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Cole Grant of Fulton and his dog Momo took advantage of last week’s warm weather by taking a kayak ride at Cattail Slough in Fulton. The recreation area is located just south of Fulton on the backwaters of the Mississippi River.
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Albany’s acting mayor resigns effective immediately By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media
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Albany’s acting mayor and Trustee Phil Lemke submitted his letter of resignation, effective immediately, at the continuation meeting Wednesday, March 16. Lemke took on the role in October 2021 after the resignation of Steve Dyson, who was elected for a four-year term in April 2021, while retaining his two-year trustee seat. “I’m 80 years old and never quit a job, but I don’t want to be harassed,” Lemke said after reading his resignation letter, which highlighted the “bullying” and personnel challenges on the board. “Good luck,” he said before walking out. Members of the gallery clapped and thanked him as he left. “You’re No. 16, Phil,” a citizen said, referring to the number of village employees who have left in the past year. A couple of residents asked what the village plans to do after another loss of an elected official, with Trustee Theresa Hutton leading the meeting as Mayor Pro Tem.
The board heard a brief presentation from a Jo Carroll Energy representative on wholesale energy costs, rates, a proposed five-year contract, and the energy cooperative’s plan to build a fiber network for high-speed internet service. The board will be looking to renew or approve new contracts for energy in the upcoming months. The board approved a budget revision after Budget Officer Floyd Boston reviewed the police department savings from the past year due to lack of staff. They approved the purchase of a new Chevy Tahoe for the police department at a cost not to exceed $60,000 and approved closing a utility vehicle savings account and transferring those funds to the electric fund. At the board’s regular meeting Monday, March 7, the board had discussed purchasing the new police vehicle, with Police Chief Rick Cass saying he got lucky by finding a 2022 Tahoe available after inquiring with the state for a replacement vehicle. The vehicle cost $38,416 plus $20,000 to
build and equip it, for a total of $57.285. The Tahoe will replace a 2014 Dodge Charger with 76,000 miles that has been unreliable and not running at times, Cass said. The village also has a 2015 Dodge Durango. The Tahoe should be done by May or June, with Cass adding that it could take over a year for a new vehicle to get ordered. The Tahoe order was placed and canceled by another department, so he encouraged the board to “take advantage of the market and opportunity.” Also at that meeting, the board set the cemetery cleanup day for March 23 at 9 a.m., discussed the price increase on cemetery lots, approved a donation to the Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 16, approved the purchase of a locking cabinet for $600, approved new office administrator Rhonda Carter as FOIA Information Officer, agreed to update the ordinance and resolution book, and learned a $1,000 gift was made to the village. They recognized the empty chair left by longtime village volunteer Patricia Anglese, with a plan to get a plaque in her memory.
External threat leads to soft lockdown at Fulton schools The River Bend School District was placed on a soft lockdown last week as school officials and officers learned of a threat to the high school. During a soft lockdown, students can move about the building, but tight restrictions are put on who is allowed to enter and leave the school. The Fulton Police Department was notified of an external threat to Fulton High School about 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, regarding a call that someone was going to “shoot up the school.” All schools within
the city limits of Fulton were placed on a soft lockdown while the incident was under investigation. Fulton Police Department provided on-site support to each school during the lockdown period and continued to be on-site until students and staff left the buildings. Later that evening at 5:15 p.m., officers with the FPD executed a search warrant in Clinton, Iowa, with the assistance of the Clinton Police Department. As a result of the search warrant, several electronic items were seized, and a juvenile subject
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Fulton Thespians busy practicing for musical By ELLA PENCA
FHS student writer After a successful Winter One-Acts season, the Fulton High School Thespians are eager to begin working on the spring musical. The musical this year is “Charlotte’s Web,” based on E.B. White’s classic novel of the same name and adopted by Joseph Robinette, with music and lyrics by Charles Strouse. “Charlotte’s Web” tells the heart-
warming and comedic story of an unlikely friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte. Auditions for the musical took place Tuesday, March 8, and Thursday, March 10. Practices started on the following Monday, March 14. The Fulton High School Music Department is working with the Thespians to bring the musical to life. The musical will be presented April 29 and April 30 in the West Gym at FHS. Curtains will open at 7:30 p.m.
was detained. Officers continued their presence at the Fulton schools March 16. The Fulton Police Department wants to remind everyone that this is an ongoing investigation and charges are still pending. The Fulton Police Department was assisted in this investigation by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, Clinton Police Department, Clinton County District Attorney’s Office, Whiteside County State’s Attorney and the Dewitt Police Department.
Fidelity-Drives renovation update
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This “chiller” is the final large piece of equipment to be scrapped from the Fidelity-Drives historic building. Asbestos abatement is completed. The committee will initiate phase two, which consists of reassembling the appropriate floor plan. Watch for upcoming tour dates.
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STERLING – Like crocuses through the spring snow, colorful new activities are popping up all over the Whiteside County Senior Center. Susie Welch, the former Foster Grandparent program director at TriCounty Opportunities Council in Rock Falls, is the center’s new director. In just three months at the helm, she has shepherded numerous new activities, which is bringing membership back up. The center, 1207 W. Ninth St., was closed to in-person visits during the pandemic, providing what services it could, such as caregiver assistance, over the phone only. Now “all our activities are back and going strong,” Welch said, noting the isolation caused by COVID-19 restrictions was particularly hard on the area’s senior population. Those who haven’t been to the senior center, or haven’t been there in a while, will be pleasantly surprised by all there is to do. Many services and activities are available to anyone – not just the 60-and-older set – and are free. Among the center’s offerings are the new lunch service, provided by Golden Wheels of Freeport. It’s the same agency that delivers meals regionwide. At the senior center, lunch is served from 11 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. The cost is $3, and because Golden Wheels runs the service, diners can pay for their meals with a LINK card. “I’ve tried them. They are tasty,” Welch said. “I found it to be very filling.” A Breakfast Club at which the center’s Yvonne Jones will meet with seniors the last Friday of the month at a rotating slate of restaurants starts March 25. “Eating alone is not fun,” Welch said, noting this will not only help seniors socialize but also will be good
The Whiteside County Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Although the center offers services to those 60 and older, anyone can join – the cost is $25 a year – and most activities are available to anyone, usually free of charge. More programs, services and information can be found on the senior center’s new and improved website, https:// wc-seniorcenter.org/, and on its Facebook page.
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New Whiteside County Senior Center Director Susie Welch talks about updates to the technology center. Students from the Whiteside Area Career Center come to the senior center on Fridays to help users navigate newer technology. for the businesses that are chosen. She also wants to help center users keep up with the latest technology. With the help of Surf Broadband reps, the center has been offering sessions on how to stream online. The free classes are among those open to anyone in the community; the next is at 1 p.m. Friday and then again at 6 p.m. March 30. In addition, IT students from the Whiteside Area Career Center have been spending Fridays at the center giving tech advice. They’ll be doing that through April, when the school year ends. Free tax preparation services are available to all, as well. Preparers are volunteers and are trained free of charge. Most work only a few hours a day a few days a week, and while this year is covered, the center is trying to line up volunteers for next year. What else? Well, the center now provides space for a Thursday afternoon
Annual Cemetery Clean-Up MARCH 28 TO APRIL 1, 2022
Spring is time for the Annual Cemetery Clean-up at Grove Hill Cemetery
From Monday, March 28, 2022 through Friday, April 1, 2022, crews will be removing and disposing of grave site decorations. Individuals who wish to save decorations are asked to remove them no later than Sunday, March 27, 2022. Decorations may be returned after Friday, April 1, 2022.
PERSONS WISHING TO PLACE NEW GRAVESIDE DECORATIONS ARE ALSO ASKED TO WAIT UNTIL AFTER APRIL 1, 2022.
jam session where musicians can get together from 1 to 4 p.m. and play or just hang out with other musicians. The center has a piano; participants also are invited to bring their instruments. There’s a once-a-week Bible study session, yoga, line dancing is starting in April, as is a new walking club, where seniors can chat while doing laps around the center in a safe space and out of the weather. Welch has started a little bring-onetake-one library, and also is showing classic movies once a month. That’s all on top of the regular activities, including pool, cards and crafts. Among the services the center offers is a food pantry. One of the first projects Welch initiated was converting a closet into the pantry, which had been stationed outside in the Whiteside County Public Transportation bus garage. Once a week staff would spend three
hours dragging the food indoors, then three hours putting it back. This will eliminate that hassle, Welch said. Once the closet conversion is finished, the pantry will be open once a week for two hours – a time that still is being determined – and on an as-needed basis should a senior have a food emergency such as a refrigerator conking out, she said. The center also is working on a plan to create a mobile food pantry that will use the center’s minivan and volunteer vehicles to take food out into outlying county communities such as Morrison, Erie and Prophetstown. “That’s our goal,” Welch said. Donations are gratefully accepted for the pantry, but money is better that actual food because staff can buy food at greatly discounted prices from the food bank, she said. Welch’s goal is to make the senior center as vibrant, social and useful as possible, not only with seniors but for the whole community, she said. “The senior center is a great place where people can come and feel safe, feel like they belong and enjoy life,” Welch said. As for her senior members, “we want to be a blessing to them during their enjoyable years.”
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Illinois Attorney General files lawsuit over alleged contamination at 3M’s Cordova plant Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit against 3M alleging that the company’s improper handling of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – also known as “forever chemicals” for their persistence in the environment – resulted in ongoing contamination at and around its facility in Cordova. Raoul’s lawsuit, filed in Rock Island County Circuit Court last week, alleges that 3M’s negligent operations at its facility in Cordova have resulted in significant levels of PFAS contamination at and around the facility, which is located on the banks of the Mississippi River. The lawsuit further alleges that despite being aware of the health and environmental hazards connected to PFAS, 3M has downplayed negative impacts. The Attorney General’s office is partnering on the case with a team of outside counsel who have been designated as special assistant attorneys general. “For decades, 3M has been aware of the dangers of PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals.’ Despite scientific evidence generated by its own research, 3M downplayed or denied the health and environmental hazards connected to PFAS, and even promoted these toxic chemicals as being safe to manufacture,” Raoul said. “3M must be held accountable for the contamination its operations in Cordova have caused. This lawsuit is an important step toward accountability and protecting the surrounding environment and public health.” 3M has owned and operated its Cordova facility since about 1970. It is one of three facilities where 3M manufactures a number of chemical products including adhesives, resins, fluorochemicals and other specialty chemicals. The lawsuit alleges that 3M was aware as early as the 1960s that PFAS are toxic and do not biodegrade in the environment. Further 3M testing throughout the 1970s confirmed the toxicity of PFAS to aquatic wildlife, including fish species. Despite that, 3M continued to manufacture, discharge and dispose of PFAS at the Cordova facility, while it promoted PFAS as being safe to manufacture and use. On its website, 3M continues to deny the adverse health and environmental impacts of PFAS. “Illinois EPA is working closely with the Attorney General’s office to provide necessary evidence on the extent of PFAS contamination that has impacted ground and surface waters,” Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim said. “Holding 3M responsible for their actions is important as we continue to assist in this process to ensure the contamination is addressed properly by the facility.” The lawsuit alleges that 3M’s Cordova operations’ specifically leaked and spilled PFAS and PFAS-containing waste have resulted in significant levels of PFAS contamination. Sampling conducted by 3M, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed the presence of contaminated groundwater under and around the facility, as well as the Mississippi River. Testing done at one groundwater monitoring well in 2020 showed PFAS levels several thousand parts per trillion higher than proposed state standards. In addition, 3M discharges more than 8 million gallons
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The 3M plant is located at 22614 Illinois 84 in Cordova. of contaminated wastewater directly into the Mississippi River each day, and wastewater sampling has shown levels of toxic PFAS in the wastewater. PFAS are human-made, synthetic chemicals that do not exist naturally in the environment. PFAS are highly toxic to humans and animals, and they are extremely resistant to degradation in the environment, which is why PFAS are known as “forever chemicals.” PFAS contaminants may be linked to serious adverse health effects in humans and animals, including increased serum cholesterol, immune dysregulation, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and kidney and testicular cancers. Exposure to certain types of PFAS is also associated with low birth weight in babies, suppressed immune system response, dyslipidemia, impaired kidney function and delayed onset of menstruation. Raoul’s lawsuit seeks to require 3M to address PFAS contamination and protect public health and the environment. The lawsuit also seeks civil penalties of up to $50,000 for each violation of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and associated regulations, and additional civil penalties of $10,000 for each day the violations continue. In addition, the lawsuit seeks damages arising from PFAS contamination and injury of natural resources. Division Chief Matthew Dunn, Bureau Chief Stephen Sylvester and Deputy Bureau Chief Gerald Karr, along with Senior Assistant Attorney General Ellen O’Laughlin and Assistant Attorney General Karen Howard are handling the case for Raoul’s Environmental Bureau. In addition, attorneys representing DiCello Levitt Gutzler LLC, Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL, and Fields PLLC will co-prosecute the case as special assistant attorneys general.
According to the 3M website, the Cordova plant makes a wide variety of specialty chemicals and adhesives. “We blend, react and purify hundreds of products using a wide variety of technologies throughout the plant. Ultimately, these products are used by other 3M manufacturing facilities or go into industrial, commercial and consumer applications around the world for a broad range of customers,” the website said. “3M Cordova is a high-tech, two-factory facility consisting of electronic materials and internal materials manufacturing. We supply products to over 30 divisions within 3M.” A short list of the products made include: Acrylate Monomers, Acrylate Polymer Adhesives, Solid and Liquid Epoxy Resins, Low Adhesion Backsizes, 3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluids, 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid, Performance Fluids, Specialty Gases, and Battery Electrolytes. Construction on 3M Cordova began in 1969 and production operations started in 1970. “Today, the plant occupies over a half million square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space. Employees are highly skilled and experienced in their fields,” the website said. Retired Quad Cities Waterkeeper Art Norris of Silvis responded to the lawsuit against the company by saying: “I could say much here. But honestly, I feel that more prominent people have been saying this to us for years, and the majority of us have not listened. Greed over need is now the American way sadly. “Shame should be on those for what they have done to our children’s future over money. But the blame is on many of us also. Reason being for turning a blind eye to the pollution that exists around us daily, and goes on unabated.”
The Whiteside Forum will host guest speaker Dave Boyles, a Morrison resident and American Red Cross disaster relief volunteer, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at the Odell Public Library in Morrison. Boyles, an Exelon retiree, has been working with the Red Cross for 10 years and has experience locally, nationally and internationally serving victims of tornadoes, wildfires, typhoons and other disasters. Hear him speak about some of his 30 short notice deployments, the
American Red Cross disaster relief volunteer Dave Boyles will speak at The Whiteside Forum on March 24.
type of work he does and what needs to be done to help people in traumatic conditions. A Q&A will follow the presentation. Boyles’ thoughts may be encouraged on relief efforts and other NGO activities in war torn areas such as the Ukraine. The Odell Public Library is at 307 S. Madison St. Masks are encouraged but no longer required. The event is free and open to the public. For information about The Whiteside Forum or the event, call Marc Adami at 815-772-4949.
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Illinois Elks’ free children’s podiatry clinic set for April 21 Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, in cooperation with Northwest District Elks Lodges, will sponsor a free children’s podiatry assessment clinic Thursday, April 21, at Morrison Family Care Clinic, 303 N. Jackson St., Morrison. Dr. David Yeager will be the clinician in charge. The clinic starts at 8 a.m. and is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the Illinois Elks
Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic. No medical referral is necessary for the clinic, but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic. The Elks organization has been
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The Elks will provide financial assistance to the best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources. In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome physical challenges.
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OBITUARIES
JAMES WINSLOW “HUFFER” HUFFMAN Born: May 4, 1946 in Iowa City, IA Died: March 16, 2022 in Morrison, IL
JAMES WINSLOW “HUFFER” HUFMAN, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Resthave Home in Morrison. His memorial service will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Morrison United Methodist Church with Rev. Calvin Haines officiating. The memorial visitation will precede the service starting at 11:30 AM until the time of the service. Cremation rites will be accorded. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Inurnment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has established memorials to Resthave Home, Morrison United Methodist Church and MercyOne Hospice. James was born May 4, 1946, in Iowa City, IA, to William D. and Mildred L. (Rhymer) Hufman. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and Morrison High School.
RONALD ‘RON’ B. SCHLOTFELDT Born: July 15, 1946 Died: March 16, 2022
Ronald “Ron” B. Schlotfeldt, 75, of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Genesis Medical Center Illini Campus. Funeral services were Monday, March 21, 2022, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Burial was at the Rock Island National Cemetery, where military honors
will be conducted. Ron was born on July 15, 1946, in Clinton,
He married Beverly A. Becker on August 22, 1981, at the United Methodist Church in Mt. Carroll, IL. James worked for General Electric in Morrison for 35 years until retiring in 2000. He also delivered newspapers for the Quad City Times for 30 years. After retiring, he drove semi’s and had various other jobs. He was a member of the Morrison United Methodist Church. He was also a member of and served on the board of Morrison GE Employees Federal Credit Union, a member of the GE AA Golf League and of the GE Bowling League. James was a Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan, an avid golfer and loved riding in his corvettes. He and Beverly made several motorcycle trips to Sturgis in South Dakota. Together they enjoyed wintering in Florida for 12 years. Survivors include his wife, Beverly; three daughters, Laura (Bob) Dudgeon of Bloomington, IL, Heather (Phil Kuehl) Hufman of Prophetstown, IL and Sheri (Dennis) Benters of Mt. Carroll, IL; one son, Scott (Cindy) Sisler of Mt. Carroll, IL; eleven grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, James Michael Hufman. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com
Iowa, the son of Russell and Ardelle (Peters) Schlotfeldt. He was a U.S. Veteran, having served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam. He married Vicky L. Wiersema on December 16, 1989, in Silvis. Ron retired from Rock Island Integrated Services at the Rock Island Arsenal as a supervisor. He enjoyed being outdoors fishing, hunting, and camping. He also liked tending to his yard and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Vicky; children, Dana Morey, Lynnette Stevens, John Carlile, Chris (Nicole) Carlile, Jimmy Carlile, Russ (Sarah) Schlotfeldt, Ron Schlotfeldt II, and Travis Schlotfeldt; grandchildren, Kaleb Carlile, Madison Schlotfeldt, Aubrie Schlotfeldt, Travis Schlotfeldt, Jr., Kyler Ball, Gabriel Ball, Marissa Weiner; siblings, Lana Thoma, Dean (Norma) Schlotfeldt, Willie (Shirley) Schlotfeldt, Gail (Jerry) Kruse; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
Erie Board of Education hears about various projects By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media
Funding for ongoing and upcoming projects was discussed at the Erie Board of Education meeting Monday, Feb. 28. Superintendent Chuck Milem reviewed some recent unforeseen operations and maintenance costs, including fixing the middle school hot water heater and some HVAC repairs and purchasing an ADA compliant bus. He said the budget is in good shape, with enough funds to cover the additional expenses. Milem reported that the 1% sales tax brought in $36,857 last month and $261,245 in total since the measure was approved, with those funds going toward capital projects. He said the district will be replacing the middle school windows using ESSER III funds. The district will be receiving grant funds to cover laptop upgrades for the ninth grade class and some staffers, with 90% of the costs covered. Those bids will be voted on at an upcoming meeting. The district was awarded a school maintenance grant for fencing around the football and track field. Due to the cost projections, the district will need to accept formal bids and be subjected to prevailing wage law. The board approved the fencing bid specs for the sealed bid process, with a vote expected at the March meeting. The new fencing will be a powder-coated black fence that’s more aesthetically appealing, while taking care of the ongoing maintenance issues needed for the current fence. In a Health Life & Safety funds update, Milem reported that he’s waiting on a report to be completed before moving forward with asbestos abatement and updating the fire alarm panel at the middle school. He reported that minimal asbestos abatement has been finished at an acquired property across from the
school, with Brooks Excavating to begin demolition soon. The area will be taped off until it’s cleared of debris. In a TIF update, Milem reported that he met with Moran Economic Development and village officials about the TIF process for the village, which they hope to have in place by June or July. He said the village is being proactive in establishing the TIF district, which will attract developers, help with infrastructure and blight, and hopefully help with housing development. Milem also reported that he’s been meeting with Bray Architects to come up with designs and concepts for work at the schools, with weekly committee meetings going forward with the Building and Grounds Committee. In other action, the board approved the 2022-23 school calendar which is now posted on the school website. The board approved a oneyear farm lease agreement for district-owned property near the school. Milem said they’re not sure what to do with the land yet, but Gale Young has been leasing it, so they approved the lease at $130 per acre, with 15.66 acres for a total of $2,035. The board also approved hiring additional legal counsel for simple legal documents or other items that need immediate attention. Milem said it’s “fiscally smart and more accessible,” since the district pays the going rate for a Chicago law firm, which is good for property tax issues, but they could save money by hiring a local firm for other matters. The board also approved the second and final reading of press policies, approved the personnel list as presented, and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Erie Education Association. They also heard from two parents concerned about a high school English class assignment with a reading list that includes “social justice” themes and “hundreds of curse words.”
NEWS BRIEFS SVCC a Military Friendly School
Sauk Valley Community College announced it has earned the designation as a Military Friendly School for 2022-23. More than 1,800 schools participated in the survey, with 665 of them earning special awards. Institutions earning the designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a propri-
etary survey. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for student retention, graduation, job placement, loan default, loan payment and persistence (degree advancement or transfer) for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.
Career Fair at BHC on March 31
Visit dozens of employers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at the 2022 Career Fair at Black Hawk College. Dress professionally and bring plenty of résumés. The fair is free for job seekers and open to the public. The Career Fair will be at the college’s Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, in the gym in Building 3.
Job seekers should park in Lot 2 off 34th Avenue. Employers will be from a variety of fields, including banking/finance, health care, police/military and youth programs. For information, call BHC Career Services at 309-796-5626 or visit www.bhc. edu/careerfair for details and a list of participating employers.
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American Legion Post 328 celebrates birthdays
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The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison celebrated its 103rd birthday along with the 92nd birthday of member Bob Brands. During 2021, Brands performed in 23 funerals and color guard events, the most of any Legionnaire, missing one because of a prior commitment. Pictured (from left) are Bob Brands, Dale Usterbowski, Barry Linder, Ken Gooley, Dennis VanZuiden, Andy Schroeder, EH Stralow, Ken Petersen, Larry Zuidema, Korey Zigler, Ken Brainerd, Jeff Steele and Jerry Brearton.
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The Erie High School Student Council will host a community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the high school gym located at 435 Sixth Ave. The drive is open to the public and appointments are required. All presenting donors will receive a voucher to order a $10 gift card. The drive will help the EHS Student Council earn a monetary grant through the ImpactLife Life$avings program. To donate, please contact Cassidy Melton or Kerrie McDonnell at 309-659-2239 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 5441 to locate the drive. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo ID is required to donate. Donors who last gave blood on or before Feb. 23 are eligible to give at this drive.
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1972: American Legion Post 402 has mortgage burning ceremony March 21, 1962
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Buikema purchased the Harold Thompson building on 11th Avenue and plan to move in new equipment for their Speed Wash as soon as possible. The building is being occupied temporarily by Woods’ Drug Store while the drug store is being completely renovated. Both the Speed Wash and drug store were temporarily forced out of business by the disastrous fire that destroyed the Henry Jahn building and damaged nearby structures. First Trust & Savings Bank of Albany advertised 4% interest on oneyear certificates.
50 Years
March 22, 1972
The mortgage of the American Legion Post 402 was burned at the annual Legion Birthday Supper. The supper celebrated the anniversary of the founding of the American Legion, which was formed in 1919. Taking part in the burning was James Damhoff Sr., commander and building committee chairman when construction started after the flood of 1965; Gerald Hook, present commander; and Mrs. Vernon Cady, president of the Legion Auxiliary.
Fulton Electric and Refrigeration on 1004 Fourth St. was giving away a free portable stand and 17-piece microwave cooking utensil set with the purchase of a Litton Microwave. Prices start at $329.95.
40 Years
March 24, 1982
Zinie Chen, a 14-year-old student in the River Bend schools, is the Whiteside County Spelling Bee champion. Chen, a Fulton Junior High student, received a $75 savings bond as a prize. Several officials of the U.S. Corps of Engineers met at the Fulton City Hall to make plans for meeting any flood threat that may develop in the next few weeks. Present predictions are for a flood crest of 20 feet in the Fulton area. Public Works Director Tom Kamm emphasized the fact that predictions change from day to day and it is possible a higher crest may occur and is also possible that the 20-foot mark may not be reached. Members of the band and ensembles from Albany took first place at a contest in Moline. Band members include Brenda Miller, Lisa Dornbush, Jon Voss, Jason Meier, Pat Dickherber, Lori Beswick, DeAnn Sterenberg, Becky Pessman, Annette Deetz, Becky
McDearmon, Tanya Damhoff, Paul Bielema and Cheryl Carpenter. Piano soloists and chorus members who took first place include Dianna Mattan, Kristin Hanson, Kris Toleski, Carrie Van Roekel, Maria Nowak, Sharon Kay, Penny Thomas, Becky Pessman, Christy Reinders and Tracy Vander Ploeg.
30 Years
March 18, 1992
Don Temple, a member of the board of education for River Bend Community Unit District No. 2, presented the Golden Eagle Award to Carrie Roeder. Roeder received the award for the many volunteer hours of work spent with the athletic department and guidance department. The River Bend Community Unit School District’s Board of Education took the necessary action to cut nearly $60,000 from the 1992-93 budget. During the fiscal year in progress the district budgeted money expected from the state of Illinois, but due to the state money crunch, this year’s funds will reduce in excess of $300,000.
20 Years
March 20, 2002
Joseph Keegan of Fulton was pre-
sented with a plaque and certificate for 50 years as a member of the Fulton American Legion Post 402. Unity Christian Varsity Scholastic Bowl ended its season with a record of 7-9. Team members include Lyssa Hall, Jon Chacko, Alex Hoekstra, Brian Bosma, Craig Bielema, David Wright, Michelle Reichert, Holly Andringa, Kelly Schaver, Mark Medenblik and Matthew Reichert. The team is coached by Cheryl Hoekstra.
10 Years
March 21, 2012
The first day of spring was winding down as this week’s issue of the Fulton Journal went to press. This day is a promise of blossoms, green grass and warm weather. This year we’ve thrown off the coats, turned off furnaces and some have even mowed the yard. It seems a bit unnatural to be wearing shorts and turning on the air conditioning in March. Professional photographer Antony Boshier was in Fulton to photograph the Fulton area for an article for Farm Bureau magazine. A story will appear in the magazine sometime in 2013. Boshier took pictures of the area all day, as well as sunset, before heading to his next location.
MercyOne Clinton completes The attack on male testosterone phase one of ER expansion YOUR HEALTH
BY STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D. Many long-term conditions have been associated with the COVID-19 virus. It turns out that erectile dysfunction is just one more in that long line. There are many reasons for this including the inflammation that COVID-19 causes throughout the body. Even after recovery, these effects may last months. Other studies show that COVID-19 may substantially lower testosterone levels. Meanwhile, researchers have been sounding the alarm for the attack on male testosterone in our society by manmade mechanisms. The fact that men have estrogen in their system is not news. However, the amount and type has been changing drastically. Factors that contribute to elevated estrogen in men include obesity, zinc deficiency, poor liver function, alcohol and numerous prescription medicines for common diseases such as hypertension. Some of the biggest concerns come from environmental estrogen in our food supply. This may be in meat sources from hormone injections, force-feeding and pesticides. Some references on the internet cite con-
cerns about commercially raised meat and farm-raised fish along with commercial dairy products of butter, cheese, ice cream and milk. Other common sources include soybeans, beer with hops, dates and licorice. Even coffee does not escape the list of concerns. The internet may provide a series of other foods, although be careful to use reliable sources for these lists. Unfortunately, many other sources are common household products including plastics, which release chemicals if used in the microwave. Shampoos and detergents are on the list. Some studies show at least 70% of manufactured plastics have compounds with estrogen activity, which rises to 95% with activities such as microwaving and using the dishwasher. Hairsprays with phthalates may be another source. As one can see from all of these challenges, avoiding estrogen production by men takes constant vigilance. Many advocate a more organic intake. Exercise and weight loss may help. Ultimately, massive pressure from the consumer may help stem the tide. Review medicine concerns with your medical provider.
MercyOne Clinton Medical Center recently celebrated the completion of the first phase of its emergency department expansion and remodel, which will result in a larger and higher functioning department to improve experience for patients and their families. Phase one completion includes a new garage space for EMS and patient drop-off, five fast track rooms allowing staff to treat non-urgent patients quickly and efficiently, three safe rooms to allow for closer visualization and
NEWS BRIEF
Get Savvy Webinar Series to take place March 30
“Get Savvy – Grow Your Green Stuff” is an annual webinar series coordinated by University of Illinois System Student Money Management Center and University of Illinois Extension. The webinar will take
monitoring of behavioral health and substance use patients, expanded trauma bay and three procedure/exam rooms. Phase two of the construction began March 15 and includes completion of three more exam rooms, another trauma bay, triage office, medication room, colleague lounge and office space. The project is expected to be completed in fall 2022. For information on emergency care at MercyOne, visit MercyOne.org/clinton.
place from noon to 1 p.m. March 30. The series aims to inform, educate and empower its viewers about important financial topics. All webinars are free and open to the public. Register online to attend Financial Emergency Preparedness at: forms. uofi.uillinois.edu/sec/1279302
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NEWS BRIEFS The second annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt in Port Byron is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, at 8 p.m. on Main Street. The cost is $5 per player, with sales ending April 9 at 3 p.m. Eggs will be hidden throughout the downtown, with prize numbers in the lucky eggs. Stop by the
Village Hall during normal hours to purchase a ticket.
EP Theater to present ‘Epic Fail’
Erie-Prophetstown Theater will be presenting its spring play “Epic Fail” on Wednesday, March 23, and Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m. at the Erie High School Commons.
The one-act comedy by Bradley Hayward will feature original scenes by Shea Winters and Heather Huizenga. Admission is $3, with tickets available at the door.
Farmers National Bank offering scholarships
Farmers National Bank is giving away three $500 scholarships for higher education. The scholarships will be given to one
high school senior from each of the Prophetstown, Geneseo and Morrison School Districts. The application and essay answering, “How have community banks been helpful during the pandemic?” are due to the FNB office in your school district by April 15. Applications may be picked up at the school.
POLICE REPORTS
Fulton Police
March 13 Jose C. Arreola-Vasquez of Moline was cited for speeding at Route 84 and 22nd Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply. March 14 A juvenile was cited for driving without lights when required and driving while license is suspended in the 600 block of 12th Avenue. The juvenile was released with a notice to appear. March 16 Bradley D. Wilson of Rock Island was cited for speeding and driving while license is revoked in the 1200 block of Fourth Avenue. He was released with a
notice to appear.
Morrison Police
Arrests On Tuesday, March 15, about 6:20 p.m., Morrison police arrested Roger C. Grant, 66, of Morrison pursuant to a body attachment – obstructing a court order issued by Whiteside County. Grant was released with a notice to appear. On Thursday, March 17, about 9:25 p.m., Morrison police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Timothy D. Messina, 31, of Morrison on East Lincolnway at North Cherry Street for a lane violation. As a result of the traffic stop, Messina was arrested and charged with
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10 PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County
Warranty deeds Sterling Industrial Development Commission to Monica Druen Living Trust, 602 Eighth Ave., Sterling, $160,000. Barbara J. Thicksten Estate and Ronda J. Frary to Cody L. and Jessica A. Frey, 410 W. Second St., Prophetstown, $105,000. Kelli A. Sharp to Midnight Hour Development, 306 11th Ave., Sterling, $40,000. Rex Lasson to Arthur P. and Janet R. Ruiz, 703 Ave A, Rock Falls, $80,000. Donald D. Beswick to Kenneth W. Kophamer, one parcel on Yager Road, Morrison, $262,500. Ray D. and Vicky L. Peterson to Glenn H. and Barbara A. Peterson, 22362 Sawyer Road, Morrison, $0. Glenn H. and Barbara A. Peterson to Ray D. and Vicky L. Peterson, 22116 Crosby Road, Morrison, $0. David J. Symington to Illinois Department of Transportation, 306 E. Wall St., Morrison, $700. Sarah Ann Karras to Illinois Department of Transportation, 607 Portland Ave., Morrison, $2,000. Guzzo Enterprises QC LLC to Illinois Department of Transportation, 610 Portland Ave., Morrison, $1,108. Cindy Sue Bielema, formerly Null, to Illinois Department of Transportation, 207 Railroad Ave., Morrison, $300. Darrin Rogers to Illinois Department of Transportation, 203 Railroad Ave., Morrison, $300. Richard C. Green to Illinois Department of Transportation, 205 Railroad Ave., Morrison, $328. Benjamin P. and Ashlea D. Anderson to Zachariah G. and Kelsey L. Sandrock, 27812 Larson St., Rock Falls, $19,000. Jerry Ryan and Gretchen Njavro to Dakota and Lindsey Hagerman, 28274 Pilgrim Road, Sterling, $850,000. Salome and Gloria Serrano to Debra K. Drew, 216 E. Sixth St., Rock Falls, $69,000. John P. Wright to Gabriel M. and Nicole L. Olinger, one parcel on Smit Road, Prophetstown, $2,000. Lory A. Kaiser to Amy L. Ringler, 506 E. Seventh St., Sterling, $0. David A. and Julie L. Carrion to Sharon Puckett, 1202 E. 16th St., Sterling, $90,000. David A. Sigafus to Jackie and Fran-
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cisco Valentin Jr., 1105 Third Ave., Sterling, $97,000. Nina K. and Derik S. Damhoff to John L. Paul Trust, one parcel on Capp Road, Morrison, $635,500. Dustin D. and Jackie M. Damhoff to John L. Paul Trust, one parcel on Pennington Road, $698,500. Nancy J. Dabron to Edox Investments LLC, 828 15th Ave., Fulton, $40,000. Terrence M. and Jessica J. Campbell to David M. and Callie M. Gottemoller, 18866 Lake Road, Morrison, $595,000. Richard Loveless to Larry A. and Sue A. Sumption, 18064 Spring Valley Road, Morrison, $129,000. Wade L. Larkey to Matthew D. Hackbarth, 410 Eighth Ave., Fulton, $90,000. Ah Ha Enterprises Inc. to Charles R. and Mackenzie A. Gorman, 416 W. Third St., Prophetstown, $138,000. Donna Courtney to Thomas Frank Ridley, 1901 New High St., Rock Falls, $120,000. Joshua E. Talley to Eric Sanders, 408 W. 11th St., Sterling, $118,500. Regina A. Lehman to Shane and Arlene Malone, 105 N. 11th St., Fulton, $165,000. Quit claim deeds Citizens Telecommunications Co. to city of Prophetstown, one parcel on East Railroad Street, Prophetstown, $1,000. Christine L. Siperly to Calvin R. Siperly, 1710 14th Ave., Rock Falls, $0. Trustees deed James R. and Darlene K. Rathje Trust, Michael R. and Jeffrey R. Rathje, trustees, to Jo Ann Coates, 1218 14th Ave., Fulton, $105,000. Executors deeds Debra L. Oldham Estate to Kyle D. and Autumn L. Baltierra, 708 Ave C, Rock Falls, $95,500. Clayton L. Deter Estate to Russell D. Deter, four parcels on Henry Road and Carroll Road, Morrison, $0. Deed Allen D. and Michael Lamarche and Jeanette R. Lamarche by heirs to Federal National Mortgage Corp., 302 S. Hall St., Morrison, $0.
Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office
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Houzenga earns State FFA degree Morrison senior Dakota Houzenga has earned her Illinois State FFA degree, which is the highest degree the state of Illinois can bestow upon a member. Houzenga is a four-year member of the Morrison FFA Chapter, with cattle and food service as her projects. Requirements to earn the prestigious degree include at least two years of membership in the State FFA, two years of record keeping of the designated project, demonstrating leadership qualities, performing at least 10 procedures of parliamentary procedure, preparing and presenting a six-minute speech on a topic related to Ag or FFA, service as an FFA officer, participating in at least five FFA activities above the local chapter level, maintaining a 2.5 GPA or be within the top 40% of the class, and performing at least 25 hours of community service in an area unrelated to the supervised Ag experience
b e i n g judged. “Dakota has always gone above and beyond to support the FFA chapter through volunteering her time and stepMorrison High School ping out of student Dakota Houzenga her comfort zone. She has been a great asset and role model to the chapter and will be missed when she graduates,” said Gabrielle McCormick, MHS Agriculture Instructor and FFA Supervisor. Dakota is the daughter of April and Kevin Houzenga of Morrison. She will be awarded her degree in Springfield in June.
COLLEGE NEWS Local students named to IWU Dean’s List
Cassie Osborn of Morrison and Alec Pilon of Port Byron were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2021-22 academic year at Illinois Wesleyan University. Osborn and Pilon were among 734 students from 28 states and 17 countries named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, stu-
dents must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.
Jaime Anton graduates summa cum laude
Upper Iowa University announced Jaime Anton of Cordova graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in Instruc Strat: BD/LD/ID in December 2021.
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Five senior athletes at Riverdale High School attended their college signing ceremony Tuesday, March 11, accompanied by coaches, family and friends. Pictured are Gage Hugart (left), who will play baseball and football for Eureka College; Zach Duke, who will play baseball for Rockford University; James Moorhusen, who will play golf for Aurora University; Andrew Meloan, who will play basketball for Loras College; and Ashton Sutton, who will play golf for Illinois College. Photo provided
Four future Steamers wrestle at IKWF tournament in Rockford Four River Bend Wrestling Club members competed at the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation on March 11 and 12 in Rockford. Jakob Geestman wrestled well in the senior division at 79 pounds, but was knocked out of contention after two losses. Coltin Hartman (novice, 64 pounds) won his first match then dropped two others in the wrestlebacks. Tony Hansen (novice, 60 pounds) lost a nail-biter in the blood round to end his tournament one match shy of earning a medal. Hudson Price (novice, 69 pounds) went 3-2 on the tournament before losing in the blood round and finishing one match shy of medaling. Pictured at the IKWF tournament are Jakob Geestman (left), Hudson Price, Tony Hansen and Coltin Hartman. Photo provided
Riverdale takes three to IESA State Wrestling Riverdale Middle School took three boys to IESA State Wrestling in DeKalb on March 11 and 12 and saw some extremely good competition. Fifth grader Cole Smith wrestled well at 70 pounds and went 2-2 for the weekend and added experience for next year. Eighth grader Jake Schradeya had a solid weekend at 215 pounds going 3-2 and finished with a fourth-place medal. Dean Wainwright, an eighth grader, finished his impressive season at 35-0 and was the IESA state champion at 95 pounds. Coach Alex Earhart said, “As coaches we are very proud of this season and the individual accomplishments, as well as how we progressed as a young team.” Pictured (from left) are Cole Smith, Jake Schradeya and Dean Wainwright. Photo provided
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SCHOOL NEWS
Erie High School announces third-quarter honor roll
The following Erie High School students are on the third-quarter honor roll. The High Honor Roll requires an “A-” average (3.66 or higher), and the Honor Roll requires a “B” average (3.00 to 3.65). Physical Education (P.E.) grades are not counted in figuring the Honor Roll. **Denotes straight A’s.
Senior
High Honor Roll: Erin Ashdown, Macy Ashdown, Austin Beaird, Nadia Bright, **Kyiah Brookhart, Michael Carlson Jr., Dylan Chandler, Trevor Cobo, Austin Cole, Jadyn Collis, **Emma Davis, Emily Decker, Pai ge Dyk str a, Malory Eggers , **Kolby Franks, **Cadance Hawk, Emily Herzmann, Jacob Johnson, Jaden Johnson, Mya Jones, Michael
Miner, Mason Misfeldt, **Jade Nickerson, Riley Packer, Ethan Palmer, Haley Shafer, Kelsey Stichter, Caroline Stone, Jaylee Stortz, Lillian Stubbs, Isabelle VanOosten and **Shea Winters. Honor Roll: Andrew Bomleny, Mikayla Foster, Elijah Friedrichsen, Braxton Froeliger, Gaige Gehrking, Devin Hicks, Breanna Merrill, Mysti Moody, Nicholas Smith, Brent Tate, Reese Voeltz and Hayley Wuebben.
Junior
High Honor Roll : William BoggsChavez, Sophia Eads, Parker Holldorf, Bryce Jepson, Aylah Jones, Hannah Kirkpatrick, Kate McConnell, Mikayla Morrissey, Jaylee Slater, Taylor Wilson, Mckenzie Winckler and Noah Wiseley.
Honor Roll : Hailey Bush, Shawn Chandler, Jaicyann Jacobs, Brooklynn Neill, Kayleigh Neill, Brianna Neumiller, Hannah Neumiller and Bryce VanDeWostine.
Sophomore
High Honor Roll: **Clara Ashdown, Sydney Collis, Logan Copeland, **Jenna Dreisbach, **Caleb Eads, Taylor Folsom, **Hannah Huisman, Sarah Huizenga, **Elle Noble, **Jillian Norman, Joseph Papineau, Claire Reymer and Nicole Schwenneker. Honor Roll: Colin Ashdown, Sebastian Deberry, Lucas Dreisbach, Reece Duncan, Jeremiah Fish, Cassandra Fleener, Bryce Folsom, Triston Frieberg, Jaelin Hawkins, Seth Johnson, Skylar Mendoza, Luke Otten, Nathan
Packer, Jonathan Tegeler, Erin Terry, Zeblyn Wickes and Piper Woodhurst.
Freshman
High Honor Roll: Kiera Ary, Brenden Boggs-Chavez, Kaleb Brooks, Lotus Crady, Isabelle Gabriel, Jaylynn Hamilton, Eli Heyvaert, Aidan Jepson, Lillian McWilliams, **Zachary Murphy, Jaidyn Richmond, Abigail Schipper, **Max Temple, **Jolene Wells, Grace Wheeler, Sophia Wheeler and Gwyneth Wickes. Honor Roll : R e be k ka Cra ve n, Ethan Daubman, Keith Goodson, Ysabell Hamm, Makailey Hanlon, Zoe Miller, Hannah Ryan, Avery VanOosten, Robert Winters and Kallie Wiseley.
Third-quarter honor roll for Morrison High School 4.00 and above
Class of 2022: Beau Brackemeyer, Bielema, Carly Boonstra, Emery Class of 2022: Chloe Austin-Roeder, Class of 2022: Clara Bush, Kendra Thomas Dauphin, Payton Decker, Brewer, Cambell Buikema, Cooper Kayla Carpenter, Carver Findley, Flor-
Fisher, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Katherine Henson, Hailey Kozovic, Rongxuan “Mae” Li, Michaela Millard, Kristen Peters, Samuel Richards, Bailey Williams, Macy Williamson, Brady Wolf Class of 2023: Carter Behrens, Zayden Boonstra, Mary Cyphers, Taylor Swanstrom, Shelby Veltrop, Hannah Zinke Class of 2024: Geneva Connelly, Kaleb Randall, Gracelyn Streets Wood, Sarah Weston Class of 2025: Austin Boonstra, Blake Huizenga, Isaiah McDearmon, Sarah Stralow, Camryn Veltrop
3,500 to 3.999
Mason Dykstra, Kalli Fisher, Tanna Frederick, Jessica Frias, Dakota Houzenga, Quinn James, Rosie Knaggs, Evelyn Lira, Noah May, Isaac Melton, Adam Neumann, Mia Nieto, Macie Riffle, Lindsey Schroeder, Allison Taylor, Calvin Troutman, Faith VanderVinne, Lillian Weston Class of 2023: Anlynn Dykstra, Katherine Eggemeyer, Marissa Folkers, Nelly Gil, Annmarie Groenewold, Landri Harmon, Erika King, Gina Lee, Jordan Luhrsen, Kadence Rice, Nevaeh Strobbe, Jenna Tichler, Marissa Wadsworth, Jace Wagner, Lexi Wilkens, Jario Xona Lucero Class of 2024: Blake Adams, Dylan Anderson, Alyvia Behrens, Caden
Bush, Jordan Eads, Brianna Groenewold, Lisa Hardesty, Madison Houzenga, Katie Hutchison, Karalynn Kirkpatrick, Madison Krum, Cameron McDonnell, Evan McDonnell, Andrew Melton, Emma Oldham, Allen Rumfelt, Nicholas Wagenecht II, Steven Zhang Class of 2025: Madilyn Armitage, Colton Bielema, Katie Bush, Landon Cook, Jett Decker, Isabella Duncan, Ariana Frederick, Brooklyn Knouse, Pai ge Leig ht on, Em m a Mackum , Hunter McNeece, Violet Mills, Mackenzie Neas, Tyler Peters, Danica Pfister, Kaylee Pruis, Lauren Rubright, Kaleb Schroeder, Gavin Streets Wood
3.200 to 3.499
idalma Garcia Izaguirre, Luke Millard, Courtnee Oldham, Aracely Pineda Xona, Layne Stephenson, Keaton Still, David Stralow, Kayden White Class of 2023: Cheyenne Callan, Makenna Moon, Daniel Mouw, Grace Onken Class of 2024: Kaylynn Alfrejd, Madison Banks, Dailey Damhoff, Curtis Ebersohl, Peyton Emerson, Afton Eyrich, Jayden Kershaw, Madeleine Milnes, Chase Newman, Carson Strating, Hailey Wiersema Class of 2025: Chase Decker, Ilmeta Dzeladini, Allison Ferguson, Tierrah, Frederick, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Lacey Lancaster, Hailey Lewis, Daniella Morgan, Annette Morris, Emily Roggy, Avery Scott
Morrison Junior High releases third-quarter honor roll Sixth Grade High Honors
Caylee Bramm, Sophie Damhoff, Owen Ewoldsen, Bryar Kuehl, Jovie Patton, Logan Peavy, Johanna Plemons, Ava Robbins, Alexander Weston, Cael Wright.
Sixth Grade Honors
Lillie Baima, Xavier Baldwin, Ella Balk, Mason Banks, Emily Bidwell, Ollie Brewer, Ethan Bush, Riley Chisholm, Levi Christin, Gabe Dykhuizen, Chace Edwards, Randy Gerlach, Jazlyn Holocker, Noah Icenogle, Kay-Leigh McCaulley, Taylor Osbon, Cody Peters, Charles Pruis,
Dawson Quick, Caitlin Renkes, Kylie Rus, Campbell Scott, Finley Steele, Gabriella Stichter, Paisley VanZuiden, Josalyn Wagenecht, Jaylie Wagner, Nyla Wayman, Cierra Weets, Brayton Wright, Cierra Wright, Natalie Zigler.
Seventh Grade High Honors
Oliver Armstrong, Zailey Boonstra, Caeleb Bramm, Caleb Carroll, Laila Cason, Claire DeRycke, Ava Duncan, Anna Eggemeyer, Caleb Houzenga, Lexy Ingram, Hailey Kenseth, Joshua McDearmon, Made-
lyn Mertes, Rylie Pfister.
Seventh Grade Honors
Ashly Alba, Jayci Bormann, Remzije Dzeladini, Gema Ferry, Megan Folkers, Corwen Hagerman, Jack Luckey, Elle Milnes, Sarah Osborn, Saimya Padilla, Ally Richards, Katrina Sweitzer, Avery White, Jaxon Yaklich, Leah Young.
Eighth Grade High Honors
Emily Arias, Annabelle Blevins, Harper Buikema, Asher Ernst, Paige LaShelle, Peyton Lowery, Sophia Milnes, Leah Nice, Isabella Scachette,
Abigail Weston, Sarah Wetzell, Carson White, Cailee Wright, Ivan Zhang, Alayna Zinke.
Eighth Grade Honors
Allie Anderson, Brady Anderson, Kenzie Bruckner, Leslie Chambers, Emma Christin, Kaylee Doebler, Willow Ebersohl, Jenna Grater, Wyatt Hoehn, Emily Hoffman, Kailyn Humphrey, Sarah Hutchison, Bridgette Kennedy, Naomi Kershaw, Ethan Lee, Anaya Perales, Noah Robbins, Brayden Rubright, Shawna Simpson, Koltin Swaim, Elizabeth Vance, Samuel Williams.
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP Riverdale 3, Fulton 1, 9 inn.: Ian Wie-
benga went 2-for-3 at the plate and drove in Brock Mason with a game-tying RBI in the eighth, but the Rams answered with two runs in the top of the ninth to seal the extra-inning win at TBK Bank Sports Complex in Bettendorf, Iowa. Drew Dykstra threw four scoreless innings for Fulton, allowing no runs on two hits, while striking out six and walking one. Ryan Eads tossed three scoreless innings, striking out one, walking three and surrendering no hits. Dawson Peterson went 2-for-4 with two RBIs to lead Riverdale. Gage Hugart pitched one inning of scoreless relief to earn the win for the Rams. Amboy 10, Morrison 4: Amboy defeated Morrison in the season opener for both teams Wednesday at City Park in Amboy. Fulton 13, Annawan-Wethersfield 9: The Steamers took control of the nonconference home game with a seven-run third inning, then held off a late charge from the Titans. Drew Dykstra had three hits, including a triple, to go with two RBIs and three runs scored for Fulton, which scored three times in the first inning, then tacked on three more runs in the fifth. Jacob Jones had two
hits and three RBIs, Brock Mason singled, homered, drove in two runs and scored twice, and Ryan Eads also had a pair of RBIs for the Steamers. Ian Wiebenga had two hits and drove in a run, and Ethan Price added an RBI as 10 Steamers scored runs. Mason started on the mound and got the win, allowing three runs (two earned) and four hits in four innings, striking out eight and walking one.
Softball
Riverdale 14, Fulton 1: Brooklyn Brennan went 2-for-3 at the plate and scored the Steamers’ lone run on a first-inning error, but the Rams scored seven runs over the next four innings and cruised to a five-inning victory at TBK Bank Sports Complex in Bettendorf, Iowa. Madyson Luskey went 2-for-2 for Fulton. Brennan pitched three innings, allowing eight hits, five runs (four earned) and no walks while tossing three strikeouts. She threw 13 first-pitch strikes. Morrison 9, Amboy 1: Marissa Folkers tossed a three-hitter to lead the Fillies to victory in their season opener on the road. Folkers struck out three and walked one. She got plenty of support from the offense, which scored five runs in the third and three in the fourth. Bella
Duncan had three hits for Morrison. Annawan 11, Fulton 0, 5 inn.: Annawan scored six first-inning runs and capitalized on nine Fulton errors to win at Drive’s Park. Madyson Luskey and Amy Hughes each went 1-for-2 to lead the Steamers at the plate. Brooklyn Brennan pitched a complete game for Fulton, allowing five earned runs, while striking out four and walking two. Riverdale 13, West Carroll 1, 6 inn.: The Rams scored seven runs in the fourth inning and five in the sixth to defeat the Thunder in Thomson. Kayleigh Hartson struck out seven and walked one in four innings for Riverdale, allowing one run and two hits. She also hit a two-run home run. Breckin DeLaRosa added an RBI double and a three-run homer for the Rams. Olivia Mabeus and Taylor Kohrt both had two-run singles in the sixth inning. Mabeus finished with three hits.
Wrestling
Three Rivers names all-conference team: Eight local wrestlers earned spots on the Three Rivers all-conference first team, with four more on the second team and six earning honorable mention honors. Newman had three first-teamers in
sophomores Brady Grennan (120 pounds) and Carter Rude (126) and senior Will Rude (138). Erie-Prophetstown had four wrestlers named to the first team in freshman Wyatt Goossens (113), junior Jase Grunder (145) and seniors Andrew Bomlney (195) and Elijah Friedrichsen (285). Morrison senior Kayden White (182) also was a first-team pick. Newman had three second-teamers in freshmen Briar Ivey (113) and Daniel Kelly (132) and senior Mason Glaudel (152). Morrison senior Nate Schaefer (220) also was named to the second team. Honorable mention selections were Morrison sophomore Camden Pruis (126) and freshman Donny Reavy (138), Newman sophomore Brendan Tunink (145) and junior Hunter Luyando (170) and Erie-Prophetstown sophomore Luke Otten (182) and senior Nick Ballard (220).
Boys basketball
TRAC West all-conference teams:
Erie-Prophetstown senior Kolby Franks was a unanimous first-teamer, while senior teammate Connor Sibley and Morrison senior Alex Anderson were named to the second team. Erie-Prophetstown junior Caleb Naftzger was an honorable mention selection.
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ALBANY
Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781 Pastor Toni Lucas Faith Center Church 511 3rd Ave. North, Albany Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez Pastor Arlen VanZee Church Phone: 563-212-4032 St. Patrick Catholic Church Albany, Illinois Fr. Matthew Camainoi, Parochial Vicar
CORDOVA Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com
EAST MOLINE Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592
ERIE Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584 Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561 Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125 Website: erieefree.org Pastor Ron Eckberg Pastor Jonathan Eckberg
Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main Father Toni Kretowicz Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781
FENTON Fenton United Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton Pastor Peter Kicheon Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kitcheon@gmail.com
FULTON Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com Pastor Kevin Vanhoeven First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203 Pastor Charles Huckaby Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.com. Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283 Pastor Wayne Wiersema Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542 Father Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com
CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Joe Crum 815-772-3554 First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Michael Hooker
HILLSDALE Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340 - Cell 309-373-5316 Pastor Connor Morrison youthpast56@gmail.com
HOOPPOLE Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church Rev. Eugene Baker, Pastor 815-948-2181 or 309-507-3283 Hooppole Zion Methodist Church Pastor Dan Wright - Church 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145
LYNDON Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon, 815-590-6971 Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr. Trinity Baptist Church 403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com
MORRISON
Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464
Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office: 772-4896
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Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 FaceBook live at 10:30 a.m. Sundays Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Reformed Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison, 815-772-3890 www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Dick Adams - Phone 772-2696 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m. YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison Larry Kidwell, Minister - 970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons. Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Calvin Haines - 815-772-4030 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095
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CHURCH LISTINGS
Morrison Christian Reformed Church www.morrisoncrc.org 815-772-4657 300 W. South St. Pastor Kevin Verhoeven bethelrevkev@gmail.com
PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Josh Matthews Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron Pastor Angel Gomez Parish Office: 309-523-9101 Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834 Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767 Messiah Lutheran Church 302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Pastor David Efflandt Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron Congregational Church 200 N. High Street, Port Byron Rev. Michael Rubino - 309-523-2318 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th Street North, Port Byron Church Office: 309-523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor
Becky Butterfield Youth and Family Life Pastor Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director
PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org First Lutheran Church Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown Pastor Kicheon Peter Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kicheon@gmail.com Prophetstown United Methodist Church 200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496 River Church 218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077
RAPIDS CITY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Phone 309-496-2414
TAMPICO St. Mary Catholic Church 105 Benton St., Tampico Fr. Richard M. Russo, Pastor Phone 815-438-5425 Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-438-2530 Church phone - 815-438-6105
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Rooted in Christ Women’s Conference set for April 2
Rooted In Christ Women’s Conference will take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison. The cost is $30 a person. No child care will be provided. Rooted in Christ is a women’s ministry that was formed to help women in the Morrison and surrounding areas grow in their faith together. For more information, see “Rooted in Christ” on Facebook or call Kathi Sipes at 760-403-5972.
First Reformed Church announces worship, activities
Join us for worship at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 27, at First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave. in Fulton. Guest speaker Tim Vink from the Alliance of Reformed Churches will be talking about the exciting changes in the American Reformed Churches as they focus on moving from the status quo to new mission zeal. A music video will be shown. Choir practice begins at 8 a.m. Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and refreshments are served in the library during the social time after the service. Senior Meals are at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the church. Creative Crew will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 23. Also on Wednesdays, the Bible Study “Solving the Bible Jigsaw” will begin at 6:30 p.m. Services are livestreamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/groups/ firstfulton to join the group and see the services. The previous Sunday’s service is broadcast on WCCI 100.3-FM at 6 p.m. Sunday night.
For information, go to the church’s website at www.firstrcafulton.org.
Free community meals at CrossView Church
CrossView Church, formerly Second Reformed Church, in Fulton will host a free community meal every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. If River Bend School District in Fulton is canceled on a Wednesday because of a weather issue, the meal also will be canceled. CrossView is at 705 14th Ave. in Fulton. Upcoming menu: March 23: Sloppy Joes, chips, Jello, applesauce, assorted desserts March 30: Smoked turkey on buns, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, brownie hot fudge sundaes April 6: Hot dogs, chips, applesauce, veggie sticks with dip, bar cookies April 13: Sausage, pepperoni and cheese pizza, tossed salad, cuties, assorted desserts
Church of the Cross annual Ham Ball Supper is April 7
The Church of the Cross will have its annual Ham Ball Supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the church, 22621 Routes 2 and 92, Port Byron. The menu includes ham balls, creamy herb mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, roll, dessert and drinks. The cost is $11 for adults and $6 for children 10 and younger. Carryouts will be available or preorder to pick up a meal at the door. Also available will be frozen 5x7 containers of chicken casserole, spaghetti casserole, ham balls (6), and cheese potatoes at $7 each. Call Diana O’Hara at 309-235-4623 with any questions or to preorder. CDC guidelines will be followed.
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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Pastor Anthony Appel
breakfast, guests will come to the DisDiscovery Center’s omelet covery Center parking lot at their chosen fundraiser is March 27 pickup times and volunteers will deliver The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery the prepared orders right to their cars. Center, “Clinton, Iowa’s Children’s The delicious menu includes made to Museum!” will host its 34th annual Omelet Breakfast Fundraiser from 10 a.m. order omelets with choice of ingredients, pancakes, sausage and baked goods. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 27. Adult and child portions are available. This longstanding event for the nonTickets to the curbside-service omelet profit children’s museum raises money to support the many educational programs breakfast must be purchased in advance. To order meals, call the Discovery Center offered for area children and families. at 563-243-3600. Meals are $12 for The omelet breakfast is curbside pickup only this year, and meals must be adults and teens, and $6 for children ordered in advance. On the day of the 12 and younger.
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REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Robert Smith Jr.; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2019CH169 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 09/27/2019, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on April 19, 2022 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN SM-8867 1701206022 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 954 36th Ave East Moline, IL 61244
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REAL ESTATE Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is a located in common interest community, pur-
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REAL ESTATE y p chasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser a shall receive Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting or any tenants other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN
REAL ESTATE IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-1905283. I3189047 March 15, 22, 29, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS TRUIST BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO SUNTRUST BANK, PLAINTIFF, VS. COURTNEY K BERRY; COURTNEY K BERRY AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL MORRIS BERRY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 20 CH 149 2820 KENNEDY
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, purchaser shall a receive Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting or any tenants 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 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 20-06719IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of
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LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of A.W. 2021 JA 91 A.W. 2021 JA 92 A Minor NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Any and all unknown fathers and to any and all it may concern, that on 9/13/2021 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Jeffrey S McKinley in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 9/9/2022 @ 10:30 am or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PAREN-TAL RIGHTS, AND TO A APPOINT 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 pro-
LEGAL NOTICES pr ceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Judgment entered. Dated: 3/11/22 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb March 22, 2022 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of L.R. A Minor 2022 JA 21 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Any and all unknown fathers and to any and all it may concern, that on 3/14/2022 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Jeffrey S McKinley in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 4/14/2022 @ 1:30 pm or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PAREN-TAL RIGHTS, AND TO A APPOINT GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE
LEGAL NOTICES 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. 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: 3/14/22 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: rmb March 22, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF DEATH AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Arlyn K. Bush, Deceased No. 2022 PR 21 Notice is given to creditors of the death of Arlyn K. Bush. Letters of office were issued on February 16, 2022, appointing Kimberly J. Mehring of Elmhurst, Illinois and Craig D. Bush of Olathe, Kansas Independent as Co-Executors, whose attorney is named below. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County. Claims against the estate may be filed
LEGAL NOTICES ay in the office of the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before September 30, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative or to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 9th day of March 2022. RUSSELL J. HOLESINGER HOLESINGER LAW OFFICES 105 E. Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-2164 March 15, 22, 29, 2022 Meeting Notice 2022 Annual Clyde Town Meeting will be held April 12, 2022 at 7 p.m. at Clyde Township Building Lyndon Rd Morrison, 61270 March 22, 2022 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 25, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: EP INSURANCE AGENCY 308 Washington St. Prophetstown, IL 61277 Dated this 25th day of February 2022. Dana Nelson County Clerk March 8, 15, 22, 2022
LEGAL NOTICES ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 24, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Pam's Perks located at 504 S Jackson St., Morrison, IL 61270 Dated this 24th day of February, 2022. Dana Nelson County Clerk Mar. 8, 15, 22, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY ILLINOIS CITIZENS FIRST BANK, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL J. OTTENS, et. al. Defendants. Case No. 22FC10 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE TO: UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES OR LEGATEES, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of the above Court, a Complaint in the above-entitled action, wherein the abovenamed Plaintiff seeks the foreclosure of a real estate mortgage against the following described real estate: Parcel 1: Lots 1, 4 and the West Half of Lot 5 in Block 2, Range 9, City of Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 1, page 31. Parcel 2: The North Half of the vacated alley lying South and adjoining Lots 1, 4 and West Half of Lot 5 in Block 2, Range 9, City of
LEGAL NOTICES ng 9, y Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois; as vacated by Ordinance recorded December 8, 1986 as Document No. 7919-86. Commonly known as 502 First Avenue, Fulton, Illinois 61252. You are further notified that unless you enter a written special appearance, motion or answer in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit for Whiteside County, Illinois, at the Courthouse in Morrison, Illinois, on or before the 15th day of April, 2022 default will be entered and judgment rendered against you by the Court. Sue R Costello Circuit Clerk of Court Whiteside County Courthouse 200 East Knox Street Morrison, Illinois 61270 James D. Bruhn, PLC Farwell & Bruhn 343 5th Ave. S. Clinton, IA 52732 (563) 242-6162 March 15, 22, 29, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CARL E. VANDEREIDE,, DECEASED. No. 22 PR 26 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Carl E. Vandereide. Letters of Office were issued on March 2, 2022, to Arnold J. Vandereide as Co-Executor, 6126 Holly Road, Fulton, Illinois 61252; John A. Vandereide as Co-Executor, 6149 Hazel Road, Fulton, Illinois 61252; and Carol J. Dewitte as Co-Executor, 12719 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, Illinois 61270, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus & Buckwalter-Schurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270.
LEGAL NOTICES The estate will be administered without Court Supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before September 8, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed. NELSON, KILGUS & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN Attorneys for said Estate, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, IL 61270 Phone: 815-772-2121 Fax: 815-772-2026 E-mail: wkilgus@nelsonkil gus.com March 8, 15, 22, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Robert Smith Jr.; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2019CH169 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 09/27/2019, the Sheriff of Rock
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DRIVE EAST MOLINE, IL 61244 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 7, 2022, will Fon 04/19/2022, in OFThe Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock FIsland, IL 61201, at 09:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described treal estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so urrmuch thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 08-35-424-027 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2820 Kennedy Drive East Moline, IL 61244 Description of Improvements: Single family, one story, vinyl siding, two car detached garage. The color is gray. The Judgment amount was $91,024.96. 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, special or assessments taxes special levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the
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LEGAL NOTICES Island County, Illinois will on April 19, 2022 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER THIRTY-SEVEN (37) IN MEADOWLAWN SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN SM-8867 1701206022 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 954 36th Ave East Moline, IL 61244 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each
LEGAL NOTICES $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is a located in common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any 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 rea-
LEGAL NOTICES y son, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a the return of deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further against recourse the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser a shall receive Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS
LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-1905283. I3189047 March 15, 22, 29, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS TRUIST BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO SUNTRUST BANK, PLAINTIFF, VS. COURTNEY K BERRY; COURTNEY K BERRY AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL MORRIS BERRY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 20 CH 149 2820 KENNEDY DRIVE EAST MOLINE, IL 61244 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF
LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 7, 2022, will on 04/19/2022, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 09:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT NUMBER ELEVEN (11) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE KNOWN AS AND CALLED CABRY'S ADDITION TO SAID CITY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-35-424-027 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2820 Kennedy Drive East Moline, IL
LEGAL NOTICES 61244 Description of Improvements: Single family, one story, vinyl siding, two car detached garage. The color is gray. The Judgment amount was $91,024.96. 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, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the shall purchaser receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. bidProspective ders are admonished to check the
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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 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 20-06719IL
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3189462 March 15, 22, 29, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC., PLAINTIFF, VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PATRICIA A SHEAN; KATE ENSMINGER; MEREDITH BUTLER; DOUGLAS STONEHOCKER; DOUGLAS STONEHOCKER AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. SHEAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD
LEGAL NOTICES CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 21 CH 68 300 3RD AVENUE HAMPTON, IL 61256 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Patricia A Shean Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 8 in Block 14 in the Original Town, now Village of Hampton; situated in Rock Island County, Illinois. Commonly known as: 300 3rd Avenue Hampton, IL 61256 and which said Mortgage was made by, Patricia A Shean Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Waterstone Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, and recorded in the
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Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 21-07558IL705370 I3188537 March 8, 15, 22, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Paula Coleman; City of Rock Island; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Betty J. Roberts; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Allison Walsh, as Special Representative for Betty J. Roberts (deceased) DEFENDANTS 2022FC16 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Betty J. Roberts Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage the conveying premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3704 12th St Rock Island, IL 61201 and which said Mortgage was made by: Betty J. Roberts the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2020-17529; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THERE-
LEGAL NOTICES W, FORE, UNLESS file your YOU answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Tammy R. Weikert Rock Island County Courthouse 1317 3rd Avenue, Suite 101 Rock Island, IL 61201 on or before April A 7, 2022, DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-22-00399 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3188890 March 8, 15, 22, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS US Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Clinton F. Lang; Patricia E. Lang; People of the State of Illinois; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 2022FC4 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Patricia E. Lang Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage
LEGAL NOTICES tgag conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1408 11th Street A Moline, IL 61265 and which said Mortgage was made by: Clinton F. Lang Patricia E. Lang the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as for nominee Riverbend Mortgage, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2007-03689; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Tammy R. Weikert Rock Island County Courthouse 1317 3rd Avenue, Suite 101 Rock Island, IL 61201 on or before April 14, 2022, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-21-02361 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3189488 March 15, 22, 29, 2022 Classified It works. 833-584-NEWS
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NOTICE VILLAGE OF ERIE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA REGISTRATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES REGISTRY Pursuant to Section 5/11-74.4-4.2 of the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-1, et seq., hereinafter referred to as the "Act" the Village of Erie, Illinois hereinafter referred to as the "Village", is required to establish an interested parties registry, hereinafter referred to as the "Registry" or "Registries", for each Tax Increment Financing hereinafter referred to as the "TIF", redevelopment project area created pursuant to the Act, hereinafter referred to as the "Redevelopment Project Area", whether existing as of the date of this Notice or hereafter established. On March 8, 2022, the Village adopted Ordinance 766 authorizing the establishment of Registries by the Village Clerk hereinafter referred to as the "Clerk" and adopting registration rules for such Registries. The purpose of this Notice is to inform interested parties of the Registries and registration rules for the Registries and to invite Interested Parties (as defined below) to register in the Registry for any Redevelopment Project Area. Any organization active within the Village and any resident of the Village, hereinafter referred to as an "Interested Party", are entitled to register in the Registry for any Redevelopment Project Area. Organizations include, but are not limited to, businesses, business organizations, civic groups, not-for-profit corporations and community organizations. An organization seeking to register as an Interested Party with respect to a Redevelopment Project Area must also complete and submit a registration form to the Clerk. An individual seeking to register as an Interested Party must also submit a copy of a current driver's license, lease, voter registration card, utility bill, financial statement or such other evidence as may be acceptable to the Clerk to establish the individual's current Village residency. Interested Party Registries are being established for the following TIF Redevelopment Project Area, which has either been adopted by the Village or the establishment of which the Village is considering: • Erie TIF Redevelopment Project Area All individuals and organizations whose registration form and supporting documentation comply with the registration rules and who submit such documentation, either in person to 740 Main Street, Erie, IL 61250 or by mail to the Village Clerk at the same address, will be registered in the applicable Registry within ten (10) business days of the Clerk's receipt of all such documents. The Clerk will provide written notice to the registrant confirming such registration. Upon registration, Interested Parties will be entitled to receive all notices and documents required to be delivered under the Act with respect to the applicable Redevelopment Project Area. If the Clerk determines that a registrant's registration form and/or supporting documentation is incomplete or does not comply with the registration rules adopted by the Village, the Clerk will give written notice to the registrant specifying the defects. The registrant will be entitled to correct any defects and resubmit a new registration form and supporting documentation. An Interested Party's registration will remain effective for a period of three years. Rules for the renewal or amendment of an Interested Party's registration are included with the registration form that may be obtained as described herein. Each Registry will be available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk during normal Village business hours. The Registry will include the name, address and telephone number of each Interested Person and, for organizations, the name and phone number of a designated contact person. Interested Parties will be sent the following notices and any other notices required under the Act with respect to the applicable Redevelopment Project Area: (i) pursuant to Section 5/11-74.4-5(a) of the Act, notice of the availability of a proposed redevelopment plan and eligibility report, including how to obtain this information; such notice will be sent by mail within a reasonable period of time after the adoption of the ordinance fixing the public hearing for the proposed redevelopment plan; (ii) pursuant to Section 5/11-74.4-5(a) of the Act, notice of changes to proposed redevelopment plans that do not (1) add additional parcels of property to the proposed development project area, (2) substantially affect the general land uses proposed in the redevelopment plan, (3) substantially change the nature of or extend the life of the redevelopment project or (4) increase the number of low or very low income households to be displaced from the redevelopment project area, provided that, measured from the time of creation of the redevelopment project area, the total displacement of inhabited households will exceed 10; such notice will be sent by mail not later than 10 days following the Village's adoption by ordinance of such changes; (iii) pursuant to Section 5/11-74.4-5 ( c) of the Act, notice of amendments to previously approved redevelopment plans that do not (1) add additional parcels of property to the redevelopment project area, (2) substantially affect the general land uses in the redevelopment plan, (3) substantially change the nature of the redevelopment project, (4) increase the total estimated redevelopment project costs set out in the redevelopment plan by more than 5% after adjustment for inflation from the date the plan was adopted, (5) add additional redevelopment project costs to the itemized list of redevelopment project costs set out in the redevelopment plan, or (6) increase the number of low or very low income households to be displaced from the redevelopment project area, provided that measured from the time of creation of the redevelopment project area the total displacement of inhabited households will exceed 10; such notice will be sent by mail not later than 10 days following the Village's adoption by ordinance of such amendment; (iv) pursuant to Section 5/11-74.4-5 (d)(9) of the Act, for redevelopment plans or projects that would result in the displacement of residents from 10 or more inhabited residential units or that contain 75 or more inhabited residential units, notice of the availability of this information, including how to obtain the report, required by subsection (d) of Section 5/11-74.4-5 of the Act; such notice will be sent by mail within a reasonable period of time after completion of the certified audit report. (v) Pursuant to Section 5/11-74.4-6(e) of the Act, notice of the preliminary public meeting required under the Act for a proposed Redevelopment Project Area that will result in the displacement of 10 or more inhabited residential units, such notice will be sent by certified mail not less than 15 days before the date of such preliminary public meeting. Registration forms can be picked up at the office of the Village Clerk, 740 Main Street, Erie, IL 61250. Registration forms can be obtained by Interested Parties in person or by their representatives. Registration forms will not be mailed or faxed. If you require additional information, please call the office of the Village Clerk at (309) 659-7740. March 22, 2022
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Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2016-02053; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before April 7, 2022, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE f TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. is now tE-filing with mandatory limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an oraccount with an e-filing service a Visit eprovider. hehttp://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you additional ofneed help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/faq/ gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk's office. If you cannot e-file, you may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinois legalaid.org. If you are unable to pay your court fees, you can apply for a efee waiver. For information about defending yourself in a court case (including filing an appearance or fee waiver), or to apply for free legal help, go to www.illinois legalaid.org. You can also ask your local circuit clerk's office for a fee waiver application. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200
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