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Danielle Olson shows off a trio of young pigs Thursday, April 21, on her family farm in Prophetstown. Olson and husband Isaiah Jones run the organic farm and invite visitors to tour, take classes and learn about some of their processes. See story on page 7.

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FFA is successful at judging competitions. / 2

IDNR suggests halt of bird baths, feeders. / 13

Pantry receives many generous donations. / 2

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PLT FFA do well at Poultry Judging contest

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Congratulations to the PLT FFA Poultry Judging Team on their second place finish on Wednesday, April 20 at Sterling High School. PLT had three students make the top 10: Connor Poff - ninth, Brooke Lalley - third, and Olivia Purvis - first place (for the second year in a row). Pictured after the competition (from left) are Trevor Dennison, Connor Poff, Brooke Lalley, and Olivia Purvis. Way to represent PLT FFA!

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The weather didn’t stop three PLT FFA livestock rockstars from a great contest earlier this month. The FFA members placed fifth in both livestock and dairy contests at the Carroll County Fairgrounds in Milledgeville, on Saturday, April 2. The team consisted of (from left) Paezleigh Hudgin, Ethan Adams and Aaron Wetzell. Special congratulations to Adams on his top three individual placing in Dairy Judging. The Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico community is proud of their hard work and efforts.

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Prophetstown-Lyndon food pantry report The Prophetstown-Lyndon Food Pantry is open every Tuesday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. The pantry is located is located at the American Legion Hall, 215 Washington St., Prophetstown. The food pantry has received many generous donations from individuals, companies and organizations during the past quarter. The food pantry board would like to thank everyone who donated to the program during the months of January, February, and March. The pantry would like to thank the following organizations for their donations in the past quarter: Casey’s General Store of Prophetstown, First Lutheran Church of Prophetstown, Farmers National Bank, Rock River Lumber and Grain, and Light Up the Park Program.

The pantry has received many donations from individuals during the last quarter. The board would also like to thank the following for their generosity: Beth Zuidema, Gene Summers, Joan and Michael Bryan, Joan McCowen, Jackie Roman, Bud and Shirley Thompson, Stu and Becky Richter, Garrett and Rose Ella Plumley, Marilyn Jones, Joseph Wanderling, Linda Klooster, George and Jean Ransom, Naomi Buck, Leola Woodworth, Orval Johnson, Ron Buck Memorial, Dick Minssen, and Richard Akerberg. The Food Pantry Board also wishes to express gratitude and acknowledge donations of anonymous groups and individuals. The next meeting of the Food Pantry Board is scheduled for 11 a.m. on July 19 at the American Legion Hall.

NEWS BRIEF Pat’s Table sticky bun fundraiser on May 7

If you’re out and about on Saturday, May 7 checking out the yard sales in Prophetstown, be sure to go up the circle drive at the United Methodist Church and pick up a pack of caramel pecan goodness. Pat’s Table will be selling sticky buns from 8 a.m. to noon (or until the blue Pat’s Table flag is taken down). At just $20 for a family pack, you can enjoy these homemade breakfast treats while helping to support Pat’s Table. All monies collected from this fundraiser will be used to continue their monthly community dinners.

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A 49-year-old Morrison history teacher and head baseball coach is in Whiteside County jail on $100,000 bond, charged with three counts of possession of child pornography. Joshua J. Robbins of Sterling was arrested Thursday after a search of his home in the 15000 block of Willow Court, investigators from the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation said in a news release Friday.

Two of the three computer images found are of girls Robbins “knew or should have known” were younger than 13, exposing themselves to the camera, while the third is of a girl h e k n e w o r Joshua J. Robbins should have known was younger than 18, performing a sex act on a man, court records

show. His initial appearance is April 29 in Whiteside County Court. Robbins, who moved to Sterling from Pearl City last year to teach and coach the Mustangs, faces 3 to 7 years in prison and a mandatory fine of $1,000 to $100,000 on each charge if convicted. In the meantime, he is on administrative leave from the district, Superintendent Scott Vance said. The School Board will decide if further action is warranted as more information from in vestigators

becomes available, Vance said. Arrangements will be made to cover Robbins’ classes and coaching duties. For now, educators and administrators are focused on the safety of their students, he said. Morrison High Principal Cory Bielema and Athletic Director Gregg Dolan will be talking with the teens. They will be difficult conversations, and ones that “must be handled with kid gloves,” but they will be stressing that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, Vance said.

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Jerry Anglese will serve as acting mayor in Albany BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Jerry Anglese will serve as Albany’s acting mayor following the resignation of Phil Lemke last month. He

was nominated and unanimously approved by the board at the Monday, April 4 meeting. Anglese previously served 19 years with the village, having left the board ten years ago. He encouraged the

board to “take a deep breath” and aim to work together through the ongoing issues. “Let’s get back to normalcy,” he stated, adding they he’ll have open office hours from 12 - 4 p.m. before each monthly meeting. He also wants

to get the village website up and running. In other action, the board approved a two-year contract with Dan Clark for

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The Odell Library Community Room was filled with assorted plants during the Morrison Garden Club’s 2021 sale.

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Morrison Garden Club plant sale set for May 21 The Morrison Garden Club once again will be having a plant sale this year. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, in the Odell Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison. The club can’t do it without your help. Area gardeners are invited to help make the sale successful. Donations are needed of perennial starts or cuttings from your gardens. Also accepted are donations of house plants, planters, plant stands, garden tools, garden statuary, etc. – pretty much anything gardening related in new or good, used condition. Volunteers are needed on the day of the sale to help carry out purchases to customers’ vehicles and help with cleanup. If interested, see the contact information below or come to the meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the

Program Room at Odell Library. Youth groups are welcome to help. Donations can be dropped off near the west door entrance of the community room between 3 and 7 p.m. Friday, May 20. You also can call Sharon at 630835-8373 or email her at sharonkmoore@mchsi.com to arrange for a drop-off site or have the donations picked up before May 20. Messages can be sent to our Facebook page, “Morrison Garden Club.” All proceeds from the sale will be put back into the community for current and future projects. The club is looking for new members and will need volunteers for bigger projects. One example would be mulching the library grounds this spring/early summer. Brochures with information on the club’s activities will be available at the plant sale and currently are available at K & R Greenhouse.

Fulton Plant Sale set for May 14 at Cattail Park With temperatures improving, we will be getting outside in the yard to do some gardening. As you consider changes and improvements you wish to make, think about coming to the annual Fulton Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 14. There is always a nice selection of plants to choose from for seasonal projects. Perennials and some annuals will be available. The sale operates solely on donated specimens from area gardens. If you have plants you no longer want or need to split, dig them up and bring them to Cattail Park just north of Fulton (follow Eighth Avenue out of town toward the Fulton Golf Course) from 1 to 5 p.m.

Friday, May 13. Gardeners will be there to repackage your donations for the sale on the following day. Most plants are priced at $2 and up. Come early for the best selection. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions concerning planting tips and recommended plant care. The Fulton Plant Sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Windmill. Proceeds will benefit the beautification of the Windmill Area. Weather permitting, most plants will be outside. If you have questions as to digging and splitting plants, call Jude at 563249-6115.

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The Clinton Symphony Orchestra will conclude its 68th season with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30, in Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School. Guest soloist for the evening is violinist Naha Greenholtz. She will perform Mozart’s Fourth Violin Concerto accompanied by the orchestra. Greenholtz is concertmaster of the Quad City Symphony and Madison Symphony and her past engagements include concertmaster appearances with the Oregon, Omaha and Memphis Symphonies, the San Francisco Ballet, the Calgary Philharmonic and a two-year residency with the National Ballet of

Canadain Toronto. Her 2018-2020 seasons have included regular guest concertmaster appearances with the Chicago Philharmonic, the Louisiana Philharmonic and the Australian Ballet in Naha Greenholtz Melbourne. The orchestra is conducted by Brian Dollinger, who is completing his 14th season in that position. The orchestra also will perform the Fifth Symphony by Tchaikovsky. Written in 1888, it is a “cyclical symphony,”

CSO program annotator and flutist Karin Anderson-Sweet said. “The fate theme moves from a funereal, dark opening to a triumphant, dramatic close.” Full program notes and other information is available on the symphony’s website at www.clintonsymphony.org. Admission to the concert is by season ticket, or by individual adult concert tickets, which are available at the door for $20. All students are admitted free. An adult with a student will be admitted for half-price. Remaining in the symphony season are two traditional events on the first weekend in June. On Saturday, June 4,

is the return of the symphony’s fundraising event, “A Symphonic Affair,” at Rastrelli’s Tuscany Room. The event has been canceled the past two years because of COVID-19 restrictions. The annual free outdoor pops concert by the orchestra will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at the music shell in Riverview Park. The annual fund drive for support of the symphony’s 69th season will begin in late summer. There are seats open on the symphony’s board of directors and interested people should contact board president Bill Zickau at 563-242-4450 or wzickau@ mchsi.com.

Midwest water quality will be topic at Whiteside Forum The Whiteside Forum will host Professor Larry J. Weber of the University of Iowa and co-founder of the Iowa Flood Center, who will speak about “Water Quality and Quantity Issues in the Midwest.” The presentation will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, in the program room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison. The program will be followed by a Q&A period.

All Forum events are free and open to the public. “I am a professor of civil and environmental engineering and hold the Edwin B. Green Chair in hydraulics,” Weber said. “With Director Witold Krajewski, I

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helped create the IFC and continue to be active in its development through work with the Iowa Legislature. I have also been active in IFC programs for statewide flood plain mapping and watershed projects for flood damage reduction, including the $97 million Iowa Watershed Approach. As a service to the state of Iowa, I am a member of the Water Resources Coordinating Council and participate on numerous state and fed-

eral agency committees related to water resources planning. I frequently present to community groups on water resources related topics. I am a native Iowan and enjoy outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting and woodland restoration and conservation work.” For information about the program or The Whiteside Forum, contact Marc Adami at 815-718-5347 or ardami@mchsi. com.

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Vintage vehicles will be on display at Dutch Days Dutch Days is returning to Fulton on the first weekend of May, with organizers planning activities to celebrate the community’s Dutch heritage and to mark the festival’s return after two years of cancellations because of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the activities is a free car display from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7. The vintage vehicles will be parked on Fourth St. between 12th and 13th avenues. Afterward the show, the drivers of the vehicles are invited to join the Dutch Days parade. The public is invited to display antique vehicles, muscle cars, sports cars and vintage trucks. No registration is required. Car display organizer Ben Eshelman invites everyone to bring their cars and enjoy a day of Dutch heritage. For more information, call Eshelman at 815-266-9537.

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MCH Foundation to host Fiesta Fundraiser on May 12 The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation will host a Fiesta Fundraiser on Thursday, May 12, at Eagle Point Lodge at Eagle Point Park in Clinton, Iowa. Cost for the event is $50 a person. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with a Mexican buffet being served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Complimentary beer provided by 5ive

Cities Brewing and wine will be served. Comedian Scott Long will perform from 6 to 7 p.m. Long is a top-rated corporate comedian, according to the news release. He has been seen on NBC, FOX-TV and the “Bob and Tom Show.” Long has performed in 46 states and five countries and proves you can be a national act right here in the Mid-

west, according to the release. His comedy is suitable for all audiences. A dessert auction will begin at 7 p.m., and to conclude the evening, raffle ticket winners will be drawn at 7:30 p.m. Raffle items include Cubs tickets, wine baskets, a $200 gift card to Great Wolf Lodge, two activity passes to a Morrison school event plus MHS mer-

chandise, 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 at a cost of $5 for one or $20 for five. Event tickets can be purchased at the hospital or at https://mchf.cbo.io.

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Olson talks about a chicken tractor, one of several on the farm. The livestock is kept and moved in the structures once a day to allow the animals to feed and fertilize different parts of the farm. Along with the chickens the farm has a turkey tractor and a moveable pen for pigs.

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Last Thursday’s springlike weather was just right for a foraging class at Kinwood Farm in rural Prophetstown. With a dozen students in tow, Danielle Olson led the class throughout the 197-acre farm to identify native plants and share about their medicinal benefits and harvesting methods. Following the nature walk, the students learned how to make a tincture, an infusion, and a comfrey balm. The class was one of many that Danielle and her husband Isaiah Jones plan to offer at Kinwood Farm this season, fulfilling a mission to bring meaningful interactions and high-quality products to the community. With a mantra that “taking care of the earth is to take care of each other,” their homestead has become a thriving oasis in a rural landscape, with a focus on education, community supported agriculture, free-range livestock, and overall health and wellness. The couple is passionate about sharing the wisdom of the old ways while cultivating innovation for a sustainable and regenerative future. Their farm is a family endeavor, rooted in past generations when Isaiah’s great-great-grandparents journeyed to Illinois from Alsace, France in the mid 1800’s to settle near Hooppole. They raised crops and livestock, with subsequent family members prospering enough to purchase more land, including Kinwood Farm. These multi-generational family roots and the forest on the land helped inspire the farm’s name. Both Isaiah and Danielle come from farming families, and they are Kinwood’s fourth generation of farmers. He manages the livestock operations and maintains the infrastructure to keep things running smoothly, and she manages the produce side of the farm, plus marketing, orders, and delivery. She’s also the in-house expert on health and wellness as a doula, reiki practitioner, and wellness consultant. The couple’s children - Gunner, 10, Benaiah, 3, and Vea, 7 months - are joyfully experiencing all that farm life has to offer. Other hands and hearts work behind the scenes to fulfill the organic farm’s mission. Isaiah’s parents Bruce and Becky Jones are the founders, landowners, and progenitors of all that Kinwood offers. Bruce helps with the orchard and farm maintenance, and Becky helps with orders for the meat and produce CSAs. Isaiah’s brother Lael helps with “brawn,” and his sister Helen lends her photography skills. The land has mostly been cultivated in traditional row crops for the last several decades, but the family is in the process of reclaiming and converting it to multi-species pasture and silvo-pasture: practices that will bring restoration and healing to the soil and water. Their intentional pasture management practices include intensive rotational grazing in the summer and using flexible fencing to move the livestock to fresh pasture daily. Cattle, lamb, and pigs spend their lives in these pastures with access to clean water, fresh air, and an array of forage and free-choice salts and minerals. They’re never given antibiotics, grain, or artificial hormones, and are 100% grass-fed. The livestock are humanely processed by a local butcher, Johnson’s Processing in Chadwick. The meat chickens are set up in a mobile chicken tractor that follows the cattle in their daily rotation, with the “clean-up crew” getting a diverse array of

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seeds, greens, and insects as they peck and scratch through the grass and cow patties. They also feast on 100% certified organic feed from a nearby mill. At harvest time, the birds are processed on the farm with mobile processing equipment. Free-range ducks and geese spend their days by the farm pond, with preorders taken for their meat, as well as for turkeys. In 2020, the couple added a market garden CSA to the farm’s offerings, with a focus on high quality, super fresh local produce that regenerates the soil. They don’t till the garden beds and practice situ composting by letting the plants compost right in the garden. In the fall, they run their livestock and chicken through the gardens to deposit the ultimate fertilizers before cover cropping or hay mulching. Planning for the future is also an important part of the farm. A quarter of the garden beds are used for perennial plants to provide sustenance for years to come. A stand of oak-hickory forest is a haven for wildlife and an abundance of berries, nuts, mushrooms, timber, and ephemeral plants. An orchard of over 70 three- and four-year-old fruit trees will ensure nature’s bounty for future generations. The couple is planning to renovate one of the barns into an event space and farm store in the next year to two. For now, they have a delivery route system for their CSAs, which works well with their family’s lifestyle. The CSA system also helps eliminate food waste. As for future classes, enrollment is now open for Farmschool Littles in both May and June, ideal for children ages 4-12. Survival classes for ages 10-18 will be held in the fall. Other classes covering intentional living will be offered throughout the seasons, with plenty of inspirational topics to cover. “What inspires us is to share beauty: the beauty that is the perfect rhythm of nature, including the cycles that flow to make truly healthy food,” Danielle says of their farmstead. “The beauty of seeing our children learn and enjoy life in a slower pace. Somehow being in tune with nature helps us become more in tune with ourselves, and others.” Kinwood Farm offers monthly or bi-monthly fiveor ten-pound meat CSA packages, seasonal CSA produce, and fresh herbs, dry goods, breads, salts, jellies, balms, and other locally made items. Their eastern delivery route includes Rock Falls, DeKalb, Elburn, Wheaton, and Elmhurst, and their western route includes Geneseo and Colona, all with a $7

ABOVE: A couple of old friends go nose to nose Thursday, April 21. BELOW: Silas North, 5, of Morrison finds a turkey feather while taking part in the foraging class Thursday, April 21, at Kinwood Farm.

delivery fee per order. They also offer $5 home delivery to Tampico, Walnut, Annawan, Prophetstown, and Hooppole. Kinwood Farm is located at 28009 Seyller Road in Prophetstown. Learn more about the farm and how to place orders for beef, lamb, chicken, duck and goose eggs, produce, and homemade goodies at kinwoodfarm.com, or visit their YouTube or Facebook page for videos, photos, and much more.

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Fulton council approves budget for fiscal 2022-23 BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

The Fulton City Council approved the municipal budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year after a public hearing on Monday, April 11. The budget consists of $1,698,596 in general fund revenue and $1,698,396 in general fund expenditures, and $1,317,507 in water/sewer revenues and $1,317,260 in water/sewer expenditures. Copies of the budget are available at City Hall. Administrator Dan Clark stated the budget is balanced but would most likely need to be amended after two union negotiations commence. The current budget doesn’t include

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Continued from Page 3 water and sewer sampling, approved an annual contract with Fulton Contractors for storm siren maintenance, approved a letter of support for the Great River Trails master plan, and approved an ordinance required by federal law for self-generation of energy with net metering and solar connection policies.

salary increases for employees so those may need to be adjusted, he stated. In other action, the council approved an ordinance to amend the dates and time of the regular council meetings, reverting back to meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in June 2022. The council also heard from Chuck Dykstra about the potential downtown development project consisting of six double unit condos. He was seeking the council’s consensus on moving forward with investors for the project, stating there could be other options for construction if six units were too many. The number of units could be decreased, or they

could construct fewer buildings with a three-story option instead of two. The council agreed to continue discussions on the proposed area. Dan Dolan requested a minimum of 37 acres to purchase in the Industrial Center. The first 18 acres would be sold at the previously honored price of $10,640 per acre, and each additional acre would sell for $15,000. A cannabis cultivation building will be located on at least 5-10 acres, and all other property will be used for future growth of the project, he told the council. Dolan said he hopes to purchase additional acreage to support a minimum two megawatt solar fields to supply power for the cultivation cen-

ter, stating that 10 acres of solar panels will furnish one megawatt of power. The center itself will use at least two megawatts to supply energy for the lighting systems, air handlers, air conditioning and other general requirements. Clark stated that surveying needs to be done before proceeding with any agreements. Additionally, the Sun Vest renewal contract will be due with the city by summer, which will give the council better insight on how much property will be left for development. The council will move forward with development discussions and surveying in the meantime.

They amended the Highway Vehicle Code for UTV sticker registration from May through April each year, with half prices after October, and amended the liquor code to make ordinances consistent with state law. They voted to raise lot prices at the cemetery to $400 each, effective April 4. They agreed to purchase a stainless-steel toilet for the marina, at a cost not to exceed $1,000, approved mulch for the park, not to exceed $500, and approved spending

$689 for metal sign poles. They also approved repairs for the F350 pick-up truck, not to exceed $1,000. At a continuation meeting on Wednesday, April 20, Anglese was approved as the village FOIA officer, and the board approved the 2022-23 operating budget. They discussed River Fest plans, insurance, and permits with organizer Jim Holcomb. The event is set for Saturday, August 6, with a car show, crafts, live music, kids’ activities, fireworks, and more.

Steve Haring with MSA Professional Services reported that the village’s EPA wastewater discharge permit has expired, and a formal response is needed within 45 days. MSA can produce that for $3,500, which requires technical calculations, analysis of the treatment plant, and correspondence with the EPA. A sludge permit and lead service line monitoring report will also be due soon, with more discussions needed at the next meeting.

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Born: October 8, 1978 in Clinton, IA Died: March 28, 2022 in Iowa City, IA FULTON, ILLINOIS – Kimberly S. Keller, 43, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, March 28, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA. Kimberly was born October 8, 1978, in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Gary V. and Sandra K. (Deelsnyder) Keller. She was a 1996 graduate of Fulton High School and earned her Associate Degree from Clinton Community College. She worked in the Fulton High School office; International Paper, Clinton; Morrison City Hall; Egging Co., Clinton; and at several marketing companies in the area. Kim was a former member of

Trinity Reformed Church, Fulton, IL. She enjoyed antique cars and going to car shows, attending auctions, and collecting antique child items. Spending time with her nieces and nephew was also very special to her. She is survived by her mother, Sandra Keller of Fulton, IL; a brother, Chad (Jennifer) Keller of Fulton, IL; Paternal Grandmother, Arlene Keller of Morrison, IL; and nephew and nieces: Lucas, Mia and Cassandra Keller. She is preceded by her father, Paternal Grandfather, and Maternal Grandparents. A visitation was held from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, Sunday, April 3, 2022, at the McDonald Funeral Home, Fulton, IL. Funeral services were at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 4, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial was in the Fulton Township Cemetery, Fulton, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Clinton Humane Society or to the family. To leave an online condolence visit www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

KATHY HUIZENGA

On June 4, 1983, she married Jack Huizenga of Fulton, IL. They lived in Fulton where Born: February 2, 1961 in Clinton, IA they raised two children. She was a lifelong Died: April 16, 2022 in Fulton, IL member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in KATHRYN “KATHY” Clinton, IA. Kathy is survived by her husband, Jack; ANN HUIZENGA, age her son, James Huizenga of Dekalb, IL; her 61, passed away on daughter, Kari Huizenga of Davenport, IA; her Saturday, April 16, brother, David Musk of Omaha, NE. 2022, at her home in A private family visitation and graveside Fulton, IL. Kathy was service will be held. The Fulton Chapel of born in Clinton, IA, on the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge February 2, 1961, to of arrangements. Interment will be at Fulton Leonard and LaVonne (Lane) Musk. Kathy was educated in the Fulton School Township Cemetery in Fulton. A memorial has been established and contributions may District and graduated from Augustana be made in her honor. College in Rock Island, IL. She worked at To send online condolences go to www. CHTV and at the Clinton Herald in Clinton, IA. bosmarenkes.com

LEEROY VAN KAMPEN, SR.

Survivors include his children, Butch (April) of Fulton, Melissa Van Kampen of Fulton, and Shania Van Kampen of Clinton; eight grandchildren, Jacob Oldaker, Alyssa Van Kampen, LeeRoy Van Kampen, Keegan Van Kampen, MaKai Hart, Aisha Van Kampen, Mekah Jo Malone, Corbin Van KampSr., age 75 of Fulton, died Saturday, April 23, en, and Jamison Horton; one great grandson, Laken; three brothers, Gary (Bernadine) Van 2022 at his home. Kampen of Fulton, Loren (Sue) Van Kampen LeeRoy was born on of Fulton, and Roger (Sally) Van Kampen of November 16, 1946, in Savanna, the son of Fulton; and his golfing buddy, Don Seil. He was preceded in death by his wife; his Roy and Marie (Greparents; and one brother, John Van Kampen. tencord) Van Kampen. He graduated Fulton Special thank you to his nurse, Michelle, High School in the class of 1964. LeeRoy is a from Genesis VNA and Ray, Amber and Rod United States Army Veteran and served our from Beacon of Hope Hospice. country from 1965-1968. He got his AssociA visitation will be held on Thursday, April ates Degree from Clinton College, graduating 28, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the McDonin 1978 with honors. LeeRoy married Dianna ald Funeral Home in Fulton, 1601 16th Avenue. Cronk on April 23, 1987 in Morrison. She Funeral service will be held on Friday, April preceded him in death on October 28, 2013. 29, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home. He worked at Equistar from 1960-1994, then Burial with Military Honors will follow at at CF Industries from 1994-2009, retiring Fulton Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, after 20 years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, memorials may be made to Fulton Township and hunting. Cemetery.

Born: November 16, 1946 in Savanna, IL Died: April 23, 2022 in Fulton, IL

The Rock River Jazz Band will kick off TLP’s concert offerings on May 7 with a 7 p.m. concert. Photo provided

Timber Lake Playhouse opens doors with a series of concert events MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse opens Saturday, May 7, with the first of eleven concerts at the Playhouse. The Rock River Jazz Band will kick off TLP’s concert offerings with a 7 p.m. concert. Rock River Jazz Band is a 16-piece Big Band Band composed of professional musicians from northern Illinois. Rock River Jazz Band plays Big Band, Swing, 50-60’s Rock, Pop, Waltzes, Polkas, Mambos, and a little bit of Country. At the concert, you’ll enjoy music by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Louis Prima, Chicago, The Beach Boys, Brian Setzer, Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, “Dizzy” Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Kenny Rogers, and many more. “We’ve had many requests to bring a “big band” to the theatre for our concert series,” said Dan Danielowski, TLP Executive Director. “We are excited to be able to offer this great band to our TLP audiences.”

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Rock River Jazz Band is led by band leader Cathy James. James has put together the top professional musicians from around the area. She has played in the TLP pit band for the past four years and has led the Rock River Jazz Band since its inception. The band plays for wedding receptions, corporate events, Christmas parties and concerts engagements. TLP continues May concerts with Felix and Finger – Dueling Pianos on Saturday, May 14 at7 p.m. The Neverly Brothers on Thursday, May 19 at 2 p.m., and the TLP Blues in the Woods on Saturday, May 21 from 3 until 9 p.m. featuring three great blues bands. Concert tickets are $30 and $25 for TLP Subscribers. Information for all Timber Lake events are available online at www. timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling the Box Oﬃce at (815) 244-2035. The Box Office is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Darlene Marie Weltzin was born February 22, 2022 in Garden Plain Township, Illinois, Born: February 22, 1930 the daughter of Irwin and Ada (Baker) Frank. Died: April 16, 2022 She married Elmer M. Weltzin on December 19, 1947 in Morrison, Illinois; he preceded her Darlene M. Weltzin death on June 17, 1973. She was a homein, 92, of Morrison, passed away Saturday, maker and worked for Drives for 25 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church April 16, 2022 at her in Morrison. home. Darlene is survived by two children, Edna Burial will be at 1:00 (Norm) Tangerose of Polo, Illinois and Terry pm, Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Grove Hill (Julie) Wletzin of Chadwick, Illinois; 11 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren and Cemetery in Morrison. Snell-Zornig Funeral great great grandchildren. Homes & Crematory is assisting the family, She was preceded in death by her parents, and online condolences may be expressed by visiting her obituary at www.snellzornig.com. husband, two daughters, two sons and one sister.

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST – FULTON

1962: Baker wins Ford Dealer Distinguished Achievement Award 60 Years

April 25, 1962

Frank Baker, of Frank Baker Ford Sales in Fulton, has been chosen by the Ford Division of Ford Motor Company to receive the coveted Ford Dealer Distinguished Achievement Award for 1961. The award is given to the nation’s top dealers in recognition of progressive management, modern sales and service facilities, sound merchandising practices and high quality standards. Bob Gillman, who set six school records as a member of the track and field team at Fulton High School last year, is continuing his outstanding success as a trackman at Western Illinois University in Macomb. In a recent meet, Gillman won both the high and low hurdles and scored many points for Western Illinois in earlier meets.

50 Years

April 26, 1972

Sophomore Thomas Berg has submitted a flight experiment proposal to the NASA Skylab missions for consideration for possible use in Skylab missions to be flown next year. Finalists in the Skylab Student Project may have their proposals accepted as official flight experiments.

Veteran employees of the Fulton Corporation were honored at a luncheon. Employees who received watches in recognition of their 25 plus years of service included Marian Bielema, Alice Huizenga, Katherine Butler, Henrietta Holesinger, Tena Prins, Victor Liechti, Ed Blink, Alvin Amman, Willis Schaver, Garrett Housenga and Ed Temple.

40 Years

April 28, 1982

Patricia Ritzema, who may be “the founding mother of the Dutch Days Festival,” will ride in the Dutch Days parade as grand marshal. When being honored as grand marshal was suggested to her, she immediately pointed out that there are quite a few devoted workers who have been active in promoting the event through the years. Ritzema insisted the entire community has joined in to make Dutch Days “bigger and better” every year. At the annual Agri-King Inc. stockholders’ meeting, Gordon Maddy was promoted to president of the corporation. He replaced founder Del Curley, who becomes chairman of the board. Curley said they have grown from him working alone out of his garage 14 years ago to a $10 million organization.

30 Years

April 22, 1992

The Fulton Community Fund campaign for the next fiscal year is being formed by members. Members of the committee are officers Mike Hanrahan, treasurer; Bill Wilkin, president; Dale Wiersema, vice president; and Carl Conover, secretary. Board members include Lori Shear, Megan Asher, Kathy Merema, Robert Dykema, Mary Vogel, Eleanor Medema, Marilyn Harrison and Rev. David Smazik. Paula Buikema, who has been the Dutch Days parade chairman for the past 11 years, has been chosen as this year’s grand marshal. She was chosen for her efforts in forming the Dutch Days parade and making it the finest parade around even before she was on the Dutch Days committee.

20 Years

April 24, 2002

D & K Marine Repairs in Fulton opened for business near the Fulton Marina. The partnership includes Kevin Saiter and Don Saiter. The business was opened in the large green-sided building near the entrance of the Fulton Marina on Fourth Street. Alice Huizenga, a longtime business-

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SVCC info session for sophomores Sauk Valley Community College will be holding an informational session for area high school sophomores interested in dual credit opportunities. The session will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednes-

10 Years

April 25, 2012

During last year’s Christmas Walk at Heritage Canyon the Early American Crafters held a silent auction of donated Christmas stockings. The proceeds of $561.50 were split between the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Both of the groups spend a lot of time helping fix up and maintain Heritage Canyon. The Crafters used the proceeds to show their appreciation for all the Scouts do. Central Bank Fulton donated two new scoreboards for the baseball and softball fields located at Drives Park. When Coach Fish spoke with Central Bank about the need to replace the old scoreboards, the bank was excited to be given the opportunity to participate in the project. Central Bank stepped forward and donated the cost of both scoreboards.

Relay For Life of Sauk Valley Plans Survivor Activities

Zombie cells and how to eliminate them are discussed By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

woman on Fulton’s Main Street, has been chosen to be this year’s grand marshal of the Dutch Days parade. She has been chosen for her longtime commitment in quietly supporting numerous organizations in Fulton. With her recent announcement of retirement, the committee felt now was the appropriate time to show appreciation for all she has done.

cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, immune disruptions, COPD and many others. These cells basically turn on inflammation in many areas of the body. Animal studies are quite clear that zombie cells cause premature death. Science is looking at products to reduce or eliminate zombie cells. As expected, they have turned to chemotherapy drugs. Some natural products have shown substantial progress including black tea and the supplement quercetin. The online company Life Extension sells the combination in a product called Senolytic Activator. Two simple additional steps that appear to help eliminate zombie cells are calorie restriction and direct exposure to the sun.

All cancer survivors are invited to the activities on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Westwood Sports Complex Building 3 by the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sauk Valley. Who is a cancer survivor? Anyone who has heard the three little words, “You have cancer”. Register at relayforlife.org/saukvalleyil to receive a free survivor T shirt in the mail or call 1 – 800 – ACS 2345 to request a T shirt. •

Register below no later than May 20 to participate in the first lap for survivors on June 4th and to reserve a box lunch for self and one guest from Arthur’s Garden Deli after the first lap. (Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. to record number of years of survivorship.)

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Experience the Luminaria Ceremony at 8:00 p.m. in which names of all persons for whom luminaria have been purchased are read aloud to honor those who have fought the battle with cancer and survived or lost. American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sauk Valley Survivor Reservation Survivor name

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State superintendent will appear at SVCC education symposium

The teacher shortage in Illinois is real. In a 2021 survey of superintendents in Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties, 87% of respondents stated that their districts were experiencing a teacher shortage and 18% of local positions went unfilled or were filled with less than qualified hires. Regional Office of Education #47 and Sauk Valley Community College are partnering to build Education Pathways for students to fill those

gaps. Area students in grades 9-12 who are interested in pursuing a career in education will attend an Educator Symposium on Friday, April 29 at SVCC, 173 IL Route 2, Dixon. From 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., students will participate in mock interviews with school administrators, hear from Illinois State Supt of Schools Dr. Carmen Ayala, talk to college representatives from across the state, investigate var-

ious roles in education, and collect wisdom from retired teachers. A ceremony to honor area students who have earned the Education Endorsement during high school will cap off the day. The Sauk partnership has been awarded CTE Education Pathway grant funds through the Illinois State Board of Education to support this event. School districts partnering in this work include Dixon PSD #170, Rock Falls THSD #301,

Morrison CUSD #6, River Bend CUSD #2, Amboy CUSD #272, Sterling CUD #5, Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275, Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD #3, Forrestville Valley CUSD #221, and Regional Center for Change. Additional information will be provided at the event. For further information contact Chanda McDonnell at cmcdonnell@roe47.org or by calling 815-677-2457.

Carmen Ayala, state superintendent of education

Public meeting is May 11 for I-80 Mississippi River bridge study DIXON – The Illinois Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation, will hold an online public meeting on Wednesday, May 11, to present findings and receive public comment as part of the Interstate 80 Mississippi River Bridge study. The public meeting will be held online from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Participants can register to attend the meeting by visiting the project website, I80MississippiBridge.com, and logging in with a name and email address. The I-80 Mississippi River Bridge study includes about six miles from the

I-88 interchange in East Moline, Illinois, to 35th Street southwest in Bettendorf, Iowa. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more about study findings and provide comment on potential improvement alternatives. In addition to a video presentation, the meeting will include representatives from the Illinois and Iowa Departments of Transportation and the project consultant team. Exhibits will be available for review and the meeting will include a Q&A session. The I-80 Mississippi River Bridge was built in 1967 and is one of three

major interstate bridges in the Quad Cities. The bridge has required significant repairs and rehabilitation in recent years and traffic is increasing with associated increases in crashes. The aging bridge continues to face costly maintenance expenses and the highway design does not meet current standards. In 2020, Illinois and Iowa conducted an online public meeting to introduce a Planning and Environment Linkages study of the bridge and corridor. Since then, the project team has continued to evaluate existing conditions and identified potential improvement

alternatives. Consideration of public input and evaluation of safety, capacity and infrastructure will continue following the public meeting. Meeting materials and the video presentation will be available at any time after the meeting on the project website, I80MississippiBridge.com. Comments are always welcome. Comments received through May 25 will become part of the public meeting record. The study is expected to conclude in late 2023 with a report and recommendation of a preferred alternative.

Bank USA, trustee, to Bulmaro Rocha, 1410 Ave. L, Sterling, $16,000. Gary F. Milnes to Darrel R. and Angela S. Vandervinne, 127 E. Main St., Morrison, $63,000. Jody M. and Maggie A. Young to Gary Clevenger, 1205 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, $27,000. Gerald and Jocelyn Johnston to Kurt and Brian Properties LLC, 207 E. Ninth St., Rock Falls, $90,000. Ernest Valladeras to Jose Luis and Paula Macias, 412 W. Sixth St., Sterling, $65,000. Stanley C. and Sandra Emmert to Adam Khaled Tarawneh, 108 E. Park St., Morrison, $90,000. Richard Wayne and Barbara J. Bruder to Faith Ann Honeyman and Drey Burks, 1314 11th Ave., Sterling, $74,000. Marlene H. and Leonard Devers to Rhonda Devers, 25009 Front St., Sterling, $38,000. Ronald J. Huebner to Michael Van Zuiden, 919 Third Ave., Fulton, $220,000. Brett A. and Rebecca Kathleen

Wiersema to Trae M. Tiesman, 120 Riverview Drive, Albany, $97,500. Joe R. and Cindy S. Bielema to Illinois Department of Transportation, 206 E. Wall St., Morrison, $2,788.

$716,000. Steve A. and Denise L. McGinn Trust to Marc T. Schutz Trust, eight parcels on Felton Road, Prophetstown, $1,787,000. Rock River Housing Trust, Susan J. Spratt, trustee, to Savannah Giles, 1501 Wike Drive, Rock Falls, $86,000.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County

Warranty deeds Donald R. and Bonita J. Tegeler to Piper J. Lindhe, 6026 Garden Plain Road, Fulton, $100,000. Derek S. and Aliesha Dwyer to BGRS Relocation Inc., 204 Maple Lane, Fulton, $230,500. BGRS Relocation Inc. to Amanda Nicole Ratcliff, 204 Maple Lane, Fulton, $230,500. David A. Olsen to Kurt Dreger Trust, 413 13th Ave., Fulton, $125,000. Blecha Holdings LLC Series 508 Fourth to Matthew Howard, 508 Fourth St., Fulton, $134,000. Robert R. and Janet E. Arnold to Christopher and Tracey Hemminger, 17564 J St., Sterling, $312,500. Gregory L. and Janice J. Andersen to Michael E. and Diana S. Lubbs, 3219 Mineral Springs Road, Sterling, $250,000. Rafael S. and Gernalyn F. Figueroa to Nathan Martin, 12501 State St., Sterling, $124,000. 20042 Trust, Series 20042, HSBC

Quit claim deeds Frank J. Harts Sr. to Gabriel L. and Michael L. Harts, 904 W. 10th St., Sterling, $0. James M. Woods to NW Properties and Apartments LLC, 615 Seventh Ave., Fulton, $0. John A. and Bonnie L. Bauscher to John J. Bauscher, Jill R. King and William Halverson, 408 Portland Ave., Morrison, $0. Richard and Jennie Brauer to Anthony J. Brauer, 700 Ave. D, Rock Falls, $0. Jennifer K Danreiter Hunsberger to Kim M. Neisewander, 510 Heinze Drive, Rock Falls, $0. Trustees deeds Steve A. and Denise L. McGinn Trust to Dustin L. and Lisa M. Sandrock, six parcels on Star Road, Prophetstown,

Executor’s deeds Scott A. Parson Estate to Brandon M. Radosh, 1611 Seventh Ave., Rock Falls, $40,000. Wayne E. Akker Estate to Garrett and Kathleen Karman, 303 W. Main St., Morrison, $85,000. Patricia Ann Bright Estate to Pamela and Gerald W. Paterson, 13090 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, $160,000. Deed FMI US Property Holdings LLC to Mira M. Majzoub Trust, Tarek M. Mogharbel, trustee, 2516 E. Lincolnway, Sterling (KFC and Long John Silvers), $900,000.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has issued updated public recommendations regarding wild birds and the EA H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza currently impacting some wild and domestic bird species. While HPAI has not been detected in songbird species (passerines), IDNR recommends the use of bird feeders and bird baths cease through May 31 or until HPAI infections in the Midwest subside, especially those that waterfowl may visit. During spring, wild birds will have ample food sources while bird feeders are removed. Further IDNR recommendations: • Clean and rinse bird feeders and baths with a diluted bleach solution (nine parts water to one part bleach) and put away or clean weekly if they can’t be moved away from birds. • Remove any bird seed at the base of bird feeders to discourage large gatherings of birds or other wildlife. • Avoid feeding wild birds in close proximity to domestic flocks. If five or more deceased wild birds are observed in one location, an IDNR district wildlife biologist should be contacted. Contact information for district wildlife biologists can be found at wildlifeillinois.org/sidebar/contact-an-idnr-district-wildlife-biologist/. USDA Wildlife Services may be contacted at 1-866-487-3297. In addition, IDNR requests all occurrences of deceased or sick bald eagles

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A cardinal takes two kernels of safflower seed in its beak as it visits a bird feeder in an Ogle County yard.

Three goldfinches feed at a bird feeder in a yard in rural Mt. Morris.

be reported to the agency. When disposing of deceased wild birds, rubber gloves and a mask should be worn and the carcass should be double-bagged in sealed plastic bags. The bags can be buried away from scavengers or placed in the garbage if approved by the local waste service provider. Anyone handling deceased birds should thoroughly wash their hands and any other clothes or tools with soap and water after disposal. With spring turkey season underway, IDNR notes that wild turkeys are less likely to contract HPAI given their behavior and the habitats they occupy.

County suspected to be caused from HPAI. Wild birds impacted include waterfowl and waterbird species, as well as some raptors, including bald eagles. Detections in domestic poultry flocks also have occurred. For information on the status of HPAI in wild birds and domestic bird flocks in Illinois and other states, visit aphis.usda. gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/2022-hpai and https:// www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr/Animals/ AnimalHealth/Pages/Highly-Pathogenic-Avian-Influenza.aspx.

However, turkey hunters can protect themselves by thoroughly cooking game meat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and implementing other guidance found at aphis. usda.gov/publications/animal_ health/2015/fsc_hpai_hunters.pdf. IDNR first announced HPAI was detected in wild Canada geese in Illinois on March 10 in a joint notice with the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Since then, wild bird mortality from HPAI has been confirmed in Champaign, Fulton, Sangamon and Will counties with a more recent mortality event of more than 200 birds in Cook

UI Extension offers picnic party in Morrison for 5 to 7 year olds Tired of your child being inside on their devices and not socializing with other children? Is adventure missing from their lives and they are lacking quality time with others? Sign them up today for a fun-filled

morning with new friends. Youth ages 5 to 7 will have fun creating picnic themed crafts, eating food and playing games at a workshop in Morrison. The workshop is offered by Univer-

sity of Illinois Extension and begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. The workshop is open to 20 youth and registration must take place by May 2.

There is a $7 supply fee per child for the workshop. For more information, call Allie at 815-632-3611. Register at go.illinois.edu/whitesidepicnic

partners across the state, including Illinois Division of Financial and Professional Regulation, Loyola University Chicago and DePaul University. This webinar series from noon to 1 p.m. May 18 is aimed to inform, educate and empower its viewers about important financial topics. All webinars are free and open to the public. Register online to attend Student Loan Repayment at https://forms.uofi.uillinois.edu/ sec/1279302

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION MAY WEBINAR SERIES Everyday Environment

Join us at 1 p.m. May 23 for environmental topics presented by the University of Illinois Extension’s Energy and Environmental Stewardship Team. The webinar provides new information on natural resources and helps you learn how to make small changes in your lifestyle to have a positive impact on the environment. From lawn care, native plants and managing home waste to understanding coyote behavior and

atmospheric optics, there is never a shortage of new things to learn about your everyday environment. Register online for Geothermal Energy at go.illinois.edu/everydayenvironmentwebinars

Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff

“Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff” is an annual webinar series coordinated by the University of Illinois System Student Money Management Center and University of Illinois Extension with

Lessons for Living are monthly workshops that provide easy to understand tips for living full, rich lives. The free online webinar at 10 a.m. May 19 is taught by University of Illinois Extension educators and extended at no cost to the public in collaboration with the Illinois Home and Community Education units throughout the state. Register for the webinar Five Flavors: How the Palate Changes online at go.illinois.edu/2022HCElessons.

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IDNR recommends halt of bird feeders, bird baths through May 31 because of avian influenza

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Aztec dance troupe shares cultural performance at RVDL BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Henry Cervantes and the Xochitl-Quetzal Danza Azteca troupe brought a vibrant performance to River Valley District Library in Port Byron on Saturday, April 23. The troupe, from the Little Village neighborhood in Chicago, presented an exciting and educational program that explored the Aztec world of indigenous ceremony and song and dance while honoring the tradition of La Danza De Los Concheros. With a thundering drum beat and mesmerizing rhythmic movements, the troupe performed dances of the ancestors, the sun, the butterfly, and the hummingbird while sharing the culture’s inspiration for each piece. The Aztecs studied and learned from their animal relatives, Cervantes said, with the butterfly and hummingbird carrying warrior-like qualities such as willpower, self-defense, and fragile yet powerful strength. “Each dance tells a story of the people,” said Cervantes. “The instruments and songs carry the history of the Aztec people.” Cervantes also

talked about the cultural history and significance of the Aztec calendar, the dancers’ drums, whistles, rattles, conch shell, turtle shells, seeds, and guitar instruments, as well as the pheasant and rooster feathers that the dancers earn for their ceremonial outfits. The Xochitl-Quetzal Danza Azteca troupe is a youth organization that’s been traveling throughout the state this year, supported by an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Grant. Their performances are a celebration and preservation of Mexico’s ancient culture. Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA)], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed by speakers, program participants, or audiences do not necessarily reflect those of the NEH, Illinois Humanities, IACA, their partnering organizations, or their funders.

Josh, 14, holds a turtle shell drum that provides a monotone beat for the Aztec dancers and singers.

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Meztli, 8-year-old daughter of Henry Cervantes, shows a whistle that the Aztecs used to mimic birds.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP Erie-Prophetstown finishes fourth in Hub Relays: The Dixon boys track and

field team won the title at the Hub Relays on April 16 in Rochelle, notching 17 top-five finishes to score 115.93 points and easily outdistance runner-up Sandwich (94.97). Rochelle took third (82.95) and Erie-Prophetstown finished fourth (74.97). Oregon placed eighth (31.96). Erie-Prophetstown won a pair of events. Ben Lantz won the 300 hurdles (46.17 second) and Parker Holdorf took the pole vault (3.80 meters). The Panthers were second in the 4x200 (1:37.90) with the team of Trevor Cobo, Michael Carlson, Lantz and Braxton Froeliger, and third in both the 4x400 (3:51.41 with Lucas Dreisbach, Wyatt Beck, Jack Minssen and Lantz) and the sprint medley (4:18.05 with Tyler Ballard, Holdorf, Andrew Bomleny and Charlie Link). Froeliger took third in the 300 hurdles (46.95 seconds) and fourth in the long jump (5.79 meters), and Cobo was third in the high jump (1.73 meters). Caleb Naftzger finished fourth in the discus (36.94 meters) and fifth in the triple jump (11.83), and the team of Andrew Bomleny, Beck, Dreisbach and Link finished fourth in the 4x800 (9:55.54). E-P added fifths in the 4x1,600 (23:17.50 with Andrew Bomleny, Alex Bomleny, Tyson Skinner and Link) and the 4x110 shuttle hurdle (1:33.34 with Cobo, Hayden Summer, Reese Voeltz and Dayton Greenwood). Panthers win Orion quad: Erie-Prophetstown scored 108 points to top Newman (95), Rockridge (41) and host Orion (5) in a four-team Three Rivers meet. Hayden Summer was a double-winner for the Panthers, taking the 110 hurdles (20.66 seconds) and the 300 hurdles (46.82). Caleb Naftzger won the triple jump (11.19 meters), placed second in the shot put (11.76 meters) and took third in the discus (39.56 meters) for E-P. Braxton Froeliger was first in the long jump (6.16 meters) and runner-up in the 200 (24.33 seconds). Jaesan Gaylord won the shot put (12.09 meters), Trevor Cobo took the high jump (1.83 meters), and the Panthers went 1-2-3 in the pole vault with Parker Holdorf (3.96 meters), Lucas Dreisbach (2.90) and Aidan Jepson (2.90). E-P also won the 4x200 in 1:41.00. Charlie Link took second in the 800 (2:16.04), and Caleb Eads added a runner-up finish in the triple jump (11.11 meters). Ben Lantz took third in both the 100 (12.09 seconds) and the 200 (24.60), while Andrew Bomleny was third in the 3,200 (11:49.04) and Tyler Ballard placed third in the long jump (5.22 meters).

Riverdale takes 2nd, Fulton 9th at Rock Falls Invite: On a slightly chilly, rainy Friday night at Hinders Field, the Rockets hosted the Rock Falls Invite.

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Fulton’s Lucas Hartman takes the baton from Joel Ford in the 4 x100 Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Rock Falls track invitational. Dealing with weather delays and light rain at the start of their meet, the 11 teams waited patiently for their chance to compete before battling through less-than-ideal conditions. Dixon came up big in several events, capturing the team title with a score of 117, while Riverdale took second, tallying 87.33. Host Rock Falls also fared well, garnering a third-place finish with a score of 76. Newman was fourth (61), Forreston-Polo finished fifth (53), AmboyLaMoille-Ohio-AFC took sixth (43.33), Milledgeville-Eastland was seventh (33), Hall placed eighth (30.33), Fulton finished ninth (25), St. Bede took 10th (19) and Bureau Valley was 11th (12).

Panthers win title at own invite:

Erie-Prophetstown scored 134 points to easily win the four-team Ed Schmidt Invite. Annawan-Wethersfield was second (53), Morrison took third (44), and West Carroll finished fourth (12). Braxton Froeliger won the 200 (24.29 seconds) and the long jump (6.30 meters), and took second in the 100 (12.07 seconds) to lead the Panthers, and he also teamed up with Michael Carlson, Parker Holdorf and Jack Minssen to win the 4x200 (1:37.15), part of a relays sweep for E-P. Minssen and Carlson joined Tyler Ballard and Ben Lantz to take the 4x100 (46.01 seconds); Carlson, Holdorf and Lantz teamed up with Andrew Bomleny in the 4x400 (3:46.26); and Bomleny, Charlie Link, Lucas Dreisbach and Wyatt Beck won the 4x800 (9:19.65). Holdorf won the pole vault (3.81 meters), Alex Bomleny took the 3200 (11:55.49), Hayden Summer won the 110 hurdles (21.18 seconds), Kolby Franks topped the high jump (1.85 meters), and Caleb Naftzger won the triple jump (11.63 meters) and took second in both the shot put (12.50 meters) and discus (38.95 meters). Andrew

Bomleny was runner-up in the 800 (2:15.68), and Lantz took second in the 300 hurdles (44.56 seconds) for the Panthers. Tyler Shambaugh won both the shot put (12.78 meters) and discus (39,57 meters) to lead Morrison, while Alex Anderson won the 100 (12.00 seconds) and took second in the 400 (56.92). Brady Wolf won the 300 hurdles (44.05), and Sammy Wiersema was second in the 1600 (5:43.94).

Girls track and field

PantherswintitleinFulton: Erie-Prophetstown scored 85 points to take the top spot at the Fulton Relays ahead of Clinton (78 points) and Galena-East Dubuque-River Ridge (72). Fulton was fourth (71) and AmboyLaMoille-Ohio-AFC finished fifth (55).

West Carroll took seventh (35), Milledgeville-Eastland placed eighth (25), Morrison was 11th (4) and Newman took 12th (3). The Panthers won two events and added 12 more top-five finishes. Riley Packer won the 800 (2:30.34) and teamed with Jade Nickerson, Dylan Chandler and Jillian Norman to take the 4x800 (10:47.96). Kennedy Buck had runner-up finishes in both the 200 (27.48 seconds) and 400 (1:03.61), Brooke Lally was second in the 3,200 (15:33.84), and Dominique Robinson placed second in the discus (25.75 meters). Chandler, Nickerson, Madyson Bushaw and Packer teamed up to take second in the 4x400 relay (4:32.14). Bushaw had a third in the triple jump (9.42 meters), and Avery Olinger was third in the high jump (1.35 meters) for Erie-Prophetstown. Chandler (800, 2:43.36), Norman (1,600, 6:19.07), Buck (shot put, 9.84 meters) and Clara Ashdown (3,200, 19:03.17) all finished fourth. Lara Bielema led Fulton with a win in the 300 hurdles (50.11 seconds) and a second in the 100 hurdles (16.77), and the Steamers also won a pair of relays: the 4x200 (1:51.47) with the team of Abbigail Thyne, Annaka Hackett, Mikayla Gazo and Lauren Mahoney, and the 4x400 (4:23.88) with the team of Miraya Pessman, Olivia Knott, Mahoney and Gazo. Kylie Smither was second in the shot put (10.05 meters), and Fulton also took second in the 4x100 (51.58) with the foursome of Bielema, Thyne, Gazo and Mahoney. Mahoney added a third in the 100 (13.21 seconds), Pessman finished fourth in the 100 (13.43) and fifth in the

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Continued from Page 15 long jump (4.53 meters), and Emery Wherry took fourth in the 100 hurdles (17.70 seconds). Erika King had Morrison’s lone top-five finish, placing fourth in the 400 (1:06.57).

Panthers 2nd, Fillies 3rd at Ed Schmidt: Erie-Prophetstown hosted

the Ed Schmidt Invite, won by Annawan-Wethersfield with 110 points. E-P scored 102, and Morrison had 25. Kennedy Buck won the 400 (1:03.46) and took second in the 100 (13.83 seconds) and shot put (10.07 meters) for the Panthers. Brianna Neumiller won the discus (32.34 meters), Avery Olinger took the high jump (1.32 meters), and Hayley Wuebben won the pole vault (2.75 meters). Dylan Chandler, Jade Nickerson, Jillian Norman and Riley Packer teamed up to take the top spot in the 4x800 (11:07.73). Runners-up for E-P were Packer in the 800 (2:29.55), Claire Reymer in the 100 hur dles (22. 1 0 seco nds) , Alexis Anderson in the 300 hurdles (57.17), Olivia Purvis in the pole vault (2.75 meters), and Madyson Bushaw in the triple jump (9.35 meters). Erika King led Morrison with a pair of second places, in the 200 (30.23 seconds) and the 400 (1:06.54). Steamers finish 4th in Oregon: The Oregon girls track team hosted the Landers-Loomis Invite on Friday night, and finished fifth out of 12 teams on their home track. Winnebago won with 97.33 points, with Auburn placing second (83) and Rochelle taking third (79). Fulton was fourth (78), and Oregon took fifth (74.33). West Carroll placed eighth (21). Fulton won the sprint relays, as Abbigail Thyne, Mikayla Gazo and Lauren Mahoney teamed up with Miraya Pessman to win the 4x100 (52.13 seconds), and were joined by Annaka Hackett to take the 4x200 (1:53.85). Pessman, Olivia Knott, Mahoney and Gazo ran to second in

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Fulton’s Emery Wherry, right, and Lara Bielema race against each other during the 100 hurdles at the Landers-Loomis Invitational in Oregon on April 22. Wherry finished third and Bielema fourth. the 4x400 (4:43.42), while Emery Wherry took third in the 100 hurdles (17.33 seconds), Lara Bielema was third in the 300 hurdles (53.01) and fourth in the 100 hurdles (18.08), and Kylie Smither finished third in the shot put (11.01 meters).

Softball

Fulton 7, Galena 2: The Steamers scored four fifth-inning runs and cruised to an NUIC West road win over the Pirates. Madyson Luskey went 3 for 4 to lead Fulton hitters. Amy Hughes scored two runs and drove in two more for the Steamers. Addison Hartman pitched a complete game for Fulton, allowing seven hits, striking out five and walking zero. Erie-Prophetstown 3, Sherrard 0:

After five scoreless innings for both teams, the Panthers finally broke through with a three-run sixth to secure the Three Rivers West win at home. Aylah Jones pitched a four-hitter for the win, striking out 17 and walking three. Emma Davis went 2 for 3 and Mya Jones went 1 for 3 with two

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RBIs to lead E-P at the plate. Jaden Johnson went 1 for 3 with one RBI for the Panthers.

Erie-Prophetstown 3, Sherrard 0:

The Panthers scored a run in the first inning and two in the second, then Aylah Jones made that stand up for a Three Rivers West win on the road. Jones scattered seven hits in a complete-game shutout, striking out

nine without a walk. She also scored twice. Emma Davis singled, doubled and drove in two runs, and Jaden Johnson had three hits and an RBI. Jaylynn Hamilton had a double, and Sydney Schwartz scored the other run for the Erie-Prophetstown. Fulton 17, Galena 7, 5 inn.: The Steamers scored eight runs in the second inning, then finished off an NUIC West run-rule win at Drives Park with a four-run fifth. Brooklyn Brennan singled, doubled, homered, drove in four runs and scored three times for Fulton, and Brenna Bell singled twice, doubled, scored twice and had two RBIs. Madyson Luskey had a single, double, two RBIs and two runs, and Addison Hartman added three singles and an RBI. Ariana Nielsen drive in two runs, and Annaka Hackett, Ally Bruggenworth and Kelsey Crimm in s each had an RBI and scored twice. Teegan Germann allowed seven runs (three earned) and six hits in five innings, with five strikeouts and three walks.

Baseball

Fulton 13, Galena 4: The Steamers scored all of their runs in the final three innings, including an eightrun

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BASEBALL

By TY REYNOLDS

treynolds@shawmedia.com On a great day for baseball (finally!), Newman senior Ethan Van Landuit gave the Comets a great pitching performance to lead the way in a 4-1 win over Erie-Prophetstown. With a thin pitching staff due to some injuries and a 13-inning game Thursday, Van Landuit delivered a gem, allowing an unearned run and just two hits in a complete game, striking out nine and walking two. The only run came on a throwing error in the fourth that allowed E-P’s Kolby Franks to score from first after drawing a one-out walk. Erie-Prophetstown starter Franks notched a strikeout, but Newman’s Kyle Wolfe ripped a single to right-center to drive in Koerner and Kelly for a three-run lead. In the top of the fifth, Connor Sibley rea ched on a one-ou t erro r. He attempted to steal second and made it to the base safely, but Bryce Jepson was called for batter’s interference for stepping across home plate while Johns was throwing it to second. Not only was Jepson called out, but Sibley had to return to first base, and

that proved costly; Mason Misfeldt ripped a two-out single to right that would’ve scored Sibley from second, but wasn’t deep enough to get him around to the plate from first. Franks allowed three earned runs and four hits in four innings for the Panthers (3-9), striking out three, walking three, and hitting two batters. Conner Meadows gave up one hit and one walk in two innings of shutout relief, striking out three. But for an Erie-Prophetstown team that has struggled to score consistently, it was another close-but-no-cigar type of game. “Our pitching and defense has been really, really good the past two and a half weeks. Our guys have been throwing and doing well, we just have not scored any runs,” coach Brad Tichler said. “I think we scored three total runs in three games this week. “Today was sort of this year in a nutshell. That’s probably about the fifth game that we’ve lost by only a run or two, or a clutch hit by the other team. We’re frustrated, I’m frustrated, but I tell the guys that we are close. We’ve just to peak at the end here and get ready for the postseason, with only three weeks left.”

Continued from Page 16 seventh to pull away for an NUIC West road win. Ian Wiebenga singled, doubled and drive in two runs, and Ethan Price had three singles, a double, an RBI and three runs scored for Fulton. Jacob Jones and Gavyn Mendoza each had two hits, a run and an RBI, and Drew Dykstra, Kole Schipper and Ryan Eads all drove in a run and scored another. Brock Mason allowed two unearned runs and four hits in six innings, with eight strikeouts and two walks. Jones gave up two unearned runs and one hit in an inning of relief, walking one. Sherrard 1, Erie-Prophetstown 0: The Tigers scored a run in the bottom of the sixth as the Panthers dropped a Three Rivers West game on the road. Mason Misfeldt, Kolby Franks, Noah Wiseley, Reece Duncan and Conner Meadows each had a hit for Erie-Prophetstown. Bryce VanDeWostine took the tough-luck loss, allowing one earned run and six hits in a complete game, striking out seven and walking one. Fulton 9, Galena 0: The Steamers scored in each of the first four innings en route to an NUIC West win at Drives Park, scoring three runs in the first, another in the second, two more in the third and three in the fourth. Ian Wiebenga had two hits, two

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Fulton’s Drew Dykstra pitches against Galena on April 21. RBIs and scored a run for Fulton, and Jacob Jones had two hits, two runs and an RBI. Brock Mason scored three times, and Drew Dykstra and Gavyn Mendoza each drove in a run for the Steamers. Dykstra went the distance on the mound, allowing five hits and a walk while striking out nine. He threw 60 of his 80 pitches for strikes in seven shutout innings.

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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

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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

Spring Fling Dinner and Draw Auction on May 22 at Erie UMC

The Erie United Methodist Church is holding a Hospitality Spring Fling Dinner and Draw Auction on Sunday, May 22. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5 p.m. The menu includes pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, pasta salad, baked beans and cupcakes. The event takes place at the UMC Wesleyan Hall and the cost is $12 a person, tax and tip included. Children 5 and younger are free. Deadline for reservations is May 15. Draw auction tickets will be sold for 5 for $1. Place your tickets in whatever item you wish to win and if your number is drawn, you take home the prize. Reservations can be made by calling Lisa Smith at 815-499-0723 or the church office at 309-659-2541. Proceeds from the event go to the Hospitality General Fund.

First Reformed Church announces worship, activities

Join us for worship at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 1, at First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave. in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will preach from I Samuel 24 and Psalm 57 and 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 the social time after the service. Senior Meals are at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the church. Wednesday night Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. Creative Crew meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 27. Services are livestreamed 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 more information, go to the church’s website at www.firstrcafulton.org.

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Fulton Community Lunch Program announces May menu

Fulton Community Lunch Program meals will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. at First Reformed Church, 510 15th Avenue, Fulton. Everyone is welcome and bring a friend. It’s not just for seniors. Wednesday, May 4: Catered by Prairie Hills. Friday, May 6: Ham, sweet and sour meatballs, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, peach cheesecake Wednesday, May 11: Catered by Eagle Point. Friday, May 13: Creamed chicken on biscuit Wednesday, May 18: Catered by Park Vista Assisted Living. Friday, May 20: Beef noodle casserole, green beans, roll with butter, dessert Wednesday, May 25: Catered by Homestead (formerly Windsor Manor). Friday, May 27: Hot dog or brat on a bun, macaroni salad, chips, dessert

Free community meals at CrossView Church

CrossView 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. April 27: Ham and cheese rollups, salad bar, brownie hot fudge sundaes May 4: Spaghetti and meat sauce, garlic bread, cuties, coleslaw, ice cream bars May 11: Scalloped potatoes and ham, green beans, applesauce, dessert May 18: Chinese buffet, desserts

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Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth Street, Fulton, welcomes you to worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 24. Pastor Catherine Martin will deliver the message. The Sit N Sew Group meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays in the Outreach Center.

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Worship with Fulton Presbyterian Church on April 23

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

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The City of Sterling is seeking a competent full-time Administrative Assistant to assist in the successful and efficient daily operations of the Building and Zoning Department. The ideal candidate will be a dependable and hardworking professional that is able to perform a variety of office related tasks in a fast-paced environment. The qualified candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and have the ability to work with a high degree of attention to detail. Comparable or similar experience is required. The position is a Grade 4, ($18.49 per hour) and includes health benefits and enrollment in IMRF. The City of Sterling is an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website at www.sterling-il.gov and click on Government and Career Opportunities for the job description and application. If interested, please submit a resume and job application to the City Manager's office, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL. Resumes and applications may also be submitted to ddillow@sterling-il.gov All applications must be received by 8:00 am on May 16, 2022. For more information, contact 815-632-6621.

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MACHINE OPERATORS Days and Nights Needed!

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Exceptional Care & Training Center Sterling, Illinois Assist persons with disabilities with daily living activities in a residential care facility. May advise persons with disabilities regarding such things as nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.

River Bend Schools $12.00/hour. Job descriptions online at www.riverbendschools.org Persons interested in applying should complete a written application at the River Bend District Office 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, IL 61252

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is offering 4-H & Youth Development Program Coordinator positions in Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside counties. Full-time positions that include some nights and weekend work. Positions include health, dental, vision, vacation/sick leave, and college tuition waivers for self and family. To apply go to:

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insurance, Quick Vacation plus Earned Paid Time Off, Retirement 401k w/Co Match, and Monthly Bonuses!

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by May 5, 2022. For more information contact Karla Belzer at 815-632-3611 or kbelzer@illinois.edu The University is an AA-EOE www.inclusiveillinois.edu

Anyone with experience in manufacturing is welcome to apply. We offer a great starting wage and excellent benefits with: Immediate Medical/Dental

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Fulton High School Secretary Night Cleaner Bus and Van Drivers

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FRANTZ Manufacturing Company is growing, and we have an URGENT NEED for MACHINE OPERATORS to set-up and run production machines and other equipment that makes our products. Night shifts workers wanted!

Call us at: (815) 625-7063

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CDL DRIVERS & WAREHOUSE

We are hiring for CLASS “A” Combination CDL Drivers who must also be willing to work in our warehouse, loading and unloading trucks and materials. Must have a valid CLASS “A” CDL with combination. This position requires the use of operating our company vehicles so you must have a good driving record with having at least 2 years CDL driving experience. We offer an excellent wage and beneﬁt package including Health, Dental and Vision Insurance and a pension plan.

Apply in person at 2711 Locust St., Sterling, IL 61081 between the hours of 8am & 4pm, Monday-Friday. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Morrison is accepting applications for a Public Services Maintenance Worker. In addition to being energetic, personable, and ethical, the ideal applicant has experience with grounds maintenance, street, sewer, and/or water systems and experience with a wide variety of tools and equipment. Must be able to pass a physical and acquire a CDL within 6 months of hire. The typical daytime hours are Monday-Friday 7am3:30pm and after hours/overtime as needed. Applicants must embrace the Core Values of Kindness, Respect, and Integrity. Starting wage $17.77. Excellent benefits. The job application can be picked up from City Hall; found at www.morrisonil.org/forms/ under Human Resources; or requested from Lori Matlack lmatlack@morrisonil.org Send completed applications to Public Services Director, Lori Matlack at lmatlack@morrisonil.org or drop off / mailed to: City Hall 200 W. Main St., Morrison, IL 61270 If you have any questions, contact City Hall 815-772-7657 Application deadline April 29th. EOE

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POLO GARAGE SALES Polo – Moving Sale 7436 W Henry Rd Friday & Saturday 8 to 1 Lots of household items, furniture, antique piano, pool table, shop and garage items, log splitter, generator, rims and tires. Everything must go.

DIXON 1994 Brunswick Fishing Boat 17.5' 90HP Mercury Tilt and Trim. Live wells front & rear. $5500 Call 815440-4891

REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Amber SierraSpurgetis; et. al. DEFENDANTS 17 CH 00131 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 02/08/2019, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on June 7, 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 of and State Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-2980800 (07-35-443-003) Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 933 17th Street Rock Island, IL 61201 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is a located in common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any and assessment legal fees due under the CondoProperty minium

REAL ESTATE op ty 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 shall Purchaser have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or Mortgagee's the attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser a shall receive 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 or any tenants other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact 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 14-1704122. I3192739 April 26, 2022 May 3, 10, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC

REAL ESTATE D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTOPHER D. SMITH, Defendant. 19-CH-266 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1608 89TH AVE W ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a pursuant to Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 10, 2022, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 16-27-42-80-29 Commonly known as: 1608 89th Ave W, Rock Island, IL 61201 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 10, 2022, at 9:00 AM, in the public lobby area of the Rock Island County Jail, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $224,521.42. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Rock Island County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the

REAL ESTATE right mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the 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 receive a shall 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. bidProspective ders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which ac-

REAL ESTATE crued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the or Mortgagee the Mortgagee's attorney. 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 ILLINOIS THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Ryan M. Beavers (#6335549) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPlead ings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3187620 April 26, 2022 May 3, 10, 2022 Need to place an ad? Call us today! 833-584-NEWS

REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. JUDY K WILLSON A/K/A JUDY WILLSON; DISCOVER BANK; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, NA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2020CH18 24TH AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 7, 2022, will on 06/07/2022, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 09:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 1610201015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 532 24th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 Description of Improvements: single family detached 1 car garage The Judgment amount was $111,849.70. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate

REAL ESTATE ge taxes, special or assessments special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. bidProspective ders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 20-04033IL TO PURSUANT THE FAIR DEBT

REAL ESTATE COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3189460 April 26, 2022 May 3, 10, 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 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: 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%

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Looking for 1-2 people who can sit with my Mom to watch over her. Evening and weekends. $10-$11/hour in Prophtestown. This position does not need a Nurse, as the duties are easy. For the most part the person will sit with her clean dirty dishes and vacuum if needed. Pick up around the house and make sure Mom does not get into things she is not supposed. She has Alzheimers. If you are interested please email me jppdc@ hotmail.com

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REAL ESTATE down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-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 receive a shall 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 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 FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION

REAL ESTATE 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 JB&A # IL 20 8161 I3191689 April 12, 19, 26, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 5, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: CORE WELLNESS INC. 340 Washington Street Prophetstown, IL 61277 Dated this 5th day of April 2022. Dana Nelson County Clerk April 12, 19, 26, 2022 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 20, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business

LEGAL NOTICES cting known as: Hamstra's Handyman Service 314 W. 7th Street Prophetstown, IL 61277 Dated this 20th day of April 2022. Dana Nelson County Clerk April 26, May 3, 10, 2022 LEGAL NOTICE A Public Hearing on the 2021-2022 amended budget for River Bend Community Unit District No. 2 will be held at 6:30 P.M., Wednesday, June 8, 2021, at the Fulton High School, 1207 12th Street, Fulton, Illinois 61252. The budget will be on file and available to interested persons from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each business day, Monday through beginning Friday April 21, 2022, in the River Bend District Office, 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, Illinois 61252. Eric Fish Eric Fish, Secretary Board of Education River Bend Community Unit District #2 April 26, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of River Bend CUSD #2 in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, that it will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 6:30 P.M. at the Fulton High School located at 1207 12th Street, Fulton, IL 61252. The purpose of said hearing will be to receive public comment on a proposed waiver application to 105 ILCS 5/10-20.12a in regard to tuition for non-resident students. The waiver would allow students of River Bend CUSD #2 employees, currently working for the school district who do not live within the district boundaries, to attend River Bend Schools and not be required to pay the Per Capita Tuition Charge. Appli-

LEGAL NOTICES Charge pp cable registration fees will still be be required to paid. WE ARE NOTIFYING all citizens of River River Bend CUSD #2 to attend this hearing to give input to the Board regarding the modification to the School Code. April 26, 2022 Union Grove Township Meeting Dates The monthly Union Grove Township Trustees meeting dates for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2022 are set for the second Monday of each month. The meetings are held at the Union Grove Township building at 7:00 pm. David Mickley Township Clerk April 26, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, v. LEROY G. PRINS, JR., Defendant. Case No. 2022 ED 2 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Leroy Prins, Jr, Defendant in the above entitled action, that the said action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you, praying for acquisition by eminent domain of certain real estate located at 519 14th Avenue, Fulton, IL 61252, Whiteside County P.I.N. 0128-330-010. Now therefore, unless you Defendant, Leroy Prins, Jr., respond to the complaint in

LEGAL NOTICES mp the action or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois in the Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, on or before the 20th day of May, 2022, a trial may be held and judgment entered against you at any time after that day, and an order entered in with accordance the prayer of the complaint. Dated Morrison, Illinois, April 13, 2022. Sue R. Costello Circuit Clerk Whiteside County Illinois Lon M. Richey Special Assistant Attorney General 225 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 128 Morrison, IL 61270 Tel: 815.772.4900 Email: lrichey@richeylegal .com April 19, 26, May 3, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF THE DEATH, ADMISSION TO PROBATE AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY N. JOHNSON Case No. 2022 PR 7 Notice is hereby given to creditors and claimants of the death of Gary N. Johnson, last a resident of Albany, Illinois, who died on July 10, 2020. Letters of office were issued on January 25, 2022, to Donna M. Johnson, of 818 8th St., Erie, IL 61250, as Independent Executor. The Attorney for the estate is: Rebecca L. Huizenga, 1011 4th IL St., Fulton, 61252. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or with

LEGAL NOTICES 61270, the Representative or both, on or before October 12, 2022. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and the attorney for the estate within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 12th day of April, 2022. REBECCA L. HUIZENGA Attorney for the Estate 1011 4th Street P.O. Box 102 Fulton, Illinois 61252 815/589-2859 April 12, 19, 26, 2022 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 with the represen-

LEGAL NOTICES ep tative, 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 FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Amber SierraSpurgetis; et. al. DEFENDANTS 17 CH 00131 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 02/08/2019, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on June 7, 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 of and State Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THAT PART OF OUTLOT 50

LEGAL NOTICES ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF 1864 IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE SET AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF 10TH AVENUE WITH THE EAST LINE OF 17TH STREET IN THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND; THENCE NORTHWEST 46 7/8 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF 17TH STREET FOR A STARTING POINT; THENCE NORTHWEST 46 7/8 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF 17TH STREET; THENCE EASTERLY 110.5 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 96 FEET NORTHWEST FROM THE NORTH LINE OF 10TH AVENUE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 46 FEET PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF 17TH STREET; THENCE WESTERLY 110.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE OF COUNTY ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 09-2980800 (07-35-443-003) Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 933 17th Street Rock Island, IL 61201 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the

LEGAL NOTICES p by purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay assessment any and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is a located in common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser receive a shall 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

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April 26, 2022 May 3, 10, 2022 o IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE he FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT r inst ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, or ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT rMORTGAGE aSERVICING, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTOPHER D. SMITH, Defendant. 19-CH-266 PROPERTY ADDRESS: e 1608 89TH AVE W ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a pursuant to Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 10, 2022, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot Number Forty-

ySix (46) Hawthorn Second Place Addition, being a Subdivision located in part of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section Number Twenty-Seven (27), Township Number (17) Seventeen North, Range Number Two (2) West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in the City of Rock Island, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois. Permanent Index Number: 16-27-42-80-29 Commonly known as: 1608 89th Ave W, Rock Island, IL 61201 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 10, 2022, at 9:00 AM, in the public lobby area of the Rock Island County Jail, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $224,521.42. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Rock Island County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes,

LEGAL NOTICES s, 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 the 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 a receive shall 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. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest

LEGAL NOTICES community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the the Mortgagor, Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Ryan M. Beavers (#6335549) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPlead ings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3187620 April 26, 2022 May 3, 10, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF,

LEGAL NOTICES FF, VS. JUDY K WILLSON A/K/A JUDY WILLSON; DISCOVER BANK; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, NA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2020CH18 24TH AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 7, 2022, will on 06/07/2022, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 09:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF TWENTY-FOURTH (24TH) AVENUE, WHICH IS NINE HUNDRED FIFTY SIX AND SIXTY HUNSEVEN DREDTHS (956.67) FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF TWENTYFOURTH AVENUE AND NINTH STREET, IN THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF TWENTY-FOURTH AVENUE FORTY FOUR AND SIX HUNDREDTHS (44.06) FEET; THENCE SOUTH ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX AND ONE TENTH (136.1) FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH

LEGAL NOTICES THE NORTH LINE OF TWENTYFIFTH AVENUE, FORTY FOUR AND SIX HUNDREDTHS (44.06) FEET; THENCE NORTH ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX AND ONE TENTH FEET (136.1) TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE NORTHOF EAST 1/4 SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; IN THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 1610201015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 532 24th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 Description of Improvements: single family detached 1 car garage The Judgment amount was $111,849.70. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

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LEGAL NOTICES NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special or assessments special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without to recourse plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a

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LEGAL NOTICES p pe y 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 OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 20-04033IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT,

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LEGAL NOTICES , THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A COLLECDEBT TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3189460 April 26, 2022 May 3, 10, 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 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a

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SUPERVISOR'S ANNUAL REPORT CLYDE TOWNSHIP (April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022) Supervisor's Annual Report of Town of Clyde, County of Whiteside, State of IL. I, Jean E Ridley, Supervisor of Clyde Township, being duly sworn, depose and say that the following statement is a correct report of the amount of public funds on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year, the amount received from what sources, and the amount expended for what purposes, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022. Annual Treasurer's Report for Clyde Township General Town Fund, General Assistance Fund and Cemetery Fund For Fiscal Year Ending 3/31/22 Revenue Summary: Totals Revenues $64,652.52 Expense Summary: Operating Expenses $32,095.08 Compensation Expenses $31,257.80 Total Expenses $63,352.88 Summary Statement of Condition Beginning Balance - April 1, 2021 $198,597.30 All Revenues $64,652.52 All Disbursements $63,352.88 Ending Balance - March 31, 2022 $199,896.94 Uncleared Checks as of 3/31/22 $30.00 Bank Balance - March 31, 2022 $199,926.94 Annual Treasurer's Report for Clyde Township Road & Bridge Funds For Fiscal Year ending 3/31/22 Revenue Summary: Total Revenues $122,255.77 Expense Summary: Operating Expenses $80,935.04 Compensation Expenses $14,861.19 Total Expenses $95,796.23 Summary Statement of Condition Beginning Balance - April 1, 2021 $151,682.29 All Revenues $122,255.77 All Disbursements $95,796.23 Ending Balance - March 31, 2022 $178,141.83 Uncleared Checks as of 3/31/2022 $110.17 Bank Balance - March 31, 2022 $178,252.00 I, Lisa Wiersema, Clerk of Clyde Township, Whiteside County, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending 3/31/2022. April 26, 2022

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p 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 ethe property. Prospective bidtoders are admontyished to check the Court file to verify fall information. IF YOU ARE THE eMORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN s aIN POSSESSION 30 DAYS FOR AFTER ENTRY OF erAN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION ay15-1701(C) OF ILLINOIS ntTHE ueMORTGAGE FORECLOSURE yLAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: aCodilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, eSuite 100, Burr nyRidge, IL 60527, 794-9876. (630) uePlease refer to file number 14-17y04122. I3192739

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LEGAL NOTICES p 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 twenty-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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 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 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: 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 JB&A # IL 20 8161 I3191689 April 12, 19, 26, 2022

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