Glimpses of the Past

GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

1962: Fulton residents get f ree X-rays dur ing campaig n to f ight TB

60 Years Oct. 10, 1962

446 Fulton residents had free chest X-rays during a three-day visit by the mobile X-ray unit. The X-ray campaign to find every unknown case of tuberculosis in the area is sponsored by the Whiteside County Medical Society, the Whiteside County Tuberculosis Association and the Illinois Department of Health, Division of TB Control.

Young hoodlums were headed into Fulton from Clinton, but when they reached the Fulton side, they were defeated by state highway patrolmen, c o u n t y p e a c e o f f i c er s a n d F u l t o n policemen and firemen. The fire hose was called into play to force the unruly crowd back into Lyons. Many bottles, rocks, sticks and stones were thrown at the Fulton officers and fire truck and many of the missiles struck the fire truck.

50 Years Oct. 11, 1972

Fulton Electric and Refrigeration advertised an automatic dryer for $174.95. Sikkema’s Appliance and Floor Coverings advertised an automatic washer and electric dryer at $350 for the pair.

Miss Sandra Wiersema, Fulton’s Miss Flame of 1972, will compete in the district contest at Tampico for the title of Miss Blackhawk. There will be 20 contestants representing each fire department in the Blackhawk district.

40 Years Oct. 13, 1982

Robert Lockhart, a third-generation member of a pioneer Fulton family, died Sunday evening at his home. Also, Harold Shear, a lifelong resident of Fulton and a leader in many community organizations, died at Jane Lamb Hospital.

For the third year in a row, JV golfers won the Three Rivers Conference championship. JV golfers include Terry Walters, Don Webster, Brian Weber, Scott Wiersema, Kurt Heun, Scott Forrest and Scott Webster. For the second time in Steamers history, Fulton varsity golfers won the Illinois Class A regional championship. Varsity golfers include Dan Kettler, John Tiesman, Scott Toleski, Tim Holl, Mike Tharp and Mark Schrader.

30 Years Oct. 7, 1992

Joseph Woith, who has served as Fulton’s city administrator for the past four years, has agreed to accept a second term as president of the Kiwanis Club. Others elected include Michael Kramer, vice president; Gerald Hill, secretary; Joseph Clarkson, treasurer; James Boldt, past president; and Carl Conover, Robert Dykema and Dr. William Wilkin, directors.

J im a nd A nne Balk o f F ult on received an awards plaque and a recent Winner’s Circle weekend in Dubuque as one of the top dealers for DeKalb Plant Genetics. The award is based on service to customers, sales volume and increases in seed orders.

20 Years Oct. 9, 2002

Nicole Woods and R.J. Coffey were elected queen and king for the Homec om i n g fe st iv i t ie s a t F u l to n Hi gh School. Kent Hammer, representing the Fulton Chamber of Commerce, presented the honored couple with king and queen trophies when they were introduced at the game.

The Fulton Community Fund is continuing its 2002-03 campaign. Residents and businesses are being contacted to help meet the goal of $45,950. Five more agencies being supported by the Community Fund are River Bend Senior Citizens Bus, Fulton Cub Scout Pack 342, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Clinton YWCA and Clinton YMCA.

10 Years Oct. 10, 2012

Wyatt Sherman, a 9-year old at Fulton Elementary School, became a hero to his family. The family of eight and dog escaped injury when their home w e nt u p i n f l am e s . W y a t t w e n t upstairs to get something and he saw a r e d l i g h t a n d s m o ke c o m i n g f r o m under the laundry room door. He went back to tell the family and his mom called 911. Because of Wyatt’s lessons during Fire Prevention Weeks, he knew just what had to be done. He was presented an award for his heroism from Leo Geerts, Albany Fire Chief, and Boyd Van Dellen, Fulton Deputy Fire Chief.

Unity Christian School in Fulton hired new teachers. They are Miss Jessica Hartman, Mrs. Kristen Counihan, Mrs. Rhonda Wade, Mrs. Brenda Oosterhouse and Mrs. Nicole Kotman. A new principal, Mr. Chris Pluister, has been hired. Mr. Pluister has been teaching at Unity since 2007, but now has the Pre-K-12 principal title.

YOUR HEALTH

The process of cleansing damaged cells in the body is discussed

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

Autophagy is the process the body uses to help cleanse itself from worn-out or damaged cells. Sometimes the process involves recycling the old components. The term autophagy, which means self-eating, derives from Greek terminology. While the process was discovered in the 1960s, it was not until just a few years ago that it was awarded the Nobel Prize because of the many implications for human beings.

Because the process is in general desirable, scientists have sought ways to induce this process naturally. The process can help heart disease by reducing it as much as 75%. It also may help hypertension. Diabetes and arthritis have shown improvement. Even cancer has shown improvement by this process. The body has regulatory enzymes that help control these conditions and even the aging process.

When the wrong enzymes are turned on, the process of autophagy is suppressed. The No. 1 way to do this is by eating too much food. Fasting has been shown to have a positive benefit for this process by helping to remove damaged proteins and other metabolic garbage.

There are a variety of other ways to accomplish this process of fasting. Exercise is one of those key elements. The natural product curcumin also has been shown to have a very positive benefit. There is a powerful antioxidant known as luteolin that has been beneficial. Foods that are rich in luteolin include celery, artichokes, oregano, olive oil, broccoli, spinach, beets and rosemary. Propolis is another source of luteolin and comes from the resin that bees use to make their honeycombs. Supplements are available in powder and pill form. Another supplement the Chinese have used is Gynostemma Pentaphyllum. This is often made into a tea and has been associated with longevity.

Scientists have warned about overdoing some of the measures above including too much exercise and possibly too much fasting. Paradoxically they even have some studies about inhibiting autophagy as part of the cancer treatment. In general, though, autophagy should be viewed as a very positive way that nature employs to remove its debris.

NEWS BRIEFS

Albany St. Patrick Catholic to host spaghetti dinner

St. Patrick Catholic Church will hold its annual spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15.

The menu includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti, tossed salad, French bread, beverage and ice cream. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Children younger than 5 are free. Carryouts are available.

The church is located at 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany.

First Presbyterian to serve free drive-up meals

First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a Free Community Drive-Up Meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m. (or until food runs out). A chili dinner will be served Thursday, Oct. 13.

Drive up to 300 N. Genesee St. and please stay in your vehicle.

Call 815-772-3510 or search the “firstpresmorrison” group on Facebook for more information.

Menu for The Table at CrossView Church

The Table, a free community meal, is each Wednesday at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton. Serving is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Oct. 12: Barbecue on a bun, chips, Jell-O cups, assorted desserts

Oct. 19: Baked potatoes with butter, chili, cheese or broccoli; tossed salad and dressings, Dump cake

Oct. 26: Chicken noodle soup with crackers, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, assorted desserts

Nov. 2: Grilled hot dogs, cheesy potatoes, corn, brownies

The Table meals are served through May.

Vendors needed for Fall Pop-Up and Farmers Market

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Fall Pop-Up and Farmers Market from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, on Genesee Street, north and south of Main Street.

Crafts, apparel, food and farmers vendors can sign up for a 10-foot-by10-foot space for $20. Payment will be collected the day of the market but sign up is open now through the Morrison Chamber website or on their Facebook page.