Prophetstown-Echo-05-07-2024

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Prophetstown students Ozzy Tillman (left) and Ronan Schiefelbein work on their car April 26. Local businesses P&P, Walmart Distribution, Franz, Raynor, Donaldson, F.N. Smith, UPM, Astec and Crest Foods participated in Sauk Valley Community College’s Manufacturing Day. See page 2.

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ABOVE: With identical parts and divided into groups, the students get to work building a car made out of pieces manufactured at Sauk Valley Community College. The teams then race their designs against one another.

LEFT: Students gather around the final race of the day Friday, April 26, for Manufacturing Day.

Race Day brings out local high schoolers’ competitive nature

By ALEX T. PASCHAL apaschal@shawmedia.com

A total of 141 students from Oregon, Polo, AFC, Rock Falls, Dixon and Prophetstown participated in Sauk Valley Community College’s Manufacturing Day on Friday, April 26.

After visiting and touring two of nine local businesses, the students spent the afternoon building and racing a car of their own design. It was a day meant to

LIBRARY BRIEFS

May Story and Craft Hour

Join us for our May Story and Craft Hour at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Henry C. Adams Memorial Library. This event is for all school children of any age. We will be creating something special for mom.

Family Reading Initiative

During the week of May 13-18, the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library will continue its Family Reading Initiative encouraging all kids to read in their households.

All children that visit and check out books from the library during these dates will receive a taco cookie.

Be sure to stop in to see all of the new

introduce local students to the art and craft of industrial design.

Student teams then designed and built cars before racing them against one another.

And that’s where the fun began.

Big cars, little cars, weird cars and nicely designed cars were seen in the competition. The “rat rods” were placed on tracks side by side and, two at a time, zipped down the track – well, most did anyway. A few I witnessed didn’t quite

cross the finish. However, a quick trip to the garage and the racer could take another shot at the checkered flag. As the competition heated up, emotions rose and fell as teams were eliminated and others unexpectedly advanced. I don’t know if any of the students will have much remembrance of this day; the winners received a trophy and bragging rights. But I saw firsthand that, for a couple of hours, the competition was fierce.

books we have added for the month of May, including a hand-selected section of books in honor of Memorial Day.

Brain exercise class

Kara Schweitzer, an educator from the University of Illinois Extension, leads participants through interactive activities crafted to stimulate the brain and enhance cognitive function and memory.

Regardless of age, young or old, it’s never too late to embark on the path of brain training. Dive into this enjoyable and informative class with Schweitzer. The next class will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the library.

Register for the Summer Reading Program

Register for the library’s Summer Reading Program that takes place every Tuesday in June beginning June 4.

Cost is $3 per child and children through middle school age are encouraged to attend. Payment is due before the sessions begin. Crafts, science experiments and reading – what could be any better? Email the library at hcadams1@yahoo.com or call 309-714-2699 for more information or to register.

The library is located at 209 W. Third St. in Prophetstown.

Photos by Alex T. Paschal

Storms threaten, but Dutch Days prevails

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

FULTON – The sky at times appeared as if it was ready to drop rain on Fulton’s 50th annual Dutch Days festival.

But Mother Nature decided to hold back, letting the fun continue all day at the annual Fulton event that cele-

brates the town’s Dutch heritage.

The day was filled with Dutch dancing, de Immigrant windmill tours, an arts and crafts fair, street scrubbing and the parade.

This year’s festival featured grand marshals Tom and Joy Van Zuiden and a large float, one of many parade entries, showcased past grand mar

shals.

Photos by Charlene Bielema

TOP LEFT: Kelly Preslan (left) kicks up her heels while klompen dancing with Kevin Preslan on Saturday, May 4, at Fulton’s 50th annual Dutch Days celebration. TOP RIGHT: Mike Kramer as the town crier cruises the streets Saturday, May 4, during Dutch Days in downtown Fulton. ABOVE LEFT: John Vander Bleek sings the national anthem during Saturday’s Dutch Days parade in Fulton. ABOVE RIGHT: Melody Ritzema emcees during the klompen dance routines Saturday, May 4, at Dutch Days in Fulton. LEFT: Sinterklaas hands out candy during Fulton’s Dutch Days parade Saturday, May 4. MIDDLE LEFT: The Fulton High School Band marches Saturday, May 4, during Fulton’s Dutch Days parade.

LAVONNE M. LATHAM

Born: March 17, 1942 in Bruce Township, Iowa

Died: February 12, 2024 in Bettendorf, IA

LaVonne Marlys Latham of Erie, Illinois, passed away in hospice on, February 12, 2024, after a brief illness, in the company of her stepsons and spouses, and her nieces and nephew. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Erie United Methodist Church, followed by interment with her late husband, Robert Latham, a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, at the Rock Island National Cemetery at the Rock Island Arsenal.

Born March 17, 1942, in Bruce Township, Iowa to Harry August and Vona Irene Hilmer (Loveless), LaVonne was the youngest of three children. LaVonne was a regular winner of 4H ribbons at the Benton County Fair with achievements in various sewing crafts and her infamous geese. A lover of animals, her first dog, Queenie, set the stage for a life enriched by many more cherished four-legged

HARLAN W. TIESMAN

Born: November 28, 1937 in Morrison, IL

Died: May 3, 2024 in Fulton, IL

HARLAN W. TIESMAN, 86, of Fulton, IL, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. His funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Michael Hooker of First Christian Reformed Church in Fulton. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on

friends.

LaVonne was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School in Vinton, Iowa, where she excelled in band and academics. She graduated from The University of Iowa, where she was nick-named “Sparky” on the ladies Field Hockey team. During her junior year, she was elected president of the SUI Women’s Recreation Association, which provided college women opportunities to participate in intramural or club sports, there then being no varsity teams for women at The University of Iowa. LaVonne maintained life-long friendships with her teammates.

Following college, LaVonne accepted a position in the Erie Public Schools, teaching Physical Education and Science The now grown-up neighbor boys on Tenth Avenue still remember LaVonne roaring up the street in her four-barrel 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS, which got her potential buyers at nearly every gas stop.

LaVonne changed focus in the 1980’s after returning to The University of Iowa to study Computer Science so that she could bring that then new technology to Erie students and faculty. For many years, she also sponsored Jump Rope for Heart, a school fundraiser for research and education programs offered by the American Heart Association.

Monday, May 6th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fulton Township Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the American Heart Association.

NANCY L. FLIKKEMA

Born: January 30, 1935

Died: May 1, 2024

Harlan was born November 28, 1937, in Morrison, IL, to Henry C. and Etta (Norman) Tiesman. He was the last graduate of Cottage Grove (Frog Pond) Grade School in 1951, and was a 1955 graduate of Fulton High School. On June 20, 1958 he married Genevieve W. Temple. Harlan and Gen adopted a son and daughter, Darrell Wayne and Darla Joy. He was a life-long member of First Christian Reformed Church in Fulton, and served a term as deacon and church treasurer.

LaVonne complimented lifelong love of the outdoors with her passion for photography and travel. She and her mother took annual trips throughout the United States during LaVonne’s summer vacations. For many summers, LaVonne was, first, an activities director at Camp Owaissa and then lead counselor at Camp Lenore-Owaissa in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. She even persuaded her mother to come out a few summers to serve as head cook and nieces Linda and Pam Hilmer to attend as campers. Her “Bluebirds,” her fellow staff members and campers, remained her fast friends for life, and they all enjoyed many reunions in Boston and Greater New England. In the 1970’s LaVonne adopted Pax, the first of her several Labrador Retrievers. Over the years Pax led her to the Erie Veterinary Clinic. where in the late 1970’s – and initially naïve as to his romantic inclinations, Veterinarian Robert Latham began scheduling Pax (and LaVonne) as his last appointment of the day, with dinners to follow, which ultimately led to their marriage on July 21, 1979. LaVonne and Bob enjoyed adventure travel, including whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, where they enjoyed hosting their children at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. and sailing in the

windjammer schooner the Victory Chimes out of Rockland, Maine. LaVonne and Bob became accomplished chefs together, and besides serving up gourmet meals to family and friends, they mastered bagel making. LaVonne was an early enthusiast of Apple computers and iPhones, including texting family and friends on her new iPhone 15. In addition to enjoying visits from her nieces, nephews, stepchildren, and their families, she enjoyed daily visits from her close friends and neighbors Mark and Sheila Trent.

LaVonne was preceded in death by husband, mother, brothers Dale and Gary Hilmer, sisters-in-laws Doris (Dale) Hilmer, Margaret (Gary) Hilmer, and stepdaughter Katherine Latham.

LaVonne will be fondly remembered by stepsons Robert Latham (John McLouth), Timothy Latham (Sue Ellen) and Benjamin Latham, nieces Linda (Ted Kunz); Pam (Calvin Gordon), Deborah (Jeff Obermeyer), Sharon (Chad Fleming), Becky (Brad Stainbrook), nephews Craig Hilmer (Lori Cedarholm), and Andy Hilmer (Sharon). She is additionally remembered by many great-nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family thanks Genesis Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa for excellent and compassionate care during her brief stay.

NANCY L. FLIKKEMA

family over the years.

Born: January 30, 1935

Died: May 1, 2024

Born: January 30, 1935

Died: May 1, 2024

Nancy L. Flikkema, age 89, of Lanark, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Lanark. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Nancy was born on January 30, 1935, daughter of Louis and Pearl (Van Dyke) Hoak. She graduated from Morrison High School with the class of 1953 and soon after married the love of her life, Charles Flikkema, on January 7, 1955. Together, they raised four loving children and celebrated 69 years of marriage.

Harlan was employed at McEleney Motors in Clinton, IA for 42 years as an autobody man and painter. He was an accomplished model

Nancy L. Flikkema, age 89, of Lanark, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Lanark. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

family over the years.

NANCY L. FLIKKEMA

Born: January 30, 1935

Died: May 1, 2024

car builder, beginning in his teenage years, and he accumulated many trophies, ribbons and magazine articles concerning his hobby. He was the die cast model builder for all the cars pertaining to the celebrated drag car racer Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick, and also created his posters and signs. His painting talents also included two large project signs for the Fulton’s Dutch Days Celebration and large signs for his brother’s excavating business in past years. Harlan was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and he enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in their sports and school events.

family over the years.

An avid golfer, Nancy achieved two holesin-one, a testament to her skill and patience. She also enjoyed bowling, gardening, bird watching from her deck, going to estate sales with Chuck, and playing cards with her grandchildren. Nancy and Chuck took many trips including adventures to San Francisco, Reno, Denver, and a trip to Hawaii that began with a snow mobile ride through a blizzard.

of Fulton. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Nathan, Adam and Kara Tiesman, Jennifer Smith, Branden Russell and Jessica Birks; two step-grandchildren, Matthew (Ina) Birks and Lexi (JT) Vanderbilt; three great-grandsons, Tucker and Sawyer Smith and Ryker Kirk; two great-granddaughters, Stella Hall and Revi Birks.

Nancy L. Flikkema, age 89, of Lanark, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Lanark. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry C. and Etta Tiesman; his son, Darrell in 2018; two younger brothers, Loren and Kenneth Tiesman; a sister-in-law, Janice Tiesman.

An avid golfer, Nancy achieved two holesin-one, a testament to her skill and patience. She also enjoyed bowling, gardening, bird watching from her deck, going to estate sales with Chuck, and playing cards with her grandchildren. Nancy and Chuck took many trips including adventures to San Francisco, Reno, Denver, and a trip to Hawaii that began with a snow mobile ride through a blizzard.

He is survived by his loving wife, Genevieve; his daughter, Darla (Justin) Birks of Clinton, IA; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Tiesman of Washington, IL; a sister-in-law, Judy Tiesman

family over the years.

The family would like to thank MercyOne Hospice nurse, Carrie, for the compassion and care shown to Harlan during his short time with them.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

Nancy L. Flikkema, age 89, of Lanark, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m.

An avid golfer, Nancy achieved two holesin-one, a testament to her skill and patience. She also enjoyed bowling, gardening, bird watching from her deck, going to estate sales with Chuck, and playing cards with her grandchildren. Nancy and Chuck took many trips including adventures to San Francisco, Reno, Denver, and a trip to Hawaii that began with a snow mobile ride through a blizzard.

A devout member of the United Methodist Church in Lanark, Nancy also took an active part in community activities as a member of the L.C. Women’s Club and L.C. Quilt Club. Nancy’s commitment to her faith and community was evident in her involvement in her church and various clubs, where she made lasting friendships and contributed generously to communal activities.

Nancy was born on January 30, 1935, daughter of Louis and Pearl (Van Dyke) Hoak. She graduated from Morrison High School with the class of 1953 and soon after married the love of her life, Charles Flikkema, on January 7, 1955. Together, they raised four loving children and celebrated 69 years of marriage.

An avid golfer, Nancy achieved two holesin-one, a testament to her skill and patience. She also enjoyed bowling, gardening, bird watching from her deck, going to estate sales with Chuck, and playing cards with her grandchildren. Nancy and Chuck took many trips including adventures to San Francisco, Reno, Denver, and a trip to Hawaii that began with a snow mobile ride through a blizzard.

A devout member of the United Methodist Church in Lanark, Nancy also took an active part in community activities as a member of the L.C. Women’s Club and L.C. Quilt Club. Nancy’s commitment to her faith and community was evident in her involvement in her church and various clubs, where she made lasting friendships and contributed generously to communal activities.

Nancy was born on January 30, 1935, daughter of Louis and Pearl (Van Dyke) Hoak. She graduated from Morrison High School with the class of 1953 and soon after married the love of her life, Charles Flikkema, on January 7, 1955. Together, they raised four loving children and celebrated 69 years of marriage. Nancy was a dedicated homemaker, enriching the lives of her family with her warmth and care. She was a great cook and baker. Her family especially enjoyed her amazing pies. Nancy was a very loving grandmother and great-grandmother. All she wanted to do was love and rock the little ones, and boy she could rock. Nancy loved to quilt and knit things for her loved ones. She gifted many quilts, pillow cases, and pot holders to all her

A devout member of the United Methodist Church in Lanark, Nancy also took an active part in community activities as a member of the L.C. Women’s Club and L.C. Quilt Club. Nancy’s commitment to her faith and community was evident in her involvement in her church and various clubs, where she made lasting friendships and contributed generously to communal activities.

Tuesday, May 7, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Lanark. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Nancy was born on January 30, 1935, daughter of Louis and Pearl (Van Dyke) Hoak. She graduated from Morrison High School with the class of 1953 and soon after married the love of her life, Charles Flikkema, on January 7, 1955. Together, they raised four loving children and celebrated 69 years of marriage.

Nancy will be dearly missed by her husband, Chuck Flikkema of Lanark; four children, Cynthia Haynes of Mt. Juliet, TN, Alan (Rosemary)

Nancy will be dearly missed by her husband, Chuck Flikkema of Lanark; four children, Cynthia Haynes of Mt. Juliet, TN, Alan (Rosemary) Flikkema of Lanark, Gregg (Rhonda) Flikkema of Lanark, and Cathy (Bill) Gilman of Lanark; ten grandchildren, Tasha Haynes, Charley Haynes,, Jeremy Flikkema, Chris Flikkema, Jon Flikkema, Jessica DeSpain, Brooke Gilman, Courtney Gilman, Jake Gilman, and Colin Gilman; 19 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Judy Voss of Prophetstown, IL, and Jessica (Allen) Wade of Sterling, IL. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, her grandparents, and her grandson, Matthew Flikkema.

Nancy was a dedicated homemaker, enriching the lives of her family with her warmth and care. She was a great cook and baker. Her family especially enjoyed her amazing pies. Nancy was a very loving grandmother and great-grandmother. All she wanted to do was love and rock the little ones, and boy she could rock. Nancy loved to quilt and knit things for her loved ones. She gifted many quilts, pillow cases, and pot holders to all her

A devout member of the United Methodist Church in Lanark, Nancy also took an active part in community activities as a member of the L.C. Women’s Club and L.C. Quilt Club. Nancy’s commitment to her faith and community was evident in her involvement in her church and various clubs, where she made lasting friendships and contributed generously to communal activities.

Nancy will be dearly missed by her husband, Chuck Flikkema of Lanark; four children, Cynthia Haynes of Mt. Juliet, TN, Alan (Rosemary)

Nancy will be dearly missed by her husband, Chuck Flikkema of Lanark; four children, Cynthia Haynes of Mt. Juliet, TN, Alan (Rosemary) Flikkema of Lanark, Gregg (Rhonda) Flikkema of Lanark, and Cathy (Bill) Gilman of Lanark; ten grandchildren, Tasha Haynes, Charley Haynes,, Jeremy Flikkema, Chris Flikkema, Jon Flikkema, Jessica DeSpain, Brooke Gilman, Courtney Gilman, Jake Gilman, and Colin Gilman; 19 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Judy Voss of Prophetstown, IL, and Jessica (Allen) Wade of Sterling, IL. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, her grandparents, and her grandson, Matthew Flikkema.

NANCY L. FLIKKEMA

Work begins on former Harbor Crest Home housing project

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

FULTON – A new multi-unit rental housing development using the former Harbor Crest Nursing Home will be opening in Fulton hopefully by the end of this year.

Jason Marcus of Clinton bought the former nursing home on the 4.8acre site, located at 817 17th St., at auction in October 2022 with a final bid of $280,000.

The facility will be named Cattail Village – a name suggested by Marcus’ daughter, Abigail – and will feature 24 luxury units.

At a groundbreaking celebration April 30, Matt Parbs, Grow Clinton’s vice president of community and economic development, expressed appreciation to Marcus for his vision and the investment that will convert the structure into apartments coming in at 600 to 800 square feet.

“That’s nearly a $2 million investment in housing in Fulton and the Greater Clinton region, which we know is going to really help,” Parbs said. “So we’re thankful for you

Clinton, Iowa, celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony at the site April 30.

investing in our community and taking this over.”

Parbs also read a detailed description about the history of the property, where the first settler in the Fulton area, John Baker, built the first log cabin. Later, the parcel of land was farmed for many years by Marcus and

Grace Norman, who owned the property. The Normans sold it to Henry and Clara Balk in 1960.

The parcel of land was transferred to the newly formed Harbor Crest Nursing Home Board of Directors on Nov. 13, 1965. The nursing home opened in 1968 and closed Sept. 2, 2020.

Siefken to speak on his military service at millers program

In honor of Memorial Day, U.S. Air Force veteran Steve Siefken of Morrison will speak on his “Life as a Cold War Military Spy” at the Volunteer Millers program at 6 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the Windmill Cultural Center.

Siefken was an intercept operator in the Security Service for the Air Force. He was stationed in San Vito, Italy, during the Vietnam War. His job was to spy on the Russians using the latest equipment, headphones and an antenna. Because of his technology skills, he earned top-secret clearance at the age of 19 and spent his time in the military learning and keeping

POLICE AND FIRE REPORTS

Morrison Police

Arrests

About 2:38 a.m. April 27, Morrison police conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of West Lincolnway. As a result of the stop, Morrison police arrested Duvall R. Johnson, 31, of Columbus, Ohio, on a Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear. Duvall was transported to the Whiteside County jail and released after posting the required bond.

Citations

April 27

Duvall Johnson, 31, Columbus, Ohio,

secrets. Siefken earned four commendations during his service time.

The presentation is hosted by the Volunteer Millers. The program takes place at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave. in downtown Fulton (across the street from the windmill).

The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served after the presentation. The facility is accessible to people with disabilities.

Monthly programming is partially funded by grants from the DS Flikkema Foundation through F.A.C.E.

For more information, call 563-249-6115.

speeding

May 2

Juvenile, 17, Morrison, disobeying traffic control device

Fulton Police

April 28

Levi N. Huizenga of Fulton was arrested on a battery charge in the 900 block of 16th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.

Jeremiah D. Brewer of Fulton was arrested on a battery charge in the 900 block of 16th Avenue. He was released

with a notice to appear.

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

RCFPD April Fire Report

Volunteers with the Rapids City Fire Protection District responded to 35 calls for assistance in April. A breakdown of those calls is as follows:

Village of Rapids City – One EMS call.

Village of Port Byron – Thirteen EMS calls.

Marcus’ project will receive funding assistance from Central Bank in Fulton along with economic development incentives through the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone.

“I’m looking forward to completing our project to add more housing,” Marcus said.

LOCAL BRIEF

River Cities Quilters Guild to meet May 21

The River Cities Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the Fulton Presbyterian Church.

Sherri Freyermuth, owner of Heartland Cottons in DeWitt, Iowa, will share her passion for quilting.

The subject of her presentation is “This ‘n That” with various topics about quilting, mental health in quilting, raw edge appliqué, Studio 180 tools and the All Iowa Shop Hop, to name a few.

The public is welcome to attend.

Fire Protection District (Rural) – Twelve EMS calls, two traffic accidents, one vehicle fire and one fire alarm.

Automatic Aid was given to Hillsdale Fire Protection District for one brush fire, two structure fires and one ammonia leak.

Mutual Aid was given to Cordova Fire Department for one structure fire.

The Fire Protection District is in need of volunteers to fill all positions.

Email Fire Chief Don Carey at pbfd1@ portbyronil.com for more information about volunteering.

Steve Siefken

Charlene Bielema

Jason Marcus (front row, fifth from left) is the developer of the new Cattail Village in Fulton. Economic development officials from Fulton, Whiteside County and

1964: City Council adopts new wage schedule for city employees

60 Years

May 6, 1964

The Fulton City Council adopted a new wage schedule that will give most city employees increases from $10 to $20 a month. The new schedule also provides for an increase of 10 cents an hour in the rate for beginning laborers to $1.75 an hour.

The construction of Harbor Crest Nursing Home is assured. The announcement was made after a meeting of the board of directors, when a report on the financial campaign showed the $70,000 mark had been passed and prospects seemed good for achieving the minimum goal of $125,000. Morrison Telephone Company gave $1,500 to the campaign and American Agricultural Chemical Company sent $1,000.

50 Years

May 8, 1974

The Fulton City Council heard plans for the Fourth Street improvement project. Plans include pavement, curbs and gutters, sewer improvement and improved lighting on Fourth Street from Ninth to 13th avenues. Estimated cost for the project is between $100,000 and $150,000. James Johnson from an engineering firm was instructed to go ahead with the plans and obtain an accurate cost figure as soon as possible.

Friday was moving day for Drives, Inc. The office staff was moved from the main Drives Building on 19th Avenue

to the second floor of the recently purchased Fidelity Life Building. Heavier equipment, including the large computer system, was lifted with a big fork truck to the first floor roof at the rear of the building and from there through a doorway onto the second floor.

40 Years

May 9, 1984

Another new business began operations in Fulton with the opening of MVP Video Taping Service, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Petersen. The primary function of the business is to videotape anything that needs to be permanently recorded such as inventory for businesses and homes, records, real estate, etc. In addition, the business will sell video equipment at its location at 1111 Fourth St.

In what was an apparent victory for Chief of Police Richard Chapman in his controversy with Mayor Maliszewski, Chapman was restored to office at a special meeting of the Fulton City Council. The six aldermen voted unanimously on a motion to have Chapman restored to office until such time as another person is appointed with the approval of the council. The mayor, as he has throughout most of the events in the past few weeks, maintained a stony silence. He answered all questions from the media with “no comment.”

30 Years

May 4, 1994

The Fulton City Council announced

the appointment of a new police chief. The new chief is Harvey Meade, a 42-year-old police veteran form Abingdon. Meade will receive a salary of $30,000 annually, plus other benefits allowed to other officers on the force. Sgt. James Rhoades had been the acting police chief since the termination of Douglas Krahn. Rhoades was offered the job of chief but refused the appointment.

Neal Luker, a Fulton High School teacher and guidance counselor, received a bell from a representative of the Moline Dispatch and Rock Island Angus during a Master Teacher award ceremony.

20 Years

May 8, 2004

At a Fulton City Council meeting, it was decided to further study a proposal for a new public safety building. The council will only commit to the study after it has seen what the study will cost. The council unanimously agreed that it wants to see predicted engineering study cost figures from Willet, Hofmann and Associates of Dixon. The plan won’t be implemented for several years. If the council decides it wants to continue with the plan, the estimated cost to build a new public safety building is $1.4 million to $2 million.

Fulton High School held its annual awards assembly to acknowledge the accomplishments of its students. The River Bend Educational Foundation

awarded more than 100 students with the 3.0 Club awards. Rachel Crawford received the Principal’s Leadership Award. Other awards included Illinois State Scholars, Prairie State Achievement, Daughter and Sons of American Revolution and college scholarship recognition certificates. During scholarship recognition, Bruce Fritz was awarded an appointment to the Air Force Academy that will equal a cash value of $300,000 for the four years he will study. He will graduate as a lieutenant in the Air Force in 2008.

10 Years

May 7, 2014

Chris Pluister, principal of Unity Christian School, spent Friday on the roof as a reward to students for their fundraising efforts in the Jump Rope For Heart to benefit the American Heart Association. The students surpassed their goal and raised $3,000.

Six River Bend wrestlers competed in a freestyle state tournament last weekend in Champaign. The team was coming off a very successful Navy Pier Tournament and had high hopes of bringing home several state medals. The tournament proved to be a good challenge for the boys and an eyeopening experience that they still have work to do to compete at this level. Despite the tough competition, the boys managed to produce some wins and Taylor Fleetwood brought home a state championship.

is discussed YOUR HEALTH

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

The benefit of light-emitting diode or LED

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

Light-emitting diode treatment has been around for a long time, although it has become more popular in recent times. LED is not the same as laser treatment. Many consider it much safer than lasers and underused.

The NASA program began studying it in the 1990s and recognized the benefit of healing and tissue growth with LED treatment. Different wave lengths of LED penetrate the skin at various levels. Red light, particularly fire red light, is the most penetrating. The least penetrating light is blue light, with yellow light in between blue and red. The type of LED treatment available in the doctor’s office generally is more powerful than home devices that

are available.

LED may be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema hair loss, acne, psoriasis and rosacea. Even some damaged and pre-skin cancer conditions, such as actinic keratosis, may benefit from the therapy.

Blue light LED treatment may destroy acne-causing bacteria. It also has been shown to be quite effective at helping to heal bruises and related types of skin trauma. Some suggest using LED blue light when we might have considered ice in the early stages of a wound and specialists are questioning the benefit of ice under such conditions. There is the question of blue light therapy contributing to aging by the production of free radicals, which has not been verified. Red light therapy may reduce

inflammation and stimulate the production of collagen, which can be helpful for the appearance of skin and possibly wrinkling.

Precaution must be used with LED light with people taking certain medicines such as lithium and isotretinoin because light sensitivity with this combination may cause skin damage. Precaution needs to be used with skin cancer as well.

Notably, LED light therapy does not involve ultraviolet light, meaning it will not damage or burn the skin. Other side effects from LED light therapy are low, but could include increased inflammation, rash, redness and discomfort. Protection is recommended, especially goggles if you are using the light anywhere near the eyes.

Golden Agers Bingo night is Thursday, May 9, at Odell library

Shout bingo at the Morrison Parks & Rec Golden Agers Bingo night starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Odell library community room.

The event is geared for those 50 and older.

A Morrison High School student will be the bingo caller and guide you through multiple rounds of the classic game. There will be plenty of opportunities to win prizes.

For more information, contact Nathan Jacobs at njacobs@morrisonil.org or 815-535-1105.

Country Thyme Spring Craft Show is Saturday, May 11

The Country Thyme Spring Craft Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Antique Engine & Tractor Association Red Barn, 13451 Highway 92, Geneseo.

Support local artists by buying handcrafted items and gifts.

For more information, call organizer June Cole at 309-781-2206.

One in an ongoing series of articles highlighting local businesses that supported Sauk Valley Media’s “Pay It Forward,” an ad campaign celebrating the ripple effect of acts of kindness by local residents who’ve embodied the spirit of “paying it forward.” A special section showcasing examples of community kindness appeared in the April 6 edition of the Telegraph and Gazette, and can also be found at shawlocal. com/saukvalley/ enewspaper/

A success by all accounts

For more than 120 years, small-town roots have helped customers’ money grow at Farmers National Bank, where its team is proud to play a part in their community’s success

BY MELISSA RUBALCABA RISKE FOR SAUK VALLEY MEDIA

Farming isn’t just part of their name. It’s a part of their lives.

At Farmers National Bank, customers will be connected with bankers who know farming because it’s been a part of their family for generations. From its staff to its management, team members at the bank are proud to carry on the farming traditions, said Vice President Bart Ottens.

Farmers National Bank is a full-service bank providing financial services across the spectrum, from personal banking as well as support for business and agricultural customers. Whether customers are looking for a mortgage, starting a new business or starting their own farm, Farmers National Bank is there to support every customer and their dreams, from buying their first home, their dream home or a few acres of land.

Banking has never been easier to manage, whether entering deposits from one’s phone through the bank’s digital banking platform, visiting in-person, or utilizing one of the bank’s Interactive Teller Machines to speak with a bank representative through a video call, or process a payment, deposit or withdrawal after banking hours. Customers can easily access their account and banking services at their convenience.

Started in Prophetstown in 1902, Farmers National Bank has

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supported its customers through good and tough times. It remains true to its farming roots and is rated a Top 100 Agricultural Bank in the U.S. The bank remains locally owned and managed, with three locations — Prophetstown, Geneseo and Morrison.

Clients know that when they choose Farmers National Bank, they can have access to the same, or even better, products and services offered at bigger banks, but at the local level with minimal costs. The bank is locally owned and managed, so clients won’t have to wait to hear back from someone in another state or time zone. Their decision-makers live locally.

At Farmers National Bank the focus is agriculture. “Farming, it’s what we do and who we are,” said Community President Doug Vanderlaan.

With more than 125 years of combined experience, the bank’s ag lenders can provide the best options available, and with the assets exceeding $850 million, the bank can handle relationships big and small.

Vanderlaan and Ottens said they appreciate working for a real community bank that gives back to the communities they serve.

From customers with small family farms to large farming operations, Farmers National Bank values all its customers and their needs.

Farmers National Bank • Online: farmersnationalbank. bank, and on Facebook and Instagram Prophetstown - 114 W. Third St., 815-537-2348 • Geneseo - 700 U.S. Highway 6 East, 309-944-0580 • Morrison -1100 E. Lincolnway, 815-772-3700

Bart Ottens (left), Ag & Commercial Lending vice president, and Doug Vanderlaan, the community president in Morrison, are part of the team at Farmers National Bank. | Contributed photo

Rapids City Tae Kwon Do martial artists bring home medals

By KEVIN SAATHOFF

Rapids City Tae Kwon Do students competed at the Chung Kim’s Black Belt Academy Inter-School Tournament on April 20 in Bettendorf, Iowa.

This was the first tournament Chung Kim’s school has held since 2019 and it was well-attended by the branch schools from Rapids City and Milan in Illinois and Bettendorf, Davenport, DeWitt, Ankeny and Adel in Iowa.

The school was packed as 70 competitors, dozens of black belt judges and a crowd of spectators filed in for martial arts action. During the rules meeting, many nervous minds were eased when it was explained that this was a learning tournament and a majority of the students had never previously competed.

The tournament started with the adult and junior (14 to 17 years old) black belts dazzling the crowd with advanced forms. It exploded into spectacular board breaking from those black belt competitors. Once the splinters had settled, it was time for the anxious color belt competitors to be led into their respective rings. They performed with balance, precision and power. Stacks of cut lumber were brought forth for the board breaking competition. The smell of pine sap filled the air as the loud crack of boards breaking and shrieking kihaps (yells) echoed off the dojang (training hall) walls.

The clanking of winners medals already could be heard as the students proudly strode back to their rings, ready to go toe-to-toe in free-fighting competition.

The color belt competitors launched punches, kicks, spinning kicks and jumping spinning kicks in an attempt to overcome their opponents. Judges shouted “point” and matches were stopped long enough to award points.

Beaming faces and gleaming medals

PROPERTY TRANSFERS FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY

Filed April 19-26

Warranty deeds

Kenneth Lehman to Sammy Zhong, 1001 W. Ninth St., Sterling, $58,000. Mitchell A. and Glenda McNinch to Michelle Dibartolomeo, 309 E. Ninth St., Rock Falls, $109,900.

Carson and Bethany A. Kirkpatrick to Casey and Kacie Braun, 730 Woodlawn Drive, Prophetstown, $123,500.

CBF Corp, LLC to Rock Creek Properties LLC, two parcels on Crosby Road, Morrison, $472,000.

Jonathan L. Mattox to Andrea True, 614 W. Fifth St., Sterling, $98,050.

Mark A. and Ann Danger to Simpleland LLC, one parcel in Newton Township, $50,000.

K and M Holdings LLC to Michael G. and Kelly C. Vegter, 16180 Greenland Drive,

Morrison, $0.

Norman and Anne Balk to Andrew M. McClary, 1008 14th Ave., Fulton, $139,900.

Gary and Deanna M. Hasselbacher and Julie M. Engelhardt to Brandon J. Nadr, 308 Ave C, Rock Falls, $141,200.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage to Emilio Manuel Monroy, 203 E. 10th St., Rock Falls, $58,501.

Triple W. Properties Inc. to Kenneth J. Swirch, 17909 Springview Drive, Sterling, $115,000.

Jon and Sarah Development LLC and Sarah Kophamer, now Shirley, to Randi and Elizabeth Falls, One parcel on N. 12th Ave., Albany, $11,000.

Terry Freeman to Richard K. Wood, 909 W. Sixth St., Sterling, $1,250. Quit claim deeds

Whiteside Area Vocational System, also

loud cheers.

The tournament was topped off with an amazing feast of Korean food prepared by the Korean United Church.

Victories savored by Rapids City martial artists:

• Brennan Huggins took first in forms and first in fighting.

• Hannah McCoy took first in forms and first in fighting.

• Roxi Townsend took first in forms and first in fighting.

• James Matthies took first in forms, first in breaking and second in fighting.

• Tyler DeCap placed second in forms, first in breaking and third in fighting.

• Grayson Wall placed first in forms, second in breaking and third in fighting.

• Darryn Ostrander placed second in forms, second in breaking and first in fighting.

• Matt Huggins placed second in fighting.

• Caleb McCoy placed third in forms, third in breaking and third in fighting.

• Jacob Downey placed third in forms, second in breaking and third in fighting.

were displayed on those who came out on top.

The time was nigh for the black belt adults and juniors to retake the rings. The matches were hard-fought, the strikes were swift and the sweat poured. The victors were met with

Rapids City Tae Kwon Do classes are held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rapids City Community Center. They teach traditional style tae kwon do with a focus on developing the martial arts spirit. The school has been holding classes in the Port Byron/Rapids City area for 38 years and invites you to stop by to view a class.

For more information, call Grand Master Kevin Saathoff at 309-496-9732.

Whiteside Area Career Center, to Patrick Carroll, two parcels on W. Ninth St., Sterling, $550.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

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Photo provided by Leslie Wall

Pictured in front, from left, are Hannah McCoy, Grayson Wall, James Matthies, Darryn Ostrander and Grand Master Kevin Saathoff; back row are Bobbie Hesse, Roxi Townsend, Tyler DeCap, Jacob Downey and Matt Huggins. Absent from the photo were Caleb McCoy, Brennan Huggins and Master Roberta Saathoff.

PLANT SALES

Fulton’s Spring Plant Sale is May 11 at Cattail Park

Fulton’s annual Spring Plant Sale is Saturday, May 11, at Cattail Park in Fulton.

There always is a nice selection of plants to choose from for your seasonal projects.

The community event promotes gardening by sharing perennials and horticulture tips.

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 (follow Eighth Avenue out of town toward the golf course) from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 10. Gardeners will be there to repackage your donations for sale.

The sale be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11. Come early for top choices. Most plants are priced at $2 and up.

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions concerning planting tips and recommended plant care.

The Spring Plant Sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Fulton Windmill. All proceeds benefit the beautification of the Windmill area.

For questions about digging and splitting plants, call Jude Holesinger at 563-2496115.

Friends of the RVDL Mother’s Day Plant Sale is May 10-11

Friends of the River Valley District Library announced their annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Heritage Museum to host program on vintage farm tools

Marc Gravert of Morrison will present “Farm Tool School” on Sunday, May 19, at the Morrison Heritage Museum, 200 E. Lincolnway. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the program starts promptly at 1:30 p.m. Gravert’s deep interest in early modes of farming is the focus of the obscure tools he will display. Area farm families are encouraged to attend the program to help identify and discuss the quirky, vintage tools and machinery.

“I have lived on the family farm for 58 years in the Spring Valley area, where I was raised, showed and farmed with Belgian horses for 40 years,” Gravert said. “I was the closest thing to Amish in the area for many years.”

There is no fee to attend the program and refreshments will be served.

The Heritage Museum is accessible to everyone from the back parking lot.

Saturday May 11.

There will be hanging baskets, spring combo planters and flats of strawberries, vegetables, herbs, flowering annuals and perennials including two varieties of ornamental grasses. Individual bedding plants and native plants also will be available.

This year, all sales must be paid by check or cash only.

The library is located at 214 S. Main St. in Port Byron.

Morrison Garden Club Plant Sale is May 18

The Morrison Garden Club’s Plant Sale will be Saturday, May 18, in the Odell Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

Doors open at 9 a.m. and the sale will end at 1 p.m.

Area gardeners are invited to help make the sale successful. Donations are needed of perennial starts or cuttings from gardens. Also accepted are donations of house plants, planters, plant stands, garden tools, garden statuary, etc.

Donations can be dropped off near the west door entrance of the community room between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, May 17. You can contact Sharon at 630-835-8373 or sharonkmoore@mchsi. com to arrange for a drop-off site or we can pick up donations before May 17. All proceeds from the sale will be put back into the Morrison community for current and future projects.

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Village of Albany garage sales are Saturday, May 11

Albany villagewide garage sales will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11.

A list of sales will be available Friday, May 10, at the Shell gas station. For more information, call Chelsi Holcomb at 563-593-6886.

Construction work to begin on Yorktown Road bridge

The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin construction Monday, May 13, on the rehabilitation of the Yorktown Road bridge over Interstate 88 in Lyndon Township.

Part of the work will include the complete closure of Yorktown Road for about four weeks.

While road closed signs will be erected to notify drivers of the closure, there will not be any signed detour routes during the closure.

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JCE Co-op receives $69.9 million for fiber buildout

Buildout of high-speed fiber internet in rural areas of northwestern Illinois received a boost with the award of $69.9 million in grant funds to JCE Co-op from the state’s Connect Illinois program.

The co-op will use the funds to deploy high-speed fiber internet to areas in Whiteside, Carroll and Jo Daviess counties, enabling connection of more than 5,100 households, farms and businesses.

“Access to high-speed internet service is necessary for our current and future rural members and businesses to excel and remain competitive,” JCE Co-op President and CEO Mike Casper said in announcing the grant award. “High-speed internet service is necessary for the future success of our region.

“It allows our existing businesses to grow and remain competitive, our children to excel and northwest Illinois to attract workers and new businesses,” he said. “It connects us to telemedicine, educational and remote work opportunities and family and friends around the world.”

The Connect Illinois grant funds and local match will be used to build 1,265 miles of fiber passing 5,160 locations. Making up a portion of the local match is the commitment of $3 million from

Whiteside County. In 2023, the Whiteside County Board unanimously voted to partner with JCE Co-op and allocated $3 million of matching funds to help maximize grant opportunities to underserved and unserved rural residents in that area. That support comes from American Rescue Plan Act funds.

“This award of Connect Illinois grant funds for the deployment of highspeed fiber internet to rural unserved and underserved areas of Whiteside County and the northwest Illinois region is an important milestone for our collective efforts to energize the local economy, improve the region’s level of competitiveness and improve the quality of life of our residents,” said Gary Camarano, Whiteside County’s economic development director.

“From the county’s standpoint, we looked at this opportunity as a once-ina-lifetime opportunity to fund and build broadband fiber infrastructure for the entire county and region that has eluded us thus far,” he said. “We worked long and hard to identify the problem, collect public comment, gather stakeholder support, select reliable partner, and allocate local matching funds – our ‘skin in the game’ – for the grant application and it paid off.”

“This is an important milestone for

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us,” Camarano said. “Now it is up to us, the northwest Illinois region and our trusted partners, to complete the broadband fiber deployment and to make the best use of high-speed fiber internet for business competitiveness, remote work, long-distance education and telehealth, precision agriculture and improved quality of life.”

Another $50,000 was committed by Jo Daviess County to help provide fiber optic internet access. That support comes from local economic development funds.

“Jo Daviess County is extremely pleased that JCE Co-op has been awarded $69.9 million in grant funding to deploy high-speed fiber internet in areas of Jo Daviess County,” said LaDon Trost, Jo Daviess County Board chair. “High-speed fiber is a key component in the economic development of Jo Daviess County going forward in the 21st century and brings connectivity to rural households as well as continuing to enhance the amenities available to tourists while they stay in our scenic and historic county.”

In its entirety, the project will fill in many of the remaining gaps of underserved and unserved areas throughout Jo Daviess and Carroll counties and the northern half of Whiteside County.

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Combined with previous grants and other regional projects, all three counties will realize significant coverage toward countywide buildouts, said Jesse Shekleton, JCE Co-op’s director of broadband operations.

“The funds provided by the Connect Illinois program of nearly $70 million will foster high-speed fiber internet connectivity in rural Carroll and surrounding counties,” said Joseph Payette, Carroll County Board chair. “The initiative taken by JCE Co-op in obtaining the funding will accelerate the rural economic development on par with the rest of the state. Carroll County is appreciative of the efforts to advance the high-speed solution in rural areas.”

The buildout of fiber across the region is the biggest opportunity for growth of the co-op in northwest Illinois since 1939, said Kyle Buros, JCE Co-op senior vice president and chief operating officer. Continuing construction of the co-op’s fiber network and the connection of new members is an undertaking larger than the co-op’s previous acquisition of former Alliant Energy electric and natural gas services and the merger with Farmers Mutual Electric Company combined.

See FIBER BUILDOUT, page 11

Relay For Life of Sauk Valley Plans Survivor Activities

All cancer survivors are invited to the activities on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 5 – 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 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. Registration forms also available at Sauk Valley Foodbank in Sterling.

• Register below no later than May 30 to participate in the first lap for survivors on June 8th and to reserve a box lunch for self and one guest from Arthur’s Garden Deli prior to the first lap. (Registration begins at 5:15 p.m. to record number of years of survivorship.)

• 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

I plan to participate in the first lap of Relay For Life on June 8th at 6 p.m.

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Referencing the co-op’s beginnings as an electric cooperative bringing power to rural areas, Buros said, “what took 85 years we’ll repeat with fiber in the next two to three years.”

“In the late 1930s, a majority of the rural homes and farms JCE Co-op now serves did not have access to the same electric service as those in nearby towns served by for-profit utilities,” Shekleton said. “Just as it closed the rural ‘electric divide’ of that era, JCE Co-op remains committed to its mission as it works to close today’s ‘digital divide’ challenge.”

JCE Co-op maintains about 2,400 miles of electric distribution line, more than 300 miles of natural gas pipeline and more than 1,000 miles of fiber backbone. During the next three years, the co-op expects to construct another 1,500 miles of fiber backbone that will provide access to more than 10,000 homes and businesses.

“The near-term goal is to complete as much rural buildout as possible within the next few years pursuant to the grant criteria,” Shekleton said. “However, the long-term goal isn’t about fiber. It’s about the rural membership and how they utilize this world-class service to improve

their everyday lives and drive rural development well into the future.”

The Connect Illinois grant is the fifth and largest grant the co-op has received for fiber broadband projects. Casper said the JCE Co-op team has been proactive and successful in obtaining grants to build out areas that otherwise would be cost prohibitive.

“What makes our area uniquely scenic can make construction and maintenance of infrastructure extremely difficult and costly,” he said.

“The collective efforts of the cooperative and the rural residents of northwest Illinois to be awarded with these much-needed grants further demonstrates the capability of a grassroots effort seeking to improve quality of life and promote rural prosperity,” Shekleton said.

The co-op received many letters of support and commitments from local businesses, communities, counties, legislators and individual member households underscoring the need for reliable, high-speed rural broadband, Shekleton said. Some of the areas expected to realize the biggest benefits of rural broadband are telemedicine, education, business investment and general economic development, farm income, median household income, civic engagement and property values.

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Grant funds from Connect Illinois will fill in many of the remaining gaps of underserved and unserved areas throughout Jo Daviess and Carroll counties and the northern half of Whiteside County.

Newman rallies, Morrison answers in road victory

By TY REYNOLDS For Shaw Media

It seems like every time Newman and Morrison get together on the softball diamond, they play a close game and fight each other to the very end.

That’s what Bella Duncan was thinking as she looked across the field after the Fillies’ 7-5, 10-inning win Friday afternoon in Sterling.

Duncan was in the on-deck circle when No. 9 hitter Emery Brewer lifted a blooper into short right field in the top of the 10th to drive in two runs and eventually send Morrison (15-7) to victory.

“I was telling her the whole game, ‘Your swing is beautiful, you’re just barely missing the ball,’ and I told her, ‘I believe in you more than anybody else on this whole field right now,’” Duncan said. “I was just hyping her up and telling her that she was doing great and not to get in her head – and then she finally put it all together and came up with a huge hit at the perfect time.”

Ava Duncan drew a walk to lead off the 10th. After a strikeout, Maddie Armitage singled up the middle. A comebacker to Newman pitcher Jess Johns resulted in an out at first – she originally looked toward third, but there was no one covering the base –and the two runners moved up to second and third.

Brewer came up and fouled off five pitches before lofting the sixth pitch just over the outstretched glove of leaping second baseman Addison Foster to plate both Ava Duncan and pinch-runner Megan Folkers.

“My team tells me that pressure is a privilege and that resonates with me a lot. I really needed to hear that and I felt it in that at-bat,” Brewer said. “Bella’s a strong hitter, so I knew I needed to get on base or do something to keep the inning going to at least give her a chance to come through.

“I was so happy when I saw the ball go over the second baseman’s head.”

Ava Duncan, who came on in relief of Bella Duncan to start the eighth, worked her second straight 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the 10th to seal the win.

Brewer’s late heroics spoiled a spirited comeback bid by the Comets (10-9). Trailing 5-0 going into the bottom of the fifth inning, Newman scored an unearned run when Foster scored from second base on Sam Ackman’s sacrifice bunt and subsequent error.

Johns then sent an 0-2 pitch deep over the left-field fence for a home run to lead off the sixth, then Amiya Rodriguez ripped a triple down the right-field line on the very next pitch. She scored two pitches later on a wild pitch to cut the deficit to 5-3.

Rodriguez came through again in

the seventh. Madison Duhon singled and Lucy Oetting walked with one out. After Johns flew out to center to move Duhon to third, Rodriguez smoked the second pitch she saw into the gap in left-center. Duhon scored easily and coach Madison Craft aggressively sent Oetting home. The throw to the plate was high and wide and Oetting scored standing to tie it up.

Johns settled in nicely after a tough start. She gave up a three-run homer to Bella Duncan after walking Brewer with two outs in the second inning, then limited the damage the next two innings as Morrison threatened to break the game open.

Bella Schachette hit a one-out RBI infield single into the hole at shortstop in the third inning, but Johns got a flyout and a lineout to end that threat. She then gave up three straight one-out hits in the fourth, but held the Fillies to one run on Allie Anderson’s sacrifice fly.

Bella Duncan was cruising early on before Newman rallied. She gave up just one hit and had eight strikeouts without a walk through the first four innings, throwing 45 of her 57 pitches for strikes.

But after a 14-strikeout one-hitter in a 6-1 win over 2A No. 3-ranked Rockridge on Thursday, she started to feel some fatigue in the later innings against the Comets. Still, she finished with 13 strikeouts and three walks.

“My riseball was really working at the beginning of the game, but I started getting a little bit tired because we had a really tough game yesterday and I was just struggling to find it late. I just couldn’t find it and I was talking with my coach trying to figure things out,” she said.

“And from a team perspective, I think it was the best choice for me to

get taken out. It’s not about me – I don’t care how many strikeouts I have – as long as we have a team win, that’s all I care about.”

Ava Duncan pitched three scoreless innings of relief, allowing just one hit with a pair of strikeouts.

Photos by Alex T. Paschal Morrison’s Ava Duncan drives the ball against Newman on May 3.

Morrison’s Kaylee Pruis hauls in a fly ball in right field against Newman on May 3.

Photos by Earleen Hinton

Erie-Prophetstown’s Taylor Robshaw and Riverdale’s Maggie Kelley race in a heat of the 100 hurdles at the TRAC girls conference meet May 3 at Mendota High School.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP

TRAC Girls Conference Meet

Area schools competed in the TRAC Girls Conference track meet Friday, May 3, at Mendota High School. Riverdale placed fifth, Erie-Prophetstown placed sixth and Morrison was 12th.

Riverdale’s Preslie Willemkens placed third in the 100 meters (13.25), Makenna Bode was second in the 400 meters (1:00.22), Mattea Wuest placed second in the 800 meters (2:27.24) and Jillian Murray took third in the 1,600 meters (5:49.29).

The relay team of Kenadie Willemkens, Bode, Alex Hugart and Preslie Willemkens took third in the 4x100 relay (52.08) and the team of Preslie Willemkens, Hugart, Wuest and Bode placed second in the 4x400 relay (4:17.78). Naomi Peschang, Teagan Mcginty, Grace Schmidt and Murray took third in the 4x800 relay. Erie-Prophetstown’s Sarah Link placed third in the 800 meters (2:27.52). The relay team of Jessie DeNeve, Clara Ashdown, Savannah Wuebben and Link took second in the 4x800 relay.

Kennedy Buck took third in the shot put (10.56m). Olivia Purvis placed second in

Riverdale’s Mattea Wuest, Sherrard’s Beth Churchill and Erie Prophetstown’s Sarah Linkbattle battle for the lead in the final curve of the 800 meters at the TRAC girls conference meet May 3 at Mendota High School.

the pole vault (3.03m)

Softball

Rockridge 15, Morrison 0 (4 inn.): At Morrison, the Fillies committed five errors and had no hits in a Three Rivers West loss to the Class 2A No. 3 state-ranked Rockets.

Morrison 1, Bureau Valley 0: Bella

Duncan drove in the only run of the game with an RBI double for the Fillies in the third inning of Tuesday’s Three Rivers crossover in Manlius. Sisters Ava and Bella Duncan shut the Storm out on four hits, striking out 10 batters.

Fulton 11, Kewanee 3: At Fulton, the Steamers took an 11-0 lead through three innings and held off the Boilermakers for a nonconference win.

Brooklyn Brennan went 2 for 3 with three RBIs and Resse Germann went 1 for 3 with two RBIs, including a home run.

Addison Hartman earned the complete-game win, allowing three runs (zero earned) on six hits and striking out seven with three walks.

See ROUNDUP, Page 15

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Fulton 15, Warren/Stockton 1 (5 inn.): At Fulton, the host Steamers (21-5) rolled to victory with home runs from Brooklyn Brennan (single, HR, 5 RBIs) and Madyson Luskey (single, HR). Zoe Kunau scored three runs and drove in three, while Kylie Smither scored three times. Kira Wilson and Resse Germann each added a hit and an RBI in support of winning pitcher Addison Hartman (5 IP, 0 ER, 7 K), who had a no-hitter.

Morrison 6, Rockridge 1: At Taylor Ridge, Bella Duncan struck out 14 in a one-hitter, and Ava Duncan homered for the Fillies (14-7, 7-3 Three Rivers West). Morrison scored four runs in the third inning and two in the seventh to secure the win.

Jordan Eads was 3 for 4 and Allie Anderson was 2 for 4.

Riverdale 6, Erie-Prophetstown 3: At Erie, the visiting Rams scored three runs in the top of the seventh to get the win.

Dawson Peterson squeezed in a run and Maddox McWilliams tripled in two more. McWilliams was 3 for 4 with a run scored.

Erie-Prophetstown 17, Mendota 1: At Mendota, Erie-Prophetstown’s Wynn Renkes and Ayden Klendworth combined for 11 strikeouts, Lilly Swatos had a double and four RBIs and Kayler Pritchard

Erie-Prophetstown’s Zane Romero slides into third base ahead of the throw against Mendota on Friday, May 3.

was 2 for 3 with a double, run scored and three RBIs.

Baseball

Bureau Valley 3, Morrison 1: The Storm scored three runs in the second inning to a Three Rivers crossover victory against the Mustangs in Manlius.

E-P 6, Princeton 1: The Panthers’

Braedyn Frank shut the Tigers out until the bottom of the seventh inning. Noah LaPorte led off with a double and scored on a RBI groundout by Nolan Kloepping.

Fulton 6, River Ridge 3: At Fulton, the host Steamers rode the pitching of AJ Boardman (win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 9 K) and James Crimmins (save, 1 IP, 0 R, 1 K) to record the win.

In support, Mason Kuebel singled, doubled and drove home two runs, Caden Wilkin provided three singles and an RBI and Boardman and Chase Dykstra added an RBI each.

Fulton 21, West Carroll 1: At Fulton, the Steamers scored 10 runs in the first inning, seven in the second and four in the third in a 22-hit attack. Braeden Brennan was 4 for 4 with a double, four runs scored and three RBIs.

Riverdale 6, Erie-Prophetstown 3: At Erie, the visiting Rams scored three runs in the top of the seventh to get the win.

Dawson Peterson squeezed in a run, and Maddox McWilliams tripled in two more. McWilliams was 3 for 4 with a run scored.

Rockridge 5, Morrison 4: At Taylor Ridge, Rockridge scored three in the bottom of the seventh after Morrison had scored two in the top half. Carson White was 2 for 3 with two runs scored, and Koltin Swaim scored two runs for Morrison.

Mendota 2, Erie-Prophetstown 1: At Mendota, the Trojans scored a run in the bottom of the sixth and held on for the win. Evan Steimle struck out three and allowed one earned run on six hits over six innings and Parker Rangel had two hits for E-P.

We Support Our Local Schools!

GO STEAMERS AND KNIGHTS!

Earleen Hinton

ALBANY

Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781

Pastor Toni Lucas

St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany Father Timothy Barr, Pastor

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 David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077

Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON

Fenton Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton

FULTON

Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com

Pastor Dan Jongsma

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 Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

Pastor Shannon Parrish

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 Paul Wissink 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

Pastor Melva England

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

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

Brethren In Christ Church

207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871

Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

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 Church

202 E. Morris St., Morrison 815-772-3890 www.ecmorrison.com

Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator

First Baptist Church

406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Roy Brown, II Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist

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 David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.

Morrison United Methodist Church

200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030

CHURCH LISTINGS

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com

Interim Reverend David Andermann

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 Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201

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 Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy

Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295

Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th Street North, Port Byron Church Office: 309-523-2396

Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net

Jim Crozier, Pastor Becky ButterfieldYouth and Family Life Pastor Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director

PROPHETSTOWN

Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown

Pastor Diana Verhulst 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 Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@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

Reverend Slawomir Zimodro 105 Benton St., Tampico Phone 815-438-5425

Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton

Tampico First

United Methodist Church

Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302

CHURCH BRIEFS

‘A Night with Corrie TenBoom’ at Morrison church May 14

The public is invited to attend a special event, “A Night with Corrie TenBoom,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park St. in Morrison.

The event is free.

Corrie TenBoom will “come alive” before your eyes in a first-person portrayal given by Gayle Haas of Aurora. You will be stirred by Haas’ dramatic presentation as she shares TenBoom’s experiences while growing up with her family in Haarlem, Holland, and later during the family’s commitment to hide and aid many Jews in an effort to escape Nazi capture during World War II. Their efforts would lead to their eventual capture and TenBoom’s imprisonment in a Nazi death camp.

As part of the evening’s activities and the annual Mother-Daughter-Friend Banquet, a catered dinner will be served at 6 p.m. by the Fulton Locker to all women and girls in the Fellowship Hall of the church.

Cost for the dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 5 to 12.

After dinner, the program will get underway at 7 p.m. in the church’s sanctuary.

For more information, call the church office at 815-772-2472.

Let’s Feed our Children kicks off May 29

United Way of Whiteside County is partnering with local churches, organizations and volunteers to offer free meals for children and teens this summer.

The Let’s Feed our Children program will run every Wednesday from May 29 to Aug. 7. Meals will be served from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Local meal sites will be the United Methodist Church in Albany, the Village Office in Erie, First Reformed Church in Fulton, the Village Office in Lyndon, Eclipse Square Shelter in Prophetstown and the Reagan Community Center in Tampico. Crossroads Community Church in Morrison will begin their meals June 5 at its new location at 300 W. South St.

The grab-and-go meals are provided free to children and teens. Four kid-friendly, ready-to-eat lunches are handed out to each person. No registration or paperwork is needed.

For more information, call the United Way of Whiteside County at 815-625-7973 or visit uwwhiteside.org.

The Table at CrossView Church’s menu

The Table, a free community meal, is held each Wednesday at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton.

Serving begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs to 6:15 p.m.

May 8: Chicken and dressing casserole, baked beans, Jello cups, brownies

May 15: French toast, sausage, applesauce, ice cream bars

May 22: Smoked pork, cheesy potatoes, green beans, cuties, assorted desserts

May 29: Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, chips, ice cream If River Bend schools are canceled because of weather, The Table also is canceled.

The Table meals are served through May and will begin again in September.

Stonecroft

‘After

Five’ dinner and program is May 14

All women are invited to the Stonecroft “After Five” dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Triple Play Banquet & Bowl, 1601 Ninth Ave., Fulton. Cost of the dinner is $14.

Special feature will be Jacqueline Albrecht from the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. She will talk about the refuge’s 100-year anniversary and programs for the summer.

Karen Blankenship from Peculiar, Missouri, will be the inspirational speaker. She will speak on “The Power of Journaling!” and talk about how spiritual journaling changed her life.

For reservations and cancellations, call Caroline Sterenberg at 563-212-5528 by May 12.

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection to meet May 15

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Community Reformed Church, 727 N. 12th St., Clinton, Iowa. All women are invited to brunch, followed by an encouraging, inspirational, nondenominational speaker.

The cost is $13.

Deb Pedrick of Urbandale, Iowa, will present the program “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” She shares about finding a path to a “more than you can imagine” walk in life. Pedrick also will provide the music.

Call Donna at 563-357-6843 or Nancy at 563-242-8819 or her cellphone at 563-357-8859.

Reservations are due May 10.

CLASSIFIED

On-Air Talent / Audio Production

Peru

Shaw Lo cal Radio is searching for an experi enced, engaging, relatable, comm unity -focused

Full-Time On-Air Talent to complement the music in the morning o n our Classic Hits 106 station

Our goal is to super-serve the community through locally focused, locally produced programs from our LaSalle / Peru, IL studios There will be some "format flexibility" with your ability to fill in on any of our sister stations, Walls 102, Q Hit Music, Classic Country WGLC, and 98.5 SPL. Proficiency in utilizing Adobe Audition to conduct client recording sessions, and produce creative commercials and on-air content is a must! We are actively involved in our communities, supporting local service organizations, and providing local news, sports, and programming content You will be expected to represent our stations professionally and enthusiastically at public appearances or station events. As a creative, passionate broadcaster, you will become a part of our winning team culture!

Key Responsibilities:

Host daily on-air show Monday – Friday

Conduct on-air interviews

Engage with listeners on social media

Promote the station and its events

Qualificatio ns and Skills:

At least 1 year of experience as an on-air radio personality

Proficiency in Adobe Audition

Skill in control board operation and remote broadcasting

Knowledge of basic FCC rules and regulations

Strong knowledge of music and current events

What you will receive in return:

Conduct live remotes and appearances

Maintain a positive and professional attitude

Produce commercials for clients

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to speak in front of an audience and interact with listeners in a public setting

Ability to work independently & as part of a team

Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

You will get a supportive work environment, collaborating with some of the most talented colleagues in the broadcast industry, and managers who value your work, time, and perspective. In return for your contributions to our success, Shaw Media offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualified candidates, please submit a cover letter, alo ng with a resume , air-check & production sampl e:

Online: www.shawmedia.com/career s or mail to:

Shaw Media - Human Resources, attn: On-Air Talent, PO Box 250, Crystal Lake, IL 60039

Shaw Media is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug-free Employer

Pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record, and drug screen required.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

GreenState Credit Union PLAINTIFF

Vs. Maria J. Garcia; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2024FC4

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/17/2024, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on June 7, 2024 at the hour of 9:15 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designate d at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 17-05-204-010

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1420 13th Ave Moline, IL 61265

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For informati on: 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 14-24-00010. I3242917

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

STATE recl osure ock Island Island County 61201, or in a and State of elow, the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS REGIONS BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO UNION PLANTERS BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ALBERT M LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ALBERT M. LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ALBERT M LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, ROCK ISLAND ECONOMIC GROWTH CORPORATION, CITY OF EAST MOLIN E, ALEDO HCO, LLC D/B/A ALEDO REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER, GAYLE MEREDITH, HAZEL BROWN, STELLA CLEMENTS, HUGH BRENNAN AND STEPHEN G. ANDICH, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ALBERT M. LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, Defendants. CASE NO. 23-FC-116

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3403 4TH ST. EAST MOLINE, IL 61244

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 20, 2024, the following described real estate, to-wit:

Permanent Index Number: 17-02-228-033

Commonly known as: 3403 4th St., East Moline, IL 61244 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 7, 2024, 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 $74,120.88.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

ose of the esidential for each eed $300, roperty is es levied tion as to condition 1/1/2007, assessment and g)(1) and other than under the e entitled recourse tificate of Confirmation xpense of e subject esentation to check IGHT TO RDER OF ILLINOIS

Codilis & IL 60527,

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 twenty -four (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, 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 b y 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. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 601 East William Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclos ure 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 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 (g-1).

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 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 Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector mpting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that ose.

n M. Beavers (#6335549)

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC rneys at Law

. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 nd Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161)

Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com phone: (217) 422-1719

Facsimile: (217) 422-1754

I3242220

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDEMORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. PAM BUHLMAN; MOZELA POLK; RONNIE LILLY; TERRY LILLY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RONALD R LILLY, DECEASED; DAMON RITENHOUSE, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF RONALD R. LILLY, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 FC 110 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Whiteside County will on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-21-157-003. Commonly known as 705 W. 12TH STREET, STERLING, IL 61081. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid,

For information call Mr Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 6684410 ext 52109. 22-068467

SHERIFF ADC I3242925

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2023-NR1, PLAINTIFF, VS MARILYN R WILKENS A/K/A MARILYN ROSE WILKENS A/K/A MARILYN WILKENS; TYLER WILKENS A/K/A TYLER J WILKENS; CORNERSTONE CREDIT UNION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC30 407 SOUTH GRAPE STREET MORRISON, IL 61270 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E 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 February 2, 2024, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on June 6, 2024, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 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 Whitesi de, State of Illinois, or so much

Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 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 Whitesi de, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-18-330-014 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 407 South Grape Street Morrison, IL 61270

Description of Improvements: The property is a single family home

The Judgment amount was $82,399.36.

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 taxes, special assessments or 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.

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 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

closure 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: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla 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# 23-14466IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT 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 informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3237843

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDEMORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1; Plaintiff, vs. JUDITH S ROBIDOUX; ET AL; Defendants

TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1; Plaintiff, vs. JUDITH S ROBIDOUX; ET AL; Defendants, 23 FC 91 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the hour of 3:00 p.m., in the third floor lobby of 200 East Knox Street, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-33-253-007. Commonly known as 1513 8th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. (630) 7945300. 14-23-06262 IJSC XOME INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercounty judicialsales.com I3242495

April 23, 30, 2024 May 7, 2024

certified

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDEMORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. PAM BUHLMAN; MOZELA POLK; RONNIE LILLY; TERRY LILLY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RONALD R LILLY, DECEASED; DAMON RITENHOUSE, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF RONALD R. LILLY, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 FC 110 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Whiteside County will on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS: LOT 3 IN WILLIAM H. AND EDITH M, WHITEBREAD SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 23 OF MARTIN ESTATE SUBDIV ISION, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS P.I.N. 11-21-157-003. Commonly known as 705 W. 12TH STREET, STERLING, IL 61081. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t community, the

Whiteside County will on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS: LOT 3 IN WILLIAM H. AND EDITH M, WHITEBREAD SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 23 OF MARTIN ESTATE SUBDIV ISION, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

P.I.N.

11-21-157-003. Commonly known as 705 W. 12TH STREET, STERLING, IL 61081. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 6684410 ext 52109. 22-068467

SHERIFF ADC I3242925

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 6684410 ext 52109. 22-068467

SHERIFF ADC I3242925

April 30, 2024

May 7, 14, 2024 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2023-NR1, PLAINTIFF, VS.

MARILYN R

WILKENS A/K/A

MARILYN ROSE

WILKENS A/K/A

MARILYN WILKENS; TYLER

WILKENS A/K/A TYLER J WILKENS; CORNERSTONE CREDIT UNION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC30 407 SOUTH GRAPE STREET MORRISON, IL 61270 NOTICE OF SALE

PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT

NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS INDENTURE

TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2023-NR1, PLAINTIFF, VS.

MARILYN R

WILKENS A/K/A

MARILYN ROSE

WILKENS A/K/A

MARILYN WILKENS; TYLER

WILKENS A/K/A

TYLER J WILKENS; CORNERSTONE CREDIT UNION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC30 407 SOUTH GRAPE STREET MORRISON, IL 61270

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E 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 February 2, 2024, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on June 6, 2024, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 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 Whitesi de, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 9 IN KENTFIELD'S RE-SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 58 OF JOHNSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MORRISON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

TAX NO. 09-18-330-014 COMMONLY

Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 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 Whitesi de, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 9 IN KENTFIELD'S RE-SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 58 OF JOHNSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MORRISON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

TAX NO.

09-18-330-014

COMMONLY

KNOWN AS: 407 South Grape Street Morrison, IL 61270

Description of Improvements: The property is a single family home

The Judgment amount was $82,399.36.

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 taxes, special assessments or 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.

NO REFUNDS.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or 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. 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 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).

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on February 2, 2024, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on June 6, 2024, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, MorriIL 61270,

KNOWN AS: 407 South Grape Street Morrison, IL 61270

Description of Improvements: The property is a single family home

The Judgment amount was $82,399.36. 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 prop-

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: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com

COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3237843

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 condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other th

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: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla 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# 23-14466IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A

DEBT AND ANY

Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla 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# 23-14466IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT 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 informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3237843

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDEMORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1; Plaintiff, vs. JUDITH S ROBIDOUX; ET AL; Defendants, 23 FC 91 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the hour of 3:00 p.m., in the third floor lobby of 200 East Knox Street, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE SOUTH 42 FEET OF LOT 6 AND THE NORTH 5 FEET OF LOT 7; ALL IN BLOCK 3 IN WIKE SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS, PAGE 170.

P.I.N.

Plaintiff, vs. JUDITH S ROBIDOUX; ET AL; Defendants, 23 FC 91 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the hour of 3:00 p.m., in the third floor lobby of 200 East Knox Street, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE SOUTH 42 FEET OF LOT 6 AND THE NORTH 5 FEET OF LOT 7; ALL IN BLOCK 3 IN WIKE SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS, PAGE 170. P.I.N. 11-33-253-007. Commonly known as 1513 8th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. (630) 7945300. 14-23-06262 IJSC XOME

OTICES

S UX; ET AL; nts, FC 91 OF SALE

NOTICE is given that to a t of Foreentered in ove entitled ntercounty Sales Corporation will on , May 30, the hour .m., in the or lobby of ast Knox Whiteside CourtMorrison, ell to the bidder for he following d mortreal estate: SOUTH 42 F LOT 6 E NORTH OF LOT 7; BLOCK 3 SUBDIVIOCATED IN NORTHEAST R OF N 33, SHIP 21 RANGE 7 F THE 4TH THE CITY K FALLS, IDE , ILLIACCORDTHE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN 8 OF PAGE 170.

RECORDED IN

PLATS, PAGE

P.I.N. 11-33-253-007. Commonly known as 1513 8th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. (630) 7945300. 14-23-06262

IJSC XOME INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL

SALES CORPORATION intercounty judicialsales.com I3242495

COUNTY, 210 15TH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

ESTATE OF Stephen D Wilson, DECEASED.

24 PR 95

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent Letters of office were issued to Brandon D Lindley, 3004

Bridal Court, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Hannah M. Clark, Chuhak & Tecson, PC, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before October 30, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp

Hannah M. Clark Chuhak & Tecson, PC (6338563) 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700 Chicago, Illinois 60606

(312)444-9300 I3242878

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

Vill age of Erie Board Meeti ng Village of Erie will hold a Zoning Board Meeting on May 16, 2024 for: Building Permit Application for Cody Beyer to erect a 30x36 Pole Building. April 30, May 7, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS REGIONS BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO UNION PLANTERS BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ALBERT M LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ALBERT M. LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ALBERT M LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, ROCK ISLAND ECONOMIC GROWTH CORPORATION, CITY OF EAST MOLIN E, ALEDO HCO, LLC D/B/A ALEDO REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER, GAYLE MEREDITH, HAZEL BROWN, STELLA CLEMENTS, HUGH BRENNAN AND STEPHEN G. ANDICH, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ALBERT M. LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, Defendants.

CASE NO. 23-FC-116

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3403 4TH ST. EAST MOLINE, IL 61244

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 20, 2024, the following described real estate, to-wit:

Lot Number Ninety-five (95) in MILLBROOK SECOND ADDITION to the City of East Moline, Illinois, situated in the County of Rock Island and State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 17-02-228-033

Commonly known as: 3403 4th St., East Moline, IL 61244 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 7, 2024, 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 $74,120.88.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence

Maria J. Garcia; et. al.

11-33-253-007. ly known Ave., Falls, IL provement property of a single esidence If ject mortreal estate nit of a interest unity, the r of the ther than a gagee shall assessequired by ion (g-1) of 18.5 of the nium Act ms: 10% y certified balance 24 hours, ed funds unds. The will NOT pen for ion. rmation call Clerk at Attorney, & ates, P.C., North Road, idge, Illinois 630) 7944-23-06262 ME RCOUNTY DICIAL SALES CORPORATION county judicialsales.com

April 23, 30, 2024 May 7, 2024

The Tow ers , LLC proposes to build a 265-foot Lattice Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 610 5th Avenue, Erie, Whiteside County, IL 61250 Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Rebecc a Ebeling, r.e beling@trile af com 1821 Walden Office Sq., STE 500, IL 60173 630-227-0202.

May 7, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, 210 15TH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Stephen D Wilson, DECEASED.

24 PR 95

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before October 30, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Hannah M. Clark Chuhak & Tecson, PC (6338563) 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)444-9300 I3242878

No. 2024FC4

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/17/2024, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on June 7, 2024 at the hour of 9:15 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designate d at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE WEST SEVENTY- ONE (71) FEET OF LOT NUMBER ONE (1) AND THE WEST SEVENTY-ONE (71) FEET OF THE NORTH TWENTY (20) FEET OF LOT NUMBER TWO (2), BLOCK NUMBER TWO (2) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF MOLINE KNOWN AS AND CALLED "MOLINE ON THE BLUFF", SITUATED IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 17-05-204-010

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1420 13th Ave Moline, IL 61265 e of the sidential for each eed $300, perty is levied on as to ondition

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Hannah M. Clark Chuhak & Tecson, PC (6338563) 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)444-9300 I3242878

April 30, 2024

May 7, 14, 2024

Hannah M. Clark Chuhak & Tecson, PC (6338563) 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)444-9300 I3242878

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

1/1/2007, ent and (1) and her than ue under the entitled ecourse

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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 twenty -four (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, 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 b y 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. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 601 East William Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclos ure 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 interes t 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 (g-1).

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 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

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April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS GreenState Credit Union PLAINTIFF Vs.

DEFENDANTS

An Ordinance Budgeting for all Corporate Purposed for the Village of Cordova, Rock Island County, Illinois for the fiscal year commencing on the 1st day of May 2024 and ending the 30th day of April 2025. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF CORDOVA , ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS SECTION 1. That the amount hereinafter set forth, or as much thereof as my be authorized by the law, as may be needed and the same is hereby budgeted for the corporate purpose of the Village of Cordova, Rock Island County, Illinois to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of said Village of Cordova, as hereinafter specified for the fiscal year commencing the 1st day of May 2024 and ending the 30th day of April 2025.

Passed by the Board I of Trustees of the Village of Cordova, Rock Island County, Illinois this 18 day of s 18th day of April 2024 and approved by the Village of Cordova, Rock Island County this 18th day of April, 2024

Those voting Ayes: 5

Jeff Claus, Ron Willhite, Justin De Porter, Ben Roush, Mark Townsend Nay: 0

Absent: 1

ATTEST: /s/ Colleen Willhite Colleen Willhite, Village Clerk

/s/ James Boone James Boone, President

May 7, 2024