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Semper Fi Slots, Oorah BBQ and In-Home Care Connection offered a free barbecue meal to veterans and their families Aug. 6. More than 40 meals were served at Semper Fi Slots. Pictured from left are Rhonda Tompkins of Prophetstown, Dave Tompkins of Rock Falls, Trinda Driessens of Sterling, Dale Tompkins of Prophetstown,and Bobi Jo and Mike Totten, owners of Semper Fi Slots.
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Coroner says local kayaker’s cause of death was drowning
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Illinois National Guard member Kinsey Nixon of Prophetstown watches as her daughter Avery Hopkins, 6, throws the ball at the inflatable basketball hoops during the Erie Police Department’s National Night Out on Aug. 2 at Erie Middle School.
The kayaker whose body was found in the Rock River near Rock River Estates drowned, an autopsy conducted Aug. 4 revealed. There was no signs of trauma to the body of James Shirk, 40, of Dixon, Lee County Coroner Jesse Partington said. Shirk, originally of Erie, was found about 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Riverside Mobile Estates, several miles downstream from the Custer Avenue boat dock, where he put in the afternoon before. His family reported him missing about 9 p.m. Aug. 2. He was last seen at the boat dock about 2 p.m. on Tuesday (Aug. 2) and that’s where his vehicle was parked, Dixon police said. Shirk was the engineering manager at Sewer Equipment in Dixon for more than 21 years and was a 2000 Erie High School graduate. His obituary appears on page 7. As of Friday, his orange kayak had not yet been found. Deputy Chief Matt Richards declined to release further information, citing the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information can call Dixon Police at 815-288-4411, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department at 815-284-6631 or the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at 815-677-6638.
LIBRARY NEWS These new books along with graphic novels have arrived at the Harry C. Adams Library in Prophetstown. *Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi *A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara *Chorus by Rebecca Kauffman
*The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller *What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher *Flying Solo by Linda Holmes *Point Last Seen by Chistina Dodd Graphic Novels Space Boy: Volume 4 by Stephen McCranie Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd
Winick Bad Kitty Gets a Phone by Nick Bruel Sloth Sleuth by Cyndi Marko Large Print The Amish Farmer’s Proposal by Barbara Cameron A Deputy in Amish Country by Patrica Johns
NEWS BRIEFS Fall sports signup
Flag football and soccer registration forms are available at the Prophetstown Park District and online at www.prophetstownparkdistrict.com under Programs. Forms are due by Friday, Aug. 19. Soccer starts Sept. 10 and flag football starts Sept. 14.
Back to School open houses
School is almost back in session and teachers and staff are ready to welcome back students for another year of learning. Tampico Elementary School will have an Open House/Backpack Night from 5 to 6 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 15, and Prophetstown Elementary School will have a Back-to-School Open House from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15. Students and their families can come to the schools to meet their teachers, drop off school supplies and tour the buildings. School staff are excited to see everyone after summer break!
Mark your calendars for the next Fourth Friday
Save the date for Prophetstown Proud’s Fourth Friday Cruise Night from 5 to 7 p.m.
Aug. 26. After last year’s fabulous turnout, organizers are excited to do it again. All cars, trucks, semis, golf carts, side by sides, motorcycles and more are welcome for the event. No registration is required for the event. Just cruise on up to Main Street on Friday night, park that beauty and be ready to show it off! There also will be food vendors, kids’ games and more. Mark your calendars and make plans to bring the whole family for an evening of fun!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
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Ron and Marge Hook will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 12.
Please join us for a Tour of the Home & Refreshments 1630 Garrett Ave Clinton Saturday August 13th Tour from 11am-1pm
Ron and Marge Hook to mark 50 years of marriage on Aug. 12 Benefits of a Dolan “Age In Place” Villa
Ron and Marge (Ruiz) Hook will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 12. They were united in marriage on Aug. 12, 1972, in Fulton. They are the parents of Ron Hook Jr. (Kelly) and Monica Piercy (Chad). They have four grandchildren, Cai-
lyn Piercy, Karah Hook, Kendall Hook and Evan Piercy and one step-grandson Nick Piercy. Ron retired from federal government employment and Marge retired from the Riverbend School District. They will be celebrating with a Caribbean cruise in the near future.
The Farmers National Bank locations in Prophetstown, Morrison and Geneseo will have a Customer Appreciation Grab N Go Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, as a thanks for all the community support over the past 120 years. There will be no need to get out of your car. Just drive up and get a free lunch to go!
WHOA benefit taking place at Morrison gas station
The Morrison Shell gas station has named White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) as the beneficiary of their Giving Pump campaign. Between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31, every time someone gets gas at the “WHOA” pump, they give WHOA a penny per gallon pur-
You get to own your own home and grow equity every year There is no further monthly mortgage payment You enjoy the lowest cost retirement living option Two car garage with less than an 8 foot walk to kitchen… Entry with NO STEPS! Over a 1,400 sq foot basement to finish for additional living space for storage, and
NEWS BRIEFS FNB Customer Appreciation Lunch set for Aug. 12
With a HECM mortgage for buyers over 62 and a one-time reasonable down payment:
for your safety Enjoy your own yard with plenty of space for gardens or pets
chased. Look for pumps 1 and 2 at the Morrison Shell, pump your gas and help the organization raise much needed funds.
Stonecroft After Five to have dinner and program Aug. 16
Stonecroft After Five invites all women to a “Live, Laugh and Love” dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at Triple Play Banquet & Bowl, 1601 Ninth Ave., Fulton. Cost of the dinner is $14. The special feature will be Melissa Ryan from Rock River Hospice who will tell about the caring help given to patients and families. Inspirational speaker will be Debbie Solis from Rock Island. She will speak on the secret of receiving “The Best Gift Ever!” Phone reservations and cancellations by Aug. 14 to Ruth Huizenga at 309-659-2175 or Carolene Sterenberg at 563-212-5528.
Roll in ADA showers with 3 foot doors Laundry on the main level to secure your retirement future in your own home Connected to Emma Young Park Walking Paths and Senior Center You probably already know your neighbors … Stop in for a visit!
Please join us for a tour of the home and enjoy some refreshments at 1630 Garrett Avenue. Clinton, IA Saturday, January 8th from 11am –1pm
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Whiteside County Fair offers plenty of family fun Shaw Local News Network MORRISON – The 151st Whiteside County Fair offers plenty of family fun Aug. 16-20 at the fairgrounds in Morrison. The Mega Band is back again this year, and the Wilson Family Show will entertain fairgoers with its carnival and midway attractions. Patrons can ride unlimited rides every day of the fair for $60 (if purchased in advance the week before the fair at the Secretary’s office) or $70 during the fair. The Grandpa Cratchet Stage Show will return this year, along with a Bike Give Away each day of the fair and the Cake/Pie Walk. New this year is Bertrand’s Petting Zoo and pony rides throughout the day every day. Here are some of the other planned events:
Tuesday, Aug. 16
Pleasure Horse Show at 9 a.m. Kids Tractor Pedal Pull at 2 p.m. Open swine judging at noon and junior swine judging at 4:30 p.m. Pro-Bull Riding is the evening entertainment starting at 7 p.m. Cheer as the cowboys prepare to hang on for 8 seconds while their four-legged nemesis try to spoil their plans.
Wednesday, Aug. 17
Exhibition Barrels at 8 a.m. Western horse speed events and dairy judging at 9 a.m. For the first time, Pro-Bronc Riding will be the entertainment at 7 p.m. This event will involve a rodeo participant riding a bucking horse (sometimes called bronco) that attempts to throw or buck off the rider before the 8 seconds is up. Originally based on the necessary buck breaking skills of a working cowboy, the event is now a highly stylized competition that uses horses that often are specially bred for strength, agility and bucking ability.
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Zoey Hook, 18 months old, has fun riding with her brother Carter, 3, on a kiddie carnival ride at the 2021 Whiteside County Fair.
Thursday, Aug. 18
Beef Cattle Jr. Show at 9 a.m., Heavy Horse Hitches, including 4 Horse, at 9 a.m., and halter classes at 1 p.m. The evening grandstand entertainment will be Karen Hester as Dolly Parton. This tribute artist possesses a wide array of performance experience, a serious set of pipes and a dead-on tone. Hester brings her Dolly Parton act to life at 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 19
Heavy Horse Hitch classes at 9 a.m., open beef show at 9 a.m., Heavy Horse at 1 p.m. (in front of the grandstand with the Big 6 Horse and Unicorn Hitches). Antique Tractor Parade at 5:30 p.m.
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A track official uses the red flag to temporarily stop the action during the mini-van division at the 2021 demolition derby at the Whiteside County Fair. Morrison firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and the event continued to a the delight of the crowd. The Illini State Pullers Association will bring “souped up” tractors and trucks that will pull the sled, showing off the horsepower under the hood at 6:30 p.m. in front of the grandstand.
Saturday, Aug. 20
Kids Tractor Pedal Pull at 11 a.m. Harness racing at 1 p.m. Wood-carving auction at 4 p.m. The car crushing, adrenaline pump-
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Karen Hester will perform as Dolly Parton at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Whiteside County Fair.
ing, smoke-filled Demolition Derby will take place at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. whitesidecountyfair.org.
CORDOVA
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For Shaw Local News Network For the first time since 2017, teams of biologists and surveyors returned to the Cordova boat ramp to search the Mississippi River shore for the federally endangered Higgins’ Eye pearly mussel and other freshwater mussels Aug. 2. The annual event was on hiatus for a couple of summers because of high water and activities then were limited during the pandemic. Organizers scheduled the field day early in the week so it wouldn’t impact recreational boat traffic, and numerous experts filled a halfdozen boats to explore the shorelines. More than 70 people were involved in the survey, including representatives from federal and state agencies – the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Natural History Survey. They were aided by Constellation‘s Quad Cities Nuclear Station employees, college students, a few retirees and even world-renowned mussel expert and author Kevin Cummings.
The surveyors “pollywogged” or collected mussels by walking and crawling along the shoreline and shallow water in search of the bivalves. They also cleaned and removed all zebra mussels attached to the shells of mussels to promote the health and vigor of the Cordova mussel bed. This helps offset native mussel decline brought by the introduction of zebra mussels in the early 1990s. Some zebra mussels will be brought to a lab for more studies. They also reviewed several influences and trends at this environmentally significant mussel bed, such as overall condition of the mussel bed population in relation to the amount of zebra mussels found and a general assessment of the larger or smaller instance of zebra mussel infestation. Joe Jordan, USACE District endangered species coordinator, said the general trend for the Cordova location is that it’s “coming back from a zebra mussel abundance that was affecting the natives.” By the afternoon, they already had documented 23 mussel species, with up to 27 known species in the mussel bed.
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Joe Jordan, USACE District endangered species coordinator, holds federally endangered Higgins’ Eye mussels found near the Cordova boat ramp Aug. 2 during an annual survey of the mussel bed.
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Volunteers with the Rapids City Fire Protection District responded to 26 calls for assistance in July. A breakdown of those calls is as follows: Village of Rapids City – Four EMS
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calls and one traffic accident. Village of Port Byron – Five EMS calls, one ATV accident and one vehicle fire. Fire Protection District (Rural) – Six EMS calls and two traffic accidents. Automatic aid was given to the Hills-
dale Fire Department for two traffic accidents, one structure fire and one fire alarm. Mutual aid was given to the Silvis Fire Department for one structure fire and the LeClaire Fire Department for one river rescue.
Laurie found her greatest joy and was most proud of her children and grandchildren. She was their greatest supporter, their rock, and always provided a soft place to land. Laurie loved each of her grandchildren unconditionally and was their most unshakable advocate and cheerleader. They will deeply miss her warmth, compassion, and generous spirit. Laurie had an exemplary career in Education. During her 30 years at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Laurie served as a teacher and in several leadership roles, retiring as the Dean of Curriculum. In her free time, Laurie loved to quilt and was a member of the River Cities Quilt Guild. Faith was central to Laurie’s life and she was a dedicated and active member of her church. Laurie loved to read, write, and travel, especially to England. She enjoyed plants and gardening, all animals, and cooking for family. Survivors include one daughter, Anne (Chris) Mills of Morrison, one son, Wayne (Stacy) Temple of San Diego, CA; three grandchildren, Violet, Sam, and Amelia Mills; her mother Ruth Adolph of Morrison; one brother Ryan Adolph of Saugatuck, MI. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Adolph. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com
JAMES “JIM” BOYD SHADRICK
The Fire Protection District currently is in need of volunteers. Contact Fire Chief Don Carey at pbfd1@portbyronil.com for more information about becoming a volunteer with the Fire Protection District.
OBITUARIES LAURIE ADOLPH
Born: October 8, 1953 in Morrison, IL Died: July 31, 2022 in Rockford, IL Laurie Adolph, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, July 31, 2022 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church in Morrison, officiated by Rev. Dr. Michael Selburg. A visitation will precede the service, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. There will be a private family interment at a later date. A memorial has been established to the First Presbyterian Church of Morrison. Laurie was born October 8, 1953 in Morrison, IL, to Ralph H. and Ruth C. (Smith) Adolph. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1971. She furthered her education at Hope College in Holland, MI, and then received a Master’s degree from Western Illinois University. In December of 1972, she married Steve W. Temple in Morrison.
CARL ‘LANTZ’ ROPP Born: October 28, 1936 Died: July 30, 2022
Carl “Lantz” Ropp, 85, of Geneseo, IL, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Allure of Geneseo. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel. Pastor Nathan Bright will officiate. A memorial visitation was held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the funeral home. The family requested that attendees “please dress casual for this old farmer.” Memorials may be directed to Erie Christian Church, Hillsdale Fire Department and Antique Engine & Tractor Association. Lantz was born on October 28, 1936, the son of Carl and Dorothy (Martin) Ropp, in his rural Geneseo home he currently lived in. He graduated from Hillsdale High School where
he met the love of his life, Mary Hanna. They married on June 9, 1956, at United Brethren, Joslin, IL. He owned and operated his own farm. He was a member of the Hillsdale Fire Department for 36 years, as well as former chief, the Penny Slough Drainage District for over forty years, member of Erie Christian Church, and the Antique Engine & Tractor Association. Lantz enjoyed Minneapolis-Moline tractors immensely. He was a joker and especially loved spending time with his kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 66 years, Mary, rural Geneseo; daughters, Mona (Chuck) Temple, Rapid City, IL, Kelly West, Geneseo, IL; son, Bruce (Robin) Ropp, rural Geneseo; grandchildren, Eric Temple, Port Byron, IL, Melissa (Colin) Mix, Port Byron, IL, Brock West, Chile, South America, Chelsea West, Geneseo, IL, Hannah (James) Pace, Geneseo, IL, Jordan (Jett) Black, Hillsdale, IL; great-grandchildren, Roman Mix, Myla Mix, and Stormy Black; and sister, Frances (Donald) Schaver, Geneseo, IL. Lantz was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Dorothy Ropp; and brothers, Martin Ropp and Walter Ropp.
During his 35 years of working, he was able to meet the love of his life, Joni Hennings. Born: September 20, 1961 in Moline, Illinois They were married on October 18th, 2003 Died: August 3, 2022 in Rock Island, Illinois in Bennett, Iowa. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. James “Jim” B. Jim enjoyed racoon hunting in his early Shadrick, 60, of East Moline, Illinois, passed years with his coon dogs. His prize possession was his 1976 Chevy Rally Sport Camaro away on Wednesday, which he drag raced at Cordova and went August 3, 2022 at Unity Point - Trinity in to Nationals in Indianapolis with. He loved gardening/canning and was an all around Rock Island, Illinois. handyman, willing to help anyone. His family Services will be held was his whole world. He was extremely at 11:30am on Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 proud of his daughters Courtney and Amanda at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. Visitation will be from 3:00pm to 7:00pm on with all their accomplishments. Jim is survived by his wife Joni Shadrick; Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at daughters, Courtney and Amanda Shadrick Inland Cemetery in Bennett, Iowa. Memorials all of East Moline, IL; sisters, Teresa (Frank) may be made in care of Joni Shadrick for Taskovics , East Moline, IL, Deanna Shadrick, the benefit of his daughters Courtney and East Moline, IL, Margo Berg, Appleton, WI; Amanda. mother-in-law, Karen Hennings, Bennett, IA; Jim was born September 20, 1961, in brothers-in-law, Jeff Hennings, Randy (StaMoline, Illinois, the son of David and Mary (Miller) Shadrick. He attended Riverdale High cey) Hennings all of Bennett, IA; nieces and School. Jim worked at the Rock Island Arsenal nephews, Josh, Jared, and Julia Taskovics, for over 35 years. Over those years he worked Aaron, Matthew, and Ryan (Stephanie) Berg, for several contractors as a Heavy Equipment Tyler, Trevor, Tara, Shelby and JJ Hennings; as well a great nephew and niece, Anderson and Operator in Roads and Grounds. This gave Amelia Berg. Jim was preceded in death by him the opportunity to work for his father his parents and father-in-law, Ray Hennings. who was at that time the Supervisor. His Leave a memory or condolence at www. current position was a General Maintenance gibsonbodefh.com. Worker working for KIRA Training Services.
DOUGLAS L. LESLIE Born: June 30, 1846 Died: August 4, 2022
Douglas L. Leslie, 76, of Clinton, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 4, 2022 at his home. Funeral Services were 2:00pm, Monday, August 8, 2022 at Community Reformed Church – Clinton. Burial was in the Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were his grandchildren. Visitation was from 11:00am to the service time Monday at the church. The Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting his obituary at www. snellzornig.com. Douglas Leonard Leslie was born on June 30, 1946 in Clinton, the son of Leonard and Louise (Jordan) Leslie. He married Sue E. Baar on September 2, 1983 in Clinton. Doug owned and operated his secondhand
store Leslie Furniture on North 2nd Street for 18 years retiring in 2015. He was a member of the Community Reformed Church, and he was proud of his 40 years of sobriety. He loved wheeling and dealing at garage sales and enjoyed fishing and hunting. His grandchildren and great-grandkids were the joy of his life. Doug is survived by his wife: Sue of Clinton; his children: Brenda (Tom) Bates of Clinton, Lori (Dave) Snow of Morrison, Shauna Leslie of Surprise, Arizona, and Denell Feller of Tolleson, Arizona; his step-children: Tara (Al) Dolmage of Clinton, and Brian (Kelly) Miller of Coralville, Iowa; eight grandchildren: Zachary, Tyler, Cassi (Aaron), Katie, Justin, Armando, Anicia, and Nikkolis; three great-grandchildren: Cayden, Corabelle, Eliza; five step-grandchildren: Carrie, Chase, Blake, Luke, and Reid; and his sister: Dolores “Dee” Blinkinsop of Camanche. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son: Steven Noble and two brothers: Norman and LeRoy; and his brother-in-law: Darryl Blinkinsop. Memorials can be made to Community Reformed Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
NEWS BRIEF Countryside Christian Church will host its 10th annual Cruise-In from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. There will be free food and fun for the
entire family. A bounce house will be set up for the kids. There also will be kid-friendly games at the Cruise-In. Dash plaques will be awarded to the
first 50 cars, and awards will be given by vote to People’s Choice, Best Car and Best Truck. There is no entry fee, so shine ‘em up and show ‘em off! Countryside Christian Church is at
his BA in Engineering and was currently working on his MBA. Jim was an Engineering Manager for Sewer Equipment Company in Dixon. He married Teah Michl in Cordova, IL, on September 11, 2004. Jim had an infectious smile and laugh, always the life of the party. He enjoyed camping, traveling and playing Nerf guns with his nieces and nephews. He loved his family and spending time with them. Surviving are his mother, Darlene Campbell, Albany IL; father, Ron (Deb) Shirk, Erie IL; wife, Teah Shirk, Erie IL; siblings, Nate (Brandy) Shirk, LaPorte City IA; Kara (Clark) Mortensen, Myrtle Beach SC; Chris (Mary) Stover, Birmingham AL; Bre (Steve) Hansen, Nixa MO; friend, Kristalle Stumpf, Dixon IL; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Verna Runkle and paternal grandparents, Walt and Sue Shirk. Share a memory or condolence at www. gibsonbodefh.com
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3817 230th St. N. in Port Byron. For more information, call the church at 309-523-2834 or visit www.countrysidecc.org. All donations will go to International Disaster Emergency Services.
OBITUARIES JIM “OPIE” SHIRK
Born: March 6, 1982 in Cedar Falls, IA Died: August 3, 2022 in Dixon, IL Jim “Opie” Shirk, 40, of Erie, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 in Dixon, IL. Visitation will be from 3:00 - 8:00 pm on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Private graveside services will be at the Erie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family for a future charitable donation. Jim was born March 6, 1982 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the son of Ron Shirk and Darlene Campbell. He graduated from Erie High School with the class of 2000. He then attended Western Illinois University where he received
Born: April 6, 1950 in Kewanee, IL Died: August 7, 2022 in Sterling, IL Tom Westlund, age 72, of Walnut, died Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Tom was born April 6, 1950 in Kewanee the son of Gene and L. Caryl (Thurwachter) Westlund and was a 1968 graduate of Prophetstown High School. He married Bonnie J. Greenman on June 26, 2004 in Illinois City, IL. He was employed as a journeyman/ lineman for ComEd and the City of Rock Falls. Tom was an avid horseback rider and was a member of several organizations such as the Tri City Trail Riders and the Fulton Saddle Club. He was also an avid hunter and enjoyed
photography. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Westlund of Walnut; three children, Michael (Mindy) Westlund of Orlando, FL, Aaron (Beth) Westlund of Cherry Valley, IL, and Amy Westlund of Weilerbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; one sister, Jeanne (Steven) Peska of Rock Falls; one brother, John Westlund of Prophetstown; eight grandchildren, Danika (Eric) Kochanowski, Mikayla Westlund, Manning Westlund, Lindsey Westlund, Rylee Westlund, Bailey Westlund, Jace Westlund, and Reese Westlund; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Steve Westlund. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the 16th Avenue Church of Christ, 1902 16th Avenue, Sterling. A memorial has been established. Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON
2002: King’s Palace restaurant damaged in fire 60 Years
Aug. 8, 1962
A major step toward adoption of a zoning ordinance for Fulton was taken at a meeting of the Zoning Commission when a tentative draft was approved. It has been decided to have a public hearing on the proposed ordinance. A zoning map has been prepared and the tentative draft of the ordinance is available for public inspection. The Fulton Journal had a special for new subscribers during the month of August. Subscribe to the paper for only $1 for five months.
50 Years
Aug. 9, 1972
Pete Bronkema, postal clerk at the Fulton Post Office, is punching the time clock for the last time after 33 years and nine months of service to Fulton patrons. He will become the official rural carrier on Rural Route Two after Maurice Borgman retired after 21 years on the route. Fulton Girl Scouts of Cadette Troop 91 and two members from a Savanna troop left for a trip to Savannah, Georgia, where they will tour the historic home of the founder of the Girl Scouts.
They will return after visiting Cincinnati, Ohio, the Smokey Mountains, Savannah, Chattanooga and Nashville, Tennessee. Going on the trip are Mrs. Marvin Legel, Mrs. Roger Rathburn, the troop’s leaders, and Laura Marx, Ellen Kraft, Beth Amman, Mary Kiger, Debbie Wiersema, Pam Sikkerma, Roseanne Burden, Cathy Housenga, Gail Walston, LaNel Bach, Mrs. Jerry Ashby, Amy Wells and Ruth Clifton.
40 Years
Aug. 11, 1982
Work has been started on construction of the Casey General Store on South Fourth Street. Tom Pollock, an executive with the company, said they hope to start operations around the middle of October. All employees will be hired locally. The task of installing huge storm sewer pipe for the dike project is progressing slowly as workmen encountered problems near the Eleventh Avenue and Second Street intersection. Workmen had to construct a special structure. The concrete structure will extend upward to street level and be covered by a manhole. The struc-
ture was necessary because a sanitary sewer piper intersects at the same level as the new storm sewer. When competed, the smaller sanitary sewer will pass through the storm sewer pipe.
30 Years
Aug. 5, 1992
The Fulton City Council approved the purchase of land on North Fourth Street that the city plans to convert into a mini-park. The land is between Fifth and Sixth avenues on the east side of Fourth Street. William Brinkman was introduced to the Kiwanis Club and he spoke of his expansion of the Brinkman Building Center. The major item in his expansion plans is an entirely new retail store. The new store will be built soon and will have 8,100 square feet of space.
20 Years
Aug. 7, 2002
A portion of the King’s Palace restaurant, located on the east edge of Fulton, was extensively damaged in a fire. A motorist passing by the steakhouse reported the fire about 11 p.m. When firefighters arrived, a section of
the building was engulfed in flames and heavy smoke. Fire departments assisting Fulton were Clinton, Thomson, Savanna, Cordova, Albany, Morrison, Erie and Chadwick. Damages are estimated to be more than $200,000. Jeff and Carla Zajicek announced their new mini-storage facility is now operational and the couple is accepting storage by customers. The unit is located at the corner of Elston Road and Sixteenth Avenue. A total of 22 units are available.
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Aug. 8, 2012
The 2.5 or so inches of rain that swept through the area was welcomed, but who would have expected the destruction by 70 mph winds. The worst damage in Fulton was concentrated on the high areas north of 14th Avenue. The Miss Flame Court for 2012-13 includes Miss Spark - Jenna Anderson, Miss Flame - Lexie Bennett, Miss Flame runner-up - Trisha Naftzger and Miss Spark runner-up - Lena Litherland. Rick and Sandi Dettman were named grand marshals for the parade.
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Allergies are an unusual response to immune system By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D. A common but frustrating question that allergy sufferers ask is “Why am I allergic?” Many people seem to inherit their tendency to develop allergies. If one or both of your parents have allergies, chances are that you will, too, though not necessarily the same ones. An allergy is an unusual response to the immune system. The immune system is what defends the body from disease when bacteria, viruses or other harmful foreign substances enter the body. The immune system responds by producing antibodies to help fight and neutralize these invaders. In an allergic individual, the immune system produces antibodies against the substances that don’t harm most people, such as pollens, dust, mold, food or drugs. These
substances are allergens. A certain type of antibody, known as IgE, is most commonly involved in allergies. The IgE antibodies quickly latch on to special units of cells that are highly concentrated in the lung region and stomach region as well as the skin. Potent chemicals such as histamines are released that cause the nose and eyes to swell and produce irritating allergy symptoms. For example, if you are allergic to ragweed and you inhale its pollen, the IgE antibodies immediately start releasing histamines. Blood vessels expand and swelling of the linings of the nasal passage and surrounding tissues give you a stuffy nose, watery eyes and an itching, irritated throat. Other chemicals are released that sometimes cause the patient to have breathing problems. This is the mecha-
nism of allergic asthma. Identical airborne allergens that cause hay fever touch off wheezing attacks of asthma. Many other factors are to blame for asthma as well. Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction in the most severe form causing hives and extreme swelling in many of the regions described, as well as severe breathing difficulties and a rapid drop in blood pressure. This condition can occasionally lead to coma and even death and is seen mostly in people highly allergic to insect stings, drugs such as penicillins and foods such as shellfish. It is seldom that the first exposure causes any allergic reaction. Usually repeated exposures are required to produce enough antibodies to trigger such reactions. In addition, there are immediate
reactions as well as delayed. An immediate hypersensitivity reaction is hay fever, which leads to immediate symptoms. A delayed reaction occurs with poison ivy, which typically does not cause problems until hours later. Another type of delayed hypersensitivity reaction is called farmer’s lung, in which those working around the farm are exposed to allergen and hours later develop symptoms that may include prominent wheezing, among others. Some reactions may not occur for seven to 10 days later. Whether you experienced immediate or delayed allergic reactions, the most important thing to remember is that sensitization to an allergen requires exposure to the substance and the best way to combat allergies is to avoid exposure to the substances if possible.
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See antique equipment, practices at Farm Heritage Festival on Aug. 27 at East Jordan Church in Sterling Shaw Local News Network STERLING – If you want to see what farming looked like decades ago, make plans to attend the 15th annual Farm Heritage Festival, which will be Saturday, Aug. 27, at East Jordan Church, 22027 Polo Road, in Sterling. The day will start with an old-fashioned farm breakfast consisting of scrambled eggs, pancakes and biscuits and gravy from 7 to 9 a.m. Tickets for breakfast are $10 for adults and $5 for youth up age 13. Those under age 5 will receive free breakfast. Breakfast tickets are available from church members before the event or at the door. Admission and parking for the festival are free. “We enjoy promoting our rural Christian heritage. We hope many people will come out to enjoy the fresh air, learn about farming practices of old and just have fun visiting with others,” said Steve Venhuizen, show administrator. The active farm machine demonstrations will begin about 9 a.m. and will occur periodically until 3:30 p.m. There will be static displays all day. This year’s active displays will feature a threshing machine, a stationary baler, wagon lifts and elevators, an ensilage cutter, a corn husker/shredder and tractor operations. A blacksmith will be demonstrating tool making and crafts. There will be an activity center for kids, youth and adults to try their hands at powering
We enjoy promoting our rural Christian heritage. We hope many people will come out to enjoy the fresh air, learn about farming practices of old and just have fun visiting with others.” Steve Venhuizen, Farm Heritage Festival administrator
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Antique farming equipment will be on display at the 15th annual Farm Heritage Festival, which will be Aug. 27 at East Jordan Church in Sterling. Pictured: A thresher operates at a previous festival. hand-cranked items such as a corn sheller or a rope maker. There will be a bouncy house for children. A farm animal zoo will feature dairy cows, sheep, goats and more. There will be a fun zone for children, youth and adults of all ages. A lunchstand will operate from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. featuring sandwiches, baked beans, salads, chips and des-
serts. Proceeds from the lunch benefit missions and functions of the East Jordan Church. This show is different than most tractor shows in the area because it has live demonstrations of older farm machinery and practices of years ago. Another addition this year came about after COVID-19 challenges. “During 2020, the congregation had
been meeting outside under trees and on the lawn for worship when East Jordan congregants decided to build a pavilion,” Venhuizen said. “We had talked about adding an outdoor facility-covered room and open air sides for outdoor worship and other events. So we got together as a church in 2020 and built it. It is perfect for the Farm Heritage Festival. Please check it out in August,” said Kevin Deets, building coordinator. “The festival honors the Christian family farming history common in the Midwest. The community surrounding East Jordan Church helps make the event successful. We are always looking for anyone with antique farm equipment who would like to display or run at our show,” Venhuizen said. For more information about the show or for information on displaying antique farming equipment, call Venhuizen at 815-946-2513.
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Shaw Local News Network Following Gov. JB Pritzker’s declaration of the monkeypox virus (MPV) as a public health emergency, the Whiteside County Health Department is providing an update on the JYNNEOS vaccine (also known as Imvamune or Imvanex), which has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of the monkeypox virus infection. Because of limited supply, the JYNNEOS vaccine currently is prioritized in areas with recent cases of MPV and currently is not available in Whiteside
County. WCHD will issue additional information and guidance once the vaccine becomes available. To help protect yourself and others from MPV and other illnesses, individuals who develop a new or unusual rash or who have symptoms of MPV should contact their primary health care provider. Individuals are encouraged to take the following steps to reduce their risks of getting MPV: • Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like MPV.
• Do not touch the rash or scabs of a person with MPV. • Do not kiss, hug, cuddle or have sex with someone with MPV. • Avoid contact with objects and materials that a person with MPV has used. • Do not share eating utensils or cups with a person with MPV. • Do not handle or touch the bedding, towels or clothing of a person with MPV. • Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially before eating or touching your face and after you use
PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County
Warranty deeds Rt30-40-Rock LLC to Exchangeright Net Leased Portfolio 58 Delaware Statutory Trust, 1700 First Ave., Rock Falls (Walgreens), $4,547,008. Scott B. Williams to Fifty Six D LLC, four parcels in Coloma Township, $550,000. Rodney D. Cady to Vera A. Bode, 108 E. Morris St., Morrison, $80,000. Theresa A. Johnson to Alexis Alvarado, 10171 Bristle St., Rock Falls, $339,900. Vincente and Maria L. Villa to Jesus Aguilar Cadenas, 308 Seventh Ave., Sterling, $108,500. Benjamin R. Francque to Charles and Corrine Popejoy, 2912 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, $375,000. Reuter Family Trust, David Reuter, trustee, to Theresa A. Johnson, 2506A Katey Court, Sterling, $156,000. James Miller to Zenon and Krystyna I. Jablonski, 1705 English St., Rock Falls, $13,500. Kenneth R. Funk to Chris L. Peed, 20590 Moline Road, Lyndon, $85,000. Douglas D. House Estate and Rosalouise, Craig D., and Curt J. House to Daniel D. and Chelsey L. McLaughlin Threehouse, one parcel on A Street, Rock Falls, $2,000. Marilyn J. Smith to Hugo J. Lemus Guzman, 616 Portland Ave., Morrison, $148,000. Kim R. Shutterle to Terry and Connie Freeman, 27878 Fulfs Road, Sterling, $160,000. Francisco Javier Flores Pedroza and Pablo Flores Esparza to Nathan A. Castillo, 810 W. Sixth St., Sterling, $15,000. Jamie J. Lehman Estate and Darla J., Justin P., and Robert L. Lehman Jr. to Satin R. and Brandon M. Charneski, 411
the bathroom. WCHD reminds residents that while certain individuals may be at an increased risk of exposure to MPV at this time, the disease does not discriminate. Anyone can contract and transmit MPV. WCHD encourages individuals to continue to monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Illinois Department of Public Health for situational updates and new guidance as this outbreak continues. Additional information is available on Illinois’ Monkeypox Page and the CDC Monkeypox websites.
NEWS BRIEFS 16th Ave., Sterling, $81,000. James V. Wagenknecht to Kenneth Lehman, 1206 Harvey Drive, Sterling, $10,000. Peter and Suzanne Gutierrez to Machelle Johnson, 1403 Seventh Ave., Sterling, $75,000. Audrey Dekker to Richard and Theresa Walters, 2307 22nd Ave., Sterling, $215,000. Cindy Olson to Jannet Barrientos, 208 17th Ave., Sterling, $90,000. Gene and Diana Johnston to Lydia, Brandy and Roberto Martinez Jr., 1404 Sycamore Drive, Rock Falls, $139,000. Karen E. Erickson to Jaden Nielsen, 1203 W. 21st St., Rock Falls, $40,000. Robert E. Bentley to Christine Bail, 307 Seventh Ave., Rock Falls, $60,000. Brian D. and Elizabeth K. Hull to Trisha A. Richards, 1307 13th Ave., Sterling, $115,500. Linda Kuepker to Christopher R. and Savannah D. Dravis, 1316 14th Ave., Sterling, $18,500. Wilma J. Vandereide to Jave Farms LLC and Jason J. Vandereide, 7300 Hazel Road, Fulton, $45,000. TCHL Enterprises LLC to Andrew R. Barsema, 515 13th Ave., Fulton, $97,000. Frank and Karen Olson to Kevin Kilker, 9768 Burn Road, Fenton, $280,000. Marian I. Osborn to Sean Ford, 804 Glenwood Drive, Morrison, $132,000. Gregg D. and Tamara A. Hamstra to Matthew and Ashley Gill, 614 Woodlawn Drive, Prophetstown, $100,000. Gordon L. and Jane E. Sissing to Charles T. Monkman, 14895 Vans Road, Fulton, $150,000. Quit claim deed Joshua D. Buikema to Thomas S.
Wickes, 18800 13th St., Fulton, $17,000. Trustees deeds Shirley A. Domack Trust, Christopher S. Domack, trustee, to Alison James, 13564 Damen Road, Morrison, $330,000. Wilma J. Vandereide Trust to Jave Farms LLC and Jason J. Vandereide, three parcels at 7300 Hazel Road, Fulton, $1,271,500. Executors deeds Ruth S. Thompson Estate to Duane A. Thompson, 100 S. Washington St., Tampico, $1,153,732. Jack D. and Ruth S. Thompson Estate to Duane A. Thompson, four Parcels on Blue Goose Road, Tampico, $1,840,000. Daniel Miles Estate to Aaron A. and Tammy Todd, 10475 Polo Road, Rock Falls, $150,000. Carl E. Vandereide Estate to Wilma J. Vandereide Trust, 7300 Hazel Road, Fulton, $0. Mary J. Arduini Estate to Vicente Menchaca, 203 E. 10th St., Rock Falls, $117,000. Mary A. Morphew Estate to Harrison and Michelle Roberts, 20308 Prophet Road, Prophetstown, $230,000. Deeds Wieland Development LLC to 301 W 3rd Street Sterling Industrial, 301 W. Third St., Sterling (The Warehouse), $2 million. Donna I. Jaggers, also Miller Estate to Zenon and Krystyna I. Jablonski, 1705 English St., Rock Falls, $13,500. Jaramie L. and Jackie S. Pierceson and Whiteside County sheriff to Central Bank Illinois, 308 E. Second St., Tampico, $0. Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office
Moline Road (Old Illinois 2) near Lyndon closed through Aug. 13
Moline Road (Old Illinois 2) in Whiteside County is closed at the BNSF Railroad crossing. The closure began Monday, Aug. 8. The crossing, located about 2.5 miles west of Lyndon, will be closed through Saturday, Aug. 13, to allow the railroad to remove and replace their at-grade crossing and repave the approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation said in a news release. No detour will be posted, according to the release. “Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment,” the release said. For IDOT District 2 updates, follow on Twitter @IDOTDistrict2, or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
Driver’s license and ID card expiration dates extended
Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the expiration dates for driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits are being extended to Thursday, Dec. 1. The extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits. To confirm eligibility for online renewal or to obtain your PIN, call 217785-1424 or visit apps.ilsos.gov/ renewaldlid/eligible.jsp.
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Venhuizen family honored as ‘Friend of the Fair’ MORRISON – Since 1989, the Whiteside County Fair Board has honored those who have made an extra effort to support and make the annual fair as much fun as possible for those who participate and attend the many shows and events. The 2022 Friend of the Fair is the Venhuizen family. The Venhuizen family started participating in the Whiteside County Fair some years ago, when Kenny and Nancy both showed beef cattle when they were young kids in 4-H. Kenny and Nancy were married in 1956. Their children Tom and Kim also grew up showing beef cattle and even added in showing hogs. Kenny, with the help of Tom, enjoyed restoring antique tractors and displaying them on the grounds and in the parade. Kenny began tractor pulling in the 1960s at the fair, and he became the superintendent of the tractor pull in the early 1970s. The Venhuizen family was always there to help with the pull. Kenny built many pulling tractors over the years and most donned the name “Blue Max.” After years of helping and watching his dad build pulling tractors, Tom
started his tractor pulling career in 1977 by building his own modified tractor named “Panic.” After hard years of farming, both men retired from the competitor side of tractor pulling, but the call to the track was still strong for the Venhuizen men. In the early 1990s, Kenny purchased his sled called “Mean Green” and operated it at the tractor pull. Later in the 1990s, Tom and Amy bought a sled. Their sled, called “The Mechanical Mule,” took over the pull after Kenny sold his sled and retired from pulling. The Venhuizen family has operated their sleds down the track at the Whiteside County Fair many times for many years. Last year was the final time that Tom ran his sled down the track. Tom retired from pulling after 26 years of running the Mechanical Mule. Kenny passed in December 2020. His presence at Tom’s final time down the track was felt by many. The Whiteside County Fair Board thanks the Venhuizen family for all they have done for this fair and the many other fairs. Visit www.whitesidecountyfair.org for more information about this year’s fair.
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Nancy Venhuizen (from left), Amy Venhuizen and Tom Venhuizen have been recognized as Friends of the Fair for the 151st Whiteside County Fair. They were selected by the fair board for their many contributions, but especially for their devotion to tractor pull events.
Janice McCoy named regional assistant director for Extension Janice McCoy has provided University of Illinois Extension educational programs and leadership for residents of Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties for more than 20 years. McCoy now will oversee 39 counties in western and central Illinois as the region’s newest Extension assistant director. McCoy’s Extension career began in 2001 as a family life educator before transitioning to county director for Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties. “My most important role as assistant director will be to ensure that each of the 10 units has a solid program plan that serves the needs of their communities,” McCoy said. “Designing researchbased programs that improve the lives
of individuals and communities is the core mission of Extension and our local counties are the point of access.” McCo y transitioned to her new role Aug. 1. “Extension is a Janice McCoy t r e m e n d o u s resource for local communities,” McCoy said. “We harness the groundbreaking research done in myriad areas and make that useable for all people.” McCoy believes Extension transforms people’s lives. “We are developing young leaders in our 4-H programs – the next generation
of the workforce, public servants and volunteers. We are helping farmers increase their productivity to feed the world. Families benefit from learning how to raise their children, nourish their households and care for those they love.” A network of volunteers assist in the development and delivery of Extension programs, including volunteers who work with 4-H, Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and Money Mentor programs. “Extension really is the glue that brings groups together to make a difference,” McCoy said, “and our local staff are incredible resources. They work every day to help their communities thrive and prosper. They are focused on the mission of Extension and helping
people improve the quality of their lives.” McCoy also is the president of the Illinois Epsilon Sigma Phi professional association chapter and has been an active member of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, receiving the Distinguished Service Award in 2014. “Extension has a local presence in every Illinois county, allowing it to seamlessly link communities, businesses and the public to the innovative research of the university and its partners. A regional network provides support for the organization’s 650 staff members,” said Judy Mae Bingman, Illinois Extension Marketing and Communication Manager.
will learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. To register, go.illinois.edu/youthmentalhealth. Learn. Think. Care monthly webinar series: 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, online. Workshop will help professional caregivers build personal resiliency, knowledge and strategies for meeting the needs of clients in long-term care
environments. Register at go.illinois.edu/ LTCwebinars at least one week prior to each workshop to receive all access information. Saturdays with a Master Gardener: 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 19, at the Whiteside Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling. Registration is required and can be completed at go.illinois.edu/whitesidesaturdays.
WHITESIDE COUNTY EXTENSION UPCOMING EVENTS The Whiteside County University of Illinois Extension announced its schedule of upcoming events and programs: Four Seasons Horticulture webinar series: Horticulture programs offered by the Illinois Extension horticulture team. Registration is required and can be completed at go.illinois.edu/fourseasons.
Lessons for Living Monthly webinar series: 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, online. Monthly workshops that provide easy-to-understand tips for living full, rich lives. To register, visit go.illinois. edu/2022HCElessons. Youth Mental Health First Aid workshop: Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Whiteside Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling. Attendees
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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 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 and pictures to help tell their story. While there were many great stories written, not all will be published. This project was a collaborative effort between students in history classes with Mrs. Kruthoff and Mr. Armstrong, English class with Mrs. Wolf and their families.
Wesley Keith Christian By NATHAN PUNKE Imagine a person who was great at everything. That was my greatgrandpa Wes. He was a stud athlete, great story teller, singer, teacher, coach and was very smart. Wesley Christian was a great man all his life who loved family and God, farmed land most of his life, and loved helping people get better at things. Wesley Keith Christian was a remarkable man and a great role model because of how his childhood shaped him, the influence his adult life had and his death and legacy he left on the world. W e s l e y C h r i s t i a n ’ s c hi ld h o o d shaped him into becoming a great man who loved God and loved others. Wesley was born on June 4, 1929, in Aurora. He was the first of his two siblings to be born in a hospital. His parents were Alfred and Tillie Christian. Alfred Christian was a farmer who loved horses. Tillie Christian (Olsen) was very sweet and kind and lived to be 99 years old. Wesley had two siblings, Marge and Howard. Wesley grew up in a house on a farm right next to where my papa and grandma live today in Yorkville. He went to Newark Grade School and Newark High School during his childhood. During high school he played basketball and baseball. He
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then went to Carthage College and got a college degree there. He played basketball, baseball and football at Carthage. For chores, he had to help on the farm by milking cows, bailing hay and everything you could possibly imagine doing on a farm. He never could go on vacations during his childhood because they were very poor and didn’t have the extra money to go on a vacation because during that time farmers did not make very much money. That is how Wesley Christian’s childhood shaped him into becoming a great man and role model. Not only did Wesley’s childhood shape him into becoming a great man and role model but also his adult life shaped him. Wesley married Nancy J. Perrault in 1951 at the age of 22. They had four children together. Their children were Sandy, Connie, Dave and Jean. The jobs Wesley held during his adult life were a part-time farmer and a high school teacher. He and his wife Nancy both had college degrees from Carthage. Some of Wesley’s hobbies were telling stories, watching and playing sports, fishing and playing cards. He also loved to sing. He sang at weddings, sang musicals, did barbershop quartets, performed in plays; he had a deep, rich voice. He went on lots of
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vacations when he was older. Some of his vacations were going to Norway where his grandparents had lived, Disney World two times with his whole family, grandkids and kids, he went to Hawaii a bunch of times to see cousins, and he went to France and toured around Europe. He almost played for the Chicago White Sox, but he unfortunately blew out his knee playing football so he was unable to play for the White Sox. Some of his favorite foods were cringlas, lefsa and kumla, which are all Norwegian dishes. His favorite color was blue, his favorite baseball team was the Chicago White Sox, and his top two favorite sports were basketball and baseball. That is how Wesley’s adult life shaped him into becoming a great man. Not only did Wesley’s adult life shape him into becoming a great person, but he also left a big impact on the world with his death and the legacy he left behind. Wesley Keith Christian died on Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora at the age of 76. He died from a stroke. Wesley made a big impact on the world with his legacy. He was a great coach who loved to help people get better at things they loved to do. Wesley’s lifelong friend, Don Davidson, was Wesley’s assistant coach who coached my dad for basket-
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ball. Don Davidson ended up leading the Aurora Christian Eagles, which was the team he coached and the team my dad played on, to being state runner-ups. Other accomplishments Wesley had was that he made it to the Newark High School Hall of Fame and the Carthage Hall of Fame, where he went to college. He also started a cross country program at Yorkville. Wesley was a great coach who influenced a lot of people, athletes and fans over his lifetime. Overall, my great-grandpa Wesley Christian was super outgoing, a hard worker, really strong, and people had a lot of respect for him. That is how my great-grandpa Wes’s legacy still lives on today. Overall, I learned a lot from this project. I learned that my greatgrandpa was a stud athlete, a good singer, teacher and storyteller. I also learned that he loved to coach, help people and that he influenced a lot of people during his lifetime. I feel much closer to my great-grandpa Wes than I ever have before even though he is not alive because I know more about him and what he did on this earth. I see that he was a great man who accomplished many things. I feel like this project was fun because I got to learn about an ancestor that I did not know much about and I got to go through his life and what he accomplished. My great-grandpa Wes was a remarkable man and great role model because of how his childhood, adult life and death and legacy shaped him into becoming a great man. Wesley’s childhood was hard but also fun. They did not have much money but he played sports, went to school, and lived and worked on a farm. During his adult life he married Nancy, taught and farmed, and coached lots of people to help them get better. His death was very sad but his legacy still lives on today through what he accomplished when he was alive. I learned a lot about him from this project and it was fun to learn what he was like and what he accomplished. “Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you.” Mathew 7:7.
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For Shaw Local News Network Riverdale School District officials have been busy wrapping up several summer projects in preparation for the 2022-23 school year. Last week, workers from Economy Roofing of Bettendorf finished installing the new roof at the elementary school. Other district summer projects included replacing three roofs and installing HVAC units, replacing the old boiler at the elementary school, upgrading the ceiling grid and lights in the hallways at the high school, applying new safety film on all the schools’
entry windows and doors, and completing a water treatment plant project. The district committed nearly $1.5 million to repairs and maintenance work this summer, with half of it covered by state and federal grants. A cleanup day at the school was held Aug. 6 with Riverdale families assisting with projects around the schools, including an Eagle Scout project to improve the long jump pits and throwing arenas. “We’re looking forward to sharing all the work that’s been done with our families when they return the week of the 15th,” Superintendent Josh Temple said.
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The Riverdale School District is wrapping up several summer projects in preparation for the 2022-23 school year. Last week, workers from Economy Roofing of Bettendorf finished installing the new roof at the elementary school.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Johnathan, 1, Franklin, 2, and Aidan Griser, 14, of Albany, had fun jumping and playing in the bounce house and inflatable obstacle course at Albany Riverfest on Saturday, Aug. 6. The Albany Lions Club had a food booth at Riverfest with grilled meats, chips, and ice-cold drinks for a hot and muggy day. Pictured from left are Retha and Lions member Richard Bielenberg, club vice president Jeff Holesinger by the grill, and Max Klimstra, a Fulton High School sophomore who volunteered to help at the festival through the SVCC Impact Program. The Dance for Joy troupe of Clinton performs at Riverfest. The dancers are led by instructor Angela Carlson and offer free performances at community events.
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Erie’s Margaret Park ready for Sesquicentennial By SARAH FORD
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Community members and project supporters filled the Erie triangle on Aug. 5 for a ribbon-cutting celebration for the fully renovated Margaret Park, completed just in time for this weekend’s Sesquicentennial celebration. The project was a collaboration between village officials, public works staff, Revitalize Erie volunteers and generous community donors. “It got done in time,” Mayor Marcia Smith told the crowd. “Every 25-30 years, a group makes changes to the park, but this is the best yet, no doubt about it.” She encouraged people to go to the history museum at Village Hall this weekend to see photos of the park and how it’s changed over the years. The idea for the Margaret Park redesign first started in December 2021 when Revitalize Erie volunteers started planning for the 150th celebration and removal of the time capsule that was buried in the park in 2002. Since they had to dig up the grass, they started having conversations on removing two overgrown trees, including a blue spruce, that had outgrown the small space and posed a traffic haz-
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Erie officials and citizens celebrated the completion of the Margaret Park redesign project with a ribbon-cutting Friday, Aug. 5, just in time for the Sesquicentennial celebration. ard. The trees were removed earlier this year and set the park redesign in motion. Planners also discussed whether to remove or restore the cast iron fountain that’s been in the triangle since 1908, donated by the Erie Woman’s Club. Thanks to a generous donation made by Amy, Donovan, Paul and Rusty Hannis in memory of their late parents Judy and Mervin, who were
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Darlene Reisenbigler also donated to the project in honor of Arden and Marjorie Reisenbigler and their love for the Erie community. All the names of the financial donors are on a new plaque on the brick sign, made by Joel and Kathy Young, who also contributed to the park in honor of Lauren and Jeanette Young and Bernard Null Jr. Also recognized were Erie’s public works staff Joel Papineau, Shannon Decker, and Travis Greth, who worked tirelessly to prepare the park for the celebration and ensure that all the elements were in place, and the Village of Erie Board of Trustees for enabling the project and carrying it out over the past six months. Katelin Bridgman, Community and Economic Development Director, and Revitalize Erie volunteers were recognized for their vision and work in renovating the space into a functional community asset. Members of the Beautification Committee, Event Planning Committee and Economic Development Committee came together to kick-start the project, design the layout, raise the funds, paint the eagle, plant the flowers and lay the sod. “Revitalize Erie volunteers live by the saying that ‘it takes a village’ and this project perfectly represents how a community can come together to tackle anything. Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much,” Bridgman said. Erie’s 150th birthday celebration is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The main festivities will be on Saturday, Aug. 13 in the downtown from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781 Pastor Toni Lucas Faith Center Church 511 3rd Ave. North, Albany Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez Pastor Arlen VanZee Church Phone: 563-212-4032 St. Patrick Catholic Church Albany, Illinois Fr. Matthew Camainoi, Parochial Vicar
CORDOVA Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com
EAST MOLINE Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592
ERIE Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584 Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561 Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125 Website: erieefree.org Pastor Ron Eckberg Pastor Jonathan Eckberg
Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main Father Toni Kretowicz Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781
FENTON Fenton United Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton Pastor Peter Kicheon Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kitcheon@gmail.com
FULTON Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com Pastor Kevin Vanhoeven 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 Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com
CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Joe Crum 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 - Cell 309-373-5316 Pastor Connor Morrison youthpast56@gmail.com
HOOPPOLE Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church Rev. Eugene Baker, Pastor 815-948-2181 or 309-507-3283 Hooppole Zion Methodist Church Pastor Dan Wright - Church 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145
LYNDON Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon, 815-590-6971 Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr. Trinity Baptist Church 403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com
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Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com
Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office: 772-4896 Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison
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Morrison Christian Reformed Church www.morrisoncrc.org 815-772-4657 300 W. South St. Pastor Kevin Verhoeven bethelrevkev@gmail.com
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 David Efflandt Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron Congregational Church 200 N. High Street, Port Byron Rev. Michael Rubino - 309-523-2318 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th Street North, Port Byron Church Office: 309-523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor
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PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown 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 Kicheon Peter Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kicheon@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
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The Good Stewards will perform on the outdoor stage at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14. The Good Stewards is a country gospel music group made up of brothers Riley (piano, guitar, banjo, dobro, bass, percussion) and Ethan Horton (woodwinds), along with their brother-in-law Steve Webster (guitar and vocal).
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Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton
Community Worship Service is Aug. 14 in Erie
Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-438-2530 Church phone - 815-438-6105
They cover many genres and are passionate about sharing their music and their faith. Attendees may bring a lawn chair and sit outside or remain in their car for this beautiful outdoor setting, rain or shine. Root beer floats will be served. A freewill offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.
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The Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park St., Morrison, will host a “Prayer for the School Year” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, for school administrators, teachers, staff and students. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m., followed by the prayer at 9:30 a.m. with students participating.
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Erie’s Sesquicentennial Celebration will conclude with a Community Worship Service on Sunday, Aug. 14, at Erie Middle School. Enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and juice served by the Ministerial Association beginning at 8 a.m. and then come together as a community under Christ for a special service with all local churches at 9 a.m., led by Pastor Tony Hawkins.
St. Catherine Church hosts blood drive Aug. 30
St. Catherine Catholic Church will host an Impact Life blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30. The donor bus will be set up at 308 E. Third St. in Prophetstown. To schedule, please call Peggy
Mosher at 815-499-7231. Masks and appointments are required. Be sure to eat before donating and bring a photo ID. Anyone who gives blood now through Sept. 11 will get a gift card or bonus points to shop at their favorite online store.
First Reformed Church’s worship, activities
Join us for worship at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave. in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will bring the message and there will be a skit. Coffee and refreshments will be served in the library during the social time after the service. Senior Meals are at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the church. Creative Crew meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10. Wednesday night Bible Study will meet at 6:30 p.m. The Feed the Children Program hands out lunches on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Services are livestreamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/groups/ firstfulton to join the group and see the services. The previous Sunday’s service is broadcast on WCCI 100.3-FM at 6 p.m. Sunday night. For more information, go to the church’s website at www.firstrcafulton.org.
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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Pastor Anthony Appel
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REAL ESTATE 2322 8th St Silvis, IL 61282 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is
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REAL ESTATE , i due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
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REAL ESTATE If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The shall Purchaser have no further against recourse the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or Mortgagee's the attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser a shall receive Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals in presently possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective are bidders admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.
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REAL ESTATE 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 OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to number file 14-22-00239. I3199998 August 9, 16, 23, 2022
LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALYCE L. COOK, DECEASED. No. 2022 PR 76 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of ALYCE L. COOK. Letters of Office were issued on July 26, 2022 to David Cook and Margaret Cook as Co-Executors, Morrison, Whiteside, IL 61270, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus, & Buckwalter-Schurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270. 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 Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox
LEGAL NOTICES Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 26, 2022 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 by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed. NELSON, KILGUS & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN Attorneys for said Estate 209 East Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 Phone: 815/772-2121 Fax: 815/772-2026 wkilgus@nelson kilgus.com August 2, 9, 16 2022 BIDS Village of Cordova has asphalt roadwork. Pick up bid sheets at the Village Hall office. Bid sheets need to be turned in by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17 that the Village Hall. Bid reading is August 17th at noon. August 9, 2022 IN THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS GENERAL DIVISION STATE OF ILLINOIS SS. COUNTY OF HENRY 90TX15 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE IN RE: BIG SLOUGH SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT IN THE COUNTIES OF HENRY AND WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of September
LEGAL NOTICES y ep 2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Loraine Town Hall located in the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Ten in Loraine Township, Henry County, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said drainage district, for the purpose of electing a drainage commissioner of said drainage district for a term of three years. Every adult owner of land in said district, whether residing within or without the district, is entitled to vote, and if a resident of the State of Illinois, is eligible to the office of drainage commissioner. Dated: August 1, 2022 TERILYN A. MOTLEY Clerk of the Circuit Court Henry County, Illinois Ex officio clerk of said drainage district August 2 & 9, 2022 IN THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS GENERAL DIVISION STATE OF ILLINOIS SS. COUNTY OF HENRY 90TX11 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE IN RE: CENTRAL SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT IN THE COUNTIES OF HENRY AND WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS AND SUB-DISTRICT NO. 1 OF SAID CENTRAL SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of September, 2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at The Tom Church Farm located in the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter located West of
LEGAL NOTICES Seyller Road in Section 22, Township 18 North, Range 5 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, County of HENRY, State of Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said drainage district, for the purpose of electing a drainage commissioner of said drainage district for a term of three years. Every adult owner of land in said district, whether residing within or without the district, is entitled to vote, and if a resident of the State of Illinois, is eligible to the office of drainage commissioner. Dated: August 1, 2022 TERILYN A. MOTLEY Clerk of the Circuit Court Henry County, Illinois Ex officio clerk of said drainage district August 2 & 9, 2022 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 25, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as, Cuttin Loose W/Style located at 19670 Waller Rd. Fulton, IL 61252 Dated this 25th day of July, 2022. Dana Nelson County Clerk August 2, 9, 16, 2022 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on August 4, 2022, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as, D & H Digital Transfer located at
LEGAL NOTICES 17859 Hillside Rd. Morrison, IL 61270 Dated this 4th day of August, 2022. Dana Nelson County Clerk August 9, 16, 23, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT - 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF HENRY 90-TX-19 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE In Re: Drainage District No. 1 of the Town of Yorktown, County of Henry, State of Illinois NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on Tuesday, the 6th day of September, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the residence on the Philip Arnold farm, 27510 Seyller Road, Prophetstown, Illinois, located in the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 15, Township 18 North, Range 5 East of the 4th P.M., Henry County, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said Drainage District, for the purpose of electing a Drainage of Commissioner said Drainage District for a term of three (3) years. Every adult owner of land in said District, whether residing within or without the District, is entitled to vote; and, if a resident of the State of Illinois, is eligible to the office of Drainage Commissioner. Dated this 2nd day of August, 2022 at Cambridge, Illinois. TERILYN A. MOTLEY Circuit Clerk of Henry County, Illinois and Ex-officio Clerk of said Drainage District August 9 & 16, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE TO
LEGAL NOTICES CLAIMANTS OF THE DEATH, ADMISSION TO PROBATE AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EILEEN K. REEDY Case No. 2022 PR 55 Notice is hereby given to creditors and claimants of the death of Eileen K. Reedy, last a resident of Albany, Illinois, who died on April 30, 2022. Letters of office were issued on May 6, 2022, to Central Bank Illinois, of Financial Center, 425 US Hwy 6 East, Geneseo, IL 61254, as Independent Executor. The Attorney for the estate is: Rebecca L. Huizenga, 1011 4th IL St., Fulton, Claims 61252. against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative or both, on or before January 26, 2023. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and the attorney for the estate within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 26th day of July, 2022. REBECCA L. HUIZENGA Attorney for the Estate 1011 4th Street P.O. Box 102 Fulton, Illinois 61252 815/589-2859 July 26, August 2, August 9, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Rachel Lawson; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2022FC7 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
LEGAL NOTICES that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/19/2022, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on September 16, 2022 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER FORTY-SEVEN (47) IN GLENDALE SECOND SUBDIVISION, LOCATED OF IN PARTS SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION SIX (6) AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF SECTION SEVEN (7), ALL IN TOWNSHIP SEVENTEEN (17) NORTH, RANGE ONE (1) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE OF COUNTY ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 18-07-201-015 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2322 8th St Silvis, IL 61282 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is
LEGAL NOTICES offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The shall Purchaser have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser a receive shall Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confir-
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NEWTON/FENTON/PORTLAND #8 ASSESSOR'S DISTRICT Annual Treasurers Report April 2021 through March 2022 Income Apr '21 – Mar '22 INTEREST EARNED 8.71 REAL ESTATE TAXES 19,704.75 Total Income 19,713.46 Expense ASSESSOR OPERATING EXPENSES MILEAGE 477.68 Total ASSESSOR OPERATING EXPENSES 477.68 ASSESSOR SALARY 5,340.00 BD MEETING EXPENSE 150.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 140.00 EMPLOYER SHARE SS 408.48 INSURANCE 600.00 LEGAL ADS 106.00 OFFICE EXPENSES 153.87 TREASURES SALARY 125.00 UTILITIES 989.30 Total Expense 8,490.33 Net Income 11,223.13 Jerry Norman, Treasurer August 9, 2022
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Supervisor's Annual Report Town of Garden Plain The following is a statement by LaVerne Sterenberg, Supervisor of the Town of Garden Plain of the fiscal year just ending on March 31st, 2022. TOWN ACCOUNT FUND Balance on hand - April 1, 2021: $89 856.97 Receipts: Property Taxes $86,096,50; Replacement Tax $11,224.30; Interest $996.13; Total Revenues: $98,316.93; Disbursements: Wages and Payroll Taxes 98,316.93; Clerk Salary $1,921.09; Comm\Salary $35,579.43; Supervisor\ Salary $3,614.50; Trustee\Salary $2,060.98; Social Security\ WH $16,929.73; Worker's Comp $87.48; Cemetery $3,000.00; Utilities $1,367.13; Accounting and Legal Services $5,265.00; Office Sup. - Postage - Dues - Training $762.71 Publishing $227.00; Maintenance Service Building $6,000.00; Capital Improvement Fund $5,000,00; Capital Outlay - Building $10,000.00; Total Expenditures: $91,815.05; Balance on hand - March 31, 2022: $96,358.85 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Balance on hand - April 1, 2021: $79,038.17 Receipts: Property Taxes $70,587.86; Replacement Tax $17,448.72; Interest $659.61; Motor Fuel Tax $13,079.48; Reimbursement-Roller Rent $762.10; Transfer from Town Account $5,000.00; Larry's Metal $ - Equipment Reimbursement $8,462.41; Culvert $2,859.80; Total Revenues: $118,859.98; Disbursements: Building Heat $4,966.64; Capital Outlay Equipment $66,073,81; Culvert $3,263.80; Maintenance Supplies Equipment Bonnell Industries $2,453.67; Harry's Farm Tire $2,469,50; Sloan Implement $908.45 Martin Equipment $6,339.96; ACM $1,489.11; Fastenal $1,038.03; Spencer's $4,124.53; Other $6,687.23; $25,510.48; Maintenance Supplies Road $2,576.41; Road & Bridge Salaries Gary Hovey $653,44; Jonathan Sterenberg $780.27; Keith Norman $452.95 Howard Letcher $2,865.35; Joe Vander Eide $4,513.15; Other $1,320.15; $10,585.31; Equipment Rental $ 2,895,98; Social Security Will $4,370.44; Telephone $1,460.53; Road Worker's Comp $111.21; Total Expenditures: $121,814.61; Balance on hand March 31, 2022: $76,083.54 SPECIAL GRAVEL FUND Balance on hand - April 1, 2021: $46,752.58 Receipts: Property Taxes $45,392.58; Interest $565.33; Refund $82.11; Total Revenues: $46,040.02; Disbursements: Fuel Mulgrew Oil $16,586.22; Rock & Gravel & Hot Mix Savanna Quarry $2,390.88; Wendling Quarries $4,798.12; Manatts & Rock $3,723.05; Valley Services $10,912,05; Salt $8,391.71; Total Expenditures: $35,88998; Balance on hand - March 31, 2022: $56,902.62 SPECIAL BRIDGE FUND Balance on hand - April 1, 2021: $10,955.93 Receipts: Property taxes $8,589.20; Interest $150.06; Total Revenues: $8,739,26; Disbursements: Maintenance Service Bridge 100.00; Total Expenditures: $100.00; Balance on hand - March 31, 2022: $19,595.19 BUILDING FUND Balance on hand - April 1, 2021: $ 3,663.23 Receipts: Interest $17.07; Transfer from Town Account for Building Expense $6,000.00; Total Revenues: $6,017.07; Disbursements: Maintenance $9,368,07; Building Cleaning $125.00; Total Expenditures: $9,493.07; Balance on hand March 31, 2022: $187,23; Savings Account Building Capital Outlay: Added to MM $ 65,986.16 TORT INS FUND TOWN: Balance on hand April 1, 2021: $4,314.22 Receipts: Property taxes $3,044.31; Toirma Dividend $1,236,00; Tort Interest $29.79; $4,310.10; Disbursements: Town Insurance $4,228.00; $4,228,00; Balance on hand March 31, 2022: $4,396.32; Rd. & Br.: Balance on hand - April 1, 2021: $4,152.41; Receipts: Property taxes $2,989.96; Interest $31.09; Toirma Dividend $1,010,00; Total Revenues: $4,031.05; Disbursements: Insurance $3,459.00; Total Expenditures: $3,459.00; Balance on hand - March 31, 2022 $4,724.46 GENERAL ASSISTANCE FUND Balance on hand - April 1, 2021 $25,051.71 Receipts: Interest $231.87; Real Estate Taxes -; Total Revenues: $231.87; Disbursements: Home Relief -; Training -; Total Expenditures: - Balance on hand - March 31, 2022: $25,283.58 August 9, 2022
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NEWTON TOWNSHIP Treasurers Report April 2021 through March 2022 Income TOWN/INCOME CORP/INCOME CORP/RE TX 66,073.87 CORP/INT EARN 37.91 CORP/CPP TX 13,222.17 CORP/OTHER 400.45 Total CORP/INCOME 79,734.40 GA/INCOME GA/RE TX 2,011.56 GA/INT EARN 8.41 Total GA/INCOME 2,019.97 TORT/INCOME TORT/RE TX 5,506.13 TORT/INT EARN 15.46 TOIRMA DIVIDEND 938.00 Total TORT/INCOME 6,459.59 SS/INCOME SS/RE TX 3,010.06 SS/INT EARN 4.20 Total SS/INCOME 3,014.26 Total TOWN/INCOME 91,228.22 ROAD/INCOME RD&BRDG/INCOME RD&BRDG/RE TX 49,423.20 RD&BRDG/INT EARN 10.99 RD&BRDG/CPP TX 5,282.00 RD&BRDG/MF TX TOWNSHIP WORK 31,175.23 COUNTY WORK 3,237.75 Total RD&BRDG/MF TX 34,412.98 RD&BRDG/OTHER 21,778.88 Total RD&BRDG/INCOM 110,908.05 EQ&BLDG/INCOME EQ&BLDG/RE TX 5,006.94 EQ&BLDG/INT EARN 0.01 EQ&BLDG/OTHER 8,500.00 Total EQ&BLDG/INCOME 13,506.95 SP BRDG/INCOME SP BRDG/RE TX 3,010.03 SP BRDG/INT EARN 1.18 Total SP BRDG-OTHER 10,000.00 Total BRDG/INCOME 137,426.21 Total Income 228,654.43 Expense TOWN/EXP CORP/EXP SUPER SAL 3,000.00 COMM SAL 21,599.28 CLERK SAL 1,600.00 TRUST MEET 2,200.00 DUES 446.85 LEGAL ADS 301.00 CONT SER 5,010.72 CEMETARY EXP 3,750.00 OFF EXP 214.22 OTHER EXP 30,000.00 LP GAS 5,885.21 Total CORP/EXP 74,007.73 GA/EXP PUBLIC AID 1,091.00 Total GA/EXP 1,091.00 TORT EXP INSURANCE 6,602.54 Total TORT EXP 6,602.54 SS/EXP SS EMPLOYER SHARE 3,784.01 Total SS/EXP 3,784.01 Total TOWN/EXP 85,485.28 ROAD EXPENSE RD&BRDG EXP EQUIP RENTAL 411.74 LABOR 20,600.00 PARTS 58,519.07 FUEL/OIL/CHEM 29,752.02 ROCK 117.48 COLD PATCH 93.15 CONT SER 5,339.00 COMM MILEAGE 4,800.00 OTHER EXP 296.37 Totals-RD&BRDG EXP 119,928.83 EQ&BLDG EXP EQUIPMENT 48,000.00 Total EQ&BLDG EXP 48,000.00 CON SER 50.00 Total SP BRDG EXP 50.00 Total ROAD EXPENSE 167,978.83 Total Expense 253,464.11 Net Income -24,809.68 Jerry Norman, Supervisor Aug 9, 2022
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DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE IN RE: UNION SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF THE COUNTIES OF HENRY AND WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS 90 TX 1 Notice is hereby given that an election will be held on the 6th day of September, 2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., at the Conrad Countryman farm, 25089 Countryman Road, located in Section 20 of Yorktown Township, Henry County, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said drainage district, for the purpose of electing a drainage commissioner of said drainage district for a term of three (3) years. Every adult owner of land in said district, whether residing within or without the district, is entitled to vote, and if a resident of the State of Illinois, is eligible to the office of drainage commissioner. Dated this 2nd day of August, 2022, at Cambridge, Illinois. Terilyn A. Motley Circuit Clerk of Henry County, Illinois Ex officio Clerk of said Drainage District August 9 & 16, 2022
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