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High schools celebrate students joining local businesses

By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, Regional Office of Education 47 and Whiteside Area Career Center teamed up Friday to host their first signing day for high school students who are joining the local workforce after graduation.

Signing day, more traditionally reserved for student-athletes, was reimagined as a way to recognize the graduates who are going straight to work rather than pursuing a higher education. Since they don’t get the big graduation ceremony that college students do, “we wanted to find a way to celebrate them,” WACC Executive Director Josh Johnson said in an interview with Shaw Local.

Five Rock Falls High School seniors who completed the school’s industrial arts program while on the manufacturing pathway signed with two local businesses to begin full-time positions after graduation.

Kyler Baldwin, Michael Flowers and Jonathan Virgili signed with the Innovative Fluid Handling Group, a manufacturer in Whiteside County. Michael Smit and Israel Alvarado signed with TCI Manufacturing in Walnut.

High school students who are on a career pathway such as manufacturing earn a designation in their chosen field that will be displayed on their high school diploma. They must complete an individualized learning plan and a career-focused instructional sequence as well as experience professional learning opportunities such as career-exploration activities, 60 hours of hands-on career development experiences and two team-based challenges.

The industrial arts program was created as a pathway program at RFHS. Area high schools that don’t have their own program use the programs at WACC to provide students with pathway opportunities, Heather Waninger, pathway navigator at ROE 47, said in an interview with Shaw Local.

Lee, Ogle and Whiteside County high schools work with ROE 47 to design programs such as the industrial arts program and other consulting and coordinating tasks.

High schools that are members of the career center use WACC to provide students with unique opportunities. WACC has many career-focused instructional programs such as culi -

nary arts, allied health and more.

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce then connects the school-specific programs or the ones at WACC with local businesses. Students are able to connect with potential employers outside the pressure of a formal interview.

Later Friday, WACC hosted its first work-based learning signing day at the career center in Sterling for students who completed the automotive technology or welding and manufacturing programs. Nine students signed with six local businesses. They were:

• Carter Blevins, Eastland High School, who signed with Forester Products, a manufacturing company in Lanark.

• Clayton Gerlach, of Prophetstown High School, who signed with Midwest Bio-Systems, a farming equipment supplier in Tampico.

• Garrett Galentine, of Prophetstown High School; Evan Entas, Bureau Valley High School; and Jaiden Orr, Prophetstown High School, who all signed with TCI Manufacturing in Walnut.

• Kain Ketchum and Luke Corcoran, both of Amboy High School, who signed with Allied-Locke Industries, a manufacturing company in Lee County.

• Isaac Floming, Fulton High School, who signed with A. C. McCartney, an agricultural and outdoor equipment dealership that has locations in Durand, Wataga, Carthage, Mount Sterling and Fulton.

• Josh Schumacher, Dixon High School, who signed with Douglas & Frye, a motorcycle dealer in Sterling.

Hosting a signing day is something that WACC officials said they had thought about doing for a while. In the future, they hope to expand and include more programs in the celebration – specifically the computer technology and digital media arts programs, Johnson said.

At the event, Kris Noble, executive director of the SVACC, said it’s important to celebrate the students because they are influencing the community by going out and working at local businesses.

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Issac Fleming of Fulton High School slips on the hat of his new employer AC McCartney on May 17. Scott Noller (left) and Luke McCartney represent the business.

Cal and Dorothy Schuneman to celebrate 80th anniversary

Cal and Dorothy Schuneman, formerly of Prophetstown, will celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary with a family gathering on Sunday, May 26,

in Fort Myers, Florida. Friends may send congratulatory cards to Cal and Dorothy Schuneman, 9294 Aviano No. 101, Fort Myers, FL 33913

then.

Gordon Kelm, a 50-year 4-H volunteer, awarded Madison Krum, a member of the Cottonwood 4-H Club, with the Whiteside County 4-H Support Fund Award of Merit scholarship.

Krum awarded Whiteside County 4-H Support Fund Award of Merit

Madison Krum, an 11-year member of the Cottonwood 4-H Club in Morrison, has been awarded the Whiteside County 4-H Support Fund Award of Merit scholarship. The prestigious $500 scholarship is presented annually to active 4-H members graduating from high school or continuing their post-secondary education. Madison’s dedication to 4-H, demonstrated through her leadership roles, community service projects and project achievements, earned her this recognition.

What made the achievement even more remarkable was the heartfelt presentation of the award by Gordon Kelm, a dedicated 50-year 4-H volunteer. Madison’s dedication, hard work and commitment to academics and community service truly shine through and 4-H couldn’t be prouder.

Throughout her 4-H journey, Madison has excelled in project areas, including public speaking, leadership, cooking, visual arts,

scrapbooking, floriculture and veterinary science. Her commitment to community service is evident through her involvement in nine projects over the past year alone, from supporting local food pantries to teaching archery skills to children.

Madison’s academic achievements at Morrison High School, where she has maintained a 4.0 grade-point average or higher, compliment her extracurricular involvement in musical theater, band, choir, student council, National Honor Society and student-led initiatives focused on mental health support and suicide prevention.

Madison plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College for two years before transferring to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to pursue a bachelor’s degree in mathematics with aspirations of becoming a quantitative analyst.

Madison is the daughter of Mark and Christina Krum of Morrison.

Fulton Police

May 10

Brian E. McErlean of Hampshire was cited for disobeying a stop sign at the intersection of 14th Avenue and Waller Road. He was released with a nonmandatory court appearance.

May 11

Three juveniles were arrested on robbery charges at Route 84 and 10th

Avenue. The juveniles were released to their parents pending a court date.

Julia A. Boonstra of Fulton was cited for improper lane use in the 400 block of 20th Avenue. She was released with a nonmandatory court appearance.

Morrison Police

Arrests

About 1:15 a.m. May 15, Morrison police

arrested Nathan Q. Sandell, 32, of Morrison, on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Sandell was transported to the Whiteside County jail in lieu of cash bail.

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May 10

Cierra Castillo, 28, Dixon, failure to reduce speed

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Ethan Denby, 19, Highland, Indiana, speeding

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Lauren Musselman, 24, Sterling, speeding

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Farewell to a fine journalist and our friend

Longtime Sauk Valley reporter

Kathleen Schultz has died

By EARLEEN HINTON and RUSTY SCHRADER ehinton@shawmedia.com

Kathleen Schultz, a senior writer for Shaw Local and former editor at Sauk Valley Media, passed away May 13 at Serenity Home in Oregon following a battle with cancer.

If Kath was writing this story, that is all you would get. She would pooh-pooh her being the subject of a newspaper tribute – typically written after a longtime community member passes.

Sorry, Kath, but we disagree.

She’d also be irritated that we said she “passed away.” Kath eschewed that kind of “flowery language.” If she were writing this, it would say simply: “Kathleen Schultz died Monday.”

But there’s a finality to the coldness of those words that we find hard to write, so – sorry again, Kath – “passed away” it is. And despite her recent threats of eternally haunting anyone who attempted such a tribute, we want to tell you a little about Kath: our coworker, dear friend and champion

for local journalism. (And, yes, she definitely would have used stronger words than pooh-pooh.)

Kath grew up in Emerson, the eldest of eight children. She started her career in journalism in Arizona where she attended college after graduating from

Sterling High School in 1979.

She began by writing for the Arizona Daily Wildcat, the University of Arizona’s independent newspaper, as editor and reporter. She also worked for the Arizona Republic and Tucson Citizen before moving on to newspapers in Long Beach, Pasadena and Los Angeles as copy editor, editor and columnist.

After college, marriage and the birth of three children, she balanced work and motherhood and started at the Great Falls Tribune in Montana in 1993 as a court reporter, later serving as assistant city editor, news editor and copy editor.

She and her children moved back to Emerson and she started working for the Sterling Gazette and Dixon Telegraph in July 2005, eventually becoming editor, but more importantly the go-to person for all things news-related.

She lived and breathed local news and considered the publications “her” newspapers.

Yes, she would complain about the usual spats with coworkers, uncooperative sources and having to cover just about ANY meeting, but the bottom line was she flat-out loved her job, and more importantly, she was excellent at it.

Through the years she had honed

her investigative skills in order to sniff out any details she needed to write any story that would carry her byline.

Before her days with our newspapers, she wrote personal columns for the Press-Telegram in California, where she shared details about the births of her children. In a 1992 column, she wrote about having to decide when to return to work.

“Welcome to the guilty zone, a dimension of insight and second-guessing limited only by the boundaries of your overactive, working-mom imagination.

“Yes, I’m glad to be back at work. I’m tired of talking to the kids about what Bert, Ernie and Big Bird did with their day.

“Yes, I wish I could stay home with the kids,” she wrote, adding how she loved telling her husband what each of their three children had done with their day.

Kath concentrated on “hard” news in her years with us. Oh, she could write heart-tugging features or lighthearted “feel-good” stories, but her favorite beat was, in her words, “courts and cops.”

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Kathleen Schultz

Morrison’s Grove Hill Cemetery readies for Memorial Day

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

The dates on John W. Gridley’s gravestone in the northwest corner of Grove Hill Cemetery point to a life that started in 1899 and ended in 1918.

His gravestone also tells the story that during his short life, he served his country as a private in an aero squadron. His is one of 1,037 gravestones in Morrison’s Grove Hill Cemetery that marks where a veteran has been laid to rest.

To honor them, more than 50 volunteers walked the cemetery Saturday to place small American flags on the graves of 764 veterans known to be buried there. For a little more than an hour, their work – combined with Morrison Legion scholarship winner Cambell Buikema and her volunteers’ placement of 273 flags the day before – slowly turned the cemetery’s green and gray landscape into one dotted by the Red, White and Blue.

It’s something Morrison American Legion Post 328 makes sure happens each year the Saturday before Memorial Day weekend as a way to

OBITUARIES

EDWARD “ED” JAMES VAUGHN, JR.

Born: December 23, 1947 in Moline, Illinois

Died: May 11, 2024 in Morrison, Illinois

Edward “Ed” James Vaughn, Jr., 76, of Cordova, Illinois, died Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Morrison Community Hospital. Visitation was held from 5-7 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home. Services were held at 11:00 am on Friday, at the funeral home, beginning with a Masonic Lodge Service and followed by the Funeral Service. Burial will be in the Cordova Cemetery.

MARTHA A. MOULTON

Martha A. Moulton, 76, of Fort Collins, CO, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed on December 25, 2023.

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

honor all veterans and prepare the cemetery for its Memorial Day service.

On this particular Saturday, the Legion saw one of its largest turnouts of volunteers as Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact Program, Morrison High School Key Club students, MHS Legion Scholarship winners and local residents joined the Legionnaires to locate and decorate the veterans’ graves.

“The American Legion, they are the sponsor of the Boy Scouts, and they have this down to a science to do 1,000 flags in an hour,” said volunteer Hillary Blevins, who was placing flags with her husband, Marshall, their son, who is a Boy Scout, and their daughter.

To make it happen, the 56 volunteers were separated into six groups, each led by a clipboard caller. The groups were sent to one of six designated regions in the cemetery. The caller, whose clipboard listed the veterans in that group’s section, shouts out the name of each veteran as the walking group nears the spot where that veteran is buried. As that grave is located, a volunteer places a

flag in a holder at the gravesite while repeating the name back to the caller to make sure the placement was carried out and no veteran’s grave is missed.

It’s an annual event that has been happening for a few decades, said Jerry Brearton, the Morrison American Legion Post’s finance officer and sergeant-at-arms. Brearton, a Navy veteran, was a clipboard caller who led a group of 14 volunteers responsible for about 275 graves.

“George Dykhuizen Sr.?”

“George Dykhuizen Jr.?”

“John Besse, Dave Vanderlaan, Thomas Parker, John Vandermyde?”

With each name Brearton called, a volunteer would respond: “Yep.” “Found him.” “Over here.” “Got ’em.”

Brearton started taking part in the annual event about six or seven years ago. At that time, he organized the list of veterans and had the information entered digitally so the list would be easier to work with from one year to the next. The Legionnaires also add to the list when veterans are buried in the cemetery or when a volunteer spies a gravestone that indicates a veteran has not yet

been identified for inclusion.

Hillary Blevins said this was the second year she had volunteered and it is a great way to remember the veterans who served. She had found Gridley’s gravestone and pointed it out to her son who was nearby.

“We are here to get ready for the Memorial Day parade and ceremony that’s at the pavilion,” she said, referring to the parade that will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27, march through the downtown and then head up the hill to Grove Hill Cemetery. The remembrance ceremony, featuring speaker Larry Rice, will begin right after the parade.

The flags will remain in place for two weeks. That’s when the volunteers will come back, remove the flags and prepare them for storage. Some flags will need to have damaged dowels replaced in preparation for next year. Tattered flags will be properly burned during the Legion’s flag-burning ceremony in September.

Brearton said the Legion is grateful to all the people who helped.

“And we appreciate the veterans who served,” Brearton said. “That’s the reason we’re here.”

Ed was born December 23, 1947 in Moline, Illinois, the son of Edward Sr. and Mable (Slininger) Vaughn. He was drafted into the United States Army and served honorably for two years during the Vietnam War. He married Linda Marie Nichols on February 7, 1970 at the Cordova Baptist Church. Ed was employed at John Deere Harvester Works as a welder in the maintenance department for 32 ½ years, retiring in 2004. He enjoyed working on old cars, fishing, and making crafts. He was a member of the Stewart Masonic Lodge in Geneseo and the Cordova American Legion.

Ed is survived by his wife, Linda; children, William “Bill” (Cheryl) Vaughn, Cordova, Tammy Vaughn, Cordova; sister, Mary Louise McCarthy, Cordova; grandchildren, Matthew (Ruby) Vaughn, William Jr, Michael, and Nicholas Vaughn; and great-grandsons, James and Carson Vaughn. He was preceded in death by his parents. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

ROBERT J. “BOB” SCHICK

Robert J. “Bob” Schick , 84, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed on April 10, 2024.

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

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sauk Valley Saturday, June 8, 2024 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Westwood Sports Complex, Building 3, Sterling Open to the public to view Luminaria by recipients or purchasers. The LUMINARIA CEREMONY will take place live at 8:00 p.m.in Building 3.

You may pay tribute to: Cancer Survivors, Loved Ones Battling Cancer, Loved Ones Lost The names of all those honored will be read aloud. Luminarias will be for sale at event until 7:00 p.m.

by cancer, please fill out this form. Please print clearly.

$10 donation is requested for each luminaria ordered. Please make your check payable to the American Cancer Society RFL of Sauk Valley and mail it with this form postmarked no later then Saturday, June 1st to:

American Cancer Society RFL of Sauk Valley Attn: Beth Wilson 4102 Hillcrest Lane

IL

1974: After a rain delay, Fulton’s new golf course opens for play

60 Years

May 20, 1964

According to Don Norbury Chevrolet-Olds, a Corvair Monza Sport Coupe was being delivered to Morrison for $2,325.25.

Reigning as king and queen of the Fulton Community High School Junior-Senior Prom were Bill Dornbush and Donna Ferguson.

50 Years

May 22, 1974

After being delayed by rain and wet grounds, the Fulton Country Club golf course was opened for play for the first time. Before anyone started playing, the first tee on hole No. 1 belonged to Henry Kiefer, the main promoter of Fulton’s newest recreational facility.

As a result of cooperation among city and school officials, a tennis court committee and others, Fulton will have four new tennis courts. Completion of the courts on land west of the junior high school was assured after a meeting of city officials and members of the tennis committee and a meeting of the River Bend school board. Steve Stuart, chairman of the tennis com -

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mittee, is pleased with city officials, the school board and other citizens who have come forward to help assure completion of this new recreational facility for Fulton.

40 Years

May 23, 1984

Ardent golf fans engaged in an extended discussion at the school board meeting, hoping to persuade the board to restore golf as part of the varsity athletic program at Fulton High School. While several board members and Superintendent Kinert were dubious about the possibilities, the board finally voted 5-2 to restore the sport if athletic boosters were willing to finance it and a coach acceptable to the board could be found.

Chief of Police Richard Chapman, apparently the winner of a conflict with Mayor Maliszeski, is making an effort to win approval of another idea that is meeting opposition – a six-man police force instead of a five-man force. Alderman Harold Huizenga said he was opposed to expanding the force to six men, indicating the five-man force functioned effectively.

30 Years

May 18, 1994

A new cafe owned by Joyce Moyes and Cherie Creed, both of Clinton, has opened at 1904 Fourth St. The partners have named the new restaurant the Country Cafe. The interior was almost completely gutted and has a new look.

Stan Merema of Merema Brothers, Inc., in Fulton was recognized for outstanding sales performance in 1993 by AGCO Corporation, the parent company of Massey Ferguson. As one of the company’s top performers in farm equipment sales, Merema was invited to attend AGCO’s annual dealer conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Only 108 of the more than 1,000 Massey Ferguson dealers in North America were invited to join this elite group.

20 Years

May 19, 2004

Lisa Lyon, the TIF consultant from Chicago, was present for the Fulton City Council meeting. She explained to members of the council and the mayor the rather large packet of materials that pertains to the formation of a TIF district in Fulton. Some of the items dis-

cussed were the eligibility study that was completed and what exactly was eligible to be included in the TIF district.

Jeff and Carla Zajicek presented eight cases of smoke detectors to Fulton Elementary School principal Mike Lawler and the students at Fulton Elementary School. They took this action based on the knowledge that smoke detectors played a big part in saving the lives of several tenants in an apartment fire March 9.

10 Years

May 21, 2014

New inductees to Fulton High School’s National Honor Society for the 2013-14 school year included Brody May, Aaron Field, Lucas Wiebenga, Kyle Huebner, Lyndsey Tegeler, Brandi Pessman, Victoria Wiest, Breanna Eissens, Kaylie Huizenga and Thomas Hand.

An open house is being held in gratitude of Heather Bennett and her 14 years of dedicated service to the city of Fulton and in celebration of the next chapter of her life. The Chamber of Commerce board invited the community to the open house.

The leaky gut phenomena – healing from the inside out is discussed YOUR

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

“Eating Dirt,” the title of an intriguing book by Dr. Axe, reminds us we are healthier when we are closer to nature. The book is about healing from the inside out by using outside materials to restore our gut health.

Many people in modern society suffer from the concept of leaky gut. Leaky gut has many expressions whose list is long. The goal is not merely the elimination of disease, but to improve

energy by restoring digestion, which leads to more glowing skin, pain-free joints, mental clarity, less sinus issues and hormone balance with fewer emotional ups and downs.

A partial list of conditions that may be impacted by this include Alzheimer’s, along with ALS, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, candida, chronic fatigue, Crohn’s, fibromyalgia, Hashimoto, irritable bowel, lupus, migraine, headaches, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, polycystic ovarian

disease, restless leg, rheumatoid arthritis, all types of diabetes, colitis and food allergies. If you or anyone you know is afflicted with these conditions, it is worthwhile to pay close attention to what Dr. Axe has to say and how to restore our more natural environment. The reasons this has become so prevalent are multifold. Our food supplies have become overly corrupt by processing along with GMO factors. Our food has become intoxicated with processed sugar, and this problem is

not solved with artificial sugars. In addition, there are a number of toxins that have entered the environments that are very difficult to eliminate. Modern day stress is a big contribution as well. Also, while we have an understandable need to minimize germs, in some ways we have become over-sanitized. Some of our measures we employ for sanitation are toxic in and of themselves.

EDWARD A. WEEKS, SR.

Born: March 19, 1945 in Morrison, IL

Died: May 13, 2024 in Davenport, IA

Edward A. Weeks, Sr., 79, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center East in Davenport, IA, surrounded by his family.

His funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Crossroads Community Church, 300 West South Street, Morrison, IL, with Pastor Jon Eastlick, officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until the time of the funeral. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.

Born: April 3, 1959 in Sterling, IL

Died: May 8, 2024 in Prophetstown, IL

MARTHA (MARTY) ROSE RENKES

Born: June 2, 1946 in Rock Island, IL Died: May 16, 2024 in St. James, FL

On May 8th, 2024, the sky was graced with another star as Diane Marie (Abell) Garza (65) passed away in the loving embrace of her family, taking along with her all the smiles, love, and memories that made up her heart, carrying them into the embrace of those who journeyed ahead of her. Diane drove the PLT special ed bus for 20+ years, leaving an imprint of her heart with each child and a lasting impression with everyone else. Diane is survived by her loving husband, Rosendo Joseph Garza, Jr., her devoted son Nathan Anthony Garza, and her cherished grandson Elyzum Joseph Garza. “For the last eight years; I had my mom to myself, now she returns as a mother to my brother Nicholas Joseph Garza, who preceded her in death

It is with great sadness the family of Martha (Marty) Rose Renkes share the news of her passing on May 16, 2024 at her home in St. James City, Fla., on Pine Island, surrounded by her family.

Martha was born on June 2, 1946 in Rock Island, Ill., to Mart and Emma Rose (Imel) Wilson

Following her graduation from Rock Island High School, she worked as a telecommunicator with the Illinois State Police at their Rock Island and later East Moline headquarters.

She retired from the ISP in 1999 after 29 years of dedicated service.

This July, Martha and Phil would have been retired for 25 years. Following their retirement, Martha and Phil traveled the world. They made five trips exploring Alaska via motorhome. They visited both American coasts, Hawaii and much of our great country. Overseas, their adventures took them to Africa, Italy, Germany and Holland, the Caribbean and on European river cruises.

In 2008, they purchased their St. James City

The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center of Dixon, IL.

DIANE M. GARZA

Born: April 3, 1959 in Sterling, IL

Died: May 8, 2024 in Prophetstown, IL

Edward was born March 19, 1945, in Morrison, IL, to Emery “Doc” & Frances (Johnson) Weeks. He was educated in the Unionville Grade School and later received his GED from Sauk Valley College. He then continued to take some classes at Sauk. On September 28, 1963, he married, Gloria Spencer, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage just recently. Ed embarked on his career at Climco Coils in Morrison, later serving as road commissioner for Mt Pleasant Township. Subsequently, he contributed his skills to Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling and the Whiteside County Highway Department until

DIANE M. GARZA

DIANE M. GARZA

on December 17, 2015, and whom she missed deeply every single day.”

Born: April 3, 1959 in Sterling, IL

Died: May 8, 2024 in Prophetstown, IL

his well-deserved retirement. An avid hunter and fisherman, he shared annual expeditions to Wyoming and Montana for coyote hunting with his eldest son. Additionally, he found joy in participating in hot rod power tour car cruises alongside his twin sons. Ed and Gloria enjoyed RV’ing south and wintering in Florida, Alabama, Texas and Arizona. Their love for adventure led them to explore almost all of the United States, including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico, celebrating milestones with unforgettable experiences. They spent their 25th anniversary touring the Hawaiian Islands; for their 35th Anniversary, they took a cruise to see Alaska and they also flew to Puerto Rico and took a cruise to visit several islands. He was not only a skilled handyman, who enjoyed tinkering, but also a pillar of support for his family. He was always there

for them and ready to lend a helping hand with repairs and guidance.

on December 17, 2015, and whom she missed deeply every single day.”

Born: April 3, 1959 in Sterling, IL

Died: May 8, 2024 in Prophetstown, IL

On May 8th, 2024, the sky was graced with another star as Diane Marie (Abell) Garza (65) passed away in the loving embrace of her family, taking along with her all the smiles, love, and memories that made up her heart, carrying them into the embrace of those who journeyed ahead of her. Diane drove the PLT special ed bus for 20+ years, leaving an imprint of her heart with each child and a lasting impression with everyone else. Diane is survived by her loving husband, Rosendo Joseph Garza, Jr., her devoted son Nathan Anthony Garza, and her cherished grandson Elyzum Joseph Garza. “For the last eight years; I had my mom to myself, now she returns as a mother to my brother Nicholas Joseph Garza, who preceded her in death

Born on April 3rd, 1959, Diane, from the very beginning, brought joy and laughter into the world. Her love echoed like music in our hearts, her smile, like a shooting star, connected her world with ours, while her ability to find beauty beyond our flaws was a gift she shared with open arms. Her journey was one of boundless love and enduring strength. As we gather together in this time of hardship, let’s remember that her light continues to shine brightly in our memories and alongside the love we share with one another.

retirement home. Martha enjoyed painting. Many of those beautiful paintings decorate their home.

Martha is survived by her husband Philip, daughters Angela (Robert) Hamilton of Augusta, Ga., and Sarah Renkes of Chicago and sons Terry Ende of Morrison, Ill. and Michael Renkes of O’Fallon, Ill.

On May 8th, 2024, the sky was graced with another star as Diane Marie (Abell) Garza (65) passed away in the loving embrace of her family, taking along with her all the smiles, love, and memories that made up her heart, carrying them into the embrace of those who journeyed ahead of her. Diane drove the PLT special ed bus for 20+ years, leaving an imprint of her heart with each child and a lasting impression with everyone else. Diane is survived by her loving husband, Rosendo Joseph Garza, Jr., her devoted son Nathan Anthony Garza, and her cherished grandson Elyzum Joseph Garza. “For the last eight years; I had my mom to myself, now she returns as a mother to my brother Nicholas Joseph Garza, who preceded her in death

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 5-7 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071. The Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10 AM in St. Mary’s Church, 600 Avenue B, Sterling, IL 61081. If you can’t make it to the service, there will be a luncheon at 11 AM located at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 13 W 7th St, Sterling, IL 61081. Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

Martha will be missed by her grandchildren Jonathon (Tiffany) Hamilton, Matthew (Kate) Hamilton and Ryan Hamilton; great-grandchild Octavia Rose Taylor and her sister Sheila (Scott) Sheer of Rock Island, Ill

She was preceded in death by her parents Mart and Emma Rose Wilson and two brothers.

Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Monday followed by a funeral at 11 a.m. at the Pine Island Community Church in St James City with Pastor Michelle Browne officiating. One of her favorite songs, “The Rose” will be performed by Ed Lippencott. Service will be available online at www.pineislandcommunitychurch.com. It also will be archived. Lunch will follow at the church.

A second visitation will be held Wednesday, May 29 from 10-11 a.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison, Ill., followed by an 11:30 a.m. grave-side service at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, Ill. Cremation rites have been performed. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to the Pine Island Community Church.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

Born on April 3rd, 1959, Diane, from the very beginning, brought joy and laughter into the world. Her love echoed like music in our hearts, her smile, like a shooting star, connected her world with ours, while her ability to find beauty beyond our flaws was a gift she shared with open arms. Her journey was one of boundless love and enduring strength. As we gather together in this time of hardship, let’s remember that her light continues to shine brightly in our memories and alongside the love we share with one another.

On May 8th, 2024, the sky was graced with another star as Diane Marie (Abell) Garza (65) passed away in the loving embrace of her family, taking along with her all the smiles, love, and memories that made up her heart, carrying them into the embrace of those who journeyed ahead of her. Diane drove the PLT special ed bus for 20+ years, leaving an imprint of her heart with each child and a lasting impression with everyone else. Diane is survived by her loving husband, Rosendo Joseph Garza, Jr., her devoted son Nathan Anthony Garza, and her cherished grandson Elyzum Joseph Garza. “For the last eight years; I had my mom to myself, now she returns as a mother to my brother Nicholas Joseph Garza, who preceded her in death

on December 17, 2015, and whom she missed deeply every single day.”

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 5-7 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071. The Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10 AM in St. Mary’s Church, 600 Avenue B, Sterling, IL 61081. If you can’t make it to the service, there will be a luncheon at 11 AM located at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 13 W 7th St, Sterling, IL 61081. Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

Born on April 3rd, 1959, Diane, from the very beginning, brought joy and laughter into the world. Her love echoed like music in our hearts, her smile, like a shooting star, connected her world with ours, while her ability to find beauty beyond our flaws was a gift she shared with open arms. Her journey was one of boundless love and enduring strength. As we gather together in this time of hardship, let’s remember that her light continues to shine brightly in our memories and alongside the love we share with one another.

RICK L. MORGAN

Born: November 18, 1955 in Morrison, IL

Died: May 17, 2024 in Sterling, IL

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 5-7 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071. The Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10 AM in St. Mary’s Church, 600 Avenue B, Sterling, IL 61081. If you can’t make it to the service, there will be a luncheon at 11 AM located at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 13 W 7th St, Sterling, IL 61081. Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

RICK L. MORGAN, 68, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, May 17, 2024 at his home. The funeral service will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, IL, with Rev. Rod Dye officiating. There will be a visitation from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday, May 22nd, at the funeral home, with an additional visitation time prior to the funeral service on Thursday, from 10:00 – 10:30 AM. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial donations be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Rick was born November 18, 1955 in Morrison, IL to Fay E. and Vernabelle J. (Buikema) Morgan. He was educated in the Tampico grade schools and was a graduate of Tampico High School. He studied tool and die making at the Whiteside County Vocational Center. On August 5, 1977 he married Christi A. Melton in Prophetstown. Rick started farming

Survivors include his wife, Gloria; three sons, Edward Jr. (Melanie) Weeks of Morrison, IL; Martin “Marty” (Jennifer) Weeks of Port Byron, IL and Michael (fiancé Sandra) Weeks of Morrison, IL; six grandchildren, Alyssa (Adam) Coopman and Taylor (Kaleb) Hockman, Jacob Weeks and Alex Weeks, Audrey (Matt) Denas and Morgan Maydew; four great-grandchildren, Kyson Hockman, Owen and Grayson Coopman and Blaire Denas. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Corey Edward Weeks; four sisters, Angela Spears, Marian Shepard, Betty Rice and Donna Weeks; three brothers, Raymond, Emery and Bobby Weeks. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

on December 17, 2015, and whom she missed deeply every single day.”

Born on April 3rd, 1959, Diane, from the very beginning, brought joy and laughter into the world. Her love echoed like music in our hearts, her smile, like a shooting star, connected her world with ours, while her ability to find beauty beyond our flaws was a gift she shared with open arms. Her journey was one of boundless love and enduring strength. As we gather together in this time of hardship, let’s remember that her light continues to shine brightly in our memories and alongside the love we share with one another.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 5-7 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071. The Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10 AM in St. Mary’s Church, 600 Avenue B, Sterling, IL 61081. If you can’t make it to the service, there will be a luncheon at 11 AM located at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 13 W 7th St, Sterling, IL 61081. Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

with John Melton as a hired hand and in 1980 he began farming for himself in the Sterling, Prophetstown and Tampico areas. He served as a trustee on the board for Gold Township and Tampico Farmer’s Elevator. He was a loyal John Deere customer. Rick was an avid NASCAR and Denver Bronco fan, and also enjoyed watching the Illini play. His greatest joy was traveling to Rocky Mountain National Park, where he enjoyed taking in the rugged beautiful scenery, the rambling rivers, creeks and lakes. He was keen to watch the wildlife there, especially the elk during rut season. Spending time with his family was high on Rick’s enjoyment list, especially attending his nieces’, nephews’, great nieces’ and great nephews’ activities.

Survivors include his wife, Christi; one brother, Larry (Nancy) Morgan of Hudson, IL; his mother-in-law, Mary Melton of Morrison, IL; two brothers-in-law, Jeff (Brenda) Melton and Marc (Cynthia) Melton, both of Prophetstown; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his maternal grandparents, Roy J. and Elizabeth Buikema; his paternal grandparents, Lee and Elizabeth Morgan; one father-in-law, John L. Melton.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmagibson.com

DIANE M. GARZA

Filed May 3-10

Warranty deeds

Craig A. and Beth A. Wilson to Michael P. Taylor, two parcels on Luther Road, Sterling, $221,826.

Triple W Properties Inc. to Michael P. Taylor, one parcel on Luther Road, Sterling, $208,174.

Christine D. Palmer to Derek D. and Cynthia A. Wildemuth, 7074 Blue Goose Road, Prophetstown, $480,000.

Jeremy D. Butts to Sergio Cruz and Camerino Cruz Cabrera, 2101 13th Ave.,

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She believed her job as a journalist was to inform and tell other people’s stories. She was a firm believer in a journalist not becoming the story; she balked at reporters sharing any personal information in online accounts and would argue vehemently against any such requests.

And Kath very seldom ever conceded her position or her principles.

Even during treatments at CGH or KSB, Kath often would take her laptop or phone with her to continue to work on stories she had in “the hopper.” One time, during a phone call to work, one of the nurses could be heard in the background telling her she needed to stop. Kath grumbled, but finally conceded to her request.

But it was hard for Kath to stop. She was always on the job. Before illness slowed her down, she would find fodder for stories wherever she went. From bulletin boards to billboards, there were tales waiting to be told everywhere. Little scraps of paper with quickly scrawled story ideas piled up on her desk, taped to a monitor or stuffed in a bulging file folder.

Sterling attorney Jim Mertes shared these memories of Kath.

“During my career, I have interacted with court and crime reporters from throughout the country at the national, state and local levels. I never met a better reporter than Kathy. Kathy had an insatiable passion for journalism. She was a reporter’s most perfect combination of traits: kind and compassionate, but tenacious and relentless in her pursuit of a story,” he said.

“Some of the cases she covered were incredibly complex. Kathy had a remarkable way of explaining them in a way that her readers could understand. When I would handle a high-profile case, I would turn around in the courtroom and see Kathy sitting in the gallery. She was always holding that old steno pad that she seemed to carry everywhere she went.

“When I saw Kathy in the courtroom, I would breathe a little easier about the reporting. I always, always

Rock Falls, $79,900.

Jared M. and Ashley M. Cole to Kylie Chenoweth, 1316 Eighth Ave., Erie, $170,000.

Edwardo Castillo to Shirley A. Fullen, 2804 W. Rock Falls Road, Rock Falls, $74,900.

James C. and Kathleen L. Ellicott to Kennedy Oltman, 511 W. Park St., Morrison, $83,000.

Patricia Duffek to Seth Robertlee Buckert, 512 W. Main St., Morrison, $141,000. M and K Real Estate LLC to Maclean

knew that Kathy would get it right. When Kathy was on the story, I never worried about whether it would be reported inaccurately. She was fair and honest, without exception.

“At the end of her life, I visited Kathy in the hospital. She was very sick. After I entered the room, I did not really know what to say. But Kathy did. She wanted to hear about my court cases. So I sat next to her bed in the hospital and answered her questions, one last time.

“At the end of her life, she remained the unrelenting reporter. She held my hand instead of that old steno pad. But her questions were just as smart, and her heart was just as warm.

“Journalism has suffered an enormous loss with her passing. I will miss her deeply. I already do,” Mertes said.

Emily Coleman, who worked with Kath at Sauk Valley as a Dixon reporter and is Shaw Local News Network editor of newsletters and engagement, shared these memories:

“Kath cared about every story and she cared about each of us reporters who came through her newsroom. She was our journalism mom,” Coleman said. “Even as she was battling terminal cancer, she cared so much about the future of our papers. We’d talk about strategy and how to approach different stories. You would never have known that she was sick by her enthusiasm or her coverage.”

Kath did not relish in sharing personal information and no one needs a recap of the indignities she and her family faced as the cancer took over. But she told us in one conversation that she “had a pretty good run” and said what she was experiencing wasn’t as awful as a story she had just completed on the tragic deaths of several local teenagers in an auto accident.

There are more words than ink that could be written about Kathleen Schultz, but if she were here, she’d be wielding her editorial scissors and telling us to get the point; get rid of all those “fecky bits,” she’d say.

It’s only fitting, then, that we let Kath have the last word, from one of her columns.

“But you know, on the most basic level, that’s life. Give and take, win and lose, yin and yang.”

Mallard LLC, 405-409 Ave. L, Sterling, $1,680,000.

Garry R. and Wendy Scott to Reynaldo Zamora Casanova and Amanda S. Martinez, 106 E. Ninth Ave., Lyndon, $175,000.

Becky S. McKinley to Angela Lynne Willett, 506 14th Ave., Rock Falls, $142,900.

Ryan P. Reyes to Eldon D. and Felicia E. Oltmanns, 1407 Ave F, Sterling, $199,900.

Michael P. and Dawn D. Sterba to Vermave LLC, 704 E. Second St., Sterling, $171,000.

Eugene V. Noffsinger to Sylvia A. and Robert D. Phillips Jr., 936 Stern Road, Albany, $85,000.

Gary L. Sutphin Estate and Judith Sutphin to Jacob, Rachel and Donald Reul, 508 Jackson St., Prophetstown, $25,500.

Rocky F. and Darcy L. McGowen to Murphy Joint Trust, Ryan G. and Ashley C. Murphy, trustees, 3305 E. 18th St., Sterling, $500,000.

Kevin L. Fiorini to Lindsay N. Zigler, 1712 Ave D, Sterling, $105,000.

Johnny P. and Melody L. Donohue to Brenan M. and Kendra A. Linke, 21464 Mathew Road, Sterling, $300,000. Quit claim deeds

Jessica L. Craven to Venhuizen Family Trust, Monty R. and Jon A. Venhuizen, trustees, 929 Main St., Erie, $0.

Edwin K. Davis to City of Sterling, 503 Ave B, Sterling, $100,000. Trustees deeds

Cody M. Beyer Family Trust to Jerry L. Temple and Chelsea Churchill, 201 Highland Ave., Erie, $155,000.

Elwin N. LeFevre Trust, Dennis Lefevre, trustee, to Oroquois Valley Farms LLC, three parcels on Holly Road, Sterling, $1,573,433.

David and Rotche Kort Family Trust to Thanh V. Mai and Thoa Thi Tran, 4009 Hillcrest Lane, Sterling, $380,000. Executors deeds

Lyle E. Linden Estate to Amy K. Meier and Robbie D. Shirley, 305 N. Joy St., Tampico, $28,500.

Deeds

Whiteside County sheriff and John M. Alls to Newrez LLC, DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, 401 S. Hall St., Morrison, $0.

Ronald I. Minton Estate and Patricia M. Minton to Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust, Bank Of New York Mellon Trust, co-trustee, 505 Seventh Ave., Rock Falls, $0.

Jay R. and Lucas Pauley and Whiteside County sheriff to Rock River Housing Trust, 708 15th Ave., Rock Falls, $35,001. Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

Bureau Valley rallies to defeat Erie-Prophetstown in regional opener

By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com

MANLIUS – Stepping to the plate with two runners on in the bottom of the seventh inning in a tie game, Bureau Valley junior Madison Smith was looking to put the ball in play.

Smith laced a pitch into left field to score Sadie Bailey for a 6-5 walk-off winner over Erie-Prophetstown in a Class 2A Rock Falls Regional quarterfinal May 13.

Smith’s hit completed a five-run comeback for the No. 7-seeded Storm over the No. 8 Panthers.

Good things started to happen for the Storm in the fifth inning after falling behind 5-0.

Emma Stabler and Carly Reglin each drew a walk to start the inning. Emma Stull smacked a fly ball that fell in the right-center field gap to score Stabler. A throwing error allowed Reglin to score and Stull advanced to third. Back-to-back fielder’s choices loaded the bases with no outs.

After a strikeout and popout, sophomore Kadyn Haage belted a fly ball to deep right field that got over the outfielder’s head to clear the bases.

Smith pitched around a two-out

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double by Sydney Schwartz in the sixth and threw a perfect seventh to set up her heroics in the bottom of the seventh.

Bailey drew a walk to start the seventh and advanced to second on a wild

Fulton wins baseball regional title

Baseball

Alleman Catholic 7, Morrison 2: At the Class 2A Riverdale Regional, a six-run third inning from the Pioneers did in the Mustangs as they closed out their season in a regional opener. Tyler Peters had an RBI as Morrison finished 3-16. Riverdale 6, Erie-Prophetstown 3: At the Class 2A Riverdale Regional in Port Byron, the host Rams scored four times in the last of the six to end the season for the Panthers. Braedyn Frank and Logan Copeland had RBIs for EP (8-16).

Fulton 4, Milledgeville 0: At the Class 1A Fulton Regional, AJ Boardman went 6 2/3 innings and struck out 15 as the Steamers advanced to the regional final against Eastland on Saturday. Boardman and Crimmins had RBIs for Fulton (13-13).

Fulton 4, Eastland 3: Caden Wilkin’s infield single with two outs in the top of the sixth scored Dane VanZuiden with the go-ahead and eventual winning run in the Class 1A Fulton Regional final. Chase Dykstra got a game-ending strikeout

with the tying run at third base, throwing three shutout innings of relief with no hits allowed and four strikeouts to get the win. Wilkin was 2 for 4 with three RBIs and VanZuiden was 2 for 3 with two runs scored and two stolen bases.

Softball

Bureau Valley 4, Morrison 1: At the Class 2A Rock Falls Regional, the No. 7-seeded Storm upset the No. 2 Fillies to advance to the regional final. Madison Smith dominated in the circle, striking out 10, and Kadyn Haage, Emily Wright and Smith had RBIs for BV (16-9). Jordan Eads had an RBI for Morrison (18-8).

Fulton 15, Cuba/Spoon River 8: At the Class 1A West Central Regional in Biggsville, the Steamers broke open a back-and-forth contest with an eight-run fifth inning. Resse Germann led the offense with three RBIs and Kylie Smither, Brooklyn Brennan, Emily Kane and Madyson Luskey had two RBIs each for Fulton (24-5).

tacked on two more in the fourth with the help of two Storm errors. Kayler Prichard hit an RBI single and later scored on a wild pitch.

Schwartz singled and scored on an error and Paezleigh Hudgin had an RBI single in the fifth to extend the Panthers’ lead to 5-0.

Schwartz finished 4 for 4 with two doubles, a run and an RBI.

“I thought we played great,” E-P coach Carl Weidel said. “We had one tough inning on defense. Otherwise, I felt like we played a really good game. We put a lot of balls in play and had a lot of hits. Our hitting really came around the second half of the year. I felt like our lineup was stacked. Their pitcher stepped up really well and held us down more than we’ve been held down lately.”

The Panthers finished 8-15.

pitch. Emily Wright lined a single into center field and Bailey was held at third. Smith then delivered the game-winner.

The Panthers struck first on an RBI double by Schwartz in the third. E-P

COLLEGE NEWS

Emma Dunbar on University of Dubuque Dean’s List

DUBUQUE, IA – The University of Dubuque congratulates Emma Dunbar of Port Byron on being appointed to the Spring Semester 2024 Academic Dean’s List.

Full-time students in good academic standing (having earned 12 or more letter grade credits for the term) who earn a term grade-point average of 3.5 or above and who do not have any grades of incomplete for the term are named to the Dean’s List.

“I’m really proud of these girls,” Weidel said. “I felt like we did pretty well. We had a lot of injuries to key players throughout the middle of the season that hurt us. We missed two weeks of games, but I felt like we were coming together and we maybe were going to make a run this postseason. I’m real proud of the girls. They have a chance to be real good next year.”

UW-Whitewater announces spring 2024 Dean’s List

WHITEWATER, WI – The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the 2024 spring semester.

Fulton: Amy Hughes

Morrison: Anna Rinker

Erie: Kelsey Stichter

Port Byron: Sarah Prigge

Students demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade-point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.

Scott Anderson

Bureau Valley’s Madison Smith misses a tag attempt on Erie-Prophetstown’s Lilly Swatos at third base during the Class 1A regional game May 13 at Bureau Valley High School.

ALBANY

Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781

Pastor Toni Lucas

St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany Father Timothy Barr, Pastor

CORDOVA

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

EAST MOLINE

Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com

Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com

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

Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592

ERIE

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

Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561 Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com

Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125 Website: erieefree.org

Pastor Ron Eckberg

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie

Farmers Elevator

815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL

Rock River Lumber & Grain

815-537-5131 - Prophetstown Frary’s Lumber & Supply

815-537-5151 - Prophetstown

Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie

Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main

Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077

Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON

Fenton Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton

FULTON

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

Pastor Dan Jongsma

First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203

Pastor Charles Huckaby

Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580

Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.com.

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton

Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283

Pastor Wayne Wiersema

Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

Pastor Shannon Parrish

CrossView Church

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC

822 Main, Erie Serving the Area Since 1980 Farm • Residential • Commercial Wiring & Contracting 309-659-2195

Morrison Veterinary Clinic

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

Phone 815-772-4047

14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

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

Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton

Pastor Paul Wissink 815-772-3554

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

Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE

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

Pastor Melva England

HOOPPOLE

Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church

Rev. Zachary Van Dyke, Pastor 563-370-8779

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

LYNDON

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

Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr.

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

MORRISON

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

Brethren In Christ Church

WISDOM

Heating and Air

Erie, Illinois

“For your wisest climate solutions” 309-659-7944

Allure of Prophetstown

Senior Living Apartments

Skilled Nursing Services Hospice Inpatient Outpatient Therapy Service

310 Mosher Drive, Prophetstown 815-537-5175

207 E. Knox Street, Morrison

Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871

Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

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

Crossroads Community Church

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

Ebenezer Reformed Church

309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 www.ercmorrison.com

Emmanuel Church

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

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

First Baptist Church

406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Roy Brown, II Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist

First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510

100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m. YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org

Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, Morrison 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon

Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.

Morrison United Methodist Church

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

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com

Interim Reverend David Andermann

PORT BYRON

Bethel Baptist

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

Pastor Josh Matthews

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

Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201

Countryside Christian Church

3817 230th St. N., Port Byron

Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834

Fairfield United Methodist Church

235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron

Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767

Messiah Lutheran Church

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

Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy

Peace Lutheran Church ELCA

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

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

Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net

Jim Crozier, Pastor Becky ButterfieldYouth and Family Life Pastor Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director

PROPHETSTOWN

Advent Christian Church

200 Elm St., Prophetstown

Pastor Diana Verhulst 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org

First Lutheran Church

Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org

Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown

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

Prophetstown

United Methodist Church

200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown

Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496

River Church

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

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

RAPIDS CITY

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

TAMPICO

St. Mary Catholic Church

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

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

Tampico First

United Methodist Church

Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302

CHURCH BRIEFS

SVRC welcomes Sacred Call to the outdoor stage May 27 Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, welcomes Sacred Call to its outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Monday, May 27.

The church also will be having its annual Memorial Day Kickoff Dinner starting at 4:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of praise and worship.

A freewill offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.

Sacred Call is a southern Gospel quartet based out of Claremore, Oklahoma. Although the current iteration of singers is new, the individual and collective experience of its members is extensive.

As a ministry, Sacred Call is committed to preserving the rich heritage of southern Gospel music and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ through a mix of classic, southern, country and slightly newer Gospel music songs. The group

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

TAHS to host speaker Nicole Palsa on ‘Finding Dessie’

Join the Tampico Area Historical Society at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, to listen to guest speaker Nicole Palsa, a family historian and journalist based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Palsa will speak on “Finding Dessie” – how she solved mysterious gaps in her

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Next, the overuse of medication, including antibiotics and anti-inflammatories, are major factors of contribution. Both of these chemicals, along with numerous others, disrupt the gut barrier in an unhealthy fashion.

Symptoms of leaky gut often include any GI symptom, whether it’s constipation, diarrhea, bloating or excess gas. Because all hormones are at some level interrelated, thyroid and energy disruption is common. Seasonal allergies are more of a reflection of what we eat than genetics for many people. Our cravings for sweets or breads also are symptoms and may contribute to yeast syndrome. Increased illness of any nature contributes to depression, colitis and Crohn’s, along with Hashimoto’s and skin disorders such as psoriasis.

The solution is to restore the gut with natural organisms that often were in our soil before we altered the soil with chemicals. Keep in mind there are

claims 1 Peter 2:9 as its foundation and purpose. Each member of the group has been “called out” of darkness into the marvelous light and life of salvation through Jesus Christ, our Lord. You will be blessed by their singing, but more important, you will be encouraged, uplifted and challenged by their message in song and testimony.

The Table at CrossView Church’s menu

The Table, a free community meal, is held each Wednesday at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs to 6:15 p.m. May 22: Smoked pork, coleslaw, potato salad, cuties, assorted desserts May 29: Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, chips, ice cream If River Bend schools are canceled because of weather, The Table also is canceled.

The Table meals are served through May and will begin again in September.

family tree by discovering the life of Dessie Delaney Mott living in Tampico in 1921 with her husband Fred Renner and daughter Wilma Delaney.

From deciphering old handwriting on microfilm readers to untangling DNA matches, Palsa’s research skills span a wide spectrum of analog and digital records.

100 trillion natural microbes of bacteria in our gut. These outnumber human cells by a factor of 10 to one. When we destroy these by mechanisms listed above, we create the concept of leaky gut where the unhealthy proteins, such as those found in gluten, leak through and settle into other tissues, causing inflammation and other problems. The gut system begins in the mouth with chewing. Chewing each bite of food 30 to 40 times produces enzymes that help our gut to digest the food. Next in line is the food tube, which leads to the stomach. The key element or digestive juice in the stomach is stomach acid. When we use medicines such as Prilosec or Nexium, we are oversuppressing the acid, which may temporarily lead to improvement in symptoms but not in a sustaining fashion that is totally healthy for many people.

This gut barrier is connected with every system in the body, including the brain. That is why brain fog becomes a common manifestation of the leaky gut phenomena.

Next week: More about leaky gut.

E-P’s Kennedy Buck takes second in shot put at state track meet

By JOE STEVENSON joestevenson@shawmedia.com

CHARLESTON – West Carroll

junior Emma Randecker let the high-quality competition of the IHSA Girls Track and Field State Meet bring out the best in her.

Randecker ran the best times of her life to win a state title and grab two other top-four finishes in Class 1A sprints. She won the 100 meters, was runner-up in the 200 and took fourth in the 400 Saturday at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Stadium.

Randecker won the 100 in 12.11, took second in the 200 (24.51) and fourth in the 400 (57.55), which all were the best times of her career.

Belleville Althoff’s Alaina Lester (24.49), Randecker and Tuscola’s Lia Patterson (24.88) all broke the 200 record.

Erie-Prophetstown senior Kennedy Buck took second in the Class 1A shot put. Buck unleashed her career-best throw by nearly 2 feet to jump from ninth to second with an effort of 11.93 (39-13/4).

Fulton took fourth in the Class 1A 4x100 and 4x200 relays. Paige Cramer, Brooklyn Thoms, Haley Smither and

Miraya Pessman finished in 49.40 in the 4x100. Thoms, Annaka Hackett, Grace Dykstra and Pessman went 1:45.83 in the 4x200.

The Steamers’ Emery Wherry took

eighth in the 100 high hurdles in 16.99.

Newman Catholic’s Elaina Allen was seventh in the 100 in 12.44. Newman’s Kennedy Rowzee took seventh in the shot put at 11.50 (37-83/4).

Dixon’s Olivia Cox finished eighth in the Class 2A shot put at 11.09 (36-43/4).

E-P coach Liz Green noticed something through her camera lens as Buck released her first throw in the finals. Buck had a huge smile on her face.

“When I saw my throw, I knew it was close to that because I could see the mark,” Buck said. “I smiled and clapped my hands because I knew it was going to be a (personal record).

“I’m really happy. I went the past three years. Last year, I was really close to medaling and it bothered me the last year. When I came in today and looking for another PR, I didn’t know it would be by 2 feet. It was incredible.”

E-P’s Buck had her running part of track and field derailed this season by a stress reaction in her left foot. She plans on playing volleyball and basketball at Rock Valley College, so she had to stop running before doing further damage.

That did not keep her from throwing the shot.

“(The injury) carried over into track,” Buck said. “I gave it a try and it didn’t get any better. Stopped running because I knew I was going to play. I knew I could make it in shot.”

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Erie-Prophetstown’s Kennedy Buck throws 11.93 meters to take second place in the Class 1A shot put at the IHSA Girls Track and Field State Meet on May 18.

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CERTIFICATE NO. 2020-00172

TO:

Robert S Cochran

CLASSIFIED

KITC HEN MANAGER

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Coordinate and supervise the kitchen staff according to food safety standards.

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Cooks, performing quality control on food leaving the kitchen

ordering inventory to keep up with demand

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Handy man / Carpenter needed in Rock Falls for furniture assemble and Numerous other household projects. Call 815-441-6412

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Perform highly responsible office and administrative duties for the Human Resources department

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SPECIA L

TAKE NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO.

2020-00172

TO:

Robert S Cochran

Edea L Cochran

Cavalry SPV I LLC

Cavalry SPV I LLC

Occupant

Whiteside County Clerk

Shanae Cochran Kyla Jo Cochran Robert Cochran Jr

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 2024TX10

The Property is located at: 1301 Sycamore Dr., Rock Falls IL 61071

Property Index Number: 11-23-352-042

& SHEEP SALE

Said Property was sold on 11/4/2021 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2020. The period of redemption will expire on 9/13/2024. On 10/11/2024 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed Ivy Jack, Inc, Petitioner 10682-942374

May 14, 21, 28, 2024 (942374)

Edea L Cochran

Cavalry SPV I LLC

Cavalry SPV I LLC

Occupant

Whiteside County Clerk

Shanae Cochran

Kyla Jo Cochran

Robert Cochran Jr

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 2024TX10

The Property is located at: 1301 Sycamore Dr., Rock Falls IL 61071

Property Index Number: 11-23-352-042

Said Property was sold on 11/4/2021 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2020. The period of redemption will expire on 9/13/2024. On 10/11/2024 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed Ivy Jack, Inc, Petitioner 10682-942374

May 14, 21, 28, 2024 (942374) TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO.

Said Property was sold on 11/4/2021 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2020. The period of redemption will expire on 9/13/2024. On 10/11/2024 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed Ivy Jack, Inc, Petitioner 10682-942373

May 14, 21, 28, 2024 (942373)

CSDT on

hearing and show

TAKE NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO.

2020-00182

TO:

Ruby M Brown

Spouse of Ruby M Brown

Ruby M Smith

Estate of Fred J Smith

Occupant

Whiteside County

Clerk

Antoinette Wise

Michael Ratliff

Christopher Hamilton

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property;

Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill as Case No. 2024TX12

The Property is located at: 706 Ave C., Rock Falls IL 61071 Property Index Number:

11-27-309-006

Said Property was sold on 11/4/2021 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2020. The period of redemption will expire on 9/13/2024. On 10/11/2024 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed Ivy Jack, Inc, Petitioner 10682-942375

May 14, 21, 28, 2024 (942375)

TAKE NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO.

2020-00201

TO:

Carl W Drew

Jordon Johnson

Spouse of Jordon Johnson

Jordon Johnson

Spouse of Jordon Johnson

Occupant

Whiteside County Clerk

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property;

TAKE NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO.

2020-00201

TO:

Carl W Drew

Jordon Johnson

Spouse of Jordon

Johnson

Jordon Johnson

Spouse of Jordon

Johnson

Occupant

Whiteside County Clerk

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property;

Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2024TX8

The Property is located at: 404 6th Ave., Rock Falls IL 61071

Property Index Number:

11-28-403-028

Said Property was sold on 11/4/2021 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2020. The period of redemption will expire on 9/13/2024. On 10/11/2024 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments LLC, Petitioner 10682-942372

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF: TRINIDAD GALINDO, A Minor No. 23JA42 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

To: PE DRO GALINDO, JR. and All Whom It

TRINIDAD

GALINDO, A Minor No. 23JA42

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

To: PE DRO

GALINDO, JR. and All Whom It

Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2024TX8 The Property is

May Concern: Take notice that on December 11, 2023, a Juvenile Petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by State's Attorney Terry A Costello in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, entitled "In the Interest of TRINIDAD GALINDO" and that in COURT ROOM

108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT FACILITY, 101 EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL, on MAY

May Concern: Take notice that on December 11, 2023, a Juvenile Petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by State's Attorney Terry A Costello in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, entitled "In the Interest of TRINIDAD GALINDO" and that in COURT ROOM 108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT FACILITY, 101 EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL, on MAY 28th, 2024, at 3:00 P.M , or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights. 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.

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:

May 15, 2024

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

815-535-4540

May 21, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF: DARIUS MCCASKILL, A Minor No. 24 JA 17

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION To: DARIUS MCCASKILL and All Whom It May Concern:

the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, entitled "In the Interest of DARIUS MCCASKILL" and that in COURT ROOM 108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT FACILITY, 101 EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL, on MAY 28th, 2024, at 10:30 A.M., or as soon thereafte r as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.

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: May 16, 2024

/s/Sue R. Costello

Sue R. Costello Clerk of Court SEAL

LAURA SCHRAUTH WHITESIDE

COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE STERLING COURTHOUSE

STERLING, IL 61081

815-535-4540

May 21, 2024

NOTICE TO BID

a.m. at the River Bend District Office, 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, Illinois, 61252, clearly marked “fuel bid”. Bids will be discussed at the River Bend Community Unit District #2

Board of Education Meeting at 6:30

P.M. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The River Bend Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Sincerely, River Bend C.U.S.D. #2 Board of Education

May 21, 2024

Public Notice Request for Zoning Variance

day of May, 2024.

Notice is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget will be held at 6:30 pm, CSDT on Monday, the 24th day of June, 2024, at the District Office, 100 E Knox St, Morrison, Illinois. Dated this 21st day of May, 2024. Board of Education of School District #6, in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois.

Scott Vance Superintendent Morrison CUSD #6

May 21, 2024

To whom it may concern.

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Albany zoning board of appeals pursuant to the zoning ordinance of the village of Albany, Illinois. For the purpose of considering a petition of Amanda Droste, 406 S. Bluff St., Albany, IL 61230

The applicant is asking the boards approval to grant the following relief.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of School District #6 in the County of Whitesi de, State of Illinois, that an amended budget for said School District for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection in the District Office, 100 E Knox St, Morrison, Illinois, after 8:00 am, CSDT on the 21st day of May, 2024. Notice is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget will be held at 6:30 pm, CSDT on Monday, the 24th day of June, 2024, at the District Office, 100 E Knox St, Morrison, Illinois. Dated this 21st day of May, 2024. Board of Education of School District #6, in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

Scott Vance Superintendent Morrison CUSD #6

May 21, 2024

Dated: May 15, 2024

/s/Sue R. Costello

Sue R. Costello Clerk of Court

Take notice that on March 27, 2024, a Juvenile Petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by State's Attorney Terry A Costello in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, entitled "In the Interest of DARIUS MCCASKILL" and that in COURT ROOM 108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT FACILITY, 101 EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL, on MAY 28th, 2024, at 10:30 A.M., or as soon thereafte r as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMI-

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: May 16, 2024

/s/Sue R. Costello Sue R. Costello Clerk of Court SEAL

LAURA SCHRAUTH WHITESIDE

COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

STERLING

COURTHOUSE

STERLING, IL 61081

815-535-4540

May 21, 2024

The River Bend Community Unit School District #2 is seeking bids on unleaded gasoline (containing 10% ethanol) and Diesel (#1 and #2 - sulfur content 0.5 or less AND CONTAINING 2% BIODIESEL) for the 2024-2025 school year (August 12, 2024 –June 30, 2025) Fuel is to be supplied on a keep full basis during the year and loaded into the school owned 2,000 gallon two compartment above ground storage tank. River Bend schools also owns its own pumping equipment. Base price will include Superfund charge, no other taxes Bids shall be based on cents above the Bettendorf Rack Price or Rockford Rack Price Attach a dated copy of the Bettendorf Rack Price List or Rockford Price List used for this bid.

Bids will be received until June 13, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at the River Bend District Office, 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, Illinois, 61252, clearly marked “fuel bid”. Bids will be discussed at the River Bend Community Unit District #2 Board of Education Meeting at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The River Bend Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Sincerely, River Bend C.U.S.D. #2 Board of Education

May 21, 2024

To remove existing fence and deck, replacing both. The existing fence extends into the Village Right Of Way, petitioner is asking board to approve installing fence on to Village Right Of Way. Said hearing to be held at the Albany Village Hall, 102 S Main St., Albany, IL. Beginning at 8:00 AM, on June 10, 2024. Dated May 20, 2024

Randy Snyder, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals

May 21, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, is considering an application for financial assistance from Yager Road Whitesi de Solar 1, LLC. The specific element of this proposed action is the construction of a new 3.1 Megawatt ground-mounted solar-array. Specifically, the proposed facility will employ solar array photovoltaic (PV) modules on a groundmounted racking system The facilities will be built on a 13.24-acre site, that is located 5170 Yager Road, Prophetstown, IL The facility will comply with all applicable laws, permits, mitigating measures outlined by the various agencies contacted or involved

The other purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the proposed construction will convert approximately 13.24 acres of farmland for the solar array of an 28.23 acre tract. This land is considered Prime and important farmland and the proposal has been reviewed by the Natural Resource Conservation Service and IL Department of Agriculture. In review of the proposed project, alternative sites or actions that would avoid these impacts and methods that could be used to minimize these impacts were investigated and the proposed alternative appears to be the most feasible.

located at

28th 2024 at 3:00

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of School District #6 in the County of Whitesi de, State of Illinois, that an amended budget for said School District for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection in the District Office, 100 E Knox St, Morrison, Illinois, after 8:00 am, CSDT on the 21st day of May, 2024. Notice is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget will be held at 6:30 pm, CSDT on Monday, the 24th day of June, 2024, at the District Office, 100

Rabe Consulting prepared an environmental assessment for RD that describes the project, assesses the proposed project 's environmenta l impacts, and summarizes as applicable any mitigation measures used to minimize environmental effects. Rural Development has reviewed the environmental report and believes that it accurately assesses the impacts of the proposed project. No significant impacts are expected as a result of the construction of the project.

Any person interested in commenting on the proposed action may do so by sending such comments within 14 days following the date of this publication to the following address. The proposed action is available for review at the following Rural Development office; Champaign State Office, 2118 W Park Ct, Suite A, Champaign IL 62821.

Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity provider, lender and employer Complaints of discrimination should be sent to: USDA, Office of Civil Rights, Washington DC 20250.

May 14, 21, 2024