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Glimpses of the Past
GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON
1962: School distr ict voters turn dow n tax increase for third time
60 Years June 27, 1962
In what was probably the heaviest voter turnout in the history of the district, voters of School District 111 turned down a request for an increase in the district’s legal tax rate limit from 75 cents to 95 cents on $100 of assessed valuation. It was the third election on the same question within a period of 14 months.
Airman 1-c George Crandall, a former student at Fulton Community High School who entered the service in January 1957, has been given special recognition at Langley AFB in Virginia for his contribution to the overall safety program of the 48th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. This resulted in the unit being awarded the Republic of Colombia Trophy. He was honored with the flying safety achievement trophy along with other members of the unit. It was the first time a United States Air Force unit at Langley Field received the Colombia award since 1939.
50 Years June 28, 1972
An official proclamation has been i s s u e d b y G o v . R i c h a r d O g i l v i e announcing that bells and carillons will ring throughout Illinois at 1 p.m. J u l y 4 i n c o m m e m o r a t i o n o f o u r nation’s Declaration of Independence. The Clinton Area Drug Council announced the winners of a recent contest for finding constructive ideas in solving drug abuse in the Clinton area. Three Fulton students were among the winners: Randy Tiesman, a student at Community Christian School, received $7; George Edrington and Terri Temple, Fulton High School students, each received $10 for their winning entries.
40 Years June 30, 1982
On July 1, 1982, the new owners of Smitty’s Welding Service, Clifton (Bud) and Gene Smith, will be doing “business as usual” at 14960 Elk Road, Fulton. Bud and Gene, sons of former owne r s C l i f f o r d a n d E l l a S m i t h a r e well-qualified to serve the many faithful customers with the service they so richly deserve. Gene will be secretary and order clerk. Bud will be shop foreman in charge of repairs, and Smitty will work with the new owners for the next several months.
Unless major design changes are made in the riverfront area of the flood protection dike, it seems unlikely that a full use park will become a reality for the southern part of Fulton. A decision to cancel any additional effort to equip the park at this time was made at a meeting of the city of Fulton, Fulton Flood Protection District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Dike Beautification Commission. The decision to delay park plans will not hamper the other beautification areas on the dike.
30 Years June 24, 1992
A multi-vehicle accident on the Gateway Bridge caused major traffic jams on both sides of the river with more than an hour delay for frustrated motorists and numerous headaches for police on the Clinton side. During this time a severe thunderstorm with peasize hail and wind also added to the confusion.
D r . W i l l i a m W i l k i n , D . D . S . announced he will move his dental practice to a new location. He purchased the building that is known as Bluff Medical Center, located on Route 84 at the east edge of Fulton, and has remodeled it for his practice. The building will be known as the Fulton Professional Building and is large enough to contain the Wilkin practice and another professionals.
20 Years June 26, 2002
Representatives of volunteer organizations and officials from the city of Fulton were in Springfield to receive t h e 2 0 0 2 G o v e r n o r ’ s H o m e T o wn Award. The award was given to recognize all the volunteer efforts with Fulton’s de Immigrant Windmill. This is the second year in a row that Fulton has received the Home Town Award.
At a meeting of the Fulton City Council, an offer was made by the family of the late Harold Wierenga to give Heritage Canyon to the city of Fulton to operate as a tourist attraction. The city did not accept the gift at that time and tabled the offer until a study could be made of the proposed gift.
10 Years June 27, 2012
Emily Gardner of Albany, a senior at Prince of Peace High School, is the recipient of a Jo-Carroll Energy Scholarship awarded to a Whiteside County student. Candidates were judged on grade-point average, college entrance exam scores, work and volunteer experience, school and community activities and a short essay demonstrating their knowledge of energy cooperatives.
Illowa Thrift Store donated $500 to the Early American Crafters who help take care of Heritage Canyon. In costume and character, the crafters bring the canyon to life for Dutch Days, Fall Festival, Beggars Night for Halloween and Christmas Walk.
YOUR HEALTH
A new preventive migraine treatment k nown as A imov ing is discussed
By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.
M i l l i o n s o f p e o p l e s u f f e r f r o m migraines and therefore miss work, family events and other important life connections because they are on the sidelines with their migraines.
As a preventive, a once-a-month self-injection medicine has been developed. This medicine, known as Aimoving, has shown that many people are able to reduce about half the amount of days they suffer from migraines. In addition, it has been able to substantially reduce the rescue therapy for many.
Aimoving has a unique medicine of action compared with prior treatments. Specifically, it works on the Calcitonin gene related to Peptide receptors, known as CGRP. Aimoving blocks the receptor so that the CGRP cannot attach.
While the medicine is likely expensive for those who do not have coverage, there may be some assistance available through the company.
The side effects are uncommon and include an occasional irritation at the injection site and occasional constipation. There is no major nausea or vomiting.
NEWS BRIEFS
The Fulton Community Lunch Program has announced the menu for July. Meals will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. at First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave., Fulton. Everyone is welcome to attend and bring a friend.
Friday, July 1: No meal
Wednesday, July 6: No meal
Friday, July 8: Sweet and sour meatballs, cheesy potatoes, vegetable, dessert
Wednesday, July 13: Catered by The Alverno
Friday, July 15: Hamburger, hot dog or brat on a bun, baked beans, chips, dessert
Wednesday, July 20: Catered by Eagle Point
Friday, July 22: Ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, dessert
Wednesday, July 27: Catered by Homestead
Friday, July 29: Goulash, green beans, French bread, dessert
Whiteside 4-H Federation Pork Chop BBQ is July 8
It’s that time of year again to purchase yummy pork chop barbecue meals from the Federation BBQ from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 8, at the Whiteside County fairgrounds.
Meal include pork chop(s), baked beans, applesauce, chips, cookie (baked by Harvest Bakery) and water. Cost of a one pork chop meal is $8 and a two pork chop meal is $10. Pre-order by June 27 at go.illinois.edu/whiteside4HBBQ or by calling Allie at 815-632-3611.
Whiteside County 4-H Show scheduled for July 7-9
Come to the Whiteside County 4-H Show at the Whiteside County fairgrounds in Morrison. See what our 4-H youth have been busy creating and working on all year long.
Scheduled times can be viewed at go.illinois.edu/Whiteside4HShow. For more information, call Allie at 815-6323611.
