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Fulton, Illinois

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FALL FESTIVAL

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Cousins Leighton Droste, 8 months, Hattie Jackson, 15 months, and Emarie Droste, 8, all of Fulton, gathered for a festively fall photo in front of the pumpkin wagon at Wierenga’s Heritage Canyon on Saturday, October 2. The kids were busy enjoying Fulton with mom and aunt Kayla Jackson and “nana” Dawn Bauer during the annual Fall Festival, with downtown activities as well as family fun at the canyon and Andresen Nature Center. See page 3.

LOCAL NEWS

B.L.I.N.D. Leader

B.L.I.N.D. Retreat

Meet FHS B.L.I.N.D. leader Ella Penca. / 2

Area students encouraged to be the change. / 7

WHAT’S INSIDE Police Reports.................................... 4 Glimpses of the Past......................... 8 Property Transfers........................... 18 Published every Tuesday by Sauk Valley Media, a division of Shaw Media Illinois 24 pages • One section

Sports............................... 10,12,13,14 Church News.............................19,20 Classifieds ..............................21-23

DEATHS

Clara Helen Eissens, Peggy Franks, Joan Kelly, Wanda Larson, Ardith Maxine Miller Bennett, Becky VanDeWostine, Richard ‘Rick’ Wright, Joyce A. Schaver-Fowler, Page 6

FHS Golf Team Fulton advances to the Byron Sectional. / 14

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SCHOOL NEWS

Meet FHS B.L.I.N.D. leader Ella Penca How has B.L.I.N.D. impacted your life?

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B.L.I.N.D. has impacted my life by making me a better leader and a better person. Through B.L.I.N.D., I’ve been able to grow as a mentor and become more confident in my ability to be an influential role model for the freshmen. B.L.I.N.D. has also taught me how to make a positive impact in my school and my community.

What advice would you give to freshmen that would encourage them to pursue becoming a B.L.I.N.D. leader?

To encourage the freshmen to become a B.L.I.N.D. leader, I would inform them that it is a great opportunity to build relationships and make change. The bonds created between the other B.L.I.N.D. leaders and between the freshmen are something special, and the service we do through the B.L.I.N.D. Program is so rewarding. Anyone who wants the chance to be a leader and make an impact should consider becoming a B.L.I.N.D. Leader.

If you were given $1,000, what would you do with it?

If I was given $1,000, I would donate it to a mental health organization. Mental health is very important to me and has affected my life in several different ways, so I feel that it’s important to play my part and help make a difference, especially since mental health is so underfunded.

If there was something you could do to change the world, what would it be?

If I could change the world, I would love to aid world hunger and poverty. It’s sad to me to think about how privileged I am compared to people in many other countries. If I could, I would love to be able to help those who are less fortunate than I am.

What is your claim to fame?

My claim to fame is that I’m a straight A student with absolutely no common sense.

Fulton High School senior Ella Pence

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

River Bend Bulldogs win over Riverdale Rams The River Bend Bulldogs hosted the Riverdale Junior Rams at Steamer Field and finished the day with two impressive wins. Saturday started with the 7th/8th grade contest. River Bend won the toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff. They used a great balance of mixing run and pass to move the ball down field before Braedon Meyers connected with Brody Glazier for a touchdown pass. The two point conversion was good as the Bulldogs took the lead, 8-0. After kicking off and forcing a punt, the Bulldogs took over again on a short field before Landon Leu was able to reach the pylon for a touchdown. Two point conversion was no good. On the ensuing drive, Riverdale was able to connect on a fourth and long for a touchdown pass to close the gap to 14-6. The dogs were able to take the ball and drive the field with Landon Leu again finding the end zone before the half. Two point conversion failed with the Bulldogs leading 20-6 at halftime. After the half, River Bend forced a turnover on downs before they took over and scored on a Mason Kuebel touchdown run. Two point conversion was good to go up 28-6. The Bulldog defense was stellar as they forced another turnover on downs and again used the running game to find the end zone utilizing a run by Mason Kuebel converting again on the two point to take a 36-6 lead and start the running clock. Riverdale was able to muster a little offense on scoring again on a TD pass to make the lead 36-12. On the first play after

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Carrying the ball for the Bulldogs is Evan McWilliams, #12, following down the field are Talon Meyer, #3, Easton Spooner #27, and Brayden Powell, #22. the ensuing kickoff, CJ Struckman took a pitch from Evan Folk and sprinted 65 yards to the end zone. The two point conversion was no good. Riverdale was able to find the end zone one more time late in the game to end the scoring 42-18. An additional “5th” quarter was played where the Bulldogs used a punishing ground game from their line where Isiah Crooks and Ben Huisenga picked up chunks of yardage while Evan Folk navigated to dogs. On the day, River Bend’s offense reached the end zone 7 times, Leu (2) Kuebel (2), Glazier, Struckman, and

Huisenga while Meyers had one passing. Jake Pidde added 2-two point conversions. The Bulldogs 5th/6th grade also checked in with a big win 22-6. The Junior Rams scored first and led 6-0 at the end of the first quarter. The Bulldog offense rallied in the second quarter posting a town drop and extra point to led at halftime 8-6. The dogs’ defense took control of the game with a long scoring drive capped by a touchdown pass from Talon Meyers to Evan McWilliams. The extra points were good for a 16-6 Bulldog lead. The dogs added another TD in the fourth quarter for a 22-6 final.

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LEFT: Max Palomer, left, Colin McGovern, and Bryson Huizenga watch a robotic machine demo at Andresen Nature Center on Saturday, Oct. 2. The Fulton #11177 Gear Grinders Robotics Club were set up for visitors to learn about robotics, programming, and STEM. The Fulton High School students, along with Coach Chris Seesser and team member Xander Vogel, demonstrated the machines during the Fulton Fall Festival activities. TOP LEFT: Siblings Betty Holesinger and Darrell Meinsma of Indian Hills Orchard, 18405 Frog Pond Road in Fulton, gave out free cotton candy while having an abundance of apples for sale during Fulton’s Fall Festival. TOP RIGHT: Having fun decorating pumpkins during Fulton’s Fall Festival on Saturday are Linda Tomlinson of Clinton and her granddaughters Bergen, 5, and Arleigh Karn, 8, of Clinton, along with Chris Miller of Cambridge. RIGHT: One of many scarecrows decorated by local businesses for the Scarecrow Stroll is at the corner of 4th St. and 10th Ave. in Fulton.

FULTON

Fulton council hears about the Impact Program BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

The Fulton council heard about the positive impact of the new Impact Program in the River Bend School District at their meeting on Monday, Sept. 27. The Impact Program allows students to earn up to three years of tuition-free education at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon in exchange for 25 hours of community service each high school year, said Impact Program Coordinator EmmaLea Bittner. An anonymous donor in Fulton gifted $1 million to the program earlier this year. Both Prophetstown and Fulton have an active pilot program, with Impact planning to launch in all 17 public and private high schools in

the Sauk Valley district in the spring. Bittner reviewed the program’s positive impact on communities, including increased graduation rates, earning potential, and population. An overview of program was given to the council - to enroll, students must sign up by Sept. 1 of their freshman year, volunteer 100 hours while in high school, graduate on time or early, create a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), and apply for at least one other state or national scholarship. So far in Fulton, 51 students or 77% of the freshmen class are currently enrolled, with 327 hours already volunteered, and 27 students actively volunteering. Students have until May 21 to get their 25 hours of volunteer time completed. Current 8th graders can start signing up in 2022 and start their

volunteer hours on June 1. Andresen Nature Center, Early American Crafters, and the Fulton Police Department have offered volunteer opportunities, with Impact still looking for ways to “help make connections in the community to help us help kids with opportunities,” said Bittner. They’re also working with an app developer to help the students find opportunities locally or in other communities. The council next set Trick or Treat hours for Saturday, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m., which will coincide with Clinton’s time. Fulton will also be contracting with Leslie Webster of the Clinton Chamber and Visitors Bureau for social media posts, with the council approving a four-month commitment at $500 a month. They discussed applying for a traf-

fic safety grant through IDOT, which is seeking proposals for the Safe Routes to School program. The projects require a 20% match for awards of up to $250,000, with any project requiring upfront payment. The council agreed to apply for a speed limit sign for a specific area but decided to hold off on larger projects until next year, since the deadline is Sept. 30. The council also discussed going back to two meetings a month, which was the schedule until the new council was seated in May. Most of the council indicated support for one meeting, with a comment that it would cost more money to pass a new ordinance after it was just changed. The council will reconvene to vote on the matter, as well as the sale of city property, at a continuation meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m.

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Fulton Fall Festival celebration

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WHITESIDE NEWS

Sheriff: ISP trooper ‘inadvertently’ shot county deputy in foot By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – A state police trooper “inadvertently” shot a Whiteside County deputy in the left foot Monday morning, Sept. 27, during an attempt to locate two suspects, Sheriff John Booker said in a news release Sept. 29. Deputy Derek Hamstra, 31, the department’s K-9 handler, was released from the hospital Sept. 30. According to the release, state police from the Sterling District 1 office responded to help deputies find the fleeing suspects, who subsequently were arrested. During the search, “one bullet was inadvertently fired” from the unidentified trooper’s

weapon and hit Hamstra’s foot, Booker said in the release. The ISP Division of Internal Investigation is investigating. Erik K. Jaramillo Garcia, 38, and Denise Nicole Williams, 31, both of Beloit, Wisconsin, each were charged in Whiteside County Court with two counts of burglary and misdemeanor trespass to a residence. Garcia also was charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing an officer, a felony, and obstructing identification and leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage, both misdemeanors. Deputies responded to a call of two people sleeping or passed out in a car about 7 a.m. in the parking lot of the Forest Inn restaurant, 20657 Lincoln Road/ U.S. Route 30 in Morrison. The

two, who are suspects in a bar burglary late Sunday or early Monday in Clinton, Iowa, fled at a high rate of speed, and deputies lost sight of them, Booker said. At 8 a.m., the deputies received another report that the two had crashed into a Union Pacific Railroad crossing service box at Fulfs and Hillside, Booker said. The suspects reportedly fled on foot and were tracked to a home where a garage had been broken into, Booker said. Police discovered that someone had tried to hot wire a vehicle inside the garage and later found the two suspects hiding in a closet, Booker said. Bond was set at $150,000 for Garcia and $25,000 for Williams. Each has a preliminary hearing Oct. 18.

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Derek Hamstra, a K-9 officer with the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department, is greeted by his partner, Amor, upon his release from CGH Medical Center on Thursday. Looking on are Hamstra’s wife, Brianne, and two children, Harper, 6, and Paislee, 4, Sheriff John Booker and an unidentified CGH staff member providing the wheelchair escort.

MCH Foundation Holiday Tour of Homes tickets now available Mark your calendars for the Morrison Community Hospital’s inaugural Holiday Tour of Homes. “The Halls Be Decked” will be Dec. 2-4 as part of Morrison Christmas Walk weekend. Homes that will be featured are the Dale Belt and Lori Neighbor home, the Rich and Lynelle Criss home, the Jean Decker home and the Loren and Connie Tenboer home. Tour four beautiful homes decorated for the holidays. Be treated to coffee time at the “Kaffee Haus,” which is the new conference room of Morrison Community Hospital, where coffee, hot

apple cider and Christmas goodies will be sure to put you in the spirit of the holiday. If you love architecture, decorating or are just looking for a festive activity to enjoy with friends or family, you’ll make wonderful memories at the MCH Foundation Holiday Tour of Homes. While enjoying coffee time, you will have an opportunity to put secret bids in for the centerpieces and Christmas trees that will adorn the room and halls of the new foyer of the hospital. The festivities begin Thursday, Dec. 2, with an “Evening of Tidings and Candles,” an exclusive preview event

IN BRIEF Morrison WaTanYe breakfast set for Oct. 16

The annual Morrison WaTanYe breakfast will be Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincoln Way. Enjoy a morning meal of breakfast casseroles, muffins, breads, cinnamon rolls, fruit and beverages. Serving will begin at 9 a.m. Cost of the breakfast is a donation. All proceeds go toward WaTanYe community projects. Police Chief Brian Melton will present a program on scams, frauds and what to do if you have been a victim. Call Ann at 815-772-7937 by Oct. 12 for reservations. Leave your name, phone number and number of

that will be limited to 100 guests who can stroll through the homes without crowds and enjoy hors d’ouvres and Christmas goodies at the Kaffee Haus at their leisure. The special night will be from 4 to 8 p.m. The Kaffee Haus will be open until 9 p.m. Tickets are available for $100 a person. The homes will be open from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, with the Kaffee Haus being open until 5 p.m. Tickets for Friday and Saturday are $12.50 a person and includes Christmas cookies, coffee and hot apple cider.

Tickets can be ordered by sending a check made out to “MCH Foundation” for the amount of tickets you wish (either the premier night limited to 100 tickets at $100 each or the regular tour days at $12.50 each) to Rich Criss, 603 Diamond Court, Morrison, IL 61270 along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Tickets will be sent via mail within three business days. Brochures with ticket request forms are at Fitzgerald Pharmacy, the Emmanuel Reformed Church office, the Morrison Community Hospital front desk and Happy Joe’s in Morrison.

POLICE REPORT reservations needed.

Elks offers free children’s podiatry clinic in Morrison

Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, in cooperation with Northwest District Elks Lodges, will sponsor a free children’s podiatry assessment clinic Thursday, Oct. 28, at Morrison Family Care Clinic, 303 N. Jackson St., Morrison. Dr. David Yeager is the clinician in charge. The clinic starts at 8 a.m. and is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-2720074 between the hours of 9 am. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic.

Morrison police

Arrests On Tuesday, Sept. 28, Morrison police arrested Timothy D. Messina, 31, of Morrison pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Lee County charging Messina with aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer (Class 4 felony), fleeing and eluding a police officer (Class A misdemeanor) and reckless driving (Class A misdemeanor). Messina was released after posting the required bond. Citations Sept. 24

Abby S. Bush, 41, Morrison, failure to reduce speed (accident)

Sept. 28

Jaliyah L. Flowers, 23, Hazel Crest, speeding

Sept. 29

Cassandra L. Day, 29, Morrison, no valid registration

Fulton police

Sept. 25

Robert L. Shambaugh was arrested on a Whiteside County warrant. He was taken to Whiteside County Jail. Sept. 26 Erika N. Raser of Prophetstown was arrested on a Carroll County warrant. She was transported to the Carroll County Jail. Sept. 29

Stephanie M. Van Dellen of Fulton was arrested for domestic battery in the 1300 block of Seventh Avenue. She was taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Individuals accused of a charge are presumed innocent until proved guilty.

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

A lot of love always goes into the free bi-monthly meals served up at First Presbyterian Church of Morrison at 100 E. Lincolnway, but there’s something about October that calls for the perfect dish as the fall season gets underway. Pastor Mike Selburg, his wife Katie, and a team of dedicated volunteers celebrated with an annual and authentic Oktoberfest community meal on Thursday, Sept. 30 – a menu of bratwurst, cider braised red cabbage, German potato salad, spätzle and jaeger sauce, and homemade applesauce. Katie worked for a year in Heidelberg, Germany in 2007-2008 as a project manager for Rockwell Collins. She fell in love with German food and would cook up a feast occasionally after she returned. One year, she and Mike joked that they should make an

Oktoberfest feast for the church’s free community meal and they decided to go for it, serving up their first one in 2015. It was a community effort as always, with Walmart donating the meat, Baar’s Potato Farm of Fenton providing potatoes and onions, Fairhaven Fruit Farm of Thomson supplying the apples, and Sauk Valley Food Bank donating the bacon. Hours of prep work and volunteer time went into the 325+ homemade meals distributed on Thursday. FPC Free Community Drive-up Meals are held on the second and last Thursdays of the month starting at 4:30 p.m. and lasting until all the meals are gone. Chili will be served up on Oct. 14, and chicken and rice casserole on Oct. 28. All meals are free, though donations are appreciated. Follow “First Presbyterian Church of Morrison” of Facebook for updates and more.

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Volunteer Lynn Knox, Pastor Mike Selburg, and Katie Selburg are pictured at First Presbyterian Church in Morrison on Thursday, Sept. 30 during the Free Community Drive-up Meal.

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PEGGY FRANKS

Born: March 15, 1937 in Kewanee, IL Died: September 30, 2021 in Sterling, IL Peggy A. Franks, 84, of Erie, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, Illinois. Services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, PORT BYRON, IL. Visitation will be from 4 – 7 pm on Sunday at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, PORT BYRON. Burial will be in the Cordova Cemetery, Cordova, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Peggy was born in Kewanee, Illinois on March 15, 1937, the daughter of Glenn and Violet (Swanson) Welbourne. She graduated from Neponset High School in 1955. She married William I. Franks on January 31, 1959 at the Kewanee Presbyterian Church. She worked for many years at General Electric, retiring in 1998.

BECKY VANDEWOSTINE

Died: September 5, 2021 in Sterling, IL Becky VanDeWostine, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, September 5, 2021, in Sterling, Illinois. The family invites everyone to join them for a Celebration of

Peggy was a hard worker, both at GE and at home raising her 6 daughters. In her free time she enjoyed working in her flower gardens. She loved spending time with her family and especially cherished cooking dinner for them at her house every Sunday. After William passed in 2009, her beloved Golden Retriever, Sadie became a special companion. Peggy is survived by her daughters, Jane Franks, East Moline, IL, Vickie (Perry) Barber, Cordova, IL, Darla (Elmo) Lawson, Erie, IL, Debra (J.D) Jackson, Fulton, IL, Lisa (Rob) Wiebenga, Fenton, IL; son-in-law, Herb House, Morrison, IL; sister, Barb (Bob) Koehler, McHenry, IL; grandchildren, Dana (Ben), Justin (Jennifer), Tasha (Chad), Matthew (Brandi), Patrick (Kiley), Jordan (Kristin), Kyle (Bekah), Desirae, Montana (Justice), Taylor (Kyle), Jay (Brittany), Tanner (Kassi), Lauryn (Travis), Madison (Ross), and Carson; 21 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband William; daughter, Teri House; parents, Glenn and Violet; and a brother, Jerry Welbourne. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

Life gathering, to remember the good times and share memories of Becky. Please join them on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the River’s Edge Resort & Campground, 18031 Moline Road, Lyndon, IL. Share and remember her life with food, drinks, music and a bonfire. The family asks that everyone wear Cubs attire (or red, white or blue). Sloppy joes and soft drinks will be provided. Please BYOB and bring a dish to share.

Joyce A. Schaver-Fowler, 74, of Morrison, IL, passed on 09/29/2021. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

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OBITUARIES JOAN D. KELLY

Born: September 1, 1938 in La Salle, IL Died: September 24, 2021 in Mt. Morris, IL Joan D. Kelly, 83, died Friday September 24, 2021 at Resthave Home in Morrison. Joan was born on September 1, 1938 in La Salle, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Wennmacher) Neidetcher. She graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing in Kewanee as a Registered Nurse. Joan married thel ove of her life Gerald (Jerry) A. Kelly on February 23, 1963 in Sterling. He died July

CLARA HELEN EISSENS

Born: October 18, 1930 in Wilmington, NC Died: September 26, 2021 in Pleasant Prairie, WI CLARA HELEN EISSENS, 90, of Kenosha, WI, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday September, 26, 2021 at her home in Kenosha. Funeral services for Clara were held at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Stephan, Pastor of CrossView Church in Fulton officiating. Interment was in Fulton Township Cemetery. A memorial has been established by the family. Clara was born October 18, 1930 in Wilmington, NC to James H. and Nellie (Risen) Taylor. She was educated in the Wilmington grade schools, and graduated from New Hanover High School and also nursing school, both in Wilmington. She married Jay Eissens on

ARDITH MAXINE MILLER BENNETT

17, 2007. She served the community faithfully and lovingly for ove r40 years as a Registered Nurse at Winning Wheels Rehab Center in Prophetstown, IL and CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Joan was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed gardening, reading, and especially sewing. She sewed many, many garments for her children’s everyday lives, special occasions, and a number of quilts for her grandchildren. She was an avid fan of Notre Dame football and Newman High School football. She could often be found sitting on the track with Jerry and other family members at every home game, cheering on the Comets! She was proud to be Irish and carried the Kelly name well. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. At Kelly family gather-

ings, Joan was always at the center keeping everyone together. Joan will be deeply missed and forever held in the high estesteem by her family. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks for the compassionate and loving care she received from the staff at Resthave Home over the final years of her life. Surviving are her children: Jerri (Dean) Harrison of Dixon, Jon (Debra) Kelly of Dubuque, IA, Jeanine (Robert) Cain of Lyndon, Jo (Vernon) Phillips of Davenport, IA and Josh (Barbara) Kelly of Ormond Beach, FL; her brother, Donald (Becky) Neidetcher of Cumberland Foreside, ME; Grandchildren: Dylan, Taylor, Jakob, Grey, Quinn and Maura Harrison, Colin, Ian, Finnian, Delaney and Aidan Kelly, Emma, Audrey and Margaret Cain, Cleah Phillips,

August 15, 1953 in Conway, SC. He died on August 24, 1990. Clara was a homemaker. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Fulton, and later attended Second Reformed – now CrossView - Church in Fulton. Currently she was a member of Pleasant Prairie Baptist Church in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Clara was a devoted Bible student and loved attending Bible studies and singing hymns. Survivors include three daughters, Linda (Brad) McCrorey of Homer Glen, IL, Marlene June Eissens of Kenosha, WI and Ruth (Andy) Buehler of Pleasant Prairie, WI; one son, Johnny (Michele) Eissens of Fulton, IL; ten grandchildren, Elizabeth, Amy, Sarah, Jay, Charles, Isaac, Katie, Evan, Isabelle and Breanna; five great grandchildren, Claire, Emily, Anna, Luke and Jake; sister-in-law and lifelong friend, Annette Eissens of Whiteville, NC; special friend, Janice Steinacker, and many special nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay; a sister, June Northrup; four brothers, John, Henry, Snow and Charles Taylor. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

RICHARD “RICK” WRIGHT

graduating from Erie High School in 1940. She married John Leroy Bennett of Morrison, IL on October 5, 1941, and she and her husband Born: July 3, 1922 in White, SD farmed for 40 years in the rural Erie area until Died: September 26, 2021 in Simpsonville, SC their retirement. Maxine and John were long time members Ardith Maxine Miller of the Erie United Methodist Church where Bennett, 99, of SimpMaxine served on many committees and was sonville, SC, formerly of Erie, IL, died Sunday, a Sunday School Teacher. The couple were September 26, 2021 at charter members of the Lake Erie Country Club, and Maxine was a member of the The Springs Assisted Living in Simpsonville, Morrison Chapter of the Daughters of the SC. Graveside services American Revolution. She is survived by her daughter, Karen will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 5, Bennett Hunt and husband, Charles; five 2021 at the Erie Cemetery, Erie, IL. Memorials may be made to the Erie United Methodist grandsons, David Hunt and wife, Nancy, Todd Jensen, John Hunt and wife, Trisha, Brandon Church, 811 8th St., Erie, IL 61250. Gibson Jensen, and Jason Hunt and wife, Laura; and – Bode Funeral Home, Erie, is assisting with 11 great grandchildren. arrangements. Maxine was preceded in death by her parMaxine was born to John Delaney Miller and ents, her husband, John; one daughter, Diane; Nellie Mae Richards Miller in White, South and three sisters, Velma Kellogg, Ethelyn Dakota on July 3, 1922. She moved with her family to Illinois and attended schools in Erie, Wessel, and Marian Schaeffer. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

Josh Jr. and Brogan Kelly. Great-grandchildren Jackson Cain, Dominic, Orion, Delilah, and Iris Harrison, Ruby and Reeva Harrison, Oak, Rowan, Olive and Bonsai Harrison. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Ken and John Neidetcher, her granddaughters Lauren Kelly, Peyton Kelly and great-grandson Augustine Harrison. Visitation will be held on Tuesday September 28, 2021 from 11 – 12 “noon” at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 “noon.” Burial will conclude at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling. Arrangements entrusted to by McDonald Funeral Homes Memorials may be made in her memory to Newman Central Catholic High School.

Barbara Youmans in Fulton. Rick taught social studies at Unity Christian Schools in Fulton, and also German in the New Holland Christian School in South Dakota. He drove a school bus for the Riverbend School District and RICHARD “RICK” worked as a supervisor at ADM in Clinton, SHAW WRIGHT, 78, IA for many years. He also spent many years of Fulton, IL, died working as a supervisor at Quantum, and Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at MercyOne working as a car salesman. He was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in in Clinton, IA. Fulton. Rick loved cars, driving, and model Cremation rites railroading. His favorite job was driving a will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on tour bus for the Watoto Children’s Choir of Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Bethel Christian Uganda. Reformed Church in Fulton, IL, with Rev. Kevin Survivors include his wife, Barb; three sons, Daniel (Tonya) Wright of Champaign, IL, VerHoeven officiating. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, William (Njeri) Wright of Naples, FL and David (Shannon) Wright of Clinton, IA; six grandchilOctober 8th at the Fulton Chapel of the dren, CariLynn Wright, Jacob Wright, Jonas Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Memorials to Wright, Bridget Wright, Daphne Wright, and Unity Christian School Building Fund, Bethel Malcolm Wright; one sister, Amy (John) Miller Christian Reformed Church, and the Watoto of Washington, PA; one brother, William (Rue) Children’s Choir have been established. Wright of Boerne, TX. Rick was born April 18, 1943 in Pittsburgh, He was preceded in death by his parents; PA to Harold L. and Margaret Louise (Shaw) two grandchildren, Angelique Wright and Wright. He was a graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School in Mt. Lebanon, PA, and received Juliana Wright; one sister, Leslie Gregory. To send online condolences go to www. a Bachelor’s Degree from Sterling College in Sterling KS. On December 21, 1968 he married bosmarenkes.com Born: April 18, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA Died: September 28, 2021 in Clinton, IA

WANDA LARSON

Born: August 19, 1938 in Moline, IL Died: September 30, 2021 in Silvis, IL Wanda Jean Larson, 83, of Port Byron, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at New Perspective Senior Living Center, in Silvis, Illinois. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Port Byron. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4-7 PM at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fairfield Cemetery, Port Byron. Masks will be required to attend. Memorials may be made to the Riverdale Education Foundation. Wanda was born on August 19, 1938 in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Cyriel and

Martha (Hougas) DeCap. She graduated from Port Byron High School in 1956. Wanda married Wayne Larson on October 16, 1965 in Port Byron, IL. Prior to her marriage she worked at the Rock Island County Treasurer’s office, and later as the Port Byron village clerk. Wanda enjoyed spending time with her family. She had a beautiful view of the Mississippi River from her home and absolutely loved to just sit and watch the river go by. Wanda is survived by her children, Karen (Mark) Searl, Port Byron, IL, Mark Larson, Hampton, IL; grandson John Searl, Port Byron; sisters, Dorothy Holst, Rose Mary (David) Tournear, Daniel (Kathy) DeCap; as well as several nieces and nephews. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne, and a brother-in-law, Wayne Holst. Share a memory or condolence at www. gibsonbodefh.com

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The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to give now and in the weeks ahead to overcome this shortage. There will be blood drives from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Oct. 11 at Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico School District 3, 79 Grove St. in Prophetstown and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland in Morrison. Photo provided

Freshmen from Rock Falls, Newman, Prophetstown, Morrison and Fulton high schools participate in a B.L.I.N.D. retreat Sept. 23 at Westwood in Sterling. Students participated in team building as well as relationship building activities. Students were encouraged to think about the people in their lives and the choices they make. The challenge for each student was to become a change agent in their community, not only on the day of the retreat, but every day that follows.

Resthave celebrating 60 years with a drive-thru meal Oct. 14 Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Ave., Morrison, will be celebrating 60 years of serving the community with a drive-thru meal. Resthave also will be recog-

nizing Jill Smith, who received the Illinois Health Care Association 2021 Administrator of the Year award. The community is invited to a free drive-thru meal from 4 to 6

p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14. Deli sandwiches, pasta and cheesecake will be served. Each vehicle also will receive a commemorative gift as a token of appreciation.

Applications being accepted for trapping drawing Applications are now being accepted for the annual trapping drawing for Morrison-Rockwood State Park and Big Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area. The drawing will be held Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Morrison Rockwood State Park office. Applicants need not be present at the time of the drawing. Winning applicants will be notified after the drawing is completed. Park regulations and statewide regulations apply. For further information please contact the park office at 815-772-4708.

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Oct. 4, 1961 Fidelity Life Association announced that contracts for extensive remodeling of its home office facilities have been awarded. Cost of the project is expected to be $150,000, according to William Rothermel, executive vice president of the company. The remodeling will provide completely modern facilities and give the company greater use of its available space. The work is expected to be done by March 1, 1962. The Fulton City Council considered a petition bearing about 50 signatures asking for relief from flooding of the low tract of land between 11th and 12th streets north of Seventh Avenue. The petition pointed out water stands on this land most of the time, sometimes covering several acres, and constitutes a hazard to health and safety.

50 Years

Oct. 6, 1971

Heading the September police report are 26 traffic tickets issued for speeding. Offenders were caught with the use of the new radar equipment that Fulton police have been using on Ful-

ton streets. A low bid of $109,970 was submitted by Lakin Construction Co. of Clinton on a boat harbor for the city of Fulton. The boat harbor will be financed by a grant of $125,000 from the Illinois Department of Conservation.

40 Years

Oct. 7, 1981

Senior class officers and student council members of Fulton High School are Laura Temple, president; Jeff Balk, vice president; Terry Holesinger, treasurer; Steve Bolton, student council representative; Jeff Housenga, student council representative; Kris Fanderclai, secretary; and Pete Kraft, student council representative. A sign at Agri-King congratulates Phil Hook on winning the Caterpillar Economy Challenge. Competing against four other regional winners with identical Caterpillar 420 horsepower V-8 engines, Hook averaged 6.11 mpg in the 57.7-mile contest near Peoria. His first-place prize was $10,000.

30 Years

Sept. 25, 1991

New officers of the Fulton Fire and Ambulance Department include

Wayne Hook, emergency medical services coordinator; Mary Cox, assistant EMS coordinator; Steve Norem, assistant EMS coordinator; Kevin Heun, fire department captain; Bruce Van Drew, fire department captain; Dave Damhoff, fire department assistant chief; Don Damhoff, fire chief; and Frosty Erickson, assistant fire chief. Dennis Boeck of Morrison and Arvid Housenga of Fulton are helping a couple of young men from rival schools get their feet wet together. As owners of Wash on Wheels, Boeck and Housenga are employing the cooperative efforts of a Mustang and a Steamer to operate the mobile power unit in the Morrison-Fulton area. Ryan Venema, a senior at Morrison High School, and Shane Sikkema, a recent graduate of Fulton High School, are operating Wash on Wheels.

20 Years

Oct. 3, 2001

Work began on a new 1.5-million-gallon tank to be added to the complex at the Fulton River Terminal located on the banks of the river. It is expected to be completed in three to four weeks. When filled, it will contain

a solution of UAN nitrogen. During the year, the terminal fills many semi trucks that distribute the fertilizer components to areas in the Midwest designed to fertilize farm fields. The new bus garage being built in the 1200 block of 14th St. is rapidly taking shape. The structure has been framed and is ready to be finished. The new unit will have room for six buses, with the inside of the last stall being higher than the rest for mechanical work and ease of washing the buses.

10 Years

Oct. 5, 2011

The Fulton Kiwanis Club installed new officers. They include Dr. Bill Wilkin, president; Ron Vogel and Larry Russell, co-secretaries; Jim Connell, Lt. Governor of Division 16; and Len Janis, treasurer. The Steamers sophomore volleyball team played in the 15-team Sterling Invitational and came home with the championship trophy. Team members are Ann Renkes, Chelsea Lesniwski, Rachael Beiermann, Marla Stoecker, Sophia Kummerer, Maddi Haan, Amy Barzgari, Kylie Green, Jenna Jones, Olivia Edfors and coach Jean Wilkin.

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With a deep and talented lineup playing on its home course Sept. 29, the Riverdale boys golf team was favored to win the Class 1A Riverdale Regional at Byron Hills Golf Course. While the Rams lived up to the billing, the Newman Comets and Fulton Steamers joined Riverdale in advancing their full teams to the Byron Sectional. Additionally, duos from Amboy and Morrison moved on to the meet at PrairieView. Riverdale shot a 310 to win by 22 strokes over Newman (332). Fulton grabbed the final team qualifying spot with a 343. “I think they’re a little surprised, but happy,” Fulton coach Mitch Van Zuiden said of his team. “This is one of the tougher regionals in this area right now. Our 3, 4 and 5 guys showed up. I’m proud of them, They’ve been working hard this whole week, and it worked out for them.” Far less surprising was the round by Riverdale’s James Moorhusen. The senior shot a 2-under-par 69 on his home course, starting off with three birdies in his first seven holes for a 32 on the front nine. “It was just going out and doing the best that I could do, doing my part and believing in myself and my teammates,

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Riverdale’s James Moorhusen chips onto the first green during the Class 1A Riverdale Regional on Sept. 29 at Byron Hills in Port Byron. Moorhusen shot a 2-under-par 69 to win medalist honors and the Rams took the team title. and we got it done in both individual and team aspects. It just means so much to win as a team and as an individual and play one of my last high school rounds on my home course, especially a regional,” Moorhusen said. Sam Willems (4th, 78), Ashtin Sutton (tied for 7th, 81) and Ben Nelson (tied for 11th, 82) rounded out the Rams’ team score. Fulton’s Ian Wiebenga was fifth, and the rest of the Steamers stepped up. While Landon Meyers’ 89 was about six strokes higher than his average, Reed Owen shot an 85 for his lowest score of

the year, Kyle Meinema had a solid round of 90, and Aiden Daley (94) and Gavyn Mendoza (100) also played well. “It feels amazing. Going into it, honestly, I don’t know if any of us were sure we were going to make it, but it feels so good to make it through as a team,” Wiebenga said. “I think we’ve got a lot of confidence right now. I think we really needed this. Conference was a big confidence booster, and I think it helped us out a lot, and I think that’s a big reason why we played so good and made it through today.” Morrison’s Mason Dykstra and

Isaac Melton advanced as individuals as a four-way tie for 85 filled the final four qualifying spots. Dykstra said a strong start settled him into his round nicely. “I had a good first few holes. My first three holes set the tone for me to have a good day,” he said. “An 85, I’m not 100% happy with it, but it was good enough to get me through. I had three or four 5- to 6-footers that I knew I had to make, and I made them. Off the tee, I was OK, nothing too good, but overall I think it was a good day.” Melton was pleased to be playing at least one more round this season, and said it was his second nine – he started on the 10th hole – that sent him into the sectional. “It was a great day outside, so I knew I was going to play a good round today, but I didn’t start out too good,” he said. “I shot a 45 on my front nine, but then the back nine really saved me. I took my time a lot more – I was rushing myself on the front nine – and I was making better choices with my clubs. “I’m just looking to improve, and hopefully I can shoot better than an 85 [at the sectional].” Morrison was eighth with a 354. Bureau Valley placed ninth with a 362. Erie-Prophetstown was 10th with a 378. Ethan Palmer led the Panthers with an 88. Blake Geuns had a 91 for Erie-Prophetstown.

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Erie-Prophetstown Panthers scored 36 unanswered points to defeat Orion 49-14 on the road Sept. 25. The Panthers were led by quarterback Kolby Franks, who had 243 rushing yards and three touchdowns. After the Panthers (3-2, 3-0 Three Rivers West) fumbled the second-half kickoff and Orion turned that into a touchdown for a 14-13 lead, E-P got three touchdown runs from Franks and two more from Jase Grunder to pull away. Grunder finished with 62 yards rushing and also had 10 tackles and a sack. Connor Sibley added 55 yards and the first two touchdowns on the ground. Sibley also had 10 tackles and an interception. Mason Misfeldt had 13 tackles and added two catches for 10 yards. Grunder caught three passes for 40 yards. Franks was 5-for-7 passing for 50 yards.

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FULTON First Christian Reformed Church Pastor Michael Hooker 801 15th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3790 First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203 Pastor Charles Huckaby Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.com. Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283 Pastor Wayne Wiersema Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542 Father Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com Pastor Shannon Parrish

Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Joe Crum 815-772-3554 Thrive Ministries-Bethel CRC Campus 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.thriveforchrist.com bethelcrc@juno.com Pastor Kevin Vanhoeven Thrive Ministries-First CRC Campus 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.thriveforchrist.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Michael Hook

HILLSDALE Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340 - Cell 309-373-5316 Pastor Connor Morrison youthpast56@gmail.com

HOOPPOLE Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church Rev. Eugene Baker, Pastor 815-948-2181 or 309-507-3283 Hooppole Zion Methodist Church Pastor Dan Wright - Church 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145

LYNDON Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon, 815-590-6971 Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr. Trinity Baptist Church 403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com

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Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 FaceBook live at 10 a.m. Sundays Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Reformed Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison, 815-772-3890 www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Dick Adams - Phone 772-2696 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m. YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison Larry Kidwell, Minister - 970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons. Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Calvin Haines - 815-772-4030 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Pastor Anthony Appel Morrison Christian Reformed Church www.morrisoncrc.org 815-772-4657 300 W. South St. Pastor Kevin Verhoeven bethelrevkev@gmail.com

PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Lee Williams Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron Pastor Angel Gomez Parish Office: 309-523-9101 Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834 Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767 Messiah Lutheran Church 302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Pastor David Efflandt Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron Congregational Church 200 N. High Street, Port Byron Rev. Michael Rubino - 309-523-2318 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th Street North, Port Byron Church Office: 309-523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor

IN BRIEF Becky Butterfield Youth and Family Life Pastor Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director

PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org First Lutheran Church Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown Pastor Kicheon Peter Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kicheon@gmail.com Prophetstown United Methodist Church 200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496 River Church 218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077

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

TAMPICO St. Mary Catholic Church 105 Benton St., Tampico Fr. Richard M. Russo, Pastor Phone 815-438-5425 Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-438-2530 Church phone - 815-438-6105

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The Cordova Firefighters’ Association will have their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. – noon at the Cordova Fire Station, 906 Main Ave. Stop on by for dine-in or carryout, with donations accepted at the door. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, and drinks. All proceeds will go towards equipment for the department.

Riverdale PTO to hold Fall Festival

Riverdale PTO will have their first ever Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 8 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Riverdale Elementary School,

with free admission for all. Kids are invited to get dressed up in their favorite costumes and enjoy all the fun activities – trunk or treat, hayrack rides (parents must ride with), games and prizes, apple cider demonstrations, and a whole lot of family fun! Tickets will be sold for raffle baskets provided by each grade, with proceeds to support Riverdale PTO. Pulse 84 will be selling delicious fall drinks, and ‘Frosted by Isabelle’ will be selling sweet treats and bakery items. The concession stand will be open with the Riverdale Boosters selling hot dog and pizza meals, cash only. All activities will be outside, weather permitting, with event parking at the high school.

CHURCH BRIEFS First Reformed Church worship is 9 a.m. Oct. 10

Join us at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, for worship at First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave. in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will bring the message and the choir will sing. Choir rehearsal begins at 8 a.m. on Sunday morning. Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and refreshments are served in the library after the service. Senior meals begin at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the church. Creative Crew will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13. A new study, “How Christianity Changed the World,” starts at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Football breakfasts are at 7 a.m. Fridays at the church. Services are live-streamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/groups/ firstfulton to join and see the services. The previous Sunday’s service is broadcast on WCCI 100.3-FM at 6 p.m. Sunday. For information, go to the church’s website at www.firstrcafulton.org.

Emmanuel Reformed Church worship is 9 a.m. Oct. 10

Free community meals take place from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, with both dine-in buffet and drive-thru meals. The Oct. 6 menu will be quarter-pound hot dogs or hamburgers, potato salad, baked beans and s’more bars. If eating in, milk and water are served. DELTA Club for children in kindergarten through fifth grade is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, as well as the junior high youth group. All are welcome. Join us at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, and

feel free to come a little early and grab a cup of coffee in the Welcome Center before going into the sanctuary for worship. Pastor Luke Schouten continues his message series, “The Tabernacle and Jesus” with “The Laver” drawn from Exodus 30: 17-21. Exaltation will lead the worship set, and Ministry Coordinator Rich Criss will serve as organist for the service. The Sanctuary Choir will sing “Awesome is the Lord Most High” for the anthem. The sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated. Sunday School for children in preschool through high school takes place after worship until 11 a.m. Coffee and fellowship for the adults in the Christ Center also follows worship. Information is on the church’s website, www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org, or by calling the church office at 815-772-3890.

Free community meals at CrossView Church in Fulton

CrossView Church, formerly Second Reformed Church, in Fulton will host a free community meal. The Table at CrossView will begin serving at 5:30 p.m. The Table will be available on Wednesdays through May. If River Bend School District in Fulton is canceled on a Wednesday because of a weather issue, The Table also will be canceled. CrossView is located at 705 14th Ave. in Fulton. Upcoming menu: Oct. 6: Mini pizza, coleslaw, apple slices and brownie sundaes Oct. 13: Chili, chicken noodle soup, crackers, Jello cups and dessert

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REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT PLAINTIFF Vs. Yesika M. Duarte; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2019CH290 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS

REAL ESTATE HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/21/2020, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on November 2, 2021 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 0736350004 09-4232 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2815 8 1/2 Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property

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REAL ESTATE Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS

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ORDINANCE NO. 118 FOR THE ERIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 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, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, the following sums, or so much thereof as by law may be authorized, and the same are hereby appropriated for the following expenses: CORPORATE FUND Payroll $86,000 Payroll taxes 7,000 Accountant fees 2,700 Continuing education & mileage 300 Legal expense 1,400 Treasurer's bond 250 Non-liability insurance (property) 3,500 Building maintenance & supplies 7,000 Utilities & services 13,000 Learning resources 22,000 Library supplies 3,000 New equipment 3,000 Machine maintenance 2,800 Computer maintenance & software 1,000 Publicity, PR & promotions 250 Online subscriptions 400 OPAC & circulation fees 9,000 Programming 1,300 Miscellaneous 600 Communications 6,600 TOTAL $171,000 Other Items Liability insurance $ 700 Worker's Compensation insurance 1,200 Special Reserve Fund established pursuant to Section 1005-10 of Chapter 81 of the Illinois Revised Statutes, appropriated, but not taxed, in the amount of $9,070. 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 $39,800. 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 Thirteenth day of September, 2021. Curtis Huizenga President, Board of Trustees Erie Public Library District ATTEST: Rebecca M. Dail Secretary, Board of Trustees Erie Public Library District October 5, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES Public Notice Correction Equalization Factors Newton/Fenton/ Portland Townships did not list other land and improvements as having a factor applied. It should have stated a 1.0446 factor was applied to this class. October 5, 2021 Public Notice Correction Equalization Factors Fulton Townshipdid not list other land and improvements as having a factor applied. It should have stated a 1.0552 factor was applied to this

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pplie class. Correction Equalization Factors Union Grove/ Mt. Pleasant Townships-did not list other land and improvements as having a factor applied. It should have stated a .9865 factor was applied to this class. October 5, 2021

Public Notice Correction Equalization Factors Ustick/Clyde Townships-did not list other land and improvements as having a factor applied. It should a have stated 1.0404 factor was applied to this

SCHMALING MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO 75 ILCS 16/35-5 BE IT RESOLVED by the President of Board and Trustees of the Schmaling Memorial Public Library District that the said District intends to levy a tax .02% of EAV for the construction and maintenance of buildings. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a petition seeking a referendum on this tax levy may be obtained from the Secretary of said Board. Any such petition shall contain no less than 241 signatures of registered voters within the District and shall be filed with the County Clerk within thirty (30) days from the date of this notice and the referendum date would be April 12, 2022. Passed at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees this 21st day of September, 2021 Sarah Brubaker, President Kathy Quick, Secretary 9/28 & 10/5, 2021

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, 210 15TH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Leinese I. Schanfish, DECEASED. 21 P 298 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to James Schanfish, P.O. Box 33, East Moline, Illinois, 61244, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is SJ Chapman, Bielski Chapman, Ltd., 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60606. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before April 5, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp. SJ Chapman Bielski Chapman, Ltd (6312516) 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)583-9430 I3177462 October 5, 12, 19, 2021

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT PLAINTIFF Vs. Yesika M. Duarte; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2019CH290 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS

LEGAL NOTICES HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/21/2020, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on November 2, 2021 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 4 IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS AND CALLED KOENIG AND HANSEN'S ADDITION TO SAID CITY, SITUATED IN ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS. PIN 0736350004 09-4232 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2815 8 1/2 Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a

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p p y condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is a located in common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. 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 OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact

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ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BREAST CANCER?

Millions of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, more than 2.3 million women across the globe were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. The BCRF also notes that breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in 140 of 184 countries worldwide. Breast cancer statistics can give the impression that each of the millions of women diagnosed with the disease is ﬁghting the same battle, but breast cancer is something of an umbrella term. In fact, there are various types of breast cancer, including ductal carcinoma in situ, invasive ductal carcinoma, inﬂammatory breast cancer, and metastatic breast cancer. Learning about each type of breast cancer can help women and their families gain a greater understanding of this disease. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) DCIS is a non-invasive cancer that is diagnosed when abnormal cells have been found in the lining of the breast milk duct. The National Breast Cancer Foundation notes that DCIS is a highly treatable cancer. That’s because it hasn’t spread beyond the milk duct into any surrounding breast tissue. The American Cancer Society notes that roughly 20 percent of new breast cancer cases are instances of DCIS.

days or even hours. That underscores the importance of seeking prompt treatment should any symptoms present themselves.

Metastatic breast cancer Metastatic breast cancer may be referred to as stage IV breast cancer. When a woman is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, that means the cancer has spread, or metastasized, into other parts of the body. The NBCF indicates that metastatic breast cancer usually spreads to the lungs, liver, bones, or brain. Symptoms of metastatic breast cancer vary depending on where the cancer has spread. For example, if the cancer has spread to the lungs, women may experience a chronic cough or be unable to get a full breath. These are not the only types of breast cancer. A more extensive breakdown of the various types of breast cancer can be found at https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/ types.

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Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) IDC is the most common type of breast cancer. The NBCF reports that between 70 and 80 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses are instances of IDC. An IDC diagnosis means that cancer began growing in the milk ducts but has since spread into other parts of the breast tissue. This is why IDC is characterized as “invasive.” Though IDC can affect people, including men, of any age, the ACS notes that the majority of IDC cases are in women age 55 and older. Inﬂammatory breast cancer (IBC) The NBCF describes IBC as an “aggressive and fast growing breast cancer.” Breastcancer.org notes that IBC is rare, as data from the ACS indicates that only about 1 percent of all breast cancers in the United States are inﬂammatory breast cancers. Many breast cancers begin with the formation of a lump, but Breastcancer.org reports that IBC usually begins with reddening and swelling of the breast, and symptoms can worsen considerably within SM-ST1920697

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