Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist

Zion Lutheran Church

17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline

Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592

ERIE

Erie Baptist Church

8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584

Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561

Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com

Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125

Website: erieefree.org

Pastor Ron Eckberg

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

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

FENTON

Fenton Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton

FULTON

Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com

bethelcrchurch@gmail.com

Pastor Dan Jongsma

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 Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com

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

newtonzion@frontier.com

Pastor Shannon Parrish

CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com

Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton

Pastor Paul Wissink 815-772-3554

First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com

Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE

Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340

Pastor Melva England

HOOPPOLE

Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church

Rev. Eugene Baker, Pastor 815-948-2181 or 309-507-3283

Hooppole Zion Methodist Church

Pastor Dan Wright - Church 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145

LYNDON

Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon, 815-590-6971

Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr.

Trinity Baptist Church

403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com

MORRISON

Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church

301 W. South St., Morrison

Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office: 772-4896

Brethren In Christ Church

207 E. Knox Street, Morrison

Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871

Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

Church Of St. Anne Episcopal

401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org

Crossroads Community Church

201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com

Ebenezer Reformed Church

309 E. Park St., Morrison

Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com

Emmanuel Church

202 E. Morris St., Morrison, 815-772-3890 www.ecmorrison.com

Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator

First Baptist Church

406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison

Pastor Roy Brown, II - Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist

First Presbyterian Church

Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510

100 East Lincolnway, Morrison

Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m.

YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org

Kingdom Life Community Church

11429 Ward Road, Morrison, 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global

Pastor Stephen Harmon

Morrison Christian Church

201 S. Genesee, Morrison David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.com

Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.

Morrison United Methodist Church

200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030

CHURCH LISTINGS

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Rev. Slawomir Zimodro

13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

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

Interim Reverend David Andermann

PORT BYRON

Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352

Pastor Josh Matthews

Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron

Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201

Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron

Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834

Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron

Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767

Messiah Lutheran Church

302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421

Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy

Peace Lutheran Church ELCA

20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295

Port Byron First United Methodist Church

9412 228th Street North, Port Byron Church Office: 309-523-2396

Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net

Jim Crozier, Pastor Becky ButterfieldYouth and Family Life Pastor

Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director

PROPHETSTOWN

Advent Christian Church

200 Elm St., Prophetstown

Pastor Diana Verhulst

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 Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com

Prophetstown

United Methodist Church

200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496

River Church

218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com

St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077

RAPIDS CITY

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

TAMPICO

St. Mary Catholic Church

Reverend Slawomir Zimodro 105 Benton St., Tampico Phone 815-438-5425

Tampico Baptist Church

209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton

Tampico First

United Methodist Church

Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-438-2530 Church phone - 815-438-6105

CHURCH BRIEFS

First Presbyterian Church community meal is Feb. 29

The First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway in Morrison, will be having a free drive-up community meal beginning at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29.

They will be serving chili.

Simply drive up to the Genesee Street door to be served.

Community spaghetti dinner at Prophetstown church

First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown invites the public to its Community Spaghetti Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 3.

The menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad or cottage cheese, bread, desserts and drinks. Carryout is available.

A freewill donation will be accepted to support the youth program.

The church is located at 300 W. Third St. in Prophetstown.

Sip n’ Chat at Albany Methodist Church on March 7

Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Ave., Albany, announced it will serve breakfast on the first Thursday of every month. The next breakfast will be Thursday, March 7.

Join us from 8:30 to 10 a.m. for breakfast, coffee and fellowship and bring a friend or more.

After breakfast, stay and Sip n’ Chat from 10 to 11 a.m.

For more information, call the church at 309-887-4781.

Christ Lutheran to host pancake breakfast, book fair March 16

STERLING – Christ Lutheran School will hold its spring pancake breakfast to benefit the school on Saturday, March 16, at Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Ave., Sterling.

The breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. and continue through 11 a.m. A breakfast including pancakes, scrambled eggs, farm fresh pork sausage, applesauce and juice or coffee will be served. A freewill donation will be accepted for admission. The suggested donation is $8. A book fair also will be held during the pancake breakfast. Books will be available on-site to buy at Christ Lutheran School.

educate and witness to God’s children the Gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed in God’s word.

For more information on the spring pancake breakfast, call Christ Lutheran School at 815-625-3800.

For more information on Christ Lutheran School, visit www.christlutheranschool.com.

The Table at CrossView Church’s menu

The Table, a free community meal, is held each Wednesday at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs to 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 28: Pork tenderloin, cheesy potatoes, peas, green beans, brownies

March 6: Mini pizza – sausage, pepperoni or cheese – coleslaw, Jello, brownies or Rice Krispie bars

March 13: Chicken and noodles, peas and carrots, applesauce, rolls, ice cream

March 20: Hot chicken sandwiches, Jello salad, chips, cookies

If River Bend schools are canceled because of weather, The Table also is canceled.

Mesh Wreath Class at Erie United Methodist

Amy Misfeldt of Blooms 2 is back with another Wreath Making Class at 9 a.m. March 9 in the EUMC Wesleyan Hall, 817 Eight St., Erie.

Misfeldt will guide you through making a 14-inch wreath for a fee of $30. Breakfast will be provided.

Reserve your spot today by calling the church office at 309-659-2541.

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection to meet March 13

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Community Reformed Church, 727 N. 12th St. in Clinton, Iowa. All women are invited to brunch. Music will be provided by Elizabeth and Paul Hopkins.

LeeAnn Terry, an encouraging, inspirational, nondenominational speaker, will present “Upcycled and Restored.” Terry communicates how to dream big and persevere even when life is challenging.

Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200

Christ Lutheran School is a private school whose mission is guided by the Holy Spirit and aspires to nurture,

Call Donna at 563-357-6843 or Nancy at 563-242-8819 (cellphone is 563-3578859) to reserve a spot.

Cost is $13. Reservations are due March 8.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF, VS.

JOHN PATRICK BROWN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ANTOINETTE B

HOSKINSON, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANTOINETTE HOSKINSON A/K/A ANTOINETT HOSKINSON A/ K/A ANTOINETTE B HOSKINSON; CITY OF MOLI NE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; ANTHONY HOSKINSON, DEFENDANTS

NO. 22 FC 177

842 19TH AVE NUE MOLINE, IL 61265

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on December 13, 2023, will on April 9, 2024, in The Rock Island Justice Cente r, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO 17-05-305-004

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 842 19th Avenue Moline, IL 61265

Description of Improvements: The property is a single family.

The Judgment amount wa s $48,565.45.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH" . The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, specia l assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to pla intiff. The sale is furthe r subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bi dders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOM EOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Ray mer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 22- 10564IL

PURSUANT TO TH E FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Pla intiff's attorney is not requir ed to provide addi tional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale

I3235250

February 27, 2024 March 5, 12, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

New American Funding LLC FKA Broker Solutions I nc. dba New American Funding PLAINTIFF

Vs. Joshua L. Jones; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2023FC129

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/04/2023, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on Mar ch 22, 2024 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 otherw ise designate d 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 descr ibed real estate:

PIN 08-35-323-053

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5225 11th Avenue C Moline, IL 61265

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 calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fracti on thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (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 r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff 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, pur 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 fur ther recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon pay ment in ful l of the amount bid, the purchaser shall rece ive 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 ope n 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 infor mation

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

For informati on: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor ney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-23-04982. I3237623

February 13, 20, 27, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, N.A. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK), AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2001-HE1, PLAINTIFF, VS.

THOMAS C WELLS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

NO. 23 FC 135

2327 7TH STREET ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on December 13, 2023, will on April 9, 2024, in The Rock Island Justice Cente r, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO 16-03-416-003

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2327 7th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements: The property is a single family. The property has no garage The exterior is vinyl siding. The color is gray. The property has a fence . The property is occupied.

The Judgment amount wa s $14,240.21.

Sale Terms : This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, specia l assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc , and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to pla intiff. The sale is furthe r subject to confirmation by the court

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bi dders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOM EOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Ray mer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 22- 09824IL PURSUANT

Pla

NOTICE

Notice of Intention of Community Unit School District Number 2, Whites ide County, Il linois to Issue $4,000,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds

Public Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of February, 2024, the Board of E duca tion (the “Board” ) of Community Unit School District Number 2, Whiteside County, Illinois (the “Distric t” ), adopted a resolution declaring its intention and determination to issue bonds in the aggregate amount of $4,000,000 for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the Dis trict, and it is the intention of the Board to avail of the provis ions of Article 20 of the School Code of the State of Illinois, and all laws amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto, and to issue said bonds for the purpose of increasing said Working Cash Fund Said Working Cash Fund is to be maintained in accordance with the provisions of said Article and shall be used for the purpose of enabling the District to have in its treasury at al l time sufficient money to meet demands thereon for expenditures for corporate purposes A petition may be filed with the Secretary of the Board (the “Sec retary” ) within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this notice, signed by not less than 449 voters of the District, said number of voters being equal to ten percent (10%) of the registered voters of the District, requesting that the proposition to issue said bonds as authorized by the provisions of said Article 20 be submitted to the voters of the District. If such petition is filed with the Secretary within thirty (30) days after the date of pub lication of this notice , an election on the proposition to issue said bonds shall be held on the 5th day of November, 2024. The Circuit Court may declare that an emergency referendum shoul d be held prior to said election date pursuant to the provisions of Secti on 2A-1.4 of the Election Code of the State of Illinois, as amended. If no such petiti on is filed within said thirty (30) day period, then the District shall thereafter be auth orized to issue said bonds for the purpose hereinabove

By order of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District Number 2, Whiteside County, Illinois.

Dated this 20th day of February, 2024. Eric Fish, Secretary,

ORDINANCE NUMBER # M240502C

AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PARKING

WHEREAS, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-80-20 (Illinois Municipal Code), the Village of Port Byron has the authority to regulate traffic upon the streets, sidewalks, public places, and municipal property, and pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-80-2, the Village of Port Byron has the authority to regulate the use of streets and other municipal property; and

WHERE AS, pursuant to 625 ILCS 5/11-208 (Illi nois Vehicle Code) , the Village of Port Byron has the auth ority to regulate the parking of vehicles; and

WHEREA S, the Ordinances of the Village of Port Byron currently provide as fol lows , in pertinent part (See Vehicles and Traffic: Parking Regulations §290-2(A)):

Parking prohibited in certain places. It shall be unlawful to permit any vehicle to stand at any time, excep t when necessary in an emergency or in compliance with the direction of the Pol ice Chief or other authorized officer, in any of the following places:

(1) In any intersection, or upon any crosswalk, or upon any bridge or the approach thereto

(2) Within 30 feet of a through street, or a State road stop sign or the approaching side; or within 20 feet of any intersection.

(3) At any place where the standing of a vehicle will reduce the useable width of the roadway for moving traffic to less tha n 14 feet

(7) At any other place where official signs prohi bit parking.

WHEREAS, there is currently angle off street parking in the Village of Port Byron on Cherry Str eet between Main Stree t and High Street; and

WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Port Byron has determined that it is in the best interests of the Village to prohibit parking except the parking of compact cars in those parking spaces on Cherry Street between Main Street and High Street.

NOW, be it ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Port Byron (the "Village"), Rock Is land, County, Illinois as follows:

Secti on 1: The recitals contained in the prea mble to this ordinance are true, correct, and complete and are incorporated by reference hereto and made a part hereof.

Secti on 2: Promoting the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Village, parking is hereby prohibited by all vehicles except compact cars in the angle parking spaces on Cherry Street between Main Street and High Street in the Village of Port Byron, Illinois. Signage or markings shall be placed at or near those parking spaces signifying this parking restriction.

Secti on 3: Compact car shall be defi ned as a vehicle with dimensions smaller than or equal to five fee t nine inches (5' 9") in width and fourteen feet eleven inches (14' 11") in length

Secti on 4: PENALTY. Any person violating any provision of this Article shall be subject to a penalty, as set forth in Chapter 1, Gener al Provisions, Article II of the Village Code, not less than $50.00 nor more than $750.00. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.

Secti on 5: If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the other provis ions of this Ordinance

Secti on 6: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with these provisions are hereby repealed.

Secti on 7: This Ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form and shall be in full force and effect from and after passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.

PASSED this day of 5th day of February, 2024.

AYES: Brian Bitle r, Tami Marsd en, Wayne Oney, Barb Cray

NAYS: -

ABSENT: Roger Oliver, Kevin Klute

APPROVED this 5th day of February, 2024.

Attest: KristieGuardia

Deput y Village Clerk

February 27, 2024

Barbara Cray Mayor/Village President

February 27, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

New American Funding LLC FKA Broker Solutions I nc. dba New American Funding PLAINTIFF

Vs. Joshua L. Jones; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2023FC129

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/04/2023, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on Mar ch 22, 2024 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 otherw ise designate d 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 descr ibed real estate:

LOT ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN (137) ON MAYWOOD, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MOLINE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

PIN 08-35-323-053

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5225 11th Avenue C Moline, IL 61265

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 calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fracti on thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (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 r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff 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, pur 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 fur ther recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon pay ment in ful l of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Dee d 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 ope n 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 infor mation

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

For informati on: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor ney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-23-04982. I3237623

February 13, 20, 27, 2024

TION TO AND AND ose of the esidential for each eed $300, roperty is es levied ti on as to condition

1/1/2007,

and g)(1) and

IN THE CIRCUIT

COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE INTEREST OF: AVA ALUMBAUGH, a/k/a AVA ZAMARRIPA, A Minor No. 23JA34

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

To: ALL WHOM IT

MAY CONCERN:

Take notic e that on October 17, 2023, a Juvenile Petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by State's Attorney Terry A Costello in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, entitled "In the Inte rest of AVA ALUMBAUGH, a/k/a AVA ZAMARRIPA" and that in COURT ROOM

108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT FACILITY, 101 EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL, on MARCH 5, 2024, at 3:00 P.M., or as soon thereafte r as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court 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

PUBLICATION

TION YOU MAY

at 3:00 P.M., or as soon thereafte r as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU

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 rights.

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.

NOTICE

ing cash fund of the District.

By order of the President of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District Number 2, Whiteside County, Illinois.

Dated: February 16th, 2024

/s/Sue R. Costell o

Sue R. Costello Clerk of Court LAURA SCHRAUTH WHITESIDE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE STERLING COURTHOUSE STERLING, IL 61081

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: February 16th, 2024

/s/Sue R. Costell o

Community Unit School District Number 2, Whiteside County, Illinois (the “District”), will hold a public hearing on the 20th day of March, 2024, at 6:30 o'clock P.M. The hearing will be held at the River Bend District Office, 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in the amount of $4,000,000 for the purpose of increasing the working cash fund of the District.

Dated the 20th day of Feb ruary, 2024.

Eric Fish, Secretary Community Unit School District Number 2, Whiteside County, Illinois

February 27, 2024

NOTICE REMOVAL OF 2024 SPRING ROAD POSTING

The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the removal of the posted spring weight limits for County Highways. The removal of postings wi ll go into effect on Friday, February 23, 2024. (Township roads may vary, so it i s suggested that each township be contacted regarding their postings.) For questions concerning the pos tings on County Highways, please contact the Highway Dept at 815772-7651.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, N.A. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK), AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2001-HE1, PLAINTIFF, VS.

NO. 23 FC 135

2327 7TH STREET ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

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 rights.

Sue R. Costello Clerk of Court LAURA SCHRAUTH WHITESIDE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

THOMAS C WELLS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

STERLING COURTHOUSE STERLING, IL 61081

815-535-4540

Feb. 27, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on December 13, 2023, will on April 9, 2024, in The Rock Island Justice Cente r, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

LOT 10 in Block 1 in Brigg's Addition to South Rock Island, now a part of the City of Rock Island, situated in Rock Island County, Illinois TAX NO 16-03-416-003

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2327 7th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements: The property is a single family. The property has no garage The exterior is vinyl siding. The color is gray. The property has a fence . The property is occupied.

The Judgment amount wa s $14,240.21.

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: February 16th, 2024

Sale Terms : This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS.

/s/Sue R. Costell o Sue R. Costello Clerk of Court LAURA SCHRAUTH WHITESIDE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, specia l assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc , and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to pla intiff. The sale is further subject to confirmat ion by the court

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchase r shall receive a Certificat e of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmat ion of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bi dders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

To: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notic e that on October 17, 2023, a Juvenile Petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by State's Attorney Terry A Costello in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, entitled "In the Inte rest of AVA ALUMBAUGH, a/k/a AVA ZAMARRIPA" and that in COURT ROOM 108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT FACILITY, 101 EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL, on MARCH 5, 2024, at 3:00 P.M., or as soon thereafte r as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court 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 rights.

STERLING COURTHOUSE STERLING, IL 61081

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

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

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.

815-535-4540

Feb. 27, 2024

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOM EOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com

Dated:

February 16th, 2024

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Ray mer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 22- 09824IL PURSUANT TO TH E FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA TION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

/s/Sue R. Costell o Sue R. Costello Clerk of Court

I3235252

LAURA SCHRAUTH WHITESIDE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

February 27, 2024 March 5, 12, 2024

Pla intiff's attorney is not requir ed to provide addi tional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale

By order of the President of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District Number 2, Whiteside County, Illinois.

Dated the 20th day of Feb ruary, 2024.

February 22, 27, 2024

815-535-4540 Feb. 27, 2024 Classified

It works 833-584-NEWS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Eric Fish, Secretary Community Unit School District Number 2, Whiteside County, Illinois

NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF, VS. JOHN PATRICK BROWN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ANTOINETTE B

HOSKINSON, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANTOINETTE

February 27, 2024

HOSKINSON A/K/A ANTOINETT HOSKINSON A/ K/A ANTOINETTE B HOSKINSON; CITY OF MOLI NE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; ANTHONY HOSKINSON, DEFENDANTS

NO. 22 FC 177

The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the removal of the posted spring weight limits for County Highways. The removal of postings wi ll go into effect on Friday, February 23, 2024. (Township roads may vary, so it i s suggested that each township be contacted regarding their postings.) For questions concerning the pos tings on County Highways, please contact the Highway Dept at 815772-7651.

842 19TH AVE NUE MOLINE, IL 61265

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE

Noti ce of Public Hearing Concernin g the Intent of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District Number 2, Whiteside County, Il linois to Sell $4,000,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds Public Notice is Hereby Given that Community Unit School District Number 2, Whiteside County, Illinois (the “District”), will hold a public hearing on the 20th day of March, 2024, at 6:30 o'clock P.M. The hearing will be held at the River Bend District Office, 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in the amount of $4,000,000 for the purpose of increasing the working cash fund of the District. By order of the President of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District Number 2, Whiteside County, Illinois.

UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

February 22, 27, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on December 13, 2023, will on April 9, 2024, in The Rock Island Justice Cente r, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

LOT NUMBER TWO (2) IN BLOCK NUMBER ONE (1) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF MOLINE KNOWN AS AND CALLED GREIM'S FIRST ADDITION TO S AID CITY; SITUATED IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Dated the 20th day of Feb ruary, 2024.

Eric Fish, Secretary Community Unit School District Number 2, Whiteside County, Illinois

TAX NO 17-05-305-004

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 842 19th Avenue Moline, IL 61265

Description of Improvements: The property is a single family.

The Judgment amount wa s $48,565.45.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH" . The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS

February 27, 2024

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, specia l assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to pla intiff. The sale is further subject to confirmat ion by the court

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchase r shall receive a Certificat e of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmat ion of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bi dders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOM EOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Ray mer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 22- 10564IL PURSUANT TO TH E FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Pla intiff's attorney is not requir ed to provide addi tional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale I3235250

February 27, 2024 March 5, 12, 2024