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Volunteer millers Bob Newton (left) and Ken Vanderploeg of Fulton reef the sails of de Immigrant windmill on Wednesday, July 26, as Dutch miller Johan van Dijk looks on. Windmill enthusiast van Dijk, of Groningen, returned to Fulton to train millers last week and present at the miller’s monthly program Monday, July 31. See story on page 2.

Brondyke, Margaret Marie Hicks, Glenda K. Ingram, Geraldine Cassens, Daniel McMahon, Gary E. Newlon, Page 4

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Dutch miller trains with volunteers in Fulton

By SARAH FORD For Sauk Valley Media

Johan van Dijk, a miller and cultural historian from The Netherlands, arrived in Fulton on Monday, July 24, to work with volunteer millers of de Immigrant Windmill, built on the levy in 2000. Though the millers are skilled on the windmill, the Dutch miller brings a fresh perspective and an authentic connection to the miller trade.

Training sessions started for the millers on Tuesday, July 25, with an overview of Dutch mills and their styles, functions, history and restorations. On Wednesday, they trained outdoors on the windmill, working to improve their reefing techniques on the sails. The millers joked that van Dijk was “a third of their age” and more agile on the sails. They discussed sails of the season and colors of the canvas and the whys of adjusting the canvas and making more space.

The millers wore safety harnesses as they climbed the sails to adjust the canvas and learn some of van Dijk’s tricks of the trade. The top of the sail is 90 feet off the road, with six different positions for the windmill to set. The Fulton millers wait for windy periods to mill and grind but keep up to date on their training.

Anticipating the weather and having a good eye of the sky are essential to the trade. As the heat swelled last week, afternoon training sessions had to be canceled because of the high temperatures in the mill. So Van Dijk set up in the Windmill Cultural Center on Thursday and Friday afternoon to meet

with volunteer millers and visitors.

Van Dijk was raised in Warffum, Groningen, and currently lives in the city of Groningen. He’s been a “windmill enthusiast” his whole life. At age 12, he began helping at the windmill in Pieterburen, Groningen, and at age 16, he started his formal education as a volunteer miller and received his miller’s degree at 18.

He studied at the University of Groningen and received a master’s degree in modern cultural history in 2011. Since then,

he’s worked as a freelance researcher, writer, city guide, documentary maker, presenter and adviser. His focus is on cultural heritage in the northern part of The Netherlands. He works at the windmill Hollands Welvaart in Mensingeweer, Groningen. He started being a trainer at this windmill in 2022 and became chairman of the provincial board of the Gilde van Molenaars (Guild of Millers) in Groningen.

The trip was van Dijk’s fourth to the United States and his third visit to Fulton. He met the Kolk family during their trip to The Netherlands in 2000 and stayed with them during previous visits to the U.S., the last time in 2016. He’s been staying with Heidi Kolk this trip. “It’s special to have an American family,” he said of his connection to Fulton.

At Monday’s Miller program on “The History of Groningen,” van Dijk presented a digital tour through downtown Groningen and highlighted some of the famous landmarks and beautiful locations in the city. He followed that program with a cooking demonstration. Millers from Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Pella, Iowa, and Holland, Michigan, will be visiting van Dijk and the millers this week.

Van Dijk will remain in Fulton until Friday, Aug. 4, and will meet with his mom, sister and brother in Indianapolis before departing from Chicago on Aug. 7. To learn more about van Dijk’s visit or about becoming a volunteer miller, visit the Windmill Cultural Center and De Immigrant Windmill Facebook page.

This is the last week to buy tickets for the Fulton Police Department’s golf cart and trailer raffle. The drawing will be held during National Night Out at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, for the 2023 Evolution Forester golf cart and 6.5x14 cargo pro trailer, with an MSRP of $17,300. Raffle tickets are $20 each or six for $100, with sales to help support FPD’s Community Events Program. Tickets can be bought at Fulton City Hall or by contacting the police department.

Only 2,500 tickets will be sold; taxes and other associated fees will be the responsibility of the winner. The winner does not need to be present to win. Fulton Police partnered with 3D Trailer and Auto, 600 Progress Drive, Fulton, for the prize that was parked by the Fulton fire station last week.

Ron Pell of Pell Farms in Fulton sells bags of sweet corn along 14th Avenue in Fulton on Wednesday, July 26, as temperatures soared into the 90s. He said the Pell family farmers have been selling the “peaches and cream” variety by the Shell station for the past couple of weeks and their summer crop is almost gone. A block away, a young crew were selling sweet corn at Holesinger Law Offices as part of its annual summer tradition of sweet corn sales.

Sarah Ford for Shaw Media Johan van Dijk works on the sails at de Immigrant Windmill on Wednesday, July 26.

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Economic Development provides updates on $1 billion in projects

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

MORRISON – Regional projects worth a combined $1 billion were the focus of a Whiteside County Economic Development update July 25 at the Morrison Institute of Technology auditorium.

“These are game changers for the region,” WCED Director Gary Camarano said, emphasizing the “b” in billion.

The projects include broadband fiber deployment, U.S. Highway 30 expansion, Morrison Tech Innovation Center expansion, Shimer Square development in Mount Carroll, workforce development, regenerative ag and renewable energy, with federal funds and state grants providing the foundations for the projects.

The two-hour event featured slideshow presentations from leaders in the region and a tour of the Morrison Tech Innovation Center. The event gave state Sen. Win Stoller, R-Germantown Hills, the opportunity to meet with local leaders and innovators and receive updates on the projects.

The presentation started with a review of Whiteside County’s Distressed Communities Index scoring on education, poverty rates, housing vacancy rate, median household income, unemployment rates and job openings. Whiteside County is in the “comfortable” index with a “B” score.

One area of concern was private establishments and industries in the county numbering 1,093 in 2021, a steady decline from 1,240 in 2015. The challenges were attributed to the pandemic, with the county needing to find ways to support people’s dreams to open a business or have college students return to their hometowns.

Jo-Carroll Energy Inc. Director of Broadband Operations Jesse Shekleton discussed fiber optics in the region, with an aim to promote rural prosperity and enhance local economies. The nonprofit energy co-op and Sand Prairie were selected to bring high-speed fiber to portions of Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Carroll and Whiteside counties in 2020. The Connect Whiteside initiative was established to “close the digital divide” by investing in rural broadband and building out the infrastructure.

“Fiber optic is the preferred medium and it is future proof. We want to do it right and do it once,” Shekleton said.

Four grants have been awarded regionally and 11 applications have been submitted, with millions invested and thousands of rural customers connected so far, he said.

Broadband will provide internet services to underserved communities, give farmers access to precision agriculture technology, and it calls for a skilled workforce such as fiber technicians and

network administrators, he said. The biggest barrier so far has been easements and permitting since they can’t afford significant project delays.

“We must work together in a grassroots effort to get the job done,” Shekleton said.

Shekleton and Diana Schuler of BEST Inc. continued the discussion on collaborative fiber broadband workforce development and highlighted an MOU between the NW Illinois Workforce and Innovation Development Group. The key stakeholder team is working to build an adequate workforce for fiber deployment as part of an “economic ecosystem.” Initiatives include Classroom to Career Pathways, use of virtual reality to explore and train, an Apprenticeship Expansion Grant and “earn and learn” apprenticeship programs.

Morrison Tech VP of Academic Affairs Scott Connelly announced the launch of the Pilot OpTIC Path Fiber Technician Course and Certification, which will offer convenient training for residents of a fiber project location, with a target enrollment date in the spring of 2024.

“It’s a natural fit with our network administration and telecommunication base,” he said.

Morrison Tech President Chris Scott continued the discussion on the college’s ability to contribute economically to the region. He reviewed the college’s two current programs of study, learnby-doing philosophy, their accreditations, their graduates’ involvement in local industries and projects, as well as the overall campus setting.

The school will be offering a third concentration in the fall for automation and process control. He also discussed the Innovation Center expansion, slated to start this fall with 6,000 square feet of new space for manufacturing, forging and casting in a “hot shop,” digital space for creators and entrepreneurs and

hands-on classes for community members.

Scott said he also hopes the college is chosen to be an Illinois Regional Technology and Innovation Hub, with the state establishing 20 of these centers to spur innovation.

Fulton Mayor Wendy Ottens presented the “Rural Four” concept to expand U.S. Highway 30 to four lanes of traffic. There are 19.2 miles of two lanes in northwestern Illinois and the idea is to build four lanes between the cities and keep two lanes within city limits.

The state committed $7.5 million to a study in 2006, but put it on the shelf in 2017 after determining there wasn’t enough traffic. A four-lane highway would spur business development and develop tourism opportunities, and truckers would save time on their routes. She said engineers estimated the project cost at $550 million.

The Shimer Square development in Mount Carroll was the next project featured, led by Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) of Rock Island. The project will meet child care, entertainment, lodging, workspace and housing needs by redeveloping 17 buildings on 14 acres of the former campus.

Ben Adolph of Merge Impact gave the final presentation on regenerative agriculture. He founded the ag-tech company in 2020 to capture farm and field data such as crop inputs and biodi-

versity to contribute to regenerative supply chains. Adolph worked his family farm in Chadwick and started his company to “do something different” in the field and bring value to farmers. The bootstrap startup developed solutions to measure, track, report and monetize regenerative impacts.

After the presentation, attendees took a tour of the Innovation Center, from the entrepreneurial and artistic creations of students to the 3D printing shop, Maker Station, industrial center, hot zone, woodworking room, sawmill and virtual reality space. Stoller and his team were able to see the results of innovators, ask questions and get ideas on how to help.

“Morrison Technical Institute is one of the best examples I’ve seen of ‘hands-on’ education. Their planned expansion is a testimony to their success and foresight as an outstanding technical college serving Whiteside County and the surrounding area,” Stoller said. “As a small businessman myself, I know the value enterprise zones and economic development brings to the 37th District. I see tremendous momentum in Whiteside County and I look forward to coming alongside the exciting efforts already in progress. It was impressive to see the organized and collaborative regional efforts of Whiteside County and the Whiteside County Economic Development team.”

Photos by Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia.com

State Sen. Win Stoller watches a demonstration of a VR headset on display July 25 at Morrison Tech.

Whiteside County Economic Director Gary Camarano opens a presentation about the health and projects of the county July 25 at Morrison Tech.

OBITUARIES

PHYLLIS N. REILING BRONDYKE

Born: April 21, 2023 in Horton, Kansas

Died: July 23, 2023 in Silvis, Illinois

Phyllis N. Reiling Brondyke, 96, of Port Byron, IL, died July, 23, 2023 at Illini Restorative Care, Silvis, IL. Services were held at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Gibson - Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. Visitation was from 5-8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Burial was in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, IL. Memorials may be made to Fairfield United Methodist Church. Phyllis was born April 21, 1927 in Horton, Kansas, the daughter of Luther and Ella Maxwell. As a young woman during WWII, Phyllis moved to Oregon and was an overhead welder in the shipyard and became a welding instructor. She married Clarence “Red” Reiling on May 18, 1947, he died in 1971. She later married Robert “Bob” Brondyke on January 11, 1975 at the Port Byron Methodist Church. He

MARGARET MARIE HICKS

Born: October 2, 1927 in Portland Township, Whiteside County, Illinois

Died: July 25, 2023 in Erie, Illinois

Margaret Marie Hicks, 95, of rural Erie, IL, died Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1:00 pm Saturday, July 29, 2023 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Erie. Visitation was from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM with a Rosary prayed at 6:00 pm Friday at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Burial took place in the Erie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church.

Margaret was born October 2, 1927 on the family farm in Portland Township, Whiteside County, IL, the daughter of August and Augusta Dhaemers. She married Henry Hicks

preceded her in death in April 2013. Phyllis started as a cook and then managed the former Luciani’s Restaurant in Rapids City, IL, for 35 years.

She enjoyed baking bread and sugar cookies for her family at Christmas. She loved crocheting and cross stitching. She was also an avid Cubs fan. Phyllis was a long-time member of Fairfield United Methodist Church, Port Byron.

Survivors include her daughter, Carole (Tom) Coussens, Rapids City, IL; sons Jim (Rita) Reiling, O’Fallon, MO, Ray Reiling, Davenport, IA; step- daughters, Sherry (Ben) Marruffo, Rock Falls, Shirley Wierenga (John) Huber, Fulton; sister Janet Rhoades Portland, OR; brother Glynn McCaffrey, Portland, OR; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and both husbands, Phyllis was preceded in death by her brother, Bob Maxwell. The family would like to thank Derek, TA, Dawson and Brooklynn Peterson for being special neighbors and always helping. Share a memory or condolence at www. gibsonbodefh.com

at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Prophetstown. Margaret was a homemaker first, raising their 4 children. She loved to sew and do crafts and was an excellent seamstress. She did ironing and alterations for many area residents. She was also a dedicated caregiver to a number of her family members in their final years.

Margaret enjoyed gardening and canning. She loved Christmas and making sure each of her grandchildren received a personalized gift with some cash hidden inside. Her greatest passion was her family and grandchildren.

Survivors include her 4 children, August (Linda) Hicks, Kewanee, IL, Mary Ann O’Connor, Silvis, IL, Marilyn (Darrell) Roselieb, Erie, IL, Helen Kingdon (Paul Senechal), Prophetstown, IL; 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry; brother, Oscar Dhaemers; sister, Emma Carpenter; and sons-in-law, Jim Kingdon and Dale O’Connor. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

DANIEL MCMAHON

Daniel E. McMahon, 62, of Fulton, IL, passed on 7/24/2023.

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

GARY E. NEWLON

Gary E. Newlon, 82, of Prophetstown, IL, passed on July 29, 2023.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, Prophetstown, IL. Additional information: www.bosmagibson.com.

GLENDA K. INGRAM

Born: October 11, 1947 in Morrison, IL

Died: July 29, 2023 in Iowa City, IA

GLENDA K. INGRAM, 75, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Saturday July 29, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Ken Renkes officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL. A memorial has been established.

Glenda was born October 11, 1947, in Morrison, IL, to Harold J. and Vera E. (Rick) Landherr. She was educated in the rural

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Albany’s 5th annual Riverfest is Saturday

Albany’s fifth annual Riverfest is set for Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Albany Marina and Water Street with a full day of activities planned.

Registration for the car show and craft show starts at 8 a.m. The shows, beer garden and food vendors will open at 10 a.m. Kids bounce houses will be up and ready from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting for the car show starts at noon, with trophies presented at 2 p.m.

Live music starts at 4 p.m. with Todd Striley and the Noize, followed by the Dirt Road Rockers from 8 to 11 p.m. Lineup for the golf cart parade starts at 9:30, with the cart parade and judging at 10. Follow “The Albany Riverfest” on Facebook for updates and more and make plans to come out for a full day of fun!

Countryside Christian Church

Cruise-In is Saturday

Cruise in to Countryside Christian Church in Port Byron from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, for its 11th annual Cruise-In.

Free entry, free food and free fun, with activities for kids, too. Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 50 cars and prizes will be awarded for the oldest car, oldest participant and the Pastor’s Choice award.

Shine ’em up and show ’em off at 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron. For more information, email cccportbyron@gmail.

Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. She married Thomas W. Ingram on January 16, 1993 in Prophetstown, IL. He died August 14, 2013. Glenda was first employed by Volckmann –Ethan Allen Furniture Factory in Morrison and later was employed by Drives, Inc. in Fulton. She was member of the Morrison United Methodist Church. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include one son, Darren D. Vos of Morrison, IL; three grandchildren, Colby (Jaime) Vos, Addyson and Sylera Vos; two great-grandchildren, Jacoby and Layla Vos; two brothers, Jim (Mary Jane) Landherr of Waukesha, WI and Glenn Landherr of Morrison, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tom; one grandson, Zabian Vos; three brothers, Donald, Lester and Rudy Landherr.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

com or call 309-523-2834.

Registration open for Kids Pedal Tractor Pull at Tug Fest

Port Byron’s Tug Fest will be having an inaugural Kids Pedal Tractor Pull at this year’s festival. The event will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, near the fire station and Village Hall in downtown Port Byron.

The competition is being hosted by the Eastern Iowa Pedal Pullers and sponsored by DeClercq Farms of Hillsdale. Kids will need to wear tennis shoes while participating in the pull. Register or get more information by going to the Tug Fest website or Facebook page.

Whiteside County Farm Bureau Tractor Drive is Aug. 14

Whiteside County Farm Bureau’s 15th annual Tractor Drive will take place on Monday, Aug. 14, with riders leaving Morrison about 8:15 a.m. for a countryside trek to Lyndon and Prophetstown and then back to Morrison.

This “fun” fundraising event helps support the Agriculture in the Classroom program.

The ride is limited to 75 tractors and is presented by Birkey’s Farm Store, with the support of local sponsors. To request a registration form, call Matt Lillpop at 815-441-8572 or email matt. wcfb@gmail.com.

Register by Thursday, Aug. 3, for a tractor drive T-shirt.

CRIME AND COURTS

Morrison man charged with child sexual abuse

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

OREGON – A Morrison man who is a science teacher at Clinton (Iowa) High School is accused of sexually abusing a boy in rural Oregon 19 to 20 years ago when the man was involved with the Boy Scouts, Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock said.

Jason L. Endress, 44, was arrested about 9:30 a.m. July 25 on a preliminary charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office said on its website.

POLICE REPORTS

Morrison

Arrests

About 5:09 p.m. Thursday, July 27, the Morrison Police Department responded to a violation of order of protection in the 400 block of West Winfield Street, Morrison. During the investigation, it was discovered Triston James, 22, of Morrison, violated a court order of protection. James was taken into custody and transported to the

The boy was older than 13 at the time, and the investigation began after the Boy Scouts organization contacted the sheriff’s department, Rock said. Illinois State Police assisted in the investigation.

Jason L. Endress

Endress made an initial appearance July 26 in Ogle County Court, where bond was set at $100,000. He has

Whiteside County Jail.

Citations

July 21

Eric Teske, 18, Clinton, Iowa, driving while license revoked

July 25

Caitlin Potthoff, 29, Sterling, failure to signal Jeremy Boutwell, 38, Clinton, Iowa, speeding

PROPERTY TRANSFERS FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY

Warranty deeds

Mubashir Zuberi, also Moby, to Adim and Sanela Dzeladini, 1615 Fourth St., Fulton, $100,000.

Kalyan Investments LLC to Sheldon and Alicia Sowers, 2304 Oak St., Rock Falls, $210,000.

Jerolene Pearce Estate, Pamela S. Plautz and Dennis H. and Cecil L. Pearce to Kenneth L. and Donita F. Ringle, 517 Sunset Drive, Prophetstown, $135,101.

Carol E. Spears Estate and Billy J. and Raymond J. Spears to Matthew S. Weets, 611 Buttercup Lane, Prophetstown, $95,000.

Gina L. Epperly, formerly Slocum and Temple, to Ryan L. and Catherine A. Slocum, 5615 Ridgeview Road, Erie, $125,000.

Mark Allen Lafaver to Randy B. Becker, one parcel on South 10th Avenue, Albany, $5,000.

Ronald F. Coplan to Buckwalter Properties LTD, 114 E. Main St., Morrison, $120,000.

Quit claim deeds

Jody M. and Maggie A. Young to Thome Road Storage LLC, 30809 E. Thome Road, Rock Falls, $0.

Jody M. and Maggie A. Young to Rock Falls Route 30 Storage LLC, 922

Lyndon man gets 5 years for sexually assaulting teen

a preliminary status hearing Aug. 2 and will be formally charged before then, Rock said.

Endress, who according to online records has no criminal history in Iowa or the Sauk Valley, has been a teacher with the Clinton school district for 22 years.

Superintendent Gary DeLacy was told of the arrest July 25, but was not given any details, he said July 26.

The district will conduct its own investigation before deciding what Endress’ teaching status will be moving forward, DeLacy said.

Fulton

July 25

Perry Lee Frederick of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at Fourth Street and Route 30. He was released with a promise to comply.

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

A 22-year-old Lyndon man was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in late June 2022.

Daymeion Eckhardt-McGlown

Daymeion Eckhardt-McGlown pleaded guilty in Whiteside County court to one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Five other counts were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.

Eckhardt-McGlown, who was given credit for 93 days served, could have been sentenced to three to seven years on each count.

He also must register as a sex offender and pay $852 in restitution, among other fines and fees.

On Thursday, a charge of criminal damage to property that was filed in an earlier case was dismissed. He was accused in that case of trying to steal a catalytic converter from a Gold Star FS pickup on Christmas Day.

E. Rock Falls Road, Rock Falls, $0. Trustees deeds

Mary Jean Wiersema Trust to Korey S. and Brandi J. Vandyke, 27168 Pilgrim Road, Sterling, $280,000.

Clarence A. Linke III Living Trust, Megan C. Linke, trustee, to Joseph C. Swanson, 604 N. Cherry St., Morrison, $85,000.

Prescott Family Trust to Extreme Properties IL LLC, 1910 E. Fourth St. (Jim Prescott’s BBQ Shop), Sterling, $479,000.

Prescott Family Trust to Extreme Properties IL LLC, 406 19th Ave., Sterling, $111,000.

Deeds

Jackie L. and Melissa Abell and Whiteside County clerk to Trust No. 22 23 101 002, Whiteside County, trustee, 305 S. Main St., Tampico, $0 (tax sale).

Kemar McKenzie and Whiteside County clerk to Trust No. 22 15 432 003, Whiteside County, trustee, one parcel on North Washington Street and West Second Street in Tampico, $0 (tax sale).

David, Joseph and Charles Kulas and Whiteside County clerk to Trust No. 17 02 133 003, Whiteside County, trustee, one parcel on Yeoward

Street, Rock Falls, $0 (tax sale).

David A. Wolf and Whiteside County clerk to Trust No. 15 16 483 003, Whiteside County, trustee, 105 W. Second Ave., Lyndon, $ (tax sale).

Leon Walton and Whiteside County clerk to Trust No. 15 16 427 007, Whiteside County, trustee, 409 E. Commercial St., Lyndon, $0 (tax sale).

Henry Weaks and Alan J. Kessel and Whiteside County clerk to Trust No. 15 15 176 011, Whiteside County, trustee, 9628 Pine Drive, lot 65, Lyndon, $0 (tax sale).

INOC LLC and Whiteside County clerk to Trust No. 11 22 312 002, Whiteside County, trustee, one parcel on East Fourth Street, Sterling, $0 (tax sale).

Jim R. and Marcia E. Beaman and Whiteside County clerk to Trust No. 01 28 451 015, Whiteside County, trustee, one parcel on 16th Avenue, Fulton, $0 (tax sale).

MAK Auto Sales and Rentals LLC, Kristi Fleetwood and Whiteside County clerk to Trust No. 01 22 100 027, Whiteside County, trustee, 5425 Schafer Road, Fulton, $0 (tax sale).

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

Fulton Police Dept.’s National Night Out is Saturday

The Fulton Police Department will hold its third annual National Night Out from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Drives Park, 1300 Park Drive. The free and family-friendly event is one of hundreds of events that celebrate police and residents working together to make their communities fun and safe. This is the 40th anniversary of National Night Out events nationwide.

The Fulton Police Department’s event will feature police, fire and EMS vehicles, inflatables and kids’ games, the Fulton Fire Department and kids’ water fights, an OSF helicopter, Illinois National Guard, fitness competitions, military equipment displays and business vendor booths. There will be an Amish bake sale, food vendors and live music. The Stockwells will play from noon to 2:30 p.m., Layton Coffey from 4:30 to 5 p.m. and Nashville recording artist Clayton Shay, sponsored by Mike Menchaca, Country Financial, will play from 6 to 8 p.m.

Fulton police is teaming up with the Fulton Food Pantry to collect monetary donations or nonperishable food items. Superheroes with the Iowa League of Heroes will be making an appearance. The Fulton Police Department won first place in its category for National Night Out last year and officers and community sponsors have been working hard to make this year’s event even bigger and better, so make plans to come on out and experience it!

Sandlin, a home, gift and fashion store, opens in Erie

By SARAH FORD For Sauk Valley Media

A new business has opened its doors at 810 Main St. in downtown Erie, offering shoppers home decor, fashion items, gifts and interior design expertise. Sandlin, a name that combines Sandrock and Dillin, is the latest addition to a revitalized downtown and the result of dreaming big, hard work and family ties.

“For two years, I’ve had the vision to open this store here in Erie and it’s finally happening,” owner Ashleigh Sandrock said. She and her husband, Luke, were joined by family and staff at a ribbon-cutting and grand opening with Revitalize Erie on Friday, July 21, and “items have been flying off the shelves” since then.

The store carries florals, candles, soaps, artistic signs, woodcrafts, blankets, pillows, clothing, kitchenware, plushies, trinkets and plenty of perfect gifts for weddings, babies, friends and family. There’s also a line of Fusion mineral chalk-like paints for DIY-ers, with classes still being planned.

The couple credits Betty Warkins for helping them bring the spacious shop back to life. “She took something that probably needed to be torn down and made it amazing! There is no way we could have done this without her,” Ashleigh said of the store’s recent makeover, which has taken several months to complete.

Betty and her late husband, Cliff, have owned the building for many years. It was home to a vet clinic when Ashleigh was young, then Warkins Garden Gate Floral Shop and then Lacy’s Amazing Vase for floral and gifts. Its new life as a home decor shop blends nicely with the building’s roots in the Erie triangle.

“Betty had the vision to make it as original as possible,” Ashleigh said of the interior and exterior remodeling. Original work includes the ceiling, with all the tiles taken down, sandblasted, rehung and repainted. The chimney also is original, with a fireplace mantle built around it. All the accent molding, which mimics the original, was recently added to the front of the building, and the outside will be painted as well. Indoors, there’s a new open layout and new flooring, paint and lighting fixtures that complete the stunning transformation.

“Why Erie? Is it cliche to say these are my people?” Ashleigh said of her inspiration to start the business. “It’s true, everyone knows my mom and me and these truly are our people. Plus, the Revitalize Erie team has made it so easy to want to be a new

business in town.”

She also mentioned the amount of people from out of town that come to Erie, whether to go to Harvest Bakery & More for a meal or meetings, to Rise Up’s unique coffee and ice cream combo, or shopping for fresh florals and fun finds at Blooms 2. She hopes Erie’s visitors will add “shopping at Sandlin” to their list.

Ashleigh was raised in Erie and Luke in Tampico. He runs the Cornerstone Agency in Morrison and Tampico, and she used to teach at Erie Elementary and coached cheerleaders before having kids and taking time for them. She also was a photographer and worked at a scrapbook store throughout high school and college.

“I guess I’ve always had that creative drive in me,” Ashleigh said of the latest venture. She credits her mom, Tami Dillin, for helping with the creative side of the shop. They spent “many hours in many stores and boutiques to know what they did and didn’t want.” She also thanked her dad, Gail, for getting things ready, such as repairs to display pieces, deliveries, pickups and more.

Local vendors include Marquis Soaps of Clinton, Iowa, with a line of soaps, bubble baths and bath bombs, and Home Nest Candles of Iowa, and more local goods are being sought. Ashleigh will be adding new and unique inventory every week, with her young daughter helping with shopping and her two boys bringing the muscles for deliveries.

Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

The shop will be part of Boutique Crawl 2023 stretching from Dixon to Fulton on Saturday, Aug. 5.

Photos by Sarah Ford for Shaw Media Sandlin, a new boutique in Erie, officially opened for business Friday, July 21. Pictured from left are employees Ashley Noble, Kayleigh Neill, Jenna Gibson, owner Ashleigh Sandrock and her mom Tami Dillin.

The restored shop in Erie features home decor, florals, clothing, jewelry, gifts and much more.

2013: Funding approved for activation of Thomson prison

60 Years

July 31, 1963

Fulton’s prospects for industrial development looked a great deal brighter with the announcement that three Fulton businessmen have bought a tract of 300 acres from the Northwestern Railroad with the intention of developing it as an industrial park. Purchasers are Joseph Chester, Alfred Den Besten and Richard Kummerer, owners of Drives Inc.

Eighteen Scouts from Troop 104 have returned from spending one week at Camp Lowden near Oregon. Boys attending camp were Second Class Scouts Byron Barnhart, Warren Amman, Richard Van Zuiden, Robert Weisbach, Kenneth Ottens, Andy Widener, Mike Stontz and John Rentschler; First Class Scouts Dick Vogel, Steve Koenes and Dale Ratcliff; Life Scouts Danny Bly and Jim Peacock; and Tenderfoot Scouts John Lucke, Frank Walston, Rich Walston, Danny Sikkema and Roger Zuidema.

50 Years

Aug. 1, 1973

Eddie Schuler and his son Mark will be going on a 1,000 mile trip to Dallas, Texas, in their restored 1914 Dodge. When the auto arrives in Dallas, it will be featured at the 1974 Chrysler Dealer Preview. The old auto will stop in almost every city that has a

Dodge dealership to show the auto to people in that city.

Tom Railsback was one of several concerned congressmen from the Midwest who met with Dr. John Dunlop, director of the Cost of Living Council. They charged that the freeze on beef prices is both unfair and damaging. Railsback expressed his views to Dunlop and pointed out that singling out beef in the food industry to the exclusion of all others is a tragic mistake and hurts both the consumer and the meat industry.

40 Years

Aug. 3 1983

After five years as principal of Fulton High School, John Bevan has resigned to accept the position of principal of Freeport High School. His resignation was accepted at a special board meeting. He said he would commute between Fulton and Freeport daily for a time and would assist in every way possible in making the transition to a new principal smooth and orderly.

There was great rejoicing as officials of the Community Christian School and the River Bend School District made the final step in the transfer of the Annex building from the River Bend School District to the Christian school. In attendance as the check for final payment was passed were Jim Wessels, chairman of the P-A-I-D cam-

Water fun at Albany’s Main Street Park

paign which raised $100,000 for the purchase; Principal John Byker of Community Christian School; Superintendent Martin Kinert of the River Bend School District; and Robert Dykema, River Bend board secretary.

30 Years

July 28, 1993

Many have labeled the midsummer high water problem as the Great Flood of 1993. It came in two separate crests and was the second-highest flood in recorded history.

Sue Kenworthy was on duty at Casey’s when the store was robbed at gunpoint. She was not supposed to be working, but was substituting for another girl. Her quick action calling 911 helped solve the case only 13 minutes later. The suspects, who were listed as teens, traveled to Morrison, where they were caught.

20 Years

July 30, 2003

Sgt. Kyle Van Pelt of the U.S. Air Force returned from a tour of duty in Iraq. Van Pelt was deployed to Romania two months before the war in Iraq began. His unit went into Iraq on March 28 and they were stationed in northern Iraq, which is prominently Kurdish. He reported the Kurdish people were very happy to see the Americans. The closest he ever got to the

front lines was about 8 miles.

The Whiteside County Fair Board has chosen Randy Holesinger (Quality Ready Mix Concrete Company) as the 2003 Friend of the Fair honoree. Quality Ready Mix Concrete Company has two locations, one in Fulton and one in Morrison. The board offers its sincere thanks and appreciation for Holesinger’s friendship and for his donation of time and materials to the Whiteside County Fair.

10 Years

July 31, 2013

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos announced the Senate Appropriations Committee approved funding for the activation of the Thomson Correctional facility at the level that was requested by President Barack Obama in his fiscal 2014 budget proposal that was delivered to Congress last April. The full activation of Thomson prison is expected to take two years at a cost of $25 million in fiscal 2014 for upgrades and renovations and $168 million in fiscal 2015 for equipment and staffing.

The 45th annual Miss Flame Festival is this weekend. Vying for Miss Flame are Selena Vogel, Trisha Naftzger, Cathy Rowland and Heidi Holcomb. Miss Spark contestants include Keighley Tyler-Griser, Lena Litherland, Brenna Bell and Macy Litherland.

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LEFT: Maverick Moser, 5, of Albany loved all the water fun at Albany’s Main Street Park on Wednesday, July 26. The event was hosted by Albany and Fulton’s first responders. With temperatures in the 90s, the event was a perfect way to cool down and have fun with sprinklers, hoses, slip n’ slides, splash pads, popsicles and community. ABOVE: Firefighter Mike Sieprawski (left), of the Albany Fire Protection District, EMS coordinator/assistant chief Brooke Posateri, Albany Police Chief Chad Hermes and Fulton Police Chief Nick Neblung smile for a selfie while at Splash Day at Albany Main Street Park. The Fulton Police Department has been hosting weekly water fun at local parks and moved south to Albany for last week’s event.

3-day working farm show draws farmers and visitors to Springhill Road in Erie

Five generations of the Bos family are pictured at the Bos Bros Old Fashioned Threshing Bee on Sunday: Katie Lewis (left), great-great-grandma Glee Bos holding baby Evelyn Howard, Karah Howard (right) and Diane Bos (back). Founders and farmers Kevin and Chuck Bos were busy with demonstrations in the fields during the three-day event that showcased how to turn wheat from the field into a fresh loaf of bread, along with other demonstrations.

‘Storytelling from the heart’ in Erie

An inspirational storyteller from California who’s gained a following for his messages about the reassuring kindnesses of everyday people will be making a special stop in Erie next week. Neal Foard, a popular creator on YouTube and Instagram, will be in town thanks to the efforts of Tim Possley, host of the “Uncle Tim Show” on WQUD Vintage Radio.

Possley often plays Foard’s recordings on the air, calling them “Warm Fuzzies.” He crowdfunded locally for Foard’s two-day visit, which will include a studio session and meet and greet. “People love him,” Possley said. “Really, the world needs more Neal Foards!”

According to his website, Foard is an award-winning advertising and marketing creative professional with leadership experience in advertising, experiential marketing and client-side brand development. He’s skilled in creative strategy and business pursuit and has a particular love of talent development and team building. He spent 25 years in the business and has created award-winning campaigns for brands such as Sony and Lexus.

Foard said his visit to Erie is “thanks to the eager relentlessness of disc

jockey Tim Possley, who’s been so diligent about making arrangements, I couldn’t say no.” He’ll be on the Uncle Tim Show about 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, and at Harvest Bakery and More on Thursday, Aug.

10. Come early and have dinner, with Foard planning to speak about 7 p.m. The rest of the night will be a meet and greet and sharing of a few stories that people haven’t heard.

Foard has gained a following for his style that aims to unite Americans by sharing what brings us together, instead of apart. “Marketing is not just storytelling. It’s relationship building. It’s conversation. So, it’s listening and promise-keeping. Despite the digital revolution, marketing will never stop being a human enterprise,” he said of his work.

Foard will continue sharing his message throughout the country, having already lined up meet and greets in Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, Raleigh, Richmond, D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia this fall. To learn more about him, visit www.nealfoard.com.

Photos

TOP LEFT: Janette Dwyer of The Farmer’s Daughters in Atkinson works on a quilt while at the Threshing Bee on Sunday, July 30. For a $5 donation, attendees could sign a quilt block for a full-size quilt that will be donated to the Bos Bros Historical Farm when completed. Dwyer said the project is a throwback to WWII fundraisers and auctions when people would donate to the war effort by paying for a quilt block. TOP RIGHT: Beckett Gougeon, 3, of Rock Island hammers the letters of his name onto a metal tag at the blacksmith shop with his dad, Ben, to the left and Pat Drennen of Erie helping him to the right. This was the first time the Gougeon family attended the Threshing Bee but it won’t be their last, since Beckett loved the show and all the tractors. ABOVE: Vintage tractors, implements, working machines and other old-fashioned methods were on display at the Bos Bros Historical Farm on Springhill Road in Erie last weekend

by Sarah Ford for Shaw Media

Neal Foard

The Ancestor Project

As one of the final projects of the year, seventh graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor or someone else that they could research and learn more about to write a story telling about their life. Students conducted interviews with family members, and some were able to gather additional resources and pictures to help tell their story. While there were many great stories written, not all will be published.

This project was a collaborative effort between students’ history classes, with Mrs. Kruthoff and Mr. Armstrong, English class, with Mrs. Wolf, and their families. It was inspired by the original project that longtime English teacher, Mrs. Wiersema, made a tradition in her eighth grade class.

Students enjoyed getting to know more about their families and many were surprised to learn how interesting their families were. We hope you all will enjoy their stories, too!

Clarence Junior Smith

By ADDISON HORTON

Have you ever lost someone? I lost my maternal great-grandpa before I even met him. My great-grandpa is an inspiration because he did many great things. He lost all his fingers on his right hand. Finally, he enlisted in the Army and ended up helping repair Korea after the war. Clarence Smith is an amazing person and grandpa because of his childhood, adult life and his later years.

Clarence Smith is an amazing person and grandpa because of his childhood. My maternal great-grandpa was born on Jan. 17, 1937, in Morrison. His parents were Clarence and Helen Smith. He was named after his dad. He was the youngest of 10. He had three sisters and six brothers. He grew up in a house on Fenton Road that his dad made from scratch. Their family had a huge potato farm. Clarence loved playing around on the farm. There were a bunch of cats that lived on the farm and he would mess around with them every day. At age 5, he started kindergarten at the old Fenton schoolhouse. Clarence went to this school up until eighth grade. Then he started going to Fulton High School and graduated from Fulton. During his time at Fulton High School, he was a great student and always did what he was told. He wasn’t really involved in any activities, but he was part of the FFA. Every day after school since sixth grade he would help with the family potato farm. After he graduated high

school, he enlisted in the Army right away. As you can see, Clarence was an amazing person and grandpa because of his childhood.

Not only did Clarence’s childhood affect who he was, but so did his adult life. After high school, he started training for the Army at age 18. He never actually went into war but he ended up helping to rebuild Korea after the war went through there. After he helped to rebuild Korea, he came home and ended up meeting my great-grandma, Donna Jean Pitts. They ended up getting married on Oct. 24, 1959. After they got married, they moved into a trailer together. They ended up having five kids, three girls and two boys.

Clarence worked many part-time jobs. One of the jobs was grinding feed for animals. One time, he got his hand too close to the grinder and lost all his fingers on his right hand. This made him have to relearn how to do everything with his left hand. After spending time letting his hand heal, his life basically went back to normal and he continued with his part-time jobs.

Sadly during the Korean War, the military handed out free cigarettes to the soldiers. Clarence got addicted to them and did not stop smoking even after the war. This led to him being very sick. After he got sick, he stopped working and his five kids started taking most of the responsibilities around the house. It is obvious that Clarence’s adult life helped to make him a great man and grandpa.

Clarence lived a full and fulfilling life. At the age of 49, he retired due to getting sick. He was diagnosed with esophagus cancer. Clarence died on June 23, 1988, when he was only 51.

While doing this project, I feel like I got to learn a lot about Clarence. I was able to learn about how much of a kind person he was. I never really knew anything about him but I love what I have learned. I feel a lot closer to my great-grandpa. Overall, I loved this project.

In conclusion, Clarence was kind, he saved many people, and he was a very hard worker. Clarence had a very fun, fulfilling childhood, which affected his life greatly. He also had an amazing adult life. He was a great, kind and responsible adult. When he died, he was missed greatly by his family and friends. Clarence J. Smith was a great man and I am sure would be a great grandpa. I wish that I could have met him and I loved that I got to learn more about him.

See ANCESTOR PROJECT on page 10

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COLLEGE NEWS

Area students on St. Ambrose University

Dean’s List

At St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, hard work always leads to recognition. These area full-time students were named to the Dean’s List for Spring 2023

• ANCESTOR PROJECT

Continued from page 9

Cleon David Eyrich

By CARSON EYRICH

Imagine getting home from school to find electricity running through your house. This is a story that my great-grandpa loved telling. He always had the best advice. He was a hard worker and he never let anyone down. Cleon Eyrich was an icon in the family because of his childhood, the experiences of his adult life and the fruitful later years he had.

Cleon David Eyrich is an icon in my family because of the upbringing he had in his childhood. Cleon is my paternal great-grandfather. Cleon was born on Nov. 30, 1924. He was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania. His parents were Clarence Eyrich and Elmira Eyrich. He had six siblings. He moved

term, earning a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Great job to all these students.

Cordova: Kailyn Peterson, Jaylee Stortz

East Moline: Meghan Dopler, Megan Meeske, Nia Harris, Kathleen Lohse, Ella

to Henry County, Illinois, when he was young and attended school there. He also hunted and trapped the area. While he was doing that as a kid, he found a Native American ax head near a stream he was trapping by. After he passed away, his children discovered the ax head was from times before Christ.

Cleon was always a hard worker, even as a child. He farmed with his dad while he was growing up. His dad was the first person in the area to buy a twine bailer, which he enjoyed using to bail hay and straw when he was growing up. He had to walk a long distance to go to school, even when it was freezing cold. He loved telling the story of when he was in high school and he came home to find electricity running through his house. Can you imagine living without electricity? As you can see, Cleon Eyrich was an icon because of the experiences of his childhood.

Not only did Cleon’s childhood

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Erie: Jenna Saad, Emily Herzmann

Fulton: Emily Banker, Joshua VanDerploeg

Morrison: Emily Henson

affect who he was, but so did his adult life. After he graduated high school, he married Jean C. McKenna. He had nine kids whose names are Darla, Joan, Elizabeth, Collen, David, Paul, Dan, Mark and Diana. He raised pigs and cows and also grew corn and soybeans for 52 years in areas around Prophetstown. He enjoyed traveling and fishing. Some places he liked to travel were Minnesota and Florida. He loved restoring International Harvester tractors. He would bring them to the Whiteside County Fair and also to many parades across the region. It is obvious that Cleon’s adult life helped to make him an icon in the family.

Cleon lived a full and fulfilling life. At the age of 70 he officially retired. After he retired, he traveled to Florida several times and also went on an Alaskan cruise. He also went fishing in Minnesota several times. One time he went in a hot air balloon, which he loved to tell stories about. He enjoyed

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Prophetstown: Kerie Battaglia

Rapids City: Vance Bussert

Tampico: Meghan Morales

riding in the tractor with my dad because he loved looking at the new equipment and seeing the improvements from when he was a kid. He sadly passed away at the age of 98 at Allure Nursing Home in Prophetstown after a long life. It is clear that Cleon Eyrich had a huge impact on others.

I did this project because I wanted to learn more about my family’s history. I learned that you have to work hard and be determined to be successful. I also learned that my great-grandfather was an amazing man all throughout his life.

Cleon, my paternal great-grandfather, was an icon in my family. Cleon’s childhood contributed to the icon he was. Additionally, his adult life also impacted the person he was. Cleon’s retirement and later years also played into the amazing man he was. It is clear that Cleon was the greatest great-grandfather ever.

We Support Our Local Schools! GO STEAMERS AND KNIGHTS!

Mustangs look to improve on last year’s 5-5 mark with new head coach

By DAN WUSSOW dwussow@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – The Morrison football team took a big step forward last season, improving from 1-7 the season before to a playoff-qualifying 5-5.

This year, it hopes to keep that momentum going.

With first-year head coach Nathan Vandermyde, an experienced lineup and plenty of senior leadership, the Mustangs feel they’re ready for the next step.

“This year is going to be a good one, I believe. There’s a lot of tough opponents, we’re a smaller school, but we returned a lot [of players], so I’m looking forward to this year,” senior running back/safety Chase Newman said. “We had a lot of young kids [in 2021 and 2022]. We were young, we grew. We’ve got a lot of seniors this year, and I think that we’re a 7-2 team this year.”

“I think we’re able to build on that. Last year was a good season,” junior quarterback Colton Bielema said. “We made a lot of improvements. We’re going to get better this offseason and do better this year.”

As a first-year starter at quarterback, Bielema has some big shoes to fill. Last year, the Mustangs were led by Danny Mouw, a second-team allTRAC West pick on both sides of the ball. In 2022, Mouw went 65-for-114 passing with 14 touchdowns and one interception. His 1,180 passing yards was the second-highest single-season total in program history.

But now it’s Bielema’s turn. And Vandermyde has complete confidence in him.

“Colton Bielema will be coming in as the quarterback. He’s been behind Danny Mouw the past two years, so it’s a little bit of a learning curve for him, but he’s a great kid, smart kid,” Vandermyde said. “He’s picking up on the offense, he’s known the offense for the

past two years, so I have high hopes for him.”

With three of the top offensive weapons returning and all but two starters back, Bielema should have plenty of help this year.

Morrison welcomes back Newman, an honorable mention Class 1A IHSFCA all-state pick and second-team all-TRAC West RB who rushed for 327 yards and a touchdown on 39 carries and caught 28 passes for 559 yards and six touchdowns last year.

It also returns sophomore running

back Brady Anderson, who racked up 660 yards and 10 touchdowns on 103 carries and caught five passes for 74 yards and two touchdowns last season as a freshman.

Senior Carson Strating, a first-team all-TRAC West linebacker and honorable mention running back, is back as well. He rushed for 588 yards and seven touchdowns on 159 carries last season.

With so much speed at the skill positions, the Mustangs hope to create consistent matchup problems.

“I think our speed’s going to be what

most people struggle with. Our speed is going to kill,” Strating said. “I think our speed is going to be the strongest part of our offense. And on defense, we’re going to be fast and strong.”

“We’re going to have speed, so our outside game is going to be really, really fast,” Newman said. “And our passing is going to be right there, too.”

So far, the coaching transition has been a smooth one for the Mustangs. The players already knew Vandermyde, a former assistant coach.

“It’s been great. He’s been in the program for quite some time now and he played college himself at North Central, so he’s a great football mind,” Newman said. “I’m looking forward to this year.”

“It’s been great,” Bielema said. “He’s a great coach, and we all love him.”

Every year, there’s tough competition in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference on both sides of the ball. This year, the Mustangs expect Princeton and Rockridge to be their toughest opponents, but they know they’ll need to be ready for everyone.

“It’s a tough schedule. We’ve got some big bruisers on the schedule that are tough year in, year out,” Vandermyde said. “Princeton is a perennial playoff team that’s been really good in the Three Rivers. Rockridge is always tough. Practically every single team presents their own challenges. It’s going to be a tough schedule.”

“[We want to] win the conference. I think a big one is to end up beating Princeton in Week 2 – that’s a goal that we’re looking forward to and a lot of us are excited for it,” Newman said. “A lot of people are counting us out right now, but I think we have a real great chance to win that one. And another goal is make a run in the playoffs. That’s our big goal right there.”

Morrison hosts Mendota for the season opener at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at E.M. “Bud” Cole Field.

Photos by Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia.com

New head coach Nathan Vandermyde watches as the Morrison football team goes through workouts during a camp Tuesday, July 25.

The Morrison football team goes through workouts during a camp Tuesday, July 25.

CHURCH LISTINGS ALBANY

Albany United Methodist Church

502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781

Pastor Toni Lucas

Faith Center Church

511 3rd Ave. North, Albany

Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez

Pastor Arlen VanZee Church Phone: 563-212-4032

St. Patrick Catholic Church

1201 N. Bluff St., Albany

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor

CORDOVA

Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova

Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com

EAST MOLINE

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

www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com

Wildwood Baptist Church

18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397

office@ wildwoodchurch.com

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

Zion Lutheran Church

17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline

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

ERIE

Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie

Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584

Erie Christian Church

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

Minister: Nathan Bright

Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com

Erie Evangelical Free Church

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

Pastor Ron Eckberg

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

Erie United Methodist Church

811 8th Street, Erie

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

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie

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

St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main

Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON

Fenton 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 Dan Jongsma

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

Pastor Charles Huckaby

Fulton Presbyterian Church

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

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

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton

Gateway Faith Fellowship Church

701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283

Pastor Wayne Wiersema

Immaculate Conception Church

703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com

Newton Zion Reformed Church

10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

Pastor Shannon Parrish

CrossView Church

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

Spring Valley Reformed Church

10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton 815-772-3554

First Christian Reformed Church

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

Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE

Hillsdale United Methodist Church

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

Pastor Melva England

HOOPPOLE

Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church

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

Hooppole Zion Methodist Church

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

LYNDON

Dominion Christian Fellowship Center

104 4th St. W., Lyndon, 815-590-6971 Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr.

Trinity Baptist Church

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

MORRISON

Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church

301 W. South St., Morrison

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

Brethren In Christ Church

207 E. Knox Street, Morrison

Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

Church Of St. Anne Episcopal

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

Crossroads Community Church

201 W. Market, Morrison

Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com

Ebenezer Reformed Church

309 E. Park St., Morrison

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

Emmanuel Church

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

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

First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison

Pastor Roy Brown, II - Phone 815-772-2696

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 Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Rev. Slawomir Zimodro

13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

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

Phone 815-772-4047

14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

CHURCH LISTINGS

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

Interim Reverend David Andermann

Morrison Christian Reformed Church www.morrisoncrc.org

300 W. South St. - 815-772-4657

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 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 David Efflandt

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 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

CHURCH BRIEFS

No Worries to take outdoor stage at SVRC on Aug. 6

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road in Fulton, welcomes No Worries to the outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6. Please join us in the valley for an evening of praise and worship.

No Worries is a local bluegrass gospel band that was formed in 2019. They specialize in playing for churches, festivals, local celebrations, parties and nursing homes.

Stockton resident Terry O’Malley, a seasoned musician, comes from a musical family. He plays banjo, guitar, mandolin and bass. His masculine harmonies enhance the female vocals, which makes the band’s three-part harmony solid. The band’s lead vocalist, Mary Jean Hammer, accompanies herself on the mandolin or guitar. Her heartfelt passion and sweet voice brings a solid foundation to the group. She resides near Apple River, where she and her husband own a family business. Also from Stockton, Mary Berryhill, brings the bass beat and adds exciting vocal leads as well as some very tight harmonies, which perfectly rounds out the group. Berryhill also is the booking agent and business manager.

The band plays many genres of music, including gospel, old-time country favorites, folk, pop and old time rock ‘n’ roll. The three love to share their joy of music with others and spreading God’s word. The concert will be moved indoors in case of inclement weather. A freewill offering will be taken.

Morrison UMC to feature Dolly Parton music in August

The Morrison United Methodist Church will be using the themes from Dolly Parton songs to inspire worship during August. Come and tap your toes, sing along, clap your hands or hum the tune. You are welcome to this music-inspired worship featuring the songs and tunes of the country and gospel legend.

Pastor Sun-ah Kang’s main purpose will be to retrieve the mysterious holy language of Love Divine through Parton’s lyrics and songs. As these beloved songs are both sung and talked about, may each of us learn to speak through our actions and faith like Parton.

Featured songs will be:

Sunday, Aug. 6: “I Will Always Love You,” Communion Sunday

Baptism Sunday

First Reformed Church’s worship and activities

Join us for worship at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at First Reformed Church, located at 510 15th Ave. in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will bring the message and the sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated. Coffee and refreshments are available in the library during social time after the service.

Creative Crew will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9.

Senior meals will be available at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the church.

The Feed the Children program gives out lunches to children from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the church.

A church garage sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the church.

Services are livestreamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/groups/ firstfulton to join the group and see the services. Services will no longer be broadcast on WCCI radio.

For more information, go to www. firstrcafulton.org.

Fulton Presbyterian Church’s worship and activities

Fulton Presbyterian Church, located at 311 N. Ninth St., invites you to join them for worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Rev. Catherine Martin will deliver the message.

Brent Dykstra,

In River City Mall

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200

Sunday, Aug. 13: “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” and “Jolene,” New Members

Sunday

Sunday, Aug. 20: “9 to 5,” Youth Sunday

Sunday, Aug. 27: “Coat of Many Colors,”

The Outreach Committee will be preparing the Outreach Center for the Community Garage Sale.

For more information, go to www. fultonpreschurch.org or call the church office at 815-589-3580.

Photo provided by Spring Valley Reformed Church Members of the No Worries band are Mary Hammer (from left), Terry O’Malley and Mary Berryhill.

CLASSIFIED

CHIEF OF POLICE

The Village of Shannon is looking to hire a Chief of Police. Full time or part time.

Full time salary $58,000, plus insurance and contribution to 401K

For more information text and leave your info at 815-864-2577 for a call back

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

The City of Fulton is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of the City Administrator Applicants can go to the following website, www .cityo ffulton.us for additional information and application. Applications due back to the city by August 31st, 2023. Starting salary will be based on qualifications

Hi gh School Assistant Basketball Cheer Coach

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PROBATIO N OFFICER

Whiteside Coun ty Court Services is accepting applications for full time position of Probation Officer Bachelor's degree required For complete application instructions, see: www.whitesidecountyil. gov/jobs.aspx

FOOD - PRODUCE

Fres h Mi chigan Peaches & Blueberr ies.

Delivery Saturday, Aug. 5, 12, 19

309 Park St

Ebeneezer Reform Church in Morrison

May pre-order by Thurs. night. Call 877-369-2442 or 269-358-6789

FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION

Having decided to retire, the following farm equipment will be offered by Online and Live Public Auction located at 19287 Lake Road, Morrison, IL 61270. (East of Morrison on Rt. 30 1 mile to Lyndon Road., then North on Lyndon Road 5 ¼ miles to Capp Road then West 1 ¾ mile to Lake Road, then South 1 mile to Sale) Watch for signs on:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2023 @ 10:00 A.M.

We have advertising solutions to fit your needs! Call

SATURDAY August 5 Auction for Jeanne Rieck and the late Jim Rieck

Auction at 10 AM doors open at 9 AM At Tipton Auction House Thomson, IL. 61285

On this auction

Midd le School Assistant Footba ll Coach (5th / 6th Grade)

Erie Community Unit Scho ol District 1

Open for the 2023-2024 school year

Base Salary: $2,814.00

Start Date: TBD

Qualifications: ASEP Certified

Apply to : Mr Brian Howell Erie Athletic Director bhowell@ecusd.info or Mr Derick Cox

Prophetstown Athletic Director dcox@plt3.org

Deadline: Open until filled.

2- 2016 Chevrolet Impala cars one around 150000 miles the other around 170000 miles Coins, Tools, Cook stove (nice), 3 Model T clocks that work World War II books, Western Books Vintage tools of all sorts

And much more

Frank Tipton, Auctioneer, 3001 IL. Rt. 84 Thomson IL. 815-590-8206

For pictures and complete listing: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ScHfwbxFNEdK5wQd9

Auction Zip #3815

Tipton Auction Service.net

NEW email is: ftipton01@gmail.com

FFL license, Visa /M/C and Discover Lunch by Dustys Pizza Plus 815-259-5015

COMBINE AND HEADS: *2011 Claas 730 Lexion Combine, #C4800230, 868/499 hrs., Power folding bin extension, straw chopper and spreader, moisture sensor, contour feeder house, rock trap, 900/60R32 Goodyear tires, Ag Leader yield monitor; *Claas 6-30 corn head, #91602030, 6 row 30”, hyd. Deck plates, poly dividers, Lexion single pt. hookups, PTO drive shafts, opposed knife rolls, header height; *Claas F900 platform, #43802190, 30’ flex, Nice; *Unverferth HT-30 head cart; *Cat 630 corn head, #2DZ01007, 6 row 30”, poly, hyd. Decks, knife rolls;

TRACTORS AND SKID STEER: *1994 CIH 7220 MFWD Tractor, #JJA0052393, 7234 hrs, 18 speed power shift, 18.4-42 tires w/axle duals, 3 rear remotes, 3 pt hitch, dual pto’s, 12 ft wts, Nice; *1993 JD 7800 MFWD TRACTOR, #H005331, 9123 hrs., 18.4-42 tires w/axle duals, 4 rear remotes, 3 pt hitch w/quick hitch, 1000 pto, 13 ft wts, power quad transmission; *1979 Case 2590 tractor, #8842326, shows 3799 hrs, 18.4-38 tires w/axle duals, 3 pt hitch, 2 rear remotes, 9 front wts, rear wheel wts, 1000 pto, painted red; *Ford 7710 MFWD Tractor, cab, air, heat, 4780 +/- hrs, 2 rear remotes, new 16.9-38 tires, new 13.6-28 fts, dual power transmission, w/Westendorf TA45 loader, material bucket, joy stick; *1961 International 660 diesel Tractor, #5371S-Y-CC, Wheatland, 540 pto, shows 5006 hrs., new 18.4-34 Firestone tires, new 7.50-18 ft tires, 1 rear remote, runs, original paint; *International 650 diesel tractor, shows 4278 hrs., Wheatland, 540 pto, new 18.4-34 rear tires, new 7.50-18 front tires, 1 rear remote, runs, original paint; *1992 Mustang 940 skid steer, #3452304, diesel, 1990 hrs., 10.00-16.5 tires; GRAIN TRUCK & TRAILERS: *2001 Freightliner FL80 grain truck, #1FVHBXAK61H 12511, 448,650 mi., 9 speed trans, twin hoist, 22’ Midwest box w/cargo doors and center grain spout, Agri Cover roll tarp, 14K front axle, 40K rear axle, Cat 3126 engine, steel wheels, twin screw; *Load Max Gooseneck flat trailer, #018169, 35’ w/beaver tail & ramps, 12K dual axles, Nice; *1973 Haynes horse/livestock trailer, #HM73552, 16’;

FARM EQUIPMENT: *Case IH 1200 Planter; 12 row 30”, center pivot hitch, row cleaners, 600 gallon liquid fertilizer, spring down pressure, Early Riser monitor; *Crust Buster 3400 AP22X8 No Till grain drill, pull type, 3 bar tyne harrow; *JD VanBrunt grain drill, #5411, 10’, small seed, single disk openers; *IH 475, 18’ disk, hyd. Fold, Nice; *Friesen 220 bulk seed tender, Honda 5.5 hp engine, auger w/19’ telescope spout; *McFarland 4014 reel disk, 14’, Nice; *JD 400 15’ rotary hoe; *Case IH 8312 Discbine, HydraSwing, 12’, 1000 pto, Nice; *New Holland 268 Baler w/kicker, Nice; *H&S Bale Cage rack on 12T gear; *Claas Liner 350T Hay Rake, pto; *New Idea 403 hay rake; *Land Pride RCRM3515 batwing mower, laminate wheels, front chains, 1000 pto; *Parker 710 Grain Cart, 24.5-32 Diamond tread tires, 18” unload auger, new roll tarp (never used); *EZ Trail 3400 gravity box on EZ Trail 1384 gear, 14L-16.1 tires; *F&F 300 bu. Gravity box on Kewanee 10T gear, 12.5-15 tires; *metal barge box w/hoist on JD 953 gear, good; *New Idea 214 manure spreader, flail beater, good; *Dodgen roller mill B122, #1407; *Heider auger wagon; *Woods Cadet 84 3 pt. rotary mower; *Woods 8’ 3 pt blade; Worksaver Bale squeeze, Westendorf quick tach; *Kelly-Ryan 5’ x 10’ feed wagon w/scale; *4 section harrow on cart; *Midland Manuf Model B600D, #5985, Hyd. Dirt pan, good cutting edge, no welds, good condition; *Fetrel 8x66 PTO auger; *Farm King 8x61 electric driver auger, 10 hp, 3 phase; *Westfield MKX 100-73 Swing-a-way auger, 540 pto; *9 shank NH3 tool bar w/Hiniker monitor and cooler;

MISCELLANEOUS: *CUE E 8000E generator, elec. start; *Ronk Manual throw out switch; *Misc. wood and alum. Ladders; *misc. cattle gates and wire panels, bale feeder; *saddle tanks and mounts; *planter parts; *pallet jack; *Stihl 011 chainsaw; *Hyd. Cylinders; *Steel wheel gear w/ tank;

Seller: KENT AND KATHY FORTH 815-631-6590

For online bidding go to www.redigerauctionservice.com

ONLINE AUCTION, Multiple Sellers

302 N. Center St. Warren IL. 61087

Bid online, go to Diekenauction.hibid.com Or Visit Diekenauctionservice.com

FULTON FIRE PROTECTIO N DISTRICT

ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR 2023 - 2024

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustee s of the Fulton Fire Protection District, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, has prepared or caused to be prepared in tentative form, an Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year 20232024, and the Sec of the Board has made the same conveniently available to public inspection for at least 30 days prior to the final action thereon, and

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held as to such Annual Budget and Appropria tion Ordinance on the 12th day of July at 6:00 p.m , notice of which hearing was given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto by publication in the Fulton Journal, a newspaper of general circulation published within said District, and all other legal requirements have been complied with:

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Trustees of the Fulton Fire Protection District, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, as follows:

SE CTION ONE: That the fiscal year of this Fire Protection District is hereby fixed and declar ed to be from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024.

SE CTION TWO: That the following budget containing an estimate of the amount available to said Fire Protection District and of expenditu res by said District is hereby adopted as the budget of this Fire Protection District for the aforesaid fiscal year and shall be in force and effect from and after this date:

PART 1: ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 1. Cash balance, beginning in the year

2. Levy to be received during the fiscal year, estimated: $419,600.00 3. Personal property replacement tax

SE CTION THREE: That there is hereby applied for the use of this Fire Prote ction District for the said fiscal year the amount of $913,620.00, such amount being divided among and applied for the several objects and purposes specified and enumerated in Part 2 of Section Two aforesaid, and said statements as contained in said Part 2 of Section Two aforesaid are hereby incorporated by reference as part of this Section Three with the same effect as if said statements were repeated in their entirety; and that this Section Three shall be and is the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of this Fire Protection District passed by the Board of Trustees as required by law and shall be in full force and effect from and after ten (10) days from this point.

SE CTION FOUR: This Budget and Appropriation Ordinance is approved in this 12th day of July, 2023.

AYES:

NAYES: ABSENT:

Dale W. Green, President 12 July 23

Art Kilburg, Secr etary 12 July 23

August 1, 2023

I, Michael E. Ransom, Supervisor for Lyndon Township for the Fiscal Year ending 31 March, 2023. Do here by declare the above report was taken from the supervisor statement of financial affairs for the Fiscal year 31 March 2023. All balances are true and correct and the township books balance with all statements and balance as of 31 March 2023.

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

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. DANE W CHAMPION; LISA A CHAMPION, DEFENDANTS NO. 2018CH96

3127 15TH AVE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

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

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 27, 2018, will on 09/05/2023, 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 THIRTY-FOUR (34) AND THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF LOT THIRTYTWO (32), IN BLOCK FOUR (4) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND

KNOWN AS AND CALLED SOUTH PARK ADDITION TO SAID CITY, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK IS LAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

TAX NO. PIN: 1601210022; Parcel No. 6311

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3127 15th Ave Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements: single family home with detached 3 car garage. The Judgment amount was $67,520.90.

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 purchase r shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Prope rty 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://ilforeclosuresales.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) 3469088. Please refer to file# 20-04920IL 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 additi onal information other than that set forth in this notice of sale

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTYMORRISON, ILLINOIS

Fifth Third Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Trisha M Harden; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC38

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL EST ATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 07/13/2023, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on September 7, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at County Board Room in the Law

Enforcement Center 400 N. Cherry St. Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designate d at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 13 IN HEY'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 14,

1953 IN BOOK 9 OF PLATS, PAGE 21.

PIN 11-15-453-018

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1805 19th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judici al sale fee for Abandoned Residenti al 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,

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 Plai ntiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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 Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

to the condition of the property

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information

If the property is loca ted in a common interes t community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LEG AL NOTICES LEG AL NOTICES

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property

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: 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 14-23-03073.

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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 Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information

LEG AL NOTICES

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.

LEG AL NOTICES

No. 2023FC8

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 14-23-03073.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK I SLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS GreenState Credit Union PLAINTIFF Vs. Shyette A. Robinson; et. al. DEFENDANTS

If the property is loca ted in a common interes t community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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.

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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 03/22/2023, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on August 25, 2023 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:

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

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for 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

THE EAST 80 FEET OF THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION NUMBER 4, IN TOWNSHIP NUMBER 17 NORTH, RANGE NUMBER 1 WEST OF THE 4TH P.M., SITUATED IN THE CITY OF MOLINE, ROCK ISLAN D COUNTY ILLINOIS AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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

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: 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 14-23-03073.

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August 1, 8, 15, 2023

BEGINNING AT THE INTE RSECTION ON THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF COLONA ROAD, NOW TWENTY-THIRD AVENUE IN THE CITY OF MOLINE, RUNNING THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID AVENUE, TO A POINT WHERE A NORTH AND SOUTH LINE, WHICH IS PARALLEL TO SAID ABOVE NAMED WEST LINE AND WHICH IS ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY (120) FEET EAST THEREFROM MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, INTERSECTS SAID COLONA ROAD, NOW TWENTY-THIRD AVENUE; THENCE RUNNING SOUTH PARALLEL TO SAID ABOVE NAMED WEST LINE, ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY TO A POINT ON SAID ABOVE NAMED WEST LINE, WHICH IS ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) FEET SOUTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE , ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PART DEEDED TO THE CITY OF MOLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 3 OF PLEASANT RIDGE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MOLINE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 24, 1928 IN PLAT BOOK 19, PAGE 47 IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3 HAVE A BEARING OF SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 3.39 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF 23RD AVENUE, IN SAID CITY, HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 65 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 28 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 61.08 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 24 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 3.08 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF 23RD AVENUE IN SAID CITY, HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 65 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 62.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 190 SQUARE FEET (0.004 ACRES), MORE OR LESS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION, THE CENTERLINE OF 25TH STREET, NORTH OF 23RD AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF MOLINE, HAS BEEN AS SIGNED THE BEARING OF NORTH 10 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST PIN 17-04-321-002

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2412 Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL 61265

August 1, 8, 15, 2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWNS OF HUME and PROPHETSTOWN, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND STATE OF ILLINOIS NO: 02 TX 16 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE IN RE: UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWNS OF HUME and PROPHETSTOWN IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND ST ATE OF ILLINOIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 5th day of September, 2023, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the residence of Curt Cruse at 8059 Blue Goose Road, Prophetstown, Illinois 61277, which is within the boundaries of said drainage district, for the purpose of electing a drainage commissioner of said drainage district for a threeyear term.

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 twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plai ntiff and in "AS IS" condition The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court

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

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 14-23-03073. I3225637

Every adult owner of land in said district, whether residing within or without the district, is entitled to vote, and if a resident of the State of Illinois is eligible to the office of drainage commissioner.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common inter est 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).

Dated:

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitl ed 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.

August 1, 8, 15, 2023

July 10, 2023

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for 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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property

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 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associa tes, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-23-00091. I3224299 July

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all

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.

SUE R. COSTELLO Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois Ex officio clerk of said drainage district July 25, August 1, 2023

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WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE UNION

DRAINAGE

the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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information: the court contact attorney: & ates, P.C., North Road, 100, Burr L 60527, 794-9876. refer to number 14-23-03073.

August 15, 2023

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IS HEREN that an will be the 5th eptember, rom 2:00 4:00 P.M. esidence of Cruse at lue Goose

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Clerk of the Circuit Court de County, Illinois fficio clerk said drainage district

August 1,

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Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1)

IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS

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DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWNS OF HUME and PROPHETSTOWN, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND STATE OF ILLINOIS NO: 02 TX 16 DRAINAGE

ELECTION

NOTICE IN RE: UNION

DRAINAGE

DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWNS OF HUME and PROPHETSTOWN IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND ST ATE OF ILLINOIS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 5th day of September, 2023, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M at the residence of Curt Cruse at 8059 Blue Goose Road, Prophetstown, Illinois 61277, which is within the boundaries of said drainage district, for the purpose of electing a drainage commissioner of said drainage district for a threeyear term.

Every adult owner of land in said district, whether residing within or without the district, is entitled to vote, and if a resident of the State of Illinois is eligible to the office of drainage commissioner.

Dated:

July 10, 2023

SUE R. COSTELLO

Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois

Ex officio clerk of said drainage district

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 07/13/2023, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on September 7, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at County Board Room in the Law

Enforcement Center 400 N. Cherry St. Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designate d at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

PIN 11-15-453-018

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1805 19th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081

M Harden; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC38 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL EST ATE

NOTICES REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

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 Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF 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 14-23-03073. I3225637

BEWARE

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judici al 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 Plai ntiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is loca ted in a common interes t community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS.

DANE W CHAMPION; LISA A CHAMPION, DEFENDANTS

NO. 2018CH96

bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificat e 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 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

August 1, 8, 15, 2023

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3127 15TH AVE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

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

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.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 27, 2018, will on 09/05/2023, 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:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

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 Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

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 14-23-03073. I3225637

GreenState Credit Union PLAINTIFF Vs. Shyette A. Robinson; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC8

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 03/22/2023, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on August 25, 2023 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherw ise designate d at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following descr ibed real estate:

TAX NO. PIN: 1601210022; Parcel No. 6311 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3127 15th Ave Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements: single family home with detached 3 car garage. The Judgment amount was $67,520.90.

NO REFUNDS

August 1, 8, 15, 2023

PIN 17-04-321-002

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2412 Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL 61265

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.

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 confirmat ion by the court.

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1805 19th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judici al 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 Plai ntiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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.

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 twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any 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.

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

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).

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 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, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and 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.

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://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com

If the property is loca ted in a common interes t community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificat e 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

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 14-23-03073.

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) 3469088. Please refer to file# 20-04920IL

I3225637

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchase r shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court fi le to verify all information

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.

I3225329

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 Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is loca ted in a common interes t community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any d

August 1, 8, 15, 2023

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additi onal information other than that set forth in this notice of sale

July 25, 2023

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

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: 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 14-23-00091.

I3224299

July 18, 25, 2023

August 1, 2023