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Conference Art Festival

Morrison church to hold annual cantata. / 5

Revitalize Erie celebrates local businesses. / 3

EHS students successful at art show. / 10

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DEATHS Cheryl Cocking, Brian K. Lanphere, Rhea D. Milnes, James I. Hanson, Richard ‘Dick’ Porth, Merle J. Bielema, Glenda J. Norman, Larry Wilkens, Helen M. Whitmore, Shirley A. Temple, Richard D. Bradley, Pages 6-7

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PHS participating in clay target league The new season is underway for the seven area high school teams that are participating in the Illinois State High School Clay Target League (ILSHSCTL) this spring. The 1,311 athletes compete on the 65 high school teams from across the state that participate in the program, which is a part of the USA Clay Target League. The seven area schools with teams are Eastland High School, Faith Christian School, Forreston Jr/Sr High School, Milledgeville High School, Morrison Community High School, Polo Community High School, and Prophetstown High School. “We are excited to see a record number of high school teams participating this season.” said John Nelson, president of the USACTL. “There is such a high demand for outdoor activities that are an alternative to traditional sports. Kudos to the coaches and parents that make these teams possible.”

The students’ 9-week season began in late March with the first of two practice weeks to get them warmed up. Weekly competition begins April 17, with a final “fun week” in mid-May. The season culminates with tournaments held in June, and athletes with top season averages will be invited to register for the League’s National Championship held in Michigan every July. This spring, more than 31,500 student athletes are participating in League programs across the country. “Athletes of all types are able to participate in clay target shooting,” Nelson said. “The League has a ‘no bench warmers’ philosophy, and the League’s True Team scoring system is designed so that everyone’s score matters, not just the top athletes on a team.”

About the USA Clay Target League

With more than 43,000 participating athletes in the 2021-22 school year, the nonprofit USA Clay Target League is the larg-

est youth clay target shooting sport program in the world. The League offers trap, skeet, sporting clays, and 5-stand leagues to secondary and postsecondary schools across the country. The League is the only 100% school-approved clay target shooting sport program in America and the League’s co-ed and adaptive nature are key attractions to schools nationwide. The League is fully Title IX compliant with both male and female athletes competing on the same team. Additionally, it’s an ‘adaptive’ sport, which allows students with physical disabilities to take part. The League’s priorities are safety, fun, and marksmanship – in that order. The League is the safest sport in school, with not one reported injury since the inception of the League in 2001. Each athlete must complete firearm safety certification before participation. Visit http://ilclaytarget.com/teams for more information.

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Internet discounts available to Lyndon residents Lyndon village officials are reminding residents that Mediacom launched the ACP program in December 2021, which provides a discount on eligible customers’ internet bills up to $30 per month. Lyndon customers can qualify through multiple methods such as household income, being a participant in certain government programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, or WIC, or if the resident or a

child of the resident receives a lifeline benefit. If you feel your household qualifies, you can register for the program online by going to www.mediacomcable.com/acp. Residents can fill out an application to enroll in the program and choose a level of service that best fits their needs. Mediacom also has launched the connect2compete+ program, which is a $30

Story, Craft Hour set for May 14

NEWS BRIEFS Registration for garage sales in Lyndon

The Lyndon village-wide garage sales are set for Saturday, May 7. Residents can get their location on the list and map if they submit a form by April 28. Call the village office at 815-778-4484 to get signed up, or go to villageoflyndon.org to fill out the form online.

Prophetstown Proud hosting yard sales

Prophetstown Proud is hosting the 2022 Spring Townwide Yard Sales! The sales will be held May 6 to 8. With the $10 fee, your information will be included on the garage sale map with the location of each sale clearly marked. The maps are made available at local businesses for easy access to those interested. You will

per month internet service that offers 50 Mbps upload speeds, with free installation and equipment for qualifying customers. If a customer qualifies for ACP, they will also qualify for C2C+, which allows them to cover the entire cost of internet from Mediacom through the ACP benefit. Residents can call the Mediacom ACP department directly with any questions at 850-934-2551.

also receive a yard sale sign to display. Register now at ProphetstownProud. com. Registration ends on Friday, April 29. If you would like to pay in person, please register at Hanford Insurance, 312 Washington Street, Monday through Friday.

College News

Keyaira Belha Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Keyaira Belha of Prophetstown was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Belha was initiated at Western Illinois University. Belha is among about 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Henry C. Adams Library Story and Craft Hour on Saturday, April 9, was canceled. However, assistant Joshua Smith of Morrison had a couple of gifts for the kids that stopped by and said the next story and craft time will be on Saturday, May 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the library basement.

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Volunteers with Revitalize Erie, a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the Erie community, have plenty to keep them busy lately, such as springtime events, Sesquicentennial planning and park renovations in the heart of the downtown triangle. But when small business owners invest their time and resources into the community, the group is more than happy to celebrate their accomplishments and welcome them with ribbon-cuttings, refreshments, raffles and a message that “it takes a village to make things happen.” On Monday, April 4, Revitalize Erie members celebrated the relocation of Misfeldt Family Chiropractic to 1331 12th St., the former Take One Hair Studio. Dr. Amanda Misfeldt, a 2004 Erie High School graduate, first opened her practice at 904 Albany St. in February 2011, then moved it to 808 Main St. in 2016. She’d been leasing, so when a building became available, she decided to finally purchase a place of her own. She closed on the property on Jan. 31 and after two months of remodeling the space, which also includes a rental apartment, she’s proud of how it turned out. Dr. Misfeldt lives and works in Erie and is excited to stay in the community and invest in her growing practice. On Wednesday, April 6, Daniel Hawkins had a ribbon-cutting for Sauk Valley Law Group and Country Financial in the historic Knights of Pythias building at 724 Main St. Visitors enjoyed grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, salads, cake and raffle prizes. Hawkins has had a law office for 15 years but started as a Country Financial representative on Jan. 1, 2022. He and law partner Rebecca Rodriguez, of Polo, also started Sauk Valley Law Group, LLC on Jan. 1, and

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Jason Robshaw (left), Katelin Bridgman, Dr. Amanda Misfeldt, Michelle Misfeldt and Carla Jaquet are pictured at the ribbon-cutting for Misfeldt Family Chiropractic on Monday, April 4. have an office in Rock Falls. Hawkins and his wife Cathy, both Erie High School graduates, grew up in Fenton and currently reside in Dixon. They have a small but dedicated crew to help in their new ventures: Trina Bystry of Coleta, Lisa Martells of Sterling and Mary Frohling of Erie. Hawkins looks forward to being Erie’s hometown lawyer. Whitney Misfeldt is officially opening a Modern Woodmen of America office at 910 Albany St., formerly Miller Real Estate, on Tuesday, April 19. Misfeldt and Revitalize Erie invite the community to come by on Thursday, April 14, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting and refreshments to celebrate the

new location. Misfeldt graduated from Erie High School in 2015 and has another Modern Woodmen office in the Quad Cities. She’s a financial representative for the company and offers life insurance, retirement planning, financial services and member benefits. She’ll be in her Erie office on Tuesdays. “Revitalize Erie and the village of Erie are so grateful for the investment these businesses are making in our community. Their commitment to renovating and restoring our historic buildings so they can provide their services to our residents, is a wonderful thing to celebrate!” AmeriCorps intern Katelin Bridgman said.

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Erie’s Sesquicentennial memorabilia has arrived and can be picked up or purchased at Country Financial, 724 Main St. in Erie. AmeriCorps intern Katelin Bridgman is in the office from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Presale orders are ready to go, and extra shirts and totes bags are available for purchase. All proceeds raised through the memorabilia sales will go into funding the Sesquicentennial celebrations this summer. There still are a few weeks left to order the handmade crocs, which will be ready Aug. 13 – email revitalizeerie@ gmail.com for information or to place an order. Pictured with the 150th merchandise is Revitalize Erie volunteers (from left) Kindyl Weber, Carla Jaquet, Denise Stablein, Mark Melton and intern Katelin Bridgman.

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4 Albany Lions Club donates to Albany Fire Protection District The Albany Lions Club donated $2,000 to the Albany Fire Protection District on Tuesday, April 5. The funds will be used to purchase grain bin rescue equipment. Pictured from left are Lions Aretha Bielenberg and Jeff Holesinger, Fire Chief Leo Geerts, Lion President Jim Holcomb and Lion Dick Bielenberg. Photo provided

POLICE/FIRE REPORTS Morrison Police

Arrests On Saturday, April 2, about 1:35 a.m., Morrison police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Wendy L. Davis, 56, of Morrison in the area of North Jackson Street and East Lincolnway for a moving violation. As a result of the stop, Morrison police arrested and charged Davis with speeding and driving under the influence (alcohol). Davis was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, processed and released on a notice to appear. Citations March 31: Erik C. Martinez Romero, 32, Maywood, disobeyed traffic control device and driving while license suspended April 1: Jessica N. Russell, 39, Clinton, Iowa, no valid registration

April 2: Tod R. Goodell, 23, Fulton, operating uninsured vehicle April 2: Kristine J. Janssen, 53, Groveland, speeding April 3: Tyler C. Heymann, 19, Fulton, operating uninsured vehicle April 6: Krista M. Baker, 45, Morrison, speeding

The public is reminded these are charges and all people are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

ISP District 1 activity for March

Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Capt. Matthew Hodgdon announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for March. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 324 citations and 442 written warnings and made 16 criminal arrests

during the month of March. Speeding accounted for 170 citations. There were 26 arrests for no valid driver’s license or driving while license suspended/ revoked. Troopers investigated 14 traffic crashes, assisted 102 motorists and conducted 86 commercial motor vehicle inspections, 14 of which were placed out of service for safety reasons. There were six arrests for driving under the influence. District 1, which encompasses Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties, investigated one fatal traffic crash in March.

RCFPD monthly report for March

Volunteers with the Rapids City Fire Protection District responded to 42 calls for assistance in March. A breakdown of those calls: Village of Rapids City – Five EMS calls

and one traffic accident. Village of Port Byron – 11 EMS calls. Fire Protection District (Rural) – 15 EMS calls, two traffic accidents, two structure fires, one field fire and one brush fire. Automatic aid was given to the Hillsdale Fire Department for one traffic accident, one power pole fire, one field fire and one structure fire. The Fire Protection District is in need of volunteers. Email Fire Chief Don Carey at pbfd1@portbyronil.com for information. Save the date for the annual RCFPD Open House. It will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Fire Station No. 1, 120 S. Main St., Port Byron. Meet your firefighters, find out what it takes to become a volunteer firefighter, check out the trucks and equipment and enjoy some light refreshments.

The Morrison Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Voices of Praise invites the area to celebrate as it presents EVOP’s 13th annual spring cantata “We Will Stand!” Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Sunday, April 22 and 24, and at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23. Voices of Praise is excited to be back after canceling the past two spring cantatas because of the pandemic. The stage will be filled with 75 singers who will present music from a variety of genres. Contemporary worship songs such as “Who You Say I Am,” “Jesus,” “Build My Life,” “Is He Worthy” and others are examples of music heard on Christian radio stations such as K-LOVE. Songs that encourage during difficult times will be presented including “Just As I Am/I Come Broken,” “I’ve Put My Hope in God” and “I Will Stand.” Also included are new songs that encourage Christians to go out and spread the good news. As you listen, there will be times when

some of you will want to clap your hands or tap your feet, others will simply smile, and most of you, at some point, will have tears in your eyes. Soloists joining the choir will be Ed Pruis, Ritch Lindstrom, Pam Muur, Lynelle Criss and Brittany VanDrew. Anna Ryder will serve as a narrator. No tickets are needed for the 70-minute concert. There will be a free-will offering. All ages are welcome and the church is handicapped accessible. A fellowship hour hosted by the women of Emmanuel will follow all performances. A free shuttle bus will be provided one hour prior to and following all three performances. The shuttle bus will pick people up from Ebenezer Reformed Church’s parking lot just two blocks south of Emmanuel’s campus and drop people off at the curb in front of Emmanuel. For information, call the church office at 815-772-3890.

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The Voices of Praise perform at a previous spring cantata at the Emmanuel Reformed Church.

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long. Braxton weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 inches long. They are identical twins. Grandparents are Robin Denekas of Shannon, Jeff Denekas of Forreston and Fred and Linda Howard of Albany. The babies were welcomed home by big brother, Jasper, 4, and family.

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Randy and Sarah Denekas of Hillsdale are happy to announce the birth of twin boys. Brayden Frederick Denekas and Braxton Floyd Denekas were born at 2:12 p.m. March 23 at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. Brayden weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 18 3/4 inches

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NEWS BRIEFS Morrison Community Hospital’s Fiesta Fundraiser raffle is open, with 12 items on display in the lobby. There are Cubs tickets, wine baskets, a $200 gift card to Great Wolf Lodge, two activity passes to Morrison School, plus MHS merchandise, area gift cards and a Dessert of the Month from the Morrison Hospital Dietary Department. Raffle tickets can be purchased from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Morrison Hospital front desk. Cost is one ticket for $5 or five tickets for $20. The letter on the picture frame describing the item matches the letter of the box. Provide your name, email address and phone number to the front desk employee and you will get a ticket with a three-digit number assigned to you. Drop that in the box and wait until noon Friday, May 13,

when winners are drawn. You don’t have to be present to win.

Couch to 5K training returns to Prophetstown Park District

Who is ready to get up and moving after the long, cold winter? The Prophetstown Park District Rec Center is ready to help thanks to the return of the Couch to 5K training program. The goal of the eight-week program is to give you a jump-start and lead you on the path to complete the Prophetstown Run Around 5K on July 2. Training starts May 7 and ends on race day. Training days are still to be determined based on the group and leader availability. Fee is $30, which includes the cost of the Park District Prophetstown Run Around 5K. Email ptownpark@gmail.com with questions.

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OBITUARIES CHERYL COCKING Born: February 5, 1923 Died: March 31, 2022

Cheryl Cocking of Grinnell, Iowa, passed away on March 31, 2022, at the age of 99, after a short battle with cancer. She spent her final years at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, where she received wonderful care. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 5th, at the Grinnell

Christian Church. Graveside services with military honors and burial were held following the funeral service

BRIAN K. LANPHERE

Born: December 27, 1955 in Moline, IL Died: April 4, 2022 in Sterling, IL BRIAN K. LANPHERE, 66, of Lyndon, IL, died Monday, April 4, 2022 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, with Rev. Dalmus Meeks officiating. There will be a memorial visitation prior to the service, from 4:00 until 6:00 PM. Cremation rites have been accorded. Interment will be at a later date, at the Sharon Cemetery in Spring Hill, IL. A memorial has been established. Brian was born December 27, 1955 in Moline, IL, to Richard and Marilyn (Toppert)

RHEA D. MILNES

Born: December 14, 1931 in Prophetstown, IL Died: April 6, 2022 in Freeport, IL Rhea D. Milnes, 90 of Milledgeville, died Wednesday, April 06, 2022 at Walnut Acres Nursing Home in Freeport. Rhea was born on December 14, 1931 in Prophetstown, the daughter of John and Hazel (Ackerman) Clary. She married Vernon S. Milnes, Sr. on February 18, 1948 in Morrison. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2014. Rhea worked at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll for 20 years. She was a member of Chadwick Hope United Methodist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Peggy

in the Erie, Illinois Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be designated to the Grinnell Christian Church. The funeral services will be live-streamed on the Smith Funeral Home and Crematory Facebook page beginning at 9:45 a.m. Cheryl Arlene Hoerler Cocking was born February 5, 1923, in Erie, Illinois, the daughter of Sam and Theresa (Greth) Hoerler. She attended grade school at Mineral Springs country school and Erie Community High School, both in Erie, Illinois, graduating in 1940. Cheryl attended Moline Community Business College in Moline, Illinois. She worked as bookkeeper at Beck Jewelry & Optical Company, Moline, Illinois, Clerk-Typist at Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois, served as a Radioman 2nd class of the W.A.V.E.S. (U.S. Naval Reserve) during World War II, and worked as a bookkeeper for Erie Co-operative Elevator, Erie, Illinois. After ten years of not working outside the home, she worked as Secretary at Elizabeth Community

School, Elizabeth, Illinois, Private Secretary at Kable News Company, Mt. Morris, Illinois, Clerk-Typist at The State University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, and Bookkeeper/Credit Manager at Richardson Lumber and Supply, Inc. and Vosburg Building Center, Grinnell, Iowa, from which she retired in 1985 after 25 years. She was Broker/Owner of Cocking Realty, Grinnell, Iowa, and worked in real estate for 28 years. Cheryl married Harold Wayne Cocking of Erie Illinois, on August 9, 1947, in Erie, Illinois. He passed in 2007. They have two sons, Jim (Mary) Cocking of Fairborn, Ohio and Kent (Laurie) Cocking of State Center, Iowa, and one daughter, Sherri (Jim) Barns of Bella Vista, Arkansas. They have six grandsons, James (Korey) Cocking of Brookville, Ohio, Chad (Tiffany) Cocking of Canton, Georgia, Brian Barns of Knoxville, Arkansas, Mike (Jessica) Barns of Joplin, Missouri, Aaron (Kristie) Cocking of Albertville, Minnesota, and Shane (Natalie) Cocking of Albertville, Minnesota,

and one granddaughter, Kristin (Jeremy) Cooper of West Des Moines, Iowa. She also has 20 great grandchildren. Cheryl was an active member of the Grinnell Christian Church where she was the chairman of the library committee for many years, taught Sunday School, including youth and adult classes, and sang in the choir until she became the pianist for the Senior Choir for 25 years. She was also active in many organizations where she was Past President of Junior Women’s Club, a member of the Order of Eastern Star for 50 years, a member of the Poweshiek County Board of Realtors, the Iowa Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors. Cheryl was the State Director of WAVES National for 5 years, starting the first 6 units in Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her sister and brother, and one great grandchild.

Lanphere. He was educated in the Prophetstown grade schools and was a 1975 graduate of Prophetstown High School. On August 10, 1979 he married Marjorie “Marge” A. Rick in Morrison, IL. Brian was a machinist for many years and retired from the Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping, fishing and gardening. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Marge; one daughter, Jessica (Ron) Moffitt of Morrison, IL; three grandchildren, Aiden Lanphere, Kolten Moffitt and Karter Moffitt; one sister, Kathy (Frank) Schradeya of Rock Island, IL; two brothers, Thomas (Renee) Lanphere of Prophetstown and Mike (Kathy) Lanphere of Bettendorf, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Tony Lanphere. To send online condolences go to www.bosmagibson.com

JAMES I. HANSON

“V” device. He attended Santa Barbara City College in California where he was named to the Deans Honor List. Jim was a member of Hanson-Kennedy American Legion Post in Albany. He was an artist, producing many paintings which he shared with family and friends. Among his favorite pastimes were taking long walks around Albany, participating in Civil War reenactments, flea markets and cruising the river on Mississippi paddle wheelers with Linda. He is survived by his wife, Linda D. Edwards of Corpus Christi, her children, grandchildren and great grandchild. Other survivors are his brother Don Hanson, Jr, wife Mary Kay, of Austin TX and his sister Elizabeth C. Wertz, husband James, of Sun Lakes Arizona and seven nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Thomas J. Hanson.

(Dennis) Doering of Prophetstown, Janet Compton of St. Augustine, FL, Carol Hill of Eureka, and Sharon Woodard of Milledgeville; two sons, Vernon Milnes, Jr. of Fulton and Melvin (Sue) Milnes of Forreston; one sister, Janice Hines of Milledgeville; twelve grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and several great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; daughter-in-law, Cindy Milnes; sonsin-law, Mitch Woodard and T.C. Compton; grandson, Ryan Woodard; one brother, John R. Clary; and five sisters, Nadine Hanson, Oris Lawrence, Bernita Babin, Roene Hayen, and Jean Hill. Visitation be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Chadwick Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the church. For online condolences, please visit: www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

James I. Hanson of Corpus Christi, Texas, formerly of Albany, Illinois, has died in Round Rock Texas. Cremation rites have been accorded, and his remains will be interned in Lusk Memorial Cemetery in Albany and scattered at Family Celebration of Life in Corpus Christi. Jim was born July 16, 1947 in Clinton, Iowa to E. Don Hanson Sr. and Irene E. (Hansen) Hanson and graduated from Albany Grade School and Fulton High School. An Army combat veteran, he trained as a paratrooper and served in Viet Nam as a helicopter crew chief and machine gunner. During an extended tour of duty he was awarded the Air Medal for Heroism with the

RICHARD ‘DICK’ L. PORTH Born: July 16, 1951 in McCook Died: April 1, 2022 in Prescott, AZ

Richard “Dick” L. Porth, 70, formerly of El Paso, IL, passed away on April 1, 2022 in Prescott, AZ. He was born on July 16th, 1951, in McCook, NE and raised in Woodford County before relocating to Whiteside County to raise his family and retiring to Prescott Valley, AZ. Dick is survived by his beloved Audrey, their daughter Danielle, and his three sons Matthew Porth of Chicago, IL; Alex Porth of Montgomery, IL; Andrew Porth of Morris, IL; three brothers, Ron (Becky) Porth of Bloomington, IL; Tim (Denise) Porth of El Paso, IL; Jeff Porth of Deerfield Beach, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents,

Kenneth and Ilene Porth; one brother, Terry Porth. Dick was employed at Vern’s Farm Systems in Hooppole, IL for 37 years. Throughout his life, Dick was an avid golfer and fisherman, who also enjoyed Chicago Cubs baseball and Tennessee Lady Vols basketball. A prolific storyteller, Dick was known for entertaining all those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso, IL. Father Robert Rayson will be officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9-11 a.m. prior to services. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in El Paso. The family wishes for memorial contributions to be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the American Humane society. Online tributes and condolences may be made to the family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.

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HELEN M. WHITMORE GLENDA J. NORMAN

accomplished bowler and enjoyed playing in a number of bowling leagues. She was most Born: August 21, 1946 in Morrison, IL passionate about her grandchildren and loved Died: April 7, 2022 in Camanche, IA spending time with them and following their activities. Glenda Jean Norman, 75, of Camanche, She is survived by her son, Mike (TracIA, formerly of Erie, IL, died Thursday, April 7, 2022 at home. Cremation was accorded and ey) Norman, Schaghticoke, NY; daughter, Mindy Shaw (Bryan Ranchino) Camanche, IA; a private family memorial gathering will be son-in-law, Brett McCormick, Erie; grandheld. Memorials may be made to the family children, Emily and Brett Norman, Peyton for a fund to be established. Gibson – Bode Tiesman (Ryan Peyton), Bryce McCormick Funeral Home, Erie, is assisting the family (Jarett Svihlik), Carson McCormick, Devin and with arrangements. Glenda was born August 21, 1946 in Morri- Cody Norman, Jacab and Logan Shaw; great son, Illinois, a daughter of Gerald and Marian grandchildren, Rylee and Ryker Tiesman, and Kinnick Norman; sister, Mary Jo (Phil) Tichler, (Tessman) Rummel. She graduated from Lyndon High School. Glenda worked Security Morrison; brother-in-law, Richard Larkins; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousat the Exelon Nuclear Plant in Cordova from ins. She was preceded in death by her parwhere she retired. ents; daughter, Melissa Norman-McCormick; Glenda was an avid sports fan and and sister, Judy Larkins. Share a memory or followed all of the Chicago teams, especially condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com the Cubs. In her earlier years she was an

SHIRLEY ANN TEMPLE

Born: November 2, 1933 in Radnor Township, Illinois Died: February 7, 2022 in Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical CTR Shirley Ann Temple, Daughter of Carl and Ida Koehler of Tampico, Illinois. Shirley was the anchor of her family and a beloved inspiration. Shirley is survived by her children Paula, Michael, Kyle and their families. A celebration of life is planned to be held in Scottsdale Arizona.

Born: April 14, 1925 Died: April 5, 2022

Helen M. Whitmore, 96, of Hillsdale, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Hillcrest Home, Geneseo. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo. A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., prior to the memorial service at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Helen Whitmore Memorial Fund. Helen was born April 14, 1925, the daughter of Lloyd and Grace (Brennan) Hanna, in Joslin, IL. She graduated from Hillsdale High School. On June 9, 1946, Helen married Lloyd Whitmore at a service held at United Methodist Church, Joslin, IL. He preceded her in

RICHARD DOUGLAS BRADLEY Born: December 16, 1930 in Morrison, Il Died: November 15, 2021 in Plano, TX

Dad’s final resting place will be next to mom and my brother at Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown Il. in the town he so loved. There will a graved site ceremony April 23, 2022, at 10:00 am, at the Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown Il. There will be a luncheon following at the Methodism Church in Prophetstown at 110 Lafayette St, Prophet-

death. Her first job, right out of high school, was as an employee at the State Bank of East Moline. It was a job she was immensely proud of. She was employed as the assistant city clerk for the City of Geneseo for over 20 years before retiring in 1984. She was a member of Erie Christian Church and was a long-time member of the Atkinson Congregational Church. Helen enjoyed sewing, china painting, ceramics, quilting, and creating stained glass art with her husband. She loved spending time with her family. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving children, Jane Helke, Orion, IL, and Allen Whitmore, Joslin, IL; grandchildren, Bryan (Kerry) Helke, and Kristin Carpenter; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Abigail Helke, and Sincere and Kasey Carpenter; and sisters, Nancy (Robert) Wolf, Erie, IL, and Mary (Lantz) Ropp, Geneseo, IL. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Grace; her loving husband, Lloyd; and brothers, Charles and Harry Hanna. The family would like to thank the staff of Hillcrest Home for their compassionate care of Helen.

stown, Il, 61277. There is a memorial fund at Farmers National Bank under Richard Bradley Memorial, 114 W 3rd, Prophetstown, Il, 61277. If anyone has pictures or stories, please post them on the web site or send them to me, you can text or email me @ 214-995-1138, or US mail to Lyle Bradley 2214 Lawnmeadow Dr, Richardson TX 75080 or email to lylebrad@gmail.com. Dad gave me the Gift of Gab, but he was the King of talking to anyone - whether he just met you or a lifetime friend. Please more than anything else, post or send your stories, because he loved you all. Please visit dads website: https://www.forevermissed.com/richard-douglas-bradley/about

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She died October 27, 2005. Merle was MERLE JACOB BIELEMA first employed by BF Goodrich in Clinton, Born: March 25, 1932 in Fulton, IL IA, L.E. Myers Company and Savanna Army Died: April 9, 2022 in Thomson, IL Depot. He retired in 1995, as a Lock Master of the Lock and Dam 14 in LeClaire, IA. He MERLE JACOB BIELEMA, 90, of Thom- was a lifelong member of the First Christian son, IL, died Saturday, Reformed Church in Fulton, where he was an elder and deacon. He was also a member of April 9, 2022, at his the Thomson American Legion for over 50 home. years. A private family He is survived by two daughters, Brenda memorial service (Randy) Atherton of Thomson, IL and Beth will be held with Rev. (Joe) Caven of Clinton, IA; one son, Bruce Michael Hooker, pastor of First Christian (Lori) Bielema of Thomson, IL; seven grandReformed Church in Fulton, IL, and Mr. Ken children, Erin (Tommy) Miner, April Atherton, Renkes co-officiating. There will be no visiAudrey Atherton, Evan (Kadina) Atherton, tation. Cremation rites have been accorded. Annette (Ryan) Clark, Brooke (Leo) Santillan The Fulton Chapel of the Bosma Renkes and Courtney Lown; eighteen great-grandFuneral Home is in charge of arrangements. Inurnment will be at Lower York Cemetery in children; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Henry (Susan Tappe) Bielema, Jr. of Thomson, IL. A memorial has been estabPotosi, WI. lished to First Christian Reformed Church. He was preceded in death by his Merle was born March 25, 1932, in Fulton, parents; his wife, Carol; one sister, Wilma M. IL, to Henry R. and Marie (Diephuis) Bielema, Sr. He attended the York Community School Ottens-Huizenga; one grandson-in-law, Brad Lown. in Thomson. He served in the United States To send online condolences go to www. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married bosmarenkes.com Carol J. Miller on June 9, 1956, in Thomson.

College in Iowa. Larry worked for the Quad Cities Nuclear Born: March 19, 1950 in Clinton, IA Station in Cordova, Illinois for ten years, Died: April 5, 2022 in Cantrall, IL Southern California Edison in Kernville, CA Larry Wilkens, age 72, for twelve years, and retired from the Athens School District after twelve years of service of Cantrall, formerly as the Transportation Director. of Fulton, IL, passed He rode in the RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual away on Tuesday, Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) for several April 5, 2022 at his years. Larry loved woodworking and was residence. very mechanically inclined. Larry loved to He was born on be outdoors, enjoyed yardwork, and had a March 19, 1950 in strong passion for farming. He camped all Clinton, Iowa, the son of Cornelius and Dena across the country from Illinois to California. (Klooster) Wilkens. Larry is a member of the Cantrall United Larry married Mary Bell on January 12, 1991 Methodist Church, and held the secretary/ in Weldon, California. treasurer position for the United Methodist He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Men for several years. Lisa (Dennis) Long; granddaughter, Dustana The funeral for Larry was Saturday, April Long; siblings, Darlene Hill of California, Bev9, 2022 at the Cantrall United Methodist erly (Paul) Cascio of Washington, and Roger Church, 9406 North State Route 29, Cantrall, (Carol) Wilkens of Illinois; brothers-in-law, Fred (Marilyn) Bell and Jerry (Cathy) Bell; and Illinois. Memorial contributions can be made to the many nieces and nephews. Cantrall United Methodist Church or to the Larry is preceded in death by a grandson, Brendan Long; sister, Evelyn Whitwell; broth- American Cancer Society. Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting er, Arnold Wilkens, and his parents. the family. On-line condolences can be He graduated from Erie High School in Illinois, and also attended Clinton Community shared at www.mottandhenning.com.

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

1992: Tara Damhoff crowned Dutch Days Queen 60 Years

April 11, 1962

The Fulton Lions Club recently held an election of officers. Clarence Dykema was elected president. Others elected were Charles McCabe, first vice president; Floyd Douglas, second vice president; and Richard Woods, third vice president. Warren Beukema was elected secretary, and Ralph Schepler was reelected treasurer. Lion Tamer is Paul Kettler and his assistant is Lyle Sikkema. James Jones was elected as Tail Twister and his assistant is Paul Munson. Voters in Fulton school districts will go to the polls to elect five members of the Board of Education and to pass or deny an increase in the legal tax rate limit for the Fulton Junior High and Grade School district.

50 Years

April 12, 1972

Two members of the Fulton Lions Club were presented awards. Molar Duff, zone chairman from Morrison, presented a desk weight to Bud Wie-

benga, past president, for outstanding service and recruiting new members. Elbert Bolton received a trophy for high scratch series at the Lions Bowling Tournament. Lawrence Sikkema, Robert Venema and Kenneth Miller were reelected to additional three-year terms as members of the Board of Education of River Bend Unit School District 2.

40 Years

April 14, 1982

The Fulton Kiwanis Club erected a new sign to welcome visitors to Fulton and to advertise the many advantages the city has to offer. The new sign was painted by Warren Wiersema. Bud’s Foodliner was offering ground chuck for $1.39 a pound, bacon for $1.59 a pound, 1½ pounds of bread for 49 cents with purchase of $10; 1 pound of carrots for 33 cents, Pillsbury buttermilk biscuits for 25 cents, Betty Crocker cake mixes for 79 cents, beef chuck roast for $1.49 a pound and 54-ounce orange drink for $1.

30 Years

April 8, 1992

Tara Damhoff, daughter of James and Mary Damhoff, was crowned the 1992 Dutch Days Queen. She received a $600 savings bond and an authentic handmade Dutch costume. Laura Holesinger was first runner-up and Beth Huisingh was second runner-up. Unity’s Scholastic Bowl Team improved its conference record to 12 wins and one loss, assuring the team of first place in the conference.

20 Years

April 10, 2002

Governments in Illinois and other states are having extreme financial difficulties, and with less funds coming into the Illinois treasury, it possibly could mean less money will be funneled into the state’s school districts. The state treasury is expecting a $1 billion deficit this year. The shortfall was caused by a deteriorating economy prior to the Sept. 11 disaster. Education might be one place to cut, according to Gov. George Ryan. An extra $4,500 is allowing Dutch

Days 2002 to be filled with extra events and visitors. An Illinois Humanities Grant for $2,500 was received to promote performances that focus on Fulton’s ethnic traditions, costumes and folk dancing. The Fulton Community Fund board granted $2,000 as a onetime gift to the festival committee.

10 Years

April 11, 2012

The Knights of Columbus donated $1,842.65 to Self Help Enterprises from its annual Tootsie Roll Drive. John “Jack” Bennett, past Grand Knight of the Fulton-Albany Council 9972, presented the check to Carla Haubrich, executive director of Self Help. Each year representatives from the Clinton Regional Development group take a trip to Washington, D.C., to lobby for support on issues important to the region. Barb Suehl-Janis led the strategy session in Washington D.C. This year, their main focus was on plans for U.S. Highway 30 improvements and the Thomson Prison transfer to federal control.

YOUR HEALTH

Basic tips for the treatment of dog, cat and spider bites BY STEPHEN D. HARRISON, MD With the number of pets in our society, bites from dogs and cats are not uncommon. Here are some basic tips for treatment. With either a cat or dog bite, the wound should be gently washed with soap and water. To stop bleeding, pressure should be applied with a clean towel to the injury followed by a sterile bandage to the wound. Keeping the injury elevated above the heart will help slow the swelling and lessen the chance of infection. The incident should be

reported to the proper authority, police or animal control officer. This helps to ensure tracking is done to certify that the animal has had sufficient shots to protect against rabies, etc. In general, dog bites are cleaner than cat bites. Cat bites may be prone to infection and one should seek medical attention for these bites. On the other hand, cat scratches are not significant unless the wound becomes infected. Cat scratch disease, which gets a lot of hype, is not common. Dog bites on the hand, feet, head or that cross a joint can be particularly significant. Someone with deep and

gaping wounds should immediately be taken to a physician. Those with debilitating conditions such as diabetes, emphysema, liver disease, AIDS, etc., and those who have weakened ability to fight infections also should be seen. The classic signs of infection include redness, swelling, warmth, increased tenderness, oozing of pus from the wound or fever. Also, bleeding that does not stop after 15 minutes of pressure should receive further attention by a physician. One should make sure that their tetanus shot is up to date. Generally 10 years is sufficient, thought with

deep wounds, five-year updates are sometimes given. Spider bites also get a lot of hype and attention. Most spider bites are harmless. Unless there is strong suspicion of brown recluse spiders or some of the more threatening type, the harm of treatment, while rare, might exceed the benefit. One caveat to keep in mind is a fair number of people go to the physician with an infection that was presumed to be a spider bite. Such infections may be serious staph infections known as MRSA.

Rock River Jazz Band will open Timber Lake Playhouse’s concert season MOUNT CARROLL – The Timber Lake Playhouse will open its 61st concert season at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mount Carroll. The concert will feature the Rock River Jazz Band, a 16-piece big band composed of professional musicians from northern Illinois. The band plays big band music, swing, pop, polkas, waltzes, 1950s to ‘60s rock, mambos and a little bit of country music. The Timber Lake Playhouse’s other

concert events this year include: Felix and Fingers dueling pianos All-Request Show at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 14. A Rock ‘n’ Roll Tribute from Elvis to The Beatles featuring The Neverly Brothers at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 19. The Blues in the Woods featuring Kevin Burt, the Birddog Blues Band and The Russ Green Band at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21. Hair Band Night at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27.

The Six One Five Collective at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. Midnight Rider, an Allman Brothers tribute at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Detroit Rock City, a KISS tribute show at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The Blooze Brothers at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Boy Band Night at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Britbeat, a Beatles tribute at 7 p.m. Nov. 19. The Timber Lake Playhouse also will

have two movie nights. “Hocus Pocus” will be shown at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be shown at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Tickets for the concerts are $30 or $25 for Timber Lake Playhouse subscribers. Tickets for “Hocus Pocus” are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 14 and under. Tickets for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” are $15. Prop bags can be purchased for $10. Tickets are on sale at the box office at 815-244-2035 or online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

NEWS BRIEFS The Friends of the River Valley District Library are taking orders for their annual hanging basket fundraiser. The cost for each 10-inch flower basket is $13, with pickup on May 6 and 7 – just in time for Mother’s Day! Call the library at 309523-3440 to place an order, and make checks payable to Friends of the RVDL.

Weight restrictions lifted in Whiteside

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the road postings restricting vehicular weights were lifted on Friday, April 8, on the following Whiteside County roads: • Garden Plain Road: 5 tons per axle (westbound lane only) •.Freeport Road: 11 tons

Morrison Music Theatre Association has been granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service. After a long and complicated application process, MMTA is officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) public charity. This means individual donors and businesses can deduct contributions to the group on their tax returns. MMTA is also able to receive tax-exempt bequests, transfers and gifts. Achieving tax-exempt status has been a longtime dream of the organization, but it was former MMTA president and current treasurer Eric Phend who spearheaded the project. After many months of hard work, official sta-

tus was awarded to the group in March. “We hope that this tax-exempt status will encourage individuals and businesses to contribute to MMTA. Increased funding will allow us to grow and continue in our mission to present quality theatrical productions to the people of the Sauk Valley area,” Phend said. The next MMTA production will be “Steel Magnolias.” The show, originally planned for March, has been rescheduled for June 3, 4 and 5 and will be presented at Morrison Institute of Technology. Ticket and performance information soon will be released.

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MMTA treasurer Eric Phend (left) and president Joplin James Sell display the letter from the IRS that confirms the group’s status as a tax-exempt public charity.

Whiteside residents asked to take survey to assess county’s internet needs MORRISON – As Whiteside County prepares to bring fiber broadband internet access to all its residents, officials are asking residents to take a survey to help determine what internet speeds are at various locations throughout the county and to define what it is that residents want in an internet service. Responses will help ConnectWhiteside.org, the county’s 17-member planning committee, assess internet needs. The survey is available in English at connectwhiteside.org/survey and in Spanish at conecterwhiteside.org/ encuesta. It’s also available on paper in both languages for those with no inter-

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

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Warranty deeds Jefry A. Dalke to Gabriel Capilla Jr., 1401 E. 20th St., Sterling, $148,000. Tina and Michael Wayne Browning Jr. to Larry M. Thompson, 1208 Yates St., Rock Falls, $70,000. Sterling Industrial Development Commission to Vintage Mechanical Works, one parcel on Prosperity Drive, Sterling, $0. Midnight Hour Development to Kevin M. and Samantha R. O’Keefe, 404 W. 10th St., Sterling, $192,000. Edward C. Vock to Angelo P. Perino Sr. Trust, one parcel on Polo Road, Sterling, $872,500. Scott Paul and Dorothy Rose Manon to Tanner Douglas and Tarah Lynn Manon, 7460 Mellotts Road, Fenton, $200,000. David A. and Rochelle Countryman to Duane A. Thompson, one parcel on Star Road, Prophetstown, $137,000.

net or poor internet service. Residents have until the end of the business day on April 29 to complete the survey, which takes only a few minutes. The survey will ask you to test your computer’s speed and provide a link to do so and also will ask things such as who is your internet provider, what do you pay for internet and what do you use the internet for the most (streaming movies or music, schoolwork, attending virtual events, etc.). Paper surveys are available: • At Fulton City Hall, 415 11th Ave. • At Henry C. Adams Memorial Library, 209 W. Third St., Prophetstown.

• In Morrison at Odell Library, 307 S. Madison St.; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson St; and at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St. (use the Cherry Street entrance). • In Rock Falls at the Rock Falls Library, 1007 Seventh Ave.; Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, 601 W. 10th St.; Whiteside Area Housing Authority, 401 W. 18th St.; Tri-County Opportunities Council, 405 Emmons Ave.; Blackhawk Hills Regional Council, 309 First Ave.; and the Whiteside County Community Health Clinic, 1300 W. Second St. • In Sterling at the Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St; Illinois Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence

Road; La Laguna, 301 Ave. G; El Vaquero, 1219 W. Fourth St.; Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St.; Whiteside County Courthouse, 101 E. Third St.; Whiteside Area Career Center, 1608 Fifth Ave.; and Sterling Rock Falls YMCA, 2505 Ave. E. • At Sauk Valley Community College, 173 State Route 2. You must be 18 or older or have the permission of your legal guardian to participate. Go to connectwhiteside.org or contact Whiteside County Administrator Joel Horn at WCAdmin@whiteside. org, 200 E Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or 815-772-5100 for information.

Bruce K. Simpson to Diane M. Bollman, 408 E. Fifth St., Rock Falls, $15,000. Tabitha A. Quick, also Coleman, to Zachary C. Karn, 207 Johnson St., Morrison, $68,000. Rick A. Brown to Anthony M. and Liana M. Lashelle, 1201 N. Fourth St., Fulton, $500,000. May M. Shinkle to Paul R. and Robin M. Sobotka, 206 S. Genesee St., Morrison, $30,000. Corrine Davis and Rebecca and Michael Dingus to Mark and Christy Richards, 1306 10th Ave., Rock Falls, $30,000. Elizabeth and Blake Henry Allen Forster to Jason T. Peppers and Jasmine Galvan, 506 W. Winfield St., Morrison, $69,000. Brian A. and Landi S. Tichler to Illinois Department of Transportation, 614 Portland Ave., Morrison, $3,365. Marlo R. Olalde and Joshua L. Zink to Greydan Katner, 304 11th Ave., Sterling,

$109,000. Roxy Stropes and Bernice M. Ham Estate to Louis and Kera Sechrest, 9338 Blink Road, Fenton, $90,000. Michael and Elizabeth M. Hamilton to Kenan J. Clark and Morgan J. Weber, 401 N. Genesee St., Morrison, $215,000. Travis T. and Sherilyn R. Corwell to Robert D. Wiemken, 2201 Sixth Ave., Sterling, $190,000. Aaron Dembowski and Shawn Shepherd to Tyler Luetke, 706 Seventh Ave., Rock Falls, $85,000. Ned and Kelly Davis to Joshua Shaw, 408 Fourth Ave., Rock Falls, $8,000. JMTR Farms LLC to Randolph Scott and Debra Lynn Deboer, 8356 Sand Road, Erie, $225,000.

one parcel on Wilmot Road, Fenton, $316,000. Frances V. Dersham Living Trust, Todd W. Manon, trustee, to Scott P. and Dorothy R. Manon, 6631 Mohawk Road, Erie, $11,000. Beth E. Renkes Living Trust to Morrison Rental Properties LLC Series D, 500 S. Madison St., Morrison, $36,000.

Trustees deeds Joy R. Neese, formerly Shepherd, trustee, to Robin L. and Lisa C. Wiebenga,

Executor’s deed Michael D. Vary Estate to Gonzalo G. and Marisa Garcia, 10086 Bristle St., Rock Falls, $300,000. Deed Darrell L. and Connie J. Mattson to Mattson Family Trust, Colleen Solorio, trustee, 23693 Emerson Road, Sterling, $0.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

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Friends of River Valley District Library flower basket sale taking place

MMTA granted tax-exempt status

Erie hosts Easter Scavenger Hunt

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ABOVE: Aaliyah Bailey won third place at the TRAC Conference Art Festival with her Koi fish painting. LEFT: Pictured with their winning works of art are (from left) Lotus Crady, Hannah Huisman, Addy Swift, Jaden Johnson and Ethan Palmer in the front.

EHS successful at TRAC Conference art show Six Erie High School students submitted their artwork for the TRAC Conference Art Festival, April 5 at Mendota Township High School. Jaden Johnson won first place and Best of Show for her oil pastel of flowers on a black background. She also received an honorable mention for her painting of a bouquet of flowers; Aaliyah

Bailey won third place for her Koi fish painting; Lotus Crady took third for her chalk pastel of a Witch’s Collection; Ethan Palmer received an honorable mention for his wavy wooden flag. EHS had two winners in the photography category. First place and Best in Show went to Addy Swift and third place went to Hannah Huisman.

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Whitney Misfeldt and Gary Farral handed out Easter goodies in front of WQUD 107.7 and Modern Woodmen at 910 Albany St. during the Revitalize Erie Easter Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, April 9. Picking up some treats are Holden Worley, 3, in the front, and Bennett Drehman, 6, of Erie, and Hudson Worley, 6, of Geneseo (from left to right). Nineteen locations participated in the scavenger hunt, with businesses, churches, the library and village hall offering games, crafts and prizes for all the hunters. The Easter Bunny was also waiting at one of the stops.

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Current and newly inducted members of the Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society gather for a photo after a ceremony at the high school on Wednesday, April. 6. new members. Allison Taylor led inductees in the National Honor Society pledge. Michaela Millard concluded the ceremony by recognizing the parents, families, teachers, school staff and friends who contributed to the students’ success. Juniors inducted were Ellison Arians, Logan Baker, Zayden Boonstra, BayLeigh Brewer, Cheyenne Callan,

Mark Cyphers, Katie Eggemeyer, Marissa Folkers, Nelly Gil, Landri Harmon, Daniel Mouw, Kadence Rice, Nevaeh Strobbe, Taylor Swanstrom, Shelby Veltrop, Jace Wagner and Hannah Zinke. Seniors inducted were Evelyn Lira, Kristen Peters, Trey Strating and Macy Williamson. Seniors continuing their member-

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Twenty-one students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society on Wednesday, April 6, during an evening ceremony in the high school’s auditorium. Students were selected based on academic credentials (3.5 grade-point average or higher); their leadership in school and community activities; their solid character; and their service to others. New inductees consisted of 17 juniors and four seniors. Morrison High School seniors who were selected last year as juniors took active roles in the ceremony. The evening began with a procession of students into the auditorium, followed by a welcome and introduction of current members by Morrison High School Principal Cory Bielema. NHS members Katherine Henson, Tanna Frederick, Faith VanderVinne, Brady Wolf, Clara Bush, Isaac Melton and Lillian Weston spoke about the purpose of the National Honor Society and the themes of service, leadership, scholarship and character. Hailey Kozovic introduced the new members. Aaron Freeman presented each new NHS member with a pin and certificate recognizing his or her membership in NHS. Mason Dykstra congratulated the

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Illinois soon could track which school districts don’t comply with Illinois Threat Assessment Law Shaw Local News Network Illinois House Bill 4994 is awaiting the signature of Gov. JB Pritzker after passing both chambers of the General Assembly. The legislation, which was initiated by the Illinois Education Association, would track which Illinois school districts are not in compliance with the Illinois School Threat Assessment Law. State Reps. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, and Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, worked with the Illinois Education Association to sponsor the bill.

“In a situation like what happened in Michigan, the threat assessment team would have been called upon and intervened to get the student the help they needed b e f o r e t r a g e d y Tony McCombie occurs. That is the intent of this law,” McCombie said. “The children of our state are our most important asset. We must ensure threat assessment plans are not only created but reviewed and

followed to keep our students safe.” The Illinois Education Association in 2019 initiated the legislation, and the Legislature passed the School Threat Assessment Law. Here’s what the law does is: • Expands the use of the 1-cent county sales tax to include school safety improvements, school resource officers or mental health professionals, or allow a district to issue bonds, borrow money or find other ways to pay for similar needs. • Instructs schools to develop a threat assessment team and a threat assessment protocol.

• Calls for each district to review each school building’s emergency and crisis response plans, protocols and procedures and the makeup of its team. • Requires school districts to implement a threat assessment procedure that may be part of a school board policy on targeted school violence and prevention, which must include the creation of a threat assessment team made up of specific people. • Requires each district’s assessment team to include mental health professionals as well as representatives from state, county and local law enforcement agencies.

Riverdale Middle School announces third-quarter honor roll Riverdale Middle School in Port Byron announced the third-quarter honor roll, with the following students commended for their academic achievements:

Straight A’s

Sixth Grade: Avery Beeler, Emme

DeBlaey, Kayla Dible, Ava Gaulrapp, Shane Johnson, Kami Kruse, Luke Lonergan, Jax McClaine, Alexandra Mo ngreig, Lola Wain wright and Landon Wiklund. Seventh Grade: Isla Baldwin, Cole Barrett, Marcus Bennett, Charles Berk, Brandon Bristol, Amarah Coleman, Kamryn Covemaker, Austin Duke, Jackson Fritch, Macy Gitchel,

Kerrigan Hartson, Colton Heim, Shelby Hohenadel, Logan Hokanson, Cayleigh Hungate, Brady Junis, Abram Krier, Nathan Kronfeld, Madilyn Lewis, Caiden Mueting, Jillian Murray, Carter Orr, Naomi Peschang, Benjamin Porter, Lillian Skaggs and Jackson Tegeler. Eighth Grade: Claire Beeler, Braeden Bode, Finley Brock, Madeline Burklund, Kaiden Cooper, Katherine Cox, Jade Dalaska, Adam Hughes, Braden Janicki, Michael Kelley, Caroline Kreiter, Kamryn Kruger, Kameron Mahraun, Evelyn Mattison, Aubrey McGinty, Adysen McLaughlin, Yashvi Patel, Nolan Peirce, Axel Pennock, Carrie Pridemore, Micah Reece,

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High Honor Roll

Sixth Grade: Carter Abbott, Avarie Albritton, Colton Clark, Stella Deines, Cooper Desseyn, Lucas Dunbar, Dylan Francisko, Isla Gaines, Kayden Herlyn, Boston Kelley, Isabell Kohrt, Ava-Marie Mrosko, Ava Newton, Ayla Ramsdale, Grant Rutledge, Nathanyle Supan, Jack Wages, Nevaeh Wheelan and Beau Young. Seventh Grade: Claire Arnold, Korbin Barajas, Ciara DeCap, Cullan Farrell, KynLee Grant, Olivia Hanna, Brennan

Huggins, Jayden Leighty, Amiyah Lugo, Ruby McClaine, Paul McGeehon, Lily McMahon, Angelica Meisinger, Conner Musser, Noah Phelps, Devan Reickard, Izzabell Riley, Elly Sallows, Grace Schmidt, Olivia Scott, Aubrey Smith, Baylor Smith, Lauren Tiesman, Dylan Watson and Preslie Willemkens. Eighth Grade: Ellen Basham, Caen Beckett, Sky Bolton, Morgan Bonertz, Kendra Brown, Payton Brown, Chase Clev enger, Ale xi Dil lin, Gar ret t Enright, Gavin Geest, Payton Goode, Gaege Heinsen, Katelyn Ludin, Caitlin Mumma, Gage Neff, Ambrose Pennock, Bailey Phillips, Drew Speckman, Austin Tessendorf, Miah Williams, Lance Winger and Beau Ziegler.

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Considine Holiday Art Gallery in Fulton features Easter exhibits

Vintage Easter and spring exhibits can briefly be seen at the Considine Gallery, 201 10th Ave. in Fulton, with the gallery opening on Easter Sunday, April 17, from 2 to 6 p.m. and on following Sundays in April from 2 to 4 p.m. The gallery features about 20 handmade and elaborate fine art holiday pieces made before 1950. The displays range from detailed castle scenes to thatched roof prints to vintage Easter scenes. In December, the gallery will primarily contain the fine arts of Christmas past, with vintage art from up to the 1950s. The current Easter and spring displays are interim exhibitions – perhaps never to be set up again in completeness once

Amanda Jo Shadrick, Catherine Smith, Mason Smyser, Blake Sutton, Dean Wainwright, Owen Wainwright and Kenadie Willemkens.

Auctioneering and Appraisal Service the Christmas of the Past gallery is ready. However, the gallery still will show smaller collections of its festive fine art collection. Many Polish and Ukrainian hand painted eggs are on display. Considine has been an avid collector of fine antique arts for 65 years. The cost is a $5 donation for adults, and children are free.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP Erie-Prophetstown 18, Orion 0, 4 inn.:

Aylah Jones pitched a perfect game, and the Panthers scored five runs in the first inning, nine in the second and four in the third in a Three Rivers West win on the road. Jones struck out eight while not allowing a hit or a walk, and Erie-Prophetstown did not commit an error behind her. Jaden Johnson went 3-for-3 and finished a double shy of the cycle. She had four RBIs and four runs scored. Jaylynn Hamilton was 3-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs, and Emma Davis went 2-for-2 with three RBIs and four runs scored. Sydney Schwartz was 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs, and Mya Jones was 1-for-2 while driving in two runs and scoring twice. Aylah Jones was 1-for-3 and scored three runs for the Panthers. Dixon 13, Fulton 0, 5 inn.: The Duchesses scored four runs in the first inning, then tacked on three in the third and five in the fourth of a nonconference win at Drives Park. Brenna Bell and Emily Kane had the hits for Fulton. Addison Hartman allowed eight earned runs and eight hits in three innings, with three strikeouts and eight walks. Bell gave up five runs (none earned) and two hits in two innings, with two strike-

East Dubuque 14, Fulton 4, 5 inn.: East Dubuque built a 4-2 lead through three innings, then tacked on eight runs in the fifth for a five-inning victory. Madyson Luskey went 3-for-3 with two RBIs, and Ariana Nielsen and Bri Kramer drove in one run apiece for Fulton. Ally Bruggenworth and Emily Kane added two hits each for the Steamers. Freshman pitcher Addison Hartman had nine strikeouts, but took the loss after 4 1/3 innings.

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Riverdale 6, Morrison 2: The Rams pulled away from the Mustangs with three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning in a Three Rivers East game. Morrison managed just one run and two hits off Riverdale starter Gage Hugart, who struck out 17 in six innings. Orion 9, Erie-Prophetstown 0: The Chargers scored four runs in the third inning to take control, then tacked on three in the sixth to pull away from the visiting Panthers. Mason Misfeldt, Connor Sibley, Noah Wiseley and Bryce VanDeWostine each had a hit for Erie-Prophetstown, while Austin Cole took the loss on the mound, allowing five runs (one earned) and four hits in four innings with seven strikeouts and three walks.

Conner Meadows gave up four earned runs and five hits in two innings of relief with one strikeout and two walks. Fulton 12, East Dubuque 9: The Steamers scored six runs in the third inning, then added three each in the fourth and sixth innings in an NUIC game at Drives Park. Ryan Eads singled, doubled and drove in four runs for Fulton, and Ian Wiebenga and Davis Ludin both had two hits and two RBIs, with Wiebenga scoring three runs and Ludin scoring twice. Ethan Price added two hits and an RBI, Kannon Wynkoop also drove in a run, and Drew Dykstra added two hits and two runs. Brock Mason got the win on the mound, allowing six runs (five earned) and seven hits in 4 1/3 innings, while striking out six and walking four. Wynkoop picked up the save, giving up three runs (one earned) and one hit in 2 2/3 innings of relief, striking out four and walking three. Dixon 13, Fulton 9: The Dixon baseball team scored six runs in the top of the seventh inning to secure a 13-9 come-from-behind victory over Fulton on Saturday afternoon at Drives Park. Kannon Wynkoop went for 1 for 4, including a triple, with three RBIs to lead the Steamers. Drew Dykstra was 2 for 3 with one RBI for Fulton. Hall 11, Erie-Prophetstown 1: The Red

Devils amassed eight runs in the first three innings and cruised to a five-inning win over the Panthers. Tucker VanDeWostine went 1 for 2 and scored E-P’s lone run in the fourth inning. Kolby Franks took the loss, pitching 2 1/3 innings and allowing two hits, seven runs (six earned), and seven walks, while notching two strikeouts.

Girls track and field

Fulton takes third in five-team meet:

The Duchesses scored 101 points to finish behind only Sherrard (131) in a five-team meet at A.C. Bowers Field in Dixon. Fulton took third with 60 points, Rock Falls finished fourth (47), and Kewanee was fifth (28). Fulton swept the hurdles races as Emery Wherry won the 100 highs (17.98 seconds) and Lara Bielema took the 300 lows (51.76). Bielema was second in the 100 highs (17.99). Abbigail Thyne, Mikayla Gazo and Lauren Mahoney teamed up with Miraya Pessman to win the 4x100 (52.97), and were joined by Annaka Hackett to win the 4x200 (1:54.32). Mahoney took third in the 100 dash (13.79), Olivia Knott placed third in the 400 (1:09.95), and the 4x800 relay team of Kali Brewer, Aliya Bueno, Kara Stoecker and Jasmine Moreland finished third (11:56.20).

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ALBANY

Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781 Pastor Toni Lucas Faith Center Church 511 3rd Ave. North, Albany Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez Pastor Arlen VanZee Church Phone: 563-212-4032 St. Patrick Catholic Church Albany, Illinois Fr. Matthew Camainoi, Parochial Vicar

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

EAST MOLINE Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592

ERIE Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584 Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561 Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125 Website: erieefree.org Pastor Ron Eckberg Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main Father Toni Kretowicz Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON Fenton United Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton Pastor Peter Kicheon Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kitcheon@gmail.com

FULTON Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com Pastor Kevin Vanhoeven First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203 Pastor Charles Huckaby Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.com. Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283 Pastor Wayne Wiersema Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542 Father Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com

CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Joe Crum 815-772-3554 First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Michael Hooker

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

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

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

MORRISON

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464

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

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Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 FaceBook live at 10:30 a.m. Sundays Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Reformed Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison, 815-772-3890 www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Dick Adams - Phone 772-2696 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m. YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison Larry Kidwell, Minister - 970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons. Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Calvin Haines - 815-772-4030 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

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Morrison Christian Reformed Church www.morrisoncrc.org 815-772-4657 300 W. South St. Pastor Kevin Verhoeven bethelrevkev@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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River Cities Quilters to meet

machine. Sherri will provide kits for a The River Cities Quilters Guild will meet scrappy tulip coaster. You are encouraged to bring a sewing machine and notions if at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at the Fulton you would like a hands-on experience to Presbyterian Church. learn the technique. Notions needed are The speaker will be Sherri Freyermuth neutral thread, seam ripper, scissors, small from Heartland Cottons in DeWitt, Iowa. cutting mat and rotary cutter. Some She will be giving a demonstration on machines will be available. paper piecing. Attendees will be able to Anyone interested in fiber arts is welwork in small groups so it won’t be necessary for each person to have her own come to attend.

CHURCH BRIEFS First Reformed Church announces Holy Week services

Join us for worship at 9 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 17, at First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave. in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will preach from John 20. The choir will sing. Choir practice begins at 8 a.m. Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and refreshments are served in the library during social time after the service. A Maundy Thursday Service will be at 6:30 p.m. April 14. Senior Meals are at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the church. No Bible study this week. Creative Crew meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 13. Services are live-streamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/groups/ firstfulton to join the group and see the services. The previous Sunday’s service is broadcast on WCCI 100.3-FM at 6 p.m. Sunday night. For information, go to the church’s website at www.firstrcafulton.org.

Ebenezer Reformed to celebrate Holy Week

The public is invited to attend a Tenebrae service, also known as a Service of Darkness or Shadows, at 6 p.m. Good Friday, April 15, in the sanctuary at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park St., Morrison. The sanctuary will be dimly lit as a dramatic reading reflects on the final hours of the life of Christ. Attendees will sense the heartache and grief of those who followed Jesus up until the end of his life. This will be a special Good Friday worship experience and you are encouraged to come dressed in black. On Easter Sunday, April 17, join us in worshiping our Risen Lord at 9:30 a.m. Roger Weis will sing special music selections and lead the congregational singing of familiar hymns such as “Christ Arose,” “He Lives,” “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” and more. Invite a friend and join in these worship

services and celebrations.

Albany United Methodist sets Holy Week schedule

Albany United Methodist Church will host a Good Friday service at 6:30 p.m. April 15 at the church, 502 First Ave. The Easter service will be at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, April 17, on the shores of the Mississippi River at the Village Lions Club pavilion behind village hall.

Free community meals at CrossView Church

CrossView Church, formerly Second Reformed Church, in Fulton will host a free community meal every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. CrossView is at 705 14th Ave. in Fulton. Wednesday menus: April 13: Sausage, pepperoni and cheese mini pizza, tossed salad, cuties, pumpkin pie April 20: Roast pork, mashed potatoes, green beans, strawberries, Oreo brownies April 27: Ham and cheese rollups, salad bar, brownie hot fudge sundaes May 4: Taco bar, nachos and cheese, assorted desserts Easter Breakfast menu: April 17: Cereal bar, hash browns, sausage patties, French toast, juice and coffee will be served Easter morning from 8 to 9 a.m.

Fulton Presbyterian Church Holy Week worship

Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 North 9th Street in Fulton, welcomes you to worship with them at 6:30 p.m. on Maundy Thursday, April 14 and at 9:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 17. Pastor Catherine Martin will deliver the message. Join them for a time of fellowship, coffee, and light refreshments following worship in the Outreach Center. The Sit N Sew group meets in the Outreach Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays.

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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Pastor Anthony Appel

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REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 25, 2022, I, Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois, will on May 11, 2022 at the hour of 9:15 AM at the Rock Island County Justice Center, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 1857 35th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 P.I.N.: 16-01-409-042

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LEGAL NOTICES 340 Washington Street Prophetstown, IL 61277 Dated this 5th day of April 2022. Dana Nelson County Clerk April 12, 19, 26, 2022 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Morrison will hold a public hearing to allow public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget. The hearing will take place on April 25, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room, 307 S Madison St, Morrison, Illinois. The public is invited to attend and comment. Written

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LEGAL NOTICES comment should be directed to: Barry Dykhuizen, City of Morrison, 200 West Main Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270 prior to the date and time of the hearing. A preliminary draft budget is available for review at City Hall. Michael Hemmer City Clerk April 12, 2022 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Morrison ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS will convene a PUBLIC HEARING at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at City Hall, 200 West Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, for the purpose of considering a Request For Variance filed by Randy Renkes on behalf of Morrison Rental Properties, LLC. The petitioner is seeking the Variance to allow the reduction of the side yard setback and the rear setback from 5' to 2' for the construction of an accessory structure in the R-2 General Residential District on the property described as follows: 614 W Morris Street, Morrison, IL 61270. This property is commonly known as 614 W Morris Street, Morrison, Illinois. Pin #09-18-153-004 Any persons wishing to comment on this matter shall appear at the stated time and location, or direct written comment to City Hall, 200 West Main Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270. Michael Hemmer City Clerk April 12, 2022 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT RIVER CITY RENTALS RT 84, FULTON PROPERTY OF MERTON BRANDENBURG STORAGE UNIT #111 SALE DATE: APRIL 29TH, 2022 AT 10:00 AM April 12 & 19, 2022

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CITY COLLECTOR REPORT VILLAGE OF PORT BYRON, ILLINOIS YEAR ENDING 3/31/22 APPEAL TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FEE 150.00 CEMETERY LOT FEES & STONE PERMITS 5,675.00 LIQUOR LICENSE FEES & GAME FEES 0.00 SHERIFF/LEGAL FINES 0.00 ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS 210.00 Sub Total 6,035.00 BUILDING PERMITS 24,134.10 FRANCHISE FEES – MEDIACOM 12,008.59 RCFPD CONTRACT 4,500.00 EQUIPMENT SALES 18,250.00 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 1,360.00 WATER/SEWER WATER CONNECTION FEES 0.00 SEWER CONNECTION FEES 0.00 Sub Total 60,252.69 RENTAL – T-MOBILE 10,494.00 RENTAL-SPEED CONNECT 1,500.00 RENTAL - US CELLULAR 13,710.07 Sub Total 25,704.07 GARBAGE Recycling Bins 0.00 Lawn Refuse Stickers 132.00 Sub Total 132.00 TOTAL $92,123.76 TOTALS DO NOT INCLUDE TAXES, SALES, GRANTS, INTEREST INCOME, or LOANS – Barbara Cray, Village Collector May 4, 2018 April 12, 2022

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BID NOTICE WINDOW REPLACEMENT ERIE MIDDLE SCHOOL ERIE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 ERIE, ILLINOIS You are invited to bid on the Window replacement project for Erie Middle school. The Erie C.U.S.D. #1, the Owner, will receive lump sum bids until Tuesday May 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM, in the Erie Community Schools Office, 520 5th Avenue Erie IL 61250. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened publicly. The Owner reserves the right to accept Bidder's Base Bid, accept any one or more of the Bidder's Alternate Bid's, reject any or all Bids, award contract based on its investigation of the Bidder's, as well as acceptance of Alternates all of which the Owner deems to be in its best interest and waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the Bids and waive minor irregularities in the bidding procedure, all at the Owner's discretion. Proposals shall be prepared in accordance with contract documents prepared by Bray Associates Architects, Inc., 1465 41st Street, Suite 10, Moline, Illinois 61265. Contract documents may be obtained in electronic format (pdf's) from the Architect's Moline office by emailing at lrutowski@brayarch.com or mmiller@brayarch.com. A certified check, a cashier's check or a bid bond payable to the Owner in an amount not less than 5% of the maximum bid shall accompany each bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the Bidder will execute and file the proposed contract and bond within ten days after the award of contract. All Contractors must pay the Prevailing Wage Rates as established by the Illinois Department of Labor and the Davis-Bacon. Illinois Preference Act: All contractors, subcontractors, and those supplying labor to this project shall comply with the “Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act” (30 ILCS 570/) commonly referred to as the Illinois Preference Act. Prebid Walkthrough of the site will occur on Tuesday April 19, 2022 at 3:30 pm. Contractors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with all aspects of the project. Participation is encouraged. Mr. Chuck Milem, Superintendent Erie C.U.S.D. #1 520 5th Avenue Erie, IL 61250 April 12, 2022

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quire ga by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS yMORTGAGE eFORECLOSURE fLAW. For information: rExamine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg e& Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, 312ftelephone 541-9710. Please erefer to file number beIL 20 8161.

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEONA J. SCHMIDT, DECEASED. No. 22 PR 35 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Leona J. Schmidt. Letters of Office were issued on March 29, 2022, to Ann Britt as Co-Executor, 402 S. Jackson Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270 and Mark Zinnen as Co-Executor, 505 W. Morris Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus & BuckwalterSchurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270. The estate will be administered without Court Supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or

LEGAL NOTICES , 61270, with the representative, or both, on or before October 12, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed. NELSON, KILGUS & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN Attorneys for said Estate, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, IL 61270 Phone: 815-772-2121 Fax: 815-772-2026 E-mail: wkilgus@nelsonkil gus.com April 12, 19, 26, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY-ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLMORTPOINT GAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF vs. KENNETH MORAN; DEFENDANTS 2020CH54 Address: 1857 35th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

LEGAL NOTICES ,I NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 25, 2022, I, Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois, will on May 11, 2022 at the hour of 9:15 AM at the Rock Island County Justice Center, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER FOURTEEN (14) IN PARIDON'S BROTHER'S ADDITION SITUATED IN SOUTH ROCK ISLAND TOWNSHIP IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 1857 35th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 P.I.N.: 16-01-409-042 The real estate is improved with a single-family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $52,193.05 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twen-

LEGAL NOTICES ty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further

LEGAL NOTICES notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION DAYS FOR 30 AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 20 8161. Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@ johnsonblumberg. com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711

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LEGAL NOTICES LeaderOne Financial Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No. 2016-02870 modified with 2020-05294; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Tammy R. Weikert Rock Island County Courthouse 1317 3rd Avenue, Suite 101 Rock Island, IL 61201 on or before May 5, 2022, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-22-00727

LEGAL NOTICES NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3191366 April 5, 12, 19, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, 210 15TH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Evelyn Owens, DECEASED. 22 PR 72 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Linda Hawker, 200 Putnam Street, Oquawka, Illinois, 61469, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is SJ Chapman, Bielski Chapman, Ltd, 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60606. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on

LEGAL NOTICES , o , o or before September 29, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp. SJ Chapman Bielski Chapman, Ltd 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)583-9430 I3190560 March 29, 2022 April 5, 12, 2022 Classified It works. 833-584-NEWS

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper PLAINTIFF Vs. Robert T Pizano; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2020CH92 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 01/25/2022, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on May 13, 2022 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, AND RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M.; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SECTION LINE 727.91' TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL 117-A-5; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 25' 00" WEST, 636.70' ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF PARCEL 117-A-5 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL 117-A-5; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 15' 37" EAST, 566.92' TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 39TH AVENUE COURT NORTH; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 6' 2" WEST, 358.29' ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF 39TH AVENUE COURT NORTH; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY IN A 25' RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST HAVING A CHORD OF 29.61 FEET AND BEARING NORTH 57 DEGREES 33' 23" WEST; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY IN A 52' RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHWEST HAVING A CHORD OF 26.08 FEET AND BEARING NORTH 35 DEGREES 46' 8" WEST TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF TIMBER ACRES 1ST SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHEAST 521.81' ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 1 OF TIMBER ACRES 1ST SUBDIVISION TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 78 DEGREES 39' WEST 514.21' TO A POINT OF THE QUARTER SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE QUARTER SECTION LINE 925.2' TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE EAST ALONG THE HALF SECTION LINE 1326' TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; TOGETHER WITH PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 55' 50" EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 18' 25" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 41.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 52.00', A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 94 DEGREES 10' 36", AND A CHORD OF 76.17 FEET BEARING SOUTH 46 DEGREES 45' 45" EAST; THENCE SOUTHEAST ALONG SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 85.47 FEET; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 08' 02" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 172.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 18' 25" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 108.46 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 58' 02" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 425.31 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 0' 26' 57" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 198.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO GRANT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY GIVEN TO DONALD E. FEE AND MARLENE E. FEE OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, STATE OF ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 10 OF MELODY HEIGHT'S SUBDIVISION 1ST ADDITION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 55' 50" WEST, IN THE NORTH LINE OF SAID ADDITION, 104.97 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF 233RD STREET NORTH OF TIMBER ACRES FIRST SUBDIVISION, AND TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 55' 50" WEST IN THE NORTH LINE OF SAID MELODY HEIGHTS ADDITION, TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID 233RD STREET NORTH, 50.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 18' 25" EAST, IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID 233RD STREET NORTH, 119.66 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY IN A 25.00' RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHWEST, HAVING A CHORD OF 36.62 FEET IN LENGTH, AND BEARING NORTH 46 DEGREES 46' 47" WEST, IN SAID WEST LINE OF 233RD STREET NORTH AND THE SOUTH LINE OF 39TH AVENUE COURT NORTH; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 8' 2" WEST, IN SAID SOUTH LINE OF 39TH AVENUE COURT NORTH, 351.11'; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY IN A 52.00' RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST, HAVING A CHORD OF 76.17 FEET IN LENGTH, AND BEARING NORTH 46 DEGREES 46' 45" WEST, IN THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID 39TH AVENUE COURT NORTH, TO THE SOUTHERLY MOST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF SAID TIMBER ACRES FIRST SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY IN A 52.00' RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTH, HAVING A CHORD OF 94.02 FEET IN LENGTH, AND BEARING NORTH 65 DEGREES 0' 28" EAST, IN THE MOST SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY IN A 52.00' RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHWEST, HAVING A CHORD OF 26.08' AND BEARING SOUTH 35 DEGREES 46' 8" EAST, IN THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID 39TH AVENUE COURT NORTH; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY IN A 25.00' RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST, HAVING A CHORD OF 29.61' IN LENGTH, AND BEARING SOUTH 57 DEGREES 33' 23" EAST, IN THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID 39TH AVENUE COURT NORTH; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 6' 2" EAST, IN SAID NORTH LINE OF 39TH AVENUE COURT NORTH, 358.29 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF 233RD STREET NORTH; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 18' 25" WEST, IN THE EAST LINE OF SAID 233RD STREET NORTH, 200.00' TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID MELODY HEIGHTS ADDITION AND TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEARINGS ARE REFERRED FROM THE NORTH LINE OF MELODY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION 1ST ADDITION AS BEING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 55' 50" WEST. PIN 1008400013 04-0061700 04-117-A Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3916 233rd St North Port Byron, IL 61275 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-20-02008. I3191104 April 5, 12, 19, 2022

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