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Legend McEvoy, 6, digs into his bag of Thicksten’s Popcorn as his grandfather, Mile Emery, holds the bigger bag June 28 in downtown Prophetstown. Thicksten’s Popcorn summer hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024 • $1.00
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Helping hand
Sarah Gruhn smiles as her helper, Colton, 5, handles the cash at the Thicksten’s Popcorn booth June 28 in downtown Prophetstown. “He likes to come and help us,” said Sarah, Colton’s mom. “He’s a good helper.” Thicksten’s Popcorn summer hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
Sinnissippi Centers nationally recognized as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com
DIXON – Sinnissippi Centers now is recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement that Illinois and nine other states were selected to participate in the federal CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration program, according to a news release from Sinnissippi.
“Sinnissippi Centers was provisionally certified as a CCBHC earlier this year, dependent upon Illinois receiving the demonstration grant,” Sinnissippi Centers President and CEO Stacie Kemp said. “Now we move forward as a partner with the state in paving the way for the CCBHC model in the state of Illinois.
“This opportunity sets the stage for Sinnissippi as a leader in the state of Illinois and also provides opportunities for us as an organization as we ensure that clients
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Spring Valley Church hosts The Farm Hands on July 7
FULTON – Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, welcomes The Farm Hands to their outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 7.
A freewill offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors. Root beer floats will be served after the concert.
Tim Graves and The Farm Hands are one of the most exciting and talented bands in bluegrass music. The group features four award-winning singers, musicians and songwriters, including two longtime veterans of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry.
have access to the full array of services that are needed.”
CCBHCs are designed to expand access to behavioral health care. They are required to serve anyone who requests care for mental health or substance use, regardless of their ability to pay, place of residence or age. This includes developmentally appropriate care for children and youths, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website.
The CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration program provides patients at participating clinics a full reimbursement for treatment and services through Medicaid. It also provides participating states with sustainable federal funding that helps them expand access to mental health and substance use services, according to a news release from Gov. JB Pritzker.
Sinnissippi has been working to become a CCBHC for three years. The process began in 2021 when the organization
received a planning grant from the SAMHSA that allowed it to expand its services to meet all the requirements of a CCBHC.
All CCBHC organizations must provide crisis services, outpatient mental health and substance use services, primary care screening and monitoring, case management, psychiatric rehabilitation services, focused services for veterans and services provided by individuals with lived experience.
The last step was for the state to receive its grant from SAMHSA and to be included in the federal program.
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services expects this program will bring in an additional $150 million into the state’s behavioral health system, according to the release.
Illinois is one of 17 states in the CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration program. The program is run by the HHS through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in partnership with the SAMHSA.
SVCC to offer financial aid application assistance
DIXON – Sauk Valley Community College’s financial aid office will offer students submission assistance with their Federal Student Aid application. The service is free and open to students in the college’s district.
The assistance is available to students experiencing financial aid package delays and miscalculations due to recent FAFSA forms filing system and approval process updates.
Appointments are encouraged to receive assistance. To schedule an appointment, call 815-835-6339.
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begin on Freeport Road in Whiteside, Ogle counties
DIXON – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction on Freeport Road in Ogle and Whiteside counties will begin Monday, July 8, weather permitting.
The work zone is from East Lynn Boulevard in Sterling to West Sterling Road south of Polo. Work will patch, mill and resurface the road. There will be daily lane closures controlled by flaggers during the $3.3 million project, which is scheduled to be completed in November.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area.
Plenty of Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks to light up the Sauk Valley
By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com
With the Fourth of July holiday around the corner, there are plenty of ways to celebrate throughout the Sauk Valley. From live music and food vendors to skydiving parties and carnivals, here is a list of local places to ring in the holiday.
Dixon
The Petunia Festival is celebrating its 60th year with more food trucks, entertainment and live music. From July 3 to 7, guests can enjoy games and prizes at the carnival on Lincoln Statue Drive between Dixon High School and the riverfront. The carnival operates from 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, July 3 and 5, and from 1 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, July 4, 6 and 7.
Special needs quiet hours return this year from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday. Parents can bring their special needs children to enjoy the carnival without the sensory overload of flashing lights, music and large crowds. Parents must register their child and one adult at the Petunia Festival headquarters at 77 S. Hennepin Ave. in Dixon to receive a special wristband that is good for the two hours.
“This was a huge success last year,” Petunia Festival President Debbie Bay said. “We received a lot of great reports from families appreciating that time for their kids to be able to enjoy the carnival just like any other kid.”
Bay regretfully announced that musical headliner Mark Chesnutt had to cancel because of health issues. However, she said she was pleased to report that country music star James Otto would perform in Chesnutt’s place on the Kona Brewing main stage at 9 p.m. Saturday. Other live performers include Gina Venier, Slick Trigger, Tripping Molly, Kirkland, Ashley Cooke and others.
Unfortunately, Bay said, the Loves Park Ski Broncos water show also has been canceled due to hazardous conditions on the Rock River, including rising water levels and floating debris.
The weekend winds down at 1 p.m. Sunday with the annual parade on Peoria Avenue across from St. Mary’s Catholic School. The celebration ends with the fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. over the Rock River. You can listen live on River Country 101.7-FM.
Spectators watch as fireworks illuminate the sky July 3, 2023, at Petunia Fest in Dixon.
Rock Falls
The Fourth of July holiday ignites early this year as Rock Falls kicks off the festivities with its Independence Day Celebration. Eat ‘N’ Beats At The District starts at 4 p.m. July 3 in the RB&W District Park at 201 E. Second St. in Rock Falls. Guests can chow down on fare from several food trucks including newcomers T&D BBQ, The Dirty Bird 815 and The Press Box while shopping at business and craft vendors. Live music will be provided by country-rock band 3 Day Rain from 6 to 9 p.m. on the amphitheater stage. The Sterling-Rock Falls Jaycees fireworks display starts at dusk, with fireworks launching from Rock Falls’ Lawrence Park. The show is free and the Jaycees will be on-site collecting donations. According to Jaycees Vice President Dylan Devers, the Jaycees have provided the community with
their fireworks show for nearly 50 years. For information on the Independence Day Celebration, call 815-6221106 or email director@visitrockfalls. com.
Prophetstown
The town celebrates Saturday, July 6, with a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at 8 a.m. at Prophetstown High School at 38 Ferry St. There also will be food trucks, including B&T BBQ and Brito’s Grill. Live music by Gray Wolf will start at 6 p.m., followed by a fireworks display at Prophetstown State Park. To reach the park, take either Interstate 80 or Interstate 88 and exit on State Route 78. If coming from I-88, head south; if from I-80, head north. Once you reach Prophetstown, follow the directional signs. The park is on the south side of the Rock River within the city limits.
Rochelle
The festivities begin with a parade at 11 a.m. July 4 on Lincoln Highway. The fun continues the next day from 4 to 10 p.m. at Atwood and Cooper parks, 10th Avenue and 20th Street, with food trucks, a performance from the municipal band and a fireworks display. Viewers can tune their radios to 102.3 FM to hear a soundtrack scheduled to play alongside the fireworks.
The Chicagoland Skydiving Center at 1207 Gurler Road is hosting its Independence/Legends Boogie on July 4 through July 7. The event will feature all-day caravan jumps for skydivers of all skill levels, live music by DJ Dalíøn, Beer Olympics, a mechanical bull contest, overnight camping and more. Registration is mandatory and can be done on the Chicagoland Skydiving Center website.
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MercyOne, UnitedHealthcare reach agreement for in-network coverage
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DES MOINES – MercyOne has announced it has reached a three-year agreement with UnitedHealthcare. The agreement ensures continued in-network access to MercyOne hospitals, doctors and specialists for
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MARJORIE “MARGE” L. RUSHMEYER
Born: August 26, 1924 in Rochelle, IL
Died: June 25, 2024 in Sterling, IL
MARJORIE “MARGE” L. RUSHMEYER, 99, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL.
A memorial visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until the start of the service on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison. Her memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison with Pastor Mike Winkleman, retired pastor and Rev. Chad Bolosan, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Sterling, co-officiating. A private family graveside will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Cemetery in Sterling. A memorial has been established to God’s Will Giving Center.
Marge was born on August 26, 1924, in Rochelle, IL, to Earl and Florence (Cronk) Brown. She soon moved to Morrison, IL and was educated in Morrison schools, graduating class of 1942. In her junior year of high school, she met her soon to be husband Arthur O. Rushmeyer and they got married on April 9, 1944, spending their years living
PAUL OMER MORROW
Born: July 5, 2024 in Clinton, IA
Died: July 27, 2024 in Fulton, IL
FULTON - Paul Omer Morrow, 63, of Fulton, died on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at his home. Paul was born on December 5, 1960, in Clinton, IA, the son of Paul W. and Barbara (Ebersol) Morrow. He married Pamela Morrow on April 23, 1994, in Clinton. Paul was employed at Self Help Enterprises for over 30 years, where he worked very hard. He loved riding his bicycle around town, and could often be found sitting on a bench next to the
patients covered by UnitedHealthcare MedicareAdvantage plans.
“Our goal always is to ensure access to care for the communities we serve. We never want disruptions for patients across the MercyOne system,” said Bob Ritz, president and CEO of MercyOne. “This agreement was necessary to ensure MercyOne
(including Genesis Health System) can continue delivering the high-quality affordable care people need. With fair reimbursement, we can continue to invest in our colleagues, medical staff, innovative treatments and important health programs, protecting access to care now and in the future.”
Patients who receive health insur-
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ance coverage through UnitedHealthcare should contact UnitedHealthcare directly using the number on the back of their insurance card with any questions about their coverage or benefits. MercyOne has facilities throughout Iowa, including Clinton. More information can be found at MercyOne.org/UHC.
a wonderful life raising their four children on their farm in Morrison, IL.
They retired in Lyndon, IL and kept themselves busy. Marge enjoyed working for the Lyndon and Fenton Post Office and spent her time volunteering to many local businesses and organizations. She especially enjoyed her role as a Sunday school leader at Our Savior Lutheran Church in rural Sterling, IL. In 2000, she moved back to Morrison and was a member of Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church for many years. Her love for her family and Lord was evident through her life.
She found great joy in caring for her grandchildren as she spent most of her retired years looking after and keeping up with them. She will be most remembered by her words of wisdom over cookies and lemonade- whether it be cooking recipes, cleaning hacks, spiritual wisdom, or life advice.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, husband, daughter of nine months, Marla Jane Rushmeyer and one brother, Earl Brown, Jr. She is survived by her four children, John Rushmeyer of Potaskula, Ohio, Lyn (Ray) Meyers of Westmont, IL, Roger (Sherri) Rushmeyer of Luddington, MI, and Lisa (Daniel) Rinker of Morrison, IL. She is also survived by her beloved ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com
The Whiteside County Board recently honored Morrison High School track athletes at the Whiteside County Courthouse. The board presented the athletes with resolutions recognizing their state championships in the 4x400, 4x200 and 4x100 relays.
JACQUELINE “JACKI” A. ROMAN
Born: March 27, 1943 in Sterling, IL
Died: June 25, 2024 in Tipton, IA
Mississippi River watching the storms roll in.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Pamela Morrow, of Fulton; two brothers, Jerry Morrow, of Fulton; and Bill (Roberta) Morrow, of Clinton, IA; on sister, Sue (Roger) Berthel, of Miles, IA; his aunt, Carolyn McDugel, of IN; and many friends.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; maternal and paternal grandparents; and one brother, Tim Morrow.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11:00am-1:00pm on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton. Memorial service will follow at the funeral home, with interment concluding at Garden Plain Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com
JACQUELINE “JACKI”
A. ROMAN, 81, of Prophetstown, IL, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, surrounded by her family. Her funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 29,2024, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, with Pastor Tessa Cavey, pastor of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Wheatland, IA, officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, June 28,2024, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Planned Parenthood, the Prophetstown Food Pantry, or Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Jacki was born March 27, 1943, in Sterling, IL, to William E. “Bill”, III. & Cordelia (Brewer) Hagel. She graduated from Prophetstown High School and went to business college in Moline, IL. On March 7, 1964, she married David A. Roman, Sr. in Prophetstown, IL, and they shared their lives for 52 years until Da-
vid’s passing on June 15, 2016. Jacki recently retired from Prophet Gear. She served as a clerk for the Prophetstown Township, was the secretary for Prophet Hills Country Club, and ran her own bookkeeping and tax service for many years. She was a dedicated Girl Scout leader and can be remembered as a strong advocate for human rights and social activism. Jacki was an avid reader with a vast collection of books, both paperback and digital. She also loved the theater, particularly musical theater and Broadway tunes. “Nana”, as her family lovingly called her, was a devoted supporter of every single one of her grandchildren’s events and cherished their annual family vacations to Wisconsin. She was known as a safe space for anyone who came to her home.
Survivors include one daughter, Julie Roman of Tipton, IA; two sons, David (Kristina) Roman, Jr. of West Hills, CA and Joe (Ashlynn) Roman of Freeport, IL; six grandchildren, Samantha (Kyle) Jarvis and Rachel Rose Courter, David Roman III and Hailey Roman, Lilyanna and Mason Roman; two brothers, William E. (Hope) Hagel, IV of North Dakota; Craig (Kelly) Hagel of Prophetstown, IL; many nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David.
To send online condolences go to www. bosmagibson.com
Charlene Bielema
Man accused of shooting 3 cops will remain in jail
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – For the second time in less than a week, an Ogle County judge has denied a rural Dixon man’s request to be released from jail as he faces charges of attempted murder in the shooting of three police officers during a June 12 incident at his home.
Jonathon Gounaris, 32, is charged with four counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of possession of a firearm without a firearm owner’s identification card.
Police allege that he shot three members of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Team after a three-hour standoff when police tried to enter his home in the 400 block of Wild Rice Lane in Lost Lake, a rural subdivision east of Dixon commonly referred to as Lost Nation.
Ogle County Deputy Lt. Jason Ketter was shot in the face and taken by air ambulance to OSF Medical Center in Rockford, where he underwent surgery. He was released from the hospital June 14.
Sgt. Tad Dominski of the Oregon Police Department was shot in the arm and Tyler Carls of the Rochelle Fire Department was shot in the torso during the afternoon incident. They were treated at KSB Hospital in Dixon and released later that evening.
The ERT is made up of individuals from agencies including the sheriff’s office, Oregon and Byron police departments and SWAT medics from the Rochelle Fire Department.
To view body camera footage of the shootings, visit www.youtube.com/ watch?v=7zEhLBrcn0g.
Gounaris also was shot during the gunfire exchange and was taken to
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Whiteside Forum planning session is July 7
MORRISON – The Whiteside Forum will host a brainstorming session on Sunday, July 7, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library to prepare for its upcoming 2024-2025 season.
The library is located at 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison. The meeting will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and is open to the public. Residents also can send in ideas for
KSB Hospital in Dixon, where he was treated before being booked into the Winnebago County Jail in Rockford on June 18.
On June 20, Gounaris made his first court appearance for a detention hearing, where a judge decides whether a defendant can be released from custody based on information presented by prosecutors and defense attorneys.
Judge Anthony Peska denied Gounaris’ request to be released from custody after hearing arguments from Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten and Ogle County Public Defender William Gibbs.
Peska said Leisten had presented “clear and convincing evidence” that the crimes had occurred, noting that Gounaris faces multiple attempted murder charges.
Peska said family members and law enforcement officers could be in danger if he were to be released.
On June 26, Gounaris appeared before Judge John Redington and Assistant State’s Attorney Heather Kruse again asked that Gounaris be kept in custody.
Wearing handcuffs, leg irons and a jumpsuit issued to inmates, he was escorted by two Winnebago County
corrections officers and Ogle County court deputies.
Kruse said Gounaris’ mother had called the sheriff’s office the morning of June 12 and told authorities that her son had made suicidal and homicidal comments and had access to two guns. The mother left the home and waited with a deputy at the west gate of the subdivision as police were called to the home, police said.
“She could not handle this situation on her own,” Kruse told the court. “She said he would kill anyone who wanted to talk to him.”
At the June 20 hearing, Leisten said the mother told authorities that her son suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and, in general, hated police. She also said her son recently had been stalking a woman in Wood Dale whom he had become obsessed with and had sent that woman’s mother a photo of him holding a gun to his head.
The state also alleges that when officers entered the home after the exchange of gunfire, Gounaris was found lying on the living room floor wearing body armor with a handgun, pepper spray and knife in close proximity.
“He told the officers, ‘Thank you, thank you. You got me good,’” Leisten said during the June 20 hearing.
Kruse reiterated similar information June 26.
“[Gounaris] left very disturbing messages,” said Kruse, adding that police had tried to talk to Gounaris but received no answer to 75 phone calls they made before attempting to enter the home.
Gibbs questioned the state’s interpretation of what they claim the mother told police.
“It’s not entirely accurate,” Gibbs said. “He was evaluated at KSB and he is in need of treatment at this point in time.”
Gibbs again asked the court to release Gounaris.
“He has family in McHenry County he could stay with,” Gibbs said. “Releasing him for treatment would be helpful. We believe conditions could be set to mitigate any risk.”
Kruse disagreed.
“He is an absolute, real and present threat,” she argued, “to the woman in Wood Dale, to the public of Ogle County. This is an active specific threat that he acted on. He is unstable. There is no condition that could keep everyone safe.”
Redington agreed and remanded Gounaris back to the Winnebago County Jail. He set Gounaris’ preliminary hearing for 10 a.m. July 10.
Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock said attempted first-degree murder is a Class X felony punishable by a special sentence of 20 to 80 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by three years of mandatory supervised release. Aggravated discharge of a firearm is a Class X felony punishable by a special sentence of 10 to 45 years in prison followed by three years of mandatory supervised release.
Aggravated battery also is a Class X felony punishable by 15 to 60 years in prison, and possession of a firearm without a FOID card is a Class 3 felony punishable by a sentence of two to five years in prison.
topics, speakers or other suggestions to the group by text or email at any time. For more information, call Marc Adami at 815-718-5347 or email him at marcadami53@gmail.com.
SVCC offers trip to ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
DIXON – Sauk Valley Community College’s Community Education Department will host a bus trip to Chicago to
see “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Broadway’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is coming to Chicago on its first North American tour. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells and an epic battle, all brought to life with theatrical magic. The ticket price of $149 includes a ticket for the show, transportation, driver gratuity and bus snacks. Travelers
will have time on their own to explore Chicago before the 1 p.m. matinee show.
The bus will leave SVCC’s parking lot at 8:30 a.m. The group will stop at Portillo’s after the show before returning to SVCC at 8:30 p.m. The trip is limited to ages 10 and older.
For information or to register, visit svcc. edu/trips or call 815-835-6212.
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Jonathon Gounaris, 32, of Dixon
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Lt. Jason Ketter is saluted as he leaves OSF Medical Center in Rockford June 14. Ketter walked out with family and Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle. Ketter was shot in the line of duty June 12 in Lost Lake subdivision near Dixon.
The Ancestor Project
As one of the final projects of the year, seventh graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor or someone else that they could research and learn more about in order to write a story telling about their life. Students conducted interviews with family members and some were able to gather additional resources to help tell their story.
This project was a collaborative effort between students’ history classes with Mrs. Kruthoff and Mr. Armstrong, English class with Mrs. Wolf and their families. (It was inspired by the original project that longtime English teacher Mrs. Wiersema made a tradition in her eighth grade class).
Students enjoyed getting to know more about their families and many were surprised to learn how interesting their families were. We hope you will enjoy their stories, too!
Janvern Dale Fabor
By Zoey Horton
Have you ever wondered what being in 48 of the 50 states is like? My maternal great-grandpa had a very eventful and fun childhood. He did many things in his adult life and helped many people. Janvern worked very hard and had many achievements in his later life. My great-grandfather was very hardworking because he did very well in school, had many jobs to support his family, volunteered in the community and helped everyone.
Janvern Dale Fabor was born June 24, 1940. Janvern was born in Hillsdale, where he lived with his parents and brother for a few years. His father was Beneardus Fabor, his mother was Elizabeth Luis Kent/ Fabor (although at one point in her life she went by just Luis), and his
brother was Bill, who was 12 years older than him. Janvern was very close to his family. In his younger years, he helped his family by helping pick up coal off the train tracks to heat their house. As a kid he liked to play baseball with all of the kids in his neighborhood. He also loved to ride his bike and went to school every morning. Unlike other kids, he also spent a lot of time helping his mother with chores around the house.
When he was very young, Janvern’s family moved to Fulton due to his father’s job, which was checking the railroad tracks. When he was 7 years old, his older brother Bill got married to a nice woman. Janvern went to Fulton Christian School through the eighth grade. In eighth grade, he also helped as a crossing guard when the Christian school moved its location. However, after eighth grade he went to Fulton High School. Unlike most kids, Janvern liked going to school, was a very good student and at one point joined the Student Council. He also was in a photography and a science club. Janvern’s favorite classes were math and typing. Another thing Janvern loved in his high school years was reading, especially poetry.
Outside of school, Janvern worked for his father at Fabors feed and coal. He helped with things such as shoving coal, which was his least favorite part. My grandpa did many things and although he wanted to, he never played sports due to health. Janvern’s parents wouldn’t let him play because of him having a cast at one time. Janvern graduated from Fulton High School on May 29, 1958. After that, he was given a car as a graduation gift from his older brother Bill.
As an adult, Janvern had a very busy life and did many things. He started his family at an early age. At age 19, Janvern married his first and
only wife Carol Prins. Janvern and Carol had three daughters named Kim, Janel and Angie. Right after they got married, my grandpa and Carol lived with Janvern’s parents till their house was built. At that time, he was still working for his father.
Janvern worked for the post office and his father until he became a clerk at the post office and started working there full time. While working for the post office he helped deliver mail even when there was a flood in 1965. During the flood they had put sandbags up to stop the water and he was one of the ones who checked to make sure no water got through. At the post office he was the first person to be trained on the computer there. After high school Janvern had wanted to join the U.S. Air Force but could not due to a heart murmur. My great-grandpa had many hobbies and did many things such as collecting stamps, bowling, painting and traveling. His favorite places always seemed to be somewhere warm. He ended up going to 48 different states only missing Alaska and Hawaii.
In his later life Janvern did just as many things as earlier in his life. In 1992 Janvern retired from the post office but still volunteered in the community till his death. My greatgrandpa spent time with his family whenever he could in his later life. In 1994, Janvern and his wife Carol moved to a condo in Fulton. He lived in Hillsdale 14 years beforehand.
Janvern loved to volunteer and give back to the community.
Janvern volunteered throughout the community. He volunteered with the church and the Fulton football breakfast committee. He also helped at the Fulton Elementary School library, with ticket sales through the high school, was a referee escort and volunteered at the Fulton windmill
and cultural center.
Additionally, he also was on the Citizens Advisory Committee buildings program when the Fulton grade school was built. The school was dedicated on Oct. 27, 1980. He always got along with everybody and made friends wherever he went and knew many people. Janvern even ran for city office at one point but was not elected. He generally had good advice and when he was younger had once said “Only the ignorant despise education.” Janvern lived a good and full life until he died in a nursing home on Nov. 9, 2018, of Alzheimer’s.
In reflection of this paper I have learned many things. I learned all about my great-grandpa’s past and can now remember him as not just the person I knew but the person he was all his life. I also learned about all the things he did for the people in the community and how much he gave back to the community that he lived in. I feel much closer to my great-grandpa because now I know how he lived his life and how he spent his time. Another reason I feel closer is because I got to hear all of the stories about his life that he never got the chance to tell me.
While doing this project, I learned that more people should live their life the way he did by giving back to your community. I feel this project brought me closer to my great-grandpa and that it was a fun way to learn more about my ancestors.
In conclusion Janvern was a very hard worker. He was very active in the school clubs. In his adult life Janvern had many jobs and did many things. After his retirement, he still helped and did things for his community. In reflection my great-grandpa helped anyone and everyone he could. Overall I learned Janvern did many great things and left a legacy behind.
Saturday scenes in Whiteside County
Photos
by Earleen Hinton - ehinton@shawmedia.com
Temperatures in the 90s didn’t stop area residents and wildlife from enjoying the outdoors on Saturday, June 22.
TOP LEFT: Sun rays shine through storm clouds over the Mississippi River near Lock & Dam 13, north of Fulton, on Saturday, June 22. The storms brought several inches of rain to counties in nothwestern Illinois later in the evening.
TOP RIGHT: Two trumpeter swans and their four cygnets swim between the reeds in the backwaters of the Mississippi River near Lock & Dam 13 north of Fulton on Saturday, June 22. ABOVE: An Amish buggy and horse make their way along one of the access roads at Lock & Dam 13, north of Fulton, following a family outing of fishing and sightseeing along the Mississippi River on June 22. LEFT: Chrystal Ferrari of Rochelle sits on her Bears chair as she fishes in the Rock River at the Glenn Miller Marina near Erie on Saturday, June 22. MIDDLE LEFT: Five turtles bask in the sun as they rest on a log in the Mississippi River at Riverway Park in Cordova on Saturday, June 22.
2 Morrison students attend Illinois Premier Boys State
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MORRISON – Two Morrison High School students participated in Illinois Premier Boys State, which was June 8-14 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.
Gavin Streets Wood and Blaine Williams, who will be seniors this upcoming school year, were selected to attend and were sponsored by American Legion Post 328 in Morrison.
WHITESIDE
American Legion Illinois Premier Boys State was founded in Illinois in 1935 by three Illinois Legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy, Harold Card and Matthew Murphy, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. It is a participatory program in which students become part of the operation of city, county and state governments, according to its website.
American Legion posts select high school juniors to attend the program in June right after their junior year.
COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Filed June 15 to 21
Warranty deeds
Ryan E. Poulter and Taylor P. Poulter to Alexander William Warren and Courtney Marie Warren, 103 S. Benton St., Tampico, $190,000.
Richard S. Cook and Allison Cook to Adrian Amezola, 802 W. 11th St., Sterling, $112,000.
Angel Montes Cardenas and Maria Dejesus Montes to Jasey M. Green, 1509 Avenue I, Sterling, $97,000. Kelby J. Hartman, Tyson H. Kullerstrand and Kara Kaye Kullerstrand to Nicholas B. Vanderleest, 7971 Ogden Road, Lyndon, $225,000.
Industrial Development Commission and city of Rock Falls to Midwest Disposal LLC, one parcel on East 17th Street in Rock Falls, $15,000.
Andrew Miller Trucking LLC to Andrew K. Miller, one parcel on Scott Street in Coleta, $0.
Richard G. Bound, Tammy L. Shaner and Berneice M. Bound Estate to Richard G. Bound, 308 Park Ave., Prophetstown, $0.
Lara Whetsel to Paul and Sally Timmons, 2104 12th Ave., Sterling, $140,000.
Community State Bank to Liven Holdings LLC, 502 E. Second St., Sterling, $55,000.
Candi K. Kuehl to Ethan Jay Medenblik and Shanna Rae Medenblik, 407 W. Winfield St., Morrison, $114,900. Joshua D. Naylon, Alura Naylon, formerly known as Alure Grindrod, to Ryan P. Gruetzmacher, 601 Second Ave., Sterling, $124,000.
Fannie Mae, also known as, Federal National Mortgage Association, to Shawn McKenna, 107 E. Fourth St., Lyndon, $12,000.
US Bank to Codtey Albright and Brooke Albright, 1817 Third Ave.,
Sterling, $127,700.
David Coventry and Chery Coventry to Judith K. Turney, 704 Milnes Dr., Morrison, $117,000.
Joseph Regenwether and Abby L. Regenwether to Eric Maloney and Cilia Maloney, 202 N. 10th Ave., Albany, and one parcel in Albany Township, $315,000.
Collin L. Goshert and Chelsea Goshert to Ciara L. Garza, 1309 Riverview Road, Sterling, $180,000.
Doyle D. Fullington to Grant and Denise Snow, 508 Third Ave., Sterling, $35,000.
JDS Business Group LLC to Austin Jones, 1009 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, $75,000.
Christine L. Roberts, formerly known as Christine L. James, to Dennis and Judy Goossens, 812 10th Ave., Erie, and one parcel in Erie Township, $130,000.
Sandi Hartje and Peter B. Hartje to Samantha T. VonBusch and Jeremiah Catalano Reilly, 911 E. Second St., Sterling, $250,000.
Christine Alvarez to Christopher Ohaver and Jennifer Alvarez Ohaver, 706 W. 10th St., Sterling, $42,000.
Phillip T. Peugh and Amber L. Peugh to Rock River Establishments LLC, one parcel on North Humphrey Avenue in Rock Falls, $13,500.
Julie A. Schroeder Ranz and Ted Ranz to Haley N. Ellis, 1719 19th Ave., Sterling, $155,000.
Phyllis Conklen to Four Rudes LLC, 1100 Charles St., Rock Falls, $70,000.
Greg A. Huizenga and Abigail K. Koch Huizenga to Greg A. Huizenga Trust and Abigail K. Koch Huizenga Trust, 1329 15th Ave., Fulton, $0.
Dustin D. Johnson and Jeanie Marie Johnson to Robert Young and Lauren M. Young, 715 N. Lawerence Lane, Prophetstown, $155,000.
In most cases, individual expenses are paid by a sponsoring Legion post, a local business or another community-based organization, according to the website. At Boys State, participants learn the rights, privilege and responsibilities of citizenship. Fictional political parties are created and the citizens are randomly assigned to one.
Boys State activities include various levels of legislative sessions, political party caucuses, four election cycles, general assemblies, band con -
certs, law enforcement presentations and recreational programs, according to the website.
Streets Wood said he decided to go to Boys State for a chance to win scholarship money. His plan is to attend Sauk Valley Community College and work toward earning a degree in cybersecurity, possibly at the University of Illinois.
Williams said he is unsure as to what he wants to study after high school, but the Boys State experience has him thinking about politics.
Janice E. Graszer, now known as Janice E. Adams, to Timothy J. Bush and Patricia A. Bush, 6450 Henry Road, Erie, and two parcels in Fenton Township, $300,000.
Mike Mihalios Inc. to the city of Sterling, 414 E. Third St., Sterling, $46,000.
George M. Tuft and Kimberly Tuft to Danny L. Miller and Pamela L. Miller, 28909 Surrey Dr., Sterling, $240,000.
Quit claim deeds
Miguel A. Vazquez to Jacinta M. A. Vazquez, 505 Avenue D, Rock Falls, $0.
John Beiler and Janet Beiler to April R. Ramirez, 611 16th Ave., Sterling, $128,000.
Eric Bontz to Stacey Bontz, 1100 Locust Dr., Rock Falls, $0.
Richard Kendall Wood to RKW Rental Properties LLC, 1004 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls, 412 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 909 W. Sixth St., Sterling, 404 Sixth Ave., Sterling, and 722 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, $0.
Albert E. Benson to Albert E. Benson Jr. and Casey J. Juarez, 1507 17th Ave., Sterling, $0.
Doyle D. Fullington to Grant and Denise Snow, 1013 Dillon Ave., Sterling, $35,000.
Haley A. Teske to Devin G. Teske, 3303 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls, $0.
Trustee deeds
Fredric R. Wendl Trust and Judy A. Wendl Trust to Judy A. Wendl Trust, Fredric R. Wendl Trust, Fredric R. Wendl Family Trust and Judy A. Wendl Survivors Trust, 12700 Moline Road, Erie, $0.
Leonard B. Mellinger Trust and Darlene Mellinger Trust to Emily Birr, 1205 E. 16th St., Sterling, $124,000.
Vickie M. Williams Family Trust and Breton W. Williams Family Trust to Vickie M. Williams, 1230 10th Ave.,
Fulton, $0. Kevin J. Seydel Trust to Eric Horton and Candace Kimm, 7745 Kelly Court, Erie, $123,000.
Maureen Manwaring Trust to Jurevitz Family Farms LLC, one parcel in Erie Township, $14,540.
Rock River Housing Trust and Susan J. Spratt, trustee, to Colin Hans, 10114 Bristle St., Rock Falls, $250,000. Trust deeds
April R. Ramirez and Janet K Beiler, trustee, to Janet K. Beiler, 611 16th Ave., Sterling, $128,000. Executors
Alan R. Gravert Estate to Jeffrey Cledon, 402 Maple Ave., Morrison, $173,000.
Richard D. Vegter Estate to Steven N. Eggemeyer and Jean H. Eggemeyer, 108 Prospect St., Morrison, $119,500. Deed
Robert H. Hollaway and Joyce A. Hollaway to Robert H. Holloway Trust and Joyce A. Hollaway Trust, 19523 Pennington Road, Sterling, $0.
Robert H. Hollaway and Joyce A. Hollaway to Robert H. Holloway Trust and Joyce A. Hollaway Trust, four parcels in Hopkins Township, $0.
Robert H. Hollaway and Joyce A. Hollaway to Robert H. Holloway Trust and Joyce A. Hollaway Trust, one parcel in Jordan Township, $0.
Richard Kendall Wood to Richard K. Wood, trustee, and RKW Trust, 1410 11th Ave., Sterling, $0.
Cheryl Sanders to Cheryl Sanders Trust, 303 W. Miller Road, Sterling, $0. Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp. And Kayleen Terrock to Newrez LLC, doing business as Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, 904 W. Seventh St., Sterling, $0.
Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office
2004: Earthquake felt throughout the region
60 years
July 1, 1964
Plans for a more intensive campaign to attract new industries, a report on the proposed airstrip in south Fulton and the possibility of a park district for Fulton were among the items discussed at a meeting of the Business Men’s Association.
A gift of $1,200 from the Clinton Herald to the Harbor Crest Home campaign, combined with other gifts from Clinton firms and several Fulton donations, pushed the total beyond the $100,000 mark this week.
50 years
July 3, 1974
Fulton’s two newest police officers, who were hired June 1, will bring the force up to four full-time police officers. Officer Patrick Havel of Clinton and Officer James Smolek of Savanna soon will relocate to Fulton.
The Fulton Kiwanis Club has voted $200 and Fulton Township has voted $1,000 from revenue-sharing funds to help with the financing of Fulton’s four new tennis courts. The city of Fulton has agreed to provide $6,000 of the cost of the courts from revenue-sharing funds and a number of smaller
contributions also were made, including memorial gifts.
40 years
July 4, 1984
Mrs. Gary Orman, president of the River Bend District Board of Education, has expressed disappointment at the state’s repeated cuts in allotments to the local school district. Another reduction amounting to $15,137 in the local district’s allotment of state funds for the coming year was announced in Springfield.
Julie’s Cafe in Albany was advertising a Friday Night Fish Fry for an allyou-can-eat price of $3.75. On Saturday, an Italian beef was $3.25 and barbecue ribs were $3.75.
30 years
June 29, 1994
A large number of adults and teenagers in Fulton have begun a project that promises to be an asset to the community. They will attempt to restore School Park on 10th Avenue and make much-needed improvements. The group of citizens has had several meetings and inspections of the park, has organized under the name of School Park Restoration Fund and named Donald Allshouse as the
chairman. A campaign has started to raise $8,000 for the necessary materials to restore the facility.
An announcement that Albany was one of 20 winners in Midwest Living magazine’s 1994 Hometown Pride Awards was made by Don Hanson, president of the Friends of the Albany Indian Mounds Foundation, when he attended the Albany Village Board meeting. Each winner will receive $1,000 to help finance their projects.
20 years
June 30, 2004
Early on June 28, a 4.5 earthquake, which was centered 70 miles west of Chicago and 180 miles east of Fulton, was felt by many residents of Fulton. The quake was felt from Wisconsin south to Missouri and from southwestern Michigan west to Iowa. Earthquakes are rare in this area but they are not unheard of. This quake was centered on the Sandwich Fault Zone.
The Fulton Minor All-Star team took second place at the Camanche Invitational. The coaches of the boys are Greg Hayen, Todd Tiesman and Scott Tichler. Team members include Trae Tiesman, Erik Renkes, Ryan Hoogheem, Matt
Carbaugh, Quennel Fowler, Sam Klooster, Weston Jones, Colin Tichler, Drake Chase, Christian Meggers, Matt Hartman and Evan Eissens.
10 years
July 2, 2014
The severe thunderstorm that swept through Sunday night and into early Monday morning was either noisy and wet or pretty damaging. Within city limits, some small branches were downed by wind, as well as one power line on Third Street. Across Highway 84, strong gusts did some serious damage. At the Fulton Fire Protection District, the winds bent the antenna tower in two and blew the dumpster into a ditch across the road. McDonald Funeral Home property had several large trees snap and a downed power line.
At the annual Fulton Chamber of Commerce dinner, Patti Housenga of Community State Bank and Greg Naftzger of KROS Radio shared the 12th annual Volunteer of the Year Award. The newly established Heather Bennett Distinguished Service Award went to Irma Bland. Ben and April Eshelman won for the best rock ‘n’ roll themed clothing and hair.
Hadley Vandermyde, 6, of Morrison maneuvers her pony Jubilee around a barrel at the WHOA benefit horse show June 22 at the Whiteside County fairgrounds in Morrison.
Molly Weinzierl of Dixon steers Reno as they compete in the open division of the barrel racing competition June 22 at the WHOA benefit horse show at the Whiteside County fairgrounds in Morrison. Reno is a horse that Weinzierl rescued.
Trots and turns: WHOA holds benefit horse show
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
MORRISON – Rain held off long enough for the White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center’s 11th annual benefit horse show to come off without a hitch June 22.
“It was a really good turnout,” said Tawny Wiersema, program director for WHOA. “There are some really quality horses here today.”
The event at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds offered 29 classes of competition including pleasure and speed
events and some just for plain old fun.
“We have around 40 riders taking part today,” Wiersema said.
The all-day event included barrel racing in two divisions – ages 18 and younger and an open class with no age limit.
Riders from Oregon, Dixon, Morrison, Amboy, Sterling and Washington, Illinois, took part in the event.
Hadley Vandermyde, 6, of Morrison was all business as she warmed up her 20-year-old pony Jubilee for the barrel races. Jubilee, wearing bright protective splint boots that matched Hadley’s
helmet, carefully rounded the three barrels with the 6-year-old at the helm.
While some contestants were novices in the race, others such as Brynli Dotson raced around the barrels in less than 20 seconds.
Dotson, 14, of Washington, Illinois, and her horse Duke posted a 17.2-second time to take first place.
A grilled cookout lunch that included sandwiches and baked goods was offered at the Livestock Pavilion inside the fairgrounds.
Proceeds from the show and luncheon will benefit WHOA, which pro-
vides equine-assisted experiences. Its mission is to “enhance the quality of life and cultivate personal growth through therapeutic, educational, recreational and social development for people with disabilities ages 4 through adult. Interactions between horses and students have the ability to improve physical capabilities and skills, as well as social interaction, emotional stability, spiritual well-being, along with mental focus and processes.”
For more information about WHOA, call Wiersema at 815-535-6208.
Photos by Earleen Hinton
Snake bites: What to do if you are bitten
By DR. STEPHEN D. HARRISON
Each year in the United States about 45,000 people endure a snake bite, with about 8,000 of those by venomous or poisonous snakes. Of those bites, only 10 to 15 are fatal, with the majority of the incidents occurring during the summer months and involving young males.
There are a few tips to keep in mind to lessen one’s chance of being bit. Keep in mind most snakes want nothing more than to be left alone. They tend to strike only when they are frightened or feel trapped. Thus, it is a mistake to try to catch or kill a snake. The best measure upon encountering a snake is to walk slowly and quietly away from the snake and give it a chance to escape. In fact, despite many stories, they are universally slow, rarely going more than 4 mph. The danger comes in their striking abilities.
Snakes may inhabit tall grass, underbrush and abandoned buildings and can be found under logs,
branches and rocks. Be cautious when overtraining any of these or pulling these items up toward yourself so that startled snakes may escape. Also, remember that snakes may linger near water and that sighting a snake means there may be more nearby. Most snakes do not hiss or give any warning at all and that can even include rattlesnakes.
Hiking should be done with a companion. Long pants and boots should be worn when traversing snake habitats. Don’t be lured into handling snakes, even if you think it is dead. While snakes are cold blooded, they may take a while to warm up in the early morning hours. They still may be quite active in the evening hours, thus, flashlights are essential. Keeping the yard mowed, bushes pruned and the area around the home free of mice is helpful.
There are basic groups of poisonous snakes in North America: rattlesnakes, cottonmouth, water moccasin, copperheads and coral snakes. The first three groups are pit vipers
and account for 99% of poisonous snakes. They have long moveable fangs and their bite appears as puncture marks in the skin. Their venom alters blood clotting and breaks down tissues. Signs of a bite are generally immediate and include pain, burning and within a few minutes, redness and swelling. As time passes, purplish discoloration appears around the bite. Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, chills or a metallic, rubbery taste in the mouth may occur. Shock and organ failure may happen in later stages. Also, the majority of venous snakes in the United States have a pit between the eyes and the nostrils.
The following are suggestions to consider when a snake bite has occurred. First, the most important factor for first aid is prompt transportation to an appropriate medical facility. Only if a delay of several hours is expected should a constriction band be considered and it must be applied within five minutes, about 2 inches above the bite. There are
commercial snake extractors, which may be effective if used within the first five minutes. As a general principal, though, the use of ice, tourniquet, incision and suction should be strongly discouraged. Jewelry or clothing that may become tight as swelling occurs should be removed. The bite area should be cleaned with soap and water and an antiseptic solution applied with gauze if available. The victim should lie down, keeping the bite areas still and just below the heart level. Do not administer alcohol or medication. Do not attempt to kill the snake to bring along for identification. This will waste time and may lead to another bite. In the emergency room, the possibility of envenomation and thus anti-venom and general care of the patient will be provided. The hype about snake bites should be put in perspective when one realizes that 10 to 15 people yearly die by snakes. The safest thing to do when camping or hiking is to leave the alcohol behind.
PORT BYRON – Riverdale Middle School recently released its third and fourth semester honor roll for the 2023 to 2024 school year. Students named to the honor roll include:
Straight A’s: Third Quarter
6th Grade: Dalton Carls, Alexis Churchill, Madison Dean, Myles Dierikx, Ben Dykema, Cecilia Foust, Mira Fritch, Brooklyn Germanceri, Aleah Goss, Clara Jones, Kaitlynn Mahraun, Eli McClain, Luke McClaine, Piper Mockmore, Kiley Peterson, Jaxson Powell, Wesley Riewerts, David Scott, Abigail Yoder, and Pagan Zawada.
7th Grade: Brynlee Albritton, Ava Anders, Julia Berk, Addison Bristol, Elijah Clark, Kayden DeJonge, Tayah Erickson, Dixie Floming, Josiah Germanceri, Kelsey Hohenadel, Kylie Hohenadel, Alison Janicki, Nora Kindelsperger, Margaret Larson, Fisher Marty, Lila McMahon, Ries Mitton, Amaya Mrosko, Ava Munson Martel, Gianna Nelson, Kamden Palmer, Miraya Patel, Stella Peirce, Jameson Ruthey, Alice Schmidt, Ethan Secker, Camille Sergeant, Callista Sowder, Nathanial Stigers-Peterson, Corbin
Temple, Lila Wages, Brady Watson, and Camden Whiting.
8th Grade: Avarie Albritton, Avery Beeler, Emme DeBlaey, Stella Deines, Kayla Dible, Lucas Dunbar, Dylan Francisko, Isla Gaines, Ava Gaulrapp, London Jeffries, Shane Johnson, Paige Krouse, Kami Kruse, Jax McClaine, Alexandra Mongreig, Ava Newton, Tiffany Noel, Brooklyn Peterson, Finley Sullivan, Jack Wages, Lola Wainwright, Landon Wiklund, and Kyle Wright.
High Honor Roll: Third Quarter
6th Grade: Grayson Albritton, Natalie Bacon, Nicole Bacon, Eloise Baker, Iryss Balvanz, Logan Clark, Kayden Covemaker, Landon Daugherty, Cadence Dawson, Devin Dorathy, Audrey Gibney, Maya Gitchel, Braxton Grage, Alaina Gregory, Jack Hager, George Hagmeier, Jackson Hawkins, Macee Hedeen, Lynnlee Hilburn, Kallie Hill, Harper Houzenga, Henry Johnson, Korbyn Kennedy, Jude Krier, Madelyn Linquist, Diane Morford, Kenzingtyn Noble, Channing Percival, Piper Peterson, Micah Phelps, Paxton Rakoci, Natalia Ramos, Bryan Rogers, Lucy Sallows, Brady St Clair, Ryder Troutwine, Brailey Turner, Leonel Varela,
K’veon Vincent, and Emersyn Zahradka.
7th Grade: Lydia Allbee, Dexter Allison, Celia Arnold, Mac Baker, Luke Baustian, Lillian Bitler, Ella Brand, Ariah Bruck, Makenzie Brune, Madilyn Bunker, Zoey Chaney, Evayah Coleman, Lewis Costello, Jayda Coutts, Christopher Crisp, Camryn Dillin, Ethan Endresak, Collin Enright, Kiyah Franklin, Morgan Geiger, Cameron Geigle, Wyatt Green, Logan Hartman, Malia Heeren, Zayden Holland, Eli Horrall, Trever Hume, William Huntley, Ebin Jenkins, Teagan Jerz, Lucas Johnson, Emma Jones, Cabe Junis, Crimson Kennedy, Town Kerner, Connor Kohrt, Weston Kreiter, Karson Kruger, Ashlynn Landuit, Rilynn Marshall, Ava Mathis, Corbin Mathis, Gabriel Mattison, Audrey McIntosh, Nolan McLaughlin, Sarah Mitton, Makenzie Moody, Gemma Neilson, Kylie Nelson, Brenden Orr, Briley Payne, Alice Petersen, Gavin Reiling, Aivery Reyna, Luke Robinson, Peter Russo, Morgan Rutledge, Marissa Sawicki, Robert Scranton, Billy Scranton, Ali Smith, Cole Smith, Payton Stark, and Madison Warner.
8th Grade: Carter Abbott, Cooper Abbott, Charley Adams, Tristan Bev-
eroth, Mercedez Chaney, Colton Clark, Blaze Dawson, Channing DeLaRosa, Cooper Desseyn, Kaydince Dillin, Natalie Dodds, Sadie Endresak, Kael Findley, Emma Fries, Inara Garcia, Connor Grafton, Lucas Graham, Braxten Hawkins, Kayden Herlyn, Camryn Hobbs, Madelyn Holderman, Boston Kelley, Hunter Kitt, Isabell Kohrt, Lucas Lonergan, Addyson Louk, Maximus Millard, Kaydence Moffitt, Eli Mortell, Braydon Moyer-Taets, Ava-Marie Mrosko, Annabelle Nicholas, Ethan Oakland, Kaylee Overton, Brecken Polenske, Ayla Ramsdale, Douglas Reiman, Ember Rivas, Alyssa Rivera, Brady Rogers, Landon Rowe, Hunter Ruark, Grant Rutledge, Kaiden Schultz, Logan Smith, Joseph Snodgrass, Jacob Stigers-Peterson, Nate Supan, Kailey Tanner, Michael Tessendorf, Riley Troutwine, Erik Vickers, Emery Walston, Nevaeh Wheelan, and Phinly Zawada.
Straight A’s: Fourth Quarter 6th Grade: Dalton Carls, Alexis Churchill, Madison Dean, Myles Dierikx, Ben Dykema, Cecilia Foust, Mira Fritch, Brooklyn Germanceri, Clara Jones, Jude Krier, Kaitlynn Mahraun,
See RIVERDALE HONOR ROLL
ALBANY
Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781
Pastor Toni Lucas
St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany
Father Timothy Barr, Pastor
CORDOVA
Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com
EAST MOLINE
Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com
Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com
Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist
Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592
ERIE
Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie
Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584
Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561
Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com
Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125 Website: erieefree.org
Pastor Ron Eckberg
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg
Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie
Farmers Elevator
815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL
Rock River Lumber & Grain
815-537-5131 - Prophetstown Frary’s Lumber & Supply 815-537-5151 - Prophetstown
Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org
Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie
Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com
St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main
Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781
FENTON
Fenton Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton
FULTON
Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com
Pastor Dan Jongsma
First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203
Pastor Charles Huckaby
Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580
Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.com.
Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton
Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283
Pastor Wayne Wiersema
Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542
Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com
Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com
Pastor Shannon Parrish
CrossView Church
RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC
822 Main, Erie
Serving the Area Since 1980
Farm • Residential • Commercial Wiring & Contracting 309-659-2195
Morrison Veterinary Clinic
Jentry Fane, DVM, DVM, R.R. Zinkem, DVM, S.E. Blair, DVM, SJ. Lawfer, DVM
Phone 815-772-4047 14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison
703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com
Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Paul Wissink 815-772-3554
First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com
Pastor Michael Hooker
HILLSDALE
Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340
Pastor Melva England
HOOPPOLE
Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church
Rev. Zachary Van Dyke, Pastor 563-370-8779
Hooppole Zion Methodist Church Pastor Dan Wright Church 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145
LYNDON
Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon 815-590-6971
Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr.
Trinity Baptist Church 403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com
MORRISON
Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office: 772-4896
Brethren In Christ Church
WISDOM
Heating and Air Erie, Illinois
“For your wisest climate solutions” 309-659-7944
Allure of Prophetstown
Senior Living Apartments
Skilled Nursing Services Hospice Inpatient Outpatient Therapy Service
310 Mosher Drive, Prophetstown 815-537-5175
207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.
Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org
Crossroads Community Church
201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com
Ebenezer Reformed Church
309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 www.ercmorrison.com
Emmanuel Church
202 E. Morris St., Morrison 815-772-3890
www.ecmorrison.com
Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator
First Baptist Church
406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Roy Brown, II Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist
First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510
100 East Lincolnway, Morrison
Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m.
YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org
Kingdom Life Community Church
11429 Ward Road, Morrison 815-772-4098
www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon
Morrison Christian Church
201 S. Genesee, Morrison David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.
Morrison United Methodist Church
200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030
CHURCH LISTINGS
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com
Interim Reverend David Andermann
PORT BYRON
Bethel Baptist
27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Josh Matthews
Church of the Cross
United Methodist Church
22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201
Countryside Christian Church
3817 230th St. N., Port Byron
Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834
Fairfield United Methodist Church
235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron
Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767
Messiah Lutheran Church
302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421
Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy
Peace Lutheran Church ELCA
20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295
Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th Street North, Port Byron Church Office: 309-523-2396
Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net
Jim Crozier, Pastor Becky ButterfieldYouth and Family Life Pastor Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director
PROPHETSTOWN
Advent Christian Church
200 Elm St., Prophetstown
Pastor Diana Verhulst 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org
First Lutheran Church
Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org
Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown
Pastor Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com
Prophetstown
United Methodist Church
200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown
Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496
River Church
218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com
St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077
RAPIDS CITY
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Phone 309-496-2414
TAMPICO
St. Mary Catholic Church Reverend Slawomir Zimodro 105 Benton St., Tampico Phone 815-438-5425
Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton
Tampico First United Methodist Church
Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302
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Eli McClain, Luke McClaine, Piper Mockmore, Kiley Peterson, Jaxson Powell, Lucy Sallows, David Scott, Brady St Clair, Abigail Yoder, and Pagan Zawada.
7th Grade: Brynlee Albritton, Ava Anders, Celia Arnold, Julia Berk, Addison Bristol, Elijah Clark, Kayden DeJonge, Dixie Floming, Josiah Germanceri, Kelsey Hohenadel, Kylie Hohenadel, Alison Janicki, Teagan Jerz, Karson Kruger, Margaret Larson, Fisher Marty, Audrey McIntosh, Ries Mitton, Amaya Mrosko, Ava Munson Martel, Gianna Nelson, Brenden Orr, Kamden Palmer, Miraya Patel, Stella Peirce, Alice Petersen, Morgan Rutledge, Alice Schmidt, Ethan Secker, Camille Sergeant, Callista Sowder, Payton Stark, Nathanial Stigers-Peterson, Corbin Temple, and Lila Wages.
8th Grade: Avarie Albritton, Avery Beeler, Emme DeBlaey, Stella Deines, Cooper Desseyn, Kaydince Dillin, Lucas Dunbar, Dylan Francisko, Isla Gaines, Ava Gaulrapp, Paige Krouse, Kami Kruse, Jax McClaine, Alexandra Mongreig, Ava-Marie Mrosko, Ava Newton, Finley Sullivan, Jack Wages, Lola Wainwright, Landon Wiklund, and Kyle Wright.
High Honor Roll: Fourth Quarter
6th Grade: Grayson Albritton, Natalie Bacon, Nicole Bacon, Eloise Baker, Iryss Balvanz, Logan Clark, Kayden Covemaker, Landon Daugherty, Cadence Dawson, Devin Dorathy, Audrey Gibney, Maya Gitchel, Aleah Goss, Braxton Grage, Alaina Gregory, Jack Hager, George Hagmeier, Jackson Hawkins, Macee Hedeen, Lynnlee Hilburn, Kallie Hill, Kylah Hobbs, Harper Houzenga, Henry Johnson, Korbyn Kennedy, Madelyn Linquist, Dominic Montgomery, Diane Morford, Kenzingtyn Noble, Channing Percival, Piper Peterson, Micah Phelps, Paxton Rakoci, Natalia Ramos, Wesley Riewerts, Bryan Rogers, Cole Stone, Ryder Troutwine, Brailey Turner, K’Veon
Vincent, and Emersyn Zahradka. 7th Grade: Lydia Allbee, Dexter Allison, Mac Baker, Luke Baustian, Lillian Bitler, Ella Brand, Ariah Bruck, Makenzie Brune, Madilyn Bunker, Evayah Coleman, Lewis Costello, Jayda Coutts, Christopher Crisp, Camryn Dillin, Collin Enright, Tayah Nicole Erickson, Kiyah Franklin, Cameron Geigle, Wyatt Green, Logan Hartman, Malia Heeren, Eli Horrall, Trever Hume, William Huntley, Ebin Jenkins, Lucas Johnson, Emma Jones, Cabe Junis, Crimson Kennedy, Town Kerner, Nora Kindelsperger, Connor Kohrt, Weston Kreiter, Ashlynn Landuit, Rilynn Marshall, Ava Mathis, Corbin Mathis, Gabriel Mattison, Nolan McLaughlin, Lila McMahon, Sarah Mitton, Makenzie Moody, Gemma Neilson, Kylie Nelson, Briley Payne, Gavin Reiling, Aivery Reyna, Luke Robinson, Peter Russo, Jameson Ruthey, Marissa Sawicki, Henry Schradeya, Bobby Scranton, Ali Smith, Cole Smith, Madison Warner, Brady Watson, and Camden Whiting. 8th Grade: Carter Abbott, Cooper Abbott, Charley Adams, Tristan Beveroth, Mercedez Chaney, Colton Clark, Blaze Dawson, Guy DeCap, Channing DeLaRosa, Kayla Dible, Natalie Dodds, Sadie Endresak, Kael Findley, Emma Fries, Inara Garcia, Connor Grafton, Lucas Graham, Braxten Hawkins, Kayden Herlyn, Camryn Hobbs, Madelyn Holderman, London Jefferies, Shane Johnson, Boston Kelley, Hunter Kitt, Isabell Kohrt, Lucas Lonergan, Isabella McClintock, Maximus Millard, Luke Miller, Kaydence Moffitt, Eli Mortell, Braydon Moyer-Taets, Annabelle Nicholas, Tiffany Noel, Ethan Oakland, Kaylee Overton, Brooklyn Peterson, Brecken Polenske, Ayla Ramsdale, Douglas Reiman, Alyssa Rivera, Brady Rogers, Landon Rowe, Hunter Ruark, Grant Rutledge, Kaiden Schultz, Logan Smith, Joseph Snodgrass, Jacob Stigers-Peterson, Brock Stone, Kaiden Stubbs, Nate Supan, Kailey Tanner, Michael Tessendorf, Riley Troutwine, Erik Vickers, Emery Walston, Nevaeh Wheelan, and Phinly Zawada.
SVCC names dean’s, president’s lists for spring 2024 semester
SHAW
DIXON – A total of 257 full- and parttime Sauk Valley Community College students have been named to the president’s list for high academic achievement during the spring semester.
Another 137 students made the dean’s list. SVCC President David Hellmich said 73 full-time students topped the president’s list with straight “A” averages. The students and their hometowns are:
President’s list: full-time students, 4.0 GPA
Amboy: Dana L. Merriman, Madeline T. Foster
Ashton: Cailin M. Bogle, Rhylee McCaslin
Chadwick: Emma J. Foster
Clinton: Kara S. Stoecker
Dixon: Addyson V. North, Amarildi Riska, Chloe R. Hofilena, Collin D. Tran-Howland, Harvest H. Day, Holli Miller, Kate J. Heppler, Katie Shafer, Kyle A. Bell, Mary E. Shipman, Melanie L. Armstrong, Nathan M. Gillette, Rylan E. Ramsdell, Sara E. Hintz, Shannon M. Kolner, Tiffany M. Osenberg, Vanessa Frutos
Harmon: Carter L. Boehle, Joshua E. Gordon
Milledgeville: Cayden T. Akers
Morrison: David M. Meyer, Katherine H. Eggemeyer, Marco A. Alvarado, Rongxuan Li, Shelby G. Veltrop
Oregon: Andrew R. Boken, Ava R. Wight, Kaliyah Hollimon, Tyler C. Bergren
Ottawa: Sofie G. Offermann
Polo: Jasey M. Green, Lindee M. Poper, Madissen J. Allen, Taryn Y. Zell
Princeton: Mckenzie L. Hecht
Rock Falls: Adriana M. Pineda, Ashyia J. Love, Austin J. Cernich, Cailin L. Kyarsgaard, Katherine A. Kinney, Lauren R. Tupper, Raeann J. Reyes, Samuel E. Leach, Tucker J. Velazquez
Sterling: Barry R. Lippens, Blake M. Nettleton, Gabriel L. Ademoski, Garet K. Lippens, Kaleb C. Hohlen-Francque, Kylie K. Lenninger, Lindsey K. Johnson, Lukas A. Schrader, Makayla L. Wolfe, Michael A. Jenkins, Nicolas Celestino, Rowan M. McNeill, Sarah E. Thomaschefsky, Shawn M. Skinner, Tasha L. Selden, Thomas A. Holcomb, Trevor J. Dir, Tristan P. Oelrichs
Thomson: Lacey L. Eissens
Walnut: Blake Dietz, Liana C. Ledergerber, Madison K. Vick, Sarah R. Howes
President’s list: part-time students, 4.0 GPA
Albany: Jeremiah Fish
Amboy: Austin R. Shugars, Nataly L. Jones, Skyler P. Ware
Ashton: Brianna M. Gonnerman, Katara A. Paul, Rebecca A. Shoemaker
Bradford: Connor Scott
Chadwick: Hailey P. Rannfeldt, Maliah
K. Grenoble
Dixon: Anita L. Shore, Annelise D. Brown, Ashley A. Frey, Ashley R. Mairs, Baida S. Alfarraj, Brooke Richardson, Chelsea B. Brown, Cheyanne Anderson, Colton L. Youngren, David R. Laird, Ganganbaigali Mazzarisi, Gianna E. Sagel, Greg T. Wedekind, Jacob J. Delashmit, Jeffrey L. Berry, Jordyn L. Crawford, Lani R. Steder, Lauren E. Burrs, Lauren E. Stone, Layni A. Lappin, Lexzandria J. Germanson, Logan S. Palmer, Lucas J. Schaab, Maddox Knauer, Mason R. Weigle, Nora J. Fordham, Olivia L. Cox, Samuel H. Zimmerman, Sarah Stegbauer, Stephen S. Borden, Valeria Salgado, Victoria Bowers, Ximena Hernandez-Rojas
Eldena: Gabriel D. Jones
Franklin Grove: Ermira Ramadani, Olivia R. Gould
Fulton: Marcus H. Dixon
Harmon: Maeve E. Larson
Lanark: Katelyn Fink
Lyndon: Emma M. Cain
Mendota: Briana Avila
Morrison: Hannah M. Rillie, Jaicee E. Bush, Keegan T. Mayberry
Mount Carroll: Victoria A. Moshure
Mount Morris: Lurana J. Noorlag
Ohio: Ellie A. Snodgrass
Oregon: Elijah J. Nally, Jenna E. Holsker
Peru: Gabrielle Englehaupt
Polo: Jacob D. Eychaner, Joshua M. Conway, Sadie Baumann
Prophetstown: Avery Olinger, Christopher F. Weech
Rock Falls: Alec B. Akerman, Allie M. Cook, Elisabeth J. Megli, Gavin Sands, James P. Bates, John M. Epps, Josie R. Rank, Kallie D. Insley, Lindsay M. Williams, Marshawn Hubbard, Mayson R. Burns, Molly E. Hackbarth, Rosa A. Ibarra, Seth Schwirblat, Weston C. Frymire, Whitney A. Schwindenhammer
Savanna: Sarah J. Rubio
Sheffield: Addison L. Wessel
Sterling: Alexander W. Sucher, Andrea L. Rogers, Ashley Aguilar, Blake S. Johnson, Brenna R. Book, Cytlalik Cadenas, Espen C. Hammes, Hanna N. Gomez, Jasmine A. Lilly-Lee, Jayden R. Linton, Jerome Licudine, Joshua J. Leif, Kevin N. Montino, Leah M. Kalina, Lesdy B. Huaracha, Malachi K. Greschke, Maria E. Cid Tochimani, Michael D. Plemmons, Millicent A. Moreno, Nicole Prusator, Samantha Feather, Samuel O. Mauch, Tricia A. CarSkaden, Tristin L. Turner, Troy Lawrence
Sublette: Emma K. Dinges
Thomson: Emily B. Hinrichs
Walnut: Adriana F. Splitt, Blake M. Helms, David W. Dzurisin, Emma Pistole, Josie M. Edlefson, Katelyn M. Stoller, Matalyn G. Michlig, Nolan R. Nugent, Titus L. Cook
West Brooklyn: Connor J. Burkhart
Wyanet: Makenna R. Maupin
President’s list: full-time students, 3.75 GPA or better
Ashton: Jillian L. McLaughlin, Sara
Ramadani
Dixon: Abagail R. Knipple, Alexis McConnell, Austin J. Mattingly, Blayke E. Holbrook, Courtney M. Ortgiesen, Elayna M. Felder, Hayden Steinmeyer, Morgan E. Heppler, Morgan R. Leslie, Riley K. Dunn, Trent A. Heller
Erie: Kolby R. Franks
Franklin Grove: Austin J. Hochstein, Katelyn N. Bass
Fulton: Gabriel Marcum
Milledgeville: Hailey M. Druien
Morrison: Gracelyn N. Street-Wood, Landri F. Harmon, Mason Dykstra
Mount Morris: Andrew J. McKanna
Ohio: Colbie C. Carl, Troy D. Anderson
Polo: Kathryn L. Strauss
Rock Falls: Becka Ella Villo, Brooke E. Danreiter, Brooklyn D. Zigler, Colt Adams, Justice D. Pyron, Kaitlyn K. Jones
Sterling: Antonio Cervantes, Audriana R. Burks, Bruce A. Goebig, Christina A. Chattic, Cole J. Bruins, Juan C. Cabral, Marcus G. Almasy, Nathan Ottens, Payton Lambrecht, Rhylee B. Delgado, Shelly L. Meier
Tampico: Benjamin W. Lantz
President’s list: part-time students, 3.75 GPA or better
Amboy: Maura E. Moeller
Dixon: Addyson J. Kinn, Kelly A. Lohse, Madalyn L. Munson, Mallory S. Buskohl, Mia I. Avila, Victoria A. Grossman
Harmon: Ingrid J. Larson
Lyndon: Jessica E. Woodworth
Rochelle: Xenia E. Sanchez Turcios
Rock Falls: Eliana R. Castillo, Sammantha M. Portner, Savanna N. Keefer
Sterling: Avrie G. Prado, Emily M. Kort, John B. Refuerzo, Madaline E. Grove, Roquelle S. Penaflor
Tampico: Joshua A. Beck
Utica: McKenzie J. Lewis
Dean’s list: full-time students, 3.5-3.749 GPA
Albany: Alexis J. Miniel, Arieanna M. Moreland
Amboy: Addison R. Shaw, Mason E. Ely, Meghan L. Borell
Ashton: Grace O. Cochrane
Dixon: Alexsia S. Funderberg, Bashar M. Elbzour, Carson Faley, Christian M. Stevens, Emma J. Castro, Joey Brumbly, Kaden M. Welty, Kaitlynn E. Pfeiffer, Mekhi M. McGlown, Melissa M. Carrasco, Owen J. McBride, Owen R. Angell, Sarah-Elizabeth M. Haenitsch, Sydney G. Hargrave
La Salle: Aubrie C. Krug
Milledgeville: Ashlyn J. Hendrick
Morrison: Ethan P. Wiebenga, Hailey Kozovic, Payton A. Decker
Mount Morris: Isabella S. Koertner
Oregon: Anna J. Withers, Kaeokai S. Rinaldo Jacobs
Polo: Annalise L. Stamm, Brady R. Wolber, Sydney A. Anderson
Prophetstown: Caleb D. Naftzger, Elizabeth N. Hinton, Jaiden N. Oleson, William C. Johnson
Rock Falls: Lyden L. King, Mark A. Durham, Shelby L. Menez, Ty A. Brockman, Yasmin A. Flores, Yesenia M. Solis
Spring Valley: Brook E. Brown
Sterling: Addalyn P. Sullivan, Anthony J. Amezola, Beckham H. Marquez, Braden T. Hartman, Cohen M. DeHaven, Constance E. Farrington, Daniel P. Knapp, Daylen C. Stage, Gracey A. Malmberg, Grant P. Koerner, Isabella M. Ruth, Jesse Garcia, Jewelia L. Snitchler, Jhunef B. Botacion, Kaidence E. Stroup, Mariela Salgado, Monica A. Healy, Olivia G. Kenney, Robert M. Scott, Santos I. Rodriguez-Hughes
Sublette: Chanlor W. Pohl
Walnut: Cassidy J. Peterson, Darla J. Kepner, Tyra N. Sayler
Dean’s list: part-time students, 3.5-3.749 GPA
Albany: Aaron M. Portz
Amboy: Alexis R. Ketchum, Hannah R. Scudder
Ashton: Ethan R. Vogeler, Samantha F. Zellers
Bradford: Dakota L. Alexander
Chadwick: Cortlan D. Stahl, Regan A. Scidmore
Dixon: Cecelia C. Miller, Christina L. Mccoy, Emma P. Kerley, Janaeya E. Helfrich, Kelsey L. Woolard, Kendall R. Scudder, Lindsay R. Good, Owen M. Rangel, Riza R. Mirtoski, Ryne B. McFalls, Sade D. McHenry, Samantha F. Boehm, Sarina N. Dodge, Shyanne M. Robinett, Sydney H. Chesley, Uriel Y. Santos, Victoria A. Schreiner
East Moline: Krista E. Bass
Forreston: Derek M. Danekas, Tyler P. Bass
Franklin Grove: Autry B. Prior, Yanel Jones
Fulton: Jack A. Mitchell, Madyson R. Luskey, Paige E. Lower
Mendota: Reanna R. Brant
Milledgeville: Damon G. Miller, Kylee J. Jensen, Rylan A. Shenefelt
Morrison: Madison C. Krum, Rachael M. Bennett
Prophetstown: Leslie N. Sonnenberg, Owen Farral, Owen S. Miller
Rochelle: Derek A. Johnson
Rock Falls: Alexa R. Reyes, Alyssa M. Devers, Brady A. Root, Braeden Thome, Carmelita A. Ayala-Ortiz, Christy L. Buck, Claire R. Bickett, Denali J. Stonitsch, Emma J. Skinner, Hailey R. Vos, Login J. McIntosh, Sonja Bass
Rockford: Rakym Goodman
Shannon: Layne Sukut
Sterling: Addison E. Foster, Brayden L. Vereide, Brian W. Haenni, Enoch Buyno, Estefania Cayetano, Estella Gardner, Hailey Walters, John J. Oelrichs, Kara K. Ellis, Martin E. Brito, Mikayla F. Gazo
Walnut: Eli D. Attig
West Brooklyn: Elly N. Jones
Wyanet: Jordan R. Britt
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Lead Graphic D esigner - Design / create graphics for B2B biz. HALO Branded Solutions, Inc., Sterling, IL. U.S Bach. deg. or foreign equivalent (any field) req'd. Min 5 yrs. progressively responsible post-baccalaureate experience in graphic design field req'd. Must include min. 2 years prior exp. in pos'n(s) involving a) use of Figma & vector files to create, design & relay camera-ready artwork for 3-D promotional products, b) leading graphic design function in RFPs, and c) providing in-house graphic design ed. & training. Full-time telecommute option available Resumes to: Recruiting, HALO Branded Solutions, Inc.,1500 HALO Way, Sterling, IL, 61081, or Employee.Relations@halo.com
Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection.
Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
Estate Auction
Live and Timed Online
Having no use for the following listed and described real estate and personal property; we will hold a public auction located 3 miles east of Pro phetstow n, IL on Hwy Rte 172, on the North side of the highway on;
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Beginning at 10:00 AM Real Estate at 11:0 0 AM
General Descriptio n - A 1 story 12,180 sq ft brick and block constructed building (Former school house), which has had the gymnasium converted to a shop, contains a bathroom, and a kitchen, with other rooms around the perimeter of the gym. There is GFA heat and radiant heat as well, good concrete floors throughout, and was an original painted red steel constructed Butler Building. Building is situated on a 2.78 acre lot along Rte. 172. General information on real estate obtained from Whiteside County public records
Legal - To be read day of auction Taxes - $2,981.98 (2022) Zoned light Industrial
Terms on Real Estate - 10% day of auction, balance due on or within 30 days or September 10, 2024
-Taxes prorated to the day of closing and the seller will provide a general warranty deed and title ins. Policy. Property sold on an as is where is basis. Any and or all announcements day of auction supersedes previous printed information. *Note - For pictures and listing please go to auction service websites Auction will be timed online and live. Please watch websites and papers for terms to participate in the online bidding process.
To view the property, please call the auction service.
M. Henkelman - Estate Seller
Prophetstown, IL
Laurie Henkelman- Ex Prophetstown, IL
Law offices of Ludens and PotterAttorney for the Estate, Morrison, IL
Auction conducted by: Wilson Auction Service Annawan, IL
Jay A. WilsonRobert K. Johnson
Annawan,IL Sheffield, IL
Lic.# 441 000359 Lic. # 440.000611 (309) 944-7511(815) 454-2716
jwilsonauctionandrealestate.com johnsonagency.net
Darrell Dahl Walnut, IL (815) 878-0438
dahlrealestate@msn.com
County will on August 1, 2024, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 11-21-310-010 COMMONLY
KNOWN AS: 608 West 6th Street
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF, VS KEITH BARRON; CLARISSA MINGE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 23 FC 102 608 WEST 6TH STREET STERLING, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 6, 2024, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on August 1, 2024, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 11-21-310-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 608 West 6th Street
Sterling, IL 61081
Description of Improvements: The property is a single family. The
Sterling, IL 61081
Description of Improvements:
The property is a single family. The property has a two car garage
The garage is detached The exterior is aluminum siding The color is white. The property has a fence.
The property is occupied
The Judgment amount was $52,108.67.
Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.
NO REFUNDS.
The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc , and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection.
Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of
Tel
The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 23-16997IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.
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(312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 23-16997IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.
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June 18, 25, 2024 Attorneys,
June 18, 25, 2024 July 2, 2024
Publication Notice of Court Date for Request for Name Change (Mi nor Name Change) In the State of I llinois, Ci rcui t Court, Whiteside County 2024 MR 32 REQUEST OF: Lena Renee Wilson TO CHANGE NAMES OF MINOR CHILDREN
There will be a court date on a Request for Name Change (Minor Children) for this child:
Current Name of Minor Child: Ryatt Eugene Francis-Bell Propos ed New Name of Minor Child: Ryatt Eugene Francis
The court date for the Request I filed is scheduled on: August 9, 2024 at 9:00 A.M at 200 E Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, Whiteside County, Courtroom TBA /s/Lena R. Wilson June 25, July 2, 9, 2024
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE
Estate of: MARGARET H (PEGGY) TERRY, a deceased person Case No 2024 PR 41 CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given to creditors of the death of Margaret H. (Peggy) Terry. Letters of Offices were issued on May 16, 2024 to Robert L Hill of Albany, Illinois, as Independent Executor His attorney is named below.
Notice is given to creditors of the death of Margaret H. (Peggy) Terry. Letters of Offices were issued on May 16, 2024 to Robert L Hill of Albany, Illinois, as Independent Executor His attorney is named below.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 East Knox St., Morrison, IL, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 2, 2025, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice Any claim not filed on or before that date will be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed.
Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC 19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961
June 18, 25, July 2, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
NOTICE OF DEATH AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH A. HARRISON, Deceased
No. 2024 PR 54 Notice is given to creditors of the death of Ruth A Harrison. Letters of office were issued on June 5, 2024, appointing Kristine A. McMahan of 1026 Galbraith Drive, Clinton IA 52732, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is named below.
The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County,
on April 25, 2024.
interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 1, 2025, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative or to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
Dated this 11th day of June, 2024.
RUSSELL J. HOLESINGER HOLESINGER LAW OFFICES
1405 14th Avenue Fulton IL 61252 815/589-2409
June 18, 25, July 2, 2024
TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2024TX14
To: Thomas Groharing; Spouse of Thomas Groharing; Brittany Groharing; Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties claiming any right, interest or title in the described real estate: Property located at: 8028 Spring Valle y Rd, Fulton, IL Property Index No. 02-07-300-001 Tax Sale
Certificate No. 2020-00023
This property was sold on November 4, 2021 for delinquent general taxes for the year of 2020. A Petition for Tax Deed for this property was filed on April 25, 2024. Your right to redeem the property from the sale will expire on October 15, 2024. If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner
es for the year of 2020. A Petition for Tax Deed for this property was filed on April 25, 2024. Your right to redeem the property from the sale will expire on October 15, 2024. If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner a tax deed
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on October 30, 2024 at 9 AM before Judge Heuerman via Zoom (https://il-whiteside county.civicplus. com/252/1895/ Whiteside-CountyCourts-ZoomInformation; "Judge Heuerman - Courtroom B"), or whomever may be sitting in his or her stead.
JICTB, Inc., Petitioner
Angela L. Tucker, Esq
JICTB, Inc 1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821
June 18, 25, July 2, 2024
TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2024TX21
To: Kristal Gilpatrick; Spouse of Kristal Gilpatrick; Terry Tucker; Spouse of Terry Tucker; Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties claiming any right, interest or title in the described real estate: Property located at: 707 3rd St W, Lyndon, IL Property Index No. 15-21-206-002 Tax Sale Certificate No 2020-00274
This property was sold on November 4, 2021 for delinquent general taxes for the year of 2020. A Petition for Tax Deed for this property was filed on April 25, 2024. Your right to redeem the property from the sale will expire on October 15, 2024. If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner a tax deed
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of
Your right to redeem the property from the sale will expire on October 15, 2024. If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner a tax deed
This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on October 30, 2024 at 9 AM before Judge Heuerman via Zoom (https://il-whiteside county.civicplus. com/252/1895/ Whiteside-CountyCourts-ZoomInformation; "Judge Heuerman - Courtroom B"), or whomever may be sitting in his or her stead.
JICTB, Inc., Petitioner
Angela L. Tucker, Esq. JICTB, Inc 1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821
June 18, 25, July 2, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF:
A'LUNA KEEFER, A minor No. 22JA5 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION To: ANDREW KE EFER, and to All Whom It May Concern:
Take notice that on March 7, 2022, a Juvenile Petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by State's Attorney Terry A Costello in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, entitled "In the Interest of A'LUNA KEEFER" and that in COURT ROOM 108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT FACILITY, 101 EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL, on July 16, 2024, at 10:45 A.M., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT
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Court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD Unless you appear you will rot be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceeding in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.
Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered. Dated: June 27th, 2024
/s/Sue R. Costello Sue R. Costello Clerk of Court SEAL
LAURA SCHRAUTH WHITESIDE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE STERLING COURTHOUSE STERLING, IL 61081
815-535-4540 July 2, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF, VS KEITH BARRON; CLARISSA MINGE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 23 FC 102 608 WEST 6TH STREET STERLING, IL 61081
NOTICE OF SALE
PURSUANT TO
KEITH BARRON; CLARISSA MINGE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 23 FC 102 608 WEST 6TH STREET STERLING, IL 61081
NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 6, 2024, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on August 1, 2024, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: Lot 9 in Block 26 of Wallace's Addition to the Town, now City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat, thereof recorded October 1, 1856 In Plat Book 1, page 28. TAX NO. 11-21-310-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 608 West 6th Street Sterling, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: The property is a single family. The property has a two car garage The garage is detached The exterior is aluminum siding The color is white. The property has a fence. The property is occupied The Judgment amount was $52,108.67. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc , and is offered for sale
funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.
NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc , and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information
The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 23-16997IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A
1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 23-16997IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.
I3240772
June 18, 25, 2024 July 2, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF: AUSTYN ZANDER, A Minor No. 24 JA 22 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION To: JUSTIN GIBSON, and to All Whom It May Concern: Take notice that on June 10, 2024, a Juvenile Petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by State's Attorney Terry A Costello in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, entitled "In the Interest of AUSTYN ZANDER" and that in COURT ROOM 108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT FACILITY, 101 EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL, on July 9, 2024, at 10:15 A.M., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINA-
NATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.
Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.
Dated: June 21, 2024 /s/Sue R. Costello
Sue R. Costello Clerk of Court SEAL LAURA SCHRAUTH WHITESIDE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
STERLING COURTHOUSE STERLING, IL 61081 815-535-4540 July 2, 2024
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