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WinningWheels summer concerts to start. / 6

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ValedictorianAlexis Meglispeaks at theProphetstownHighSchoolgraduationceremonyatthe footballfield Sunday, May28. ThePHS Class of2023 had37 graduates this year. Seepage 2.

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Prophetstowngraduates celebrate theendofanera

By SARAHFORD ForShawMedia

Thirty-sevenProphetstownHigh Schoolseniors walkedacrossthestage to receive theirdiplomasSunday, May28, onthe football field whilesurrounded by family, friendsandaproudcommunity.

Afterthe“PompandCircumstance” processional,opening remarks were given by Principal JanetBarnhart,celebratingthestudentsasthey“marked theendofoneeraandthebeginning ofthenext.”SeniorsAmberBurke and MadisonLackasthenperformedthe

nationalanthem.

SalutatorianEmmaMegliaddressed thecrowdwithathemeof focusingon thefuture. Afterherspeech,thePHS Bandperformed“ShouldIStayorShould IGo,” by TheClash. Awardsandscholarships were given, followed by aninspirationalspeech by valedictorianAlexis Megli.

ThePHSChoirperformed“Memories” by Maroon5, followed by theCertificationofGraduates by Superintendent HeidiLensingandthePresentationof Diplomas by Mrs. BarnhartandmembersoftheBoardofEducation.After tossingtheircapsintheair,theClassof

Farmers National Bank scholarship winner

2023 waved at familyandfriendsinthe bleachersastheydeparted forthe recessionalwiththesong“WeAre Young” playing.

ThePHSClassof2023 classcolors wereredand black,the class flower was the white rose,the classsong was“We Are Young,”andthe classmotto was “If youbelieve in yourselfandwitha tiny pinchofmagic,all yourdreams cancometrue,” by SpongeBob. Class sponsors were HeatherBrunsand Jodi Farral,andClassOfficers were Alexis Minieland JaidenOleson.Congratulations graduates, yourcommunityis proudof you!

Congratulations to Emma Megli, who won the$500 scholarship from Farmers National Bank in Prophetstown this year Megliwill be attending Aurora University.She is pictured with Tiffany Tipton, FNB’s marketing director and training coordinator.

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Sign up forProphetstown library’s summer reading program

TheHenryC. AdamsMemorial Library’s summer readingprogram beginsinJune!Planonjoiningus for some readingandcraftingmagic every Tuesday. Sign-upsheetsare available at thelibrary,online at www.prophetstownlibrary.com,the Prophetstown ParkDistrictor Shaw’sMarketplace.

Besure to stopin to seeall of the newbooks we have added forthe month of May, includingahand-selectedsection of some of thebest classics everwritten!

We encourage everyonefromages 2 to 101 yearsold to usethelocal library.

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ABOVE: Salutatorian Emma Megli receives her diploma at the PHS commencement ceremony Sunday, May 28.

LEFT: Afterreceiving theirdiplomas, the Prophetstown High School Class of 2023 graduates throw their capsin the air.

Prophetstown manaccused of attempted‘abortionclinic’ arson

affidavit,BuynowasarrestedMay20 aftergettingtrappedinsidehiscar, whichhebackedintotheentranceto thebuildingabout4:30a.m.,triggering analarm.

By KATHLEENA.SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

URBANA –A73-year-oldProphetstownmanwhoclaimedtobe amember ofananti-abortion“rescuegroup”has beenchargedinfederalcourtafter investigatorssaidhedrove acarintoa futureDanville reproductivehealth clinicandtriedto burnitdown.

PhilipJ.Buyno waschargedin U.S.CentralDistrict Courtwith attemptedarson andfacesfiveto 20 yearsinprison.

Buyno wasto appearincourt May23,where amongotherthings,thejudgewasto determineifhewouldbeheldpending furtherproceedings.Hedidnotappear becauseofanunspecified“medical event.”

Thehearinghasyettoberescheduled.

Accordingtotheprobablecause

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BlessingoftheBikes in Fultonon Sunday

Rain orshine,AbateofIowaDistrict 21 willholdits34thannualBlessingofthe Bikesstartingat 1p.m.Sunday,June 4, in downtownFulton.

Golfcarts andside by sidesalso are welcome this year.

Officiatingthe event willbethe Rev. Matthew, PastorJonand PastorMike. Therewillbeabeer garden, vendorsand a50/50 raffle.

Pleasebring acanned goodtothe event to be donated to local food pantries. For information,callJulsat563-249-5681.

LyndonCar Show andfire

departmentbreakfaston Sunday

Mark yourcalendarsfor the32nd annual LyndonCarShow onSunday, June 4, rain orshine, atRichmond Park.

Carshowregistrationwill be 8to11 a.m., with aday-of-show entry feeof$15. Awardswillstart at 1p.m. withtrophies given forfirstandsecond place in each class,pluscategoriesofBestofShow (originalandmodified), Best Ford,Best GM, BestMOPAR, Best Paintand Best Interior.Dashplaqueswillbegiven to the first75entries.

Theformereyeclinicisbeing remodeledtoopenthisyearas areproductivehealthclinic. Itwasequipped withvideosurveillancecamerasthat capturedBuyno’sVolkswagenPassat backingintoitseveraltimesat high speed,accordingtotheaffidavit.

Buyno,whowaivedhisrighttoan attorney,toldDanvillepoliceofficers andan FBIagentthatheheardin earlyMaytheclinicwouldbeusedfor abortions,soheloadedhiscarwithold tires,woodandgasolineandreinforcedthetrunkwithwoodenbeams sohecouldusethecartobatterhis wayintothebuilding.Heintendedto burnthebuilding,alongwithhiscar, oncehegotinside,accordingtothe affidavit.

Afterramming thebuilding,he threw acanofgasoutofthecarand intendedtolightit,butitlanded uprightandashewastrappedinside, hecouldnotcompletetheact,accordingtotheaffidavit.

Buynotoldofficershewasa memberof“arescuegroup,”thepurposeof whichwas toprevent abortionclinics frombeingestablished,accordingto

Otheractivitiesinclude the Lyndon Firefightersannualpancake breakfast from 7a.m. to noon at thestation, the BoyScoutsfood standinthe park,music provided by 3-DSoundand playground equipmentforthe kids.

Vendorspacesstillare available for$10. Forinformation aboutthecarshow, call 815-778-4484 from 8a.m. to 4p.m. or emailclerk@villageoflyndon.org. Follow “LyndonCarShow”onFacebookfor updatesand more.

All-towngaragesales upcominginarea

Cordova: Friday, June 16,and Saturday, June 17.Residentscansignuptobeon thesalesmap by callingtheCordova DistrictLibrary at 309-654-2330byJune 12.Themapswillbeavailable at the library June13.

Erie:8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, June 2and8 a.m.-2p.m.Saturday, June3.Find promotionalmaterials at linktr.ee/ revitalizeerie.

Morrison: Friday, June9,and Saturday, June 10,from8a.m. to 3p.m. bothdays. Signup forthe sale endedMay26. Ad listingsandmapswillbefoundonour Facebookpage.

theaffidavit.

Buynowasactiveintheanti-abortionmovementinthe1980sand‘90s andhadbeenarrestedmanytimes, then becameactiveagainafterhis retirementfouryearsago,theaffidavitquotedBuynoassaying.Buyno wasarrestedin2019fortrespassingat aPeoriaclinic,accordingtotheaffidavit.

Buynoalsosaidthat“if Icouldsneak inwith agascanand amatch,I’dgo thereagain,” andthatif heisreleased fromjail,he’llgobackandfinishthe job, according totheaffidavit.

Buyno,who hasnocriminalhistoryinLeeorWhitesidecounties,was facingVermilionCountycriminal chargesforthedamagetotheclinic, butthosechargesweredismissed, accordingtoonlinecourtrecords.

DanvilleisneartheIllinois-Indiana borderandabout200milesfrom Prophetstown.

Residentsfrombothstatesare expectedtousetheclinic,which, accordingtoTheAssociatedPress,has generatedcontroversy.

Earlierthismonth,theDanville CityCouncilvotedtoban themailing orshippingofabortionpillsevenas stateDemocraticofficialshavewarned thatstepviolatesIllinoislawprotectingabortionas afundamentalright.

Port Byron: Thursday,June15, through Saturday,June17. Residentswhowish to beincludedon the salesmap cancallor stop by theRiver ValleyDistrictLibrary to register by Monday,June12. Mapswillbe readyatthelibrarylaterinthe week.

MorrisonCommunityHospital acquires Erie clinic

MorrisonCommunity Hospital announceditwillbetaking overtheclinic operations of theGenesis HealthCenter Erie clinic effectiveJune17.

PamPfister,MorrisonHospitalCEO stated,“Ruth Fiedler-Eatonhasbeen providingservices to theErie community for25 yearswitha strong commitmentto herpatients, andweare pleasedthatwe willbeabletocontinuethe clinic operationsand sustain healthcare servicesfor thiscommunity.”

“Ruth andher clinicalteamwill complementourhospitalandclinic services,and thisnewrelationship reconfirmsour commitment to support ruralhealthcare,”Pfister said.Morrison CommunityHospitalis anot-for-profit hospitalandhas provided patient focused care forover80years.

Forinformation,call815-772-4003.

Danvilleofficialshavesaidthe buildingat600N.LoganAve.is being renovatedasanabortionclinicafter Indiana’sRepublican-dominatedLegislaturevotedlast summertoban abortion.Alegalchallengepending before the Indiana Supreme Court has keptthestate’sbanonholdsinceSeptember.

In apostingonitsFacebookpage, theDanvillePoliceDepartmentsought toclarifythat theas-yet-unnamed futureclinicisnotaffiliatedwitha currentwomen’sclinic,oranyother clinics,inthecity.

“Theinformationwehaveasof now is thesitewaspurchasedbythe Indianapolis-basedMcGheeInvestmentGroup,”accordingtothepost.

“Thatgroupisassociatedwiththe IndianapolisClinic forWomenand thatclinic doesprovideabortionservices.Untilwehave adefinitivename associatedwiththissitewewillnow bereferringtothissiteastheproposed women’sclinic.”

AssistantU.S.AttorneyEugeneL. Millerisprosecuting.Therewasno indicationincourtrecordsasofMay 24thatBuynohashiredorbeen appointedanattorney.

TheAssociatedPresscontributed tothisstory.

POLICEREPORTS

Morrison May23

DavidCurtis,30,Rock Falls, expired registrationsticker

May25

Kenneth Kelling,63,Chicago,failure toreducespeed to avoidanaccident

Fulton

May21

RonaldC.Mitchell of Fulton was cited forspeedinginthe400block of 19th Avenue.He wasreleasedwitha promise to comply.

May24

Kole J. Schipper of Fulton wascited forspeedinginthe500block of 14th Avenue.He wasreleasedwitha promise to comply.

RobertJ.McGee of Fulton wascited forspeedinginthe400blockof13th Avenue.He wasreleasedwitha promise to comply.

Individualsnamedinthepolice reporthavebeenaccusedofacharge. They arepresumedinnocentuntil provedguilty.

Buyno:‘If Icouldsneak inwith agascananda match,I’dgothereagain’

PhilipJ.Buyno

OnFeb.21,2023,ShawMediapublished apressreleasefromtheE.JaynePearce Foundationcontainingstatementsalleging ahistoryofspousalandchildabuseinthe Pearcehousehold.

OnFeb.25,2023,KennethMaxPearce, formerhusbandofthelateE.JaynePearce, sentcorrespondencetoShawMedia throughhiscounselstatinghe“categoricallydeniesallegationsofspousaland childabuse,”anddemandingaretraction. ShawMediawasnotabletoverifythe truthofallegationsofspousalorchild abuseinthePearcehouseholdbasedon a reviewofpublicrecords.Accordingly,on March7,2023,ShawMediaretractedthe pressrelease,noting:“ShawMediahasnot beenabletoverifyanyallegationsofspousalorchildabuse,andweregrettheerror.”

PriortorunningtheMarch7,2023, retraction,ShawMediadidnotcontactthe E.JaynePearceFoundationoranyofits boardmembers.Followingpublicationof

theretraction,counselfortheFoundation providedShawMediaexcerptsfromtranscriptsofsworntestimonygivenbymembersofthePearcefamilyduringopencourt hearings.ThattestimonyincludesallegationsagainstKennethMaxPearceofphysicalabuseagainstE.JaynePearceandthe Pearcechildren.TheE.JaynePearceFoundationstandsbytheaccuracyoftheallegationscontainedinitsinitialpress release,asreflected inthePearcechildren’slitigationtestimony.KennethMax Pearcedisputesanddeniestheseallegationsofabuse.

ToremoveitselffromthePearcefamily dispute,ShawMediahasagreedtorepublisharevisedversionoftheE.JaynePearce Foundation’spressrelease,whichomits theallegationsofspousalandchildabuse, butispublishedinconjunctionwiththis clarification.ShawMediasupportsallvictimsofdomestic abuseandthecharitable missionoftheE.JaynePearceFoundation.

E. Jayne Pearce Foundation to fund scholarships inWhiteside County

TheE.JaynePearceFoundation hasbeenestablishedtoprovidecollege orvocationalscholarshipstoyoung menandwomenlivinginWhiteside Countywho arefacingadversityand possessJaynePearce’straitsofintegrity,strengthandcourage

Jaynestruggledwithautoimmune diseaseandwastherecipientofadoubleorgantransplantin1990.

E.JaynePearce, aprominentresidentofErieandWhitesideCounty, passedawayin2008.Sheleftadirectivetoherchildrenandclosestfriends thatafter herdeathshewantedafoundationestablishedthatwouldprovide womenandchildren withresources thatwerelackinginWhitesideCounty.

Applicationsforscholarshipsand deadlinestoapplywill beannounced later.

Inadditiontothefoundation, Jayne’sdirectiveincludedestablishmentofJayne’sHouse.Jayne’sHouse willoperateasa501(c)(3)organization

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SVCC to host 38th annual Child Fairon Saturday

Sauk ValleyCommunityCollegewill hosttheChild Fairfrom9a.m. to noon Saturday, June3.

The38thannualChild Fairwill feature a space explorationthemeandinformation andactivities forchildrenand families. Interactivebooths,emergency vehicles, apetting zooandmorewillbesetup throughout SVCC’s campus. Activities

toprovideresourcesandserveas a localhealingandhealthcenterfor womenandchildrentoovercome the physicalandemotionaltraumacaused bydomesticviolence.

Jayne’sHousealsowilloffer womenand childrenwithguidanceon howtoprotectthemselvesfrom a domesticabuserandprovideagatewaytoconnectwithadditional resources.

Itwaswell-knownthroughoutErie thatJaynePearce’shousewasasafe placetogoforemotionalorfinancial help.Sherecognizedthehardships othersfacedandwasabletofindpurposeinhelping.

AlocationforJayne’sHousein WhitesideCountyistobedetermined andthefulllistofserviceswillbe announcedafter alocalneedsassessmentiscompletedbytheboardof directors.

Formoreinformation,pleasevisit jayneshouse.orgorcall 309-373-7922.

willbeheldinsideandoutside, weather permitting.Carseat safety checkswill be availableduringthe event.

The family-friendly eventisfreeand open to thepublic. TheChild Fairismadepossiblein part by ABCAmeriCorps,CGHMedicalCenter, KSBHospitaland Sauk ValleyCommunity College. Forinformation, contactBrenda Helms at 815-835-6212orbrenda. helms@svcc.edu.

Whiteside County Farm Bureau accepting farm camp registration

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MORRISON–TheWhiteside CountyFarmBureauFoundationis acceptingregistrationforitsFarm Campsessionsthatwilltakeplace from9a.m.tonoonMondaythrough Thursday.

Thecampisopentochildrenages6 to9.

Attendeeswillreceivehands-on farmingexperiences.Thecampfeaturesfieldtripstodifferentfarms Therealsoarepresentationsonshearingsheepanddriving tractors.The campshaveanenrollmentlimitof20.

FarmCamplocationsinclude:

•Prophetstown:June12through June15.

•Sterling:June26throughJune29

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Illinois 78 closes in Whiteside County

DIXON– TheIllinois Department of Transportationannouncedthat, weather permitting, constructionwillbegin Tuesday, May30,onIllinois 78in WhitesideCounty. The work zoneisfrom theWhiteside-CarrollCountyline to U.S. 30north of Morrisonandwill requirea 30-day roadclosure.

Workwill replacemultipleculverts alongIllinois 78 and resurfacethe road. The roadwillbeclosedstartingMay30, withaccessopenonly to localtraffic.A markeddetourwilldirectmotorists to use U.S.30,Illinois 84 andArgo Fay Road.

The remaining workwillbe completed afterthe roadclosureusingdailylane closures. The$7.3 millionprojectis expected to be completed by theend of September.

Motoristscan expectdelays andshould allow extratime fortripsthroughthis area.

Whiteside County Fair returns Aug. 15-19

The152ndannualWhitesideCounty

Fairwill return Tuesday, Aug.15,through Saturday, Aug.19, at theWhiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St., Morrison.

The fair’s grandstandentertainment includesthe Full ThrottleMonster Trucks at 7p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17. The event will featurethe“BIG FOOT”monster truck.

Monstertruckshave beena favorite

atWoodlawnAcademy,3807WoodlawnRoad

•Morrison:July17throughJuly20 attheMorrisonCommunityBuilding, 100E.Lincolnway

•Fulton:July24throughJuly 27at theEpicCenter,51413thAve.

•Erie:July31throughAug.3.

Thefeeis$25perchild.Feesaredue beforethecampsstart.Paymentcanbe madeonlineorviacheck.Checksmust bemadeouttotheWhitesideCounty FarmBureauFoundation.

Registrationisfirst-come,firstserved.Theregistrationdeadlineis oneweekbeforeeachcamp. TheSterlingcampregistrationisavailable throughWoodlawnArtsAcademy.

Forinformation,call815-441-8572or emailmatt.wcfb@gmail.com.

form of entertainmentand excitement fordecades.Sincethe1970s,monster truckshaveraced,donedaringtricks, andseveralunluckycarshave fallen victim to thegianttrucksthatsetout withonlyonegoalinmind–destruction. Inaddition to “BIG FOOT,” thecrowdwill get to watchseveraltrucksperformin front of thegrandstand at7p.m. Forinformation,visitwhitesidecountyfair.org orthe fair’s Facebook page.

‘Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat’ showing June 10

TheRapidsCity Fire ProtectionDistrict invitesthepublic to afreespecial showing of aninspiringdocumentary about volunteer firefighting at 5p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Riverdale Middle Schooltheater, 9822- 256th St N, Port Byron.

“OddHours,No Pay,CoolHat” follows volunteer firefightersfromacrossthe U.S.astheyencounterchallengesand triumphs to fulfillasinglemission: servingtheir community. Heartwarming, humorousandthrilling,this sweeping portrait of braverywillcapture your heart.

Representativesfromthreeupper Rock IslandCounty Fire/EMSdepartmentswill beonhand to answerquestionsand sharetheirpersonal experienceswith local families.Concessionswillbe available.

The filmissponsored by theJohn Deere Foundationandproducedin partnershipwiththeNational Volunteer Fire Council.

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OBITUARIES

CLYDYELYNNMILES

Born: November30,1947inSterling,IL

Died: May25,2023inLyndon,IL

CLYDYELYNN MILES,75,ofLyndon, IL, wentto bewithher Lordand SaviorJesus Christon Thursday, May25,2023,ather home.

Therewillbe no visitationorfuneralservices.Cremation rites have beenaccorded.TheBosma-GibsonFuneral HomeinProphetstown,IL,isincharge ofarrangements.

ClydyewasbornNovember30,1947,in Sterling,IL,to ClydeL. and Lois E.(Marsh) Miles.ShewaseducatedintheLyndon GradeSchoolandwasagraduateofLyndon

LORRAINETEMPLE

Born: December15,1938inMorrison,IL

Died: May27,2023inClinton,IA

LORRAINETEMPLE, 84,ofFulton,IL,died

Saturday,May27, 2023atMercyOnein Clinton,IA.

Funeralservices willbeat12:00PM noon,Wednesday, May31,2023atBethelChristianReformed Church,Fulton,IL,withinterimPastor,Rev. DanielJongsmaofficiating.Avisitationwill beheldpriortotheservice,startingat10:00 AM.TheFultonChapeloftheBosma-Renkes FuneralHomeisinchargeofarrangements. IntermentwillbeatGroveHillCemeteryin Morrison,IL.Inlieuofflowers,memorials havebeenestablishedtoSpeakOutAgainst Suicide–Camanche,IAandalsotheAlzheimer’sAssociation.

LorrainewasbornDecember15,1938in

Morrison,ILtoBurnieandEllen(Oostenryk) Engelkens.Shewasa1956graduateof MorrisonHighSchool.OnFebruary15,1957 shemarriedMelAmmoninMorrison.Hedied December20,1993.OnMay20,1995she thenmarriedRonTempleinFulton.Hedied

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5/27/2023.

Arrangementsentrusted to Bosma-Renkes FuneralHome, Fulton. Additionalinformation: www.bosmarenkes.com.

High School.ShethenattendedSaukValley CommunityCollegeinDixon,IL.Clydyewas aChristfollower.Shewas an avidreader andenjoyedtalkingpoliticswithanyone. Hergreatestjoyinlifewas spendingtime withherfamilyandfriendsandsittinginher garagewatchingtheworld go by.

Survivorsincludeonedaughter,Jennifer LynnIveyofBells,TX; threesons,Wesley ChadIveyof Lyndon,IL,SkeeterAllen (Jodi) HallofPinehurst,GAandJeremyLee NunleyofLyndon, IL;tengrandchildren;nine great-grandchildren;twosisters,Bonnie Miles and Barb(Larry)StonebothofLyndon, IL;twobrothers,Jerry (Sharon)MilesofAmboy,ILandJeff(Karen)MilesofLyndon,IL.

Shewasprecededindeath by her parents.

Tosendonline condolencesgotowww. bosmagibson.com

October17,2014.Lorrainewasahomemaker andafarmwife.Sheheldavarietyofoutside jobs,butherprimaryrolewasMOM.She wasamemberofBethelChristianReformed Church,andalsowasalong-timemember ofEmmanuelChurchinMorrison.Sheheld membershipsatErieCountryClubandalocal antiqueclub,andwasavolunteerwithMercyOneAuxiliaryandtheFultonWindmill.She wasanavidTV-buffandenjoyedcrocheting, Sudokupuzzles,shopping,golfingandbaking chocolatechipcookies.Lorrainelovedto travel,andshewasfortunateenoughtohave experiencedmanyadventures.

Survivorsincludethreedaughters,Cindy (RichPladna)Spooner;Melinda(Rick) Cadogan;Julie(MikeArnold)Taylor;three step-sons,Randy(Lois)Temple,Terry(Denise)TempleandMarty(Danette)Temple; onedaughter-in-law,MaryTemple;eighteen grandchildren;manygreatgrandchildren;one sister,JeanTemple.

ShewasprecededindeathbyherfirsthusbandMel;hersecondhusband,Ron;oneson, DanielAmmon;onestep-son,RickTemple; twosisters&theirspouses,Alice(Raymond) CordesandRuth(Wesley)Leech;three brothers-in-law,GeraldAmmon,BillCainand DalbertTemple.

Tosendonlinecondolencesgotowww. bosmarenkes.com

JIMPOULTER

Jim Poulter, 82, of Prophetstown, passedon 5/26/2023.

Arrangementsentrusted to Bosma-Gibson FuneralHome, Prophetstown. Additional information:www.bosmagibson.com.

3rd annual Running with Rorrie set for June 24

Registrationisopenforthe3rd annualRunningwithRorrieMemorialRun,setfor10a.m.Saturday, June24,ontheFultonriverfront. The5Krun/walkhonorsandremembersRorrieJosephKramerofFulton,whopassedawayonJan,17, 2021,becauseofcomplicationsfrom glioblastomabraincancer.

Rorrie’swidowBridgetKramer andfamilyorganizedthefirstevent onJune12,2021.Helovedrunning along theFultonriverfront and couldrunamileineightminutes, sheshared.Afterhisrunontheriverfront,thecoupleoftenwouldgofor arideinhis1985TransAm.

Theeventraisesfundsforthe RorrieJosephKramerScholarship Fund,a501(3)(c)establishedtohelp highschoolseniorspursuetheireducationgoals.In2022,thefirst$1,000 scholarship wentto JoeyHuizenga. Bridgetsaiditwasanemotional, excitingandawesomeexperience. “Rorriewasamountainofoptimism,”shewrote.“Wewillcontinue tohelpothersinhisnamepursue

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theireducation,keepinghismemory andspiritalive.”

TheRorrieJosephKramerScholarshipapplicationwassenttoWest Carroll,RiverRidgeandFultonHigh Schoolsthisyear,whereRorriegraduated(Savanna),whereheworked andlivedforalongtime(Elizabeth), andFulton.Hevaluededucationand receivedhisbachelor’s degreein organizationalmanagementwith highhonorsin2013fromAshford University,thenhisMBAwithhigh honorsfromKellerGraduateSchool ofManagementatDeVryUniversity in2020.

Thefamily-friendly5Krun/walk isopentoallages,withorganizers havingagoalof60participantsthis year.Registrationis$30andthereis nochargeforkids12andunder,with strollerswelcome.Aparent or guardianwillneedtocompletean eventwaiveronthedayoftheevent. Visit“RunningwithRorrie 5K”on Facebookformoreinformationorto getthelinktothegetmeregistered. compage.

Winning Wheels Summer Concert Series kicks off on Friday

WinningWheelswillkickoffits 6thannualSummerConcertSeries from7to9p.m.Friday,June2.Grab yourlawnchairsorblanketand headdowntoProphetstown’sEclipse SquareMemorialParktoenjoyan eveningofmusicfeaturingclassic rockbandHapHazard.

The 2023WinningWheelsSummerConcertSerieswillfeature11 concertsonFridayeveningsthis summerfrom7to9p.m. Foodvendorswillbesetupfortheevents includingGG’sIceCreamandCragel’s,withstaffgrillingporkchops andhotdogs attheparkpavilion. Therealsowillbeaprogressive50/50 drawing.

MikeChastain,eventcoordinator andWinningWheelssafetydirector, helpedstarttheconcertseriestofosterconnectionsbetweenthecommunityandresidentsatthebrainand spinalcordrehabilitationfacility. ThefirstyearwasheldattheWinningWheelspavilion,butitwaslater movedtoEclipseSquaretogetabettercommunityturnout.

Thisyear’sscheduleisasfollows:

June2-HapHazard,June9-The Velies,June 16-TheGrayWolf Band,June23-AtomicBlender, June30-TheTimothyMorrisBand, July7-3OntheTree,July14-Bobbi White&Co.,July28-JimRyan, August4-TheNightPeople,August 11-TheKnockoffs,andAugust18SlowRollin.’

ProphetstownProudwilljoinin onthefunonthefourthFridayof eachmonth,June23andJuly28, withkids’gamesandactivities,food andcraftvendorsandMainStreet businessesstayingopenlate.

It’sgoingtobeagreatsummerof greatmusicandfreeconcertsso markyourcalendarsandcomeon outandjointhefun.Intheeventof severeweather,theconcerts will be canceled,buttheywillgoonifthere’s justrain.FollowWinningWheels andProphetstownProudon Facebooktostayuptodateontheconcertsandothercommunityhappenings.

Forinformation,contactMike Chastainatmchastain@aheinco. comorcall815-537-5168,ext.221.

LaVonne J. Huizenga, 73, of Fulton, passed on

Riverdale Elementary breaks ground on new kindergarten wing

By SARAHFORD forShawMedia

ThestudentsandstaffofRiverdale ElementarySchoolinPortByronhad amemorablelastdayofschoolbefore summerbreakonFriday, May26,attendingtheofficialgroundbreakingceremonyforthenewkindergartenwingthatwillbebuiltin thegreenspacebythe gymnasium’s backdoors.

Allthestudentsworeyellowhard hatsprovidedbycontractorRussell Construction andsatonthelawnas ElementaryPrincipalMarkLofgren, SuperintendentJoshTemple andprojectmanagerDarrin Pearsalltalked abouttheproject.Asschoolleadersand BoardofEducationmemberslinedup withshovelsforthegroundbreaking, thestudents’chantsof“digit,digit,dig it”filledtheair.

Theproject’saimistorenovateand create20learningspacesaspartofthe district’splantodevelopmore21st-century learningspacesandsaferenvironments.

Templesaidtherewillbealotof activityon-siteduringthenextschool yearasworkersconstructfourstate-ofthe-artclassrooms,renovatetheschool libraryand15classroomsingrades3-5, andcreatesmall groupstudyspaces.

Constructionwillbegintheweek ofMay29,withcompletionscheduled forAugust2024. Theestimatedcost fortheentireproject,designedby JohnsonArchitects,is$5.2million andwillbepaidwithfederalgrants anddistrictfunds.Thelastmajor constructionprojectattheschoolwas

46yearsagoin1977.

ProjectmanagerPearsall,aRiverdaleClassof2000alumniand father of threechildreninthedistrict,saidthe 7,100-square-footbuildingwillfeature newkindergartenclassrooms,each withtheirownbathroomandsink,plus newtables,chairs,bookshelvesand more.Healsohopestheprojectsparks interestinconstructionandbuilding trades.

RiverdaleBoardofEducationPresidentTimBaldwinsaidthefunctionality doesn’tworkinthecurrentkindergartenwingandthenewspacewillhave a betterflow.Overthesummer,contractorswillbewaterproofingthecurrent kindergartenwingfollowinglastyear’s installationofanewroof.Longerterm, hehopestoseethecurrentkindergartenwingconvertedintoadistrictoffice with aproperconferenceroomand storagecapabilities,thoughthatproject isstilldowntheroad.

Communitymembersattendedthe groundbreaking,including BillBrockman,father of twointhedistrict.

“Asacitizen,I’m excitedforthe expansion.Ithinkit’sgreat!”hesaidof thedevelopment.

Templesaidit’stakentwoyearsfor theprojecttogettothispoint.

“I’mexcitedtobeabletofacilitate thisforourstudents,ourstaffandthe community,”hesaid.“Iappreciatethe commitmentonthepartoftheRiverdaleBoardofEducationtoimprovethe safety,theenvironmentandtheoverall learningexperiencesforourstudents. I’mlookingforwardtothenextstepson ourpathtowardgrowthand development.”

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RiverdaleElementary students sit on the ground with their hard hats after the groundbreaking ceremony fora new kindergartenwing Friday, May 26.

GLIMPSES OF THE PAST– FULTON

1973: Spring Valley Reformed Church completes new outdoor chapel

60Years

May29,1963

FivemembersoftheClassof1963at FultonCommunityHighSchoolwere groupedatthetopofthelistfor scholastichonorsforthepastfouryears. ValedictorianBobStonehadagradepointaverageof4.98,followedclose behindbyBruceSikkema(4.85),LaurenVanZuiden(4.80),Ge org e Schuitema(4.78)andIleneDyke(4.74).

ThePizzaandSteakShoplocatedat 30510thAve.inFultonisopen.FormerlyCossman’sRestaurant,itis offeringa12-inchsausageandcheese pizzafor$1.50.ItalsoisservingT-bone, ribsteakandporkchops.

50Years

May30,1973

TheSpringValleyReformed Churchhascompleted anewoutdoor chapel.Thebuildingwillhousethe equipmentusedforsummerservices. Theprojectwassponsoredbythe Men’sBrotherhoodinconjunction withthechurch.

FultonThespianTroupe546heldits lastregular meeting.Itbeganwithan initiationceremony,when21members becameInternationalThespians.The newmembersareCarolBielema,Tom Berg,DianeBrondyke,JimBronkema,

JanDenBesten,DennisEdwards,Mary Field, TomHanson,SueIwema,Sue Haiduck,JimKinney,LindaKraft, LuanneRus,GailSikkema,ValSikkema, RolandVanderEide,BillWarner,TerriWeston,BarbaraWorkman, JerryWorkmanand Dan Kolk.

40Years

June1,1983

DixieAbbottwonanumberofhonorsatMonmouthCollege,whereshe wasafreshmaninbusinessadministrationandSpanishthispastyear.She receivedaNational PresbyterianCollegescholarshipandtheA.B.Morrow scholarship.Accordingtoan announcementfromthecollege,“Miss AbbottwasrecognizedasanewmemberofBlueKey, anhonoraryfraternityforstudentsofoutstandingcharacterandabilitywhohavewon campusdistinctionforservice,leadershipandscholarship.”

TheCityCouncilwillcontinueconsiderationofthebudgetforthecoming year.Aformalhearingontheordinanceisscheduledbeforetheregular meeting.Itisexpectedthefinalversionoftheappropriationordinance willbeadoptedatthecouncilmeeting. Apreliminaryversionoftheordinancecallsforappropriationsof

$835,082forthenextfiscalyear.

30Years

May26,1993

Anewdineropenedlastweekand isoperatingsevendaysaweekand offeringmealsforbreakfast,lunch anddinner.MichelleBallard,awaitress,andMichelleGraham,theowner, posedforaphotointherecently remodeled building. Thenewbusiness,Michelle’sDiner,islocatedinthe buildingknownformanyyearsas Balk’sStoreonSouthFourthStreet.

KentHammer,presidentoftheFultonChamberofCommerce,receiveda checkfor$2,000fromBarbaraSuehl, secondvicepresidentoftheFulton Kiwanis Club.Kiwanians donatedthe moneytobeusedtorenovatethetenniscourtson12thStreet.TheChamberisattemptingtoraiseupto$22,000 tocompletelyrenovatethecourts.

20Years

May28,2003

CityofFultonofficialsonceagain are embroiledingrievances.With manypositivehappeningsinthecity beinginmotion,thisisthesecondtime inrecentyearsthatgrievanceshave surfacedandnosolutionhasbeen found.ThemayorandtheCityCouncil

havelivedwithitforseveralyears.

TheFultonHighSchoolboystrack teamperformedextremelywellatthe sectional.Theteam qualifiedthree relaysforthestatemeettobeheldthe weekendofMay31.The boyswho qualifiedforstateincludedJason Brewer,MarkClarkson,MattOttens, DrewVanZuidenandBruceFritz.

10Years

May29,2013

Changesarecomingtodowntown Fulton.WendyOttens,ownerofSweet Woodrufflocatedat1102FourthSt., haspurchasedtheadjacent building locatedat1100FourthSt.CharlesDykstrafromtheFultonDowntownDevelopmentGroupannounced thataftera seriesofnegotiations,KrumpetsBakeryCafe,ownedandoperatedby ReneeHolmes,willbecomingtoFultonandoccupyingthebuildinglocated at1016FourthSt.NeeseInsurance Agencywillberelocatingacrossthe streetto1005FourthSt.Wilson’sFloral,ownedbyDebSchaver,willbe movingto1006FourthSt.

AmericanLegion Post402held a groundbreakingceremonyforthenew Veteran’sMemorialParklocatednear thebikepathbetweenRoute84andthe formerCousinsSubs.

By STEPHEND.HARRISON,M.D.

CoenzymeQ10oftenisabbreviatedCoQ10.Itisasubstancethebody producesnaturally thatis usedfor growth,maintenanceandsupportof tissues.Thesetissuesincludethe heartandothermuscles.It’soneof themanysubstancesthat isreduced inproductionstartingaboutage40.It isdepletedmorerapidlybytheuseof statinproductsdesignedtolowerthe cholesterol.Thesubstanceisapowerfulantioxidant.

Oxidativestressisaconditionin whichcellsinthebody,andtherefore thetissues,donotgetenoughoxygen. Thismaycausedamagetothetissues dependingonhowintenseandhow longtheexposure.Sometimes,asin thecaseofstatins,itisalow-level attacksustained overtime thatoften leadstomuscleachesthataresometimesattributedtoage.Coenzyme Q 10appearstoreducethisoxidative stress.

Thisnaturalsubstanceisfoundin manymeats,fishandnuts.Therealityis,evenaccordingtotheMayo

Clinic,suchfoodsdonothaveenough coenzymeQ10tochangethelevelsin thebodysignificantly.Therefore, theyrecommendthatifyouhaveconditionsthatcouldbenefitfromthis enzyme,youtakesupplements.There aremanysuchsupplementsonthe market.Despitethehypeofanyparticularsite,therearenostudiesthat showoneformisbetterthananother.

ProbablythemostimportantbenefitofthecoenzymeQ10isthe improvementofsymptomsofcongestiveheartfailure.

Thisconditionhasaworseprognosisthancancerandkillsmanypeople,whichisasubstantialfinding. Otherpeoplefeelthat thishelps cholesterol,especiallyindiabetics.Probablymoreimportantthanlowering thenumberis reducingtheoxidative stress thatwementionedabove.

Migraineheadachesareanother conditionthatappearstohavesome benefitbytheingestionofcoenzyme Q10supplements.

Therearemixedstudiesinregard tohypertension.Therealsoaresome reportsaboutimprovingphysical

performance,buttheresearchhas beenmixed.Unfortunately,theconditionofParkinson’sdiseasedoesnot appeartobehelpedbythesesupplements.

Mostpeoplewhotakecoenzyme Q 10takebetween100and200mgdaily Thesupplementscomeinpills,liquid, gummiesandevencanbegivenbyIV. Thereareveryfewsideeffectsof

significance.Ofcourse,anypillcan causenauseaorotherintestinal symptoms,butthisisrareasare headaches,fatigueorrashes.The safetyinpregnancyhasnotbeen tested.Thereisatheorythatthese might interferewithsomebloodthinnerssuchasWarfarinorCoumadin. Thegoodnewsisthiscanbemonitored by thestandardbloodtests.

The benefits of coenzymeQ 10, which the body produces naturally, are discussed YOUR HEALTH

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Morrisonon the move, will join NUIC in 2024-25

Mustangsareafounding memberofTRAC

By KEVINHIERONYMUS khieronymus@bcrnews.com

TheMorrisonMustangswillberidingofftojointheNorthwestUpstate IllinoisConferencein2024-25.

TheMorrisonHighSchoolBoardof Educationmadetheexpectedmove officialatitsmeetingMay22.Morrison,achartermemberoftheThree RiversAthleticConferencein1975, willbeleavingtheconferenceafter49 yearstojointheNUICforallsportsfor the2024-25schoolyear.

Morrison athleticdirectorGregg Dolansaiditwastherighttimeto makethemovewiththeschoolsinthe ThreeRiversbecominglargerandthe

TRACK AND FIELD

distancesbecominglonger.

“AstheTRAChasgrownover the pastseveralyearssohastheenrollmentnumbersfortheschoolsbeing addedand anincreasetothetravel timetothenewschools,”Dolansaid. “Thosetworeasonsaretheprimary reasonsforthechangingofconferences.Wewillbeplayingteamscloser toourenrollmentandhopefully reduceourtraveltime.

“TheNUIC,liketheTRACconference,hasastoriedtraditionwithits sportsprogramsandwearelooking forwardtothenewchallengesofcompeting inagreatandcompetitiveconference.”

Dolan saiditwasnotaneasydecision,butonethatwasrightforMorrison.

“Asoneofthefoundingmembersof

theTRAC,thedistricttookalonglook atwhatwouldbebestforourstudent-athletesinthefutureandfeltthis wasthe righttimetochangeconferences,”Dolansaid.“Wehaveenjoyed ourtimeandtherelationshipswehave builtoverthepastseveraldecades withsomeofthecurrentTRACmembersandnowarelookingtobuildsimilarrelationshipswiththeschoolswe willbecompetingagainstinthe NUIC.”

OthermembersoftheNUICare Amboy,Aquin,Dakota,Forreston, Fulton,Durand-Pecatonica,Galena, LanarkEastland,Lena-Winslow, Milledgeville,Orangeville,Polo, Stockton,RiverRidgeandSavanna WestCarroll.

Sixoftheschools–Amboy,Aquin, Milledgeville,Orangeville,Poloand

RiverRidge–play8-manfootball.

TheMustangs’exitfromtheThree Riversfollowstherecent additionof AledoMercerCountyin2024-25and thedepartureofSt.Bedeattheendof thisschoolyear.

Morrisonbecomesthethird memberoftheThreeRiverstomovetothe NUIC,followingAmboy(2017)and Fulton(2021)insixyearsandthe fourthtoleavewithSt.forBede returningtotheTri-County.

Asitshapesupnowwithnoother schoolsleavingorentering,theThree Riverswilllooklikethisin2024-25 withdivisionstobedetermined:Aledo MercerCounty,BureauValley, Erie-Prophetstown,Hall,Kewanee, Mendota,Monmouth-Roseville,Orion, Princeton,Riverdale,Rockridge,SherrardandSterlingNewman.

Area middle schoolers bring homemedals at IESA state meet

By TYREYNOLDS treynolds@shawmedia.com

AthletesfromtheSauk Valleyarea madequiteahaulattherecentIESA Class1Aand2Astatetrackandfield meetatEastSideCentreinEastPeoria.

Seventhandeighthgradeboysand girlscombinedtowineightstatechampionships.Theyalsocombinedtoearn 43medalsforfinishinginthetopeight. Therewere21medalswonbytheboys athletes.Girlsathleteswon 22 medals.

Erie’sCarsonEyrichwonthe2A seventhgradepolevault(8-6).

FultonRiverBend’s2Aseventh gradegirls4x400wonthestatetitlein 4:25.52withtheteamofWrennCoffey, KerbyGermann,ChloeWilkinandBreleighHayton.

Other seventhgradeboysmedalists were Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico’s JohnHollandinthe2Ashotput(3rd, 38-6.5)anddiscus(5th,108-3); Erie’sElijahFranzenin the2Alongjump(4th, 17-1.25)and400meters(8th,59.91sec-

WHITESIDE COUNTYPROPERTYTRANSFERS

Warranty deeds

BobbieJo Prins to Gary and BethMilnes, 413E.Lincolnway Road,Morrison,$0. DavidR.andJoeL.Mickley,JoanK.

Rienstra,Carl D. HackbarthJr.and Karen J. Gilbert toJacquelineM.MickleyLiving Trust,JoeL.Mickley, trustee, 35parcels onMickley’sDrive, Prophetstown, $804,000.

Robertand KellyMcDonnell to William Joseph Teeter,409 S. Genesee St., Morrison,$139,000.

MikeMihaliosInc. to OtisM. Vardenand JonathonM.Hurd,605 AveB, Sterling, $115,000.

RIP LLC to Lisa Laurineand Wesley D. BushJr.,20069 Capp Road,Morrison, $185,000.

JasonR.Razo to Michael Williams, 1406 E.19th St., Sterling, $91,500.

TimothyL.Hurd to JasonR.Razo, 1406 E.19th St., Sterling,$60,000. Richard T. andAngela K. Lance to Jason L. Willett, 1667 Hoover Road, DeerGrove (Happy Spot),$250,000.

PaulE.andAshleyN. Scott to Cervando CruzCabreraand Weldy D. Villagran Equite, 22862 Prophet Road, Rock Falls, $272,000.

EugeneR.andJanetL. DeJonge to DesireeandJessica Tate,304Eighth Ave., Sterling,$1,000.

AndyNava andJavierCayetano to Barry andCristiana Wenzel,1302E. 16th St., Sterling,$59,000.

Joseph J. Todd to ThomasK. ToddII, 130312th Ave., Sterling,$49,500.

JoshA. Waldschmidt to Cody Ratliffand HelenC. Thompson,909 Seventh Ave., Sterling,$165,000.

onds);Erie’sJacksonTegelerinthe2A polevault(4th,8-0);Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico’srelayteamofAceWetzell,LoganMcIntire,MasonMinssen andHollandinthe2A4x100(5th,54.48); andErie’srelayteamofMasonVoeltz, NoahBerk,CalebBrownandFranzen inthe2A4x200(6th,1:51.23).

Otherseventhgradegirlsmedalists wereErie’sAydenGraweinthe2Apole vault(6th,6-9);Erie’sKelsiPackerin the2Alongjump(6th,15-0.5);Fulton RiverBend’sWilkininthe2A100hur-

PaulE.andLisaB.Skorzewski to Andrew L.andAlisha J Fortener, 509 W. 14th St., Sterling,$179,900.

AmandaK.and Keith O. ConklenJr. to Larry J. Cook, 221E.Ninth Ave., Lyndon, $90,000.

RobinConradEstate,ConnieJacobs, Brandi Leechand Denise LynMoore Stablein to MaryL.Church,1231Albany St.,Erie,$57,000.

ScottA.Hartman to TammiL.Morthland, 500 W. Winfield St.,Morrison, $86,000.

MortgageCenter LLC to VinsonJones, 1005 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls,$30,000. SarahE. Walls to KendraL.Kruse, 1004 Lenore St., Rock Falls, $94,500. SallyA.Bilderback to ChrisandMary Troye, 1004 Riverview Road, Sterling, $91,000.

dles(7th,18.07);FultonRiverBend’s Hayton inthe2A400(8th,1:05.46);and FultonRiverBend’sCoffeyinthe2A discus(8th,72-0).

Eighthgradeboysmedalistswere Erie’sBradyen Morrellinthe2Apole vault(3rd,9-3)andErie’sNathanPunke inthe2Apole vault(8th,8-6).

Eighthgradegirlsmedalistswere Erie’s SarahLinkinthe2A800(3rd, 2:27.81)and longjump(8th,15-1)and Erie’sLexiKappleinthe2Apolevault (3rd,7-9).

TammyR. Schlafer to Michael Bullis, 15750Bishop Road,Morrison,$0. Trustees deeds

Gregory W. Schlafer Trust to Michael Bullis, 15750Bishop Road,Morrison, $201,000.

Gladys L. Dahlquist Family Trust,Russell J. Holesinger,trustee, to LanceandJoyce A. Baker, 605 20th Ave., Sterling, $129,000.

Executors deeds

RuthE.MickleyEstate to JacquelineM. MickleyLiving Trust,Joe L.Mickley, trustee,one parcelonMickley’s Drive, Prophetstown,$1.44million.

GailS.JellerichsEstate to Patch Properties LLC, 408E. Fourth St., Sterling, $30,000.

Source:WhitesideCountyRecorder’s Office

BOYS TRACKANDFIELD

Morrison freshman finishes fifth in the 100 meters at state

MorrisonfreshmanBradyAnderson, whoisjuststartinghiscareer,finished fifthinthe100in11.07secondsatthe statefinals.Hewasguaranteedamedal asonlynineadvancetothefinals,sohe hadaspecifictimeinmindasheran.

“Iwasmainlyjustlookingforagood place,butIwastryingtogetunder11 [seconds].I’vebeenbattlingtheentire seasonandalmostgotunder,but couldn’tquitemakeit,”hesaid.“It’s prettycool.There’snotanythingelse I couldreallyask for,justcomingback nextyearandcompetingbetter,getting abetterplace.Youcanneverreallybe toohappywithfifthplace,sothismakes mehungrytogetbackanddobetter.”

Fulton’sBraidenDamhoff took10th inthe1Ashotputwithtossof14.98 meters,missingoutonamedalbyjust .06meters.

FAR LEFT:

Morrison’s Brady Anderson runsin the 100 meters at the 1A Rockridge Sectional on May 19.

on May 19.

Riverdale Middle School track teams find success at state

By JUSTINZIGLER

PhysicalEducation,RiverdaleMiddleSchool

Itwasanexcitingweekendatthe IESAClass3 statetrackmeetatthe EastSideCentre inEastPeoria,with theRiverdaleMiddleSchooltrack programsending24athletestocompeteatthetwo-dayevent.Theycame homewithnine individualmedalists, allsevenrelayteamsplacing,two individualstatechampions,andthe seventhgradeboyswinningtheClass 3Ateamchampionship.

BrooklynPetersonsetthetone withaClass3Arecord-settingthrow of34feet,9inchestowinstateforthe seventhgradegirlsonFriday,May19. DevanReikardhadapersonalbest jumpof15-1.5toplace13thinthe eighthgradegirlslongjumpandAmarahColemanhadapersonalbestin thediscuswithathrowof83-2,placing seventhfortheeighthgradegirls.

EthanSwiftranatimeof17.30in the110hurdles,whichwasthe13th besttimeinthestatefortheeighth gradeboys.

Intheseventhgradegirls400dash, AvaGaulrappranapersonalbest witha1:05,placingsixth.

ColtonClark earned10pointsfor hisseventhgradeteamwithafirstplacefinishinthe400andsetaClass 3Arecordwithatimeof54.77.

Gaulrapphadtoturnaround quicklyandrunthemile,turningina timeof5:56.24andplacing10th.Nate Supanimprovedhispersonalbestin themileby11secondstoearnathirdplacefinishfortheseventhgrade boys.JillianMurraywasnextupin themile,runningapersonalbestwith atimeof5:38.74andplacingsixth.

RoundingoutFridaynightforRiverdalewasCooperDesseyninthe boyslongjumpat16-7,which was goodfor12thplace.LucasDunbarfollowedwithajumpof17-2thatearned himeighthplacefortheseventhgrade boys.CamdenHartmanhitajumpof 17-5.5for13thplacefortheeighth grade.

Saturdaywaskickedoff byRiverdale’seighthgradegirlsandboys 4x200relaysbothrunningtheirbest times.Eachteamoutranteams inthe otherheattoplaceatthepodium. EighthgradegirlsCayleighHungate, IslaBaldwin,ChanningDeLaRosa, andPreslieWillemkensfinishedin sixthwithatime of1:55.68.

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LEFT: Fulton’s Braiden Damhoff throwstheshot at the 1A Rockridge Sectional

PhotosbyEarleen Hinton/ShawMedia

Photoprovided

The Riverdale Middle School track team is picturedbefore heading to state Friday, May 19.

BOYS TRACKANDFIELD

Riverdale senior makes it 2 golds at state

By TYREYNOLDS treynolds@shawmedia.com

CHARLESTON–TommyMurraystartedthe IHSAClass1Astatefinals withastrongruninthe 3,200meters.Hefinisheditwithafinalstrongkickin the1,600.

Heleftthemeetasatwo-eventchampion.

TheRiverdaleseniorclosedhiscareerwithapair ofgoldmedalsSaturdayatEasternIllinoisUniversity’sO’BrienField,pullingoffthedistancedouble withtwoscintillatingperformances.

Murraywonthethirdraceoftheday,takingthe 3,200in9:14.77.Hethenwonthethird-to-lastraceof theday,toppingthefieldinthe 1,600witha timeof 4:19.24.

“Itfeelsprettygood,”Murraysaidwhenasked howheliked thesoundof“statechampion”before hisname.“Happyaboutit.Thisiswhatallthework hasgoneinto,andI’mjustthankfulforeveryone aroundme:myteam,mysupportsystem,my coaches,myparents,allmyfamily.Ithelpsmealot, andwinningmakesthemproud,andthat’smyway ofthankingthemforhelpingmesomuch.”

The3,200wasneverreallyindoubt.AfterMurray ranwiththeleadpackforthefirstfourlaps,hetook theleadandslowlyexpandeditthroughoutthefinal fourlaps.WhenTuscola’sJacksonBarrettstarted pickinguphispacetomakeamovetothefront,the Ramsstarmatcheditandcruisedtothevictory.

Heranthesecondhalfoftheracejustasfast–if notfaster–thanthefirstfourlapsandbeatrunner-upAkiliParekhofChicagoLatinby7.55seconds (9:22.32).Barretttookthirdin9:24.18.

“Mycoachsaystoalwaysmakesmartmoves,and that’swhatIdid,”Murraysaid.“Idraftedoff–that’s aloteasierinthe3,200–andprobablyabout3½laps out,IsawBarrettmadeabigmoveandIcoveredit, andIthought,‘Nowisthetimeformetogo.’And I wentinandIthinkInegative-splitthosethreelaps. Ithurtalot,butfeelsgoodtowin.”

Asfreshasthejoyandpainaftertheracewasthe knowledgethataboutthreehoursand15minutes later,he’dbebackonthetrackforthefinaltimein hishighschoolcareertorunthe1,600.

Atthetime,hewasn’tsurehowwellhe’drecover forthesecondrunoftheday,butwaslookingforwardtothechallenge.

“We’regoingtoseeifIcanrejuvenatealittlebit,” hesaidwithawrysmile.“It’sbasicallythesame guys,amazingracers,guysI’veracedsomanytimes. Tremendousrespectforthem,andonemoretimeto racewiththemisprettyawesome.”

Murray took full advantageofthat finalrun.He gotoutinfrontinthefirsthalfofthe1,600,thenhad theanswertoalatechallenge.

With thepack runningmuch closertogether, Murrayhadacoupleofrunnersrightbehindhim withabout300meterstogo.Oneofthempassed Murraywithabout200metersleftintherace,but thatjustspurredMurraytomovefaster.Hekickedit in,passingthenewleaderalmostimmediatelyand thenholdingondownthefinalstretchtotakehome hissecondtitleoftheday.

“Iwantedthatvictory,soIjustfeltitinmetokick rightbackathim,andIwasabletodoit.It’smylast race,sowhynotputeverythingoutthere?”Murray said.“Iwasabittiredtocomebackforthe1,600,but

allthework andeverythingI’vedonepushedme through.I’mveryhappyaboutthat.Ididn’treally expectit,butveryhappyaboutit.”

Aftermissingoutonthestateexperienceas a freshmanbecauseoftheCOVID-19pandemic,Murrayqualifiedinbotheventsasasophomorein2021; hefinishedseventhinthe3,200in9:43.33and16thin the1,600in4:41.51.

Last year,headdedtwomoremedalstotheseventhfrom2021,takingthirdinthe1,600in4:21.98and finishingfourth in the3,200in9:31.75.Hewas4.39 secondsoffthepaceinthe1,600,and16.18seconds behindinthe3,200.

ButtheendlessmilesMurrayhasputinpaidoff inabigwayinhisfinalmeetasaRam,andhetooka momentafterthesecondvictorytoacknowledge howfarhe’scomeandthosewhohelpedhimonhis journey.

“I’mjustsothankfulI’vebeenabletorunwithall theguysonmyteam.ThesupportsystemIhave,the familyIhave,I’vecreatedsomeofmyclosestrelationships,andmycoacheshavebecomelikeparents androlemodelstome.It’sreallyjustchangedmeas anindividual,helped me grow alot,andkindof helpedmefindanidentity,too,”Murraysaid.“It’s givenmeplans forthefuture,it’salljustgreat.I’m justsohappywithmycareeratRiverdale,andagain, I’msogladtohavespentmyfouryearshere.”

Healsohopesthegoldmedalswillhelpgiveback totheRiverdaleRamrunningprogramthathas givenhimsomuchthepastfouryears.

Afterbeingpartofthecrosscountryprogram whentherewasbarelyateam,hehasseenthesport ofrunninggrowaroundPortByron,andlovesthe directionit’sheading.

“Riverdale hasabrightfuture,alotofkidswho arereallygoodatrunninghaveseenoursuccessand arereallyexcitedtojointheprogram.We’regoingto havealotmorekidscomingoutforcrosscountry, andIcouldseeRiverdalebecomingasortof1A dynasty,”Murraysaid.“Ithinkthat’sprobablythe bestthingaboutthesevictories,isthatithelpsmoti-

LEFT: Riverdale’s Tommy Murray and Landis Musser (right) run togetherearlyin theClass 1A 1,600-meter run at the IHSA state finals May 27 inCharleston.

BELOW: Riverdale’s Tommy Murray crosses the finish line going away to win the statechampionshipin the Class 1A 3,200-meter run at the IHSA state finals May 27 inCharleston Murray won state titles in boththe 1A 3,200 and 1,600 races.

vateotherpeople, especially theyoungergeneration,toreachforsuccessandanidentityforthe future,andwanttoworkhardtoachieveit.”

ApairofMurray’steammatesranineachraceas well. LandisMusserqualified forthefinalsinthe 1,600,andheand Murrayranside-by-sideforthe firstlapoftheracebeforeMurraypulledaway; Musserfinished10thin4:28.85,andmissedoutona medalbyjustonespotand.94seconds.

PeytonSandranintheslowerheatofthe3,200, andclockeda10:05.26tofinish14thoverall.

PhotosbyGaryMiddendorf–gmiddendorf@shawmedia

SOFTBALL – CLASS 1A ST. BEDE SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL: WEST CENTRAL 1, MORRISON0

Fillies fall shortin sectional semifinal

By TYREYNOLDS treynolds@shawmedia.com

PERU–Allgamelong,theMorrisonFillieshadscoringchances, but theyjustcouldn’tcashin.ThenWest Centralgotitsoneopportunityand tookadvantageofit.

TheHeatscoredinthebottomof thesixthinningtowintheClass1ASt. BedeSectionalsemifinal1-0onMay24 toadvancetothetitlegameagainst hostSt.Bedeinarematch oflast year’ssectionalchampionship.

Morrison(18-10)hadarunneron baseinallbutthefirstandlast inningsandhadtworunnersonbase threetimes.ButeachtimeWestCentral (29-7)foundawaytowiggleoffthe hookandpreservethescorelesstie.

“Wealljusttriedtokeepourheads up.Weknewitwashardandweknew weshould’vehadatleastfourruns, probably.Butwejusttriedtotoughit outandkepttellingourselves,‘Next inning,nextinning,’”sophomore pitcherBellaDuncansaid.“Wejust didn’tgetthatotherinning.”

DuncanwasstrongagaininthecirclefortheFillies,allowingjustone unearnedrunandthreehits.Shehad ano-hitterthroughfourinnings.She struckout10,didn’twalkanyoneand hitabatter.

Sheworked1-2-3inningsinthe first,secondandfourth, andworked aroundaleadoffbaserunnerinthe third(hitbypitch)and fifth(double). Shehadtwostrikeoutsandagroundoutinthethirdandstruckouttheside afterAshley Meyerbrokeupthe no-hitterinthefifth.

“Bellastayedalive.Shekepther headupatalltimes.Shenevergot down.Shekepttheteamhyped,” freshmancatcherAllieAnderson said.

DuncankeptastrongHeatlineup off-balancebymixingherlocation, andworkedthecornersoftheplateto keepawayfromsolidcontact.She

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TheboysteamofAbramKrier, JacksonTegeler,CamdenHartman andEthanSwiftplacedseventhwitha timeof1:42.936.

JacksonFritch oftheeighthgrade boysthrew39-2intheshotput,which gavehimthe18thbestthrowinthe state.

Theseventhgradeboys4x100relay teamconsistedofCooperDesseyn,

threw82%ofherpitches(76outof93) forstrikes.

“Myriseballdefinitelywaskey,” Duncansaid.“Wetalkedaboutitafter thefirstinningthat[theumpire’s] strikezone,helovedtherivers[onthe edgesoftheplate],sowejusttriedto focusonthat.”

WestCentralstarterAddieSeitz alsowassolid.Shegaveupsixhits, butconsistentlymadehigh-pressure pitchesinhigh-leveragesituations.

DuncanandJordanEadshitbackto-backtwo-outsingles in the top of thethird,butSeitzgotafielder’s choicegroundertoendthatinning.

Inthefourth,KiyahWolbersingled andAllieAndersondoubledtoput runnersonsecondandthirdwith nobodyout.ButSeitzgotastrikeout andthenalinedrivetoshortstop ShelbyBowmanthatwasturnedinto

adoubleplaytogetoutofthejam.

Shegotanotherkeystrikeoutafter Duncandoubled withtwooutsinthe fifthandwenttothirdonawildpitch.

BayLeighBrewer ledoffthesixth withasingletoleft-center,butanother linedrivetoshortinthesixthwas snaggedforthefirstout.Afteran erroronagrounderputrunnersat firstand second, Seitzgottwomore strikeouts tothrowupanotherzero onthescoreboard.

Shecamethrough withthebighit fortheHeatinthebottomofthesixth. BailieFergusonreachedonadropped flyballtostarttheinningandSeitz singledtoleft-center.Duncangot a flyoutfor thefirstout,butBowman linedan0-2pitchintothegapin left-center.Itrolledallthewaytothe fence.

Fergusonroundedthirdandscored

andSeitztriedtofollow,butaperfect relayfromMorrisoncenterfielder KayleePruistoshortstopEadsto catcher Anderson threwoutSeitzat theplate.Duncanthengotacomebackertoendtheinning,butthedamagehadbeendone.

Seitzthenworkedjusthersecond 1-2-3inningofthegame,retiringthe sideinfourpitches–anotherhardline drivethatwascaughtatthirdbase, thenaflyouttocenterandapopoutto third–toadvancetothesectionalfinal.

WhiletheHeatcelebrated,theFillies werelefttomullwhatcouldhavebeen.

“Ourkidskepttheirheadsupthe wholetime. It’satruetestamentto howgoodthatprogramis.They playedaheckofadefensivegame.But Icouldn’tbemoreproudofourkids,” MorrisoncoachKimSnidersaid “Bellahadaheckofagameinthecircleholdingthatoffensedownandour defenseplayedphenomenal.Wewere justonehitshorttoday.”

Thelossdoesn’ttakeawayfrom theseasonMorrisonhad,especiallya hotfinishthat ledtoitsfirst regional titlesince2017.

“Itwasanoutstandingseason,” Duncansaid.“Wehadn’twon a regionalchampionshipinsixyears,so towinregionalswasalreadyabig accomplishmentforus.”

It’snostretchtosayMorrison couldbebackinthissameposition nextseason.TheFillieslosejusttwo seniorstartersandbringbackapair ofpitchersinDuncanandEads.

Whileithurtsnow,playingin a coupleofpressure-packedgamesto finishtheseasonwillbegoodexperiencesfortheFilliesmovingforward.

“Wejustkeptcheering.Wejust playedatough,closegameagainst Newmanandweknewthatifwejust keptourheadsup,anythingispossible,” Anderson said.“Itdidn’twork outforustoday,butwegainmore newplayersnextyearandthey’llhelp us.Wejusthavetocomebackstronger.”

ColtonClark,DexterAllisonand LucasDunbar,placingsecondat51.01. Clarkwentback toworkinthe200 dash,runningaheatbehindthefaster seedstoturninablazingtimeof25.64, jumpingtofourthplace.The800run wasnextandjustlikeClark,Supan wasintheheatbehindthefaster seeds.Hewasabletopushhimself to runhisbesttimeoftheyearat2:15.42

forseventhplace.

Theseventhgrade girlsteamof KayleeOverton,EmmeDeBlaey,Ava Munson-MartelandAvaGaulrapp startedoffwitharunof4:29.94to secureathird-placemedalinthe4x400 relay.Nextwas theseventhgrade boys4x400withRileyTroutwine, LucasDunbar,NateSupanandColton Clarkearningthirdplacein4:01.36,

whichsecuredtheteamstatechampionship.TheeighthgradegirlsconsistingofCayleighHungate,Avery Beeler,PreslieWillemkensandJillian Murrayfinishedsecondwithatimeof 4:25.96.Competinginthelastraceof thedaywereCamdenHartman, AbramKrier,JacksonTegelerand EthanSwiftfortheeighthgradeboys placingfifthwithatimeof3:51.13.

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Morrison’s Bella Duncan firesa pitch against WestCentral on May 24 during their Class 1A sectional semifinal at St Bede Academy.

Fulton comes up short in 1A sectional semifinal

Steamers’rallyin7thnotenough

By JEFFNEWTON ShawLocalNewsNetwork

PEARLCITY–TheFultonSteamershadbeeninthistype ofsituation before.Downabunchofrunslate seemedalmostmorecomfortablethan beinginablowout.

That’swheretheSteamersfound themselvesinthe bottomoftheseventhinningoftheClass1APearl City SectionalsemifinalMay24 against Dakota.

Downsixruns,Fultonscoredfive inthelastoftheseventh–fourwith twoouts.ButtheSteamerscouldn’t getthelastrunacrosshomeplateto tie thegame,fallingtothe Indians 7-6 tocloseouttheirseasonat17-8.

“Wehavehadthoseinningsquitea bit,”FultoncoachBrentDykstrasaid. “Wewonseveralone-rungamesand lostseveralone-rungames. It’s a sign thatourkidsperseveredallnight long.”

Fultonknottedthegameat1-1in thelastofthefourthwhenRyanEads scoredonawildpitch.From there, DakotaandstartingpitcherJames Eystertookover.Eysterallowedjust twohitsthroughsixinnings,striking out12beforehavingtobeliftedinthe

seventhbecauseofpitchcountrestrictions.

Trailing7-1tostarttheseventh,

FultonchasedEysteronwalksbyQJ MangelsenandEthanPrice.After Dom Kramerreachedonan errorto

loadthebases,anothererrorplated tworunsandpulledtheSteamersto within7-3.

Four pitcheslater,PaytonCurley linedadoubletolefttokeeptheinning alive.Afteranotherwalk,AJBoardmanreachedonanerror,allowingtwo morerunstoscore.Fultoneventually gottowithinarun,butastrikeout endedtheseasonfortheSteamers.

“Unfortunately,ittookusuntilthe lastinningtogetoursparkoffensively,”Dykstrasaid.“Wehadanother good inningwhere we tieditupand a fewoftheballsDakotahitfoundsome openareasandthat’sjustthewaythe ballfallssometimes.”

Fultonstayedinthegamethanksin largeparttoexcellentplayinthefield. Kramerthrewoutarunnertryingto advancetosecondonasingletothe outfield.Eadsmadeadivingcatchin theoutfieldtorobanIndiansplayerof extrabases,and Boardmanpickedoff tworunnersonthebasepaths.

“Wehavenineseniorsthatknow howtocompeteanddon’tsuccumbto pressure,”Dykstrasaid.“Wehadkids onthis teamthatwereherelastyear. Kidsonthefootballteamthatwentto thequarterfinals,andthosesamekids thatplayedina sectionalfinalinbasketball.Thesekidsknowhow to play inpressuresituations.”

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Fulton’s Kole Schipperembraces AJ Boardman after the Steamers’ 7-6 loss to Dakota in the Class 1A Pearl City Sectionalsemifinals May 24.

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TrinityBaptistChurch

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MORRISON

BethesdaEvangelical LutheranChurch

301W.SouthSt.,Morrison PastorTammyAnderson 815-414-1758-Office:772-4896

BrethrenInChristChurch

207E.KnoxStreet,Morrison

PastorCraigSipes-815-772-4871 SundayWorshipat10a.m.

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

CrossroadsCommunityChurch

201W.Market,Morrison

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EbenezerReformedChurch

309E.ParkSt.,Morrison

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EmmanuelChurch

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Rev.LukeSchouten,SeniorPastor RichCriss,MinistryCoordinator

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

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

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

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MorrisonUnitedMethodistChurch

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300W.SouthSt.

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PORTBYRON

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

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22621IL2and92,PortByron

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CountrysideChristianChurch

3817230thSt.N.,PortByron

PastorSteveAllison

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FairfieldUnited MethodistChurch

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MessiahLutheranChurch

30211thSt.,PortByron-309-523-2421

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PortByronFirstUnited MethodistChurch

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JimCrozier,Pastor

BeckyButterfieldYouthandFamilyLifePastor

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AdventChristianChurch

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LeonUnitedMethodistChurch

17173LomaxRoad,Prophetstown

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200W.2ndSt.,Prophetstown

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105BentonSt.,Tampico

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209W.3rdSt.,Tampico

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Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes Mission IV to the stage

SpringValleyReformedChurch, 10960SpringValleyRoad,Fulton,welcomesMissionIVQuartettoitsoutdoorstageat6p.m.Sunday,June4. Comeandjoinusforanevening of praiseandworship.Rootbeerfloats willbeservedaftertheconcert.

MissionIVisagospelquartetbased outofStow,Ohio.ThegroupwasestablishedtoglorifyGodandtoshareanew soundandapproachtogospelmusic. Theydothisbybringingpeoplebrand-

CHURCHBRIEFS

The Tableat CrossView Church’s menu

The Table,afree communitymeal,is held each Wednesday at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave.in Fulton. Serving begins at 5:30p.m.andruns to 6:15p.m. May31:Hamburgers,hotdogs, baked beans,chips,icecream bars

The Tablemealswillbeginagainin September.

First Reformed Church’s worship and activities

Join us for worship at 9a.m.Sunday, June 4,atFirst ReformedChurch,located at 51015th Ave.in Fulton. PastorChuck Huckabywill deliverthemessageandthe sacrament of HolyCommunionwillbe observed.Sunday School will take abreak forthe summermonths.Coffeeand refreshments are availableduringthe socialtimeaftertheservice inthelibrary.

CreativeCrew willmeet at 9a.m. Wednesday, June 14.

Seniormealsarediscontinueduntil furthernotice.

Servicesarelivestreamedon Facebook.

newsongsandfresharrangementsto greatoldclassicswhilestillkeeping theintegrityofthesebelovedoldsongs withrichmalevocalharmonies.Mission IV said,“Wearesoexcitedto bring thisawesomemusictofolks everywhereandsharethejoyofour salvationinhowwecommunicate thesesongs.”

Afreewillofferingwillbetaken.In caseofinclementweather,theconcert willbemovedindoors.

Go to www.facebook.com/groups/ firstfulton to jointhegroupandseethe services. ThepreviousSunday’sservice isbroadcaston WCCI 100.3-FM at 6p.m. Sundaynight.

Formoreinformation,go to www. firstrcafulton.org.

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s brunch, programset for June 14

StonecroftClinton Women’s Connectionwillmeet at 9:30a.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Community ReformedChurch, 727N.12th St.inClinton,Iowa.

All womenareinvited to thebrunch, followed by aspecial featureprovided by ClintonArea Showboat Theatermembers.Anondenominational,inspiring speaker,LindaDutton of Alexis,will speakon“Tall– But StillGrowing.”Sheis a farmgalwhohas flownaplaneas well asdriventractors.Shealsogardens, refinishesfurniture andenjoys traveling. The costis$13.

Call Donna at 563-357-6843 orNancy at 563-242-8819, cell563-357-8859,no laterthan Friday, June 9, for reservations.

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COURTOFTHE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. DANIELLEM WOLFF;ERICW WOLFF; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND

URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO.22FC117 14075TH AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitledcause on April5,2023, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on 07/06/2023,in

Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200E. 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 realestate mentioned insaid Judgment, situated in the County of

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

yo Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shallbe sufficient to satisfy saidJudgment: TAXNO.

11-21-230-026

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 14075th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Description of Improvements:The property is a single family. The property has a twocar garage The garage is detached. The exterior is vinyl siding The color is tan. I am unable to verify that the gas is on oroff. I am unable to verify that thewater is on oroff. The property has a fence.The property is vacant. The Judgment amount was $96,144.13.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH".The successful bidder must deposit10% down by certified funds; balance,by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS.

pe 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. Ifthis property isa condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessmentsandthe legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS605/9(g) (1) and(g)(4).

WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informationother thanthat set forth in thisnotice of sale.

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The subject property issubjectto general real estate taxes,special assessments or special taxes levied againstsaid 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 subjectto confirmation bythe 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 realestateafter confirmation of the sale.

The propertywill NOT be open for

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHTTO REMAIN INPOSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRYOF AN ORDEROF 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# 22-13231IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIRDEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TOBEA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANDANY INFORMATION

IN THECIRCUIT COURTFORTHE 14THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTYMORRISON, ILLINOIS AmeriHome Mortgage Company,LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Robin Jay Hoffman Jr.;et. al. DEFENDANTS No.2022FC48 NOTICEOF SHERIFF'S SALE OFREAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuantto a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered inthe above cause on 12/07/2022,the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on July6,2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at County Board Room inthe Law Enforcement Center 400 N. Cherry St Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated atthe time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois,sell at public auctionto the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-21-111-002

Improvedwith Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 809 W 14th St Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms:10% down of the high-

highest bid by certified funds atthe close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated atthe rate of $1 for each $1,000 orfraction thereof ofthe amount paid bythe purchaser not to exceed $300,in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24)hours.The subject property is subjectto general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against saidreal estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse toPlaintiff and in "AS IS"condition The sale is further subjectto confirmation bythe court.

If the propertyisa condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required topay any assessment and legal feesdue 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 willbe required to payany assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the saleisset aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return ofthe deposit paid. The

pop Purchaser shall have nofurther recourse against the Mortgagor,the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid,the purchaser shallreceive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser toa Deedto the real estateafter Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser hasthe sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The propertywill NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the conditionof the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify allinformation.

IF YOUARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHTTO REMAIN INPOSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRYOF AN ORDEROF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information:

Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030North Frontage Road, Suite 100,Burr Ridge,IL 60527, (630)794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-22-03396. I3220759

May30,2023

June6,13,2023

IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMACLOAN SERVICES,LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. JAKE D WALLS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO.22FC72 120913TH AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitledcause on January11,2023, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on 07/06/2023,in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200E. 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 realestate mentioned insaid Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shallbe sufficient to satisfy saidJudgment: TAXNO. 11-22-177-021

COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

120913th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081

Description of Improvements:The property is a single family. The proper-

mily. property has a one car garage The garage is attached. The exteriorisvinylsiding The color is blue The property does not have a fence. The property is occupied.

The Judgment amount was

$62,868.24.

Sale Terms: Thisis an "AS IS" sale for "CASH".The successful bidder must deposit10% down by certified funds; balance,by certified funds, within 24hours. NO REFUNDS.

The subject property issubjectto general real estate taxes,special assessments or special taxes levied againstsaid 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 subjectto confirmation bythe 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 realestate after confirmation of the sale.

The propertywill NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file toverify allinformation.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

Ifthis property isa condominiumunit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall paythe assessments and the legal fees required byThe Condominium PropertyAct, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOUARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN INPOSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRYOF 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# 22-10763IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIRDEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TOBEA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANDANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informationother thanthat set forth in thisnotice of sale.

I3219098

May23,30,2023

June6,2023

IN THECIRCUIT COURTFORTHE 14THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTYMORRISON, ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Katie McCauley; et al.

DEFENDANTS No.2023FC5 NOTICEOF SHERIFF'S SALE OFREAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/21/2023,the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on July6,2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at County Board Room inthe Law Enforcement Center 400 N. Cherry St Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated atthe time of sale, County of

ty State of Illinois,sell atpublic auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below,the following described real estate: PIN 20-07-231-001 20-07-231-002

Improvedwith

Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7207th Street Erie,IL61250

Sale terms:10% down of the highest bid by certified funds atthe close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned

Residential PropertyMunicipality Relief Fund, which is calculated atthe rate of $1 for each $1,000 orfraction thereof ofthe amount paid bythe purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24)hours.The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, specialassessments, or special taxes levied against saidreal estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse toPlaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is furthersubjectto confirmation by the court.

If the propertyisa condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasersother than the mortgagees will be required topay any assessment and legal feesdue under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasersother than mortgagees willbe required to payany assessment and legal feesdue under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the saleisset aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.The Purchasershall

have nofurther recourse against the Mortgagor,the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon paymentin full of the amount bid,the purchaser shallreceive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser toa Deedto the real estateafter Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the soleresponsibility/ expense ofevicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The propertywill NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the conditionof the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify allinformation.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHTTO REMAIN INPOSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRYOF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030North FrontageRoad, Suite 100,Burr Ridge,IL 60527, (630)794-9876. Please refer to filenumber 14-22-09316.

I3220760

May30,2023

June6,13,2023

Notice is given to creditors ofthe death of Ruth D. Slonneger. Letters of Independent Administration were issued on May 9, 2023 to John L. Slonneger, Jr., whose attorneysof record are shown below.

The estate will be administered without courtsupervision, unless underSection 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration atany time by mailingor delivering a petition toterminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may befiled in the office of the CircuitClerk, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or withthe representative, or both, on or beforeNovember 30, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required bySection 18-3 of the Probate Act(755 ILCS5/18-3),the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before thatdate is barred. A copy of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and tothe attorneys within10 days after ithas been filed.

JOHN L. SLONNEGER,JR. Independent Executor

Ludens &Potter Attorneys for Executor 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O.Box 360 Morrison,Illinois 61270-0360

Telephone: (815)772-2161

Fax:

(815)772-7440

May23,30,June 6,2023

DANIELLEM WOLFF;ERICW WOLFF; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO.22FC117 14075TH AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitledcause on April5,2023, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on 07/06/2023,in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200E. 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 realestate mentioned insaid Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shallbe sufficient to satisfy saidJudgment: The South Half of Lot 6 in Block 5of DavidL. and John W. Martin's Addition to the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois; according toPlat thereof recorded June16,1900in Plat Book 6, page 8.

TAXNO. 11-21-230-026

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 14075th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081

Description of Improvements:The property is a single family. The property has a twocar garage The garage is detached. The exterior is vinyl siding The color is tan. I am unable to verify that the gas is on oroff. I am unable to verify that thewater is on oroff.The property has a fence.The propertyis vacant The Judgment

dg amount was $96,144.13.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH".The successful bidder must deposit10% down by certified funds; balance,by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS.

The subjectproperty issubjectto general real estate taxes,special assessments or special taxes levied againstsaid real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to qualityor quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff The sale is further subject to confirmation bythe court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive aCertificate of Sale,which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the realestateafter confirmation of the sale.

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

The successful purchaser has the soleresponsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. Ifthisproperty isa condominiumunit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessmentsandthe legal fees required by The Condominium PropertyAct, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHTTO REMAIN INPOSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRYOF 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

tp://ilf sales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5p.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# 22-13231IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIRDEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TOBEA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANDANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informationother thanthat set forth in thisnotice of sale.

I3218362

May30,2023

June6,13,2023

IN THECIRCUIT COURTFORTHE 14THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTYMORRISON, ILLINOIS AmeriHome Mortgage Company,LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Robin Jay Hoffman Jr.;et. al. DEFENDANTS No.2022FC48 NOTICEOF

SHERIFF'S SALE OFREAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuantto a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered inthe above cause on 12/07/2022,the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on July6,2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at County Board Room inthe Law Enforcement Center 400 N. Cherry St Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated atthe time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois,sell at public auctionto the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF LOT THREE (3) IN

(3) BLOCK FOURTEEN (14) OF MARTIN ESTATES SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4)OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE7 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF STERLING, ACCORDING TOTHE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 12, 1936 INPLAT BOOK 7 PAGE 39; ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF STERLING, COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

PIN11-21-111-002

Improvedwith Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 809 W 14th St Sterling, IL 61081

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds atthe close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned

Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated atthe rate of $1 for each $1,000 orfraction thereof ofthe amount paid bythe purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24)hours.The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, specialassessments, or special taxes levied against saidreal estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse toPlaintiff and in "AS IS"condition The sale is further subjectto confirmation bythe court.

If the propertyisa condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required topay any assessment and legal feesdue under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, pur-

y,p

chasersother than mortgagees willbe required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the saleis set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.The Purchasershall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor,the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid,the purchaser shallreceive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser toa Deedto the real estateafter 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 propertywill NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the conditionof the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify allinformation.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHTTO REMAIN INPOSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRYOF AN ORDER OF

POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information:

Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030North Frontage Road, Suite 100,Burr Ridge,IL 60527, (630)794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-22-03396. I3220759

May30,2023

June6,13,2023

IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMACLOAN SERVICES,LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS.

JAKE D WALLS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO.22FC72

120913TH AVENUE

STERLING, IL 61081

NOTICE OF SALE

PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

entered by the Court in the above entitledcause on

January11,2023, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on 07/06/2023,in

Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200E. 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 realestate mentioned insaid Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shallbe sufficient to satisfy saidJudgment: LOT TWO IN BLOCK SIX, IN DAVIDL AND JOHNW

MARTIN'S FOURTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDINGTO THEPLAT RECORDED IN THEOFFICE OF THEWHITESIDE COUNTY RECORDER ON NOVEMBER 27, 1906 IN PLAT

BOOK 6 PAGE 43. TAXNO. 11-22-177-021

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 120913th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081

Description of Improvements:The property is a single family. The property has a onecar garage The garage is attached The exteriorisvinylsid-

vinyl ing The color is blue The property does not have a fence. The property is occupied. The Judgment amount was $62,868.24.

Sale Terms: Thisis an "AS IS" sale for "CASH".The successful bidder must deposit10% down by certified funds; balance,by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS.

The subjectproperty issubjectto general real estate taxes,special assessments or special taxes levied againstsaid real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to qualityor quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff The sale is further subject to confirmation bythe court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive aCertificate of Sale,which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the realestateafter confirmation of the sale.

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

The successful purchaser has the soleresponsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presentlyin

pr y possession of the subject premises. Ifthisproperty isa condominiumunit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall paythe assessments and the legal fees required byThe Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOUARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN INPOSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRYOF AN ORDEROF 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# 22-10763IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIRDEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TOBEA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANDANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT

PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informationother thanthat set forth in thisnotice of sale.

I3219098

May23,30,2023

June6,2023

FULTONFLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT DRAINAGE NOTICE

TENTATIVE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fulton Flood Control District forthe fiscal year commencing May 1, 2023 and ending April30,2024is available for public inspection atthe office of the district treasurer,11111th Street, Fulton, Illinois, and that a publichearing will be held on said tentative ordinance on the 26th day of June, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., at the Fulton Fire Station, 1802 - 16thAvenue, Fulton, Illinois. (NOTE: Said ordinance contemplates a total propertytax levy of $1,000.00.)

Dated: May22, 2023 Emily M. Knott Secretary ofthe Board of Trustees Fulton Flood Control District Whiteside County, Illinois

FULTONFLOOD

CONTROL DISTRICT

PUBLIC NOTICE

REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE

Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Fulton Flood Control District, will be held on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at the FultonFire Station,180216th Avenue,Fulton, Illinois, except that the May meetingwill be held the third Monday of the month, and there will be no December meeting.

Dated: May22, 2023.

Emily M. Knott Secretary ofthe Board of Trustees Fulton Flood Control District Whiteside County, Illinois

May30,2023

NOTICEOF PUBLIC HEARING AND AVAILABILITYOF TENTATIVE BUDGET

NOTICE is given that on July12, 2023 at 6:00 PM, the Board of Trustees of the Fulton Fire Protection District of Whiteside County, Illinois willhold a public hearing atthe Fire Station,180216th Ave., Fulton, IL, concerning the proposedAnnual BudgetandAppropriation Ordinance of said District for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024. Copies of the tentative Annual Budget and Ap-

udgeAp propriation Ordinance are available for publicinspection prior to said hearing at Heid Law Offices,LLC, 19670 Waller Rd., Fulton,Illinois,or at the District Fire Station Office.

Datedthis 17th day of May,2023.

President, Board of Trustees of said District

May30,2023

Publication Notice of Court Date for Requestfor Name Change (Adult) State of Illinois, CircuitCourt, Whiteside County 2023 MR 17

Request of:

TaylorAnneHatteberg

There will be a court date on Request tochange myname from: Taylor AnneHatteberg to the new name of: Taylor AnneFroeliger. The court date will be held: July10, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. At 101East Third Street, Courtroom #102, Sterling,IL 61081, Whiteside County, /s/TaylorAnne Hatteberg

Taylor Anne Hatteberg

May23,30,June 6,2023

Notice of Public Hearing Erie School Board of Education NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the School board of Erie CUSD 1,in the County of Whiteside, State of

de, Illinois, thatthe tentative amended budget for said School District for the fiscalyear beginning July1, 2022, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at 5205th Avenue, Erie, Illinoisin this School District from and after 8:00 am., on the 23rd day of May,2023. Notice is further hereby given that a publichearing on said budget will be held at 6:30 pm., on the 26th dayof June 2023, in the High School Media Center at 4356th Avenue, Erie, Illinois Dated this 22nd day of May, 2023. The School board of School District Number 1, in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois.

BySecretary Shannon James. May30,2023

Zoning Meeting

Thursday, June15,2023 7:00pm at Erie Village Hall, 740Main Street Erie for variance of buildinglarger square feet than allowed in ordinance for residents at 40510thAve.

May30,June6, 2023

Classified It works.

833-584-NEWS

IN THE CIRCUITCOURT FORTHE14THJUDICIALCIRCUIT

WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

Freedom Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Katie McCauley;et. al.DEFENDANTS No.2023FC5

NOTICE OFSHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/21/2023, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinoiswill on July 6,2023 at the hourof10:00 AMat County Board Room intheLaw EnforcementCenter 400N.Cherry St Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell atpublic auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the followingdescribed real estate:

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF ERIE, COUNTY OFWHITESIDE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

LOTS 1 AND 2 IN KNOWLE'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF ERIE, IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION7, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH,RANGE 4 EAST OF THE4TH P.M. IN WHITESIDE COUNTY,ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF IN PLAT BOOK 1,PAGE39.

ALSO, PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 19NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY SIDE OF NORTH STREET, 164 FEET NORTHWESTERLY ONSAIDSTREET FROM THE NORTHWESTERLY SIDE OF 4TH STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF ERIE; THENCE RUNNINGNORTHWESTERLY ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY SIDEOF NORTH STREET, 187 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM NORTH STREET, 6 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 47 FEET EAST, 208 FEET;THENCENORTHEASTERLY ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH 4TH STREET, 41 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, EXCEPTING THEREFROM, COMMENCING AT A STONE SITUATED AT THE POINT WHERE THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF HOWLAND'S ADDITION, EXTENDED, WOULD INTERSECT THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF NORTH STREET, WHICH POINT OF BEGINNING IS 164FEETNORTHWESTERLYALONG, SAID LINE OF SAID NORTH STREET FROM AN IRON ROD SET AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID LINE' OF NORTH STREET AND THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF 4TH STREET; AND RUNNING FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING AT SAID STONE, ABOVE-DESCRIBED, NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID LINE OFSAID NORTH STREET 111.4 FEET TO AN IRONPOSTSET IN CONCRETE; RUNNING THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 132.1 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 2 IN KNOWLE'S ADDITIONWHICH IS 113.50 FEETNORTHWESTERLY ALONGSAID LINE OFSAID LOT FROMAPOSTAT THE MOSTSOUTHERLY CORNER OFSAID LOT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID LINE OF SAID LOT 113.50 FEET TO THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT;THENCENORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE DIVISION LINE BETWEEN KNOWLE'S ADDITION AND HOWLAND'S ADDITION, EXTENDED, TO INTERSECT SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF NORTH STREET, 133 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO SAID STONE ONSAID LINE OF SAID STREET, BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

PIN20-07-231-00120-07-231-002Improved withSingle Family Home COMMONLY KNOWNAS: 7207thStreet Erie,IL61250

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 PropertyMunicipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000orfraction thereof of the amount paidby thepurchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24)hours. The subjectproperty is subject to general realestatetaxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against saidreal estate and is offered for sale without any representation asto quality or quantity of title and withoutrecourse to Plaintiffand in "AS IS"condition.

The saleisfurther 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 topay any assessment and legal feesdue under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

Ifthe 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, 765ILCS605/18.5(g-1).

Ifthe saleisset aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the saleshall beentitled only to a return of the deposit paid The Purchaser shall haveno further recourse againstthe Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or theMortgagee's attorney.

Upon paymentin full of the amountbid, the purchasershall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle thepurchaser to a Deed to the real estate afterConfirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the soleresponsibility/expense of evicting any tenants orother individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

Theproperty willNOT be openforinspection and Plaintiff makesnorepresentation asto thecondition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file toverifyall information.

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

For information:Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis& Associates, P.C.,15W030North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630)794-9876.Please refer to filenumber 14-22-09316. I3220760

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