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BIG BOY STEAMS ALONG

REGIONAL NEWS

Wienermobile appearance

The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile makes a stop at Sullivan’s Foods’ parking lot / 3

REGIONAL NEWS

Fire destroys home

Family’s two dogs rescued and no one injured as fire destroys home in Fulton / 2

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REGIONAL SPORTS

Another victory for E-P

Erie-Prophetstown football team improves to 2-0 with a 41-7 win over Hall-Putnam County / 12

Joan E. Kessler, Frances R. Schaver, Mark C. Schryver, Richard R. Snowden / 4-5

Earleen Hinton

About 30 people watch the Union Pacific’s Big Boy steam engine power its way across the Frog Pond crossing east of Fulton on Sept. 6. The vintage engine was headed to Sterling for a whistle stop before heading to Rochelle where it was viewed by the public Sept. 8. Story on page 8.

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Fulton home destroyed by fire

By ANAKIN WESTON

Shaw Local News Network correspondent

FULTON – A Fulton home was destroyed by fire Sept. 5, but no one was injured, including the family’s two dogs.

Fulton Fire Chief Eric Burden said firefighters responded to the single-family home at 901 Ninth Ave. on Sept. 5.

Pell said firefighters were able to extinguish the fire without any serious problems arising. The family’s two dogs Winnie and Toby were rescued from the fire and are safely with the family, Pell said.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, Pell said.

Donations for the Martin and Sarah Brubaker family are being coordinated by the Fulton Presbyterian Church. Church officials asked for clothes, shoes and gift cards in support of the family. So far, donations from the community have been plentiful, a church official said Sept. 6.

Entry fees and donations at the police and fire department tents at Sunday’s Cops & Rodders Car Swhow that totaled $2,868 will be donated to the Brubaker family, the Fulton Police Department posted on social media.

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Fulton to host 10th Avenue Park celebration, reveal park’s new name

FULTON – The opening of Fulton’s 10th Avenue Park will be celebrated with a grand-opening ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the park.

The ceremony, set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., officially will open the park to the public. Although the park’s equipment has been open since June, the ceremony will mark the end of construction as well as the public release of 10th Avenue Park’s new name.

Naming the park has been a long-discussed topic within Fulton. With reconstruction providing a new start for the park, city leaders decided the time was right for a new name. This summer, community members made more than 60 submissions for the park’s new name, with the top three considered for final selection. The new name will be revealed at Tuesday’s ceremony.

T-shirts have been made for the night of the grand opening and city leaders encourage people to attend the ribbon-cutting. Hot dogs, chips and ice cream will be provided.

Cops & Rodders Car Show a success

FULTON – The Fulton Police Department announced the winners of the Cops &

Rodders Car Show on Sept. 8.

“We had 92 entries into this year’s car show and there were plenty of sweet rides in attendance. A huge congratulations goes out to all the winners in this year’s show,” the department said in a Facebook post.

Winners were:

Best of Show - Laurie Bass, 1929 Ford

Model A Roadster

Best Ford - Doug Bass, 1940 Ford Coupe

Best GM - Dave and Cindi Viel, 1964

Chevrolet Nova

Best Mopar - Roger Jacobsma, 1970

Dodge Charger

Best Motorcycle - Bob Snyder, 2006

Custom Chopper

“Also, a huge thank you to all who made donations to the police department and fire department tents. All of the entry fees, as well as all the donations given, came to a total of $2,868. These proceeds will be donated to the Brubaker family, who tragically lost their home and possessions in a house fire a few days ago. All of your generosity is greatly appreciated and will definitely help them in rebuilding all that was lost,” the post said.

Ellis to present program on bird-watching in Fulton FULTON – Birding, as it is known today,

has become a popular hobby of many people both old and young.

Brian “Fox” Ellis, an internationally renowned storyteller, author and naturalist, will be portraying Robert Ridgeway and focusing on the science and history of bird-watching and the National Audubon Society at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Windmill Cultural Center.

“Besides acknowledging how this intense interest of birding has evolved, Ellis clearly displays his appreciation for the natural world and is an excellent presenter and always entertaining,” organizer Judith Holesinger said.

Ellis’ presentation is hosted by the Volunteer Millers of the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave. (across the street from the windmill).

The program is free and open to the public.

Light refreshments will be served after the presentation.

The facility is accessible to people with disabilities.

Monthly programming is available and partially funded by grants from the DS Flikkema Foundation.

For more information, check the Facebook pages VisitFulton and De Immigrant Windmill.

Earleen Hinton

This home at the corner of Ninth Street and Ninth Avenue in Fulton was destroyed by fire Sept. 5.

Wienermobile a hit in Morrison despite no whistles

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – The Sullivan’s Foods’ parking lot was abuzz Sept. 6 when the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile cruised into town for a three-hour visit, but anyone wanting an iconic wiener whistle was left whistling in the wind.

Oscar Mayer’s yellow and orange fiberglass hot dog car delighted young and old fans while raising funds for a local food pantry.

“Sizzlin’ Stephen,” aka Stephen Harrison, and “Sarah Kraut,” aka Sarah Oney, were the official “Hot Doggers” – the drivers behind the wheel of the car that has been touring through Whiteside, Stephenson, Winnebago and Carroll counties.

“We, unfortunately, ran out of wiener whistles yesterday,” Harrison said. “We had very large crowds in Freeport and Winnebago and we ran out. We asked them to overnight us more whistles, but they won’t arrive until Saturday.”

That didn’t matter to the kids and adults who lined up for a $1 hot dog –provided by Sullivan’s – after peering into the windows of the 14,000-pound Wienermobile.

“I actually saw it when I was a child,” said Julie Allen of Morrison, who brought Maverick Janssen, 4, to the event.

Even local dogs and one cat dropped in. Robert Graham brought pups Ashes and Penny in their hot dog costumes while Jacqualynn, 7, represented the feline factor with her calico kitten PJ, who also was sporting a teeny hot dog costume.

“We dragged PJ here against her will,” Robert joked.

Northside Elementary kindergartners were in attendance with 23 of Ann Brackemyer’s class lining up for a photo.

“It’s bigger than we thought,” one student said.

“One of them asked, ‘Can we eat it?’ ” Brackmeyer said.

Other groups stopping by included the Bi-County Special Education Co-Op K-2 Lifeskills Program.

Sullivan’s manager Vinny Polise was busy with his staff bringing the grilled hot dogs to the tent near the Wienermobile.

“We started with 300 and those are already gone,” Polise said around noon. “Our other Sullivan stores said they went through 600 to 800 and I think we might match that, too.”

Proceeds benefited the local food pantry.

About the Wienermobile

The first Wienermobile was created by Oscar Mayer’s nephew, Carl G. Mayer, in 1936. It has been retooled a

few times since then.

Harrison and Oney finished their driver training in Madison, Wisconsin (Hot Dog High), in June and began driving their 11-foot (24 hot dogs) high vehicle shortly after training.

Drivers have to go through 40 hours of driving time on a closed course to learn how to properly navigate the 14,050-pound (140,500 hot dogs) behemoth.

There are six Weinermobiles traveling across the U.S. this year.

Wienermobile Facts

Height: 11 feet – 24 hot dogs high.

Length: 27 feet – 60 hot dogs long.

Width: 8 feet – 18 hot dogs wide.

Weight: 14,050 pounds – 140,500 hot dogs.

The meat: Grilled fiberglass hot dog resting on a slightly toasted fiberglass bun fueled by a 6-liter V8 300 Vortec engine that runs on “high-octane mustard.”

The condiments: Gull-wing doors with a retractable step; hot dog-shaped dashboard; ketchup walkway; condiment-splattered carpet; removable bun roof; blue-sky ceiling art; six mustard- and ketchup-colored seats; smiling front grill; and, of course, an “Official Wiener Jingle” horn.

Fans can track the Wienermobile’s location using the Wienermobile Meat Fleet tracker on the company’s website. For more information, visit oscarmayer.com.

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Ann Brackemyer takes a photo of her kindergarten class as they pose by the Wienermobile on Sept. 6 at Sullivan’s Foods in Morrison.

FRANCES R. SCHAVER

Born: November 10, 1932 in Hillsdale, IL

Died: September 6, 2024 in Prophetstown, IL

Frances (Ropp) Schaver, 91, of Erie, IL, died Friday, September 6, 2024 at Allure Independent Living, Prophetstown, IL. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Monday, September 9, 2024 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Maria Cemetery, Hillsdale, IL. Memorials may be made to the Arc of the Quad Cities.

Frances was born November 10, 1932 in Hillsdale, IL, the daughter of Carl J. and Dorothy M. (Martin) Ropp. She married Donald L. Schaver on September 4, 1950 at the Hillsdale United Methodist Church. They recently celebrated 74 years of marriage. Frances graduated from the Sterling Cosmetology School in Moline before becoming a self-employed hairdresser. She later taught

at Sterling Cosmetology School, East Moline. Frances also served on the Erie School Board for many years.

She and Don started the Methodist Youth Fellowship in Erie, and belonged to the Erie Triangles Square dance club. She enjoyed gardening and sewing, and loved going to grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s events.

RICHARD R. SNOWDEN

Born: February 4, 1933 in Moline, IL

Died: September 7, 2024 in Morrison, IL

work for Flame Gas, delivering propane and then was the parts manager at the Brandt & Wade John Deere Implement in Hillsdale.

MARK C. SCHRYVER

Mark C. Schryver, 66, of Dixon, IL, passed on September 4, 2024.

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

MARK C. SCHRYVER

Frances is survived by her husband, Donald; 4 children, Debra Jacobs, Erie, Steven (Asunta) Schaver, Madrid, Spain, Michael (Tammy) Schaver, Coal Valley, IL; Tamra (Gail) Dillin, Erie; a foreign exchange student, Carlos (Stella) Nunez, Paraguay, South America; sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Ropp and Jean Spaid; 12 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Martin, Walter, and Lantz Ropp; sister-in-law, Shirley Ropp; son-in-law, James Jacobs; and great granddaughter, Penelope Schaver. The family would like to give special thanks to the Compassus Hospice Team for all of their care and support. Share a memory or condolence at www. gibsonbodefh.com.

Mark C. Schryver, 66, of Dixon, IL, passed on September 4, 2024.

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

Richard R. “Dick” Snowden, 91, of Erie, IL, died Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am – 11:30 am, on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Erie Christian Church. Celebration of Life Services will immediately follow at 11:30 am. Burial in the Erie Cemetery will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Erie Christian Church or the Erie Ambulance.

Richard was born February 4, 1933 in Moline, IL, the son of Willis and Lillian (McCorkel) Snowden. He graduated from Erie High School in 1951. Dick joined the US Navy and served on the USS Ticonderogo Aircraft Carrier. He married Marlene A. Klendworth on June 27, 1954 at the Erie Christian Church. They shared 61 happy years of marriage together. Dick began farming with his brotherin-law, Kenny Klendworth. He later went to

Dick was an active member of the Erie Christian Church for much of his life. He even helped with the construction of the current church. In his earlier years he enjoyed golfing and was a talented woodworker. He and Marlene also were able to enjoy many winters in Texas.

He will be fondly remembered for all the miles he put on his beloved golf cart around the town of Erie, the afternoon coffees at the Corner Café with his buddies, and watching out the window counting the cars that ran the stop sign on the triangle. Oh, and he loved a good piece of pie!

Dick is survived by 3 children, Marla (Richard) Johnson, Erie, Steve Snowden, Erie, Tom (Mindy) Snowden, Hudson, IL; grandchildren, Marlissa (Mike), Ben (Christine), Meredith (Drew), J.D. (Kristin), Lyndsay (Kevin), Tara (Joe), Taylor (Ed); great grandchildren, Chris, Jack, Peyton, Noah, Gracie, Bethany, Kayden, Jackson, Reagan, Callen, Addie, Brayden, Mikayla, Colton, Camden, Evelyn, and a great granddaughter on the way; sister, Phyllis “Aunt Jean” Snowden; and sister-in-law, Pat Snowden He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Marlene; brother, Harold Snowden and sister, Darlene Johnson. Share a memory or condolence at www. gibsonbodefh.com

JOAN E. KESSLER

Born: September 5, 1941 in Centerville, IA

Died: September 1, 2024 in Hillsdale, IL

Joan E. Kessler, 82, of Hillsdale, IL, died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at her home. Per her wishes, Private Graveside Services will be held at Mt. Maria Cemetery, Hillsdale. Memorials may be made to the Hillsdale Fire Department, PO Box 207, Hillsdale, IL 61257.

Joan was born September 5, 1941 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Harry R. and Dorothy (Weldon) Bryant. She married Robert Kessler on October 20, 1962 in East

Moline, IL. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed working outside and taking care of her flowers. She loved angels and collected all types.

Joan is survived by her husband, Robert; son, Rick (Aimee) Kessler, Hillsdale; 3 grandchildren, Brett (Ashley) Kessler, Port Byron, Cody (Karissa) Kessler, Hillsdale, Emily Kessler (James Boswell), Peoria, IL; 5 great grandchildren, Aiden, Bella, Dawson, Hadley and Henry Kessler; step grandchildren, Jackson, Lani and Isla Gaines; sister-in-law, Martha Olson; niece, Michelle, Hall; and nephew, Rob Olson. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Randy Kessler; sisters, Carolyn Booth and Judy Smith; and brother-in-law, John Olson. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

The three 90-foot-long blades of the wind turbine lay on the ground by Erie Middle School on Sept. 5 after workers for DW Zinser pulled down the 200-foot turbine Sept. 4. The Erie School Board voted in July to demolish the nonoperational turbine.

Erie wind turbine taken down, being dismantled

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

ERIE – The 200-plus-foot wind turbine that loomed over Erie Middle School for nearly 20 years was taken down Sept 4.

Crews from DW Zinser Demolition of Walford, Iowa, felled the steel structure and are in the process of cutting it into pieces before if can be moved to a recycling facility.

“It will take two to three weeks to cut it all up,” Zach Poulson of DW Zinser said as he and another employee worked at the site Sept. 5. “We will bring our trucks in and all the steel will go to recycling.”

The center base of the structure measured 200 feet and it had three 90-foot blades, bringing the total height to 290 feet when a blade was directly positioned above the base, Poulson said.

The Erie School Board voted unanimously in July to demolish the struc-

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The wind turbine was installed in 2005 by Johnson Controls, but had operational problems from the start, Erie CUSD 1 Superintendent Chuck Milem said.

In 2008, maintenance crews got it working to the best of their ability until the past five years, when it stopped working, Milem said in a previous interview, adding it was a “one-of-akind” that wasn’t replicated anywhere else.

A lack of service parts compounded the problem. Milem said engineers tried to remedy the problem, but after several years, they decided that repairs would be impossible and replacing it would be too costly.

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Processed foods and the negative impact on health

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

Dr. Robert Lustig has written a wonderful book titled “Metabolical” that outlines the problems at length of processed food and nutrition in general with the intersection and mistakes of modern science. The essence of his work, he notes, comes down to six words: protect the liver, feed the gut. His well-received argument includes that minimally processed food interferes with one or the other functions while ultra-processed foods interfere with both. Before we had packaged food and microwave food, the bacteria in our gut were used to getting what they needed, which was fiber and related measures.

When those healthy gut bacteria do not get what they want, they produce disease through inflammation. We compound this problem with the antibiotics given to animals raised for food. We often turn to modern medicine to help us fight our way out of disease. For example, the statins that are so popular with heart patients extend the life of a heart patient over a fiveyear period by only four days. That is not particularly impressive for all

the hype that they get.

The reason behind this is the statins and other classroom medicines do not fix the problem of insulin resistance. Most people, with the exception of a very small percentage of young adults, make plenty of insulin. However, over time people resist their insulin, which leads to problems because it takes more insulin to maintain the balance of blood sugar and other blood markers.

Given that insulin promotes heart disease, this is hardly a great trade-off. Furthermore, he cites compelling data that those with mild hypertension are not getting benefit from their medicine or stroke reduction, heart reduction events or death. That is unless they change their lifestyle.

The medical profession is not the only profession that misses the boat on the big picture. For example, fluoride was promoted as the big preventer of cavities and yet besides its potential for toxicity, it does not have nearly the track record as the reduction and elimination of sugar and processed food.

As to the impact on both our teeth and aging, fructose is worse than glucose and sugar is worse than

starches. Nonetheless, both can raise the insulin level and promote obesity and oxidative stress. Another factor that many doctors have promoted is for their patients to cut their salt consumption to reduce hypertension. This only works when there is too much insulin resistance related to our processed food epidemic. The benefit of salt reduction is affecting only about 5% of people.

We already have talked about the problem of trying to reduce cholesterol through statins. The true number or particle that causes a problem is the LDL particle number. This number is for all practical purposes not measured in any laboratory.

It does point out that the large buoyant LDL particles are not important. On the other hand, a common laboratory value called triglycerides becomes a very important bio marker. Meanwhile, it is only oxidized cholesterol that causes problems and we are not measuring that in our laboratories.

A blood test known as the Homocysteine level may give a more accurate consideration for those genetically prone to heart disease.

If your blood pressure is high

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along with your waist circumference, assume that the problem likely is sugar and not salt. If your blood pressure is high and your waist circumference is low, the problem may be either salt or stress. The energy stored in our body known as mitochondria become inhibited by uric acid, as is found in gout and low folate supplementation and elevated fructose, which overwhelms the mitochondria. This leads to increased triglycerides and increased homocysteine and uric acid.

Fatty liver is a metabolic condition driven by our modern lifestyle. Alcohol and soft drinks contribute to this by allowing fat to be deposited along with inflammation. Processed food diets accelerate this condition.

Trans fat is another modern process in the processing of food that leads to major problems. The Institute of Medicine in the U.S. gave the food industry an endorsement by letting it put up to 25% of added sugar as acceptable for total calories. This ridiculous notion has promoted all types of diseases.

Special ballot to be used in general election

60 years

Sept. 16, 1964

The county clerk has received detailed instructions from state officials regarding the special ballot to be used in the general election for the election of all 177 members of the Illinois House of Representatives. All candidates for representative are running at large because of the failure of the two parties to work out a settlement of their differences over reapportionment at the last session of the General Assembly. The special orange ballot will be 11½ inches wide and 33 inches long.

At the meeting of the Fulton Community Christian School Society presided by president Robert Huizenga, three new board members were elected to replace Marvin Balk, Hie Norman and Art Sikkema, whose terms expired. Newly elected are Rensie Brondyke, Delbert Housenga and Bruce Van Kooten.

50 years

Sept. 11, 1974

Damage estimated at $75 was caused to the porch of Ronald Medenblik’s home when the front tire of a car

driven by Ricky Hazelbower of Savanna came off the car and rolled 300 feet into the side of the house. Mr. Hazelbower, after leaving his name, replaced the tire and continued on to his job at Drives, Inc.

In an advertisement, Agri-King will be hosting an open house to view its new office addition, new warehouse, the laboratory, new IBM computer and the fastest-growing business of its kind in the U.S. Agri-King serves the livestock industry in 23 states and Canada.

40 years

Sept. 12, 1984

Mr. and Mrs. James Fish are hosting a foreign exchange student from Potosi, Bolivia, a city of about 100,000 people. Jose Angulo, 16, is settling in at his temporary home for the school year. He attended a Catholic high school in his hometown.

Recently elected Student Council members at Fulton Elementary School are Jay Flikkema, Melissa Doescher, Phillip Hartman, Amy Leemhuis, Andrew Lesniewski and Shawn Price.

30 years

Sept. 7, 1994

Harvey Meade, Fulton’s new chief of

police, welcomed Fulton’s newest police officer Jason Miller with a handshake when the new officer attended the City Council meeting after council members approved his appointment. Miller graduated from the Illinois Police Training Institute in Champaign and accepted the Fulton position as his first duty station. The appointment brings the Fulton Police Department up to the desired six officers.

Don Allshouse, chairman of the School Park Restoration Fund, accepted a check for $500 from the Fulton Kiwanis Club. The restoration group has completed the removal of rocks from the new sand volleyball courts at the park.

20 years

Sept. 8, 2004

The Fulton City Council is sponsoring a community picnic Sept. 11 at School Park on 10th Avenue. The picnic is in appreciation of all citizens of Fulton for making it a great place to live, work and do business. The free meal includes hot dogs, chips, cookies and soda. There will be a special appearance from Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick. He will bring one of his famous cars.

Mayor Howard Van Zuiden accepted a grant check for $6,500 from Jim Fox of Commonwealth Edison. The grant is part of Commonwealth Edison’s Community Development Program and was used for a grocery store feasibility study. “Com Ed is very pleased to partner with the city of Fulton and glad we can help with the city’s economic development needs,” Fox said.

10 years

Sept. 10, 2014

To kick off Steamers football season, Central Bank-Fulton held a community tailgate party with free hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and chips, music from Steel Crazy Steelband, a jump house and giveaways. Bank president Karrie Kenney, vice president Brad Ottens and Fulton football players were among those in attendance.

Peterson Plumbing is holding a Customer Appreciation Celebration. Dallas and Louise are retiring and their building is 100 years old. Peterson Plumbing has been in business for 20 years.

Big Boy buzzes by Fulton en route to Rochelle

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

FULTON – A small crowd of train enthusiasts gathered at the Frog Pond railroad crossing on the afternoon of Sept. 6 looking to the west for the signature plume of black smoke from the Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 steam engine.

The big black vintage machine, dubbed one of the world’s biggest and most powerful steam locomotives, did not disappoint as it raced past about 30 people as cellphones captured the moment.

Big Boy left Clinton, Iowa, about 12:30 p.m. and buzzed by the Frog Pond crossing at 12:52 p.m. on the south

tracks heading east through Morrison for a 15-minute whistle stop in Sterling. From there, the engine and its bright yellow cars headed to Rochelle for the weekend with the public invited to view the train Sunday.

The train’s trek was part of Union Pacific’s eight-week “Heartland of America Tour,” which started Aug. 29 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and continues across nine states – Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas –before finishing its journey in October. Fans can track Big Boy’s location as it progresses along its route via the Steam Locomotive Tracking map on Union Pacific’s website.

At 133 feet long, the steam engine is

longer than two city buses and weighs more than a Boeing 747. It has enough power to pull 16 Statutes of Liberty over a mountain range.

Big Boy steam locomotives were used to haul freight between Wyoming and Utah in the 1940s and ’50s. Of the 25 engines built, only eight remain and only the 4014 is operational.

The locomotive was retired in December 1961, having traveled 1,031,205 miles in its 20 years in service.

It visited the Rochelle Railroad Park in July 2019 where it was greeted by thousands of railway fans and curious citizens.

On Sunday, 61,000 people turned out to see the train at the UP Intermodal site that is south of Rochelle.

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NAMI Sauk Area spreading suicide prevention awareness

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STERLING – September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health.

NAMI Sauk Area will highlight the importance of suicide prevention and provide resources by engaging in initiatives to support and educate the community throughout September, according to a news release from NAMI Sauk Area, a branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness that serves Whiteside, Carroll, Lee and Ogle counties.

Suicide is a major public health concern. In 2022, more than 48,000 Americans died by suicide, making it the 12th-leading cause of death in the U.S. It is crucial to recognize warning signs such as persistent feelings of hopelessness, social withdrawal, increased substance use, giving away possessions and verbal cues of suicidal thoughts.

NAMI Sauk Area will host a presentation titled Mental Illness & Hospitalizations: What Families Should Know at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Rooted Wellness, 3101 Freeport Road, Sterling. Speakers Amy Meyer, who works in the CGH behavioral unit, and Mary Thormahlen, NAMI In Our Own Voice presenter, will provide insights on hospitalization and suicidal ideation for loved ones.

The organization will host a suicideTALK presentation by Jeff Hippen during the Survivors of Suicide Support Group at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at 300 W. South St., Morrison. The presentation, which aims to end the stigma around suicide and help people understand it better, is open to

the public.

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among children ages 10 to 14 and the third-leading cause among those 15 to 24.

NAMI Sauk Area is committed to raising awareness and preventing youth suicide. Members will distribute silicone bracelets, bookmarks and informational resources to 7,000 high school students across Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties. The initiative is aimed at increasing awareness of the 988 Lifeline during Suicide Prevention Awareness Week and ensuring that young people have access to important information about mental health and support services.

Through a grant for NAMI Illinois Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Collaborative, NAMI Sauk Area will host state training for NAMI Ending the Silence on Sept. 28 and 29 at Rooted Wellness in Sterling. Applications are due Sept. 16. NAMI Sauk Area is looking for people to take the training in order to teach the course at local high schools.

NAMI also is looking for young adults to help describe their journey from mental illness to recovery. Ending the Silence is a free, evidence-based, 50-minute session designed for middle and high school students. Students will learn about mental health conditions through a brief presentation, short videos and personal testimony from a young adult who describes their journey to recovery.

One of the main focuses of this year’s awareness campaign is to promote the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Launched in July 2022, 988 is a free, confidential, 24/7 hotline that provides immediate support to individuals in crisis or those who are con-

cerned about someone else. By calling or texting 988, individuals can connect with trained crisis counselors who offer emotional support, crisis intervention and resources for ongoing help.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration designated Sept. 8 as 988 Day, further emphasizing the importance of the hotline and encouraging communities to spread the word about this resource. For more information, visit namisaukarea.org.

Earleen Hinton

Pacific’s Bog Boy steam engine

its way across the Frog Pond crossing east of Fulton on Sept. 6. The vintage engine was headed to Sterling for a whistle stop.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

Illinois 78 bridge repairs to begin Sept. 16 in county DIXON – Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 16, on the Illinois 78 bridge over Interstate 88 in Whiteside County, weather permitting, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced.

Work will consist of bridge repairs. One

side of the bridge will be closed during the work and one lane of traffic will be maintained at all times. There will be intermittent lane closures on I-88 during the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of October.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when

PROPERTY TRANSFERS FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY

Aug. 24-30

Warranty deeds

Misty Bielema to Lindsay R. Dail and Aaron R. Dail, 13870 Moline Road, Erie, $0. Kenneth L. Hayes and Patricia A. Hayes, formerly known as Patricia A. Ruffo, to Elliott Lawson Moore, 538 Main St., Erie, $235,000.

Chad D. Wetzell and Jodie L. Wetzell to Chad D. Wetzell Trust and Jodie L. Wetzell Trust, one parcel in Hume Township, 9825 Tampico Road, Rock Falls, two parcels in Montmorency Township, and four parcels in Hahnaman Township, $0.

Douglas D. Leech and Judy A. Leech to Michelle R. Moshure, Troy D. Leech, Sean C. Leech and Suzanne R. Mills, 301 Sycamore St., Morrison, $0.

Mitchelle A. McNinch and Glenda K. McNinch, formerly known as Glenda K. Lewallen, to Joanne M. Viehman and Christopher J. Viehman, 24840 Emerson Road, Sterling $515,000.

Frank E. Palumbo to Michael Dettman, 2109 15th Ave., Sterling, $142,000.

Tim and Maureen Dunphy to Michael L. Brown and Susan D. Brown, 17580

Timber Dr., Sterling, $425,000.

Brooke R. Ryan to Richard and Lam Tipton, 1619 18th Ave., Sterling, $90,000.

Emily Blasdell to Curtis J. Snyder, 11325 Fenton Road, Morrison, $32,500.

Gary Baysinger and Michelle L. Bay singer to Kien Trung Dao, 1905 11th Ave., Sterling, $173,000.

Tela M. Larson to Lisa A. Lofquist and

feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment, according to a news release.

“Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,200

miles of highway and nearly 9 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation,” according to the release.

For IDOT District 2 updates, follow it on X at @IDOTDistrict2 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

Daniel A. Lofquist, 1103 N. Lime St., Albany, $165,000.

Markus J. Fisch and Marlies J. Fisch to Markus J. Fisch, trustee, and Marlies J. Fisch Trust, 2203 River View Dr., Rock Falls, $0.

Eric W. Haan, Larry J. Haan and Deborah K. Haan to Samantha Lynn Scholl, 3908 W. Lincolnway, Sterling, $166,000.

Joel A. Young and Kathy A. Young to Daniel C. Hawkins and Cathy A. Hawkins, one parcel in Erie Township, $10,000.

Cole C. Young and Ariel E. Young to Daniel C. Hawkins and Cathy A. Hawkins, one parcel in Erie Township, $36,000.

Michael Phillips to Kurt and Brian Properties LLC, 202 E. Seventh St., Sterling, $96,000.

Egan Brothers Farms LLC to Jones Property Holdings LLC, one parcel in Montmorency Township, $84,840.

Vincente Javier and Rani Garr Javier to Justin N. VanHoutan, 15698 Waller Road, Fulton, $205,000.

Alex C. Druien to Tonya R. Druien, 1700 Third Ave., Rock Falls, $40,000.

SMC Rental Properties LLC, formerly known as SMC Properties LLC, to Corey Booth LLC and ISIJ Construction LLC, 2003 Sixth St., Fulton, $20,000.

Michele L. Brown and Judith K. Turney to Rudy J. Wright and Michael L. Vanderleest, 504 Elm St., Morrison, $190,000.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

Panthers take top honors at Oregon tournament

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – Sixteen teams competed Sept. 6-7 at the Oregon Volleyball Tournament, and after all was served and set, it was Erie-Prophetstown taking home the top hardware.

Erie-Prophetstown rallied in four of its five matches, including a 13-25, 25-17, 25-16 win over Lena-Winslow in the championship match Saturday after beating Eastland 21-25, 25-22, 15-9 in the semifinal match.

“We are excited. It’s a great way to start the season,” E-P coach Heather Bruns said after the Le-Win match. “You know we’ve been working on some things and we’ve been talking about mindset and how we can walk into the gym and do whatever we need to do. They came and they did it today.”

En route to the championship match, the Panthers downed Genoa-Kingston 26-28, 25-23, 15-10; Pearl City 25-17, 25-21; and Orangeville 19-25, 25-17, 25-12.

Peyton Umstead and Jamie Neumiller led the Panthers with nine aces each.

Ashlyn Johnson had 47 kills, followed by Lauren Abbott with 45, Neumiller with 23 and Eden Jensen and Kallie Wisely with 18 each.

Jensen led EP in blocks with 12, followed by Abbott with seven.

Umstead had 49 digs, followed by Brynn Brown with 42, Neumiller with 34, Kaylee Keegan with 29, Johnson with 27 and Mia Weidel with 12.

Keegan had 126 assists for the Panthers.

“The girls have immense fight that led them to being able to lose the first set of every match and come back with fire to win the matches,“ Bruns said. “We had so many girls step up at many different times throughout the weekend.”

Durand beat Eastland 25-27, 25-18, 15-12 in the third-place match, Pearl City beat Stillman Valley 25-23, 25-22 in the fifth-place match and Forreston

beat Dixon 25-15, 25-21 in the seventh-place match.

E-P’s Abbott and Jensen earned all-tournament team honors along

with Eastland’s Morgan McCullough and Trixie Carroll, Forreston’s Jaiden Schneiderman and Oregon’s Madi Shaffer.

Photos by Earleen Hinton

Erie-Prophetstown’s Lauren Abbott hits the ball between two Lena-Winslow players during the championship match of the Oregon Volleyball Tournament on Sept. 7. The Panthers took the tournament title in three sets.

Erie-Prophetstown moves to 2-0; Fulton, Morrison lose

PROPHETSTOWN – Erie-Prophetstown scored early and often in a 41-7 Three Rivers Conference crossover win against Hall-PC on Sept. 6.

The Panthers scored first and tallied six touchdowns before the Red Devils were able to erase their goose egg from the scoreboard.

The Panthers (2-0) scored with 2:56 left in the first quarter against Hall-PC (0-2) on a 24-yard quarterback keeper by junior Keegan Winckler, who finished the game with 15 carries for 158 yards and two touchdowns on the ground and completed 4-of-5 passing attempts for 56 yards and a touchdown for a total of 214 yards and three scores.

E-P scored three touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 28-0 lead into halftime.

Junior Max Milem ran for a 35-yard score, Winckler found junior Gaven Adams for a 39-yard TD strike and senior Demetree Larsen (13 carries, 87 yards) found the end zone on a 3-yard carry.

“We really thought our quarterback, Keegan, could have a great game run-

ning the ball with the way the Red Devils play defense,” Panthers coach Tyler Whitebread said. “Our offensive line did a good job kicking defensive ends out. The fakes by Keegan were executed. Throughout the week, we started to see the progression, so it was nice to come on the field and make it happen when it matters.

“One thing I was curious to see was how quick our junior group (17 juniors are on the team) would be able to play at the varsity level. It’s a whole new speed.

They’ve done well. With the couple of seniors that are back and are being leaders in the locker room and on the field, as well as a couple of sophomores that are making an impact, it’s really coming from all over the field.”

E-P scored a touchdown in the third quarter on a 1-yard carry by sophomore Tristan Hovey and Winckler put the finishing touch on the Panthers’ scoring with a 13-yard keeper with 11:53 left.

The Panthers will try to stay undefeated when they host Three Rivers

Rock division opponent Newman in Week 3.

“No disrespect to Kewanee or the Red Devils, but we were hoping we were going to be in this position. I think every coach wants to say that,” Whitebread said of the 2-0 start. “You want to win the early ones before you get into conference play. Right now, we’re playing some good football and gaining momentum, which is key when we go against some conference schools that are notorious for being at the top of the conference.”

Lena-Winslow 44, Fulton 13: The Steamers (1-1, 1-1) were hurt by long plays in the loss. L-W’s Alec Schlichting had rushing touchdowns of 57 and 81 yards in the first half. Fulton trailed only 12-6 at halftime. Skylier Crooks had a rushing score for Fulton in the first half. Dom Kramer connected with Jacob Huisenga for a touchdown pass fro Fulton’s second score. Lena-Winslow improved to 2-0, 2-0.

Galena 34, Morrison 9: The Mustangs (0-2, 0-2) were held under 10 points again in their tough introduction to the NUIC. Galena (1-1, 1-1) led 20-3 at halftime in a bounce-back win after falling 22-7 to Eastland-Pearl City in Week 1.

Earleen Hinton

Erie-Prophetstown’s Keegan Winckler fights off Hall’s Jack Jablonski (22) on Sept. 6.

AND SERVICE

ALBANY

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

Pastor Toni Lucas

St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor

CORDOVA

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

EAST MOLINE

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

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

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

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

ERIE

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

Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584

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

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

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

Pastor Ron Eckberg

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie

Farmers Elevator

815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL

Rock River Lumber & Grain

815-537-5131 - Prophetstown Frary’s Lumber & Supply 815-537-5151 - Prophetstown

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

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie

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

St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main

Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077

Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON

Fenton Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton

FULTON

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

Pastor Dan Jongsma

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

Pastor Charles Huckaby

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

Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: presbyterianchurchfulton@gmail.com.

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton

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

Pastor Wayne Wiersema

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

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com

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

Pastor Shannon Parrish

CrossView Church

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC

822 Main, Erie

Serving the Area Since 1980

Farm • Residential • Commercial Wiring & Contracting 309-659-2195

Morrison Veterinary Clinic

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

Phone 815-772-4047 14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

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

Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Paul Wissink 815-772-3554

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

Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE

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

Pastor Melva England

HOOPPOLE

Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church

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

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

LYNDON

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

Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr.

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

MORRISON

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

Brethren In Christ Church

WISDOM

Heating and Air Erie, Illinois

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

Allure of Prophetstown

Senior Living Apartments

Skilled Nursing Services Hospice Inpatient Outpatient Therapy Service

310 Mosher Drive, Prophetstown 815-537-5175

207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

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

Crossroads Community Church

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

Ebenezer Reformed Church

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

Emmanuel Church

202 E. Morris St., Morrison 815-772-3890

www.ecmorrison.com

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

First Baptist Church

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

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

100 East Lincolnway, Morrison

Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m.

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

Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, Morrison 815-772-4098

www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon

Morrison Christian Church

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

Morrison United Methodist Church

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

CHURCH LISTINGS

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Rev. Slawomir Zimodro

13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

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

Interim Reverend David Andermann

PORT BYRON

Bethel Baptist

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

Pastor Josh Matthews

Church of the Cross

United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron

Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201

Countryside Christian Church

3817 230th St. N., Port Byron

Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834

Fairfield United Methodist Church

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

Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767

Messiah Lutheran Church

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

Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy

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

Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th St. N., Port Byron, IL Church Office: 309-848-4050

Email: portbyronfirstumc@gmail.com

Roberta Robbins, Lead Pastor Becky Butterfield, Associate Pastor

PROPHETSTOWN

Advent Christian Church

200 Elm St., Prophetstown

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

& Law Insurance Agency, Inc.

Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200

First Lutheran Church

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

Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown

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

Prophetstown

United Methodist Church

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

River Church

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

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

RAPIDS CITY

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

TAMPICO

St. Mary Catholic Church

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

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

Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302

CHURCH BRIEF

Free community meals begin Sept. 11 at CrossView Church

FULTON – CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton, offers a free community meal – “The Table” – every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

The upcoming menu: Sept. 11: Chicken and noodles, green beans, rolls, watermelon, apples and dip

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

Quilt guild to meet Sept. 17

FULTON – The River Cities Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Fulton Presbyterian Church. The speaker will be Jill Shaulis, owner of Yellow Creek Quilt Designs fabric store in Pearl City, Illinois. Shaulis is a fabric and pattern designer who draws inspiration

• YOUR HEALTH

Continued from page 6

There are some healthy things you can do to protect your liver and feed the gut in addition to avoiding these dangerous measures that have passed as food. This includes ingesting both types of fiber – soluble and insoluble. Meanwhile, the problem with diet sodas and other diet foods is they promote the release of insulin, which almost always is not good. Furthermore, diet sweeteners might change the makeup of the bacteria in the intestines for the worse. There is a major distinction between the glycemic code and the glycemic index.

For example, fructose doesn’t really do much to the glycemic index, but it is terrible for raising insulin, which is the real problem.

How many have advocated the high-protein diet and keto diet? It still is processing food, which makes meat particularly problematic. The nitrates in processed meat are a known risk factor for colon cancer.

As always, reading labels is one of the most important things you can do. It is important to translate words such as partially hydrogenated, which is a code word for trans fat as toxic and poison. The ultimate trans fat was the oil Crisco, which contributed to significantly lining people’s arteries with plaque.

The medical profession has not been helpful with this process along the way, trying to make eggs out to be the villain along with butter, but not frying for whatever reason and not chocolate cake for whatever reason.

The American Heart Association has endorsed canola oil, even though

Sept. 18: Barbecue, potato salad, chips, applesauce, desserts

Sept. 25: Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, chips, ice cream bars

Oct. 2: Hot chicken sandwiches, vegetables, nachos and cheese, desserts If River Bend schools are canceled because of a weather condition, The Table also is canceled.

from antique quilts and pieces.

Shaulis lectures and teaches all over the country and has written two books. Her patterns have been featured in magazines and other publications.

Yellow Creek Quilt Design is a well-respected and trusted pattern company, according to a news release.

when cooked at the higher incidence, it promotes tumor growth and gut inflammation. It also has endorsed Cheerios, which are a processed food. Meanwhile, our feedlot animals are eating excess corn and branch-chain amino acids to the extent of overload, which leads them open to infection and depleted of the micronutrients the animals themselves need and pass on to us.

Never mind all the chemicals that are added to the soil in the form of pesticides. Trans fats were recognized as dangerous by a German immigrant in 1957 at the University of Illinois. However, it was not until 2013 that the FDA finally removed the label of trans fat as generally recognized as safe.

This should not be considered a doom and gloom book or article. However, it is important to realize these precepts. No. 1: Processed food kills people. No. 2: Processed food is bad for the economy, although it looks like it’s good for a certain group of people at the top but not the overall economy. No. 3: Processed foods hurt budgets both personal and on the national scene.

Above and beyond, processed food is killing the planet at a slow pace unless we do something to change it. Awareness is not enough. Legal action must be taken against organizations that peddle the poisons. This is the case whether it has been tobacco or otherwise. It is essential to place taxes on these poisons even as we work to reduce and eliminate them. It is important to subsidize healthy fruits and vegetables as opposed to where many of the subsidies now are directed.

If we do all this, we can have better personal, family, community and national health outcomes as opposed to turning to the system for another pill or procedure.

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AG & NATURAL R ESOURCES PROGRAM COORDINATOR - andMARKETIN G PROGRAM COOR DINATOR

University of Illinois Extension is seeking indi viduals to join their team in Whiteside, Carroll and Lee counties

The Ag and Natural Resour ces Progr am Coo rdinator supports and assists in the implementation and management of the Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteer programs and other horticulture related Extension programs for youth and adults

The Marketing P ro gram Coo rdinator works with aspects of mar keting to develop strategic decisions to ensure Extension and 4-H brand images are recognizable to the public, are well represented online and are consistent offline in print, radio, or television.

These are full-tim e positions of 37.5 hours per week. Starting pay is $22.05/hour.

Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and leave time.

To apply visit: go.illinois.ed u/CLWCareers by Fri, Sept 20 for the ANR Coordinator and Fri, Sept 27 for the Marketing Coordinator.

The U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled http://go.illinois.edu/ EEO that participates in the fe deral E-Verify program and participates in a background check program focused on prior criminal or sexual misconduct history

Sauk Valley Community College Job Openings:

Accounting Assistant

Perform responsible accounting activities https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1915

Custodian (3rd Shift)

https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1960

Campus Safety and Security (2nd S hift)

https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1962

CNA Adjunct Faculty (part-time)

RN License, 2 years experience, Train the Trainer, and approved evaluator certificatio n https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1823

Librarian (On-Call)

ALA accredited master's degree https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1964

Maintenance Te chnician

General maintenance, custodial, grounds work https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1965

Sonography Clinical CoordinatorAdjunct Faculty (part-time)

Associate's degr ee; Appropriate credentials: RDMS - AB, OB/GYN, and RVT https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1968

Assistant Softball Coach

Spor t knowledge and softball experience https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1972

Sauk Valley Community College

Attn: Human Resources 173 Illinois Route 2 Dixon, I L 61021 EOE

AUCTION Saturday, September 14

To be held at: Tipton Auction Service

3001 IL Rt 84, Thomson, IL 61285

This is a do wnsizing auction

Auction starts at 10 AM

Doors open at 9 AM

1984 Polar Kraft boat and 75hp Mercury and trailer setup for fishing; Household, Military clothing, sop tools, Stihl Gas and electric chainsaws, Stihl pole saw electric, heavy metal bed with new mattress, Tim James hall cabinet with a wall mirror, Fishing and Boat equipment and much more.

Frank Tipton, Auctioneer 3001 IL Rt. 84, Thomson, IL 815-590-8206 ftipton@grics.net

Complete listing & link to pictures go to: Auctio nZip.com #3815 TiptonAuctionService.net

FFL license, credit cards accepted. Lunch by Dusty's 815-259- 5015

Nice Family Home and Farmland

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

Allied First Bank, SB DBA Servbank PLAINTIFF Vs. Katherine Metcalf; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2023FC194

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/17/2024, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on October 11, 2024 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherw ise designate d at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auct ion to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following descr ibed real estate:

PIN 18-06-102-001

Improved with Si ngle Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3240 Archer Dr East Mol ine, IL 61244

Located 5 Miles North of Morrison IL on State Hwy 78

• 227± Contiguous Tillable Acres

IL 61270.

• Quality Tillable Soils including Waukegan Silt Loam, Ogle Silt Loam & Richwood Silt loam!

• Well kept 4 Bed/3 Bath, single family home, with heated attached Garage & 50’ x 70’ Heated shop!

• Multiple Heated shops on the Property that would make a great headquarters for your operation!

INSPECTION DATES:

Tues., Aug. 27th • 4-6pm Wed., Aug. 28th • 9-11am Wed., Sept. 11th • 4-6pm Thurs., Sept. 12th • 9-11am Tues., Oct. 1st • 10am-12pm

Please meet a Schrader Agent at Tract 3 or Tract 7 for Auction Info!

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance , including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fracti on thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twent y-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff and in "AS IS" condition

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

If the property is located in a common interest community, pur chasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

The property will NOT be ope n for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all infor mation

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

For informati on: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor ney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-23-01813.

I3250688

September 3, 10, 17, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A/ SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF, VS. DONALD J RENCH; BARBARA J RENCH; THE ACRI COMPANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C LAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

NO. 2024 FC 34 1520 26TH STREET ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

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

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 21, 2024, Judicial Sale s Corporation will on October 17, 2024, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:00 AM, s ell at pub lic auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estat e mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO 16-01-133-019

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1520 26th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements: The prope rty is a single family. The property has a two car garage. The garage is detached The exterior is vinyl siding. The color i s yellow. I am unable to verify that the gas is on or off. I am unable to verify that the water is on or off. The property has a fence. The property is vacant. The Judgment amount wa s $26,179.34.

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 prope rty 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 pla intiff. The sale is furthe r subject to confirmation by the court

Upon pay ment in ful l of the bid amount, the purchaser shall rece ive a Certificate of Sale, whic h will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the r eal estate after confirmation of the sale

The property will NOT be open for ins pection. Prospecti ve bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibili ty/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this prope rty is a condomi nium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fee s required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

For Information: V is it 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# 24- 17549IL

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.

Pla intiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sa le I3251098

September 10, 17, 24, 2024

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE

Estate of: EUGENE V. NOFFSINGER, a deceased person Case No 2023 PR 10 NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL REPORT

Notice is hereby given to the heirs of Eugene V. Noffsinger, deceased, and any interested parties in this action. A Final Repor t was filed in this case on August 16, 2024. If no objection is filed to the Final Report within forty-two (42) days of August 16, 2024, the Administrator of the Estat e shall be discharged and the estate closed. Any objections must be fi led with the Whiteside County Circuit Clerk and a copy of the objection to counsel listed below: Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices , LLC 19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961

Sep. 3, 10, 17, 2024

FILING OF FINAL REPORT

Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices , LLC

19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252

815-589-9961

County Circuit Clerk and a copy of the objection to counsel listed below: Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices , LLC

19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961

Sep. 3, 10, 17, 2024

DEFENDANTS No. 2024FC127 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Othel Gay Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

Sep. 3, 10, 17, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLI NOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Othel Gay, Jr.; Betty Gay; Agnolia Gay; Donald Gay; Ronald Gay; Sandra Gay; Gerald Gay; Fredrick Gay; Nikki Gay; Marcus Gay; Linda Gay; Pamela Seale s; The City of Rock Island; Tower Loan of Illinois, LLC; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Othel Gay; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Allison Walsh, as Special Representative for Othel Gay (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2024FC127 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Othel Gay

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

issued out of said Court against you as provi ded by law and th at the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Tammy R. Weikert Rock Island County Courthouse 1317 3rd Avenue, Suite 101 Rock Island, IL 61201 on or before October 3, 2024, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPL AINT.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-24-03966

NOTE: This l aw firm is a debt collector. I3250785

September 3, 10, 17, 2024

Treasurer's Report Garden Plain Townshi p & Road District Annual Report Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2024 TOWNSHIP - REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes-$92476.47 Replace ment Tax-$12 925.94; Interest-$6343.97; Dividend-$618; Other -$300; TOTAL REVENUES - $112664.38

TOWNSHIP - EXPENDITURES SUMMARY

IDOR-$17175.70; IL Unemployment -$112.80; Cemetery$3000; Utilities-$1518.93; Accounting-$645; Office SuppliesPostage-Dues-$870.59; Publishing-$322.50; Capita l Outlay$114,413.00; Ins-$4143; TOWNSHIP-COMPE NSATION SUMMARY; Range: Under $25000.00: LaVerne Sterenberg, Brenda Harris, Steve Heun, Scott Reynolds, Gregg Pessman, Craig Drury, Range over $25000.00: Roland Vander Ei de; TOTAL EXPENDITURES $185,587.00

ROAD DIST RICT - REVENUE SUMMARY Replacement Tax-$20095.76; Interest- $7162.16; Motor Fuel Tax-$18397.13; Dividend-$505.00; Other-$5751.36. TOTAL REVENUES-$190688.39

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 521 15th Ave Rock Island, IL 61201 and w hich said Mortgage was made by: Othel Gay the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for LoanDe pot.com, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2018-13551; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provi ded by law and th at the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Tammy R. Weikert Rock Island County Courthouse 1317 3rd Avenue, Suite 101 Rock Island, IL 61201 on or before October 3, 2024, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPL AINT.

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CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

ROAD DIST RICT - EXPENDITURES SUMMARY

IDOR $4134.82; Capital Outlay-$10003.00; ACM-$1902.32; Bonnell Industries-$2777.65; Harry's Farm Tire-$1756.50 Martin Equipment- $8098.22; Monroe Truck-$2301.76; J&B Welding-$3366.00; Moto Marks-$1123.70; Ins-$3390;, Maintenance Rd Dan Stuart-$3800; Stickler-$2600; Other$7155.19; Mulgrew Oil-$15594.19; Sava nna Quarry$24156.89; Wendling Quarries- $24156.83; Manatts & Rock Valley Services-$2113:75; Other-$1805.07; Equipment $1283.75; Telep hone-$1580.47; Unemployment- $112.63; ROAD DIST RICT - COMPSENSATION SUMMARY

DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-24-03966

Range under $25000.00: Jonathan Sterenberg, Luke Holesinger, Colby Dykstra, Gabe Marcum, Joe Vande r Fide; Harlan Foster, Sam Huizenga, Nathan Woessner; Range over $25000 None.

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $144,902.00

NOTE: This l aw firm is a debt collector. I3250785

LaVerne Sterenberg - Treasurer September 10, 2024

September 3, 10, 17, 2024

OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C LAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

NO. 2024 FC 34 1520 26TH STREET ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

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

LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS AND CALLED BEECHER AND WALSH'S ADDITION TO SAID CITY, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK IS LAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS TAX NO 16-01-133-019

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1520 26th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

The Judgment amount wa s $26,179.34.

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

Upon pay ment in ful l of the bid amount, the purchaser shall rece ive a Certificate of Sale, whic h will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the r eal estate after confirmation of the sale

The property will NOT be open for ins pection. Prospe cti ve bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

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

If this prope rty is a condomi nium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fee s required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

For Information: V is it 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# 24- 17549IL 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.

Pla intiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sa le I3251098

10, 17, 24, 2024

BUDGET & APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ORDINANCE No. 2425

An ordinance appropri ating for all purposes for CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, Rock Island County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTIO N, DISTRICT, Rock Island County, Illinois.

SECTION 1: That the amounts hereinafter set forth, or so much thereof as may be authorized by law, and as may be needed or deemed necessary to defray all expenses and li abilities of CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, be and the same are hereb y appropriated for all purposes of CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, Rock Island County, Illinois, as her eafter s pecified for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.

SECTION 2: That the followi ng budget containing an estimate of revenues and expenditures is hereby adopted for the following funds: GE NE RAL FUND BEGINNING BALANCE 1-Jul-24 $1,620,924.00 ESTIMATED REVENUES Property Tax $700,474.00; Replacement Tax $188,655.00; Interest Income $50,100.00; Grants $30,000.00; Donations $3,500.00; Tax Liability$94,719.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES: $878,010.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED FUNDS AVAILABLE: $2,498,934.00 BUDG ETED EXPENDITURES Administration $93,700.00; Expe nditures $1,911,415.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE S/APPROPRIATIONS: $2,005,115.00 ENDING BALANCE 30-Jun-25 $493,819.00 CONTINGE NCIES Contingencies $70,000.00

SECTION 3: That the amount appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 by fund shall be as follows: From Taxes

SECTION 4: That if any section, subdivision, or senten ce of this ordinance shall for any reason be held invalid or to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining por tion of this ordinance.

SECTIO N 5: That each appropriated fund total shall be divided among the several objects and purposes specified, and in particular amounts stat ed for each fund respecti vely in Section 2 constituting the total appropriations in the amounts of EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY E IGHT THOUSAND TEN AND NO/100 ($878,010.00) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 ending June 30, 2025

SECTIO N 6: That section 3 shall be and is a summary of the annual Appropriation Ord inance of this Cordova Fire Protection District, passed by the Board of Trustees as required by law and shall be in full for ce and effect from and after this date

SECTION 7: That a certified copy of the Budget & Appropriation Ordinance must be fil ed with the County Clerk within 30 days after adoption.

ADOPTED this 30th day of August, 2024 pursuant to a roll call vote by the Board of Trustees of CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, Rock Island County, Illinois. BOARD OF TRUSTEES voting AYE Johanne Hines, Connie Strat ton, Brenda Wilkey, Duane Wilkey, N eil Bennett NAY 0 ABSENT 0

September 10, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

Allied First Bank, SB DBA Servbank PLAINTIFF Vs. Katherine Metcalf; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2023FC194

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

LOT NUMBER ONE (1) IN ARCHIBALD'S ADDITION TO THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, STATE OF ILLINOIS

PIN 18-06-102-001

Improved with Si ngle Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3240 Archer Dr East Mol ine, IL 61244

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon pay ment in ful l of the amount bid, the purchaser shall rece ive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Dee d to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale . The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

September 3, 10, 17, 2024