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Whiteside, L ee far m bureaus matching $10,000 in f undraiser for SVCC ag program
The Whiteside and Lee county farm bureaus are joining together to match up to $10,000 in donations to benefit the agriculture program at Sauk Valley Community College.
The farm bureau foundations are launching a campaign to grow SVCC’s ag animal science lab running through Aug. 31.
The goal is to expand the animal science labs to increase hands-on learning opportunities for students. Students will be able to perf o r m a n a t o m y a n d p h y s i o l o g y activities as they relate to animal reproduction, nutrition and digestion and physical movements.
“Livestock agriculture is crucial across the entire state, and we have several SVCC ag students who are animal science majors who will transfer on to veterinary technician programs or to universities as pre-veterinary medicine m a j o r s , ” a g i n s t r u c t or Ke v i n Larsen said. “These enhanced labs will help those students succeed in the next level of their education and help them make an impact on their communities.”
Customiz ed training will be available with portable lab kits, and collaboration for training sessions will be available to county farm bureaus, area vet clinics, county 4-H groups and others in need of training.
“Better hands-on instruction leads to better learning, and students will have these experiences to draw from when applying for jobs and working in the animal science field,” he said.
Go to svcc.edu/give and choose S V C C A n i m a l S c i e n c e L a b t o donate, or contact the Sauk Valley College Foundation at 815-835-6260 or foundation@svcc.edu for information.
NEWS BRIEFS
Prophetstown State Park to host Dick Brown Youth Fishing Derby
The 16th annual Dick Brown Youth Fishing Derby will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Prophetstown State Park on Park Avenue.
Participants will be divided up into age groups that will have different fishing times throughout the day. Participants ages 6 and younger will fish from 8 to 9 a.m., ages 7 to 10 will begin fishing at 9 a.m. and ages 11 to 14 will begin fishing at 10 a.m.
Prizes will be awarded.
Parents must sign a registration form for children to participate in the fishing derby. Registration forms are available at the Prophetstown police station or at the derby. For information, call 815-537-2386.
The Countyline Cruisers Car Club will be Cruisin’ the Triangle in Erie on Wednesday, June 15, starting at 5 p.m. Classic cars and souped-up rides will be parked throughout the downtown, while music provided by Slick Willy Radio brings a nostalgic vibe. Food and beverage specials will be offered at three downtown restaurants.
Cruisin’ the Triangle also will be held on July 20 and Aug. 17. Call 309644-0126 for more information.
Temporary closure to Iowa 136 bridge
Bridge deck joint repairs on the Iowa 136 bridge over the Mississippi River in Clinton will require the temporary closure of the Iowa 136 bridge between Clinton and Fulton, beginning on Tuesday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s DeWitt maintenance garage. During this closure, traffic will be detoured around the work zone using U.S. 67, U.S. 30 and Illinois 84.
Last week, the lights on the Iowa 136 bridge were shut off in anticipation of mayfly hatches. Mayflies are attracted to the lights on the bridge and cover the bridge deck, which can cause dangerous driving conditions for motorists. The lights on the bridge will remain shut off until after Labor Day weekend.
Whiteside County
Warranty deeds
Charles M. and Maxine E. Gaumer Living Trust to Ruffit Park LLC, 24832 Rock Falls Road, Rock Falls, $440,000.
John Currier Hixon and Skip Dettman to Noah Lenert, 909 W. Third St., Sterling, $73,000.
Art and Marge Wetzell Farms LLC to Scott D. and Miranda P. Wetzell, two parcels on Luther Road, Tampico, $1,738,500.
Linda M. Greenwood to Ashley Letcher, 202 W. Seventh Ave., Lyndon, $67,500.
Matthew and Vanessa I. Kolve to Scott T. and Aida Baker, 614 W. 10th St., Sterling, $85,000.
Niloufar Rouhanizadeh and Arasah Golzarsaravi to Matthew J. Downie and Sarah E. Diemer, 1512 First Ave., Sterling, $270,000.
Ronnie L. and Evelyn L. Henson to Adnan Akiti, 204 W. Sixth St., Sterling, $45,000.
Mitch D. and Nicole M. VanZuiden to Randy John Spoden, 601 Main St., Albany, $105,000.
Bruce Brownell to Tara Jackley, 1209 Johnson Ave., Sterling, $58,500.
Zak and Emmalea Bittner to Wayne Abell, 1001 Arland St., Rock Falls, $160,000.
Clarence S. Porter and Mary E. Lindstrom to Nicholas P. and Courtney L. Taylor, 11159 Crosby Road, Morrison, $145,000.
Sally E. Oudekerk, now Terry, to Michaelene S. Banks, 203 High St., Morrison, $65,000.
Kevin E. Heller to Michael B. Smith, 1706 Reno Road, Sterling, $205,000.
Gerald and Diane Williamson to Matthew J. Wagenecht, 28121 Woodside Drive, Rock Falls, $140,000.
William W. and Jeanette L. Stickel to Douglas M. and Jessica R. Devers, 1009 Charles St., Rock Falls, $0.
Elise M. Steeg to Renee M. and Milton G. Steeg, 4387 Ward Road, Fulton, $0.
Arlene M. Burkholder, formerly Smith, to Ken Kophamer LLC, 615 W. Wall St., Morrison, $39,000.
Karen M. Harris and Amy S. Dewey to Mark E. and Sheila R. Fisher, 1503 Third Ave., Sterling, $140,000.
Maurice D. and Debra M. Brown to William J. Wiersema, 1409 14th Ave., Fulton, $90,000.
Beth Heusinkveld to David A. Olsen, 1126 15th Ave., Fulton, $90,000.
Marcia, Jonathon and Payden Comer to Ellen V. Cook and Amanda Wolf, 26644 Avers Road, Sterling, $142,000.
Debra J. Cline to Christopher and Ashley Frey, 1808 New High St., Rock Falls, $170,000.
Serrell E. Bell to Susan Ann Houck, 801 Second Ave., Sterling, $130,000.
Dakota Hagerman Properties to Wallin Holdings, three parcels on West 15th Street, Rock Falls, $115,000.
Eastern Iowa Propane LTD to River Valley Cooperative, one parcel on Lincoln Street, Fulton, $78,000.
Richard E. Maronde III to Anthony J. Kulm, 16709 Lomax Road, Prophetstown, $125,000.
Sheila R. Fisher to Timothy G. Hood Jr., 18474 Holly Road, Morrison, $240,000.
Quit claim deeds
John Anzelmo to Donald Peppers, 708 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, $0.
Richard and Nedean A. Chavez Trust to Albany Farms LLC, 9955 Meredosia Road, Albany, $3,000.
Roy D. Clay to Daniel J. Berkeley, 1908 13th Ave., Rock Falls, $3,500.
Maria Reyna to Elizabeth Gwen Romo, 1108 W. 20th St., Rock Falls, $0.
Trustees deeds
Larry G. and Mary R. McCormick Living Trust to Christopher Plachno and Larissa J. Dale, 1100 E. 36th St., Sterling, $14,000.
Gerald K. and Monica J. Anderson to Casey L. and Jennifer A. Hires, 209 Johnson St., Morrison, $150,000.
Vincent W. and Carla J. Bush Living Trust to Derek W. Bush, 17694 Malvern Road, Morrison, $170,000.
Jane E. Apple Trust, Christan A. Schrader and Charles E. Apple, trustees, to Mark D. and Traci L. Heusinkveld, 13980 Damen Road, Morrison, $340,000.
Executors deed
Francis D. Bushman Estate to Midnight Hour Development, 1701 Ave. L., Sterling, $20,000.
Deeds
Brent and Andrea Sisson to Sterling Federal Bank, 300 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, $47,500.
Gary R. Eno Living Trust to Barry M. and Lisa A. Skaaland, one parcel on Waller Road, Fulton, $39,000.
Whiteside County sherrif and Stella Fortney to NRPL Trust 20191, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, trustee, 707 W. Ninth St., Sterling, $0.
Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office
Finishing strong for Rorrie
Revitalize Erie would like to express its immense gratitude to the Hannis family for their generosity and dedication to the community. Paul and Rusty Hannis helped the organization raise $1,000 for the Margaret Park Redesign Project by donating items collected by their antique-loving parents and allowing Revitalize Erie to host the fundraiser at their family home during Erie’s villagewide garage sales June 3-4. The items donated were just the tip of the iceberg of treasures their parents collected over the years. The Hannis family will be having an auction and an estate sale later this summer and you will not want to miss the chance to take home a piece of Judy and Mervin’s antique collections. Pictured at the sale on Saturday, June 4, is Revitalize Erie volunteer Kindyl Weber (left) and Village of Erie AmeriCorps intern Katelin Bridgman.
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Hunter Ball (left) of Clinton and Bryson Huizenga of Fulton near the finish line at the second annual Running with Rorrie 5K in Fulton on Saturday, June 11. The race was held in memory of Rorrie Joseph Kramer, who passed away at age 42 on Jan. 17, 2021, after a brief battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. Proceeds from the race along the levee go toward the Rorrie Joseph Kramer Scholarship Fund.
POLICE REPORTS
Fulton
June 3
Debra J. Williams of Sterling was cited for parking in the travel portion of 20th Avenue. She was released with a promise to comply.
A juvenile driver was cited for a parking violation in the 800 block of 20th Avenue. The juvenile was released with a promise to comply.
Bibi Farija Rasheed of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for speeding in the 700 block of 14th Avenue. She was released with a promise to comply.
June 4
A juvenile driver was cited for speeding in the 400 block of 19th Avenue. The juvenile driver was released with a promise to comply.
Kiley Doisey of Cleveland, Illinois, was cited for speeding. She was released with a promise to comply.
Jarman R. Zarala Ocaudo of Ojeda Zulia was cited for no valid driver’s license. He was released with a notice to appear.
June 7
Shelly Enloe of Albany was cited for speeding in the 400 block of 22nd Avenue. She was released with a promise to comply.
June 8
Andrew J. Eggers of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for no valid registration at Fourth Street and Highway 30. He was released with a promise to comply.
Xander J. Walling of Fulton was cited for speeding in the 400 block of 17th Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply.
June 9
Devin R. Pyszka of Sterling was cited for speeding in the 1000 block of 22nd Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply.
Photos by Sarah Ford for Shaw Media Garrett Husingh, 7, and Brittany Brewer, both of Fulton, encouraged runners to “finish strong” as they neared the finish line during the second annual Running with Rorrie 5K. Brittany is a friend and neighbor of Bridget Kramer, Rorrie’s wife and the race organizer. After Saturday’s 5K, family and friends dedicated the new yellow bench near the De Immigrant Windmill in Rorrie’s memory.
