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REGIONAL NEWS

Growing ag education trend

Morrison High School adds teacher, greenhouse; new programs also in Sterling, Dixon / 3

REGIONAL NEWS

Taft Field Campus closing

Northern Illinois University to close Lorado Taft

Field Campus in December / 4

WHAT’S INSIDE

REGIONAL SPORTS

High school sports roundup

Find out how area teams fared in football, girls volleyball and boys and girls golf / 12-13

DEATHS

Christopher Alan Geerts, Elaine Marr / 4

Charlene Bielema

Dennis VanZuiden salutes as 525 flags are set on fire during a disposal ceremony Sept. 29 at Morrison’s Grove Hill Cemetery. Morrison American Legion Post 328 annually hosts the flag-burning ceremony. More photos on page 2.

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ABOVE: Morrison American Legion Post 328 disposes of 525 flags during a flag-burning ceremony Sept. 29 at Morrison’s Grove Hill Cemetery. The post annually hosts the flag-burning ceremony. LEFT: Dennis

(left) and Larry Zuidema fold a flag shortly before disposing of 525 flags at a flag-burning ceremony at Morrison’s Grove Hill Cemetery.

Photo provided by Betty Wiebenga

School’s Class of 1964 held

60th reunion

weekend. At the Sept. 20 football game, seven classmates,

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veterans from the class, were honored before the game by Steamers Salute to Veterans. Shown are Gary Houzenga, Alan Ottens

wife, Chris, Ronald Pessman

wife, Gloria, Daryl Reitz and

wife, Mary, LaVerne Sterenberg, Melvyn Vogel and Steve Wiersema and

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Photos by Charlene Bielema

Morrison High School follows growing ag education trend, adds teacher, greenhouse

New high school ag programs also sprouting in Sterling, Dixon amid growing student interest

By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – Agriculture programs are growing in Dixon and Sterling high schools, and Morrison High School is keeping up with it by adding an additional agriculture teacher to its staff and overseeing the construction of a greenhouse on its campus.

Dixon High School introduced three agriculture classes into its curriculum at the start of the school year, which is something it hasn’t offered since 1986. Meanwhile, Sterling High School welcomed an additional agriculture teacher to its staff and secured an extra plot of farmland for its students to use as a lab.

The two school districts’ growing attention to ag offerings was spurred by two things – the hands-on nature of ag programs and the lessons students can directly apply to their own lives, the Sterling and Dixon ag teachers said. At Morrison, its teachers pointed to another reason: the availability of qualified teachers.

In September 2017, MHS rechartered its agriculture program, according to ilaged.org. It was a part of the FFA’s national chapter before that.

The chapter was at least active sometime during the late 1940s. Morrison’s new agriculture teacher Johnathon Hendricks said they found an FFA plaque dated either 1947 or 1948.

“I know at one point they went away from agriculture and just did industrial arts and industrial technology,” Tonia Prombo, Morrison’s second agriculture teacher, said in an interview.

That’s because it used to be a lot harder for districts to find teachers who were qualified to teach agriculture, but there were plenty of teachers qualified to teach industrial classes. Now, that trend has flipped. There are plenty of ag teachers but not a lot of industrial teachers, Hendricks said.

Students still are being offered industrial classes, but “since agriculture is so diversified, a lot of schools are going to hire ag teachers to do both,” Prombo said. She referenced Erie High School as an example. Its industrial technology teacher retired and the school’s administration wasn’t

able to find a new industrial teacher, so they hired an ag teacher who can teach classes such as agricultural technology.

At MHS, Hendricks has taken the lead on the business and technical side of agriculture. He teaches intro to agriculture, basic ag mechanics, ag mechanics, ag construction, ag sales, ag business and an agriculture internship class.

Prombo is on the science side of agriculture, teaching horticulture, natural resources and ag biology. She’s also taken on responsibility of the greenhouse since it mostly will be used by the students in her classes, and particularly her horticulture class.

Last fall, Morrison’s FFA alumni got the idea for a greenhouse at the high school and began asking to see whether the district would be interested. Prombo sent out a survey to teachers in the district and several responded saying they were interested, but the school’s previous ag teacher already had a full plate and didn’t think they could take on anymore responsibility, Prombo said.

So the school’s administration approached Prombo, who was teaching science at the time, to see if she would be interested. Since she already was certified in agriculture, Prombo said “absolutely.”

Throughout the past year, the district and FFA alumni have been fundraising for the greenhouse. The alumni

are paying for the building itself, but the district will fund everything that will go inside the greenhouse. So far, they’ve also received a couple of grants, including one from the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and one from the Morrison Education Foundation, Prombo said.

The alumni – along with several other groups of volunteers – started construction of the building in late June, she said. Now, in September, it’s almost finished.

All that’s left is to “wait for the fire safety to come in and get the fans hooked up.” After that, they’ll be able to get the building inspected and then students will be able to start using it. It’s expected to be completed in November or December, Prombo said.

Once it’s finished, the horticulture students will help get items ready to go into the greenhouse.

“The hope is that by the end of the semester we’ll have that all done, so we’ll be able to go into [the] second semester being able to prep for the plant cell that we’ll do in the spring,” Prombo said.

The students also still are deciding what they want to do for landscaping around the greenhouse, which is temporarily filled in with mulch. An idea Prombo had was to do a little bit of landscaping at a time over the next few years so that different classes can do different parts of it.

For now, Hendricks’ ag construction class is working on building a pic-

nic table and some lawn chairs for the area around it.

Like the greenhouse, the hope is that the ag program will continue to grow, Prombo said.

One good sign she’s noticed is increased student involvement in the FFA, particularly from freshman and sophomore students “which is really exciting because then that means there’s potential for our program to continue to grow even more by having those younger students that are excited and wanting to participate,” she said.

In Illinois, all students in agriculture classes are automatically part of FFA, although it’s up to them how much they choose to participate. This year, Hendricks and Prombo decided to make participation a part of their grade and require students to go to at least one FFA event.

“I think some of the kids that have not been involved, maybe in the upper grades, kind of saw that as like, ‘Oh, you’re punishing us’ or something. But when they go to these activities, we truly believe that they’re going to enjoy themselves. And so far, that’s what they are finding,” Prombo said.

In FFA, they started doing forestry for the first time. Prombo had seven kids at the meeting who wanted to learn and participate in forestry, which “is great. I love seeing that,” she said.

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Morrison High School ag teachers Johnathon Hendricks and Tonia Prombo talk about the program.

NIU to close Lorado Taft Field Campus in December

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

OREGON – Northern Illinois University will close the Lorado Taft Field Campus in December because of “aging infrastructure” and increasing operational costs.

NIU’s media relations department confirmed the decision Sept. 23 and said the 141-acre facility, located adjacent to Lowden State Park and north of Oregon, will close permanently Dec. 15.

“This was a difficult decision because Lorado Taft has been a favorite destination for members of our community as well as Illinois children and youth who have enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and camp facilities,” said Rena Cotsones, vice president and chief engagement officer of the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development.

The Lorado Taft Field Campus originally was part of the Wallace Heckman estate and Eagle’s Nest Art Colony that overlooks the Rock River Val-

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ley from a high vantage point on the east bank of the river. It is adjacent to Lowden State Park, which is the home of Lorado Taft’s Eternal Indian statue, commonly referred to as the Black Hawk Statue.

NIU acquired a portion of the Heckman estate in 1951, six

CHRISTOPHER ALAN GEERTS

Died: September 25, 2024

Chris Geerts of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Logan Pass in West Glacier, Montana. He was 65 years old.

Chris was born in Morrison, Illinois, to the late Marilyn and Wilbur Geerts. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death (2020) by his oldest son, Andrew James Geerts of Smyrna, TN.

He is survived by three children, Brian Geerts of Columbia, TN, Theodore (Leslie) Geerts of Murfreesboro, TN, and Allision Nicole (Nate Birkley) Cutler Geerts of Hendersonville, TN; eight grandchildren, Dylan Geerts, Austyn Geerts, Selena Alexander, Serenity Birdsong, Sebastian Geerts, Abigail Geerts, Alistair Geerts, and Kayden Geerts; seven great-grandchildren, Emma Geerts, Millie Alexander, Pandora Alexander, Hope Montgomery, Braylin Birdsong, Grayson

ELAINE MARR

Elaine Marr, 77, of Clinton, IA, passed on Wednesday, September 24, 2024. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

years after Lowden State Park was created. NIU named the campus after Lorado Taft and ran it as a field campus offering outdoor education classes and camps for schoolchildren across northern Illinois.

NIU discontinued its outdoor education degree pro -

Geerts, Brooklyn Geerts; and brothers David Geerts of Peoria, IL and Richard Geerts of Williamsburg, Kentucky.

Chris graduated from Morrison High School in Morrison, Illinois, in 1976 and received a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences in 1980 from the University of Illinois. In 1988, he earned a Master’s in Health Systems at the University of Louisville.

Chis had a successful 39-year career with Humana and HCA Healthcare until retiring in 2022. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro.

gram in 1999, Costones said in the statement.

“Why Lorado Taft and why now?” Cotsones said. “Since it began operating as a youth camp when the university discontinued the outdoor education degree program in 1999, the operation of the facility has required significant financial backing. That support has climbed substantially as client preferences changed after the pandemic. While the rustic buildings are picturesque, they are inefficient, antiquated and in need of costly repair. The aging infrastructure, including a wastewater treatment facility that has exceeded its functional lifespan, would require millions of dollars of investment to bring it to modern standards.”

Costones said that while the Taft Campus has been “a special place and has provided great outdoor experiences for generations of young people,” it no longer aligns with NIU’s “current mission and goals.”

“The university must invest its resources in pro -

grams and initiatives that more directly contribute to NIU student success and our other academic priorities,” Cotsones said.

She said the majority of the Lorado Taft staff will be able to transfer to jobs on the DeKalb campus or at a regional center.

“We are working closely with all impacted employees and clients to help plan the best path forward possible,” she said. “If your personal experience with Lorado Taft has been enhanced by a Lorado Taft staff member, now would be a great time to reach out to let them know that their work was appreciated.”

The Taft Campus property includes works by Lorado Taft, a dining hall that overlooks the Rock River, other buildings, dorms and wooded areas and trails.

Asked if NIU planned to sell the property, the media relations department replied: “University leaders are currently exploring options for future stewardship of this unique property.”

adversity by volunteering with the Rutherford County Isaiah 117 House and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nashville. His interests and hobbies included hiking, biking, fishing, anything to do with nature, and his time with his family.

Thursday, September 26th at the First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro.

Earleen Hinton file photo

The Taft Campus, located in Lowden State Park north of Oregon, has several buildings with exceptional views of the Rock River Valley. This building often is used for bird watching.

1984: Grand opening of Martin’s Casual Fashions

60 years Oct. 7, 1964

Seven lettermen from last year’s squad are part of the Fulton High School football team this season. Returning lettermen are Dave Wiebenga, Ron Den Besten, Jim Hanson, Richard Dennes, Don Potter, Dave Vogel and Mike Johnson.

In a Garden Plain Mutual Fire Insurance Company ad, it is advising that residents check their heating equipment and remove all combustible materials far away from the equipment because fire kills.

50 years Oct. 2, 1974

Fourteenth Avenue probably will not be competed this year, Mayor Warren Wiersema said at the City Council meeting. Wiersema had met with both Illinois and Iowa highway departments and the construction company and said highway department officials feel the reasons for the delay are legitimate and there are no alternatives. Reasons for the delay include a truckers’ strike, sewer lines that needed to be replaced at the intersection and a delay in obtaining sewer pipes and fittings.

The Rev. Case Admiraal was ordained into the Ministry of the Word and Sacraments at Bethel Reformed Church. The Rev. Clarence Van Essen presided at the ordination and delivered the pastoral sermon. Bethel Reformed Church is the first ministerial task for Admiraal.

40 years Oct. 3, 1984

With homecoming festivities as an incentive, the Fulton Steamers are hoping for their first victory of the season when they meet Savanna on Friday night. Savanna is winless on the season. Savanna’s biggest asset is quickness, according to scouting reports. Fulton coach Al Schuitema is hoping to stop giving up big plays and start playing solid defense.

Martin Merema announced winners of the prizes awarded at the grand opening of Martin’s Casual Fashions. Winners included Tena Houzenga, Karen Pestka, Shirley Bierman, Diana Hamm, Phyllis Near, Jayne Smith, Arlyn Huizenga, Angela Vander Eide, Pherna Prins, Debbie Engelkins, Wilbur DeWeerdt, Lillian Smith and Janann Sanderson.

30 years Sept. 28, 1994

The Fulton High School Student Council has chosen Henry Kramer as grand marshal for the 1994 Homecoming Parade. A spokesperson for the Student Council said of Kramer “because you have shown great interest in the high school, you have publicized school events in the Fulton Journal and you have taken many school photos, you have volunteered your time and talent to direct the homecoming parade, we appreciate all that you have done to support and promote FHS. We express our gratitude by recognizing you in this way.”

Candidates for Homecoming Court include freshmen Wyatt Heyvaert, Brad Leininger, Brian Fritz, Megan Norman, Amara Lucke and Tara Riojas, sophomores David Van Zuiden, Mark Peel, Jeremiah Spooner, Kevin Hamstra, Laura Feldt, Michelle Hintz and Emily Schaver, juniors Brian Houzenga, Brian Faulkner, Sarah Hanson, Erica Hanson, Stephanie Holesinger and Adam Grant and seniors Miranda Schaver, Angie Dykema, Lisa Kuehl, Trish Wagoner, Tate Tiesman, Ray Borgman, Craig Dykstra and Jason Heyvaert.

20 years

Sept. 29, 2004

The Fulton High School Student Council named Brad Fritz the grand marshal for the 2004 Homecoming Parade. Fritz was selected for his outstanding contribution of time and effort to activities at Fulton High School.

Seventh grade students at River Bend Middle School got an education in environmental pollution of the Mississippi River. A wheelbarrow, bowling ball, pop bottles and diapers were among the items picked up from the river bank on the Fulton side of the Mississippi River. More than 800 pieces of plastic foam, almost 800 pieces of plastic and 446 pieces of metal were collected. Total weight of the waste material collected was 767 pounds.

10 years

Oct. 1, 2014

The Fulton High School Student Council selected Wayne Anglese as the grand marshal of the 2014 Homecoming Parade. Angelese worked at Growmark FS in the transport department

Classof1964reunionforFultonHighSchool

The Fulton High School Class of 1964 reunion was Sept. 21 at Triple Play in Fulton. Pictured (from left, first row) are Gary Houzenga, Daniel Huizenga, Mary Flynn Jacobsen, William Flynn, William Dornbush, Paul Baker and Melvyn Vogel. (Second row): Betty Meurs Wiebenga, Mary Jones Nimsgern, Rheba VanVuren Guler, Chris Howard Ottens, Lillian VanHouten Hall, Sandra VanKampen Williamson, Jane Renkes Pessman, Pat Badger McCue, Mary Ashpole LaShelle and Eva White Woods. (Third row): Ronald Pessman, Daryl Reitz, Paul Witt, Steven Wiersema, Gloria Renkes Pessman, Marcia Huizenga Rus, Sharon Buikema Morris, and Linda Tucker Port. (Fourth row): David Sikkema, LaVerne Sterenberg, Calvin Schaver and Alan Ottens.

Photo provided by Betty Wiebenga

The Ancestor Project

As one of the final projects of the 2023-24 school year, seventh graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor or someone else that they could research and learn more about in order 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.

The 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.

Ralph Steaven Weaver

By Maddi Weaver

Did you know that Ralph Weaver

built his own house to live in? Ralph’s childhood was nice and calm. His adult life was stressful when he had to work and had three kids. His retirement is now calm and peaceful, especially while spending time with me and my family.

Ralph Steaven Weaver is a good person because he farms a lot, builds many things, enjoys hunting and he’s hardworking.

He was born on July 28, 1957, in Flint, Michigan. His parents’ names are Pearl and Ralph Weaver. He has five siblings that all lived in the same house, so it was really small and hard to do things in the house. He lived in Michigan, but moved to Erie during eighth grade.

He played a lot of sports in high school but the sport he loved was football. He started farming with his dad when he was little. He moved to different states while growing up and had a lot of family in different states.

He grew up on his uncle’s farm with his family living in the same house. Also, half of Ralph’s family lives in Arkansas and in Michigan. Some of his family members live in Erie and are close to him so he doesn’t have to travel a lot. Ralph loves to

hang out with his family and friends. He always used to hang out with his cousins at his uncle’s house since that’s where they grew up.

Outside of school, he would work for his uncles and look for jobs so he could get money when he was young to buy things without his parents wanting to buy it. On another note, his favorite memory as a child was when he used to farm when he was young with his dad.

He married Jen Philips and moved to Texas to have their kids grow up there. Soon after they got divorced and he moved back to Erie with his kids. They had three children named Austin, Chad and Chase. His first job started off as farming and then years later he started his own business.

His favorite food is steak with some corn. Also, he likes to hunt, and he also likes to come over to our house to see my family. He built a house for his family to live in. Also, he bought some elk and made a cage outside of the house for them.

Many people look at the elk and love them. He bought a bunch of land that he hunts on and farms on. He first started living in the city of Erie and then he moved out to the country.

He first lived in town with his three kids and then when they all grew up, he moved out to the country with his girlfriend.

He was a single parent with three kids while his ex-wife stayed in Texas with her family and his family came to Erie. Ralph graduated from Erie High School and went straight to work and didn’t go to college.

He won a bunch of stuff from a turkey banquet and gave me a bunch of little kids’ stuff when I was little. My grandpa and I go to the turkey banquet together, eat and have a good time and get prizes. He spends his free time by going to town and eating with his friends and talking to people. Some advice he gives for others is to live out your life and to not want to grow up or want to be out of school.

He is retired but some people work for his business or just work for him at his house. He is trying to build a house on a hill by my house. The house would be looking over the lake. He also is making a wedding venue at my house by the lake and we are taking the elk pins down to make a big parking lot.

See ANCESTOR PROJECT, page 9

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy is a rare disorder

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy is a rare disorder also known as complex regional pain syndrome. It is characterized by pain that often is severe, much more so than would be expected for the apparent underlying injury.

The condition often is brought on by local trauma. The foot is a common location for reflex sympathetic

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dystrophy, also known as RSD. Discoloration, edema and excessive sweating frequently are present. Also, there are certain changes of the overlying skin. The reason behind all this is not exactly clear. The pain described often is a burning type of discomfort. Even bony changes may occur with this condition.

Treatment options are somewhat limited. They include pain control

He travels to different states to see his family that lives in Arkansas and Michigan. He goes back and forth to see his family. He has a lot of family around the world that we don’t ever get to see. He doesn’t have a girlfriend, at least I don’t think, but he always has his best granddaughter and his favorite.

I learned that my grandpa went through a lot during his childhood through his adult life. I also learned that my grandpa is a person who will help anyone and won’t judge anyone. I see things happily now that I know more about my grandpa and

including aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, Tylenol and other pain medications. Prednisone or steroids sometimes are used in short courses.

Agents noted as neuroleptics, such as Neurontin and Lyrica, may be employed. Ultram (Tramadol) is another category that sometimes is employed.

Narcotics generally are avoided for this chronic condition. Some have

I actually learned new stuff about him.

I feel closer with my grandpa now that I actually got to sit down and talk to him about the things he did as a child and what he wanted to do. A life lesson I may have gleaned from doing this was I got to know more and more about my family. How I feel about this project is I feel good about knowing the stuff I didn’t know about him and then he gets to read this and feel happy. Also, I never knew that my grandpa went through all of that stuff in his adult life as a single parent who had to take care of three kids.

I learned that Ralph Weaver was a hardworking man who was always busy. I feel like I’ve gotten closer with my grandpa after asking all of these questions.

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found that low-dose compounded Naltrexone can be very helpful. Physical therapy may be employed along with other exercises. Hot and cold therapies sometimes are tried.

Finally, there is a treatment known as sympathetic nerve block in which the nerve feeding the pain or damaged area is blocking the root source. Unfortunately, many patients suffer for many years with this condition and it still is not well understood.

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for 40 years before becoming a bus driver at his old high school. After almost two decades of working in the district, Anglese retired after the 2012-13 school year. Today, you still can find Angelese at Fulton schools volunteering his time when he can with transportation as a van or bus driver.

The River Bend Athletic Boosters hosted Dancing with the Steamers and the fundraiser was a huge success for Steamers athletics. Seven teams performed in the competition. The River Bend Athletic Boosters’ fundraiser brought in $30,280, which will cover all of the items on the wish list for the weight room.

E-P’s Izzy Johnston’s goal is to make it to state

By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com

Name: Izzy Johnston School: Erie-Prophetstown Sport: Golf

Why she was selected: Johnston, a junior golfer, shot a personal best 88 to finish as runner-up Sept. 18 at the Three Rivers meet at Highland Springs. She earned the Athlete of the Week recognition in an online vote. Below is her Q&A with sports reporter Drake Lansman.

Coach’s comments: This year, she has really taken that next step in her performance and has been our No. 1 the whole year. She has worked hard over the summer getting out and playing at Lake Erie and Prophet Hills, but also played in some summer tournaments around the Quad City area. I believe those tournaments have helped her in tournaments and dual meets during the year. I keep telling

her it’s not about making that birdie, but eliminating the big numbers, which she has really improved on this year.

– Brad Tichler Izzy, when did you first get into golf and what made you get into it?

Johnston: I first got into golf three years ago, the summer going into my freshman year. In eighth grade, my fifth grade math teacher, Brad Tichler, had just gotten the job for the girls golf coach and was trying to recruit girls for his team. I wasn’t going to play volleyball in high school, so he asked me to come to a few summer practices just to try it out. I told him, ‘Heck no, golf is the most embarrassing thing ever’. He was stubborn and kept asking me to just try it out and I finally said yes. What do you like about golf? Has it taught you anything? Any specific strengths you have?

Johnston: I love how rewarding golf is, all the hard

work I’ve put in always pays off. One major thing golf has taught me is how to be more social. Before golf, I was very shy and it’s gotten me so out of my comfort zone and helped me learn to talk to others and create relationships with them. Golf has helped me grow and become a much bolder person. My strength in golf is my long game. I can smoke a drive and being able to do that has helped my scores decrease tremendously.

You shot an 88 at the Three Rivers meet at Highland Springs to place second. Was that score a personal best? What went into posting that score? How did it feel to finish second?

Johnston: Yes my 88 was a personal best that I am extremely proud of. That day, I was very nervous and said so many prayers asking God to help me through the day.

See JOHNSTON, page 13

EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE

Early Voting for the November 5, 2024 General Election for all Whiteside County Precincts will be conducted in the Whiteside County Clerk’s Office located at 200 E. Knox Street in Morrison, beginning Thursday, September 26th through Monday, November 4th from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday and Saturday, November 2nd from 9 am until noon.

Early voting will also be held on a limited basis in Sterling for all Whiteside County Precincts at the Eastern Branch Court Facility located at 101 E. Third Street in Sterling. The dates and times for voting in Sterling are: Wednesday, October 23, Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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

DANA NELSON

Whiteside County Clerk

Now Available

Photo provided by Brad Tichler

Erie-Prophetstown junior golfer Izzy Johnston was voted the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week after she shot a personal best 88 to place second at the Three Rivers meet on Sept. 18.

Sept. 7-13

Warranty deeds

Top Choice Rentals LLC to Silikon Properties LLC, 102 Fifth Ave., Sterling, $125,000.

Trenton D. Sproul and Marcela R. Sproul to Nicholas P. Simpson and Emily C. Simpson, 28143 Bertha Dr., Rock Falls, $260,000.

Mary Jane Huggins, David R. Oudekerk estate, Larry A. Oudekerk and Pamela R. Eads to Gary E. Oudekerk, 8972 Bunker Hill Road, Morrison, $25,703.

Chad A. Misfeldt and Rhonda L. Misfeldt, formerly known as Rhonda Hepner, to Shelby and Drew Misfeldt, 1228 Sixth Ave., Erie, $160,000.

Aleta J. Tarbill to Ryan M. Sheley and Hannah M. Foster, 1102 Harbor Dr., Rock Falls, $147,000.

Laurie L. Henkelman to Bryant Development LLC, 19480 Star Road, Prophetstown, $170,000.

Adam Stubbs to Miranda Frohling, 1027 Main St., Erie, $100,000.

Trenton D. Sproul and Marcela R. Sproul to Shay Brown, one parcel in Montmorency Township, $15,000.

Karen Roiland, trustee, Kenneth Roiland, trustee, and Roiland Living Trust to Adam S. Stubbs and Ashley N. Jones, 975 Washington Road, Prophetstown, $212,000.

Drew and Shelby Misfeldt to Kaitlyn N. Collins and Tyler Holldorf, 206 Highland Ave., Erie, $170,000.

Timothy M. Gould and Diane L. Gould to Michael Topp, 19068 Tampico Road, Sterling, $0.

Nelda Rojas to Nikaela Rivera, 1006 W. Seventh St., Sterling, $45,000.

Steven W. Oltmanns to Peter Koster, 30721 Capp Road, Sterling, $30,000.

Terry L. Boseneiler and Penny J. Boseneiler to Christina Ann Evans, one parcel in Prophetstown Township, $2,000.

Roberta A. Lewis Pellerin to Terrance L. Rajnowski, 12739 Walnut St., Sterling, $20,000.

Cain Lawrence Fullmer to Jamie Kay Taylor, 1004 W. Eighth St., Sterling, $67,000.

Danielle Cornwell to Stephany L. Nelson, 407 16th Ave., Sterling, $64,900.

Richard D. Burton, John W. Burton, Elisabeth Lindsay, Michael Souder, David Burton and Eugene Burton estate to Vanessa Jaimes, 1605 E. Third St., Sterling, $65,000.

Regal Investments LLC to ACBC Properties LLC, 5 E. Seventh St., Sterling, $33,000.

Regal Investments LLC to BJE Future LLC, 1702 Oak Grove Ave., Sterling,

$45,000.

Rebecca Flock and Linda R. Flock estate to Keith Grossman, 606 First Ave., Sterling, $141,250.

Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC to Kimberly R. Manzano and Rita Smith, 1017 11th Ave., Rock Falls, $74,006.

Ashley A. Day to Maribel Sandoval, 1308 14th Ave., Sterling, $95,000.

Ronald Alan Bowman to May Homes LLC, 320 10th St., Fulton, $150,000. Quit claim deeds

Carolyn Eagle to Rick Simmons Trust and Carolyn Eagle Trust, two parcels in Mt. Pleasant Township, three parcels in Fenton Township and one parcel in Portland Township, $0.

Donald G. Hogeboom to William L. Hogeboom and Jeanne L. Zabloudil, formerly known as Jeanne L. Carlson, one parcel in Prophetstown Township, 7049 Lyndon Road, Lyndon, 7101 Lyndon Road, Prophetstown, 7083 Lyndon Road, Prophetstown, one parcel in Whiteside County, 7051 Lyndon Road, Prophetstown and 7049 Lyndon Road, Prophetstown, $0.

Paul and Robin McNamara to Paul McNamara, Robin McNamara and Jeffrey S. Danekas, 501 14th Ave., Rock Falls, $0.

Paul and Robin McNamara to Paul McNamara, Robin McNamara and Jeffrey S. Danekas, 1701 English St., Rock Falls, $0.

Paul and Robin McNamara to Paul McNamara, Robin McNamara and Jeffrey S. Danekas, 1610 Walter St., Rock Falls, $0.

Steven A. Vock to Kim K. Vock, 2103 21st Ave., Sterling, $0.

Linda L. Frerichs to Frank W. Manning and Lola J. Manning, two parcels in Fulton Township, $25,000.

Oak Street Properties LLC to Peter Allan Portner Jr., 302 14th Ave., Sterling, $25,000.

Carolyn A. Stuart to Darwin L. Stuart, 14240 Lyndon Road, Morrison, $0.

Darwin L. Stuart to Carolyn A. Stuart, 11910 Sawyer Road, Morrison, $0.

Gary M. Farral to Steven M. Neuherz and Linda L. Neuherz, 512 Sixth Ave., Erie, $0.

Candie Reyes to Garrett L. Williams, 1001 Avenue K, Sterling, $0. Trustee deeds

Stephanie Holesinger to Stephanie Holesinger Family Trust, 721 Valley View Dr., Fulton, $0.

Violet J. Johnson Trust to Chad and Rhonda Misfeldt, 1634 Golfview Court, Erie, $297,000.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP

Football

Northwest Upstate Illini

Morrison 28, Forreston 12: The Mustangs (2-3, 1-3) got their first NUIC win. Forreston fell to 1-4 overall and 1-4 in conference play. Morrison finished strong after trailing 12-7 in the third quarter and 12-0 at halftime.

Fulton 45, Dakota 6: Dom Kramer had two touchdowns in the air and on the ground for the Steamers (2-3, 2-3) in the victory. Jacob Huisenga caught both touchdown passes and Skylier Crooks had a rushing score for Fulton. Braedon Meyers returned an interception for a touchdown for Fulton.

Three Rivers Rock Erie-Prophetstown 20, Mercer County 14: The Panthers (3-2, 1-2) scored a homecoming victory when Keegan Winckler connected with Max Milem with 15 seconds left for the game-winner. A Demetree Larson interception sealed the E-P win.

Other conference score: Riverdale 28, Orion 26

Boys golf

Fulton wins NUIC meet: The Steamers tallied a 316 to win the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference meet. River Ridge (322) was runner-up and Forreston (333) took third. Eastland (364) was fifth and Pearl City (388) was eighth.

Fulton’s Owen Van Zuiden (72) was

medalist and Forreston’s Kaden Brown (75) was runner-up at Lake Carroll. Fulton’s Jacob Voss (77) was fourth, Braeden Brennan (82) was ninth and Dawson Price (85) took 12th. Forreston’s Daylen Rahn (81) also was in the top 10, taking eighth.

Fulton 155, West Carroll 212: The Steamers wrapped up the regular season with a 12-0 record in dual meets as Owen Van Zuiden and Jacob Voss

shared medalist honors with 35s at Sandburr Run. Zach Winkel shot a 41 and Dawson Price and Braden Brennan each shot 44s for Fulton. Thomas Krontz led West Carroll with a 46.

Riverdale wins 11th straight Three Rivers meet: Riverdale fired a 316 at the TRAC meet at Fyre Lake in Sherrard, finishing ahead of runner-up Hall (334) and Princeton (343). Erie-Prophetstown (352) took fourth and Newman (383)

was eighth.

Riverdale’s Adain Dorathy shot a 70 as the medalist and Hall’s Landen Plym (74) was runner-up. The Panthers were led by Blake Geuns’ 85, good for a tie for ninth.

Riverdale 154, Erie-Prophetstown 169: Riverdale’s Blake Sutton (36) was medalist as the Rams finished 11-0. Sutton also sank his second hole-in-one of the season. Caden Vanhorn was runner-up with a 38 for the Panthers, followed by Parker Rangel (42), Blake Geuns (43) and Sawyer Copeland (46).

Girls golf

Erie-Prophetstown 192, Orion 221: E-P’s Michelle Naftzger (45) was medalist at Oakwood Country Club. Izzy Johnston (45), Lillian McWilliams (48) and Ava Grawe (50) also scored for the Panthers. Reagan Hammes shot a 59 to lead Newman’s three individuals.

Erie-Prophetstown 187, Rockridge 187, Ridgewood 194: Gracie Russell’s 36 earned medalist honors for Ridgewood at Highland Springs. E-P’s Izzy Johnston and Michelle Naftzger led the Panthers with 45s.

Erie-Prophetstown 192, Sherrard 224: Izzy Johnston and Michelle Naftzger shared medalist honors with 42s for the Panthers in the dual win.

See ROUNDUP, page 13

Steve Siefken

Morrison’s Levi Milder carries the ball against Forreston on Sept. 27 at Morrison High School.

Continued from page 12

Volleyball

Fulton 2, Ashton-Franklin Center 0: The Steamers won 25-8, 25-11. Chloe Wilkin led the way with five kills. Jada Schaver had six aces.

Amboy 2, Morrison 0: The Clippers won 25-23, 25-20. Fulton 2, Amboy 0: The Steamers won 25-20, 25-14. Miraya Pessman had nine kills to lead the team and Chloe Wilkin added eight kills.

Erie-Prophetstown 2, Princeton 1: Princeton took the first set 25-23, but Erie-Prophetstown rallied with 25-20 and 25-21 wins to earn its sixth conference victory. For the Panthers, Kaylee Keegan had 29 assists, Ashlyn Johnson had 12 kills, three aces and two blocks, Jamie Neumiller had eight kills, two aces and 14 digs, Bryn Brown had two aces and 13 digs, Peyton Umstead had 15 digs, Lauren Abbott had 13 kills and Eden Jensen had two blocks.

• JOHNSTON

Continued from page 10

God provided, and I played really well and everything came together great. Hours of practice and many summer tournaments helped me prepare for that big moment. When I was awarded second place, I felt so relieved and beyond thrilled. I met my high expectations for myself and it was so exciting.

What was it like performing well at a big meet like that?

Johnston : To perform well at a big meet like that was so rewarding because every hour of work previously put in had all paid off. It was also a confidence boost that I needed. E-P also placed second as a team. What is it like playing for this team? Do you guys have any strengths?

Johnston: Playing for E-P is so fun, all of us girls get along very well and we are always supporting and cheering each other on. Our coach spoils us, and we always have a great time. Our team strength is our competitiveness. We have a very strong desire to win.

Do you have any goals for yourself this season? Does the team have any goals?

Johnston: A personal goal I have for myself is to go to state, and a team goal is for us to make it out of regionals as a team.

Do you have a favorite athlete or sports team?

Johnston: My favorite athlete is Scottie Scheffler because he honors the Lord through golf and his wins. Any other hobbies or sports you are involved in?

Johnston: I also play basketball in the winter.

Do you have a favorite quote?

Johnston: Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight.”

Favorite restaurant or meal after a meet?

Johnston: My favorite after-meet meal is Cane’s chicken

Favorite TV show or movie? Favorite music artist or genre?

Johnston: My favorite TV show is “Gilmore Girls” and my favorite artist is Tate McRae.

We Support Our Local Schools!

GO STEAMERS AND KNIGHTS!

Jessie Otten

Erie-Prophetstown’s Kaylee Keegan sets the ball for Eden Jensen during a match against Princeton on Sept. 24.

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 Jeremiah Mitchell Sunday service is 10 a.m.

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

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

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

Spring Valley Reformed Church

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

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

Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE

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

Pastor Melva England

HOOPPOLE

Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church Rev. 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

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

Brethren In Christ Church

207 E. Knox Street, Morrison

Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871

Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

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

Crossroads Community Church

201 W. Market, Morrison

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

Ebenezer Reformed Church

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

Emmanuel Church

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

www.ecmorrison.com

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

First Baptist Church

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

First Presbyterian Church

Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510

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

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

www.kingdomlife.global

Pastor Stephen Harmon

Morrison Christian Church

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

Morrison United Methodist Church

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

CHURCH LISTINGS

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Rev. Slawomir Zimodro

13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

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

Interim Reverend David Andermann

PORT BYRON

Bethel Baptist

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

Pastor Josh Matthews

Church of the Cross

United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron

Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201

Countryside Christian Church

3817 230th St. N., Port Byron

Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834

Fairfield United Methodist Church

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

Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767

Messiah Lutheran Church

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

Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy

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

Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th 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 BRIEFS

Free community meals at CrossView Church

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

The menu:

Oct. 2: Hot chicken sandwiches, vegetables, nachos and cheese, desserts

Oct. 9: Chili, crackers, cinnamon rolls, vegetables and assorted desserts

Oct. 16: Mac and cheese, Jimmy John’s bread, green beans, apple slices, assorted desserts

Oct. 23: French toast, sausage, cuties, assorted desserts.

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

• AG PROGRAMS

Continued from page 3

Over the next couple of years, Prombo hopes to introduce more agriculture classes. A lot of the classes that Hendricks teaches – such as ag business and ag sales – are only a semester long. Having a class that’s only one semester “is nice because sometimes the kids, they can get bored with the same subject matter,” Prombo said.

Another benefit is that sometimes students’ schedules will fill up quickly and they only have one opening during the first or second semester. In the science department, there’s not a lot of options for semester-long courses. Having those available to students provides more flexibility for them, especially if they’re involved in other

• PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Continued from page 11

Jim Hicks Curry Trust to Aleta J. Tarbill, 1308 W. Ninth St., Sterling, $140,000.

Dorothy R. Thompson Trust to kasey A. Hodge, 21526 Hoover Road, Sterling, $225,000.

Derek J. Griffith, trustee, Diane L. Doden, trustee, and Jesse W. Griffith Trust to Hugo B. Olivas and I. Cristina Olivas, 1707 E. Fifth St., Sterling, $86,000.

Executors deeds

Nikki A. Galvan, estate, and Rudolph M. Galvan to Jorge Mendez, 706 W. Ninth St., Sterling, $18,000. Deeds

Whiteside County sheriff, Rodney M.

Stonecroft Women’s Connection to meet Oct. 9

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Community Reformed Church, 727 N. 12th St., Clinton, Iowa.

All women are invited to brunch, music and inspirational, nondenominational speaker Sherri Kubly, of Dubuque, Iowa. Kubly’s talk is “From Dumb to Dynamic,” finding truth, strength and courage to overcome destructive lies we believe.

Bring donations of baked goods, a craft or white elephant items for the annual bazaar in October. Proceeds will go to Stonecroft Ministries.

Cost of the brunch is $13. Call Donna at 563-357-6843 or Nancy at 563-242-8819 or 563-357-8859 for reservations, which are due Friday, Oct. 4.

activities, she said.

Another one of their goals is to eventually start introducing ag education to middle school and elementary students “to be able to kind of introduce them more to those agricultural things,” Prombo said.

The district’s new counselor is doing some training to learn more about ag education and what those classes offer to kids. Prombo said that is huge because in the past ag wasn’t always promoted at the middle school level.

“I think that’s going to be a huge asset, to have somebody in the counseling position that’s going to advocate for the program,” she said.

A lot of kids miss out and don’t try any of the ag classes because they think, “Oh, that’s just for farmers,” she said.

“They don’t realize how diverse, especially agriculture, is,” Prombo said.

Mullen and Crystal Banda Mullen to Midfirst Bank, 901 Avenue A, Rock Falls, $0.

Raymond C. Letcher estate to Christine L. Meier, 12700 Walnut St., Sterling, $0.

Debra Celletti to Debra Celletti Trust, 1406 W. 20th St., Sterling, $0.

Randy E. Sitter and Concha Sitter to Phillip D. Sitter, 2108 19th Ave., Sterling, $0.

Lois J. Deetz to Lois J. Deetz Trust, 28286 Woodside Dr., Rock Falls, $0.

Ann L. Musgrove to Charles C. Musgrove, trustee, Gregory B. Musgrove, trustee, and Ann L. Musgrove Trust, 1906 Avenue E, Sterling, and three parcels in Sterling Township, $0.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

AND SERVICE

Drs.

CLASSIFIED

DIRECTOR OF B UILDING AND GROUND S

RIVER BEND CUSD #2

Jo b description available on the webpage – riverbendschools.org

Persons interested in applying should submit a letter of interest and resume to Dr. Darryl Hogue, Superintendent, River Bend District Office, 1110 3rd St, Fulton, IL 61252. Hours: 7:30-4:00 Phone: 815-589-2711

HEALT H & FIT NE SS

Peloton bike $990 Segway X2 offroad $2,950 (new battery) Call 779-348-4500

Peloton bike $990

Segway X2 offroad $2,950 (new battery) Call 779-348-4500

Advertise Your Rentals in the Classifieds Call 833-584-NEWS

ALBANY: Small 2 br Rent $420. Rental Assistance available. Equal Housing Opportunity. Call 309-737-8140 for application. Alba ny Bluff Apts. is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Saturday, October 5 for Jody Bowman and others

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

Toro SS4225 mid mount riding mower, 2 Cub Cadet 4126 riding mowers, Household 8 pieces of Like new Stihl Lawn care Toro commercial push Mower Ryobi 40 V push mower, Amish Furniture Tools, Shot gun Shells, DE Walt Drills Complete Frank Tipton, Auctioneer 3001 IL Rt. 84, Thomson, IL 815-590-8206 ftipton@grics.net

For Pictures & Complete Listing go to AuctionZip.com #3815 TiptonAuctionService.net

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

AUCTIONS AUCTIONS AUCTIONS

Public Lan

Dennis (Denny) Davis, Estate 614 Johnson St., Warren, IL 61087 (Dead End St.)

Bid online, go to Diekenauction.hibid.com Or Visit Diekenauctionservice.com Fri. Oct. 4th - Wed. Oct. 9th 6:00pm (Soft Close)

Preview da te: Thurs. Oct. 3rd, 5-7pm Come- N-Look

Dennis (Denny) Davis, Estate 614 Johnson St., Warren, IL 61087 (Dead End St.) Bid online, go to Diekenauction.hibid.com Or Visit Diekenauctionservice.com Fri. Oct. 4th - Wed. Oct. 9th 6:00pm (Soft Close) Preview da te: Thurs. Oct. 3rd, 5-7pm Come- N-Look

Pick up only: Fri. Oct 11th 9am-4pm / Sat. Oct 12th 8am-1pm Bring help, & tools for

d Auction

Public Lan d Auction

252 Acres MOL

Th ursday, October 10th , 2024 - 10:00 A.M.

252 Acres MOL Th ursday, October 10th , 2024 - 10:00 A.M.

Deer Valley CC - 3298 Hoover Rd., Deer Grove, IL 61243 Live and Online Bidding via Proxibid www.superdavehomes.com

Land address Plot Number 21 -18N-7E Bureau County 2 miles south of Rt 92 (off Rt 40), then West on County Rd 2700 N

Selling 3 separate Tracts then selling the whole Farm (4th tract) Higher value is the way it will sell

Land address Plot Number 21 -18N-7E Bureau County 2 miles south of Rt 92 (off Rt 40), then West on County Rd 2700 N Selling 3 separate Tracts then selling the whole Farm (4th tract) Higher value is the way it will sell

Tract 1 - 17 637 Acres

Tract 2 - 15 427 Acres Tract 3 - 219.12 Acres (approx 110 acres irrigated) Whole Farm 252.185 Acres

Terms: 10% down day of sale (balance due by November 15th 2024 Taxes to be prorated - legal description available day of sale David DeVries

NOTE: Parking Will Be Tight/Congested, Please Be U nderstanding 12 Pedal Tractors, Shop Equip., IH 184 w/Loader, Log Splitter, Lots of Tools/Power Tools, Wood Working Items, Clamps, Freezers, Toys, Lawn/Garden, Port Gen., Hardware, Garage/Sho p Items, Lots of Misc. 1300 Lots, Some Items New/Like New. Pick up only: Fri. Oct 11th 9am-4pm / Sat. Oct 12th 8am-1pm Bring help, & tools for loading your items Terms/ Cond: Credit/Debit card payment only, 15% Buyers Premium. Everything Sold AS IS. Dieken Auction Service, Warren, IL 815-222-0542 Like us on facebook diekenauction@gmail.com Terry Dieken, IL Lic. #440000430 / WI Lic #859

/ WI Lic #859

Tract 1 - 17 637 Acres Tract 2 - 15 427 Acres Tract 3 - 219.12 Acres (approx 110 acres irrigated) Whole Farm 252.185 Acres Terms: 10% down day of sale (balance due by November 15th 2024 Taxes to be prorated - legal description available day of sale

Managing Broker Xtreme Realty 815-441-1446 1201 1/2 1st Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071 dave@superda vehome s.com

David DeVries Managing Broker Xtreme Realty 815-441-1446 1201 1/2 1st Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071 dave@superda vehome s.com

Joyce Winch Trust Gary R Gelbach Attorney

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024 AT 10:00 AMCT 626.614 TOTAL ACRES± • 5 TRACTS

The Joyce Winch Trust farm is located approx. 7 miles North of Mineral, IL. Tracts 1-3 are located along 150 E St. Tracts 4 is located along County Rd. 2300 N. Tract 5 is located along N 2250th Ave. These tracts are further described as being located in Sections 4, 5 & 7 T17NR6E, Gold Township, Bureau County, Illinois. These tracts represent productive tillable farmland along with hunting/recreational ground.

R. Gehlbach

Representing Attorney: Gary R. Gehlbach Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC 114 E Everett St Ste. 300, Dixon, IL 61021 | (815) 288-4949 Auction Manager: Isaac Taber (309) 335-8081

FULTON

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

Freedom Mortgage Corporation

PLAINTIFF

Vs. Justin J. Roberts; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2024FC3

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 06/26/2024, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on November 8, 2024 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherw ise designate d at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following descr ibed real estate: PIN 16-26-214-030

Improved with Single Family Home

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1210 3rd St W Milan, IL 61264

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 qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff and in "AS IS" condition

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

If the property is located in a common interest community, 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. 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 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 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.

For informati on: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-23-08054. I3252386

October 1, 8, 15, 2024

ORDINANCE NO. 124 FOR THE ERIE PUBLI C LIBRARY DISTRICT

ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 – Ju ne 30, 2026 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ERIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS:

Section 1. That for the purpose of defraying the necessary expenses of the Erie Public Library District for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following sums, or so much thereof a s by law may be authorized, and the same are hereby appropriated for the following expenses:

CORPORATE FUND Payroll $92,000 Payroll taxes 7,700 Accountant fees 4,500 Continuing education & mileage 300 Legal expense 1,800 Treasurer's bond 300 Non-liability insurance (property) 3,200 Building maintenance, supplies & repair 8,000 Utilities & services 16,000 Learning resources 22,000 Library supplies 2,600 New equipment 3,000 Machine maintenance 2,400 Computer maintenance & software 1,500 Publicity, PR & promotions 250 Online subscriptions 300 OPAC & circulation fees 9,000 Programming 1,500 Miscellaneous 600 Communications 6,000 TOTAL $182,950 Other Items Liability insurance $ 700 Worker's Compensation insurance 3,700

Special Public Library District Working Cash Fund established pursuant to and subject to the limitations of the Illinois Public Library District Act and in particular Sections 1002-11 and 1004-17 thereof, appropriated, but not taxed, in the amount of $16,000.

Special Building Maintenance Fund established pursuant to 130 ILCS 235/2.5, appropriated but not taxed, in the amount of $30,094.

Section 2. That any unexpended balance of any item of appropriation made by this Ordinance may be expended in making up any insufficiencies in any other item of appropriation made by this Ordinance.

Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and posting as provided by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the Board of Trustees of the Erie Public Library District, this Ninth day of September, 2024.

/s/Curtis Huizenga, President, Board of Trustees Erie Public Library District

ATTEST: /s/Sherry L. Pilon, Secr etary, Board of Trustees Erie Public Library District

October 1, 2024

MERIDIAN, SITU-

recorded in the Of-

OTICES

INANCE

EES OF THE COUNTY, necessary iscal year 2026, the folbe authofollowing

7,700 Ace 300 Leon-liability insurupplies & reesources ,000 Masoftware subscriptions 1,500 Mis$182,950

und estab-

he Illinois s 1002-11 ed, in the pursuant to e amount

tem of appended in ppropria-

ce and efposting as protees of the September, Trustees

tober 1, 2024

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of commissioners of the BIG SLOUGH SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT in the Counties of Henry and Whiteside and State of Illinois will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024 AT 10:00

A.M., in the Activity Room at the Geneseo Community Center, 541 E North Street, Geneseo, IL 61254

Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 2024

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of commissioners of CENTRAL SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT in the Counties of Henry and Whiteside and State of Illinois and SUB-DISTRICT NO. 1 OF SAID

CENTRAL SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024 AT 11:00

A.M., in the Activity Room at the Geneseo Community Center, 541 E North Street, Geneseo, IL 61254

Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 2024

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of commissioners of PENNY SLOUGH DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT in the Counties of Henry and Whiteside and State of Illinois and SUB DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2 & 3 OF SAID PENNY SLOUGH DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT will be held on TUES DAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024 AT 8:00 A.M., in the Activity Room at the Geneseo Community Center, 541 E North Street, Geneseo, IL 61254

Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 2024

OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defenda nt(s). Case No. 24 FC 94 PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, STATE OF ILLINOIS SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs. TIFFANY L. BEASLEY, ELIZABETH EDWARDS, CINDY SUTHERIN AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defenda nt(s). Case No. 24 FC 94 PUBLICATION NOTICE

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: ELIZABETH EDWARDS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THE WEST 80 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TOWIT: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER OF SECTION 32; THENCE RUNNING NORTH 4 DEGREES 28' WEST ALONG THE ONE HALF SECTION LINE 895.77 FEET TO THE NORTH SIDE OF A PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 17' EAST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID PUBLIC ROAD 461.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 87 DEGREES 17' EAST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID PUBLIC ROAD 325.3 FEET; THENCE RUNNING NORTH 4 DEGREES 28' WEST 112.09 FEET; THENCE RUNNING NORTH 79 DEGREES 22'

gage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THE WEST 80 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TOWIT: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER OF SECTION 32; THENCE RUNNING NORTH 4 DEGREES 28' WEST ALONG THE ONE HALF SECTION LINE 895.77 FEET TO THE NORTH SIDE OF A PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE SOUTH

DEGREES 17'

EAST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID PUBLIC ROAD 325.3 FEET; THENCE RUNNING NORTH 4

87 DEGREES 17'

EAST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID PUBLIC ROAD 461.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 87 DEGREES 17'

EAST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID PUBLIC ROAD 325.3 FEET; THENCE RUNNING NORTH 4 DEGREES 28' WEST 112.09 FEET; THENCE RUNNING NORTH

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

Freedom Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Justin J. Roberts; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2024FC3

DEGREES 28' WEST 112.09 FEET; THENCE RUNNING NORTH 79 DEGREES 22' WEST 335 FEET; THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 4 DEGREES 28' EAST 158.7 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING ONE ACRE MORE OR LESS, BEING PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANG E 1 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING HOWEVER, THAT PORTION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY CONVEYED BY WARRANTY DEED TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES

ATED IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING HOWEVER, THAT PORTION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY CONVEYED BY WARRANTY DEED TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES

fice of the Rock Island County Recorder as Document Number 2011-00868; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

ISLAND, IL 61201, on or before October 17, 2024, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

(312) 357-1125 Pleadings@ nevellaw.com

KP # 24-01283 I3251634

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

September 17, 24, 2024 October 1, 2024

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PIN 16-26-214-030

Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1210 3rd St W Milan, IL 61264

Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Rock Island County, located at 1317 3RD AVENUE, SUITE 101, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201, on or before October 17, 2024, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

Ira T. NevelARDC #6185808

Timothy R. YueillARDC #6192172

Greg ElsnicARDC #6242847

Aaron NevelARDC #6322724

Andrew ChuARDC #6285924

175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@ nevellaw.com

KP # 24-01283 I3251634

September 17, 24, 2024

October 1, 2024

Vill age of Erie Board Meeti ng Village of Erie will hold a Zoning Board Meeting on October 17, 2024 for a Building Permit Application for John Jenkins to erect a 7 ft fence 1.6 feet from property line on C side of property. Oct. 1, 8, 2024

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

79 DEGREES 22' WEST 335 FEET; THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 4 DEGREES 28' EAST 158.7 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING ONE ACRE MORE OR LESS, BEING PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANG E 1 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING HOWEVER, THAT PORTION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY CONVEYED BY WARRANTY DEED TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES

Ira T. NevelARDC #6185808

Timothy R. YueillARDC #6192172

Tax Number: 09-32-200-008 commonly known as 1723 1ST AVENUE SILVIS IL 61282; and w hich said Real Estate Mortgage was made by LARRY L BEASLEY and recorded in the Office of the Rock Island County Recorder as Document Number 2011-00868; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Rock Island County, located at 1317 3RD AVENUE, SUITE 101, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201, on or before October 17, 2024, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Fenton Townshi p Supervisor's Statement of Financial Affairs 2022/2023 Road and Bridge General Fund I, William Schaller, Supervisor of Fenton Township, Whiteside County, Illinois say the following statement is a correct report for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023. Beginning balance ApriI1, 2022: $88644.85, Revenue: $92,029.03 Expenditures $55,388.57 Ending Balance March 31, 2023: $125,285.31. 2022/2023 Road and Bridge General Fund Expenditures. Trucking 31,534.72, wages 1127.43, Maintenance $11,614.52, Dues $1908.00, phone $886.50, fuel $4547.60, supplies 1,732.82, Chemicals 1,808.98,Bridge inspection $130.00 drug test $98.00 Total Expenditures: $58,388.57. Road and Bridge General Fund Revenue Comp Replacement Tax $40,471.09, interest $46.97, Real E state Tax $51,510.97 Total Revenue: $92,029.03

Greg ElsnicARDC #6242847

Aaron NevelARDC #6322724

Andrew ChuARDC #6285924

Fenton Supervisors Statement of Financial Affairs 2022/2023 Special Bridge Fund

Beginning Balance April 1, 2022: $5,864.15, Revenue $510.42, Expenditures $0

Ending Balance March 31, 2023: $6,374.57

2022/2023 Special Bridge Fund Revenue

175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@ nevellaw.com

All Special Bridge Funds were from Whiteside County. No other sources were involved.

2022/2023 Sp ecial Bridge Fund Expenditures

KP # 24-01283 I3251634

No monies were expended from this fund d uring fiscal year 2022/2023. Fenton Townshi p Supervisor's Statement of Financial Affairs 2022/2023 Township General Fund

I, William Scha ller, Supervisor of Fenton Township, Whiteside County, Illinois say the following Statement is a correct report for the fiscal year beginning April 1,2022 and ending March 31, 2023. Beginning balance April 1, 2022: $194,467.54, Revenue $83,206.54, Expenditures $42,680.03

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. NevelARDC #6185808

Timothy R. YueillARDC #6192172

September 17, 24, 2024 October 1, 2024

Ending Balance March 31, 2023: $234,995.15. 2022/2023 Township General Fund Revenue Comptroller Replacement Tax $19,083.00, Real E state Tax $64,013.18, Interest $110.36 Total Revenue $83,206.54. 2022/2023 Township General Fund Expenditures

Greg ElsnicARDC #6242847

Aaron NevelARDC #6322724

Andrew ChuARDC #6285924

PRINCIPAL

Wages $22,883.16, State Withholding Tax $721.08, Federal Withholding Tax $6,671.40, Dues $318.28 Utilities $1,770.30, Office Expense $237.43, Donations $180.00, Publishing $3444.00, TOIRMA 3,914.00 Accounting Fees $2040.28, Scholarship $ 500.00. Total Expenditures: $42,680.03. Fenton Townshi p Supervisor's Statement of Financial Affairs 2022/2023 Cemetery Fund

175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606

(312) 357-1125

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

MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING HOWEVER, THAT PORTION OF THE ABOVE

October 1, 8, 15, 2024

DESCRIBED PROPERTY CONVEYED BY WARRANTY DEED TO THE STATE OF

ILLINOIS FOR

Pleadings@ nevellaw.com

I, William Schaller, Supervisor of Fenton Township, Whiteside County, Illinois say the following statement is a correct report for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023. Beginning balan ce April 1, 2022 $30,304.13, Revenue $10,658.59 Expendit ures $7,087.42 Ending Balance March 31, 2023 $33,875.30 2022/2023 Cemetery Fund Expenditures

Maintenance $5,710.0, Supplie s $372.30, wages $831.12, Deeds registered $174.00 Total Expenditu res $7,087.42. 2022/2023 Cemetery Fund Revenue

KP # 24-01283 I3251634

Real Estate Taxes $8998.59, Sale of lots $1,330.00 Total Revenue $10,658.59. Fenton Town ship Supervisor's Statement of Financial Affairs 2022/2023 General Ass istance Fund

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.

September 17, 24, 2024 October 1, 2024

I, William Schaller Supe rvisor of Fenton Township, Whiteside County, Illinois say the following statement is a correct report for the fiscal year Beginning April 1 2022 and ending March 31, 2023. Beginning balance April 1, 2022 $26,062.51, Revenue $1001.93, Expenditures $0.00 Ending

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

Ira T. NevelARDC #6185808

Timothy R. YueillARDC #6192172

Greg ElsnicARDC #6242847

Aaron Nevel -