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NEWSBRIEFS

PLT3 to conduct pre-K screenings in March and April

ThePLT3SchoolDistrictwillconductpre-kindergartenscreeningsfor the2023-24schoolyearfrom8:20a.m. to3p.m.Friday,March17,and12:30 to7p.m.onThursday,April27,atthe PLT3officeat79GroveSt.,Prophetstown.Thescreeningsarebyappointmentonly.

AnychildintheProphetstown-Lyndon-Tampicoschooldistrictboundaries whowillturn3yearsoldonorbefore Aug.31iseligible.

Eight area teams competed in theIllinois Masonic Academic Bowl 1A Sectional on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Prophetstown High School. The competition involved Erie-Prophetstown, Morrison, Fulton, Forreston, Ashton-Franklin County, United-Monmouth, AnnawanandPutnam County-Granville High Schools, with teams testing their knowledge through sevenrounds of play Taking the top four spots were Fulton, United, Annawanand Morrison.

Prophetstown Area Historical Society PresidentLorraine Thompson,

with Prophetstown Lions Club member Rod Copeland at the PAHS meetingon Saturday, Feb. 11 Copeland handed over the club’s illuminated vintage clock to PAHS, which will displayit andsafekeep it until the club finds another permanent location Prophetstown Lions Club was founded onDec. 17, 1947, and they have other mementos on display at the museum, located at 302 Washington St The Prophetstown Lions Club promotes the principles of good government and good citizenship. To find out more, visit their Facebook page oremail teresabielema@ gmail.com.

Ifyouarealreadyintheprogram, youdonotneedtorescreen.Ifyour childhasneverattendedpre-Kandis enteringkindergarten,pleasecalltoset upascreening.

Screeningdetermineswhomaybe atriskforpotentialhealth,developmentalorsocial-emotionalconcerns.It helpstoidentifythosechildrenwhoare mostat-risk.Ourscreeningtoolconsistsofmotorskills(skipping,jumping, cutting,writing),conceptualskills(colors,counting),andlanguageskills(lettersandwords,solvingproblems).

Aformalscreeningisrequiredbefore enteringourpreschoolprogram.

Themostat-riskstudentswillbe acceptedintotheclass.

Awaitinglistisapossibilityevery year.

Toregisteryourchildforscreening, callProphetstownElementarySchoolat 815-537-2345oremailmlink@plt3.org.

BloodProgram Leader needed in Prophetstown

TheAmericanRedCrossislooking foralocalvolunteertobecomeaBlood ProgramLeader.

Thevolunteerwouldhavethefollowingresponsibilities: Helpcoordinateandpromotethe Prophetstownbi-monthlycommunity blooddrive.

WorkwithRedCrossstafftoscheduledrivedatesandhours,recruit donors,andhelppromoteupcoming blooddrives.

ThoseinterestedcancontactGwendolynBartoluzziatgwendolyn.bartoluzzi@redcross.orgorcalltheMoline officeat309-229-6223.

Sign of spring

Thursday,

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left, is pictured

AnAmerican robin is pictured in the trees at Big Bend State Conservation Area in Prophetstown on Saturday, Feb. 18 Despite asnow day for area schools on

Feb. 16, the warming trend toward spring continues as most ofthe snow was melted by Sunday.

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Three fire departments respond to garage fire in Erie

Firefighters withthe Erie, Hillsdale and Prophetstown fire departments responded to agarage fire on River Road in Erie on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The fire is believed to have started from a wood-burning stove and was fanned by windy conditions Erie Fire Department had 10 personnel on the scene, firefighter andpolice officer JordanGarrison said. The fire was contained within 20 minutes. SteveSiefken of Shaw Mediahappened to be driving by and called 911 and alerted the homeowner, who was not aware ofthe fire.

New vehicle and equipment for Erie Fire & Ambulance

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TheErieFireProtectionDistrict announcedlastweekthegenerous donationoffundsforthepurchaseofa Power LoadandPowerCotsystemfor theAmbulanceDepartment.

Thecomponentsforthesystemhave beenorderedandwillbereadyfor installationwithinthenextfewweeks.

Thesystemwillhelpwithautomaticallyraisingandloweringthecottothe properheightforloadingandunloadingpatients;allowtheEMTtomove thecotintoandoutoftheambulance withouthavingtolifttheweightofthe cotandthepatient;improvesafetyfor the EMTandthepatientduringthe transitioninandoutoftheambulance; allowEMTstoperformtheirjobwith fewerpersonnel;andreduceloading andunloadinginjuriesby50%.

Thedepartmentalsodebutedanew IncidentCommandVehicleearlierthis month.

SinceAugust2022,acommitteeof chiefs,officersandfirefightershave beenworkingontheprojectthat involvedpurchasingausedpickup truckandfullyoutfittingittosuittheir commandstructureneeds.ErieFireis honoredtoservetheresidentsoftheir districtandhelptheresidents intheir timesofneed.

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Erie Fire Chief DougRutledge is pictured by the department’s new Incident Command Vehicle while responding to agarage fire on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

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Dennis VanZuiden awarded volunteer service medal

DennisVanZuiden,aNavyveteran, wasawardedtheMilitaryOutstanding VolunteerServiceMedalforoutstandingpublicservicewhileservingasthe SeniorViceCommanderandBuilding CommitteeChairmanfor Morrison AmericanLegionPost328fromAugust 2018toAugust2021.

VanZuiden devoted morethan680 off-dutyhoursinsupportoftheAmericanLegion,whereheestablished a teamandoversawtherenovationsfor thelocalpost.Hisexperienceandskill ensuredtherenovationsofafull kitchen,foyerandfurnaceroomwere completeddespiteseveralobstacles.

Additionally,asamemberofthe Post’sHonorGuard,herendered28

OBITUARIES

SABRINAD.PETERSON

Born: March30,1967inGalesburg,IL

Died: January30,2023inProphetstown,IL

SabrinaD.Peterson, age55,ofProphetstown,formerlyof Abingdon,diedMonday,January30,2023

atWinningWheels.

Sabrinawasborn

March30,1967in Galesburg,thedaughterofClyde,Jr.and Helen(Labay)Peterson.Shewasa1985 graduateofAbingdonHighSchool.AsaresidentofWinningWheels,shewrotearticlesin theWalkandRollTalk,thefacility’snewspaper.Sabrinahadasparklingpersonalityand wasknownasPrincessGlitterSparklesat WinningWheels.Shelovedherdogs,enjoyed shopping,andbeingoutinthecommunityof Prophetstown.SabrinawasanavidPrince

FRANCES“FRAN”EILEEN ROZEK

Born: June28,1945inBremerton,WA

Died: February13,2023inErie,IL

Frances“Fran”E. Rozek,77,ofErie,IL, diedMonday,February 13,2023atherhome.

Cremationwillbe accordedandaMemorialServicewillbe announcedatalater date.MemorialsmaybemadetotheChildren’sMiracleNetworkorSt.JudeChildren’s ResearchHospital.Gibson–BodeFuneral Home,Erie,isincareofthearrangements.

FranwasbornJune28,1945inBremerton,WA,thedaughterofFrankandLorraine

militaryfuneralhonors,marchedin numerousparadesandhonorablylaid wreathsforbothWreathsAcross AmericaatLuskCemeteryinAlbany andMorrisonMemorialDayAssembly atGroveHillCemetery.

VanZuiden’sdedicationandcommitment to thecommunityduringoffdutyhoursisaninspirationtoall.His actionshavehelpedensurethecontinuedsuccessoftheLegionPostandthe positivedevelopmentofmilitary-communityinteraction.Hisconcern for othersandgenerousspiritreflecthis highregardoftheNavy’scorevalues ofhonor,courage andcommitmentas wellasthepreambletotheAmerican Legion’sConstitution.

fanwhowasabletomeethiminpersonand lovedthecolorpurple.

Sheissurvivedbyherson,GaronPeterson ofMacomb;twosisters,Robin(Kevin)Krisher ofGalesburgandCrystal(Tony)Harrison ofDahinda;threebrothers,ErikPeterson oftheDominicanRepublic,MikeTaylorof Germantown,MD,andJeff(Diane)PetersonofHenderson;threenieces,Brittany (AaronCox)Crain,Brooke(Marty)Corzatt, andSavanahKrisher;threenephews,Nolan (Whitney)Crain,Colton(Courtney)Crain,and KyleKrisher;sevengreatnieces;andthree greatnephews.

Shewasprecededindeathbyherparents.

ACelebrationofLifewillbeheldonSunday, March5,2023from3:00–5:00PMatthe AmericanLegioninAbingdon,IL.

AmemorialhasbeenestablishedtoShriner’sHospital.

Onlinecondolencesmaybesenttowww. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

(Kook)Frett.ShemarriedPaulA.Rozekon May6,1975inChicago.Theylivedseveral yearsinCody,Wyomingwheresheworked asanurse’said.In1988theymovedtoErie.

Franlovedtotravelthecountryandsee thesights.Shewasanamazingwoman withastrongfaithandawonderfulsense ofhumor.Shewasdeeplylovedbyher husband,children,grandchildrenandgreat grandchildren.

Franissurvivedbyherhusband,Paul Rozek,Sr.;6children,Eileen(Dale)Isenberger,Hillsdale,IL,George(Patty)Rozek, Homestead,FL,Frank(Jessie)Rozek,Sterling, IL,Michelle(Noel)Paxton,Erie,IL,PaulRozek, Jr.,Erie,Patrick(Zurich)Rozek,Ashburn,VA; 16grandchildrenand9greatgrandchildren. Shewasprecededindeathbyherparents andasister,MaryNielsen.Shareamemory orcondolenceatwww.gibsonbodefh.com

E. Jayne Pearce Foundation to fund scholarships in Whiteside County

TheE.JaynePearceFoundation hasbeenestablishedtoprovidecollegeorvocationalscholarshipsto youngmenandwomenlivingin WhitesideCountywhoarefacing adversityandpossessJaynePearce’s traitsofintegrity,strengthandcourage.

Jayne struggled withautoimmunediseaseandwastherecipient ofadoubleorgantransplantin1990. Shealsowasavictimofrepeated spousalabuse.

E.JaynePearce,aprominentresidentofErieandWhitesideCounty, passedawayin2008.Sheleftadirectivetoherchildrenandclosest friendsthat after her deathshe wantedafoundationestablishedthat wouldprovidewomenandchildren withresourcesthatwerelackingin Whitesidecounty.

Applicationsforscholarshipsand deadlinestoapplywillbeannounced later.

Inadditiontothefoundation, Jayne’sdirectiveincludedestablishmentofJayne’sHouse.Jayne’s Housewilloperateasa501(c)(3)

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‘Morrison Share Night’ at Culver’s in Clinton

Onceamonth,Culver’sinClinton willbedonating10%ofallproceedsto “OntheMovewithParksandRec”for playgroundequipment.

Dineinfrom4to8p.m.during

organizationtoprovideresources andserve asalocalhealingand healthcenterforwomenandchildrentoovercome thephysicaland emotionaltraumacausedbydomesticviolence.

Jayne’sHousealsowilloffer womenandchildrenwithguidance onhowtoprotectthemselvesfroma domesticabuserandprovide agatewaytoconnectthemwithadditional resources.

Itwaswell-knownthroughout EriethatJaynePearce’shousewasa safeplacetogoforemotionalor financialhelp.Sherecognizedthe hardshipsothersfacedandwasable tofindpurposeinhelpingevenwhen shecould notgetthehelpsheand her childrenneededtoescapeabuse intheirhome.

AlocationforJayne’sHousein WhitesideCountyistobedeterminedandthefulllistofservices willbeannouncedafteralocalneeds assessmentiscompletedbythe boardofdirectors.

Formoreinformation,pleasevisit jayneshouse.orgorcall309-373-7922.

“MorrisonShareNight”onthefirst Wednesdayofeachmonthin2023and thecompanywillsupportthegroup’s effortstopurchasemoreplayground equipmentforthecity.

Markyourcalendarforthenext eventonWednesday,March1.

Photoprovided Post Commander L.J. Zuidema (right), onbehalf of Navy commander S.L. Brown, presents the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal to Dennis VanZuiden.

Morrison Community Hospital in top 10% of critical access hospitals

SUBMITTEDBYMICKWELDING

MorrisonCommunityHospitalhas beenrecognizedforbeinginthetop 10%ofallcriticalaccesshospitalsin thecountryforthesecondyearinrow. MorrisonCommunityHospital receivedtheHospitalConsumer AssessmentofHealthcareProviders andSystemsAward,whichprovides standardizedsurveyanddatacollectioninformationthatrecognizesthe exceptionaloutpatientqualityofcare inhospitalsthroughoutthenation.

“Thisamazingaccomplishmentis justonestepinwhatourhealthcare teamdoeseverydaytoensuregood outcomes.Theawardrecognizesexceptionaleffortstoimprovequalityand thepatientcareexperience,”saidPam Pfister,CEO,MorrisonCommunity Hospital.“Greatachievementssuchas thisawardisnurturedwithteamwork. Weareveryproudofourteamfor achievingthislevelofexcellencein healthquality.”

“Excellenceintheoutpatientsetting isatestamentto thededicationofthe staff,meticulousattentiontothecreationofefficientworkflowsandthe ever-presentsupportofadministrative staff,”saidLauraFischer,ICAHNFlex Grantprojectmanager.“Thishospital

continuallyworksforqualityperformanceinalltheseareas.”

TheintentoftheHCAHPS(Hospital ConsumerAssessment ofHealthcare ProvidersandSystems) initiativeisto provideastandardizedmeasuringof patients’perspectivesonhospitalcare. Manyhospitalshavecollectedinformationonpatientsatisfaction,but priortoHCAHPStherewasnonational standardforcollectingorpublicly reportingpatients’perspectivesofcare informationthatwouldenable valid

comparisonstobemadeacrossallhospitals.HCAHPSis acoresetofquestionsthatcanbecombinedwith a broader,customizedsetofhospital-specificitems.HCAHPSsurveyitems complementthedatahospitalscollect tosupportimprovementsininternal customerservicesandqualityrelated activities.

Threebroadgoalshaveshapedthe HCAHPSsurvey.First,thesurvey is designedtoproducecomparabledata onthepatient’sperspectiveoncare

thatallowsobjectiveandmeaningful comparisonsbetweenhospitalson domainsthatareimportanttoconsumers.Second,publicreportingofthesurveyresultsisdesignedtocreateincentivesforhospitalstoimprovetheir qualityofcare.Third,publicreporting willservetoenhancepublicaccountabilityinhealthcarebyincreasingthe transparency ofthequalityofhospital careprovidedinreturnforthepublic investment.

InMay2005,theNationalQuality Forum,anorganizationestablishedto standardizehealthcarequalitymeasurementandreporting,formally endorsedtheCAHPSHospitalSurvey TheNQFendorsementrepresentsthe consensusofmanyhealthcareproviders,consumergroups,professional associations,purchasers,federal agenciesandresearchandquality organizations.

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Morrison Community Hospital has beenrecognized for beingin the top 10% of allcritical accesshospitalsin the country for the second year in row.

Morrison Community Hospital’s Quality of Care award.

1973: Committee formed to create possibility of a park district

60Years Feb.13,1963

TheBoyScoutstookacensusofthe hardwoodshadetreesinthecity.The purpose wasto determinetheproportionofAmericanElmtrees.Results showedthat49.3%ofthehardwood treesareAmericanElm.Itisvery likelythatFultonwillloseallofthese treesbecauseofdisease.Thestreet departmenthasbeendoingafinejobof removingthediseasedtrees.The Scoutssuggestthateverytreeremoved bereplacedbytwonewtrees.The reportwassignedbyDannyBly,Steve KoenesandDickVogel.

TheFultonSchoolBoardagreedto offerVirgilStaplesacontract for another yearassuperintendentat a salaryof$11,000andhehasagreedto acceptthe newcontract.Thesalary scheduleatthe presenttimeprovides foraminimumsalaryof$4,700ayear forateacherwithabachelor’sdegree andnoexperience.Theminimumfora teacherwith60 collegehoursoftrainingandnoexperienceunderthepresentsalaryscheduleis$4,230ayear.

50 Years Feb.21,1973

Agroupof30citizensmetwithofficersoftheFultonRecreationCorporationanddecidedtomakeanextended

YOURHEALTH

studywiththepossibilityofaskingfor avoteontheformationofaparkdistrict.Astudycommitteewaschosenby President ElmerVogeloftheRecreationCorporationtocontinueworkon thepossibilityofaparkdistrictforFulton.Membersofthecommitteeare JamesWessels,LawrenceKnee,Mrs. EdKolk, DaleWessels,GeorgeBusch, LesliePrins,Mrs.StanleyBorgman, Mrs.RalphDysonandMr.andMrs. RichardAbbott.

AnopenhouseisplannedforBorgman& Huizenga FeedandFuelinthe newlyremodeledquartersofthesales counterarea.

40Years Feb.23,1983

Morethan2,500voterswenttothe pollsintheRiverBendSchoolDistrict toadministeraresoundingdefeatto a requestforataxincreasethatwould havecostownersofrealestateabout 14%moreinproperty taxes. On a requestforanincreasefortheeducationalfund:1,155yes;1,344no.On a requestforanincreaseinoperations, buildingandmaintenancefund:1,008 yes;1,460,no.Onarequestforatransportationfund:974yes;1,512no.

TheFultonSteamersbasketballteam istheThreeRiversConferencechampion.TheteamincludesManagerDave

VanderVinne,KurtLeininger,Rod Whitmore,KevinVenHuizen,James Hatfield,JeffWessman,Manager Todd Carpenter,GaryMedendorp,DaveFoster,DanTiesman,ScottBrondyke, Rob Willey,DanLeonard, MikeFoster, MartyTempleandScottWiersema.

30Years

Feb.17,1993

With22teachersintheRiverBend schoolseligibletotake earlyretirement,onlytwowilltakeadvantageof theoffer. ThestateofIllinoishas offereda5+5retirementplan,which addsfiveyearstoateacher’s age and alsoforyearsofservicetobecomeeligibletoretireearly.The20otherteacherswillhavenextyeartotakeadvantageoftheoffer.Superintendent Hammerbelieves thereason mostof theeligibleteachersdeclinedtheoffer wasbecauseofemployeefringebenefitssuchashealthcare.

Theschooldistrictlostalawsuit thathadbeenthroughthecourts duringthepast10years.Mrs.Virginia Raychargedthatthedistrictviolated herhumanrightswhenshewastransferredfromFultontoAlbanyschool. The courtsorderedthatRaybereinstatedtoheroldpositionasafifth gradeteacher.Communications betweentheattorneys,theschooldis-

trictandRayproducedanagreement thatpermittedhertodeferthetransfer untilthenextschoolyear.

20Years

Feb.19,2003

UnityChristianSchoolhasreceived a$100,000matchinggiftopportunity. FundsdonatedbetweenFeb.15and May15towardtheAnnualHarvest Campaignwillbematched dollarfor dollar, up to $100,000,bysupportersof UnityChristianSchool.

TwomembersoftheFultonHigh SchoolSteamerswrestlingteamwillbe competingintheIHSAStateWrestling FinalsinChampaign.Makingittothe “show”werefreshmanBenKuebeland seniorEvanMcCallisterasaresultof topthreefinishesatthesectionallast weekend.

10Years

Feb.20,2013

TheD.S.FlikkemaFoundation awarded$1,500grantstoSupportersof Schmalingtobeusedtoenhance SchmalingMemorialLibraryandto “FriendsforCharity”ofFulton,which donatestoFultonMiddleSchool’smilk andlunchprogram.KiwanisClubis therecipientof$1,000tobeusedforits Christmasclothingprojectthathelps morethan100childrenannually.

Causes, signs and treatment of congestive heart failure are discussed

BySTEPHEND.HARRISON,M.D.

Congestiveheartfailurereferstothe conditioninwhichtheheartdoesnot pump bloodadequatelytotherestofthe body.Becausebloodcarriesoxygen,the bodymaynotgettheoxygenitneeds.The processcanbetemporary andisreferred toasacuteheartfailureoritcanbelongtermandcanbereferredtoaschronic heartfailure.

Heartfailuremayhavemanycauses

Amongthemincludenarrowingofblood vesselstotheheartaswithheartdisease andheartattack,problemswiththe heart,problemswiththeheartmuscle, whichmayhavebeencausedbyavirus orotherconditions(thisisreferredtoas cardiomyopathy),highbloodpressure, problemswiththeheartvalves orabnormalrhythm.Finally,anytoxic substancessuchasalcoholmaycontributeto heartfailure.

Signsofheartfailureincludeshortnessofbreath,whichmaybeevenmore concerningifonegetsitwhenlyingdown inbed.Shortnessofbreathwithexertion

canbeanimportantfactor.Sudden breathlessnessatnighttime,generalized weakness andswellinginthelowerlegs areothers.Itshouldbenotedthatthere arelotsofcausesforswellingintheleg, mostofwhich arenotheartfailure.However,ifyouexperienceachangealong theselines,especiallyiftheothersymptomsarepresent,youshouldbechecked. Oftenthereisasuddenweightgainwith heartfailurebecausethebodyisretainingfluid.Sometimesthebodymaystore fluidintheabdominal area intheliver.

Ifheartfailureissuspected,yourdoctormayordertestssuchaschestX-ray andEKG,sometimesbloodtestsand sometimesanechocardiogram orultrasoundofthehearttogiveanideaonthe structureoftheheart.

Treatmentwillinclude changesinlifestylesuchasdietorreducingtheamount ofsaltyoueat.Somepeoplewillneedto reducetheiralcohol,particularlyifthey aredrinkingmore thanoneortwodrinks aday.Exercisewillberecommended Also, itisagoodideatoweighyourself daily.Weightincreasesoftwo poundsin

onedayorthreetofivepoundsinaweek maybeearlywarningsofheartfailure thatneedfurtherattention.Itismost helpfulwhenthisisdoneatthesametime ofday,such as afterfirst voiding.

Medicinesmaybeemployed depending on thesymptomsandresults ofyour tests.Somecommonlyusedmedicines includewatertablets,moreformally knownasdiuretics.Thesehelpeliminate fluidbutdocarrytheriskofdisturbing thepotassiumlevel,sometimesmagnesium andotherfunctionsintheblood.It is importanttoletyourdoctorknowif youarenotgettingagoodresponsefrom adiuretic.ThenextcategoryisACE inhibitors.Theseagentshelptoprotect organs,includingtheheart,andhave beenshowntohelpthosewithheartfailuretolivelonger.Sometimestheyare accompaniedbysideeffectssuchas a cough,whichifbothersomeshouldbe reportedtoyourdoctorforpossible adjustments.

ARBsarenewcousinsthatprovide muchofthesamebenefitsas ACEinhibitors,butwithlesssideeffects.Digoxin,

alsoknownasLanoxin,isanancient remedythathasbeenusedforheartconditionsformanyyears.Thismedicine helpswithirregularities oftheheartas well.Nauseaissometimesseenwiththis medicine.Thereareothersideeffects thatyourdoctor canreviewwithyou. Someindividualswillneedtotakeall three of thesemedicines.

Anadditionalcategoryincludesbeta blockers.Theseagentswereonceavoided in heartfailurebuthavebeenshownto behelpfulinsomesituations.Thereare evenspecialbetablockersthathavebeen testedforheartfailure. Someexamplesof betablockersareToprol,Atenolol, MetoprololandCoreg.Acombination medicineknownasEntrestohasshown effectivenessatkeepingpeopleoutofthe hospital.

Thedownsideofchronicheartfailure isthatithasaworseprognosisthan severalcancers.The goodnewsisthatactive participation onyourpartcanbevery helpful.Besidetaking themedicinesas directed,itisimportanttostayactive physically.

Resthavecrowns Valentine’s Day royalty

Veneta Leif of Fulton is pictured

Thomas Root, King, and Rhea Butner, Queen, at the Resthave Home nursing wing in Morrisonon Tuesday, Feb. 14.Leifrepresented the Hot Rods fora Cure CarClub and helped the residents with acraft that featured their photo ina heart,which they couldgift or hang up in their room.She also broughta signed Valentine’s card and cookies for all the residents, thanks to a donation by Bill Bart with Kunes of Morrison.

The Whiteside Forum to host historical object expert Ralph Kennedy

TheWhitesideForumwillhost guestspeakerandhistoricalobject expertRalphKennedyofMountCarrollat2p.m.Sunday,Feb.26,atthe OdellPublic Librarycommunityroom, 307S.MadisonSt.,Morrison

KennedyistheownerofKennedy FurnitureConservationlocatedinMt Carroll.Hewilldescribethedistinctionandphilosophicaldifferencesof

preservation,conservationandrestorationofculturalandhistoricalpropertieswithsome personalcasestudy examples.

Casestudyexamples willinclude a chestofdrawersfromtheroomwhere PresidentLincolndied,anelegantsetteedestroyedinastoragebuildingand a1920sWoodsBrothersthreshing machine.Astimepermits,attendees

maylookathiscurrentchallengefrom circa1890sRockFallsorsomepast projectsthatmayincludea1913Harley Davidson,auniquecaneseatchair, a 1920sartdecooaktall-caseclockmade byalocalfarmerandan1826fall-front deskfromZoar,Ohio.

Kennedyhasworkedwithhundreds ofprivateclients,60museumsandseverallargecorporations.Hewillhavea

slideshowandsomehands-onitemsto shareduringhispresentation.Aquestionandanswersessionwillfollowthe presentation.

Formoreinformationaboutthis event orTheWhitesideForum,text MarcAdamiat815-718-5347oremail marcadami53@gmail.com.

Allforumeventsarefreeandopen tothepublic.

EARLYVOTINGSCHEDULE

Early VotingfortheApril4,2023ConsolidatedElection forallWhiteside CountyPrecinctswillbeconductedattheOfficeoftheWhitesideCounty ClerkattheCourthouseat200E.KnoxStreetinMorrison,beginning Thursday, February23rdthroughMonday, April3rdfrom8:30amto4:30 pm,MondaythroughFriday andSaturdayApril1stfrom9amuntilnoon.

TherewillalsobeearlyvotingonalimitedbasisavailableinSterlingfor allWhitesideCountyPrecinctsattheEastern BranchCourtFacilityat 101E.ThirdStreetinSterling. ThedatesandtimesforvotinginSterling are: Wednesday, March22,Thursday,March23andFriday,March24 from9:00amto4:00pm.

Anyvalid registeredvoterinWhitesideCountymayvoteduringtheearly votingperiod,however,anyvotecastisfinal,andmaynotbe revoked, andthe voterisnoteligibletocastavoteonelectionday.

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WhitesideCountyClerk

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Resthave Care and Rehabilitation celebrated Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, Feb. 14,with thecrowning of royalty. The assisted living wingcrowned Nancy Poling as Queen and Gene Bonneur as King. Their families were in attendance for the event.

Morrison Rotary Club names

February’s Students of the Month

MorrisonRotaryClubcongratulatesMarissaFolkersandLogan BakerforbeingselectedasFebruary’sStudentsoftheMonth.

Marissa isthedaughterofScott andAndreaFolkers.Shehasbeen activeinsoftball,crosscountry, basketball,volleyball,FFA,Student CouncilandtheNationalHonorSociety.She’sparticipatedin4-Hfornine years.Shelovessoftballandenjoys hertravelsoftballteam.Aftergraduation,sheplanstoattendtheUniversityofWisconsin-Plattevilleand studyplantandsoilscienceandagri-

MHS exploring summer driver education course

SUBMITTEDBYBRIANBARTOZ

MorrisonHighSchoolisexploring thefeasibility ofofferingbothclassroom andbehind-the-wheelphasesofdriver educationduringthesummer.Provided thatatleast12studentsregisterandpay forthecoursebytheApril14registrationdeadline,theprogramwillrun fromMonday,June5,throughThursday,June29,andwillbe pricedat$295.

Ifsufficient interestexists,theclassroomcourse willrunfrom10a.m.to noon,MondaythroughThursday.No classroomorbehind-the-wheeldriving sessionswillbeonFridays.Thecourse willbeopentostudentsoutsideDistrict 6,aswellasthosewholivewithinDistrict 6 boundaries.

business.Shewillplayonthesoftball team.Hergoalistobeanagronomist.

Logan isthesonofJasonand KristaBaker.Helovestoworkout andliftweights,andhe’sservedas captain of thefootballandwrestling teams.HeparticipatesinB.L.I.N.D, BuildingTradesatWACCandthe NationalHonorSociety.He’svolunteeredattheKiwanissandwichsales, Morrison Lionsrecyclingday,coachingflagfootballandhelpingwiththe wrestlingteam’spancakebreakfast HeplanstoattendaDivisionIIIcollegeandplayfootball.

TheBTWdriving sessionswilltake placebothbeforethecourse(7:30to9:30 a.m.)andafterthecourse(12:30to2:30 p.m.and3to5p.m.).Studentswillbe abletoselectBTWdrivingtimeslots thatfittheirschedulesduringatimeslotselectionprocessonthefirstdayof thecourse.

SincetheDriverEdvehicleisshared with staffmemberswhoattendconferencesduringthesummer,somedriving mightcontinueintoJulyandAugust, dependingonvehicleavailability.

Studentswhoareatleastage15will beabletocompletethe30-hourclassroomrequirement,thesix-hourBTW drivingrequirementandthesix-hour in-carobservationrequirementduring

thesummer class.Studentswhoareat leastage14yearsand6months may enrollintheclassroomphase.These studentswillbeabletoparticipatein BTWdrivingsessionslaterinthesummerorduringtheFall2023semester upon turning15.

Allclassroomsessionswillbeheld in-personatMorrisonHighSchool (unlessastudentissubjecttoquarantine).Incasesofquarantine, remote instructionwillbeprovidedonatemporarybasisuntilthequarantineperiodis complete.

Studentsalsowillneedtopaya$20 instructionpermitfeetotheIllinoisSecretaryofStatewhentheyapplyfortheir instructionpermits.Pleasenotethe$20 permitfeemustbepaidseparatelyand shouldnotbesubmittedwhenstudents registerforthecourse.Theinstructor willprovidefurtherguidanceoncethe courseisunderwayregardingwhen parentsandstudentsshould plantopay thepermitfee.

Parentsorguardiansshouldcontact BrianBartoz,socialstudiesanddriver educationteacheratBrian.Bartoz@ morrisonschools.orgor815-772-4071, ext.12106,toexpresstheirinterestin placingastudent onthetentativeroster forthecourse.Ifatleast12students have committedtoregistering,Bartoz willsendregistrationformsviaemailin Apriltoparents/guardianswhohave expressedaninterestinregistering theirstudentsforthecourse.

Unity Christian School to host preschool roundup March2

AreyoulookingforaChristCentered educationforyourchild?

UnityChristianPreschoolandChild Carewillbehostingapreschoolroundup from5to7p.m.Thursday,March2.

UnityChristianPreschoolislocated

at50212thSt.,Fulton,andisownedand operatedbyUnityChristianSchool UnityChristianPreschoolandChild Careprovidescareforchildren3years old throughtheir13th birthday.Childrenmustbepottytrainedtoattend.

UCPCisopenfrom6a.m.to6p.m. MondaythroughFriday forchildcare plusbefore-andafter-schoolcare.UCPC alsoprovidespreschoolfrom8:30to11 a.m.MondaythroughFridayforchildren3to5yearsold.Currentlyweare

enrollingchildrenforourPreschool Classroom(3 to4yearolds) andour Pre-KClassroom(4to5yearolds)for Fall2023.

Formoreinformation,call815-5894940.

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Morrison Rotary Club’s February Students ofthe Month areLogan Baker and Marissa Folkers.

HOWTOCHOOSE TRACTORS & FARM EQUIPMENT

Owning a farm comes with

not the least of which is upkeep and maintenance Fields require mowing, fences fix

Owninga farmcomeswith huge responsibilities, nottheleastof whichisupkeepandmaintenance Fields requiremowing, fencesfix andlargepilesthat requiremovinganddisposal.Choosingtheright tractorsand farmequipmentcanmakethesedutieslessofchore.

That’swhy you want to makesure you’re gettingthehighestquality bang for yourbuckwhenpurchasingtractorsandother farm equipment.You want to getagooddeal,but rememberthatcheaper isn’talwaysbetter.Afterall, you’re makinganinvestmentina valuable asset you’llbeusingaroundthe farm fordecades to come. Herearea few keys to consider

Durability

Tractorsareengineered to doa very specific task,andtheirlongevity anddurabilityusually—butnotalways—will vary withthecost. That’swhyit’simportant to findtherighttractor to fitthejob you’re doing. Buyingequipmentthatisn’tbuilt to lastwillendupcosting youmoreinthelongrun.

Thebrand's reputationshould factorinto yourdecision. Look for online reviewsand talk to farmers you respectaboutthebrands theyuse.

Also, visitinga retaillocationand talking to knowledgeable salespeoplewillalsohelp younarrowdown yourchoices. Keepinmindthatwhilethereareplentyoflow-end,affordable tractorsoutthere, few havea reputation fordurability overthelong haul.It’smoreeconomicalinthelongrun to choosea well-built modelfroma reputablemanufacturer

TheRightFit

Tractorsand farmequipmentcomeinawide rangeofcapabilities andpricepoints, fromaffordablemodelsdesigned forhomeuse to multimillion-dollar, state-of-the-artautomatedmachines Inbetween those extremes, you’llfinda vastmixtureof featuresandcapability.

You can select the right model yourself how you’ll use the equipment.The size of your farm is important, of course farms

Youcanselecttherightmodel by asking yourselfhow you’llusethe equipment.Thesizeof your farmisimportant,ofcourse Bigger farms needlarger, morecapableequipment to operateatthehighestlevel ofefficiency.

Remember, too, thatwhen youbuyatractor, you’re committing yourself to awholelineofequipment.Mostof today’stractorsare designedas flexibleplatformsthatcanbeused forallkindsofjobs, socheckontheaccessoriesand toolsthatareavailablewitheach model, evenif youdon'tplanonpurchasingthem yet.Youmay appreciatethechoicesinthefuture.

The Warranty

Everymanufacturerof farmequipmentsaysthey’re built to last, buthowmanyofthembackuptheirclaimswithasolid warranty? The warranty termandcoveragecanbeoneofthemostcritical considerations you weighasabuyer. Notonlywillagreat warrantyhelp youif yourequipmenthasa malfunctiondownthe road.It’salsoasignofhow much faiththe manufacturerhasintheirproducts Strong warrantycoverageusually correspondswithproductsthataredesignedwith toughnessand durabilityinmind.

TheDealer

Finally, findingagood farmequipmentdealerisanessentialpartof theshoppingprocess. Look foran experienced retailerwithalongtrack recordofhappy customers.Thebestoneswillhavelotsofpositive referencesinthe local farmingcommunity, sojustaskaround forwhich farmstores peoplein yourareatrust.

Thebest retailerswillbeinterestedinbuildinga relationshipwith you forthelong term.Youcancountonthem to delivergreatservice beforeand,moreimportantly, longafterthesaleiscomplete.

Pets arevalued members of many families,and their ownerstypically do everything they cantoensure theirfurry friends live as comfortablyas possible. Care becomesevenmoreimportant as pets get older. Just like people, agingpetsmayeat less and sleepmore. They mayhavereducedstamina and even experiencestiffnesswhen gettingup from sleep. Certain pets mayexperiencefailingeyesight, hearinglossand/orincontinence.

AccordingtoanAmericanPet ProductsAssociation survey,67percent of U.S. householdshaveapetand will have to copewiththat petbecoming aseniorat some point. Senior animalsmightneeda littleextra help as they age, particularly withregardtocomfort. Thesetipscan help.

•Visit thevet moreoften. Senior pets mayneed to seethe vetmorefrequentlythantheyused to.Petstypically visitthe vetevery year.Senior pets mayrequiretwovisits peryear. Speakwitha veterinarianabouthow oftenyouraging petshould come in forcheckups. Checkups canhelpidentify illnesses earlierandensureany aches andpains areaddressed immediately.

•Invest in comfortdevices.Petsmay need items that canaccommodateaches andpains or other conditions.For example, agingpetsmay benefit from ahighqualityorthopedic petbed.Pet strollersand raised foodbowlsalsocan make agingpetslives alittlemorecomfortable.

•Address mobility issues.Aging pets mayneedhelp gettingaround.Non-skidcarpetrunners in hightrafficareas canhelppetswalkaroundsecurely. Stepsorramps canmakeiteasiertoget onoroff bedsorin andout of vehicles.

•Installdoggie doors. Senior pets mayneed to relievethemselvesmorefrequently. Adoggy doorcanallow forfasteraccess to theoutdoors. Similarly, alitterbox with alower openingmakesit easier foraging cats to usethe litterbox.

•Ensureample protection againstthe elements. Aging pets mayfeelthe weather more than youngerpets.Theymay need sweaters andcoats orbootiestoprotect their paws from thesnowand ice. Cooling orheating mats mayimprove comfort indoors.

•Purchaseanimaldiapers. Some senior pets may notbeabletocontrol themselves.Diapers and absorbent padscan keep themdryandprevent soilingaround thehouse.

•Helpthe animal loseweight. Pets should maintaina healthybody weight, whichcan relievepressureon jointsand reduceriskfor certainillnesses, including difficultybreathingandskinirritations. Speakwith aveterinarianabout theright foodsand typesof exercise foryourpet to keep itsweightincheck.

Aging pets needextra patience andcare. Pet ownerscan improve comfortandaccessibilityfor theirsenior pets.PE21B433

Shoppingiseasierwhenyouknowwhatyou’relooking for—especiallywhenitcomestomeat.

Gazingatthemeatsavailableatyourlocalgrocer,you maybeabletoidentifythesimplerchoices(hamburger, certainsteaks).They’realllabeledofcourse,butthere’s no realguidetowhicharethebestcutsofmeat. Ifyoudon’thaveaccesstoalocalbutcher,thefollowing tipscanhelpyouthroughtheprocessof findingthose cuts.

1.Choosetherightcutofmeatforyourrecipe.

Considerhowyouarecookingthemeatandwhatyou wantyour resulttobe. Traditionalbarbecueusescheap, toughcutsandcooksthemslowlyuntiltheybecome softandtender.Ontheotherhand,abarbecuebrisketis chewyandtoughbecauseitiscookedquicklyoverafull blastofheat.Butthatsamemeatcanbecomedelicious andsmoothifyousmokeitslowlyoverlowheatfor hours.

Othercutsofmeatwillbecometoughand flavorlessif yougrillthemtooslowly.Forexample,Porterhouseor T-bonearebestcookedoverhigh,directheatforashort time.

2.Considerthedensityortoughnessofthemeatand itsfatcontent.

Densitycanbehardtoascertain,sousuallythecut indicatesthedensityortoughness.Meatsculledfrom differentareasofananimaltendtobemoreorless tender.

Marbling—smallstreaksoffat runningthroughthecut —cansometimestellyouaboutthefatcontent.Many peoplethinkmarblinggivesmeatitsbest flavor.

However,thequalityofthemarblingisimportant.Big veinsoffatdon’tcookveryeasily,sothickandconsistent cutsofmarbledmeatwouldneedtobeslow-cookedto releasethe flavor.Small,thinribbonsoffatareusually excellentforatraditionalsteakcookedoverhighheat.

3.Examinethecolorofthemeatandaskwhether carbonmonoxideisusedtokeepitlookingred.

Meatbrownsquicklywhenexposedtoair.Ifyou find bright-redmeatwithoutadditivesusedtopreservethat vividcolor,thenitisanultra-freshcut.

Novicecooksmightstartwithacheapercutofmeat, suchassirloinsteakforgrilling.Onceyouhave practicedyourgrillingskills,workyourwayupto expensivemeatssuchasNew Yorkstrips, T-bones, filet mignonandPorterhouse.

Ultimately,itisthequalityofyourcookingskills coupledwithyourselectionofmeatthatwillmakea greatmeal.

Riverdale Speech Team’s hard work leads to sectionals

ByCLAIREDECAP RiverdaleHighSchooljunior

Riverdale’sTalkingRamsare headedtosectionals!

OnSaturday,Feb.4,theRiverdale Speech TeamtraveledtoFreeportto competeintheregionaltournament Toensuresuccessatthetournament, theteamneededcompetitorsinall14 eventsthatwereoffered.

Afteralotofhardworkandpreparation, theteamwasabletocompete inall 14events.Theirhardworkpaid offwhenall14madeittofinals.The teamhad11eventsthatplacedinthe topfourduringfinals,resultingin thirdplaceoverall. Thislevelofsuccessmeansthatthose11eventswill bemovingontosectionals!

Teammembersgoingtosectionals include:

IzzySlone–DramaticInterpretationandRadioSpeaking

CaitlynMummaandCaroline Kreiter–DramaticDuetActing

IanSmiddy–Extemporaneous SpeakingandImpromptuSpeaking

CaelHindeandCassidyKline

HumorousDuetActing

CaelHinde–SpecialOccasion

Speaking

JorieSlone–HumorousInterpre-

tationandPoetrySpeaking

VeronicaUrek–Informative

Speaking

RyleeClark–OriginalComedy

Thisisoneofthegreatestsuc-

Two Riverdale students named to IHSA All-State Academic Team

Riverdale HighSchool seniors Alivia Barkand TommyMurrayhavebeen namedtothe IllinoisIHSA All-StateAcademicTeam.

Theseniors representtwo ofthe26highest-achieving student-athletesacrossthe stateofIllinois.

AccordingtotheIHSAwebsite,the 13maleand13femalehonoreesofthe IHSA’stopacademichonorwerechosenfromagroupthatincludedhundredsofstudentsthroughoutthe state.

EveryIHSAmemberschoolwas invitedtonominateonefemalestudentandonemalestudent.Nominees neededtopossessaminimum3.50 grade-pointaverageona4.0scale aftertheirseventhsemester,partici-

patedinatleast twoIHSAsponsoredsportsor activities duringeachof thepasttwo year s, and demonstrated outstandingcitizenship.

“Thisis a hugeaccomplishment, ” Superintendent JoshTempl e said.“Theyare thefirsttw o Riverdalestudentstoeverreceive thisaward.Only26student-athletes intheentirestatereceivethisaward.”

BarkwillplaysoftballattheUniversityofWisconsin-Madison,where sheplanstomajorinbusiness–managementandhumanresources.

Murraywillcompeteonthecross countryteamatCreightonUniversity inOmaha,Nebraska,whereheplans tomajorineconomics.

cessesthattheRiverdaleSpeech Teamhaseverexperienced!Themost eventsthatRiverdalehadsenttosectionalswas10in2010andthelast timetheteammadethetopthreewas

in2012.

Theschoolandcommunityare extremelyproudoftheTalkingRams andarelookingforwardtotheircontinuedsuccess.

The Riverdale Speech Team is picturedbefore heading to the regional tournament in Freeport on Saturday, Feb. 4.

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Alivia Bark TommyMurray

Extension’s Winter Wellness Family Event has fun for all ages

Exploreways to behealthyinmind, bodyandspiritattheWinter Wellness FamilyEventfrom10a.m.to1p.m. Saturday,Feb.25,atSinging Bird NatureCenterinRockIsland.It’s a collaborationbetweentheUniversity ofIllinoisExtensionandBlackHawk State HistoricSite.

“It’stheperfectwaytospenda winter’sdaylearningabouthealthand wellness,exploringnature,sampling tasty soupsanddoingfunactivitiesfor allagesinagreatvenue surrounded by theurbanforest,”saidBeckyBuckrop,IllinoisExtensionprogramcoordinator.

Therewillbeinteractivestations. Visitorscanlearnwaystheycan reducefoodwaste,whichwillsave

ILLINOISEXTENSION WORKSHOPS

Four Seasons Gardening

Seasonscomeandgo,buthomegardeningneverstops.Pickuptheknowledgeyouneedtomaintainasafeand healthyhomelandscape,create friendlyspacesforindoorplantsand supportaresilientenvironmentby joiningIllinoisExtension’sFourSeasonsGardeninghorticultureexperts onFeb.28andMarch7.Sessionsare freetoattend.Registrationisrequired atgo.illinois.edu/4SeasonsHouseplant. “SuccesswithIndoorPlants”willbe offeredonlineat1:30p.m.Feb.28.

Growing Great Vegetables

Diginwithconfidencethisspring withGrowingGreatVegetables, a webinarseriesFeb.28,March7,14and 28coveringhowtogrowavegetable gardenfromseedtoharvest.Logonat 6p.m.foraweeklyonlineworkshop coveringanewtopic,engage withIllinoisExtensionhorticultureexperts andreceiveemailswithfactsheetsand moreresearch-basedtips.Register beforeFeb.26fortheseriesatgo.illinois.edu/GrowingGreatVegetables. Costtoattendtheseriesis$10.

Ready… Set… Grow

University ofIllinoisExtension

MasterGardenersofCarroll,Lee,Ogle andWhitesidecountieswillbehosting the2023Ready…Set…Growgardeningworkshopfrom8:30a.m.to12:30 p.m.Saturday,March18,attheLovelandCommunityBuilding,513W.Sec-

moneyandhelptheenvironment,find outhowtomake greencleaningproductsandtakehomeafreesample, observebirdsfromtheindoorviewing roomandlearnabout birdbeakfacts fromMasterGardeners.

Inhonorofhearthealth month, resourceswillbesharedonstepsyou cantaketokeepyourhearthealthy. Diveintotheimportanceofnutrition andpickupafree2023Eat.Move.Save calendarfromSNAP-Edfeaturingrecipesandhealthtips.Get yourblood pressureandglucoselevelschecked fromCommunityHealthCare.

ExperienceHygge,aNorwegian worddescribingthefeelingofcoziness andcontentment.You’llfeelitasyou siphotcocoabythefireandenjoy a

cup of soupwhileyouvisit with friends.Spendtimecrafting.There willbecanvases,bird-housegourds androckstopaint. You canhideyour finishedrocksaroundtheparkor otheroutdoorlocationsforothersin thecommunity to find.

Childrenwillenjoyactivitiesfrom 4-H,MercerCountyAgLiteracy,AOK ChildhoodNetworkandtheRock IslandPublicLibrary,including“I MadeThat!”activitypacketstoexplore snow,afunindoorobstaclecourseand aselfiestationtocaptureyourmemories.TheRock Islandlibrary will have itsbookmobileatthe event.

Dress forthe weatheranddoanoutdoorSoupScavengerHunt!Illinois Extensionwill havemapsforyouto

followtocluesinthepark.Turnin your completedsheetforachanceto winoneof20vegetablesoupkitsto takehomeand make.

Whileyou’reat BlackHawkPark, besuretovisittheHaubergMuseum tolearnaboutSaukandMeskwaki (Fox)Indians.Themuseumislocated onthesouthsideoftheparkatBlack Hawk Lodge,151046thAve.

SingingBirdNatureCenter is located onthenorthendofBlack HawkParkoff44thAvenieinRock Island.

Formoreinformationaboutthe WinterWellnessFamilyEvent,call UniversityofIllinoisExtensionin Milanat309-756-9978orvisittheirwebsiteatextension.illinois.edu/hmrs.

ondSt.,Dixon.

Thisyear’skeynoteprogram,LiteraryGardens,willbepresentedbyMasterGardenerandnaturalhistory writerCindyCrosby.Crosbytakes a funlookatgardensinliteratureand poetry.FromAgathaChristie’smysteryseriestoBrotherCadfael’smedievalherbgarden toMichaelPollan’s gardenin“SecondNature”tothe “SecretGarden”belovedofchildren’s literature,therearesomanygardens thathelpedshapethebooksweloveto read.Seeyourgarden withneweyes andcomeawaywithalistofbooksyou can’twaittoexplore.

Ready…Set…Growwilloffertwo breakoutsessions,aswagbag,abook nook,doorprizesandaMasterGardenerHelpDesk.Breakout sessions includeGrowingGreatGrapes,NaturalFairyGardens,TreeManagement, HummingbirdGardens,Contained Compositions,BackyardOrchard, GrowingVegetablesThroughtheSeasonsandNatureJournaling.

Thefeeforthisprogramis$25.RegistrationswillbeaccepteduntilMarch 10.

Registeronlineatgo.illinois.edu/ ReadySetGrow

IfyouareinterestedinmoreinformationaboutReady…Set…Growor becomingaMasterGardener,callyour localExtensionoffice:CarrollCounty at815-244-9444,LeeCountyat815-8573525,OgleCountyat815-732-2191or WhitesideCountyat815-632-3611.

Nursing and health care scholarships offered by CGH

Nursingandhealthcarecollege scholarshipsareofferedannuallyby theCGHAuxiliaryandtheCGH HealthFoundation.

Therearetwoseparateapplications,bothofwhichcanbefoundat www.cghmc.com/scholarships.

TheCGHAuxiliaryawards annual$1,000scholarshipstostudentswhoresideintheCGHservice area.Studentsmusthavebeen acceptedintotheirprofessional schoolofhealthcarestudyandmeet thecriteriaestablishedbytheCGH Auxiliary.Lastyear,fivescholarships wereawarded.

Returnthecompletedformtothe CGHMedicalCenterAuxiliaryoffice nolaterthanThursday, June15 CallDebKeaschallat815-625-0400, ext.5727,oremaildebra.keaschall@ cghmc.comformoreinformation.

TherearefourCGHHealth Foundationnursingandhealthcare scholarshipsavailable.Awards rangefrom$1,000to$3,000.ResidentsoftheCGHserviceareaareeligible, includingindividuals livingin Whiteside,Lee,Ogle,Carrolland Bureau counties.

TheapplicationdeadlineisThursday,June15.Studentsalready acceptedintotheirprofessional schoolofstudyforeitheranursing orhealthcare degreeareeligible.

Gotowww.cghmc.com/foundation/scholarships/.Scancompleted formstoFoundationExecutive DirectorJoanHermesatjoan.hermes@cghmc.comordropoffat2600 N.LocustSt.orputintheFoundation mailboxatthehospital.

Formoreinformation,callJoan Hermesat815-625-0400,ext.5672.

COLLEGENEWS

Joseph Leesaccepted into Eureka Honors Program

JosephLees,a2020FultonHigh Schoolgraduate,recentlywasaccepted intotheEurekaCollegeHonorsProgram.

Leesisapoliticalsciencemajorand wasontheFall2022DeansListat Eureka.Hewasadelegateintherecent “BridgetheDivide”programbetween theUniversityofChicagoandEureka College.HeisamemberoftheStudent Senateandvicepresidentofthesophomoreclass.

Elizabeth Jo Palumbonamed to Fall 2022 Dean’s List

FAYETTE,MO–TheofficeofCentral MethodistUniversityProvostRitaGulstadrecentlyannouncedthestudents includedontheFall2022Dean’sList.

Morethan900studentsacrossall campusesandonlinelearningmetthe requirementsforplacement,includinga grade-pointaverageof3.50orhigherfor thesemester.

ElizabethJoPalumboofMorrisonwas amongthoserecognizedforthesemester.

Jay Dykstra on Lewis University Dean’s List

ROMEOVILLE–JayDykstraofFulton isamongthemorethan1,300students honoredontheLewisUniversityDean’s Listforthe2022FallSemester.Dykstra isstudyingaviationadministrationat LewisUniversity.

Tobeeligibleforthishonor,students musthavecompletedaminimumof12 credithoursduringthesemesterwitha grade-pointaverageofatleast3.5.

Central College students named to Dean’s List

PELLA,IA–CentralCollegerecognized432studentsnamedtotheFall 2022Dean’sList.

Localstudentsonthelistinclude MattieFrancisofPortByronandShanna HudsonandMeganMuur,bothofMorrison

Thehonorisawardedtofull-timestudentswhoachievea3.5grade-point averageorhigherona4.0scalewhile taking12ormoregradedcredithoursfor thesemester.

Augustana College’s fall semester Dean’s List

ROCKISLAND–AugustanaCollege announcedthatmorethan1,000stu-

dentswerenamedtotheDean’sListfor the2022-23Fallsemester.Students whohaveearnedthisacademichonor havemaintainedagrade-pointaverage of3.5orhigherona4.0scalefor coursestakenduringtheterm.

Studentsandtheirhometowns include:

Erie:EmilyJenkins

Fenton:EmilyDecker

Hillsdale:DevinGephart

Morrison:BaileyWilliams

PortByron:LaurenAnderson,Hannah Butler,EmmaHogren,FaithJackson, MariKelly,DakotaSerra,JasonSmith

SVCC announces President’s andDeans’ List

225full-andpart-timeSaukValley CommunityCollegestudentshavebeen namedtothePresident’sListforhigh academicachievementduringthefall semester.Another110studentsmade theDeans’List.SVCCPresidentDavid Hellmichsaid65full-timestudents toppedthePresident’sListwithstraight “A”averages.

Studentsandtheirhometowns include:

President’sList–full-time (4.0GPA)

Albany:ElijahC.Stillings

Fulton:EmmaM.Gabbard,Marcus Dixon

Morrison:AbigailJ.Coons,DavidM. Meyer,HaileyKozovic,HannahLambdin

Tampico:AlizaA.Rogers,JakobW. Grunder,JoshuaA.Beck

President’sList–part-time (4.0GPA)

Albany:WilliamA.Boggs-Chavez

Fulton:KadenceA.Rice,OwenT.Brubaker

Morrison:CarterJ.Mulderink,HailieJ. Bartlett,HannahG.Zinke,HannahM.Rillie

Prophetstown:CarsonJ.Russell,HaileyA.Lucas

Tampico:JessicaM.Spohn

President’sList–full-time (3.75GPA+)

Fulton:CorinneR.Leonhardt

Morrison:RongxuanLi

Prophetstown:ConnorJ.Sibley,DaltonD.Harms

Deans’List–full-time(3.5-3.749)

Morrison:KayleeFerguson,Rachael

M.Bennet,RhettE.Oetting Prophetstown:ElexisVicrey

Deans’List–part-time (3.5-3.749GPA)

Fulton:DakenJ.Pessman,HaileyJ. Stage

Prophetstown:ElizabethN,Hinton, LeslieN.Sonnenberg,MyaL.Story,Tara Miller

Tampico:JefferyD.Hinton,JuliaA. Cooper

Local students onCarthage College’s Dean’s List

KENOSHA,WI–Morethan950 studentsqualifiedfor the Fall2022 Dean’s ListatCarthage College,includingAbigail StichterandBrettVanDeWostine,bothof Erie,andJackKelleyofPortByron.

Dean’slisthonorsareaccordedto Carthagestudentswhoachieveaminimum3.5grade-pointaveragewhilecarryingatleast14credithoursduringa semester.

UW-Platteville announces Dean’s List

PLATTEVILLE,WI–TheUniversityof Wisconsin-Plattevilleannouncedits Dean’sList,honoringfull-timestudents whoearnedhighhonorsintheFall2022 semester.CollegeofBusiness,Industry, LifeScienceandAgricultureandtheCollegeofLiberalArtsandEducation requiregrade-pointaveragesof3.75and aboveforDean’sListhonors,whilethe CollegeofEngineering,Mathematicsand Sciencerequiresstudentstoreachat leasta3.50.

StudentsfromthisareaontheDean’s Listinclude:

Albany:MadisonWhitmore,elementaryeducation

Erie:RileyRedell,STEMeducation

MC-EA

PortByron:ChaseLockaby,mechanicalengineering

UW-Platteville announces fall 2022 graduates

PLATTEVILLE,WI–TheUniversityof Wisconsin-Plattevilleawardeddiplomas tomorethan500studentsforfall2022.

Studentsfromthisareawhograduatedinclude:

Albany:BayleeGooch,forensicinvestigation;MadisonWhitmore,elementary education

Erie:RileyRedell,STEMmiddlechildhood-earlyadolescenceeducation

Cassie Osbornnamed to Illinois Wesleyan’s Dean’s List

BLOOMINGTON–CassieOsbornof MorrisonwasnamedtotheDean’sList forthefallsemesterofthe2022-23academicyearatIllinoisWesleyanUniversity.

Osbornisaseniormajoringinmusic education.

Osbornwasamong757students from28statesand28countriesnamed totheFall2022Dean’sList.

ToqualifyfortheDean’sList,studentsmustearnaGPAof3.50orbetter duringthesemesterbasedon4.0for straightA’s.

UW-Stevens Point undergraduates honored forscholastic achievement

STEVENS POINT,WI–TheUniversity ofWisconsin-StevensPointhonored morethan2,350undergraduatestudentsforattaininghighgrade-point averagesduringthefallsemesterofthe 2022-2023academicyear.

Full-timeundergraduateswhoearned gradepointsof3.90to4.0(4.0equals straightA)aregiventhehighesthonors designation.Highhonorcitationsgoto thosewithgrade-pointaveragesfrom 3.75to3.89andhonorrecognitionis accordedtothosewithgrade-point averagesfrom3.50to3.74.

Personalizedcertificatesofscholastic achievementaresenttothosewho earnedhighesthonorsdistinction. BrookeSmeltzlyofPortByron receivedhonorrecognition.

UW-La Crosse announces Fall 2022 Dean’s List LACROSSE,WI–AbbyEricksonof PortByronhasbeennamedtothe Dean’sListattheUniversityofWisconsin-LaCrosseforthefallsemesterofthe 2022-23academicyear.

QualificationfortheDean’sListislimitedtostudentswhohaveattainedoutstandingacademicachievement.Tobe eligible,studentsmusthaveearnednot lessthana3.5semestergrade-point averageandcarriedaminimumof12 credits.

Megan Muur participates inspring 2023Internship PELLA,IA–MeganMuurofMorrison, aCentralCollegestudentwiththeClass of2023,iscompletinganinternshipwith DrakeRelaysinDesMoines,Iowa.

INTHECIRCUITCOURT, FOURTEENTHJUDICIALCIRCUIT,ROCKISLANDCOUNTY,ILLINOISCAUSENO.2023TX4:TOTHEFOLLOWINGNAMEDPERSONS(ANDIFDECEASED, TOTHEIRUNKNOWNHEIRSANDDEVISEES),ANDTOTHESTATEOFILLINOIS,ANDTOALLINTERESTEDDEPARTMENTSANDAGENCIESTHEREOF,INCLUDINGAMONG OTHERSILLINOISDEPARTMENTOFHUMANSERVICES-COLLECTIONS,ILLINOISDEPARTMENTOFREVENUE,ILLINOISPUBLICAIDFIELDCONSULTANT,ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL,ILLINOISDIVOFEMPLOYMENTSECURITY,ILLINOISDEPTOFEMPLOYMENTSECURITY,STATEOFILLINOISDEPTOFHEALTHCARE& FAMILYSERVICES(PUBLIC AID)GENERALCOUNSELANDROCKISLANDCOUNTYCLERK,ROCKISLANDCOUNTYTREASURER,ROCKISLANDSTATES ATTORNEYANDCITYOFEASTMOLINE,CITYOF MOLINE,CITYOFROCKISLAND,CITYOFSILVIS,VILLAGEOFHILLSDALE,VILLAGEOFMILAN,ANDTOOCCUPANTS,UNKNOWNOWNERSAND PARTIESINTERESTEDINTHE PARCELSHEREINAFTERNAMED:

POLICEREPORT

Fulton Police

Feb.11

AnthonyJ.SolisofEast Molinewascitedfortransportationofalcoholwithseal unbrokenat22ndAvenueand Route84.Hewasreleasedwith apromisetocomply.

Feb.12

ScottR.SturtzofMorrison wascitedforoperationof a vehiclewithanexpiredregistrationinthe900blockof14th Avenue.Hewasreleasedwith apromisetocomply.

EricJ.GrantofFultonwas citedfornovalidregistration anddrivingwhilelicenseis revokedinthe400blockof 14thAvenue.Hewasreleased afterpostingbond.

DebraJ.SmithofFultonwas citedforoperatingavehicle withanexpiredregistrationin the100blockof14thAvenue. Shewasreleasedwithapromisetocomply.

LoganS.GabbardofMorrisonwascitedfordisobeying a stopsignat16thAvenueand

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Route84.Hewasreleasedwith apromisetocomply.

Feb.13

JaylieM.MarberryofHamptonwascitedforspeedingin the100blockof14thAvenue. Shewasreleasedwithapromisetocomply.

DonaldJ.HuizengaofFulton wasarrestedforimproperlane useandDUI.Hewasreleased withanoticetoappear.

AlisonA.HughesofFulton wascitedforspeedingonthe NorthBridge.Shewasreleased withapromisetocomply.

Feb.14

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Timber Lake Playhouse to holdlocal auditions Feb. 25

TimberLakePlayhouse,thepremierprofessionalsummertheaterof northwestIllinois,announcesauditionsfor localchildren,teensand adultsforthe 2023season.

TimberLakePlayhouseagainwill becastinglocalperformers.Opportunitiesareavailable foractorsand actressesages6to106toperform ensemblerolesin“Grease,”“Sound ofMusic,”“9to5,”and“JerseyBoys,” aswellastheVonTrapp childrenin “Sound ofMusic”andtheladies of thebasementin“ChurchBasement Ladies.”TLPalsowillbecastinglocal actorsandactresseswhocanplay ages14through23forrolesinthe summerMagicOwlChildren’sTheatreproductionof“Pigtails.”

TLP’sNextStageJrTheatrewill beperforming“Matilda,Jr”onJuly 13-16.Localactorsandactresses will becastfortheproduction.Rolesare opentoallelementary,middleand highschoolagedperformers.

Auditionswilltakeplacefrom 9 a.m.to4p.m.Saturday,Feb.25,atthe playhouse.Auditioneesareasked to prepare32barsofasongandbring sheetmusic.TLPwillprovidean

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accompanist.Youalsocansingusing accompanimenttracks.Therewillbe adancecombinationtaughtatthe endofeveryhour.Makesureyouare inattendanceforoneofthedance sessionsandwearclothesyoucan moveinwithappropriateshoes(no heels).

Ifyoucan’tmaketheauditions, youmaysendavideo.Yourvideo auditionshouldincludeashort monologue,32barsofasongshowing offyourvoiceandashortdance. Includeaheadshotandresume.Videoscanbesenttoad@timberlakeplayhouse.orgwithLocalAuditionin theheading.

Toscheduleanappointment,call theTLP BoxOfficeat815-244-2035or visittheauditionpageontheTLP websiteatwww.timberlakeplayhouse.organdfollowtheinstructions.Ifallofthetimeslotsaretaken, cometothetheaterandyouwillbe workedintotheschedule.

TicketsforTimberLakeeventsare availableonlineatwww.timberlakeplayhouse.orgorbycallingthebox officeat815-244-2035. Theboxofficeis opendailyfrom10a.m.to5p.m.

New Illinois presentation will be March 2 in Erie

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ApresentationonNewIllinoiswill beat9a.m.Thursday,March2,during ameetingoftheConservativeCoffee Club,916AlbanySt.,Erie.

G.H.Merritt,co-founderandstate chairmanofNewIllinois,willdiscuss theorganization’sefforttoformanew statethatexcludesCookCounty.

NewIllinoisisoneoftheleading organizationsinIllinoispursuingthe formationofanewstateseparate fromChicagoandurbanCookCounty. TheU.S.Constitutiongivestheright to representative stategovernment, andIllinoisisacorrupt,failedstate, accordingtoNewIllinois.Illinois

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gives power to favored people, groups and municipalities – notably Chicago and Cook County – which meansit’s not fulfilling its responsibilities to the rest of its citizens,according to New Illinois. The corruption and lack of accountability has created a financial disaster,accordingtoNewIllinois.

The U.S. Constitution also gives the right to pursue the formation of a new state separate fromthe state of Illinois. Article IV, Section 3 provides the process,accordingtoNewIllinois.

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Riverdale freshman Dean Wainwright wins title

Fulton’s Pannell and Erie-Prophetstown’s Grunder finish in top five

ByDANWUSSOW dwussow@shawmedia.com

CHAMPAIGN–AstheIHSAWrestlingIndividualStateFinalscametoa closeSaturdaynightatStateFarm Center,anewcropofchampionswere crownedinClass1A,2Aand3A.

RiverdalefreshmanDeanWainwrightwonthe106-poundchampionshipinClass 1A,pinningIllini Bluffs juniorHunterRobbinsin3:40.

“Itfeelsgood.It’sprettyexciting[to beastatechampion],”Wainwright said.“Thatwasthegoal.Iputsome hardworkintoitandeventually I achievedit.”

Wainwright’sseniorteammateand reigning152-poundstatechampCollin Altenseyendedhishighschoolwrestlingcareerwithasecond-placefinish at160,losingan11-3majordecisionto El-PasoGridley’sDaxGentes.

Altenseyadvancedtothefinalsby beatingShelbyville’sWillFox15-0by technicalfallin1:58,breakingthepreviousIHSAtournamentrecordof2:04.

Fromtheinitialmomentsofthe match,Altenseywasincontrol.

“Iwasworkingmytiltsontopand itseemedtoworkfromthestart,so I justkeptdoingitoverandover,” Altenseysaid.“Itfeelsreallygood[to

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haveachancetowinback-to-back statetitles].I’mexcitedforthatmatch tomorrow.I’mnotreallyworried aboutwhat[myopponent is]doing. I justwanttofocusonmyselfandtryto dominatethematch.”

FultonseniorZanePannell,the fifth-placefinisherat170poundslast year,ledthegroup of localmedalists

thisyearatthesameweight,pinning TolonoUnity’sKyusRootin3:46inthe third-placematch.

AfterlosingtoRootinthequarterfinals,Pannellwonthreestraight matches,avenginghisearliertournamentlossinthemedalroundtocaphis highschoolwrestlingcareer.

“Iliketoendmyhighschoolcareer

onapin.Itfeltgood.Gettinganother pinandanotherwinrightafterItook 51wins,itfeelsgood,”Pannellsaid. “I’dratherhavegottenfirstinsteadof third,butyoucan’treallychangethat now.

“Ienjoyed[thestatetournament] lastyear. Ienjoyeditthisyear.It’s alwaysfunstayingupwithyour friends.I’mkindofsadthatitallhasto end,butwho knows?MaybeI’llwrestleatsomecollegesomewhereandI’ll wrestleinplaceslikethiseveryday.”

Erie-ProphetstownseniorJase Grunderfinishedfifthat152witha5-1 tiebreakeragainstStillmanValley’s JackSeacrist,avengingathird-place matchlossattheOregonSectionallast week.

Althoughhehopedtoplacehigher thanlastyear’sfourthat145pounds, hewasstillhappytoendhishigh schoolwrestlingcareerinthemedal roundonawin.

“It’snotwhereIwantedtobe,obviously–Iwanttobeontopofthe podium–buttowrestlebackafterlosingatquarters–andIhadtowrestle fourmatchesafterthat–Ishowedalot ofgrit,”Grundersaid.“Ihadalotof reallytoughmatchesandcameouton tophere,finished withtheW.It’s great.”

Skylar Drolema qualifies for state in two events

BYTYREYNOLDS

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Inthefinalsectionalmeetofhis high school career,Skylar Drolema wantedtosetthetoneforhisSterling teammates.

TheMorrisonseniordidjustthat, andheendedupmakingastatement byearningstateberthsintwoevents attheUnited Township Sectionalon Saturdayafternoon.

Drolema finishedsecondinboththe 50-and100-yardfreestyleraces,but swamfasterthanthestatequalifying timeinbothraceswithseason-best performances.

“Inthe50,Iwasgoingintothismeet asa seniorandIwantedtomakestate inmylastyear–formycoachesand formyself,ofcourse, butalsofor the team,”Drolemasaid.“Iwantedtoget thatgoing,getthehypegoingforthe upcomingracesthatwehad.Butcuttingtime, that’swhatwepracticetodo. Icamein andgotitdone.”

Hecut0.9 secondsoffhisseedtime inthe50freestyle,andslashedawhopping2.21 secondsoffhis previousseason-besttimeinthe100 free.

Heswamthe50in21.49seconds, beatingthestatecutof21.74.Galesburg’sRileyStevensonwontheracein 21.25,andDunlap’sNicholasFoster tookthirdandalsoqualifiedforstate with a21.63.LaSalle-Peru’sOwenPhillipsfinishedfourthin21.75,missing statebyone-hundredth of a second.

Inthe100free,Drolemaclocked a 47.30;thestatequalifyingtimewas 47.63.Stevensonagainwonthatrace (47.03),andDunlap’sJackMorristook thirdwithastate-qualifyingtimeof 47.59.

“Ihadthetimesinmyhead, and whenIwasracinginthepool,Ijust thought,‘I’mracingforthistime,and I’mgoingtogetit,’”Drolemasaid.“So Iwentoutandgotit,andthat’sallthat mattersnow.”

Drolemawillswimatstateforthe thirdtimeinhiscareer.Hemissedout

hissophomoreseasonbecauseofthe COVIDpandemic.It’sthefirsttime sincehewasafreshmanthathe’ll swiminanindividualeventatstate. Hequalifiedinthebreaststrokethat year,andswaminapairofrelayslast season.

Knowingthecompetitionhewas facing,Drolemasaidheknewhe’d likelyhavetomakeitontimeinstead ofearningtheautomaticqualifying spotsbywinningthe races.

“It’sprettyamazing,honestly,”he said.“Goingintothis,Iwashoping to makeittostate,andIknewI’dhaveto getthetimetomakeittostate. I could’vegotfirstintherace,but I knewthetimewouldcomefirstmore thanwinningtherace.Beingasenior, makingittostate,it’sjustamazing to me.”

Drolemawasthelone statequalifier fortheWaterWarriors,buttheyfinishedthirdasateamwith161points, behindsectionalchampionGalesburg (287)andrunner-upDunlap (270).

Sterling swimmer Skylar Drolema poseswith his second-place medalafter swimming the 50-yard freestyle at the United Township Sectional on Saturday in EastMoline. Drolema qualifiedfor state in the event.

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Morrison Fillies fall behind early, can’t catch up to Orangeville in 1A PearlCity Regional title game

ByANDYCOLBERT ForShawMedia

PEARLCITY–IntheClass1APearl CityRegionalfinalonFridaynight, Morrison’sbestseasonsince2016 cametoanendina64-36losstostaterankedOrangeville.

BehindsophomoreguardKaylynn Cahoon,wholedallscorers with22 points,theBroncos(26-4)tookcontrol fromtheopeningtipoffandnever lookedback.Itwastheirfirstregional titlesince1997.

“Wewereabletoisolateherandgo 1-on-1,”OrangevillecoachJayDoyle said.“Sheplayswithconfidence,and hasdoneitallyear.”

“Wecameoutslowinthefirstquarterandhadtroublegettingbackinto thegame,”MorrisoncoachKerry Grimsaid.

Morrison’smainfocuswastoslow downNUICNorthPlayeroftheYear WhitneySullivan,Orangeville’s 6-foot-3center.With5-9DianaRobbins tailingherandgettingbacksidehelp frompostsCamrynandShelby Veltrop,Sullivanwasheldtoonebasket andfourfreethrowsinthefirsthalf. Still,Orangevilleled30-17.

Meanwhile,Orangevillehadits ownstrategytocombatthebigs of Morrison(23-8).

“No.22(ShelbyVeltrop)and21 (CamrynVeltrop)areoutstanding,” Doylesaid.“Wesaggedonthemand decidedtoletothergirls makeshots fromtheoutside.”

Thatgameplanworkedtoperfection.

TheFillieshadproblemsgettingthe ball insideandrangup22 turnovers Robbinshad12pointsandCamryn Veltropnine,buttheycouldn’tmuster muchmorescoringpunch.

“Weknewtheyweregoingtoplay usina1-1-3zone,”Grimsaid.“We practicedagainstit,butcouldn’tget ourguardstocapitalizeonoutside shots.”

AfterOrangevilletooka 20-7lead earlyinthesecondquarter,Morrison wentonitsbestrunofthegamewith sixunansweredpointstocloseto within20-13onscoresbyJordanEads, RobbinsandCamrynVeltrop.Sullivanmissedtwofreethrowsandthe BroncoscommittedtwostraightturnoversduringMorrison’srun.

Thatmomentumshiftwasonly temporary.

Orangevillehadonlyonemore turnoverinthenext 12minutesand nailed11of14freethrowsinthatsame

stretch,doublingthescoreto42-21late inthethirdquarter.

“Thisis oneofthetoughestregionalsinthestate,”Grimsaidofthethree teamswith20-pluswins,including Lena-Winslow,whichMorrisonbeat inthesemifinals.

Comingbackontothecourtafter beinginfoultrouble,Sullivanbeganto makeherpresencefeltunderthebasketwith14pointsinthefinal10minutes,startingwithapairofscoresin identicalcutterplayswithanassist fromthecoach’sdaughter,freshman NadaleeDoyle.

“Wedidagreatjob gettingtheball tothecornertoNadaleeandletting herfeedWhitney,”coachDoylesaid.

Inthefourthquarter,Sullivanwent tothelinesixtimes,andafteroneof theMorrisonfouls,Grimwaswhistled foratechnical.

“Sullivancoulddowhatevershe wantedand notbe called,”Grimsaid. “With26foulsforusand11forthem, theofficiatingdidnotgoourway.”

BothRobbinsandShelbyVeltrop sawtheirhighschool careerscometo anendonthebenchasbothfinished withfivefoulsinattemptingtodefend Sullivan.

Totheircredit,theFillieshadthree earlyblocks,butcouldnotgetanysort

ofoffensegoingbetweenturnovers andmissedshots.Reboundingwas abouteven,with19forOrangeville

and17forMorrison.

oftheseasonwe had,”Grimsaid.

PhotosbyEarleenHinton/ShawMedia

Morrison’s Camryn Veltrop (21) tries to blockashot by Orangeville’s WhitneySullivan during thechampionship ofthe 1A PearlCity Regional on Friday night.

Morrison’s Shelby Veltrop (22) looks to make a move to the basket against Orangeville during thechampionshipgame at the 1A PearlCity Regional on Friday night.

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RockFalls59,Erie-Prophetstown55: TheRockFallsboysbasketballteam defeatedErie-Prophetstowninanonconference gameMondaynightat TaborGym.

TheRockets(13-17)led17-14after onequarterand31-27athalftime beforethePantherstiedthescore41-41 goingintothefourthperiod.Rock FallsoutscoredErie-Prophetstown 18-14overthefinaleightminutes.

BrodyNaftzgerknockeddowntwo 3sandledallscorerswith23pointsfor thePanthers.NoahWiseleyhad12 points,andJeremiahKochevarand MichaelCollinsscoredsixpointseach.

Morrison72,Oregon61: A12-point firstquarterfromChaseNewman helpedstake theMustangstoa21-13 leadinanonconferencewinatthe BlackhawkCenter.

MorrisonwasledbyBrendenMartinwith26pointsandNewmanwith24 points,including22inthefirsthalf. CarsonStratingscored10points,and DaeShaun McQueen added seven points.

Fulton74,Ashton-FranklinCenter66: TheSteamersbuilta64-41lead throughthreequarters,thenheldoffa furious fourth-quarterrallybythe RaidersforanNUICSouthwin.

BaylenDamhoffledFultonwith28 points,EthanPricescored24points, DomKrameradded eight points,and PaytonCurleychippedinsevenpoints.

Milledgeville56,Fulton54:Kacen Johnsonputbackanoffensiverebound

atthebuzzertosendMilledgevillepast hostFultoninanNUICSouthgame WednesdaynightonStanBorgman Court.

TheMissilestrailed18-13afterone quarterand29-25athalftime,andwere stilldown40-38headingintothefourth quarterbeforerallying.

BaylenDamhoffhitthree3-pointers andpouredin35pointsforFulton(229,10-2NUICSouth).EthanPricehad 12points,andKoleSchipperandRyan Eadseachhita3fortheSteamers.

Class2AWestCarrollRegional

Erie-Prophetstown57,Orion46: The Panthersralliedfroma39-37deficit throughthreequarterstoknockoff thehostChargersinaregionalquarterfinalthankstoa20-7scoringedgein thefourthperiod.

CalebNaftzgerhad21points,and MichaelColl insscored16for Erie-Prophetstown,whichadvancesto theregional semifinalstofaceMercer CountyonWednesdaynight.Noah WiseleyaddedeightpointsforthePanthers.

Riverdale85,WestCarroll59: The RamsadvancedtotheWestCarroll Regionalsemifinalswithawinover theThunderinPortByron.Riverdale willfaceFarmingtononWednesday night.

Class1AFultonRegional

Fulton62,Forreston49: TheSteamerspulledawayinthesecondhalfina regionalquarterfinalathome,outscoringtheCardinals19-12inthethird

quarterand18-13inthefourth.

Baylen Damhoff had19 points, EthanPricescored16,andPayton Curleyadded13forFulton(23-8).DamhoffandCurleyeachhitapairof 3-pointers, andDomKramerchipped ineightpointsfortheSteamers.

EastDubuque45,Morrison39: The Mustangs watcheda28-21halftime leaddisappear inthesecondhalfof a regionalquarterfinallossontheroad, astheWarriorsoutscoredthem24-11 overthefinal16minutes.

BrendenMartinhad20points to leadMorrison,andCarsonStrating scoredseven.

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Landon Meyers goes fora layup while teammate Ethan Price waits to rebound during warmups before the IHSA Class 1A boys first-round regional game Feb. 18 at Fulton High School.

Class1APearlCityRegional

Morrison40,Lena-Winslow27: The MorrisonFilliesseizedcontrolwith a second-quartersurge,thenheldoffthe Lena-WinslowPanthersfora40-27victoryintheirClass1APearlCity RegionalsemifinalonFeb.14.

Morrison outscoredLe-Win 14-2in thesecondperiod,takinga21-10lead intohalftime.CamrynVeltroppaced theFillieswith17points,whileShelby Veltropscored16points,JordanEads scoredfourpoints,andDianaRobbins addedthreepoints.

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8118thStreet,Erie

PastorTiffanyGarcea-309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org

NewtonZionReformedChurch

10465FrogPondRoad,Erie

PastorShannonParrish-309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

St.AmbroseCatholicChurch

Cornerof5thandMain

FatherToniKretowicz RectoryPhone:815-537-2077 ChurchPhone:309-659-2781

FENTON

FentonUnitedMethodistChurch

10019MainStreet,Fenton

PastorPeterKicheonAhn-224-580-5074 pastor.kitcheon@gmail.com

FULTON

BethelChristianReformedChurch

12083rdAvenue,Fulton,815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com

PastorDanJongsma

FirstReformedChurch

51015thAvenue,Fulton,815-589-2203

Pastor Charles Huckaby

FultonPresbyterianChurch

311N.9thSt.,Fulton,815-589-3580

PastorRev.CatherineMartin www.fultonpreschurch.org email:fultonpres@mchsi.com.

GardenPlainPresbyterianChurch

14915SandsRoad,Fulton

GatewayFaithFellowshipChurch

70111thAvenue,Fulton,815-589-4283

PastorWayneWiersema

ImmaculateConceptionChurch

70312thAvenue,Fulton,815-589-3542

FatherMatthewCamaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com

NewtonZionReformedChurch

10645FrogPondRoad,Erie,309-659-2464

FarmersElevator

815-772-4029 -Morrison,IL

RockRiverLumber &Grain

815-537-5131-Prophetstown

Frary’sLumber &Supply

815-537-5151-Prophetstown

Morrison VeterinaryClinic

JentryFane,DVM,DVM, R.R.Zinkem,DVM, S.E.Blair,DVM,SJ.Lawfer,DVM

Phone815-772-4047

14993 LyndonRd.,Morrison

newtonzion@frontier.com

PastorShannonParrish

CrossViewChurch

70314thAve.,Fulton,815-589-3425

www.wearecrossview.com

secretary@wearecrossview.com

SpringValleyReformedChurch

10960SpringValleyRoad,Fulton 815-772-3554

FirstChristianReformedChurch

80115thAvenue,Fulton,815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com

firstcrcfulton@live.com

PastorMichaelHooker

HILLSDALE

HillsdaleUnitedMethodistChurch

124ButzerSt.,Hillsdale Church309-658-2340

PastorMelvaEngland

HOOPPOLE

CalvaryEvangelical CongregationalChurch

Rev.EugeneBaker,Pastor 815-948-2181or309-507-3283

HooppoleZionMethodistChurch

PastorDanWright-Church815-948-7591 Parsonage309-658-2145

LYNDON

DominionChristianFellowshipCenter

1044thSt.W.,Lyndon,815-590-6971 Rev.BarbiE.MomoluSr.

TrinityBaptistChurch 4036thAveNorth,Lyndon PastorAlanJahn-563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com

MORRISON

BethesdaEvangelical LutheranChurch

301W.SouthSt.,Morrison

PastorTammyAnderson 815-414-1758-Office:772-4896

BrethrenInChristChurch 207E.KnoxStreet,Morrison

PastorCraigSipes-815-772-4871 SundayWorshipat10a.m.

ChurchOfSt.AnneEpiscopal 401NCherrySt.,Morrison,815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org

CrossroadsCommunityChurch

201W.Market,Morrison PastorJonEastlick-815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com

EbenezerReformedChurch

309E.ParkSt.,Morrison PastorJ.T.Bean 815-772-2472-www.ercmorrison.com

EmmanuelChurch 202E.MorrisSt.,Morrison,815-772-3890 www.ecmorrison.com Rev.LukeSchouten,SeniorPastor RichCriss,MinistryCoordinator

FirstBaptistChurch 406E.MapleAve.Morrison PastorRoyBrown,II-Phone815-772-2696

FirstPresbyterianChurch

Rev.MichaelSelburg-815-772-3510 100EastLincolnway,Morrison FacebookliveservicesSundays10:15a.m. YouTubeChannel:FirstPresbyterianChurch firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org

KingdomLifeCommunityChurch 11429WardRoad,Morrison,815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global PastorStephenHarmon

MorrisonChristianChurch 201S.Genesee,Morrison LarryKidwell,Minister-970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com GoogleYouTubeLarryKidwellforsermons.

MorrisonUnitedMethodistChurch 200W.Lincolnway,Morrison PastorSun-AhKang-815-772-4030

St.Mary’sCatholicChurch Rev.SlawomirZimodro 13320GardenPlainRoad,Morrison 815-772-3095

ServingtheAreaSince1980

310MosherDrive, Prophetstown 815-537-5175

CHURCH LISTINGS

St.Peter’sLutheranChurch 601N.JacksonSt.,Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com

PastorAnthonyAppel

MorrisonChristian ReformedChurch www.morrisoncrc.org 815-772-4657

300W.SouthSt.

PastorKevinVerhoeven bethelrevkev@gmail.com

PORT BYRON

BethelBaptist

27308108thAve.N.,PortByron ChurchPhone:309-523-3352

PastorJoshMatthews

ChurchoftheCross UnitedMethodistChurch 22621IL2and92,PortByron

PastorMarkGraham ParishOffice:309-523-2201

CountrysideChristianChurch 3817230thSt.N.,PortByron

PastorSteveAllison ChurchPhone:309-523-2834

FairfieldUnited MethodistChurch 235thSt.at115thAve.North,PortByron PastorLarryMisfeldt-309-523-3767

MessiahLutheranChurch 30211thSt.,PortByron-309-523-2421

PastorDavidEfflandt

PeaceLutheranChurchELCA

20828FriedensRoad,PortByron InterimPastor:NancyJaster www.peacelutheranil.org-309-523-2295

PortByronCongregationalChurch

200N.HighStreet,PortByron Rev.MichaelRubino-309-523-2318

PortByronFirstUnited MethodistChurch

9412228thStreetNorth,PortByron ChurchOffice:309-523-2396

Email:portbumc@frontiernet.net

JimCrozier,Pastor

BeckyButterfieldYouthandFamilyLifePastor

KathyCrozier-SpiritualDirector

PROPHETSTOWN

AdventChristianChurch

200ElmSt.,Prophetstown 815-537-5646-ptownac.org

FirstLutheranChurch

PastorChelseyWeech Office:815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org

LeonUnitedMethodistChurch

17173LomaxRoad,Prophetstown

PastorKicheonPeterAhn-224-580-5074 pastor.kicheon@gmail.com

Prophetstown

UnitedMethodistChurch

200W.2ndSt.,Prophetstown

PastorJoeyGarcea-815-537-2496

RiverChurch

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

St.CatherineCatholicChurch ofProphetstown 815-537-2077

RAPIDSCITY

St.JohntheBaptist CatholicChurch

1416ThirdAve.,RapidsCity

Fr.GlennH.Harris Phone309-496-2414

TAMPICO

St.MaryCatholicChurch

105BentonSt.,Tampico

Fr.RichardM.Russo,Pastor Phone815-438-5425

TampicoBaptistChurch

209W.3rdSt.,Tampico PastorEthanHorton

TampicoFirst UnitedMethodistChurch

PastorLeanneKeate-815-438-2530

Churchphone-815-438-6105

NEWSBRIEF

Whiteside County Farm Bureau freezer meal fundraiserorders being taken through March8

OrdersforWhitesideCountyFarm BureauFoundation’sannualfreezermeal fundraiserarebeingtakennowthrough Wednesday,March8.Thepreppedand frozenmealsareprovidedbyCustom Catering&BBQandallyouhavetodois cookthemupandenjoy!

Preparedfrozenmealsincludepulled pork,BBQpulledchicken,hickory smokedporkloin,teriyakichicken, smokedporkchopsandwiches,chicken baconranchpasta,pulledporkmacand cheese,cowboycasserole,chickenand

CHURCH BRIEFS

The Tableat CrossView Church’s menu

TheTable,afreecommunitymeal,is heldeachWednesdayatCrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton Serving beginsat5:30p.m.andrunsto6:15p.m.

Feb.22:Minipizzas(pepperoni,sausageandcheese),tossedsalad,assorted desserts

March1:Bakedham,mashedpotatoesandgravy,cornbread,fruit,assorted desserts

March 8: Chicken and noodles, green beans,fruit,Scotcheroos

March15:Maidrites,chips,Jellosalad, assorteddesserts

TheTablemealsareservedSeptemberthroughMay.IfRiverBendschools arecanceledonaWednesdaybecauseof badweather,TheTablealsoiscanceled.

First Reformed Church’s worship and activities

Joinusforworshipat9a.m.Sunday, Feb.26,atFirstReformedChurch,510 15thAve.inFulton.PastorChuckHuckabywillbringthemessage.Special musicwillbeapianoduet.Sunday Schoolbeginsat10:30a.m.Coffeeand refreshmentsareavailableduringsocial houraftertheserviceinthelibrary.

TherewillbeanAshWednesdayserviceat6:30p.m.Feb.22precededby dessertsservedat6p.m.

CreativeCrewwillmeetat9a.m. Wednesday,Feb.22.

Therewillbenoseniorsmealsuntil furthernotice.

biscuits,andlasagna.Eachmealset includesoneofeachitem,withnosubstitutions.Thecostis$100for10small meals(individualportions)or$195for 10largemealsthatservethreetofive, dependingonportions.

ThepickupdatewillbeThursday, March23,from2to5p.m.attheeast endoftheFarmBureauoffice,100E. KnoxSt.inMorrison.Ifyoucan’tmakeit onthatday,they’llkeepyourmealsin theirfreezeruntilarrangementsare made.Allproceedswillsupportthe Foundation’sagriculturalprograms.To order,gotogivebutter.comorcallthe officeat815-772-2165.

InRiverCityMall

142610th Avenue,Fulton 815-589-2200

firstfultontojointhegroupandseethe services.ThepreviousSunday’sservice isbroadcastonWCCI100.3-FMat6p.m. Sundaynight.

Formoreinformation,gotowww.firstrcafulton.org.

Fulton Presbyterian Church’s worship and activities

FultonPresbyterianChurch,311N. NinthSt.,invitesyoutojoinusforworshipat9:30a.m.Sunday.PastorCatherineMartinwilldeliverthemessage.

Thisweek’sactivities:

Choirpracticewillbeat11a.m.followingworship.

BoyScoutsmeetat6:30p.m.Monday intheOutreachCenter.

ChristianEducationforchildrenand teenswillmeetat5:45p.m.Wednesday.

TheSit-N-Sewgroupwillmeetfrom9 a.m.to2p.m.Thursday.

BellChoirpracticewillbeat6:30p.m. Thursday.

Formoreinformation,gotowww.fultonpreschurch.orgorcallthechurch officeat815-589-3580.

Messiah Lutheran Church to host blood drive

MessiahLutheranChurchwillhostan ImpactLifeBloodDrivefrom8to11a.m. Saturday,March11,atthechurchfellowshiphall,30211thSt.N.inPortByron.

Thismonth’sdonorswillgeta$10 giftcardoraT-shirt.First-timedonors canchoosea$25giftcardorT-shirt. Pleasebesuretoeatbeforedonating andbringaphotoID.

ServicesarelivestreamedonFacebook.Gotowww.facebook.com/groups/

Toschedule,callJoanneHachtelat 614-436-3531.

PROBATIONOFFICER

WhitesideCountyCourt Services is acceptingapplications forfulltime position of ProbationOfficer.Bachelor's degreerequired.For complete application instructions,see www.whiteside.org (CountyInformation -Job Openings).EOE

IN THECIRCUIT COURT FORTHE14THJUDICIALCIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY,ROCK ISLAND,ILLINOIS

U.S.BankNationalAssociation,notinits individualcapacitybutsolelyastrustee forRMTP Trust,Series2021 Cottage-TT-V

PLAINTIFF Vs. HaleySisson; et.al. DEFENDANTS

No.2022FC10

NOTICE OFSHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN that pursuant to aJudgment of Foreclosure andSaleentered in theabove cause on 10/13/2022, theSheriff of Rock Island County,Illinoiswill on March 24, 2023atthe hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office1317 ThirdAvenueRockIsland,IL61201, or in aplace otherwise designatedatthe time of sale,County ofRockIsland and State of Illinois,sell atpublic auctiontothehighest bidder forcash, as setforth below, thefollowingdescribedrealestate: PIN16-26-206-004

Improvedwith Residential COMMONLYKNOWNAS: 50014thAvenue WMilan, IL 61264

Sale terms: 10%downofthehighest bidbycertified fundsatthe closeofthe auction; Thebalance,including theJudicialsalefee for Abandoned Residential Property MunicipalityReliefFund, whichiscalculatedattherate of $1 foreach $1,000orfraction thereofofthe amount paid by thepurchasernot to exceed $300, in certified funds,isdue within twenty-four(24)hours. Thesubjectpropertyis subjectto generalrealestatetaxes,special assessments,orspecial taxeslevied againstsaidreal estate andisofferedfor sale withoutany representation as to qualityorquantity of title andwithoutrecourse toPlaintiff andin"ASIS"condition. Thesale isfurthersubject toconfirmation by thecourt.

If thepropertyisa condominium andthe foreclosure takesplaceafter1/1/2007, purchasers otherthanthe mortgageeswill be requiredtopay anyassessmentand legalfeesdueunderThe Condominium PropertyAct, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1)and (g) (4).

If theproperty is locatedina commoninterestcommunity, purchasers otherthan mortgagees will be requiredtopay anyassessmentand legalfeesdueunder the Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS605/18.5(g-1).

If thesaleissetasidefor anyreason, thePurchaseratthe sale shall beentitled only to areturnofthe deposit paid.The Purchasershall haveno furtherrecourse againstthe Mortgagor,the Mortgageeorthe Mortgagee'sattorney.

Upon paymentinfull of theamount bid, thepurchasershallreceive aCertificate of Sale,whichwill entitlethe purchasertoa Deedtothe real estate after Confirmation of thesale. Thesuccessfulpurchaserhasthesoleresponsibility/ expense of evictingany tenants orotherindividuals presently in possessionofthe subject premises.

Thepropertywill NOTbeopenfor inspection andPlaintiffmakesno representationas to theconditionof theproperty. Prospectivebidders are admonishedtocheck theCourt file to verify all information.

IF YOUARETHEMORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOUHAVETHE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR30DAYSAFTERENTRYOFANORDER OF POSSESSION,INACCORDANCE WITHSECTION15-1701(C) OF THEILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

Forinformation:Examine thecourt file or contactPlaintiff's attorney:Codilis& Associates, P.C.,15W030 NorthFrontageRoad,Suite100,Burr Ridge,IL60527, (630)794-9876.Pleaserefertofilenumber 14-22-00549. I3213127

February14,21,28,2023

IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE14THJUDICIALCIRCUIT ROCKISLANDCOUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S.BANKNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. KELLY JTWIDWELLA/K/AKELLY JO TWIDWELL; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY;UNKNOWN OWNERSAND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS.

NO.22FC106

91023RDAVENUE EASTMOLINE,IL61244

NOTICE OF SALEPURSUANTTOJUDGMENT OFFORECLOSURE UNDERILLINOISMORTGAGEFORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthatpursuanttoa Judgment ofForeclosure andSaleentered by the Courtinthe aboveentitledcause on January23,2023,will on 03/21/2023,in TheRockIsland Justice Center,1317 Third Avenue,1st Floor, RockIsland,IL61201, at 09:15 AM,sellatpublic auction andsaletothehighest bidder forcash, allandsingular, thefollowing described real estate mentionedin said Judgment,situatedintheCountyofRockIsland,State of Illinois,orsomuch thereofasshallbesufficienttosatisfysaid Judgment:

TAXNO.08-36-200-006

COMMONLYKNOWNAS: 91023rdAvenue East Moline, IL 61244

DescriptionofImprovements:The propertyis asingle family.

TheJudgmentamount was$185,956.81.

Sale Terms: Thisis an "AS IS"salefor "CASH".Thesuccessfulbiddermust deposit10% down by certifiedfunds; balance, by certifiedfunds, within24 hours. NO REFUNDS.

Thesubject property is subject to generalrealestatetaxes,specialassessments or specialtaxes leviedagainstsaidrealestate, waterbills, etc.,andis offeredfor sale without anyrepresentationastoqualityorquantityoftitle andwithout recourse to plaintiff.The saleis furthersubjecttoconfirmation bythecourt.

Upon paymentinfull of thebid amount, thepurchasershallreceive aCertificate of Sale,whichwill entitlethe purchaser to aDeedtothereal estateafter confirmation ofthesale.

Thepropertywill NOTbeopen forinspection.Prospective biddersare admonishedtocheck the court file to verifyallinformation.

Thesuccessful purchaser hasthe soleresponsibility/expense of evicting any tenantsorotherindividualspresently inpossessionofthe subjectpremises.

If this propertyisa condominiumunit,the purchaser of theunit at theforeclosure sale,other than amortgagee shall pay theassessments and thelegal feesrequired by TheCondominiumPropertyAct,765ILCS 605/9(g)(1)and (g)(4).

IF YOUARE THEMORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOUHAVETHE RIGHTTO REMAININPOSSESSIONFOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDEROF POSSESSION,INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION15-1701(C) OF THEILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW.

ForInformation:Visitour websiteathttp://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between3p.m.and 5p.m.only -McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce,LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1N.DearbornSt.,Suite1200,Chicago, IL 60602. Tel.No. (312)3469088.Please refertofile#20-03207IL

PURSUANT TOTHEFAIRDEBTCOLLECTIONPRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'SATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE ADEBTCOLLECTORATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBTAND ANYINFORMATION WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE.

Plaintiff's attorneyisnot required toprovide additionalinformationother than that setforthinthisnotice ofsale. I3212312

February7,14,21,2023

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE14THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCKISLANDCOUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S.BANKNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. DANIELM CRIMMINS;UNKNOWN OWNERS ANDNON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS.

NO.2022FC152

18191STAVENUESILVIS,IL61282

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANTTOJUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDERILLINOISMORTGAGEFORECLOSUREACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to aJudgmentofForeclosure andSaleentered by theCourtinthe aboveentitledcause on December 21,2022, will on 4/4/2023,inThe Rock IslandJusticeCenter,1317Third Avenue,1st Floor, RockIsland,IL61201,at9:00am,sell atpublic auctionandsale to thehighest bidder forcash, allandsingular, thefollowing described real estate mentionedin said Judgment,situatedintheCountyofRockIsland,Stateof Illinois,or so much thereofasshallbesufficienttosatisfysaid Judgment: TAXNO.09-32-200-017

COMMONLYKNOWNAS: 18191stAvenue Silvis, IL 61282

Description of Improvements:The property is asinglefamilyhome.The property is in fair condition.The garage is detached and holdsoneand ahalfcars.The construction of thehouseis frame and thecolor of thehouse is yellowwithwhitetrim.

TheJudgmentamountwas $60,588.49.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS"salefor "CASH".Thesuccessful bidder must deposit10% down by certified funds; balance,bycertifiedfunds, within24 hours. NO REFUNDS.

Thesubject propertyissubject to generalrealestatetaxes,specialassessments or specialtaxes levied againstsaidrealestate,waterbills, etc.,andis offeredfor sale without anyrepresentationastoqualityorquantityoftitle andwithout recourse toplaintiff.The saleis furthersubject to confirmation bythecourt.

Upon paymentinfullofthe bidamount, thepurchasershallreceive aCertificate of Sale,whichwillentitle thepurchaser to aDeedtothereal estateafter confirmationofthe sale.

Thepropertywill NOTbeopenfor inspection.Prospective biddersare admonishedtocheck thecourt file to verifyall information.

Thesuccessful purchaserhasthesoleresponsibility/expense of evicting any tenantsorotherindividualspresently in possessionofthe subjectpremises.

If this propertyisa condominiumunit,the purchaser of the unit at theforeclosure sale,other than amortgagee shall paythe assessments andthe legalfeesrequired by TheCondominiumPropertyAct,765ILCS 605/9(g)(1)and (g)(4).

IF YOUARE THEMORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOUHAVETHE RIGHT TO REMAININ POSSESSIONFOR 30 DAYS AFTERENTRY OFANORDEROF POSSESSION,INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION15-1701(C) OF THEILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW.

ForInformation:Visitourwebsiteathttp://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between3 p.m. and5 p.m. only -McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce,LLC,Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1N.DearbornSt.,Suite1200,Chicago, IL 60602. Tel.No.(312)3469088.Pleaserefer to file#22-09944IL

PURSUANT TOTHEFAIRDEBTCOLLECTIONPRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE ADEBTCOLLECTORATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBTAND ANYINFORMATION WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE.

Plaintiff'sattorneyisnot required to provide additionalinformation otherthan that setforthin thisnotice ofsale.

I3210356

February21,28,2023

March7,2023

IN THECIRCUIT COURT FORTHE14THJUDICIALCIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY,ROCK ISLAND,ILLINOIS

Caliber Home Loans,Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Sharon Nagovan; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No.2022FC167

NOTICE OFSHERIFF'S SALE OF REALESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVENthatpursuanttoa Judgment ofForeclosure andSaleentered in theabove cause on 10/13/2022,the SheriffofRockIsland County,Illinoiswill on March21,2023 atthehourof9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center,Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island,IL61201, or in aplace otherwise designated at thetimeofsale,CountyofRockIsland and State ofIllinois,sell atpublic auction to thehighest bidder forcash, as setforth below,thefollowingdescribedrealestate:

PIN17-06-100-040

Improved with Single FamilyHome

COMMONLYKNOWNAS: 450316thAve Rock Island,IL61201

Sale terms: 10% down of thehighest bidbycertified fundsattheclose of the auction; Thebalance, including theJudicialsalefee forAbandoned Residential PropertyMunicipality ReliefFund, whichiscalculatedattherate of $1 foreach $1,000orfraction thereof of theamount paidby thepurchasernot to exceed $300, in certified funds,isdue withintwenty-four(24)hours.Thesubjectpropertyis subjectto generalrealestatetaxes,special assessments,orspecial taxeslevied againstsaidreal estate andisoffered forsale withoutany representation asto qualityorquantity of titleand withoutrecourse toPlaintiffand in "ASIS"condition. Thesaleisfurthersubject toconfirmation by thecourt.

If the property is acondominium andthe foreclosure takesplace after1/1/2007, purchasers otherthanthe mortgageeswill be requiredtopay anyassessmentand legalfeesdueunder TheCondominium PropertyAct, 765 ILCS605/9(g)(1)and (g) (4).

If theproperty is locatedina commoninterest community,purchasers otherthan mortgageeswill be requiredtopay anyassessmentand legalfeesdueunder the Condominium PropertyAct,765ILCS605/18.5(g-1).

If thesaleissetasidefor anyreason, thePurchaseratthesaleshall beentitled only to areturn of thedeposit paid.The Purchasershall havenofurther recourse againstthe Mortgagor, theMortgagee or theMortgagee's attorney.

Upon paymentinfullofthe amount bid, thepurchasershallreceive aCertificate of Sale,whichwill entitle thepurchaser to aDeedtothereal estateafter Confirmationofthesale.The successfulpurchaserhasthesole responsibility/ expense of evicting anytenants orotherindividuals presently in possessionofthe subject premises.

The property willNOTbeopenfor inspectionand Plaintiff makesnorepresentation asto theconditionof theproperty.Prospective biddersare admonishedto checkthe Courtfiletoverify allinformation.

IF YOUARE THEMORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOUHAVETHE RIGHT TO REMAININ POSSESSION FOR30DAYSAFTERENTRY OFANORDEROF POSSESSION,INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

Forinformation:Examinethe court file or contactPlaintiff's attorney:Codilis& Associates,P.C.,15W030 NorthFrontageRoad,Suite100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630)794-9876.Pleaserefer to filenumber 14-22-05893.

I3212790

February7,14,21,2023

IN THE CIRCUITCOURT FORTHE14THJUDICIALCIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY,ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

Caliber Home Loans, Inc.

PLAINTIFF Vs. BrandonLorenz; et.al. DEFENDANTS No.2022FC171

NOTICE OFSHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatpursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/13/2022, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on March 21, 2023 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated atthe time of sale, County ofRock Island and State of Illinois,sell atpublic auction tothe highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the followingdescribed realestate:

PIN16-01-202-011

Improvedwith Single FamilyHome COMMONLYKNOWNAS:321413th AveRock Island, IL61201

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified fundsatthe close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential PropertyMunicipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000orfraction thereof of the amount paidby thepurchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24)hours. The subjectproperty is subjectto general realestate taxes,special assessments, or special taxes levied againstsaidreal estate and is offered for sale without any representation asto quality or quantity of title and withoutrecourse toPlaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The saleisfurther subject toconfirmation 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 topay anyassessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is locatedin a common interest community,purchasers other than mortgageeswill be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS605/18.5(g-1).

If the saleisset asideforany reason, the Purchaser atthesaleshall beentitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchasershall havenofurther recourse againstthe Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchasershallreceive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estateafter Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the soleresponsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants orother individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property willNOT be open for inspection and Plaintiffmakes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check theCourt file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYSAFTER ENTRY OFANORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney:Codilis& Associates, P.C.,15W030North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630)794-9876.Please refer to filenumber 14-22-05478. I3212789

February7,14,21,2023

IN THE CIRCUITCOURT FORTHE14THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY,ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

U.S BankNational Association,not inits individual capacitybut solely astrustee forRMTPTrust,Series2021 Cottage-TT-V

PLAINTIFF Vs. HaleySisson; et al. DEFENDANTS

No.2022FC10

NOTICE OFSHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatpursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/13/2022, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on March 24, 2023 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office1317 Third Avenue RockIsland, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County ofRock Island and State of Illinois,sell at public auction tothe highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the followingdescribed realestate:

LOTNUMBERTHREE (3) IN MATTHEWHEIGHTS SIXTH (6TH) ADDITION TOTHE VILLAGE OF MILAN, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

PIN16-26-206-004

ImprovedwithResidential

COMMONLYKNOWN AS:500 14th Avenue 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 $1,000orfraction thereof of the amount paidby the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24)hours. The subject property is subjectto general realestatetaxes,special assessments, or special taxes levied against saidreal estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and withoutrecourse to Plaintiff and in "ASIS"condition. The saleisfurther subject toconfirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takesplaceafter 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required topay anyassessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community,purchasers other than mortgageeswill be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS605/18.5(g-1).

If the saleisset asideforany reason, the Purchaser atthe saleshall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid The Purchaser shall haveno further recourse againstthe Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or theMortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, thepurchaser 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 soleresponsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants orother individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property willNOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check theCourt file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney:Codilis& Associates, P.C.,15W030North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630)794-9876.Please refer to filenumber 14-22-00549. I3213127

February14,21,28,2023

IN THECIRCUIT COURT FORTHE14THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY,ROCK ISLAND,ILLINOIS

Caliber Home Loans,Inc.

PLAINTIFF

Vs. BrandonLorenz; et.al.

DEFENDANTS

No.2022FC171

NOTICE OFSHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthatpursuanttoa Judgment of Foreclosure andSaleenteredinthe abovecause on 10/13/2022, theSheriff of Rock Island County,Illinoiswill on March21, 2023 atthehourof9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center,Sheriff'sOffice1317Third Avenue Rock Island,IL61201, or in aplace otherwise designated at thetimeofsale, CountyofRockIsland and StateofIllinois,sell atpublic auctiontothehighest bidder for cash, as setforth below, thefollowingdescribed realestate:

LOTNUMBERTWENTY-TWO(22) IN THAT PARTOFTHE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS ANDCALLED "GLENWOOD",ANADDITIONTOSAIDCITY, SITUATED IN THECOUNTYOFROCKISLAND, INTHE STATEOFILLINOIS. PIN16-01-202-011

Improved with Single FamilyHome COMMONLYKNOWNAS: 321413thAveRockIsland,IL61201

Sale terms: 10% down of thehighest bidbycertified fundsatthe closeofthe auction; Thebalance,including theJudicialsalefee forAbandoned Residential PropertyMunicipality Relief Fund, whichiscalculatedattherate of $1 foreach $1,000orfraction thereofofthe amount paidby thepurchasernot to exceed $300, in certified funds, is duewithintwenty-four(24) hours. Thesubjectpropertyis subject to generalrealestatetaxes,special assessments,orspecial taxeslevied against saidreal estate andisoffered forsale withoutany representation asto qualityorquantity of titleand withoutrecourse to Plaintiffandin "ASIS"condition. Thesaleisfurthersubject to confirmation by thecourt.

If thepropertyisa condominium andthe foreclosure takesplaceafter 1/1/2007, purchasers otherthanthe mortgagees will be requiredtopay anyassessmentand legalfeesdueunder TheCondominium PropertyAct,765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1)and (g) (4).

If theproperty is locatedina common interest community,purchasers otherthan mortgageeswill be requiredtopay anyassessment andlegal fees dueunder the Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS605/18.5(g-1).

If thesaleissetasidefor anyreason, thePurchaseratthe saleshall be entitled only to areturn of thedeposit paid.The Purchaser shallhavenofurther recourse againsttheMortgagor,the Mortgageeorthe Mortgagee'sattorney.

Upon paymentinfull of theamountbid,the purchaser shallreceive aCertificate of Sale,whichwillentitle thepurchaser to aDeedtothereal estateafter Confirmationofthe sale.The successful purchaserhasthesoleresponsibility/ expense of evicting anytenants orotherindividuals presently in possessionofthe subject premises.

ThepropertywillNOTbeopenfor inspection andPlaintiff makesno representationastothe conditionofthe property.Prospective biddersare admonishedtocheck theCourt file to verify all information.

IF YOUARE THEMORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOUHAVETHE RIGHTTO REMAININPOSSESSION FOR30DAYSAFTER ENTRY OFANORDEROF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION15-1701(C)OFTHE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW.

Forinformation:Examinethe court file or contactPlaintiff's attorney:Codilis& Associates,P.C.,15W030NorthFrontageRoad,Suite100,Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630)794-9876.Pleaserefer to filenumber 14-22-05478.

I3212789

February7,14,21,2023

IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE14THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCKISLANDCOUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S.BANKNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. KELLY JTWIDWELLA/K/AKELLY JO TWIDWELL; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY;UNKNOWN OWNERS ANDNON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS.

NO.22FC106

91023RDAVENUE EAST MOLINE,IL61244

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANTTOJUDGMENT OFFORECLOSURE UNDERILLINOISMORTGAGEFORECLOSUREACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthatpursuanttoa Judgment ofForeclosure andSaleentered by the Courtinthe aboveentitledcause on January23,2023,will on 03/21/2023,in TheRockIsland JusticeCenter,1317Third Avenue,1st Floor, RockIsland,IL61201, at 09:15AM, sell at public auction andsaletothe highest bidder forcash, alland singular, thefollowing described real estatementioned in said Judgment,situatedinthe CountyofRockIsland,Stateof Illinois,orsomuch thereofasshallbesufficienttosatisfysaid Judgment: THEEAST 211.3 FEET OF THEEAST311.3 FEET OF THATPARTOFTHE LOT NUMBER9, ACCORDINGTOTHE ASSESSOR'S PLAT FORTHE YEAR A.D. 1865, IN THEEASTHALFOFSECTION NUMBER36INTOWNSHIP NUMBER18 NORTH,RANGE NUMBER1 WEST OF THEFOURTHPRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBEDASFOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT THENORTHWESTCORNEROFSAID LOTNUMBER9 ON THENORTH ANDSOUTH QUARTER SECTIONLINE THROUGHSAIDSECTIONNUMBER36, ANDRUNNING THENCE SOUTHON SAID QUARTERSECTION LINE 120.8FEETTOTHE CENTEROFA 50 FOOT ROAD;THENCESOUTH 78 DEGREES55MINUTESEASTALONG THECENTER OFSAIDROAD712.9 FEET;THENCENORTH02DEGREES 12 MINUTESEAST, 240.8 FEET TO ASTAKE IN THECENTEROFA CREEK, SAIDSTAKE BEING ALSO ON THENORTH LINE OF SAIDLOT NUMBER9;THENCEWESTALONG THENORTH LINE OF SAID LOTNUMBER9,706.3FEETTOTHE PLACEOF BEGINNING; SUBJECTTOTHE FOLLOWINGRESERVATIONS: ASTRIP 30 FEET IN WIDTHOFF OF THEWESTSIDEOFTHE ABOVEDESCRIBED TRACT; AND,A STRIP25FEETINWIDTHOFF OF THESOUTHERLY SIDEOF SAME FORROAD PURPOSES;SITUATED IN THECOUNTYOFROCKISLAND, IN THESTATE OF ILLINOIS.

TAXNO.08-36-200-006

COMMONLYKNOWN AS:910 23rd AvenueEastMoline, IL 61244

DescriptionofImprovements: Thepropertyis asingle family.

TheJudgmentamountwas $185,956.81.

Sale Terms: This is an "ASIS" sale for"CASH". Thesuccessfulbidder must deposit10% down by certified funds; balance,bycertified funds, within24 hours. NO REFUNDS.

The subjectproperty is subject to general realestatetaxes, specialassessments or specialtaxes leviedagainstsaidrealestate,waterbills, etc.,and is offeredfor sale without anyrepresentationastoqualityorquantity of title andwithout recourse to plaintiff.The sale is furthersubjecttoconfirmation bythecourt.

Upon paymentinfullofthe bidamount, thepurchasershallreceivea Certificate of Sale,whichwill entitle thepurchaser to aDeedtothe real estateafter confirmationofthe sale.

Theproperty will NOTbeopenfor inspection.Prospective biddersare admonishedtocheck the courtfiletoverifyallinformation.

Thesuccessful purchaserhas thesoleresponsibility/expense of evicting any tenantsorotherindividualspresently in possessionofthe subjectpremises.

If this property is acondominiumunit,the purchaser of the unit at theforeclosure sale,otherthana mortgageeshallpay theassessments and thelegal fees required by TheCondominiumPropertyAct,765ILCS605/9(g)(1)and (g)(4).

IF YOUARE THEMORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER),YOU HAVE THERIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR30DAYSAFTER ENTRYOFANORDER OF POSSESSION,INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION15-1701(C) OF THEILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW.

ForInformation:Visit ourwebsite at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between3p.m.and 5p.m.only- McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce,LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1N.DearbornSt., Suite1200,Chicago, IL 60602. Tel.No. (312)3469088.Pleaserefer to file#20-03207IL

PURSUANT TOTHEFAIRDEBTCOLLECTIONPRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'SATTORNEYISDEEMED TO BE ADEBTCOLLECTORATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBTAND ANYINFORMATION WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE.

Plaintiff's attorney isnotrequiredtoprovide additional information otherthan that setforthinthisnoticeofsale.

I3212312

February7,14,21,2023

TAKENOTICE TO:UNKNOWN OWNERS OCCUPANTS INTERESTED PARTIES, WHITESIDE COUNTY CLERK, MICHAEL CHASTAIN, LINDA L.CHASTAIN, FARMERS NATIONAL BANK, KAREN LYNN GUL TAXDEED NO.:2023TX6 FILED:02/06/2023

County of Whiteside

Date Premises

SoldNovember05, 2020

Certificate No. 2019-00394

Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2019

Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number N/A

WarrantNo.NA

Inst.NoNA THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at 316EAST AVE, Prophetstown, IL 61277

Legal Description or Property Index No 21-04-133-008

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the periodof redemption from the sale will expire on June 02, 2023. The amount to redeem issubject to increase at6 month intervals from the date of sale and maybe further increasedif the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeemthe property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales Check with the county clerk as tothe exact amountyouowe beforeredeeming.

This notice isalso to adviseyou that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or beforeJune02, 2023. This matter is set for hearingin the CircuitCourt of

this county in Morrison, Illinois on June28,2023 at 9:00 AM Youmay be present at this hearing but your right to redeemwill already have expired at that time.

YOU AREURGED

TOREDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT

LOSS

OFPROPERTY

Redemption can be made atany time on or before June 02,2023by applying to the County Clerk, Whiteside County, Illinois at the Office ofthe County Clerk in Morrison, Illinois, 61270. For further information contact the CountyClerk 200 E Knox St, Morrison, IL 61270. 815-772-5189

Petitioner, Granite Lien Group LLC, Purchaser or Assignee 10717-930098

February 14,21,28,2023 (930098)

Notice ishereby given that a tentative Budget andAppropriation Ordinance for the Road District and Town of Garden Plain Townshipinthe county of Whiteside,State of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning April1, 2023 and ending March31,2024 will be onfile and available to public inspection bycontactingLaVerne Sternberg atthe Garden Plain TownshipBuilding.

Notice is further given hereby that a publichearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:00 pm on the 14th day of March 2023 at the Garden Plain Township Building and that the final hearing and action on the ordinance willbe taken at a meeting held at the Garden Plain Township Building at 7:00 pm the 28th day of March2023.

Notice ishereby given tothe legal voters,residentsof the Town of Garden Plain in the County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town meeting of said Townwill take place on

p Tuesday April 11, 2023 at the hour of 7:00 pm at the Garden Plain TownshipBuilding. TownshipClerk, Brenda Harris Feb.14,2023

February21,2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to ROBERT SETSER that on March 17, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter ascounsel may be heard,the Petitioner, JULIE BRAET shall appearthrough counsel before the Honorable Judge Linnae E. Thompson orthe Judge via telephone hearingby calling (312)2368822 and will then and there present the PETITIONFOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION for the ESTATE OF SALLY ANN SETSER, DECEASED, Rock IslandCounty CaseNo 2022 PR 309. FURTHER TAKENOTICE that Section 9-5 of the Probate Act of 1975 [755 ILCS 5/9-5]requires that thisNOTICE be given to each heir named in the Petition who is entitled either toadminister or to nominate a person toadminister equally withor in preference to the petitioner not less than 30 days before the hearing on the Petition to issueletters.

I3213133

February 14,21,28,2023

February16th,2023

NOTICE TOBIDDERS

Riverdale Community Unit School District #100in Rock IslandCounty Illinoisisrequesting sealed bids for the followingProject:

Addition and Renovations to RiverdaleElementarySchool

A non-mandatory Pre-BidConference will be held on February22,2023 at 3:00 P.M. in the gymnasium atthe project site, 9624256th Street North, Port Byron, Illinois61275. All bidders are strongly encouraged toattend the Pre-BidConference.

Bidding documents are available online upon request bycontacting our Construction Manager, Russell. Questions regarding the project should bedirected to Jason Fahrenkrog at jfahrenkrog@russellco.com or Darrin Pearsall at dpearsall@russellco.com, or bycallingtheRusselloffice at 563-459-4600 Electronic copies of bid documents will beprovided at no cost. Hard copies can be obtained atthe bidders expense from CBTinMoline.

The deadline for receivingsealed bids for the proposed project has been set for March 8th at 2:00PM at the District Administration Office located in the Riverdale High School building at 9622256th Street North, Port Byron, Illinois61275. All bids mustbesubmitted onthe Bid Form provided and delivered in a sealed envelope marked withthe project name, bid package and category. The publichearing and reading of bids for the proposed project willimmediately followreceipt of bids in the school Library All bid proposals mustreflectcosts associatedwith the complete set of project bidding documents and all addenda issued.

All bids must be in compliance withIL Prevailing Wage Law and the labor laws of the state of IL The Riverdale Board of Education reserves the right to accept and/or reject any or all bids, to waiveallirregularities in bidding procedures and to make all decisions in the best interests of the schooldistrict.

Mr Tim Baldwin, Board President Mr Josh Temple,Superintendent February21,2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOFTHE14THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. DANIEL M CRIMMINS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS.

NO.2022FC152

18191ST AVENUE SILVIS, IL61282

NOTICE OF SALEPURSUANTTO JUDGMENT OFFORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale entered by the Court in theabove entitled cause on December 21,2022, will on 4/4/2023,in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1stFloor, RockIsland, IL 61201, at 9:00am,sell atpublic auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County ofRockIsland, Stateof Illinois, or so much thereof as shallbesufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

THE EAST 100 FEET OF THE WEST 310 FEET OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT ORPARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32 IN TOWNSHIP EIGHTEEN (18)NORTH, RANGE ONE (1) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER OF SECTION 32 AFORESAID; THENCE RUNNINGNORTH 04 DEGREES28' WESTALONG THE HALF SECTION LINE895.77 FEET TO THE NORTH SIDE OF A PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES17' EASTALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID PUBLIC ROAD 786.8 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH87 DEGREES17'EASTALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID PUBLIC ROAD 784.7 FEET; THENCE RUNNINGNORTH 79 DEGREES 22' WEST 807 FEET; THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 04 DEGREES28'EAST 112.09 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND,IN THESTATEOFILLINOIS.

TAX NO.09-32-200-017

COMMONLYKNOWN AS: 18191stAvenueSilvis, IL 61282

Description of Improvements: Theproperty is a single family home The property isinfair condition.The garage is detached and holds one and a half cars.The construction of the houseis frame and the color of the house is yellow with white trim. The Judgment amount was$60,588.49.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit10% down by certified funds; balance,bycertified funds, within24 hours. NO REFUNDS.

The subject property is subject to general realestatetaxes,special assessments or special taxes leviedagainstsaid realestate, waterbills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse toplaintiff.The saleis furthersubject to confirmation bythecourt.

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

The propertywill NOT be open for inspection Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify allinformation.

The successful purchaser has the soleresponsibility/expense of evicting any tenantsor otherindividualspresently in possession of the subject premises.

If this property is a condominiumunit,the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale,otherthan a mortgagee shall pay theassessments and the legalfeesrequired by The CondominiumProperty Act, 765ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYSAFTER ENTRY OFAN ORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW.

For Information:Visitourwebsite at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m.only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200,Chicago, IL 60602. Tel.No (312)3469088.Please refer to file#22-09944IL

PURSUANT TOTHE FAIRDEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Plaintiff's attorneyis not required to provide additional information other than that set forthinthisnotice of sale.

I3210356

February21,28,2023

March7,2023

IN THE CIRCUITCOURT FORTHE14THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY,ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

Caliber Home Loans, Inc.

PLAINTIFF

Vs. Sharon Nagovan; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

No.2022FC167

NOTICE OFSHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatpursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/13/2022, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on March 21, 2023 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County ofRock Island and State of Illinois,sell at public auction tothe highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the followingdescribed realestate:

BEGINNING THREE HUNDRED FORTY (340) FEET EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF FORTY-FOURTH STREET ATAPOINT SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY(680) FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OFEIGHTEENTH AVENUE; THENCE RUNNINGNORTH ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130)FEET; THENCEEAST TWENTY (20)FEET; THENCE SOUTH ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) FEET; THENCE WEST TOTHE PLACE OF BEGINNING; BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OFSECTION NUMBER SIX (6) IN TOWNSHIP NUMBER

SEVENTEEN (17)NORTH, RANGE NUMBER ONE (1) WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION NUMBER SIX (6) IN TOWNSHIP NUMBER SEVENTEEN (17) NORTH RANGE NUMBER ONE (1) WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT SIX HUNDRED EIGHT (680) FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF 18TH AVENUE AT A POINT

THREE HUNDRED (300) FEET EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF 44TH STREET; THENCE NORTH ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) FEET; THENCEEAST FORTY (40) FEET; THENCE SOUTH ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) FEET; THENCE WEST FORTY (40) FEET TO THE POINTOFBEGINNING.

PIN17-06-100-040

Improvedwith Single Family Home COMMONLYKNOWN AS: 450316th Ave Rock Island, IL61201

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds atthe 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 $1,000orfraction thereof of the amount paidby the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24)hours The subject property is subjectto general realestatetaxes,special assessments, or special taxes levied against saidreal estate and is offered for sale without any representation asto quality or quantity of title and withoutrecourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS"condition. The saleisfurther subject toconfirmation 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 topay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community,purchasers other than mortgageeswill be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS605/18.5(g-1).

If the saleisset asideforany reason, the Purchaser atthe saleshall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid The Purchaser shall haveno further recourse againstthe Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchasershallreceive 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 soleresponsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants orother individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property willNOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation asto the condition of the property Prospective bidders areadmonished to check the Courtfile toverify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OFANORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff'sattorney:Codilis& Associates, P.C.,15W030 North Frontage Road,Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630)794-9876.Please refer to filenumber 14-22-05893. I3212790

February7,14,21,2023